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Trotwood, OH · January 4, 2016

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City of Trotwood 3035 Olive Road Trotwood, Ohio 45426 937-837-7771 www.trotwood.org Meeting Minutes Monday, January 4, 2016 6:00 PM Regular Meeting T-M Schools Board of Education Meeting Chambers 3594 N. Snyder Road, Trotwood, Ohio City Council Mayor Mary A. McDonald Vice Mayor Bettye L. Gales Councilmember Rap Hankins Councilmember Charles Ron Vaughn Councilmember Rhonda C. Finley Councilmember Robert L. Kelley, Jr. Councilmember Scotty A. Sly, Sr. Sandra L. Riege Fuller CMC, Clerk of Council City Council Meeting Minutes January 4, 2016 I. Call to Order: Mayor Mary A. McDonald Mayor McDonald called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Invocation by Elder Norman J. Scearce III IV. Roll Call: Clerk of Council Present: 6 - Mayor Mary A. McDonald, Vice Mayor Bettye L. Gales, Councilmember Rap Hankins, Councilmember Charles Ron Vaughn, Councilmember Rhonda C. Finley and Councilmember Robert L. Kelley Jr. Staff in Attendance: Quincy E. Pope Sr. Interim City Manager/Public Safety Director, Stephen McHugh, Steve Milliken, Brenda Blauser, Steve McHugh, Jeannie Peyton, John Porter, Stephanie Kellum, Chris Peeples and Clerk of Council Sandy Riege. Visitors - Lucille Cosby, Tony Smith, Connie Allen, R. Allen, R. Croon, Barbara Higgins, Mattie Clay, Gloria Pendergrass, Joseph McDonald, Beverly Tomlinson. Janice Chinn, Matthew Finley, Anthony Finley, Jeff Foster, Margarette Foster, Charles Jackson, Marie Battle, Geo Tyler, Bennie McRaw, John Fecke, Smja Cherry, Mary Ferguson, Helen Sarsgard, Jerome Kelley, Latesch Allen, Sr. Mary Mandrisin, Michael Eden, Rufus Troutman, Dian Costren, David Young, Sandra Johnson, Steven Champion, Cheryl Cohley-Benson, Tammy Cooper, George Cooper, Jr., Karen Hines, Steve Johnson, Donna Finley, Harry & Betty Patton, Ronald Koesters, Boy & Jeri Hastings, Jay Young, George Cooper, Sr. Gloria Coopers, Tom Grady, Ernest Curry Lyndell Lawson, James Williams, Dave Norvell, Duane Plessinger, Reva Kelley, Marie Kelley. V. Motion to Approve the Meeting Agenda Mayor McDonald requested a motion to approve the meeting minutes. A motion wa made by Mr. Hankins and seconded by Mrs. Gales. Roll calll resulted in the following votes: Aye: 6- Mayor McDonald, Vice Mayor Gales, Councilmember Hankins, Councilmember Vaughn, Councilmember Finley and Councilmember Kelley Jr. VI. Special Presentations and Recognitions City of Trotwood Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes January 4, 2016 A. PR001-16 Oath of Office Ceremony for Council Member Elect At-Large Representative Rhonda C. Finley - Officiated by the Honorable City of Dayton Municipal Court Judge Carl S. Henderson Attachments: Oath of Office-Rhonda Finley 201512311343.pdf City of Dayton Municipal Court Judge S. Henderson administered the official Oath of Office for Councilwoman Rhonda C. Finley - Congratulations! B. PR002-16 Oath of Office Ceremony for Council Member Elect At-Large Representative Robert L. Kelley, Jr. - Officiated by the Honorable City of Dayton Municipal Court Judge Carl S. Henderson Attachments: Oath of Office-Robert Kelley 201512311344.pdf City of Dayton Municipal Court Judge S. Henderson administered the official Oath of Office for Councillman Robert L. Kelley, Jr. - Congratulations! VII. Motion to Open the Nominations for the Office of Vice Mayor Mayor McDonald requested a motion to open the floor for nominations for Vice-Mayor. A motion was made by Mr. Vaughn and seconded by Mr. Hankins to nominate Mrs. Bettye Gales. No other nominations were received. Roll Call resulted in the following vote: VIII. Motion to Close the Nominations for the Office of Vice Mayor Mayor McDonald requested a motion to close the nominations for Vice-Mayor. A motion was made by Mr. Vaughn, and seconded by Mrs. Finley. Roll call resulted in the following vote: Aye: 6- Mayor McDonald, Vice Mayor Gales, Councilmember Hankins, Councilmember Vaughn, Councilmember Finley and Councilmember Kelley Jr. IX. Oath of Office Ceremony for the Office of Vice Mayor: Mayor Mary A. McDonald A. PR003-16 Oath of Office Ceremony for the office of Vice Mayor - Mayor Mary A. McDonald Attachments: Oath of Office-Vice Mayor Mayor McDonald requested a motion to appoint Mrs. Bettye Gales as Vice-Mayor. A motion was made by Mr. Vaughn and second by Mrs. Finley. Roll Call resulted in the following vote with the Oath of Office was administered by Mayor Mary McDonald - Congratulations! Aye: 6- Mayor McDonald, Vice Mayor Gales, Councilmember