City Council
Regular MeetingGroveport, OH · November 10, 2014
Minutes
City of Groveport
655 Blacklick St.
Groveport, OH 43125
614.830.2052
www.groveport.org
Meeting Minutes
Monday, November 10, 2014
6:30 PM
Council Chambers
City Council
Mayor Lance Westcamp
Council Members - Ed Rarey, Jean Ann Hilbert,
Donna Drury, Ed Dildine, Shawn Cleary & Becky Hutson
City Council Meeting Minutes November 10, 2014
I. Call to Order
by Mayor Westcamp at 6:30 p.m.
Staff Present: Marsha Hall - Administrator, Kevin Shannon - Law
Director, Jeff Green - Director of Finance, Ralph Portier - Chief of
Police
Guests Present: The Guest Book is on file with the Clerk of Council.
II. Moment of Silence
The Mayor asked everyone to join him in a moment of silence.
III. Pledge of Allegiance
Chief Portier led the Pledge of Allegiance.
IV. Roll Call
Present: 6 - Council Member Cleary, Council Member Dildine,
Council Member Drury, Council Member Hilbert, Council
Member Hutson, and Council Member Rarey
V. Approval of Minutes - October 27, 2014
Approved as submitted.
#256-2014 City Council Minutes 10-27-2014
Attachments: City Council Minutes 10-27-2014
VI. Business of Guests
None
VII. Ordinances and Resolutions
A. 3rd Readings
ORD. 14-043
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AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIANCE TO EASTSIDE
ATHLETICS AS TO THE PERMITTED USES IN THE ESTABLISHED
ZONING DISTRICT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5820 CLYDE
MOORE DRIVE, CURRENTLY ZONED PLANNED INDUSTRIAL PARK
(PIP)
Sponsors: Rarey
Attachments: #2014-11.pdf
The Deputy Clerk read by title Ordinance No.14-043. A
motion was made by Council Member Cleary, seconded by
Council Member Dildine, to postpone until the December 15,
2014 City Council meeting. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 6 - Cleary, Dildine, Drury, Hilbert, Hutson and Rarey
ORD. 14-047 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CHARITY NEWSIES SALE
Sponsors: Rarey
The Deputy Clerk read by title Ordinance No.14-047. A
motion was made by Council Member Rarey, seconded by
Council Member Cleary, to adopt. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 6 - Cleary, Dildine, Drury, Hilbert, Hutson and Rarey
ORD. 14-048
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GROVEPORT, OHIO, FOR THE
CALENDAR YEAR 2015
Sponsors: Drury
Attachments: ORD. 14-048 2015 Appropriations attachement.pdf
The Deputy Clerk read by title Ordinance No.14-048. A
motion was made by Council Member Drury, seconded by
Council Member Dildine, to adopt. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 6 - Cleary, Dildine, Drury, Hilbert, Hutson and Rarey
ORD. 14-049
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR THE
PROVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES WITH THE DISTRICT ADVISORY
COUNCIL OF THE FRANKLIN COUNTY GENERAL HEALTH
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DISTRICT
Sponsors: Dildine
The Deputy Clerk read by title Ordinance No.14-049. A
motion was made by Council Member Dildine, seconded by
Council Member Hilbert, to adopt. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 6 - Cleary, Dildine, Drury, Hilbert, Hutson and Rarey
ORD. 14-051
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A NEW PERFORMANCE
EVALUATION PROCESS FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF
GROVEPORT
Sponsors: Hilbert
The Deputy Clerk read by title Ordinance No.14-051. A
motion was made by Council Member Hilbert, seconded by
Council Member Hutson, to adopt. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 6 - Cleary, Dildine, Drury, Hilbert, Hutson and Rarey
#232-2014 ORD. 14-051 Memo on Merit Increases
Attachments: Memo on Merit Increases ORD. 14-051.pdf
B. 2nd Readings
ORD. 14-052
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATOR TO ENTER
INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH GROVEPORT MADISON SCHOOL
DISTRICT TO PROVIDE A SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
Sponsors: Hutson
Attachments: SRO AGREEMENT 2014-15.pdf
The Deputy Clerk read by title Ordinance No.14-052.
ORD. 14-053
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATOR TO ACCEPT
THE GRANT OF A SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT FROM DUKE
SECURED FINANCING 2009-1 ALZ, LLC AS TO LOT 3, GROVEPORT
COMMERCE CENTER, PART 6 AND THE DECLARATION OF AN
EMERGENCY
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Sponsors: Cleary
The Deputy Clerk read by title Ordinance No.14-053.
