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Office of the Clerk of Council City of Gahanna 200 South Hamilton Road Gahanna, Ohio 43230 Meeting Minutes City Council Brian D. Larick, President of Council, Thomas R. Kneeland, Vice President of Council, Karen J. Angelou, Ryan P. Jolley, Jamie Leeseberg, Stephen A. Renner, Michael Schnetzer Kimberly McWilliams, CMC, Clerk of Council Monday, May 5, 2014 7:00 PM City Hall A. CALL TO ORDER - Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call. Present 6 - Karen J. Angelou, Ryan P. Jolley, Thomas R. Kneeland, Brian D. Larick, Jamie Leeseberg, and Michael Schnetzer Absent 1 - Stephen A. Renner B. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA - None. C. HEARING OF VISITORS - None. D. INTRODUCTIONS AND ASSIGNMENT TO COMMITTEE: Ordinances - Introduced by Kneeland and Assigned to Committee: ORD-0074-2014 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION/TRANSFER - TIZ Real Estate Escrow Fund This Ordinance was introduced. ORD-0075-2014 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO LEASE AGREEMENT WITH DARIA PADEGIMAS FOR THE RESIDENTIAL USE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY. This Ordinance was introduced. ORD-0076-2014 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - Police Duty Weapon Fund This Ordinance was introduced. ORD-0077-2014 TO ACCEPT THE FINAL PLAT FOR PROPERTY KNOWN AS MEADOWBROOKE GREEN; SHAWN LANNING, WATCON ENGINEERING, APPLICANT. This Ordinance was introduced. ORD-0079-2014 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH THE GAHANNA-JEFFERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE City of Gahanna Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes May 5, 2014 PROVISION OF SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS TO THE GAHANNA-JEFFERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE 2014/2015 SCHOOL YEAR. This Ordinance was introduced. ORD-0080-2014 TO ADOPT THE CITY OF GAHANNA EMERGENCY RESERVE POLICY. This Ordinance was introduced. ORD-0081-2014 TO ACCEPT DEED OF EASEMENT IN THE AREA OF 1241 NORTH HAMILTON ROAD, FOR A SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT GRANT AND A STORM SEWER EASEMENT GRANT FROM ELLEN I. LEPERA, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE MARTHA J. LEPERA TRUST. This Ordinance was introduced. ORD-0082-2014 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH KEY CHRYSLER, FOR THE PURCHASE OF A 2014 RAM 1500 QUAD CAB 4X4 PICKUP TRUCK; AND TO SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATE $24,520 THEREFOR. This Ordinance was introduced. ORD-0084-2014 TO AMEND ORD-0002-2014, WHICH PROVIDES RATES OF PAY AND BENEFITS FOR UNCLASSIFIED PERSONNEL OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2014, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2014. This Ordinance was introduced. ORD-0085-2014 TO AMEND ORD-0003-2014, WHICH PROVIDES RATES OF PAY AND BENEFITS FOR COMMAND STAFF PERSONNEL OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2014, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2014. This Ordinance was introduced. ORD-0086-2014 TO AMEND ORD-0004-2014, WHICH PROVIDES RATES OF PAY AND BENEFITS FOR SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2014, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2014. This Ordinance was introduced. ORD-0087-2014 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - Various Accounts This Ordinance was introduced. E. CONSENT AGENDA: City of Gahanna Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes May 5, 2014 Minutes - To Approve: 2014-0041 Council Meeting Minutes: 1) 4-21-2014 Regular 2) 4-28-2014 - Special This Minutes were Approved and Filed on the Consent Agenda. Ordinance: Introduce, Waive Second Reading, Adopt: ORD-0072-2014 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH NEOGOV, INC. FOR ON-LINE APPLICATION AND WORKFLOW SOFTWARE PROGRAM. This Ordinance was Adopted on the Consent Agenda. Ordinance: Introduce, Waive Second Reading, Adopt as Emergency: ORD-0073-2014 TO AMEND ORD-0005-2014, PART-TIME PERSONNEL, TO ADD THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION OF OFFICE WORKER III IN A GRADE 36; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. This Ordinance was Adopted as an emergency on the Consent Agenda. ORD-0078-2014 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT WITH DR. PEPPER SNAPPLE BOTTLING GROUP FOR THE SALE OF CARBONATED AND NON-CARBONATED DRINKS AT PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. This Ordinance was Adopted as an emergency, on the Consent Agenda. ORD-0083-2014 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH LIFE TIME FITNESS, INC., FOR RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF GAHANNA AQUATICS FACILITIES MEMBERSHIP FOR THE YEAR 2014; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. This Ordinance was Adopted as an emergency, on the Consent Agenda. Ordinances on Second Reading: ORD-0060-2014 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DEED OF A CITY OWNED PARCEL ON NORTH HAMILTON ROAD IN ORDER TO MEET FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS TO HAVE PORTIONS CONVERTED TO THE RIGHT-OF-WAY BY DEEDING THEM TO THE COUNTY AS PART OF THE HAMILTON ROAD CENTRAL PROJECT; IMPROVEMENT NO. ST 785. City of Gahanna Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes May 5, 2014 This Ordinance was Adopted on the Consent Agenda. ORD-0061-2014 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DEED OF A CITY OWNED PARCEL ON NORTH HAMILTON ROAD IN ORDER TO MEET FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS TO HAVE PORTIONS CONVERTED TO THE RIGHT-OF-WAY BY DEEDING THEM TO THE COUNTY AS PART OF THE HAMILTON ROAD CENTRAL PROJECT; IMPROVEMENT NO. ST 785. This Ordinance was Adopted on the Consent Agenda. ORD-0062-2014 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DEED OF A CITY OWNED PARCEL ON NORTH HAMILTON ROAD IN ORDER TO MEET FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS TO HAVE PORTIONS CONVERTED TO THE RIGHT-OF-WAY BY DEEDING THEM TO THE COUNTY AS PART OF THE HAMILTON ROAD CENTRAL PROJECT; IMPROVEMENT NO. ST 785. This Ordinance was Adopted on the Consent Agenda. ORD-0063-2014 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DEED OF A CITY OWNED PARCEL ON NORTH HAMILTON ROAD IN ORDER TO MEET FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS TO HAVE PORTIONS CONVERTED TO THE RIGHT-OF-WAY BY DEEDING THEM TO THE COUNTY AS PART OF THE HAMILTON ROAD CENTRAL PROJECT; IMPROVEMENT NO. ST 785. This Ordinance was Adopted on the Consent Agenda. ORD-0064-2014 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO PRELIMINARY CONSENT LEGISLATION WITH THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR BRIDGE INSPECTION PROGRAM SERVICES FUNDED BY THE STATE OF OHIO; PID NO. 97103; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. This Ordinance was Adopted as an emergency on the Consent Agenda. ORD-0065-2014 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - Columbus Metropolitan Library Operations Center/General Fund This Ordinance was Adopted on the Consent Agenda. ORD-0066-2014 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH STOOPS FREIGHTLINER DAYTON, FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) 2 1/2 TON DUMP TRUCKS WITH SNOW PACKAGES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. This Ordinance was Adopted as an emergency, on the Consent Agenda. ORD-0068-2014 TO ADOPT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE ADVISORY BOARD FOR THE OFFICE & INDUSTRIAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM; City of Gahanna Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes May 5, 2014 GRANTING APPROVAL FOR MNX GLOBAL LOGISTICS FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS. This Ordinance was Adopted on the Consent Agenda. ORD-0069-2014 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE IMPROVEMENT TO CERTAIN PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY'S NORTH TRIANGLE DISTRICT TO BE A PUBLIC PURPOSE AND EXEMPT FROM TAXATION; ESTABLISHING A TAX INCREMENT EQUIVALENT FUND AND PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION AND DEPOSIT OF SERVICE PAYMENTS INTO THAT FUND; SPECIFYING THE PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS DIRECTLY BENEFITING THE PARCELS; AND AUTHORIZING MAKE-WHOLE COMPENSATION PAYMENTS TO THE GAHANNA-JEFFERSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE EASTLAND FAIRFIELD CAREER & TECHNICAL SCHOOLS. This Ordinance was Adopted on the Consent Agenda. ORD-0070-2014 TO RE-AUTHORIZE AND CONFIRM THE PLANNED TRANSFERS AS APPROPRIATED IN ORD-0001-2014. This Ordinance was Adopted on the Consent Agenda. ORD-0071-2014 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO MAKE MODIFICATIONS OF THE BOUNDARIES AND TERMS OF CRA#5; TO INCLUDE PROPERTIES ALONG ROUTE 62, WEST JOHNSTOWN ROAD, STYGLER ROAD AND AGLER ROAD; TO PROMOTE PRIVATE INVESTMENT AND JOB CREATION OPPORTUNITIES. This Ordinance was Adopted on the Consent Agenda. Statutory Resolutions on Second Reading: SR-0003-2014 TO DECLARE THE NECESSITY AND INTENT TO APPROPRIATE REAL ESTATE IN CONNECTION WITH THE TAYLOR ROAD BOOSTER STATION TO ACQUIRE A 30' STRIP OF LAND ATTACHED TO LOT 121 OF RATHBURN WOODS, SECTION 4, 501 HELMBRIGHT ROAD; IMPROVEMENT NO. ST 1003. This Statutory Resolution was Adopted on the Consent Agenda. Motion Resolutions: MR-0019-2014 Motion Resolution authorizing the transfer of $280,090 to address the implementation of part-time pay adjustments, implementation of the United Steelworkers' Contract, non-Union compensation adjustment, staffing changes and insurance allocation and selection adjustments (budget transfer list attached). City of Gahanna Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes May 5, 2014 This Motion Resolution was Approved on the Consent Agenda. Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Jolley, seconded by Angelou, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6- Angelou, Jolley, Kneeland, Larick, Leeseberg and Schnetzer Absent: 1- Renner End of the Consent Agenda F. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. G. STANDING COMMITTEES: 2014-0039 April 28, 2014 Committee Minutes Committee of the Whole - Kneeland No report. Finance - Schnetzer No report. Service & Safety - Angelou No report. Development & Parks - Renner Out. H. CORRESPONDENCE AND ACTIONS: Clerk No report. Council No report. City of Gahanna Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes May 5, 2014 I. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES - None. J. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES - None. K. MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS - None. L. REPRESENTATIVES: Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) - Larick/Kneeland Kneeland said next meeting is May 20th at 7:30 a.m. at City Hall. Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) - Angelou Angelou stated next regular meeting is this Thursday, May 8th; last Thursday had 2 meetings; one was the Boundaries Task Force and the Executive Committee; May is Pedestrian Bike Counts; get online and volunteer to do a count; overview of the Grow America Act; Gahanna could be in line for more money if that bill goes through; the deadline for Transportation Bill is end of September, but Highway Trust Fund runs out of money the end of August; pretty interesting scenario; Jet Task Force studying roads from the airport to downtown, which we may have some involvement; the library is bringing a huge conference to downtown Columbus in 2016 with about 3,500 people. Bd. of Education, Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools - Jolley No report. Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) - Jolley Jolley said we are about 45 days out from Creekside Blues and Jazz Festival; still in need of volunteers; non-profit organizations can earn money by staffing the admission gates; great way for them to earn money for the causes they support and we have quite a lot of shifts left to staff; in need of more sponsors due to the unfortunate, but necessary City aid to the festival and also due to a number of sponsors that are no longer able to participate due to their circumstances; there are a lot more costs that the CVB is footing the bill for and they need help; if you know of anyone who would like to help keep this going, let me or the CVB know; the new CVB Visitor's Guides are in and will be distributed shortly; last time reported we had 6 City tours booked and now we have 10; there is great interest in the City of Gahanna Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes May 5, 2014 City; CVB doing a great job getting word out about our great City. M. OFFICIAL REPORTS: Mayor Mayor said glad to see the Supreme Court upheld in 5-4 decision for the right for town boards like this body to pray; thankful these chambers have had many different faiths that have come forward and offered different prayers; thanked Shane Ewald and his family who coordinated a Community Day of Prayer last Wednesday in conjunction with the National Day of Prayer; a small but faithful group came together and offered prayers; thanked Tom Kneeland for acting as master of ceremonies; there were representatives from a lot of different faiths there; hope this is something we can grow; Herb Day is coming up this Saturday; details are on the website. City Attorney No report. N. COUNCIL COMMENT Angelou said I would like to pray for some warmer weather and less rain. Leeseberg said I could go for some warmer weather, also. Kneeland said that the 2nd Coffee with Council last week was great; 6-8 people from the community attended; really encouraging to see people come out to share their issues, comments, recommendations and suggestions; appreciate the opportunity to meet with them and solve issues. Larick said communications and notes from the Coffee with Council meetings are going out to the expanded list, Administration and Council, so that everyone can keep informed; the next one is Tuesday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. at Panera at Clark Commons; reminder that tomorrow is Election Day. O. ADJOURNMENT - Motion by Larick at 7:11 p.m. City of Gahanna Page 8 City Council Meeting Minutes May 5, 2014 Kimberly McWilliams, CMC Clerk of Council APPROVED by the City Council, this day of 2014. Brian D. Larick City of Gahanna Page 9