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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/01/1991 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting Meeting DAYTON LEGAL BLANK CO FORM NO 10148 ReIn April 1, 1991 19 Beginning at 7:05 P.M., Dr. Phillip Price, Superintendent of the Dublin City Schools, presented background information, answered questions, and discussed "Win-Win" as it pertained to the Dublin schools. Mayor Rozanski called the regularly scheduled meeting of the Dublin City Council to order at 7:40 P.M. on Monday, April 1, 1991. 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. Mitchell Banchefsky, Assistant Law Director, were also present. Ms. Maurer led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mrs. King moved to approve the minutes of the March 11, 1991 meeting of Council. Mr. Sutphen seconded the motion. Vote on approval of the minutes - Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes. Mrs. King moved to approve the minutes of the March 18, 1991 meeting of Counc i l. Ms. Maurer seconded the motion. Mr. Amorose moved to amend the minutes by adding on page six, under Ordinance No. 20-91 the following: "Mr. Amoroser@de the request that staff investigate the possibility of re-striping U.S. 33 at Martin Road at the time of the repaving in order to get a left hand turn lane in the south- bound lane of U.S. 33". Mr. Sutphen seconded the motion to amend. Vote on the amendment: Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes. Vote on the Minutes - Mayor Rozanski, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes. Correspondence There were no objections to two requests forwarded by the Ohio Department of Liquor Control for two new permits. 1. A D1, D2 permit application from Oscar's Deli, 84 N. High Street, Dublin, said permit being for beer and wine on premises consumption and in sealed containers for carry out. 2. A C2 permit from Big Bear Stores Company, Perimeter Mall, Dublin, for wine and certain pre-packaged mixed drinks in sealed containers for carry out. Comments from Visitors regarding items not on the agenda. Ms. Deborah Brown, a resident at 6558 Birchton Street, a graduate of The Ohio State University with a B.S. in Horticulture, formerly a seasonal employee, suggested that Council needs to address the integrity test being given to potential seasonal employees this year. Ms. Brown commented that she would be willing to take a drug and alcohol test, but that she did not feel that this particular integrity test was valid. Mayor Rozanski noted that hiring procedures are an administrative, not a Council function. Mrs. Vivian Brown, also of 6558 Birchton Court, questioned the validity of such a subjective test, saying that as a teacher, if a significant number of students fail a test that she goes back and examines that test. Mr. Harding said that he would be willing to meet with Mrs. Brown and/or Deborah to discuss the test. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting Meeting nAYrON LEGAL BLANK CO FORM NO 10148 ReIn April 1, 1991 19 Page Two Mr. Bill Uttley, 5307 Laidon Court, and Mr. David Wilt, 5973 Macewen Court, co-chairmen of the group Citizens Against the Boundary Change, requested the immediate withdrawal of the City's action before the Ohio Supreme Court. They noted that the Concord Township Fire Department now has a paid staff, providing fire, emergency and full paramedic service 24 hours a day to the subject area, and back-up service to the rest of Dublin. Mrs. King commented that Council's goal has been to provide uniform fire/ emergency medical protection as well as rapid response for all the citizens of Dublin. Mr. Wilt said that in two elections, when the issue has been discussed, that the voters have, by a majority vote, said that they do not want the boundary change. Mr. Wilt suggested a good objective report on alternatives, and with that report discussed and studied, to let the voters decide whether or not they want a boundary change. He further said that the concern of government should be adequate, reason- able service. Mr. Jack Chaisson, resident of Concord/Dublin, representing the Emergency Services Committee, requested that Council remain on the course set last summer to move eventually toward a full-time Dublin fire department. Mr. Campbell pointed out that Dublin City Council/Dublin City Government will not gain one penny from this adjustment; that the only thing Dublin will gain is that the citizen/residents of the City will entirely, some day have consistent fire and emergency service for a consistent cost. Regarding curbside recycling, Mr. McDaniel announced that on April 17, 1991, residents will be receiving a recycling bin, and that beginning April 24, 1991, residents are encouraged to begin recycling aluminum and bi-metal beverage cans, clear, green and grown glass, recyclable plastics and newspapers. Ordinance No. 08-91 - Ordinance Amending Sections of Codified Ordinances _ Regulating Street Trees. Tabled Ordinance. Mayor Rozanski said that he had been asked by the Tree and Landscape Advisory Commission that the ordinance not be taken off the table. Ordinance No. 13-91 - Ordinance Adopting Five Year Capital Improvement Program. Tabled Ordinance. Mayor Rozanski said that the Ordinance would remain tabled until the study regarding force mains, or gravity sewers or tunneling is discussed and an alternative is decided upon. Ordinance No. 16-91 Ordinance Authorizing Regulating of Traffic on