City Council
Regular MeetingGahanna, OH · October 2, 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, October 2, 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, October 2,
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 29, 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.
C. HEARING OF VISITORS.
1. School Board Update
D. INTRODUCTIONS AND ASSIGNMENT TO COMMITTEE:
Vice President Leeseberg introduced the items under Section D.
Ordinances - To Be Introduced and Assigned to Committee:
ORD-0067-2017 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH
FRANKLIN COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH FOR 2018 CITY OF GAHANNA
PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES.
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This Ordinance was Introduced.
ORD-0068-2017 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A PROPERTY SALE
AGREEMENT AND AN INDEFEASIBLE RIGHT TO USE AGREEMENT
FOR DEVELOPMENT OF 4.4 ACRES OF VACANT LAND LOCATED
AT 785 SCIENCE BOULEVARD; PARCEL ID 025-013668,
027-000114, AND 025-006469.
This Ordinance was Introduced.
ORD-0069-2017 TO AUTHORIZE THE HOUSING OFFICER TO EXECUTE A
COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT AREA (CRA) NUMBER THREE TAX
ABATEMENT AGREEMENT WITH FRANKLIN PEAK LLC FOR A 100%
REAL ESTATE PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR A PERIOD OF UP
TO 15 YEARS ON 4.4 ACRES OF VACANT LAND LOCATED AT 785
SCIENCE BOULEVARD; PARCEL ID 025-013668, 027-000114,
025-006469.
This Ordinance was Introduced.
E. CONSENT AGENDA:
Minutes - To Approve:
2017-0205 Committee, Regular & Special Meeting Minutes
These Minutes were Approved and Filed on the Consent Agenda.
Ordinances on Second Reading:
ORD-0063-2017 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH OHM
ADVISORS TO CREATE A COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN.
This Ordinance was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
ORD-0065-2017 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - EASTGATE TRIANGLE TIF
DISTRICT.
This Ordinance was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
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.
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This Ordinance was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Ordinance - To Amend by Substitution and Adopt:
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 THREE YEARS.
This Ordinance was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Resolutions to Adopt on First Reading:
RES-0011-2017 A RESOLUTION STATING GAHANNA'S COMMITMENT TO MORPC'S
SUSTAINABLE2050 PROGRAM AND THAT GAHANNA WILL PURSUE
THE OBJECTIVES AND INITIATIVES OUTLINED IN THE PROGRAM.
This Resolution was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Motion Resolutions:
MR-0027-2017 MOTION RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER APPROPRIATIONS BETWEEN
TIF ACCOUNTS FOR COUNTY AUDITOR AND TREASURER FEES
AND TOWNSHIP COMPENSATION PAYMENTS. TRANSFER DETAIL
ATTACHED.
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: None.
G. COMMITTEE UPDATES
None.
H. CORRESPONDENCE AND ACTIONS:
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Clerk
None.
Council
None.
I. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES: None.
J. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES: None.
K. RESOLUTIONS/MOTION RESOLUTIONS: None.
L. REPRESENTATIVES:
Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) - Leeseberg
Leeseberg said met two weeks ago; meet again in 2 weeks.
Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) - Angelou
Angelou said executive committee meets this Thursday; and next
meeting is a week from Thursday.
Gahanna-Jefferson Board of Education - Metzbower
Metzbower said next meeting is October 12.
Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) - Renner
No Update.
M. OFFICIAL REPORTS:
Mayor
Mayor Kneeland thanked Council for passing nearsite wellness center;
will see some serious benefits; shared sympathies for what happened in
Las Vegas.
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City Attorney
No report.
N. COUNCIL COMMENT
Metzbower echoed Mayor on tradegy; Renner gave shoutout to Pastor
Dave Jensen; opened up his church for anyone praying tonight for what
happened in Las Vegas; Angelou said same thing; is a tragedy;
Leeseberg echoed comments.
