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Description
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NORTHWOOD CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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Date
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January 26, 2012
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Location
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Council Chambers
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DISCLAIMER - The following proceedings from the Regular City Council Meeting of January 26, 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
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Time
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Heading
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Record of Proceedings
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7:11:46 PM
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Call to Order:
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The regular meeting of the Northwood City Council was called to order by Mayor Mark A. Stoner on Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Northwood Municipal Building.
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7:11:53 PM
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Pledge of Allegiance:
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The Pledge of Allegiance was then given.
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7:11:55 PM
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Roll Call:
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The roll was called by the Clerk of Council and those in attendance were: Mayor Stoner; Council Members Edwards, Hughes, Myers, Barton, Gallaher and Schimmel; City Attorney Ballenger, City Engineer Kuhn, City Administrator Recker and Clerk of Council Goertz. Those absent were: Councilman Kozina
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7:11:58 PM
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Motion to Excuse:
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A motion and second were made by Council Members Gallaher and Edwards to excuse Councilman Kozina from the regular Council meeting of January 26, 2012. Council Vote: All present in favor. Motion passed.
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7:12:04 PM
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Minutes for Approval: Regular Meeting of January 12, 2012 - as submitted
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Mayor Stoner presented the minutes of January 12, 2012 for approval and a motion was made as follows:
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7:12:22 PM
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Council Motion:
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A motion and second were made by Council Members Schimmel and Hughes to approve the minutes from the regular Council meeting held on January 12, 2012, as submitted. Council Vote: 4 yes votes/2 abstentions (Hughes and Gallaher). Motion passed.
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7:12:36 PM
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Public Comment:
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There was no public comment.
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7:12:39 PM
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Communications:
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There were no communications.
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7:12:44 PM
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Council Committee Reports:
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Council committee reports were given as follows:
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7:12:50 PM
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Economic Development: 1/26/12 Meeting Report:
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Councilman Gallaher reported on the Economic Development meeting held at 6:30 p.m. in the conference room:
The committee members reviewed economic development initiatives presented by Mayor Stoner. A list of ideas was reviewed. An investment fund was also reviewed. More discussion on both of these matters will be held at a future Economic Development meeting.
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7:13:00 PM
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Environmental/Solid Waste:
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No report.
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7:13:22 PM
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Finance:
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No report.
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7:13:23 PM
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Recreation Board:
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Councilwoman Hughes reported on the January 10th Recreation Board meeting. Officers of the Recreation Board were elected with Jeff Knisely being selected as Chairman, James Murphy as Vice Chairman and Jacob Falk as Secretary. Old Business items: A coach is needed for the 14 and under team. Ball Commissioner Gercak has sent letters. There have been kids moved from waiting lists onto rosters. The tryouts for boy’s teams are an ongoing process.
Next meeting: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 – 7:00 p.m. – Conference Room
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7:13:29 PM
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Safety: 1/26/12 Meeting Report:
Council Motion:
Cot and Stair Chair for Fire Dept.:
Council Motion :
SAFER Grant application to FEMA:
Council Motion:
LGIF Grant:
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Councilman Myers reported on the Safety meeting of January 26th:
1. 800 system for area wide communications system was discussed and is pending more information.
2. Fire Chief Whitmore presented information and a request for the purchase of a new cot and stair chair from Stryker in the amount of $7,128.75 to replace old equipment.
3. FEMA – SAFER Grant application request reviewed with Chief Whitmore and request for authorization to apply.
4. Update on 24/7 BLS program.
5. Automatic response with Lake Township discussed.
6. LGIF (Local Government Innovation Fund program) reviewed this grant program with the City Administrator and request for authorizing the City Administrator to apply for grant through LGIF.
Recommendations of the Safety committee were referred to Council. Motions of Council were made as follows:
A motion and second were made by Council Members Myers and Hughes to concur with the Safety committee’s recommendation to authorize the purchase of a cot and stair chair from Stryker in the amount of $7, 128.75. Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed.
A motion and second were made by Council Members Myers and Schimmel to concur with the Safety committee’s recommendation to authorize the Fire Chief to apply for the SAFER grant through Fema. Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed.
A motion and second were made by Council Members Myers and Hughes to concur with the Safety committee’s recommendation to authorize the City Administrator to apply for the LGIF grant. Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed.
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7:13:31 PM
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Service:
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Next Service meeting scheduled by Chairman Barton for Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
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7:13:33 PM
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Utilities:
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No report.
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7:13:35 PM
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Committee of the Whole:
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Committee of the Whole meeting will be held Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.
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7:13:39 PM
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Agenda Items for Comm. of Whole Mtg. February 2, 2012:
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None listed at this time.
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7:13:50 PM
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Pending Legislation:
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Pending legislation was read aloud by number and title only by the Clerk of Council as follows:
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7:13:53 PM
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Ordinance 2012-1:
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Ordinance 2012-1 approving Title Four, Chapter 220, Council Rules, for the year 2012, and declaring an emergency.
Council action to date: First reading held on January 12, 2012.
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7:13:57 PM
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Council Motions for Ordinance 2012-1:
Ordinance 2012-1 adopted as an emergency; effective 1/26/12
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A motion and second were made by Council Members Hughes and Myers to suspend the three reading rule for Ordinance 2012-1. Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed.
A motion and second were made by Council members Hughes and Myers to adopt the emergency clause for Ordinance 2012-1. Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed.
A motion and second were made by Council Members Hughes and Myers to adopt Ordinance 2012-1. Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed.
Ordinance 2012-1 adopted as an emergency and effective January 26, 2012.
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7:14:00 PM
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Ordinance 2012-2:
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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.
Council action to date: First reading held on January 12, 2012.
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7:14:05 PM
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Council Motions for Ordinance 2012-2:
Ordinance 2012-2 adopted as an emergency; effective 1/26/12
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A motion and second were made by Council Members Hughes and Schimmel to suspend the three reading rule for Ordinance 2012-2. 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 2012-2. Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed.
A motion and second were made by Council Members Hughes and Schimmel to adopt Ordinance 2012-2. Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed.
Ordinance 2012-2 adopted as an emergency and effective January 26, 2012.
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7:14:08 PM
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New Legislation:
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All new legislation was read aloud by number and title only by the Clerk of Council as follows:
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7:14:11 PM
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Ordinance 2012-3:
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Ordinance 2012-3 repealing Ordinance No. 2011-8, adopted May 12, 2011, and declaring an emergency.
Note: Legislation prepared by the City Attorney as requested by Council on January 12, 2012.
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7:14:14 PM
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Council Motions for Ordinance 2012-3:
Ordinance 2012-3 adopted and effective 1/26/12
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A motion and second were made by Council Members Hughes and Myers to suspend the three reading rule for Ordinance 2012-3. Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed.
A motion and second were made by Council Members Hughes and Myers to adopt the emergency clause for Ordinance 2012-3.
Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed.
A motion and second were made by Council Members Hughes and Myers to adopt Ordinance 2012-3. Council Vote: All in favor.
Motion passed.
Ordinance 2012-3 adopted as an emergency and effective January 26, 2012.
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7:14:18 PM
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Ordinance 2012-4:
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Ordinance 2012-4 authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Joint Economic Development Zone Contract with the City of Toledo, making certain findings and determinations with respect thereto, and declaring an emergency.
Note: Legislation prepared by the City Attorney.
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7:14:40 PM
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Council Motions
for Ordinance
2012-4:
Ordinance 2012-4 adopted and effective 1/26/12
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Discussion: Gallaher questioned a section of agreement and the questions were addressed by the City Attorney.
A motion and second were made by Council Members Hughes and Edwards to suspend the three reading rule for Ordinance 2012-4.
Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed.
A motion and second were made by Council Members Hughes and Edwards to adopt the emergency clause for Ordinance 2012-4.
Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed.
A motion and second were made by Council Members Hughes and Edwards to adopt Ordinance 2012-4. Council Vote: All in favor.
Motion passed.
Ordinance 2012-4 adopted as an emergency and effective January 26, 2012.
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7:14:44 PM
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Ordinance 2012-5:
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Ordinance 2012-5 authorizing the City Administrator to enter into an agreement with Federal Field Services for warning siren board and radio upgrade, and declaring an emergency.
Note: Legislation prepared by the City Attorney as recommended by Safety Comm. /Council on 1/12/12.
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7:14:48 PM
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Council Motions for Ordinance 2012-5:
Ordinance 2012-5 adopted and effective 1/26/12
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A motion and second were made by Council Members Schimmel and Myers to suspend the three reading rule for Ordinance 2012-5.
Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed.
A motion and second were made by Council Members Schimmel and Myers to adopt the emergency clause for Ordinance 2012-5.
Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed.