ORD. 14-054
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATOR TO ACCEPT
THE GRANT OF A SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT FROM EXEL INC
AS TO 6390 COMMERCE COURT, THE EXEL WAREHOUSE
DISTRIBUTION FACILITY AND THE DECLARATION OF AN
EMERGENCY
Sponsors: Hilbert
The Deputy Clerk read by title Ordinance No.14-054.
C. 1st Readings
ORD. 14-055
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATOR TO SOLICIT
BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE LOWEST
RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR THE 2015 STREET
MAINTENANCE PROGRAM, POLICE DEPARTMENT PARKING LOT,
BLACKLICK PARK PARKING LOT, AND KIDSPACE PARKING LOT
RESURFACINGS.
Sponsors: Cleary
The Deputy Clerk read by title Ordinance No.14-055. This
Ordinance was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
ORD. 14-056
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATOR TO SOLICIT
BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE LOWEST
RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
THE WIRT ROAD PHASE 1 PEDESTRIAN BIKE PATH.
Sponsors: Dildine
The Deputy Clerk read by title Ordinance No.14-056. This
Ordinance was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
ORD. 14-057
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATOR TO SOLICIT
BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE LOWEST
RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR CONSTRUCTION
AND INSTALLATION OF A SANITARY SEWER PUMP STATION,
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FORCEMAIN AND WASH DOWN AREAS FOR THE LINKS OF
GROVEPORT.
Sponsors: Hilbert
The Deputy Clerk read by title Ordinance No.14-057. This
Ordinance was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
ORD. 14-058
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATOR TO SOLICIT
INTERESTED ENGINEERS OR ENGINEERING FIRMS TO SUBMIT
STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS, ESTABLISH A PRE-QUALIFIED
LIST OF ENGINEERS OR ENGINEERING FIRMS AND ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT WITH THE MOST QUALIFIED ENGINEER OR
ENGINEERING FIRM FOR VARIOUS ENGINEERING SERVICES.
Sponsors: Rarey
The Deputy Clerk read by title Ordinance No.14-058. This
Ordinance was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
ORD. 14-059
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATOR TO ENTER
INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH HUNTINGTON BANK AND
PURCHASE TWO (2) POLICE CRUISERS AND RADIO EQUIPMENT
THEREFORE FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT UNDER THE STATE
OF OHIO COOPERATIVE PURCHASE PLAN THEREBY WAIVING
COMPETITIVE BIDDING PURSUANT TO GROVEPORT CITY
CHARTER SECTION 9.02(B).
Sponsors: Hutson
The Deputy Clerk read by title Ordinance No.14-059. This
Ordinance was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
ORD. 14-060
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATOR TO ENTER
INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH HUNTINGTON BANK AND
PURCHASE A STAKE BODY TRUCK FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT UNDER THE STATE OF OHIO COOPERATIVE
PURCHASE PLAN THEREBY WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING
PURSUANT TO GROVEPORT CITY CHARTER SECTION 9.02(B).
Sponsors: Drury
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The Deputy Clerk read by title Ordinance No.14-060. This
Ordinance was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
ORD. 14-061
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATOR TO ENTER
INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH HUNTINGTON BANK AND
PURCHASE A 7 DECK, 4 WHEEL DRIVE FINISHING MOWER FOR
THE PARK MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT UNDER THE STATE OF
OHIO COOPERATIVE PURCHASE PLAN THEREBY WAIVING
COMPETITIVE BIDDING PURSUANT TO GROVEPORT CITY
CHARTER SECTION 9.02(B).
Sponsors: Cleary
The Deputy Clerk read by title Ordinance No.14-061. This
Ordinance was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
ORD. 14-062
AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE POSITION OF PART-TIME
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE INSPECTOR, ACCEPTING THE
POSITION DESCRIPTION AND PAY GRADE THEREFORE, POSITION
IN THE BUILDING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
Sponsors: Dildine
Attachments: Prop.Mtn.Inspect.Job Desc.
The Deputy Clerk read by title Ordinance No.14-062. This
Ordinance was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
ORD. 14-063
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATOR TO ADD
AND/OR MOVE CERTAIN POSITIONS TO AND/OR FROM THE
VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS IN THE CITY OF GROVEPORT.
Sponsors: Hilbert
The Deputy Clerk read by title Ordinance No.14-063. This
Ordinance was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
VIII. Reports
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A. Mayor - Lance Westcamp
Mayor Westcamp thanked staff for getting all the legislation together
for tonight's meeting. He thanked Council for such a good budget
hearing on October 22nd with getting the ball rolling. The Mayor
commented it was the first time the budget went so quickly in all the
years he has been with Groveport. He thanked Deputy Clerk
Rochelle Coleman for filling in during Clerk of Council Ruthanne
Ross' vacation. He reported everything was in place for the Veteran's
Day Presentation tomorrow and expected it to be a beautiful day.
B. Administrator - Marsha Hall
Administrator Marsha Hall had nothing to add to her submitted report.
#261-2014 Administrator's Report to Council
Attachments: Adm Report to Council - Nov 10
C. Chief of Police - Ralph Portier
Nothing to report.
D. Director of Finance - Jeff Green
Nothing further to report.
E. Director of Law - Kevin Shannon
Director of Law Kevin Shannon recognized Mrs.Coleman for the
excellent job she did with tonight's agenda and all the new
ordinances up for first readings.
F. Council Members - Ed Rarey, Jean Ann Hilbert, Donna Drury, Ed Dildine,
Shawn Cleary & Becky Hutson
Nothing to report.
G. Clerk of Council - Ruthanne Sargus Ross
Nothing to report.
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H. Standing Committees
Council Member Drury reported the Trees and Decorations
Committee met tonight and went over the Apple Butter Day event.
This Christmas season the trees in the City's pots on Main Street and
at the City's entrances will have lights this year. The trees should be
in place by Thanksgiving.
Council Member Cleary reported the Cemetery Committee met this
week. Items discussed were the 2015 meeting dates and next year's
budget. Mr. Cleary has taken pictures of the Hendron Road
Cemetery that will be made available upon request.
IX. Other Business
None
X. Adjournment
Council Member Cleary made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Drury to adjourn at 6:50 p.m. All in favor stated
AYE, None Opposed. Motion passed.
__________________________________________
Lance Westcamp, Mayor
__________________________________________
Ruthanne Sargus Ross, Clerk of Council
PLEASE NOTE: THESE MINUTES ARE NOT VERBATIM. A
RECORDING OF THE MEETING IS AVAILABLE IN THE
CLERK'S OFFICE DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS.
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Agenda
655 Blacklick St.
City of Groveport Groveport, OH 43125
614.830.2052
www.groveport.org
Meeting Agenda
City Council
Mayor Lance Westcamp
Council Members - Ed Rarey, Jean Ann Hilbert,
Donna Drury, Ed Dildine, Shawn Cleary & Becky Hutson
Monday, November 10, 2014 6:30 PM Council Chambers
I. Call to Order
II. Moment of Silence
III. Pledge of Allegiance
IV. Roll Call
V. Approval of Minutes
#256-2014 City Council Minutes 10-27-2014
Attachments: City Council Minutes 10-27-2014
VI. Business of Guests
VII. Ordinances and Resolutions
A. 3rd Readings
ORD. 14-043
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIANCE TO EASTSIDE ATHLETICS
AS TO THE PERMITTED USES IN THE ESTABLISHED ZONING
DISTRICT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5820 CLYDE MOORE
DRIVE, CURRENTLY ZONED PLANNED INDUSTRIAL PARK (PIP)
Sponsors: Rarey
Attachments: #2014-11.pdf
Legislative History
9/22/14 City Council refer to the Planning & Zoning Commission
10/14/14 City Council read by title
10/27/14 City Council postpone to a date certain
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ORD. 14-047 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CHARITY NEWSIES SALE
Sponsors: Rarey
Legislative History
10/14/14 City Council refer to the Committee of the Whole
10/22/14 Committee of the Whole recommend approval to the City Council
10/27/14 City Council read by title
ORD. 14-048
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GROVEPORT, OHIO, FOR THE
CALENDAR YEAR 2015
Sponsors: Drury
Legislative History
10/14/14 City Council refer to the Committee of the Whole
10/22/14 Committee of the Whole amend agenda
10/22/14 Committee of the Whole recommend approval to the City Council
10/27/14 City Council read by title
ORD. 14-049
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION
OF HEALTH SERVICES WITH THE DISTRICT ADVISORY COUNCIL OF
THE FRANKLIN COUNTY GENERAL HEALTH DISTRICT
Sponsors: Dildine
Legislative History
10/14/14 City Council refer to the Committee of the Whole
10/22/14 Committee of the Whole recommend approval to the City Council
10/27/14 City Council read by title
ORD. 14-051
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A NEW PERFORMANCE
EVALUATION PROCESS FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF
GROVEPORT
Sponsors: Hilbert
Legislative History
10/14/14 City Council refer to the Committee of the Whole
10/22/14 Committee of the Whole recommend approval to the City Council
10/27/14 City Council read by title
#232-2014 ORD. 14-051 Memo on Merit Increases
Attachments: Memo on Merit Increases ORD. 14-051.pdf
City of Groveport Page 2 Printed on 11/10/2014
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B. 2nd Readings
ORD. 14-052
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATOR TO ENTER
INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH GROVEPORT MADISON SCHOOL
DISTRICT TO PROVIDE A SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
Sponsors: Hutson
Attachments: SRO AGREEMENT 2014-15.pdf
Legislative History
10/27/14 City Council refer to the Committee of the Whole
ORD. 14-053
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATOR TO ACCEPT
THE GRANT OF A SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT FROM DUKE
SECURED FINANCING 2009-1 ALZ, LLC AS TO LOT 3, GROVEPORT
COMMERCE CENTER, PART 6 AND THE DECLARATION OF AN
EMERGENCY
Sponsors: Cleary
Legislative History
10/27/14 City Council refer to the Committee of the Whole
ORD. 14-054
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATOR TO ACCEPT
THE GRANT OF A SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT FROM EXCEL INC
AS TO 6390 COMMERCE COURT, THE EXCEL WAREHOUSE
DISTRIBUTION FACILITY AND THE DECLARATION OF AN
EMERGENCY
Sponsors: Hilbert
Legislative History
10/27/14 City Council refer to the Committee of the Whole
C. 1st Readings
ORD. 14-055
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATOR TO SOLICIT
BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE LOWEST
RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR THE 2015 STREET
MAINTENANCE PROGRAM, POLICE DEPARTMENT PARKING LOT,
BLACKLICK PARK PARKING LOT, AND KIDSPACE PARKING LOT
RESURFACINGS.
Sponsors: Cleary
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ORD. 14-056
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATOR TO SOLICIT
BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE LOWEST
RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
THE WIRT ROAD PHASE 1 PEDESTRIAN BIKE PATH.
Sponsors: Dildine
ORD. 14-057
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATOR TO SOLICIT
BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE LOWEST
RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR CONSTRUCTION AND
INSTALLATION OF A SANITARY SEWER PUMP STATION,
FORCEMAIN AND WASH DOWN AREAS FOR THE LINKS OF
GROVEPORT.
Sponsors: Hilbert
ORD. 14-058
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATOR TO SOLICIT
INTERESTED ENGINEERS OR ENGINEERING FIRMS TO SUBMIT
STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS, ESTABLISH A PRE-QUALIFIED
LIST OF ENGINEERS OR ENGINEERING FIRMS AND ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT WITH THE MOST QUALIFIED ENGINEER OR
ENGINEERING FIRM FOR VARIOUS ENGINEERING SERVICES.
Sponsors: Rarey
ORD. 14-059
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATOR TO ENTER
INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH HUNTINGTON BANK AND
PURCHASE TWO (2) POLICE CRUISERS AND RADIO EQUIPMENT
THEREFORE FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT UNDER THE STATE OF
OHIO COOPERATIVE PURCHASE PLAN THEREBY WAIVING
COMPETITIVE BIDDING PURSUANT TO GROVEPORT CITY CHARTER
SECTION 9.02(B).
Sponsors: Hutson
ORD. 14-060
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATOR TO ENTER
INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH HUNTINGTON BANK AND
PURCHASE A STAKE BODY TRUCK FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT UNDER THE STATE OF OHIO COOPERATIVE
PURCHASE PLAN THEREBY WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING
PURSUANT TO GROVEPORT CITY CHARTER SECTION 9.02(B).
Sponsors: Drury
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ORD. 14-061
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATOR TO ENTER
INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH HUNTINGTON BANK AND
PURCHASE A 7 DECK, 4 WHEEL DRIVE FINISHING MOWER FOR THE
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT UNDER THE STATE OF OHIO
COOPERATIVE PURCHASE PLAN THEREBY WAIVING COMPETITIVE
BIDDING PURSUANT TO GROVEPORT CITY CHARTER SECTION
9.02(B).
Sponsors: Cleary
ORD. 14-062
AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE POSITION OF PART-TIME
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE INSPECTOR, ACCEPTING THE POSITION
DESCRIPTION AND PAY GRADE THEREFORE, POSITION IN THE
BUILDING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
Sponsors: Dildine
Attachments: Prop.Mtn.Inspect.Job Desc.
ORD. 14-063
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATOR TO ADD
AND/OR MOVE CERTAIN POSITIONS TO AND/OR FROM THE
VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS IN THE CITY OF GROVEPORT.
Sponsors: Hilbert
VIII. Reports
A. Mayor - Lance Westcamp
B. Administrator - Marsha Hall
#261-2014 Administrator's Report to Council
Attachments: Adm Report to Council - Nov 10
C. Chief of Police - Ralph Portier
D. Director of Finance - Jeff Green
E. Director of Law - Kevin Shannon
F. Council Members - Ed Rarey, Jean Ann Hilbert, Donna Drury, Ed Dildine,
Shawn Cleary & Becky Hutson
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G. Clerk of Council - Ruthanne Sargus Ross
H. Standing Committees
IX. Other Business
X. Adjournment
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