HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/03/2008RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
March 3, 2008
Mayor Chinnici-Zuercher called the Monday, March 3, 2008 Regular Meeting of Dublin
City Council to order at 7:15 p.m. at the Dublin Municipal Building.
Present were Mayor Chinnici-Zuercher, Vice Mayor Boring, Mr. Gerber, Mr. Keenan,
Mr. Lecklider, Mr. Reiner and Ms. Salay.
Staff members present were Ms. Brautigam, Mr. Smith, Ms. Grigsby, Ms. Crandall, Mr.
Hammersmith, Mr. Langworthy, Mr. Hahn, Ms. Puskarcik, Mr. Gunderman, Mr.
Phillabaum, Ms. Gilger, Mr. Earmann, Ms. DiSalvo, and Mr. Racey.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Members of Boy Scout Troop 117 led the Pledge of Allegiance. The troop members
also recited the Boy Scout oath and law.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
• Regular Meeting of February 19, 2008
Mr. Gerber moved approval of the meeting minutes of February 19, 2008.
Mr. Reiner seconded the motion.
Vote on the motion: Mr. Gerber, yes; Mr. Reiner, yes; Mr. Keenan, yes; Mr. Lecklider,
yes; Mayor Chinnici-Zuercher, yes; Vice Mayor Boring, yes; Ms. Salay, yes.
SPECIAL PRESENTION
~ Leadership Dublin "HeartSafe" Program
Liz Soppe, 8443 Beeswing Ct., and Jamie Menges, 6970 Raymond Drive, Leadership
Dublin, introduced themselves and thanked Council for the opportunity to present the
~ "HeartSafe" program.
~ Mr. Menges stated that it takes just four minutes to save a life, but the majority of
citizens are not prepared to do so. With the proper awareness of resources and
training on the devices available in the community, citizens can be prepared to save a
life. That is the goal of the "HeartSafe" program. This program is a 2002 community-
based initiative of the Washington Township Fire Department. Since then, the
Township has partnered with Leadership Dublin and expanded the program. Their
vision is to make Dublin one of the leading heart healthy communities in the nation.
With the City's support, that can be accomplished. Sudden cardiac arrest is the
leading cause of natural death among adults in the United States. There are very few
warning signs and time is of the essence in response. In addition to awareness and
training, the strategic placement of automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) throughout
~ the community would have a tangible impact.
Ms. Soppe stated today's AED unit is compact enough to be mounted in the lobby of a
business. It is portable, can be carried quickly to a victim, and is automatic with voice
prompts. Not only is it easily used by a lay person, but anyone using the device is
protected from liability by the Good Samaritan law. It is also an affordable device.
' Their goal is to increase the number of devices and trained responders within the City,
specifically, to place an AED device within afour-minute walking distance from any
Dublin location. They have two strategies to achieve their goal:
~i Identify the existing AEDs. There are currently 50 AEDs in Dublin. They want
~ to make the community aware of their locations and how to use them. They
have created window decals and have sent letters requesting the businesses
with AEDs to place an identifying decal on their doors.
~ Blanket Dublin with additional AEDs. They will ask the community for 50
additional AEDS at 50 new target sites. Letters have been sent to the target
sites -- primarily businesses -- asking them to consider buying an AED. Some
~' of the identified sites include City parks and the public library.
The team requests a resolution of support from Council to encourage the community
~j to learn about AEDs, how to use them, and to encourage the purchase of more units.
Mayor Chinnici-Zuercher thanked the "HeartSafe team" for their efforts. She inquired
if churches had been invited to participate.
Ms. Soppe responded that churches are on the list of contacts. Three churches
already have AEDs, and all of the schools have AEDs.
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Vice Mayor Boring moved to provide a resolution of support for the HeartSafe project
and to encourage community businesses and public entities to do the same.
Mr. Gerber seconded the motion.
Vote on the motion: Ms. Salay, yes; Mr. Reiner, yes; Mayor Chinnici-Zuercher, yes;
Vice Mayor Boring, yes; Mr. Keenan, yes; Mr. Lecklider, yes; Mr. Gerber, yes.
PROCLAMATIONS
• Dublin Business Appreciation Day -Monday, March 17, 2008
Mayor Chinnici-Zuercher presented a proclamation in honor of Business Appreciation
Day to Cheryl Herbert, President/CEO of Dublin Methodist Hospital.