A motion and second were made by Council Members Schimmel and Myers to adopt Ordinance 2012-5. Council Vote: All in favor.
Motion passed.
Ordinance 2012-5 adopted as an emergency and effective January 26, 2012.
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7:14:54 PM
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Ordinance 2012-6:
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Ordinance 2012-6 authorizing the City Administrator to enter into a service agreement with Physio-Control, Inc. for the Life-Pak 12 Defibrillator/Monitor service, and declaring an emergency.
Note: Legislation prepared by the City Attorney as recommended by Safety Committee/Council on 1/12/12.
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7:14:57 PM
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Council Motions for Ordinance 2012-6:
Ordinance 2012-6 adopted and effective 1/26/12
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A motion and second were made by Council Members Hughes and Edwards to suspend the three reading rule for Ordinance 2012-6.
Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed.
A motion and second were made by Council Members Hughes and Edwards to adopt the emergency clause for Ordinance 2012-6.
Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed.
A motion and second were made by Council Members Hughes and Edwards to adopt Ordinance 2012-6. Council Vote: All in favor.
Motion passed.
Ordinance 2012-6 adopted as an emergency and effective January 26, 2012.
Legislation concluded.
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7:15:00 PM
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Mayor's Report:
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Mayor Stoner gave the following report:
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7:15:03 PM
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Recommendation to Council:
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Police Department Personnel:
Recommendation to appoint Michael Worden as a provisional full-time police officer; effective February 20, 2012, at the current rate of pay.
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7:15:07 PM
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Council Motion:
Appointment of Michael Worden as Full Time Provisional Police Officer:
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A motion and second were made by Council Members Hughes/Myers to concur with the Mayor’s recommendation. Council Vote:
All in favor. Motion passed.
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7:15:31 PM
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City Administrator's Report:
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City Administrator Recker gave the following report:
The date previously requested for an executive session of Council concerning collective bargaining was changed from February 2, 2012 to this evening; January 26, 2012.
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7:27:49 PM
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Request for Service Meeting:
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Service scheduled under Service committee report for February 2, 2012 at 7 p.m. as requested by the City Administrator.
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7:27:57 PM
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Request for Economic Dev. Meeting:
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Councilman Gallaher stated a meeting was not needed at this time and he would schedule a meeting in the next month or so. .
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7:29:09 PM
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List of Bills:
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There were no bills over $10,000 before Council for approval.
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7:29:26 PM
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City Clerk:
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No report.
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7:29:29 PM
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City Attorney:
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No report.
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7:29:31 PM
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City Engineer:
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Update on two projects provided by City Engineer Kuhn.
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7:29:41 PM
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New Business:
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Councilman Schimmel reported that the Eastern Maumee Bay Chamber of Commerce has donation money for projects and requested review of projects by the Recreation Board at their next meeting. This was noted by Councilwoman Hughes for the Recreation Board agenda and also noted by the Clerk of Council.
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7:29:43 PM
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Old Business:
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No old business reported.
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7:29:46 PM
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Persons Appearing Before Council:
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No one appeared before the Mayor and Council.
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7:29:52 PM
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Executive Session:
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A motion for an executive session of Council as requested by the City Administrator for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining was made as follows:
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7:30:00 PM
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Council Motion:
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A motion and second were made by Council Members Hughes and Edwards to hold an executive session of Council for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining with Mayor, all members of Council present, City Attorney, City Administrator and Chief of Police attending. Council Vote: All in favor. Motion passed.
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7:31:39 PM
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Executive Session in Conference Room:
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All attending the executive session left the Council Chambers at 8:03 p.m. to attend an executive session in the conference room.
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7:31:54 PM
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Regular Meeting Reconvened:
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Mayor Stoner called the regular meeting of Council back to order at 8:17 p.m.
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7:31:58 PM
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Roll Call:
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The roll was called by the Clerk of Council and those in attendance were: Mayor Stoner; Council Members Edwards, Hughes, Myers, Barton, Gallaher, and Schimmel; City Attorney Ballenger, City Engineer Kuhn, City Administrator Recker and Clerk of Council Goertz.
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7:32:01 PM
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Mayor:
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Mayor Stoner stated that an executive session was held to discuss collective bargaining and no action was taken.
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8:18:38 PM
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Attest:
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Lynn E. Goertz, Clerk of Council
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8:18:41 PM
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Approved:
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Mark A. Stoner, Mayor
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