CITY OF TWINSBURG, OHIO
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2007
(Rescheduled from February 13, 2007)
Mr. Bill Furey President of
Council called this meeting to order at 8:14pm.
INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mr. Murphy bestowed the
Invocation. Council led in the Pledge
of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL: B. Furey,
B. McDermott, S. Murphy, S. Scaffide, Z. Sorace
ABSENT: W. Hon, A. Romito
ALSO PRESENT: Mayor Katherine A. Procop
David
Maistros, Law Director
Cynthia A. Kaderle,
Clerk of Council
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes for the Regular Council meeting on January 23, 2007 stand
approved as written.
DEPARTMENT
HEAD REPORTS/COMMUNICATION (MAYOR’S REPORT)
Finance Department:
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City Income Tax receipts as of January
31, 2007 totaled $913,610.00 compared
to
January 31,
2006, receipts in the amount of $956,421.00.
This reflects a decrease of 4%.
Fire Department:
Police
Department:
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During the
month of January, the Twinsburg Police Department Communications Center
generated 1,903 calls for service between the Police and Fire Department, and
Reminderville Police and Fire.
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The Police Department issued 160 moving
violations, of which 21 were for Driving Under Suspension, 5 were for Driving
Under the Influence.
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During the month of January six officers
received training at the Summit County Sheriffs Training Facility on defensive
driving tactics. This involved both classroom and practical training.
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The Department hired its 35th
Officer, Officer Robert D. Waltz. He is
from Parma and serves in the United States Marine Corp Reserve. He served a
tour of duty in Iraq in 2005 and he will be attending the Ohio State Highway Patrol
Academy beginning February 26, 2007 for the 16-week basic police officer
training.
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In January the Department received 7
Dodge Chargers. They are currently being painted and decaled, however several
of them are on the road now. The installation of the equipment will begin in
February.
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Detective Mark
Kreiger has returned to full-time to the Detective Bureau and will be
continuing his role in drug enforcement focusing on Twinsburg as well as
performing other detective duties.
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The IT
Department is replacing the MDT’s in the cruisers.
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During the
heavy snowstorm, Patrolman Thomas Austin came up with a suggestion that the on
duty Officers would escort the Service Department while they cleared the
roads. In 60 minutes the Officers were
able to clear Route 82, Route 91, and Ravenna Road. The Mayor thanked the
Police Department for the great idea that they came up with, stating that she
really appreciated the great job that was done by the Officers and commended
the Department for working as a team with the Service Department.
Parks and
Recreation:
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The Mayor thanked the Parks & Recreation department for
the excellent job they did during the snowstorm in servicing the 236 plus
senior driveways.
Service
Department:
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The Mayor
thanked the Service Department for the excellent job they did, as they worked
three shifts around the clock, and commended them for working as a team with
the Police Department.
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For the safety
of the children, Mayor Procop encouraged parents not to allow children to play
near the roads or on snow banks.
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As a part of
the Fleet and Equipment Maintenance Program, on site training has begun for the
Cartegraph system. Currently data is being
installed from all of the vehicles and equipment, and are looking to be up and
running in the Public Works Department later this month.
Announcements:
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The National Arbor Day Foundation has recognized the City of
Twinsburg as Tree City USA. To qualify for this honor, a city must have a
Commission, a Tree Care Ordinance, a Comprehensive Community Forestry Program,
and an Arbor Day Observance, all of which Twinsburg has.
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The Mayor congratulated the Twinsburg Great Expectations
Show Choir who took Grand Champs at a competition in Indiana. They also took
the caption awards for Best Vocal Performance, Best Choreography, and Best
Backup Combo. It was the first time
that the choir took Grand Champs in an out of state competition.
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The Twinsburg/Macedonia Relay For Life will be held on June
2nd and 3rd, and participants are encouraged to begin
forming their teams. The City team
previously received the silver recognition, awarded for raising a sum of money.
