Council
Chambers
A) CALL TO ORDER
The Council for the City of
B) PRAYER
C) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D) ROLL CALL
On roll call, the following members answered present: Mr. Gabbard, Mr. Sanker, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Moore, Ms. Kelly, Mr. Barlow and Mr. Mumper.
E) AMENDMENT OF AGENDA
There were no Amendments to the Agenda.
F) requests to address council on agenda items
There were no requests to address Council.
G) REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL
There were
no Standing Committee Reports.
H) SECOND
A) ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION TO REZONE PARCELS 651-0026-0011-00, 651-0026-0012-00,
651-0026-0013-00, 651-0026-0014-00, 651-0026-0022-00, 651-0026-0023-00,
651-0026-0024-00, 651-0026-0025-00, 651-0026-0026-00, AND 651-0026-0027-00
(WHICH ENCOMPASSES A BLOCK BOUNDED BY SHERMAN AVENUE TO THE NORTH, MONTGOMERY
ROAD TO THE EAST, LAWRENCE AVENUE TO THE SOUTH, AND WALTER AVENUE TO THE WEST,
NORWOOD, OHIO 45212) FROM A “MULTI-FAMILY DISTRICT” (R-3) ZONE TO THAT OF A
“OFFICE DISTRICT” (0) ZONE, AS AMENDED AND TO REZONE PARCELS 651-0026-0001-00,
651-0026-0002-00, 651-0026-0003-00, 651-0026-0009-00, AND 651-0026-0010-00
(4555-4559 MONTGOMERY ROAD, NORWOOD, OHIO 45212) FROM “GENERAL BUSINESS
DISTRICT” (GBD) ZONE TO “GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT)”
(GBD-PUD) AS AMENDED
Mr.
Moore mentioned that the developers came to the last Community Development
Committee and explained that they are interested in this property for a new
medical facility. It is great to see
interest in property so close to the Pike as is the case with the former MAB
paints property.
Mr.
Sanker agreed and added that this comes at a time where
On a
motion by Mr. Mumper, seconded by Ms. Kelly, it was moved to hear the second
reading of the ordinance. All members
present voted YES.
I) INTRODUCTORY
A) RESOLUTION TO OBTAIN TECHNICAL SERVICES FROM THE AUDITOR OF THE STATE OF OHIO FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2007 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2008, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Mr.
Mumper asked Mayor Williams to explain which services are being considered. Mayor Williams answered that these are the
same services discussed in the past including training for the Auditor’s and
Treasurer’s office regarding budgeting, annual reporting, etc. This was a recommended follow up from the
Performance Audit. With the new focus on
e-Gov, the new Deputy Auditor, and the SSI project this is great timing. These changes of course will not happen
overnight but progress has finally begun.
On a
motion by Mr. Mumper, seconded by Mr. Moore, it was moved to suspend the rules
and hear all three readings of the resolution.
All members present voted YES.
On a
motion by Mr. Mumper, seconded by Ms. Kelly, it was moved to pass the
resolution. All members present voted
YES.
B) RESOLUTION HONORING THE GRADUATING COMPANIES OF THE HAMILTON COUNTY BUSINESS CENTER, INC.
On a
motion by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Mumper, it was moved to suspend the rules
and hear all three readings of the resolution, the first in its entirety. All members present voted YES.
On a
motion by Mr. Schneider, seconded by Mr. Mumper, it was moved to pass the
resolution. All members present voted
YES.
J) ADMINISTRATION
REPORTS
Mayor
Williams was present and mentioned that he has received a check for $280,000
from OKI for the
Mayor
Williams announced that the
The
Mayor also added that he attended the Norwood Soccer Association Opening Day as
did Mr. Mumper, Mr. Sanker, and of course Mr. Gabbard. This was a great day and a wonderful event.
The
mayor closed by mentioning that Xavier is back in school and that is always a
busy time for our new residents. It is
always important to be aggressive and make sure the message is sent early that
we welcome them as good neighbors, but expect cooperation and for them to abide
by the law.
When
opened for questions, Mr. Moore asked about the stop sign at
Mr.
Schneider mentioned a recent article in the Enquirer regarding speed traps on
the interstates and asked if the Mayor was happy with the results. Mayor Williams confirmed and that without a
special grant we won’t pull a car off the street to run radar on the
interstates. When federal grants come in
those numbers will always increase.
Mr.
Gabbard commented on the very dramatic changes made at
Mr.
Gabbard also asked if there were any plans to match funds for a grant for
Mr.
Moore asked for an update on the recent Committee of the Whole tour of
houses. Mayor Williams answered that the
Assistant Law Director and Building Department are working on a policy to
address this issue and provided updates on each of the houses visited on the
tour.
Mr.
Sanker asked if the street sweeper has been out and asked about its
performance. Mayor Williams confirmed
that it has been out nearly every day and Mr. White has received many positive
calls. This street sweeper is more effective
than the old sweeper. Once we are caught
up we will develop a full street sweeping program.
Mr.
Mumper asked if the DuraPatch machine had arrived yet. Mayor Williams responded that Mr. Geers was
working out the lease agreements and he recently got word that the papers have
in fact been signed and are under final review.
K) OTHER REQUEST TO
ADDRESS COUNCIL
A
request to address Council from Dennis Nichols regarding Norwood Times was
heard.
L) UNFINISHED BUSINESS
In
response to the request to address Council, Mr. Sanker clarified that this was
a private publication and not run by the City or with City funds.
M) NEW BUSINESS
N) COMMUNICATIONS
1. Letter from
Mayor RE: Executive Session
On a motion by Mr. Mumper, seconded by Mr. Moore, it was moved that the letter be received and filed, and added to the next meeting’s agenda. All members present voted YES.
2. Letter from
Donnie Jones RE: Appointment of Robert Laake
On a motion by Mr. Mumper, seconded by Ms. Kelly, it was moved that the letter be received and filed. All members present voted YES.
3. Letter from
Jenny Wallace RE: Swim League Championships
Mr. Mumper asked that an estimate be provided along with future requests for project funds.
On a motion by Mr. Sanker, seconded by Mr. Moore, it was moved that the letter be received and filed, and that this matter be placed in Service, Recreation and Infrastructure Committee. All members present voted YES.
4. Letter from
Liquor Control RE: BWR
Mr. Mumper explained that this is at the former Brinkley’s location.
On a motion by Mr. Moore, seconded by Ms. Kelly, it was moved that the letter be received and filed. All members present voted YES.
5. Letter from
Chief Schlie RE: Donna’s Carry Out
6. Letter from
Liquor Control RE: Donna’s Carry Out
On a motion by Mr. Mumper, seconded by Ms. Kelly, it was moved that the preceding 2 letters be received and filed as if read and to be acted on as appropriate based on future responses. All members present voted YES.
7. Letter from
Chief Schlie RE: Sorrentos
8. Letter from Donna Laake RE: Sorrentos
9. Letter from
Liquor Control RE: Sorrentos
On a motion by Mr. Sanker, seconded by Ms. Kelly, it was moved that the preceding 3 letters be received and filed as if read and that no objection be filed. All members present voted YES.
O) EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS
All
members were present.
P) ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Mr. Mumper, seconded by Ms. Kelly, it was moved to adjourn. All members present voted YES.
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J. Brian Mumper Jane
M. Grote
Clerk of Council President
of Council