Minutes
December 30, 1997
PRESENT: Mayor Maxine Gilman; Council members Bill Ennis, Daryl Garrison, William Gordon, Jack Jensen, Donald Mounce and Jeff Sanner; City Manager Tracy Williams; Assistant City Manager David W. Rowlands; Law Director Patrick Carney; Finance Director Tom Reilly; Service Director Don Hill; Police Chief Don Rice; and Assistant Clerk of Council Patricia Replogle.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Gilman. Michael Monroe, Minister of Music and Christian Education at First Baptist Church, gave the invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call followed.
MINUTES
A motion was made by Mr. Garrison to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 9, 1997. Mr. Sanner seconded the motion. A Roll Call vote was taken, all members voted yes with the exception of Mr. Gordon who abstained. The motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no Public Hearings.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
There were no Communications or Presentations.
COMMENTS BY THE AUDIENCE
John Griffin of 5260 Farmersville-West Carrollton Road addressed Council with concerns about the mining operation and traffic in the area of the railroad crossing on Farmersville-West Carrollton Road. Mr. Griffin stated that the mud and the traffic are terrible due to the traffic from the mining trucks and equipment. He stated that more precautions are needed there now and questioned whether it is legal for the mining operation to use the railroad right-of-way for mining traffic. Mr. Griffin stated that he could get a petition from the neighborhood if needed. Mr. Griffin would like Council to check into this matter and he would be interested in seeing the agreement between the mining company and the railroad for use of that right-of-way. Mayor Gilman stated that the Service Director, Don Hill, will look into this matter and requested that Mr. Griffin contact her next week.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no Unfinished Business.
NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance No. 3067-Amending Appropriations for Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 1997
Ordinance No. 3067-An ordinance to make appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures of the City of West Carrollton, State of Ohio, during the fiscal year ending December 31, 1997, amending Section 2 of Ordinance 3036, and repealing any ordinance in conflict herewith, and declaring an emergency.
Mr. Jensen noted that this ordinance is for current expenditures. Mr. Jensen made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 3067. Mr. Ennis seconded the motion. All members voted yes to a Roll Call vote and the motion carried.
Ordinance No.3068-Appropriations for Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 1998
Ordinance No. 3068-An ordinance to make appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures of the City of West Carrollton, State of Ohio, during the fiscal year ending December 31, 1998, and declaring an emergency.
A motion was made by Mr. Sanner and seconded by Mr. Gordon to approve Ordinance No. 3068. A unanimous Roll Call vote carried the motion.
Ordinance No. 3069-Personnel Classifications, Rates of Pay and Fringe Benefits
Ordinance No. 3069-An ordinance providing for personnel classification, rates of pay and fringe benefits for employees of the City of West Carrollton, Ohio, and repealing Ordinance No. 3038 and Ordinance No. 3045, and any ordinance in conflict herewith, and declaring an emergency.
Mr. Garrison made a motion, seconded by Mr. Jensen, to approve Ordinance No. 3069. All members voted yes to a Roll Call vote and the motion carried.
Contract with Montgomery County Animal Shelter for Boarding and Disposal of Cats
Mayor Gilman asked Mr. Carney if he had reviewed the contract. Mr. Carney stated that he had reviewed it and it is acceptable. Mr. Mounce made a motion, seconded by Mr. Gordon to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Montgomery County Animal Shelter for the boarding and disposal of cats. All members voted yes to a Roll Call vote and the motion carried.
Contract with Montgomery County Animal Shelter for the Disposal of Wildlife
When asked by the Mayor, Mr. Carney stated that he had reviewed this contract and it is acceptable. Mr. Mounce made a motion to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Montgomery County Animal Shelter for the disposal of wildlife. Mr. Sanner seconded the motion. A Roll Call vote was taken, all members voted yes and the motion carried.
Contract with Montgomery County Records Commission and Microfilming Board for 1998
Mr. Carney stated that he had not had a chance to review this contract but Mr. Williams stated that it is the same as the previous year. Mr. Jensen made a motion, seconded by Mr. Ennis, to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with the Montgomery County Records Commission and Microfilming Board for Microfilming Center supplies and services for 1998. A unanimous Roll Call vote carried the motion.
Resolution No. 40-97-
Advance Payment of Tax Revenues Collected by the County Auditor
Resolution No. 40-97-A resolution requesting the advance payment of tax revenues collected by the County Auditor for the account of the City of West Carrollton.
Mayor Gilman noted that this resolution is normal procedure. Mr. Garrison introduced and made a motion to approve Resolution No. 40-97. Mr. Sanner seconded the motion. All members voted yes to a Roll Call vote and the motion carried.
REPORTS BY OFFICERS
Mr. Williams expressed his gratitude to the citizens for their response to the family who had lost their home in a recent fire. Mr. Williams said that there were many contributions of cash, toys and clothing for the family during this difficult time. He said it was good to see the citizens come to the aid of one of their neighbors. Mr. Williams also expressed his appreciation to Mr. Mounce for his public service to the community and that it has been a pleasure working with him. Mr. Williams also wished the community a Happy New Year.
Mr. Carney wished everyone a prosperous and happy new year.
Dave Rowlands, Tom Reilly and Don Hill echoed the salutations of a happy new year and each thanked Mr. Mounce for his service to the community.
UNSCHEDULED BUSINESS
COMMENTS BY THE AUDIENCE
There were no comments by the audience.
COMMENTS BY COUNCIL
Mr. Ennis wished everyone a Happy New Year.
Mr. Jensen stated that he and Mr. Gordon have several Board appointment recommendations to present since this is the last Council meeting of the year and the next meeting will be in January. If passed, the appointments are effective as of January 1, 1998. Mr. Jensen made a motion, seconded by Mr. Gordon, to approve the Board appointments as follows:
Planning Commission - Reappoint Sonny Webb for full term ending 12/31/02
Board of Zoning Appeals - Reappoint Colleen Smith for full term ending 12/31/02
Personnel Appeals Board - Reappoint Al Stambaugh for full term ending 12/31/00
City Beautiful Commission - Reappoint Jody Jones, Susan Kristoff and Clara Smith
Appoint Tamala Faris
All to full two year terms ending 12/31/99
Water & Sewer Adjustment - Reappoint Robert Grote for full term ending 12/31/00
Property Maintenance Appeals Board - Appoint Wanda Cope for full term ending 12/31/02
Business Advisory Council - Reappoint Kathy Kropff and Vern Oakley for full two year terms ending 12/31/99
Appoint Marc Zehnder for two year term ending 12/31/99
Appoint Rick Maday for unexpired term ending 12/31/98,
All members voted yes to a Roll Call vote and the motion carried.
Mr. Jensen also noted that there were no appointments for the Recreation Board as both positions are school district appointees. There are no appointments to the Income Tax Board of Review as there were no applicants, and there were no appointments to the Technology Advisory Group at this time. Mr. Jensen also noted that there are still vacancies on the City Beautiful Commission. Mr. Jensen also thanked Mr. Mounce for all of his creativity and ideas and noted that this community is all the better for his contributions.
Mr. Garrison wished everyone a Happy New Year.
Mr. Mounce thanked Mr. Williams and his staff for their professionalism and expressed his appreciation of working with his fellow Council Members. Mr. Mounce also wished to acknowledge the passing away of Jim McLaughlin over the holidays. Mr. McLaughlin had served on the Fire Department and was a neighbor for many years. Mr. Mounce also wished everyone a Happy New Year.
Mr. Sanner stated that it was his pleasure to work with Mr. Mounce and hopes to again in the future. He wished everyone a happy and healthy new year.
Mr. Gordon jokingly said that Mr. Mounce has helped him add to his vocabulary. Mr. Gordon said that it had been a pleasure to work with Mr. Mounce and hoped to work with him again. He too stated that Mr. McLaughlin would be missed. He wished everyone a Happy New Year.
Mayor Gilman said that Jim McLaughlin will be sadly missed. She thanked Ron Ziemkowski on cameras for all of his work during the year. The Mayor read a certificate of appreciation from the Special Wish Foundation for Council’s contribution to Kelsey’s special wish. Mayor Gilman thanked Mr. Mounce and said that she knows he’ll call if he has any suggestions. Mr. Mounce stated that he will be in line for the Lions Club presidency so he will remain active in the community.
Mayor Gilman made a motion, seconded by Mr. Gordon, to adjourn the meeting. A unanimous Roll Call vote carried the motion.
Council adjourned.
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MAYOR CLERK OF COUNCIL