City Council
Regular MeetingGahanna, OH · February 17, 2020
Minutes
200 South Hamilton Road
City of Gahanna Gahanna, Ohio 43230
Meeting Minutes
City Council
Jamie Leeseberg, President
Nancy R. McGregor, Vice President
Karen J. Angelou
Merisa Bowers
Brian D. Larick
Stephen A. Renner
Michael Schnetzer
April Beggerow, MPA, CMC, Clerk of Council
Council may caucus at 6:45 p.m.
Monday, February 17, 2020 7:00 PM City Hall, Council Chambers
A. CALL TO ORDER - Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call
Gahanna City Council met in Regular Session on Monday, February 17, 2020 in
Council Chambers of City Hall, 200 South Hamilton Road, Gahanna, Ohio.
President of Council, Jamie Leeseberg called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Vice President Nancy McGregor, delivered an Invocation followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance. Agenda for this meeting was published on February 14,
2020.
Present 7 - Jamie Leeseberg, Stephen A. Renner, Michael Schnetzer, Brian D. Larick,
Nancy R. McGregor, Karen J. Angelou, and Merisa Bowers
B. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA.
None.
C. HEARING OF VISITORS.
* Swearing in of Hayden Farmer - Police Officer
* Recognition of Sergeant Earnest Choung, graduate of Certified Law
Enforcement Executive (CLEE) course, Class XXIII
Mayor Jadwin administered the Oath of Office to new Police Officer Hayden
Farmer.
Chief Spence and Mayor Jadwin recognized Sergeant Earnest Choung,
graduate of Certified Law Enforcement Executive (CLEE) course, Class XXIII.
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2020-035 Presentation by Tonya Fulwider, Mental Health America of Franklin
County on POEM Perinatal Outreach & Encouragement for Moms
Tonya Fulwider, Associate Director of Mental Health America of Franklin
County presented the POEM program, Perinatal Outreach and
Encouragement for Moms. Presentation is attached.
Kelli Natale-Koppel, 746 Ridenour Road shared her expereince with
POEM and shared that even while she was experiencing
pre-nataldepression, she took her child to the public parks several times
to play. She stated that if the information about POEM would have been
in those areas, that perhaps she would have found proper help with her
first child. She asks city Council and the administration to consider
placing POEM posters and literature in the park restrooms and
billboards for both men and women.
D. INTRODUCTIONS AND ASSIGNMENT TO COMMITTEE:
Ordinances - To Be Introduced and Assigned to Committee:
Mr. Larick introduced the items under Section D.
ORD-015-2020 ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A RECORDED LIMITED WARRANTY
DEED FROM S-K GAHANNA, LLC.
This item was introduced.
ORD-017-2020 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH FRANKLIN COUNTY FOR THE
IMPROVEMENT TO THE INTERSECTION OF REYNOLDSBURG- NEW
ALBANY ROAD AND CLARK STATE ROAD IN JEFFERSON
TOWNSHIP.
This item was introduced.
ORD-018-2020 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND DIRECTOR OF
PUBLIC SERVICE AND ENGINEERING TO ENTER INTO A RENEWAL
AMENDMENT WITH COLUMBUS FIBERNET (CFN), FOR
MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES OF THE GAHANNA
FIBER OPTIC NETWORK; AND DECLARING IT AN EMERGENCY.
This item was introduced.
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E. CONSENT AGENDA:
Ordinance: Introduce, Waive Second Reading , Adopt:
ORD-023-2020 AN ORDINANCE AUTH O R I Z I N G A SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION; WAIVING SECOND READING.- Organizational
Changes.
This Ordinance was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Ordinance: Introduce, Waive Second Reading, Adopt as Emergency:
ORD-013-2020 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO
NEGOTIATED LABOR AGREEMENT TITLED "AGREEMENT
BETWEEN CITY OF GAHANNA AND UNITED STEEL, PAPER &
FORESTRY, RUBBER, MANUFACTURING, ENERGY, ALLIED
INDUSTRIAL AND SERVICE WORKERS INTERNATIONAL", TO BE
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2, 2020 THROUGH January 1, 2023; TO WAIVE
SECOND READING, AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
This Ordinance was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
ORD-014-2020 ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE 0120-2019 ORDINANCE
ESTABLISHING THE SALARIES FOR PERSONNEL OF THE CITY OF
GAHANNA FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2020 THROUGH
DECEMBER 31, 2020 adopted on December 16, 2019; WAIVING
SECOND READING; AND DECLARING IT AN EMERGENCY
This Ordinance was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
ORD-016-2020 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT WITH A. NEIL JOHNSON AND LAURA M. JOHNSON,
TRUSTEES OF THE LAURA & NEIL TRUST, FOR TEMPORARY
EASEMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PERFORMING THE WORK
NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT A BRIDGE BY THE CITY OF
GAHANNA, FRANKLIN COUNTY, OHIO, WAVING SECOND READING,
AND DECLARING IT AN EMERGENCY.
This Ordinance was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
ORD-021-2020 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT WITH KENNETH L. HEFNER AND NANCY J. HEFNER,
FOR TEMPORARY EASEMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF
PERFORMING THE WORK NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT A BRIDGE
BY THE CITY OF GAHANNA, FRANKLIN COUNTY, OHIO, WAVING
SECOND READING, AND DECLARING IT AN EMERGENCY.
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This Ordinance was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
ORD-022-2020 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT WITH DANIEL A. STUCKY, FOR TEMPORARY
EASEMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PERFORMING THE WORK
NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT A BRIDGE BY THE CITY OF
GAHANNA, FRANKLIN COUNTY, OHIO, WAVING SECOND READING,
AND DECLARING IT AN EMERGENCY.
This Ordinance was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Ordinances on Second Reading:
ORD-010-2020 AN ORDINANCE AUTH O R I Z I N G A SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION - Parks & Recreation Department (MI Homes
Compensation).
This Ordinance was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
ORD-011-2020 AN ORDINANCE AUTH O R I Z I N G A SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION - Parks & Recreation Department.
This Ordinance was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
ORD-012-2020 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR
THE 2020 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.
MOTIONS:
MT-011-2020 MOTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE &
ENGINEERING PERMISSION TO BID THE 2020 STREET PROGRAM.
This Motion was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
RESOLUTIONS:
RES-002-2020 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS &
RECREATION 2020 PRICING POLICY AS RECOMMENDED BY THE
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
This Resolution was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
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RES-003-2020 A RESOLUTION MAKING TRANSFERS AMONG VAROUS
ACCOUNTS.
This Resolution was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
End of the Consent Agenda
Pass the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Renner, seconded by Schnetzer, that the be Pass the
Consent Agenda.. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7- Leeseberg, Renner, Schnetzer, Larick, McGregor, Angelou and Bowers
E. a. Minutes To Approve
2020-034 Meeting Minutes for Approval
Motion to approve the minutes as corrected.
A motion was made by Bowers, seconded by Renner, that the Minutes be
Approved and Filed.. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7- Leeseberg, Renner, Schnetzer, Larick, McGregor, Angelou and Bowers
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
ORD-002-2020 ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY
OF GAHANNA ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE 198-96 ON NOVEMBER
19, 1996 AND AS SUBSEQUENTLY AMENDED: Changing the Zoning
District of a 2.707 +/- acre parcel at 4569 Morse Road from Restricted
Institutional District (RID); to Limited Overlay- Community Service District
(L-CS); Win Stewart, applicant.
David Hodge, Underhill & Hodge 8000 Walton Parkway , Suite 260, New
Albany presented on behalf of the applicant presented about the project,
reminding Council that this application is before them with positive
commentary from the Area Commission, a recommendation for approval
by city staff and a unanimous recommendation of approval from the
Planning Commission. If this legislation is adopted, they are still required
to go through the design review and development plan process which
would commence as soon as possible after adoption of legislation. He
clarified with an aerial photo of the property when it was a Franklin
County property that the Christopher Wren project developed with that
facility next door and the proposal this evening is a much better use than
what was on the site previously. The project is to rezone to allow a fully
enclosed, climate controlled self-storage facility. This site has sat vacant
for some time and no office user has come forward to purchase the site
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so in terms of the use, Mr. Hodge states that this use is a perfect fit.
