Description

NORTHWOOD CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Date

February 9, 2012

Location

Council Chambers

DISCLAIMER - The following proceedings from the Regular City Council Meeting of February 9, 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

7:33:24 PM

Call to Order:

The regular meeting of the Northwood City Council was called to order by Mayor Mark A. Stoner on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 7:33 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Northwood Municipal Building.

7:33:28 PM

Roll Call:

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

Those absent were:  Council Members Hughes and Myers and City Engineer Kuhn.

7:33:29 PM

Excuse:

A motion and second were made by Council Members Kozina and Edwards to excuse Council Members Hughes and Myers and City Engineer Kuhn from the regular Council meeting of February 9, 2012.  Council Vote:  All in favor.  Motion passed.

7:33:30 PM

Minutes: January 23, 2012

Mayor Stoner presented the minutes from the regular Council meeting of January 23, 2012 for approval.  A motion and second were made by Council Members Schimmel and Barton to approve the minutes of January 23, 2012, as submitted.  Council Vote:  4 yes votes/1 abstention (Kozina) Motion passed.

7:34:21 PM

Presentation:

Mike Pfieffer, E. S. Wagner, Patchen Rd., Oregon, Ohio

7:34:36 PM

Mr. Pfieffer appeared before the Mayor and Council to provide an update on their work concerning the Wales Road Overpass project and stated that E. S. Wagner Company was officially awarded the Wales Road project.  They are working on securing dirt for the project.   There is ODOT property available on Woodville/Lemoyne Road to get dirt material for a potential bridge embankment work on Wales Road.  Mr. Pfieffer stated that if they are able to use the ODOT property, it would potentially alleviate the need for borrow pits on Wales Road.  The issue with the ODOT property would be the route used or needed for hauling of dirt from the ODOT property on Lemoyne Road to the construction site on Wales Road.   Mr. Pfieffer provided aerial drawings of each option for haul routes to the construction site for review by Council. Upon a lengthy review and discussion, Mayor Stoner asked that the Chief of Police, who was in attendance at the meeting, review the options presented with the City Administrator and make a recommendation(s) to the Safety committee/Council.  City Engineer Kuhn would need to review calculations on the life span of the roadway. 

7:42:11 PM

Mr. Pfieffer concluded by stating that they would probably not need the borrow pit areas proposed on Wales Road that they had previously pursued.  The project is scheduled to begin in mid-April. 

7:42:59 PM

Council continued discussion regarding the overpass project and various questions were addressed by

Mr. Pfieffer who confirmed that preliminary work will begin prior to mid-April such as bringing in equipment for the project. 

7:53:57 PM

Public Comment:

There was no public comment. 

7:54:01 PM

Communications:

 There were no communications.

7:54:07 PM

Committee Reports:

Council committee reports were given as follows:

7:54:09 PM

Economic Development:

Councilman Gallaher stated he would like to meet as soon as Wednesday, February 22, 2012 to review economic development initiatives presented by the Mayor.  He would also like to look at the Woodville Mall situation to identify what the city needs to do.  A meeting will be scheduled in March per the request of City Administrator Recker. 

7:56:30 PM

Environmental/Solid Waste:

No report.

7:56:33 PM

Finance:

No report.

7:56:34 PM

Recreation Board:

No report.

7:56:36 PM

Safety:

No meeting needed.

7:56:52 PM

Service:

Councilman Barton reported:

7:56:57 PM

-          Legislation recommended (Ordinances):  Purchase of a Snow plow truck chassis through State Purchasing in the amount of $78, 468.00 and purchase of snow plow components from Kalida Truck in the amount of $51,477.00. 

-          Legislation (Resolution):  LGIF – Local Government Innovation Fund Grant with Lake Township to secure funding for a regional dispatch service feasibility study.

-          Campbell Inc. energy assessment program pending.

-          City rental facilities and fees pending.

7:58:31 PM

The next Service meeting will be held as needed.

7:58:39 PM

Utilities:

No report.

7:58:50 PM

Comm. of Whole:

No report.

7:58:53 PM

Pending Legislation:

No pending legislation.

7:58:55 PM

New Legislation:

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

8:06:55 PM

Ordinance 2012-7:

Ordinance 2012-7 authorizing the City Administrator to enter into an agreement with the State of Ohio Purchasing System, for the purchase of 2012 International 7400 Snow Plow Truck Chassis in the total amount of $78, 468.00, and declaring an emergency.

Council Motions:

-          Motion and second by Council Members Barton and Schimmel to suspend the three reading rule for Ordinance 2012-7.  Council Vote:  All in favor.  Motion passed.

-          Motion and second by Council Members Barton and Schimmel to adopt the emergency clause for Ordinance 2012-7. 

-          Council Vote:  All in favor.  Motion passed.

-          Motion and second by Council Members Barton and Schimmel to adopt Ordinance 2012-7.

      Council Vote:  All in favor.  Motion passed.

Ordinance 2012-7 adopted as an emergency.  Effective February 9, 2012.

