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03-27-2008, 02:07 PM
WAUSEON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, February 19, 2007 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, Mathews, Shaw, Garvin and Huner to
constitute a quorum for the transaction of City business.
APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETINGS’ MINUTES
Councilor Shaw made a motion and seconded by Council President Stiriz to approve the previous
meetings’ minutes.
VOTE: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING
Placement of Farmland in an Agricultural District
880 E. Linfoot – 19.594 Acres and 890 E. Linfoot – 19.593 Acres
Tom Hall, Code Administrator, said that the landowners are concerned that if an access road is
put in it will raisetheir taxes. This will need to be clarified by the Auditor’s office whether that
will have any effect or not. We received a request for another property several years ago and
it was turned down. Once you certify a property agricultural you
can open it up for uses such as livestock.
Motion made by Councilor Garvin and scheduled by Councilor Krumm to schedule a Public Hearing
for Monday, March 5, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. regarding two applications for “Placement of Farmland
in an Agricultural District”880 E. Linfoot – 19.594 Acres and 890 E. Linfoot – 19.593 Acres
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Tree Commission
Councilor Mathews said the Tree Commission met on February 8, 2007 at St. Caspar’s Church,
the location for the Tree City USA awards. Stephanie Miller joined us. We will be sending
out the invitations very soon. Councilor
Mathews explained some of the activities planned for Tree City USA.
Mayor Dehnbostel said the whole committee is doing a fantastic job and he wanted to let you
know the hard work is appreciated.
Councilor Huner made a motion and seconded by Council President Stiriz to accept the
Tree Commission report as presented. Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
Marv Wheeler, Fire Chief
Chief Wheeler said last week he attended the Annual Partners and Life Conference held at
Maumee Bay State Park. Life Flight honored our department for a pediatric run that
Cathy Royal and Jed Bowers was called out on. They were honored on how it was handled
and their expertise. We received an award recognizing our department.
Chief Wheeler said that there is a resolution presented at this meeting for permission to
apply for the State Fire Marshall’s Equipment grant. Chief Wheeler said he will be attending
an Ohio State Fire Chiefs Symposium.
Keith Torbet, Police Chief
Chief Torbet said he wanted to commend Dennis Richardson and his staff for keeping up with
the snow removal of the streets. It kept his police personnel from being extremely busy.
A new patrol car has been ordered. It will be the new canine unit. He wanted to thank Wauseon
Machine for a partial donation for the canine cage to be put in this vehicle.
Tom Hall, Code Administrator
Mr. Hall said we are looking at another request to replat a section of Arrowhead Trails which
will be comingbefore the Planning Commission next week. The condominium area will be
rearranged for single family homes.
Dennis Richardson, Director of Public Service
Mr. Richardson explained the two resolutions that are being presented at this meeting.
He said one is to advertise for bids for the Burr Road combined sewer overflow project. We are
in a time constraint to use the grant for this needs to be passed on emergency so we can qualify for it.
The grant is for $10,000 and we can match dollars as well as in-kind service. Mr. Richardson said
that the urban foresters have told us that we are surrounded by the emerald ash borer and it is a
matter of time before Wauseon will be affected by it. They approached us about the grant and
to apply for it.
Councilor Garvin commended Dennis Richardson for the excellent job of the snow removal by the Public
Works employees. He said he had conversations with local business people in the downtown area and they
suggested to him if the piles of snow could be taken out at night with additional overtime, rather than wait
until the next day. Mayor Dehnbostel said that the Public Works employees were kept very busy during
this last winter storm and time wise they had to concentrate on clearing all the streets first.
Jon Schamp, Director of Finance
Mr. Schamp said that the office is working on changing the format for the water bill. The bill
that will be going out at the end of the month will be in the new format instead of using the index cards.
It will be an improvement for the citizens. It will have a return address and a payment stub.
We are looking forward to see how well this first attempt works.
Stephen Buehrer, Director of Law
Mr. Buehrer said he worked with Dennis Richardson and finalized the policy that came out of the
Personnel Committee relating to bonus days for not using sick time. It will now be in effect.
A copy was distributed to Mayor and Council.
FIRST READING OF LEGISLATION OR EMERGENCY
Mayor Dehnbostel read out loud by title the legislation presented for first reading or emergency
Resolution 2007-2 – Authorizing the Mayor to Advertise for Bids for the Burr Road CSO Project;
Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with the Lowest and Best Bidder; and Declaring
an Emergency
Councilor Huner made a motion and seconded by Councilor Mathews to suspend the rules for three
readings on Resolution 2007-2 and declare an emergency
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
Council President Stiriz made a motion and seconded by Councilor Garvin to place Resolution
2007-2 on final passage whereas an emergency was declared.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Resolution 2007-2 Passes and is in Effect
2007 Ash Borer Reduction Grant Program
Resolution 2007-3 – Authorize the Mayor to Make Application to Participate in the 2007
Ash Borer Reduction Grant Program and Declaring an Emergency
Councilor Krumm made a motion and seconded by Councilor Shaw to suspend the rules for
three readings on Resolution 2007-3 and declare and emergency.
6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
Councilor Huner made a motion and seconded by Council President Stiriz to place
Resolution 2007-3 on final passage whereas an emergency was declared.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Resolution 2007-3 Passes and is now in effect
State Fire Marshall’s Equipment Grant
Resolution 2007-4 – Authorizing the Mayor to Make Application to Participate in the
State Fire Marshall’s Equipment Grant and Declaring an Emergency
Council President Stiriz made a motion and seconded by Councilor Mathews to suspend the
rules for three readings on Resolution 2007-4 and declare and emergency.
6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
Councilor Krumm made a motion and seconded by Councilor Huner to place Resolution
2007-4 on final passage whereas an emergency was declared.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Resolution 2007-4 Passes and is now in effect
SECOND READING OF LEGISLATION
There was no legislation presented for second reading.
THIRD READING OF LEGISLATION
There was no legislation presented for third reading.
NEW BUSINESS
Snow Removal during Winter Storm/Blizzard on February 13 and 14, 2007
Mayor Dehnbostel said he wanted to say to Dennis Richardson, Public Service
Director and the city crews on how muchwe appreciated how quickly the streets were
cleared and to all the citizens out there who cleared their sidewalks.
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 fora motion to adjourn. Councilor Krumm made a motion and seconded
by Council President Stiriz to adjourn this meetingat 5:25 p.m.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
Monday, February 19, 2007 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, Mathews, Shaw, Garvin and Huner to
constitute a quorum for the transaction of City business.
APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETINGS’ MINUTES
Councilor Shaw made a motion and seconded by Council President Stiriz to approve the previous
meetings’ minutes.
VOTE: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING
Placement of Farmland in an Agricultural District
880 E. Linfoot – 19.594 Acres and 890 E. Linfoot – 19.593 Acres
Tom Hall, Code Administrator, said that the landowners are concerned that if an access road is
put in it will raisetheir taxes. This will need to be clarified by the Auditor’s office whether that
will have any effect or not. We received a request for another property several years ago and
it was turned down. Once you certify a property agricultural you
can open it up for uses such as livestock.
Motion made by Councilor Garvin and scheduled by Councilor Krumm to schedule a Public Hearing
for Monday, March 5, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. regarding two applications for “Placement of Farmland
in an Agricultural District”880 E. Linfoot – 19.594 Acres and 890 E. Linfoot – 19.593 Acres
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Tree Commission
Councilor Mathews said the Tree Commission met on February 8, 2007 at St. Caspar’s Church,
the location for the Tree City USA awards. Stephanie Miller joined us. We will be sending
out the invitations very soon. Councilor
Mathews explained some of the activities planned for Tree City USA.
Mayor Dehnbostel said the whole committee is doing a fantastic job and he wanted to let you
know the hard work is appreciated.
Councilor Huner made a motion and seconded by Council President Stiriz to accept the
Tree Commission report as presented. Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
Marv Wheeler, Fire Chief
Chief Wheeler said last week he attended the Annual Partners and Life Conference held at
Maumee Bay State Park. Life Flight honored our department for a pediatric run that
Cathy Royal and Jed Bowers was called out on. They were honored on how it was handled
and their expertise. We received an award recognizing our department.
Chief Wheeler said that there is a resolution presented at this meeting for permission to
apply for the State Fire Marshall’s Equipment grant. Chief Wheeler said he will be attending
an Ohio State Fire Chiefs Symposium.