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The Mayor stated that she would be requesting a motion that
authorizes the expenditures of funds for tree removal from the Adams Park
detention and the Forest Lake detention areas, and the outfall sewer behind
Dayflower and Andover and Belmeadow. This will allow the City to move forward
in getting the work completed.
Special
Comments from the Mayor:
A
corporate member of the community since 1957, Daimler Chrysler has played a
major role in the economic growth and development of the City of
Twinsburg. The income tax revenue from
Chrysler has contributed to the building of our schools, roads and facilities,
and the presence of them is important to the fiscal health of both the city and
school district; since 1993, over 6 hundred-million dollars has been invested
in the Twinsburg facility.
The City
has recognized the importance of the diversification of the tax base in order
to reduce the city’s reliance on one major industry, and have achieved that
goal by bringing in new companies thereby reducing the reliance on Chryslers’
income tax revenue. Twenty years ago
Chrysler was 80% of the City tax base; in 2006 the city reliance on Chrysler’s
withholding was reduced to 13.3% of the city total tax collections.
While,
Chrysler is still the largest employer and tax provider in the city of
Twinsburg and the loss of them would mean over 2-million dollars in loss of tax
revenue, they will remain open and
expecting there will be a limited number of job reductions.
Mayor
Procop went on to state that although still maintaining a significant
manufacturing segment, the City is actively transitioning to more medical
biotech, info-tech and education based organizations as well as the education
commercial development that will fill the industrial gap that it is now
experiencing. The medical industry will
play a large role in the future of the City of Twinsburg, and within the next few
months, the Cleveland Clinic will present their overall plans for the city.
The Mayor
stated that in order to maintain the services and low taxes that the residents
have been accustomed to, it is imperative that the tools and resources are
available to pursue economic opportunities.
Retention and expansion of existing business as well as the introduction
of new business is critical for the solvency of the city tax base.
The mayor
presented an alternative capital budget to the finance committee of council
that will keep capital spending in line with the projected income tax
revenues. The emphasis of the capital
budget will be to provide for necessary maintenance projects, correction of
storm water issues and safety improvements.
The Department Heads and the Mayor have also implemented cost saving
measures that they will be employing.
In
closing, Mayor Procop stated that while she is confident that Daimler Chrysler
will continue to be a major economic force in the city of Twinsburg, she wants
to reassure residents that the City has been and will continue to implement
programs and measures that will protect our tax base and preserve the services
that the City offers to it’s residents.
COMMITTEE AND/OR COMMISSION REPORTS:
B.
McDermott – Finance, Public Works
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The Finance Committee briefly reviewed the Salary Ordinance
and made a number of recommendations.
There were changes in the structures, and the committee will not be
recommending further changes until they see what the structure changes are and
how they will effect the Salary Ordinance.
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Reviewed Capital Improvements; they submitted a revised
capital budget, which Council will review prior to the next finance meeting.
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Briefly spoke on the different areas of the 2007 annual
appropriations. The committee will hold interviews with the Department Heads on
February 28th beginning at 7:00PM, to review the different budget
areas. The interviews will consist of the Police, Fire, Service, Parks &
Recreation and Engineering.
S. Murphy
– Capital Improvements, Architectural Review Board, Public Works, Safety
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The ARB met on February 15 and approved the design for a new
home and a sign for a business.
B. Furey –
Planning Commission, Public Works, Golf Advisory
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The Planning Commission meet on February 5th,
items on the agenda included the swearing in of Mike Councilor and Joe Keenan;
a preliminary approval for an expansion for Tim’s Auto Collision, and the
discussion of the Twinsburg zoning and development regulations.
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The Planning Commission has requested that the
Administration begin using a checklist.
Mr. Furey requested the Law Director put together an Ordinance so that
becomes a requirement and the applicants can be better prepared to interface.
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The next Planning Commission meeting will be held Monday,
February 26, 2007 at 7:00 PM.
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There will be a joint meeting with the Planning Commission
and Environmental Historical Preservation Commission on Thursday, February 22,
2007 at 7:00 PM, in the Government Center.
They will be discussing the riparian setbacks.
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The Public Works meeting was held on Wednesday, February 7th.
