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200 South Hamilton Road City of Gahanna Gahanna, Ohio 43230 Meeting Minutes City Council Stephen A. Renner, President Brian D. Larick, Vice President Karen J. Angelou Jamie Leeseberg Nancy R. McGregor Brian Metzbower Michael Schnetzer Kimberly Banning, Clerk of Council Council may caucus at 6:30 p.m. Monday, December 5, 2016 7:00 PM City Hall A. CALL TO ORDER - Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call Present 7 - Karen J. Angelou, Jamie Leeseberg, Stephen A. Renner, Michael Schnetzer, Brian D. Larick, Brian Metzbower, and Nancy R. McGregor B. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA. A motion was made by McGregor, seconded by Schnetzer to remove ORD-0113-2016 from Consent Agenda to the Regular Agenda. Yes: 7- Angelou, Leeseberg, Renner, Schnetzer, Larick, Metzbower and McGregor C. HEARING OF VISITORS. 1. School Board Update Daphne Moehring thanked everyone for communicating with her regarding Jefferson Township; building a relationship with Township like the City; participated in Columbus 2020 sessions to understand issues Council deals with; Joe Gottron left; vetting the candidates for another member to fill vacancy; wants to recognize Middle School West; they earned Momentum Award from Department of Education for straight A's on value added measures; one thousand schools in the 650 plus districts in Ohio and only 168 schools achieved award; this month showcasing the band; winter choir concerts this weekend; 19 music courses are offered at the high school; two levels of music technology; great department of music that is offered. Angelou said it was nice to sit next to Moehring at ED 411 as school board member and superintendent was there too; thanked her for taking time to collaborate with the City; that's how things happen; congrats to Middle School West; we have great schools thanks to this City of Gahanna Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2016 type of engagement. Jeanie Hoffman, 708 Waybaugh Drive, wants to talk about 181; Granville there were a lot of questions about parking, expansion, etc.; she thought she would hear more about money; there were no questions and went straight to Consent Agenda; 2008 it was purchased for $975,000; auditor's website indicates the value at $576,000; she thought there would be more on the dollar aspect; Rockwood looks like they are getting a great deal. D. INTRODUCTIONS AND ASSIGNMENT TO COMMITTEE: Ordinances - To Be Introduced and Assigned to Committee: ORD-0118-2016 TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, OHIO DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 2017. This Ordinance has been introduced. ORD-0123-2016 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - PROJECTED SEVERANCE PAYMENTS FOR 2016. This Ordinance has been introduced. ORD-0124-2016 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - PROJECTED LODGING TAX DISTRIBUTIONS FOR THE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU (CVB). This Ordinance has been introduced. ORD-0125-2016 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - PROJECTED LODGING TAX DISTRIBUTIONS FOR THE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION (CIC). This Ordinance has been introduced. ORD-0126-2016 TO ESTABLISH THE BENEFITS FOR PERSONNEL OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2017; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. This Ordinance has been introduced. ORD-0127-2016 TO ESTABLISH THE SALARIES FOR PERSONNEL OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2017 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2017; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. City of Gahanna Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2016 This Ordinance has been introduced. ORD-0128-2016 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND ADOPT THE PAY PLAN ADMINISTRATION POLICY, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2017; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. This Ordinance has been introduced. ORD-0129-2016 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH TAG PROPERTY LANDSCAPING FOR MUNICIPAL LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES. This Ordinance has been introduced. ORD-0130-2016 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH CONTRACT SWEEPERS AND EQUIPMENT FOR STREET SWEEPING SERVICES. This Ordinance has been introduced. ORD-0131-2016 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH SEAN H. MAXFIELD TO SERVE AS MAGISTRATE FOR THE CITY OF GAHANNA MAYOR'S COURT. This Ordinance has been introduced. ORD-0132-2016 TO AUTHORIZE THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ADOPT POLICY AND PROCEDURE CONTENT SUPPLIED BY LEXIPOL. This Ordinance has been introduced. E. CONSENT AGENDA: Minutes - To Approve: 2016-0360 Council Meeting Minutes from Monday, November 21, 2016. These Minutes were Approved and Filed on the Consent Agenda. Ordinances on Second Reading: ORD-0119-2016 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A BARGAINING City of Gahanna Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2016 UNIT AGREEMENT WITH THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE (FOP), CAPITAL CITY LODGE NO. 9, FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2016 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2018 FOR POLICE OFFICERS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. This Ordinance was Adopted on the Consent Agenda. ORD-0120-2016 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH THE GAHANNA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU (CVB) FOR THE 2017 CALENDAR YEAR FOR THE PROMOTION AND PUBLICITY OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA. This Ordinance was Adopted on the Consent Agenda. ORD-0121-2016 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH THE GAHANNA COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION (CIC) FOR THE YEAR 2017 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSISTING WITH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES FOR THE CITY OF GAHANNA. This Ordinance was Adopted on the Consent Agenda. ORD-0122-2016 TO AMEND THE ADOPTED BUILDING AND ZONING FEE SCHEDULE. This Ordinance was Adopted on the Consent Agenda. Statutory Resolutions on Second Reading: SR-0002-2016 TO DECLARE THE NECESSITY AND INTENT FOR EASEMENTS FOR THE PRICE ROAD PHASE II SANITARY SEWER PROJECT. This Statutory Resolution was Adopted on the Consent Agenda. Motion Resolutions: MR-0055-2016 MOTION RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER APPROPRIATIONS FOR YEAR-END SALARY AND BENEFIT PROJECTIONS AND FOR CHANGES TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. This Motion Resolution was Approved on the Consent Agenda. MR-0056-2016 MOTION RESOLUTION TO SET ORGANIZATIONAL MEETINGS FOR YEAR 2017. This Motion Resolution was Approved on the Consent Agenda. MR-0057-2016 MOTION RESOLUTION THAT THIS COUNCIL HAS NO OBJECTION TO THE RENEWAL OF ANY LIQUOR PERMITS IN JANUARY 2017 FOR THOSE BUSINESSES CURRENTLY HOLDING LIQUOR City of Gahanna Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2016 PERMITS AND LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF GAHANNA. This Motion Resolution was Approved on the Consent Agenda. Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Angelou, seconded by Larick, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7- Angelou, Leeseberg, Renner, Schnetzer, Larick, Metzbower and McGregor End of the Consent Agenda F. PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORD-0118-2016 TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, OHIO DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 2017. President Renner stated the rules for public hearings and opened the Public Hearing at 7:10 p.m. Renner called for proponents. Jeannie Hoffman, 708 Waybaugh Drive, said neither a proponent nor opponent; great document and everyone is involved; very open and easy to read; thanked everyone for their hard work. Renner called for opponents, there were none. Renner closed the public hearing at 7:11 p.m. G. STANDING COMMITTEES: 2016-0359 Committee Minutes - November 28, 2016 Committee of the Whole - Larick None. Finance - Schnetzer None. Service & Safety - Leeseberg None. City of Gahanna Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2016 Development & Parks - McGregor None. H. CORRESPONDENCE AND ACTIONS: Clerk Banning said she would like to remind everyone that there is a Public Hearing on Wednesday, at 7:00 p.m., for the poultry legislation. Council None. I. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES: ORD-0113-2016 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE AND DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT WITH RINGS BROTHERS, LLC FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 181 GRANVILLE STREET TO BE USED BY ROCKWOOD CLEANERS McGregor said she doesn't think we are getting enough money for the size of the parcel; she would like to see an appraisal and need more data on how the price was set; Larick asked Blackford if he received further information; he has not heard back from the chair of CIC; he doesn't have an appraisal and does not have answer on how purchase price was arrived at; Schnetzer said in light of these details, would it make sense to send this back to committee for review; Metzbower said he'd like to look at economic benefit to the City; he wants that to be part of the discussion. Angelou said this is only a small portion of the property; this needs to be brought forward by the CIC; there is a whole part of area that isn't being sold; environmentally, nothing is changing; it was made very clear; now appears it's worth $500K; would like to know exact measurements; she said amount seems reasonable. J. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES: None. K. MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS: None. City of Gahanna Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2016 L. REPRESENTATIVES: Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) - Renner/Larick Larick said the next meeting will be December 20th, at 7:30 a.m., which will be the last meeting of the year. Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) - Angelou Angelou said the next meeting is this Thursday, and a lunch will be involved; will be leading a session during the final meeting of the year. Wanted to share resolution that will go on the agenda (see attached handout). 2016-0373 MORPC Handout Re: Energy & Residential Services, Resolution Bd. of Education, Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools - Larick/Renner Renner said there’s a meeting this Thursday; won’t be able to make it because of prior engagement, but someone from Council will be there. Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) - Leeseberg Leeseberg said that this past Saturday, the CVB held the Santa Run 5k and Little Reindeer Dash; sold out event. This Saturday is the character breakfast, so make reservations. M. OFFICIAL REPORTS: Mayor We have 17 active projects which could amount to 97 jobs gained or retained; would also lead to $38 million in capital investment. Have met with 102 businesses; a little disappointed that we have not done more than that, but we are at the mercy of the businesses. Those we have met with have been grateful; closed about 22 projects this year which amounted to 1,500 jobs. Capital investment amounts to $75 million, not nearly what I’d like to see but we will keep up efforts. Team that goes out to business includes superintendent; will be making another visit this week. Have been working with citizens regarding next phase for Gahanna Cultural Arts Foundation; will meet this City of Gahanna Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2016 Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., had 25 people attend last meeting. City Attorney None. N. COUNCIL COMMENT Metzbower wished the Mayor a Happy Birthday. McGregor said she appreciates moving of the ordinance to regular agenda to bring back for more information; not against project, thinks there are some good ideas, just needs to be a good deal. O. EXECUTIVE SESSION - to go into Executive Session under authority of Section 5.40(e) of the Council Rules of Procedure to discuss matters required to be kept confidential by federal law or rules or state statutes. EXECUTIVE SESSION - to go into Executive Session under authority of Section 5.40(e) of the Council Rules of Procedure to discuss matters required to be kept confidential by federal law or rules or state statutes. President Renner requested the representative from the Auditor’s office, Jennifer Teal, and the Mayor attend the Executive Session. Executive Session will be held in the Law Library. Council rose to Executive Session at 7:26 p.m. Council rose to report from Executive Session at 8:16 p.m. with no action taken. P. ADJOURNMENT 8:16 p.m. City of Gahanna Page 8