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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/16/1993 Minutes of RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Dublin City Council Meeting DAYTON LEGAL BLANK CO., FORM NO. 10148 Meeting I Held -I.:-- August 16, 1993 19_ The regularly scheduled meeting of the Dublin City Council was called to order by Mayor Jan Rozanski at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, August 16, 1993, and Mr. Sutphen led the Pledge of Allegiance. Members of Council present for roll call were: Mr. Campbell, Mr. Strip, Mayor Rozanski, Mr. Kranstuber, Mr. Amorose, Mr. Sutphen. Mrs. King was absent (excused). Mr. Hansley, City Manager and Mr. Smith, Law Director were also present. Approval of Minutes of Aueust 2. 1993 Meetin2 Mr. Amorose moved to approve the minutes of August 2. Mr. Sutphen seconded the motion. Vote on the Motion - Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Kranstuber, yes. Correspondence The clerk reported that there was no correspondence to Council. Proclamations Mayor Rozanski asked Mr. Hansley to provide details about the flood relief effort undertaken by the City of Dublin to assist Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. - Mayor Rozanski then read and presented proclamations to the following employees who participated in the relief effort: Dan Johnson, Everett Miller, Drew Tilley, Devin Dodson, Brady Ostrander, Rodney Barnes, Dennis Sterling, Bryan Thurman, Rob Geis, Gary Hicks, and Preston Hale. Billie Hall, Washington Township Fire Department, was also honored with a proclamation for her contributions to the effort as a paramedic and rescue boat operator. Larry Eberhart. Washington Township Trustee, spoke on behalf of the trustees and extended their appreciation to the members of the flood relief team. ~ Awards Mr. Hansley presented "Definitely a Good Catch" awards to the staff of the Explorers Camp, including Dave Bickell, Pat Gillogly, Bob Lindsay, Stacy Reynolds and Chrisy Schmidt. Theresa O'Brien, Parks Maintenance staff accepted an award for her division's response in cleaning up street trees after a recent storm. Mr. Hansley announced the following additional awards: Joe Stritmatter, Police; Ted Zombek, Building; Eileen Sommerfelt, Development; Carol Kerr, Development; Garry Clark, Engineering; Steve Fortuna, Engineering; Jeff Frambes, Engineering; Tami Bray, Development; Beth Miller, Building; Sheila Snodgrass, Building; Roger Eastep, Building; Preston Hale, Building; Kevin Moran, Building; Linda Bruning, Administration; Bertie Eversole, Administration; Barb Setterlin, Parks Maintenance; Paula Chope, Parks; Clint Hutson, Maintenance; Dave Blakesley, Maintenance; Tammy Brown, Maintenance; and Officers K.C. Jones, John Kreuz, Laura Gibson, Evan Pridham, Jeff Moody, all of the Police division. Comments from Visitors There were no comments from visitors. Lel!islation Ordinance No. 25-93 - An Ordinance Repealing the Existing Chapter 1191 of the Dublin Codified Ordinances and Proposing a New Chapter 1191 (Architectural Review). (Tabled Ordinance) There was no motion to remove this from the table. Mayor Rozanski asked about the progress on the map for this ordinance. Brief discussion followed. Ms. Clarke agreed to provide a map in the next Council packet showing the district boundaries as contained in the ordinance along the property lines on the Franklin Street portion of the district _ the area where there is some confusion about properties presently in or out of the existing district. Ordinance No. 60-93 - An Ordinance Accepting an Annexation of 3.6+/- Acres from Washington Township to the City of Dublin. (Third Reading) Mr. Hansley commented that staff recommends adoption of the ordinance. Vote on the ordinance - Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Kranstuber, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes. il I II ,I Ii II II II I I I I I II I I I I I I I I Minutes of RECORD OF Dublin City Council Meeting PROCEEDINGS Page 2 Meeting DAYTON LEGAL BLANK CO., FORM NO. 10148 Held August 16, 1993 19 Ordinance No. 70-93 - An Ordinance Requesting Approval to Change the Name of a Service Street in Muirfield Village, Phase 42 in the City of Dublin, Ohio. (Second Reading) There will be a third reading at the September 13 Council meeting. Resolution No. 12-93 - A Resolution Extending the City of Dublin's Designation of Financial Institutions as Public Depositories as Provided for by Resolution No. 15-91. (Second Reading) There will be a third reading at the September 13 Council meeting. Ordinance No. 71-93 - An Ordinance Requesting Approval to Change the Name of Enterprise Drive to Innovation Drive in the City of Dublin, Ohio. (First Reading) Mr. Amorose introduced the ordinance. Mr. Smith commented that as part of the tax increment financing package, the City agreed to change the name of the street. The project is moving along rapidly, and closing is expected on Wednesday. Construction is expected to begin in October, with occupancy of the building in March. There will be a second reading at the September 13 Council meeting. -!fe' Resolution No. 13-93 - A Resolution Authorizing the City of Dublin, Ohio to File Multiple Applications and Enter into Agreement with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for