A presentation was given of a proposed Regional Water Service and Economic
Development Sharing Plan with the City of Cleveland.
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Also at the Public Works meeting, there were some goals and
objectives to review the road specifications with the City of Twinsburg, to
update a five year capital plan, have Ohio Edison come in to discuss replacing
and painting poles, get an update on the Storm Maintenance Program to make sure
that they are funded and proceeding, and have a survey done on a Sidewalk
Program.
G. Sorace
– Finance, Parks & Recreation, Fitness
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The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet Wednesday,
February 21, 2007.
Speaking
for Mr. Hon on Beautification Commission:
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Gail Takacs was sworn in as a new member. The commission is
pleased to announce that the City has 22 gardens and 44 cul-de-sacs that will
be maintained.
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The Annual Arbor Day will be held Friday, May 4, 2007 at
Meadow Wood Park
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Mr. Hon and the Commission members will meet with Aaron
Landscape to discuss the present contract and the need for improvements in
2007.
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A representative from Ohio Edison will be at the next
meeting on Thursday, March 1, 2007.
They will address resident concerns with regard to the tree cutting in
2006 by the subcontractor, ABC Tree Service Company. The Commission will be asking Ohio Edison to discuss the
procedures and what instructions were given to ABC.
S.
Scaffide – Treasury, Vol. Firemen Depend Fund, Building & Zoning Appeals, Fitness
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The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet Wednesday, February
21, 2007 at 7:00PM.
AUDIENCE
PARTICIPATION:
Mike
DiCillo, 11296 Palmer Lane:
Mr.
DiCillo thanked Council for the opportunity to interview for one of the Boards
and Commissions that he applied for stating it was an interesting experience.
Commented
that when the decision to reimbursement residents for their expenses in the
flood of last summer was made, the entire community should have been notified,
and stated that these actions suggest the possibility that Council has opened a
can of worms.
Mr.
DiCillo stated that it is incumbent upon the Administration to submit the
proper legislation with sufficient lead-time for discussion. He went on to
state that Council tends to cram all of their business into one or two nights
per month, noting that the Agenda on January 23, 2007 was loaded and all of the
business could not be properly handled during that time. He also noted that it surprised him that
the Service Department was not being escorted by the Police Department when
plowing the streets, as it expedites the job.
Rose
Boyle, 3171 Cannon Road:
Mrs. Boyle
stated her position regarding the zoning changes for Cannon Road and Darrow
Road from R2 and R3, single family homes to R5 cluster homes, stating that when
she votes in May, she will be casting a vote of no for both of the zoning
changes, not to be changed.
Judy
Huberty, 1903 Dooridge Drive:
Mrs.
Huberty commented on the following concerns:
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Questioned the selection of the Boards and Commission
members during the last appointments.
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Inquired as to why the Police Officers who are hired to
enforce laws are used to by Council to deliver their weekly packets to them.
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Commented on the primary election to be held in May, and on
the resident in Glenwood Acres that has requested to build a 720 sq. ft. garage
that was tabled by the Board of Zoning.
Sally
Gaydosh, 9250 Liberty Road:
Mrs.
Gaydosh stated that what she finds most unacceptable about Ordinance 11-2007 is
that the text and map changes have been amended as recent as February 7, 2002,
which means that the 30-day examination period mandated by Ohio Law, the City
Charter and Zoning Code, have not been fulfilled. She further stated that the residents have a right to know which
parcels are being changed and where they are located on the map in the City.
LEGISLATION
ORDINANCE 175-2006 – ADOPTING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (Stands
on second reading)
Read by C. Kaderle.
MOTION: TO
ADOPT ORDINANCE 175-2006 AS READ.
Moved by B. Furey, seconded by S.
Murphy.
Mr. Furey stated that this has
been two years in the making and has been reviewed several times by the
Committee of the Whole, and he recommending that it be passed.
Mr. McDermott stated that although
there are several areas that he does not agree with, he does agree that it does
need to be finished and will vote for a passing.
