CLERK’S JOURNAL OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE COUNCIL

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 TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2008

Mayor Robert Stonecash called to order the regular meeting of the Eaton City Council on Tuesday, January 22, 2008, at 7:00 p.m., in Council Chambers of the Municipal Building. Following the pledge to the flag, the Deputy Clerk called the roll and found the following to be:

Present: David Kirsch

Ben Maffett

Gary Wagner, Vice Mayor

Robert Stonecash, Mayor

Absent: None

MINUTES AND FINANCIAL REPORTS

Councilman Kirsch moved to approve the Clerk’s Journal and to accept the tapes as the official minutes for the regular meeting of December 17, 2007 and the special meetings of January 8 and January 18, 2008, and to acknowledge the December, 2007 financial reports. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maffett which passed as follows:

Ayes: Kirsch, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (4)

Nays: None (0)

OATH TO NEW COUNCILMEMBER, BOB BROWER

At their special Council meeting on Friday, January 18, 2008, Council adopted Resolution 08-01 which appointed Bob Brower to fill the unexpired term of Joe Renner on Eaton City Council. Mayor Stonecash welcomed Bob Brower to Council and administered the oath of office to him. Councilman Brower then took his seat with Council.

REPORT FROM PUBLIC MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

Public Maintenance Supervisor Greg Frost reviewed recent activities of his department.

OATH TO THE AUDIENCE

The oath was administered to members of the audience who wished to speak during the public hearing.

ORDINANCE 08-01

Scott Vosler and Mark Vosler applied to amend zoning of 13.138 acres, Part Outlot 87 and 0.427 acres on Part Outlot 86, located on Eaton-Lewisburg Road. The zoning currently is ‘C-2’ (Community Commercial) with ‘R-3’ (Multi-Family Residential) being requested. At their December meeting, Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend this change, developed in two phases and contingent upon a Planned Unit Development Overlay being submitted and approved. Mayor Stonecash opened the public hearing. Attorney George J. Earley and potential developer, Miller Valentine, representative, Pete Schweigart, reviewed the concept plan for this tract which is proposed to be housing for senior citizens. The public hearing was closed.

Councilman Kirsch moved for the first reading of Ordinance 08-01, by title only. Councilman Wagner seconded the motion which passed as follows:

Ayes: Brower, Kirsch, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (5)

Nays: None (0)

Law Director Jill Allen read Ordinance 08-01 by title only

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

Public Works Superintendent updated the two water plant projects.
Ben Davis has resigned his position as local YMCA director and was in attendance to introduce the temporary replacement executive director. Also, the YMCA has agreed to manage the swimming pool for 2008. The need to increase the City contribution to $15,000 was discussed and agreed upon.
‘Request for Qualifications’ have been solicited for administration of the City’s CHIP grant.
Twelve fire/EMS personnel are taking HazMat training.
O’Reilly’s Auto Parts store has requested to use the City’s right-of-way to the rear of their business to access East Lexington Road in addition to their entrance on Barron Street . This project has been put on-hold.
City representatives will be meeting with State Representative Zehringer in his Greenville office this coming Friday.
The City’s Civil Service regulations will be updated in the near future.
‘Disc golf’ has been proposed to be constructed in one of the City parks. Outside funding will be secured for this project.

OLD BUSINESS

a. Councilman Wagner reported that work continues on ‘Business First.’ Also, the possibility of an economic development office within the County is being considered.

NEW BUSINESS

Mayor Stonecash read letters of appreciation.
Board appointments were discussed with the following action being taken:

Resolution 08-02. Councilman Wagner moved to accept Bob Brower’s resignation to the Parks Board, effective January 22, 2008. Councilman Kirsch seconded this motion which passed as follows:

Ayes: Kirsch, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (4)

Nays: None (0)

Abstain: Brower (1)

Resolution 08-03. Councilman Wagner moved to appoint John Ott to the Planning Zoning and Building Board, with a term ending December 31, 2012, to the Planning, Zoning and Building Board. Councilman Kirsch seconded the motion, which passed as follows:

Ayes: Brower, Kirsch, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (5)

Nays: None (0)

Resolution 08-04. Councilman Kirsch moved to appoint Jesse Hanson to the Parks and Recreation Board to fill the unexpired term of Bob Brower, term ending December 31, 2010. Councilman Maffett seconded the motion which passed as follows:

Ayes: Brower, Kirsch, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (5)

Nays: None (0)

Resolution 08-05. Councilman Maffett moved to appoint Yolanda Hanson to the Civil Service Commission with a term ending December 31, 2012. Councilman Kirsch seconded the motion, which passed as follows:

Ayes: Brower, Kirsch, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (5)

Nays: None (0)

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Councilman Maffett moved to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss legal matters with the Law Director who was present, the City Manager and Finance Director. Councilman Wagner seconded the motion which passed as follows:

Ayes: Brower, 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: Brower, Kirsch, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (5)

Nays: None (0)

Mayor Stonecash announced there was no action taken.

ADJOURN

Councilman Maffett moved to adjourn. Councilman Brower seconded the motion which passed as follows:

Ayes: Brower, Kirsch, Maffett, Wagner, Stonecash (5)

Nays: None (0)

____________________________________ ____________________________________

Deputy Clerk of Council Deputy Clerk of Council Mayor

Approved as to form____________________________________________________________

Director of Law