FINDLAY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR SESSION
JUNE 6, 2006
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PRESENT: Collette, Eier, Monday, Peters, Rowe,
Schedel, J. Slough, M. Slough, Ward
Council meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by prayer
from Rev. David Draper, President of Winebrenner Seminary
MINUTES:
The Appropriations Committee report, dated May 16, 2006,
regarding the Flood Mitigation Project is amended as follows:
Delete “Jim Staschiak stated that approximately 150 homes would be
removed from the 100-year flood plain and about the same number from the
500-year flood plain, 46% of the properties currently in the 500-year flood
plain would be permanently removed.”
Mr. J. Slough moved to accept he minutes, as circulated of the May 16, 2006,
Council meeting. Mr. Peters seconded the motion. Motion carried. Filed.
Mr. Ward made a motion to add three letters from the Middle Schools, a letter
from the Safety Director regarding OPBA Collective Bargaining Agreements
and the May 2006 NEAT Report to the agenda. Mr. J. Slough seconded the
motion. Motion carried.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
Jacquie Sharrer – 14448 CR 216 – Findlay
Suggestion to relieve the traffic situation for the employees and trucks leaving
the Tall Timbers Industrial Park—Install a road north from production Drive
and stop at C R 212. Presently there is only one way in and out of the
Industrial Park and traffic dumps into Bright Road, clogging traffic to Rt. 12.
Mr. Monday inquired if this should be referred to the Traffic Commission.
Mayor Iriti replied that CDF has been discussing different options to relieve
the traffic congestion. Filed.
Paul E. Schmelzer, Van Horn, Hoover & Associates, P O Box 612
Requests, on behalf of A. Schulman, extension of sanitary sewer to the 50acre parcel for construction of a new manufacturing facility. The sewer will be
extended from an existing manhole on the Cardinal Health property. Water
exists near the west line of the property on the Best Buy parcel. Referred to
the Water and Sewer Committee. Filed.
Letters from Central Middle School, Donnell Middle School and
Glenwood Middle School – Annual Poptab Contest
The Middle Schools hold an annual Poptab Contest to benefit the Findlay
Police Department. The contest began several years ago at Glenwood as a
way of raising money to support Beaux, the former canine officer. The
contest now includes all three Middle Schools. They wish to use the money to
help educate the students in Findlay City Schools. Filed.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Tim Hassan, President Local #381, 320 Lexington Avenue
Mr. Hassan addressed Council regarding the elimination of Fire Department
Assistant Chief Position. Ordinance No. 2006-47 is on the agenda to amend
the salary ordinances to eliminate this position. Local #381 is concerned with
this action for several reasons:
1. State EMS requirements required reporting and enhanced record
keeping and training to maintain the certifications.
2. Training officer position.
3. Reports for submittal to the Ohio Fire Incident Reporting System—
EMS reports, pre-fire planning program, administering the EMS
continuing education program, developing and implementing
Department SOP’s, grant applications, civic activities, tracking
Department inventories.
The Assistant Chief’s position affects each member of the Fire Department on
nearly a daily basis due to the above-mentioned responsibilities.
Mr. Hassan requests that Council reject the emergency clause in the
legislation and hold discussions so that the Administration’s objective can be
more fully understood. Mr. Ward announced that he has scheduled an
APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING AT 6:30, TUESDAY, JUNE 20
IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM. Filed.
Patrick Ball – Findlay Fire Department
Mr. Ball addressed Council in opposition of elimination of the Fire Department
Assistant Chief position. He alluded to the grants that are written through his
office. This is a very important job—responsible for documentation necessary
for our ratings, he said. Mr. Ball would appreciate further study of the
request. Filed.
Tom Bissell, 8391 E. County Road 140, Findlay
Mr. Bissell addressed Council regarding Flag City R.E.A.C.T. #6101, a group
of local radio enthusiasts who provide public service and travelers’
communications in the interest of public safety. They also provide trained
CPR, First Aid, Weather Sky spotting, NIMS manpower and communications
support upon request. #6101 is a new group with a new Charter, new energy
and new ideas. They request that they be included in Findlay’s Emergency
Preparedness Plan. Safety Director Benson asked that the request be
referred to the Local Emergency Planning Committee and the Hancock
County Emergency Management Association. Mr. J. Slough congratulated
the group for a job well done. LEPC meets June 7, 2006, and it was
suggested by Ms. Bensen that the group attend the meeting. She would
appreciate some guidance from LEPC. Filed.
PETITIONS:
Randy L. Cunningham – 1800 CR 236, Van Buren, OH
Vacation of a portion of Eggleston Avenue
Petition to vacate Eggleston Avenue between Harrison Street and vacated
alley in the Thorpe & Andrews West Park Addition. Referred to the City
Planning Commission and the Planning & Zoning Committee. Filed
REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS AND MUNICIPAL DEPARTMENTS:
Mayor Anthony P. Iriti – Removal of Assistant Fire Chief Position
Request by Mayor Iriti to remove the position of Assistant fire chief, Pay class
240/9240, from the City’s Pay ordinances No. 2005-106 and No. 2005-107,
removal effective on or after July 1, 2006. The City does not intend to fill that
position when the incumbent, Assistant Chief Jeffrey Hilty, retires on June 30,
2006. Mayor Iriti also requests review and recommendation from the
Appropriations Committee. Referred to the Appropriations Committee. Filed.
Mayor Anthony P. Iriti – Sandusky Street Intersection Widening at Main
Street, Project No. 328267
Request from Mayor Iriti to prepare legislation to appropriate $9,000 from
County Permissive Funds to Sandusky Street Intersection Widening Project
for design. This project is not included in the 2006 Capital Improvements
Plan. The Mayor requests that the project be added to the plan. The
purchase of the property at the northeast corner of Sandusky and Main
Streets has made it possible to consider widening the intersection. Van Horn
Hoover & Associates would be hired to review the intersection’s level of
service and design improvements as necessary. Mr. Monday asked how far
to the east will the street be widened? Mr. Staschiak said he did not believe it
would be realistic to widen it any further than the property that we have
acquired--it will be one lane. Mr. Ward asked about this being addressed at
Appropriations Committee. Mr. Eier asked if some of that property will be
available for a park? Mayor Iriti said the sidewalk is 12’ wide. The lane is 11’
wide. There will be property left for the development of a park. Filed.
Chief of Police Spraw – Record check – Asian Grill
A check of the records shows no criminal record on Young K. Park and Hye
K. Park, Asian Grill LTD, dba Asian Grill, 1813 Tiffin Avenue. This is in
regards to a D1 liquor permit. Mr. J. Slough moved to file no objection,
seconded by Mr. M. Slough. Nays: Monday, Ward. Motion carried. Filed.
Grant Administrator Lydia L. Mihalik – FY 2006 CDBG Formula
Program
This year’s CDBG Formula allocation is $166,000. By setting aside $14,000
for Fair Housing and Application preparation and administration, $152,000 will
remain for this year’s project. It is recommended that work continue with the
infrastructure improvements in the Wilson Street Area. Legislation is
requested to apply for the grant. Filed.
Director of Law David Hackenberg – Ordinance No. 2006-49
The City is in the process of rewriting the flood damage prevention map in
concert with the State and FEMA. It will not be passed and in effect until
September 20, 2006. In the meantime, the State and FEMA want us to use
the new maps. Our current flood damage prevention ordinance does not
have language which permits us to use the latest maps and data available.
Ordinance No. 2006-49, when adopted, will permit us to use the new maps.
Mr. Schedel asked if the recommendation came from the State and FEMA, do
we have anything in writing? Mr. Hackenberg said it has come from
telephone conversations. “We have a draft of the new ordinance. We should
know around June 20.” Filed.
Director of Law Hackenberg – Open Burning Ordinance
Study is needed regarding the current open burning ordinance to cover the
various situations that the Police and Fire encounter. Mr. Hackenberg
requests that Council consider appointing an Ad Hoc Committee to review
this issue and include membership from Police, Fire, Administration, and local
citizenry. Filed.
