ROLL CALL: Kleinhenz, Slemmons, Willoughby, Vossler, Bernard, Harris.
ABSENT: Ginter
Motion by Mr. Vossler, second by Ms. Willoughby to approve the minutes of the March 10, 2008,
meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
The Bluesfest Committee updated Council on progress the committee has made in promoting the festival
and to request permission to expand the festival as a promotional event on Friday evening. They also requested Council to pass an authorizing resolution to permit liquor sales at the site from
6:00 p.m. Friday, August 29 through midnight Saturday, August 30, 2008.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS, STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES
The Auditor's Monthly Report was presented.
The Treasurer's Monthly Report was presented.
The Safety-Service Director's Report was presented. Mr. Hitchcock noted a flat rate of $250.00
for utility deposits will begin May 1, 2008.
Electric/Communications
Mr. Slemmons presented a report from the committee meeting of March 17, 2008.
(1) The Electric Deposit for rental properties will be raised to $250.00. (2) A
list of activities performed by the Electric Distribution Department was submitted to the Committee for review.
(3) An ordinance will be presented to Council at the next meeting to change the PCA base value
to at least $.03122/kWh. (4) AMP-Ohio indicated that an additional 9 MW of peak demand is available bringing our total to 30 MW. It was recommended that at this time we remain at the
21 MW level.
Finance
Mr. Kleinhenz presented a report from the committee meeting of March 17, 2008. (1)
Reviewed the School Board's request for funding assistance with geothermal heating and air conditioning. A resolution of recommendation will be coming for hopeful approval. (2)
Reviewed a new position description in the Police Department.
ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution No. 2008-04 was presented to Council for a third reading.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-04
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH JULIAN & GRUBE, INC. ACCOUNTANTS
Motion by Mr. Kleinhenz, second by Mr. Slemmons to pass Resolution No. 2008-04. Motion passed
unanimously.
Ordinance No. 2008-04 was presented to Council.
ORDINANCE NO. 2008-04
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE APPROVING CHANGES TO THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN OF THE CITY OF ST. MARYS AND
THE STRUCTURE OF THE POSITION OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS WITHIN THE COMPENSATION PLAN FOR THE CITY
Motion by Mr. Kleinhenz, second by Mr. Vossler to read Ordinance No. 2008-04 for a first reading.
Motion passed unanimously.
Ordinance No. 2008-05 was presented to Council.
ORDINANCE NO. 2008-05
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE APPROVING CHANGES TO THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN OF THE CITY OF ST. MARYS AND
THE STRUCTURE ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CHIEF OF POLICE WITHIN THE COMPENSATION PLAN FOR THE CITY
Motion by Mr. Vossler, second by Mr. Slemmons to read Ordinance No. 2008-05 for a first reading.
Motion passed unanimously.
Ordinance No. 2008-06 was presented to Council.
ORDINANCE NO. 2008-06
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 2007-19 PROVIDING FOR THE NEW POSITION OF
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CHIEF OF POLICE AND ESTABLISHING A PAY RANGE FOR SAID POSITION WITHIN THE CITY OF ST. MARYS
Motion by Mr. Kleinhenz, second by Ms. Willoughby to read Ordinance No. 2008-06 for a first reading.
Motion passed unanimously.
Ordinance No. 2008-07 was presented to Council.
ORDINANCE NO. 2008-07
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2007-14 PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN CHANGES IN THE
STRUCTURE OF SUPERVISORY POSITIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF ST. MARYS SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL AND EMPLOYEES NOT REPRESENTED BY COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNITS
Motion by Mr. Bernard, second by Ms. Willoughby to read Ordinance No. 2008-07 for a first reading.
Motion passed unanimously.
Ordinance No. 2008-08 was presented to Council.
ORDINANCE NO. 2008-08
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY TO MODIFY THE
CURRENT POWER COST ADJUSTMENT
Motion by Mr. Vossler, second by Mr. Slemmons to read Ordinance 2008-08 under Suspension of Rules.
Motion passed unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Harris, second by Mr. Slemmons to pass Ordinance No. 2008-08 as an emergency.
Motion passed unanimously.
Resolution No. 2008-06 was presented to Council.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-06
AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A COMMITMENT TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF ST.
MARYS TO ADVANCE FUNDS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A GEOTHERMAL PROJECT AT THE NEW HIGH SCHOOL/MIDDLE SCHOOL FACILITY
Motion by Mr. Vossler, second by Mr. Harris to read Resolution No. 2008-06 for a first reading.
Motion passed unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
Motion by Mr. Vossler, second by Mr. Bernard to excuse Mr. Ginter from tonight's meeting.
Motion passed unanimously.
Committee Meetings were scheduled for Monday, April 7th as follows: Water/Wastewater - 5:15
p.m., Safety - 5:25 p.m.
Motion by Mr. Kleinhenz, second by Mr. Slemmons to enter Executive Session to discuss
Firefighter Negotiations and pending litigation. Motion passed unanimously. Council entered Executive Session at 7:22 p.m.
Motion by Mr. Vossler, second by Mr. Kleinhenz to return to Regular Session. Motion
passed unanimously. Council returned to Regular Session at 8:05 p.m. Motion to accept language of Firefighter contract. Motion passed unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Kleinhenz, second by Mr. Bernard to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed
unanimously. Council adjourned at 8:06 p.m.
Ron Ginter, Clerk of Council (Pro-Tem)
Daniel R. Hoelscher, Jr., President of Council
MINUTES OF ST.
MARYS CITY COUNCIL
PRESIDING OFFICER:
March 10, 2008
Daniel R. Hoelscher, Jr. 7:00 p.m.
President of Council Council Chambers
ROLL CALL: Kleinhenz, Slemmons, Ginter, Willoughby, Vossler, Bernard,
Harris.
Motion by Mr. Bernard, second by Mr. Ginter to approve the minutes of the February 25, 2008,
meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS:
Mayor Freewalt administered the Oath of Office to Ptl. Lucas Turpin.
Members of the Board of Education addressed Council requesting the City of St. Marys to consider
financing $1.5 million over a period of time and invoice the district in addition to electric utility payments. This was referred to the Finance Committee.
Robin Willoughby addressed Council on updating the Disabled Vehicle Ordinance.
Robin Willoughby also addressed Council on updating the Vicious Dog Ordinance. This was
referred to the Safety Committee.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS, STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
The Mayor's Monthly Report was presented.
The Tax Commissioner's Monthly Report was presented. Mr. Hitchcock noted the tax receipt
increase was due to an increase in profit from a major industry.
The Safety-Service Director's Report was presented.
Water/Wastewater
Mr. Vossler presented a report from the Water/Wastewater Committee meeting of March 3, 2008.
(1) Digging is finishing up on the new Wastewater Treatment Plant. Off-site dirt hauling is almost complete. The forming of the concrete floor has begun and pouring will begin soon.
(2) We should hear back from OEPA soon that our Mercury variance has been approved. (3) A purchase order has been issued to Arcadis for help in the development of our Industrial
Pretreatment Ordinance with cost not to exceed $8,000. This Ordinance is very technical and needs to be done through an engineer. It should be ready for Council by April and needs to be
submitted to OEPA by July 2nd. (4) Work on the Northeast Pump Station has stated and is moving forward. (5) Issued a purchase order to Arcadis for engineering services for
extensions of water and sanitary services for the new school with cost not to exceed $12,500. The plans need to address future growth possibilities in this area.
Solid Waste
Mr. Ginter presented a report from the committee meeting of March 3, 2008. (1) Spring
Clean-up has been scheduled for May 10 and May 17, 2008. (2) Since re-enforcing the rules for Refuse Collection, we have gone from 400 violators to just 5 violators. (3) While
the grass hoppers needed to be moved during work on the Wastewater Plant, we are checking on the possibility of making them available on weekends.
Mr. Hitchcock noted the grass hoppers will be made available at the General Services building
location on the weekends, as long as they are not misused.
ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution No. 2008-04 was presented to Council for a second reading.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-04
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH JULIAN & GRUBE, INC. ACCOUNTANTS
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
Committee Meetings were scheduled for Monday, March 17th, as follows: Electric - 5:15 p.m.,
Finance - 5:45 p.m.
Motion by Mr. Kleinhenz, second by Ms. Willoughby to enter Executive Session to discuss
pending litigation. Motion passed unanimously. Council entered Executive Session at 7:38 p.m.
Motion by Mr. Vossler, second by Ms. Willoughby to return to Regular Session. Motion
passed unanimously. Council returned to Regular Session at 7:47 p.m.
Motion by Mr. Kleinhenz, second by Mr. Bernard to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed
unanimously. Council adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
Ron Ginter, Clerk of Council (Pro-Tem)
Daniel R. Hoelscher, Jr., President of Council
MINUTES OF ST.
MARYS CITY COUNCIL
PRESIDING OFFICER:
February 25, 2008
Daniel R. Hoelscher, Jr. 7:00 p.m.
President of Council Council Chambers
ROLL CALL: Willoughby, Vossler, Bernard, Harris, Kleinhenz, Slemmons,
Ginter.
Motion by Mr. Vossler, second by Ms. Willoughby to approve the minutes of the February 11th, 2008, meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS, STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
The Auditor= s Monthly Report was presented.
The Treasurer= s Monthly Report was presented.
The Safety-Service Director's Report was presented. Mr. Hitchcock updated Council on the Wastewater Treatment Plant Project as well as the
AMPGS Project and Ohio Citizen Action=s opposition.
Electric/Communications
Mr. Slemmons presented a report from the Electric/Communications Committee Meeting of February 18th. (1) A list of activities
performed by Electric Distribution from December 24th to February 14th was presented and reviewed. (2) System Extension B In order
to supply the new middle school/high school with electric power, it is intended to construct a 69 KV three phase aerial line from our existing lines near Pro-Pet, extending north over US 33, and ending
at a 69/12.47 KV substation near Shipman Road. Since the new school facilities will be the only electric load for some time, the substation will be constructed in the future when warranted and the new
line will be energized at 12,470 volts initially. The basic design and site-soil testing of the substation is required now. Poggemeyer Design Group was selected to assist us with the design, bidding,
and construction supervision of this project at a cost of $53,400. The project kick-off meeting will be held on February 19th at 10:00 A.M. (3) AMP-Ohio Generating Station
B The Ohio EPA issued AMP-Ohio a final Permit to Install on February 7th for the AMP-Ohio Generating Station. The approximately 1,000 megawatt (MW)
plant will use the latest, proven clean-coal technology to minimize emissions and ensure high operating efficiencies. The proposed location of the plant is near the Ohio River in southern Meigs County (Letart
Township), Ohio. The plant and associated facilities will occupy approximately 1,200 acres and supply energy to 93 public power utilities.
ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution No. 2008-03 was presented to Council.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-03
AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT IN THE ST. MARYS POWER PLANT
Motion by Mr. Slemmons, second by Mr. Vossler to read Resolution No. 2008-03 under suspension of rules. Motion passed unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Harris, second by Mr. Vossler to pass Resolution No. 2008-03 as an emergency. Motion passed unanimously.
Resolution No. 2008-04 was presented to Council.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-04
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH JULIAN & GRUBE, INC. ACCOUNTANTS
Motion by Mr. Slemmons, second by Ms. Willoughby to read Resolution No. 2008-04 for a first reading. Motion passed unanimously.
Resolution No. 2008-05 was presented to Council.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-05
AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DREDGING ACTIVITIES IN GRAND LAKE ST. MARYS
Motion by Mr. Vossler, second by Mr. Kleinhenz to read Resolution No. 2008-05 under suspension of rules. Motion passed unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Kleinhenz, second by Mr. Slemmons to pass Resolution No. 2008-05 as an emergency. Motion passed unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
Committee Meetings were scheduled for Monday, March 3rd as follows: Water/Wastewater - 5:15 P.M., Solid Waste - 5:45 P.M.
Motion by Mr. Bernard, second by Mr. Harris to enter Executive Session to discuss pending litigation. Motion passed unanimously.
Council entered Executive Session at 7:10 P.M.
Motion by Mr. Kleinhenz, second by Mr. Slemmons to return to Regular Session. Motion passed unanimously. Council returned to
Regular Session at 7:24 P.M.
Motion by Mr. Kleinhenz, second by Mr. Bernard to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed unanimously. Council adjourned at 7:25 P.M.
Betty Wehrman, Clerk of Council Daniel R. Hoelscher, Jr., President of Council