the Purpose of Acquiring Funds through the Litter Prevention and Recycling Program Pursuant to the Ohio Litter Control Act of 1980, and Declaring an Emergency. (First Reading) Mr. Amorose introduced the resolution. Mr. Hansley commented that staff is requesting emergency action on this resolution. Lauren Leshnock, Administration, gave a brief presentation to Council on the proposed resolution. Staff is seeking grant funding from ODNR to help achieve the mandate to reduce the total waste stream by 40 percent and the commercial waste stream by 50 percent. Staff intends to apply for the following grants: 1) a local government grant to fund activities, education, litter prevention and awareness activities; 2) a Recycle Ohio grant to allow the city to purchase recycled-content goods and for establishment of a commercial recycling and refuse collection program for small and medium-sized businesses. The education grant will require a 10 percent match from the city, and the Recycle Ohio grant will require a 50 percent match. The city will need to budget @$25,000 to obtain $100,000 in funding. Staff will provide additional budgetary information at a later date. Mr. Campbell noted that this resolution has been endorsed by the Service Committee. Ms. Leshnock added that the Solid Waste Advisory Committee has passed a resolution in support of this legislation. Mr. Amorose moved to waive the three-time reading rule and treat as emergency legislation. Mr. Sutphen seconded the motion. Vote on the motion - Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Kranstuber, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Strip, yes. Vote on the resolution - Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Kranstuber, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes. 'ik, - Resolution No. 14-93 - A Resolution Affirming Council's Intent in Regard to the Construction and Financing of the Community Recreation Center. Mr. Amorose introduced the resolution. Mr. Hansley noted that this resolution was prepared at the direction of Council at their last meeting, and is subject to change by Council. Mr. Strip noted that he has some concern with Section 4 where it states that user fees will be sufficient to provide for funding of direct operating costs. Since the cost figures are not available yet, he would prefer that this language be changed to read, "Council is desirous that user fees established for the facility provide for substantial funding of the direct operating costs of the facility. " Discussion followed. Mr. Strip moved to insert the word "substantial" in front of the word funding and to eliminate the phrase after the comma in that sentence. Mr. Campbell seconded the motion. Mr. Campbell moved to treat the legislation as an emergency, waiving the three-time reading rule. Mr. Sutphen seconded the motion. Mr. Hansley clarified that in the third "Whereas", it would be appropriate to modify the language to make it consistent. There was no objection from Council. Vote on the motions - Mr. Kranstuber, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes. Vote on the resolution as amended - Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Kranstuber, yes. f/l'" Minutes of RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Dublin City Council Meeting Page 3 Meeting DAYTON LEGAL BLANK CO.. FORM NO. 10148 Held August 16, 1993 19 i/ft""''''I Mr. Campbell noted that, per the last Council meeting minutes Ordinance 66-93 was to have a second reading tonight, and asked for clarification. The clerk responded that Ordinance 66-93 amends the Planning & Zoning chapter of the Code and ! thus the second reading must be advertised as a public hearing following its review by Planning & Zoning Commission. Mr. Campbell requested that the minutes clarify that Ordinance 66-93 will be held over until the next Council meeting so that the public hearing can be advertised. Other Discussion of Dog Control Legislation Mr. Smith reported that staff was contacted several months ago about an ongoing problem at 3950 Summitview Road area related to 20 to 30 barking dogs. Legal staff has been working to resolve the problem, and Mr. Smith will forward a confidential memorandum to Council prior to the next Council meeting with suggestions on how to proceed. He noted that there were numerous criminal filings through the Dublin Police Department that were forwarded to the Environmental Court. Last Friday, legal staff was informed by the prosecutor that he would not prosecute the cases. Legal staff has researched the type of limitations that Council could place on dog owners in the city. Over the last two years, the city of Whitehall has been involved in litigation which has been taken to the Supreme Court of Ohio twice with respect to limiting the number of dogs that a resident may own within the city limits. Whitehall was successful in their defense of their legislation, but it strictly dealt with a residential neighborhood. He will have a recommendation for Council before the next meeting. Brief discussion followed. '" Becky Ailshire. 3946 Summitview Road stated that over a period of 16 years the problem has evolved to include about 30 dogs. She has documented her efforts over the last year to resolve the problem and provided a copy to Council. She has contacted the owner and the owner has made no attempt to correct this situation which has affected her quality of life as well as her property value. She requests that City Council assist the neighbors in resolving this situation. If I tik".-,i Richard Shibko. 8118 Glencree Place expressed his concern with the situation as a resident and as a parent. The dogs often run loose, threatening the children. He looks forward to assistance from Council. Betty Haydocy. 8191 Glencree Place stated that they have lived in their house across the street from the subject property for 12-112 years. They purchased property across the street and constructed a house on the property but have been unable to sell it because of the barking dogs. Mayor Rozanski stated that Council will attempt to work toward a solution to the problem after receiving a recommendation from the Law Director. Mayor Rozanski noted that there is an additional agenda item tonight relating to the Sports Ohio project on Cosgray Road. Update on Sports Park Allen Shepherd. Sports Ohio stated that his intention tonight is to update Council on the project. He provided details on the many businesses who are presently negotiating to locate in the sports park. In addition, Soccer First is now open, Midwest Gymnastics is due to open September 1, and the Chiller facility should open in mid-October. if'" ~, Discussion followed about the difficulty of defining some of the facilities in terms of Dublin's Code, i.e., a batting cage under the Dublin Code would be classified as a building. Staff is working with Mr. Shepherd to determine the variances necessary for the proposed development. Mr. Shepherd asked about the status of his request for a Council variance relating to the video game ordinance. Mr. Smith responded that there is no such variance which can be granted by Council. Mr. Smith added that he has been asked to prepare an opinion for Council regarding modification of the ordinance. Mayor Rozanski thanked Mr. Shepherd for updating Council on the progress of the sports park. Reports from Council Committees There were no reports from Council Committees. Minutes of RECORD OF Dublin City Council Meeting PROCEEDINGS Page 4 Meeting DAYTON LEGAL BLANK CO., FORM NO. 10148 Held August 16, 1993 19 Comments from Staff Ms. Gri~sby reported that notices will be sent out shortly to applicants who have received bed tax grants in the past alerting them to the new September 15 deadline. ,1M' '~, Ms. Clarke reported that a developer has requested closure of Brand Road later this week for construction purposes relating to the Sheffield and Wellington subdivisions. Mr. Kindra noted that the 1993 Street Maintenance program and the bridge construction on Coffman Road are both underway. The power company continues to work on replacement of power poles on Bridge Street. Ms. Jordan reported that the autumn brochure will be delivered to the public in the Dublin News distributed during Labor Day week. Registration for fall programs will be on Saturday, September 18. The Scottish Corners bikepath project is well underway. Chief Ferrell stated that the tentative date for the dedication ceremony for the Justice Center is Thursday, September 9 at 2:00 p.m., followed by an open house for the community until 8 p.m. Mr. Johnson stated that the Dublinshire school signage will be finished this week. The paint crew is now working on night shifts. Council Roundtable ~-,-,,!! Mr. Kranstuber commented as follows: 1. He requested that the Engineering division review the u-turns being permitted on Frantz Road at Monterey Drive which sometimes result in dangerous situations. Mr. Kindra will investigate this. 2. He asked about the new guardrails on the bridge on Monterey Drive which need to be painted to match the existing ones. Mr. Johnson responded that these are scheduled for painting. 3. He asked staff to review the fluorescent signs in use at the Little Caesar's Pizza to ensure Code compliance. Wjo" A Mayor Rozanski stated that: 1. Council recently agreed to set up a Personnel Committee to look at pay structures, working with the Personnel Board of Review and city staff. The Committee was to consist of three members of Council: the Finance Chairman, the Mayor and one other member. He asked for a volunteer from Council to serve as the third member. Mr. Campbell volunteered to serve on the Committee. Mayor Rozanski stated that an organizational meeting would be set up shortly. Mr. Hansley commented that Council had also asked Mr. Harding to provide a draft ordinance relating to the purpose of the Committee. He will have Mr. Harding meet with the three members for some guidance in drafting the ordinance. 2. The Mayor asked for a status report on fixing holes in the sidewalks downtown. He is concerned about the safety issue. Mr. Kindra responded that these repairs are contained in the work order and they will be done. Mr. Sutphen moved to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss land acquisition and pending litigation matters. Mr. Strip seconded the motion. Vote on the motion - Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Kranstuber, yes. Mayor Rozanski announced that the meeting will not be reconvened following the session. The meeting was adjourned at 9:03 p.m. c{? ~ __~ ,fI~4 .'1 MayOt~ Presiding 0 cer ~Q~ Clerk of Council