City Council
Regular MeetingGahanna, OH · September 18, 2017
Minutes
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, September 18, 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, September
18, 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 September 15, 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. MAYOR PRESENTS LEAD BY EXAMPLE AWARD
Mayor said he wants to recognize Rick Harter with award for starting program for
feeding the hungry; thanked him for commitment to community; Harter said
started program by 14 years ago; hunts deer to provide deer meat to hungry;
thanked his family.
D. HEARING OF VISITORS.
1. School Board Update
None.
E. INTRODUCTIONS AND ASSIGNMENT TO COMMITTEE:
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Ordinances - To Be Introduced and Assigned to Committee:
ORD-0063-2017 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH OHM
ADVISORS TO CREATE A COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN.
This Ordinance was introduced.
ORD-0064-2017 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO
THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
GAHANNA AND VALUE RECOVERY GROUP (VRG) II IN ORDER TO
EXTEND THE REPAYMENT TERM FOR ANOTHER FIVE YEARS.
This Ordinance was introduced.
ORD-0065-2017 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - EASTGATE TRIANGLE TIF
DISTRICT.
This Ordinance was introduced.
ORD-0066-2017 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH
EXPRESS MED IN CONJUNCTION WITH MOUNT CARMEL HEALTH
SYSTEM TO BE ABLE TO PROVIDE A NEAR-SITE HEALTH CLINIC.
This Ordinance was introduced.
F. CONSENT AGENDA:
Minutes - To Approve:
2017-0199 September 5, 2017 Council Minutes
This Minutes was Approved and Filed on the Consent Agenda.
Ordinances on Second Reading:
ORD-0059-2017 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO RECIPROCAL
EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH STAG, LLC. FOR BRICKLAWN
AVENUE.
This Ordinance was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
ORD-0061-2017 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - Grant Awards.
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This Ordinance was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
ORD-0062-2017 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - Grant Matches.
This Ordinance was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Resolutions to Adopt on First Reading:
RES-0009-2017 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE AMOUNTS AND RATES AS
DETERMINED BY THE BUDGET COMMISSION AND AUTHORIZING
THE NECESSARY TAX LEVIES AND CERTIFYING THEM TO THE
COUNTY AUDITOR.
This Ordinance was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Motion Resolutions: None.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made Angelou, 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
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
H. COMMITTEE UPDATES
2017-0198 Committee Minutes - 9/11/2017
I. CORRESPONDENCE AND ACTIONS:
Clerk
None.
Council
None.
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J. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES:
ORD-0051-2017 TO AMEND CITY CODE PART ELEVEN, PLANNING AND ZONING
CODE, CHAPTERS 1181, PERSONAL WIRELESS SERVICE
FACILITIES, 1149, MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, 1153,
GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS, AND 1163, PARKING
REGULATIONS, OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
GAHANNA.
A motion was made by Metzbower, seconded by Renner, that the Ordinance
was Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7- Angelou, Leeseberg, Renner, Schnetzer, Larick, Metzbower and McGregor
ORD-0060-2017 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A REAL ESTATE
PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN
WARS OF THE UNITED STATES, TRI-COMMUNITY POST NO. 4719
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 75 WEST JOHNSTOWN ROAD,
GAHANNA OHIO 43230.
A motion was made by Leeseberg, seconded by Renner, that the Ordinance
was Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7- Angelou, Leeseberg, Renner, Schnetzer, Larick, Metzbower and McGregor
K. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES: None.
L. RESOLUTIONS/MOTION RESOLUTIONS: None.
RES-0010-2017 TO ADOPT A STATEMENT INDICATING THE SERVICES THE CITY OF
GAHANNA, OHIO, WILL PROVIDE AND ARE AVAILABLE TO THE
1.858+/- ACRE PROPERTY IN JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP, LOCATED
AT 4200 EAST JOHNSTOWN ROAD IN FRANKLIN COUNTY,
PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED TO THE CITYOF GAHANNA UPON
ANNEXATION; REQUESTED BY JACK REYNOLDS, SMITH & HALE,
AGENTFOR THE PETITIONER; DIRKEN T. VOELKER, PROPERTY
OWNER.
Schnetzer indicated that he'd like to discuss this in more detail at the next
Committee of the Whole.
A motion was made by Schnetzer, seconded by McGregor, to discuss at the
next Committee of the Whole on September 25 and Postponed to Date Certain:
October 2, 2017. The motion carried by the following vote.
Yes: 7- Angelou, Leeseberg, Renner, Schnetzer, Larick, Metzbower and McGregor
M. REPRESENTATIVES:
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Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) - Leeseberg
Meeting tomorrow morning at 7:30 a.m.
Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) - Angelou
Met with Director of Public Safety; talked about opioid epidemic;
received Auditor of State Award of Excellence; high crash location
complete list available; red light cameras removed and crashes
increased by 75%; commuter challenge doubled this year; share air
quality store and chance to win $50.
Gahanna-Jefferson Board of Education - Metzbower
None.
Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) - Renner
Working with Laurie Jadwin with bridal events; statewide photographer
association convention coming to Gahanna for 3 days; Chamber of
commerce for taste of Gahanna on October 19 at Columbus Academy;
Holiday Lights is coming up quickly; download Gahanna Mobile app.
N. OFFICIAL REPORTS:
Mayor
Anthony Jones, Development Director is in Toronto; American Cities of
the Future; received awards; attended high school event, appreciates
turn out; rapid response team wants to get involved in City.
City Attorney
Working on code updates for hotel/motel code.
O. COUNCIL COMMENT
Metzbower congratulated Harter on Lead by Example award and
congratulated Mayor on staff getting awards; Renner said ditto to
Metzbower’s comments, said thanks to Mayor for keeping those awards
going; wanted to show appreciation to VFW members, is happy to see
this passed; McGregor said thanks to City workers for helping with Flea
Market yesterday; said Urban Deer program helps car accidents; went to
program on bumble bees and heard about bumble bee watch app;
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Angelou said award story was incredible; surprised to hear about how
much food that brings in to the homeless; Larick said great man;
congrats on award; good weather for flea market.
P. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Q. ADJOURNMENT
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Agenda
200 South Hamilton Road
City of Gahanna Gahanna, Ohio 43230
Meeting Agenda
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, September 18, 2017 7:00 PM City Hall
A. CALL TO ORDER - Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call
B. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA.
C. MAYOR PRESENTS LEAD BY EXAMPLE AWARD
D. HEARING OF VISITORS.
1. School Board Update
E. INTRODUCTIONS AND ASSIGNMENT TO COMMITTEE:
Ordinances - To Be Introduced and Assigned to Committee:
ORD-0063-2017 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH OHM
ADVISORS TO CREATE A COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN.
ORD-0064-2017 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF GAHANNA
AND VALUE RECOVERY GROUP (VRG) II IN ORDER TO EXTEND THE
REPAYMENT TERM FOR ANOTHER FIVE YEARS.
Discussion in Committee of the Whole on 9/25
ORD-0065-2017 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - EASTGATE TRIANGLE TIF
DISTRICT.
ORD-0066-2017 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH
EXPRESS MED IN CONJUNCTION WITH MOUNT CARMEL HEALTH
SYSTEM TO BE ABLE TO PROVIDE A NEAR-SITE HEALTH CLINIC.
City of Gahanna Page 1 Printed on 9/15/2017
City Council Meeting Agenda September 18, 2017
F. CONSENT AGENDA:
Minutes - To Approve:
2017-0199 September 5, 2017 Council Minutes
Ordinances on Second Reading:
ORD-0059-2017 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO RECIPROCAL
EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH STAG, LLC. FOR BRICKLAWN
AVENUE.
ORD-0061-2017 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - Grant Awards.
ORD-0062-2017 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - Grant Matches.
Resolutions to Adopt on First Reading:
RES-0009-2017 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE AMOUNTS AND RATES AS
DETERMINED BY THE BUDGET COMMISSION AND AUTHORIZING
THE NECESSARY TAX LEVIES AND CERTIFYING THEM TO THE
COUNTY AUDITOR.
RES-0010-2017 TO ADOPT A STATEMENT INDICATING THE SERVICES THE CITY OF
GAHANNA, OHIO, WILL PROVIDE TO THE 1.858+/- ACRE PROPERTY
IN JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP, LOCATED AT 4200 EAST JOHNSTOWN
ROAD IN FRANKLIN COUNTY, PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED TO THE
CITY OF GAHANNA UPON ANNEXATION; REQUESTED BY JACK
REYNOLDS, SMITH & HALE, AGENT FOR THE PETITIONER; DIRKEN T.
VOELKER, PROPERTY OWNER.
Motion Resolutions: None.
End of the Consent Agenda
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
H. COMMITTEE UPDATES
2017-0198 Committee Minutes - 9/11/2017
I. CORRESPONDENCE AND ACTIONS:
Clerk
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Council
J. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES:
ORD-0051-2017 TO AMEND CITY CODE PART ELEVEN, PLANNING AND ZONING
CODE, CHAPTERS 1181, PERSONAL WIRELESS SERVICE
FACILITIES, 1149, MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, 1153,
GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS, AND 1163, PARKING
REGULATIONS, OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
GAHANNA.
ORD-0060-2017 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A REAL ESTATE
PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS
OF THE UNITED STATES, TRI-COMMUNITY POST NO. 4719 FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 75 WEST JOHNSTOWN ROAD, GAHANNA
OHIO 43230.
K. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES: None.
L. RESOLUTIONS/MOTION RESOLUTIONS: None.
M. REPRESENTATIVES:
Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) - Leeseberg
Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) - Angelou
Gahanna-Jefferson Board of Education - Metzbower
Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) - Renner
N. OFFICIAL REPORTS:
Mayor
City Attorney
O. COUNCIL COMMENT
P. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Q. ADJOURNMENT
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