NEW ALBANY CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
June 2, 2015
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Ferguson called to order the New Albany City Council Meeting of June 2nd,
2015 at 6:30 p.m. at New Albany Village Hall, New Albany, Ohio. Attending were City
Manager Joseph Stefanov, Deputy City Manager Debra Mecozzi, Community
Development Director Jennifer Chrysler, Police Chief Greg Jones, Finance Director
Chad Fuller, Public Service Director Mark Nemec, Law Director Mitchell Banchefsky,
City Engineer Ed 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 Michael Mott
CM Steve Pleasnick
CM Sloan Spalding
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ACTION ON MINUTES:
June 2nd, 2015: Council Member Marsh moved, Council Member Pleasnick
seconded and Council voted with 5 yes and one abstention (Spalding), to approve
the June 2nd, 2015 minutes.
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA:
Mayor Ferguson moved to add Executive Session pursuant to Ohio Revised Code
121.22 (1) for discussion of personnel (Board/Commission appointment)
Council Member Fellows seconded and council voted with six yes votes to add
Executive Session after # 17 on the agenda.
HEARING OF VISITORS:
Mayor Ferguson introduced Tyler Hochradle, 15, Parker Smith, 12, and 12 year old
Jillian Bingman. The boys are credited with saving the life of Jillian on April 8 th at
The Links Golf Course in New Albany.
Jillian Bingman and Tyler Hochradle were walking along the stream on the Links
Golf Course when the ground, softened by recent heavy rains, gave out from under
Jillian’s feet and she fell in to the water near a culvert. Tyler Hochradle jumped in
and tried to pull her out but the water began to pull her into a culvert pipe. Tyler
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couldn’t pull her out of the swift stream, but kept her head above water. Parker Smith
was in the area and heard the screams and rushed to help but the swiftly moving
water prevented it. Parker then ran to his house and called 911. The rescuers
arrived and were able to pull Jillian from the water
The New Albany police credited the boys for saving her life by Parker’s for his clear
headed call and directions to the location, and Tyler’s quick thinking to keep Jillian’s
head above the water. They presented each of the boys with a crystal award for their
quick thinking and action.
Jillian’s father, Ryan Bingman calls the boys heroes.
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The New Albany Varsity Girls Softball Team was honored for their outstanding
season in 2015 under the leadership of Coach Patrick Finn. On May 13 th, 2015 the
New Albany Varsity Girls Softball Team defeated Newark High School to win the
sectional tournament and on May 23rd, 2015 went on to defeat Olentangy Orange
High School to become District Champions, and qualify the team to participate in the
Regional Semi-finals.
Coach Finn said this is the first time since 1986 the New Albany High School Varsity
Girls Softball Team has qualified for the Regional Tournament.
Mayor Ferguson said the City Council and residents of New Albany are proud of
their team and proclaimed May 28th, 2015 as NEW ALBANY HIGH SCHOOL
VARSITY GIRLS SOFTBALL TEAM DAY, in the City of New Albany.
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Hans Schell, President of the New Albany Community Events Board and Ron
Kendle, board member and past president appeared before Council to request
additional grant funding for a Fall Fest in the city. The event will be held in the
parking lot behind the Mellow Mushroom restaurant and will not impact the traffic on
Market Street.
They presented Council with an outline for the requested two day event on October
2nd, and 3rd. Friday’s entertainment will include New Albany High School football
team/cheerleader introduction and will feature bands, bounce houses, games for
children to enjoy as well as local food trucks and a beer garden. Saturday’s
festivities will be similar to Friday with the addition of a large screen TV to broadcast
the away Ohio State football game during the afternoon. The festivities will end at
approximately 11:00 pm.
Mayor Ferguson praised the Community Events Board members for their tireless
volunteer efforts and hard work presenting these events for the residents to enjoy.
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Mayor Ferguson moved, Council Member Marsh seconded and Council voted with
six yes votes to grant the Community Events Board additional funding in the amount
of $21,000 for the Oktoberfest.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:
PLANNING COMMISSION: No meeting since last Council meeting.
PARKS AND TRAILS ADVISORY BOARD: No meeting since last Council meeting.
ARB: No meeting
BZA: No meeting
BOARD OF CONSTRUCTION APPEALS: No meeting
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION: No meeting
PUBLIC RECORDS COMMISSION: A meeting was held prior to the May 19th
Council meeting at which time the commission approved revised RC-2 forms (record
retention schedule) for the Police Department and RC-3 forms (record destruction
forms) for the Public Service Department. The next meeting will be scheduled for
November 2015.
CORRESPONDENCE AND COMMUNICATIONS:
NONE
SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING OF ORDINANCES:
ORDINANCE O-17-2015
Mayor Ferguson read by title AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF NEW ALBANY BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO REZONE
5.001+/- ACRES OF LAND AT 7444 NEW ALBANY CONDIT ROAD, GENERALLY
LOCATED WEST OF SOUDER ROAD, NORTH OF PHARMAFORCE, AND EAST OF
SCHLEPPI FOR THE AREA TO BE KNOWN AS “RESEARCH AND INFORMATION
DISTRICT EXPANSION (SUBAREA 6)” FROM ITS CURRENT ZONING OF “AG”
AGRICULTURAL TO “I-PUD” INFILL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AS
REQUESTED BY CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE C/O PARRISH
EQUITIES
Community Development Director Jennifer Chrysler told Council that the applicant
requests to rezone 5.001 +/= acres and add to the existing Research and Information
District Zoning District as a new subarea. This area will be known as Subarea 6, and will
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be zoned to “I-PUD” Infill Planned Unit Development. Together, these properties will be
developed and operated with a training facility that allows individuals to be trained to
work with service dogs provided by the applicant.
The applicants, Joe and Denise Parrish were in attendance with their service dog Ansil
who demonstrated the great skill of ignoring everyone except his master.
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-17-2015.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES:
ORDINANCE O-21-2015
Mayor Ferguson read by title AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT THE EXPEDITED
TYPE 1 ANNEXATION OF 12.0+/- ACRES FROM PLAIN TOWNSHIP, FRANKLIN
COUNTY TO THE CITY OF NEW ALBANY
Mayor Ferguson scheduled this ordinance for Second Reading and Public Hearing
on June 16th, 2015.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION R-27-2015
Mayor Ferguson read by title A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH
THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE – CAPITAL CITY LODGE NO. 9
REGARDING WAGES, HOURS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
FOR FULL-TIME SWORN OFFICERS BELOW THE RANK OF SERGEANT
City Manager Stefanov said this resolution authorizes him to execute the contract
with the FOP. If accepted by Council, the effective date of the collective bargaining
agreement will be June 3, 2015 through December 31, 2017.
Council Member Pleasnick moved, Council Member Spalding seconded and Council
voted with six yes votes to approve this Resolution.
RESOLUTION R-28-2015
Mayor Ferguson read by title A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT
FOR 35 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS ON 16.18 +/- ACRES FOR “THE NEW ALBANY
COUNTRY CLUB SECTION 28 PART 2” GENERALLY LOCATED NORTHWEST
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OF SEDGEWICK DRIVE, SOUTH OF HIGHGROVE AND EAST OF THOMPSON
PARK AS REQUESTED BY THE NEW ALBANY COMPANY
Jennifer told Council that the entire Section 28 is 43 acres with 66 lots and will be
accessed via Southfield Road from the south and Abingdon from the north. City
Council approved Section 1 on July 1, 2014 and the Planning Commission reviewed
and recommended approval of this final plat at the May 18, 2015 meeting.
Mayor Ferguson moved, Council Member Pleasnick seconded and Council voted
with six yes votes to approve Resolution R-28-2015.
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
G. Grants and Non-Profit Funding-No report
REPORTS OF REPRESENTATIVES:
A. Council Representative to MORPC:
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 in the amount of $7,088.00
to the City for the month of May, 2015.
B. Clerk of Council- Ms. Bosko shared thanks she received from Mr. Alan Stanley
who drove the Wagon and Horses for the Founder’s Day Parade for Council. He
appreciated the police escort he received at the end of the parade back to the
staging area. Ms. Bosko thanked the PD especially Sergeant Anderson who
arranged the escort on very short notice.
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C. Finance Director- No report
D. City Manager- No report.
E. City Attorney – No report
OTHER BUSINESS:
NONE
POLL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT:
NONE
POLL FOR COUNCIL COMMENT:
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
discussion of personnel (Board /Commission appointment), with the possibility of
taking action.
Mayor Ferguson moved, Council Member Briscoe seconded and Council voted with
six yes votes to exit Executive Session and reconvene the regular meeting.
Mayor Ferguson moved, Council Member Briscoe seconded and Council voted with
six yes voted to appoint Trudy Bartley to the vacancy on the Planning Commission.
ADJOURNMENT:
With no further comments and all scheduled matters attended to Mayor Ferguson
moved, and Council Member Briscoe seconded to adjourn the June 2nd, 2015
Regular Council meeting at 8:00 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Betty Bosko, Clerk of Council
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Nancy I. Ferguson, Mayor
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