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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/02/1991 ''''''_.'' .1> Minutes of RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Dublin City Council Meeting Meeting A NK CO. FORM NO. 10148 Held December 2, 1991 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, November 18, 1991 and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance. Members of Council present were: Mr. Sutphen, Mr. Amorose, Mr. Campbell, Mrs. King, Ms. Maurer, Mayor Rozanski and Mr. Strip. Mr. Hansley, City Manager, and Mr. Smith, Law Director, were also present. Mr. Amorose moved to approve the minutes of the November 18, 1991 Meeting of Council. Mrs. King suggested that on Page 9, under Council Roundtable Discussion, to delete "and Concord Township Fire Department". She did not intend to include Concord Township Fire Department in the list of those who supported the boundary change. Mr. strip seconded the motion to approve the minutes as amended by Mrs. King. Vote on approval of the minutes: Mr. Sutphen, abstain; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Ms. Maurer, absent from the room; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Strip, yes. correspondence The Ohio Department of Liquor Control has sent notice to Council regarding a new C-2 permit at 6451 Sawmill Road for La Cucina. This is an Italian carry-out deli currently under construction on a commercially zoned property. There was no objection to this permit. Mayor Rozanski read a Proclamation in remembrance of the 50th anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day, December 7, 1991. Commander Lou Baumgartner of the Dublin VFW Post 10691 was present to accept this proclamation. Comments from visitors (items not on agenda) . Lois Dixon, 180 S. Riverview, expressed appreciation to Janet Jordan and her staff for investigating the placement of red ribbons on trees along the river properties. Janet Jordan explained that during an on-site meeting with the Kiwanis at the Park, she found out that Local Boy Scout Troop 185 is doing a tree survey and marking every tree in the Kiwanis Park area for purposes of educational programs in conjunction with the study of wetlands environment. Ordinance No. 84-91 - Ordinance to Authorize the City Manager to Enter into a Contract with the Franklin county Board of Health Third Reading. There were no questions or comments. Vote on the Ordinance: Mr. strip, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting Meeting E AL BLANK CO. FORM NO. 10148 Held December 2, 1991 19 Page 2 Ordinance No. 85-91 - Ordinance to Accept Annexation of 1.162+/- Acres in washington Township to the city of Dublin. Third Reading. There were no questions or comments. Vote on the Ordinance: Mr. Amorose, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes. Ordinance No. 80-91 - An Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into a Sewer and Waterline Extension Agreement with Evergreen Land Company. Second Reading. Mr. Smith explained that negotiations are still underway and that he hopes to have the agreement to Council prior to the next Council meeting. If the agreement is not ready by the time of third reading, he will ask Council to table this Ordinance. There will be a third reading of the Ordinance at the Council Meeting on Monday, December 16, 1991. Resolution 17-91 - Resolution to Set Forth a Statement of Services to be Provided to the Area in a Proposed Annexation of 139.183 Acres in washington Township, Franklin County, to the City of DUblin, Ohio, as Required by section 709.031 of the Ohio Revised Code. Second Reading. Mr. Hansley reminded Council that it is required of Council, under statute, to adopt a resolution similar to this prior to the public hearing with the County Commissioners which is scheduled for January 8, 1992. There were no questions or comments. There will be a third reading of the Resolution at the Council Meeting on Monday, December 16, 1991. Ordinance 66-91 - Ordinance providing for a change of Zoning of a 111.203 Acre Tract Located on the East Side of Cosgray Road Approximately 900 Feet to the North of Shier-Rings Road to be Rezoned from R-1B, Restricted Suburban Residential District (Washington Township classification) to PIP, Planned Industrial Park District. Second Reading. Mayor Rozanski explained that the second reading of a rezoning Ordinance is generally a public hearing. Due to a technical problem, the adjoining property owners were not notified of this hearing. Thus, this will be treated as a second reading and the third reading will be advertised as a public hearing with proper notification sent to property owners. The applicant and his attorney were advised of this procedural change and had no objections. There will be a third reading and Public Hearing of the Ordinance at the Council Meeting on Monday, December 16, 1991. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin city council Meeting Meeting AL BLANK CO. FORM NO. 10148 Held December 2, 1991 19 Page 3 Ordinance No. 87-91 - An Ordinance providinq for a Chanqe of zoninq of an 11.728 Acre Tract Located on the West Side of Avery Road, Approximately 750 Feet South of Shier-Rinqs Road to be Rezoned from PIP, Planned Industrial Park District, to PIP, Planned Industrial Park District. First Readinq. Mr. Amorose introduced the Ordinance and Motioned that it be referred to the Planning and Zoning commission. Mr. Sutphen seconded the motion. The Ordinance was referred to the Planning & Zoning commission. Ordinance No. 88-91 - An Ordinance to Adopt the Proposed operatinq Budqet and capital proqram for the 1992 Fiscal Year. First Readinq. Mrs. King introduced the Ordinance. Mr. Hansley stated that the budget had been tentatively scheduled for review and public hearing before the Finance Committee of Council on December 9, 11, and 18. The budget is in balance in all funds and the proposed growth in the operating budget is sensitive to the future capital needs of the city. The proposed budget is very streamlined, yet still allows for a high level of service which the citizens have come to expect. The revenue projections are based upon an 8 percent growth rate, and the total operating budget has increased by 6 percent over last year. Mr. Hansley stated that in view of the slower growth rate yet continuing demand for existing services, staff is attempting to begin a program of "rightsizing" the organization - keeping the size of staff and programs offered in tune with the stabilizing growth rate of the area. Part-time posi tions and intern positions will be utilized in lieu of permanent, full-time positions. Five full-time positions have been eliminated from the 1991 budget. He added that the costs of seasonal employees are offset by user fees for programs. In a meeting with Dr. Fink of the Dublin Schools, Dr. Fink expressed interest in the possibility of work-study programs for high school students within the City government. Rate studies for water and sewer were recently received and those will be incorporated into the budget review to be presented on December 9. Terry Foegler and Marsha Grigsby will be presenting on this topic. A written analysis of these studies will be given to you prior to the December 9 meeting. Mr. Hansley thanked Marsha Grigsby, Dana McDaniel and Terry Foegler, along with staff members, for all of their efforts in preparing the 1992 budget. Mayor Rozanski announced that the budget has been referred to the Finance Committee for review at 7:30 p.m. on the evenings of December 9, 11 and 18. Mr. Hansley pointed out that the first meeting is scheduled for Council chambers, but the second and third may be moved to a downstairs room, depending on the room scheduling. Minutes of RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Dublin City Council Meeting Meeting BLANK co. FORM NO. 10\48 Held December 2, 1991 19 Page 4 The Clerk affirmed that notice of these public hearings has been sent to the newspapers. There will be a second reading of the Ordinance at the Council meeting on Monday, December 16, 1991. Ordinance No. 89-91 - An Ordinance to Accept the Lowest and Best Bid for a Sewer video Camera and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract Governing the Procurement of Said Equipment. First Reading. Mrs. King introduced the Ordinance. Mr. Harding explained that one bid has been received for this camera from Brown Equipment Co. and explained the need for this type of equipment. The rotating head of this camera will enable the Maintenance crews to identify problem areas in sewer laterals not visible with existing equipment. staff recommends approval of this bid. Necessary compatibility of this unit with existing equipment limited the bidders. In response to a question from Mayor Rozanski, Mr. Harding stated that no addi tional equipment would be necessary to operate this new equipment. Mrs. King stated that she recalls a previous request before Council for a rotating head sewer camera. She asked for clarification from staff on whether this was an additional request. Mr. Foegler responded that the rotating head camera was an item specifically called for in the 1991 capital budget and dollars were appropriated for this in the '91 budget. He clarified that this item was appropriated for in the '91 budget and that no emergency appropriations were earmarked for this equipment as part of any sewer repairs or maintenance. Mr. Hansley stated that the equipment