Keith Torbet, Police Chief
Chief Torbet said he wanted to commend Dennis Richardson and his staff for keeping up with
the snow removal of the streets. It kept his police personnel from being extremely busy.
A new patrol car has been ordered. It will be the new canine unit. He wanted to thank Wauseon
Machine for a partial donation for the canine cage to be put in this vehicle.
Tom Hall, Code Administrator
Mr. Hall said we are looking at another request to replat a section of Arrowhead Trails which
will be comingbefore the Planning Commission next week. The condominium area will be
rearranged for single family homes.
Dennis Richardson, Director of Public Service
Mr. Richardson explained the two resolutions that are being presented at this meeting.
He said one is to advertise for bids for the Burr Road combined sewer overflow project. We are
in a time constraint to use the grant for this needs to be passed on emergency so we can qualify for it.
The grant is for $10,000 and we can match dollars as well as in-kind service. Mr. Richardson said
that the urban foresters have told us that we are surrounded by the emerald ash borer and it is a
matter of time before Wauseon will be affected by it. They approached us about the grant and
to apply for it.
Councilor Garvin commended Dennis Richardson for the excellent job of the snow removal by the Public
Works employees. He said he had conversations with local business people in the downtown area and they
suggested to him if the piles of snow could be taken out at night with additional overtime, rather than wait
until the next day. Mayor Dehnbostel said that the Public Works employees were kept very busy during
this last winter storm and time wise they had to concentrate on clearing all the streets first.
Jon Schamp, Director of Finance
Mr. Schamp said that the office is working on changing the format for the water bill. The bill
that will be going out at the end of the month will be in the new format instead of using the index cards.
It will be an improvement for the citizens. It will have a return address and a payment stub.
We are looking forward to see how well this first attempt works.
Stephen Buehrer, Director of Law
Mr. Buehrer said he worked with Dennis Richardson and finalized the policy that came out of the
Personnel Committee relating to bonus days for not using sick time. It will now be in effect.
A copy was distributed to Mayor and Council.
FIRST READING OF LEGISLATION OR EMERGENCY
Mayor Dehnbostel read out loud by title the legislation presented for first reading or emergency
Resolution 2007-2 – Authorizing the Mayor to Advertise for Bids for the Burr Road CSO Project;
Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with the Lowest and Best Bidder; and Declaring
an Emergency
Councilor Huner made a motion and seconded by Councilor Mathews to suspend the rules for three
readings on Resolution 2007-2 and declare an emergency
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
Council President Stiriz made a motion and seconded by Councilor Garvin to place Resolution
2007-2 on final passage whereas an emergency was declared.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Resolution 2007-2 Passes and is in Effect
2007 Ash Borer Reduction Grant Program
Resolution 2007-3 – Authorize the Mayor to Make Application to Participate in the 2007
Ash Borer Reduction Grant Program and Declaring an Emergency
Councilor Krumm made a motion and seconded by Councilor Shaw to suspend the rules for
three readings on Resolution 2007-3 and declare and emergency.
6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
Councilor Huner made a motion and seconded by Council President Stiriz to place
Resolution 2007-3 on final passage whereas an emergency was declared.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Resolution 2007-3 Passes and is now in effect
State Fire Marshall’s Equipment Grant
Resolution 2007-4 – Authorizing the Mayor to Make Application to Participate in the
State Fire Marshall’s Equipment Grant and Declaring an Emergency
Council President Stiriz made a motion and seconded by Councilor Mathews to suspend the
rules for three readings on Resolution 2007-4 and declare and emergency.
6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
Councilor Krumm made a motion and seconded by Councilor Huner to place Resolution
2007-4 on final passage whereas an emergency was declared.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Resolution 2007-4 Passes and is now in effect
SECOND READING OF LEGISLATION
There was no legislation presented for second reading.
THIRD READING OF LEGISLATION
There was no legislation presented for third reading.
NEW BUSINESS
Snow Removal during Winter Storm/Blizzard on February 13 and 14, 2007
Mayor Dehnbostel said he wanted to say to Dennis Richardson, Public Service
Director and the city crews on how muchwe appreciated how quickly the streets were
cleared and to all the citizens out there who cleared their sidewalks.
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 fora motion to adjourn. Councilor Krumm made a motion and seconded
by Council President Stiriz to adjourn this meetingat 5:25 p.m.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries