June 5 2006
MONDAY, JUNE 5, 2006
The regular meeting of the Bowling Green City Council, held in the Council Chamber, 304 North Church Street, Bowling Green, Ohio was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by Council President Newlove. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance.
On roll call, Council Members Frost, Heminger, McOmber, Newlove, Sorrells, Tomashefski, and Zanfardino responded. Also present were Mayor John Quinn, Municipal Administrator John Fawcett, City Attorney Michael Marsh, Parks and Recreation Director Michelle Grigore, Public Works Director Bill Blair, and Planning Director Rick Ketzenbarger. Utilities Director Kevin Maynard was not present.
Council Member Sorrells requested that the minutes from the May 15, 2006 regular meeting be corrected in paragraph 3 to list Council Member Frost as being present and Council Member Heminger as being absent. Council President Newlove declared the minutes of the special meetings and regular meeting held May 15, 2006 approved as corrected.
CORRESPONDENCE
There was no correspondence.
OFFICIAL REPORTS
Mayor John Quinn requested confirmation of the following appointments to City Boards and Commissions:
· Doug Merrill – Zoning Board of Appeals for a term expiring 5/31/2010;
· Sylvia Chandler – Human Relations Commission for a term expiring 5/31/2009;
· Chris Gajewicz – Bicycle Safety Commission for a term expiring 5/31/2008
Council Member Heminger moved, Zanfardino seconded, to approve the nominations as presented by the Mayor. On unanimous voice vote, Council President Newlove declared motion carried.
Mayor Quinn noted that there are still openings on the Human Relations Commission and the Parks and Recreation Board.
Mayor Quinn made note of the following upcoming events:
· Annual Flag Day “Pause for the Pledge” on June 14 at 10:00 a.m. in front of the Senior Center;
· Boys State begins Saturday, June 10. The City will be hosting the boys on Tuesday, June 14;
Mayor Quinn announced that Major Gary Spencer has been selected as the new Police Chief to replace Chief Votava who is retiring effective July 1. Mayor Quinn noted that a reception in honor of the Chief Votava will be held on June 16 from 4-6 p.m. at the Police Station and invited Council Members to attend.
Mayor Quinn introduced Neil Munger from the Wood County Park District who presented a check from the Local Park Improvement Grant Program in the amount of $20,236.00 to be used for the new playground equipment in City Park.
Municipal Administrator John Fawcett had no report.
Planning Director Rick Ketzenbarger had no report.
Parks and Recreation Director Michelle Grigore announced that the kickoff for the fundraising campaign for Simpson Garden Park will be held on Saturday, June 10, at 9:30 a.m. at the Simpson Park. Grigore also reported that the City pool opened as planned on Memorial Day weekend.
City Attorney Michael Marsh had no report.
Utilities Director Kevin Maynard was not present.
Public Works Director Bill Blair announced that a meeting of the Sidewalk Commission will be held on June 29, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber to discuss paving projects. Blair also updated Council on current Public Works projects.
NEW LEGISLATION
The following new legislation was recommended by the Administration and presented to Council for introduction:
Council Member Tomashefski, for the Finance Committee, introduced an ordinance relating to the requests for and establishing fees for copies of public records.
Council Member Sorrells, for the Transportation and Safety Committee, introduced a resolution adopting the BG Transit Vehicle Safety Program Manual.
Council Member McOmber, for the Public Utilities Committee, introduced a resolution honoring Ken Lohman, member of the Board of Public Utilities.
Council Member McOmber, for the Public Utilities Committee, introduced an ordinance authorizing the Utilities Director to execute a Combustion Turbine Power Schedule with American Municipal Power-Ohio, Inc. (AMP-Ohio) in order to purchase capacity and associated energy output from AMP-Ohio combustion turbine generating units, and declaring an emergency.
Council Member McOmber, for the Public Utilities Committee, introduced an ordinance authorizing the Utilities Director to execute a Power Supply Agreement with American Municipal Power-Ohio for the Combustion Turbine project.
Council Member Frost, for the Planning, Zoning and Economic Development Committee, introduced an ordinance accepting an easement for right-of-way purposes from Bowling Green Associates, LLC, for the construction of sidewalks at the Enclave II Apartment Complex.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were no Council committee reports.
LOBBY VISITATIONS
There were no lobby visitations.
READING OF LEGISLATION
Clerk read Resolution #3304 honoring Ken Lohman, member of the Board of Public Utilities, for first reading.
Council Member McOmber moved, Tomashefski seconded, to suspend the rules and give Resolution #3304 its second and third reading. On roll call vote, Council Members Heminger, McOmber, Newlove, Sorrells, Tomashefski, Zanfardino, and Frost voted yes. Council President Newlove declared motion carried, and the rules suspended.
Clerk read Resolution #3304 for second and third reading by number and title only.
Council Member McOmber moved, Zanfardino seconded, to adopt Resolution #3304. On roll call vote, Council Members voted yes. Council President Newlove declared motion carried, and Resolution #3304 adopted.
Clerk read Resolution #3305 adopting the BG Transit Vehicle Safety Program Manual, for first reading.
Clerk read Ordinance #7569 relating to the requests for and establishing fees for copies of public records, for first reading.
Clerk read Ordinance #7570 authorizing the Utilities Director to execute a Combustion Turbine Power Schedule with American Municipal Power-Ohio, Inc. (AMP-Ohio) in order to purchase capacity and associated energy output from AMP-Ohio combustion turbine generating units, and declaring an emergency, for first reading.
Clerk read Ordinance #7571 authorizing the Utilities Director to execute a Power Supply Agreement with American Municipal Power-Ohio for the Combustion Turbine project, for first reading.
Clerk read Ordinance #7572 accepting an easement for right-of-way purposes from Bowling Green Associates, LLC, for the construction of sidewalks at the Enclave II Apartment Complex, for first reading.
Clerk read Ordinance #7560 authorizing the sale of a miscellaneous vehicle as no longer necessary for municipal purposes, for second reading.
Clerk read Ordinance #7561 authorizing the Municipal Administrator and the Utilities Director to advertise for bids and enter into a contract or contracts for the supplying and cleaning of uniforms for the Department of Public Works and the Department of Utilities, for second reading.
Clerk read Ordinance #7562 amending and adopting Section 33.31 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Bowling Green, Ohio, relating to uniforms for City employees, for second reading.
Clerk read Ordinance #7563 amending and adopting Section 33.22(1), Section 33.22(A)(8), and Section 33.22(B)(8) of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Bowling Green, Ohio, relating to sick leave, for second reading.
Clerk read Ordinance #7564 establishing interim zoning of R-2 Residential for the Converse property located at 17279 North Dixie Highway and recently annexed to the City of Bowling Green, for second reading.
Clerk read Ordinance #7565 amending the Zoning District Map for the property generally known as 850 West Poe Road from R-3 Multiple Family Residential to B-4 Office District zoning, for second reading.
Clerk read Ordinance #7566 approving the S-District Site Plan for additional parking and signage at the Enclave II Apartments located at 908 Klotz Road, for second reading.
Clerk read Ordinance #7567 approving the S-District Site Plan, with waivers, for the addition to the Heritage Inn located at 1069 Klotz Road, for second reading.
Clerk read Ordinance #7568 authorizing the Municipal Administrator to consent to a transfer of the assets by Dienamic Solutions Manufacturing, LLC, to the newly formed corporation titled “Vehtek Systems, Inc.”, for second reading.
Council Member Frost moved, Tomashefski seconded, to suspend the rules and give Ordinance #7568 its third reading. On roll call vote, Council Members Newlove, Sorrells, Tomashefski, Zanfardino, Frost, Heminger, and McOmber voted yes. Council President Newlove declared motion carried, and rules suspended.
Clerk read Ordinance #7568 for second and third reading by number and title only.
Council Member Frost moved, McOmber seconded, to adopt Ordinance #7568. On roll call vote, Council Members Sorrells, Tomashefski, Zanfardino, Frost, Heminger, McOmber, and Newlove voted yes. Council President Newlove declared motion carried, and Ordinance #7568 adopted.
Clerk read Ordinance #7556 enacting and adopting the 2006 S-9 supplement to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bowling Green, Ohio, and declaring an emergency, for third reading.
Council Member Tomashefski moved, Heminger seconded, to adopt the emergency clause for Ordinance #7556. On roll call vote, Council Members Tomashefski, Zanfardino, Frost, Heminger, McOmber, Newlove, and Sorrells voted yes. Council President Newlove declared motion carried, and the emergency clause adopted.
Council Member Tomashefski moved, Zanfardino seconded, to adopt Ordinance #7556. On roll call vote, Council Members Zanfardino, Frost, Heminger, McOmber, Newlove, Sorrells, and Tomashefski voted yes. Council President Newlove, declared motion carried, and Ordinance #7556 adopted.
Clerk read Ordinance #7557 amending and adopting Chapter 153 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Bowling Green, Ohio, regarding Fair Housing, for third reading.
Council Members moved, Zanfardino seconded, to adopt Ordinance #7557. On roll call vote, Council Members Frost, Heminger, McOmber, Newlove, Sorrells, Tomashefski, and Zanfardino voted yes. Council President Newlove declared motion carried, and Ordinance #7557 adopted.
Clerk read Ordinance #7558 authorizing the Municipal Administrator to advertise for bids and enter into a contract or contracts for the renovation of the public restroom facilities at Carter Park, for third reading.
Council Member Heminger moved, Frost seconded, to adopt Ordinance #7558. On roll call vote, Council Members Heminger, McOmber, Newlove, Sorrells, Tomashefski, Zanfardino, and Frost voted yes. Council President Newlove declared motion carried, and Ordinance #7558 adopted.
Council Member Frost moved, Heminger seconded, to adopt Ordinance #7554 amending the Zoning District Map of the City of Bowling Green, Ohio, for property on Dunbridge Road generally known as Woodbridge Business Park from M-2 General Industrial to M-3 Business Park zoning. On roll call vote, Council Members McOmber, Newlove, Sorrells, Tomashefski, Zanfardino, Frost, and Heminger voted yes. Council President Newlove declared motion carried, and Ordinance #7554 adopted.
Council Member Zanfardino moved, Sorrells seconded, to adjourn. On unanimous voice vote, Council President Newlove adjourned the June 5, 2006 regular meeting of the City Council at 8:35 p.m., subject to call.