Mr. Murphy stated the
Comprehensive Plan was thoroughly reviewed and discussed during the Committee
of the Whole Meeting, and believes Council is ready to make a decision at this
time.
Upon roll call the motion passed
unanimously.
ORDINANCE 197-2006 – REZONING
PROPERTY – PF TO COMMERCIAL C-3 USE
(Stands on second reading)
Read by C. Kaderle.
MOTION: TO
ADOPT ORDINANCE 197-2006 AS READ.
Moved by B. Furey, seconded by S.
Scaffide.
Mayor Procop emphasized for the residents
that Council is not voting on a plan, but for the right of the residents of the
City of Twinsburg to be able to vote on a zoning change. The Charter mandates
that the residents make the decisions on zoning changes.
Mr. Scaffide states that he supports
this ordinance going on the ballot for the voters of the community of Twinsburg
to make the decision.
Mr. McDermott stated that
considering that the developer is comprised of a private group of people, and
would have to pay taxes on the C-3 property, and if for no other reason other
than that, he would vote in favor.
Mr. Murphy stated that he is in
agreement with Mr. McDermott, and would also be voting in favor.
Upon roll call the motion passed
unanimously.
ORDINANCE 04-2007 – HIRING DAVEY
RESOURCE GROUP AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY (Stands on second reading)
Read by C. Kaderle.
MOTION: TO
ADOPT ORDINANCE 04-2007 AS READ.
Moved by B. Furey, seconded by S.
Scaffide.
Mr. Furey stated that this is a
significant increase and Council may want to look to see what other options are
available.
Mr. Scaffide questioned if whether
additional quotes had been obtained.
The Mayor advised that Amy Mohr, City Engineer is working on them.
Upon
roll call the motion was unanimously defeated.
ORDINANCE 07-2007 – 2007 SALARY
ORDINANCE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY (Stands on second reading)
Mr. Furey stated that there were
some discussions regarding some changes during the Finance meeting. It will be drafted and redistributed to
Council.
ORDINANCE 11-2007 – AMENDING TITLE
3 (Stands on second reading)
Read by C. Kaderle.
MOTION: TO
ADOPT ORDINANCE 11-2007 AS READ.
Moved by B. Furey, seconded by S.
Murphy.
During the Committee of the Whole
meeting, a residence made a few points regarding a 30-day review of a finished
document in regards to 713.12, and the definitions for a map. Mr. Furey requested Mr. Maistros respond to
those concerns at this time.
Mr. Maistros stated that he
disagrees that 713.12 solely governs the City of Twinsburg because the City of
Twinsburg has adopted a Charter which covers this, and section 713.12 does not
state that it has to go to the vote of the people. Section 713.12 specifically excludes voting on this issue by the
residents of the City of Twinsburg, that Council shall decide if certain
requirements are met.
Mr. Maistros further stated that
it was discussed that a map reflecting the current state of zoning in the City
of Twinsburg would be put on the ballot for the residents to vote on.
Mr. Furey question if whether the
document that Council has before them, and it’s content in the way that it has
been presented, in compliance with the City Charter and the way that Council
would address having zoning laws voted on.
Mr. Maistros stated that it was
passed and recommended by the Planning Commission in a 4-1 vote, but since the
vote, there are some additional issues concerning definitions, sections, etc.
Mr. Maistros stated that he couldn’t speak for the Planning Commission on
whether any further issues remain. However as far as whether 713.12 governs, he
believe the City is in substantial compliance with that issue. Mr. Maistros further stated that the
document as it was presented is thorough and it is a good document for the
residents of the City of Twinsburg.
Mr. McDermott stated that he is
not aware of any agreement Council has made with any Court, and he is concerned
that it has not been clearly defined what neutral density is going to be and
how many homes will be built on the property.
He further stated that he does not believe that twelve people should
decide density issue and zoning change, and feels that this plan benefits the
Developers more than it does the residents.
Mayor Procop clarified that
neutral density housing does not promote, encourage or allow additional housing.