Muirfield Drive and Other Roads During the Memorial Tournament. Third Reading. Lt. Geis noted a minor change in the Ordinance, accommodating a previously expressed desire of Council's regarding the parking situation for the residents of Muirfield Village, that being giving the City Manager and Chief of Police more latitude in identifying which streets might accommodate parking on one side of the street. Vote on the Ordinance - Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mrs. King, yes. Ordinance No. 19-91 - Ordinance Prohibiting the Scavenging of Refuse, Garbage, Rubbish, Recyclable Materials or Yard Waste. Third Reading. Vote - Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting Meeting r1AYTON LEGAL BLANK CO FORM NO 10148 II ReId April 1, 1991 19 Page Three Ordinance No. 21-91 - Ordinance Amending Section 2 ("Wage and Salary Structure/Administration"), Subsections A and B of Ordinance No. 17-90 ("Compensation Plan"). Second Reading. There will be a third reading of the Ordinance at the Council meeting on April 15, 1991. Ordinance No. 23-91 - Ordinance Adopting a Yard Waste Diversion Program for 1991. Second Reading. At the request of the Solid Waste Advisory Committee, Mr. McDaniel presente an oral report regarding a yard waste diversion program, a multi-faceted program designed to meet the state mandated deadlines - a "Don't Bag It" campaign, home composting and a "Pay per Bag" program. Mr. McDaniel noted that Johnson Disposal has made a considerable investment in Dublin's recycling program - $27,000.00 in bins, seven recycling trucks with crews which will be used in other cities as well, and have also provided a great deal of effort at no cost, thus far, for drop off recycling centers, providing two trucks as well as two roll-off dumpsters for the center at Shier-Rings Road. Mr. McDaniel also said that the Solid Waste Advisory Committee recommended that the continuation of the chipper program and the leaf collection program, and that the City possibly consider some minor in-house composting activities. He also noted that the program is to be inplemented during 1991, during which time said program will be monitored and evaluated. Mr. McDaniel mentioned the letter from Mr. Mike Long, Director of the Franklin County Solid Waste Management Authority, who in the letter endorsed Dublin's program. Mr. Amorose stressed the importance of education as regards the program, especially as regards leaving grass clippings on the lawn, avoiding buildup of organic material. He also expressed a concern regarding the outcome of the composting program and the necessity for resident education, as well as followup code enforcement. Mr. McDaniel said that deed restrictions may become an issue within various subdivisions within Dublin, an issue which civic associations will need to address. ~t was also noted that the use of biodegradable bags will be studied, monitored and evaluated, and that other options may be necessary after 1991, especially being noted was the fact that clippings in a container emit an aroma that is not pleasant. Mr. McDaniel also said that the curbside recycling program at this point would cost Johnson Disposal about $150,000.00 for this year, and that part of this program would help offset some of those costs, and that there is no or marginal profit margin for Johnson Disposal. There will be a third reading of the Ordinance at the Council meeting on April 15, 1991. Ordinance No. 11-91 - Ordinance Providing for Disposition of Recovered Property. First Reading. Mrs. King introduced the Ordinance. Mr. Banchefsky noted two changes in the Ordinance on page two, Section (E) - the first line which is to be changed from "other lost or stolen property" to "other lost or found property", and also noted that the same correction is to be made in ~1). RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting Meeting nAYTON LEGAL BLANK CO FORM NO 10148 Reln April 1, 1991 19 Page Four Mr. Amorose asked Lt. Geis why the finder must petition for the return of the property, and Lt. Geis said that it was the division's feeling that by having the petition filed, that the City reduces the potential for liability for the Police Division, not becoming unknowingly involved as being in receipt of stolen property. Mr. Strip said that the petition "starts the meter running" on the official 30 day time period. He also suggested that perhaps the word "petition" should be taken out and the words "on a form prepared by the Division of Police" be inserted. There will be a second reading of the Ordinance on April 15, 1991. Ordinance No. 24-91 - Ordinance Accepting the Lowest/Best Bid for Blazer Parkway Landscaping. (E). First Reading. Mr. Sutphen introduced the Ordinance. Mr. Bowman said that staff would recommend that the award for the bid be made to Greenscapes Landscaping Company in the amount of $29,252.76, the lowest bidder on the project; that the Ordinance be passed as an emergency so that the materials can be purchased while the stock is still plentiful; that staff met with representatives of Ashland Chemical and discussed some changes; that the staff had agreed to work with Ashland Chemical on a Phase II of the plan in the fall of the year; that staff has reserved the right to look at the landscape materials and the stock before it is installed. It was noted that $75,000.00 has been budgeted for this project for 1991. With regard to the inducement agreement and the employment picture on the part of Ashland Chemical, Mr. Hansley said that Ashland Chemical has added 300 to 400 additional employees in the last two years, having nearly doubled the number of employees in the last four years. Ms. Newcomb, with a visual aid, briefly described the proposed plan. She also described the relationship of the bike path, the street lighting and the landscaping. It was also noted that the trees will be planted at 40' intervals, and that the ornamental trees will be planted back far enough so as not to interferE with the bike path. MR. Amorose moved to waive the three time reading rule and treat as an emergency. Mr. Sutphen seconded the motion. Vote on the motion - Mr. Campbell, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes. Vote on the Ordinance - Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes. Ordinance No. 25-91 - Ordinance Accepting the Lowest/Best Bid for Sign Shop Materials. (E). First Reading. Mr. Sutphen introduced the Ordinance. Mr. Harding said that the bid involves the purchase of two types of sign- shop materials - high intensity sheeting and non-reflective sheeting. He also noted that the material needs to be ordered immediately so as to able to have signs in place for the Memorial Tournament. Mr. Johnson said that there is a cost savings when the City is able to make its own signs, and that he would provide said data to members of Council in the near future. Mr. Sutphen moved to do away with the three time reading rule and treat as an emergency. Mr. Strip seconded the motion. Vote on the motion - Mr. Sutphen, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes. Vote on the Ordinance - Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting Meeting DAYTON I EGAL BLANK CO FORM NO 10148 ReIn April 1, 1991 19 Page Five Ordinance No. Acre Tract on Intersection. 26-91 - Ordinance Providing for a Change of Zoning on a the West Side of Avery Road, Opposite the Irelan Place First Reading. 3.9 Mr. Sutphen introduced the Ordinance. Mr. Sutphen moved to refer the Ordinance to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Strip seconded the motion. Vote - Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes Ms. Maurer, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes. Ordinance No. 27-91 - Ordinance Providing for a Change of Zoning on a 0.52 Acre Tract on the West Side of Riverside Drive, Approximately 700 Feet South of S.R. 161. First Reading. Mr. Amorose introduced the Ordinance. Mr. Amorose moved to refer the Ordinance to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Sutphen seconded the motion. Vote - Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes. Resolution No. 04-91 - Resolution to Extend Waterline Agreement with Sherex Chemical Company, Inc. First Reading. Mr. Amorose introduced the Resolution. There will be a second reading of the Resolution at the next meeting of Council on April 15, 1991. Resolution No. 05-91 - Resolution Providing Guidance to the General Assembly in Their Efforts to Promote Recycling and Reduce Reliance on Landfills. First Reading. Mrs. King introduced the Resolution. Mrs. King reported that the point of the Resolution is to give guidance to the General Assembly, in a constructive way, to help educate them as to what the accomplishments are, the plans are in the City of Dublin; that the Council supports legislation which recognizes and builds upon the ongoing efforts of local governments and the Solid Waste Districts to recycle a broad range of materials, and which prohibits the disposal in landfills of the types of materials collected in curbside collection programs. Ms. Maurer moved to waive the three time reading rule and pass as an emergency. Mr. Sutphen seconded the motion. Vote - Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Amorose, yesi Mrs. King, yes. Vote on the Resolution - Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes. Other Discussion Regarding Survey Funding for the Mayor's Advisory Task Force on Child Care. Ms. Barbara Burkholder commented that the task force has agreed that they need to look into a needs assessment survey, and are investigating same, and will come back to Council with a specific dollar amount for said survey. There was discussion as to whether or not it was necessary to have a professional firm conduct such a survey. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting Meeting nAYTON l FGAI BLANK CO FORM NO 10148 ReIn April 1, 1991 19 Page Six Ms. Maurer said that she had a concern that a particular group may have a bias that would show up in a survey. Ms. Maurer also suggested that Council needs more education and information prior to making a decision regarding the disbursement of funds for a survey. Council Committee Reports Mr. Strip Reported that the Finance Committee will be meeting in the near future with Mr. Steve Hoffman, Income Tax Administrator, to discuss tax issues. Comments from Staff Mr. Hansley 1. Referred to a memorandum from Mr. Banchefsky regarding redistricting of wards, and suggested that somebody needs to be given the responsibility for that project. Mr. Strip suggested that the initial work be done by staff with input from the Law Director's office when necessary. It was noted that according to the Charter that the redistricting must be completed by July 1, 1991. Mr. Campbell requested that a recent article in the OML's journal, Cities and Villages be copied and made available to all Council members. The title of the article by C. Robert Heath is "Surviving Redistricting Without Litigation". Mrs. King suggested developing criteria for the way in which the wards are divided up, and that one of those criteria should be to keep neighborhoods (subdivisions) as whole as possible. 