Board of Aldermen

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING OF MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 2015 AT 200 HIGHLANDS BOULEVARD DRIVE 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor David L. Willson called the Regular Board of Aldermen meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL AND STATEMENT OF QUORUM Roll call showed those present were Alderman Clement, Alderman Stevens, Alderman Hamill, Alderman Ottenad, Alderman Schrader, Alderman Diehl, Mayor Willson and Attorney Gunn. A quorum was present. 3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES a. Minutes of the January 5, 2015 Regular Board of Aldermen meeting Alderman Hamill made the motion to approve the Minutes of the January 5, 2015 Regular Board of Aldermen meeting. The motion was seconded by Alderman Schrader and carried unanimously, without objection. 4. ESTABLISHMENT OF ORDER OF ITEMS ON THE AGENDA Alderman Clement made the motion to approve the Order of Items on the Agenda, as submitted. The motion was seconded by Alderman Ottenad and carried unanimously, without objection. 5. CONSIDERATION OF PETITIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC a. Comments from the Public Mr. Wayne Hartmann, 415 Cardiff, stated in light of everything that has gone on in the last year, being a City of Manchester resident for 27 years, he has always felt safe in the City, and continues to feel that way. He believes this is, in part, because of the Manchester Police Department. Mr. Hartmann said that in his special way he wanted to acknowledge the Police Regular Board of Aldermen 01/19/2015 Page 1 Department. To do that, Mr. Hartmann said he had requested that the United States Flag be flown at the Capitol specifically for the Manchester Police Department. He read the certificate that came with the flag, and presented the flag and certificate to Chief of Police Timothy Walsh. Chief Walsh thanked Mr. Hartmann for his consideration of the Police Department. He then stated that Mr. Hartmann had been in the 2004 Citizens Police Academy Class. 6. REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR a. Mayoral Report Mayor Willson reported on January 12 he attended the Planning & Zoning meeting; and on January 15 he attended the staff meeting. Mayor Willson stated he wanted to recognize Boy Scout Sean Hakes with Troop 801 from Manchester United Methodist Church who is currently working on his “Communications” merit badge. 7. REPORTS FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR a. Acknowledgement of City Employee City Administrator Andy Hixson announced that City Clerk Ruth Baker had been chosen as the City of Manchester’s “Best of the West” for her dedication and service to the community as indicated in a recent publication of the West Newsmagazine. b. List of Paid Bills (Warrant dates of December 31, 2014 to January 16, 2015) There were no questions. 8. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES a. Planning and Zoning Commission Alderman Clement stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission did meet on January 12 for three separate cases. One case was a site plan approval for and expansion at a state licensed preschool on Henry Avenue just north of Margaret Stoecker Park. The second one was a Special Use Permit for a cleaners, and there was also a text amendment for signs in the Planned Business District. Alderman Clement stated that these were all approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. b. Manchester Arts Alderman Stevens stated that the Board has a partnership with Parkway School District. The Manchester Arts Board is honored to be in a partnership; many of the members went to the meeting. She said the recent focus of the Arts Board is to begin preparation for development of a three-year strategic plan. Alderman Stevens stated the Board has moved their regularly scheduled meeting forward to allow attendance at the Barretts School musical. Regular Board of Aldermen 01/19/2015 Page 2 9. ACTION ON OLD BILLS a. There were none. 10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BILLS a. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF PATROL CARS Alderman Diehl read Proposed Resolution # 15-0514, entitled: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF LOU FUSZ FORD IN THE AMOUNT OF SEVENTY NINE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FORTY-THREE DOLLARS ($79,743.00) FOR THE PURCHASE OF THREE 2015 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITY VEHICLES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF MANCHESTER TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER THEREFOR”, by title only. Alderman Clement asked if these are similar to the SUV’s the Police are currently driving. Director of Public Works Bob Ruck answered affirmatively. Alderman Ottenad asked how much the City paid for the cars as compared to last year. Director Ruck stated the price was similar to last year. Chief Walsh said he had originally asked for four cars, and the Board only approved three. Alderman Diehl made the motion for approval of Resolution # 15-0514. The motion was seconded by Alderman Schrader and carried unanimously, without objection. 11. MISCELLANEOUS a. Comments from the Public There were none. 12. ADJOURNMENT At 7:14 p.m., there being no further business, Alderman Hamill made the motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Alderman Schrader and carried unanimously, without objection. The meeting adjourned at 7:14 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Ruth E. Baker, MMC/MRCC-S City Clerk Note: This is a journal of the Board of Aldermen meeting held January 19, 2015 (summary); not a verbatim transcript. If a recording of the meeting is desired, please contact City Hall. Regular Board of Aldermen 01/19/2015 Page 3