WAUSEON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, October 1, 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 Councilors Krumm, Mathews, Huner, Garvin and Shaw to constitute a quorum for the transaction of City business. Council President Stiriz was absent.

APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETINGS’ MINUTES

Councilor Garvin made a motion and seconded by Councilor Mathews to approve the previous
meetings’ minutes.
VOTE: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries

Fireman’s Appreciation Event – Saturday, September 29, 2007
(Appreciation event to honor the 29 fire departments that helped put out the fire that engulfed
nearly a block of the downtown on April 14, 2007. The public was also invited to this event

Mayor Dehnbostel wanted to give special thanks to anybody who had anything to do with the
successful event this past weekend. If you see any of these folks, give them your thanks.
They certainly worked hard on this. He gave special thanks to council members, Huner
and Mathews, as well as committee members Kevin Nelson, Chris Nelson, Jon Osborne, Marv
Wheeler, Jon Schamp, Brook Conrad. This was a great gesture for a great purpose.

INDIVIDUALS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL AND TOPIC

Dave Rogers, 55+ Development on Leggett St. (Formerly Leisure World)

Mr. Rogers said he was here to gets Councils endorsement and vote of confidence on plans for a 55+
community for the development that was known as Leisure World. Mayor Dehnbostel said that
this will certainly be a plus to see the infrastructure improvements since this development has
been idle for many years.

Tom Hall asked Mr. Rogers for him to present a letter explaining what he was looking for and more
information as to the specifics of the development so that Council can be fully informed before
making an endorsement. Mr. Rogers said he will provide the information as requested and
this matter will be presented to Council at the October 15, 2007 council meeting.

Committee Reports

Safety and Code Committee

Councilor Krumm reported that the committee met regarding a request from Janel Reeder to
take down the “No Parking between 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.” signs on W. Park St., because
she had received parking tickets for forgetting to remove her car in front of her house to the
back of her house. Even though one of the reasons the signs were put up no longer exists
there is still activity at South Park late at night; therefore the committee decided to take
no action and leave it as is.

The other matter was discussion of handicap parking around the high school. There was general
discussion and no action on that. Mayor Dehnbostel said he had discussion with the Superintendent
about this and during the times when they do not want the handicap parking enforced, they
could remove the signs temporarily.

Tree Commission

Councilor Mathews reported that the commission discussed Katy Corkle’s plans for the four corners
at the Fulton St. railroad tracks. After the commission met he found out that the boy scouts
will look at this for a project. With the monies donated by Embarq, they will be ordering a
Red Maple tree on the southwest side of the tracks. This will be dedicated to Stas Legenza
(the kindergartener who collected donations for the redevelopment of the downtown).
Councilor Mathews also reported on various tree problems at individual properties.

Councilor Mathews reported that Jim Spies told the commission that he needs a map for the
Memorial Trees. He will be meeting with the Men’s Garden Club and a map would help. It
was suggested that Biddle Park Blvd. would be available for planting.

It was reported that 18 trees will be planted in the parks this fall and 63 in other parts of town.
Fifty three of those trees will be paid for from grant money. Herb Frey had presented a list of
trees to be removed.

Mayor Dehnbostel asked the Tree Commission to coordinate with Greg Suon, Anything Grows,
about the planting on Biddle Park Blvd., because he has been doing some work on this.

Councilor Shaw made a motion and seconded by Councilor Garvin to approve the committees’
reports.
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries

Department Head Reports

Steve Brown, Regional Planning Director

Mr. Brown said that the contract for the South Park grant has been received for the playground
equipment. We have had our census training for 2010. He attended the Ohio Planning
Conference a few weeks ago. There will be a new loan program for abandoned gas stations
and clean-ups sponsored by the Ohio EPA.

Marv Wheeler, Fire Chief

Chief Wheeler said he wanted to express his sincere thanks to the City for putting on the
Firefighters Appreciation event this past weekend. He wanted to extend special thanks
to Councilors Huner and Mathews. There were a lot of good comments. He wanted to
extend a very heartfelt and personal thank you to Kevin Nelson, Chris and Metia Nelson
and Brook Conrad. They basically set it up and tore it down.

Last week he and Chief Torbet attended a NIMS 300 class (supervisory level incident
management class). In the next couple weeks we will have a NIMS 400 class.

From the downtown fire we had some damaged equipment that has recently been
replaced from the grant money.

Keith Torbet, Police Chief

The site has been prepared for the new radio tower. The concrete work will be starting
this month and the majority of the work should be done by December 1, 2007.

