REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES – MAY 26, 2015
EASTLAKE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MAY 26, 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 Vice President
Ms. Vaughn at approximately 7:03 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
ATTENDEES
Members of Council in attendance were Ms. DePledge, Mr. Licht, Mrs. Quinn-Hopkins, Mr. Evers, Mr. Hoefle and Council Vice President Ms. Vaughn. Council President Mr. D’Ambrosio was absent and excused. Also in attendance was Council Clerk Mrs. Cendroski.
Those attending from the Administration were Mayor Morley, Law Director Klammer, Finance Director Slocum, Service Director Rubertino, CBO Menn, City Engineer Gwydir and Fire Chief Whittington. Police Chief Reik was absent and excused.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular Council Meeting– May 12, 2015
MOTION: Ms. DePledge moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of May 12, 2015. Mr. Licht seconded.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous
Motion carried. The minutes were approved.
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COUNCIL PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. D’Ambrosio
Meetings Scheduled
Ms. Vaughn: The next Council-as-a-Whole Committee Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 9, 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.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the VFW and American Legion and all the people who were in attendance at the Memorial Day Ceremony. It was beautiful and we had beautiful weather. We had a good crowd and everyone came away with a fresh realization of the sacrifice so many men and women made for our Country.
I would also bring to everyone’s attention that E-Pal is hosting a spaghetti dinner on Sunday, June 21st from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the E-Pal Community Center Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The cost is $7 and ages 7 and under are free. It is a good deal. It is Father’s day and fathers do not have to cook and can bring their kids there with young children being able to eat for nothing. There will be a Chinese Auction and drawing.
I had the opportunity to attend a seminar with the Lake County Animal Protective League last Monday at the Mentor Library. They were talking about the tethering ordinances passed by Cleveland and recommendations for Lake County and its cities. Mr. Hoefle was there. As this originally came from Mr. Hoefle I will let him fill in the blanks.
Mr. Hoefle: This is something I have been working on for several months with Kim Hope who is an Eastlake resident. It is basically a sheltering and tethering ordinance. At this time I will not go into too much detail. I am working with the Humane Society and gathering all the information so we can make sure we have a tight ordinance. Once I have all the information gathered I will be working with our Council Clerk and will forward everything to our Law Director for review.
COMMUNICATIONS & PETITIONS
A request was received from the Administration for resolutions in support of the CDBG Block Grant application.
A request was received from Police Chief Reik to advertise for the 2015 Public Auction.
A communication was received from the Administration regarding a State Contract for a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 4×4 truck with dump and plow package.
Ms. Vaughn explained that all the above mentioned items were discussed in Council-as-a-Whole and would be added to the evening’s agenda.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Ms. Vaughn: There were no Committee reports. An ECDC meeting was held this evening:
ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL – Mrs. Quinn-Hopkins, Chair
Mrs. Quinn-Hopkins: The ECDC gathered tonight for our monthly meeting. We have decided that due to summer schedules and past practice we will suspend our meetings until the fourth Tuesday in September. If there is any need we will be in communication with the Mayor to reconvene and help in any way we can. Basically we are talking about improving the economic environment and supporting the Charter change that is coming up. This concludes my report and I am open for questions.
COUNCIL REMARKS
Ward 4 Councilman – Mr. Licht
Mr. Licht: When I ran for Council four years ago and was subsequently appointed the following year I was 100% committed to this City and Council. About a year and one half into my office I took a promotion at my work to Operations Manager and with that came a lot of increased responsibilities. Since that time I have struggled to maintain the home, work and family life in addition to Council. While I am still trying to give 100% my concern is that going forward with the increased responsibilities and having a 10 year old and 7 year old at home that I will not have the opportunity to give this City 100%. Therefore, if I cannot give this City 100% I regret to inform everyone here that I will not be running for the Ward 4 seat this November.
Legislative Recommendations
Legislation No. 05-26-(04)
Mr. Licht moved to add Legislation No. 05-26-(04) to the evening’s agenda
authorizing the Mayor and Director of Finance to File an Application with the Lake County Planning Commission for Funds through the Competitive Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), for the term of October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. Ms. DePledge seconded.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
Motion carried. Legislation No. 05-26-(04) is added to the evening’s agenda.
Legislation No. 05-26-(05)
Mr. Licht moved to add Legislation No. 05-26-(05) to the evening’s agenda to re-appropriate for the expenses of the City of Eastlake, State of Ohio, for the period beginning January 1, 2015 and ending December 31, 2015. Ms. DePledge seconded.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
Motion carried. Legislation No. 05-26-(05) is added to the evening’s agenda.
COUNCIL REMARKS
Councilman-at-Large – Mr. Evers
Mr. Evers: I would like to thank Mr. Licht for his service to this City. It has been invaluable and much appreciated.
Legislative Recommendations
Legislation No. 05-26-(02)
Mr. Evers moved to add Legislation No. 05-26-(02) to the evening’s agenda authorizing and directing the Director of Public Safety to advertise for a Public Auction for the sale of various items deemed no longer usable by the City of Eastlake. Mr. Hoefle seconded.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
Motion carried. Legislation No. 05-26-(02) is added to the evening’s agenda.
Legislation No. 05-26-(03)
Mr. Evers moved to add Legislation No. 05-26-(03) to the evening’s agenda
recognizing the broad duty to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing in the City of Eastlake, Lake County, Ohio. Mr. Hoefle seconded.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
Motion carried. Legislation No. 05-26-(03) is added to the evening’s agenda.
Legislation No. 05-26-(06)
Mr. Hoefle moved to add Legislation No. 05-26-(06) to the evening’s agenda authorizing and directing the Mayor and Director of Finance to purchase through the State of Ohio Cooperative Purchasing Program from Classic Chevrolet BMW one (1) 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 3,500 4×4 truck with dump and plow package for the amount of Forty-One Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Five Dollars and One Cent ($41,635.01). Mr. Evers seconded.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
Motion carried. Legislation No. 05-26-(06) is added to the evening’s agenda.
RECOGNITION OF THE PUBLIC
Ms. Vaughn 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 who wished to speak.
LEGISLATION PROPOSED – First number will be 2015-043
RESOLUTION NO.: 05-26-(01)
Requested by: Administration A Resolution declaring it Necessary to Renew Sponsored by: Council an Existing 3.0-Mill Tax Levy for the Purpose of Providing Funds for Road Improvement and Maintenance and Requesting the Lake County Auditor to Certify the Total Current Tax Valuation of the City and the Dollar Amount of Revenue that would be generated by that Renewal Levy, Pursuant to Section 5705.19 of the Revised Code, and declaring an emergency.
MOTION: Ms. DePledge moved to suspend the rules requiring separate readings and
reading in full. Mr. Licht seconded.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
MOTION: Ms. DePledge moved to adopt. Mr. Licht seconded.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
Motion carried. Legislation is adopted as Resolution No. 2015-043.
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RESOLUTION NO.: 05-26-(02)
Requested by: Administration A Resolution authorizing and directing the Sponsored by: Council Director of Public Safety to advertise for a Public Auction for the sale of various items deemed no longer usable by 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 seconded.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
MOTION: Mr. Evers moved to adopt. Mr. Hoefle seconded.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
Motion carried. Legislation is adopted as Resolution No. 2015-044.
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RESOLUTION NO.: 05-26-(03)
Requested by: Administration A Resolution recognizing the broad duty to Sponsored by: Council Affirmatively Further Fair Housing in the City of Eastlake, Lake County, Ohio, and declaring an emergency.
MOTION: Mr. Evers moved to suspend the rules requiring separate readings and
reading in full. Mr. Hoefle seconded.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
MOTION: Mr. Evers moved to adopt. Mr. Hoefle seconded.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
Motion carried. Legislation is adopted as Resolution No. 2015-045.
