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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-12-2016 Council MinutesRECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Meeting BARRETT BROTHERS • DAYTON, OHIO If Form 6101 Held CALL TO ORDER Mr. Keenan called the Monday, .January 12, 2016 Regular Meeting of Dublin City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. at the Dublin Municipal Building. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mr. Reiner led the Pledge of Allegiance. OATHS OF OFFICE Newiy elected Council Member At Large Christina A. Alutto took the oath of office, administered by family friend, Christopher Culley. She was joined by family members for the ceremony, including her mother, Rosemary AluUo, her father, Joe Alutto and stepmother, Carol iAewcomb Alutto, her sister, Kerrie Ali, til-o, her father-in-law, Paul Gaydos® and two of her five children, Amelia and Mason. I -der husband, Rory Gaydos is pursuing a Master's degree and is in class tonight. Newly elected Council Member At 1 -,arge Chris Arnorose Groomes tools the oath of office, administered by former Council Member A.C. Strip. Ms. Amorose Groomes was joined by her husband, Kevin Groomes; their sons, ­Fyler and Tucker; her father and mother, Have and Margie Amorose; her sister, Jcmny; and her nieces Julie and EJillian. Re- elected Council Member At I -arge Michael Flo Keenan tools the oath of office, administered by former Mayor Joel Campbell, Mr. Keenan was joined b his wife .Jill � y and their daughter, Kelley and husband, Mike Doss. ROLL CALL Present were Council Members Alutto, Amorose Groomes, Keenan, I- ecklider, Peterson, Reiner and Sa lay. Staff members present were Mr. McDaniel, Ms. Mumma, Nis. Readler, Ms. Crandall, Ms. O'Callaghan, Ms. Goss, Mr. Rogers, Mr. NlcCollough, Lieutenant Farmer, fir. Earman, Ms. Puskarcik, Mr. Tyler, Mr. Hammersmith, Ms. Gilger, Nis. Ray, Ms,, Husak, Ms. Richison, Mr. Gracia, Ms. Delgado and Ms. Jones. SPECIAL RECOGNITION A.E. Wallace Maurer (1921- 2 ®J.5) Mr. Keenan stated that over many years, Wailace Maurer attended Council meetings and spoke under Citizen Comments as well as testified on legislation on the Council agenda. Mr. Maurer passed away on December 15 at age 94. He left; quite a legacy and gave Council pause to consider the thoughts he seared through his many eloquent speeches before Council. His comments focused on addressing portions of the minutes or packet items, encouraging Council to abandon plastic water battles in favor of drinking classes, voicing his concerns about J sports injuries or even advocating n p g o behalf of bringing a Shakespearean theater to Dublin. Many will remember Mr. Maurer for his role in the democratic process and his quest to take the opportunity to spear at each Council meeting. others will remember him for many notable achievements. A true Renaissance man, Waily was a talented pianist: who was working on his next concert at the time of his death. He was a founding member and loyal supporter of the Dublin Irish Festival. He loved model grains and was a "Chief Conductor" of the Maurer railway! Wally was born in Canada, and after graduating from high school he joined the Uo!3o Army where he served as a prison guard during World War ff. After the war, he earned a Ph.D. and was a Professor of English Literature at The Ohio State University for more than 50 years. He will be greatly missed. On behalf of Dublin City Council and staff, he extended deepest condolences to his family. As part of his final RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes Of _ unci _ Meeting BARRETT BROTHERS - DAYTON, OHIO Form 6101 Held January 12, 2016 Page 2 of 10 five minutes before Council, a video presentation in honor of A-1--l'. Wallace has been produced by the City. ' shown at this time.] Mr. Keenan thanked staff for preparing this very poignant memorial for Wallace Maurer. Barbara Avery, former Council Member and former spouse of Wallace Maurer thanked Council and staff for their kindness. She was aware that waliy was a long -time speaker at Council meetings. She thanked Council for their kindness, for their respect for him and his opinions, and for carrying out some of his initiatives. She added that it was an honor to serve as a Council member and she is very pleased to see that three women are now serving on Council. ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION Mr. I(eenan moved to adjourn to executive session at 7: 1.8 p.m. to consider the appointment of a public official. Ms. Salay seconded the motion. Vote on the motion: Mr. Reiner, yes; Ms. Salay, yes; Mr. Peterson, yes; Nis. AiLitto, yes; Mr. Keenan, yes; Ms. Amorose Groomes, yes; Mr. �_.ecklider, yes. The meeting was reconvened at 8:10 p.m. ELECTION OF MAYOR Mr. Keenan moved that Council Member Gregory S. Peterson be elected as Mayor. Ms. Amorose Groomes seconded the motion. Vote on the motion: Nis. Salay, yes; Mr. I- ,ecklider, yes; Ms. Alutto, yes; Mr. Peterson, yes; Mr. Keenan, yes; Mr. Reiner, yes; fps. Amorose Groomes, yes. ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR Mr. Keenan moved that Council Member Sohn G. Reiner be elected as Vice Mayor. Ms. Alutto seconded the motion Vote on the motion: Ms. Amorose Groomes, yes; Mr. Peterson, yes; Mr. Feiner, yes; Mr. Lecklider, yes; Ms. NuUo, yes; Mr. I eenan, yes, Ms. Salay, yes. OATH OF OFFICE Mayor Gregor' -y S. Peterson tools the oath of office, administered by his wife, Sonni Peterson. They were joined by their children, Tatum and Zachary and his brother, Mark Peterson and wife, Karen Peterson. Vice Mayor John G. Reiner tools the oath of office, administered by Mayor Peterson. He was joined by his wife, Sheila. (!i brio, frecess took place to allow the official 2016 photo of City council to be taken.) Mayor Peterson reconvened the meeting at 8:28 p.m. He thanked Council members for their support, noting it is an honor to serve with teem and for them in this capacity for the next two years. He appreciates their vote of confidence. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were no comments from citizens. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of HARRET "1- BROTHERS - DAYTON, OHIO Held CONSENT AGENDA OL WIN I 011111 tIVI RTAWi• January 12, 2016 Meeting Form 6101 Page 3 of 10 Mr. Keenan moved approval of the action for the item on the consent agenda. Mice Mayor Reiner seconded the motion Vote on the motion: Ms. Salay, yes; Mr. Leddider, yes; Vice Mayor Feiner, yes; Mr. Keenan, yes; Ms. Amorose Groomes, yes; Ms. Alutto, yes; Mayor Peterson, yes. • Approval of Minutes of December 7, 2015 SECOND READING /PUBLIC HEARING — ORDINANCES Ordinance 96 -15 Authorizing the Provision of Certain Incentives to Heritage Wealth Partners LLC to Induce it to Retaorli and Expand an Office and Associated Operations and Workforce within the City, and Authoriziing the Execution of an Economic Development Agreement, Ms. Ray stated that the proposed economic development agreement is a four -year, J-2 percent performance incentive on withholdings, capped at $3,600 for the term of the agreement. In return, Heritage Wealth Par�ners agrees to add two jobs and the City will net approximately $1.8,659 in income tax revenue over the four -year terra of this agreement. The company will also receive a $2,500 relocation grant as they move into their new corporate headquarters, which will be constructed at the Camden office building campus on Emerald Parkway. She introduced Matthew Keyes, President of Heritage Wealth Partners. Matthew Keyes, President, 5990 Venture Drive, Suite B, Dublin noted that the company is currently leasing property in Dublin and has been doing so since 2008. His company has grown exponentially since 2004 and they are looking to relocate. They selected Dublin as it is close to their existing clients, and they are very pleased with the Dublin location. They will locate at 6215 Emerald Parkway and the construction should he completed by mid - March. The building is 4,000 square feet an(] they will occupy about 2,200 square feet. Mr. Lecklider asked him to describe their business. Mr. Keyes stated they are a wealth management firm brokered through LPL Financial. They have clients in Ohio and across the country. They work mainly with retirees and small businesses, helping them with retirement plans, etc. Previously, they offered other services, but at this point do only wealth management. They partner with other firms that provide services they do not provide. Vote on the Ordinance: Ms. Amorose Groomes, yes; Vice Mayor Feiner, yes; Mr. Lecklider, yes; Mayor Peterson, yes, Ms. Alutto, yes, Ms. Salay, yes; Mr. Keenan, yes. Ordinance 97 -15 Authorizing the Provision of Certain Incentives to Updox LLC to Induce a�, Retain and Expand an Office and Associated Operations and Workforce within the City, and Authorizing the Execution of an Economic Development Agreement, Ms. Ray stated that the economic development agreement includes a three -year, 10 percent performance incentive on withholdings gapped at $40,000 over the term of the agreement. In consideration, Updox is planning to add V2 new employees — Lip from their current 48 employees — by the end of 201.9 and they are planning to execute a minimum five-year lease in Dublin. The City will net approximately $639,077 in income tax withholding over the five -year period of the agreement. She introduced Chief Financial Officer Heather Mills. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Meeting BARRETT BROTHERS • DAYTON, OHIO Form 6101 Held January 129 2010 Page 4 of 10 Heather Milis, Chief Financial Officer, 5500 Frantz Road, Suite 120, Dublin stated that Updox is the nation's leading healthcare connectivity in communications platform. They connect various aspects of health care, including doctors' offices, patients, pharmacies and hospitals, allowing them to communicate securely and more effectively /efficiently. Their solutions include patient portals, patient payments, electronic faxing, secure e -mails and appointment reminders. It allows physicians to spend less time on administrative items and more time on patient care. It allows patients to connect with physicians at times and hours convenient to them. r hey have been located in Dublin for several years, with current location at 5500 Frantz Road. Prior to that, they were located at 94 N. High Street. They are outgrowing their current space, as they added 20 employees in 2015 and loop to continue that growth in the future. Mr. Keenan asked if the company is using Dublin's fiber. Mr. McDaniel responded that at this time, they are not. The company would be eligible for the City's 100 - gigabit project and staff will discuss this with them in the future. Ms. Salay asked if they plan to stay at the 5500 Frantz Road location. Ms. Bills responded that they plan to move by the end of 2016, and they are looking primarily at the Bridge Street District. They enjoyed their previous location at 9 /1f N. High Street and loop forward to returning to the Bridge Street District. Mr. I- eddider asked if the company's first location was at 94 N. High. Ms. Bills responded that the company was founded by a few individuals in various locations, but 94 N. Nigh Street was their first corporate location. Vote on the Ordinance: also Alutto, yes; vice Mayor Reiner, yes; fps. Sal ay, yes; Mayor Peterson, yes; Mr. Lecklider, yes; Mr. Keenan, yes; Ms. Amorose Groomes, yes. Ordinance 98 -15 Authorizing the Provision of Certain Incentives to Careworks Ltd. To Induce it to Retain and Expand Offices and Its Affiliated Entities, Associated Operations and Workforce within the City; and Authorizing the Execution of an Economic Development Agreement, Mr. Gracia stated that the agreement is a 15 percent performance incentive through 2025, gapped at just over $1.8 million for the term of the agreement. The company will retain 1,185 jobs and create 250 new jobs by the end of 202Y. This agreement also is an extension of the Dublink IRU agreement through 202Y, which corresponds with the new lease agreement they are considering • Ile introduced Dennis Duchene, President /CEO of Careworks Ltd. Dennis Duchene, President: /CEO, 5555 Glendon Court, Dublin stated that the Careworks family of companies and parent company, York Risk Services Group thanks City Council and the Economic Development team for their willingness to provide economic incentives in support of their expansion in Dublin. They have been established in Dublin since 1996 and have continued to grow. 1 hey are currently located in three buildings at 5500 Glendon, 5555 Glendon and 5000 Bradenton where some employees .r rom the new parent group, York Risk Services Group are housed. �1-hey believe that this agreement will help them to retain and create jobs in support of their planned growth in a couple of their businesses. Primarily, they foresee growth in the next 10 years within their Careworks Absence Management business — a growing business that does leave administration nationwide. They also anticipate significant growth within their Careworks technologies platform as well. They consider the City of Dublin as a true partner and loop forward to the continued growth in Dublin. On behalf of Careworks, he thanked City Council for their consideration of this agreement. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS - -- ---ninutes of leiihlin Cmtv u =ff Meeting """" " J DAYTON LEGAL BLANK, INC., FORM NO. 10148 Held January 12, 2016 Page 5 of 10 20 Mr. Keenan asked if the 1- 270/33 interchange project; is impacting their employees. Mr. Duchene responded that he has heard no negative feedback regarding any impacts. Mr. Keenan stated that the City has worked closely with the businesses to communicate the detour routes, etc. during the project. Mr. Duchene responded that the updates are shared with all of their employees. Mr. I ecklider asked if Mr. Duchene founded the company. Mr. Duchene responded he did not — it was founded by Bill Pfeiffer in 1996. Mr. Lecklider stated this is a very positive story and he is pleased that Careworks is expanding in Dublin. Vote on the Ordinance: Mr. Lecklider, yes; Mr. Keenan, yes; Vice Mayor Reiner, yes; Mayor Peterson, yes; Ms. Salay, yes; Ms. AlutLo, yes; Ms. Amorose Groomes, yes. Ordinance 99 -15 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Necessary Conveyance Documents to Acquire a 0.263 Acre, More or Less, Permanent Easement; a 0.254 Acre, More or Less, Permanent Easement; a 0.061 Acre, More or Less, Temporary Easement; and a 0.091 Acre, More or Less, Temporary Easement from the Country Club at Muirfield Vi I lage from the Property Located Along Glick Road for the Construction of the Glick Road Shared -Use Path. Mr. McDaniel stated that the City is preparing to construct a shared use connection path adjacent to Glick Road as part of Section 1 of the Glick Road Shared use Path project. The Country Club at Muirfield Village owns the property from which the City desires two permanent easements and two temporary easements. After engaging in amicable discussions, the Club has agreed to donate the property interests to the City at no cost. Staff recommends approval of ordinance 99 -15 in Order to move forward with construction. He thanked the Country Club at Muirfield Village for their donation of these easements. Mr. Reiner commented that the City has enjoyed good relationships with not Only the Country Club at Muirfield, but with all the residents who have donated right -of -way for the shared use path extensions. The City is very appreciative of their support. Vote on the Ordinance: Ms. Amorose Groomes, yes; Vice mayor Reiner, yes; Mayor Peterson, yes; Mr. Keenan, yes; Ms. Alutto, yes; Ms. Salay, yes; Mr. Leddider, yes. STAFF COMMENTS Mr_ MrDAniol" 1. Congratulated new Council Members Alutto and Amorose Groomes. Staff iool(s forward to working with all of Council in 2016. Congratulations to new Mayor Peterson and Vice Mayor Reiner on behalf of staff. 2. Noted that a memo was included in the packet regarding Council goal setting retreat. There are a number of proposed topics, and he expects Council will have additional topics for consideration. Staff will work with the Administrative Committee of Council to plan the retreat. 3. Noted that some dates for Council workshops are proposed in that same memo. There are a number of topics for discussion at either goal setting or at work sessions. 4. noted it is the 100 -year anniversary of the Council /Manager form of government. The City of Westerville will sponsor a celebration of this on Tuesday, January 19 at Otterbein College. He welcomed any Council members to attend. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of nuhlin City-Council Meeting DAYTON LEGAL BLANK, INC., FORM NO. 10148 Held January 12, 2016 Page 6 of 10 20 5. Reported that the DCVB is facilitating a group visit to Carmel, Indiana on February 9 and 10 for purposes of benchmarking. Some City staff are participating, and he invitee any Council members to participate as well. 6. Reported that a memo in the packet provides an update on the dialogue with Ohi0 University and Ohio Health regarding a wellness center. Some staff members are traveling to Colorado to visit the University of Colorado Anschutz Health and Wellness Center. There are some programmatic things they are doing as well as the physical plant that are of interest. He invitee any Council member to participate. 7. Introduced Clancy Richison, the new Senior Project Manager who will focus on support of the City Manager and City Council for ceremonial related activities. B. Introduced Caney Jones, his new executive assistant and welcomed her to City staff. 9. Noted that the Dr. Martin Luther Ding, Jr. community observance is scheduled on Monday, January 18 at the Discover Christian Church on Martin Road at 11 a. M. 10. Reminded everyone of the City reception planned for former Council Member Rich Gerber on Wednesday, January 20. 11. Noted that a Muirrield Village Civic Association meeting is listed on the Council calendar, and Ms. Crandall will be presenting to them at their invitation. 12. Congratulated Ms. Mumma and Finance staff for the Comprehensive Annual Financial Reporting award they recently received. Mr. Reiner commented regarding the visit to Carmel, Indiana. He noted that in recent years, Council and the Planning Commission visited two model cities and these visits impacted the development pattern for Dublin. Is there a particular aspect of Carmel that staff wants Council to consider` How important is it for Council members to attend as well as Planning staff? Mr. McDaniel responded that he is aware that the DCVB is focusing on the convention bureau - related aspects. Carmel also has a very robust Arts Council and a Performing Arts Center. In addition, they have some development life Bridge Street District. All of this combined will be the focus of the group. Mr. Keenan stated that if any Council members want to participate, they should contact Mr. McDaniel. Mr. McDaniel clarified that the visit will consist of all day on Tuesday, February 9 and Wednesday, February 10 with an overnight stay. Mayor Peterson asked if this visit includes meeting with City officials in Carrel or simply the Convention Bureau. Mr. McDaniel responded that there has been a suggestion to meet with counterparts in Carmel, so the City is prepared to do that. Ms. Mumma is participating to look at some financial aspects of the various projects they have done. The City of Carmel has indicated that they would have Council members and staff available for meetings. If there are aspects that Council would life staff to view in particular, he asked that they let him know. Mr. Keenan stated that he is interested in the performing arts center, how it was funded and any background on that project. Mr. Reiner commented that the City has some interesting architectural requirements. Mr. McDaniel added that the City is very similar to Dublin, based on its proximity to Indianapolis, the type and mix of development, and the trends they are experiencing. This will be a good benchmarking city for Dublin. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council DAYTON LEGAL Held INC., FORM NO. 10148 January 1, 2010 Page 7 of 10 20 Meeting 13. footed that a memo was included in the packet regarding Council goal setting retreat. Them are a number of proposed topics, and he expects Council will have additional topics for consideration. Staff will work with the Administrative Committee of Council to plan the retreat. 14. footed that some dates for Council workshops are proposed in that same memo. There are a number of topics for discussion at either goal setting or at work sessions. 15. Noted it is the 100 -year anniversary of the Council /Manager fore of government. The City of Westerville will sponsor a celebration of this on Tuesday, January 19 at ®tterbein College. Ile welcomed any Council members to allend. 16. Reported that the DCVB is facilitating a group visit to Carmel, Indiana on February 9 and 10 for purposes of benchmarking. Some City staff are participating, and he invited any Council members to participate as well. IV. Reported that a memo in the packet provides an update on the dialogue with Ohio University and Ohio Health regarding a wellness center. Some staff members are traveling to Colorado to visit the University of Colorado Anschutz Health and Wellness Center. There are some programmatic things they are doing as well as the physical plant that are of interest. He invited any Council member to participate. 18. Introduced Nancy Richis ®n, the new Senior Project Manager who will focus on support of the City Manager and City Council for ceremonial related activities. 1. Introduced Candy Jones, his new executive assistant, and welcomed her to City staff. 20. Doted that the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. community observance is scheduled on Monday, January 18 at the Discover Christian Church on Martin Road at 11 a.rfl. 21. Reminded everyone of the City reception planned for former Council Member Rick Gerber on Wednesday, January 20. 22. Noted that a Muirfield village Civic Association meeting is listed on the Council calendar, and Ms. Crandall wiH be presenting to them at their invitation. 23. Congratulated Ms. Mumma and Finance staff for the Comprehensive Annual Financial Reporting award they recently received. Mr. Reiner commented regarding the visit to Carmel, Indiana. He noted that in recent years, Council and the Planning Commission visited two model cities and these visits impacted the development pattern for Dublin. Is there a particular aspect of Carmel that staff wanks Council to consider` I -low important is it for Council members to attend as well as Planning staff? Mr. McDaniel responded that he is aware that the DCV13 is focusing on the convention bureau - related aspects. Carmel also has a very robust Arts Council and a Performing Arts Center. In addition, they have some development like Bridge Street District. All of this combined will be the focus of the group. Mr. Keenan stated that if any Council members want to participate, they should contact Mr. McDaniel. Mr. McDaniel clarified that the visit will consist of all day on Tuesday, February 9 and Wednesday, February 10 with an Overnight stay. Mayor Peterson asked if this visit includes meeting with City officials in Carmel or simply the Convention Bureau. Mr. McDaniel responded that there has been a suggestion to meet with counterparts in Carmel, so the City is prepared to do that. Ms. Mumma is participating to took at some financial aspects of the various projects they have done. The City of Carmel has indicated that they would have Council members and staff available for meetings. If there are aspects that Council would like staff to view in particular, he asked that they let him know. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Meeting DAYTON LEGAL BLANK, INC., FORM NO. 10148 Held January 12, 2016 Page 8 of 10 20 Mr. Keenan stated that he is interested in the performing arts center, hove it was funded and any background on that project. Mr. Feiner commented that the City has some interesting architectural requirements. Mr. McDaniel added that the City is very similar to Dublin, based on its proximity to Indianapolis, the type and mix of development, and the trends they are experiencing. This will be a good benchmarking city for Dublin. COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINVVY- -drNTS Mayor Peterson moved approval of the following Committee assignments and Council representatives to various entities: Administrative Committee Chair Keenan, Members Lecklider and Salay Community Development Committee Chair Reiner, Members Alutto and Amorose Groomes Finance Committee Chair Keenan, Members Alutto and Lecklider Public Services Committee Chair Salay, Members Amorose Groomes and Reiner Dublin Arts Council representative John Reiner Dublin Board of Education liaisons Christina Alutto and Chris Amorose Groomes Mid -Ohio Regional Planning Commission Council representative Tim I-ecklider Planninq and Zoning Commission representative Amy Salay Lo mission representative Tim Lecklider NW 33 Innovation Corridor Group representative Tim Lecklider Washington Township Board of Trustees liaison Greg Peterson Mr. Keenan seconded the motion. Vote on the motion: Ms. Salay, yes; Mr. Keenan, yes; Vice Mayor Reiner, yes; Ms. Amorose Groomes, yes; Ms. Alutto, yes; Mr. Leckider, yes; Mayor Peterson, yes. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS GIs. Salay, Planning & Zoning Commission representative reported that the American Planning Association has scheduled their annual conference for April 2 -5 in Phoenix, Arizona. Iff Council members have interest in attending, they can contact Planning staff for additional details and the Clerk's office for travel arrangements. This is a great oporkinity to learn about planning,and the City of Phoenix is doing many innovative things in terms of revitalization of their downtown. The tours are also an interesting part of the conference, and she encouraged Council members to review the program if they have interest in attending. Mr. Keenan stated there is a link to the conference that provides the information about all of the sessions. He asked that staff provide this to Council members. Mr. Leckider noted he attended APA conferences as both a Commissioner and as a Council member. He highly encourages Council members to attend this worthwhile conference if their schedules permit. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of BARRETT BROTHERS - DAYTON, OHIO Held Dublin city council January 12,20" Mr. Lecklider, 33 Innovation Coned ®r Group note%A %...%.%. , „ . a ,k,F­fu, ,,�o VV III p "V I',—A U update at the next Council meeting. He noted that the Jerome Township trustees approved the Jacguernin Farms rezoning by b a 2 -1 vote. Further discussion can take place at the January 2.5 meeting of Council. Meeting Form 6101 Mr. Keenan, Administrative Committee Chair noted that Council needs to schedule the retreat dates, and the focus has been February and early lurch. He will send an e- mail to all Council members to obtain their feedback. Typically, Council has an evening and a full day for the retreat. Ms. Salay stated that in recent years, Council's retreat has been scheduled on a Thursday evening and all day Friday. She noted that Council members should be thinking of topics they want to discuss at the retreat. Mr. Lecidider added that in some years, Council schedule(] Friday evening and all day Saturday for retreat. Staff has offered those dates as well. Mr. Keenan will send an e -mail with the suggested dates. COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE Ms. Amorose Groomes thanked Council members for welcoming her to City Council. She is looking forward to getting up to speed and serving with everyone. There are a few items she would life to discuss collectively, and things she would life to see happen in the City. These seem appropriate topics to propose for discussion al, the upcoming retreat, and she would like to have an opporkinity to weigh in oil the proposed agenda. She will forward her suggested topics to Mayor Peterson. Ids. Alutto stated that she is honored to be here. She thanked the members of the public who have elected her to Council. She is looping forward to working with all Council members and staff! Mr. Keenan noted that the snow removal today was challenging, and he appreciates staff's efforts. He suggested that in a few weeks Council an(] the City Manager Bost a coffee and doughnuts breakfast with the crew to thank them for their hard work. He applauded staff and crew for their efforts. Mr. McDaniel reminded the residents of the SnoGo portion of the City's website, which provides states reports of snow removal throughout the City. He also reminded the traveling public of the importance of staying clear of the snowplows, giving the drivers a safe distance within which to do their work. Mr. Lecklider added that riding in a snowplow gives a new appreciation of the skulls of the snowplow drivers, maneuvering ound traffic and parked cars. He echoed Mr. �� p Keenan's sentiments. Mr. Lecidider welcomed the newest members of City Council, adding that he is looking forward to a productive year. Mr. Reiner: 1. Thanked Mayor Keenan for serving for two years. He has done a great job in promoting the City's image nationally and internationally. 2. Congratulated Mayor Peterson on his new office and welcomed Chris Amorose Groomes and Christina Alutto. Dublin is one of the most financially successful cities in the state, and Council is very proud of the City services and high quality of life provided to residents. He welcomed both of the newest members. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of ('.ifv Meeting BARRETT BROTHERS - DAYTON, OHIO Form 6101 Held January 12, 2016 Page 10 of 10 Mayor Peterson stated: 1. Tonight was an interesting evening, given it began with the tribute to Mr. Maurer. Mr. Maurer was truly representative of our democracy. The manner in which this whole transition takes place in government is an amazing testament to the system we have in the City. It is humbling to be part of this government. 2. He thanked Mr. Keenan for the time and dedication he has given in his service as Mayor, and he will do his best to serve in this role. 3. It has been an honor to serve with Council members over the past years, and it is a truly humbling experience. He is looking forward to working with the new members of Council as well. 4. It is incredible to see the City grow and continue to progress as it is doing. He appreciates Council's support and looks forward to the opportunity to working with everyone the future. I ADJOURNMENT!,; . The meeting was a:- journed at 9:05 p.m. y Mayor — Pr sidin Officer 6211, 1-7/ �- Clerk of Council