Chief Torbet said he submitted a foundation request to Betty Crocker Foundation –
myhometownhelper.com for dugouts for Dorothy Biddle Park.
Anyone can go on that and put in a plug for it. The more plugs we get the better
chance we have.

Chief Torbet is asking for extra caution from drivers on Wednesday,
October 3, 2007, for International Walk to School Day.

Our first initial entry into GovDeals has been completed. We have sold one vehicle.

Tom Hall, Code Administrator

Mr. Hall said the Leggett Street School is kicking off the Walk to School day that Chief Torbet
had mentioned in his report. This is a requirement for our “Safe Route to Schools” grant.

Mr. Hall mentioned that he would like to meet with the Safety and Code Committee to
review the fee schedule.

Mr. Hall said he is meeting with ODOT to go over the project at Rotary Park. He mentioned
that we may want to add additional space to the proposed building as a storage for the
Police Department for their bikes and equipment.

The sidewalk project should be completed within the next three weeks.

Dennis Richardson, Director of Public Service

Mr. Richardson said he and Lou Thourot attended the American Waterworks Association State
meeting for continuing education credits. The Burr Rd. project is coming along. He met with
Underground Utilities to do some warranty work at the Booth Pond. Regarding the traffic signal
improvements on Shoop Ave, the materials are still two weeks from arriving and once the material
comes in they will schedule the job.



Jon Schamp, Director of Finance

Mr. Schamp said that he distributed the financial reports through September, 2007 and income
tax report. He is working on the 2008 budget that will be ready for legislation later this year.

Tom McWatters, Assistant Director of Law

Mr. McWatters said he had no new reports for this meeting.

FIRST READING OF LEGISLATION OR EMERGENCY

Mayor Dehnbostel read out loud by title the following legislation presented for first reading:

Wauseon Exempted Schools Annexation – 40 Acres in the NE and
SE Quarters of Section 24

Ordinance 2007-6 – Accepting certain Territory for Annexation into the City of Wauseon

Councilor Garvin made a motion and seconded by Councilor Huner to place Ordinance 2007-6 on first
reading and that the first reading be passed.
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays First Reading Passes

Agreement with Dan and Rita Ross

Resolution 2007-38 - Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with Dan and Rita Ross and
Declaring an Emergency

Councilor Krumm made a motion and seconded by Councilor Mathews to suspend the rules for three readings
on Resolution 2007-38 and an emergency be declared.
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries

Councilor Huner made a motion and seconded by Councilor Shaw to place Resolution 2007-38 on final
passage whereas an emergency was declared.
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Resolution 2007-38 Passes and is in Effect


SECOND READING OF LEGISLATION

Mayor Dehnbostel read out loud by title the following legislation presented for second reading.


Define Part-Time Employees Hours as 32 Hours or Less Per Week
and Part-Time Employees may Enroll in
City’s Health Insurance at own Expense

Ordinance 2007-05 – Amending Section 147.08 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Wauseon


Councilor Shaw made a motion and seconded by Councilor Mathews to place Ordinance 2007-05 on
second reading and that the second reading be passed.
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Second Reading Passes

Revolving Loan Fund – Joshua Garvin

Resolution 2007-37 – Accepting the Recommendations of the Revolving Loan Fund Committee;
Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with Joshua Garvin

Councilor Huner made a motion and seconded by Councilor Shaw to place Resolution 2007-37 on second
reading and that the second reading be passed.
Vote: 4 Yeas – 1 Abstain (Garvin) 0 Nays Second Reading Passes


Revolving Loan Fund – Nebraska Industries Corporation

Resolution 2007-34 – Accepting the Recommendations of the Revolving Loan Fund Committee;
Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with Nebraska Industries Corporation and its
Principals

Councilor Krumm made a motion and seconded by Councilor Shaw to place Resolution 2007-34 on
second reading and that the second reading be passed.
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Second Reading Passes

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
September, 2007 and YTD Gross Income Tax Receipts report was distributed to Council

Flu Shots

Councilor Krumm made a motion and seconded by Councilor Garvin to authorize the payment
of flu shots/FluMist for any employee, City Council Member and Mayor who requests a flu shot/FluMist
and that it be deducted from the personal benefits accounts of those participating.
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries


APPROVAL OF BILLS

Motion made by Councilor Huner and seconded by Councilor Garvin 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 Mathews made a motion and
seconded by Councilor Garvin to adjourn this meeting at 5:40 p.m.
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries