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CLERK’S JOURNAL OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EATON, OHIO, HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
OF THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, AT 7:00P.M., ON MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2007
Mayor Robert Stonecash called to order the regular meeting of the Eaton City Council on Monday, March 19, 2007, at 7:00 p.m., in Council Chambers of the Municipal Building. Police Chief Phil Romeo delivered the invocation and led the pledge to the flag. The Deputy Clerk called the roll and found the following to be:
Present: Joe Renner
David Kirsch
Ben Maffett
Gary Wagner, Vice Mayor
Robert Stonecash, Mayor
Absent: None
MINUTES
Councilman Kirsch moved to approve the Clerk’s Journal and to accept the tapes as the official minutes for the regular meeting of February 20, 2009 and to acknowledge the February, 2007 financial reports. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maffett passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Kirsch, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (5)
Nays: None (0)
RESOLUTION 07-08
Greg Frost, Public Maintenance Supervisor, has been named the City’s Employee of the Year for 2006. This resolution honors him.
Councilman Kirsch moved for the adoption of Resolution 07-08. Councilman Renner seconded the motion which passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Kirsch, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (5)
Nays: None (0)
REPORT FROM PROJECTS MANAGER
Project Manager Joe Ferriell reviewed various City projects.
RESOLUTION 07-09
Bids were opened on March 13, 2007 for a police-package vehicle. This resolution awards this purchase to Rodney Cobb Chevrolet for a 2008 Chevrolet Impala in the bid amount of $19,618.95 less the trade-in amount of $3,750.00 for a 2001 Crown Victoria for a net bid award of $15,868.95.
Councilman Renner moved for the adoption of Resolution 07-09. Councilman Wagner seconded the motion which passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (4)
Nays: None (0)
Abstain: Kirsch (1)
RESOLUTION 07-10
Bids were opened on March 13, 2007 for a pick-up truck for the Public Works Division. This resolution awards this purchase to Rodney Cobb Chevrolet for a 2007 Chevrolet Colorado in the bid amount of $19,642.55 less the trade-in amount of $2,500.00 for a 1999 Chevrolet S-10 pick-up truck for a net bid award of $17,142.55.
Councilman Renner moved for the adoption of Resolution 07-10. Councilman Maffett seconded the motion which passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (4)
Nays: None (0)
Abstain: Kirsch (1)
RESOLUTION 07-11
Bids were opened on March 13, 2007 for a utility vehicle for the Public Works Division. This resolution awards this purchase to White Allen Chevrolet, Dayton, Ohio, for a 2007 Chevrolet Trail Blazer in the bid amount of $22,000.00 less the trade-in amount of $700.00 for a 1991 Chevrolet Blazer for a net bid award of $21,300.00.
Councilman Wagner moved for the adoption of Resolution 07-11. Councilman Maffett seconded the motion.
A bid was submitted from Rodney Cobb Chevrolet for a 2007 Chevrolet Trail Blazer in the bid amount of $21,853.70 less the trade-in amount of $500.00 for the 1991 Blazer for a net bid of $21,353.70. Due to the close proximity of this dealership, the $53 difference in bid amount from the low bidder and in an effort to keep business local, Council Renner moved to award the bid Rodney Cobb Chevrolet. There was no second to this motion.
The vote on the initial motion passed as follows:
Ayes: Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (3)
Nays: Renner (1)
Abstain: Kirsch (1)
RESOLUTION 07-12
This resolution authorizes the City Manager to submit an application for 2007’s Ohio Small Cities CDBG funds.
Councilman Maffett moved for the adoption of Resolution 07-12. Councilman Wagner seconded the motion which passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Kirsch, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (5)
Nays: None (0)
RESOLUTION 07-13
This resolution authorizes the City Manager to enter into agreement with ODOT for the Urban Paving Project which will be U.S. Route 35 through the City.
Councilman Kirsch moved for the adoption of Resolution 07-13. Councilman Renner seconded the motion which passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Kirsch, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (5)
Nays: None (0)
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
a. The foundation for the new water tower is complete. Some improvements have begun at the Black Plant.
b. The gas monitoring plan has been re-submitted to EPA for the closed City landfill; the stream re-location will be the next project for that area.
c. The Fire Division has applied for three grants. Also, the hiring of three Battalion Captain positions are in process and will be appointed in the near future.
d. It was recently announced that an SBA office will be located in Eaton.
e. Police Chief Romeo reported on the recent bank robbery of the Freedom First Credit Union and congratulated Councilman Renner on his upcoming graduation from law enforcement executive management school.
f. The Public Works Division is needing to purchase a backhoe. Twin Valley Equipment offered the state bid of $75,834 less the trade-in of a 1995 backhoe for $10,000 for a net price of $65,834.
g. Council received a brochure on the purchase of a jet rodder for the Public Works Division, in the state purchase amount of $238,200 plus options for a total of $248,722. This will be paid out of the sewer fund and will replace the jet rodder and vac truck.
MAYOR’S REPORT
a. The President of the Little League met with the local YMCA Director and discussed the possibility of combining the softball league and little league programs. They decided not to combine these leagues this year and look at that in the future.
b. Mayor complimented City staff on their dedication and professionalism.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Councilman Renner moved to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss land acquisition and legal matters with the Law Director who was present as well as the City Manager and the Finance Director. Councilman Maffett seconded the motion which passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Kirsch, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (5)
Nays: None (0)
Councilman Wagner moved to return to regular session. Councilman Maffett seconded the motion which passed as follows:
Ayes: Renner, Kirsch, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (5)
Nays: None (0)
Mayor Stonecash announced there was no action taken.
ADJOURN
Councilman Renner moved to adjourn. Councilman Wagner seconded the motion which passed as follows: Ayes: Renner, Kirsch, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (5)
Nays: None (0)
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Deputy Clerk of Council Deputy Clerk of Council Mayor
Approved as to form___________________________________________________________________
Director of Law