VILLAGE OF GLENDALE 30 Village Square Glendale, OH 45246
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Minutes - Regular Council Meeting, November 6, 2006
________________________________________________________________________ Vice-Mayor Hubbard called the Council to order at 7:07 pm., and led all assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. It was determined by the Vice-Mayor and certified by the Clerk Treasurer that a Quorum of the Council was present. There were several Glendale residents in attendance. The Village officers’ attendance was as follows: Thomas Todd Monica Alles-White Ephriam Swafford Debbie Grueninger Joseph Hubbard Alan Hoeweler Jenny Kilgore William Aronstein Walter Cordes Matt Fruchey Michael Finney Michael Honerlaw Mayor Council Council Council Council Council Council Clerk Treasurer Village Administrator Police Chief Fire Chief Solicitor Absent Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present
1. Approval of the Agenda
It was moved by Mr. Hoeweler and seconded by Mrs. Kilgore that the Agenda be approved. The motion was carried unanimously by voice vote.
2. Minutes from the August Regular Council Meetings
It was moved by Mr. Swafford and seconded by Ms. Grueninger that the Minutes of the October, 2006 Regular Council Meeting be adopted. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
3. Persons wishing to address Council
The Vice Mayor asked that Council pause for a moment of silent prayer for Mr. William Streight, a longtime Village Resident and Glendale election worker, who collapsed just before this meeting while preparing the Town Hall for tomorrow’s general election, and d who was then transported by the life squad for urgent medical treatment. The Vice-Mayor asked if any in the audience wished to address Council. No one rose to speak. Vice-Mayor Hubbard noted the presence in the audience of Mr. Greg Screws, a
Village resident and student at Princeton High School, who was present to observe the meeting.
4.
Old Business
There was no Old Business.
5. New Business
The Vice-Mayor then adjusted the order of Ordinances to be discussed at this meeting, because the Fire Chief was occupied with the emergency situation outside the meeting, and introduced Ordinance 2006-48; an Ordinance authorizing the Administrator to pay CDS Associates Engineering for engineering work to date in the N. Troy Bridge project, in the amount of $17,406.26; said funds to be paid from the 2006 appropriated and encumbered VPGI Funds. This ordinance was declared to be an emergency measure for the purpose of the timely and efficient administration of Village affairs, and was to take effect immediately upon its passage. Mr. Hoeweler moved that Council adopt the ordinance, and Mrs. Kilgore seconded the motion. Ms. Grueninger moved that Council dispense with three readings of the ordinance as an emergency measure for the timely and efficient administration of Village affairs. Ms. White seconded the motion. Mr. Hoeweler offered an Amendment to change the stated total amount for the entire project mentioned in Section I to $49,970.00. Mrs. Kilgore seconded the Amendment. The Amendment carried unanimously by voice vote. The motion to dispense with three readings of the Ordinance carried unanimously with six ayes. The motion carried unanimously with six ayes. Chief Finney having returned to the Meeting Room, the Vice-Mayor then introduced Ordinance 2006-47; an ordinance appointing personnel to the Glendale Volunteer Fire Department, and establishing their rank. This ordinance was declared to be an emergency measure for the purpose of the timely and efficient administration of Village affairs, and was to take effect immediately upon its passage. The following firefighters were included in this Ordinance: Callen, Kelly Johnson, Amos Cook, Walter Assistant Chief Assistant Chief Firefighter
Flannery, Andrew Hardwick, Kevin Smith, Demetrick Tungate, Eric Tungate, Karen Visscher, Robert
Firefighter Firefighter Firefighter Firefighter Firefighter Firefighter
Ms. White moved that Council adopt the ordinance, and Mr. Swafford seconded the motion. Ms. White moved that Council dispense with three readings of the ordinance as an emergency measure for the timely and efficient administration of Village affairs. Mr. Swafford seconded the motion. Chief Finney said that the group signing on at this meeting represented excellence, and that he could not be happier than to see these people in the initial group of hires. Of the 9 candidates presented at this meeting, one holds a Level 1 certificate, seven hold Level 2 certificates (the highest Level in Ohio), five are EMT-Basic certified, three are certified as Inspectors, and five are certified as Instructors. Five or six will be available by day or night, and several have volunteered to staff the Fire Station. The Assistant Chiefs are also excellent; Kelly Callen is a City of Cincinnati Fire Lieutenant, and Amos Johnson is a Forest Park Fire Lieutenant. The motion to dispense with three readings carried unanimously with six ayes. The motion carried unanimously with six ayes. The Chief then introduced the two Assistant Chief candidates, and Vice-Mayor Hubbard administered the Oath of Office. There was sustained and enthusiastic applause from Council and Village Residents in attendance. The Chief then introduced the Firefighter candidates, and Vice-Mayor Hubbard administered the Oath of Office. There was sustained and enthusiastic applause from Council and Village Residents in attendance. The Vice-Mayor then introduced Resolution 06-14, to appoint a Chief Executive Officer, a Chief Financial Officer, and a Project Manager; to submit the necessary application for the State Capital Improvement Program (SCIP); to execute a Project Agreement; and to declare an emergency. This Resolution is needed in order to move forward with the Water Treatment Plant Improvements. Mr. Hoeweler moved that Council adopt the Resolution, and Ms. White seconded the motion.
Ms. Grueninger moved that Council dispense with three readings of the ordinance as an emergency measure for the timely and efficient administration of Village affairs. Mr. Swafford seconded the motion. The motion to dispense with three readings carried unanimously with six ayes. The motion carried unanimously with six ayes. The Vice-Mayor then introduced Ordinance 2006-49; an Ordinance adjusting the ratio of the Water and Sewage Fund receipts and establishing a Sewage Repair & Replacement Fund as recommended by the Utility Engineer. This ordinance was declared to be an emergency measure for the purpose of the timely and efficient administration of Village affairs, and was to take effect immediately upon its passage. Mr. Cordes explained that the apparently complex adjustments of the receipts is necessary in order to maintain the ongoing funding of the Village Utility operations on the basis required by the State when it guaranteed funding for the Waste Water Treatment Plant Improvements. Mr. Hoeweler moved that Council adopt the ordinance, and Ms. White seconded the motion. Ms. Grueninger moved that Council dispense with three readings of the ordinance as an emergency measure for the timely and efficient administration of Village affairs. Mr. Swafford seconded the motion. The motion to dispense with three readings of the Ordinance carried unanimously with six ayes. The motion carried unanimously with six ayes.
6.
Reports from the Mayor, Standing Committees and Special Committees
MAYOR (Todd): The Vice-Mayor noted a couple of items from the Mayor. The Park Board met on October 30th. Tree planting was discussed. The tree budget is $10,000. A detailed plan will be developed, and suggestions from Village residents are welcomed. The Mayor received a letter from State Senator Patricia Clancy, congratulating the Village on the Award received for the Historical Guidelines book. A meeting will be held November 29th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the Sharonville Community Center regarding possibilities for decreasing flood insurance premiums. Mr. Cordes noted that the rail road has at long last removed the old telegraph wires along South Troy. Thanks to Chief Fruchey for pressure on the railroad. Mrs. Kilgore noted that she attended a
building permit workshop at which 32 jurisdictions in Hamilton County were represented. This was a first suburbs event. FINANCE (Hoeweler): Mr. Hoeweler said that the Finance Committee did not meet in October. FIRE (Kilgore): Mrs. Kilgore noted that the Committee held a brief meeting to meet the firefighters. Chief Finney reviewed the qualifications of this excellent group. They will begin organizing the Fire House and training activities. Chief Finney did not receive the monthly activity report from Chief Mynatt. That will be presented at the next meeting. There are 10 more applications, 6 of which are ready to be interviewed. The Chief is also interested in starting a Fire Cadet program. Cadets can start at age 14. LAWS, CLAIMS, MISC. (Hubbard): Mr. Hubbard said the committee did not meet. A meeting will be scheduled for the 20th at 6:00 PM. POLICE (Grueninger): Ms. Grueninger said that the committee did not meet. The committee will meet on Monday the 13th a t 6tPM to discuss the quiet zones. Chief Fruchey gave his monthly report. The month of October was very busy. Several investigations are in progress. Auto accidents are down 50% from last year. A grant has been received for anti-ballistic vests. Two vests are purchased each year. PUBLIC BUILDINGS, HISTORIC PRESERVATION (Swafford): Mr. Swafford asked to combine this report with his Streets Committee report. The Public Buildings committee did not meet. There is no update on the Fire House project yet. Mr. Swafford asked to thank Council and Fire Committee Chairman Kilgore for the hard work and outstanding efforts of all of Council. He also thanked Chief Finney for an outstanding running start. RECREATION, PLAYGROUNDS (White): Ms. White reported that GYS met October 10th. At that point, they felt there were 5 basketball teams. Practices will be at Evendale, Woodlawn, and Queen City. All games this year will be away games due to the renovation of the Elementary School. GYS is looking into a cooperative youth tennis program with Queen City. HWB has an active lecture series ongoing, on Wednesday evenings in the Scout House. STREETS, PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS, LIGHTS (Swafford): meeting. There was no
UTILITIES (Hoeweler): Mr. Hoeweler said that the bids will be opened on Wednesday for the improvements to the Waste Water Treatment Plant.
7.
Miscellaneous Business
School Board Report. Mrs. Carol Muntz mentioned that the School Board met twice in the month of October. Re-funding of the Bond issue was approved. The rates are more
favorable, and this will cause considerable savings. The Board also received a long and detailed report on reading in the District. Report from the Clerk/Treasurer; Financial. The Clerk Treasurer asked for a motion by which Council would formally note the receipt, review, and approval of the monthly budget reports. It was so moved by Mr. Hoeweler and seconded by Mrs. Kilgore. The motion was carried unanimously.
8. Approval of Expenditures
a. b. 1581 291 General Fund Ordinance to Pay Enterprise Fund Ordinance to Pay
Mr. Hoeweler moved and Mrs. Kilgore seconded that Ordinances 1581 and 291 for the payment of certain bills be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
9. Adjournment
It was moved by Ms. White, and seconded by Mr. Swafford, that the November, 2006, regular Meeting of the Glendale Village Council be adjourned. The motion carried unanimously, and the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:26 PM Attest:
__________________________________ Mayor, Thomas U. Todd
__________________________________ Clerk/Treasurer, William S. Aronstein