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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/21/1987 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS M ill lites of Dublin City Council Meeting natio I . -grn'~b Meetillg National Graphics Corp., Cols., O. Form No. 1097 ~ II eld December 21, 1987 19 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, December 21, 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 and Mr. Smith, Law Director were also present as were the following members of the City staff: Mr. Bowman, Ms. Clarke, Lt. Geis, Mr. Harding, Ms. Jordan, Ms. Prushing, Mr. Thompson, Mr. Willis, and Mr. Zombek, Mr. Amorose moved to approve the minutes of the December 7, 1987 meeting of the Dublin City Council. Mr. Sutphen seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor. Resolution No. 22-87 - Resolution of Appreciation, Mr. L. E. Thornton. Mayor Close read Resolution No. 22-87 expressing appreciation to Mr. L. E. Thornton for services rendered to the City of Dublin as a member of Dublin City Council as well as for his various civic activities within Dublin. Mr. Amorose moved to adopt the Resolution. Mr. Rozanski seconded the motion. The vote was 7-0 in favor. Mayor Close presented Mr. Thornton with a plaque, and Mr. Rozanski presente him with a cake. Mayor Close, speaking on behalf of the citizens of Dublin and particularly its Council thanked Mr. Thornton for his dedication and years of loyal service to the City of Dublin. Ordinance No. 120-87 the City of Columbus Reading. Mr. Hansley requested that the Ordinance not be voted on. Authorizing Manager to Enter Into an Agreement with Regarding the Upper Scioto West Branch Sewer. Third Mr. Willis recommended same presenting background information, specifically a report prepared in April of 1987 for the City of Columbus and reading into the record the following three paragraphs from that report: "In June, 1986, C. F. Bird and R. J. Bull completed an evaluation of alternative corridors, profiles and design concepts for the Upper Scioto West Branch Interceptor from the west bank of Griggs Reservoir at the Dam to the existing Dublin Pump Station. The study reviewed the potential and predicted growth of the tributary service area, concluding that the area has experienced and will continue to experience accelerated population growth. Projected wastewater flows and the environmental benefits of eliminating existing wastewater treatment facilities which discharge to tributaries of Griggs Reservoir and temporary pumping stations which pump wastewater flows across the reservoir to the East Branch Interceptor, combine to reconfirm the need for the project." "Several conclusions of this study are of particular importance to current engineering activities on the project. Firstly, delay in construction of the interceptor will result in significant tax losses within the service area due to significant constraints on future development. Secondly, continued operation of existing temporary treatment and pumping facilities will require significant capital and O&M expenditures and will pose the continued threat of untreated sewage overflows to Griggs Reservoir. The reservoir serves as a public water supply source." RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting ~ Meeting National Graphics Corp., Cols., O. Form No. 1097 ~ Held Decembar 21, 1987 19 Page Two "The area tributary to the Upper Scioto West Interceptor Sewer encompasses approximately 24,600 acres to the west of the Scioto River in northwestern Franklin County. In addition to portions of northwestern Columbus, the service area includes the Village of Dublin, the City of Hilliard and portions of Franklin and Delaware Counties. This area has undergone a tremendous population increase over the last ten years and all indicators point to continued development pressure." Mr. Willis, on behalf of staff, recommended that Council adopt the position to direct staff to send a letter to Columbus encouraging the promotion and continue on the scheduled completion of the West Branch Sewer. Mr. Willis also said that if completion should be delayed that one other important aspect to the City of Dublin is the necessary expenditure for increased pump station capacity, requiring the expenditure of $600,000.00 to $1 million of expenditure for a short time increased pump station capacity increase. Mr. Sutphen moved to table indefinitely Ordinance No. 120-87, as well as authorizing the City Manager to convey to the City of Columbus staff's position. Mr. Thornton seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. Ordinance No. 128-87 Authorizing City Manager to Enter Into an Agreement and Deed of Easement Regarding the Llewellyn Farms Park. Third Reading. The vote was unanimous in favor of the Ordinance. Ordinance No. 133-87 - Ordinance Creating Hotel/Motel Tax. Third Reading. Ms. Maurer moved to accept the "Committee's" recommendations as follows: 1. Change the first phrase of Section 182.02 to read: (A) For the purpose of providing revenue to enhance the City's appeal to visitors and tourists and for the further purpose of providing revenues to promote and publicize the City,..... 2. Omit Sections 182.02 (E)(l) and (3) as now written. 3. Renumber Section 182.02 (E)(2) as 182.02 (E)(l). 4. Add Section 182.02 (E)(2) as follows: (2)(a) Seventy-five per cent (75%) of the revenues shall be designated within the City's annual budget for the following purposes: 1. Additional convention and visitors bureau expenses beyond the twenty-five per cent of the tax mandated for this purpose by state law; 2. Cultural arts 3. Beautification of public property; 4. Improvement of the historic district; S. Special events; 6. Any other project or expenditure which would enhance the City's appeal to visitors and tourists. (b) Any community organization which wishes to apply for this portion of the tax revenues shall submit a written proposal, along with an annual budget, each year prior to the budget hearings to the City Manager by a date to be established by the City Manager. The proposals shall be presented to Council during the annual budget hearings, during which a representative of each applicant shall be present to discuss its proposal. Council shall review and approve, modify, or disapprove the proposals at the same time that the annual city budget is approved. Council may also provide an opportunity for further applications for funding throughout the year, in its discretion if tax revenues are available. Mr. Sutphen seconded the motion. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting ~6Wb AI eetillg National Graphics Corp., Cols., O. Form No. 1097 ~ 1l eld December 21, 1987 19 Page Three Mayor Close mentioned a letter that he had received from Mrs. Connie Bueter requesting that the proposed bed tax portion of funds to the Dublin Arts Council not be dropped as it affects the quality of life as regards the arts in the City of Dublin. Mayor Close responded by saying that he did not think that it was the intention of members of Council that the Dublin Arts Councilor any other entity should not share in the tax. He did say that he thought that there should be a process that must be employed for receipt of said funds. The vote on the amendment was 7-0 in favor. Ms. Maurer moved that the following amendment should be added to a newly created section 182.11 (D); "Each recipient organization of funds pursuant to the above Ordinance shall within 120 days after the end of their fiscal year provide to the Finance Director financial statements of the organization for such fiscal year prepared in accordance with standards set forth by the Director of Finance.' Mr. Amorose seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was unanimous in favor. The vote on the Ordinance was 7-0 in favor. Ordinance No. 134-87 - Ordinance Requiring Total Registration. Third Read- ing. The vote on the Ordinance was unanimous in favor. Ordinance No. 140-87 Building Permit Fees Adopting New Regulations for the Collection of Certa'n Residential. Second Reading. Mr. Thompson explained briefly background information on the ordinance as well as the following five ordinances. Mr. Rozanski moved to do away with the three time reading rule and treat as an emergency. Mr. Sutphen seconded the motion. The vote was 7-0 in favor of the motion. The vote on the ordinance was unanimous in favor. Ordinance No. 141-87 - Adopting New Regulations for Collection of Building Code Fees - Commercial. Second Reading. It was requested that the following clerical error be corrected in Section 1333.01 (b); the words Chief Engineering Official be changed to Chief Building Official (C.B.O.) Mr. Amorose moved to do away with the three time reading rule and treat as an emergency. Mr. Sutphen seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. The vote was 7-0 in favor of the Ordinance. Ordinance No. 142-87 - Amending Codified Ordinances - New Chapter - LicensiTIg. Second Reading. Mr. Sutphen moved to amend the Ordinance be inserting Fire Protection Contractor in Section 13S2.03(b). Mr. Rozanski seconded the motion. The vote was 7-0 in favor of the motion. Mr. J. McGory of the BIA mentioned that they do have some concern that the new rules and procedures not create additional delays in issuing permits in Dublin with the additional duties being added to an already busy staff; that the City continue to have staff available to do the job in a timely manner. , , RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of DlIhlin r.iry r.()11nril M"'''ting ~~ICS Meet ing National Graphics Corp., Cols., O. Form No. 1097 ~ Held December 21, 1987 19 Page Four Mr. Rozanski moved to do away with the three time reading rule and treat as an emergency. Ms. Maurer seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. The vote on the Ordinance was 7-0 in favor. Ordinance No. 143-87 - Amending Codified Ordinances - New Chapter - Number- ing Dwellings. Second Reading. Mr. Amorose moved to amend the Ordinance by adding in Section 13S1.01(c) in the second to the last sentence, "when approaching from either direction' Mr. Sutphen seconded the motion. The vote on the amendment was unanimous in favor. Mr. Amorose moved to do away with the three time reading rule and treat as an emergency. Mr. Sutphen seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. The vote on the Ordinance was 7-0 in favor. Ordinance No. 144-87 - Establishing a Building Construction Appeals Board. Second Reading. Mr. Sutphen moved to amend the Ordinance by deleting the second sentence of Section S. Ms. Maurer seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. Mr. Sutphen moved to do away with the three time reading rule and treat as an emergency. Ms. Maurer seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor. The vote on the Ordinance was 7-0 in favor. Ordinance No. 145-87 - Adopting Fees for Adjudication Proceedings. Second Reading. Mr. Amorose moved to amend the Ordinance by increasing the fee to $500.00 from $250.00. Ms. Maurer seconded the motion to amend. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. Mr. Sutphen moved to do away with the three time reading rule and treat as an emergency. Ms. Maurer seconded the motion. The vote was 7-0 in favor of the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the Ordinance. Resolution No. 21-87 - Authorizing the Manager to Enter into a Statement of Understanding with the American Red Cross. Second Reading. Mr. Amorose moved to do away with the three time reading rule and treat as an emergency. Mr. Sutphen seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. The vote on the Ordinance was 7-0 in favor of the Resolution. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS M ilHltes of Dublin City Council Meeting ~~b Meeting National Graphics Corp., Cols., O. Form No. 1097 ~ Held December 21, 1987 19 Page Five Ordinance No. 131-87 - Accept Bid for Photo-Copier. First Reading. Mr. Amorose introduced the Ordinance. Mr. Sutphen moved to do away with the three time reading rule and treat as an emergency. Mr. Jankowski seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. The vote on the Ordinance was 7-0 in favor. Ordinance No. 132-87 - Annual Appropriations Ordinance. First Reading. Mr. Thornton introduced the Ordinance. Mr. Thornton moved to do away with the three time reading rule and treat as an emergency. Mr. Jankowski seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was unanimous in favor. The vote on the Ordinance was 7-0 in favor. Ordinance No. 148-87 First Reading. Mr. Sutphen introduced the Ordinance. Accept Bid for Refuse and Garbage Collection. Mr. Smith announced that there has been litigation filed by the Laidlaw Corporation against some of the principles of Johnson Disposal, Inc. Dublin is not named a party in the lawsuit and said that it was his opinion that the City should approve the contract with Johnson Disposal, Inc. He also noted that he had been assured by Laidlaw that if they would win the case against Johnson Disposal, that they would continue their service to the City of Dublin, and that the bonding company would protect the City as well. Mr. Sutphen moved to do away with the three time reading rule and treat as an emergency. Mr. Rozanski seconded the motion. The vote was 7-0 in favor of the motion. The vote on the Ordinance was unanimous in favor. Ordinance No. 149-87 - Authorizing a New Clerk/Typist Position within the Planning Department and New Administrative Intern Position Within the City Manager's Office. First Reading. Mr. Sutphen introduced the Ordinance. Mr. Jankowski moved to do away with the three time reading rule and treat as an emergency. Mr. Thornton seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. The vote on the Ordinance was 7-0 in favor. Ordinance No. 150-87 - To Amend the Annual Appropriations Ordinance. First Reading. Mr. Sutphen introduced the Ordinance. Mr. Jankowski moved to do away with the three time reading rule and treat as an emergency. Mr. Rozanski seconded the motion. The vote was 7-0 in favor of the motion. The vote on the Ordinance was unanimous in favor. " . . RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS J1 illlltes of Dublin City Council Meeting I 9 ICS Meeting National Graphics Corp., Cols., O. Form No. 1097 ~ II cld December 21, 1987 19 Page Six Comments from Staff Mr. Hansley 1. Negotiations with the F.O.P. are continuing. 2. Budget discussions are continuing at the staff level. 3. The Council Retreat has been tentatively scheduled for Friday evening January 21, 1988, and Saturday, January 22, 1988 at the Dublin Conference Center (Shamrock Court). Council, Staff, and the Planning and Zoning Commission members will be involved. Ms. Jordan 1. With regard to the Earlington Park site Ms. Jordan said that she and Mr. Willis are working on same and will have an ordinance prepared for Council for a request for an increase in appropriation for the site. The cost increase came about as a result of higher standards for flood control; that the retention area for the site be a wet pond as opposed to a dry pond; the necessity for erosion control; mounding; and a sharing of the cost of widening the parking lot with the schools. Council Roundtable Discussion Mr. Rozanski 1. Thanked Mr. Thornton for his years of service to Dublin as a member of Council. Ms. Maurer 1. Several Council members attended the National League of Cities Conference in Las Vegas. She mentioned specifically a presentation by Mr. Leland F. Smith on "Effectively Managing Your City's Real Estate". 2. The First Year City's Committee will meet January 6, 1987 at 4:30 P.M. 3. Thanked staff for the presentations for Mr. Thornton. Mr. Amorose 1. Mr. Hansley and Mr. Willis told Mr. Amorose that they will check on the status of the extension of the waterline on the east side of the river south of Tonti Drive. With regard to the status of the moratorium on building on the east side of the river, Mr. Bowman said that staff will be writing a new Resolution for the first meeting in January and that it will specifica ly refer to sections of the Master Plan. He said that he will suggest that in the extension of the moratorium that the City will specificall request that Council committees look at the items listed and recommend a course of action over the next few months. Mr. Bowman also said that he would like to have the first draft of the master plan to Council prior to the tentatively scheduled Council goal setting session. Mr. Thornton 1. Has enjoyed serving on the Dublin City Council. 2. Mentioned the continuing problem with the Thomas Landfill. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Counci) Meeting National Graphics Corp., Cols., O. Form No. 1097 ~ Held DecemberZl, 1987 19 Page Seven Mr. Jankowski 1. Mr. Hansley will investigate further the reports on studies conducted that mention the possibility of high radon gas concentrations in the northwest Central Ohio are (including Dublin). 2. Responding, Ms. Jordan said that construction on the pool will begin shortly; that the building permit can be issued as soon as the "sign off" is completed by the State. Mayor Close 1. Moved that Mrs. Hansley be Council's representative to the Ameriflora Advisory Board. Mr. Thornton seconded the motion. There were no objections. 2. The Special Council Meeting on December 29 will be at 8:00 P.M. to discuss personnel matters as well as appointments to the boards, commissions and committees. 3. A Special Meeting of Council has been scheduled for January 4, 1988 at 7:00 P.M. The mayor and vice-mayor will be sworn in by Judge Rose and appointments to the boards, commissions and committees for the City will also be announced. At 7:30 P.M. Council will conduct its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Close at 8:46 P.M. Mayor - Presiding Officer Attest: /1 - [t/l/ftCt,eJ Yl), '1i- JJut~ lerk of Council