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City of Gahanna 200 South Hamilton Road Gahanna, Ohio 43230 Meeting Minutes - Final Monday, August 5, 2013 7:00 PM City Hall City Council Stephen A. Renner, President Ryan P. Jolley, Vice President Beryl D. Anderson Karen J. Angelou Brian D. Larick David L. Samuel Brandon Wright Isobel L. Sherwood, MMC, Clerk of Council City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 5, 2013 A. CALL TO ORDER - Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call Gahanna City Council met in Regular Meeting on Monday, August 5, 2013 at Gahanna City Hall, in Council Chambers, 200 South Hamilton Road. President of Council Stephen A. Renner called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and the invocation was led by Council Vice President Jolley followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Larick. Agenda for this meeting was published on August 2, 2013. Present 5 - President of Council Stephen A. Renner, Vice President of Council Ryan P. Jolley, Brian D. Larick, Karen J. Angelou, and Brandon Wright Absent 2 - David L. Samuel, and Beryl D. Anderson B. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA: MOTION by Jolley, seconded by Wright, to move ORD-0111-2013 and ORD-0112-2013 from the Consent Agenda to Second Reading of Ordinances . ROLL CALL: Voting yes: Jolley, Wright, Angelou, Larick, Renner. Motion carried. MOTION by Jolley, seconded by Larick, to add MR-0028-2013 to the consent agenda. ROLL CALL: Voting yes: Jolley, Larick, Renner, Wright, Angelou. Motion carried. C. HEARING OF VISITORS: None. D. INTRODUCTIONS AND ASSIGNMENT TO COMMITTEE: Ordinances - To Be Introduced and Assigned to Committee: Ordinances introduced, by title, by Jolley. ORD-0113-2013 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH MS CONSULTANTS, INC., FOR DESIGN WORK ON A NEW WATER BOOSTER STATION AT THE CORNER OF TAYLOR ROAD AND HELMBRIGHT DRIVE; AND TO EXTEND WATER MAIN FROM TAYLOR ROAD TO SCIENCE BLVD; IMPROVEMENT NO. ST 1003; AND TO SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATE $165,195. Introduced ORD-0114-2013 AN ORDINANCE LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF GAHANNA BY CONSTRUCTING AND INSTALLING THE TRIANGLE EAST SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. SA-871. Introduced ORD-0115-2013 TO AMEND CHAPTER 135, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND ENGINEERING, OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA. City of Gahanna Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 5, 2013 Introduced ORD-0116-2013 TO ACCEPT GENERAL WARRANTY DEED FOR RIGHT OF WAY PURPOSES FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG PRICE ROAD; FROM THERESE M AND JOSEPH A BISANG Introduced ORD-0117-2013 TO ACCEPT WARRANTY DEED FOR PROPERTY LOCATED OFF OF MORRISON ROAD CONTAINING 10.135 ACRES; FROM ELIZABETH PIZZURRO. Introduced E. CONSENT AGENDA: Minutes - To Approve: 2013-0024 To approve the following sets of Minutes: 1) July 15, 2013 Regular Meeting Minutes 2) July 22, 2013 Special Meeting Minutes Approved and Filed Ordinances on Second Reading: ORD-0105-2013 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - TIZ Real Estate Escrow, Tax Payments Adopted ORD-0106-2013 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO OHIO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY CLEAN WATER ACT SECTION 319 GRANT AGREEMENT; NONPOINT SOURCE IMPLEMENTATION; FOR SYCAMORE RUN STREAM RESTORATION. Adopted ORD-0107-2013 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH ARGUS GROWTH CONSULTANTS, LTD. TO PROVIDE TAX INCENTIVE MANAGEMENT SERVICES; AND TO SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATE $20,000. Adopted ORD-0108-2013 TO APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TAX INCENTIVE REVIEW COUNCIL Adopted ORD-0109-2013 TO AUTHORIZE THE RELEASE OF A MASTER LEASE AGREEMENT AND A CITY LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE City of Gahanna Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 5, 2013 COMMUNITY URBAN REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND THE CITY OF GAHANNA; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A GENERAL WARRANTY DEED TO TRANSFER PROPERTY KNOWN AS 1125 GAHANNA PARKWAY (LOTS 7, 8 & 9 OF THE TIZ) TO ALLOY POLYMERS, INC. Adopted ORD-0110-2013 TO ACCEPT GENERAL WARRANTY DEED FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON CLOTTS ROAD CONSISTING OF 0.196 ACRES, FROM M & M MANAGEMENT CO. Adopted Motion Resolution: MR-0028-2013 Motion Resolution to authorize the expenditure of funds for a 3 year lease with Lake Business Products to replace the non-functioning microfilm reader/printer; authorizing Lake Business Products to purchase said machine understanding we will enter into a lease; to bring said lease agreement to Council when it is received; and to transfer $1,500 from Account No. 101.111.5512, Council, Capital Projects/Equipment to Account No. 101.123.5276, Records, Lease Expense. Approved Approval of the Consent Agenda Pass the Consent Agenda Yes: 5- President of Council Renner, Vice President of Council Jolley, Larick, Angelou and Wright Absent: 2- Samuel and Anderson End of the Consent Agenda F. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. G. STANDING COMMITTEES: Committee of the Whole - Jolley: No Report Finance, Service & Safety - Larick: No Report. Development & Parks - Wright: No Report. City of Gahanna Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 5, 2013 H. CORRESPONDENCE AND ACTIONS: Clerk: No Report. Council Angelou acknowledged receipt of an invitation from City of Columbus Mayor Coleman regarding a 9-11 Remembrance at noon on September 11 in Columbus City Council Chambers. I. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES: ORD-0111-2013 TO AMEND SECTION 161.18, CREDIT FOR TAX PAID TO ANOTHER MUNICIPALITY, OF CHAPTER 161, INCOME TAX, OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA MOTION by Jolley, seconded by Wright, to adopt ORD-0111-2013. MOTION by Larick, seconded by Renner, to postpone ORD-0111-2013 until August 19. Larick stated that although we have a legal review that the public hearings we held earlier this year cover the requirements and letter of the law with regard to the income tax credit; as opposed to the letter of the law would request that we postpone this ordinance until August 19 in order to hold a public hearing to allow the public another opportunity to speak. Angelou stated she would like to amend the motion to allow postponement until November 18. Angelou stated she appreciated the fact that Larick wanted to have more public input; think we had three public hearings previously and think we should have three public hearings again; previous hearings were for another time, another date, another election; it failed; it is time we allowed the three public hearings like we did before; that is what the code says; think that is what should happen; know that Ewald disagrees; that was for a May election, perhaps we have new people or others who would like to come and give their opinions on this; also allows for education. Jolley stated we have a motion with no second. Angelou stated she did not expect a second and that's why she made her statement. Motion to amend the postponement to Novemer 18 failed for lack of a second. Postponed to Date Certain Yes: 4- President of Council Renner, Vice President of Council Jolley, Larick and Wright No: 1- Angelou City of Gahanna Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 5, 2013 Absent: 2- Samuel and Anderson ORD-0112-2013 TO AMEND SECTION 161.03, IMPOSITION OF TAX, OF CHAPTER 161, INCOME TAX, OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, RELATED TO INCREASING THE CITY INCOME TAX RATE TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA Postponed to Date Certain Yes: 4- President of Council Renner, Vice President of Council Jolley, Larick and Wright No: 1- Angelou Absent: 2- Samuel and Anderson J. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES: None. K. MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS: None. L. REPRESENTATIVES: Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) - Larick/Renner Larick stated next meeting is Tuesday, August 27 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) - Angelou Angelou stated next meeting is in September. Director of Development Jones stated the annual salary survey for cities and townships was distributed at last meeting; also provided a short webinar on the newly passed state budget; raised cost of membership from 47.5 cents to 49 cents per resident; also released the top 40 crash locations in central Ohio, none of which are in Gahanna; information is available in the Council office. Bd. of Education, Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools - Wright Wright stated the next meeting is this Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Clark Hall. Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) - Jolley: Jolley stated the preliminary numbers for the Blues & Jazz Festival were very positive; still waiting on the final results; was a success; still working on reallocating staff due to the number of departures over the last 6 months or so; things are moving along smoothly; hope to have final numbers on Blues & Jazz Festival by next meeting. City of Gahanna Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 5, 2013 M. OFFICIAL REPORTS: Mayor: Stinchcomb stated that the Parks & Recreation Department and Administration are excited to announce the return of the Creepside Festival on Wednesday , October 16 in the Creekside district thanks to the sponsorship and volunteer commitments from area businesses and organizations; Festival was retained thanks to the generous financial support of repeat sponsor Schneider Insurance backed by Motorists Insurance as well as Strathmore Development; first time sponsor State Representative Anne Gonzales made the final contribution that will make the 2013 festival financially possible; over 100 volunteers have committed to the event; Pathway Church will be back to run the "Not So Scary Trail" along the Big Walnut Creek; Gahanna Christian Academy has pledged volunteers to assist with other aspects of the event, including entry points, set up, clean up, and logistical support; more volunteers, partnerships and donations are still needed to make Creepside successful; recreation staff is asking for candy donations and for businesses or groups to donate time and talent for fun fall activities and games; the department and our friends at the Gahanna Convention and Visitors Bureau are continuing the effort to fund events and programs through sponsors and partners; additional sponsor needs in 2013 are for the Senior Expo on September 20, visits with Santa on Saturdays in December at the Ohio Herb Education Center; and the Holiday Lights Parade; additional sponsors are also needed to support the Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation at its annual fundraiser, Friday After Five, on Friday, September 13, 2013. City Attorney: Ewald thanked Parks & Recreation for the effort in bringing these events back ; my kids will thoroughly enjoy them. Ewald continued to Angelou that he had tried to reach her earlier today to discuss concerns about the code; the code is very clear when it talks about the proposal and the proposed change not the date; did look at that; did discuss with Council leadership; asked them to consider having hearing; that is what they are doing even though they are not required; glad they are following through on that. N. COUNCIL COMMENT: Angelou stated it is wonderful that Gahanna always steps up; are known as a volunteer city whether they are picking up trash along the road or sponsoring Creepside; that's what I love about Gahanna; am so proud to represent this City. Wright stated a thank you to Police and Service Departments for putting up a stop sign at Oklahoma and Clark; has been an issue that the neighborhood has requested; would ask Service if they can speak to the Shull Avenue ongoing project and the pathways to schools. Franey stated that Safe Routes to Schools, Phase 1, includes miscellaneous improvements to 4 of our schools to improve walkability; for the most part those changes will be completed before school starts except for the Shull Avenue area; that will be delayed for about 3 weeks due to the delays with Columbia Gas moving 13 gas service connections. Wright continued that he thanked everyone who is supporting the Creepside Festival; if you didn' t go to Friday After Five last year, it is for a great cause in providing scholarships for recreation programs; want to see that people support that. City of Gahanna Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 5, 2013 Larick stated he attended the event at the Golf Depot on July 3; spoke to folks who sponsored; at that time they estimated 5,000 to 6,000 people were on the property with an unknown number off the property; talked to Chief and there were no security issues; getting in and out was as smooth and simple as it could have been; they are excited about that event and they want it to become a significant event; they are seeking additional sponsorships; put on a wonderful event for the community; appears it was successful for them as an enterprise and for the community. Renner stated he also wished to thank the Parks & Recreation Department and businesses for sponsoring Creepside; encouraged by this; call upon business leaders to come forward and do more; we are very proud of this community and now is your opportunity to step up. O. ADJOURNMENT: 7:24 p.m. - Motion by Jolley. Isobel L. Sherwood, MMC Clerk of Council APPROVED by the City Council, this day of 2013. Stephen A. Renner President of Council City of Gahanna Page 7