NEW ALBANY CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
November 19, 2013
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Ferguson called to order the New Albany City Council Meeting of November 19, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 99
West Main Street, New Albany, Ohio. Attending were City Manager Joseph Stefanov, Deputy City Manager Debra Mecozzi,
Community Development Director Jennifer Chrysler, Public Service Director Mark Nemec, Police Chief Greg Jones, Public
Information Officer Scott McAfee, City Law Director Mitchell Banchefsky, City Engineer Edward Ferris, and Clerk of Council
Betty Bosko.
Mayor Ferguson led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
The following Mayor/Council Members answered Roll Call:
Mayor Nancy Ferguson
CM Colleen Briscoe
CM Chip Fellows
CM Glyde Marsh
CM Steve Pleasnick
CM Sloan Spalding
CM Chris Wolfe
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ACTION ON MINUTES:
November 5, 2013: Mayor Ferguson moved, Council Member Pleasnick seconded and Council voted with six yes votes to
amend the minutes of November 5 to reflect that Dr. Marsh was not absent, just late arriving from working at the voting polls.
Council Member Briscoe moved, Council Member Pleasnick seconded and Council voted with six yes votes to approve the
minutes of the November 5, 2013 meeting as amended.
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA:
Mayor Ferguson moved to add item 121.22(G)(2) to consider purchase of property for the public use, to the Executive
Session scheduled later in the meeting. Council Member Fellows seconded and Council voted with six yes votes to approve
the addition.
HEARING OF VISITORS:
NONE
BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS:
PLANNING COMMISSION: Council Member Briscoe reported that the Commission met and heard four items: A variance for
a skylight in a residence: The Preliminary Plat and the Final Plat for the planned Round-about at the intersection of Market
and Main Street.
PARKS AND TRAILS ADVISORY BOARD: No meeting.
ARB: No meeting.
BZA: No meeting.
BOARD OF CONSTRUCTION APPEALS: No meeting.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION: No meeting.
RECORDS COMMISSION: Council Member Spalding reported that the Board met this evening prior to the Council meeting
and heard two submissions of revised RC-2 forms which were both approved with amendments requested.
CORRESPONDENCE AND COMMUNICATIONS:
NONE
SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING OF ORDINANCES:
ORDINANCE O-30-2013
Mayor Ferguson read by title AN ORDINANCE TO DECLARE THE IMPROVEMENT OF CERTAIN PARCELS OF REAL
PROPERTY TO BE A PUBLIC PURPOSE, EXEMPT 100% OF THAT IMPROVEMENT FROM REAL PROPERTY
TAXATION, REQUIRE THE OWNERS OF THOSE PARCELS TO MAKE SERVICE PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES,
PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE APPLICABLE PORTION OF THOSE SERVICE PAYMENTS TO THE NEW
ALBANY PLAIN TOWNSHIP LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE EASTLAND FAIRFIELD CAREER & TECHNICAL
SCHOOLS, ESTABLISH A MUNICIPAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT TAX INCREMENT FUND FOR THE DEPOSIT OF THE
REMAINDER OF THOSE SERVICE PAYMENTS, SPECIFY THE PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS THAT
DIRECTLY BENEFIT THOSE PARCELS, AND APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF ONE OR MORE TAX
INCREMENT FINANCING AGREEMENTS
Mayor Ferguson opened the Public Hearing on this ordinance. Hearing no comments or questions from the public, she
closed the public hearing.
Council Member Pleasnick moved, Council Member Briscoe seconded and Council voted with six yes votes to approve
Ordinance O-30-2913
ORDINANCE O-32-2013
Mayor Ferguson read by title AN ORDINANCE REMOVING CERTAIN PARCELS FROM THE TAX INCREMENT
FINANCING AREA CREATED BY THIS COUNCIL PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE O-08-1998; DECLARING THE
IMPROVEMENT TO THOSE CERTAIN OTHER PARCELS TO BE A PUBLIC PURPOSE AND EXEMPT FROM TAXATION;
PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION AND DEPOSIT OF SERVICE PAYMENTS AND SPECIFYING THE PURPOSES
FOR WHICH THOSE SERVICE PAYMENTS MAY BE EXPENDED; AUTHORIZING MAKE-WHOLE COMPENSATION
PAYMENTS TO THE NEW ALBANY-PLAIN LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE EASTLAND JOINT VOCATIONAL
SCHOOL DISTRICT; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING AND
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF A NOTE FOR THE CITY’S OBLIGATION THEREUNDER
Mayor Ferguson opened the Public Hearing on this ordinance. Hearing no comments or questions from the public, she
closed the Public Hearing.
Council Member Pleasnick moved, Council Member Briscoe seconded and Council voted with six yes votes to approve
Ordinance O-32-2013.
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ORDINANCE O-33-2013
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND APPROPRIATIONS FOR CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES DURING
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2013
Mayor Ferguson opened the Public Hearing on this ordinance. Hearing no comments or questions from the public, she
closed the Public Hearing.
Council Member Pleasnick moved, Mayor Ferguson seconded and Council voted with six yes votes to approve Ordinance
O-33-2013.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES:
ORDINANCE O-35-2013
AN ORDINANCE TO INCREASE THE COMPENSATION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS OF THE CITY OF
NEW ALBANY
Mayor Ferguson questioned whether this ordinance is needed, as Ordinance O-37-2013 is saying the same thing.
Deputy City Manager Debra Mecozzi explained that this legislation is required to be done according to the Charter, and has
always preceded an increase in salary for elected officials.
Mayor Ferguson said she thinks that is what Ordinance O-35-2013 and O-37-2013 is saying is redundant and it seems we
have two pieces of legislation saying the same thing.
Ms. Mecozzi said the wording could be amended on Ordinance O-37-2013 prior to second reading and Ordinance O-352013 could be done away with.
Mayor Ferguson moved, Council Member Fellows seconded and Council voted with six yes votes to table Ordinance O-352013.
ORDINANCE O-36-2013
AN ORDINANCE TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE
CITY OF NEW ALBANY, STATE OF OHIO, DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014
Mayor Ferguson set this ordinance for Second Reading and Public Hearing at the Council meeting on December 3, 2013.
ORDINANCE O-37-2013
AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL AND REPLACE THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW ALBANY,
CHAPTER 113 “COUNCIL” SPECIFICALLY SECTIONS 113.01 “SALARY OF THE MAYOR” AND 113.02 “SALARY FOR
MEMBERS OF COUNCIL”
Mayor Ferguson scheduled this ordinance for Second Reading and Public Hearing on December 3, 2013.
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RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION R-48-2013
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED IN NEW ALBANY ON BEECH
ROAD NORTH OF SMITH’S MILL LOOP AND SOUTH OF JUG STREET
City Manager Stefanov explained that this property was donated by the New Albany Company for our second water tower.
This will be a new water tower to service the business park northeast into Licking County.
Council Member Marsh questioned the size of the property indicating that in his opinion it was too large a piece of land.
Mr. Stefanov stated that this is a 2,000,000 million gallon tower and it will have a large supporting structure, with landscape
screening. He said that there needs to be a driveway on each side for future if needed to use as a satellite fire department.
Council Member Pleasnick moved, Council Member Briscoe seconded and Council voted with six yes votes to approve
Resolution R-48-2013.
RESOLUTION R-49-2013
A RESOLUTION TO AMEND RENEW AND EXECUTE THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY MANAGER
FOR 2014
This is the annual review for the City Manager. Mayor Ferguson expressed her gratitude for the excellent job Mr. Stefanov
has done for the community in the 13 years he has been City Manager. She said “He has attracted a record number of new
businesses to our state and our city, and helped build one of the largest planned business campuses in the country. We
feel very fortunate that Joe Stefanov has chosen to spend a significant part of his professional career here in New Albany
and are very grateful for his dedication and hard work.”
Mayor Ferguson moved, Council Member Pleasnick seconded and Council voted with six yes votes to approve Resolution
R-49-2013.
RESOLUTION R-50-2013
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A 2014 HEALTH SERVICES CONTRACT ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NEW ALBANY, OHIO WITH FRANKLIN COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
Mr. Stefanov said the is our annual contract with Columbus for plumbing inspections and other public health related
services.
Dr. Marsh questioned holding up on this piece of legislation in order to negotiate a voting seat on the board.
Mr. Stefanov said we need their various services in order to continue to provide services to the residents.
Mayor Ferguson moved, Council Member Marsh seconded and Council voted with six yes votes to approve Resolution R50-2013.
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OTHER BUSINESS:
FOR DISCUSSION:
 ORDINANCE O-34-2013
AN ORDINANCE TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE
CITY OF NEW ALBANY, STATE OF OHIO, DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2013
Staff presented the remaining presentation of the 2014 budget and discussion ensued regarding the various funds and
capital improvements for the coming year. This Ordinance will have Second Reading and Public Hearing on December 3,
2013.
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Public Service Director Nemec presented Council with a selection of choices for the guardrail for the proposed foot
bridge on Thompson Road. Council saw uses of wooden and metal bridge structures and heard the merits of both choices.
There is a savings with the metal bridge however there is maintenance required on the metal that is not required for the
wooden.
Mayor Ferguson moved, Council Member Pleasnick seconded and Council voted with four yes and two no (Marsh and
Spalding) to opt for the wooded guardrails for the project on Thompson Road.
 Mayor Ferguson presented her thoughts on erecting a feature at the entrance to Resch Park. She suggested a
boulder and will check on the cost of having it placed. She requested using some of Council Discretionary funds for the
purchase of the feature.
Mayor Ferguson made a motion to allow her to spend up to $5,000 from the Council Discretionary fund for the sign for
Resch Park, Council Member Fellows seconded and Council voted with six yes votes on the motion.
 Council Member Spalding distributed a draft of the New Albany Bicycle use Master Plan Proposal. This document
includes work that has already been done on the comprehensive master plan for creating a plan that should become a
component of the overall New Albany Strategic Plan. He asked for city support in creating and hosting a Bicycle Use
Steering Committee. Council comments were favorable to the project.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS:
A. Finance Committee- No report.
B. Safety Committee- No report
C. Public Utilities-No report.
D. Service and Public Facilities Committee-No report
E. Planning and Economic Development Committee-No report
F. Administration Committee:-No report.
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REPORTS OF REPRESENTATIVES:
A. Council Representative to MORPC: Mr. Stefanov reminded Council of the Economic Development Summit planned for
December 6th, and several Council Members are registered for this meeting.
B. Representative to Plain Local Schools- No report.
C. Council representative to Plain Township-No report.
REPORTS OF VILLAGE OFFICIALS:
A. Mayor-The Mayor’s Court Report showed a deposit to the City in the amount of $5,447.40 for the month of November,
2013.
B. Clerk of Council-The department of Liquor Control sends out notification annually that all liquor permits are renewed in
February of each year. If there are any objections from the municipality, action must be taken in the form of legislation
to request a hearing for that establishment. Pursuant to Council and the New Albany Police Chief Jones, there are no
objections to the liquor permits in New Albany being renewed for 2014.
Council was given the most updated list of new applicants for Boards and Commission for discussion in
Executive Session.
C. Finance Director- No report.
D. City Manager- No report.
E. City Attorney – No report
POLL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT:
NONE
POLL FOR COUNCIL COMMENT:
NONE
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Mayor Ferguson moved, Council Member Pleasnick seconded and Council voted with six yes votes to enter into Executive
Session pursuant to ORC 121.22 (G)(1) for personnel discussion, and 121.22(G) (2) regarding pending or imminent
litigation.
Mayor Ferguson moved, Council Member Briscoe seconded and Council voted with six yes votes to come out of Executive
Session.
Council Member Briscoe moved, Council Member Pleasnick seconded and Council voted with five yes votes to approve Mr.
Stefanov taking two days of 2013 vacation in the first part of 2014.
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ADJOURNMENT:
With no further comments and all scheduled matters attended to Mayor Ferguson moved, and Council Member Briscoe
seconded to adjourn the November 19, 2013 Regular Council meeting at 9:25 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Betty J. Bosko, CMC
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Nancy I. Ferguson, Mayor
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