Minutes
June 27, 2000
PRESENT: Deputy Mayor William Gordon; Council Members Vern Angerer, Jack Jensen, Linda Lotspaih, Donald Mounce and Jeff Sanner; City Manager G. Tracy Williams; Law Director Patrick Carney; Police Chief Richard Barnhart; Director of Planning and Economic Development David Humphreys and Assistant Clerk of Council Patricia Replogle.
EXCUSED: Mayor Gilman.
The meeting was called to order by Deputy Mayor Gordon. G. Tracy Williams gave the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call followed.
MINUTES
A motion was made by Mr. Mounce, seconded by Mr. Sanner, to approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 13, 2000. A roll call vote was taken, all members present voted yes and the motion carried.
Mr. Jensen made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Lotspaih, to approve the minutes of the Focus Group Meeting of June 22, 2000. A roll call vote was taken. All members voted yes with the exception of Mr. Sanner who abstained. The motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCE NO. 3162: MODIFY SPI-1 DISTRICT REGULATIONS
Ordinance No. 3162: An ordinance amending the Springboro Pike overlay district (SPI-1) regulations attached to Ordinance No. 2745 to allow barber shops and beauty salons as principally permitted uses and to modify front yard landscaping requirements in the SPI-1 District per Section 154.185, Zoning Code - Landscape Requirements: Screening, Buffer Yards and Tree Lawns in the SPI-1 District.
Mr. Humphreys addressed Council. He stated that a request was received to amend the SPI-1 regulations to permit barber shops and beauty salons. After review by the Planning Commission, they feel that those uses are compatible with the current uses. In addition, they also decided to modify the front yard landscaping requirements to align them with the current landscaping ordinance. Mr. Humphreys said that this is a minor change involving low intensity uses. Mr. Mounce noted that the landscape requirements are not lessened, only more flexible.
Joe Lucas of 1013 Burchcliff addressed Council, noting that he was one of the people who had contacted the Planning Commission for this change. He thanked Council for their time.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 16-2000: SGT. RICHARD D. WILSON
Resolution No. 16-2000: A resolution acknowledging the appreciation of the citizens and public officials of the City of West Carrollton for services rendered unto said City by Sergeant Richard D. Wilson.
The Assistant Clerk of Council read the Resolution in its entirety. Deputy Mayor Gordon presented the resolution to Sergeant Wilson, who was accompanied by his wife. Mr. Gordon wished him the best of luck and thanked him for his years of service to the City. Police Chief Barnhart presented Sergeant Wilson with a plaque which has the Sergeant's badges on it. He said that Dick has done an outstanding job and that the department will continue the "Dick Wilson Police Academy", which is the two week orientation. Chief Barnhart congratulated him on behalf of the department. Mr. Williams congratulated Sergeant Wilson and wished him well. Sergeant Wilson thanked Council, the City and the Police Department and said he will miss everyone. He added that he will always be a police officer and will continue to pray for his fellow officers' safety.
COMMENTS BY THE AUDIENCE
There were no Comments by the Audience.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no Unfinished Business.
NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCE NO. 3163: DISPOSE OF CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY
Ordinance No. 3163: An ordinance directing the City Manager to dispose of certain personal property no longer needed for any municipal purpose.
Mr. Williams said that the items consist of old, out-dated computer equipment which will be donated to the American Legion for the Buckeye Girls State.
Mr. Sanner made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mounce, to dispense with the second reading of Ordinance No. 3163. A unanimous roll call vote carried the motion.
A motion was made by Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mr. Mounce, to approve Ordinance No. 3163. A unanimous roll call vote carried the motion.REPORTS BY THE OFFICERS
Mr. Humphreys addressed Council with a New Businesses Report. He presented slides of various new businesses in the area. Construction is underway for a 12,000 square foot building on Infirmary Road for Certified Tool & Grinding Company. Certified EDM will also be moving to that site. American Cutting Edge Inc., CB Manufacturing and Certified Heat Treating are also located at that campus. River Valley Federal Credit Union will be opening an office in the Alex Tower Shopping Center by the end of 2000. Apria Health Care Inc. and Warren Fire Equipment also plan to relocate to facilities in the Alex Tower Business Park. Medic One moved into a suite in that complex several months ago. Finally Sears Carpet & Upholstery had opened a facility on Gargrave Road. Mr. Humphreys noted that the City has several high quality businesses locating here.
Mr. Mounce congratulated Mr. Humphreys and his staff on their work in bringing new businesses to the City.
Mr. Williams thanked Mr. Humphreys for his report. He also said that he has received many favorable comments on the new library. He anticipates a grand opening in August. Mr. Williams also noted that the Holes Creek Project should be completed within the next week or two. They have been waiting to re-pave until that construction is completed. Mr. Williams also requested an Executive Session to discuss a real estate matter.
Mr. Carney congratulated Mr. Humphreys and Mr. Williams on their efforts to bring new business to the City.
UNSCHEDULED BUSINESS
COMMENTS BY THE AUDIENCE
There were no Comments by the Audience.
COMMENTS BY COUNCIL
Mrs. Lotspaih, Mr. Mounce and Mr. Sanner congratulated Sergeant Wilson on his retirement.
Mr. Angerer added his congratulations to Sergeant Wilson and reminded everyone of the fireworks on the river on July 4th.
Mr. Jensen congratulated Sergeant Wilson. He also said that he had received a letter commending the City staff at the pool for the manner in which they treated the patrons during the tornado alert last week. The letter said that the staff treated the patrons very well.
Mr. Jensen made a motion, seconded by Mr. Gordon, to appoint Chris Langford to the City Beautiful Commission; Brian Whitlock to the Technology Advisory Group; and R. Randy Russell and Chuck Biehn to the Business Advisory Council, each for the longest open term in the order listed. All members voted yes to a roll call vote and the motion carried.
Mr. Gordon thanked those who attended the meeting. He congratulated Sergeant Wilson on his retirement. He also congratulated Mr. Humphreys as it was his last day as president of the Rotary Club, adding that Mr. Humphreys had done a great job. Mr. Gordon also thanked Ron Ziemkowski on cameras.
RECESS
A motion was made by Mr. Gordon, seconded by Mr. Mounce, to recess to an Executive Session to discuss a real estate matter and to a Work Session to discuss the items on the agenda. A unanimous roll call vote carried the motion.
Council recessed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Those present for the Executive Session included: Patrick Carney, Law Director; David Humphreys, Planning & Economic Development Director; G. Tracy Williams, City Manager; and those members of City Council present for the regular meeting. (Councilmember Linda Lotspaih left the meeting prior to the Executive Session, after the regular City Council meeting.)
City Council held an Executive Session to discuss a real estate matter.
Mr. Carney left the meeting.
It was moved by Councilmember Jensen, seconded by Councilmember Sanner to reconvene into the scheduled Work Session. All present voted in favor of the motion.
WORK SESSION
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE REGULATIONS
Members of the city council discussed the special meeting that was held on June 22, 2000, pertaining to recreational vehicle regulations, and also discussed the various possibilities with regard to the adoption of new regulations. Following discussion on this matter, it was decided to postpone any further discussion on this subject until all members of the city council can be present.
CITY COUNCIL VISION RETREAT
The city council decided to postpone discussion on this item until they have had more time to discuss this particular matter of business.
RECREATION CENTER
Councilmember Jensen noted that there has been discussion between Miami Township and the city of Miamisburg concerning the possibility of working closely with Kettering Medical Center to establish a recreation center at the Sycamore Hospital complex. City Manager Williams noted that he had been contacted by both Miami Township and the city of Miamisburg about the possibility of setting up a meeting with Kettering Medical Center to discuss a potential cooperative effort to establish a recreational center or a wellness center, which could be used by multiple jurisdictions. It was emphasized that this is only a concept at this point, and that much further discussion is needed.
A motion was made by Councilmember Vern Angerer, seconded by Councilmember Don Mounce to adjourn the meeting. All present voting in favor, the meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
MAYOR CLERK OF COUNCIL