CITY OF TWINSBURG, OHIO
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2007
Mr. Bill Furey President of
Council called this meeting to order at 8:00pm.
INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mr. Murphy bestowed the
Invocation. Council led in the Pledge
of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL: B. Furey,
W. Hon, B. McDermott, S. Murphy, A. Romito, S. Scaffide, G. Sorace
ALSO PRESENT: Mayor Katherine A. Procop
David
Maistros, Law Director
Marie K. Weaver, Deputy
Clerk of Council
PRESENTATION
OF RESOLUTIONS TO:
MARGARET GANTOUS – CONGRATULATIONS ON
RETIREMENT
RALPH
SCLIMENTI - CONGRATULATIONS ON RETIREMENT
Mayor
Procop gave a short history of Margaret Gantous’s history within The City of
Twinsburg, and read the resolution before presenting her with it. The Mayor thanked Mrs. Gantous for her many
years of service stating that she was truly going to be missed.
Mayor
Procop gave a short history of Ralph Sclimenti’s history within The City of
Twinsburg, and read the resolution before presenting him with it. The Mayor thanked Mr. Sclimenti for his many
years of service and for his additional volunteer work with the VFW.
Dennis
Koballa, General Superintendent of Public Works, presented Ralph Sclimenti with
a flag commemorating his many years of being the keeper of the flag.
Council
offered their congratulations to both retirees.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Hon: Page 11; Add “we need a
report from Mr. Finch to clarify what was requested.”
Mr. Hon: Page 11; Add “I
specialized in two areas my three days of classes, Finance and IT, integrated
technology.
Mr. Sorace: Page 9; Jeff Newbauer’s
name was misspelled.
Mr. Furey: Page 9; should read, “I was endorsing this
project” strike the word “not” in the last sentence on the bottom of the page.
There
being no further additions or corrections, the minutes of the Regular Council
meeting of January 9, 2007 stand as corrected.
DEPARTMENT
HEAD REPORTS/COMMUNICATION (MAYOR’S REPORT)
Announcements:
§
Mayor Procop advised that the Weather Warning Sirens are not
operating at this time. The activation signal was switched in December from the
low band to a service band, but there are still some operational difficulties
with the equipment. In the event of inclement weather, residents should consult
the television and radio stations for updates.
§
The City has been investigating the possibility of Broadband
and Wireless Communication in the City of Twinsburg, and has gone through the
RFP process with interviews of five different firms. The City will be making recommendations for Euphonyx.
§
The storm event in June 2006, the Forrest Lake and Adams
Park Detention basin may be approved for installation soon. The Army Corp
permit work has been submitted and awaiting pre-construction notification.
§
The Mayor attended the Sheetz grand opening on Thursday,
January 18, 2006. Mayor Procop extended her gratitude to the Sheetz
organization for their donations of
$1,000.00 to the Twinsburg Library and the MRDD Foundation located in
Twinsburg.
§
The traffic signal at Tinkers Lane and route 91; the signal
has been warranted and the design is under way and should be completed in
March. The Bid Award is planned for
April and construction should take place between May and July.
§
The square re-development is in progress, expecting a May
opening for Starbucks and Kinko-FedEx.
§
Gleneagles golf leagues are filling up, call soon to set up
your league.
Community
Planning and Development:
§
There were 233 new fulltime positions created in the City of
Twinsburg from new businesses and business expansions in 2006.
§
The Mayor delivered the State of the City presentation on
Thursday, January 18, 2007 at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon that was held at
the Hilton Garden Inn. The State of
the City will also be held on Wednesday, February 14, 2007 at 9:30 AM at the
Track Building; the same building that the Senior Center is located in.
§
The Massara's Plaza has been sold, and it was purchased by
Whitney Ranch Business Center, LLC, a Nevada based investment group. The City will be in discussions with them to
determine what their plans are for the property.
§
Notifications concerning the reconstruction of Gary and
Cynthia Drive were mailed to the residents on January 19, 2007. Construction updates will be posted on the
Website at www.twinsburg.oh.us.
Specific questions can be directed to Amy Mohr, City Engineer or anyone in the
Engineering Department.
§
R.I.T.A. will be sending out a notice advising that
businesses and residents can filed taxes and make payments online at www.ritaohio.com. Further information will
be published in the Twinsburg Newsletter and on the City website.
Public
Works Report:
§
The City has two new recycling programs:
1. Small
recycling bags will be delivered to residents to be used for ink cartridges
and/or cell phones. The bag can be mailed back. The City of Twinsburg expects
to collect around $2700.00 per year, which will be reimbursed through Waste
Management; the money will be put into other recycling programs in the City.
2. A program
for the disposal of Sharps for diabetic patients; information still to come on
this program.
§
The City of Twinsburg received a letter of praise for the
Fire Department, from University Hospitals MedEvac Medical Director, Jeffrey
Lubin. In his letter, he summed up his comments by writing, “your rapid
professional response recognition of a serious neurological emergency and
activation of the MedEvac system offered your patient arrival and treatment in
an acute stroke center within the hour of symptoms onset. Your team is to be
commended.”
Parks and
Recreation:
§
The Senior Center will be offering matinees. On February 13, 2007 the movie will be the
Departed; on February 27, 2007 the movie will be Flag of Our Fathers. The
movies begin at 2:00 PM.
§
The Mayor congratulated the members of the Senior Walking
Club for their accomplishments.
§
We now have ice-skating at Liberty Park. The skating area is between the shelter and
the restroom. Currently it is a small area, but as the temperatures decreases,
and it gets colder, the area will be enlarged.
§
The Fitness Center will host a Family Fit-n-Fun Day on
Sunday, January 28, 2007 from 2-3PM.
There will be friendly competitions and fitness related games for all
ages. Admission is free.
§
The schools will be closed on February 16th and
19th. Children ages 6-12 can
sign up for bowling on February 16, 2007; and laser tag and a pool party on
February 19, 2007.
§
The City of Twinsburg received a letter of thanks from the
Summit County Health Department, for allowing them to conduct their flu program
at the Twinsburg Parks and Recreation Center.
They immunized 310 citizens on that day.
§
Through the efforts and recommendations of Congressman
LaTourette, Twinsburg has several high school students that have been nominated
to Military Academies; John O’Brien, George Stevenson, Jr., Douglas Firman, and
David Eaton. The Mayor went to congratulate these students, and also thanked
Congressman LaTourette and his staff for putting the nominations together.
Finance Department:
B. Furey:
Mr. Furey
congratulated Mr. Sorace on his induction into the Cleveland State Athletic
Hall of Fame that occurred on January 13, 2007.
COMMITTEE AND/OR COMMISSION REPORTS:
B.
McDermott – Finance, Public Works, Planning Commission
§
Attended the Planning Commission meeting: Planning
Commission recommended the rezoning of Darrow Road, Highland Road property from
PF to I-3. The Twinsburg Zoning
Regulations and Development Regulations were on their final review for the
zoning changes; the next meeting is February 5th where they will
prepare a final review for Council.
§
The riparian zoning was tabled. Mr. McDermott will be
requesting a joint meeting with the EHP, Planning Commission, and the City
Engineer to discuss this further.
§
There has been no Finance meeting since the last meeting.
§
The first Public Works meeting for the year will be on
Wednesday, January 31, 2007. A Chairman will be appointed.
A. Romito
– Environmental Historic Preservation, Vol. Firemen Depend Fund, Safety
§
The Safety Committee met Tuesday, January 23, 2007 and
elected Steve Murphy as the new Chairman.
§
The EHP met and discussed Corbett’s Farm, and the riparian
setback.
§
Confirmed that the property on the square where Serios was
previously located, that there is an allowance there for a roundabout on Route
91 and Route 82.
S. Murphy
– Capital Improvements, Architectural Review Board, Public Works, Safety
§
The Capital Improvements Board will meet on January 24,
2007.
§
Attended Chamber Meeting in Mr. McDermott’s place; the
Chamber Members thanked Council for the funds for the Visitors Center.
§
The ARB meeting was held on January 18, 2007. They approved
3 signs, and 2 home additions.
B. Furey –
Planning Commission, Public Works, Golf Advisory
§
The Golf Course Advisory Board will meet Thursday, January
25, 2007 at 7:00 in the Mayor’s conference room.
§
Thanked the Mayor for having the Service Department power
wash and touch up the home on Post Road.
G. Sorace
– Finance, Parks & Recreation, Fitness
§
The Parks & Recreation Commission met Wednesday, January
17, 2007. A resident made an inquired
about whether something could be done about the increased deer traffic due to
the meadow on Liberty Road.
§
Discussed the resurfacing of the Twinsburg City School
District Tennis Courts. Companies have
been contacted for bids.
§
There was mention about the house across from the water
tower, and whether it could be a one-room schoolhouse, and whether it was a
historic building.
§
Mr. Seikel, Parks & Recreation advised they are getting
purchase orders out for 2007. They are also meeting with the landscape company
for the Beautification Committee to ensure they do a better job and get started
on time this year.
§
Derek Schroeder, Parks & Recreation is working on
restructuring the room rental fees for the Track Building.
§
The Fitness Advisory Board has not met.
W. Hon – Finance,
Beautification, Safety, Fitness
§
Requested Mr. McDermott, Chairman of Finance Committee to
set a meeting date.
§
The Beautification Commission historically does not meet
until February or March.
§
The Safety Committee set a proactive agenda for 2007 of
safety issues in the community that will be presented at the next Safety meeting. Residents are encouraged to contact any
committee members with their thoughts on safety issues.
S.
Scaffide – Treasury, Vol. Firemen Depend Fund, Building & Zoning Appeals, Fitness
§
The BZA will meet Wednesday,
January 24, 2007, at 7:00 PM.
§
The Fitness Advisory Committee has
not met.
AUDIENCE
PARTICIPATION:
Jerry
Polster, 1558 Iris Glen Drive:
Mr.
Polster commented on the City finances, focusing on the preliminary un-audited
statements he received from the Finance Director. Speaking of several
“encumbrances,” he stated that it is apparent that there will be no money this
year for possible new, large projects, without a tax increase or mortgaging the
future.
With regard to the General Fund, he expressed
that the primary reason that the fund has increased to its current level is
because Council has done a good job in restraining spending.
Mayor
Procop responded, advising on the comments made about the restricting of
3million dollars for the CIB loan; per the City Bond Counselor Tom Trotter, the
City does not need to restrict 3million dollars, only needs to ensure that it
has encumbered the current years debt.
The Mayor
additionally advised that it was because of Council that the City went to the
Regional Income Tax Agency (R.I.T.A.), because their projections sighted that
the City would bring in increased income tax collections; however although it
would cost the City a fee of about $300,000.00, which is more than the
$150,000.00 the City paid to run the Tax Department.
The Mayor
further stated that it is true that the City does have enterprise funds, and
the City does support some of those enterprise funds; $150,000 per year is
subsidized to the fitness center. If the rates are increased at the fitness
center to a level that they are self sufficient and it does not have to be
subsidized, the residents may not want to participate.
Jeff
Goldman, H & R Block, Manager, 9981 Vail Court:
Offered
his assistance to Twinsburg Residents with tax questions or concerns as the
City transitions to R.I.T.A. His office
can be reached at 330-425-2238.
Michelle
Genos, Dayflower Drive:
Mrs. Genos
inquired about the research call she received regarding the City of Twinsburg
and the Mayor, questioning who paid for the survey and with whose money. She gave her opinion of the Mayoral
candidates, questioned why the residents are assessed on the waterline on
Liberty Road, yet builders are not charged the tap in fee, and also stated what
she felt the City’s priorities should be:
1. Fix the
sewers and not overload Tinkers Creek; more specifically do not develop
Corbett’s Farm or widen Chamberlin Road, until work is completed in Ward 1
2. Keep
schools at an excellent rating by not overcrowding the classrooms by adding
cluster homes.
3. Keep the
finances in check.
4. Make the
residents a priority; reimburse the residents for the flooding.
5. Take
better care in cutting the trees.
The Mayor
responded stating that her campaign committee conducted the survey and the cost
would be in the Mayors’ Finance Report.
The
Developer did pay a third of the cost for the waterline on Liberty Road. The Assessment Equalization Board, which is
comprised of residents, is required to go through the assessment process with
the City Bond Counsel. After that
process it was determined that the city would pay 1/3 of the cost, the
Developer would pay 1/3 of the cost, residents would pay 1/3 cost. The Developer also paid a tap in fee to
access the waterline.
Mike
Cianciolo, Glenwood Preserve:
Inquired
as to when the reimbursements for the flood would be issued to the residents.
Additionally, regarding the issue of safety, stated flooding issues are a
priority, and hopes that the Public Works Commission will keep the issue a
priority as a well.
Mayor
Procop responded stating that the City was required to have a release, and such
was produced under the advisement of Legal Counsel. The reimbursements were not
distributed sooner in order to allow time for all residents to return their
releases to the City of Twinsburg.
Currently there are still a few outstanding, however there is
legislation this evening that Council will vote on.
Sally
Gaydosh, 9250 Liberty Road:
Posed
questions regarding the Liberty Road waterline, with regard to the 102
Kensington homes to be developed in Twinsburg Township, and the assessment of
the public utilities.
Mrs.
Gaydosh inquired if whether the City Administration transferred the city funded
public utility to the Twinsburg Township Water and Sewer Board without any
obligation or agreement, and if so who authorized the transfer? She also requested information on how the
$200,773.00 assessed to the residents and the Forest City payment of
$217,000.00 was factored into the financial security formula.
LEGISLATION
ORDINANCE 175-2006 – ADOPTING THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (Stands on first reading)
Read by M. Weaver for the second reading.
ORDINANCE 197-2006 – REZONING
PROPERTY – PF TO COMMERCIAL C-3 USE (Stands on first reading)
Read by M. Weaver for the second
reading.
ORDINANCE 04-2007 – HIRING DAVEY
RESOURCE GROUP AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY (Stands on first reading)
Read by M. Weaver for the second
reading.
ORDINANCE 06-2007 – TRANSFER
ORDINANCE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY (Stands on first reading)
Read by M. Weaver.
MOTION: TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND
PLACE ORDINANCE 06-2007 - ON THIRD AND FINAL READING AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Moved by B. Furey.
Due to lack of a second, Ordinance
06-2007 stands on second reading.
ORDINANCE 07-2007 – 2007 SALARY
ORDINANCE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY (Stands on first reading)
Read by M. Weaver for the second
reading.
ORDINANCE 11-2007 – AMENDING TITLE
3 (Stands on first reading)
Read by M. Weaver for the second
reading.
RESOLUTION 12-2007 – AUTHORIZING
SUMMIT COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Read by M. Weaver.
MOTION: TO ADOPT RESOLUTION
12-2007 AS AN EMERGENCY
Moved by B. Furey, seconded by G.
Sorace.
Mr. Murphy questioned the deadline
to place this on the ballot. Mr. Furey
confirmed that it is 30 days, and an emergency is needed to make the date.
Mr. Hon stated that this issue was
previously discussed, and he voted no at that time, and would vote no again. He
further stated that he wants to protect the City codes, and the property should
be an R2.
Mr. Romito stated that he did not
believe that there was any opposition from the residents living in the area, as
they had resolved their issues with the builders.
Mr. McDermott stated that he voted
against the issue last time because the residents that attended the Public
Hearing and the meetings were definitely against this, however since then,
their apprehensions have been put to rest, and he sees no reason that it cannot
be placed on the ballot.
Upon roll call the motion passed
as an emergency 5-2, with Mr. Hon and Mr. Murphy dissenting.
RESOLUTION 13-2007 – AUTHORIZING
SUMMIT COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Read by M. Weaver.