2. Mentioned a memorandum from Mr. McDaniel regarding training for members of the boards and commissions, noting that the process to get that implemented is beginning. Mr. Foegler 1. Recalled that during discussions regarding the long term capital budget that comments were made with regard to pursuing additional sources of funding. He noted that one of the projects identified was an improvement to S.R. 161 from Dale Drive to Sawmill Road. Mr. Foegler said that a meeting had been held with representatives from O.D.O.T., M.O.R.P.C. and the City of Columbus, and that there is a strong belief of representatives from O.D.O.T. and M.O.R.P.C. tha that project can be added to their funding cycle, the funding likely to be at the 75% level, said project probably to be included in the 1994 cycle. 2. With regard to the sewage detention basin, that two or three residents are being approached and asked to be part of a committee to meet regularly with staff and the designer through the design process. Those representatives will likely be from Karrer Place and the Olde Dublin Association. Mr. Johnson 1. Announced that the street sweeping program has begun and that there are maps available in his office which show the scheduled routes. Ms. Jordan 1; Registration for the spring programs will be held on Saturday, April 6, 1991. 2. Announced that she, Barbara Burkholder and Keith Burke will be attending the OPRM in Toledo on April 8, 9 and 10, 1991, and that Fred Hahn will be in charge of the division. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting Meeting AL BLANK CO. FORM NO. 10148 ReIn April 1, 1991 19 Page Seven Mr. Willis 1. Referred to the information given to members of Council regarding the 1991 proposed street resurfacing program and welcomed input from members of Council. Council Roundtable Discussion Mr. Strip 1. Reported that while visiting in San Diego recently that that city was fined three million dollars by the EPA for dumping into their river. 2. Wondered about the possibility at Avery Road and Perimeter Drive as well as perhaps on Frantz Road of the lights going on blinker after 10:30 or 11:00 P.M. as well as on weekends. Ms. Maurer 1. A date for the spring Goal Setting Meeting was tentatively set for Friday, May 3, 1991 at 5:00 P.M. at the Chamber of Commerce building. Mr. Amorose 1. Requested an update regarding the traffic light at Dublin Village Center Drive. Mr. Willis said that there would be a bid opening in two to three weeks. 2. Noted that he and the Mayor had recently attended a Mayor's Court education seminar sponsored by the Ohio Justice Services. Mr. Campbell 1. Had a favorable comment regarding the letter signed by Mayor Rozanski and Mr. Hansley, said letter responding to the proposed water and sewer contract from the City of Columbus. It was noted that Mr. Foegler composed the major portion of the letter. 2. Said that the memo to staff that came as a result of a Council executive session a couple of weeks ago explained the situation as well as it could possibly be done. Noted, though, that there are still obviously a lot of hard feelings that need to be addressed, the situation not being resolved. Mrs. King 1. Requested that be placed on the next meeting agenda a discussion item regarding possible options addressing fire and emergency medical services for the entire City; that Council needs to take action, to make a decision on the direction the City needs to follow. 2. Wondered if the work on Muirfield Drive is on schedule. Mr. Mack said that it was not, but that about 80% of the storm sewer portion of the project has been completed. Mrs. King said that staff needs to make the contractor aware that they need to stay on schedule as much as possible, weather permitting. Mr. Sutphen 1. Referred to the letter from the Muirfield Association regarding the guardrail situation. 2. Said that he had observed a post and pole lighting project while on vacation at a 10 lane intersection; therefore, it can be done at Av ry Road as had been previously suggested. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting Meeting E AL BLANK CO. FORM NO. 10148 ReIn April 1, 1991 19 Page Eight Mayor Rozanski 1. Asked Mr. Willis if construction is complete on Avery Road from u.s. 33 to Muirfield Drive, noting that the pavement is rought in some areas and that there is a "hump" at Avery and Post Roads. Mr. Willis said that there is still some work to be done, but also noted that that hump will remain. 2. Wondered who on staff is responsible for removing illegal signage that is put up in rights-of-way, mentioning specifically the recent signage at Corbin's Mill and Frantz Road and Corbin's Mill and S.R. 161. Mr. Hansley said that staff who are out and about the city have been educated and informed that they have the right and the ability to remo e any illegal signs in rights-of-way. Mr. Strip moved to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter at 10:55 P.M. Mr. Sutphen seconded the motion. Vote - Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Amorose, no (noted the lateness of the hour); Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes. . /./ ~/:.? /'/:? "- -- - ". /// / - ... /....-0...-2.. ij' /1/_ ..0_~ MaY0r - Presiding~ficer yrP ._.// -J - / -LfLJ/7WkJ~ ~~ c1.erk of Co ncil