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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, May 15, 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, DATE 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 DATE 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. C. HEARING OF VISITORS - 1. Mayor - National Police Week Proclamation Mayor presented Proclamation to member of the police department. 2. School Board Update D. INTRODUCTIONS AND ASSIGNMENT TO COMMITTEE: Ordinances - To Be Introduced and Assigned to Committee: ORD-0031-2017 TO ACCEPT DEEDS OF EASEMENTS FOR THE MINOR STORM SEWER EXTENSION FOR 490 WHITLEY DRIVE AND 498 WHITLEY DRIVE. City of Gahanna Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes May 15, 2017 This Ordinance was introduced. ORD-0032-2017 TO ACCEPT THE DEED OF EASEMENT FOR SANITARY SEWER AT 471 N. HAMILTON ROAD; SA 1022. This Ordinance was introduced. ORD-0033-2017 TO ACCEPT SANITARY SEWER INFRASTRUCTURE FOR 471 N. HAMILTON ROAD; SA 1022. This Ordinance was introduced. ORD-0034-2017 TO AMEND CHAPTER 563, PARK CONDUCT, SECTION 563.05, FIREARMS; WEAPONS, OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA. This Ordinance was introduced. E. CONSENT AGENDA: Minutes - To Approve: 2017-0109 May 1, 2017 Regular & May 8, 2017 Special Meeting Minutes The Minutes were Approved and Filed on the Consent Agenda. Ordinances on Second Reading: ORD-0029-2017 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH THE GAHANNA-JEFFERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE PROVISION OF SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS TO THE GAHANNA-JEFFERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR. This Ordinance was Adopted on the Consent Agenda. ORD-0030-2017 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - Insurance Claims Proceeds. This Ordinance was Adopted on the Consent Agenda. Statutory Resolutions on Second Reading: SR-0001-2017 TO DECLARE THE NECESSITY AND INTENT TO APPROPRIATE CERTAIN REAL ESTATE AT 319 JAMES ROAD FOR SANITARY SEWER SERVICES. This Statutory Resolution was Adopted on the Consent Agenda. City of Gahanna Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes May 15, 2017 Motion Resolutions: MR-0014-2017 MOTION RESOLUTION THAT THIS COUNCIL HAS NO OBJECTION TO THE TRANSFER OF A C1, C2, AND D6 LIQUOR PERMIT FROM ED DAVIS ENTERPRISES LLC DBA ALPINE DRIVE THRU TO JB & B LLC DBA ALPINE BEVERAGE DRIVE THRU, 210 GRANVILLE STREET, GAHANNA, OHIO 43230. 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 HEARING: None. G. COMMITTEE UPDATES 2017-0108 Committee Minutes - May 8, 2017 H. CORRESPONDENCE AND ACTIONS: Clerk No report. Council No report. I. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES: None. J. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES: None. K. RESOLUTIONS/MOTION RESOLUTIONS: None. City of Gahanna Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes May 15, 2017 L. REPRESENTATIVES: Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) - Leeseberg Leeseberg reported CIC meets in the morning at City Hall at 7:30 a.m. Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) - Angelou Angelou reported had robust May MORPC Commission meeting yesterday; topics covered included: an upcoming revision of the Green Pact to better focus on measurable sustainability in line with the Regional Sustainability Agenda; a review of the monthly Legislative Update which included the attached summary of the 2018 2019 State Transportation Budget, and the launch of the 2017 Commuter Challenge in all 15 counties from June 1-30 with a new website and prizes for participation; Eric Phillips presented a member spotlight on the 33 Smart Corridor; the project is moving at a record setting pace with ODOT beginning to install fiber throughout this corridor; the total planned investments in the 33 Smart Corridor have soared to over $200 million; exciting project that will be a model for other parts of Ohio; after an exhaustive search and due diligence, the Building Committee concluded that the best alternative for MORPC is to stay in the current location; moving forward with an extension and renewal of the existing lease which will be finalized in the coming month; Transportation Policy Committee approved the following: amending MORPC's 2016-2040 Metropolitan Transportation Plan, Adoption of the SFY 2018-2021 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), amending the 2016-2019 TIP to include a local match for the 33 Smart Corridor; Certification of the MORPC Metropolitan Transportation Planning Process and approval of MORPC's FY 2018 Planning Work Program; also reviewed an important upcoming workshop, The 2020 Census Local Update of Addresses Operation, is scheduled for local governments to review and comment on the U.S. Census Bureau's residential address list for their jurisdictions prior to the 2020 Census; the workshop will be held at MORPC on Tuesday, June 6 from 2:30-4:00 p.m.; the new insight2050 Technical Assistance Program kicked off; this year's State of the Region was very well attended; thanked people for coming out. Gahanna-Jefferson Board of Education - Metzbower Metzbower reported met last Thursday at Clark Hall; Superintendent report continues; talking to students; working on vision on education plan; large group of HS students will be graduating; approved electronic books; latch key program to start; approved hiring of City of Gahanna Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes May 15, 2017 principal Lincoln Elementary School; 5 yr budget forecast was approved; expenditures will start accumulating more than revenue; made $1.3 budget cut. Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) - Renner Renner reported last week Visit Gahanna launched its inaugural “Herb ‘n Restaurant Week,” which was created to expand upon our city’s designation as the Herb Capital of Ohio and to build excitement for Herb Day festivities; in celebration of National Travel & Tourism Week last week, staff of Visit Gahanna participated in a statewide Lobbying Day at the Statehouse, meeting with state leaders to discuss tourism-related issues; Visit Gahanna also participated in a special event hosted by Tourism Ohio on the statehouse lawn, where the team marketed and promoted Gahanna and several individual Gahanna businesses; Experience Columbus recognized Visit Gahanna as its first ever CTA Employer of the Year at a special event last week that was attended by hundreds of CTAs from around the Central Ohio area; Visit Gahanna hosted a CTA class at Kindred Beer and welcomed 16 new CTAs. Its next CTA class will be hosted in Gahanna, tentatively, during the week of August 21; last Sunday, Visit Gahanna participated in a bridal open house at Jorgensen Farms, where the team marketed Gahanna as a destination for brides and generated multiple leads for our event venues and hotel partner; as of today, we are 31 days away from the 2017 Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival; many volunteers are needed in many different areas to help support Gahanna’s largest signature event; in exchange for volunteering even just a few hours of your time, volunteers receive a Festival Volunteer T-shirt and a pass for one day admission to the Festival; to learn more about the volunteer opportunities available, please go to www.creeksidebluesandjazz.com. M. OFFICIAL REPORTS: Mayor Mayor Kneeland said Herb Day was a great event; 20 active projects; could retain 600 jobs; believe could lead to approximately $78 mil of capital investment; 15 business visits this year; businesses have been receptive. City Attorney Ewald said Code Review Committee will have update at next committee. City of Gahanna Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes May 15, 2017 N. COUNCIL COMMENT Metzbower said he appreciates what our officers do to make us safe; especially with the reminder of recent tragedy in Kirkersville. Angelou Herbal Affair was great; echo Metzbower's comments; horrible situation in Kirkersville; appreciate our officers; prayers to the Mayor and his family on his loss. Renner echoed others comments; his heart goes out to the Mayor and his family the loss of his family member; commended the group that just graduated that will help our first responders; attended Columbia Gas training facility; he left bewildered; couldn't believe what goes into training on gas; mock village with dogs barking and children playing; he was amazed. McGregor offer prayers for all our law enforcement; remember all they do and may not come home safe to their family. Schnetzer echoed comments on Kirkersville; thanked our officers for all they do. Leeseberg said Happy Birthday to Ewald; Herbal Affair was a great event; thanked our officers. Larick thanked Lt. Murphy for attending and all that the officers do for the community; Mayor Kneeland said he will introduce the IT Director at the next committee; happy to be fully staffed; Larick said the Herbal Affair is one of his favorite events. 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 or official, or the investigation of charges or complaints against a public employee, official, licensee, or regulated individual, unless the public employee, official, licensee, or regulated individual requests a public hearing. A motion was made by Leeseberg, seconded by Metzbower, 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 or official, or the investigation of charges or complaints against a public employee, official, licensee, or regulated individual, unless the public employee, official, licensee, or regulated individual requests a public hearing. Executive Session was held in the Law Library. City of Gahanna Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes May 15, 2017 Council rose to Executive Session at 7:29 p.m. Council rose to report from Executive Session at 7:56 p.m. with no action taken. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7- Angelou, Leeseberg, Renner, Schnetzer, Larick, Metzbower and McGregor P. ADJOURNMENT by Renner at 7:57 p.m. City of Gahanna Page 7