MOTION: TO ADOPT RESOLUTION
13-2007 AS AN EMERGENCY
Moved by B. Furey, seconded by G.
Sorace.
Mr. Hon stated that although this
is a change from R3 to R5, the same basic criteria exits, and again he wants to
protect the City codes.
Upon roll call the motion passed
as an emergency 5-2, with Mr. Hon and Mr. Murphy dissenting.
ORDINANCE 15-2007 – REZONING
PROPERTY PF TO I-2 USE (Stands on first reading)
Read by M. Weaver for the second
reading.
RESOLUTION 17-2007 – APPLY FOR
GRANT – NATUREWORKS PROGRAM
Read by M. Weaver.
MOTION: TO ADOPT RESOLUTION
17-2007 AS READ.
Moved by B. Furey, second by S.
Murphy.
Mr. Hon stated this is a grant for
improvements to our City.
Upon roll call the motion passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTION 18-2007 – APPOINTMENT
TO GLENEAGLES ADVISORY BOARD AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Read by M. Weaver.
MOTION: TO ADOPT RESOLUTION
18-2007 AS AN EMERGENCY
Moved by B. Furey, second by G. Sorace.
Mr. Furey stated that interviews
were held for Boards and Commissions, and there were four candidates for the
Golf Advisory Board from which one needs to be nominated.
MOTION: TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION TO
ADD DREW ROMITO TO THE GOLF COURSE ADVISORY BOARD
Moved by G. Sorace, second by S.
Murphy.
Mr. Furey stated Mr. Romito has
been a member of the Golf Advisory Board, and has a master’s degree in business
administration. He has contributed many
ideas to make the golf course more profitable while keeping its standards high.
Upon roll call the motion passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTION 19-2007 – APPOINTMENTS
– BOARD OF BUILDING & ZONING CODE APPEALS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Read by M. Weaver.
MOTION: TO ADOPT RESOLUTION
19-2007 AS AN EMERGENCY
Moved by B. Furey, second by B.
McDermott.
MOTION: TO AMEND RESOLUTION
19-2007 ADDING TERRY DITILLIO, WARD 1, ROBERT SHAW, WARD 3
Mr. Furey stated that these people
were on the Board and no other applicants applied.
Mr. Romito nominated Lloyd
Peterson stating he was an outstanding member of the board.
MOTION: TO AMEND RESOLUTION
19-2007 ADDING LLOYD PETERSON WARD 4
Moved by A. Romito, seconded by B.
McDermott. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 20-2007 – APPOINTMENTS
TO PLANNING COMMISSION AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Read by M. Weaver.
MOTION: TO ADOPT RESOLUTION
20-2007 AS AN EMERGENCY
Moved by B. Furey, second by S.
Murphy.
Mr. Furey stated this is a
resolution adding two people to the Planning Commission.
MOTION: TO AMEND RESOLUTION 20-2007
TO ADD THE NAME OF THE WARD 1 APPLICANT MIKE CIANCIOLA
Moved by B. Furey, second by S.
Murphy.
Upon roll call the motion passed
unanimously.
MOTION: TO AMEND RESOLUTION
20-2007 TO ADD THE NAME JOE KEENAN FOR WARD 2, PLANNING COMMISSION
Moved by S. Murphy, second by B.
McDermott.
Upon roll call the motion passed
unanimously.
Upon roll call the motion to adopt
as amended passed as an emergency, 6-1 with Mr. Scaffide dissenting.
RESOLUTION 21-2007 – APPOINTMENTS
TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BOARD AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Read by M. Weaver.
MOTION: TO ADOPT RESOLUTION
21-2007 AS AN EMERGENCY
Moved by B. Furey, second by S.
Murphy.
Mr. Furey stated there are three
positions that are unchallenged and who are persons whom are already on the
board.
MOTION: TO AMEND RESOLUTION
21-2007 TO ADD THE NAME MICHELLE CIANCIOLO FOR WARD 1, KEVIN STERLING FOR WARD
3, AND DAVID ARNOLD FOR WARD 5
Moved by B. Furey, second by W.
Hon.
Upon roll call the motion passed
unanimously.
MOTION: TO ADD THE NAME MIKE CLAYTON
TO THE BOARD FOR WARD 2
Moved by B. McDermott, second by
S. Murphy.
Mr. McDermott stated that Mr.
Clayton has been on the board and has done a very good job. He further stated that he is enthusiastic
and well qualified.
Upon roll call the motion passed
unanimously.
MOTION: TO ADD GENEVIEVE SPERA TO
THE BOARD FOR WARD 4
Moved by A. Romito, second by S.
Murphy.
Mr. Romito stated Mrs. Spera was
on the board previously and should be reappointed.
Upon roll call Resolution 21-2007
as amended passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 22-2007 – REIMBURSEMENT
– FLOOD DAMAGE
Read by M. Weaver.
MOTION: TO ADOPT RESOLUTION
22-2007 AS READ.
Moved by B. Furey, second by S.
Scaffide.
Mr. Scaffide stated that he was
glad to see this coming up for vote, and he thanked the Mayor, and Council for
their support, and the residents for their patience.
MOTION: TO AMEND IT TO READ ITEM
6, UNDER THE 4TH WHEREAS, TO ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS THAT
RESIDENTS THAT WERE INCLUDED ON THE ORIGINAL LIST AND HAVE PROVIDED ALL OF THE OTHER
DOCUMENTATION BUT HAVE NOT AS OF THIS TIME SIGNED THE RELEASE WILL BE
REIMBURSED AT THE TIME OF WHICH THE SIGNED RELEASE IS GIVEN TO THE CITY
Moved by B. Furey, second by G.
Sorace.
Mr. Hon questioned what happens if
the residents from the original list exceed the allotted amount.
Mr. Furey stated that it couldn’t
exceed because it is a maximum of $1,000.00 and if every request was for
$1,000.00 it still will not go over the original motion.
Mr. Murphy inquired if whether
‘number 6’ was now a guideline, which Mr. Furey replied yes to.
Mr. Maistros clarified that when
the remaining residents submit their signed release an additional resolution
would not be created to issue a disbursement.
Mr. Scaffide inquired about the
need for a document with all of the names of the people being reimbursed.
Mr. Maistros suggested that
whenever the others come in, another resolution could be submitted with the
additional names on it.
Mr. Scaffide suggested a deadline
for the remaining forms to be turned in.
Mayor Procop stated that the
residents have been stalled long enough, and that to expedite this matter the
resolution needs to pass this evening, and checks be sent to the residents who
have been waiting.
Upon roll call the motion to amend
resolution 22-2007 passed unanimously.
Mr. Murphy questioned some of the
reimbursement request turned in.
Mr. Scaffide explained that some
of the residents did not report the damages to their insurance companies, did
the work themselves and turned in the receipts from those repairs.
Upon roll call Resolution 22-2007
passed 4-3, with Mr. Furey, Mr. McDermott, and Mr. Sorace dissenting.
MOTION: TO ADD RESOLUTION 23-2007
AND RESOLUTION 24-2007 TO THE AGENDA
Moved by B. Furey, second by S.
Murphy.
Read by B. Furey.
Upon roll call the motion to add
Resolution 23-2007 and Resolution 24-2007 to the agenda, passed unanimously.
MOTION: TO ADOPT RESOLUTION
23-2007
Moved by B. Furey, second by S.
Murphy.
Mr. Furey stated that these were
resolutions that the Mayor presented earlier that had to be added to the agenda
to be voted on so that they were made a part of the record.
Upon roll call the motion to adopt
Resolution 23-2007 passed unanimously.
MOTION: TO ADOPT RESOLUTION
24-2007
Moved by B. Furey, second by S.
Murphy.
Upon roll call the motion to adopt
Resolution 24-2007 passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE 25-2007 – PAYMENT TO
OHIO EDISON AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Read by M. Weaver.
MOTION: TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND
PLACE ORDINANCE 25-2007 ON THIRD AND FINAL READING AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Moved by B. Furey, second by W.
Hon.
Upon roll call the motion passed
unanimously.
MOTION: TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 25-2007
AS AN EMERGENCY
Moved by B. Furey, second by W.
Hon.
Mr. Hon stated that he is
receiving phone calls from the residents on Gary and Cynthia Drive stating that
they are not being notified when work is being done, and he wants to make sure
that they are.
Mayor Procop advised that she
would see that the Engineer forwards that concern to the contractor. She also advised that construction updates
are also on the Twinsburg website.
Upon roll call the motion to adopt
Resolution 25-2007 passes and an emergency unanimously.
ORDINANCE 26-2007 – AMENDING
SECTION 741.08 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Read by M. Weaver.
MOTION: TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND
PLACE ORDINANCE 26-2007 ON THIRD AND FINAL READING AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Moved by B. Furey, second by G.
Sorace.
Mr. McDermott questioned why this
issue needs to be placed on an emergency, stating that this is will only change
the way garage sales are handled. It should be allowed to have three readings
to allow interested parties to speak on it.
Mr. Furey stated that most of the
homeowner associations will be holding their meeting in the first quarter, and
that he was asked to put this on an emergency so that this can be set. Typically they put the notifications in the
mailers that are sent out to the residents on the rules of participating in the
group garage sales. Mr. Furey further
stated that this would provide better regulation and provide the Associations
with a central point of contact. This
will be the first update since 1982.
Mr. Hon stated that he also agreed
that an emergency was not needed.
Upon roll call the motion failed
with a vote of 2-5 with Mr. Hon, Mr. McDermott, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Scaffide, and
Mr. Sorace dissenting.
Ordinance 26-2007 stands on first
read reading.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS, NEW
BUSINESS, MISCELLANEOUS
MOTION: TO BRING BACK ORDINANCE
06-2007
Moved by B. Furey, second by S.
Scaffide.
Mr. Murphy stated that at the last
meeting, it was requested by the Council President that this be sent to the
Finance Committee, and they have not met yet.
The Mayor commented that there is
only one item on the Transfer Ordinance, and it is for $35,000.00 for the
Statutory Judgment Morals Transfer, so that the City can pay the residents for
the storm event that occurred in June 2006. Council passed the legislation to
pay the reimbursement; therefore it only makes sense to now pass the money to
pay for those reimbursements.
Mr. Hon stated that it was
discussed at the last meeting to put the Transfer Ordinance to the Finance
Committee, and he had thought that a Finance Committee meeting would be held
today.
Mr. Scaffide stated that he agrees
with the Mayor and Mr. McDermott, and is unsure as to why there is a hold up to
past the Ordinance if Council has already passed the resolution to reimburse
the residents.
Mr. Murphy stated that Resolution
22-2007 passed 4-3, not as an emergency, and inquired as to how soon the checks
can be written.
Mayor Procop clarified that this
is an Ordinance that needed to be placed on an emergency so that the Finance
Director has the authority to cut the checks immediately.
Upon roll call the motion passed
unanimously.
MOTION: TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND
PLACE ORDINANCE 06-2007 ON THIRD AND FINAL READING
Moved by B. Furey, second by G.
Sorace.
Upon roll call the motion passed
unanimously.
MOTION: TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 06-2007
AS AN EMERGENCY
Moved by B. Furey, second by S.
Scaffide.
Mr. McDermott and Mr. Murphy
clarified that it was transferred from the Statutory Contingency to the
Statutory Judgment Morals, in the amount of $35,000.00 for the Storm Event of
June 2006.
Upon roll call the motion passed
unanimously.
MOTION: TO AUTHORIZE THE BID FOR
THE FIRE STATION LIGHT
Moved by B. Furey, seconded by A.
Romito.
Upon roll call the motion passed
unanimously.
MOTION: TO PAY THE ENVIRONMENTAL
HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS WHO ATTENDED THE HAZARD HOUSEHOLD
WASTE DAY, ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2006, THE RATE AT NORMALLY PAID FOR A MEETING
Moved by B. Furey, seconded by W.
Hon.
Upon roll call the motion passed
unanimously.
MOTION: TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO
GIVE A CHANGE ORDER TO HUMMEL CONSTRUCTION, NOT TO EXCEED $13,000.00 FOR A
MATCHING SIGNAGE IN FRONT OF THE NEW FIRE STATION
Moved by B. Furey, seconded by G.
Sorace.
Upon roll call the motion passed
unanimously.
B.
McDermott:
MOTION: FOR AN ADDITIONAL MEETING
WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORICAL PRESERVATION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS
ALONG WITH THE CITY ENGINEER TO DISCUSS THE REPARIAN ZONE
Moved by B. McDermott, seconded by
S. Murphy.
Mr. Furey question why a motion
was needed to schedule a combined meeting.
Mr. McDermott advised that this
would be an additional meeting, and it is important that the riparian zone is
discussed and resolved.
Upon roll call the motion passed
unanimously.
A. Romito:
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Inquired if “slow
signs” can be placed at the 91 railroad tracks.
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Regarding the Christmas Decorations on the square, perhaps
some type of agreement can be made with the Township to assist them in
decorating the square.
§
Regarding Ash and Austrian Pine Trees suggested that
residents should not inject the trees but wait to see what recommendations come
down later.
§
At last meeting, Council stated that they would not be
donating large amounts in the future, however Council has donated to the After
Prom Committee for years, and he has no problem with this.
§
A precedence was set in the community with backup sewers,
and Council should honor it.
S. Murphy:
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Inquired about the barrels on route 82 and 480.
§
Wireless Internet Consultants Interviews; questioned if an
ordinance will be needed. All of the
applicants were well qualified, and congratulated the Representatives from
Euphonyx for an outstanding job.
W. Hon:
§
Inquired about when the new camera equipment and screen
would be in.
§
Questioned the date for the Public Hearing on Ordinance
197-2006, and whether a 30-day notice was given.
§
More time should be given for interviews, and unopposed
candidates should be notified as to whether or not they must be interviewed,
Council should be made aware of the like.
S.
Scaffide:
§
Attended Sheetz Open House and commended them on the
donations of $1000 made to the MRDD and the Twinsburg Library. A good partner and a good neighbor in our
community.
§
Interview process was very confusing; there should be a
complete list indicating candidates, position applying for, and date being
interviewed.
§
A deadline should be placed on the applications and letter
of requests received.
B. Furey:
§
A comprehensive list was compiled which he showed them
§
To accommodate for schedules, multiple interviews dates were
held, and each applicant was typically interviewed for 10 minutes each.
§
Regarding the applicant who turned his request in on January
8, and there was a vote on January 9, Mr. Furey advised Council that the
advertisement for the Boards and Commission seats advertised for 30 days
beginning November 24, 2006. He went on
to state that the applicant was interviewing for 3 positions, Planning
Commission, Boards of Zoning Appeals, and Park and Recreation, and that if
anyone chose to make a motion to reconsider on the resolution that council had
done in the last week, that person could have do so.
§
TBL, Baseball registration has begun. Can register online at
www.twinsburg.com/tbl
§
Going to R.I.T.A. does not increase taxes in the City of
Twinsburg, just another method in which we are collecting them by having an
outside agency do the collections.
§
Attended Jeffstock the Fund Raiser organized by Jimmy Davis
and some other high school students.
They raised over $3000.00 for the New Beginnings Cancer Charity.
MOTION TO
RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSIONS TO DISCUSS NEGOTIATIONS
Moved by
B. Furey, seconded by B. McDermott. Upon
roll call the motion passed unanimously.
Council
reconvened and Mr. Furey reported Negotiations and Land Purchase was discussed.
ADJOURNMENT:
This meeting unanimously adjourned at 12:05 AM.
ATTEST:
__________________________________ ______________________________
Marie K. Weaver Bill
Furey
Deputy Clerk of Council President of Council