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NORTHWOOD CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Date

January 28, 2010

Location

Council Chambers 

DISCLAIMER - The following proceedings from the Regular City Council Meeting of January 28, 2010 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 . 

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Record of Proceedings

7:33:10 PM

Call to Order:

The regular meeting of the Northwood City Council was called to order by President of Council Barton, acting as Mayor in the absence of Mayor Mark Stoner, on Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 7:33 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Northwood Municipal Building.

7:33:12 PM

Pledge of Allegiance:

The Pledge of Allegiance was then given.

7:33:14 PM

Roll Call for Attendance:

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

Those absent were:  Mayor Stoner and City Engineer Kuhn

7:33:16 PM

Motion to Excuse:

A motion and second were made by Council members Hughes and Myers to excuse Mayor Stoner and City Engineer Kuhn from the regular Council meeting of January 28, 2010.  Council vote:  All present in favor.  Motion passed.

7:33:18 PM

Motion to Appoint President of Council Pro-Temp: Councilman Edwards

A motion and second were made Council members Kozina and Gallaher to appoint Councilman Edwards to serve as President of Council Pro-Temp.  Council vote:  6 yes votes/1 abstention (Edwards) Motion passed.

7:33:20 PM

Motion to Approve Minutes for Council Meeting of 1/14/10:

A motion and second were made to approve the minutes from the regular Council meeting held on January 14, 2010, as submitted.  Council vote:  5 yes votes/2 abstentions (Edwards and Hughes) Motion passed.

7:33:25 PM

Public Comment:

No public comment. 

7:33:39 PM

Communications:

There were no communications.

7:33:44 PM

Committees:

Council committee reports were given as follows:

7:33:46 PM

Economic Dev.:

No report.

7:33:47 PM

Environmental/Solid Waste:

No report.

7:33:49 PM

Finance:

Councilman Myers reported that a Finance meeting was scheduled for Monday, February 22, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. in the conference room. 

7:33:51 PM

Recreation Board:

Minutes from the January Recreation Board meeting read for the record by Councilman Edwards (copy of minutes attached to these proceedings of January 28, 2010) 

7:35:44 PM

The next Recreation Board meeting will be held on Monday, February 8, 2010 at 7:00 pm. in the community room. 

7:35:48 PM

Safety:

Councilman Schimmel reported that the next Safety committee meeting will be held on Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the conference room.

7:36:05 PM

Service:

Councilman Kozina reported on items reviewed by the Service committee members at their meeting of January 28, 2010 prior to the regular meeting:

7:36:27 PM

1. Parking on cul-de-sacs - no changes at this time.

7:36:43 PM

2. Standing water - 4023 Wise St.:  There is nothing that can be done at this time; long term goal is to install storm sewers along that side of road on Wise St. when funding is available for this project. 

7:37:06 PM

3. Pump for Brentwood Park detention pond:  This pump was purchased with 2009 allocations; storm water funds to be used from the pond to end of Richmand Drive.  The Public Service Director is to meet with the City Engineer concerning this project to involve calculating for a 200 year storm and how much land would be required for storage of dirt.

7:37:42 PM

4. Olde Curtice Road matter is not a budgeted item at this time.

7:38:07 PM

Note:  The next Service meeting will be scheduled as needed.

7:38:29 PM

7:38:32 PM

Utilities:

No report.

7:38:34 PM

Pending Legislation:

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

7:38:38 PM

Ordinance 2010-2:           

Ordinance 2010-2 preparing for the Wales Road Grade Separation Project.  Action to date:  First reading held on January 14, 2010.

7:45:42 PM

Motions made for Ordinance 2010-2:

Adopted 1/28/10 as an emergency.

Res. 2009-8:

Motion to Table Res. 2009-8:

Tabled 1/28/10

New Legislation:

A motion and second were made by Council members Hughes and Schimmel to suspend the three reading rule for Ordinance 2010-2.  Council vote:  All in favor.  Motion passed.

A motion and second were made by Council members Hughes and Schimmel to adopt the emergency clause for Ordinance 2010-2.  Council vote:  All in favor.  Motion passed.

A motion and second were made by Council members Hughes and Schimmel to adopt Ordinance 2010-2.  Council vote:  All in favor.  Motion passed.

Resolution 2009-8:  A resolution in compliance with Section 709 of the Ohio Revised Code, and to declare an emergency.

A motion and second were made by Council members Schimmel and Edwards to table Resolution 2009-8.  Council vote:  All in favor.  Motion passed.

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

7:45:43 PM

Ordinance 2010-3:

Ordinance 2010-3 establishing a K-9 Unit within the Northwood Police Department, and declaring an emergency.

7:45:47 PM

Motions made for Ordinance 2010-3:

Adopted 1/28/10 as an emergency.

A motion and second were made by Council members Myers and Gallaher to suspend the three reading rule for Ordinance 2010-3.  Council vote:  All in favor.  Motion passed.

A motion and second were made by Council members Myers and Gallaher to adopt the emergency clause for Ordinance 2010-3.  Council vote:  All in favor.  Motion passed.

A motion and second were made by Council members Myers and Gallaher to adopt Ordinance 2010-3.  Council vote:  All in favor.  Motion passed. 

7:45:49 PM

Resolution 2010-1:

Resolution 2010-1 concerning the construction of 0.01 miles of Bradner Road at Curtice Road including culverts, headwalls and pavement markings, lying within the City of Northwood, Ohio.  Note:  Legislation provided by ODOT for emergency passage.

7:45:51 PM

Motions for Resolution 2010-1:

Resolution 2010-1 adopted as an emergency on 1/28/10.

A motion and second were made by Council members Gallaher and Hughes to suspend the three reading rule for Resolution 2010-1.  Council vote:  All in favor.  Motion passed.

A motion and second were made by Council members Gallaher and Hughes to adopt the emergency clause for Resolution 2010-1.  Council vote:  All in favor.  Motion passed.

A motion and second were made by Council members Gallaher and Hughes to adopt Resolution 2010-1.  Council vote: 

All in favor.  Motion passed.

7:45:52 PM

Legislation concluded.

7:46:06 PM

Mayor's Report

Mayor Stoner gave the following report:

7:46:08 PM

Fire Department Information:

- Firefighters Chris Bowman and Kevin Hughes have been terminated as firefighters for the Northwood Fire Department effective December 21, 2009.

7:46:10 PM

Moment with the Mayor:

- A Moment with the Mayor has been scheduled for Wednesday, February 10, 2010 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Fire Station No. 1 on Tracy Road.

7:46:12 PM

City Administrator’s Report:

City Administrator Bacon gave the following report:

7:46:15 PM

Recommendations to City Council/Motions Requested:

Change Order #1 for Maryland Pl. Project:

1.  Recommendation to authorize the City Administrator to sign Change Order No. 1 for the Maryland Place Pavement and Utility Improvements for a decrease of $2,397.65 for final sanitary sewer quantities and to extend the completion date due to the site conditions and weather.  Note:  This requires Council’s authorization because the City of Northwood is the owner of the project, but the change order will affect the payment by Northwestern Water & Sewer District.

A motion and second were made by Council members Kozina and Edwards to concur with the City Administrator’s recommendation.  Council vote:  All in favor.  Motion passed. 

7:47:43 PM

Correspondence from Court of Common Pleas re:  Owen St. property forfeiture (Lots 71 & 72) 

2.  Recommendation to authorize the City Administrator and City Attorney to petition the Court of Common Pleas, Wood County, Ohio to acquire two forfeited lots (71 & 72) in the Foster Place Subdivision on Owen Street to the City of Northwood, Ohio.

A motion and second were made by Council members Gallaher and Myers to concur with the City Administrator’s recommendation.  Council vote:  All in favor.  Motion passed.

7:47:50 PM

Note:  Council to discuss purchase price of these lots at a future meeting.

7:48:42 PM

Information:

City Administrator Bacon advised the Mayor and Council of recent telephone calls received from residents concerning receiving notification about waterline service coverage being offered by a private company out of Florida by the name of Home Service Processing Center.  This company offers service coverage for sewer/water lines which run from their home to the right-of-way for a fee.  Residents in the Homecraft Subdivision as well as Cedar Creek Woods have received these letters. 

City Administrator Bacon noted that this company is not an affiliate nor involved with the Northwestern Water & Sewer District.  The NWWSD has been made aware of these letters/notices that area residents within the NWWSD are receiving.

7:49:13 PM

City Administrator stated that it is a “buyers beware” situation and she will be talking with Jerry Griener, Director, NWWSD tomorrow concerning this matter.

7:51:53 PM

City Clerk’s Report:

Clerk of Council Goertz reminded Mayor and Council of the Ohio Ethics Commission Financial Disclosure Statements distributed to each elected official who served in 2009 as well as currently to be filed by April 15, 2010.

7:51:57 PM

City Attorney:

City Attorney Ballenger reported the following:

- Offer to purchase forfeited property on Owen St. was faxed to the Wood County Court of Common Pleas. 

7:52:15 PM

- Agreement between the City of Northwood and the Sunoco station on Woodville Road has been prepared and reviewed concerning consumption of liquor on their premises.  City Attorney Ballenger advised that it is his recommendation to Council that the City enter into this agreement and he will prepare legislation (Ordinance) for consideration at the next regular meeting. 

7:53:29 PM

City Engineer:

No report.

7:53:33 PM

New Business:

Councilman Barton reported that a total of 24 acres are being offered for sale by owner at Cedar Creek Woods; there is a sign installed in the right-of-way.  City Administrator Bacon confirmed for Councilman Barton that a new property owner would have to submit any new plans to the Northwood Planning Commission for review and approval. 

7:54:29 PM

Old Business:

Joseph St. property for Habitat for Humanity - donation for homes. Ordinance to be prepared for this purchase/offer. - Gallaher

7:55:02 PM

Persons appearing before the Mayor/Council:

No one appeared.

7:55:07 PM

Adjournment:

There being no further business before the Mayor and Council and all being in favor, the meeting of January 28, 2010 was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.

7:55:13 PM

Attest:

 Lynn E. Goertz, Clerk of Council

7:55:14 PM

Approved:

 Mark A. Stoner, Mayor