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WAUSEON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, February 6, 2006 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 Stiriz, Councilors Garvin, Shaw, Mathews, Krumm and Huner.
APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETINGS’ MINUTES
Councilor Krumm made a motion and seconded by Councilor Shaw to approve the previous
meetings’ minutes.
VOTE: 6 Yeas - 0 Nays MOTION CARRIES
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Safety and Code
Councilor Krumm said that Chief Torbet had informed the committee that the Police Department
has sirens on their bicycles and the code states that no bicycles shall have sirens. The committee
recommended that the code be changed to make an exception for public safety bicycles so that they
can be equipped with sirens.
Chief Torbet also informed the committee that some cities are billing for crash reports. They are
billing insurance companies for the time to fill out the crash reports. This would only be for non-residents
involved in a vehicular accident. We would not bill residents since they already pay taxes for police services.
This would be a significant source of revenue if we pursue this. The committee will meet again and discuss
this with Carrie Nixon.
Building and Grounds
Councilor Huner said the committee discussed which sign project to do this year. Some of the materials
were purchased last year for a sign and they want to complete one this year. We discussed whether to
make the sign for Depot or Wabash Park. The committee recommended a sign for Depot Park. The sign
will be two-sided. Hopefully next year we can budget for a sign at Wabash Park.
The Glenwood Ave. sign is still in storage and will need to be put up. The committee will be meeting with
Dennis Richardson to discuss the best location to place it.
Tree Commission
The minutes of the January 12, 2006 Tree Commission meeting was distributed in council’s packets.
Councilor Garvin made a motion and seconded by Councilor Huner to accept the committees’ reports
as submitted.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
Steve Brown, Regional Planning Director
Mr. Brown said that the Planning Commission met and recommended the alley vacation which is presented
as Ordinance 2006-3. The Planning Commission has formed a special committee to review all the public
alleys and they will check with Public Works and will come back with a recommendation to the
Planning Commission. Nebraska Industries has paid off their loan. We will be releasing the paperwork
on that this week. We are in the process of getting the Rural Enterprise Zone reports together.
Mr. Brown said that Shawn Ferguson and himself have been appointed by the Fulton County Commissioners
to serve on the Airport Planning Board for Toledo Express Airport.
Marv Wheeler, Fire Chief
Chief Wheeler said later in this meeting there is a motion to apply for the State Fire Marshall’s
Volunteer Fire Department grant. This is for turnout gear. The Clinton Township Trustees
signed the contract with Pierce Manufacturing for the new aerial apparatus. Twenty-seven people
completed the Incident Safety Officer Course. This was a 14 hour course that was done on a Saturday
and Sunday. On January 17, 2006, Assistant Chief Allen and I attended a code update on the new
2005 Ohio Fire Code that went into effect in September 2005. He will be presenting at the next business
meeting the new protocol on Incident Command and Accountability. Hopefully within the next month we
will have the accountability system up and running. Chief Wheeler announced that on
March 7, 2006, the County Fire Association, in conjunction with Sauder Village, will be sponsoring a fund
raiser to raise money for the county fire prevention trailer.
Keith Torbet, Police Chief
Chief Torbet said he has been working with the Chamber of Commerce about notification of fraud and scam
alerts regarding suspicious emails. We are going to try and verify them and get them out to the
members and put it out on the website. Chief Torbet said he has successfully completed his CLEE
certification (Certified Law Enforcement Executive) course. He will be attending a graduation ceremony
in Columbus for this. This was a fourteen month program. We received final approval for our grant from
the state for the upgrade of the laptops for the officers and upgrading part of the computer
equipment. We are working on upgrading our bikes to get them ready this spring for bike patrol.
Chief Torbet said he will be arranging for someone to talk to the Safety and Code Committee regarding
cost recovery for billing for crash reports.
Dennis Richardson, Director of Public Service
Mr. Richardson said that the legislation for the Booth Detention pond is up for second reading and he
asked that it be passed on suspension. The plans and specifications will be done. We would like to get
it bid out next month. He is working on next year’s Community Development Block Grant which will
be for replacement of old and small water lines. Primarily in the northwest quadrant of the city.
The Water Treatment Plant improvements project is going on schedule. The electricians and plumbers
are now on site.
Jon Schamp, Director of Finance
Mr. Schamp said that he distributed the January, 2006 financial reports and income tax information.
Carrie Nixon, Director of Law
Ms. Nixon said that she is working on revising the bylaws for Fire Department and writing motions for
removal of property in the Police Department property room. She will also be scheduling a meeting
with River City Polymers to discuss their outside storage issues.
FIRST READING OF LEGISLATION OR EMERGENCY
Mayor Dehnbostel read out loud by title the following legislation presented for first reading or emergency:
Vacate Alley – Runs East and West between Third and Wood Street
Ordinance 2006-3 – Vacating the Alley that Runs East and West in the block between Third Street,
Wood Street, in the Block Surrounded by Third Street, Wood Street, Walnut Street and Mulberry Street
in Newcomers Addition
Councilor Krumm made a motion and seconded by Council President Stiriz to place Ordinance 2006-3 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:
Resolution 2006-1 - Authorizing the Mayor to Advertise for Bids for the Booth Water Detention Pond;
Directing the Mayor to Recommend the Lowest and Best Bidder to Council; and Authorizing the Mayor to
Enter into an Agreement with the Lowest and Best Bidder
Councilor Huner made a motion and seconded by Councilor Mathews to suspend the rules for three readings
on Resolution 2006-1.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
Councilor Garvin made a motion and seconded by Council President Stiriz to place Resolution 2006-1 on
final passage.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Resolution 2006-1 Passes and is in Effect in 30 Days – March 8, 2006
THIRD READING OF LEGISLATION
There was no legislation presented for third reading.
NEW BUSINESS
State Fire Marshall’s Volunteer Fire Department Grant
Councilor Garvin made a motion and seconded by Councilor Shaw to authorize the Mayor or
his designee to make application for the State Fire Marshall’s Volunteer Fire Department
grant and to execute any and all documents necessary to participate in the grant program.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
Monthly Reports
The month-to-date bank report, month-to-date fund report, month-to-date revenue report
for January, 2006 and YTD Gross Income Tax Receipts report was distributed to Council.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
Motion made by Councilor Huner and seconded by Council President Stiriz to approve and pay
the bills as presented
VOTE: 6 Yeas - 0 Nays Motion Carries
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Dehnbostel asked for a motion to enter into Executive Session regarding Personnel (employment).
Councilor Krumm made a motion and seconded by Council President Stiriz to enter into Executive Session at 5:21 p.m.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
Council exited out of Executive Session at 5:45 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before this session of the Wauseon City Council, Mayor
Dehnbostel asked for a motion to adjourn. Councilor Krumm made a motion and seconded by Council
President Stiriz to adjourn this meeting at 5:45 p.m.
VOTE: 6 Yeas - 0 Nays Motion Carries
Monday, February 6, 2006 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 Stiriz, Councilors Garvin, Shaw, Mathews, Krumm and Huner.
APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETINGS’ MINUTES
Councilor Krumm made a motion and seconded by Councilor Shaw to approve the previous
meetings’ minutes.
VOTE: 6 Yeas - 0 Nays MOTION CARRIES
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Safety and Code
Councilor Krumm said that Chief Torbet had informed the committee that the Police Department
has sirens on their bicycles and the code states that no bicycles shall have sirens. The committee
recommended that the code be changed to make an exception for public safety bicycles so that they
can be equipped with sirens.
Chief Torbet also informed the committee that some cities are billing for crash reports. They are
billing insurance companies for the time to fill out the crash reports. This would only be for non-residents
involved in a vehicular accident. We would not bill residents since they already pay taxes for police services.
This would be a significant source of revenue if we pursue this. The committee will meet again and discuss
this with Carrie Nixon.
Building and Grounds
Councilor Huner said the committee discussed which sign project to do this year. Some of the materials
were purchased last year for a sign and they want to complete one this year. We discussed whether to
make the sign for Depot or Wabash Park. The committee recommended a sign for Depot Park. The sign
will be two-sided. Hopefully next year we can budget for a sign at Wabash Park.
The Glenwood Ave. sign is still in storage and will need to be put up. The committee will be meeting with
Dennis Richardson to discuss the best location to place it.
Tree Commission
The minutes of the January 12, 2006 Tree Commission meeting was distributed in council’s packets.
Councilor Garvin made a motion and seconded by Councilor Huner to accept the committees’ reports
as submitted.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
Steve Brown, Regional Planning Director
Mr. Brown said that the Planning Commission met and recommended the alley vacation which is presented
as Ordinance 2006-3. The Planning Commission has formed a special committee to review all the public
alleys and they will check with Public Works and will come back with a recommendation to the
Planning Commission. Nebraska Industries has paid off their loan. We will be releasing the paperwork
on that this week. We are in the process of getting the Rural Enterprise Zone reports together.
Mr. Brown said that Shawn Ferguson and himself have been appointed by the Fulton County Commissioners
to serve on the Airport Planning Board for Toledo Express Airport.
Marv Wheeler, Fire Chief
Chief Wheeler said later in this meeting there is a motion to apply for the State Fire Marshall’s
Volunteer Fire Department grant. This is for turnout gear. The Clinton Township Trustees
signed the contract with Pierce Manufacturing for the new aerial apparatus. Twenty-seven people
completed the Incident Safety Officer Course. This was a 14 hour course that was done on a Saturday
and Sunday. On January 17, 2006, Assistant Chief Allen and I attended a code update on the new
2005 Ohio Fire Code that went into effect in September 2005. He will be presenting at the next business
meeting the new protocol on Incident Command and Accountability. Hopefully within the next month we
will have the accountability system up and running. Chief Wheeler announced that on
March 7, 2006, the County Fire Association, in conjunction with Sauder Village, will be sponsoring a fund
raiser to raise money for the county fire prevention trailer.
Keith Torbet, Police Chief
Chief Torbet said he has been working with the Chamber of Commerce about notification of fraud and scam
alerts regarding suspicious emails. We are going to try and verify them and get them out to the
members and put it out on the website. Chief Torbet said he has successfully completed his CLEE
certification (Certified Law Enforcement Executive) course. He will be attending a graduation ceremony
in Columbus for this. This was a fourteen month program. We received final approval for our grant from
the state for the upgrade of the laptops for the officers and upgrading part of the computer
equipment. We are working on upgrading our bikes to get them ready this spring for bike patrol.
Chief Torbet said he will be arranging for someone to talk to the Safety and Code Committee regarding
cost recovery for billing for crash reports.
Dennis Richardson, Director of Public Service
Mr. Richardson said that the legislation for the Booth Detention pond is up for second reading and he
asked that it be passed on suspension. The plans and specifications will be done. We would like to get
it bid out next month. He is working on next year’s Community Development Block Grant which will
be for replacement of old and small water lines. Primarily in the northwest quadrant of the city.
The Water Treatment Plant improvements project is going on schedule. The electricians and plumbers
are now on site.
Jon Schamp, Director of Finance
Mr. Schamp said that he distributed the January, 2006 financial reports and income tax information.
Carrie Nixon, Director of Law
Ms. Nixon said that she is working on revising the bylaws for Fire Department and writing motions for
removal of property in the Police Department property room. She will also be scheduling a meeting
with River City Polymers to discuss their outside storage issues.
FIRST READING OF LEGISLATION OR EMERGENCY
Mayor Dehnbostel read out loud by title the following legislation presented for first reading or emergency:
Vacate Alley – Runs East and West between Third and Wood Street
Ordinance 2006-3 – Vacating the Alley that Runs East and West in the block between Third Street,
Wood Street, in the Block Surrounded by Third Street, Wood Street, Walnut Street and Mulberry Street
in Newcomers Addition
Councilor Krumm made a motion and seconded by Council President Stiriz to place Ordinance 2006-3 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:
Resolution 2006-1 - Authorizing the Mayor to Advertise for Bids for the Booth Water Detention Pond;
Directing the Mayor to Recommend the Lowest and Best Bidder to Council; and Authorizing the Mayor to
Enter into an Agreement with the Lowest and Best Bidder
Councilor Huner made a motion and seconded by Councilor Mathews to suspend the rules for three readings
on Resolution 2006-1.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
Councilor Garvin made a motion and seconded by Council President Stiriz to place Resolution 2006-1 on
final passage.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Resolution 2006-1 Passes and is in Effect in 30 Days – March 8, 2006
THIRD READING OF LEGISLATION
There was no legislation presented for third reading.
NEW BUSINESS
State Fire Marshall’s Volunteer Fire Department Grant
Councilor Garvin made a motion and seconded by Councilor Shaw to authorize the Mayor or
his designee to make application for the State Fire Marshall’s Volunteer Fire Department
grant and to execute any and all documents necessary to participate in the grant program.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
Monthly Reports
The month-to-date bank report, month-to-date fund report, month-to-date revenue report
for January, 2006 and YTD Gross Income Tax Receipts report was distributed to Council.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
Motion made by Councilor Huner and seconded by Council President Stiriz to approve and pay
the bills as presented
VOTE: 6 Yeas - 0 Nays Motion Carries
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Dehnbostel asked for a motion to enter into Executive Session regarding Personnel (employment).
Councilor Krumm made a motion and seconded by Council President Stiriz to enter into Executive Session at 5:21 p.m.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
Council exited out of Executive Session at 5:45 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before this session of the Wauseon City Council, Mayor
Dehnbostel asked for a motion to adjourn. Councilor Krumm made a motion and seconded by Council
President Stiriz to adjourn this meeting at 5:45 p.m.
VOTE: 6 Yeas - 0 Nays Motion Carries