The Mayor further stated that while there may be sections of a comprehensive
plan that everyone may not like or agree with, a decision still has to be made,
and the purpose is to come to consensus.
Mr. Murphy stated that he was
concerned with the time line from when this was available for review by the
residents and the 30-day time period, stating that anytime there has been a
rezoning issue, there has always been a public hearing with a 30-day
notification. Mr. Murphy also stated that there were many changes to the
section of the map that was reviewed by the Planning Commission.
Mr. McDermott, making a rebuttal
stated that he is not against neutral density per se, but he is against it as a
conditional use.
Mr. Murphy stated a lot of time
and effort has been spent putting Title 3 together, and with the changes made
since the recommendation, he does not believe that Council should rush this
issue, and would rather see it fine tuned and have it placed on the November
ballot as more residents are more likely to turn out to vote.
Mr. Scaffide stated that although
he does not want to see this issue fall by the wayside, he too has some
concerns and understands the objections of others, but believes that faith
needs to be placed in the Law Director.
Mayor Procop stated that if Title
3 is passed, there is still three months before it is voted on, allowing
additional time for residents to come in and speak on it. The Mayor added that although meeting were
held in the past, a Ward meeting and/or a General meeting can be held were
interested parties can come and ask questions about the regulations and zoning
prior to voting.
Upon
roll call the motion failed 2-3, with Mr. Sorace, Mr. McDermott and Mr. Murphy
dissenting.
RESOLUTION 14-2007 – AUTHORIZING
BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Read by C. Kaderle.
MOTION: TO
ADOPT RESOLUTION 14-2007 AS AN EMERGENCY
Moved by B. Furey, seconded by S.
Sorace.
Mr. Furey stated that Ordinance
197-2006 was unanimously passed. If
Resolution 14-2007 is not also passed unanimously, it will not be on the
ballot.
Upon roll call the motion
passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE 15-2007 – REZONING
PROPERTY PF TO I-3 USE (Stands on second reading)
Read by C. Kaderle.
MOTION: TO
ADOPT ORDINANCE 15-2007 AS READ.
Moved by B. Furey, seconded by S.
Murphy.
Mr. McDermott inquired as to
whether it was I-3 or I-2. It was
confirmed that it was I-3.
MOTION: TO CHANGE REFERENCE POINTS
IN THE TITLE HEADING FROM I-2 TO I-3, IN THE SECOND WHEREAS UNDER INDUSTRIAL
I-2 TO I-3, UNDER SERCTION ONE AT THE END OF THE PARAGRAPH, CHANGE IT TO I-3
INPLACE OF I-2, AND ANYWHERE IT APPEARS IN THE BODY OF THE DOCUMENT IT SHOULD
REFER TO I-3 RATHER THAN I-2.
Moved by B. McDermott, seconded by
B. Furey. Upon roll call the motion
passed unanimously.
Upon roll call Ordinance 15-2007
unanimously passed as amended.
RESOLUTION 16-2007 – AUTHORIZING
BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Read by C. Kaderle.
MOTION: TO ADOPT RESOLUTION
16-2007 AS AN EMERGENCY
Moved by B. Furey, seconded by S. Murphy.
Mr. Murphy stated that this
resolution would have place Title 3 on the ballot in May, however since Title 3
has been defeated, a vote of no should be returned so that this does not go to
the ballot.
Upon roll call the motion failed
unanimously.
ORDINANCE 26-2007 – AMENDING
SECTION 741.08 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY (Stands on first reading)
Read by C. Kaderle.
ORDINANCE 27-2007 – BECOME MEMBER
OF NORTHEAST OHIO SOURCING OFFICE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Read by C. Kaderle.
MOTION: TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND
PLACE ORDINANCE 27-2007 ON THIRD AND FINAL READING AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Moved by B. Furey, seconded by B.
McDermott.
Mr. Murphy questioned the reason
for the emergency.
The Mayor advised it was at the
request of the Service Director.
Upon roll call the motion passed
unanimously.
MOTION: TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 27-2007
AS AN EMERGENCY
Moved by B. Furey, seconded by G.