Hankins, Councilmember Vaughn, Councilmember Finley and Councilmember Kelley Jr. City of Trotwood Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes January 4, 2016 X. Motion to Adjourn into an Executive Session in accordance with the Trotwood City Charter and in accordance with Ohio Revised Code (ORC) 121.22, Meetings Exceptions, in order to review contract negotiations and a separate discussion regarding pending litigation. A. 16-4 MOTION TO ADJOURN INTO AN EXECUTIVE SESSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TROTWOOD CITY CHARTER AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH OHIO REVISED CODE (ORC) 121.22 MEETINGS EXCEPTIONS, IN ORDER TO REVIEW CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS AND SEPARATE DISCUSSION REGARDING PENDING LITGATION. Attachments: NEWS RELEASE Executive & Special Mtg 1-4-16.pdf Mayor McDonald requested a motion to adjourn into the Executive Session at 6:22 p.m. in accordance to the ORC meeting exception to review contract negotiations and separate discussion regarding pending litigation. A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Gales and seconded by Mr. Vaughn. Roll call resulted in the following vote: Aye: 6- Mayor McDonald, Vice Mayor Gales, Councilmember Hankins, Councilmember Vaughn, Councilmember Finley and Councilmember Kelley Jr. XI. Motion to Adjourn the Executive Session and return to the Regular Meeting Agenda. Mayor Cameron requested a motion to abjourn from the Executive Session and return to the regular meeting at 7:15 p.m. A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Gales and seconded by Mr. Vaughn. Roll call resulted in the following vote: Aye: 6- Mayor McDonald, Vice Mayor Gales, Councilmember Hankins, Councilmember Vaughn, Councilmember Finley and Councilmember Kelley Jr. XII. VISITORS AND COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor McDonald will ask for visitors' comments on any item on the agenda. You must first complete a sign-in speaker form and submit it to the Clerk of Council prior to the meeting. Please come to the microphone and state your name and address before proceeding with your comments. You will have three (3) minutes to speak. Visitors - Mr. Ronald Koester, 7849 Post Town Rd - explain the procedures road cut repairs done by the cable contractor on Trotwood Blvd & Union Rd. Why was the area cold patched, is this the standard? Interim City Manager said we are aware of this issue. Public Works Director Eric Baxter reported any cut in the road requires a permit from their office that outlines contractors procedures. The asphalt companies are now closed for the season, therefore, the alternative would be to repair using the cold patch. Mrs. Wanda Page, 601 Chandler Dr. - Congratulations to all the new elected officials tonight. Her concern is the high water bill. Why can't we pay what city of Dayton pays? Mayor McDonald stated we will address this question at a upcoming Town Hall meeting with a presentation. City of Trotwood Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes January 4, 2016 XIII. Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda Mayor McDonald requested a motion to approve the consent agenda. A motion was made by Mr. Hankins and seconded by Mrs. Finley. Roll call resulted in the following vote: Aye: 6- Mayor McDonald, Vice Mayor Gales, Councilmember Hankins, Councilmember Vaughn, Councilmember Finley and Councilmember Kelley Jr. A. 15-58 Motion to schedule a Public Hearing by the Trotwood City Council and authorize the Law Director to draft the required legislation, pursuant to the O.R.C. Code 727 Levying Special Assessments for the 2015 street paving program in the City of Trotwood, Ohio made by constructing, repairing or replacing certain sidewalks, curbs, gutters and driveways on North Broadway from Main Street to the Bridge on North Broadway. This Staff Report was read and filed B. 16-1 Motion to schedule a Public Hearing by the Trotwood City Council and to authorize the Law Director to draft an ordinance to authorize the Interim City Manager to transfer ownership of the property located at 200 W. Main Street to the Trotwood Community Improvement Corporation (TCIC). Attachments: 200 W Main Packet This Staff Report was read and filed C. R16-09 A RESOLUTION BY CITY COUNCIL ESTABLISHING SQUIRE,PATTON. BOGGS AS BOND COUNSEL FOR THE CITY OF TROTWOOD AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO ALL NECESSARY AGREEMENTS. Attachments: R16-09 SQUIRE Bond Counsel resolution (00789464@xA06A8).pdf This Resolution was approved D. 16-5 MOTION TO SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING AND AUTHORIZE THE LAW DIRECTOR TO PREPARE ON ORDINANCE FOR THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI VALLEY LIGHTING, LLC AND DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. This Staff Report was read and filed XIV. Public Hearings/Ordinances: Motion to Open the Public Hearing Mayor McDonald requested a motion to open the public hearing. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Gales and seconded by Mr. Vaughn. Roll call resulted in the following vote: City of Trotwood Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes January 4, 2016 Aye: 6- Mayor McDonald, Vice Mayor Gales, Councilmember Hankins, Councilmember Vaughn, Councilmember Finley and Councilmember Kelley Jr. A. OR1-16 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP WITH THE REZONING APPROVAL FROM THE “R-B’ REGIONAL BUSINESS DISTRICT TO THE “B-PUD” BUSINESS PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ZONING DISTRICT FOR A 1.2 ACRE SITE LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF SALEM AVENUE AND WESTBROOK ROAD (Parcel I.D. #H33 02103 0011). Attachments: OR 1-16 zoning district change key gateway sign westbrook & salem.pdf PC 15-06, 07 Salem_Presentation for Council PC 15-06,07 Salem_Staff Report for Council- Key Ads The Clerk read the caption. Interim City Manager Quincy E. Pope said this ordinance is to amend the official zoning map for the 1.2 acre site located at the southeast intersection of Salem Avenue and Westbrook Road for the installation of a billboard sign within the city of Trotwood. Jeannie Peyton Planning & Zoning Administrator said this request was approval by the Planning Commission to submit to city council for their discussion tonight. Key Ads is the owner of the parcel and the new billboard. The land use is surrounded by the city of Clayton public golf course, two vacant residential lots and a commerce business. Mayor McDonald requested a motion. A motion was made by Mr. Hankins to approve OR1-16 and it was seconded by Mrs. Finley. Roll call resulted in the following vote: Aye: 6- Mayor McDonald, Vice Mayor Gales, Councilmember Hankins, Councilmember Vaughn, Councilmember Finley and Councilmember Kelley Jr. B. OR2-16 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BONDS IN THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $3,515,000.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE COSTS OF REFUNDING BONDS PREVIOUSLY ISSUED BY THE CITY TO PAY THE COSTS OF ACQUIRING REAL PROPERTY FOR AND CONSTRUCTING, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING A FIRE STATION. Attachments: OR2-16 REFUNDING BONDS FIRE STATION.pdf OR2-16 AGRMT.pdf Presentation 2016 refinace Baird The Clerk read the caption. Interim City Manager Quincy E. Pope introduced Chris Peeples, Finance Director who explained the details of this ordinance. This is for the issuance and sale of bonds in the principle amount of $3,515,000 for the purpose of paying the costs of refunding existing bonds for the constructing, equipment and furnishing a fire station. These bonds were originally issued in in 2007 and at that time the interest rates were high. With this legislation it will save the city about $135,000.00 in interest over the term of the loan. No further questions. Mayor McDonald requested a motion. A motion was made by Mr. Vaughn to approve OR2-16 and seconded by Mrs. Finley. Roll call resulted in the following vote: City of Trotwood Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes January 4, 2016 Aye: 6- Mayor McDonald, Vice Mayor Gales, Councilmember Hankins, Councilmember Vaughn, Councilmember Finley and Councilmember Kelley Jr. C. OR3-16 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BONDS IN THE MAXIMUM AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $2,100,000.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE COSTS OF 1) CONSTRUCTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS RELATED TO THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE NEW TOWN CENTER AREA AND 2) IMPROVING THE WATER SYSTEM BY CONSTRUCTING AND RECONSTRUCTING WATER LINES ON UNION STREET AND W. SUNRISE AVENUE, EACH TOGETHER WITH ALL NECESSARY APPURTENANCES. Attachments: OR3-16 Bond Ordinance Water System Union Road & W. Sunrise refunding of notes..pdf OR3-16 ESCROW AGREEMENT DOCS WATER SYSTEM UNION & W. SUNRISE.pdf Presentation 2016 refinace Baird The Clerk read the caption. Finance Director Chris Peeples stated this ordinance is also for the sale of bonds in the maximum principle amount of $2,100,000 to replace notes for the constructing public improvements related to the redevelopment of the New Town Center, and to improve the water system by constructing and reconstructing of water lines on Union Street and West Sunrise Avenue. This note has been rolled over about six times over the duration of this loan and will retire the $2,040,000 various purpose notes (series 2015) that were previously issued. The interest rates are projected to go up next year, and now the rates are low, so the recommendation by our bond council is to lock in the lower rate at this time. Right now this loan would be a 17 year term note with an estimated 3.75% interest rate that may vary slightly. Mayor McDonald requested a motion. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Gales to approve OR3-16 and seconded by Mr. Hankins. Roll Call resulted in the following vote: Aye: 6- Mayor McDonald, Vice Mayor Gales, Councilmember Hankins, Councilmember Vaughn, Councilmember Finley and Councilmember Kelley Jr. XV. Motion to Close the Public Hearing Mayor McDonald requested a motion to close the public hearing. A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Gales and seconded by Mr. Kelley. Roll Call resulted in the following vote: Aye: 6- Mayor McDonald, Vice Mayor Gales, Councilmember Hankins, Councilmember Vaughn, Councilmember Finley and Councilmember Kelley Jr. XVI. Resolutions City of Trotwood Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes January 4, 2016 A. R16-05 A RESOLUTION BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TROTWOOD, OHIO AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO THE BUSINESS FIRST! AGREEMENT WITH THE GREATER DAYTON REGION BUSINESS RETENTION AND EXPANSION PROGRAM INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION. Attachments: R16-05 RES. BUSINESS FIRST AGRMT 1-4-16.pdf R16-05- APPENDIX A BUSINESS FIRST.pdf The Clerk read the caption. Interim City Manager Quincy E.Pope explained, this agreement is for the city participation in the BusinessFirst! with the Greater Dayton Region Retention and Expansion program for intergovernmental cooperation. This will allow Trotwood to participate in economic development initiatives to support growth of local businesses. This four year agreement whose main goal is to retain the businesses in the city, county, and state wide. Mayor McDonald requested a motion. A motion was made by Mrs. Finley to approve R16-05 and it was seconded by Vice-Mayor Gales. Roll call resulted in the following vote: Aye: 6- Mayor McDonald, Vice Mayor Gales, Councilmember Hankins, Councilmember Vaughn, Councilmember Finley and Councilmember Kelley Jr. B. R16-06 A RESOLUTION BY TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/GOVERNMENT EQUITY (ED/GE) PROGRAM PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH MONTGOMERY COUNTY TO RECEIVE $100,000.00 IN GRANT FUNDING AWARDED TO THE CITY OF TROTWOOD FROM THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY’S PRIMARY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND TO PROVIDE FUNDING SUPPORT FOR SPECIALTY MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS IN THE CITY OF TROTWOOD. Attachments: R16-06 EDGE PROGRAM AGRMT.pdf The Clerk read the caption. Interim City Manager Pope explained this agreement is to assist Specialty Manufacturing Solutions, Inc. to acquire and renovate their building located at 5370 Salem Avenue. The city applied for a $200,000.00 grant and we were awarded $100,000.00 in Economic Development Government Equity Program funds. No further discussion. Mayor McDonald requested a motion. A motion was made by Mr. Hankins to approve R16-06 and seconded by Mr. Vaughn. Roll call resulted in the following vote: Aye: 6- Mayor McDonald, Vice Mayor Gales, Councilmember Hankins, Councilmember Vaughn, Councilmember Finley and Councilmember Kelley Jr. City of Trotwood Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes January 4, 2016 C. R16-12 A RESOLUTION BY TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH SPECIALITY MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS TO ACQUIRE, RENOVATE AND OCCUPY THE FORMER ELDER BEERMAN BUILDING ON SALEM AVENUE AND AUTHORIZING $100,000 IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/GOVERNMENT EQUITY (ED/GE) PROGRAM FUNDS TO BE PROVIDED TO SPECIALITY MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS Attachments: R16-12 Speciality Machines Devm't Agrmt.pdf The Clerk read the caption. Interim City Manager Pope said, this agreement will allow the city of Trotwood to accept the $100,000 ED/GE grant monies awarded to use for this renovation project. As part of the incentive package, we will loan Specialty Manufacturing Solutions the $100,000, from the grant dollars we received, over a 10 year period at $10,000 a year. However, the loan payment will be forgiven each year as the company continues operations at the site. The agreement will also rebate the city's wage tax back to them for two years. The rebate will be based on the actual tax payments made by the company for wage taxes withheld by the employee's tax liability and company's tax liability. The amount is granting is 25% of the wage tax collected from the company for a period of two year period beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2018. This rebate will be paid annually beginning in July 15, 2017 ( for the period of july 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017) and then again on July 15, 2018 (for the period of July 1, 2017 to June 20, 2018). Mayor McDonald requested a motion. A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Gales to approve R16-12 and seconded by Mrs. Finley. Roll call resulted in the following vote: Aye: 6- Mayor McDonald, Vice Mayor Gales, Councilmember Hankins, Councilmember Vaughn, Councilmember Finley and Councilmember Kelley Jr. City of Trotwood Page 8 City Council Meeting Minutes January 4, 2016 D. R16-02 A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE TROTWOOD COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION TO INITIATE A PROPERTY TAX FORECLOSURE ACTION ON THE TAX-DELINQUENT LAND KNOWN AS 20 BOCA COURT (PARCEL ID H33-00118-0051) IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 5722 OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE. Attachments: Res No R16-02, 20 Boca Court 20 Boca Property Packet PDF The Clerk read the caption. Interim City Manager Pope said, the utilities on this property have been off since 2013 and delinquent property taxes are owed in the amount of $5,135.82. The purchaser would like to have the Trotwood CIC enter into an agreement to rehab the home. He intends to invest over $20,000.00 to rehabilitate this property to rent out or sell if he desires. Mrs. Finley would like to have the CIC to put a hold on any future additional acquisitions until the council has a workshop session since her and Mr. Kelley are on city counicl, they don't have enought information to know what's in the CIC contact and we do not have a full operating CIC board. Mr. Kelly, Jr. also stated he's concerned abou the possible liability issues that may arise down the road. Mr. Pope explained the CIC has already accepted the purchaser administrative fees last year to move forward just to initiate the foreclosure action with Trotwood CIC instead of going to Montgomery County. Mayor McDonald requested a motion. A motion was made by Mr. Hankins to approve R16-02 and seconded by Vice-Mayor Gales. Roll call resulted in the following vote: Aye: 4- Mayor McDonald, Vice Mayor Gales, Councilmember Hankins and Councilmember Vaughn Abstain: 2- Councilmember Finley and Councilmember Kelley Jr. E. R16-03 A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE TROTWOOD COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION TO INITIATE A PROPERTY TAX FORECLOSURE ACTION ON THE TAX-DELINQUENT LAND KNOWN AS 3750 WILMORE STREET (PARCEL ID H33-01015-0122) IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 5722 OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE. Attachments: Res No R16-03, 3750 Wilmore Street 3750 Wilmore Property Packet The Clerk read the caption. Interim City Manager Pope this is another property tax foreclosure action at 3750 Gilmore Street. Utilities have been turned off since 2009 with delinquent taxes of $2,421.56 also authorizing the Trotwood CIC to initiate a property tax foreclosures action. Purchases is a local contractor who plans to rehabilitate it and occupy this home with a qualified tenant. Mayor McDonald requested a motion. A motion was made Vice mayor Gales to approve R16-03 and is was seconded by mr. Vaughn. Roll call resulted in the following vote: City of Trotwood Page 9 City Council Meeting Minutes January 4, 2016 Aye: 4- Mayor McDonald, Vice Mayor Gales, Councilmember Hankins and Councilmember Vaughn Abstain: 2- Councilmember Finley and Councilmember Kelley Jr. F. R16-04 A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE TROTWOOD COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION TO INITIATE A PROPERTY TAX FORECLOSURE ACTION ON THE TAX-DELINQUENT LAND KNOWN AS 3657 WILMORE STREET (PARCEL ID H33-01015-0113) IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 5722 OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE. Attachments: Res No R16-04, 3657 Wilmore Street 3657 Wilmore Property Packet The Clerk read the caption. Interim city Manager Pope said the property taxes are delinquent in the amount of $23,079.39 with the utilities off since 2010 and 2010 that has been vacant and abandoned. Contractor Mr. Lucas also would like to initiate a property tax foreclosurer action with the Trotwood CIC to renovate this property to sell to provide a new investment to the neighborhood. Mayor McDonald requested a motion. A motion was made by Mr. Hankins to approve R16-04 and is was seconded by Vice-Mayor Gales. Roll Call resulted in the following vote: Aye: 4- Mayor McDonald, Vice Mayor Gales, Councilmember Hankins and Councilmember Vaughn Abstain: 2- Councilmember Finley and Councilmember Kelley Jr. G. R16-08 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CITY-ISSUED IPADS USED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND CITY STAFF DURING THEIR TENURE WITH THE CITY TO SAID COUNCIL MEMBERS AND CITY STAFF UPON THEIR RETIREMENT OR UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THEIR TERM ON COUNCIL FOR FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE IPAD IN THE AMOUNT OF $25.00 PER DEVICE. Attachments: R16-08_Sale of ipads to council and staff (00789189@xA06A8).pdf The Clerk read the caption. Interim City Manager Pope said the previous city council members along with previous staff members were issued iPads during their tenure as employees and elected officials with the city of Trotwood. Their iPads are old and outdated, therefore this council would like to give them the opportunity to purchase the unit at a cost of $25.00 each if they desire. Mayor McDonlad requested a motion. A motion was made by Mr. Hankins to approve R16-08 and it was seconded by Mr. Vaughn. Roll Call resulted in the following vote; Aye: 6- Mayor McDonald, Vice Mayor Gales, Councilmember Hankins, Councilmember Vaughn, Councilmember Finley and Councilmember Kelley Jr. City of Trotwood Page 10 City Council Meeting Minutes January 4, 2016 XVII. Old & New Business a. Mayor: To schedule an appointment with the Mayor, contact Sandy Riege, Clerk of Council at 937/854-7212 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. b. Council Members c. City Manager A. 16-2 City Manager’s Report/Announcements: 1) Remember to visit the City of Trotwood website at www.trotwood.org <http://www.trotwood.org> as well as our Facebook page for updated information and events in our City. On the website, click on “Notify Me” to sign up to receive information by using your email address or mobile phone. 2) Holiday Closing Schedule: Our offices will be closed on Monday, January 18, 2016, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. This Staff Report was read and filed d. Staff Reports XVIII. Motion to Adjourn Mayor Mcdonald requested a motion to adjourn the meeting. A moiton was made Viice Mayor Gales and seconded by Mrs. Finley to adjourn at 8:26 p.m. roll call resulted in the following vote: Aye: 6- Mayor McDonald, Vice Mayor Gales, Councilmember Hankins, Councilmember Vaughn, Councilmember Finley and Councilmember Kelley Jr. City of Trotwood Page 11

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City of Trotwood 3035 Olive Road Trotwood, Ohio 45426 937-837-7771 www.trotwood.org Meeting Agenda - Final Monday, January 4, 2016 6:00 PM Regular Meeting T-M Schools Board of Education Meeting Chambers 3594 N. Snyder Road, Trotwood, Ohio City Council Mayor Mary A. McDonald Vice Mayor OPEN Councilmember Rhonda C. Finley Councilmember Robert L. Kelley, Jr. Councilmember Bettye L. Gales Councilmember Rap Hankins Councilmember Charles Ron Vaughn Sandra L. Riege, CMC, Clerk of Council City Council Meeting Agenda - Final January 4, 2016 I. Call to Order: Mayor Mary A. McDonald II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Invocation by Elder Norman J. Scearce III IV. Roll Call: Clerk of Council V. Motion to Approve the Meeting Agenda VI. Special Presentations and Recognitions A. PR001-16 Oath of Office Ceremony for Council Member Elect At-Large Representative Rhonda C. Finley - Officiated by the Honorable City of Dayton Municipal Court Judge Carl S. Henderson Attachments: Oath of Office-Rhonda Finley 201512311343.pdf B. PR002-16 Oath of Office Ceremony for Council Member Elect At-Large Representative Robert L. Kelley, Jr. - Officiated by the Honorable City of Dayton Municipal Court Judge Carl S. Henderson Attachments: Oath of Office-Robert Kelley 201512311344.pdf VII. Motion to Open the Nominations for the Office of Vice Mayor VIII. Motion to Close the Nominations for the Office of Vice Mayor IX. Oath of Office Ceremony for the Office of Vice Mayor: Mayor Mary A. McDonald A. PR003-16 Oath of Office Ceremony for the office of Vice Mayor - Mayor Mary A. McDonald Attachments: Oath of Office-Vice Mayor X. Motion to Adjourn into an Executive Session in accordance with the Trotwood City Charter and in accordance with Ohio Revised Code (ORC) 121.22, Meetings Exceptions, in order to review contract negotiations and a separate discussion regarding pending litigation. City of Trotwood Page 2 Printed on 12/31/2015 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final January 4, 2016 A. 16-4 MOTION TO ADJOURN INTO AN EXECUTIVE SESSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TROTWOOD CITY CHARTER AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH OHIO REVISED CODE (ORC) 121.22 MEETINGS EXCEPTIONS, IN ORDER TO REVIEW CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS AND SEPARATE DISCUSSION REGARDING PENDING LITGATION. Attachments: NEWS RELEASE Executive & Special Mtg 1-4-16.pdf XI. Motion to Adjourn the Executive Session and return to the Regular Meeting Agenda. XII. VISITORS AND COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor McDonald will ask for visitors' comments on any item on the agenda. You must first complete a sign-in speaker form and submit it to the Clerk of Council prior to the meeting. Please come to the microphone and state your name and address before proceeding with your comments. You will have three (3) minutes to speak. XIII. Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda A. 15-58 Motion to schedule a Public Hearing by the Trotwood City Council and authorize the Law Director to draft the required legislation, pursuant to the O.R.C. Code 727 Levying Special Assessments for the 2015 street paving program in the City of Trotwood, Ohio made by constructing, repairing or replacing certain sidewalks, curbs, gutters and driveways on North Broadway from Main Street to the Bridge on North Broadway. B. 16-1 Motion to schedule a Public Hearing by the Trotwood City Council and to authorize the Law Director to draft an ordinance to authorize the Interim City Manager to transfer ownership of the property located at 200 W. Main Street to the Trotwood Community Improvement Corporation (TCIC). Attachments: 200 W Main Packet C. R16-09 A RESOLUTION BY CITY COUNCIL ESTABLISHING SQUIRE,PATTON. BOGGS AS BOND COUNSEL FOR THE CITY OF TROTWOOD AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO ALL NECESSARY AGREEMENTS. Attachments: R16-09 SQUIRE Bond Counsel resolution (00789464@xA06A8).pdf D. 16-5 MOTION TO SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING AND AUTHORIZE THE LAW DIRECTOR TO PREPARE ON ORDINANCE FOR THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI VALLEY LIGHTING, LLC AND DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. XIV. Public Hearings/Ordinances: Motion to Open the Public Hearing City of Trotwood Page 3 Printed on 12/31/2015 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final January 4, 2016 A. OR1-16 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP WITH THE REZONING APPROVAL FROM THE “R-B’ REGIONAL BUSINESS DISTRICT TO THE “B-PUD” BUSINESS PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ZONING DISTRICT FOR A 1.2 ACRE SITE LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF SALEM AVENUE AND WESTBROOK ROAD (Parcel I.D. #H33 02103 0011). Attachments: OR 1-16 zoning district change key gateway sign westbrook & salem.pdf PC 15-06, 07 Salem_Presentation for Council PC 15-06,07 Salem_Staff Report for Council- Key Ads B. OR2-16 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BONDS IN THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $3,515,000.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE COSTS OF REFUNDING BONDS PREVIOUSLY ISSUED BY THE CITY TO PAY THE COSTS OF ACQUIRING REAL PROPERTY FOR AND CONSTRUCTING, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING A FIRE STATION. Attachments: OR2-16 REFUNDING BONDS FIRE STATION.pdf OR2-16 AGRMT.pdf Presentation 2016 refinace Baird C. OR3-16 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BONDS IN THE MAXIMUM AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $2,100,000.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE COSTS OF 1) CONSTRUCTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS RELATED TO THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE NEW TOWN CENTER AREA AND 2) IMPROVING THE WATER SYSTEM BY CONSTRUCTING AND RECONSTRUCTING WATER LINES ON UNION STREET AND W. SUNRISE AVENUE, EACH TOGETHER WITH ALL NECESSARY APPURTENANCES. Attachments: OR3-16 Bond Ordinance Water System Union Road & W. Sunrise refunding of notes..pdf OR3-16 ESCROW AGREEMENT DOCS WATER SYSTEM UNION & W. SUNRISE.pdf Presentation 2016 refinace Baird XV. Motion to Close the Public Hearing XVI. Resolutions A. R16-05 A RESOLUTION BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TROTWOOD, OHIO AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO THE BUSINESS FIRST! AGREEMENT WITH THE GREATER DAYTON REGION BUSINESS RETENTION AND EXPANSION PROGRAM INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION. Attachments: R16-05 RES. BUSINESS FIRST AGRMT 1-4-16.pdf R16-05- APPENDIX A BUSINESS FIRST.pdf City of Trotwood Page 4 Printed on 12/31/2015 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final January 4, 2016 B. R16-06 A RESOLUTION BY TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/GOVERNMENT EQUITY (ED/GE) PROGRAM PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH MONTGOMERY COUNTY TO RECEIVE $100,000.00 IN GRANT FUNDING AWARDED TO THE CITY OF TROTWOOD FROM THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY’S PRIMARY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND TO PROVIDE FUNDING SUPPORT FOR SPECIALTY MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS IN THE CITY OF TROTWOOD. Attachments: R16-06 EDGE PROGRAM AGRMT.pdf C. R16-12 A RESOLUTION BY TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH SPECIALITY MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS TO ACQUIRE, RENOVATE AND OCCUPY THE FORMER ELDER BEERMAN BUILDING ON SALEM AVENUE AND AUTHORIZING $100,000 IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/GOVERNMENT EQUITY (ED/GE) PROGRAM FUNDS TO BE PROVIDED TO SPECIALITY MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS Attachments: R16-12 Speciality Machines Devm't Agrmt.pdf D. R16-02 A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE TROTWOOD COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION TO INITIATE A PROPERTY TAX FORECLOSURE ACTION ON THE TAX-DELINQUENT LAND KNOWN AS 20 BOCA COURT (PARCEL ID H33-00118-0051) IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 5722 OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE. Attachments: Res No R16-02, 20 Boca Court 20 Boca Property Packet PDF E. R16-03 A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE TROTWOOD COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION TO INITIATE A PROPERTY TAX FORECLOSURE ACTION ON THE TAX-DELINQUENT LAND KNOWN AS 3750 WILMORE STREET (PARCEL ID H33-01015-0122) IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 5722 OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE. Attachments: Res No R16-03, 3750 Wilmore Street 3750 Wilmore Property Packet City of Trotwood Page 5 Printed on 12/31/2015 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final January 4, 2016 F. R16-04 A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE TROTWOOD COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION TO INITIATE A PROPERTY TAX FORECLOSURE ACTION ON THE TAX-DELINQUENT LAND KNOWN AS 3657 WILMORE STREET (PARCEL ID H33-01015-0113) IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 5722 OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE. Attachments: Res No R16-04, 3657 Wilmore Street 3657 Wilmore Property Packet G. R16-08 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CITY-ISSUED IPADS USED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND CITY STAFF DURING THEIR TENURE WITH THE CITY TO SAID COUNCIL MEMBERS AND CITY STAFF UPON THEIR RETIREMENT OR UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THEIR TERM ON COUNCIL FOR FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE IPAD IN THE AMOUNT OF $25.00 PER DEVICE. Attachments: R16-08_Sale of ipads to council and staff (00789189@xA06A8).pdf XVII. Old & New Business a. Mayor: To schedule an appointment with the Mayor, contact Sandy Riege, Clerk of Council at 937/854-7212 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. b. Council Members c. City Manager A. 16-2 City Manager’s Report/Announcements: 1) Remember to visit the City of Trotwood website at www.trotwood.org <http://www.trotwood.org> as well as our Facebook page for updated information and events in our City. On the website, click on “Notify Me” to sign up to receive information by using your email address or mobile phone. 2) Holiday Closing Schedule: Our offices will be closed on Monday, January 18, 2016, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. d. Staff Reports XVIII. Motion to Adjourn City of Trotwood Page 6 Printed on 12/31/2015

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