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 AND to go into Executive Session under
authority of Section 5.40(c) of the Council Rules of Procedure to confer with
the City Attorney for the public body concerning disputes involving the public
body that are the subject of pending or imminent court action.
President Larick requested Shane Ewald and Mayor Tom Kneeland
attend the Executive Session. Executive Session was held in the Law
Library.
Council rose to Executive Session at 7:06 p.m.
Council rose to report from Executive Session at 7:42 p.m. with no action
taken.
A motion was made by Metzbower, seconded by Schnetzer, 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 AND to go into
Executive Session under authority of Section 5.40(c) of the Council Rules of
Procedure to confer with the City Attorney for the public body concerning
disputes involving the public body that are the subject of pending or imminent
court action.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7- Angelou, Leeseberg, Renner, Schnetzer, Larick, Metzbower and McGregor
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P. ADJOURNMENT
7:42 p.m. by Larick
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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, October 2, 2017 7:00 PM City Hall
A. CALL TO ORDER - Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call
B. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA.
C. HEARING OF VISITORS.
1. School Board Update
D. INTRODUCTIONS AND ASSIGNMENT TO COMMITTEE:
Ordinances - To Be Introduced and Assigned to Committee:
ORD-0067-2017 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH
FRANKLIN COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH FOR 2018 CITY OF GAHANNA
PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES.
ORD-0068-2017 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A PROPERTY SALE
AGREEMENT AND AN INDEFEASIBLE RIGHT TO USE AGREEMENT
FOR DEVELOPMENT OF 4.4 ACRES OF VACANT LAND LOCATED
AT 785 SCIENCE BOULEVARD; PARCEL ID 025-013668, 027-000114,
AND 025-006469.
ORD-0069-2017 TO AUTHORIZE THE HOUSING OFFICER TO EXECUTE A COMMUNITY
REINVESTMENT AREA (CRA) NUMBER THREE TAX ABATEMENT
AGREEMENT WITH FRANKLIN PEAK LLC FOR A 100% REAL ESTATE
PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR A PERIOD OF UP TO 15 YEARS
ON 4.4 ACRES OF VACANT LAND LOCATED AT 785 SCIENCE
BOULEVARD; PARCEL ID 025-013668, 027-000114, 025-006469.
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E. CONSENT AGENDA:
Minutes - To Approve:
2017-0205 Committee, Regular & Special Meeting Minutes
Ordinances on Second Reading:
ORD-0063-2017 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH OHM
ADVISORS TO CREATE A COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN.
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.
Ordinance - To Amend by Substitution and Adopt:
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 THREE YEARS.
Resolutions to Adopt on First Reading:
RES-0011-2017 A RESOLUTION STATING GAHANNA'S COMMITMENT TO MORPC'S
SUSTAINABLE2050 PROGRAM AND THAT GAHANNA WILL PURSUE
THE OBJECTIVES AND INITIATIVES OUTLINED IN THE PROGRAM.
Motion Resolutions:
MR-0027-2017 MOTION RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER APPROPRIATIONS BETWEEN
TIF ACCOUNTS FOR COUNTY AUDITOR AND TREASURER FEES
AND TOWNSHIP COMPENSATION PAYMENTS. TRANSFER DETAIL
ATTACHED.
End of the Consent Agenda
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
G. COMMITTEE UPDATES
H. CORRESPONDENCE AND ACTIONS:
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Clerk
Council
I. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES: None.
J. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES: None.
K. RESOLUTIONS/MOTION RESOLUTIONS: None.
L. REPRESENTATIVES:
Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) - Leeseberg
Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) - Angelou
Gahanna-Jefferson Board of Education - Metzbower
Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) - Renner
M. OFFICIAL REPORTS:
Mayor
City Attorney
N. COUNCIL COMMENT
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
AND to go into Executive Session under authority of Section 5.40(c) of the
Council Rules of Procedure to confer with the City Attorney for the public body
concerning disputes involving the public body that are the subject of pending or
imminent court action.
P. ADJOURNMENT
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