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NORTHWOOD CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Date

January 12, 2012

Location

Council Chambers

DISCLAIMER - The following proceedings from the Regular City Council Meeting of January 12, 2012 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

7:34:44 PM

Call to Order:

The regular meeting of the Northwood City Council was called to order by Mayor Mark A. Stoner on Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 7:34 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Northwood Municipal Building.

7:34:48 PM

Pledge of Allegiance:

The Pledge of Allegiance was then given.

7:34:50 PM

Roll Call:

The roll was called by the Clerk of Council and those in attendance were:  Mayor Stoner; Council Members Edwards, Myers, Barton and Schimmel; City Attorney Ballenger, City Administrator Recker and Clerk of Council Goertz.  Those absent were:  Council Members Kozina, Hughes, and Gallaher; and City Engineer Kuhn.

A motion and second were made by Council members Barton and Myers to excuse Council Members Kozina, Hughes, Kozina and City Engineer Kuhn from the regular meeting of January 12, 2012.  Council Vote:  All present in favor.  Motion passed.

7:37:34 PM

Minutes Submitted for Approval: 

Mayor Stoner asked for approval of the minutes from the following Council meetings:

-          Regular Council meeting of December 15, 2011 (as submitted)

-          Special Council meeting of December 28, 2011 (as submitted)

-          Organizational Council meeting of January 5, 2012 (as submitted)

-          Committee of the Whole meeting of January 5, 2012 (as submitted)

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-          All being in favor, the minutes of all meetings as listed were approved by Council as submitted and as requested by Mayor Stoner.

7:37:54 PM

Public Comment:

There were no public comments.

7:37:59 PM

Communications:

 There were no communications.

7:38:01 PM

Committee Reports: 

Economic Development:

Council Standing Committee reports were given as follows:

In the absence of Councilman Gallaher (Chairman), Councilman Schimmel gave the following report for Economic Development:

- Report provided by Kimberly Grames (copy attached to both Economic Development meeting proceedings and these original Council proceedings of January 16, 2012).

7:38:29 PM

City Attorney recommendation:

- Woodville Mall businesses to relocate to other location(s) in City of Northwood.  City Attorney Ballenger recommended that Council authorize the waiving of Locating and Operating fees of $20.00 per business that relocates within the City of Northwood as well as waiving of sign fees. 

7:40:09 PM

Council Motions:

Waive Locating & Operating Fees and Sign Fees for Mall Businesses Relocating:

A motion and second were made by Council Members Edwards and Schimmel to concur with the City Attorney’s recommendation to waive the $20.00 Locating and Operating fee for all former Woodville Mall businesses that relocate within the City of Northwood.  Council Vote:  All in favor.  Motion passed.

A motion and second were made by Council Members Schimmel and Barton moved to concur with the City Attorney’s recommendation to waive all sign fees for all former Woodville Mall businesses that relocate within the City of Northwood.  Council Vote:  All in favor.  Motion passed.

7:40:19 PM

- Funds for redevelopment of mall:  A potential item for further discussion at the Committee of the Whole meeting in February.  There may be a potential savings on the Wales Road Overpass Project and potential funds could be earmarked for mall development. 

7:42:40 PM

Councilman Schimmel stated that if there would be a foreclosure of the mall property and there is no buyer for the property and it becomes the City’s, they would want to make sure that there are funds available.  Mayor Stoner stated he would be cautious with how any extra funds would be earmarked.   

7:43:12 PM

Finance

Councilman Myers confirmed that there was no Finance meeting needed at this time. 

7:43:19 PM

Recreation Board:

The next Recreation Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the conference room.

7:43:23 PM

Safety:

In the absence of Councilman Kozina (Chairman)  Councilman Schimmel gave the following report for the Safety committee: 

7:43:42 PM

1.  Recommendation to Council re:  Tornado sirens - recommendation to narrow band the warning sirens to be paid for out of Redflex funds.

7:47:37 PM

Council Motion :

A motion and second were made by Council Members Schimmel and Myers to concur with the recommendation of the Safety committee as requested for narrow banding of outdoor warning sirens to be paid for out of Redflex funds.

Council Vote:  All in favor.  Motion passed.

7:47:40 PM

2.  Recommendation to Council re:  Purchase of two (2) Police Vehicles – 2012 Dodge Chargers per bid received from Greve Chrysler/Jeep through State Purchase in the total amount of $43,668.00.

7:47:50 PM

Council Motion :

A motion and second were made by Council Members Schimmel and Myers to concur with the Safety committee’s recommendation for the purchase of two (2) police vehicles; 2 Dodge Chargers as per the bid received from Greve Chrysler/Jeep in the amount of $43,668.00.  Council Vote:   All in favor.  Motion passed.

7:47:52 PM

3.  Recommendation to Council re:  Preparation of authorizing legislation for Maintenance Agreement with Physio-Control for Life Packs for the Fire Department. 

7:50:56 PM

Council Motion:

A motion and second were made by Council Members Barton and Schimmel to concur with the Safety committee’s recommendation.  Council Vote:  All in favor.  Motion passed.

7:50:58 PM

4.  Recommendation to Council re:  Fire Marshal Equipment Grant – authorizing legislation to allow the City Administrator and City Fire Chief to apply for a State Fire Marshal Equipment Grant for 2012. 

7:51:02 PM

Council Motion:

A motion and second were made by Council Members Schimmel and Myers to concur with the Safety committee’s recommendation.  Council Vote:  All in favor.  Motion passed.

7:53:03 PM

Service:

Council Motions:

Councilman Barton gave the following Service committee report:

1. Recommendation to Council re:  Florence Ave. /Sharon Dr. paving and storm sewer improvements - preparation of legislation authorizing the City Administrator to enter into an agreement with Feller, Finch & Associates, Inc. for the design and engineering services for this project.

A motion and second were made by Council members Barton and Myers to concur with the Service committee’s recommendation.  Council Vote:  All in favor.  Motion passed.

2.  Recommendation to Council re:  Greenway Estates Detention Pond construction project – preparation of legislation authorizing the City Administrator to enter into an agreement with Feller, Finch & Associates, Inc. for the design and engineering services for this project.

A motion and second were made by Council Members Barton and Schimmel to concur with the Service committee’s recommendation.  Council Vote:  All in favor.  Motion passed.

7:53:26 PM

Information re: Fed Ex site plan

Mayor Stoner inquired about the right-of-way between Arbor and Wales Road and whether the ditch could be moved approximately 20 feet to accommodate construction of Fed Ex site.  Final word on this project moving forward is pending.  City Administrator to check with City Engineer.

7:54:45 PM

Pending Legislation:

No pending legislation.

7:54:47 PM

New Legislation:

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

7:57:04 PM

Ordinance

2012-1:

Ordinance 2012-1 approving Title Four, Chapter 220, Council Rules, for the year 2012, and declaring an emergency.

Note:  Annual legislation prepared by the City Attorney for the first regular meeting of the year. 

Council action for January 12, 2012:  First reading of Ordinance 2012-1; Note:  There were only 4 members of Council present and there must be at least 5 members to act on the emergency clause for immediate adoption of the ordinance.

7:57:15 PM

Ordinance

2012-2:

Ordinance 2012-2 authorizing the Administrator of the City of Northwood to enter into a Recreation Agreement with the YMCA of Greater Toledo to provide recreation programs, and to declare an emergency. 

Note:  Annual Seniors Recreation Program Agreement (attached).

Council action for January 12, 2012:  Councilman Myers requested a report on the number of senior residents who participated in the program in 2011.  This information will be provided by the City Administrator.

First reading of Ordinance 2012-2. 

Legislation concluded.

