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COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS JOURNAL 107 JOURNAL PAGE -526- MINUTES OF THE MEETING DECEMBER 2, 2019 PRESIDENT SHERER: With a quorum being present, the Chair calls this meeting of Canton City Council to order. Roll call please, Mr. Clerk. ROLL CALL TAKEN BY CLERK DOUGHERTY: 9 COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: (CHRIS SMITH, JAMES BABCOCK, CHRISTINE SCHULMAN, WILLIAM SMUCKLER, GREG HAWK, JASON SCAGLIONE, ROBERT FISHER, JOHN MARIOL & PETER FERGUSON) NINE COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT. CLERK DOUGHERTY: Nine present, three absent, Mr. President. EXCUSING MEMBERS PRESIDENT SHERER: Leader Smith. MEMBER SMITH: Mr. President, I move we excuse Member Kimbrough, Member Hall and Member Morris from tonight’s meeting. MEMBER BABCOCK: Second. PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to excuse Member Kimbrough, Member Hall and Member Morris from this evening’s meeting. Are there any remarks? The Chair would acknowledge that Mem...Member Morris is working out of state right now. Are there any additional remarks? MEMBER SMITH: Yes. Member Hall is not feeling well this evening. Um...also, Ms. Kimbrough...Member Kimbrough. PRESIDENT SHERER: Thank you, Leader Smith. If there are no additional remarks ...Hearing none, roll call vote please. NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 9 YEAS, 0 NAYS CLERK DOUGHERTY: Nine yeas, Mr. President. PRESIDENT SHERER: The motion carries and Member Kimbrough, Member Hall and Member Morris are excused from this evening’s meeting. Tonight’s invocation will be given by At -Large Council Member, Bill Smuckler. If you would all please stand and remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance. The regular meeting of Canton City Council was held on December 2, 2019 at 7:00 P.M. in the Canton City Council Chamber. The roll call was taken (see above) by Clerk of Council, David R. Dougherty. The invocation was given by William Smuckler, Council Member-at-Large. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by President Sherer. AGENDA CORRECTIONS & CHANGES PRESIDENT SHERER: Thank you, Member Smuckler. We are now under Agenda Corrections and Changes, COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS JOURNAL 107 JOURNAL PAGE -527- MINUTES OF THE MEETING DECEMBER 2, 2019 Leader Smith. MEMBER SMITH: Mr. President, I move Rule 22A be suspended to add 2nd Reading Ordinances 5 through 11 to this evening’s agenda. MEMBER BABCOCK: Second. PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to suspend Rule 22A to add 2nd Readings of Ordinances 5 through 11 to this evening’s agenda. Are there any remarks? ... Hearing none, roll call vote please. NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 9 YEAS, 0 NAYS CLERK DOUGHERTY: Nine yeas, Mr. President. PRESIDENT SHERER: The motion carries and Ordinances 5 through 11 are a legal part of your agenda. PUBLIC HEARINGS PRESIDENT SHERER: We are now under Public Hearings and we have one Public Hearing for this evening. Mr. Clerk, would you please announce the Public Hearing. CLERK DOUGHERTY: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CANTON TO ANNEX THE TERRITORY KNOWN AS THE MEADOWLAKE ANNEXATION AREA CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 55.840 ACRES; ASSIGNING SAID TERRITORY TO WARD 8 OF THE CITY; ZONING SAID TERRITORY AS B-3 (GENERAL BUSINESS) AND OS (OPEN SPACE); AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDS APPROVAL. PRESIDENT SHERER: Is there anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against this Annexation... please step forward. I must repeat... Is there anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against this Annexation... please step forward. Seeing no one step forward, the Chair declares the Public Hearing over in regard to this matter. The matter now rests in the hands of Council. The Ordina...Ordinance will follow later this evening. OLD BUSINESS PRESIDENT SHERER: We are now under Old Business and there is no Old Business for this evening. PUBLIC SPEAKS PRESIDENT SHERER: We are now under Public Speaks and we have no speakers for tonight. INFORMAL RESOLUTIONS PRESIDENT SHERER: We are now under Informal Resolutions and we have three for this evening. Mr. Clerk, would you please read Resolution #45 by title. #45. COUNCIL-AS-A-WHOLE: RECOGNIZING AND THANKING KENNETH & JOANNE RENICKER FOR DONATING THE CITY’S 2019 CHRISTMAS TREE. - ADOPTED COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS JOURNAL 107 JOURNAL PAGE -528- MINUTES OF THE MEETING DECEMBER 2, 2019 PRESIDENT SHERER: Leader Smith. MEMBER SMITH: Mr. President, I move we adopt Informal Resolution #45. MEMBER BABCOCK: Second. PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Informal Resolution #45. Are there any remarks? ... Hearing none, by voice vote all those in favor signify by saying aye. Those opposed, no. NO REMARKS RESOLUTION #45 PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY VOICE VOTE PRESIDENT SHERER: The ayes have it, the motion carries and Resolution #45 is adopted. Member Fisher. MEMBER FISHER: Mr. President. May we have that read for the record. CLERK DOUGHERTY: An Informal Resolution Respectfully Submitted By Council-As-A-Whole on this 2ND day of December, 2019. Whereas, Kenneth and Joanne Renicker of Arlington Avenue Southwest moved to and lived at their current address for the last 35 years in Southwest Canton, Ohio; and Whereas, Mr. and Mrs. Renicker planted and nurtured a Blue Spruce tree 30 years ago in order to beautify their property and neighborhood; and Whereas, Mr. and Mrs. Renicker have always and continue to be good neighbors, and exemplary members of our community; and Whereas, The current holiday season being upon us and in keeping with spirit, Mr. and Mrs. Renicker have donated this beautiful Blue Spruce tree to the City of Canton to be used as the 2019 City Christmas tree. Now, Therefore be it Resolved: That we, the Members of Canton City Council, do hereby go on public record recognizing and thanking Mr. and Mrs. Renicker for donating the 2019 Canton City Christmas tree out of the kindness of their hearts and their spirit of community. From the entire City Council, may you and your family have a very happy and healthy holiday season. MEMBER FISHER: Mr. and Mrs. Renicker, um...and...as a Member of Council, I would just like to say from myself, all of City Council and the city of Canton, thank you very much for your generosity this year and your beautiful Blue Spruce. Um...it’s slightly shorter now than it was (Laughter) but it’s still great and it’s gonna have a lovely home for the next weeks. Thank you. (Applause). MR. RENICKER: Good! PRESIDENT SHERER: You’re more...more than welcome to stay for the meeting but you’re not obligated to. MR. RENICKER: We’ll stay for a little bit. (Laughter). PRESIDENT SHERER: (Inaudible)...I’d like to thank you for coming down tonight. MR. RENICKER: You’re welcome. Thank you (Inaudible). I was up here in Canton for thirty-five years (Inaudible). It’s been a (Inaudible) 65. COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS JOURNAL 107 JOURNAL PAGE -529- MINUTES OF THE MEETING DECEMBER 2, 2019 PRESIDENT SHERER: Thank you. Thank you very much. Mr. Clerk, Resolution #46, please. #46. MAJORITY LEADER SMITH: AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT HEALTH COMMISSIONER TO OPEN ONE OR MORE PURCHASE ORDERS IN TOTAL AMT NOT TO EXCEED $21,000.00 TO LIBERTY FORD FOR PURCHASE OF ONE FORD FUSION SEDAN FOR HEALTH DEPT. - ADOPTED PRESIDENT SHERER: Leader Smith. MEMBER SMITH: Mr. President, I move we adopt Informal Resolution #46. MEMBER BABCOCK: Second. PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Informal Resolution #46. Are there any remarks? HEALTH COMMISSIONER ADAMS: Madame Leader, Members of Council, this is just to clarify a purchase that you had previously authorized...uh...we had previously...uh...requested a truck and a vehicle. Our vehicle needs changed so we’re just requesting a vehicle. It’s actually a little cheaper than the truck. Appreciate that. PRESIDENT SHERER: Thank you, Health Director. Are there any additional remarks? ... Hearing none, by voice vote all those in favor signify by saying aye. Those opposed, no. NO REMARKS RESOLUTION #46 PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY VOICE VOTE PRESIDENT SHERER: The ayes have it, the motion carries and Resolution #46 is adopted. Resolution #47, please. #47. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: CONFIRM MAYOR’S REAPPT OF MS. SUSAN ROSS TO ZONING BD OF APPEALS COMMENCING 1/1/20 THRU 12/31/22. - ADOPTED PRESIDENT SHERER: Leader Smith. MEMBER SMITH: Mr. President, I move we adopt Informal Resolution #47. MEMBER BABCOCK: Second. PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Informal Resolution #47. Are there any remarks? ...Hearing none, by voice vote all those in favor signify by saying aye. Those opposed, no. NO REMARKS RESOLUTION #47 PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY VOICE VOTE PRESIDENT SHERER: The ayes have it, the motion carries and Resolution #47 is adopted. COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS JOURNAL 107 JOURNAL PAGE -530- MINUTES OF THE MEETING DECEMBER 2, 2019 COMMUNICATIONS PRESIDENT SHERER: We are now under 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 DECEMBER 2, 2019. 401. HEALTH COMMISSIONER ADAMS: REQ INFORMAL RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HEALTH COMMISSIONER TO CHANGE PURCHASE REQUEST PREVIOUSLY APPROVED AS PART OF CAPITAL BUDGET (O#51/2019) FR TRUCK TO SEDAN. - RECEIVED & FILED 402. STARK CO COMMISSIONERS: REQ ANNEX OF 10.304 ACRES IN PLAIN TWP TO CITY OF CANTON (CENTRAL ALLIED ENTERPRISES-COLUMBUS RD NE). - PLANNING COMMISSION ORDINANCES & FORMAL RESOLUTIONS FOR FIRST READING PRESIDENT SHERER: We are now under Ordinances and Formal Resolutions for their First Reading. Mr. Clerk, please begin with Ordinance #1. NOTE: PRESIDENT SHERER CALLED UPON CLERK DOUGHERTY TO READ ORDINANCES #1 THROUGH #4 FOR THEIR FIRST READING BY TITLE AS REQUIRED BY STATE LAW, AS FOLLOWS: #1. (1ST RDG) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 331 OF THE TRAFFIC CODE OF THE CANTON CODIFIED ORDINANCE (ROLLING COAL) Referred to Judiciary and Environmental & Public Utilities Committees #2. (1ST RDG) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 50/2019; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY ($18,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 2795 JUSTICE REINVEST GRANT FUND TO 2795 701001 JUDGES ADMIN - OTHER) Referred to Finance Committee #3. (1ST RDG) AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING TEMPORARY APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF CANTON, OHIO, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020; AUTHORIZING A ONE (1) TIME ADDITIONAL OR 27TH PAY IN 2020 FOR ALL ELECTED OFFICIALS AND SALARIED PERSONNEL; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY (BUDGET) Referred to Finance Committee #4. (1ST RDG) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1312.04, REQUIREMENTS FOR GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR’S REGISTRATION OF CHAPTER 13 OF THE BUILDING CODE; AND DECLARING THE SAME COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS JOURNAL 107 JOURNAL PAGE -531- MINUTES OF THE MEETING DECEMBER 2, 2019 TO BE AN EMERGENCY Referred to Judiciary Committee ORDINANCES & FORMAL RESOLUTIONS FOR SECOND READING PRESIDENT SHERER: We are now under Ordinances and Formal Resolutions for their Second Reading. Mr. Clerk, please begin with Ordinance #5. NOTE: PRESIDENT SHERER CALLED UPON CLERK DOUGHERTY TO READ ORDINANCES #5 THROUGH #11; FOR THEIR SECOND READING BY TITLE AS REQUIRED BY STATE LAW, AS FOLLOWS: (O#10 ADOPTED AS AMENDED ON 2ND READING, O#11 ADOPTED ON 2ND READING) #5. (2ND RDG) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 50/2019; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY ($140,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 6023 COMPENSATED ABSENCES CLAIM FUND TO 6023 101001 AUDITOR - PERSONNEL; $125,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 6010 WORKERS COMPENSATION FUND TO 6010 801001 AUDITOR - PERSONNEL; $100,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 7502 PAYROLL CLEARING FUND TO 7502 801001 AUDITOR - PERSONNEL) #6. (2ND RDG) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 50/2019; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY ($500,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 2190 HOFV FUND TO 2190 861101 HOFV - TOURISM DEVELOP DISTRICT - OTHER) #7. (2ND RDG) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 50/2019; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY ($151,028.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 2811 2017 ASSIST TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT FUND TO 2811 103001 FIRE ADMIN - OTHER; $151,028.00 INTERFUND ADV REPAY FR 2811 103001 FIRE ADMIN - OTHER- ADVANCE OUT TO 1001 103001 FIRE ADMIN - OTHER - ADVANCE IN) #8. (2ND RDG) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 50/2019; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY ($1,846.25 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 2778 CANTON AUXILIARY POLICE FUND TO 2778 102001 POLICE ADMIN - OTHER) #9. (2ND RDG) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ENTER INTO A LETTER OF INTENT WITH AMERESCO, INC. FOR AN ENERGY EFFICIENCY AUDIT OF THE CITY HALL, SEARS, AND CIVIC CENTER BUILDINGS; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS JOURNAL 107 JOURNAL PAGE -532- MINUTES OF THE MEETING DECEMBER 2, 2019 #10. (2ND RDG) ADOPTED AS AMENDED AS ORDINANCE NO. 232/2019 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 50/2019; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY ($6,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 2219 EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT FUND TO 2219 506001 EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT - OTHER) #11. (2ND RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 233/2019 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE AUDITOR TO PAY A MORAL OBLIGATION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $12,705.60 FOR FAIR HOUSING LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDED FOR FAIR HOUSING CASES; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY PRESIDENT SHERER: Leader Smith. MEMBER SMITH: Mr. President, I move we suspend the Statutory Rules on Ordinances 10 and 11. MEMBER BABCOCK: Second. PRESIDENT SHERER: There’s a motion to suspend the Statutory Rules on Ordinances 10 and 11. Are there any remarks? ...Hearing none, roll call vote please, Mr. Clerk. NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 9 YEAS, 0 NAYS CLERK DOUGHERTY: Nine yeas, Mr. President. PRESIDENT SHERER: You’ve heard the three readings, Leader Smith. LEADER SMITH: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #10. MEMBER BABCOCK: Second. PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded that you adopt Ordinance #10. Are there any remarks? Leader Smith. MEMBER SMITH: Mr. President, I move we amend Ordinance 10 per the copy that all Council Members have before them. MEMBER BABCOCK: Second PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to amend Ordinance #10 per the copy before each of you. Are there any remarks? If not, by voice vote, all those in favor signify by saying aye. Those opposed no. NO REMARKS AMENDMENT PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY VOICE VOTE COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS JOURNAL 107 JOURNAL PAGE -533- MINUTES OF THE MEETING DECEMBER 2, 2019 PRESIDENT SHERER: The ayes have it. The motion carries. Leader Smith. MEMBER SMITH: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #10, as amended. MEMBER BABCOCK: Second. AMENDMENT Pursuant to Rule 36, I move to amend Agenda Item No. 10 by amending Section 1 to change the dollar amount from “$6,000.00" to “$6,216.61". PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded that you adopt Ordinance #10, as amended. Are there any remarks under this Ordinance, as amended? ...Hearing none, roll call vote please, Mr. Clerk. NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 9 YEAS, 0 NAYS CLERK DOUGHERTY: Nine yeas, Mr. President. #10 ADOPTED AS AMENDED AS ORDINANCE NO. 232/2019 PRESIDENT SHERER: Ordinance #10, as amended, has been adopted. Leader Smith. LEADER SMITH: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #11. MEMBER BABCOCK: Second. PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded that you adopt Ordinance #11. Are there any remarks? ...Hearing none, roll call vote please, Mr. Clerk. NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 9 YEAS, 0 NAYS CLERK DOUGHERTY: Nine yeas, Mr. President. #11 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 233/2019 PRESIDENT SHERER: Ordinance #11 has been adopted. ORDINANCES & FORMAL RESOLUTIONS FOR THIRD AND FINAL READING PRESIDENT SHERER: We are now under Ordinances and Formal Resolutions for their Third/Final Reading and Vote. Mr. Clerk, please begin with Ordinance #12. NOTE: PRESIDENT SHERER CALLED UPON CLERK DOUGHERTY TO READ THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES #12 THROUGH #14 FOR THEIR THIRD READING BY TITLE AS REQUIRED BY STATE LAW, AS FOLLOWS: #12. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 234/2019 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO DISSOLVE THE PERRY TOWNSHIP/CANTON JOINT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AGREEMENT; AND DECLARING THE COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS JOURNAL 107 JOURNAL PAGE -534- MINUTES OF THE MEETING DECEMBER 2, 2019 SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY (O#206/2016) PRESIDENT SHERER: Leader Smith. MEMBER SMITH: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #12. MEMBER BABCOCK: Second. PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Ordinance #12. Are there any remarks? ...Hearing none, roll call vote please. NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 9 YEAS, 0 NAYS CLERK DOUGHERTY: Nine yeas, Mr. President. #12 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 234/2019 PRESIDENT SHERER: The motion carries and Ordinance #12 is adopted. Ordinance #13, please. #13. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 235/2019 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CANTON TO ANNEX THE TERRITORY KNOWN AS THE MEADOWLAKE ANNEXATION AREA CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 55.840 ACRES, MORE OR LESS; ASSIGNING SAID TERRITORY TO WARD 8 OF THE CITY; ZONING SAID TERRITORY AS GENERAL BUSINESS (B-3 DISTRICT) AND OS (OPEN SPACE); AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY PUB HRG 12/2/19 @ 7:00 PM PRESIDENT SHERER: Leader Smith. MEMBER SMITH: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #13. MEMBER BABCOCK: Second. PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Ordinance #13. Are there any remarks? ...Hearing none, roll call vote please. NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 9 YEAS, 0 NAYS CLERK DOUGHERTY: Nine yeas, Mr. President. #13 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 235/2019 PRESIDENT SHERER: The motion carries and Ordinance #13 is adopted. Ordinance #14, please. #14. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 236/2019 AN ORDINANCE RETROACTIVELY AUTHORIZING ALL ACTIONS TAKEN IN REGARDS TO CHANGE ORDER #1 WITH MICHAEL BAKER JR., INC. FOR COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS JOURNAL 107 JOURNAL PAGE -535- MINUTES OF THE MEETING DECEMBER 2, 2019 CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION AND OVERSIGHT SERVICES RELATED TO THE MAHONING ROAD CORRIDOR PROJECT, PHASE 2, GP 1103; AUTHORIZING THE AUDITOR TO PAY ALL MORAL OBLIGATIONS RELATED TO THE SAME; AMENDING APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 50/2019; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY ($95,687.20 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 4566 MAHONING RD CORRIDOR PRJ GP 1103 FUND TO 4566 202079 MAHONING RD CORRIDOR PROJECT - OTHER) PRESIDENT SHERER: Leader Smith. MEMBER SMITH: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #14. MEMBER BABCOCK: Second. PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Ordinance #14. Are there any remarks? ...Hearing none, roll call vote please. NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 9 YEAS, 0 NAYS CLERK DOUGHERTY: Nine yeas, Mr. President. #14 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 236/2019 PRESIDENT SHERER: The motion carries and Ordinance #14 is adopted. ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS PRESIDENT SHERER: We are now under announcement of Committee Meetings. MEMBER MARIOL: Mr. President. PRESIDENT SHERER: Member Mariol. MEMBER MARIOL: Judiciary and Finance will be meeting Monday, December 9th at 6:15 here in the Council Chambers. MEMBER FISHER: Mr. President. PRESIDENT SHERER: Member Fisher. MEMBER FISHER: Environmental & Public Utilities, same time, same place. PRESIDENT SHERER: Thank you. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS PRESIDENT SHERER: We are now under Miscellaneous Business. Is there any Miscellaneous COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS JOURNAL 107 JOURNAL PAGE -536- MINUTES OF THE MEETING DECEMBER 2, 2019 Business for this evening? MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President. PRESIDENT SHERER: Member Smuckler. MEMBER SMUCKLER: Um...in order to get started for the next term of City Council, I know that some of you have been getting sworn in. Please make sure you get sworn in before January 1st. Also, I need a list of Committee meet ...Committees that you would like to sit on. Three choices, please. Some of you have talked to me verbally, that’s fine. Some of you have put it in writing, that’s fine too. Appreciate any help you can give me on that. Um...myself and Member Babcock are going to meet next week to go over that because we want to get the Rules Committee going and we want to get the Finance Committee going. Thank you. PRESIDENT SHERER: Thank you, Member Smuckler. Is there any additional Miscellaneous Business for this evening? ...Hearing none, Clerk Dougherty, our quote for the week please. CLERK DOUGHERTY: With the holiday season here, Joey Adams says “May all your troubles last as long as your New Year’s Resolutions.” PRESIDENT SHERER: Thank you Clerk Dougherty. Leader Smith. MEMBER SMITH: Mr. President, I move we adjourn. MEMBER BABCOCK: Second. PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to adjourn. Mr. Clerk, roll call vote please. NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 9 YEAS, 0 NAYS CLERK DOUGHERTY: Nine yeas, Mr. President. PRESIDENT SHERER: This meeting is adjourned. Thank you for coming this evening. (Gavel falls). ADJOURNMENT TIME: 7:20 PM ATTEST: 12/3/19 APPROVED: DAVID R. DOUGHERTY WILLIAM SHERER, II CLERK OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT