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03-27-2008, 02:03 PM
WAUSEON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, December 4, 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 Councilor President Stiriz, Councilors Krumm, Huner, Mathews, Shaw and Garvin to
constitute a quorum for the transaction of City business.
APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETINGS’ MINUTES
Councilor Mathews made a motion and seconded by Councilor Krumm to approve the previous
meetings’ minutes.
VOTE: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
Blue Water Automotive Systems Inc. Plant Closing
Mayor Dehnbostel said that he was notified last week by the CEO of Blue Water Automotive
Systems that the Wauseon plant was the first of three plants that was being closed down
company wide. The final day will be the end of January, 2007. He asked Fred Eldridge
to inform Council about what plans are in place for the employees of that plant.
Fred Eldridge, Fulton County Economic Development Director
Mr. Eldridge said his office has had several contacts with Blue Water’s Human Resource
people. We had our “Rapid Response” personnel meet with them. The Workforce
Development office, Job and Family Services, Veteran Services, will be meeting with
them to explain the services that are available as well as other employment opportunities.
Mr. Eldridge said that there has been one or two inquiries into their building so there may
be interest to utilize that facility. We also have had some inquiries from area manufacturers
about availability of personnel. We are trying our best to assist the employees.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Building and Grounds
Councilor Huner said the committee met with Conrad Beck about “The Ohio Plan” for
property and liability insurance. Council discussed property and liability insurance at the
Special Council meeting held on November 30, 2006 and made a recommendation to go
with PEP insurance at that meeting.
The committee also discussed the furnace and AC unit at the Rotary Shelter House. The unit is
at least 24 years old and needs replacement. The committee received two quotes and will review
them before making a recommendation to council.
Personnel
Council President Stiriz said the Personnel Committee met twice to go over the Employee Provisions
and Wages for the next three years. They also reviewed the contracts for the patrol officers and
command officers. They will be meeting with the employees to explain the changes.
Finance
Councilor Garvin said the committee discussed the furnace at the Rotary Shelter House. The
committee approved the reallocation for that and to go with the best quote when the
Building and Grounds Committee makes their recommendation.
The committee reviewed the 2007 Annual Budget.
Motion for approval of the committees’ reports
Councilor Huner made a motion and seconded by Councilor Krumm to accept the committees’
reports.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
Steve Brown, Regional Planning Director
Mr. Brown said that there are two resolutions pertaining to the “Safe Routes to Schools Program”.
It is important that the engineering firm get involved in this. In reviewing the grant, there is a lot of
engineering advice that is going to be put into the grant application.
Mr. Brown said to direct any questions to him regarding the Corridor Overlay District which is
presented for first reading.
The Regional Planning Office is closing out on several projects and we are getting ready for the
year end reports.
Marv Wheeler, Fire Chief
Chief Wheeler said the finish on the outside of the door enlargement project should be done very soon.
We will be leaving this week to pick up the new tanker truck.
The Fire Department received a $1,000 Community Heroes Grant from Walmart.
Keith Torbet, Police Chief
Chief Torbet said the Police Department also received a $1,000 grant from Wal-Mart for the
Community Heroes Grant. This will be used for “Child Safety Day” and the “Bike Rodeo”.
He said he attended a meeting in Bowling Green about a state wide effort called “Child
Abduction Response Team’. It is broken down regionally. We have eighteen counties in
our region. This program will coordinate a rapid response in the event of a stranger abduction
of a child. The first few hours are very important in finding that person safety. We are working
on the logistics and what our response will be on that.
Dennis Richardson, Director of Public Service
Mr. Richardson said he had been working on finishing up the budget for 2007, performing
employee evaluations and interviewing candidates for the mechanic’s position.
Jon Schamp, Director of Finance
Mr. Schamp said the first reading for the 2007 budget is presented for first reading at this
meeting. He distributed the financial reports for November, 2006 and revenue reports for income tax.
Carrie Nixon, Director of Law
Ms. Nixon said she is still working on finalizing the lease agreement of the Recycling Center
with the County.
FIRST READING OF LEGISLATION OR EMERGENCY
Mayor Dehnbostel read out loud by title the legislation presented for first reading or emergency.
Sidewalk Grant (Safe Routes to School Program)
Resolution 2006-17 – Authorizing the Mayor of the City of Wauseon to Sign the Letter of
Interest and Application in Order to Execute the Necessary Contracts and Documents to
Apply for the Safe Routes to School Program Round One From the Ohio Department of
Transportation for the Purpose of Implementing a Safe Routes to School program and
Completing a Safe Routes to School Comprehensive Plan and Declaring an Emergency
Council President Stiriz made a motion and seconded by Councilor Mathews to suspend the
rules requiring three readings and an emergency be declared.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
Councilor Huner made a motion and seconded by Councilor Garvin to place Resolution 2006-17
on final passage whereas an emergency was declared.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Resolution 2006-17 Passes and is in Effect
Engineering (R.D. Zande) for Safe Routes to School Program Grants
Resolution 2006-18 – Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with R.D. Zande for
Purposes of Pursuing the Safe Routes to School Program Grants and Funding Sources and
Declaring an Emergency
Councilor Garvin made a motion and seconded by Councilor Krumm to suspend the rules
requiring three readings on Resolution 2006-18 and an emergency be declared.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
Councilor Shaw made a motion and seconded by Councilor Mathews to place Resolution
2006-18 on final passage whereas an emergency was declared.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Resolution 2006-18 Passes and is in Effect
2007 Budget
Ordinance 2006-19 – Annual Appropriation Ordinance for Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2007
Councilor Krumm made a motion and seconded by Councilor Huner to place Ordinance 2006-19
on first reading and that the first reading be passed.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
Corridor Overlay District
Ordinance 2006-20 – An Ordinance Adopting Codified Ordinance Chapter 1132A – Corridor Overlay District
Councilor Mathews made a motion and seconded by Councilor Krumm to place Ordinance 2006-20
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.
Lease of the Recycling Center Building
Resolution 2006-14 – Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with the Fulton County
Commissioners for the Lease of the Recycling Center Building
Councilor Huner made a motion and seconded by Council President Stiriz to place Resolution 2006-14
on second reading and that the second reading be passed.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Second Reading Passes
THIRD READING OF LEGISLATION
Mayor Dehnbostel read out loud by title the following legislation presented for third reading.
Resolution 2006-12 – A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Issue a Request for Qualifications
for an Engineer
Councilor Krumm made a motion and seconded by Council President Stiriz to place Resolution
2006-12 on third reading and that the third reading be passed.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Resolution 2006-12 Passes and is in Effect in 30 Days – January 3, 2007
NEW BUSINESS
Monthly Reports
The month-to-date bank report, month-to-date fund report, month-to-date revenue report for
November, 2006 and YTD Gross Income Tax Receipts report was distributed to Council.
Volunteer Fire Fighters Dependents Board
Mayor Dehnbostel said he is nominating Councilors Garvin and Huner to this board.
Council President Stiriz made a motion and seconded by Councilor Shaw to accept the
appointment of Councilors Garvin and Huner to the Volunteer Fire Fighters Dependents Board for 2007.
(1 year term – 1/1/07 to 12/31/07).
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
TMACOG (Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments) – 2007 Membership Dues –
Motion made by Councilor Garvin and seconded by Councilor Huner to authorize the Director of Finance
to pay the 2007 membership dues for TMACOG in the amount of $819 and to be taken out of
Account 101.702.52200.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
Pay All Year End Bills Before December 31, 2006
Motion made by Councilor Shaw and seconded by Councilor Mathews to authorize the Director of
Finance to pay all the bills possible before
December 31, 2006 to reduce any carry-over of encumbrances per GAAP provisions.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
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
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 Stiriz made a motion and seconded
by Councilor Krumm to adjourn this meeting at 5:25 p.m.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
Monday, December 4, 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 Councilor President Stiriz, Councilors Krumm, Huner, Mathews, Shaw and Garvin to
constitute a quorum for the transaction of City business.
APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETINGS’ MINUTES
Councilor Mathews made a motion and seconded by Councilor Krumm to approve the previous
meetings’ minutes.
VOTE: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
Blue Water Automotive Systems Inc. Plant Closing
Mayor Dehnbostel said that he was notified last week by the CEO of Blue Water Automotive
Systems that the Wauseon plant was the first of three plants that was being closed down
company wide. The final day will be the end of January, 2007. He asked Fred Eldridge
to inform Council about what plans are in place for the employees of that plant.
Fred Eldridge, Fulton County Economic Development Director
Mr. Eldridge said his office has had several contacts with Blue Water’s Human Resource
people. We had our “Rapid Response” personnel meet with them. The Workforce
Development office, Job and Family Services, Veteran Services, will be meeting with
them to explain the services that are available as well as other employment opportunities.
Mr. Eldridge said that there has been one or two inquiries into their building so there may
be interest to utilize that facility. We also have had some inquiries from area manufacturers
about availability of personnel. We are trying our best to assist the employees.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Building and Grounds
Councilor Huner said the committee met with Conrad Beck about “The Ohio Plan” for
property and liability insurance. Council discussed property and liability insurance at the
Special Council meeting held on November 30, 2006 and made a recommendation to go
with PEP insurance at that meeting.
The committee also discussed the furnace and AC unit at the Rotary Shelter House. The unit is
at least 24 years old and needs replacement. The committee received two quotes and will review
them before making a recommendation to council.
Personnel
Council President Stiriz said the Personnel Committee met twice to go over the Employee Provisions
and Wages for the next three years. They also reviewed the contracts for the patrol officers and
command officers. They will be meeting with the employees to explain the changes.
Finance
Councilor Garvin said the committee discussed the furnace at the Rotary Shelter House. The
committee approved the reallocation for that and to go with the best quote when the
Building and Grounds Committee makes their recommendation.
The committee reviewed the 2007 Annual Budget.
Motion for approval of the committees’ reports
Councilor Huner made a motion and seconded by Councilor Krumm to accept the committees’
reports.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
Steve Brown, Regional Planning Director
Mr. Brown said that there are two resolutions pertaining to the “Safe Routes to Schools Program”.
It is important that the engineering firm get involved in this. In reviewing the grant, there is a lot of
engineering advice that is going to be put into the grant application.
Mr. Brown said to direct any questions to him regarding the Corridor Overlay District which is
presented for first reading.
The Regional Planning Office is closing out on several projects and we are getting ready for the
year end reports.
Marv Wheeler, Fire Chief
Chief Wheeler said the finish on the outside of the door enlargement project should be done very soon.
We will be leaving this week to pick up the new tanker truck.
The Fire Department received a $1,000 Community Heroes Grant from Walmart.
Keith Torbet, Police Chief
Chief Torbet said the Police Department also received a $1,000 grant from Wal-Mart for the
Community Heroes Grant. This will be used for “Child Safety Day” and the “Bike Rodeo”.
He said he attended a meeting in Bowling Green about a state wide effort called “Child
Abduction Response Team’. It is broken down regionally. We have eighteen counties in
our region. This program will coordinate a rapid response in the event of a stranger abduction
of a child. The first few hours are very important in finding that person safety. We are working
on the logistics and what our response will be on that.
Dennis Richardson, Director of Public Service
Mr. Richardson said he had been working on finishing up the budget for 2007, performing
employee evaluations and interviewing candidates for the mechanic’s position.
Jon Schamp, Director of Finance
Mr. Schamp said the first reading for the 2007 budget is presented for first reading at this
meeting. He distributed the financial reports for November, 2006 and revenue reports for income tax.
Carrie Nixon, Director of Law
Ms. Nixon said she is still working on finalizing the lease agreement of the Recycling Center
with the County.
FIRST READING OF LEGISLATION OR EMERGENCY
Mayor Dehnbostel read out loud by title the legislation presented for first reading or emergency.
Sidewalk Grant (Safe Routes to School Program)
Resolution 2006-17 – Authorizing the Mayor of the City of Wauseon to Sign the Letter of
Interest and Application in Order to Execute the Necessary Contracts and Documents to
Apply for the Safe Routes to School Program Round One From the Ohio Department of
Transportation for the Purpose of Implementing a Safe Routes to School program and
Completing a Safe Routes to School Comprehensive Plan and Declaring an Emergency
Council President Stiriz made a motion and seconded by Councilor Mathews to suspend the
rules requiring three readings and an emergency be declared.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
Councilor Huner made a motion and seconded by Councilor Garvin to place Resolution 2006-17
on final passage whereas an emergency was declared.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Resolution 2006-17 Passes and is in Effect
Engineering (R.D. Zande) for Safe Routes to School Program Grants
Resolution 2006-18 – Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with R.D. Zande for
Purposes of Pursuing the Safe Routes to School Program Grants and Funding Sources and
Declaring an Emergency
Councilor Garvin made a motion and seconded by Councilor Krumm to suspend the rules
requiring three readings on Resolution 2006-18 and an emergency be declared.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
Councilor Shaw made a motion and seconded by Councilor Mathews to place Resolution
2006-18 on final passage whereas an emergency was declared.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Resolution 2006-18 Passes and is in Effect
2007 Budget
Ordinance 2006-19 – Annual Appropriation Ordinance for Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2007
Councilor Krumm made a motion and seconded by Councilor Huner to place Ordinance 2006-19
on first reading and that the first reading be passed.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
Corridor Overlay District
Ordinance 2006-20 – An Ordinance Adopting Codified Ordinance Chapter 1132A – Corridor Overlay District
Councilor Mathews made a motion and seconded by Councilor Krumm to place Ordinance 2006-20
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.
Lease of the Recycling Center Building
Resolution 2006-14 – Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with the Fulton County
Commissioners for the Lease of the Recycling Center Building
Councilor Huner made a motion and seconded by Council President Stiriz to place Resolution 2006-14
on second reading and that the second reading be passed.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Second Reading Passes
THIRD READING OF LEGISLATION
Mayor Dehnbostel read out loud by title the following legislation presented for third reading.
Resolution 2006-12 – A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Issue a Request for Qualifications
for an Engineer
Councilor Krumm made a motion and seconded by Council President Stiriz to place Resolution
2006-12 on third reading and that the third reading be passed.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Resolution 2006-12 Passes and is in Effect in 30 Days – January 3, 2007
NEW BUSINESS
Monthly Reports
The month-to-date bank report, month-to-date fund report, month-to-date revenue report for
November, 2006 and YTD Gross Income Tax Receipts report was distributed to Council.
Volunteer Fire Fighters Dependents Board
Mayor Dehnbostel said he is nominating Councilors Garvin and Huner to this board.
Council President Stiriz made a motion and seconded by Councilor Shaw to accept the
appointment of Councilors Garvin and Huner to the Volunteer Fire Fighters Dependents Board for 2007.
(1 year term – 1/1/07 to 12/31/07).
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
TMACOG (Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments) – 2007 Membership Dues –
Motion made by Councilor Garvin and seconded by Councilor Huner to authorize the Director of Finance
to pay the 2007 membership dues for TMACOG in the amount of $819 and to be taken out of
Account 101.702.52200.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
Pay All Year End Bills Before December 31, 2006
Motion made by Councilor Shaw and seconded by Councilor Mathews to authorize the Director of
Finance to pay all the bills possible before
December 31, 2006 to reduce any carry-over of encumbrances per GAAP provisions.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
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
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 Stiriz made a motion and seconded
by Councilor Krumm to adjourn this meeting at 5:25 p.m.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries