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WAUSEON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, December 5, 2005 at 5:00 P.M.
This meeting of the Wauseon City Council was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Mayor Dehnbostel.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence, roll was called by the Clerk of Council.
Present were Council President Krumm, Councilors Garvin, Shaw, Hite, Stiriz and Huner.
APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETINGS’ MINUTES
Councilor Hite made a motion and seconded by Council President Krumm to approve the previous
meetings’ minutes.
VOTE: 6 Yeas - 0 Nays MOTION CARRIES
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Safety and Code Committee
Councilor Garvin said that the committee discussed several issues. The first issue was outside storage.
There should be something written in the code that would allow outside storage but there also has to be
guidelines. After further review and study, the committee will present their recommendation.
The committee also discussed non-traditional animals in town. There have been complaints of resident(s)
keeping several chickens and/or rabbits at their home which causes an odor problem. The committee
discussed how can you enforce this problem and the amount of animals a homeowner keeps. The
committee is going to look at making changes to the penalty provisions. Carrie Nixon, Director of Law,
will draft legislation and bring back to the committee for review.
Councilor Garvin said the committee received a complaint regarding an unkempt compost pile. The
resident is putting garbage in their compost pile which is creating a problem with animals. The
committee asked Carrie Nixon to draft legislation regarding compost regulations.
Councilor Garvin said if you are operating a vehicle without insurance, there is nothing that can be
done as far as enforcing that in town. This is an issue that is dealt with by the state. Keith Torbet,
Police Chief, recommended to the committee to change the code to make it a criminal offense in
Wauseon. The operator of the vehicle has three days to show proof of insurance, if this is not done,
the vehicle will be labeled a “Junk Vehicle” and impounded. The committee asked Carrie Nixon to
draft legislation and the committee will review and make a recommendation.
The committee discussed the speed limit on the new Glenwood Avenue extension. The speed limit is
25 mph. Chief Torbet recommended that the speed limit be changed to 35 mph north of the park
and the service road to the park be changed from 25 mph to 15 mph. He said that all the outgoing
streets out of the city (Leggett, Linfoot and Ottokee) are all 35 mph. The committee recommended
that the service road to the park be changed from 25 to 15 mph but decided to keep the speed
limit at the main road 25 mph at this time. The committee said they will revisit this matter at a
later date when more is known about the type of development on that street, whether it will be residential
or commercial.
Council President Krumm made a motion and seconded by Councilor Huner to accept the committee’s report.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
Steve Brown, Regional Planning Director
Mr. Brown said that the Lear grant is now completed. We are in the process of getting the Rural
Enterprise Agreement reports for the city. The Hazard Mitigation Plan has been approved by the
State of Ohio and at the federal level. This means that the city will have availability to emergency
funds. The Pride Preservation and Design Review Board approved permits for two new businesses
that are coming downtown. They also discussed some issues on streetscape.
Marv Wheeler, Fire Chief
Chief Wheeler said that the bids are out for the aerial apparatus. The bids will be opened on
December 15.
Keith Torbet, Police Chief
Chief Torbet said we received approval for the VAWA funding for the eleventh straight year. It is
approximately $23,500 for 2006. That money goes to provide for victim advocates. There is a 25%
match of in-kind donations. We also received the Ohio Incident Based Reporting Certification from
the State of Ohio which means that we are eligible for 100% grant funding for 2006 on any successful
grants that we have going through the federal government. Without that certification we would only be
eligible for up to 50%.
Tom Hall, Code Administrator
Mr. Hall reported that we issued over 50 permits in Phase IV for the Barney Oldfield Subdivision. We
completed some paperwork that enabled the Fulton County Health Center to apply for special funding
for their addition. He will be attending a two day meeting with the Board of Building Standards on the
new residential code and requirements for certification.
Jon Schamp, Director of Finance
Mr. Schamp said he distributed the financial statements and income tax information for the month of
November. The revenues continue to come in stronger than expected.
Carrie Nixon, Director of Law
Ms. Nixon said she has been working with the issues with the Safety and Code committee and the
legislation that has been presented this evening.
FIRST READING OF LEGISLATION OR EMERGENCY
Mayor Dehnbostel read out loud by title the following legislation presented for first reading or
emergency:
Fulton County Health Center Expansion
Resolution 2005-24 – Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with the Board of Township
Trustees of Clinton Township
Councilor Huner made a motion and seconded by Councilor Garvin to suspend the rules for three readings
on Resolution 2005-24.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
Council President Krumm made a motion and seconded by Councilor Hite to place Resolution 2005-24
on final passage.
Vote: 6 Yeas - 0 Nays Resolution 2005-24 Passes and is in Effect in 30 Days – January 4, 2006
Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund (for Fire Chief)
Resolution 2005-25 – Authorizing the City of Wauseon to “PICKUP” All 10% of the Employee 10%
Mandatory Contributions to the Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund for Purposes of Federal and State
Income Tax Deferment
Councilor Stiriz made a motion and seconded by Councilor Garvin to place Resolution 2005-25 on first
reading and that the first reading be passed.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays First Reading Passes
SECOND READING OF LEGISLATION
Mayor Dehnbostel read out loud by title the following legislation presented for second reading:
Annual Appropriation Ordinance
Ordinance 2005-27 – Annual Appropriation Ordinance for Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2006
Council President Krumm made a motion and seconded by Councilor Stiriz to place Ordinance 2005-27
on second reading and that the second reading be passed.
Vote: Krumm-Yea; Hite-Yea; Garvin-Yea; Huner-Yea; Stiriz-Yea; Shaw-Yea 6 Yeas – 0 Nays
Second Reading Passes
THIRD READING OF LEGISLATION
There was no legislation presented for third reading.
NEW BUSINESS
Monthly Reports
The month-to-date bank report, month-to-date fund report, month-to-date revenue report for
November, 2005 and YTD Gross Income Tax Receipts report was distributed to Council
Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Mayor Dehnbostel read out loud the list of the following individuals he is nominating to the
various boards and commissions and the stated expiration date of term:
Zoning Board of Appeals – 5 Year Term – 1/1/06 to 12/31/10
Greg Suon
Charter Review Commission – 1 Year term – 1/1/06 to 12/31/06
Karen Krumm and Doug Shaw
Park Board – 5 Year Term – 1/1/06 to 12/31/10
Amy Gifford
Planning Commission – 6 Year Term – 1/1/06 to 12/31/11
Jerry Borton and Larry Fruth
Tree Commission – 3 Year Term – 1/1/06 to 12/31/06
Kathy Huner and Dan Garvin
Volunteer Fire Fighter’s Dependents Board – 1/1/2006 to 12/31/2006
Kathy Huner and Dan Garvin
Pride Wauseon Preservation and Design Review Board – 3 Year Term –
1/1/06 to 12/31/08
Robert Krumm
Maumee Valley Planning - 1 Year Term – 1/1/06 to 12/31/06
Jerry Borton
Councilor Garvin made a motion and seconded by Councilor Huner to accept the
mayor’s nominations to the various boards and commissions as presented.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
TMACOG Dues
Council President Krumm made a motion and seconded by Councilor Shaw to
authorize the Director of Finance to pay the 2006 TMACOG membership dues in
the amount of $792.00 and such to be taken out of account 101.702.52200.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
Pay all Year End Bills
Authorize the Director of Finance to pay all the bills possible to reduce any carry-over
of encumbrances per GAAP provisions.
Councilor Huner made a motion and seconded by Council President Krumm to
authorize the Director of Finance to pay all the bills possible before December 31, 2005.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
. APPROVAL OF BILLS
Motion made by Councilor Huner and seconded by Councilor Stiriz to approve and pay the
bills as presented VOTE: 6 Yeas - 0 Nays Motion Carries
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before this session of the Wauseon City Council,
Mayor Dehnbostel asked for a motion to adjourn. Council President Krumm made a motion
and seconded by Councilor Hite to adjourn this meeting at 5:30 p.m.
VOTE: 6 Yeas - 0 Nays Motion Carries
Monday, December 5, 2005 at 5:00 P.M.
This meeting of the Wauseon City Council was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Mayor Dehnbostel.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence, roll was called by the Clerk of Council.
Present were Council President Krumm, Councilors Garvin, Shaw, Hite, Stiriz and Huner.
APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETINGS’ MINUTES
Councilor Hite made a motion and seconded by Council President Krumm to approve the previous
meetings’ minutes.
VOTE: 6 Yeas - 0 Nays MOTION CARRIES
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Safety and Code Committee
Councilor Garvin said that the committee discussed several issues. The first issue was outside storage.
There should be something written in the code that would allow outside storage but there also has to be
guidelines. After further review and study, the committee will present their recommendation.
The committee also discussed non-traditional animals in town. There have been complaints of resident(s)
keeping several chickens and/or rabbits at their home which causes an odor problem. The committee
discussed how can you enforce this problem and the amount of animals a homeowner keeps. The
committee is going to look at making changes to the penalty provisions. Carrie Nixon, Director of Law,
will draft legislation and bring back to the committee for review.
Councilor Garvin said the committee received a complaint regarding an unkempt compost pile. The
resident is putting garbage in their compost pile which is creating a problem with animals. The
committee asked Carrie Nixon to draft legislation regarding compost regulations.
Councilor Garvin said if you are operating a vehicle without insurance, there is nothing that can be
done as far as enforcing that in town. This is an issue that is dealt with by the state. Keith Torbet,
Police Chief, recommended to the committee to change the code to make it a criminal offense in
Wauseon. The operator of the vehicle has three days to show proof of insurance, if this is not done,
the vehicle will be labeled a “Junk Vehicle” and impounded. The committee asked Carrie Nixon to
draft legislation and the committee will review and make a recommendation.
The committee discussed the speed limit on the new Glenwood Avenue extension. The speed limit is
25 mph. Chief Torbet recommended that the speed limit be changed to 35 mph north of the park
and the service road to the park be changed from 25 mph to 15 mph. He said that all the outgoing
streets out of the city (Leggett, Linfoot and Ottokee) are all 35 mph. The committee recommended
that the service road to the park be changed from 25 to 15 mph but decided to keep the speed
limit at the main road 25 mph at this time. The committee said they will revisit this matter at a
later date when more is known about the type of development on that street, whether it will be residential
or commercial.
Council President Krumm made a motion and seconded by Councilor Huner to accept the committee’s report.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
Steve Brown, Regional Planning Director
Mr. Brown said that the Lear grant is now completed. We are in the process of getting the Rural
Enterprise Agreement reports for the city. The Hazard Mitigation Plan has been approved by the
State of Ohio and at the federal level. This means that the city will have availability to emergency
funds. The Pride Preservation and Design Review Board approved permits for two new businesses
that are coming downtown. They also discussed some issues on streetscape.
Marv Wheeler, Fire Chief
Chief Wheeler said that the bids are out for the aerial apparatus. The bids will be opened on
December 15.
Keith Torbet, Police Chief
Chief Torbet said we received approval for the VAWA funding for the eleventh straight year. It is
approximately $23,500 for 2006. That money goes to provide for victim advocates. There is a 25%
match of in-kind donations. We also received the Ohio Incident Based Reporting Certification from
the State of Ohio which means that we are eligible for 100% grant funding for 2006 on any successful
grants that we have going through the federal government. Without that certification we would only be
eligible for up to 50%.
Tom Hall, Code Administrator
Mr. Hall reported that we issued over 50 permits in Phase IV for the Barney Oldfield Subdivision. We
completed some paperwork that enabled the Fulton County Health Center to apply for special funding
for their addition. He will be attending a two day meeting with the Board of Building Standards on the
new residential code and requirements for certification.
Jon Schamp, Director of Finance
Mr. Schamp said he distributed the financial statements and income tax information for the month of
November. The revenues continue to come in stronger than expected.
Carrie Nixon, Director of Law
Ms. Nixon said she has been working with the issues with the Safety and Code committee and the
legislation that has been presented this evening.
FIRST READING OF LEGISLATION OR EMERGENCY
Mayor Dehnbostel read out loud by title the following legislation presented for first reading or
emergency:
Fulton County Health Center Expansion
Resolution 2005-24 – Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with the Board of Township
Trustees of Clinton Township
Councilor Huner made a motion and seconded by Councilor Garvin to suspend the rules for three readings
on Resolution 2005-24.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
Council President Krumm made a motion and seconded by Councilor Hite to place Resolution 2005-24
on final passage.
Vote: 6 Yeas - 0 Nays Resolution 2005-24 Passes and is in Effect in 30 Days – January 4, 2006
Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund (for Fire Chief)
Resolution 2005-25 – Authorizing the City of Wauseon to “PICKUP” All 10% of the Employee 10%
Mandatory Contributions to the Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund for Purposes of Federal and State
Income Tax Deferment
Councilor Stiriz made a motion and seconded by Councilor Garvin to place Resolution 2005-25 on first
reading and that the first reading be passed.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays First Reading Passes
SECOND READING OF LEGISLATION
Mayor Dehnbostel read out loud by title the following legislation presented for second reading:
Annual Appropriation Ordinance
Ordinance 2005-27 – Annual Appropriation Ordinance for Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2006
Council President Krumm made a motion and seconded by Councilor Stiriz to place Ordinance 2005-27
on second reading and that the second reading be passed.
Vote: Krumm-Yea; Hite-Yea; Garvin-Yea; Huner-Yea; Stiriz-Yea; Shaw-Yea 6 Yeas – 0 Nays
Second Reading Passes
THIRD READING OF LEGISLATION
There was no legislation presented for third reading.
NEW BUSINESS
Monthly Reports
The month-to-date bank report, month-to-date fund report, month-to-date revenue report for
November, 2005 and YTD Gross Income Tax Receipts report was distributed to Council
Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Mayor Dehnbostel read out loud the list of the following individuals he is nominating to the
various boards and commissions and the stated expiration date of term:
Zoning Board of Appeals – 5 Year Term – 1/1/06 to 12/31/10
Greg Suon
Charter Review Commission – 1 Year term – 1/1/06 to 12/31/06
Karen Krumm and Doug Shaw
Park Board – 5 Year Term – 1/1/06 to 12/31/10
Amy Gifford
Planning Commission – 6 Year Term – 1/1/06 to 12/31/11
Jerry Borton and Larry Fruth
Tree Commission – 3 Year Term – 1/1/06 to 12/31/06
Kathy Huner and Dan Garvin
Volunteer Fire Fighter’s Dependents Board – 1/1/2006 to 12/31/2006
Kathy Huner and Dan Garvin
Pride Wauseon Preservation and Design Review Board – 3 Year Term –
1/1/06 to 12/31/08
Robert Krumm
Maumee Valley Planning - 1 Year Term – 1/1/06 to 12/31/06
Jerry Borton
Councilor Garvin made a motion and seconded by Councilor Huner to accept the
mayor’s nominations to the various boards and commissions as presented.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
TMACOG Dues
Council President Krumm made a motion and seconded by Councilor Shaw to
authorize the Director of Finance to pay the 2006 TMACOG membership dues in
the amount of $792.00 and such to be taken out of account 101.702.52200.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
Pay all Year End Bills
Authorize the Director of Finance to pay all the bills possible to reduce any carry-over
of encumbrances per GAAP provisions.
Councilor Huner made a motion and seconded by Council President Krumm to
authorize the Director of Finance to pay all the bills possible before December 31, 2005.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
. APPROVAL OF BILLS
Motion made by Councilor Huner and seconded by Councilor Stiriz to approve and pay the
bills as presented VOTE: 6 Yeas - 0 Nays Motion Carries
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before this session of the Wauseon City Council,
Mayor Dehnbostel asked for a motion to adjourn. Council President Krumm made a motion
and seconded by Councilor Hite to adjourn this meeting at 5:30 p.m.
VOTE: 6 Yeas - 0 Nays Motion Carries