Minutes

West Carrollton City Council Meeting

March 23, 1999

PRESENT: Mayor Maxine Gilman; Council Members Bill Ennis; William Gordon; Jack Jensen; Linda Lotspaih; and Donald Mounce; City Manager G. Tracy Williams; Assistant City Manager David Watson; Law Director Patrick Carney; Parks & Recreation Director Rick Bolton; Service Director Don Hill; Chief of Police Don Rice; and Assistant Clerk of Council Patricia Replogle.

EXCUSED: Councilmember Jeff Sanner.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Gilman. Clint Davis of the Abundant Life Baptist Church gave the invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call followed.

MINUTES

A motion was made by Mr. Gordon to approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of March 9, 1999. Mr. Mounce seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Mr. Jensen-abstained; Mrs. Lotspaih-yes; Mr. Mounce-yes; Mayor Gilman-abstained; Mr. Ennis-yes; Mr. Gordon-yes. The motion carried. Mr. Mounce made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Lotspaih, to approve the minutes of the Joint Meeting of City Council, the Board of Zoning Appeals and the Planning Commission of March 16, 1999. A roll call vote was taken, all members present voted yes with the exception of Mr. Ennis who abstained.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

There were no Public Hearings.

Resolution No. 5-99: A resolution acknowledging the appreciation of the citizens and public officials of the City of West Carrollton for services rendered unto said City by Richard Beals.

Mayor Gilman noted that Mr. Beals was not present at the meeting so the resolution would be presented at a later date.

There were no Comments by the Audience.

There was no Unfinished Business.

RESOLUTION NO. 7-99: WILBUR HEFLIN

Resolution No. 7-99: A resolution acknowledging the appreciation of the citizens and public officials of the City of West Carrollton for services rendered unto said City by Wilbur Heflin.

After the Clerk's reading of the resolution by heading only, Mr. Jensen introduced and made a motion to approve Resolution No. 7-99. Mr. Ennis seconded the motion. All members present voted yes to a roll call vote and the motion carried.

APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF STOCK FOR HAWKSTONE ASSOCIATES INC.

Mayor Gilman noted that this is strictly an application for stock transfer consent. Mr. Gordon made a motion to not object to the request for transfer of stock for Hawkstone Associates Inc. dba West Carrollton Shell at 106 South Alex Road in West Carrollton. Mr. Mounce seconded the motion. All members present voted yes to a roll call vote and the motion carried.

DONATION TO 1999 WEST CARROLLTON HIGH SCHOOL AFTER PROM PARTY

Mayor Gilman noted that Mr. Ennis, Mr. Williams and Mr. Mounce have participated in the After Prom and can attest to the value of the event for our youth. Mr. Williams said that it is a wonderful event and good for the youth. Mr. Mounce said that it is a good opportunity to see some of the great kids in our community.

Mr. Jensen made a motion, seconded by Mr. Gordon, to authorize the donation of $100 to the 1999 West Carrollton High School After Prom Party to be held on April 25, 1999. A unanimous roll call vote carried the motion.

REPORTS BY OFFICERS

Mr. Williams informed Council that bids had been received for the replacement of the underground storage tank system at the Civic Center. The bid was awarded to Buckeye Oil Equipment with the lowest bid of $25,880.81.

There were no Comments by the Audience.

Mr. Mounce said that the Lions Club will be delivering the roses this week and thanked all those who ordered. He also noted that the Lions Club will be holding the first meeting to begin organizing the West Carrollton Paper Festival.

Mayor Gilman thanked Ron Ziemkowski on cameras. The Mayor also thanked the students in the audience for attending the meeting. Mayor Gilman said that she attended the Celebrate America 1999 last week. She urged all to attend if they had the opportunity. The Mayor thanked Mr. Gordon for presiding over the last meeting in her absence.

RECESS

Mayor Gilman made a motion, seconded by Mr. Gordon, to recess to a Work Session to discuss the items on the agenda. A unanimous roll call vote carried the motion.

Council recessed.

In addition to those members of City Council present for the regular meeting, those attending the work session included: G. Tracy Williams, City Manager; David Watson, Assistant City Manager; Don Hill, Service Director; Rick Bolton, Parks and Recreation Director; and Gayle Doran.

Gayle Doran, interior design consultant, reviewed the plans for renovations to the Civic Center lobby area. The improvements for 1999 are included in the annual budget. They also include new seating for the parks and recreation and city manager's reception areas. Gayle Doran reviewed the fabrics, colors, furniture designs, carpet and wall coverings that she proposed be installed in the Civic Center. It was the consensus of City Council that the plan presented by Gayle Doran would be attractive, and Council gave their approval to proceed as proposed.

Following this discussion, Gayle Doran and Rick Bolton left the meeting.

Service Director Don Hill reviewed a report which he recently prepared concerning the speed limits on various streets within the city. Following a discussion on this matter, City Council requested that further investigation be given to the following:
Watertower Lane
Infirmary Road
Farmersville-West Carrollton Road
Central Avenue and Dixie Drive

Don Hill said that he would further study the speed limits in these areas, and give a report to City Council. Mr. Richard Oaks, a Traffic Engineer, will be hired to assist with the study.

Council reconvened into the regular session.

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved by Deputy Mayor Bill Gordon and seconded by Councilmember Linda Lotspaih to adjourn the meeting. Meeting was adjourned.

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