Norwood City Council
Council Chambers
December 8, 2009
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, Mr. Thornbury, Mr. Barlow and Mr. Mumper.
E) AMENDMENT OF AGENDA
On a motion by Mr. Mumper, seconded by Mr. Moore, it was moved to accept the new agenda with amendments including changes and additions to I-A), I-B), J-C), and O-2) through O-7). All members present voted “Yes”.
F) MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Approve the minutes of September 22, 2009 and October 13, 2009
On a motion by Mr. Thornbury, seconded by Mr.
G) REQUEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL ON AGENDA
ITEMS
There were no requests.
H) REPORTS OF STANDING
COMMITTEES
1.
Community Development Re:
Cornerstone Design Review-Baird Signage
On a
motion by Mr. Mumper, seconded by Mr. Thornbury, it was moved to accept the
report. All members present voted,
“Yes”.
I) SECOND
A. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1305.05(M)
OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
Mr.
Moore explained this would waive fees for building permits for Schools.
On a
motion by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Mumper, it was moved to hear the second
reading of the ordinance. All members
present voted, “Yes”.
B. ORDINANCE MAKING PERMANENT APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE EXPENDITURES
OF THE CITY OF
On a
motion by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Mumper, it was moved to suspend the rules
and hear the second and third readings of the Ordinance. Voting in favor of the motion were Mr.
Sanker, Mr. Moore, Mr. Barlow and Mr. Mumper. Voting against the motion were
Mr. Gabbard, Mr. Schneider, and Mr. Thornbury. The motion failed 4-3, as 6
votes are required to suspend.
On a
motion by Mr. Mumper, seconded by Mr. Moore, it was moved to hear the second reading of the
Ordinance. Voting in favor of the motion were Mr. Sanker, Mr. Moore, Mr. Barlow
and Mr. Mumper. Voting against the motion were Mr. Gabbard, Mr. Schneider, and
Mr. Thornbury. The motion passed.
J) INTRODUCTORY
A. ORDINANCE
TO PROVIDE RAISES FOR APPOINTED EMPLOYEES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Mr.
Moore said the motion for the first two readings is so it can be done this
year. Mr. Schneider said it is the wrong time with negotiations ongoing. Mr.
Moore understands the concerns, but feels it is not a real issue and added that
appointed employees took no pay increase for several years.
On a
motion by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Mumper, it was moved to suspend the rules
and hear the first and second readings of the ordinance. Voting in favor of the
motion were Mr. Sanker, Mr. Moore, Mr. Barlow and Mr. Mumper. Voting against
the motion were Mr. Gabbard, Mr. Schneider, and Mr. Thornbury. The motion
failed 4-3, as 6 votes are required to suspend.
On a
motion by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Mumper, it was moved to hear the first
reading of the Ordinance. Voting in favor of the motion were Mr. Sanker, Mr.
Moore, Mr. Barlow and Mr. Mumper. Voting against the motion were Mr. Gabbard,
Mr. Schneider, and Mr. Thornbury. The
motion passed.
B.
ORDINANCE MAKING TEMPORARY APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF
NORWOOD, OHIO FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR ENDING ON DECEMBER 31, 2010
Mr.
Moore asked the Auditor if this version includes the $2,000 for the new chairs
for Council Chambers as requested by Mr. Schneider. Mr. Stith confirmed that
this version includes that request.
Mr.
Schneider noted that $400,000 was to streets and $750,000 Anthem money was
included for the Developmental Impact Fund. The discussion at Finance meeting
was for temporary budget to pay all critical expenses in the beginning of
2010. A temporary budget gives a chance
to think about things in January, February, and March.
Mr.
Sanker clarified that the $750,000 has nothing to do with Anthem or anything
that was discussed last meeting. The
Community Impact Fund is separate altogether.
What we were talking about last meeting was a subsidy to Economic
Development. Mr. Schneider said that
explanation is why Mr. Sanker’s input is so important.
On a
motion by Mr. Schneider, seconded by Mr. Thornbury, it was moved to suspend the
rules and hear the first and second readings of the Ordinance. Voting in favor
of the motion were Mr. Gabbard, Mr. Schneider and Mr. Thornbury. Voting against
the motion were Mr. Sanker, Mr. Moore, Mr. Barlow and Mr. Mumper. The motion
failed.
On a
motion by Mr. Schneider, seconded by Mr. Thornbury, it was moved to hear the
first reading of the Ordinance. Voting in favor of the motion were Mr. Gabbard,
Mr. Schneider, Mr. Thornbury and Mr. Barlow. Voting against the motion were Mr.
Sanker, Mr. Moore, and Mr. Mumper. The
motion passed.
C. ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE PLAN OF
OPERATION AND GOVERNANCE FOR NATURAL GAS AGGREGATION PROGRAM AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY
On a
motion by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Mumper, it was moved to suspend the rules
and hear the first and second readings of the Ordinance. All members present voted, “Yes”.
K) ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
The
Mayor was present and noted that we received a $750,000 grant to do Lowery Avenue,
which would include $150, 000 in matching funds and $75,000 in Engineering
expenses. Lowery Avenue from Courtland to Hopkins will be completely redone and
this is an important side street project.
Medical
insurance was originally reported to increase 29%. We have received a new
competitive bid that is 6% lower than that original bid.
When
opened for questions, Mr. Moore said it is great news on Lowery Avenue and
asked for the schedule. Mayor Williams
said 2010 is the target date and added that Mr. Geers is balancing these and
all projects to insure we have funds for the match.
Mr.
Schneider asked Mayor Williams for his perspective on full or temporary
appropriations and asked about the ramifications of not having a budget by
12:01am on January 1st? The
Mayor said there is no need for bickering and hoped that cooler heads should
prevail. This type of thing sometimes
happens, but there is no need to dig in heels for next year as we have nothing
to gain.
During
the Auditor’s Report, Mr. Stith noted that the office closed out November
yesterday and that once again there was great coordination with the Treasurer’s
office. The Auditor will put together expected expenditures for remainder of
the year and reports will be available online Friday.
Mr.
Mumper asked if the cost for these Council Chairs goes in Public Buildings or
the Council key. Mr. Stith answered that these were placed in the Council Key.
Mr. Mumper then asked who would sign that purchase order. Mr. Stith answered that the 2010 Clerk of
Council would sign the purchase order.
Mr.
Kiser was not present but Assistant Law Director Chris Brown was available for
any questions.
L) OTHER REQUESTS TO
ADDRESS COUNCIL
There
were no requests.
M) UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was
no unfinished business.
N) NEW BUSINESS
Mr.
Thornbury announced the Holiday open house at Lindner Park is Saturday,
December 12, from 4 to 7 pm. Everyone is
welcome and there is no charge. There will be door prizes and music.
Mr.
Sanker added that it is a great opportunity to see the McCullough House opened
for all its glory.
Mr.
Mumper congratulated Judy White and the Norwood Community Choir. They keep getting better and all are
encouraged to see their next performance.
Mr.
Schneider thanked the Recreation Commission and Jenny Wallace for the Community
Christmas event. 350 kids and 500 adults participated. It was very well
attended.
O) COMMUNICATIONS
1. Letter
from OKI Council Re:
Election of Representative
Mr.
Schneider said it is interesting to see how these major projects are put
together and noted that he would continue in the role.
On a
motion by Mr. Gabbard, seconded by Mr. Thornbury, it was moved to receive and
file the letter and reappoint Mr. Schneider as the OKI representative for
2. Letter
from Earnings Tax Dept. Re: Monthly Earnings: 11-2009
On a
motion by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Thornbury, it was moved to receive and
file the report. All members present voted
“Yes”.
3. Letter
from Mayor’s Office Re: Mayor’s Court Fines: 11-2009
On a
motion by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Mumper, it was moved to receive and file
the report. All members present voted
“Yes”.
4. Letter
from Mayor’s Office Re: Board of Health Appointment
Mr.
Mumper thanked Mr. Layne for accepting the appointment and his service to the
City.
On a
motion by Mr. Mumper, seconded by Mr. Schneider, it was moved to receive and file
the letter and approve the appointment of Jesse Layne. All members present voted “Yes”.
5. Letter
from Mayor’s Office Re: Civil Service Commission
Appointment
On a
motion by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Mumper, it was moved to receive and file
the letter and approve the appointment of
Pete Tepe. All members present
voted “Yes”.
6. Letter
from Mayor’s Office Re: Recreation Commission Appointment
On a
motion by Mr. Mumper, seconded by Mr. Moore, it was moved to receive and file the
letter and approve the appointment of Kevin Moreland. All members present voted “Yes”.
7. Letter
from Mayor’s Office Re: Tree Board Appointment
On a
motion by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Schneider, it was moved to receive and
file the letter and approve the appointment of Linda Prues. All members present voted “Yes”.
P) EXCUSE ABSENT
MEMBERS
All
Members were present.
Q) ADJOURNMENT
On a
motion by Mr. Mumper, seconded by Mr. Thornbury, 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