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03-27-2008, 02:27 PM
WAUSEON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, February 4, 2008 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 Shaw, Councilors Krumm, Mathews, Stiriz, Chamberlin and Huner to constitute a quorum for the transaction of City business.
APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETINGS' MINUTES
Councilor Chamberlin made a motion and seconded by Councilor Shaw to approve the previous meetings’ minutes.
VOTE: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
INDIVIDUALS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL AND TOPIC
Dean Genter– Candidacy for Re-election as Fulton County Commissioner
Mr. Dean Genter, said he is serving in his second term as commissioner and is seeking re-election. He said we have had a good working relationship between the commissioner’s office and Wauseon. He talked about the growth of businesses in town, such as IAS and the new company Sterlina Pride. His leadership and experience in serving as commissioner is important at this time. He has built relationships with all communities in Fulton County. One of the things we are going to start doing is that Joe Short, Commissioner will be representing us in Washington D.C. to promote the northeast water project. It’s a 16 mile water project in the northeast part of Fulton County. It will bring water to a critical area of Fulton County. He appreciates your vote for the March 4th primary.
Mayor Dehnbostel told Commissioner Genter that he appreciates his dedication to the County and all the cooperation we have received working with you.
Scott Haselman – Candidacy for Fulton County Prosecutor
Mr. Haselman said is running for the Fulton County Prosecutor in the March 4th primary. Mr. Haselman gave his background information, where he grew up and went to school. He also gave his work history and what law firm he is with. He has the technical skills do the job. With new energy and new leadership in the prosecutor’s office we can improve the teamwork, the communication between prosecutor’s office, other county officials, township officials and law enforcement. It will ultimately be more effective management of local government and safer communities. He said it is not just about exchanging information with law enforcement but also building a relationship with the prosecutor’s office so we can effectively work together. He will appreciate your vote on March 4th.
Committee Reports
Finance Committee
Councilor Krumm reported that the Finance Committee met on January 31, 2008. They first talked about the proposal for new software for the Finance Department. The current software that is being used in the Finance Department is getting to the point of being obsolete because updates and support are no longer provided for that software. The total cost for the replacement package is $48,000. Looking at different ways it could be paid for, it is the committee’s recommendation that we go ahead and pay for it all at once.
The committee also discussed information that was sent by Chief Torbet who was not at the meeting for replacement of patrol cars. He was asking us to look at a proposal from Ford Motor Credit Company for a lease with purchase agreement that would spread the purchase of three cars over three years. We would use the same budget amount each year that we would normally have for a car but getting all three at once. We reviewed this and had some discussion related to the cars and we suggested that Chief Torbet also take a look at a Tauras and a Dodge model and get back to us.
The committee also discussed the Wauseon Development Co., and the $500,000 grant. The city is a pass through for this grant. We are authorizing the grant payments in steps because it is coming through us to them. We have a breakdown on how it is intended to be spent and we will get information as this project moves forward.
Building and Grounds
Councilor Mathews reported that Building and Grounds met January 31, 2008. We met to discuss the school building project. The committee discussed the detention pond. The school said they are willing to pay their fair share of these improvements. The estimated cost of this project is $115,000. The City would budget for the entire project and get reimbursement from the School. We will also be doing the entire waterline and get reimbursed for the materials. Mr. Richardson distributed to meeting members a copy of a memo from Marc Robinson, Superintendent of Wauseon Exempted Schools, dated January 30, 2008, writing down what has been agreed upon between the School and the City. The school project is out for bid now. They need written confirmation before this is bid out. The committee recommended that this memo be signed by the Mayor, accept the land for the detention pond from the School and accept their offer to pay their fair share of the pond. The land transfer of Bob Lammon field still needs further discussion.
Holiday Committee
Councilor Huner said the committee discussed next year’s agenda for decorations. The next phase is to continue going south on Shoop Ave. They need to work with Toledo Edison to make sure the poles are ready for the new decorations. The replacement bulbs on the star at South Park needs to be put in and also refurbished. There was discussion about banners for downtown or hanging baskets and we will be working on that and discuss again.