Sorace.
Mr. Furey stated that this allows
the City to join a purchasing group to receive discounts on many of the items that
are currently purchased and should result in a savings.
Upon roll call the motion passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTION 29-2007 – AUTHORIZING
THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Read by C. Kaderle.
MOTION: TO ADOPT RESOLUTION
29-2007 AS AN EMERGENCY
Moved by B. Furey, seconded by S.
Murphy.
Mr. Furey recommended that this is
passed, stating that 15-2007 was unanimously passed to allow this to be placed
on the ballot.
Upon roll call the motion passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTION 30-2007 – RETAINING
LEGAL SERVICES AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY
Read by C. Kaderle.
MOTION: TO ADOPT RESOLUTION
30-2007 AS AN EMERGENCY
The Mayor advised that Tom Trotter
is the City Bond Counselor. He has changed firms and has requested that the
documents that he is in the process of working on are transferred to the new
firm. He is working on several of the
City sewer assessment projects.
Upon roll call the motion
unanimously passed as an emergency.
ORDINANCE 31-2007 – ANNUAL
APPROPRIATIONS FOR 2007
Read by C. Kaderle.
ORDINANCE 32-2007 – AGREEMENT WITH
ORIANA HOUSE
Read by C. Kaderle.
ORDINANCE 35-2007 – ACCEPT BID OF
SIGNAL SERVICE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Read by C. Kaderle.
MOTION: TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PLACE ORDINANCE 35-2007 ON THIRD AND
FINAL READING AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Moved by B. Furey, seconded by G.
Sorace.
Upon roll call the motion passed
unanimously.
MOTION: TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 35-2007
AS AN EMERGENCY
Moved by B. Furey, seconded by B.
McDermott.
Mr. Furey stated that this is for
a signal that will be used for the new Fire Station.
Upon roll call the motion passed
unanimously.
ORDINANCE 36-2007 – AMENDING SECTION
147.17
Read by C. Kaderle.
MOTION: TO ADD AN EMERGENCY CLAUSE TO SECTION 3 TO READ THAT THIS
ORDINANCE IS HEARBY DECLARED AN EMERGENCY MEASURE NECESSARY FOR THE IMMEDIATE
PRESERVATION OF THE PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH SAFETY CONVENIENCE AND WELFARE OF THE
CITIZENS OF TWINSBURG AND FOR THE ADDITIONAL REASONS THAT THE NEEDS OF THE
COMMITTEE MANDATE SUCH AN AMENDMENT AND PROVIDED IT RECEIVES AN AFFIRMATIVE
VOTE OF FIVE OR MORE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL IT SHALL TAKE AFFECT AND BE ENFORCED
IMMEDIATELY UPON PASSAGE AND THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR OTHERWISE IT SHALL TAKE
EFFECT AND BE ENFORCE AT THE EARLIEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW.
Moved by B. Furey, seconded by S.
Murphy.
Mr. Furey stated that this is the
amendment to add the emergency clause.
Upon roll call the motion passed
unanimously.
MOTION: TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND
PLACE ORDINANCE 36-2007 ON THIRD AND FINAL READING AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Moved by B. Furey, seconded by S.
Murphy. Upon roll call the motion
passed unanimously.
MOTION: TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 36-2007
AS AN EMERGENCY
Moved by B. Furey, seconded by S.
Murphy.
Mr. Furey stated that this is a
change to the City employee 147 Code that will yield the City about $62,0000.00
a year in savings of the insurance.
Upon roll call the motion passed
unanimously as an emergency.
RESOLUTION 37-2007- SUPPORTING SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Read by C. Kaderle.
MOTION: TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 37-2007
AS READ.
Moved by B. Furey, seconded by G.
Sorace.
Upon roll call the motion passed
unanimously.
MOTION: TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR FOR
THE EXPENDITURES OF FUNDS ON TREE REMOVAL FOR ADAMS PARK DETENTION, FOREST LAKE
DETENTION AND THE OUTFALL SEWER BEHIND
DAYFLOWER, ANDOVER AND BELMEADOW
Moved by B. Furey, seconded by B.