8:06:58 PM

Ordinance 2012-8:

Ordinance 2012-8 authorizing the City Administrator to enter into an agreement with the Kalida Truck Company for the purchase of snow plow truck components in the total amount of $51,477.00, for installation on a 2012 International 7400 snow plow truck chassis, and declaring an emergency.

Council Motions:

-          Motion and second by Council Members Barton and Gallaher to suspend the three reading rule for Ordinance 2012-8.  Council Vote:  All in favor.  Motion passed.

-          Motion and second by Council Members Barton and Gallaher to adopt the emergency clause for Ordinance 2012-8.  Council Vote:  All in favor.  Motion passed.

-          Motion and second by Council Members Barton and Gallaher to adopt Ordinance 2012-8.  Council Vote:  All in favor.  Motion passed.

Ordinance 2012-8 adopted as an emergency.  Effective February 9, 2012. 

8:07:00 PM

Ordinance 2012-9:

Ordinance 2012-9 authorizing the City Administrator to enter into an Energy Assessment Agreement with Campbell, Inc. for the purpose of improving the energy performance of the Northwood Municipal Building, and declaring an emergency.

Council Motion:

Motion and second made by Council Members Edwards and Kozina to table Ordinance 2012-9.  Council Vote:  All in favor.  Motion passed.

Ordinance 2012-9 tabled (2/9/12)

8:07:03 PM

Res. 2012-1

Resolution 2012-1 authorizing the City Administrator of the City of Northwood, Ohio to file an application to the State of Ohio, to participate in the Local Government Innovation Fund Program, and declaring an emergency. 

Council Motions:

Motion and second made by Council Members Barton and Schimmel to suspend the three reading rule for Res. 2012-1.  Council Vote:  All in favor.  Motion passed.

Motion and second made by Council Members Barton and Schimmel to adopt the emergency clause for Res. 2012-1.  Council Vote:  All in favor.  Motion passed.

Motion and second made by Council Members Barton and Schimmel to adopt Res. 2012-1.  Council Vote:  All in favor.  Motion passed.

Res. 2012-1 adopted as an emergency.  Effective date:  February 9, 2012

Legislation concluded.

8:07:06 PM

Mayor's Report:

Mayor Stoner gave the following report:

8:07:08 PM

Northwood Court Receipts:

Northwood Court receipted for the month of January 2012 the following:  Fines = $1,779.00; Forfeitures = $3,548.00 and Misc. Costs = $3,555.50 for a total of $8,882.50. 

8:07:14 PM

Northwood Recreation Board - Resignation

Kim Vogl has resigned from her position on the Northwood Recreation Board effective January 28, 2012.

8:07:23 PM

City Administrator:

No report.

8:07:30 PM

List of Bills:

No bills over $10,000.00 for approval at this time. 

8:09:36 PM

Clerk:

Prism Awards Dinner – March 7, 2012, 6:00 p.m. – please RSVP by February 24, 2012.

8:09:41 PM

WCED (Wood County Economic Development) Annual Dinner/Program – March 21, 2012 , 6:00pm

RSVP for WCED dinner/program by March 12, 2012.

8:09:45 PM

City Attorney:

City Attorney Ballenger commented on the city’s tax incentive policy and a discussion was held with Council. 

8:17:18 PM

Councilman Gallaher stated that an economic development meeting would be held when there is a report on any new development.   

8:19:37 PM

Councilman Kozina suggested further discussions with Toledo concerning agreements within the JEDZ.

8:20:03 PM

Executive Session Request:

City Attorney Ballenger requested an executive session of Council be held prior to adjournment for the purpose of discussing compensation of city employees. 

8:20:17 PM

New Business:

New Business:  Councilman Gallaher suggested the property at Woodville and Lemoyne Roads be used as a place to store water; maybe an agreement could be reached with ODOT concerning storage of water coming out of the neighborhood which would help keep water from entering the Curtice Road ditch. 

8:22:46 PM

Mayor Stoner asked this matter be reviewed with the City Engineer. 

8:23:06 PM

Old Business:

No old business reported.

8:23:12 PM

Executive Session:

A motion and second were made by Council Members Kozina and Barton to hold an executive session per the City Attorney’s request for the purpose of discussing compensation for city employees, with Mayor, Council Members, City Attorney, City Administrator and Police Chief to attend.  Council Vote:  All in favor.  Motion passed.

8:24:33 PM

Regular Meeting stopped for executive session:

The Mayor, all members of Council, City Attorney, City Administrator and Police Chief left the Council Chambers for the executive session in the conference room at 8:24 p.m. 

8:45:20 PM

Call to Order:

The regular meeting was called back to order by Mayor Stoner at 8:45 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

8:45:56 PM

Roll Call:

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

8:45:59 PM

Mayor:

Mayor Stoner stated an executive session was held in the conference room to discuss compensation for city employees and no action was taken. 

8:46:03 PM

Adjournment;

There being no further business before the Mayor and Council and all being in favor, the regular meeting of February 9, 2012 was adjourned at 8:46 p.m.

8:46:10 PM

Attest:

Lynn E. Goertz, Clerk of Council

8:46:13 PM

Approved:

Mark A. Stoner, Mayor