Council President Shaw made a motion and seconded by Councilor Stiriz to approve the committees’ reports as presented.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
Department Head Reports
Steve Brown, Regional Planning Director
Mr. Brown said that we have been working on the 2010 census and trying to compare the addresses to the water bills. We found approximately 200 addresses that weren’t recorded. They have now been put in along with some new streets. This information will be submitted to be put into the system.
Mr. Brown has been working on year end reports that have been submitted. There is a change in his office. The GIS (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geographic_information_system)/Planner has taken on the position as the GIS (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geographic_information_system) Coordinator for Fulton County. She will provide a very good service to the local community and to the County. We are looking at some options on how we are going to replace that position in our office, maybe co-sharing.
Marv Wheeler, Fire Chief
Chief Wheeler said that he has received the report on the ISO re-evaluation of our insurance rating. We have remained as a Class IV which is good for our operation. He attended a seminar at BGSU regarding the new fire rules. Firefighters will now have to have 54 hours of continuing education every three years and fire safety inspectors will have to have an additional 30 hours of CE’s over that three year period also. This went into effect January, 2008. He will disburse that information for the fire department.
He also attended with five other department members a four day Rapid Intervention Team/Firefighter Survival School. This is something we can bring back into our training program too. He would eventually like to get the County involved into this too.
Brad Weber, Assistant Police Chief
Assistant Chief Weber said that the Police Chief received notification that we were denied the Justice Assistance Grant.
Tom Hall, Code Administrator
Mr. Hall reported that we are in the process of getting our new website and email service. The new website is cityofwauseon.com.
He will be attending an ICC conference on code changes. He is on a committee for Property Maintenance and Zoning.
Dennis Richardson, Director of Public Service
Mr. Richardson said we had the bid openings for refuse service. Archbold Refuse Service was the successful bidder for residential pickup. Commercial and industrial customers can pick and choose their own provider.
He is working on the downtown project with the engineers and determining the location of the utilities that are buried. He is working closely with the school project.
Regarding the radio tower project, we received a different generator from the one we had set up. It also will not work so we will need to work on this and try something else.
Jon Schamp, Director of Finance
Mr. Schamp said he distributed the income tax gross receipts and the financial report for January, 2008.
Steve Buehrer, Director of Law
We have been busy with a number of projects. Mr. McWatters is working with Mr. Richardson regarding the Single County Ditch Petition (No. 2105) hearings.
FIRST READING OF LEGISLATION OR EMERGENCY
Mayor Dehnbostel read out loud by title the following legislation presented for first reading or emergency:
Electrical Inspection Services
Resolution 2008-3 – Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into a Contract with Tom Galvin
Councilor Stiriz made a motion and seconded by Councilor Mathews to place Resolution 2008-3 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:
Fanning-Howey – Engineering Services
Resolution 2008-2 – Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with Fanning-Howey for Engineering Services and Declaring an Emergency
Councilor Huner made a motion and seconded by Councilor Krumm to suspend the rules requiring three readings on Resolution 2008-2 and an emergency be declared.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
Councilor Stiriz made a motion and seconded by Councilor Huner to place Resolution 2008-2 on final passage whereas an emergency has been declared.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Resolution 2008-2 Passes and is in Effect
Public Safety Dispatcher
Ordinance 2008-3 - Approving the Position of Public Safety Dispatcher
Councilor Krumm made a motion and seconded by Councilor Chamberlin to suspend the rules requiring three readings on Ordinance 2008-3.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
Councilor Huner made a motion and seconded by Council President Shaw to place Ordinance 2008-3 on final passage.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Resolution 2008-2 Passes and in Effect in 30 Days
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 January, 2008 and YTD Gross Income Tax Receipts report was distributed to Council
Plastech
Mayor Dehnbostel said he received today that Plastech Corporation had filed bankruptcy and they were laying off approximately 50% of their staff. This is something that is devastating for any community and it affects a lot of individuals and families.
