PRESENT: Mayor Maxine Gilman; Council Members Bill Ennis; William Gordon; Jack Jensen; Linda Lotspaih; Donald Mounce and Jeff Sanner; Law Director Patrick Carney; Service Director Don Hill; Director of Planning and Economic Development David Humphreys and Assistant Clerk of Council Patricia Replogle.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Gilman. Deacon Alan Arber of St. Henry’s Parish gave the invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call followed.

MINUTES

A motion was made by Mr. Sanner to approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of August 11, 1998. Mr. Mounce seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, all members voted yes and the motion carried.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

There were no Public Hearings.

COMMUNICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

There were no Communications or Presentations.

COMMENTS BY THE AUDIENCE

QUESTIONS FROM PRIMROSE DRIVE AREA RESIDENTS

John Horn of Primrose Drive addressed Council. He stated that they had spoken to the Mayor prior to the Council meeting and many of their questions were answered. He noted that the City has done many improvements in their area and they wanted to let Council know that it is appreciated. Mayor Gilman and Mr. Hill noted that the engineers are still preparing their proposal.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

ORDINANCE NO. 3101: SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR SIDEWALK/CURB REPAIRS

Ordinance No. 3101 (second reading): An ordinance levying special assessments for the repair of certain described sidewalks and curbs in the City of West Carrollton.

A motion was made by Mr. Jensen and seconded by Mr. Mounce to adopt Ordinance No. 3101. A roll call vote was taken, all members voted yes and the motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS

RESOLUTION NO. 24-98: ISSUE 2 GRANT FUNDS (ELM STREET BRIDGE)

Resolution No. 24-98: A resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a project application and execute a contract for obtaining a grant from Issue 2 funds allocated to this area of the State for infrastructure improvements to replace the bridge on Elm Street.

Mr. Gordon introduced and made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 24-98. Mr. Jensen seconded the motion. All members voted yes to a roll call vote and the motion carried.

LIQUOR LICENSE REQUEST - RANCHO GRANDE LTD

A motion was made by Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mr. Ennis, to object to the liquor license permit request for Rancho Grande Ltd., a partnership in Alex Tower Shopping Center at 2030 South Alex Road in West Carrollton. A roll call vote was taken. All members voted yes with the exception of Mr. Mounce who abstained. The motion carried.

Mr. Carney asked that a request be made to have the hearing held in Montgomery County. Mr. Hill noted that his request would be forwarded.

ORDINANCE NO. 3102: SALE OF POLICE DEPT. VEHICLES

Ordinance No. 3102: An ordinance authorizing the sale of three (3) Police Department vehicles not needed for any municipal purpose.

Mr. Jensen made a motion, seconded by Mr. Gordon, to dispense with the second reading of Ordinance No. 3102. A unanimous roll call vote carried the motion.

A motion was made by Mr. Mounce, seconded by Mr. Sanner, to adopt Ordinance No. 3102. A roll call vote was taken, all members voted yes and the motion carried.

Mayor Gilman noted that the sale of the vehicles will be advertised and the bids will be opened on September 11, 1998 at 2:00 p.m.

REPORTS BY OFFICERS

There were no reports by officers.

UNSCHEDULED BUSINESS

COMMENTS BY THE AUDIENCE

There were no comments by the audience.

COMMENTS BY COUNCIL

Mr. Jensen noted that he and Mr. Gordon were a part of the coordinating committee for Board and Commission appointments. Mr. Jensen then made a motion to appoint the following:

NAME BOARD TERM EXPIRES

Helena Blackburn Income Tax Board of Review 12/31/2000

Diane Ramberger Business Advisory Council 12/31/1998

Ted Haacke Business Advisory Council 12/31/2001

Lillian Dexter Technology Advisory Group 12/31/2001

James Richardson Income Tax Board of Review 12/31/1999

Linda Roth City Beautiful Commission 12/31/2000

Mr. Gordon seconded the motion. A unanimous roll call vote carried the motion.

Mr. Mounce wished everyone a safe Labor Day.

Mr. Sanner asked Mr. Hill about the Conservancy District study on Owl Creek. Mr. Hill said that the study indicates that there appeared to be a need to remove some of the sediment which will be completed this fall.

Mayor Gilman noted that this is the first day of school for many children in the City and advised everyone to drive safely and responsibly. She thanked Ron Ziemkowski on cameras.

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.

WORK SESSION

In addition to City Council, those in attendance included Don Hill, Service Director; and David Humphreys, Planning and Economic Development Director.

COMMENTS BY COUNCIL

City Council is in agreement with the date and time scheduled for the Business Appreciation Breakfast - 7:00 a.m., Thursday, October 22.

Council determined that it will not be necessary for the Planning Commission nor the Board of Zoning Appeals to be present at the Work Session on September 8, regarding the Alexandersville Square Overlay District.

Councilmember Jensen stated that he would like to have the 1999 proposed budgets by November 1, or earlier (October 15), for review.

Councilmember Ennis suggested that Council tour Fire Station No. 2 to see how the back-up radio system works, and to get a report on the use/condition of the VHF system. Councilmember Ennis stated that perhaps this tour could be planned for a time following a meeting Chief Keister has with Council.

Councilmember Mounce briefed Council on activities to be held during the Old Fashioned Festival scheduled for Saturday, October 31. This event, sponsored by the Carrollton Center Business Association and the West Carrollton Lions Club, in cooperation with the West Carrollton Police and Fire Departments, will be held on Elm Street in Carrollton Center.

STORMWATER RUN-OFF CONTROL

Engineering consultant, Scott Vagedes, arrived for this portion of the Work Session. Mr. Vagedes discussed the City’s Stormwater Control Ordinance, including its applications and its benefits, and some of the problems encountered in the application of the ordinance. In the discussion with Council which followed, both the technical and philosophical aspects of stormwater control were addressed.

Council reconvened into the regular session.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, Councilmember Ennis moved that the meeting be adjourned. Motion was seconded by Deputy Mayor Gordon. All members present voting Yes, motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m.

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MAYOR                                                         CLERK OF COUNCIL