would eventually require maintenance and replacement due to the heavy scheduling of sewer inspections. He added that the Maintenance staff does much of the repair and maintenance on the equipment at the present time. Mr. Harding said that this legislation may need to be considered as an emergency on December 16, as money was appropriated for this in the 1991 budget. There will be a second reading of the Ordinance at the Council Meeting on Monday, December 16, 1991. Ordinance No. 90-91 - An Ordinance to Accept the Lowest and Best Bid for an Engine Analyzer and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract Governing the Procurement of Said Equipment. First Reading. Mr. Sutphen introduced the Ordinance. Mr. Harding explained that two bids were received for this equipment, one from Snap-on Tools and one from Bear Automotive Service Equipment Company. Although Snap-on Tools submitted the low bid of $17,000, there were deviations from specifications. Minutes of RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Dublin City Council Meeting Meeting L BLANK CO. FORM NO. 10148 Held December 2, 1991 19 Page 5 staff recommends that the bid from Bear Automotive Service be accepted. In response to a question from Mr. sutphen, Mr. Harding explained that this item was included in the 1991 operating budget. Discussion followed regarding the low numbers of bids the City is getting for equipment. Mr. Amorose suggests implementing a "pre-bid conference" as is done in private industry, inviting prospective bidders and educating them on the process of bidding. Mr. Harding explained that the City retains a list of interested vendors and mails out specifications to those individuals - the City does not simply rely on advertising bids. Mrs. King acknowledged that Mr. Amorose has made a good point, but until Mr. Harding hires a personnel aide, there is little chance of expanding his job duties. In that regard, she asked about the status of the personnel aide job search. Mr. Harding responded that he was currently checking references, and expects to make a decision on a candidate by the end of this week. Discussion followed regarding stringent specifications for bidding and the difficulty the small businessman has in meeting the City's specifications for bid. Mr. Sutphen commented, and Mr. Hansley concurred, that the city prepares bid specifications with stringent requirements to protect the City in the case of defective equipment or failure to perform by the vendor. Mr. Amorose commented that he was not questioning the bid process, but rather the small numbers of bids which are procured. There will be a second reading of the Ordinance at the Council Meeting on Monday, December 16, 1991. Ordinance No. 91-91 - An Ordinance to Accept the Lowest and Best Bid on a Price Per unit Basis for Portable Radios (Walkie- Talkies) and Accessories, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract Governing the Procurement of Said Equipment. First Reading. Mr. Amorose introduced the Ordinance. Mr. Harding explained that this bid was solicited on a price per unit basis. He noted that there was only one bid, Motorola Communications, and since the City plans to go to an 800 trunking system in the future, it was essential that we have compatible radio equipment. He added that Motorola Communications have provided reliable and responsive service since we purchased equipment from them in 1989. The purchase will be split between Engineering, Maintenance, and Parks and Recreation. Total purchase price is $37,219.00. He expects to spend $29,000 out of capital and the rest out of the operating budget. Minutes of RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Dublin City council Meeting Meeting A B NK CO. FORM NO. 10148 Held December 2, 1991 19 Page 6 Mr. strip requested that staff provide a memo prior to the next meeting explaining the need for this type of equipment. There will be a second reading of the Ordinance at the Council Meeting on Monday, December 16, 1991. Ordinance No. 92-91 - An Ordinance Authorizing the City. Manager to Accept the Lowest and Best Bid to Construct M.L. Red Trabue Nature Reserve Phase One Amending the Annual Appropriations and Declaring an Emergency. First Reading. Mr. Sutphen introduced the Ordinance. Janet Jordan noted that there is an amendment in Section 3 of the Ordinance as presented, deleting "in the C. I . P Tax Fund Account 40-03-14-2571". In response to Mr. Strip's question, Ms. Jordan responded that the amendment of appropriations reflects the amount of contribution being made. Ms. Jordan explained that the project was delayed due to the FEMA studies being done. The targeted completion date is June 1, 1992. Mr. Amorose asked if this project was a commitment made to the developers during the zoning process or if this was initiated by the Parks and Recreation Department. Ms. Jordan stated that Parks & Recreation committed to the developers that this would be a natural areas park. Ms. Jordan requested that Council treat this as an Emergency on the next reading so that 1991 funds can be appropriated. There will be a second reading of the Ordinance at the Council Meeting on Monday, December 16, 1991. Other Report from Mayor's Child Care Advisory TaskForce Barbara Burkholder presented a report on behalf of the task force. She thanked Council on behalf of the Committee for the opportunity to investigate the need for quality child care in Dublin. 1. The Committee members have enjoyed their tenure on the task force and would like to continue as a steering committee for 1992. 2. They would like to replace former member Adore' Kurtz who has left the City's employment with Sandra Puskarcik. 3. The committee has not achieved all of their stated goals, but they feel they have made a significant impact. 4. There is a real need for a child care directory as demonstrated by the many calls made to the schools, to the ci ty , to churches. The Child Care Advisory Task Force recommends using the SNP Papers to compile this directory. The costs would be offset by advertisers who wish to target this market. Minutes of RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Dublin City Council Meeting Meeting AL BLANK CO. FORM NO. 10148 Held December 2, 1991 19 Page 7 5. No progress has been made on the needs assessment survey of corporations and residents. The Committee is awaiting a listing from the Tax Department for a mailing. 6. Committee is investigating the zoning process as it pertains to home child care - educating themselves on restrictions/requirements for day care licensing. 7. Investigating employer-supported child care efforts with corporations in Dublin. Accomplishments include an expanded LatchKey program in cooperation with schools, now offering 7 additional days per year of child care. Dublin Parks & Recreation Department is offering child care during the holiday times. Plans for 1992 include a therapeutic recreation/social club for teens and young adults with handicaps or disabilities - working through the school systems in the area on this proj ect. Continuing to investigate need for sick child care. Barb attended a national conference in Colorado and networked with Riverside Hospital administrator on providing this type of care and set up future meeting on this topic. Discussion followed on the process for appointment of a replacement on committee for Adore' Kurtz. Mr. Sutphen motioned to continue the task force and to reappoint task force members. Mr. Strip seconded the motion. Vote on the Motion was as follows: Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes. The Mayor thanked the task force members for their hard work and commitment. Mr. Strip asked Ms. Burkholder if there is any Model cities money available for this program in view of the City of Dublin's progressive and innovative plans for child care services. She responded that she is waiting for information from an AT&T employee in utah on this topic. Ms. Maurer asked if there is a need for a commitment from Council for funds for market research. Ms. Burkholder responded that the committee is working on this project, but is not ready to come to Council at this time with a request for funds. Ms. Maurer asked for clarification on zoning measures necessary for providing facilities for child care. She asked if the committee needed assistance from staff or perhaps a subcommittee to examine these issues. Ms. Burkholder responded that the task force members are pursuing more education in this area. Mrs. King expressed thanks to Barbara Maurer and to Barb Burkholder and her committee for all of their hard work. Minutes of RECORD OF 'PROCEEDINGS Dublin City Council Meeting Meeting AL BLANK CO. FORM NO. 10148 Held December 2, 1991 19 Page 8 Solid Waste Advisory Committee Report Katherine Kelly, Chairperson of the Solid Waste Advisory Committee, introduced the report. As background information, the State of Ohio has mandated that solid waste be reduced by 25% from 1984 to 1994 and that yard waste be totally eliminated from the waste stream by the end of 1993. with these objectives in mind, the Solid Waste Advisory Committee was created and asked to formulate recommendations for a comprehensive solid waste management plan for the City of Dublin. The committee is composed of 10 members who have met since August of 1990, logging over 1,000 volunteer hours in this task. Committee members present include: George Peplow, Chip Viets, Lynn Rose, Kathy Gardner, and Dana McDaniel, City staff member. The group presented a Draft Plan for review by Council. The plan will be submitted in final form at the next Council meeting, along with necessary resolutions to adopt the Plan. The Franklin County Regional Solid Waste Management Authority is the single county authority responsible for the plan for our area and must ensure that the state mandates are met within Franklin County. Their recently released draft plan calls for a 40 percent reduction in waste by June of 1994 and includes the ban on yard waste. The Committee's goal is to help the City of Dublin not only meet but go beyond those goals, continuing the City's role as an area leader in environmental action in the area. George Peplow next addressed Council on the status of waste reduction in Dublin at the present time. The City of Dublin currently contracts with Johnson Disposal for waste removal. The committee has recommended, and the City of Dublin in conjunction with Johnson Disposal has implemented, a recycling program, a waste reduction program, and a yard waste diversion program. These services have been provided at no charge by Johnson and will continue at no charge until December 31st of 1992. The estimated savings for this is @$115,000 for 1991 and @$167,000 for 1992. The Committee also looked at the quantity of refuse reduction to measure the effecti veness of their program. According to Johnson Disposal, in 1990 there were 5340 tons of refuse collected. This number will serve as a baseline for measuring future waste reduction and the measurable success of our programs. Included in the report by the Committee is a study done by OSU graduate students in the School of Public Policy & Management. Their recommendation is to make solid waste reduction programs self-supporting, in other words, rates for tipping should be based on use. This study was not analyzed by the committee, but was included in the report to give a more comprehensive view of options. Lynn Rose highlighted accomplishments of the Committee over the past 16 months: (1) Drop-off recycling center; (2) Curb-side recycling with 85-90 % of residents participating, resulting in a 16.5% of residential solid waste diversion; (3) curbside composting; (4) "Don't Bag It" yard campaign; (5) Parks & Recreation Department home composting program; (6) Andy Kilarsky, Committee member, served on the steering committee for Franklin County Household Hazardous Waste D-Day; (7) Christmas tree recycling program will be offered this year; (8) also RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting Meeting AL BLANK co. FORM NO. 10148 Held December 2, 1991 19 Page 9 investigating small business recycling seminar to be offered in conjunction with Ashland Chemical and the Chamber of Commerce; (9) communi ty education on solid waste management through seminars, brochures, newspaper articles, school visits, etc. Dana McDaniel next reviewed the possible budget impacts of the solid waste management program beginning in 1993. Franklin County Regional Solid Waste Management Authority is trying to establish a unified system for solid waste management in the region. The cost for implementation of this system is estimated to be $30.4 million in 1992 and $56.1 million in 1993. Funding will primarily come from user fees or tipping fees at landfill or solid waste reduction facilities. These fees will be increased as the volume of waste is reduced due to recycling, because the operational fees will remain the same. Tipping fees could rise to as much as $14.50 per cubic yard. Present costs for refuse collection in Dublin is $442,000. In 1992, estimated costs will rise to $486,000. By 1993, curbside recycling costs (now provided at no charge by Johnson Disposal) will be added in to the base costs. The commi ttee estimated that refuse collection costs beginning in 1993 will at least double. Ability to hold costs down will depend on the innovativeness of staff and committee to design specifications and formulas that could reduce the cost per unit as much as possible. Recommends that the Committee stay intact to continue to provide citizen input. Also pointed out that all of the costs associated with solid waste management - chipper service, leaf collection, refuse collection, curbside recycling - will reflect in one line item in the budget under solid waste management. Mentioned that report includes a survey conducted by City intern Lauren Leshnock of all the cities in the region regarding their approach to solid waste management, cost per unit and availability of curbside recycling. Chip viets summarized the recommendations of the Committee: 1. That the City continue to support and comply with House Bill 592. 2. Elimination of yard waste from the municipal waste stream ahead of the targeted date of March 1, 1992. 3. Develop guidelines and establish the City as a local resource for public awareness and technical assistance in solid waste issues. 4. Develop and evaluate incentives for residents to reuse and recycle. 5. Recognition of volunteers and sponsors of recycling efforts by the City. 6. Provide input to staff in designing specifications. 7. Evaluate the solid waste management system and resources and make recommendations to City Council. 8. Discontinuation of drop-off center. It is not being used by Dublin residents, and Johnson is unable to take some items because there is no market for them. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting Meeting BLANK co. FORM NO. 10148 Held December 2, 1991 19 Page 10 9. Develop guidelines for recycling on an institutional basis should be provided to schools and industries. 10. That the Committee continue to exist with membership structured as outlined in the report. Suggested that a school member be involved in the Committee. involved in the committee. Ms. Maurer stated she enthusiastically supports the group's continuation as a committee of Council. She suggested promoting a City program to buy recycled products, e.g., picnic tables made out of recycled milk containers. Suggested that a high school student be invited to join the Committee to bring iin fresh, innovative ideas and to provide a youth perspective on waste management. Mrs. King thanked the Committee and characterized this new Committee of Council as extremely productive and hardworking. Mr. Hansley added that Council and the City are very fortunate to have such a high caliber of volunteers within the City to serve on these committees. Dublin continues to be on the leading edge of solid waste management programs for cities because of the continued efforts by the Committee with the support of Council. Mr. Campbell had questions regarding the recommendation of reducing the committee to 7 members. Does this number include a City staff representative? Ms. Kelly responded that the Committee is comfortable with reducing the number to 7, as a couple of members have expressed interest in leaving to pursue other interests. There would continue to be a staff representative in addition to the 7 members. This staff person serves as a liaison with the City. Mr. Strip commented that he appreciated the specific recommendations brought to Council by the group, but he was concerned about the negative public feeling which would result from closing the drop-off center. Ms. Kelly responded that the drop-off center was a great success up until the time when curbside recycling began. At that time, traffic at the drop-off center dropped off, and many users were found to be non-Dublin residents. Since there is a cost to this operation, and because curbside recycling is available, the Committee plans to hand out a flyer at the drop-off center with a list of alternative drop-off centers. Ms. Maurer reminded everyone that lobbying is needed for the bill proposing that communities doing recycling get a $2 per month benefit for each household that is participating. This could be used as an incentive for Dublin households to join the program. Also would like to give Denise credit for her efforts in ensuring that solid waste management was included on last year's goals and for the implementation of the Committee. Expressed thanks for all of the hard work by the Solid Waste Advisory Committee. Minutes of RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Dublin city council Meeting Meeting AL BLANK CO. FORM NO. 10148 Held December 2, 1991 19 Page 11 Ms. Maurer motioned that the Solid Waste Advisory Committee be continued, that the membership number be eight, that the members' terms be two years, that the membership be structured as suggested by the Committee with the addition of a youth representative. Mr. Strip suggested that all members be Dublin residents. Ms. Maurer amended her motion, saying that all members should be Dublin residents, with the exception of the two corporate representatives who must work in Dublin. Mrs. King seconded the motion. Discussion followed regarding the difficulty a student may have in attending the many late night meetings of this Committee. Mr. Campbell moved to amend the motion, adopting the membership structure proposed by the Committee. Discussion followed regarding rules governing committees not sanctioned by Charter. Ms. Maurer moved to withdraw her motion pending preparation by Dana McDaniel of a Resolution regarding committee membership and the adoption of the Committee's report for the next Council meeting. council Committee Reports There were no Committee reports. Comments from Staff Janet Jordan announced that the Parks & Recreation Department is purchasing recycled plastic parking bumper blocks. Council Roundtable Discussion Mr. Amorose brought up the issue of seasonal permi ts . He expressed concern with the Christmas tree lot at 161 and Riverside Drive. Questioned whether zoning compliance has been met in view of the parking spaces absorbed by this seasonal display; concerned about the safety of the large inflatable Santa Claus with high winds and all of the temporary electrical rigging; and the encroachment of these temporary businesses on the market share of permanent merchants in the area, i . e. Frank's, who employ people year-round. Suggested that we limit size of these displays; length of the temporary permit to perhaps 21 days; issue seasonal permits to service groups only, not to for-profit merchants. Mr. Amorose then asked for input from the rest of Council. Mr. Smith first commented on what the City could legally do in regard to these permits. He stated that no seasonal business could meet the Zoning requirements because they do not permit retail or wholesale sales in these kinds of areas. Legally, we could not restrict seasonal permits to only certain kinds of groups, such as the Boy Scouts, etc. What we can regulate is Minutes of RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Dublin City Council Meeting Meeting E AL BLANK CO. FORM NO. 10148 Held December 2, 1991 19 Page 12 the size of displays, the parking, the signage, and the length of the permit. Mr. Hansley reviewed with Council the requirements for seasonal permits adopted by Council in late 1988. He admitted that there is a question of whether or not the large inflatable meets the sign Code. The problem wi th this violation is that the enforcement process is time-consuming and the vendor will have moved on before the remedies could be obtained through Mayor's Court. Ms. Maurer pointed out that there are two issues: one, whether these people are encroaching on local businesses' profits; and two, whether they are violating the sign Code. She asked if it would be possible to prohibit the applicant from getting a permit the following year if there are violations in the current year. Mrs. King wondered why Council members would not name the operator of this lot who is demonstrating a blatant disregard for the rules of the community. She agreed that violators of the rules should not be entitled to a permit the following year. Mr. Sutphen agreed that the Code should be tightened up to address issues such as the inflatable sign, but does not want to prohibi t groups such as the scouts from having seasonal permits. Mayor Rozanski admitted several concerns - the issue of parking space reduction and whether they have permits for the additional electrical wiring for the blower connected to the inflatable. Peter Lenz, Chief Building Official, stated that he would check on the status of these additional permits and advise Council. Mr. Hansley stated that, in his opinion, for 95 percent of the issues brought up, this seasonal display complies with existing Code. Mr. Amorose questioned the need for any seasonal sales in this community, stating that year-round merchants provide the same services, pay taxes and employ people. Discussion continued about the need for these types of services in Dublin. Mr. Strip pointed out that this issue has no resolution in Council tonight. Suggested checking to see what surrounding communities do. He cautioned against banning seasonal sales completely, as this would preclude all types of these businesses from coming to Dublin. Mr. Campbell mentioned that he has ongoing concerns with sandwich board signs and enforcement issues. Thanked Terry Foegler and staff for the information regarding Old Dublin lights. Brought up issue of safe harbor for taxpayers, and Mr. Strip informed him that a memo regarding this was being sent from the Finance Committee to Marsha Grigsby. Mr. Hansley announced that the City recently received two Colour Columbus awards, one for the Frantz Road and 161 Gateway and the other for the Old Dublin parking lot. Mary Newcomb of the RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin city council Meeting Meeting AL BLANK CO. FORM NO. 10148 Held December 2, 1991 19 Page 13 Planning Division was the landscape designer for both of these projects. Mayor Rozanski suggested displaying the award at City Hall. Ms. Maurer stated that a date needs to be set to meet regarding Board and Commission appointments. Mr. Sutphen motioned to adjourn to Executive Session at 10:15 p.m. to discuss legal matters. Mrs. King seconded the motion. Vote - Mr. Strip, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes. ~~ Clerk of Council ~