McDermott.
The Mayor advised that the City
will be obtaining quotes and the engineer anticipates that the quotes will come
in under $25,000.00.
Upon roll call the motion passed
unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS, NEW
BUSINESS, MISCELLANEOUS
Mayor Procop:
The Mayor address Mr. DiCillo’s
earlier comments regarding Council’s Friday packets, stating that Council does
receive packets on Friday allowing for time to review the information before
the next meeting. Occasionally some
items are added to the Agenda after it has been distributed.
S. Murphy:
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During the last Capital Improvements meeting, it was brought
to his attention that the Board had held some additional meetings and it was
not reported to the Finance Director, therefore the Board was not compensated
for those meetings.
Ms.
Kaderle, Clerk of Council advised that the information has been submitted to
the Finance Department, and the Board will be paid next quarter.
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Inquired about the status on finding out from ODOT what the
purpose of the barrels on route 82, right at the 480 ramps was. The Mayor advised that she will follow-up
with
Mrs. Mohr.
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Commented that with the Police Department receiving nine new
police cars, the old police cars can be used by some of the other departments.
The Mayor
advised Mr. Murphy that she recently held a meeting with all of the Department
Heads, and the mileage and condition of different vehicles was discussed. Chris
Campbell, Public Works Director assessed all of the vehicles to determined the
cost of maintenance of certain vehicles, and is recommending which vehicles he
feels can be moved to other departments; however this still leaves about 2-3
that may still need to be purchased.
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Sunday, February 18, 2007 attended a presentation at the
Twinsburg Library given by a Henry Ford, a renowned motivational speaker and
author. The speech was well done and
well received. Recommends that if
anyone has an opportunity to hear Mr. Ford, speak to take advantage of it.
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The Public Works
Department is looking at a Tool Loan Program for the residents. It will be just under $35,000.00 to set the
program up.
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Inquired about the City of Twinsburg Planning Department
Analysis presentation that Council received.
Mayor
Procop informed Mr. Murphy that it was performed through Kent State University,
by Kavon International. It is an
analysis of Larry Finch, Director of Development and Community Planning
position. It includes a comparison of Solon, Stow and the City of
Twinsburg. The report details the
amount of work that is done by one person compared to the number of personnel
performing the same functions in other cities.
S.
Scaffide:
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Passed on a note of “thank you” received from some of the
seniors for the service of plowing their driveways, especially on a Sunday.
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With regard to drainage and flooding, and the temperatures
going up, encouraged Chris Campbell to perhaps have his crews check to make
certain that the catch basins are open.
Also encourage residents to check that the catch basin in front of their
home is free and clear of ice and not being blocked, and their backyard basins
as well.
B. Furey
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The Twinsburg Athletic Boosters are having a fundraiser on
St. Patrick’s’ Day, March 17, 2007, at Catered Elegance in Bedford from
6:00PM-11: 30PM. Tickets are $20.00 per
person, and you can also purchase a horse as a fundraiser. For more
information, please call Bob Smoltz at 330-425-8666.
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Thanked Jimmy Davis for the Jeff Newbauer T-Shirts from the Jeff
Stock fundraiser that he and others coordinated and also congratulated them on
the success of their Fundraiser that was held at the Agora and raised nearly
$4,000.00. New Beginnings is still
accepting donations in Jeff Newbauers’ name.
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Wished his son, Michael Furey a Happy 10th
Birthday.
EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS
MOTION: TO EXCUSE MR. HON AND MR. ROMITO
Moved by B. Furey, seconded by B. McDermott. Upon roll call
the motion passed unanimously.
Moved by B. Furey, seconded by S. Murphy. Upon roll call the
motion passed unanimously.
Council reconvened and Mr. Furey reported that Land
Acquisition and Negotiations were discussed.
ADJOURNMENT:
This meeting unanimously adjourned at 11:05pm.
ATTEST:
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Cynthia A. Kaderle Bill
Furey
Clerk of Council President
of Council