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200 South Hamilton Road City of Gahanna Gahanna, Ohio 43230 Meeting Minutes City Council Brian D. Larick, President Jamie Leeseberg, Vice President Karen J. Angelou Nancy R. McGregor Brian Metzbower Stephen A. Renner Michael Schnetzer Kimberly Banning, Clerk of Council Council may caucus at 6:30 p.m. Monday, February 6, 2017 7:00 PM City Hall A. CALL TO ORDER - Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call Gahanna City Council met in Regular Session on Monday, February 6, 2017, in Council Chambers of City Hall, 200 South Hamilton Road, Gahanna, Ohio. President of Council, Brian D. Larick, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Vice President of Council, Jamie Leeseberg, delivered an Invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Agenda for this meeting was published on Feb. 3, 2017. 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 - None. None. C. HEARING OF VISITORS - 1. Mayor - Oath of Office for Sergeant Phil Stacy The Mayor administered the oath of office to Sergeant Phil Stacy. 2. Mayor - Lead by Example Award: Tuffy Auto Service of Gahanna The Mayor presented a Lead by Example Award to Tuffy Auto Service; the business made a big difference in the community by purchasing an ATV for a special needs child, who had his stolen; used for therapy purposes. City of Gahanna Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes February 6, 2017 3. Capital City Corvette Club Check Presentation to the Parks & Recreation Foundation Mr. Emler said please use the $2,000 donation for the underprivileged; keep the kids out of trouble; drug overdose is at a high rate; presented check to Mr. Tucker; he thanked him for donation; use money for summer camp programs; beneficial throughout the years; this donation helps them attend camps. 4. School Board Update None. D. INTRODUCTIONS AND ASSIGNMENT TO COMMITTEE: Ordinances - To Be Introduced and Assigned to Committee: ORD-0010-2017 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH THE FRANKLIN COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY AS POLLING LOCATIONS FOR THE YEAR 2017. This Ordinance was introduced. ORD-0011-2017 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A WORKING AGREEMENT WITH FRANKLIN SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (FSWCD) FOR NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMIT. This Ordinance was introduced. ORD-0012-2017 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A WORKING AGREEMENT WITH FRANKLIN SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (FSWCD) FOR ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION (IDDE) COMPLIANCE. This Ordinance was introduced. ORD-0013-2017 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - Insurance Claims Proceeds. This Ordinance was introduced. ORD-0014-2017 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - Fleet Program Auction Proceeds. This Ordinance was introduced. ORD-0015-2017 TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A PETERBILT 337 DUMP City of Gahanna Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes February 6, 2017 TRUCK FOR THE WATER, SEWER, AND STORM DIVISIONS; FROM THE COLUMBUS PETERBILT. This Ordinance was introduced. E. CONSENT AGENDA: Minutes - To Approve: 2017-0033 January 17 Regular & January 23 Special Council Meeting Minutes These Minutes were Approved and Filed on the Consent Agenda. Ordinances on Second Reading: ORD-0001-2017 TO AMEND THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION RULES AND REGULATIONS AS RECOMMENDED TO CITY COUNCIL ON JANUARY 3, 2017. This Ordinance was Adopted on the Consent Agenda. ORD-0002-2017 TO AMEND CHAPTER 505.09, ANIMAL NUISANCE CONDITIONS PROHIBITED & TO AMEND CHAPTER 1123.34, KENNEL OR OTHER ANIMAL SHELTERS, OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA. This Ordinance was Adopted on the Consent Agenda. ORD-0003-2017 TO AMEND CHAPTER 151, DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION, OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA. This Ordinance was Adopted on the Consent Agenda. ORD-0004-2017 TO AMEND CHAPTER 157, RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA. This Ordinance was Adopted on the Consent Agenda. ORD-0005-2017 TO AUTHORIZE THE HOUSING OFFICER TO EXECUTE A COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT AREA (CRA) TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT WITH RAY J. PROPERTIES, LLC, FOR AN EIGHTY PERCENT REAL ESTATE PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR A PERIOD OF 15 YEARS ON 1.6 ACRES OF VACANT LAND LOCATED ON SCIENCE BOULEVARD, PARCEL ID NO. 025-013620. This Ordinance was Adopted on the Consent Agenda. City of Gahanna Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes February 6, 2017 ORD-0007-2017 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH ZED DIGITIAL FOR THE REDESIGN OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA WEBSITE. This Ordinance was Adopted on the Consent Agenda. ORD-0009-2017 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR THE 2017 FISCAL YEAR WITH THE FRANKLIN COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER COMMISSION TO REPRESENT INDIGENT PERSONS BEFORE THE FRANKLIN COUNTY MUNICIPAL COURT CHARGED WITH VIOLATIONS UNDER GAHANNA ORDINANCES. This Ordinance was Adopted on the Consent Agenda. Resolutions to Adopt on First Reading: RES-0003-2017 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT A FORMAL GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE 2017 OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (ODOT) MUNICIPAL BRIDGE PROGRAM; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO ESTABLISH A SPECIAL FUND FOR THE GRANT, IF AWARDED. This Resolution was Adopted on the Consent Agenda. Motion Resolutions: MR-0002-2017 MOTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE PERMISSION TO BID THE 2017 STREET PROGRAM ST 1044 / DETROIT STREET REBUILD. This Motion Resolution was Approved on the Consent Agenda. MR-0003-2017 MOTION RESOLUTION REQUESTING PERMISSION TO BID FOR THE 2017 CCTV PROJECT & SANITARY SEWER CLEANING PROJECT. This Motion Resolution was Approved on the Consent Agenda. Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Renner, seconded by Schnetzer, 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: City of Gahanna Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes February 6, 2017 G. COMMITTEE UPDATES 2017-0030 Committee Minutes - February 27, 2017 H. CORRESPONDENCE AND ACTIONS: Clerk None. Council None. I. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES: TO BE AMENDED BY SUBSTITUTION - ORD-0008-2017 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A MUTUAL RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS; TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS THEREFOR. A motion was made by Renner, seconded by Schnetzer, that the Ordinance was Amended by Substitution and Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7- Angelou, Leeseberg, Renner, Schnetzer, Larick, Metzbower and McGregor J. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES: None. K. RESOLUTIONS/MOTION RESOLUTIONS: None. L. REPRESENTATIVES: Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) - Leeseberg Nothing to report. Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) - Angelou No meeting this month; Wednesday is city forum in Upper Arlington; Nomination committee after that; on Wednesday will be attending City of Gahanna Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes February 6, 2017 Chamber breakfast; will be going to Washington D.C. Gahanna-Jefferson Board of Education - Metzbower Meeting this Thursday evening; more to report next Council meeting. Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) - Renner Visit Gahanna officially launched Herbal Cocktail Trail on 2/1; features 8 restaurant brew partners; herbal infused cocktails; after getting 6 stamps in passports, can redeem for glass at Visit Gahanna’s office; for more details visit visitgahanna.com visitgahanna.com; on Thursday 2/23 visit by Gene Smith, Athletic Director of OSU; will be talk at annual breakfast; topic will be Performing With a Purpose; Mr. Smith will provide insight on impact of teamwork and how it applies to Gahanna businesses; will be from 7:30-9:30am at La Navona at 154 N. Hamilton Rd.; all invited; will announce 2017 award winners; purchase tickets at visitgahanna.com M. OFFICIAL REPORTS: Mayor Currently working with subcommittee at MORPC; asked to chair this subcommittee; final meeting will be this week; regarding action taken by 2016 lame duck session at General Assembly; regarding public rights of way and pending FTC action; working to come to an agreement to send to MORPC for policy; Development has 17 projects currently, of 17 we can create or retain around 500 jobs; active projects could lead to 47 million dollars in capital investments; majority in medical area, industrial, and professional service; shaping up to be a good year; already made 5 business visits. Larick asked how much dialogue is happening outside of Ohio; Mayor said it is generating buzz; AT&T targeting Ohio first because they thought it would pass more easily here and then will go after other states; a lot of public land at risk. Angelou said knows being discussed at MORPC; will be discussing this in Washington. Mayor said claim was this is solving a statewide issue; townships exempt and not covered under bill; said if it was really a state wide problem, then this would cover everyone and not exempt others. City of Gahanna Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes February 6, 2017 City Attorney - No comment. N. COUNCIL COMMENT Metzbower congratulated Sgt. Stacey and Tuffy; great to see corporate responsibility here at home; also congratulations to Corvette Club on another successful event. Angelou said Metzbower said that so succinctly that I can only say “ditto,” also said great football game last night. Renner reiterated what Metzbower said; well-deserved for Stacy; thanked administration for putting on the Open House for west side intersection; happy with having 8 separate stations and representative from engineering firm here; Friday had Groundhog Day Economic Summit; Ned Hill was fantastic speaker. Schnetzer echoed colleagues’’ prior comments. Larick said had the largest audience for Groundhog Day; CIC did great job putting it together. O. EXECUTIVE SESSION - to go into Executive Session under authority of Section 5.40(a) of the Council Rules of Procedure to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion or compensation of a public employee, official, licensee or regulated individual unless such public employee, official, licensee or regulated individual requests a public hearing. A motion was made by Leeseberg, seconded by Renner to go into Executive Session under authority of Section 5.40(a) of the Council Rules of Procedure to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion or compensation of a public employee, official, licensee or regulated individual unless such public employee, official, licensee or regulated individual requests a public hearing. Council rose to Executive Session at 7:24 p.m. Council rose to report from Executive Session at 7:39 p.m. with no action taken. Yes: 7- Angelou, Leeseberg, Renner, Schnetzer, Larick, Metzbower and McGregor City of Gahanna Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes February 6, 2017 P. ADJOURNMENT Larick motioned to adjourn at 7:40 p.m. City of Gahanna Page 8