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RESOLUTION NO.: 05-26-(04)
Requested by: Administration A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and
Sponsored by: Council Director of Finance to File an Application with the Lake County Planning Commission for Funds through the Competitive Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), for the term of October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016, and declaring an emergency.
MOTION: Mr. Licht moved to suspend the rules requiring separate readings and
reading in full. Ms. DePledge seconded.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
MOTION: Mr. Licht moved to adopt. Ms. DePledge seconded.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
Motion carried. Legislation is adopted as Resolution No. 2015-046.
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ORDINANCE NO.: 05-26-(05)
Requested by: Finance Director Slocum An Ordinance to re-appropriate for the expenses
Sponsored by: Council of the City of Eastlake, State of Ohio, for the period beginning January 1, 2015 and ending December 31, 2015, and declaring an emergency.
MOTION: Mr. Licht moved to suspend the rules requiring separate readings and
reading in full. Ms. DePledge seconded.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
MOTION: Mr. Licht moved to adopt. Ms. DePledge seconded.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
Motion carried. Legislation is adopted as Ordinance No. 2015-047.
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RESOLUTION NO.: 05-26-(06)
Requested by: Administration A Resolution authorizing and directing the Sponsored by: Council Mayor and Director of Finance to purchase through the State of Ohio Cooperative Purchasing Program from Classic Chevrolet BMW one (1) 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 3,500 4×4 truck with dump and plow package for the amount of Forty-One Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Five Dollars and One Cent ($41,635.01), and declaring an emergency.
MOTION: Mr. Hoefle moved to suspend the rules requiring separate readings and
reading in full. Mrs. Quinn-Hopkins seconded.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
MOTION: Mr. Hoefle moved to adopt. Mrs. Quinn-Hopkins seconded.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
Motion carried. Legislation is adopted as Resolution No. 2015-048.
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LEGISLATION PENDING (Placed on First Reading 05/12/2015)
ORDINANCE NO.: 05-12-(02)
Requested by: Administration An Ordinance to provide for an election
Sponsored by: Ordinance Committee on the adoption of a proposed amendment
of Article VIII. Section 3 of the Charter of the City of Eastlake, and declaring an emergency.
There was no Motion to suspend the rules requiring separate readings and reading in full.
Legislation No. 05-12-(02) was placed on Second Reading.
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COMMENTS:
Ms. Vaughn: For the record, the following legislation as placed on First Reading because we were waiting for Willoughby’s approval of their legislation. Willoughby has approved the items.
RESOLUTION NO.: 05-12-(04)
Requested by: WPCC Super. Gorka A Resolution granting permission from the
Sponsored by: Council City of Eastlake to the City of Willoughby to
expend funds in an amount not to exceed
Seventy-Eight Thousand Dollars ($78,000.00)
for the engineering of the replacement of the W-E WPCC outfall diffuser section in Lake Erie, and declaring an emergency.
MOTION: Mrs. Quinn-Hopkins moved to suspend the rules requiring separate readings and
reading in full. Mr. Licht seconded.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
MOTION: Mrs. Quinn-Hopkins moved to adopt. Mr. Licht seconded.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
Motion carried. Legislation is adopted as Resolution No. 2015-049.
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RESOLUTION NO.: 05-12-(05)
Requested by: WPCC Super. Gorka A Resolution granting permission from the
Sponsored by: Council City of Eastlake to the City of Willoughby to
expend funds in an amount not to exceed
Seventy-Four Thousand Dollars ($74,000.00)
for the engineering for the W-E WPCC Equalization Basin Rehabilitation Project, and declaring an emergency.
MOTION: Mrs. Quinn-Hopkins moved to suspend the rules requiring separate readings and
reading in full. Mr. Licht seconded.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
MOTION: Mrs. Quinn-Hopkins moved to adopt. Mr. Licht seconded.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
Motion carried. Legislation is adopted as Resolution No. 2015-050.
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RESOLUTION NO.: 05-12-(06)
Requested by: WPCC Super. Gorka A Resolution granting permission from the
Sponsored by: Council City of Eastlake to the City of Willoughby to
expend funds in an amount not to exceed
Sixty-Five Thousand Dollars ($65,000.00)
for the engineering for the W-E WPCC Plant Performance Assessment, and declaring an emergency.
MOTION: Mrs. Quinn-Hopkins moved to suspend the rules requiring separate readings and
reading in full. Mr. Licht seconded.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
MOTION: Mrs. Quinn-Hopkins moved to adopt. Mr. Licht seconded.
ROLL CALL: Yeas unanimous.
Motion carried. Legislation is adopted as Resolution No. 2015-051.
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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 for passing the Block Grant resolutions. I will send those to the County tomorrow as the final piece of the puzzle. We have been working with the YMCA for the Block Grant for Jakse Park to possibly put in a spray park. For those who know Jakse Park is being run by the YMCA. In my latest talks with them they will continue to run the park and try to expand it in the next few years so eventually they can take over and be the City of Eastlake’s Recreation Department. Again, it will be at no cost to the residents of this City- as it is now. The pool is running from funds from one business and the YMCA. The only thing I would continue to say is please talk to people about signing up. The latest number I have been told is we have 7 signed up for pool passes this year so far. It was a big issue in the past. We need to start, especially with these people coming in to help our City and not using our tax money, to come out and back the pool. I bought a pool pass last year and did not use it and I will buy one this year – and probably won’t use it. I want to be behind our Community and try to get that moving. Again, if you know people who want to go to the pool have them sign up for the pool passes. I believe they will give discounts to everyone for probably the remainder of the year. Also, I believe we had a few hundred people here yesterday for the Blvd. of 500 Flags ceremony with the Veterans groups to honor our fallen. I would like to thank another volunteer committee – the Beautification Committee. They were here on Saturday. Coach Dodd, the new football coach at Eastlake North wants to be involved in our City so he had about 10-15 of his players here. If you walk around City Hall and see all the flowers and plants and everything that was weeded you will see everything they did on Saturday. I thank them again. We continue to work on our roads and catch basins. Mr. Menn and I have been fielding a lot of complaints on high grass over the last two weeks, especially for the vacant homes. We are pretty much caught up on those. At the last staff meeting Chief Reik and I also mentioned to Mr. Menn that when we are out we will also list properties with high grass and provide it to him. Mr. Menn is on one side of the City and Inspector Gallagher is on the other side of the City. We do not see everything so we are happy when people call in and report the high grass and different yard maintenance. I have been involved in RNC Committee meetings and trying to bring business to the City for the week of the convention. On August 4th or 5th we are planning on having a luncheon with the committee that is coming in before the first debate to look at the stadium and see if there is anything they can use for that week. We continue to work on our hotels. I have asked the Port Authority to give me information for charters because the Committee is trying to find out all the things in Lake County that we can show them to bring them out to not just Eastlake but everywhere else in Lake County. The RNC Committee is made up of Republicans, Democrats, businesses, the Chambers of Commerce and our goal is to bring as many people to the City of Eastlake and Lake County that we can. The Committee has been working well and is one of the only Counties that have been moving forward on this. This concludes my report and I am open for questions.
Mrs. Quinn-Hopkins: The YMCA said if you have a YMCA membership currently you will have a free membership to Houston/Fisher pool.
Mayor Morley: They just put that on the web site and one of the reasons is they want to have people at the pool. They do not want to operate a pool with no people there. Hopefully, that will spark some interest also. We have a lot of Eastlake residents who are part of the YMCA.
Ms. Vaughn: There are young people in Willoughby who like to come to our pool because of the slide – they do not have slides everywhere.
Mayor Morley: Last summer when you went to the pool it was like it was your own pool because no one was there. If you go to Willoughby’s pool that is by the YMCA there is a ton of people. Just spread the word about our pool.
Mrs. Quinn-Hopkins: It is heated. That is good to know.
There were no further questions of Mayor Morley.
LAW DIRECTOR – Randy Klammer
Mr. Klammer: I have nothing to report. I was talking to our insurance adjuster today and we have no pending claims. I am open for questions.
There were no questions of Mr. Klammer.
FINANCE DIRECTOR – Mike Slocum
Mr. Slocum: I have nothing to report and am open for questions.
There were no questions of Mr. Slocum.
SERVICE DIRECTOR – Nick Rubertino
Mr. Rubertino: The bricks out front have been replaced in the oval and it looks great and are in a better location with less breakage. The Service guys did a fantastic job. The Beautification Committee came out and put in the flowers and we will touch up the mulch. We hope to start on the outer two lanes going east and west on Vine Street between S.R. 91 and Willoughby line on Thursday. It will be a little hectic for the next few days but hopefully we can get that done in-house on Thursday and Friday, weather permitting. Thank you for getting the truck on the agenda tonight. It is direly needed and appreciated. We have a lot of use for it – a smaller truck will help us out especially this winter when we do smaller streets and sidewalks. I am open for questions.
Ms. DePledge: I sent you a test message about grass cutting at the corner of Valley View and Stevens. I drove by the next morning to talk to the resident and your guy was already there.
Mr. Rubertino: That was for Mr. Menn.
Ms. DePledge: Well I texted you and you got the guy out there the next day. The resident thought I was on fire. I told her that you were. Now I have to go back and tell her it was Mr. Menn. But, when you guys do those things you make us look good. We really appreciate it. You should both be thanked publically. I appreciate it and the residents are so appreciative. It is those little things that make a difference.
There were no further questions of Mr. Rubertino.
CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL – David Menn
Mr. Menn: The Mayor pretty much gave my report and Mr. Rubertino just followed it up. This is my first spring here – I have not completed my first year here. I will tell you it is nice to see how all the other Directors will pitch in and offer their help to me – even with grass notices. Even the Council people – when you do call it is – can you get to this? I do appreciate all the extra help. I think this City is lucky to have all the Directors who are willing to work together. It is a nice thing to see.
Ms. Vaughn: I think I can speak for Council when I say we appreciate all the work you do, Mr. Rubertino does, Mr. Slocum, Mr. Klammer, Mr. Gwydir and the Chiefs do. We appreciate you all.
There were no questions of Mr. Menn.
CITY ENGINEER – Tom Gwydir
Mr. Gwydir: We are putting together the Willowick Drive slab replacement project and are shooting for a mid-June bid. We will be coming back to Council the first meeting in July to ask for your approval of contracts. I am open for questions.
There were no further questions of Mr. Gwydir.
FIRE CHIEF – Ted Whittington
Chief Whittington: I want to express thank you for the City luncheon with employees by the City Council and Mayor who spearheaded it. I know a lot of it comes out of his pocket but a lot of people brought stuff in. It was nice for us to sit down and break bread together. As you all know that is an important part of the Fire Department’s day so for us to be able to open it up to everyone was very nice. I appreciate the Mayor and everyone else participating.
This concludes my report.
There were no questions of Chief Whittington.
POLICE CHIEF – Larry Reik
Chief Reik was absent and excused.
COUNCIL REMARKS
Mrs. Quinn-Hopkins: Did they actually coat the cement in the salt bin or line it somehow?
Mr. Gwydir: It is a clear coating on the cement – it has been done.
There were no further questions or comments.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:34 p.m.
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JOE D’AMBROSIO, COUNCIL PRESIDENT
APPROVED: __________________________
ATTEST: _____________________________
DEBORAH A. CENDROSKI,
CLERK OF COUNCIL