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WAUSEON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, April 2, 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, and Huner to
constitute a quorum for the transaction of City business. Councilor Garvin was absent.
Award for Heroic Efforts – Donald T. Ellinwood
Councilor Mathews read out loud the events that led to the heroic efforts of Donald T. Ellinwood
on February 10, 2007. On that date Mr. Ellinwood was driving by the house at 329 Madison St.
after 3:00 a.m., and noticed heavy smoke which he thought at first was coming from the chimney.
After stopping at the Sterling’s Store he drove by again and determined that the smoke was
too thick to just be coming from a chimney. Mr. Ellinwood first called 911 and then pounded on
the door to awaken the family. Nate Hamblin came to the door and did not realize his house was
on fire and immediately went upstairs to get his wife out of the house.
Mr. Ellinwood demonstrated an example of heroics and forethought and “did the right thing” in an
emergency by first calling 911 and then doing what he could to safely alert and get the family
out of the home. May we all learn by Don’s example and take the time “to do the right thing.”
On behalf of himself and fellow Councilors, the Mayor, Wauseon Police Department, Wauseon
Fire Department, and all of Wauseon, we classify Don Ellinwood as a hero. We are very proud
of Don.
Chief Wheeler presented to Mr. Ellinwood on behalf of the City of Wauseon and Wauseon Fire
Department, a plaque as a token of our appreciation. As a result of what you did we are all
better off. The audience, Mayor, Council and Department heads showed their appreciation by
applauding.
Councilor Mathews also wanted to give special mention to the neighbors, KyLee and Jared Oyer,
who let the Hablin’s and Don Ellinwood come in their house and stay warm until the fire was out.
Mr. Nate Hablin said if the town is proud of Don we are thankful for him. Mr. Hablin said the
scenario could have been altogether different if Don hadn’t come by and acted quickly as he
did. We are so thankful and that the town is recognizing him for that. He also wanted to
thank the Fire Chief and Wauseon Fire Department for what they did. Council should be very
proud of the Wauseon Fire Department.
Mayor Dehnbostel said to Mr. Ellinwood that the community of Wauseon is very fortunate that
Wauseon can claim you as a native son.
APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETINGS’ MINUTES
Council President Stiriz made a motion and seconded by Councilor Krumm to approve the previous
meetings’ minutes.
VOTE: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Building and Grounds
Councilor Huner reported on the meeting of March 8, 2007, regarding two applications for
placement of farmland in an agricultural district at 880 and 890 E. Linfoot St. Steve
Buehrer, Director of Law, explained to the committee two reasons which helped them make
their decision on the impact of agricultural districts within the municipality - you would
not be able to assess the property and you would be placing an agricultural district in a
key area for development. There was much discussion on the pros and cons.
The committee recommended denying the two applications due to the potential for
substantial adverse effects on efficient use of land within the municipal corporation
and the orderly growth and development of the municipal corporation.
Councilor Mathews made a motion and seconded by Councilor Shaw to accept the Building
and Grounds report. Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
Steve Brown, Regional Planning Director
Mr. Brown said last week the Ohio Department of Development conducted an audit of the
$500,000 Lear grant for the new power lines that went out to the Lear plant. It was a
clean audit, there were no citations. They also did a tour of the Lear plant.
The Tax Incentive Review Council recently met and reviewed eight of the tax agreements in
place. We will be continuing with all of them this year but four of them will be expiring next year.
The site plans for the Grasshopper Restaurant and the Leggett St. parking lot extension was
reviewed by the Planning Commission. The county received the allocation for the Formula
Block Grant funds of which usually $30,000 is acquired for the City. There was no allocation
made to the City this year. We are looking into it further in case there was an error.
If there isn’t, the City will need to request by letter to get a portion of that funding for any
projects we want to do in the LMI (low-middle-income) area of the city.
Mr. Brown said House Bill 69 has been introduced in regard to transfer development rights and
is now in legislative committee. We will be following that bill closely.
Marv Wheeler, Fire Chief
Chief Wheeler said he and Assistant Chief Sluder attended a class on safety tactics and workings
within the fire department.
He received notification that we did not receive the CEDAP grant that we had gotten last year.
We will be applying for the Homeland Security grant.
Keith Torbet, Police Chief
Chief Torbet said last year he wasn’t awarded the CEDAP grant but this year he received the
acceptance letter for the CEDAP grant for equipment. He will be sending an officer to New
Orleans for the training at the end of May. Two officers were sent down for the Ohio Public
Safety Summer Program Kickoff in Columbus. We were advised that we will be receiving a
new radar unit for one of our cars for continued participation in this program. We will be
starting our bicycle program in the next couple of weeks.
Tom Hall, Code Administrator
Mr. Hall said there is a resolution presented tonight for the City to apply for the grant for the
trailhead at Rotary Park. Regarding the Safe Routes to School Grant, he received a letter
from ODOT saying they were surprised by the overwhelming response to this grant. We are
still being considered but the awards for this grant may not come until next year.
Dennis Richardson, Director of Public Service
Mr. Richardson explained the two resolutions that are being presented at this meeting, Resolution
2007-6 and Resolution 2007-8. He is recommending that they be tabled pending further review
of the engineering contracts. The details of the liability clause have not been worked out yet.
Mr. Richardson said that we had a bid opening for the Burr Road Sanitary Sewer pump station.
We had ten bidders. The apparent low bidder is Taylor Excavating. Their bid came in less than
the engineer’s estimate.
Mr. Richardson said Friday, March 30, 2007, was the last day two of our employees helped out
during the transitional phase of the transfer of Recycling Center operations to Fulton County.
Jon Schamp, Director of Finance
Mr. Schamp said that he distributed the financial statements for March and the income tax report.
He explained the resolution on first reading for amending the budget.
Stephen Buehrer, Director of Law
Mr. Buehrer said he is working on various projects but no new matters to report.
INDIVIDUALS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL AND TOPIC
Kurt Stuckey – Burr Road Pump Station Project
Mr. Stuckey said he is here representing his family, and we are not in favor of the location of the Burr
Road pump station. This will impact the development of their property. It will block access to the
100+ acres behind their house. He wants to know why they are doing this. He is requesting that the
City rethink the location.
Mr. Richardson said the location of the new pump station is at the same location as the old pump station.
Mr. Stuckey said there is a road right of way abandonment there and they would like to re-establish
that so we have access to lots south of there. Mr. Richardson said that the location of the lift station
is on public property.
Mayor Dehnbostel asked Mr. Stuckey to contact the office and we will schedule a meeting to discuss
this further.
FIRST READING OF LEGISLATION OR EMERGENCY
Mayor Dehnbostel read out loud by title the legislation presented for first reading or emergency:
Amend the Budget
Resolution 2007-12 – Amend Ordinance 2006-19 Annual Appropriation Ordinance by Authorizing
the Director of Finance to Increase or Decrease Certain Line Account Appropriations within the Funds
Listed within the Year 2007.
Councilor Krumm made a motion and seconded by Councilor Huner to pass Resolution 2007-12.
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Resolution 2007-22 Passes
Apply for Grant for Rotary Park Trailhead
Resolution 2007-13 – Resolution to Sign the Application for Transportation Enhancement Funds for the
Purpose of Constructing a New 25-Vehicle Parking Lot and a Rest Station with Trail Map Placards and a
Restroom Facility Located Along the Wabash Cannonball Trail within the City of Wauseon near
Rotary Park and Declaring an Emergency
Councilor Huner made a motion and seconded by Councilor Mathews to suspend the rules for three readings
on Resolution 2007-13 and declare and emergency. 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
Council President Stiriz made a motion and seconded by Councilor Shaw to place Resolution 2007-13
on final passage whereas an emergency was declared.
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Resolution 2007-13 Passes and is now in effect
SECOND READING OF LEGISLATION
Mayor Dehnbostel read out loud by title the following legislation presented for second reading:
Lease Agreement with Futronics – Radio Tower
Resolution 2007-10 – Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into a Lease Agreement with Futronics Inc.
Council President Stiriz made a motion and seconded by Councilor Mathews to place Resolution
2007-10 on seconded reading and the second reading be passed.
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Second Reading Passes
Agreement with Futronics for the Erection of a Radio Tower
Resolution 2007-11 – Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with Futronics for the
Erection of a Radio Tower on City Property
Councilor Krumm made a motion and seconded by Councilor Huner to place Resolution 2007-11 on
second reading and that the second reading be passed.
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Second Reading Passes
THIRD READING OF LEGISLATION
Mayor Dehnbostel read out loud by title the following legislation presented for third reading:
Arcadis – General Services Agreement
Resolution 2007-5 – Agreement between the City of Wauseon and Aradis for Professional
Engineering Services
Council President Stiriz made a motion and seconded by Councilor Mathews to place Resolution
2007-5 on third reading and that the third reading be passed.
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Resolution 2007-5 Passes and is in Effect in 30 Days – May 2, 2007
R.D. Zande – General Services Agreement
Resolution 2007-6 – Agreement Between the City of Wauseon and R.D. Zande for Professional
Engineering Services
Councilor Huner made a motion and seconded by Councilor Krumm to table Resolution 2007-6.
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays - Resolution 2007-6 Tabled
T.R. Worline – General Services Agreement
Resolution 2007-7 – Agreement Between the City of Wauseon and T.R. Worline for Professional
Engineering Services
Council President Stiriz made a motion and seconded by Councilor Shaw to place Resolution 2007-7
on third reading and that the third reading be passed.
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Resolution 2007-7 Passes and is in Effect in 30 Days – May 2, 2007
U.R.S. – General Services Agreement
Resolution 2007-8 – Agreement between the City of Wauseon and U.R.S. for Professional
Engineering Services
Councilor Mathews made a motion and seconded by Councilor Shaw to table Resolution 2007-8
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Resolution 2007-8 Tabled
Peterman & Associations – General Services Agreement
Resolution 2007-9 – Agreement between the City of Wauseon and Peterman & Associates for
Professional Engineering Services
Councilor Huner made a motion and seconded by Councilor Krumm to place Resolution 2007-9
on third reading and that the third reading be passed.
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Resolution 2007-9 Passes and is in Effect in 30 Days – May 2, 2007
NEW BUSINESS
Applications (two) for Placement of Farmland in an Agricultural District
Councilor Huner made a motion and seconded by Councilor Krumm to reject the two applications
for placement of farmland in an agricultural district –
(1) 890 E. Linfoot St, parcel number 06-016390-01.000 – 19.593 Acres,
(2) 880 E. Linfoot St.; parcel number 06-016390-00.000 – 19.594 acres.
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
Monthly Reports
The month-to-date bank report, month-to-date fund report, month-to-date revenue report for
March, 2007 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: 5 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. Councilor Krumm made a motion and
seconded by Councilor Huner to adjourn this meeting at 5:40 p.m.
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
Monday, April 2, 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, and Huner to
constitute a quorum for the transaction of City business. Councilor Garvin was absent.
Award for Heroic Efforts – Donald T. Ellinwood
Councilor Mathews read out loud the events that led to the heroic efforts of Donald T. Ellinwood
on February 10, 2007. On that date Mr. Ellinwood was driving by the house at 329 Madison St.
after 3:00 a.m., and noticed heavy smoke which he thought at first was coming from the chimney.
After stopping at the Sterling’s Store he drove by again and determined that the smoke was
too thick to just be coming from a chimney. Mr. Ellinwood first called 911 and then pounded on
the door to awaken the family. Nate Hamblin came to the door and did not realize his house was
on fire and immediately went upstairs to get his wife out of the house.
Mr. Ellinwood demonstrated an example of heroics and forethought and “did the right thing” in an
emergency by first calling 911 and then doing what he could to safely alert and get the family
out of the home. May we all learn by Don’s example and take the time “to do the right thing.”
On behalf of himself and fellow Councilors, the Mayor, Wauseon Police Department, Wauseon
Fire Department, and all of Wauseon, we classify Don Ellinwood as a hero. We are very proud
of Don.
Chief Wheeler presented to Mr. Ellinwood on behalf of the City of Wauseon and Wauseon Fire
Department, a plaque as a token of our appreciation. As a result of what you did we are all
better off. The audience, Mayor, Council and Department heads showed their appreciation by
applauding.
Councilor Mathews also wanted to give special mention to the neighbors, KyLee and Jared Oyer,
who let the Hablin’s and Don Ellinwood come in their house and stay warm until the fire was out.
Mr. Nate Hablin said if the town is proud of Don we are thankful for him. Mr. Hablin said the
scenario could have been altogether different if Don hadn’t come by and acted quickly as he
did. We are so thankful and that the town is recognizing him for that. He also wanted to
thank the Fire Chief and Wauseon Fire Department for what they did. Council should be very
proud of the Wauseon Fire Department.
Mayor Dehnbostel said to Mr. Ellinwood that the community of Wauseon is very fortunate that
Wauseon can claim you as a native son.
APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETINGS’ MINUTES
Council President Stiriz made a motion and seconded by Councilor Krumm to approve the previous
meetings’ minutes.
VOTE: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Building and Grounds
Councilor Huner reported on the meeting of March 8, 2007, regarding two applications for
placement of farmland in an agricultural district at 880 and 890 E. Linfoot St. Steve
Buehrer, Director of Law, explained to the committee two reasons which helped them make
their decision on the impact of agricultural districts within the municipality - you would
not be able to assess the property and you would be placing an agricultural district in a
key area for development. There was much discussion on the pros and cons.
The committee recommended denying the two applications due to the potential for
substantial adverse effects on efficient use of land within the municipal corporation
and the orderly growth and development of the municipal corporation.
Councilor Mathews made a motion and seconded by Councilor Shaw to accept the Building
and Grounds report. Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
Steve Brown, Regional Planning Director
Mr. Brown said last week the Ohio Department of Development conducted an audit of the
$500,000 Lear grant for the new power lines that went out to the Lear plant. It was a
clean audit, there were no citations. They also did a tour of the Lear plant.
The Tax Incentive Review Council recently met and reviewed eight of the tax agreements in
place. We will be continuing with all of them this year but four of them will be expiring next year.
The site plans for the Grasshopper Restaurant and the Leggett St. parking lot extension was
reviewed by the Planning Commission. The county received the allocation for the Formula
Block Grant funds of which usually $30,000 is acquired for the City. There was no allocation
made to the City this year. We are looking into it further in case there was an error.
If there isn’t, the City will need to request by letter to get a portion of that funding for any
projects we want to do in the LMI (low-middle-income) area of the city.
Mr. Brown said House Bill 69 has been introduced in regard to transfer development rights and
is now in legislative committee. We will be following that bill closely.
Marv Wheeler, Fire Chief
Chief Wheeler said he and Assistant Chief Sluder attended a class on safety tactics and workings
within the fire department.
He received notification that we did not receive the CEDAP grant that we had gotten last year.
We will be applying for the Homeland Security grant.
Keith Torbet, Police Chief
Chief Torbet said last year he wasn’t awarded the CEDAP grant but this year he received the
acceptance letter for the CEDAP grant for equipment. He will be sending an officer to New
Orleans for the training at the end of May. Two officers were sent down for the Ohio Public
Safety Summer Program Kickoff in Columbus. We were advised that we will be receiving a
new radar unit for one of our cars for continued participation in this program. We will be
starting our bicycle program in the next couple of weeks.
Tom Hall, Code Administrator
Mr. Hall said there is a resolution presented tonight for the City to apply for the grant for the
trailhead at Rotary Park. Regarding the Safe Routes to School Grant, he received a letter
from ODOT saying they were surprised by the overwhelming response to this grant. We are
still being considered but the awards for this grant may not come until next year.
Dennis Richardson, Director of Public Service
Mr. Richardson explained the two resolutions that are being presented at this meeting, Resolution
2007-6 and Resolution 2007-8. He is recommending that they be tabled pending further review
of the engineering contracts. The details of the liability clause have not been worked out yet.
Mr. Richardson said that we had a bid opening for the Burr Road Sanitary Sewer pump station.
We had ten bidders. The apparent low bidder is Taylor Excavating. Their bid came in less than
the engineer’s estimate.
Mr. Richardson said Friday, March 30, 2007, was the last day two of our employees helped out
during the transitional phase of the transfer of Recycling Center operations to Fulton County.
Jon Schamp, Director of Finance
Mr. Schamp said that he distributed the financial statements for March and the income tax report.
He explained the resolution on first reading for amending the budget.
Stephen Buehrer, Director of Law
Mr. Buehrer said he is working on various projects but no new matters to report.
INDIVIDUALS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL AND TOPIC
Kurt Stuckey – Burr Road Pump Station Project
Mr. Stuckey said he is here representing his family, and we are not in favor of the location of the Burr
Road pump station. This will impact the development of their property. It will block access to the
100+ acres behind their house. He wants to know why they are doing this. He is requesting that the
City rethink the location.
Mr. Richardson said the location of the new pump station is at the same location as the old pump station.
Mr. Stuckey said there is a road right of way abandonment there and they would like to re-establish
that so we have access to lots south of there. Mr. Richardson said that the location of the lift station
is on public property.
Mayor Dehnbostel asked Mr. Stuckey to contact the office and we will schedule a meeting to discuss
this further.
FIRST READING OF LEGISLATION OR EMERGENCY
Mayor Dehnbostel read out loud by title the legislation presented for first reading or emergency:
Amend the Budget
Resolution 2007-12 – Amend Ordinance 2006-19 Annual Appropriation Ordinance by Authorizing
the Director of Finance to Increase or Decrease Certain Line Account Appropriations within the Funds
Listed within the Year 2007.
Councilor Krumm made a motion and seconded by Councilor Huner to pass Resolution 2007-12.
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Resolution 2007-22 Passes
Apply for Grant for Rotary Park Trailhead
Resolution 2007-13 – Resolution to Sign the Application for Transportation Enhancement Funds for the
Purpose of Constructing a New 25-Vehicle Parking Lot and a Rest Station with Trail Map Placards and a
Restroom Facility Located Along the Wabash Cannonball Trail within the City of Wauseon near
Rotary Park and Declaring an Emergency
Councilor Huner made a motion and seconded by Councilor Mathews to suspend the rules for three readings
on Resolution 2007-13 and declare and emergency. 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
Council President Stiriz made a motion and seconded by Councilor Shaw to place Resolution 2007-13
on final passage whereas an emergency was declared.
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Resolution 2007-13 Passes and is now in effect
SECOND READING OF LEGISLATION
Mayor Dehnbostel read out loud by title the following legislation presented for second reading:
Lease Agreement with Futronics – Radio Tower
Resolution 2007-10 – Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into a Lease Agreement with Futronics Inc.
Council President Stiriz made a motion and seconded by Councilor Mathews to place Resolution
2007-10 on seconded reading and the second reading be passed.
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Second Reading Passes
Agreement with Futronics for the Erection of a Radio Tower
Resolution 2007-11 – Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with Futronics for the
Erection of a Radio Tower on City Property
Councilor Krumm made a motion and seconded by Councilor Huner to place Resolution 2007-11 on
second reading and that the second reading be passed.
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Second Reading Passes
THIRD READING OF LEGISLATION
Mayor Dehnbostel read out loud by title the following legislation presented for third reading:
Arcadis – General Services Agreement
Resolution 2007-5 – Agreement between the City of Wauseon and Aradis for Professional
Engineering Services
Council President Stiriz made a motion and seconded by Councilor Mathews to place Resolution
2007-5 on third reading and that the third reading be passed.
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Resolution 2007-5 Passes and is in Effect in 30 Days – May 2, 2007
R.D. Zande – General Services Agreement
Resolution 2007-6 – Agreement Between the City of Wauseon and R.D. Zande for Professional
Engineering Services
Councilor Huner made a motion and seconded by Councilor Krumm to table Resolution 2007-6.
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays - Resolution 2007-6 Tabled
T.R. Worline – General Services Agreement
Resolution 2007-7 – Agreement Between the City of Wauseon and T.R. Worline for Professional
Engineering Services
Council President Stiriz made a motion and seconded by Councilor Shaw to place Resolution 2007-7
on third reading and that the third reading be passed.
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Resolution 2007-7 Passes and is in Effect in 30 Days – May 2, 2007
U.R.S. – General Services Agreement
Resolution 2007-8 – Agreement between the City of Wauseon and U.R.S. for Professional
Engineering Services
Councilor Mathews made a motion and seconded by Councilor Shaw to table Resolution 2007-8
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Resolution 2007-8 Tabled
Peterman & Associations – General Services Agreement
Resolution 2007-9 – Agreement between the City of Wauseon and Peterman & Associates for
Professional Engineering Services
Councilor Huner made a motion and seconded by Councilor Krumm to place Resolution 2007-9
on third reading and that the third reading be passed.
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Resolution 2007-9 Passes and is in Effect in 30 Days – May 2, 2007
NEW BUSINESS
Applications (two) for Placement of Farmland in an Agricultural District
Councilor Huner made a motion and seconded by Councilor Krumm to reject the two applications
for placement of farmland in an agricultural district –
(1) 890 E. Linfoot St, parcel number 06-016390-01.000 – 19.593 Acres,
(2) 880 E. Linfoot St.; parcel number 06-016390-00.000 – 19.594 acres.
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
Monthly Reports
The month-to-date bank report, month-to-date fund report, month-to-date revenue report for
March, 2007 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: 5 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. Councilor Krumm made a motion and
seconded by Councilor Huner to adjourn this meeting at 5:40 p.m.
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries