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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/01/1990 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes Of Dublin City .Council Meeting Meeting DAYT N LEGAL BLANK CO. FORM NO. 10148 Held October 1, 1990 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, October 1, 1990. Mr. Amorose led the Pledge of Allegiance. Members of Council present were: Mr. Amorose, Mr. Campbell, Mrs. King, Ms. Maurer, Mayor Rozanski, Mr. Strip and Mr. Sutphen. Mr. Hansley, City Manager, and Mr. Smith, Law Director, were also present as were the following members of City staff: Mr. Bowman, Ms. Clarke, Mr. Foegler, Mr. Harding, Ms. Jordan, Mr. Lenz, Mr. McDaniel, Mrs. Metz and Mr. Willis. Mrs. King moved to approve the minutes of the September 17, 1990 meeting. Mr. Sutphen seconded the motion. Mr. Amorose requested the following change be made under Correspondence: "There was no objection to a transfer of a D6, D6 liquor permit to CNB Food Services, Inc. DBA as Girardi's Reseaurant from Ralph Setterlin, Jr. DBA Muirfield Square 6085 Memorial Drive and Patio. Vote on the minutes - Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes. Update on Sewer Situation - Mr. Terry Foegler, Development Director Mr. Foegler wondered if Council wanted to continue to have the updates at each Council meeting or if they would just like to receive a copy of the normal monthly report that staff will be submitting to the EPA. Mr. Foegler said that staff would be meeting with the consultants the following week to study and analyze all the data collected to date; that the lift station is operating properly; that 20 new single family building permits have been issued in the last two weeks; that 12 new commercial building permits have been issued as well, five of which are in association with the new Marriott Hotel that is being built in Metro Center; that the turnaround time on new building permits is one week for residential and two weeks for commercial. Mayor Rozanski requested specific information regarding numbers of building permits, turnaround time, etc. With regard to whether or not the oral reports should continue to be presented at Council meetings, Mrs. King said that she thought that it would be adequate to report to Council in a written form in the I & I that is found as well as to make the reports available to the press. Mrs. King also requested written information on how many single family housing permits and commercial permits the City has issued this year and how that compares with last year. Mayor Rozanski suggested leaving a "slot" on the agenda for sewer updates but that if there is nothing to report that Mr. Foegler could simply say so. Correspondence There was no objection to a request for a one day liquor permit from the National Society to Prevent Blindness for a function to be held a 7192 Dublin Road, Saturday, October 20, 1990. Comments from Citizens (Items not on the agenda) None Ordinance No. 84-90 - Ordinance Providing for a Change of Zoning on a 11.728 Acre Tract on the West Side of Old Avery Road, South of U.S. 33/ S.R. 161. Third Reading. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin city council Meeting Meeting DAYTON LEGAL BLANK CO. FORM NO. 10148 Heli October 1, 1990 19 Page Two Mr. Bowman summarized regarding the application as follows: that it is approximately a 12 acre site located in the southwest quadrant of U.S. 33 and Avery Road; that it is currently improved for the most part with a number of uses; that new uses have been specified (a U-Haul truck rental facility, a request to hold competitive meets at the Universal Gymnast facility);that the plan as part of the Planned Industrial Park will detail the specific relationships between the uses for common maintenance, storm water, sewer water and access; that the staff recommends approval; that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with a small addendum to the text which specifically stated that the application would not adversely affect Anderson Concrete from its present usage of the premises or any possible expanded use of the premises so long as the future expanded use would be consistent with the use presently granted for the premises. Mr. Sutphen expressed a concern with regard to Mr. Jim McKitrick, the owner of Darby Sales, and the possibility that Mr. McKitrick's land will in the future, lose his business to the construction of a loop road in the area. Mr. Bowman said staff had spoken with Mr. McKitrick about a range of issues, presented him with the options, and said that the City would certainly do its best for him. Mr. Amorose again mentioned his concern about the appearance of the property as it is viewed from U.S. 33; that the wildflowers do not make a very successful planting; that the slope is not too steep to mow; that the applicant should grade, seed and plant the mound as per drawing. Also noted that he did not feel that the nine large light fixtures are necessary on an industrial site such as this. He also recalled the long discussions and meetings regarding the Perimeter Mall application and the request to hide all the rooftop mounted utilities, but yet it would seem that the City will allow anything and everything to happen on this site. Mr. Amorose said that he would like to see the ground dozed and the mound cut properly and seeded and grassed since it is at the gateway to the community, and that turf grass be planted and the mound be mowed on a regular basis. Mrs. King suggested with regard to the U-Haul trucks be screened properly and moved to the back of the property. Responding to a question from Mayor Rozanski, Mr. Weil said that the Dublin City Staff had monitored the parking , traffic, etc. during competitive meets at the Universal Gymnasts facility several times and that there appeared to be no problems. Mr. Weil noted that the primary purpose of this particular zoning activity is to allow them to split the lots; that all of the uses that are going on in the area at the present time are approved uses; that he is not happy with the mound and said he was ready to change the ground cover, but that he disagreed with Mr. Amorose in that he did not believe that the mound is safe to mow. Mr. Campbell noted that the uses are in place, and that the applicant, at staff's request, was appearing before Council to try to resolve the legality of getting the lot splits. Mr. Campbell moved to amend the Ordinance to provide that the rezoning be approved, conditioned upon the applicant providing appropriate ground cover on the mound to the satisfaction of the City Staff. Ms. Maurer seconded the motion. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting Meeting DAVT N LEGAL BLANK CO. FORM NO. 10148 Held October 1, 1990 1J Page Three Vote on the Amendment - Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mayor Rozanski, ye ; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes. Vote on the Ordinance - Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes. Resolution No. 32-90 - Resolution Creating a Mayor's Advisory Task Force on Child Care. Third Reading. Ms. Maurer moved to amend the Resolution to add four residents of Dublin, who are interested in child care, to the task force, making the number of persons to be 16 instead of 12. Mr. Sutphen seconded the motion. Mr. Campbell suggested that perhaps there should be someone on the committee that would not be in favor of child care. Vote on Ms. Maurer's motion: Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes. Mrs. King moved to amend the Ordinance to require that a majority of the appointees to the Task Force be residents of the City of Dublin. Ms. Maurer seconded the motion. Vote - Mr. Strip, no; Mr. Sutphen, no; Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Campbell, no; Mayor Rozanski, no. Mrs. King said that, for the record, that she has never considered a part of the role of this task force to recommend the subsidization of child care in any way; that she envisions this task force as helping to provide a director of child care options and opportunities for people who need it in Dublin, getting the service providers together with the people in need of the service. Mr. Campbell stated that he does not think that the City should be spending any tax monies in any way, shape or form in the child care business. Ms. Maurer said that she felt that the needs have yet to be discovered, that assumptions cannot be made, and that Council should allow the task force to operate as a task force should with an open mind and an examination of all the issues involved. Vote on the Resolution - Mr. Strip, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes. Ordinance No. 89-90 - Ordinance Accepting Annexation of 733± Acres from Washington Township to the City of Dublin. Second Reading. There will be a third reading of the Ordinance at the next regularly scheduled meeting of Dublin City Council on Monday, October 15, 1990. Ordinance No. 93-90 - Ordinance Accepting Lowest/Best Bid for Road Salt. Second Reading. Mr. Hansley reported that the City did get a good price for the salt, with a guaranteed supply. He did say that he felt that Council should discuss the policy of how much salt is put down; that at present the City has a high level service policy established, salting from curb to curb every street in town as quickly after a snowstorm as possible; that by adding another abrasive to the salt does have a cost later in the spring (cleaning out catch basins and so forth); that it is a policy decision of Council, not staff, to determine what level of service the City should provide. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes Of Dublin City Council Meeting Meeting DAVT N LEGAL BLANK CO. FORM NO. 10148 Held October 1, 1990 19 Page Four Mr. Sutphen noted that sand is used when the temperature gets in the lower 20s, when the salt will not work. He noted also that by buying salt that is dyed blue that one is able to see places where there are large deposits of sale and can then go back and clean it up. Mr. Amorose suggested, since gas prices have gone up, that if the City could accept delivery of the salt immediately that perhaps they, the City, could get it for a better price. It was noted that the City did build a much larger salt shed so that in the future the City can probably try to buy in bulk, getting the best price and buying as much as can be stored. Mr. Sutphen moved to waive the three time reading rule and treat as an emergency. Mr. Strip seconded the motion. Vote on the motion - Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes. Vote on the Ordinance - Mr. Campbell, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mrs. King,yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes. Mayor Rozanski suggested that this might be an appropriate subject to discuss at a future goal setting meeting. Ordinance No. 94-90 - Ordinance Authorizing Establishment of Law Enforce- ment Trust Fund. Second Reading. There will be a third and final reading of the Ordinance on October 15, 1990. Ordinance. No. 95-90 - Ordinance Authorizing the Establishment of the Mandatory Drug Find Fund. Second Reading. There will be a third reading of the Ordinance at the Council meeting on October 15, 1990. Ordinance No. 96-90 - Ordinance Authorizing the Establishment of an Enforcement and Education Fund. Second Reading. There will be a third and final reading of the Ordinance at the October 15, 1990 meeting of Council. Ordinance No. 88-90 - Ordinance of Agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation for Improvements to U.S. 33 (Columbus/Marysville Road). First Reading. Mr. Amorose introduced the Ordinance. Mr. Willis reported that it is the portion of U.S. 33 that is in Union County; at the Adria Lab interchange area, noting that the project is expected to be completed yet this year. Mr. Amorose moved to waive the three time reading rule and treat as an emergency. Mr. Strip seconded the motion. Vote on the motion - Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes. Vote on the Ordinance - Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mrs. King, ye ; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes Of Dublin City Council Meeting Meeting A N LEGAL BLANK CO. FORM NO. 10148 Held October 1 , 1990 19 Page Five Ordinance No. 97-90 - Ordinance Accepting Lowest/Best Bid for Resurfacing of Tennis Courts at Avery Road Park. First Reading. Mrs. King introduced the Ordinance. Mrs. King moved to waive the three time reading rule and treat as an emergency. Mr. Strip seconded the motion. The lowest/best bid was received from Columbus Asphalt Paving for the purpose of resurfacing three tennis courts at Avery Road Park at a cost of $28,368.00. Vote on the motion - Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes. Vote on the Ordinance - Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Strip, yes. Ordinance No. 98-90 - Ordinance Petitioning Franklin County Commissioners - Change of Township Lines. First Reading. Mrs. King introduced the Ordinance. Mr. Smith reported that Attorney General Celebrezze's opinion dealing with the right to use the statuatory provision in the Ohio Revised Code to adjust the boundary lines had been received a few days ago. The Attorney General's opinion stated that in his opinion the City was able to do it exactly in the manner that the City had proposed, and had asked, since there are two counties involved that Dublin should also request the Franklin County Commissioners to approve the boundary change, thus the generation of the ordinance. Mr. Smith further reported that Mr. Whitney, the Delaware County Prosecutor, had scheduled a public meeting for October 9th and another public meeting with a vote for October 30, 1990. Mr. Smith also said that he was of the opinion that the 30 day waiting period is not required. Mr. Chaisson said that he and his committee are encouraging all parties to move ahead as expeditiously as possible, and noted that they would like to be able to vote on the Washington Township levy on November 6th. Mr. Smith noted, publicly, that Mr. Whitney had previously told him that if the Attorney General's opinion came back, and if it was in agreement with Dublin's position, that the Delaware County Commissioners would approve the request forthwith. Mr. Hansley reported that he and others from Dublin will be meeting with Chief Butz of Concord Township to work out the mechanics of making what is by contract automatic response truly an automatic response situation. Mr. Amorose moved to waive the three time reading rule and treat as an emergency. Mrs. King seconded the motion. Vote on the motion - Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes. Vote on the Ordinance - Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Strip, yes. Resolution No. 48-90 - Resolution Adopting City of Dublin Council's 1991 Goals. First Reading. Mr. Amorose introduced the Resolution. It was suggested that the Resolution be rewritten to adopt the 1990 goals as well with a brief description of the status of those 1990 goals. Mr. Hansley referred to a recent article in the Cities and Villages magazine which has an article about Dublin's goal setting process. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin city council Meeting Meeting DAYT N LE AL BLANK CO. FORM NO. 10148 Held ~totebes 1~ 19An 19 Page Six There will be a second reading of the Resolution at the Council meeting on October 15, 1990. Resolution No. 49-90 - Resolution Ratifying the City Manager's Signing of the Document Lifting the Sewer Connection Ban. First Reading. Mr. Strip introduced the Resolution. Mr. Strip moved to waive the three time reading rule and treat as an emergency. Mr. Sutphen seconded the motion. Vote on the motion - Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes. Vote on the Resolution - Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes. Presentation by Staff and Associates of Dublin Counseling Center Mr. John McLaughlin was present, representing Dublin Counseling Center. Mr. McLaughlin commented that the Counseling Center is presently in the position of making some alternative plans on where to house the Counseling Center. He briefly discussed the kinds of clients service by the Center, the growing needs of the Center the Center offers to the schools and community, the increased costs of paying the staff as well as some of the benefits the Counseling Center brings to the Dublin community. Mr. McLaughlin stated that the Dublin Counseling Center has provided services to the community in the amount of $402,170.00 for which no funds were collected and that the Center has received $119,555.00 from the Franklin County Mental Health Board. He then quoted some statistics regarding percentages and dollar amounts that several of the surrounding communities receive in public funds. Mr. McLaughlin said that the Dublin Counseling Center was requesting from the City of Dublin 10% of that unfunded money or a total of $28,000 to support Dublin's community mental health services; that amount to be funded on an annual basis, providing an ongoing, annual fund for the Dublin Counseling Center. Mr. Campbell and Mr. Strip noted that the City had been contributing to the Center by allowing them to use a City-owned building, but since that building will soon not be able to be used that they felt that the City should show their support for the services provided by the Center for the welfare of the community by supporting the Dublin Counseling Center financially. It was noted that the annual budget for the Counseling Center is approxi- mately $450,000 to $500,000 per year and also noted that their fiscal year is from July 1 through June 30. Mrs. Metz recommended an appropriation amendment, the money coming from the General Fund. It was noted that there are no specific guidelines that any of the other cities use to get funds from their municipality. Mr. McClaughlin noted that the percentage of funds receivs from the Franklin County Board of Health has been declining over the years, the Counseling Center providing more services and getting less funds. Mr. Sutphen moved to refer the matter to the Finance Committee. Mr. Amorose seconded the motion. Vote - Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes. Mr. McLaughlin said that they would forward a copy of their budget to Mr. Strip, Chairman of the Council Finance Committee. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin city Council Meeting Meeting DAYTON LEGAL BLANK CO. FORM NO. 10148 Held October 1, 1990 19 Page Seven Comments from Staff Mr. Hansley 1. Announced that there would be a meeting of the Council Public Safety Committee on Wednesday, October 3, 1990 at 8:00 A.M. for purposes of reviewing a footprint of the proposed Justice Center. 2. Reported that staff is negotiating with a cellular telephone company in reference to using the water tower at Avery Road Park for a cellular tower site; that as a public utility they are entitled to a location in a community; that this particular company still has a need for a location within the boundaries of Dublin. Mr. Sutphen recalled that the p-ark site was not to be used and suggeste placing it in an area around route 33. Mrs. King agreed. Mr. Amorose said he recalled that it was the City of Columbus that said that they did not want the water tower to be used. Mr. Hansley said that the tower would be approximately 20' higher then the water tower; that the Division of Water of the City of Columbus had determined that they would not have to drain the water tower if an improvement were necessary; that the City of Columbus has said that the tower would not affect the water supply; that there would be a separate access for the cellular company; that this tower would not affect the police communications tower; that every concern that was raised by Council has been addressed in the company's proposal. Mr. Sutphen requested a letter from the City of Columbus Water Department allowing placement of the tower on top of the water tower. Mr. Smith noted that there is litigation pending in the City of Columbus about whether or not cellular towers are a public utility. Mayor Rozanski requested a copy of the proposal and all pertinent information be distributed to Council members, and then if Council so desires, Council would refer the issue to a committee of Council. Mr. t~arding 1. Reported that staff has been researching a variety of options to upgrade the recording system - a court recording system, not a P.A. system. Said system, hopefully, will be installed before the next Council meeting. Council Roundtable Discussion Ms. Maurer 1. Referred to the letter from Ms. Cathy Erickson resigning from the Parks and Recreation Committee since she will be moving from the Dublin corporate limits on October 9th. Wondered whether or not Council wanted to appoint someone to fill that vacancy immediately or wait until the end of the year when ~he rest of the appointments are made. 2. Ms. Erickson continues to be a Council representative to the Convention and Visitors Bureau. Ms. Slomsky said that appointees are not required to be Dublin residen~s, but suggested that Council consider whether or not they want their appointees to be Dublin residents. 3. Wondered why the booster station at the corner of Brand and Dubl-ir: Roads has not yet been painted. Mr. Willis said that he believed that the Maintenanca_ Department was planning to paint it a different color, brown he thought. A. dark gre-en color was suggested. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes Of Dublin City Council Meeting Meeting DAYTON LEGAL BLANK CO. FORM NO. 10148 Held October 1, 1990 19 Page Eight Mr. 9r~orose 1. Asked when the City will be ready to go out for bid for the ditch work on route 257. Mr. Willis noted that the last bid was set up for 100% minority busines enterprise, '~~,tt that has been changed so that the percent-:age is 5% to 7% of the material and of the worl; needs to be completed by MBE. He thought th:,t that will solicit a greater number of biddE:rs on the project. 2. Asked about the progress on the culvert. on Gradee Cliffs. Mr. Will_~s said that maintenance is planning to go through the use of a contract to repair o;~ replace some of the wall. section that is up- stream of the bridge. Noted that the repairs that were done immediately following the floodin and high water mad~~ the bridge safe. Mr. Campbell 1. Wondered if there was supposed to be a "Welcome to Dublin" sign at the gateway at Frantz Road Gnd S.R. 161. Mr. Amoroso said that the Design Committee very shortly will be presenting a plan/proposal to Council of an idea that will tie together all of the gateways. 2. Regarding the Southwest Dublin commitment. Mr. Foegler said that he felt that the report previous7_y submitted for the area does reflect the staff's opinion of what the understand-_ngs were. He also said that legal counsel is looking into the best vaay of doing that. 3. Reminrjed those present that planning, advertising, etc. should begin this month for new appointees to the various beards, commissions acrd committees. 4. Suggested planning the recognition program for the people going off the boards, commissions and committees could perhaps be scheduled for later in November. Mr, Sutphen 1. Asked if the light poles on Muirfield Dri~~e voulc be painted. Mr. Hansley said that at the present time those are the responsibility of Columbus Southern Power, but that the City is considering recommending that in some manner the City might assume that responsibility. 2. Asked if there was not some way that the speeders on Muirfield Drive could be better controlled, with perhaps additional officers. Mayor Rozanski noted that the City is issuing over 4,000 citations a year and that Muirfield Drive is one of the leaders in the number of tickets issued. Mr. Hansley noted that the City has never had as many officers on the street per shift as it has at the present time. 3. Had mentioned to Ms. Jordan that he knew of perhaps two persons who might be interested in the Brand Road barns re-roofing project. Mayor Rozanski 1. Suggested that since we have the kiosks that they should be maintained. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin city council Meeting Meeting D YT N LEGAL BLANK CO. FORM NO. 10148 Held October 1, 1990 19 Page Nine 2. Mentioned a problem area with long grass in an area on the west side of Frantz Road just south of Sherex in the area of the creek, and wondered whose responsibility it was to maintain and mow that grass. Mr. Hansley said he would look further into the matter. Also said that there had been a meeting of the park maintenance staff and the city maintenance staff with regard to the growing number of medians and rights-of-way; that it is a growing issue as far as staffing and resources. Mr. Amorose said that he would take care of the problem area mentioned previously by Mayor Rozanski. 3. Mentioned complaints he had received regarding the grass clippings on Frantz Road following a mowing at one of the businesses. Noted that the clippings were so thick that people had slid at the inter- section and that after it rained those clippings were all washed into the gutters and catch basins. It was also noted that one would have to "catch them in the act" in order to be able to cite them. Council referred to the Finance Committee a followup on the proposed sewer tap in and user fees. Mr. Sutphen moved to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss a personnel issue and a land issue. Mrs. King seconded the motion. Vote - Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes. or - Presi g Officer Attest: erk of Cou cil