The Mayor stated that Dublin businesses have contributed significantly to the overall
economic well being of Dublin, the Central Ohio region and the state. She proclaimed
Monday, March 17, 2008, St. Patrick's Day as "Dublin Business Appreciation Day" and
expressed appreciation to all Dublin businesses and employees for choosing to work
and create in Dublin.
• Grand Leprechaun Lois Dixon Day -Saturday, March 15, 2008
Mayor Chinnici-Zuercher stated that each year the honor of "Grand Leprechaun" is
bestowed upon an individual who has made a significant contribution to the Dublin
community. This year, Dublin resident and former "First Lady" Lois Dixon has been
selected as Grand Leprechaun to oversee the St. Patrick's Day festivities on Saturday,
March 15. Mrs. Dixon is the wife of former Council Member and Mayor Joseph Dixon,
and a 60-year resident of Dublin. She expressed the City's heartfelt thanks for her
many contributions over the years.
Mrs. Dixon accepted the proclamation and expressed her thanks for being selected to
serve as the City's Grand Leprechaun for St. Patrick's Day 2008.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Wallace Maurer. 7451 Dublin Road stated that following the last meeting, he had
decided to no longer offer public comments at Dublin City Council meetings save to
present a valedictory. Shortly thereafter, he reconsidered in anticipation of offering his
best idea yet to City Council. He referred to the recent New York Philharmonic trip to
Pyongyang, North Korea. When Director Lorin Maazel took the stage, he received a
standing ovation. The second day, Director Maazel led the North Korean orchestra in
an exercise session. When he walked in, all 50 members were grim-faced. At the end
of the session with Director Maazel, all 50 musicians were smiling. On another note,
Mr. Maurer commented that he is certain the City Manager is gratified when she hears
reports of the consciousness displayed by City employees in the performance of their
jobs, and when she hears the envy with which other municipalities regard Dublin. This
leads him to his suggestion for a project which would bring the focus of the world on
Dublin. The name of his proposed project is GHR - "Global Hostility Resolution." He
suggested that the City consider what this community could do with the COIC, City
Council, and the DCRC to bring together people to think about the process of
subduing hostility. The orchestra interaction in North Korea demonstrated that
possibility.
Mayor Chinnici-Zuercher stated that the idea is interesting, and she is certain Ms.
Brautigam would be happy to continue that conversation at another time.
Mr. Maurer indicated he would continue it in his next five-minute speaking opportunity.
LEGISLATION
SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING -ORDINANCES
Ordinance 09-08
Accepting the Annexation of 5.352+/- Acres from Washington Township to the
City of Dublin. (7679 Post Road)
Mr. Gunderman stated that Ordinance 09-08 would accept the annexation of 5.352
acres located on Post Road west of U.S. 33. Resolutions 55-07 and 56-07, previously
approved by Council, indicated the availability of City services for this area, which is
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located within the City's exclusive utility service area. Franklin County Commissioners
approved the annexation application on November 27, 2007, and the 60-day waiting
period after receipt of the transcript of that hearing has now expired. This is an
Expedited 2 annexation from Washington Township. Staff recommends approval.
There were no questions.
Vote on the Ordinance: Mr. Reiner, yes; Mr. Keenan, yes; Vice Mayor Boring, yes; Mr.
Lecklider, yes; Mr. Gerber, yes; Ms. Salay, yes; Mayor Chinnici-Zuercher, yes.
INTRODUCTION/FIRST READING -ORDINANCES
Ordinance 11-08
Authorizing the Provision of Certain Incentives for Purposes of Retaining and
Expanding Northwoods Consulting Partners, Inc. and its Operations and
Workforce within the City of Dublin and Authorizing the Execution of an
Economic Development Agreement.
Ms. Salay introduced the ordinance.
Ms. Gilger stated that staff has been in discussions with Northwoods Consulting
Partners, an existing Dublin business located at 6315 Emerald Parkway regarding the
retention and expansion of their business. They are out of space at their current
location and anticipate growing from 63 employees to 127 by 2012. This is a privately
held software development company. They would like to purchase and relocate to the
facility at 5815 Wall Street. Ordinance No. 11-08 authorizes an economic
development agreement with Northwoods that includes a grant in the amount of
$55,000 to assist with the purchase of the new facility and aperformance-based
incentive over afive-year period. She thanked Council Member Lecklider who passed
along the suggestion to staff to contact this company.
There will be a second reading/public hearing at the March 17 Council meeting.
Ordinance 12-08
Authorizing Amendment of Ordinance 73-07 Designating Eligible Financial
Institutions as Public Depositories.
Mr. Gerber introduced the ordinance.
Mr. Sova stated that this ordinance will add two additional local financial institutions to
the City's list of authorized banks with which the City may place public deposits.
Subsequent to Ordinance 73-07 becoming effective on November 1, 2007, City staff
was contacted by two additional local banks who were interested in becoming public
depositories of City monies. These banks were inadvertently overlooked during staff's
solicitation of such applications last summer.
There were no questions.
There will be a second reading/public hearing at the March 17 Council meeting.
OTHER
• Cramer's Crossing Maintenance Agreement
Mr. Hahn stated that the Cramer's Crossing Homeowners Association was recently
formed when the developer transferred those responsibilities to the homeowners. This
is the first year that the homeowners would be responsible for the maintenance of
certain reserves within that subdivision. When the association completed the bid
process for the maintenance work, they learned that the per lot cost for maintenance
would be $250. The Association contacted the City to determine if that was a normal
and fair price. Staff determined that, based on other contracts, it is not a typical rate.
The memo provided in Council's packet provides background information on a similar
situation with the Meadows of Wyndham Civic Association case, which came before
Council in 2002. On the basis of that prior case, staff is recommending a
maintenance agreement be developed between the City of Dublin and the Cramer's
Crossing Homeowners Association that transfers turf maintenance responsibilities for
Reserves B, C, D, E and F to the City of Dublin. Staff also recommends that this
agreement include the transfer to the City of maintenance responsibilities and utilities
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for the retention pond located on the south side of Cramer's Crossing Drive at Avery
Road.
Mayor Chinnici-Zuercher inquired if there are specific criteria that staff uses when a
homeowners association submits this type of request.
Mr. Hahn responded that criteria were developed with the previous case of the
Meadows of Wyndham Village. At that time, a survey of other homeowners
associations was conducted, and it was learned that the average cost per household
in Dublin for open area maintenance fees ranged from $60-$90/acre. Since that case,
the City has taken that factor into account during the rezoning/platting process.
~ Typically, the ratio is 36 lots per acre sharing the maintenance responsibility. However,
~ with Cramer's Crossing, the responsibility is shared at the ratio of 22 lots per acre.
Mr. Reiner asked if there is concern about setting a precedent with this action.
Mr. Hahn responded that there would be a danger of precedent only if the City were
deviating from established practice. The platting of Cramer's Crossing occurred
before the issue associated with the Meadows of Wyndham Village was addressed.
He is not aware of a similar situation that could create such a need. Since 2002, the
City has addressed the issue during the planning and platting process.
Mayor Chinnici-Zuercher inquired if this agreement is limited to maintenance of the
~ retention pond.
Mr. Hahn responded that it would provide maintenance of some reserve areas along
the Cramer's Creek stream corridor as well as the pond. Maintenance of a pond by a
homeowners association is not typical. He is not aware of another homeowners
association which has the responsibility for stormwater pond maintenance.
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Vice Mayor Boring inquired if the agreement would be brought back to Council, or
would staff proceed with it.
Mr. Hahn responded that if Council would prefer to review the terms of the agreement,
a draft will be provided for Council to review.
Vice Mayor Boring also requested a map designating the reserve areas in question.
Mr. Hahn responded that staff will provide an exhibit depicting the reserve areas.
i Ms. Salay inquired if the areas are City-owned rights-of-way.
Mr. Hahn responded that the reserves are public land owned by the City and
maintained by the homeowners association per the plat.
Ms. Salay inquired if the homeowners association would continue to maintain some of
the land within their neighborhood.
Mr. Hahn confirmed that the homeowners association would continue to have defined
~ maintenance responsibilities, primarily centered on the entranceways to the
subdivision.
Ms. Salay inquired if both the ponds have stormwater retention functions.
Mr. Hahn confirmed that the ponds exist entirely for that purpose.
Ms. Salay noted that the memo indicates that one pond is located on the south side
and another on the north side of Cramer Crossing Drive at Avery Road.
Mr. Hahn responded that Cramer Crossing is asingle-family and amulti-family
development with separate homeowner associations. The City was approached only
by the single-family homeowner association. The City is not aware of any issues the
condominium association may have. He believes there is an arrangement between
the two associations regarding the pond maintenance.
Ms. Salay asked if the intent of this agreement is to provide an equitable arrangement
for the Cramer's Creek Homeowners Association in keeping with others in the City,
~ using the $90 fee as a fair rate.
Mr. Hahn responded that is considered a fair benchmark.
Wallace Maurer. 7451 Dublin Road asked how the $60-90 assessment of the
Meadows of Wyndham Village compares with the assessments for maintenance by
other homeowners associations.
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Ms. Salay responded that when that case came before Council, it was referred to the
Community Services Advisory Commission to develop a fair formula. CSAC
recommended $60-90 as a fair fee, which has continued to be used by staff as a
benchmark.
Mr. Maurer stated that it does not appear the issue has come up since the Meadows
of Wyndham Village case.
Ms. Salay confirmed this is the second time this type of case has come before
Council. That benchmark rate is regularly used by staff in rezoning and platting
~ considerations.
Ms. Salay moved to direct staff to draft a maintenance agreement as proposed for
Council's consideration.
Mr. Gerber seconded the motion.
Vote on the motion: Mayor Chinnici-Zuercher, yes; Mr. Keenan, yes; Mr. Reiner, yes;
Mr. Lecklider, yes; Mr. Gerber, yes; Vice Mayor Boring, yes; Ms. Salay, yes.
Vice Mayor Boring requested that staff follow up and provide a map of the reserve
areas, as noted earlier.
Mr. Hahn indicated that staff would do so.
• Rushwood Drive Trees Update
Mayor Chinnici-Zuercher stated that an information only report on this issue was
provided to Council. However, a trustee from that homeowners association is present
who has requested that the report be provided publicly.
Mr. Hahn stated that last fall, the City recommended a tree safety analysis be
conducted of 11 street trees along Rushwood Drive. The safety of these 11 trees was
in question due to the degree of root loss experienced during sidewalk replacement. A
particular test was suggested that simulated wind stress. The City commissioned the
simulated wind stress test, and the results provided atree-by-tree recommendation.
Staff has decided to move forward with those recommendations. The results of the
study were shared with the Woods of Dublin Homeowners Association, which
concurred with that action.
Mvron Grauer. 5640 Windwood Drive. President. Woods of Dublin Homeowners
Association thanked City staff and Council for their open-mindedness and interest in
an alternative method for tree evaluation. His understanding is that as a result of the
test results, the ratio used by staff will be revised. He is very pleased that the initial
recommendation of staff to remove 11 trees along Rushwood Drive has been revised
to remove two trees, prune eight trees and do nothing to three trees. Two of the three
trees being preserved in their entirety are the oldest and largest trees on Rushwood
Drive. The Association thanks City Council and staff for their cooperation in this
matter.
~ Vice Mayor Boring commended the Woods of Dublin Homeowners Association for
being actively involved with this issue. She has noticed that The Ohio State University
has shown interest in this type of testing.
Mr. Hahn responded that the University is in discussion with the company. They are
interested in creating test plots that would simulate an urban environment where these
tests could be performed. The industry is hoping that there can be better formulas and
rationales that can be used in determining the health and safety of a tree after it has
~ experienced significant trauma. Dublin will likely be faced with more of these
decisions in the future.
Vice Mayor Boring stated this is an excellent example of staff and the community
working together to devise a better solution.
• Goal-Setting Retreat
Mayor Chinnici-Zuercher thanked Ms. Brautigam and staff for the State of the City
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presentation this evening and for their efforts to accomplish the goals. Council is now
in the process of setting goals for 2008. Council held a retreat this past Thursday and
Friday. At that time, Council decided to appoint an additional citizen to the Planning
and Zoning Commission in lieu of having a Council representative on the Commission.
Anyone interested in serving in this position who has not already applied for a board or
commission position this year should fill out an application and submit it to the Council
Clerk. Council will be conducting board and commission interviews this week. The
new terms will commence the beginning of April.
COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE/COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mr. Keenan reported:
1. There will be a Veterans Project Committee meeting on Friday, March 7 at 8:30
a.m. in Council Chambers.
2. The next U.S. 33 Corridor meeting will be held on March 12 at 5:30 p.m. in
Marysville. The prior group has been restructured into two groups to better
reflect the composition and interests of the participants.
Mayor Chinnici-Zuercher inquired if a large group meeting would continue to be held
annually as in the past.
Mr. Keenan stated that after the group meeting on March 12, he will be better
prepared to answer that question.
Ms. Brautigam stated that her understanding is that the large group meeting would not
occur again until January 2009. This will allow time for the two groups to work on their
projects and have something substantive to report.
Ms. Salay reported:
1. The Community Development Committee will meet on Monday, April 14 at 6
p.m. immediately preceding the Study Session to discuss the
landscape/fencing issue. She assumes Planning staff will participate in that
meeting. The calendar indicates that a joint Study Session with ARB has been
scheduled for that evening to discuss the Historic Dublin wayfinding subject.
Her understanding is that a discussion with the Dublin Arts Council is
scheduled for that Study Session. She will be attending her first meeting as the
Council representative on the Dublin Arts Council Board next week, and she
would like to report the upcoming discussion if that is intended for the Study
Session agenda.
Ms. Brautigam responded that she will look into that further and provide a report to
Council through the follow-up memo later this week.
2. Council has received several emails recently indicating great concern about a
proposed development at the northeast corner of Avery-Muirfield and Post
Road. At their last meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission informally
reviewed a proposal that would change the zoning of this corner and the land
use designation in the Community Plan from Mixed Residential to Commercial.
Council had discussed this corner in detail and voted on their intent regarding a
desired land use at that corner. In the interest of sparing the community a
protracted zoning battle, City staff a good deal of work time, and the applicant a
substantial amount of money preparing the application to come back to the
Planning Commission, she suggests that Council affirm their support to follow
the Community Plan's designated land use for that area. This action would
enable staff to relay that information to the applicant so that he would be aware
that Council would not be supportive of his application.
Vice Mayor Boring responded that she would not be comfortable with taking that
action. The P&Z workshop was an informal review. Although she has not reviewed
those minutes, Council has charged the Planning and Zoning Commission to give
consideration to every application. Although the final authority regarding a rezoning
application is with Council, Council should support the Planning Commission in
conducting a thorough review. Council has also indicated that the Community Plan is
a guideline. Taking action as proposed tonight would send a negative message to the
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Planning Commission. In her opinion, the Commission does a very thorough job.
Ms. Salay responded that her suggestion does not mean that she does not support the
Planning Commission's work. She served on that Commission and is well aware of
how much work goes into their review. However, she is concerned with the
commitment that Council made to the neighborhood. She is not certain if the Planning
Commission is aware of the discussion and commitment. The applicant approached
Council and asked if Council would be interested in commercial development of that
corner. Council indicated they were not, that they believed Mixed Use Residential was
the best use for that corner, and agreed to some additional density for that corner.
She is concerned that the applicant will unnecessarily invest a lot of money on his
plan. She is also concerned about the mixed message that would be sent to the
community and the applicant. The attorney in question indicated that at this point it
was not a planning decision but a political decision, and that would be disturbing to the
community and to Council
~ Mayor Chinnici-Zuercher requested clarification of how this would be a political
decision.
Ms. Salay responded that she is only repeating what the applicant's attorney stated in
regard to the rezoning.
Mayor Chinnici-Zuercher inquired when staff could have the minutes of the Planning
Commission meeting in question prepared. At this point, the only reports of that
meeting that Council has in its possession are emails. Council would prefer to have
the content of the discussion and the content of the materials that were provided to the
~ Commission.
Mr. Langworthy responded that it would be possible to expedite a transcription of that
~ portion of the meeting discussion for Council.
Ms. Salay asked if staff would be able to have that available by April 7.
Mr. Langworthy responded that it would be completed well ahead of that date.
Ms. Brautigam responded that they could be available for the next Council meeting on
March 17.
Ms. Salay indicated that she would be out of town that evening. A number of other
people also will not be present for that meeting.
Mayor Chinnici-Zuercher responded that it would therefore be acceptable to provide
the minutes for the April 7 Council meeting.
Ms. Salay asked if Council would also want to have the same presentation the
Planning Commission received.
Mr. Lecklider stated he appreciates that this would not be the normal procedure;
however, this particular area was the subject of much discussion during the
Community Plan meetings. Taking into account the history of this location, and out of
consideration for the applicant, he would prefer to save the applicant the time and
expense of taking this back to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Mr. Reiner stated that in all fairness, each parcel that comes into the City for rezoning
must be treated the same. No one parcel should be set aside for special treatment.
He would prefer to have this application follow the logical course and conclusion. The
applicant has a right to whatever hearing he is requesting. As has been clearly stated,
this is a very important corner and the consensus of Council was that the land use
should be mixed use residential. Knowing that, if the applicant wishes to expend
~ resources on the review procedure to determine its outcome, that is his choice.
i~ Everyone must be treated fairly and impartially, regardless of the parcel,
Mr. Gerber stated that the City worked through a very tedious process to update the
Community Plan. He is a strong supporter and advocate of the Community Plan.
However, every case deserves the opportunity to go through the review process, and
the process should not be short circuited because some residents are fearful of the
possible outcome.
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Mayor Chinnici-Zuercher inquired if this was the first opportunity the Planning
Commission had for the new process of an informal review.
Mr. Langworthy confirmed that is correct.
Mayor Chinnici-Zuercher requested that Mr. Langworthy clarify the purpose of the
informal review sessions.
Mr. Langworthy responded that the purpose is two fold: (1) to allow the applicant to
receive feedback from the Planning Commission as to the general acceptability of their
concept and ideas without investing a lot of money in detailed planning; and (2) to
allow the public the opportunity to provide input early in the process.
Mayor Chinnici-Zuercher stated that this was a public meeting. Did the public have
opportunity to make comments?
Mr. Langworthy responded that they did, and several citizens did comment in
opposition to the proposal.
Mayor Chinnici-Zuercher stated that she understands Ms. Salay's concerns.
However, in the future there will be other parcels with which this will also occur. The
Community Plan is a strong guideline; however, it is not followed 100 percent of the
time. Therefore, this process is permitted to both the applicant and the community.
Ms. Salay responded that it will be important for Council to determine what its role is in
that informal process. She can envision a situation in which the applicant is unhappy
with the Commission's input and wants Council's input on their proposal. In her view,
that opportunity would be determined on a case by case basis. Her concern is
regarding fairness to the applicant. Because the applicant brought this property before
Council only two months ago, at which time Council said they were interested only in
~ residential development at this corner, she believed Council might be willing to
entertain a vote to send a message that they intend to uphold the new Community
Plan.
Vice Mayor Boring responded that because the applicant is aware of Council's
response and still wants to expend his resources in making a formal application, he
should not be denied the opportunity, and Council should not bypass the normal
process.
Mayor Chinnici-Zurcher summarized that the majority of Council would like the normal
process to continue. The applicant is aware of the previous Council discussion and
the provisions of the Community Plan, and should be taking those into consideration
as he moves forward with the application.
Mr. Langworthy stated that staff will clarify that information with the applicant.
Manor Chinnici-Zuercher:
1. Stated that in February, she met for an informal discussion with Gwen
Callender, Debby Maynard and Bridget Dritz, who are organizing an academic
recognition for African-American children in the Dublin School District. It was
I~ tentatively planned for April, but she has not yet seen an invitation.
2. Wished Mr. Smith a Happy Birthday tomorrow, March 4th!
Vice Manor Boring reported that the Administrative Committee met in February and
discussed campaign contribution limits and reporting requirements. The Law
Department will examine the issues further and report back to the Committee, perhaps
with a draft policy amendment. An Administrative Committee meeting has been
scheduled for March 31 to continue to review that information. They are hopeful of
~~ bringing a recommendation to Council in April.
ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Chinnici-Zuercher moved to adjourn to executive session at 8:20 p.m. for land
acquisition matters (to consider the purchase of property for public purposes).
Mr. Gerber seconded the motion.
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Vote on the motion: Mr. Keenan, yes; Mr. Reiner, yes; Ms. Salay, yes; Mr. Gerber,
yes; Vice Mayor Boring, yes; Mayor Chinnici-Zuercher, yes; Mr. Lecklider, yes.
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Mayor Chinnici-Zuercher announced that the meeting will be reconvened only for the
purpose of formally adjourning. There will be no further action taken by Council.
The meeting was reconvened at 9:15 p.m. and formally adjourned.
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