7:57:23 PM

Mayor's Report:

Mayor Stoner gave the following report:

7:57:26 PM

Northwood Court Receipts:

Northwood Court receipted for the month of December 2011 the following:

Fines = $2,274.00; Forfeitures = $2,570.00; and Misc. Costs = $2,209.00 for a total of $7,053.00

7:57:31 PM

Recommendation to Council re:  2012 Standing Committee List:

Mayor Stoner had presented the 2012 Council Committee list previously for Council’s review and asked for approval by Council. 

7:58:30 PM

Council Motion:

A motion and second were made by Council Members Edwards and Schimmel to approve the 2012 Council Committee list as submitted.  Council Vote:  All in favor.  Motion passed.

7:58:32 PM

State of the City attached for 2012:

Mayor Stoner presented the 2012 State of the City Address.  (Copy attached to these original proceedings of January 12, 2012 and published on city’s website.)

7:58:41 PM

Economic Development Report

Shared information received from Kimberly in her zoning/econ dev. report - she did visit 2 x to the mall as directed by the City Administrator.  Mayor Stoner added that he hoped everyone would work together in a positive direction for the economic development of the city and not focus on the negative.

7:59:44 PM

Inquiries to Fed Ex developers for commercial businesses along Oregon Road.

8:00:05 PM

Try to be part of the solution instead of any thing negative week after week for econ dev issues. per Mayor

8:00:24 PM

City Administrator:

City Administrator Recker gave the following report:  Note:  Written report dated 1/12/12 submitted prior to Council meeting to Mayor and Council.

8:00:54 PM

1.  There will be no need for a Utilities committee meeting at this time. 

8:00:59 PM

Safety Committee Meeting Scheduled:

2.  Safety meeting requested for Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in conference room confirmed with Council.

8:02:52 PM

3. Request for motion of Council to approve issuance of 2012 special hauling permit application for Advanced Resource Recovery and authorize the Police Chief to issue the permit at a fee of $300.00 per truck.   Note:  This matter was heard without objection at the most recent Committee of the Whole meeting on January 5, 2012.   

8:03:56 PM

Motion of Council for Special Hauling Permit:

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

8:03:58 PM

4.  Request for special hauling permit application submitted by E. S. Wagner to be placed on the Committee of the Whole meeting agenda for Thursday, February 2, 2012.

8:04:09 PM

City Clerk:

No report.

8:04:47 PM

City Attorney:

Electric Aggregation Committee Report:

City Attorney Ballenger reported on a recent aggregation committee held by various area attorneys.  Discussion of rebating fees paid by residents which have been retained in a fund would probably amount to a total of $2.00 per household.  It was discussed by committee members that a better way to use the funds available would be to place the funds back in city funds to use towards things like street lighting assessments or use towards LED lighting to save money for electric costs.  City Attorney Ballenger confirmed that the Aggregation committee for electricity is not disbanding, but there are funds that are not needed.

8:05:58 PM

City Administrator Recker added that Campbell, Inc. who currently maintains the city’s HVAC currently offers a program to monitor electric usage which would cost a fee and this may a good way to use this refund.

8:06:23 PM

JEDZ Legislation for 1/26/12:

City Attorney Ballenger advised Mayor and Council that he would be preparing an ordinance concerning a JEDZ (Joint Economic Development Zone) with the City of Toledo, for the Council meeting of January 26, 2012. 

8:06:45 PM

8:06:53 PM

City Engineer:

No report.

8:06:57 PM

New Business:

No new business reported.

8:06:58 PM

Old Business:

No old business reported.

8:06:59 PM

Persons Appearing Before Council:

No one appeared before the Mayor and Council.

8:07:00 PM

Adjournment:

There being no further business before City Council and all being in favor, the meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m.

8:07:02 PM

Attest:

Lynn E. Goertz, Clerk of Council

8:07:06 PM

Approved:

Mark A. Stoner, Mayor