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City of Groveport 655 Blacklick St. Groveport, OH 43125 614.830.2052 www.groveport.org . Meeting Minutes Monday, October 25, 2021 6:30 PM Council Chambers City Council Mayor Lance Westcamp Council Members - Jean Ann Hilbert, Ed Dildine, Shawn Cleary, Becky Hutson, Scott Lockett & John Hougland City Council Meeting Minutes October 25, 2021 I. Call to Order The October 25, 2021 meeting was called to order by Mayor Lance Westcamp at 6:30 p.m. Staff Present: BJ King - Administrator, Kevin Shannon - Law Director, Jason Carr - Director of Finance, Casey Adams - Chief of Police, Jeff Green - Development Director, Ruthanne Sargus Ross - Clerk of Council 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 Adams led the Pledge of Allegiance. IV. Roll Call Present: 6 - Shawn M. Cleary, Edward Dildine, Jean Ann Hilbert, John Hougland, Becky Hutson, and Scott Lockett V. Approval of Minutes - October 11, 2021 The October 11, 2021 City Council Minutes stand approved as submitted. #278-2021 City Council Meeting Minutes Attachments: City Council Meeting Minutes 10.11.2021.pdf VI. Business of Guests A. Michael Ream - 360 West Street Michael Ream, 360 West Street, wanted to know if City Council had decided anything on the vehicles parked in front of his house. Nothing on his side of the street gets removed. When City crews provide leaf pick up and snow plowing, they go around the eight or so vehicles on his side of West Street. Administrator King advised that the police have been monitoring the situation, and it's his understanding the problem has lessened. Chief Adams remarked that the vehicles have been moving around more. The cars are parking on the same side of the street as the fire hydrants. The City will start the legislation process for City of Groveport Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes October 25, 2021 no parking on the fire hydrant side of West Street. VII. Ordinances and Resolutions A. 3rd Readings None B. 2nd Readings Ord. 2021-050 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,200,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING, FURNISHING, EQUIPPING AND IMPROVING THE RAREY'S PORT AND WERT'S GROVE BUILDINGS, WITH RELATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS AND APPURTENANCES THERETO, AND APPROVING RELATED MATTERS Sponsors: Lockett Clerk of Council Ross read by title Ordinance No. 2021-050. Ord. 2021-051 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GROVEPORT, OHIO, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2022 Sponsors: Cleary Attachments: 2022 Budget_EXHIBIT A 21-051.pdf Clerk of Council Ross read by title Ordinance No. 2021-051. Ord. 2021-052 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND/OR ADMINISTRATOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH KAREN E. SHEFFER TO SERVE AS MAGISTRATE FOR THE CITY OF GROVEPORT Sponsors: Dildine Clerk of Council Ross read by title Ordinance No. 2021-052. C. 1st Readings Ord. 2021-053 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN ANNUAL DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000.00 TO MOTTS MILITARY MUSEUM, A PRIVATE NON PROFIT CORPORATION, FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED FIVE City of Groveport Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes October 25, 2021 YEARS, APPROPRIATING SAID SUM FROM THE GENERAL FUND IN LEGISLATIVE 101.10.52401, COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANTS, TO FINANCE THE DONATION Sponsors: Hilbert Clerk of Council Ross read by title Ordinance No. 2021-053. This Ordinance was referred to the Committee of the Whole. Ord. 2021-054 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES WITH THE DISTRICT ADVISORY COUNCIL OF THE FRANKLIN COUNTY GENERAL HEALTH DISTRICT Sponsors: Hougland Clerk of Council Ross read by title Ordinance No. 2021-054. This Ordinance was referred to the Committee of the Whole. Ord. 2021-055 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 18-050 (ADOPTED 12/17/2018) WHICH ESTABLISHED IN SEASON GOLF RATES FOR THE GROVEPORT MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE Sponsors: Hutson Attachments: Ord. 2021-055 Exhibit A.pdf Clerk of Council Ross read by title Ordinance No. 2021-055. This Ordinance was referred to the Committee of the Whole. Ord. 2021-056 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2021-032 (ADOPTED 7/12/2021) WHICH ESTABLISHED MEMBERSHIP FEES AND RULES FOR THE OUTDOOR AQUATIC CENTER, AND RELATED PROVISIONS Sponsors: Lockett Attachments: Ord. 2021-056 Exhibit A.pdf Clerk of Council Ross read by title Ordinance No. 2021-056. This Ordinance was referred to the Committee of the Whole. Ord. 2021-057 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATOR TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSION ON AGING SENIOR OPTIONS GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM, AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE ANY AGREEMENT NECESSARY TO RECEIVE SAID GRANT FUNDING AND THE DECLARATION OF AN EMERGENCY City of Groveport Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes October 25, 2021 Sponsors: Cleary Law Director Kevin Shannon requested Council to consider making a motion to suspend the rules as to the three readings and the effective date. Clerk of Council Ross read by title Ordinance No. 2021-057. A motion was made by Council Member Cleary, seconded by Council Member Hougland, to suspend the rules as to the three readings and the effective date. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6- Cleary, Dildine, Hilbert, Hougland, Hutson and Lockett A motion was made by Council Member Cleary, seconded by Council Member Dildine, to adopt as emergency legislation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6- Cleary, Dildine, Hilbert, Hougland, Hutson and Lockett VIII. Reports A. Mayor - Lance Westcamp Mayor Lance Westcamp attended the Central Ohio Crime Stoppers Annual Breakfast with Chief Adams and Officer Ryan Ripson. Officer Ripson received the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award. Ryan Ripson couldn't have made Groveport any more proud with his acceptance speech. The Mayor commented it was a great honor representing the City of Groveport for the event. B. Administrator - BJ King Administrator King updated Council on the West Bixby Road project. The intermediate course of asphalt is down. The crew is waiting on the backfill to pave over the culvert and to install the guardrail. It will be another two or three weeks before the roadway will be back open. Tom Walker and Seth Bower will attend the November 8, 2021, Council meeting to address any concerns and questions about the Municipal Golf Course and Aquatic Center rate increases. Mayor Westcamp added a reminder that Trick or Treat night is Thursday, October 28, 2021, come rain or shine. #279-2021 Admin report to Council Attachments: Admin report to Council October 25 2021.pdf C. Chief of Police - Casey Adams City of Groveport Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes October 25, 2021 Chief Casey Adams announced that the Groveport Police Department had its Saturday Prescription Drug Take-Back Day and took in about 27.5 lb. of medication. Lieutenant Josh Short is on the list to attend the John Glenn Public Safety Leadership Academy. The ten-week course runs from late March through early June. Lieutenant Short will spend one week in Washington DC, and the Ohio Casino Commission fully funds the training. The Sergeants will attend several leadership training courses as well. D. Director of Finance - Jason Carr The Finance Department has submitted the City's delinquent stormwater accounts to the Franklin County Auditor's Office for assessment. The total amount for 2021 is $35,559, which is $2,250 less than last year's amount. There was one sewer-only account of $868 sent for assessment as well. E. Director of Law - Kevin Shannon Law Director Shannon has nothing further to report. F. Development Director - Jeff Green Development Director Jeff Green and Matt Yerkes from Cultivate met with Jack Harper with First Service Federal Credit Union, who is excited about partnering with Groveport. Mr. Harper offered conference space and office space on the first floor, where there are a lot of cubicles. Everyone hopes to move forward after the first of the year. G. Council Members - Jean Ann Hilbert, Ed Dildine, Shawn Cleary, Becky Hutson, Scott Lockett and John Hougland Council Member Lockett walked down to the Blacklick Haunted Park one night with Council Member Cleary. It was quite an event with a lot of screaming, laughing, and carrying on taking place. Credit goes to those who put on the event; it takes a lot of work. The weather cooperated for the most part, with the rain holding off until Sunday. Council Member Hutson agreed that a lot of work goes into the Blacklick Haunted Park event; she stopped down at the park herself. It was pretty neat if you are into that sort of stuff. She reported that she had a ride-along with Sergeant Westhoven. She thanked Chief Adams for the opportunity; she enjoyed it. Officers enjoy taking Council City of Groveport Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes October 25, 2021 Members and citizens out to show what goes on in Groveport. Council Member Cleary mentioned the passing of Madison Township Fireman Marty Bauman. Marty Bauman served on Groveport Council in the past. H. Clerk of Council - Ruthanne Sargus Ross Clerk of Council Ross has nothing further to report. I. Standing Committees Council Member Cleary announced that the Cemetery Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 3, 2021, is canceled due to a lack of an agenda. IX. Other Business None. X. Adjournment A motion was made by Council Member Cleary, seconded by Council Member Dildine, to adjourn at 6:53 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6- Cleary, Dildine, Hilbert, Hougland, Hutson and Lockett __________________________________________ Lance Westcamp, Mayor __________________________________________ Ruthanne Sargus Ross, CMC 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. City of Groveport Page 6