Description

NORTHWOOD CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Date

December 3, 2009

Location

Council Chambers

DISCLAIMER - The following proceedings from the Regular City Council Meeting of December 3, 2009 have been submitted in draft form and have not been officially approved by City Council.  Corrections to the proceedings will be approved at the next Regular City Council Meeting.  Should you need more information, please contact Clerk of Council Lynn Goertz at 419-690-1621 or e-mail her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

Time

Speaker

Record of Proceedings for Northwood City Council

7:07:36 PM

Call to Order:

The public hearing was called to order by Mayor Stoner on Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 7:07 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Northwood Municipal Building. 

7:09:34 PM

Roll Call:

The roll was called by the Clerk of Council and those in attendance were:  Mayor Stoner; Council members Kozina, Edwards, Myers, Barton, Gallaher and Schimmel; City Attorney Ballenger, City Administrator Bacon and Clerk of Council Goertz.

Note:  Councilwoman Hughes, Councilman Gallaher and City Engineer Kuhn were absent.

Note:  Councilman Gallaher arrived to the public hearing at approximately 7:10 p.m. (after roll call)

7:10:09 PM

Purpose of Public Hearing:

Mayor Stoner stated that the purpose for the scheduled and advertised public hearing was for City Council to review and to receive public comment regarding a zoning appeals application submitted by appellant, Mr. Keith Heyman of 4422 Curtice Rd., Northwood, Ohio.  Note:  A copy of the public hearing agenda with additional information pertaining to the zoning appeals case (Case No. 0518) is attached to these original proceedings on file with the Clerk of Council/City Clerk.

7:10:11 PM

Speaking in Favor:

No one appeared to speak on behalf of or in favor of zoning appeals case 0518. 

Note:  The Mayor asked for anyone speaking on behalf of or in favor three times as required before proceeding with the public hearing.

7:10:14 PM

Speaking in Opposition

No one appeared to speak in opposition to the zoning appeals case 0518.

Note:  The Mayor asked for anyone speaking in opposition three times as required before proceeding with the public hearing.

7:10:21 PM

Council Discussion:

Council members reviewed the information provided.

7:10:44 PM

Schimmel

Councilman Schimmel stated he did not believe that Mr. Heyman’s business could be considered as seasonal since he was requesting a variance to allow for a business sign to be installed on his property for a period of six months. 

7:10:48 PM

Attorney:

City Attorney Ballenger stated that he was not sure that Mr. Heyman’s boiler sales business could be considered a home occupation; normally a home occupation is a business such as someone who is a seamstress or an accountant working out of their home.

7:11:10 PM

Closed Hearing:

There being no further business on the public hearing agenda, Mayor Stoner closed the public hearing at 7:11 p.m.

7:11:21 PM

Attest:

Lynn E. Goertz, Clerk of Council

7:12:39 PM

Approved:

Mark A. Stoner, Mayor

7:32:12 PM

Call to Order:

The regular meeting called to order by Mayor Mark A. Stoner on Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 7:32 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Northwood Municipal Building.

7:34:55 PM

Pledge:

The Pledge of Allegiance was then given.

7:34:57 PM

Roll Call:

The roll was called by the Clerk of Council and those in attendance were:  Mayor Stoner; Council members Kozina, Edwards, Myers, Barton, Gallaher and Schimmel; City Attorney Ballenger, City Administrator Bacon, and Clerk of Council Goertz.

Note:  Councilwoman Hughes was absent and excused by the following motion of Council:

7:34:58 PM

Motion to Excuse:

A motion and second were made by Council members Myers and Edwards to excuse Councilwoman Hughes from the regular Council meeting of December 3, 2009.  Council vote:  All present in favor.  Motion passed.

7:35:00 PM

Minutes for Approval/ November 19, 2009:

A motion and second were made by Council members Edwards and Kozina to approve the minutes from the regular Council meeting held on November 19, 2009, as submitted.  Council vote:  All in favor.  Motion passed.

7:35:03 PM

Public Comment:

There was no public comment.

7:35:08 PM

Communications:

Mayor Stoner advised of the upcoming annual Christmas Tree lighting in front of the municipal building on

Monday, December 7, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.

7:35:23 PM

Council Committees:

Council committee reports were given as follows:

7:35:26 PM

Economic Development:

Councilman Gallaher reported that the next meeting would be held as needed. 

7:35:32 PM

Finance:

No meeting scheduled.

7:35:39 PM

Safety:

Councilman Schimmel reported that the next Safety meeting would be held on Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the conference room for continued review of  proposal(s) from Redflex Systems/Red Light Cameras

7:35:55 PM

Service:

Councilman Barton reported on the Service meeting of 12/3/09:

1. Standing water in driveway at 4023 Wise St. – Additional information reviewed on this pending item.  The Public Service Director will be checking this driveway and others in the area and this matter will remain a pending Service committee item.

7:36:28 PM

2. HVAC quotations for 2010:  New bids will be requested and available for review at the next regular Council meeting on December 10, 2009. 

7:36:58 PM

3. Robert Hirzel family request for naming of private lane on property in Rossford/Northwood.   The Planning & Zoning Coordinator is authorized to approve the family placing a lane name sign; however; this private lane will not be treated considered or serviced as a public roadway or drive. 

7:37:45 PM

4. Red Light Photo Enforcement sign needs replaced at the intersection of Fostoria Road and State Rte. 579.  The sign which had been installed under the Welcome to City of Northwood sign is missing. 

7:38:10 PM

The next meeting will be held in January 2010. 

7:38:31 PM

City Attorney Ballenger confirmed that a formal bidding process can be requested for the city’s HVAC. 

7:38:42 PM

Pending Legislation:

All pending legislation was read aloud by number and title only by the Clerk of Council as follows:

7:43:20 PM

Ordinance

2009-34:

Ordinance 2009-34 authorizing the City Administrator to enter into a contract with Medical Mutual of Ohio, Inc. for Non-Union Employee Health Insurance and Prescription Coverage, and declaring an emergency.

Council action to date:  Second reading held on November 19, 2009.

7:43:23 PM

Motions of Council for Ordinance

2009-34:

Adopted as amended as an emergency measure and effective 12/3/09

Prior to motions of Council, City Administrator Bacon advised of an amendment needed to Section 1. to state “and shall include all union employees who voluntarily participate.” 

A motion and second were made by Council members Kozina and Edwards to adopt the emergency clause for Ordinance 2009-34.  Council vote:  All in favor.  Motion passed.

A motion and second were made by Council members Kozina and Edwards to amend Ordinance 2009-34 as read.  Council Vote:  All in favor.  Motion passed.

A motion and second were made by Council members Kozina and Edwards to adopt Ordinance 2009-34 as amended.  Council vote:  All in favor.  Motion passed.

Council action for December 3, 2009:  Ordinance 2009-34 adopted as amended as an emergency measure and effective immediately upon passage; December 3, 2009.

7:43:25 PM

Ordinance

2009-37:

Second reading 12/3/09

Ordinance 2009-37 discontinuing the Explosive/Protection K-9 Unit, and declaring an emergency. 

Council action to date:  First reading held on November 19, 2009.

Council action for December 3, 2009:  Second reading of Ordinance 2009-37.

Note:  No new legislation for consideration at this time.

Legislation concluded.

7:43:29 PM

Mayor's Report:

Mayor Stoner gave the following report: 

7:43:31 PM

Information/Fire Dept.

Chief Romstadt has reported that the following individuals have resigned from the Fire Department (District No. 1):

-          Orlando Cuevas has submitted his resignation with an effective date of November 13, 2009.  Orlando has resigned after three years of service.

-          Dustin Sosko has also resigned with an effective date of November 12, 2009.

7:43:37 PM

City Administrator's Report:

City Administrator Bacon advised she had no motion requests of Council at this time.  Her written report was submitted dated December 3, 2009. 

7:43:55 PM

City Clerk:

No report.

7:43:58 PM

City Attorney:

Electric Aggregation Press Conference scheduled:  City Attorney Ballenger stated he would be unable to attend; however, anyone on Council wishing to attend can contact him for the information – Date, Place and Time of press conference. 

7:44:54 PM

Annexation of Property – Lemoyne Road:  City Attorney Ballenger reported he would be preparing a draft resolution for Council’s consideration at the next regular Council meeting on December 10, 2009. 

7:45:33 PM

City Engineer:

In the absence of the City Engineer, City Administrator Bacon reported on the following projects:

- ODOT has made some changes to the Bradner Rd./Curtice Rd. intersection improvements project

7:45:41 PM

- Waterline being installed on Maryland Pl.

7:45:50 PM

New Business:

Councilman Barton advised of a holiday open house for the Mayor, members of Council and meeting staff at his home on Thursday, December 10, 2009 immediately following the Council meeting. 

7:46:27 PM

Old Business:

No old business reported.

7:46:34 PM

Persons Appearing:

Mr. John Melnyk, 175 W. Andrus Rd., Northwood, Ohio, appeared before the Mayor and Council and publicly thanked the city staff members who assisted with the distribution of government food and the delivery of food to various homes. 

7:47:21 PM

Adjournment:

There being no further business on the regular meeting agenda, the meeting of December 3, 2009 was adjourned at 7:47 p.m.

7:47:50 PM

Attest:

Lynn E. Goertz, Clerk of Council

7:47:55 PM

Approved:

Mark A. Stoner, Mayor