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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/05/1987 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 277 Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting ~ICS At eeting National Graphics Corp., Cols., O. Form No. 1097 ~ Held Octobern5. 1987 19 r =l~~ I I , The regularly scheduled meeting of the Dublin City Council was called to order by Mayor Michael L. Close at 7:30 P.M. on Monday, October 5, 1987. Mr. Thornton led the Pledge of Allegiance. Members of Council present were: Mr. Amorose, Mayor Close, Mr. Jankowski, Ms. Maurer, Mr. Rozanski, Mr. Sutphen, and Mr. Thornton. Mr. Hansley, City Manager, was present as was Mr. Stephen J. Smith, Law Director. Members of the Dublin Staff present were: Mr. Bowman, Ms. Clarke, Lt. Geisi, Mr. Johnson, Ms. Jordan, Ms. Prushing, and Mr. Willis. Mr. Sutphen moved to approve the minutes of the September 21, 1987, meet- ing of the Dublin City Council. Mr. Rozanski seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor. Mr. Thornton moved to approve paying the bills. Mr. Sutphen seconded the motion. The vote was 7-0 in favor of paying the bills. Correspondence 1. There was no objection to a request from The Special Wish Foundation for a one day liquor permit for an event to be held at OCLC on Saturday, October 17, 1987. 2. Mayor Close welcomed Sarah Fedor to the meeting. 3. Mayor Close read a Proclamation setting aside Saturday evening, October 31, 1987, from 4:30 to 6:30 P.M. as Beggar's Night in the City of Dublin. Ordinance No. 88-87 - Rezoning of 9.81 Acres on the West Side of Muirfield Drive, 150 Feet North of Tain Drive. Third Reading. The median cut issue has not been decided, Mr. Bowman said. That will be discussed and decided at the time of the Final Development Plan. The vote on the Ordinance was 7-0 in favor. Ordinance No. 89-87 - Amending Codified Ordinances, Section 1181.09, Planned Commerce District. Third Reading. Mayor Close said that at the request of the City Staff that the Ordinance would be tabled. Mr. Amorose moved to table the Ordinance until the October 19th meeting of Counci l. Mr. Rozanski seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of tabling until the meeting of October 19th. Ordinance No. 101-87 - Accept an Awards and Commendations Program for Dublin Division of Police. Tabled. Third Reading. Mr. Sutphen moved to take the Ordinance off the table. Mr. Jankowski seconded the motion. The vote was 7-0 in favor of the motion. Mr. Amorose said that Section E, page 3 had been deleted ("Police Officer of the Quarter"). Ms. Maurer moved to amend the Ordinance to provide for a period of six months during which the other departments could initiate some proposals so as to accommodate the other departments within the city, suggesting perhaps letters of commendation, etc. There was no second to the motion. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 279 IUinutes of Dublin City Council Meeting ~ICS National Graphics Corp., Cols., O. Meeting Form No. 1097 ~ ----'-~.._._-_.~--_._~-----~- -- - --f 4-- i I Held October5~1987 19 Page Two Mayor Close directed the City Manager and staff to establish a similar- type program for the other departments in the city within the next six months. The vote on the Ordinance was unanimous in favor. Ordinance No. 108-87 - Accept Petition for Annexation of 243~ Acres to Dublin from Washington Township, South of Shier-Rings Road and East and West of Wilcox Road. Third Reading. The vote on the Ordinance was 7-0 in favor. Ordinance No. 117-87 - Ordinance Authorizing the Manager to Declare a Lawrt WateriIiR_ Ban. Second Reading. ! Mr. Smith said that he would distribute information received from a community near Cincinnati, Ohio, which has a similar Ordinance, to member of Council. There will be a third and final reading of the Ordinance on Monday, October 19, 1987. Ordinance No. 116-87 - An Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Adopt Collective Bargaining Procedures. First Reading. Mr. Sutphen introduced the Ordinance. Mr. Sutphen moved to table the Ordinance indefinitely. Mr. Amorose seconded the motion. Mr. Sutphen wi thdrew his introduction. Mr. Hansley explained that since the Ordinance was prepared that a member of staff had attended a conference where it was explained that Dublin does not become a city, according to the SERB law, until after the next ten year census. Ordinance No. 119-87 - Rezoning of a 15.947~ Acre Tract Located on the West Side of Avery Road, North of Post Road, Opposite Tara Hill Drive. First Reading. Mr. Amorose introduced the Ordinance. Mr. Thornton moved to refer the Ordinance to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Rozanski seconded the motion. The vote was 7-0 in favor of the motion. Resolution No. 17-87 - A Resolution Creating a Dublin Tree Commission, Replacing the Forestry Commission for the Purpose of Managing a Comprehensive City Tree Program. First Reading. Mr. Amorose introduced the Resolution. Ms. Jordan reported that this is one of the steps for Dublin to undertake in order to meet the necessary requirements for becoming a tree city. There will be a second reading of the Ordinance on October 19, 1987. Resolution No. 18-87 - A Resolution Supporting the Proposed Convention Center and Civic Arena Proposal on the November Ballot. First Reading. Mayor Close introduced the Resolution. Council directed the Clerk to correspond with those responsible for the Convention Center proposal in order to get additional information to members of Council prior to the second reading of the Resolution on October 19, 1987. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 281 Minutes of Dublin City Council Meetin~ ~. ~ICS AJeeting ------_.~----::-:-.._.- -.- -- -- - - - ------- National Graphics Corp., Cols., O. Form No. 1097 ~ Held ~ Octobe:r;S, ~1987 19 ~-- I i Page Three f'i' Other " Request for Approval of Final Plat - Donegal Cliffs, Section 6 Mr. Bowman reported that staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with the following conditions: 1. That the access road to the park be located at the preference of the Parks Committee/Director. 2. That the rock fill and the cover of the rock fill be approved by the Parks Committee/Director. 3. That the building line will be established at 100' from the center- line of S.R. 745. 4. That the developer will clean and clear all man-made trash and debris from the park area prior to dedication. S. That the agreement between the homeowners association members and the applicant is to be made a part of the record. 6. That the approval be subject to the adoption of the rear yard standards for lots 170 through 172 and 174 to 184 and for the provision of an easement across lot 130 or some other accessible park access. 7. That there be approval by the engineer on the final detail, including any necessary storm water easements. 8. That the fence will be built according to the letter received on this date on the lots that abut the quarry and along the road right-of-way. The vote was unanimous for approval of the Final Plat, Donegal Cliffs, Section 6. Comments from Staff Mr. Hansley 1. 150 persons took the written test for the three police officer positions on Saturday, September 26, 1987. The next step in the process is the oral interview before a board. 2. On Friday, October 9, 1987, at 9:00 A.M. in the Council Chambers there will be a news conference, called by Congressman Chalmers P. Wylie, for presentation of a letter from President Ronald Reagan, recognizing Dublin's status as a city. 3. With regard to the sanitation contract discussed at the previous meeting of Council; other alternatives are being studied and considered by the Administration, including the possibility of working together with another city. If Dublin would contract with another city, the project would not have to be bid. 4. Referred to the memorandum from the Parks and Recreation Department Staff regarding groundcover for the S.R. 161/Bridge Street slope. The staff suggested, because of the cost and the type of soil, a groundcover of crown vetch, noting a cost of approximately $480.00 for 2,000 plants. Crown vetch does not require mulch and takes approximately a year to establish. An alternative suggested by Mr. Amorose was to sow some Kentucky 31 or one of the improved fescues and apply weed killer once or twice a year. A concern expressed was that because of the steepness of the hillside that it could not be mowed with mowers. Mr. Rozanski suggested that the residents adjacent to the slopes (Jones and Headlee) be given an opportunity to express their preference. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 283 Al inutes of Dublin Village Council Meeting national gral2t!~ . i\Jeeting ------~._---~_..._-- -- -- National Graphics Corp., Cols., O. Form No. 1097 ~ Held Octobe:rS'u1987 19 i~ I I Page Four .,". S. Referred to the memorandum from the city engineer regarding the pedestrian crossing at Riverside Drive and S.R. 161. Mr. Willis suggested three possible alternatives: A. Open the wall. B. Open the wall; provide a signalized pedestrian crosswalk across Riverside Drive on the north side of S.R. 161. Provide a signalized pedestrian crossing across S.R. 161 on the east side of Riverside Drive. C. Repair the wall to its constructed condition; provide overhead walkways for both pedestrian movements. Staff was instructed by Council to prepare an ordinance for the October 19th meeting of Council, using option no. 2. The estimated cost of the method, according to the engineer, would be approximately $9,000.00 to $11,000.00. 6. The Summitview Tower has been painted white; there will be no graphids painted on it (no "Dublin", no shamrock, etc.). 7. Are working on a new resident information guide. 8. The capital budget process has begun with department heads. 9. Referred to an internal memorandum regarding regulations governing travel expenses. Several Council members had reservations, saying that they thought that the meal allowances were unreasonably low; that $25.00 per day is not realistic. Lt. Geis 1. Reported that Chief Mayer had requested that he comment with regard to the pedestrian crossing at Riverside Drive and S.R. 161; that it be made certain that the signalization timing would allow adequate time for persons to make the crossing, and that if that were to occur then the signalization would be an appropriate option for crossing. A letter was received from the Fire Chief of the Washington Township Fire Department regarding fire lane violations. The Chief suggested changing the minimum fine for said violations from a minimum of $5.00 to a minimum of $50.00. Mayor Close commented that this would not require Councilmatic action. He said that he would recommend that the minimum fine be increased to $25.00, plus the enforcement of towing from those fire lanes. It was noted that the municipal building is not in compliance with handicapped regulations; that vertical signs need to be installed. Comments from Citizens Mrs. Nicholls noted that Trick or Treat Night is the same day as an Ohio State home football game. Mr. Richard Sheir, 144 Kelso, was present as a representative of Citizens for Private Development. He was present to speak about the proposed convention center and civic arena proposal which will be placed on the November ballot. He noted that he was speaking in opposition to the proposal and made the following points: 1. It is in the worst interest of all of Franklin County, including Dublin. 2. Urged City Council to at best take no stand on the issue, and preferably express a resolution of reservation. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 291 1"1 inutes of Dublin City Council Meeting .. ~&lls Aleeting National Graphics Corp., Cols., O. Form No. 1097 ~ Held October 5, 1987 19 --1--- - ---- . -~ ------------_._--~~-- --------.-- _. --- -----------::-_-----------~---- -------,.-- ----------.-..- Page Five 3. There are several fundamental problems that should concern Dublin residents: A. The sales tax is the wrong tax to use; the sales tax hits hardest the poor and elderly. B. Those promoting the project should have gone to the business community in downtown Columbus; to those persons who will use the convention center. The hotel/motel tax could be increased. C. They could have gone to the property owners and asked if they would have been willing to support an increase in property taxes. D. This is moving away from what the rest of the country is doing _ which is private/public partnership. E. This would be $150 million dollars of construction totally on the public; the public could be "stuck" with the deficit. F. Is it a union or a non-union facility? If the project would "go union" that would be a halt of a million dollars a year in unbudgeted deficit. 4. Houston, Texas recently opened their convention center; a 105 million dollar project. That project came in at $95.00 per square foot, including meeting rooms. The Columbus project, just for the convention center alone is "coming in" at $186.00 per square foot. Nothing was spared as far as cost. S. Citizens for Private Development are suggesting that the convention center be put on the north parking lot; that the hotel/motel tax be increased; let the business people pay for the convention center; allow the peopLe at the State Fair to build the arena at the fairgrounds. 6. Every other convention center in the country is financed on user fees; never has a convention center in the United States been financed via a sales tax. Dr. Stoycheff thanked Mr. Sheir for his presentation. He said that he particularly agreed with the idea of impact fees, an idea which has not seen addressed very well by the Dublin Council and must be in the future, especially school impact fees. He said that he felt that the school impact fees are a necessity, and must be addressed in the future. Mayor Close commented that as of this date impact fees for schools are ill ega 1 . Council Roundtable Discussion Mr. Rozanski 1. Referred to the memorandum from the City Engineer regarding the storm water runoff problem in old Dublin (on Riverview Street). Mr. Willis explained that the memorandum was in response to concerns recently raised by members of Council regarding the stone wall that had recently toppled and also the water runoff that probably, in part, caused that wall to topple. He noted that that area of town generally does not have storm sewers and does have some drainage problems. He noted that a storm drainage system should be considered for at least part of the area. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 287 At inutes of Dublin City Council Meeting ~J:s AJeeting National Graphics Corp., Cols., O. Form No. 1097 ~ Held Octobex 5, 1987 19 ! j---- -._- Page Six ~,>"*' Mr. Willis said that he has asked for a consultant to give the city a proposal for a preliminary costing and design for a storm drainage system in that area of town, running along Riverview Street and also along the streets that intersect Riverview Street and run between Riverview Street and High Street. He noted also that as part of that proposal is the correction of the stone wall and the drainage in that alley. Mr. Rozanski said that he felt that there should be a resolution to the problem soon for those residents and that the city should not wait another year to solve the problem. That the city owes it to the residents to safeguard their property. Mr. Willis said that a temporary solution to the problem would be to install an asphalt curb along the east side of that particular alley. 1ft". " Mr. Amorose suggested that it might have to be a joint venture between the High Street business owners and the city. He also said that he would prefer to see something properly engineered and properly constructed to make a permanent improvement, commenting that a curb on that narrow street would probably get destroyed by snow plows, truck traffic, etc. The placement of sandbags was suggested as a temporary measure. The Manager and Engineer were directed to further study the matter. . ,~ Ms. Maurer 1. After the discussion at the last meeting and working with the Dublin Millennium, Mayor Close is sending a letter to the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Ireland as well as other pertinent information and materials. Mr. Amorose 1. Said that he had called the project inspector on the Riverside Drive forced sewer line, Mr. Jim Wells, and that Mr. Wells had informed Mr. Amorose that he would get back to him but had not heard from him. 2. Mentioned the debris under the 1-270 bridge (below the birdge on Riverside Drive). Mr. Johnson said that he will clean up the sand, etc. 3. Mr. Amorose mentioned the trailer on the Bash Recreation property, said trailer being there for the sale of pumpkins and commented that it would probably remain there for the sale of Christmas trees also. He said that his concern was that a business is being operated, essentially, out of a trailer. Mr. Amorose also said that he recalled that such matters were to be brought to Council before permits could be issued to that particular individual. Mr. Hansley said that he would check on the situation and advise Counc i 1. Mr. Thornton 1. The City of Columbus was to bring the island at the south end of town up to specs and turn it over to the City of Dublin; that has not been accomplished. Mr. Hansley said that he has met with Mr. Lovell and that they have agreed to try once again to set up a joint meeting with representa- tives from Columbus to try to resolve the situation to everyone's satisfaction. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 293 At inutes of Dublin City Council Meetine national gram!!=S AJ eeting National Graphics Corp., Cols., O. Form No. 1097 ~ Held OctoberS,1987 19 ~ ------~- Page Seven Mr. Jankowski 1. Requested a progress report on the situation ot the entrance to Hemingway Village and Mr. Eggspuehler's property. Mr. Bowman reported that the city took bids and that the cost was well under $5,000.00. The contractor, hopefully, will be able to begin work on it this week. He also said that staff has been working with Mr. Eggspuehler on the project and that the city will take whatever it feels is the church's responsibility and bill them. The area will be raked, top soil put in and it will be hydromulched. 2. Responding to a question from Mr. Jankowski regarding the master bike plan, Ms. Jordan said that the plan will be presented to the Parks and Recreation Committee this month for their review and comments. Mayor Close 1. In checking with Ms. Jordan, it was determined that there will be ice skating this winter. 2. The Fire Brigade from Dublin, Ireland will be present tor Dublin, Ohio's St. Patrick's Day Parade. 3. There is a "Fact Sheet" available on the income tax issue. 4. A "Candidate's Night" will be held on October 13, 1987 at the High School Perotrming Arts Center. S. As the Charter is set up the intention was that things such as variances which tend to be very emotional were to be removed as far as possible from any political ramifications and as such the variance type issues such as the one that was recently heard at the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting are the kind of issues to which there is no appeal to Council. The fact is that once the Board of Zoning Appeals has made a ruling that the only appeal from that Board is for the applicant to go to the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas. At the request of the City Manager to primarily discuss a land purchase, Council went into Executive Session at 8:46 P.M.. Mayor Close said that Council would adjourn from the Executive Session without taking any further action. Mayor - Presiding Officer /\ ~/}/l"~chn7 t{id~~j Cr'erk of Courlcil " I American Red Cross Anderson Publishing W. Born & Associates Bruning C.O.M.M.O.C., % N. Fischer Cannell Blue Print & Supply Davey Tree Franklin Tractor Goodyear Timothy Hansley Hayward Distributing Charles Headlee, Inc. Hilliard Auto, Farm, & Fleet Howard's Office Supplies Johnnie's Union 76 Kelly-Creswell Co. Key Blue Print Laidlaw Lambert's Coffee Service Bobby Layman kuem Lee McAlister H.F. McClory Metro Sports & Lettering Midwest Snacks Northwest Media, Inc. Ohio Mulch Olde Sawmill Laundry Parr Emergency Product Sales Penry Stone Co. Perry Twnp.Trustees Racquet Club of Columbus Radio Shack Rose Chemical Sandy Co. Sportsales Traffic Engineering Trott & Bean Tuller Printing USTA, Publications Dept. Vance Shooters Supplies, Inc. Vi llage Trophy Van Dyne-Crotty Wheaton's John David Jones Tuller Linda Merchant Solar Testing Anthony J. Celebrezze, Jr. McAlister Board of Building Standards Faber Irelan M. Allie BILL LISTING OCTOBER 5, 1987 18.00 123.07 198.25 207.64 35.00 26.75 160.00 106.50 627.40 39.35 399.00 18.00 23.37 1,427.29 247.08 22.25 45.00 19,667.28 121. 90 92.12 11. 00 278.J-9 3,060.00 80.00 24.84 14.65 29.90 131. 85 130.00 171. 00 3,166.67 37.00 119.00 377.00 517.50 1,782.50 3,675.00 4,961.34 125.41 56.25 660.78 69.00 27.':>0 35.35 1,143.00 157.46 539.57 2,314.68 25.00 467.01 25.00 1,129.70 65.35 ePR Certificates Ohio Manual of Criminal Complaints Slim Jims, and Measure Masters Activator and supplies Legal Costs Proposed Ins. Rate Increase Mylar Print and Box of Erasers Tree Removal Scioto Park Spindle Parts Tires and Repairs Luncheon Shindiawa Brushcutter Name Badges Supplies Office Supplies Labor and Parts Diaphragm and Labor Activator Residential Collections Supplies Back-up and Dimmer Switch and Labor Refund Program #1528 Film Processing and Supplies Pump Station Maintenance Neighborhood Olympics Shirts Park & Rec. Concessions Film Processing Cypress Landscapers Maintenance Dept. Uniforms Pocket Masks and Plastic Gloves Concrete Police Communications One Month Court Times Cassette Tapes Trashliners Supplies City Status party- Polo Shirts Dublin Master Plan Dublin Recreation Planning Employment Applications & Business Cards Tennis Badges S & W model 65 Rev. Novice Tournament Trophies Weekly Servi~e Entry Mats Candy Bars Professional Services I.p. Cards Graphlc'Work Field Inspection Seminar S. Sedlock Facts For Police AIDS Fill)1 Electrical Insp. Certificate D. Hughes Commercial Plan Review Sept. Mileage - .. ) I Terri Zawisa AT & T Roush Earl's Truck Sales White Acres Kroger Central Benefits Goodyear Gordon Flesch Waste Mgmt. Mid Ohio Business Machines Jerry T. Brown Banks & Baldwin Roy Hirth Smith & Hill Raber Bros. Ohio Bell Page Net Columbus & Southern TOTAL October 5, 1987 BILL LISTING 94.71 10.97 257.48 311.66 393.05 12.91 8,639.73 660.40 166.53 214.00 51. 00 322.50 34.93 100.00 5,750.50 965.34 1,400.34 148.03 4,539.49 73,146.82 Sept. Mileage Phones Misc. Supplies Repairs Blades & Belt Parks & Rec. Supplies Insurance Tires Bond Paper Disposal Services Supplies & Ribbons Wash & Wax Cruisers Ohio Criminal Justice Straw Sept. Bill Diamondci Drag Telephones Monthly Billing Monthly Billing 1987 Edition