Mr. Hodge presented the draft of the building plan which he states still
needs to go through Planning design review. It has an office esthetic that
they believe will fit well within this space. It is a height of 3 story. There
will be no additional buildings added to the south. It will be preserved as
open space. He stated that he knows there have been some differing
opinions on this project and hopes that Council members took the time to
review the Area Commission notes which were generally positive. There
were a couple of neighbors that attended that left the meeting feeling
good about the project, that the perimeters would be retained and that
they wouldn't hear the beeping of trucks backing up at 3 a.m.
Mr. Hodge went on to speak about the tax implications- that the property
generates $257 per year, which is $7,710 over a 30 year term. If this
project was put into a TIF, which Council can do, this project will generate
over that 30 year term, $2.5 million dollars or $83,000 per year, a 97%
increase.
Jeanie Hoffman, 708 Waybaugh Dr stated that it doesn't really match
what's there now, and if the zoning is changed and this project falls
through what would be allowed there.
Mr. Blackford replied that other potential uses for Community Services,
other allowed uses are restaurants, consumer credit reporting agencies,
mailing, commercial art and photography, news syndicates, personal
supplies/services, motion pictures, repair services, gyms... from a Zoning
Code standpoint, this is not a lot of uses. The request before you, the
conditional use that would be associated with the storage facility was
approved by Planning Commission. This is a limited overlay which can
restrict beyond what the Zoning Code.
Ms. Bowers asked if there can be modifications be made to the overlay-
would there be a willingness to limit this to 3 stories or 60 feet in height?
Mr. Hodge replied yes.
Ms. Bowers asked about exterior access points, would the applicants be
willing to limit to no more than 6 exterior access points.
Dan McCoy, 2501 E. Kentucky Avenue, Denver, CO replied that as long
as it was compliant with fire safety ingress and egress, but conceptually
yes, and in a manner that they are located so that they're pointed towards
commerce and now houses. Frequently, the old style would have old
exterior doors, this design does not have that. There is a retail entrance
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of Morse Road and a loading dock on the side that you see in the
illustration.
Ms. Bowers asked if they have constructed other projects like this in
Ohio.
Mr. McCoy replied no.
Ms. Bowers asked if these have run through a fire marshal or code yet.
Mr. McCoy replied not yet. But these buildings typically are governed by
International Building Code, that number of doors and approach should
work.
Mr. Hodge added that generally the public access points are what you
see on this rendering.
Ms. Bowers said she sees maybe 3 or 4. She added that as long as the
overlay is amended to say no more than 3 stories or 60 feet and the
access points she was in support.
Mr. Leeseberg added that the phase 2 removal be a condition as well.
Mr. Hodge replied that they will add some language to the limitation text
that says substantial similarity to the site plan included herewith and that's
the plan that you've all seen.
G. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES:
None
H. ORDINANCE: INTRODUCE, WAIVE SECOND READING, ADOPT:
ORD-019-2020 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND DIRECTOR OF
PUBLIC SERVICE AND ENGINEERING TO ENTER INTO A LEASE
AGREEMENT WITH ZAYO GROUP TO LEASE THE USE OF FIBER,
WAIVING THE SECOND READING AND DECLARING IT AN
EMERGENCY.
Ms. Bowers asked Mr. Crawford for clarification: Zoya Group is
proposing to lease our fiber lines for a year, they don't want to pay us
anything, but they want to install conduit installation over 19,000 feet.
They would give that conduit to us in exchange for the no fee lease
correct?
Mr. Crawford replied that the compensation is 2 additional conduits that
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would then be retained by the City following the completion of the main
build which is installing their own 2 conduits.
Ms. Bowers asked that if they extend the lease, it would be for a 12
month period at $10,000 a month.
Mr. Crawford said that they had concerns that they could complete that in
a 12 month time frame so they asked for a 1 year renewal and following
the same general cost structure, it equals $10,000 per month for one
additional year.
Ms. Bowers asked if the value of the work they're providing for Gahanna
is worth $120,000.
Mr. Crawford said yes.
Ms. Bowers asked when the contract was presented to his department.
Mr. Crawford said late last year or early this year. There were a few
discussions and an amenable agreement was reached about 3 weeks
ago.
Ms. Bowers asked what would happen if we did not follow standard
protocol.
Mr. Crawford said he believes the agreement would be dead because
they have a need to connect to their customer and they're behind
schedule and they may lose their job with their customer which we would
lose the opportunity to obtain these new conduit which would cost a
higher amount if we tried to build.
Ms. Bowers asked if the city has contracted with Zoya group before.
Mayor Jadwin said the contract was received end of last year, however
there were some language concerns and those were addressed.
Ms. Bowers said she appreciated the information but was concerned
about circumventing our own rules to accept a contract.
Mayor Jadwin replied that she didn't feel there was harm because this is
a business proposal and there are waivers in place to provide some
mitigation when we do have extant circumstances.
Mr. Larick asked if the 12 fibers are excess capacity.
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Mr. Crawford replied yes.
Mr. Larick asked if there was not an expected need that we would have
to use those fibers in the next 12-24 months.
Mr. Crawford said correct, no impact what so ever.
Mrs. McGregor asked if they offered the conduit line or did we ask for it.
Mr. Crawford replied that we asked them. It is our practice when there is
an expansive build in the city, in challenging areas, we do ask if they
would install additional conduit for us to retain after they complete their
build.
Mrs. McGregor said we would have paid them extra to put in 2 lines for
us while they put in their 2 lines. But now we'll get those for free.
Mr. Crawford said yes, we would be asking them to pay $120,000
otherwise.
A motion was made by Schnetzer, seconded by Renner, that the Ordinance be
Introduced, Second Reading Waived, and Adopted. The motion carried by
unanimous vote.
I. REPRESENTATIVES:
Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) - Larick
Mr. Larick shared that CIC meets tomorrow morning at 7:30 a.m.
Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) - Angelou
Mrs. Angelou thanked William Murdock who wrote out her 3 page report.
They were in Washington DC from Sunday through Wednesday and the
meeting was Thursday. Mayor Jadwin was at the meeting and gave the
pledge and thank you for being more involved.
Kick off for 2020 there was no meeting in January. New communities to
the commission Chillicothe and Circleville so now up to 73 communities
to better central Ohio.
Speaker series Ashon McKenzie, CelebrateOne Director of Strategic
Initiatives. CelebrateOne is working to reduce infant mortality, reduce the
racial disparity in infant mortality, reduce the percentage of preterm births
and reduce the percentage of low birth weight births. In Franklin County
there has been a 23% decrease in infant mortality rates since 2011. For
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people that are white, 35% decrease, for African-American 28%
decrease. It’s all about making preventable deaths not happen and
making sure our children are taken care of.
MORPC announces a partnership with Ohio University Voinovich School
of Leadership and Public Affairs, all MORPC members and their
employees can now benefit for a $1000 first term tuition incentive for their
executive MBA partnership program. It also supports 2 summer intern
placements in impacted communities.
A Resolution was adopted to support ODOT's safety performance
targets which meets federal planning regulations to establish safety
performance measures for the NPO area.
Draft strategies and projects were reviewed for the 2020-2050
metropolitan transportation plan currently having open comment period
and the entire MTP will be available for comment later this month.
The Central Ohio Rural Planning Organization updated request for funds
to study freeway access from Knox and Morrow Counties, Union County
recently received a grant of $90,000 to be used for mobility related
feasibility study. CORPO is also submitting comments to the USDOT on
the issues and barriers that rural communities face on topics such as
development, housing and transportation.
RDAC highlighted work of the committee and its 4 subcommittees.
During the update it was discussed to emphasize the census 2020. It is
important that we get everyone counted. We are in danger of losing a
congress person or two. So it is important to count everyone.
2020-2050 MTP Open House is February 26 from 4-7 at MORPC.
The Central Ohio Workplace Incubator showcase will be featuring 5
entrepreneurial centers in our regions on MORPCs Facebook and
Youtube accounts during the week of March 2nd.
Newly elected legislative update for elected officials in their first terms to
learn about public policy. It will be at the State House. April 17th from
8-9:30.
MORPC has received a certificate of excellence in financial reporting
from the Government Finance Officers Association for the 31st
consecutive year.
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Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) - Leeseberg
Mr. Leeseberg shared CVB highlights:
-Working with two convention groups for March events that will draw
nearly 500 visitors to town.
-Attended American Bus Association in January - representing Gahanna
and the Ohio Has It cooperative of 100+ tourism partners in the state.
Met with tour operators from all over the country to promote our visitor
friendly assets.
-Working with 10 brides/weddings for 2020 (all of which include hotel
room blocks)
-Secured two new group visits for 2020 to the Ohio Herb Center
-Had a Visit Gahanna booth at the AAA Vacation Expo at the Ohio State
Fairgrounds - this 3-day show brought in more than 10,000 people. We
distributed Visitors Guides, CBJF info. Herb Center info and more.
-We have distributed 1755 Gahanna Visitors Guide so far this year.
-Developed and published weekly e-newsletter, sharing information
about upcoming promotions and events with more than 300 area
businesses and residents
-Generated promotion for local businesses and other events through
postings on Visit Gahanna’s multiple social media platforms
The Ohio Herb Center has a full schedule of classes/workshops this
month. Examples include “Herbal Tea Blending,” “Herbal Techniques:
Salts & Sugars,” and “How to Grow an Herb Garden”. Created
marketing materials for the Seedling Series (classes for children) and
Feb. classes as well as Herb Day.
Planning underway for the 2020 Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival.
Soliciting sponsors and vendors, solidifying stage schedules, tickets to
go live soon. Planning underway for Herb Day - May 2. Soliciting
sponsors and vendors and lining up speakers. Also placed order for
plants that will be sold during Herb Day.
School Board (SB) - Schnetzer
None
J. OFFICIAL REPORTS:
Mayor
Mayor Jadwin congratulated Chief Spence on steps forward for the PD,
addition of a new officer and congratulations on Sgt. Choung on his
graduation. She thanked Kelli for her testimony on behalf of POEM and
the administration will reach out to discuss how they can help get the
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information out. Interviews concluded today for the Safety Director
position. A Development Consultant is on board while the new
Development Director is sought. The position is posted. February
25-26 will be Ethics training for Staff. Public records training for staff is
next followed by a session for constituents as well. She expects to share
dates next week. State of the City is Thursday, March 19th at the Edge
Innovative Hub off of Gahanna Parkway/Claycraft Road.
City Attorney
None
K. COUNCIL COMMENT
Mrs. Angelou said that on Thursday, Governor DeWine brought forward
distracted driving legislation and that hopefully it passes the legislature.
She thanked her colleagues a MORPC for helping her while they were in
Washington DC.
Ms. Bowers congratulated Officer Farmer for his appointment to
Gahanna PD and Congratulations to Sgt. Choung on attaining his CLEE
certification. She wanted to share some thoughts: I started getting a
subscription to Rolling Stone Magazine when I was about 15 years old.
Thankfully my hippie parents reveled in counter culture and raised me to
be more offended by complacency and bad music than by four letter
words. Over the weekend, I read an article published last November in
Rolling Stone written by economics professor Patrick Warren and a
communications professor Darren Linville. They shared their research
about the insidiousness of disinformation campaigns and the underlying
goal, to grow distrust of each other and our public institutions. Then on
the front page of last Sunday's Dispatch this point was made again.
Emphasizing Ohio as a particular target, again the intent of these
disinformation campaigns is to sew long term distress, destroying the
public's believe that they can hold their leaders accountable. To combat
this, those of us in government must be increasingly vigilant. Not upset
with constituents who have grown distrustful, but rising to the challenge at
all times, even in the smallest ways. Last week, I was attending a court
hearing with a new client and I had not previously worked with the
attorney representing the other side. In my practice area in particular,
your ability to deliver for your client is often directly related to how you
work with opposing council. When finishing up an agreement with the
other attorney, I went over some minor edits that I had made to the
document, mostly which had nothing to do with her client, but because it
was after she signed it, she needed to approve the changes. The
attorney paused looked up and said thank you, not every attorney would
have done that. I don't share this because it deserves any recognition
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other than the impact it had on someone who I want to have a good
working relationship with. These seemingly little things are the ways we
build trust. By telling people about the change even if we think it might be
trivial, by respecting the issues they bring to us, by affirming that the issue
isn't lost, forgotten or irrelevant. I understand this may be different from
prior ways of doing things and I understand that this may feel
uncomfortable, but I also believe that it is in these seemingly small ways
that we can protect public institutions and local democracy and as Bob
Dylan once sang, trust yourself to do what's right, and not be second
guessed. Thanks and have a great week.
Mr. Renner congratulated new officer Hayden Farmer and Sgt. Choung
for his accomplishment. He thanked Council and Kelli/Tonya for their
presentation. Mental Health is something that can't be seen which
makes it hard to help. We should look at how to help these individuals.
May is Maternal Mental Health Month and hopefully we can recognize
them and realize Kelli's dream of helping them. He shared that the
Gahanna Area Art's Council had a Chinese poetry session. They will be
holding it again- it should be posted online. It was a nice active Saturday
afternoon.
Mr. Larick thanked Mrs. Koppel for her presentation. It is difficult to get in
front of people and show our humanity in front of a public forum and thank
you for that.
Mr. Schnetzer said congratulations to Officer Farmer and Sgt. Choung.
He thanked Mrs. Natale-Koppel and her son Grant.
Mrs. McGregor also offered congratulations to Officer Farmer and Sgt.
Choung. She thanked Mrs. Koppel for coming forward. She shared that
she had post-partum depression and remembers the feeling that you
know its happening but you don't know why, feelings of sadness and no
reason for it. A lot of changes and not everyone is aware and so she
appreciates Kelli for telling her story tonight.
Mr. Leeseberg offered his congratulations to Officer Farmer and Sgt.
Choung and thanked them for their service to the City. Thanked Kelli
Natale-Koppel for sharing her story. He heard someone explain it this
way- you get nine months of getting used to having a baby and then one
day, the baby is here and everything changes. He thanked everyone for
him bearing with him- his son had a great tournament in Detroit.
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L. EXECUTIVE SESSION: to enter into executive session under authority of ORC
121.22 (G)(1) to consider the appointment of a public employee or official;
under the authority of 121.22 (G)( 3) to confer with the attorney for the public
body concerning disputes involving the public body that are subject of
pending or imminent court action.
Motion to adjourn to executive session.
A motion was made by Bowers to enter into Executiver Session, Second by
Renner. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7- Leeseberg, Renner, Schnetzer, Larick, McGregor, Angelou and Bowers
M. ADJOURNMENT
Council returned from executive session for the purposes of adjournment at
9:35 p.m.
April Beggerow, MPA, CMC
Clerk of Council
APPROVED by the City Council, this
day of 2020.
Jamie Leeseberg
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Agenda
200 South Hamilton Road
City of Gahanna Gahanna, Ohio 43230
Meeting Agenda
City Council
Jamie Leeseberg, President
Nancy R. McGregor, Vice President
Karen J. Angelou
Merisa Bowers
Brian D. Larick
Stephen A. Renner
Michael Schnetzer
April Beggerow, MPA, CMC, Clerk of Council
Council may caucus at 6:45 p.m.
Monday, February 17, 2020 7:00 PM City Hall, Council Chambers
A. CALL TO ORDER - Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call
B. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA.
C. HEARING OF VISITORS.
* Swearing in of Hayden Farmer - Police Officer
* Recognition of Sergeant Earnest Choung, graduate of Certified Law Enforcement
Executive (CLEE) course, Class XXIII
D. INTRODUCTIONS AND ASSIGNMENT TO COMMITTEE:
Ordinances - To Be Introduced and Assigned to Committee:
ORD-015-2020 ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A RECORDED LIMITED WARRANTY DEED
FROM S-K GAHANNA, LLC.
ORD-017-2020 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH FRANKLIN COUNTY FOR THE
IMPROVEMENT TO THE INTERSECTION OF REYNOLDSBURG- NEW
ALBANY ROAD AND CLARK STATE ROAD IN JEFFERSON
TOWNSHIP.
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ORD-018-2020 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC
SERVICE AND ENGINEERING TO ENTER INTO A RENEWAL
AMENDMENT WITH COLUMBUS FIBERNET (CFN), FOR
MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES OF THE GAHANNA
FIBER OPTIC NETWORK; AND DECLARING IT AN EMERGENCY.
E. CONSENT AGENDA:
Minutes - To Approve:
2020-034 Meeting Minutes for Approval
Ordinance: Introduce, Waive Second Reading , Adopt:
ORD-023-2020 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION;
WAIVING SECOND READING.- Organizational Changes.
Ordinance: Introduce, Waive Second Reading, Adopt as Emergency:
ORD-013-2020 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO
NEGOTIATED LABOR AGREEMENT TITLED "AGREEMENT BETWEEN
CITY OF GAHANNA AND UNITED STEEL, PAPER & FORESTRY,
RUBBER, MANUFACTURING, ENERGY, ALLIED INDUSTRIAL AND
SERVICE WORKERS INTERNATIONAL", TO BE EFFECTIVE JANUARY
2, 2020 THROUGH January 1, 2023; TO WAIVE SECOND READING,
AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
ORD-014-2020 ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE 0120-2019 ORDINANCE
ESTABLISHING THE SALARIES FOR PERSONNEL OF THE CITY OF
GAHANNA FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2020 THROUGH
DECEMBER 31, 2020 adopted on December 16, 2019; WAIVING
SECOND READING; AND DECLARING IT AN EMERGENCY
ORD-016-2020 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
WITH A. NEIL JOHNSON AND LAURA M. JOHNSON, TRUSTEES OF
THE LAURA & NEIL TRUST, FOR TEMPORARY EASEMENT FOR THE
PURPOSE OF PERFORMING THE WORK NECESSARY TO
CONSTRUCT A BRIDGE BY THE CITY OF GAHANNA, FRANKLIN
COUNTY, OHIO, WAVING SECOND READING, AND DECLARING IT AN
EMERGENCY.
ORD-021-2020 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
WITH KENNETH L. HEFNER AND NANCY J. HEFNER, FOR
TEMPORARY EASEMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PERFORMING THE
WORK NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT A BRIDGE BY THE CITY OF
GAHANNA, FRANKLIN COUNTY, OHIO, WAVING SECOND READING,
AND DECLARING IT AN EMERGENCY.
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ORD-022-2020 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
WITH DANIEL A. STUCKY, FOR TEMPORARY EASEMENT FOR THE
PURPOSE OF PERFORMING THE WORK NECESSARY TO
CONSTRUCT A BRIDGE BY THE CITY OF GAHANNA, FRANKLIN
COUNTY, OHIO, WAVING SECOND READING, AND DECLARING IT AN
EMERGENCY.
Ordinances on Second Reading:
ORD-010-2020 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION -
Parks & Recreation Department (MI Homes Compensation).
ORD-011-2020 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION -
Parks & Recreation Department.
ORD-012-2020 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR
THE 2020 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.
MOTIONS:
MT-011-2020 MOTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE &
ENGINEERING PERMISSION TO BID THE 2020 STREET PROGRAM.
RESOLUTIONS:
RES-002-2020 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS &
RECREATION 2020 PRICING POLICY AS RECOMMENDED BY THE
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
RES-003-2020 A RESOLUTION MAKING TRANSFERS AMONG VAROUS ACCOUNTS.
End of the Consent Agenda
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
ORD-002-2020 ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF
GAHANNA ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE 198-96 ON NOVEMBER 19,
1996 AND AS SUBSEQUENTLY AMENDED: Changing the Zoning
District of a 2.707 +/- acre parcel at 4569 Morse Road from Restricted
Institutional District (RID); to Limited Overlay- Community Service District
(L-CS); Win Stewart, applicant.
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G. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES:
H. ORDINANCE: INTRODUCE, WAIVE SECOND READING, ADOPT:
ORD-019-2020 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC
SERVICE AND ENGINEERING TO ENTER INTO A LEASE
AGREEMENT WITH ZAYO GROUP TO LEASE THE USE OF FIBER,
WAIVING THE SECOND READING AND DECLARING IT AN
EMERGENCY.
I. REPRESENTATIVES:
Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) - Larick
Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) - Angelou
Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) - Leeseberg
School Board (SB) - Schnetzer
J. OFFICIAL REPORTS:
Mayor
City Attorney
K. COUNCIL COMMENT
L. EXECUTIVE SESSION: to enter into executive session under authority of ORC
121.22 (G)(1) to consider the appointment of a public employee or official; under
the authority of 121.22 (G)( 3) to confer with the attorney for the public body
concerning disputes involving the public body that are subject of pending or
imminent court action.
M. ADJOURNMENT
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