City Council

City of Trenton REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES September 15, 2022 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Woodrey called the regular Council meeting to order at 7:44pm. PRAYER Pastor Fred Baker of the Baptist Chapel Church led the opening prayer. ROLL CALL Council members Mayor Woodrey, Vice-mayor Perry, Ms. Montgomery, Ms. Harris, Ms. Combs, and Mr. Perry were present. Mr. Agee absent. Amotion was made by Vice-mayor Perry to excuse Mr. Agee, second by Ms. Harris. The motion passed 6 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. PRESENTATIONS No presentations. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes of the September 1st, 22 Council Work Session. 2. Minutes of the September 1st, 22 Regular Council Meeting. Ms. Harris noted a correction to the minutes of the regular Council meeting in the audience of public section where Mr. Grathwol was speaking, Ms. Harris stated where it says she said 805 residents pay for services should be 85%, not 805. Mr. Perry made a motion to approve the September 1st, 2022, Council meeting and work session minutes, followed by a second by Ms. Harris. Roll call was taken; 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent with Vice-Mayor Perry abstaining. CORRESPONDENCE 1. Fund Balance Report 2. ARPA running Totals. Mr. Mesliskis Reported that this item was discussed in work session. The amounts listed will change with new items being purchased in today’s council meeting and he will have an update next Council meeting. AUDIENCE OF PUBLIC None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. None. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. None. NEW BUSINESS 1. A MOTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH GBS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DIGITIZING DOCUMENTS FOR THE INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT, ADMINISTRATION, AND MAYOR’S COURT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($25,000) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED THERETO. A motion to authorize was made by Vice Mayor Perry, followed by a second by Ms. Harris. Roll call was taken; 6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Motion Passed. 2. A MOTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH JOHN R. JURGENSEN COMPANY FOR TRENTON’S CITY BUILDING PARKING LOT RESURFACING PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ($331,425.00) THREE HUNDRED THIRTYONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS RELATED THERETO. Vice Mayor made a motion to appoint, followed by a second by Ms. Harris. Roll call was taken; 6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Motion passed. 3. A MOTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH MUSSON’S INDUSTRIAL SERVICE, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE IGNITION SCADA SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR THE CITY OF TRENTON’S WATER TREATMENT PLANT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($150,000.00) AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS RELATED THERETO. Vice Mayor made a motion to appoint, followed by a second by Ms. Montgomery. Roll call was taken; 6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Motion passed. 4. A MOTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH LARRY’S LOCK, SAFE & SECURITY CENTER, INC. FOR THE PURPOSE OF INSTALLING 4 ADDITIONAL KEY FOBS AT THE CITY BUILDING. IN AN AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED TEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED EIGHTY-NINE DOLLARS ($10,689.00) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED THERETO. A motion to appoint was made by Vice Mayor Perry, followed by a second by Mr. Perry. Roll call was taken; 6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. LEGISLATION 1. Ms. Harris made a motion to read the items 1-5 inclusive to be read by title only, second by Vice- mayor Perry. Roll call was taken; 6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. 1. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 222.13 FINANCIAL TRANSACTION DEVICE PROCESSING FEES AND SURCHARGES OF THE ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TRENTON, AND DELCARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Ziepfel read the ordinance by title only. Vice-mayor Perry made a motion to table this ordinance, second my Ms. Montgomery. Ms. Harris started a conversation with questions about tabling this ordinance. After ass discussions, roll call was taken: Mayor Woodrey-Nay Vice-mayor Perry-Aye. Ms. Montgomery-Aye Ms. Harris-Nay Ms. Combs-Nay Mr. Perry-Nay 2 ayes, 4 nays, 1 absent. Motion failed. Further discussion was made. Mr. Mesliskis further described and explained the ordinance and the associated amendments. Ms. Harris made a motion to adopt the ordinance with Exhibit A (-Flat Fee Model-No Cost to City) as presented, second by Mr. Perry. Roll call was taken: Mayor Woodrey-Nay Vice-mayor Perry-Nay. Ms. Montgomery-Nay Ms. Harris-Aye Ms. Combs-Aye Mr. Perry-Aye 3 Aye, 3 Nay, 1 Absent. Motion failed. A motion was made by Vice-mayor Perry to amend the ordinance to approve the ordinance with EXHIBIT A-AMENDMENT B-Status Quo-$65,000 annual cost to City, second by Ms. Montgomery. Roll call was taken: Mayor Woodrey-Nay Vice-mayor Perry-Aye. Ms. Montgomery-Aye Ms. Harris-Nay Ms. Combs-Aye Mr. Perry-Nay 3 Aye, 3 Nay, 1 Absent. Motion failed. Under this ordinance, no other motions were made. The ordinance failed to pass. 2. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $2,700,000 OF VARIOUS PURPOSE BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, SERIES 2021, 2022 RENEWAL, BY THE CITY OF TRENTON, OHIO, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. (Third Reading). Mr. Ziepfel read the ordinance by title only. Vice-mayor Perry made a motion to approve, second by Ms. Harris. Roll call was taken. 6 aye, 0 Nay, 1 Absent. Motion passed. 3. AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE EDITING AND INCLUSION OF CERTAIN ORDINANCES AS PARTS OF THE VARIOUS COMPONENT CODES OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF NEW MATTER IN THE UPDATED AND REVISED CODIFIED ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF SUCH NEW MATTER; REPEALING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT THEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. (Third Reading) Mr. Ziepfel read the ordinance by title only. Vice-mayor Perry made a motion to approve, second by Ms. Montgomery. Roll call was taken. 6 aye, 0 Nay, 1 Absent. Motion passed. 4. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1054.01 SECURITY DEPOSITS FOR WATER, SEWER AND/OR REFUSE ACCOUNTS OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF TRENTON (Third Reading) Mr. Ziepfel read the ordinance by title only. Vice-mayor Perry made a motion to approve, second by Ms. Combs. Roll call was taken. 6 aye, 0 Nay, 1 Absent. 5. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 891.05, RETURN AND PAYMENT OF TAX OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF TRENTON (Second Reading). Mr. Ziepfel read the ordinance by title only. The third reading will be on October 6, 2022. REPORTS No reports. AUDIENCE OF COUNCIL Ms. Harris thanked to Mr. Jones for filling in this evening. Well wishes to the Daley family. She asked how the fees being passed on to the users will be notified. Mr. Meslisklis explained it will be on the point of contact used to pay the bills. Thanks to the police officers who participated in the honor guard. She is proud to be a Council person and thanks. The Archibald funeral is this weekend. Ms. Combs said her thoughts and prayers are out to the Archibald family for this very difficult week they are facing. Mr. Perry also says his thoughts and prayers for the Archibald family. Also, there is party in the park on October 1st, the Menus will be playing and quite a bit of entertainment. Good luck to Mr. Meslisklis this weekend. Ms. Montgomery stated she appreciate what Matthew Meslisklis does by supplying so much information. She loves this town, pays her water bill in person to see the employees and converse. She is thankful to be a pert of the Council as well as a resident. She wants to do what is right for the residents, she is one of them. Congratulations to Matthew Meslisklis and hopes he has a wonderful life. Prayer is one of the most important things and her prayers are out for the Archibald family. Vice Mayor Perry thanked all those who participated in the police honor guard. He saw it on his Facebook feed and was happy to share it as well. Thanks to all the employees, all is putting a good foot forward and helping the citizens. Fall Fest is coming October 1st and is the biggest event we have. The Menus will be playing, fireworks and a lot going on. Thanks to Sharon (Leichman) for all she has done for planning this event, she does not get enough credit. Also, thanks to everyone who has participated as well. Prayers out to the Daley family as well as the Archibald family. We had our last “Movies in the Park “and it went well. Thanks to Council for the discussion on this subject. Even though there was disagreement on the fee issue, it was done well and professionally. Mayor Woodrey wanted to extend his prayers and condolences to the Archibald family going through such a difficult time. He also thanked Mr. Jones for filling in and he told Laura Daley to skip the meeting and tend to her family which is always first. Come on out to the fell fest, always a good time and the parks are being well used. He stated that as one of the perks about being Mayor, he is allowed to officiate weddings. He has two weddings scheduled this weekend and he enjoys being involved. Lt. Rosenfelder, thanks for all the good publicity and the three-man crew for wrangling a coyote in a house in Trenton. This story hit the national news. He wanted to make sure Mr. Agee is doing well and looks forward to seeing him in our next meeting. Three members of our fire department were the top fund raisers for climbing stairs and proceeds going to the ling association and won an award. The vote over the fees and the issues are always important. There is has been a lot of discussion on the issue. It seems like most things are unanimously approved but there are times when they cannot all agree on an issue. There are not seven clones sitting on Council, there are seven individuals, and we need a wide and diverse background on Council, and it is needed. ADJOURNMENT Vice Mayor Perry made a motion to adjourn this evening’s proceedings, followed by a second by Ms. Montgomery. Roll call was taken; 6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. The September 14th Regular Council meeting was adjourned at 8:46pm.