Regular Council Meeting Minutes For November 24, 2015
EASTLAKE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 24, 2015
The Regular Meeting of the Eastlake City Council was held at Eastlake City Hall, 35150 Lakeshore Boulevard. The Meeting was called to order by Council President
Mr. D’Ambrosio at approximately 7:14 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
ATTENDEES
Members of Council in attendance were Mr. Evers, Mr. Licht, Mr. Hoefle, Mr. Licht, Ms. DePledge, Ms. Vaughn and Council President Mr. D’Ambrosio. Mrs. Quinn-Hopkins was absent and excused. Also in attendance was Council Clerk Mrs. Simons.
Those attending from the Administration were Mayor Morley, Law Director Klammer, Finance Director Slocum, City Engineer Gwydir, CBO Menn, Fire Chief Whittington and Police Chief Reik. Service Director Rubertino was absent and excused.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular Council Meeting –November 10, 2015.
MOTION: Mr. Evers moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of October 13, 2015. Mr. Hoefle seconded.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
Motion carried. The minutes were approved.
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COUNCIL PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. D’Ambrosio
Meetings Scheduled
Mr. D’Ambrosio: The next Council-as-a-Whole Committee Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. The Regular Council meeting will be convened immediately following the adjournment of the Council-as-a-Whole Committee meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS & PETITIONS
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A communication from CBO Menn for the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit to The Wickliffe F.O.E. Aerie #4086 dba Eagle Bingo.
Mr. D’Ambrosio: This was discussed in Council-As-A-Whole and will be added by Motion to the agenda.
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A communication from Finance Director Slocum for an ordinance to reappropriate for the expenses of the City of Eastlake.
Mr. D’Ambrosio: This was discussed in Council-As-A-Whole and it will added by Motion to the agenda.
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A communication from Finance Director Slocum for a resolution to enter into a contract with O’Connor’s Towing Service, Inc.
Mr. D’Ambrosio: This was discussed in Council-As-A-Whole and it will added by Motion to the agenda.
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A communication from City Engineer Gwydir granting permission City of Eastlake to the City of Willoughby to expand funds for the construction of the Quentin Road Equalization Basin Project.
Mr. D’Ambrosio: This was discussed in Council-As-A-Whole and it will added by Motion to the agenda.
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A communication from CBO Menn for the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit to Dovetail Construction Co. Inc., d/b/a Dovetail Solar & Wind.
Mr. D’Ambrosio: This was discussed in Council-As-A-Whole and it will added by Motion to the agenda.
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A communication from Walter Drane to revise the Codified Ordinances by adopting the current replacement pages.
Mr. D’Ambrosio: This was discussed in Council-As-A-Whole and it will added by Motion to the agenda.
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A communication from CBO Menn for the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit to Robert and John LLC, d/b/a ZAPPY’S AUTO WASH.
Mr. D’Ambrosio: This was discussed in Council-As-A-Whole and it will added by Motion to the agenda.
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A communication for the Administration amending Section 1165.01 “Charter Provision; Mandatory Referral” of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Eastlake.
Mr. D’Ambrosio: This was discussed in Council-As-A-Whole and it will added by Motion to the agenda.
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A communication from the Administration to apply for a grant from the Ohio Coastal Management Program at the Department of Natural Resources.
Mr. D’Ambrosio: This was discussed in Council-As-A-Whole and it will added by Motion to the agenda.
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A communication from Fire Chief Whittington regarding the acceptance of a bid from Fire Force to purchase self-contained breathing apparatus.
Mr. D’Ambrosio: This will be referred to a Finance Committee Meeting.
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A communication from Finance Director Slocum for the approval for the purchase of two F250 Ford Trucks with snow plow attachments for a total cost of $70,819.00.
Mr. D’Ambrosio: This will be referred to a Finance Committee Meeting. We will do this on December 1st.
Ms. Vaughn: Our Finance is before Ordinance.
Mr. D’Ambrosio: Finance is before Ordinance.
Ms. Vaughn: I just want to make sure that we will have a Finance Committee Meeting on December 1st at six o’clock p.m. at which time we will discuss the issues about the Ford Trucks and the Fire breathing equipment also we will discuss about the budget for next year. It is important for anyone who is interested to please be there. I have a special interest in a program that will be on December 7th at the Eastlake Library at seven o’clock p.m. It is a T.N.R. (Trap, Neuter and Release) program for ferial cats that are over running Eastlake. This will tell you how to trap them and to get them taken care of them along with making winter shelters for them from what I understand. It is free and you do not have to register.
Mayor Morley: We also have the Croatian Home Lease that we were talking about.
Ms. Vaughn: I wasn’t aware of that.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mr. D’Ambrosio: An Ordinance Committee Meeting was held.
Motions:
MOTION: Mr. Hoefle moved to add Legislation No.: 11-24-(04) to this evenings agenda an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit to the Wickliffe F.O.E. Aerie #4086 d/b/a/ Eagle Bingo Hall, 34540 Vine Street, Eastlake, OH.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
Motion carried. This will be added to the agenda.
MOTION: Ms. Vaughn moved to add Legislation No.: 11-24-(05) to this evenings agenda an Ordinance to appropriate for the expenses of the City of Eastlake, State of Ohio, for the period beginning January 1, 2015 and ending December 31, 2015.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
Motion carried. This will be added to the agenda.
MOTION: Ms. Vaughn moved to add Legislation No.: 11-24-(06) to this evenings agenda a Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of Finance to enter into a Contract with O’Connor’s Towing Service, Inc., the lowest, best and most responsible bidder, to provide Towing service on an as-needed basis for the costs as outlined.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
Motion carried. This will be added to the agenda.
MOTION: Ms. Vaughn moved to add Legislation No.: 11-24-(07) to this evenings agenda a Resolution granting the City of Eastlake to the City of Willoughby to expend funds in an amount not to exceed Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000), for the construction of the Quentin Road Equalization Basin Project.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
Motion carried. This will be added to the agenda.
MOTION: Mr. Hoefle moved to add Legislation No.: 11-24-(08) to this evenings agenda an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit to Dovetail Construction Co. Inc., d/b/a Dovetail Solar & Wind, 16675 Canaanville Hills Rd., Athens, Ohio 45701.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
Motion carried. This will be added to the agenda.
MOTION: Mr. Hoefle moved to add Legislation No.: 11-24-(09) to this evenings agenda an Ordinance to revise the Codified Ordinances by adopting current replacement pages.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
Motion carried. This will be added to the agenda.
MOTION: Mr. Hoefle moved to add Legislation No.: 11-24-(10) to this evenings agenda an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit to Robert and John LLC, d/b/a ZAPPY’S AUTO WASH, 36616 Vine Street, Eastlake, Ohio.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
Motion carried. This will be added to the agenda.
MOTION: Mr. Hoefle moved to add Legislation No.: 11-24-(11) to this evenings agenda an Ordinance amending Section 1165.01 “Charter Provision; Mandatory Referral” of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Eastlake.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
Motion carried. This will be added to the agenda.
MOTION: Ms. Vaughn moved to add Legislation No.: 11-24-(12) to this evenings agenda a Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor and Director of Finance to apply for a grant on behalf of the City of Eastlake in the total amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000 ) from the Ohio Coastal Management Program at the Department of Natural Resources.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
Motion carried. This will be added to the agenda.
Mr. D’Ambrosio: On some of the Motions that were read we were not approving them moving onto the agenda. That is what Mr. Klammer was telling me. We did have a have an Ordinance Committee Meeting that was held on November 17th and Mr. Evers chaired that Committee. We discussed most of that in Council-As-A-Whole. Is there any that you would like to add Mr. Evers?
Mr. Evers: We did have the meeting on November 17th and members of the Committee were the Council President and myself. Members that were absent and excused were Mr. Hoefle and Mrs. Quinn-Hopkins. Members of Council that were absent and excused were Ms. Vaughn. Members of Council that there were present were Ms. DePledge, Mr. Licht and Council President D’Ambrosio. Everything that was talked about has passed and was moved forward on tonight’s agenda.
Mr. D’Ambrosio: Are there any questions for Mr. Evers? Is there anything else that Council would like to add under Committee Reports? Mr. Licht?
Mr. Licht: I have nothing to report however I would like to take a moment and congratulate Mr. Spotton and the rest of the Council Elect on their victories. There are a lot of tough decision and challenges facing the City. I hope the new Council Members and the Administration continue to work together for the betterment of the City. If there is anything that I can do during the transition to be of assistance I am more than willing to help. Please do not hesitate to call me if you have any questions. I would like to thank Council, the Administration and the residences for giving me the opportunity to serve on Council. My time and experience have been invaluable and I am honored to have served.
Mr. D’Ambrosio: Thank you Mr. Licht. Is there anybody else?
RECOGNITION OF THE PUBLIC
Mr. D’Ambrosio recognized the public input at this time; he reminded the speakers that there is a 3-minute limit for their comments; all comments are to be directed to the Chair and not include any personalities or individuals.
There was no one else who wished to speak.
LEGISLATION PROPOSED – First number will be 2015-083
11-24-(01) ORDINANCE NO.: ________________
Requested by: Administration An Ordinance amending Section 1301.01 “Permits Sponsored by: Ordinance Committee and Fees” of the Codified Ordinances of the City of
Eastlake, and declaring an emergency.
MOTION: Mr. Evers moved to suspend the rules requiring separate readings and reading in full. Mr. Hoefle second.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
MOTION: Mr. Evers moved to adopt. Mr. Hoefle second.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
Motion carried. Legislation is adopted as Resolution No. 2015-083.
11-24-(02) ORDINANCE NO.: _________________
Requested by: Administration An Ordinance amending Section 1341.03 (b)
Sponsored by: Ordinance Committee “Notice To City Of Foreclosure Filing; Fee”
of the Codified Ordinances of the City of
Eastlake, and declaring an emergency.
MOTION: Mr. Evers moved to suspend the rules requiring separate readings and reading in full. Mr. Hoefle second.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
MOTION: Mr. Evers moved to adopt. Mr. Hoefle second.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
Motion carried. Legislation is adopted as Resolution No. 2015-084.
11-24-(03) ORDINANCE NO.: _________________
Requested by: Administration An Ordinance amending Section 951.04 (a)
Sponsored by: Ordinance Committee ” Fees” of the Codified Ordinances of the City
of Eastlake, and declaring an emergency.
MOTION: Mr. Hoefle moved to suspend the rules requiring separate readings and reading in full. Mr. Evers second.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
MOTION: Mr. Hoefle moved to adopt. Mr. Evers second.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
Motion carried. Legislation is adopted as Resolution No. 2015-085.
11-24-(04) ORDINANCE NO.: ____________
Requested by: Planning Commission An Ordinance authorizing the issuance
Sponsored by: Planning Committee of a Conditional Use Permit to The Wickliffe F.O.E Aerie #4086 dba Eagle Bingo, is a Bingo Hall, 34540 Vine Street, Eastlake, OH 44095, and declaring an emergency.
MOTION: Mr. Hoefle moved to suspend the rules requiring separate readings and reading in full. Mr. Evers second.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
MOTION: Mr. Hoefle moved to adopt. Mr. Evers second.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
Motion carried. Legislation is adopted as Resolution No. 2015-086.
11-24-(05) ORDINANCE NO.:________________
Requested by: Finance Director Slocum An Ordinance to reappropriate for the expenses of
Sponsored by: Finance Committee the City of Eastlake, State of Ohio, for the period
beginning January 1, 2015 and ending December
31, 2015, and declaring and emergency.
MOTION: Ms. Vaughn moved to suspend the rules requiring separate readings and reading in full. Ms. DePledge second.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
MOTION: Ms. Vaughn moved to adopt. Ms. DePledge second.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
Motion carried. Legislation is adopted as Resolution No. 2015-087.
11-24-(06) RESOLUTION NO.: ____________
Requested by: Administration A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor Sponsored by: Finance Committee and Director of Finance to enter into a Contract
with O’Connor’s Towing Service, Inc., the lowest,
best and most responsible bidder, to provide
Towing Services on an as-needed basis for the costs
as outlined, and declaring an emergency.
MOTION: Ms. Vaughn moved to suspend the rules requiring separate readings and reading in full. Ms. DePledge second.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
MOTION: Ms. Vaughn moved to adopt. Ms. DePledge second.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
Motion carried. Legislation is adopted as Resolution No. 2015-088.
11-24-(07) RESOLUTION NO.:___________________
Requested by: Administration A Resolution granting permission from
Sponsored by: Council the City of Eastlake to the City of Willoughby
to expend funds in an amount not to exceed
Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00), for the construction of the Quentin Road Equalization Basin Project, and declaring an emergency.
MOTION: Ms. Vaughn moved to suspend the rules requiring separate readings and reading in full. Ms. DePledge second.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
MOTION: Ms. Vaughn moved to adopt. Ms. DePledge second.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
Motion carried. Legislation is adopted as Resolution No. 2015-089.
11-24-(08) ORDINANCE NO.:_________________
Requested by: Planning Commission An Ordinance authorizing the issuance
Sponsored by: Planning Committee of a Conditional Use Permit to Dovetail
Construction Co. Inc., d/b/a Dovetail Solar &
Wind, 16675 Canaanville Hills Rd., Athens Ohio 45701, and declaring an emergency.
MOTION: Mr. Hoefle moved to suspend the rules requiring separate readings and reading in full. Mr. Evers second.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
MOTION: Mr. Hoefle moved to adopt. Mr. Evers second.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
Motion carried. Legislation is adopted as Resolution No. 2015-090.
11-24-(09) ORDINANCE NO.:__________________
Requested by: Clerk of Council An ordinance to revise the Codified
Sponsored by: Council Ordinances by adopting current replacement pages, and declaring an emergency.
MOTION: Mr. Hoefle moved to suspend the rules requiring separate readings and reading in full. Mr. Evers second.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
MOTION: Mr. Hoefle moved to adopt. Mr. Evers second.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
Motion carried. Legislation is adopted as Resolution No. 2015-091.
11-24-(10) ORDINANCE NO.:__________________
Requested by: Planning Commission An Ordinance authorizing the issuance
Sponsored by: Planning Committee of a Conditional Use Permit to Robert and John
LLC, dba ZAPPY’S AUTO WASH, 36616 Vine Street, Eastlake, Ohio, and declaring an emergency.
MOTION: Mr. Hoefle moved to suspend the rules requiring separate readings and reading in full. Mr. Evers second.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
MOTION: Mr. Hoefle moved to adopt. Mr. Evers second.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
Motion carried. Legislation is adopted as Resolution No. 2015-092.
11-24-(11) ORDINANCE NO.: ___________
Requested by: Administration An Ordinance amending Section 1165.01
Sponsored by: Ordinance Committee “Charter Provision; Mandatory Referral” of
the Codified Ordinances of the City of Eastlake,
and declaring an emergency.
MOTION: Mr. Hoefle moved to suspend the rules requiring separate readings and reading in full. Mr. Evers second.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
MOTION: Mr. Hoefle moved to adopt. Mr. Evers second.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
Motion carried. Legislation is adopted as Resolution No. 2015-093.
11-24-(12) RESOLUTION NO.: _________________
Requested by: Administration A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor
Sponsored by: Finance Committee and Director of Finance to apply for a grant on behalf of the City of Eastlake in the total amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) from the Ohio Coastal Management Program at the Department of Natural Resources, and declaring an emergency.
MOTION: Ms. Vaughn moved to suspend the rules requiring separate readings and reading in full. Ms. DePledge second.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
MOTION: Ms. Vaughn moved to adopt. Ms. DePledge second.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
Motion carried. Legislation is adopted as Resolution No. 2015-094.
LEGISLATION PENDING (Placed on First Reading on 10-27-2015) (Placed on Second Reading on 11-10-2015)
10-27-(01) RESOLUTION NO: ___________
Requested by: Administration THIS EIGHTH SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT is Sponsored by: Finance Committee enteredinto by and between the City of Eastlake,
35150 Lakeshore Boulevard, Eastlake, Ohio 44095 (the “City”) and Cascia, LLC, dba The Lake County Captains, Classic Park, 35300 Vine Street, Eastlake, Ohio 44095-3142 (“Cascia”) in relation to the Lease between City and Cascia dated March 15, 2002 for the Eastlake Ballpark, now known as Classic Park, as amended (the “Lease”), effective as of April 1, 2015, and declaring an emergency.
Mr. D’Ambrosio: This is the Third Reading for this.
MOTION: Ms. Vaughn moved to suspend the rules requiring separate readings and reading in full. Ms. DePledge second.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
MOTION: Ms. Vaughn moved to adopt. Ms. DePledge second.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
Motion carried. Legislation is adopted as Resolution No. 2015-095.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no Unfinished Business.
NEW BUSINESS
There was no New Business.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
MAYOR/SAFETY DIRECTOR – Dennis Morley
Mayor Morley: Thank you, Mr. President. Welcome everyone to this evenings meeting and I would like to start out with the appointment of the Economic Community Development Council Members. I would like Councils approval for Mr. DeLeft, 94 North Lakehurst, Eastlake, OH 44095 and his term is from 11-1-2015 to 10-31-2020. Ms. Herniack, 1523 E. 332nd, Eastlake, OH her term is from 11-1-2015 to 10-31-2020. Ms. Berry, 35890 Metoma Blvd., Eastlake, OH and her term is from 11-1-2015 to 10-31-2020. I ask for Councils approval.
MOTION: Ms. Vaughn moved to approve the candidates present by the Mayor for the terms presented in his presentation.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
Mayor Morley: For anyone who is in the audience we have been talking about this for the past few months. We have one opening on the Architectural Boarder View and it is a three year term and it starts January 2016. Anyone who is interested you can contact my office or Council’s office. We have two openings for the Zoning Board of Appeals one will be a reappointment from the Administration and it is Mr. Carlavick. The other one is for an unexpired term 12-31-2017. Our resident has resigned off of that committee because he is moving to another city. We also have a Civil Service Commission which is my appointment and it is a six year term. This expires 12-31-2015. We also have two opening and a reappointment for an expired term of Mr. Oakrich leaving for the Port Authority. Those can be handed in to my office or Council’s office by December 9th or 10th so that we can appoint by the end of the year. Once the new Council has been brought on at the beginning of the year I would like to open a Charter View Commission. It will have seven members two would be Council President’s appointments. Two would the Mayor’s appointment. Council would appointment two and one Council member on that Commission. Once everything is settled after the first of the year we can discuss that. The Woman’s Club is having an Evening on December 6th at six o’clock p.m. and they are working EPAL and Mr. Evers and it will be at the Community Center. The Finance Directory and I meet with First Energy last week and again it isn’t good news. For those that have been aware of what has been going on we had an over payment to First Energy in 2008 and 2009. It is of $400,000.00 and we started paying that and the new number for 2012 that we owe First Energy is $600,000.00. It is about a $1.1 Million Dollars that we owe First Energy. I have asked the Finance Director and First Energy to contact the State to see if there are any other years for an over payment and just need to know how much and why there is an over payment of that much money. Do you have anything to add to the First Energy issue Mr. Slocum?
Mr. Slocum: We are still dealing with that.
Mayor Morley: Willowick Dr. has met the contract for this year and they will finish that up in the Spring time along with Luanna. There is a part of Lakeline towards Lakeshore that we talked about. Lakelines Mayor has agreed to fix and if there is anything extra on that Mr. Gwydir you can talk about it. I would like to wish everyone and their families a Happy Thanksgiving and that concludes my report and I am open for questions.
There were no further questions of Mayor Morley
FIRE CHIEF – Ted Whittington
Chief Whittington: Thank you Mr. President. I want to thank Council and the Mayor for swearing in Lucas. I know that when it is a formal setting like this and his family gets to see the Mayor swear him in with the Council. It adds to it and I defiantly appreciate it and I think that his family does too. The Sargent of Arms asked about the Port Authority meetings and they are the second Wednesday of each month correct?
Ms. DePledge: Correct at seven o’clock.
Chief Whittington: I think that a resident asked about that. The new lift systems that we got from the FEMA grant are installed in all three rescue squads. They are in service and we have been using them. It is pretty neat and if you want to come by and see them that would be great. They take all of lifting with getting patience in and out of the rescue squads. You guys got all of the information CBA grant and we will talk about that in the Finance Committee Meeting. As a reminder it is all a FEMA grant that we get from the Federal government. Our portion comes out of the Fire Levy. One of my colleges from Willoughby had surgery today to remove a brain tumor. If you could keep the Fire Chief from Willoughby in your prayers and I was with his family. It was successful and he has a long road to recovery. He is not only a college of mine but a friend that I work real close with. He helps me to get through the day some days. As a community we have worked so well and so close with Willoughby and if you guys could keep him in your prayers. Other than that I am open for questions.
There were no further questions of Chief Whittington
SERVICE DIRECTOR – Nick Rubertino
Mr. Rubertino was absent and excused.
There were no further questions of Mr. Rubertino.
CITY ENGINEER – Tom Gwydir
Mr. Gwydir: Thank you Mr. President and members of Council and Mayor. As reported by the Mayor Willowick Dr. is wrapped up for the season and we will pick it up again next year because the weather is getting to ratty to put concrete down. We are also working through the contracting portion for the Central Eastlake Televising and we expect that either at the next Council Meeting or the following Meeting to award that contract. We would move forward sometime in January.
There were no questions of Mr. Gwydir.
FINANCE DIRECTOR – Mike Slocum
Mr. Slocum: Thank you Mr. President. I have two thing and the first is that this an open invitation to our new Council elect that I am available. If you would like to sit and discuss the finances and how things actually operate within the City I am available next Monday. Please give me a call and I would be more than happy to schedule some time with you. The Mayor and I are going to meet with Republic Waste to discuss the fact with not being paid.
Mr. D’Ambrosio: Good luck. Mayor Morley?
Mayor Morley: Just add on with what Mr. Slocum has said that I have talked to all four of the Council elect and I basically told them what I have told the Department heads in the staff meeting. If any of you want to contact any of the Directors you can do that now and I think that you guys are starting them out with folders. Just so that you guys get acclimated a little and I know that the Chief is going to have something either January or February with everyone so that they can understand the Safety Force Department.
There were no questions of Mr. Slocum.
POLICE CHIEF – Larry Reik
Chief Reik: We recently accepted a $1,800 grant from Wal-Mart. It is a juvenile diversion program. They continue to be a good community partner and they help us throughout the year. We have our community Christmas Event on December 5th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. collecting money and gifts to fill up a Police car and a rescue squad. In accepting to help families that is in need in our community. We are also selling 50/50 raffle tickets until December 15th with half of the proceeds going to that account. There was one other thing but I can’t remember it.
Mr. D’Ambrosio: If you think of it we can come back to you.
Chief Reik: If there is anything else we can come back to it. Other than that I am open for questions.
Mr. D’Ambrosio: Mr. Slocum?
Mr. Slocum: The donation that the Chief Reik that he was referring to is that we place donation account. We do not have a grant that is not related state or federal and this is a private grant. We account for that in the donation fund. There is a separate line item for both revenues and expenses.
There were no further questions of Chief Reik.
CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL – David Menn
Mr. Menn: Good evening and just to let you know on the demoing on the land bank. We had six homes that we were requesting to have demoed this year. Three of them were pulled off because they got bought and rehabbed by new owners. One got demoed by the original owner and Land Bank will be taking down two for us within the next month or so. We have also had a few other homes that were demoed in the community by owners or business this year and it is a good thing. I do ask why they are being demoed just to make sure that everything is being followed so that they don’t planning on doing something with the property that they may not be able to do with the property once it is demoed.
There were no questions of Mr. Menn.
LAW DIRECTOR – Randy Klammer
Mr. Klammer: Thank you Mr. President, members of Council and Mayor Morley. I have been helping Mr. Slocum to try and get the garbage thing resolved but we couldn’t because Connie wouldn’t change her mind. Mr. Slocum and the Mayor have been working with Mr. Rogers to see if they could get the process going to change the revised code to allow the cities the same authority that the townships have. With all of these ordinances do we have the only concern that I have is with Mr. Slocum’s appropriation was passed. Do we have a number on that and did we vote to approve that.
Ms. Vaughn: Reappropriation and it passed.
Mr. Klammer: Did we vote to put it on the agenda?
Mr. D’Ambrosio: We voted to put it on the agenda and it made it to the agenda and we voted on it.
Ms. Vaughn: It passed.
Mr. Licht: It is 11-24-(05).
Mr. Klammer: It took a vote?
Mr. D’Ambrosio: Yes sir. That is the one that you were concerned with?
Mr. Klammer: That one we needed the rest of them I can live with. I just wanted to make sure.
There were no further questions of Mr. Klammer.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:51 p.m.
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JOE D’AMBROSIO, COUNCIL PRESIDENT
APPROVED: __________________________
ATTEST: ______________________________________
TRACY M. SIMONS, CLERK OF COUNCIL