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
On a motion by Mr. Mumper, seconded by Ms. Kelly, it was moved to amend the Agenda by adding Communications P-8) and P-9), by moving Ordinance J-A) immediately following the Public Hearing, and by moving Ordinance J-B), Resolution K-A), and Communication P-3) immediately following H-1). All members present voted YES.
F) PUBLIC HEARING
Prior to opening the Public Hearing, Ms. Grote explained the rules governing Public Hearings.
When the Public Hearing opened, the following came forward to speak in favor of this Ordinance: Jim Perry, property owner.
The Public Hearing closed when no one came forward to speak against the Ordinance.
As amended, Council then considered the following item:
J-A) ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION TO REZONE PARCEL 651-0054-0039-00 (1819 MENTOR AVENUE,
NORWOOD, OHIO 45212) FROM A “MULTI-FAMILY DISTRICT” (R-3) ZONE TO THAT OF A
“LIGHT MANUFACTURING DISTRICT” (M-1) ZONE.
Mr. Sanker asked Mr. Perry for specifics on the intended use of the property. Mr. Perry returned to the podium and answered that the intended purpose is for both Office and Warehouse. No after hours work related noise is expected.
Mr. Schneider noted his approval and added that the worse thing we can have in our City is a vacant building and it’s great to see these improvements being made.
On a motion by Mr. Sanker, seconded by Mr. Mumper, it was moved to suspend the rules and hear all three readings of the ordinance. All members present voted YES.
On a motion by Mr. Mumper, seconded by Mr. Schneider, it was moved to pass the ordinance. All members present voted YES.
G) requests to address council on agenda items
A request to address Council by Margaret Wehmeyer was heard immediately prior to consideration of item I-A).
H) REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL
1) Community Development RE: Schoolhouse Outfitters
On a
motion by Mr. Mumper, seconded by Ms. Kelly, it was moved to accept the report,
but to change
As
amended, Council then considered the following items:
P-3) Letter from Rick Dettmer RE: School Outfitters
On a
motion by Mr. Sanker, seconded by Mr. Mumper, it was moved that the letter be
received and filed, and to allow Mr. Brennan to address Council. All members present voted YES.
Mr.
Brennan described the move as an opportunity to expand and relayed that they
have a three year plan to add an additional 40 employees.
Mr.
Moore asked Mr. Brennan to explain the requested easement. Mr. Brennan answered that the current
property uses this easement for parking and that need will continue. In addition, a portion of the building will
be converted to indoor parking to create more than 100 parking spaces.
Mr.
Moore mentioned that he was aware of significant improvements to the inside of
the building and asked if there were plans for the outside of the building as
well. Mr. Brennan answered that there
are plans to tuck point, replace windows, clean up the immediate area and
landscape. Mr. Brennan added that School
Outfitters, LLC. is proud to be in
Mr.
Moore noted that there is urgency to move on these items in order to meet
closing and construction dates.
J-B) ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND/OR SAFETY-SERVICE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO AN EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH REGENT REALTY, LLC AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
On a motion
by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Schneider, it was moved to suspend the rules and
hear all three readings of the ordinance.
All members present voted YES.
On a
motion by Mr. Mumper, seconded by Mr. Barlow, it was moved to pass the
ordinance. All members present voted
YES.
K-A) A RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF HAMILTON COUNTY, OHIO AND SCHOOL OUTFITTERS, LLC AND REGENT REALTY, LLC WITHIN AN ENTERPRISE ZONE OF HAMILTON COUNTY AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
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.
2. Community Development RE: Urban Active Fitness Signage
Mr.
Sanker explained that Gold’s Gym has been purchased and this represents the
corresponding signage changes.
On a motion
by Mr. Mumper, seconded by Mr. Sanker, it was moved to accept the report. All members present voted YES.
A
request to address Council by Margaret Wehmeyer was heard before consideration
of the following item:
I) SECOND
A) AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTIONS 1511.07 “APPEALS TO COUNCIL WITH REGARD TO SPRINKLER REQUIREMENT,” 1511.07 “APPEALS PROCEDURE,” AND 1511.07 “DECISION OF COUNCIL ON APPEALS” OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF NORWOOD, OHIO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Mr.
Mumper asked Chief Goodman to come forward and explain these two
Ordinances. Chief Goodman answered that
the provisions provided are nothing new to the City of
Mr.
Moore mentioned that he appreciates the diligence of the Fire Department and
Building Department in inspecting rental property. Rental properties are a business and need to
be inspected. Chief Goodman agreed and
responded that he has been largely impressed with the Ohio Fire Code but these
small concerns will need adjustment.
Mr.
Sanker asked if it was urgent that this be passed tonight. Chief Goodman answered that we have time to
address additional questions and therefore passage is not needed immediately.
Mr. Mumper
added that a few years ago Council was involved in a sprinkler appeal, and it
appears that this appeal would have been much better reviewed by the appeals
board described in this Ordinance.
On a
motion by Mr. Mumper, seconded by Mr. Moore, it was moved to hear the second
reading of the ordinance. All members
present voted YES.
B) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1511.03 “AMENDMENTS, DELETIONS, AND ADDITIONS” TO EXPAND THE SCOPE OF THE OHIO FIRE CODE TO INCLUDE SINGLE-FAMILY RENTAL PROPERTY, TWO-FAMILY, AND THREE-FAMILY DWELLING UNITS AND TO ESTABLISH THE NORWOOD FIRE CODE APPEALS BOARD TO HEAR ALL APPEALS FROM THE NORWOOD FIRE CODE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
On a
motion by Mr. Moore, seconded by Ms. Kelly, it was moved to hear the second
reading of the ordinance. All members
present voted YES.
J) INTRODUCTORY
A) ORDINANCE ADOPTING
THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO REZONE PARCEL 651-0054-0039-00
(1819 MENTOR AVENUE,
As
amended, this item was considered previously.
B) ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND/OR SAFETY-SERVICE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO AN EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH REGENT REALTY, LLC AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
As
amended, this item was considered previously.
C) ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SAFETY-SERVICE DIRECTOR TO BYPASS THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCESS AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH MEDICOUNT MANAGEMENT, INC. FOR EMS BILLING SERVICES FOR THE NORWOOD FIRE DEPARTMENT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Mr.
Mumper asked Mr. Goodman to return to the podium to further describe these
changes. Chief Goodman explained that
this is the 3rd contract with MediCount and each has introduced
slight changes. This contract changes
the fee structure and the number of “face sheets” required to hit a discount
rate. This contract essentially amounts
to a 3% decrease in the fees MediCount collects. This contract also gives the Norwood Fire
Department control of all HIPAA requests which we are trained on and prefer to
manage internally.
On a
motion by Mr. Mumper, seconded by Ms. Kelly, it was moved to suspend the rules
and hear all three readings of the ordinance.
All members present voted YES.
On a
motion by Mr. Mumper, seconded by Mr. Sanker, it was moved to pass the
ordinance. All members present voted
YES.
K) INTRODUCTORY
A) RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF HAMILTON COUNTY, OHIO AND SCHOOL OUTFITTERS, LLC AND REGENT REALTY, LLC WITHIN AN ENTERPRISE ZONE OF HAMILTON COUNTY AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
As
amended, this item was considered previously.
B) RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE AMOUNTS AND RATES AS DETERMINED BY
THE BUDGET COMMISSION AND AUTHORIZING THE NECESSARY TAX LEVIES AND CERTIFYING
THEM TO THE
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.
All members present voted YES.
On a
motion by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Mumper, it was moved to pass the
resolution. All members present voted
YES.
L) ADMINISTRATION
REPORTS
M) OTHER REQUESTS TO
ADDRESS COUNCIL
There
were no requests to address Council.
N) UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mayor
Williams was present and began his Administration Report by mentioning that the
former M.A.B Paints building has been demolished. Mr. Dobroszi will have preliminary renderings
available to the Community Development and Small Business Committee shortly.
The
Mayor
Williams also noted that Mr. Gabbard and Mr. Mumper were present for the grand
opening of the new McDonalds and that it was a great event and a much more
upscale operation than the previous location.
The
Mayor added that the relocation of the E-911 communications equipment is
underway as we speak and should be complete before the end of the night. This is a long process but the results of the
E-911 makeover are astounding.
Lastly,
Mayor Williams mentioned that with the name change of Gold’s Gym, we will once
again request they include their
When opened
for questions, Mr. Sanker asked what type of signage would be located on the
corner of Sherman and Montgomery near the new McDonald’s. Mayor Williams answered that the initial
thought was to place an outdoor replica of the clock that was once inside the
Surrey Square Mall but the developer is open for suggestions.
O) NEW BUSINESS
Mr.
Mumper thanked voters for their passing of the Norwood Renewal Levy. This is very important to the future of our
City and Council will act accordingly.
Mr.
Sanker asked that a letter be sent to the Safety-Service Director requesting
that the radar mobile be placed on
P) COMMUNICATIONS
1. Letter from
Mayor RE: Court Fines – October 2007
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.
2. Letter from
John Hanrahan RE: Tax Report – October 2007
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
Rick Dettmer RE: School Outfitters
As amended, this item was considered previously.
4. Letter from
Timothy P. Brown RE: Parking Signs
Mr. Mumper noted that three weeks have elapsed since this letter was received. Mr. Mumper noted that Council can act much more quickly and efficiently with a phone call or direct contact rather than waiting for a letter to show up on the next Council agenda.
On a motion by Mr. Mumper, seconded by Ms. Kelly, it was moved that the letter be received and filed and also placed in the Service, Recreation and Infrastructure Committee. All members present voted YES.
5. Letter from
Building Department RE: Wild Oats
6. Letter from
Health Department RE: Wild Oats
7. Letter from Liquor
Control RE: Wild Oats
On a motion by Mr. Sanker, seconded by Mr. Mumper, it was moved that the letters be received and filed as if read, and to file with no objections to Liquor Control. All members present voted YES.
As amended, Council then considered the following items:
8. Letter from
Carri Town RE: Public Hearing request for 2049, 2051 and
On a motion by Mr. Schneider, seconded by Mr. Mumper, it was
moved that the letter be received and filed and that the Public Hearing be set
for
9. Letter from
On a motion by Mr. Mumper, seconded by Mr. Schneider, it was
moved that the letter be received and filed and that the Public Hearing be set
for
Q) EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS
All
members were present.
R) 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