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. Councilor Krumm made a motion and seconded by Councilor Mathews to adjourn this meeting at 5:40 p.m.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
Monday, February 4, 2008 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 Shaw, Councilors Krumm, Mathews, Stiriz, Chamberlin and Huner to constitute a quorum for the transaction of City business.
APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETINGS' MINUTES
Councilor Chamberlin made a motion and seconded by Councilor Shaw to approve the previous meetings’ minutes.
VOTE: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
INDIVIDUALS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL AND TOPIC
Dean Genter– Candidacy for Re-election as Fulton County Commissioner
Mr. Dean Genter, said he is serving in his second term as commissioner and is seeking re-election. He said we have had a good working relationship between the commissioner’s office and Wauseon. He talked about the growth of businesses in town, such as IAS and the new company Sterlina Pride. His leadership and experience in serving as commissioner is important at this time. He has built relationships with all communities in Fulton County. One of the things we are going to start doing is that Joe Short, Commissioner will be representing us in Washington D.C. to promote the northeast water project. It’s a 16 mile water project in the northeast part of Fulton County. It will bring water to a critical area of Fulton County. He appreciates your vote for the March 4th primary.
Mayor Dehnbostel told Commissioner Genter that he appreciates his dedication to the County and all the cooperation we have received working with you.
Scott Haselman – Candidacy for Fulton County Prosecutor
Mr. Haselman said is running for the Fulton County Prosecutor in the March 4th primary. Mr. Haselman gave his background information, where he grew up and went to school. He also gave his work history and what law firm he is with. He has the technical skills do the job. With new energy and new leadership in the prosecutor’s office we can improve the teamwork, the communication between prosecutor’s office, other county officials, township officials and law enforcement. It will ultimately be more effective management of local government and safer communities. He said it is not just about exchanging information with law enforcement but also building a relationship with the prosecutor’s office so we can effectively work together. He will appreciate your vote on March 4th.
Committee Reports
Finance Committee
Councilor Krumm reported that the Finance Committee met on January 31, 2008. They first talked about the proposal for new software for the Finance Department. The current software that is being used in the Finance Department is getting to the point of being obsolete because updates and support are no longer provided for that software. The total cost for the replacement package is $48,000. Looking at different ways it could be paid for, it is the committee’s recommendation that we go ahead and pay for it all at once.
The committee also discussed information that was sent by Chief Torbet who was not at the meeting for replacement of patrol cars. He was asking us to look at a proposal from Ford Motor Credit Company for a lease with purchase agreement that would spread the purchase of three cars over three years. We would use the same budget amount each year that we would normally have for a car but getting all three at once. We reviewed this and had some discussion related to the cars and we suggested that Chief Torbet also take a look at a Tauras and a Dodge model and get back to us.
The committee also discussed the Wauseon Development Co., and the $500,000 grant. The city is a pass through for this grant. We are authorizing the grant payments in steps because it is coming through us to them. We have a breakdown on how it is intended to be spent and we will get information as this project moves forward.
Building and Grounds
Councilor Mathews reported that Building and Grounds met January 31, 2008. We met to discuss the school building project. The committee discussed the detention pond. The school said they are willing to pay their fair share of these improvements. The estimated cost of this project is $115,000. The City would budget for the entire project and get reimbursement from the School. We will also be doing the entire waterline and get reimbursed for the materials. Mr. Richardson distributed to meeting members a copy of a memo from Marc Robinson, Superintendent of Wauseon Exempted Schools, dated January 30, 2008, writing down what has been agreed upon between the School and the City. The school project is out for bid now. They need written confirmation before this is bid out. The committee recommended that this memo be signed by the Mayor, accept the land for the detention pond from the School and accept their offer to pay their fair share of the pond. The land transfer of Bob Lammon field still needs further discussion.
Holiday Committee
Councilor Huner said the committee discussed next year’s agenda for decorations. The next phase is to continue going south on Shoop Ave. They need to work with Toledo Edison to make sure the poles are ready for the new decorations. The replacement bulbs on the star at South Park needs to be put in and also refurbished. There was discussion about banners for downtown or hanging baskets and we will be working on that and discuss again.
Council President Shaw made a motion and seconded by Councilor Stiriz to approve the committees’ reports as presented.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
Department Head Reports
Steve Brown, Regional Planning Director
Mr. Brown said that we have been working on the 2010 census and trying to compare the addresses to the water bills. We found approximately 200 addresses that weren’t recorded. They have now been put in along with some new streets. This information will be submitted to be put into the system.
Mr. Brown has been working on year end reports that have been submitted. There is a change in his office. The GIS (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geographic_information_system)/Planner has taken on the position as the GIS (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geographic_information_system) Coordinator for Fulton County. She will provide a very good service to the local community and to the County. We are looking at some options on how we are going to replace that position in our office, maybe co-sharing.
Marv Wheeler, Fire Chief
Chief Wheeler said that he has received the report on the ISO re-evaluation of our insurance rating. We have remained as a Class IV which is good for our operation. He attended a seminar at BGSU regarding the new fire rules. Firefighters will now have to have 54 hours of continuing education every three years and fire safety inspectors will have to have an additional 30 hours of CE’s over that three year period also. This went into effect January, 2008. He will disburse that information for the fire department.
He also attended with five other department members a four day Rapid Intervention Team/Firefighter Survival School. This is something we can bring back into our training program too. He would eventually like to get the County involved into this too.
Brad Weber, Assistant Police Chief
Assistant Chief Weber said that the Police Chief received notification that we were denied the Justice Assistance Grant.
Tom Hall, Code Administrator
Mr. Hall reported that we are in the process of getting our new website and email service. The new website is cityofwauseon.com.
He will be attending an ICC conference on code changes. He is on a committee for Property Maintenance and Zoning.
Dennis Richardson, Director of Public Service
Mr. Richardson said we had the bid openings for refuse service. Archbold Refuse Service was the successful bidder for residential pickup. Commercial and industrial customers can pick and choose their own provider.
He is working on the downtown project with the engineers and determining the location of the utilities that are buried. He is working closely with the school project.
Regarding the radio tower project, we received a different generator from the one we had set up. It also will not work so we will need to work on this and try something else.
Jon Schamp, Director of Finance
Mr. Schamp said he distributed the income tax gross receipts and the financial report for January, 2008.
Steve Buehrer, Director of Law
We have been busy with a number of projects. Mr. McWatters is working with Mr. Richardson regarding the Single County Ditch Petition (No. 2105) hearings.
FIRST READING OF LEGISLATION OR EMERGENCY
Mayor Dehnbostel read out loud by title the following legislation presented for first reading or emergency:
Electrical Inspection Services
Resolution 2008-3 – Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into a Contract with Tom Galvin
Councilor Stiriz made a motion and seconded by Councilor Mathews to place Resolution 2008-3 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:
Fanning-Howey – Engineering Services
Resolution 2008-2 – Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with Fanning-Howey for Engineering Services and Declaring an Emergency
Councilor Huner made a motion and seconded by Councilor Krumm to suspend the rules requiring three readings on Resolution 2008-2 and an emergency be declared.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
Councilor Stiriz made a motion and seconded by Councilor Huner to place Resolution 2008-2 on final passage whereas an emergency has been declared.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Resolution 2008-2 Passes and is in Effect
Public Safety Dispatcher
Ordinance 2008-3 - Approving the Position of Public Safety Dispatcher
Councilor Krumm made a motion and seconded by Councilor Chamberlin to suspend the rules requiring three readings on Ordinance 2008-3.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
Councilor Huner made a motion and seconded by Council President Shaw to place Ordinance 2008-3 on final passage.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Resolution 2008-2 Passes and in Effect in 30 Days
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 January, 2008 and YTD Gross Income Tax Receipts report was distributed to Council
Plastech
Mayor Dehnbostel said he received today that Plastech Corporation had filed bankruptcy and they were laying off approximately 50% of their staff. This is something that is devastating for any community and it affects a lot of individuals and families.
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. Councilor Krumm made a motion and seconded by Councilor Mathews to adjourn this meeting at 5:40 p.m.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries