City Council
Regular MeetingCanton, OH · March 31, 2014
Minutes
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PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY: With a quorum being present the Chair calls this meeting of City
Council to Order. Roll call.
ROLL CALL TAKEN BY CLERK TIMBERLAKE:
11 COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: (FRANK MORRIS, CHRIS SMITH, JAMES BABCOCK, RICHARD
HART, BILL SMUCKLER, GREG HAWK, THOMAS WEST, JIM GRIFFIN, KEVIN FISHER, DAVID
DOUGHERTY & JOHN MARIOL)
ELEVEN COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT. (PRESIDENT SCHULMAN & MEMBER MACK ABSENT)
CLERK TIMBERLAKE: Eleven present, Mr. President.
EXCUSING MEMBERS
PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY: Thank you. Leader, Excusing Members.
MEMBER MORRIS: Mr. President I move we excuse President Schulman and Member Mack from tonight’s
meeting.
MEMBER SMITH: Seconded.
PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY: It’s been moved and seconded to excuse President Schulman and
Member Mack from tonight’s meeting. Any remarks? Roll call.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 11 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK TIMBERLAKE: Eleven yeas Mr. President.
PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY: The motion carries. President Schulman and Member Mack are
excused from tonight’s meeting. We’ll have the invocation given tonight by Council Member Kevin Fisher.
Please remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance.
The regular meeting of Canton City Council was held on March 31, 2014 at 7:30 P.M. in the Canton City
Council Chamber. The roll call was taken (see above) by Clerk of Council Cynthia Timberlake. The
invocation was given by Kevin Fisher, Ward 5 Council Member. The Pledge of Allegiance led by President
Pro Tem Dougherty.
AGENDA CORRECTIONS & CHANGES
PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY: Now under Agenda Corrections and Changes. Leader.
MEMBER MORRIS: Mr. President, I move, excuse me, I move Rule 22A be suspended to add 2nd Readings
Ordinances #4 through and include #7.
MEMBER SMITH: Seconded.
PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY: It’s been moved and seconded to Suspend Rule 22A to add
Ordinances 4 through 7. Any remarks? Roll call.
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NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 11 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK TIMBERLAKE: Eleven yeas, Mr. President.
PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY: Ordinances are a part, a legal part of your agenda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY: We have none this evening.
OLD BUSINESS
PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY: We have none this evening.
PUBLIC SPEAKS
PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY: Now under Public Speaks. We have one tonight. Henry Preston
please.
HENRY PRESTON: Good evening. My name is Henry Preston. I live at 326 31st Street NW, Canton. On
March 5th I observed two city employees performing recycle pickup duties in the front of my property. Their
teamwork performance was stellar. The man picking up the recycle bins jumps off the truck at exactly the
right time just before the trucks stop. The truck driver, the pickup man picks up the recycle bin, gives it a
slight shake, sets it down upside down so that snow, rain or dog pee will not accumulate inside the bin. The
truck is stopped for less than 5 seconds and off to the next stop. The bin pickup man signals the driver when
to move on and jumps back on the truck. His movements are smooth, even and precise without redundant or
wasteful motion which makes the job look easy. Anybody who has performed a time and motion study on the
task of running, jumping off, on and off the truck, picking up and dumping the recycle bins for hours know
that this is not an easy task. I am here tonight to let these, those two recycle employees know that I appreciate
their stellar performance in carrying out their duties and that enriches my life living in Canton. Not having to
take the time of cleaning up the bin, makes repetitive chores simpler. One of my video surveillance cameras
captured that event and it’s very difficult to actually articulate the timing of these two recycle employees and
the performance of their duties so I have created a DVD to show with Mr. Bartos so he in turn can share the
precision performance of these two employees with their supervisor. In that, they can be recognized for their
stellar performance. Last week we heard about, I think it was the term, what was it called, class act. This
team was a class act. I mean I’ve looked at it. When I first saw them I was glad I had my surveillance camera
turned and I got a good movie of it and when you look at the rest, these are the best. Thank you.
PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY: Thank you. (APPLAUSE)
INFORMAL RESOLUTIONS
PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY: Now under Informal Resolutions. Madame Clerk could you please
read Resolution 19.
#19. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: REQ RE-APPT. OF JOHN STONE TO CANTON TREE
COMMISSION FOR RETRO TERM OF 3/1/14 - 2/28/15. - ADOPTED
PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY: Leader.
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MEMBER MORRIS: Mr. President, I move we adopt Informal Resolution #19.
MEMBER SMITH: Seconded.
PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY: There’s a motion to adopt Resolution 19. Are there any remarks?
By voice vote, all those in favor signify by saying aye. Those opposed.
NO REMARKS RESOLUTION #19 PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY VOICE VOTE
PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY: The yeas have it. Resolution #19 has been adopted. Resolution 20
please.
# 20. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: REQ APPT. OF REMEL MOORE TO CANTON TREE
COMMISSION FOR RETRO TERM OF 3/1/14 - 2/28/15. - ADOPTED
PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY: Leader.
MEMBER MORRIS: Mr. President, I move we adopt Informal Resolution #20.
MEMBER SMITH: Seconded.
PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY: Motion to adopt Resolution 20. Are there any remarks? By voice
vote, all those in favor signify by saying aye. Those opposed.
NO REMARKS RESOLUTION #20 PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY VOICE VOTE
PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY: Resolution #20 has been adopted.
COMMUNICATIONS
PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY: Communications. Let the journal show that all Communications
are received as read.
NOTE: ALL COMMUNICATIONS WHICH FOLLOW, LISTED BY AGENDA TITLE, ARE ON FILE
IN THEIR ENTIRETY IN THE COUNCIL OFFICE WITH THE AGENDA ITEMS FILE DATED
MARCH 31, 2014.
137. CANTON PARKS DIR GORDON: REQ SUPP APPROP - 2525 MOTHER GOOSELAND FUND
($2,000.00 FROM UNAPP BAL OF 2525 MOTHER GOOSELAND FUND TO 2525 401060
MOTHER GOOSELAND FUND - OTHER). - FINANCE COMMITTEE
138. CANTON PARKS DIR GORDON: REQ AUTH FOR MAYOR / SERV DIR TO ADV, RCV BIDS,
AWARD, & EXECUTE CONST CONTRACT, AUTH TO RCV GRANT FUNDS FR TIMKEN
FOUNDATION; SUPP APPROP OF $150,000 TO RCV GRANT FUNDS FR TIMKEN
FOUNDATION; FR: UNAPPROP BAL OF 2530 (SPEC PK REV FUND) $150,000 TO: 2530-401090
(PARK DEV FUND) - OTHER; SUPP APPROP OF $50,000 FROM: UNAPPROP BAL OF 2530
SPEC PK REV FUND TO: 2530-401090 (PARK DEV FUND) - OTHER. - FINANCE COMMITTEE
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139. DEV DIR FREEMAN: REQ C#131 FROM 3/24/14 AGENDA BE WITHDRAWN. - RECEIVED &
FILED
140. DEV DIR MILLER: AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO SUBMIT & FILE WITH HUD THE FIVE YR
CONSOLIDATION PLAN & THE 2014 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN; AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO
REVISE AND/OR AMEND CONSOLIDATED PLAN & BUDGETS FOR CDBG, HOME & ESG
PER CITIZEN’S PARTICIPATION PLAN; AUTHORIZE & DIRECT AUDITOR TO REVISE
BUDGETS AS PERMITTED; UTILIZE ESTABLISHED FUND ACCTS KNOWN AS CDBG,
HOME & ESG AND DRAW WARRANTS UPON RECEIPT OF VOUCHERS; ENTER INTO
CONTRACTS FOR VARIOUS PROJ AND AMEND O#186/2013 TO ALLOW MAYOR AND/OR
SERV DIR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR UP TO $65,000.00 PER PROP FOR CRITICAL
HOUSING REHAB PROG. - COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
141. HEALTH COMMISSIONER ADAMS: AMEND O#264/2013 ($200,000.00 FROM: UNAPPROP
BAL OF 2331, AIR POLLUTION CONTROL (APC) TO: 2331 (APC) FUND - OTHER). - FINANCE
COMMITTEE
142. LIQUOR CONTROL DIVISION (OHIO): REQ NEW CI & C2 PERMIT FOR K O G S DRIVE THRU
INC. @ 3101 6TH ST. SW. - RECEIVED & FILED
143. SERVICE DIRECTOR BARTOS: REQ LEGISLATION AMENDING CLASSIFICATION PLAN &
GEN SALARIES FLSA CODE FOR POSITION OF ASST. DIR OF PURCHASING. - PERSONNEL
COMMITTEE
144. SERVICE DIRECTOR BARTOS: AUTH DIR OF PUB SERV TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FR
SEWER COMBINATION VEHICLE IN AMT NOT TO EXCEED $41,000.00; AUTH AUDITOR TO
DRAW WARRANTS UPON RECEIPT OF VOUCHERS. - PUBLIC PROPERTY CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE
145. SERVICE DIRECTOR BARTOS: AUTHORIZATION FOR COOPERATIVE AGMT WITH STARK
PARKS FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, MAINT OF BIKE/HIKE
TRAILS. - PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE
146. SERVICE DIRECTOR BARTOS: REQ LEGISLATION FOR MORAL OB OF $46,957.31 TO
BEAVER EXCAVATING FOR WORK PERFORMED ON HARRISON AVE. BRIDGE. - FINANCE
COMMITTEE
147. SERVICE DIRECTOR BARTOS: AUTH MAYOR AND/OR DIR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ADV,
REC BIDS, AWARD, & EXECUTE A CONST CONTRACT FR EXT WASHING, PRIMING, &
PAINTING OF BRENTWOOD WATER TOWER; EX PROF CONTRACT, SUPP APPROP FROM:
UNAPP BAL OF 5201 WATER FUND ($309,600) TO 5201 207022 WATER DIST FUND - OTHER.
- FINANCE COMMITTEE
ORDINANCES & FORMAL RESOLUTIONS FOR FIRST READING
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PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY: First Reading Ordinances. Madame Clerk please begin with
Ordinance #1.
NOTE: PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY CALLED UPON CLERK TIMBERLAKE TO READ
ORDINANCES #1 THROUGH #3 FOR THEIR FIRST READING BY TITLE AS REQUIRED BY STATE
LAW, AS FOLLOWS:
#1. (1ST RDG) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING EXHIBIT A TO ORDINANCE NO. 100/2011, AS
AMENDED, THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN AND SALARIES FOR MANAGEMENT
AND NON-BARGAINING UNIT EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF CANTON; AND
DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY (FAIR HOUSING
INVESTIGATOR & EDUCATION/INTAKE SPECIALIST)
Referred to Personnel & Finance Committees
#2. (1ST RDG) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY AUDITOR TO PAY $950.00 TO
ASHWORTH HOME BUILDERS; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN
EMERGENCY (NSP 3 PROG)
Referred to Finance Committee
#3. (1ST RDG) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING EXHIBIT A TO ORDINANCE NO. 100/2011, AS
AMENDED, THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN AND SALARIES FOR MANAGEMENT
AND NON-BARGAINING UNIT EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF CANTON; AND
DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY. (SALARY INCREASE FOR
CASUAL/SEASONAL INSPECTORS)
Referred to Personnel & Finance Committees
ORDINANCES & FORMAL RESOLUTIONS FOR SECOND READING
PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY: Now under Second Reading Ordinances. Madame Clerk please read
Ordinance 4.
NOTE: PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY CALLED UPON CLERK TIMBERLAKE TO READ
ORDINANCES #4 THROUGH #7 FOR THE SECOND READING BY TITLE AS REQUIRED BY STATE
LAW, AS FOLLOWS:
#4. (2ND RDG) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CANTON TO ACCEPT THE
DONATION OF REAL PROPERTY FROM THE CANTON COMMUNITY
IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION (EDWARD “PEEL” COLEMAN COMMUNITY
CENTER)
#5. (2ND RDG) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 264/2013;
AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY ($48,830.47 FROM
UNAPPROP BAL 2219 EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT FUND TO 2219 506001
EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT - OTHER)
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#6. (2ND RDG) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND/OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC
SERVICE TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR AND ACCEPT FUNDS FROM THE
OHIO HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD INITIATIVE
PROGRAM; TO ENTER INTO VARIOUS CONTRACTS TO EFFECTIVELY
ADMINISTER THE PROGRAM AND TO ENTER INTO COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENTS WITH VARIOUS ENTITIES TO ADMINISTER THE PROGRAM;
AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY
#7. (2ND RDG) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 264/2013;
AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY ($5,000.00 FROM
UNAPPROP BAL 2353 SWIMMING POOL FUND TO 2353 SWIMMING POOL -
OTHER)
ORDINANCES & FORMAL RESOLUTIONS FOR THIRD AND FINAL READING
PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY: Now under Third Reading Ordinances. Madame Clerk please begin
with Ordinance 8.
NOTE: PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY CALLED UPON CLERK TIMBERLAKE TO READ THE
FOLLOWING ORDINANCES #8 THROUGH #12 FOR THE THIRD READING BY TITLE AS
REQUIRED BY STATE LAW, AS FOLLOWS.
#8. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS AMENDED AS ORDINANCE NO. 62/2014 AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 264/2013; AND DECLARING
THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY (9 SUPP APPROP & 17 APPROP
REDUCTIONS - 2014 BUDGET)
PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY: Leader.
MEMBER MORRIS: Mr. President I move we adopt Ordinance #8.
MEMBER SMITH: Seconded.
PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Ordinance 8. Any remarks?
MEMBER MORRIS: Mr. President I move we amend Ordinance #8 per copy that all Council Members have in
front of them.
MEMBER SMITH: Seconded.
AMENDMENT
Pursuant to Rule 36, I move to amend Agenda Item No. 8 by substituting the Exhibits A and B attached to
this amendment for the Exhibits A and B attached to the ordinance currently pending before Council.
PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY: It’s been moved and seconded to amend Ordinance 8 per the
amendment in front of everyone. Any remarks?
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MEMBER HAWK: Mr. Chairman, Mr. President.
PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY: Yes. Member Hawk.
MEMBER HAWK: This is the amendment to our final budget for, or excuse me, our permanent budget for
2014. I’d like to commend Member Mariol for his outstanding work he did in looking through this budget and
pulling out dollars that you’ll see in the amendment. It brings about major dollars being appropriated for paving
in our streets, something we sorely need this year. John, congratulations. You did a fine job. It’s an honor to
work with you on your Committee. Thank you.
PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY: Any other remarks? By voice vote, all those in favor signify by saying
aye. Those opposed.
NO REMARKS AMENDMENT PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY VOICE VOTE
PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY: Leader.
MEMBER MORRIS: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #8 as amended.
MEMBER SMITH: Seconded.
PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Ordinance 8 as amended. Any
remarks?
MEMBER HAWK: Mr. President.
PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY: Yes, Member Hawk.
MEMBER HAWK: I will be voting no on this budget because it does not provide enough dollars for safety
forces to protect our city.
PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY: Any more remarks? Roll call.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 8 YEAS, 3 NAYS
(MEMBERS HART, SMUCKLER AND HAWK VOTED NAY)
CLERK TIMBERLAKE: Member Mariol were you a yea sir?
MEMBER MARIOL: Yes.
CLERK TIMBERLAKE: Thank you. Eight yeas and three nays, Mr. President.
#8 ADOPTED AS AMENDED AS ORDINANCE NO. 62/2014
PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY: So Ordinance 8 has been adopted.
#9. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 63/2014 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
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CITY AUDITOR TO PAY $1,156.00 TO C.R.S. CONTRACTING CO.; AND
DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY (DEMOS AT 2125, 2129 AND
2133 5TH ST NE)
PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY: Leader.
MEMBER MORRIS: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #9.
MEMBER SMITH: Seconded.
PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Ordinance 9. Any remarks?
Roll call.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 11 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK TIMBERLAKE: Eleven yeas Mr. President.
#9 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 63/2014
PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY: Ordinance 9 has been adopted. Ordinance 10.
#10. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 64/2014 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 177/2006; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE
AN EMERGENCY (CAPTAIN - ADMIN, TITLE TRANSFERS, $500.00)
PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY: Leader.
MEMBER MORRIS: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #10.
MEMBER SMITH: Seconded.
PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Ordinance 10. Any remarks?
Roll call.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 11 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK TIMBERLAKE: Eleven yeas Mr. President.
#10 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 64/2014
PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY: Ordinance 10 has been adopted. Ordinance 11.
#11. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 65/2014 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
CITY AUDITOR TO PAY $510.35 TO HOME DEPOT; AND DECLARING THE
SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY
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PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY: Leader.
MEMBER MORRIS: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #11.
MEMBER SMITH: Seconded.
PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Ordinance 11. Any remarks?
Roll call.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 11 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK TIMBERLAKE: Eleven yeas Mr. President.
#11 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 65/2014
PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY: Ordinance 11 has been adopted. Ordinance 12.
#12. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 66/2014 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ADVERTISE, RECEIVE BIDS, AWARD AND
ENTER INTO CONTRACT (S) FOR THE PURCHASE OF VARIOUS VEHICLES
AND/OR EQUIPMENT FOR THE WATER DEPARTMENT; AUTHORIZING THE
DIRECTOR TO ALTERNATIVELY PURCHASE SAID VEHICLES AND/OR
EQUIPMENT PURSUANT TO STATE COOPERATIVE PURCHASING
AGREEMENTS; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY
PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY: Leader.
MEMBER MORRIS: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #12.
MEMBER SMITH: Seconded.
PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Ordinance 12. Any remarks?
Roll call.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 11 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK TIMBERLAKE: Eleven yeas Mr. President.
#12 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 66/2014
PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY: Ordinance 12 has been adopted.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS
PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY: Announcement of Committee Meetings.
MEMBER HAWK: Mr. President.
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PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY: Member Hart, Hawk.
MEMBER HAWK: We’re both two old gray haired, white guys so we look alike. I would like to have Finance
Committee at 6:30 on next Monday night which would be...
CLERK TIMBERLAKE: April 7th.
MEMBER HAWK: On April 7th. Thank you very much.
PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY: Anyone else?
MEMBER HART: Yes, acting Council President Dougherty.
PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY: Member Hart.
MEMBER HART: I’m the other gray haired guy.
PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY: Yes sir.
MEMBER HART: I’d like to call Personnel at 6:30 on Ordinance #1 and #3.
PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY: Thank you. Any other announcements?
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY: Under Miscellaneous Business. Is there any Miscellaneous Business?
Leader. Mayor.
CLERK TIMBERLAKE: Frank...
MAYOR HEALY: Thank you Mr. President. Just one minute...
PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY: Way to go. Go ahead Mayor.
MAYOR HEALY: Good evening ladies and gentlemen. Next Tuesday on the 8th is the State of the City. I’ll
remind you at 5:00 at the Civic Center and at that event I will be swearing in our newest class of Police and
Firemen with the actual count to be determined here over the next couple days. I hope you’re all there. Thanks.
PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY: Any other Miscellaneous Business? Member Morris.
MEMBER MORRIS: Motion to adjourn.
MEMBER SMITH: Seconded.
PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY: Moved and seconded to adjourn. Roll call.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 11 YEAS, 0 NAYS
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CLERK TIMBERLAKE: Eleven yeas Mr. President.
PRESIDENT PRO TEM DOUGHERTY: (Gavel falls)
ADJOURNMENT TIME: 7:42 PM
ATTEST: APRIL 1, 2014 APPROVED: APRIL 1, 2014
CYNTHIA TIMBERLAKE DAVID R. DOUGHERTY
CLERK OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM
Agenda
FINAL
AGENDA
CANTON CITY COUNCIL 7:30 PM MARCH 31, 2014
ROLL CALL: Eleven Mem bers Present
M OTION TO EXCUSE M EM BERS: President Schulm an and Mem ber Mack Absent
INVOCATION: Kevin Fisher, W ard 5 Council Mem ber
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: President Pro Tem Dougherty
AGENDA CORRECTIONS & CHANGES: (Suspended Rule 22A to add 2 nd Rdg O#4 - O#7; O#8 Adopted as Am ended)
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
OLD BUSINESS (PUBLIC SPEAKS): None
PUBLIC SPEAKS (CITY BUSINESS): Henry Preston spoke of the two Recycling Em ployees who do a stellar job when they
pick up his recycling. He was appreciative of how sm ooth and quickly they m oved on and off the truck and especially
appreciative of how they turn over the recycling bins so no rain or snow gets in them . He m entioned how their tim ing of
getting on and off the truck was perfect. He m ade a m ovie / DVD of how stellar their perform ance is and wanted to recognize
them in front of Council. He is sharing the DVD with Service Director Bartos and com m ented on what a class act the workers
were.
INFORM AL RESOLUTIONS:
19. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: REQ RE-APPT. OF JOHN STONE TO CANTON TREE
COMMISSION FOR RETRO TERM OF 3/1/14 - 2/28/15. -
ADOPTED
20. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: REQ APPT. OF REMEL MOORE TO CANTON TREE
COMMISSION FOR RETRO TERM OF 3/1/14 - 2/28/15. -
ADOPTED
COM M UNICATIONS:
137. CANTON PARKS DIR GORDON: REQ SUPP APPROP - 2525 MOTHER GOOSELAND FUND
($2,000.00 FROM UNAPP BAL OF 2525 MOTHER GOOSELAND
FUND TO 2525 401060 MOTHER GOOSELAND FUND - OTHER).
- FINANCE COMMITTEE
138. CANTON PARKS DIR GORDON: REQ AUTH FOR MAYOR / SERV DIR TO ADV, RCV BIDS,
AW ARD, & EXECUTE CONST CONTRACT, AUTH TO RCV
GRANT FUNDS FR TIMKEN FOUNDATION; SUPP APPROP OF
$150,000 TO RCV GRANT FUNDS FR TIMKEN FOUNDATION;
FR: UNAPPROP BAL OF 2530 (SPEC PK REV FUND) $150,000
TO: 2530-401090 (PARK DEV FUND) - OTHER; SUPP APPROP
OF $50,000 FROM: UNAPPROP BAL OF 2530 SPEC PK REV
FUND TO: 2530-401090 (PARK DEV FUND) - OTHER. - FINANCE
COMMITTEE
139. DEV DIR FREEMAN: REQ C#131 FROM 3/24/14 AGENDA BE W ITHDRAW N. -
RECEIVED & FILED
140. DEV DIR MILLER: AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO SUBMIT & FILE W ITH HUD THE FIVE
YR CONSOLIDATION PLAN & THE 2014 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN;
AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO REVISE AND/OR AMEND
CONSOLIDATED PLAN & BUDGETS FOR CDBG, HOME & ESG
PER CITIZEN’S PARTICIPATION PLAN; AUTHORIZE & DIRECT
AUDITOR TO REVISE BUDGETS AS PERMITTED; UTILIZE
ESTABLISHED FUND ACCTS KNOW N AS CDBG, HOME & ESG
AND DRAW W ARRANTS UPON RECEIPT OF VOUCHERS;
ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR VARIOUS PROJ AND AMEND
O#186/2013 TO ALLOW MAYOR AND/OR SERV DIR TO ENTER
INTO CONTRACT FOR UP TO $65,000.00 PER PROP FOR
CRITICAL HOUSING REHAB PROG. - COMMUNITY &
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
141. HEALTH COMMISSIONER ADAMS: AMEND O#264/2013 ($200,000.00 FROM: UNAPPROP BAL OF
2331, AIR POLLUTION CONTROL (APC) TO: 2331 (APC) FUND -
OTHER). - FINANCE COMMITTEE
142. LIQUOR CONTROL DIVISION (OHIO): REQ NEW CI & C2 PERMIT FOR K O G S DRIVE THRU INC. @
3101 6 TH ST. SW . - RECEIVED & FILED
143. SERVICE DIRECTOR BARTOS: REQ LEGISLATION AMENDING CLASSIFICATION PLAN & GEN
SALARIES FLSA CODE FOR POSITION OF ASST. DIR OF
PURCHASING. - PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
144. SERVICE DIRECTOR BARTOS: AUTH DIR OF PUB SERV TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FR
SEW ER COMBINATION VEHICLE IN AMT NOT TO EXCEED
$41,000.00; AUTH AUDITOR TO DRAW W ARRANTS UPON
RECEIPT OF VOUCHERS. - PUBLIC PROPERTY CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE
CANTON CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PAGE 2 - MARCH 31, 2014
COM M UNICATIONS CONTINUED:
145. SERVICE DIRECTOR BARTOS: AUTHORIZATION FOR COOPERATIVE AGMT W ITH STARK
PARKS FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION,
OPERATION, MAINT OF BIKE/HIKE TRAILS. - PARKS &
RECREATION COMMITTEE
146. SERVICE DIRECTOR BARTOS: REQ LEGISLATION FOR MORAL OB OF $46,957.31 TO BEAVER
EXCAVATING FOR W ORK PERFORMED ON HARRISON AVE.
BRIDGE. - FINANCE COMMITTEE
147. SERVICE DIRECTOR BARTOS: AUTH MAYOR AND/OR DIR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ADV, REC
BIDS, AW ARD, & EXECUTE A CONST CONTRACT FR EXT
W ASHING, PRIMING, & PAINTING OF BRENTW OOD W ATER
TOW ER; EX PROF CONTRACT, SUPP APPROP FROM: UNAPP
BAL OF 5201 W ATER FUND ($309,600) TO 5201 207022 W ATER
DIST FUND - OTHER. - FINANCE COMMITTEE
ORDINANCES & FORM AL RESOLUTIONS FOR FIRST READING:
1 ST RDG 1. AMEND EXHIBIT A TO O#100/2011, CLASSIFICATION PLAN & SALARIES FOR MGMT & NON-
BARGAINING UNIT EMPLOYEES; (FAIR HOUSING INVESTIGATOR AND EDUCATION/INTAKE
SPECIALIST)
Referred to Personnel & Finance Com m ittees
1 ST RDG 2. AUTHORIZE AUDITOR TO PAY MORAL OB TO ASHW ORTH HOME BUILDERS IN AMT OF $950.00 FOR
SERVICES IN CONNECTIONS W ITH NSP 3 PROG.
Referred to Finance Com m ittee
1 ST RDG 3. AMEND EXHIBIT A TO O#100/2011, CLASSIFICATION PLAN & SALARIES FOR MGT & NON-
BARGAINING UNIT EMPLOYEES (INCREASE SALARY FOR BLDG CODE CASUAL / SEASONAL
INSPECTORS). -
Referred to Personnel & Finance Com m ittee
ORDINANCE & FORM AL RESOLUTIONS FOR SECOND READING:
(SUSPENDED RULE 22A TO ADD O#4 - O#7)
2 ND RDG 4. AUTHORIZE CITY OF CANTON TO ACCEPT THE DONATION OF REAL PROP FROM CCIC (EDW ARD
“PEEL” COLEMAN COMM CTR) (C&ED)
2 ND RDG 5. AMEND APPROP O#264/2013; EMERGENCY ($48,830.47 UNAPPROP BAL 2219 EMERGENCY
SHELTER GRANT FUND TO 2219 506001 EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT - OTHER) (C&ED)
2 ND RDG 6. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND/OR SERV DIR TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR & ACCEPT FUNDS FROM
OHIO HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY FOR NEIGHBORHOOD INITIATIVE PROG; ENTER INTO VARIOUS
CONTRACT TO EFFECTIVELY ADMINISTER PROG & TO ENTER INTO COOP AGMT W ITH VARIOUS
ENTITIES TO ADMINISTER THE PROG; EMERGENCY (C&ED)
2 ND RDG 7. AMEND APPROP O#264/2013; EMERGENCY ($5,000.00 FROM UNAPPROP BAL 2353 SW IMMING POOL
FUND TO 2353 SW IMMING POOL - OTHER) (FIN)
ORDINANCES & FORM AL RESOLUTIONS FOR THIRD/FINAL READING & VOTE:
AM ENDED AS
62/2014 8. AMEND APPROP O#264/2013; EMERGENCY (9 SUPP APPROP & 17 APPROP REDUCTIONS)
63/2014 9. AUTHORIZE AUDITOR TO PAY $1,156.00 TO C.R.S. CONTRACTING CO.; EMERGENCY (DEMOS AT
2125, 2129, 2133 5 TH ST. NE)
64/2014 10. AMEND SECTION 1 OF O#177/2006; EMERGENCY (CAPTAIN - ADMIN, TITLE TRANSFER $500.00)
65/2014 11. AUTHORIZE AUDITOR TO PAY $510.35 TO HOME DEPOT; EMERGENCY
66/2014 12. AUTHORIZE SERV DIR TO ADVERTISE, REC BIDS, AW ARD & ENTER INTO CONTRACT(S) FOR THE
PURCHASE OF VARIOUS VEHICLES AND/OR EQUIP FOR W ATER DEPT; AND AUTHORIZE DIRECTOR
TO ALTERNATIVELY PURCHASE SAID VEHICLES AND/OR EQUIPMENT PURSUANT TO STATE COOP
PURCH AGMTS; EMERGENCY
ANNOUNCEM ENT OF COM M ITTEE M EETINGS:
M ONDAY, April 7, 2014 in Council Caucus Room at 6:30 PM
1) Finance Com m ittee
2) Personnel Com m ittee
M ISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Mayor Healy spoke about the State of the City being held at the Civic Center on April 8 th where
he will be swearing in the new Police and Fire Personnel.
ADJOURNM ENT: 7:42 PM
THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL M EETING W ILL BE HELD ON M ONDAY, APRIL 7, 2014 @ 7:30 PM
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