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 Ordinance I-A). All members present voted YES.
F) requests to address council on agenda items
There were no requests to address Council.
G) REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL
1. Community Development RE: Urban Active Fitness Signage
On a
motion by Mr. Mumper, seconded by Ms. Kelly, it was moved to accept the
report. All members present voted YES.
2. Finance & Audit RE: 2007 – 2008 Appropriations
On a
motion by Mr. Mumper, seconded by Mr. Schneider, it was moved to accept the
report. All members present voted YES.
H) THIRD
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
On a
motion by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Schneider, it was moved to hear the third
reading of the ordinance. All members
present voted YES.
On a
motion by Mr. Mumper, seconded by Ms. Kelly, it was moved to pass 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 Mr. Barlow, it was moved to hear the third
reading of the ordinance. All members
present voted YES.
On a
motion by Mr. Mumper, seconded by Ms. Kelly, it was moved to pass the
ordinance. All members present voted
YES.
As
amended, Council then considered the following item:
I)
INTRODUCTORY
A) AN ORDINANCE TO CHANGE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE YEAR 2007, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Mr.
Schneider mentioned that as was previously reported most of these changes are
very small and this is great news at the end of the year.
Mr.
Sanker encouraged all department heads to continue to pay very close attention
to all expenditures in the closing weeks of the year.
On a
motion by Mr. Mumper, seconded by Mr. Barlow, 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 Ms. Kelly, it was moved to pass the
ordinance. All members present voted
YES.
J) ADMINISTRATION
REPORTS
Mayor
Williams was present and began his Administration Report by mentioning that he
has a Proclamation to read to a Norwood Soccer Team that won the
championship. They are attending another
affair but will be here shortly and we will read the Proclamation then.
Mayor
Williams mentioned that leaf pick up crews have been active but with the late
fall of leaves and recent wet weather there have been some slow downs. This was originally to be the last week of
leaf pickup, but we will continue longer than originally scheduled.
Mr.
Sanker asked for progress regarding the intersection at
K) OTHER
REQUESTS TO ADDRESS COUNCIL
There
were no requests to address Council.
L) UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
Mr.
Mumper asked Asst. Law Director Chris Brown for the status of the vacant home
at
Mr.
Moore asked for an update on the vacant house legislation. Mr. Brown replied that the Law Department is
waiting for Building Department comments to be incorporated into this
legislation.
Mr.
Sanker asked if the City had any capability to board up and secure vacant
properties. Mr. Brown responded that
there are provisions to secure but there are strict requirements for full
abatement.
Mr.
Moore asked if we have the ability and legal right to demolish a property after
sufficient warning, particularly the property on Lowry. Mr. Brown answered that this is a case by
case basis as determined by the Building Commissioner and Law Department. In the specific case of the property on Lowry
it is unique in that the owner is deceased and in the midst of the Building
Department orders we are also trying to determine ownership.
Mr.
Moore asked if we could move forward on the Lowry property based on the fact
that we have made every attempt to contact the owner. Mr. Brown responded that this would require
additional research before rendering an opinion. Mr. Moore asked that the Law Department
conduct the necessary research and report back on our options as we really need
to focus on our housing stock as the City continues to turn the corner and
revitalize.
M) NEW
BUSINESS
N) COMMUNICATIONS
1. Letter from
Joe Geers RE: Speed Sign on
On a motion by Ms. Kelly, seconded by Mr. Mumper, it was moved that the letter be received and filed. All members present voted YES.
2. Letter from
Jennifer Wallace RE: Halloween/Christmas
On a motion by Mr. Mumper, seconded by Mr. Schneider, it was moved that the letter be received and filed. All members present voted YES.
O) EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS
All
members were present.
P) ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Mumper, 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