Service Director Jim Staschiak II – Reservoir Dam Safety Study
Project No. 357604
The above-referenced project is included in the 2006 Capital Improvements
Plan. A qualified consultant has been selected to perform the necessary
study and evaluation of the dams associated with Reservoirs #1 and #2 and
the dam at Riverside Park. Legislation is requested to appropriate the funds
as follows:
FROM: Water Fund
$15,000
TO:
Dam Safety Study
$15,000
Project No. 35760400-441100
Filed.
Hancock Regional Planning Commission Agenda – May 17, 2006.
Hancock Regional Planning Commission Minutes – April 19, 2006. Filed.
Traffic Commission Minutes – May 15, 2006. Filed.
City of Findlay Income Tax Department Monthly Collection Report to Council,
May 2006. Filed.
Findlay City Board of Health Minutes – March 15, 2006.
Findlay City Board of Health Minutes – April 19, 2006. Filed.
Safety Director Bensen – OPBA Collective Bargaining Agreements
Requests that Council not consider Ordinance No. 2006-50 as emergency
legislation on June 6 and asked that they give the Ordinance its first reading.
The Administration would like Council to review the language of all four
bargaining agreements before voting on them. A copy of the Patrol Officers’
Bargaining Agreement language is attached. It contains language common to
all four of the OPBA bargaining agreements. Final drafts of the language will
be available later in this week. Ms. Bensen asks that Council consider
Ordinance No. 2006-50 as an emergency on June 20. Filed.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
None.
LEGISLATION:
RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION NO. 30-2006
First reading
Adopted
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF FINDLAY,
OHIO, TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS.
Mr. Ward moved to adopt the Resolution, seconded by Mr. J. Slough. Ayes:
Collette, Eier, Monday, Peters, Rowe, Schedel, J. Slough, M. Slough, Ward.
The Resolution was declared adopted and is recorded in Resolution Volume
XXVIII, Page 30-2006, and is hereby made a part of the record.
RESOLUTION NO. 31-2006
First reading
Adopted
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AUDITOR OF THE CITY OF
FINDLAY, OHIO, TO AGAIN JOIN THE WORKERS COMPENSATION
GROUP RATING PROGRAM ESTABLISHED BY THE NORTH CENTRAL
OHIO MUNICIPAL FINANCE OFFICER’S ASSOCIATION.
Mr. Peters moved to adopt the Resolution, seconded by Mr. J. Slough.
Ayes: Eier, Monday, Peters, Rowe, Schedel, J. Slough, M. Slough, Ward,
Collette. The Resolution was declared adopted and is recorded in Resolution
Volume XXVIII, Page 31-2006, and is hereby made a part of the record.
ORDINANCES:
ORDINANCE NO. 2006-38
Third reading
Adopted
AN ORDINANCE VACATING A CERTAIN ALLEY IN THE CITY OF
FINDLAY, OHIO.
Mr. J. Slough moved to adopt the Ordinance, seconded by Mr. Rowe. Ayes:
Monday, Peters, Rowe, Schedel, J. Slough, M. Slough, Ward, Collette, Eier.
The Ordinance was declared adopted and is recorded in Ordinance Volume
PP, Page 2006-38, and is hereby made a part of the record.
ORDINANCE NO. 2006-41
Second reading
AN ORDINANCE VACATING A CERTAIN ALLEY IN THE CITY OF
FINDLAY, OHIO.
Second reading of the Ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 2006-42
Second reading
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1100 ET SEQ. OF THE CODIFIED
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FINDLAY, OHIO, KNOWN AS THE
ZONING CODE BY REZONING THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED
PROPERTIES WHICH PREVIOUSLY WERE ZONED B-RESIDENTIAL, CRESIDENTIAL, AND B-2 GENERAL BUSINESS TO UNIVERSITY
DISTRICT.
Second reading of the Ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 2006-46
First reading
Adopted
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
Mr. Rowe moved to suspend the Statutory Rules and give the Ordinance the
second and third reading. Mr. Collette seconded the motion. Ayes: Peters,
Rowe, Schedel, J. Slough, M. Slough, Ward, Collette, Eier, Monday. The
Ordinance received the second and third reading. Mr. J. Slough moved to
adopt the Ordinance, seconded by Mr. Eier. Ayes: Rowe, Schedel,
J. Slough, M. Slough, Ward, Collette, Eier, Monday, Peters. The Ordinance
was declared adopted and is recorded in Ordinance Volume PP, Page 200646, and is hereby made a part of the record.
ORDINANCE NO. 2006-47
First reading
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCES NO. 2005-106, 2005-107, AND
2001-108, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
First reading of the Ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 2006-48
First reading
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1100 OF THE CODIFIED
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FINDLAY, OHIO, KNOWN AS THE
ZONING CODE BY REZONING THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED
PROPERTY WHICH PREVIOUSLY WS ZONED “B-2 GENERAL BUSINESS”
TO “I-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL”.
First reading of the Ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 2006-49
First reading
Adopted
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1351 ET SEQ. OF THE CODIFIED
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FINDLAY, OHIO, KNOWN AS THE FLOOD
DAMAGE PREVENTION ORDINANCE, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION TO
BE DESIGNATED AS 1351.12, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Mr. Peters moved to suspend the Statutory Rules and give the Ordinance the
second and third reading. Mr. Ward seconded the motion. Ayes: Schedel,
J. Slough, M. Slough, Ward, Collette, Eier, Monday, Peters, Rowe. The
Ordinance received the second and third reading. Mr. Ward moved to adopt
the Ordinance, seconded by Mr. J. Slough. Ayes: J. Slough, M. Slough,
Ward, Collette, Eier, Monday, Peters, Rowe, Schedel. The Ordinance was
declared adopted and is recorded in Ordinance Volume PP, Page 2006-49,
and is hereby made a part of the record.
ORDINANCE NO. 2006-50
First reading
Adopted
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF FINDLAY,
OHIO, TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH THE OHIO PATROLMEN’S
BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION FOR THE FOUR (4) POLICE DEPARTMENT
BARGAINING UNITS; PATROL OFFICERS, SERGEANTS, LIEUTENANTS,
AND DISPATCHERS, WITH EFFECTIVE DATES OF JANUARY 1, 2006
THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2008, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
First reading of the Ordinance.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Mr. Rowe: Requested panhandling issue samples -- perhaps we might be
better off to have the Administration and PD work together. “Is it for a legal
thing?” “Is it for a fraudulent matter?” Can Administration and PD take
another look at our present ordinance?
Mr. Schedel: On May 16, I charged Traffic Commission to take a look at the
hospital parking condition. Dennis Bash stated that he would take care of the
problem with an aggressive move with their employees in one month. I asked
my constituents to call me after June 19 to see if the problems have been
corrected.
Mr. Eier: The Tree commission has concerns with the new ordinance,
regarding abuse or mutilation of public trees (Main Street). Business owners
are pruning and topping their own trees. Some trees have been destroyed. It
is supposed to be a misdemeanor. Is it enforceable or is it just on the books?
Mr. Hackenberg stated that has always been in the ordinance. It can be
done. Mr. Eier stated that Commercial Bank removed a tree for a dumpster.
Mr. Hackenberg said Mrs. Smith should be involved with this. We can do it.
We can require a sizeable tree to replace the one removed. Mr. Eier asked if
complaints should go to the Captain first? Mayor Iriti said the Administration
will get together and sort out a process to handle calls.
Mr. Eier: Thanked the Mayor and everyone involved in the Dr. Martin Luther
King Jr. Way presentation. Students from Glenwood School enjoyed
participating in the event.
Mr. Monday: WATER AND SEWER COMMITTEE MEETING – JUNE 22 –
4:00 PM – THIRD FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM.
Agenda: 1. Request for water and sewer – 26.43 acres on the west
side of Carlin Avenue. 2. Sanitary sewer request – 50-acre parcel for A.
Schulman. 3. Additional request per the Service Director.
M. Slough: Received a call from the Breckenridge area with a parking
concern on both sides of the street. The Safety Director stated it will be
added to the agenda for the June 19 Traffic Commission meeting.
Mr. Ward: COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING – MONDAY, JUNE 12,
7 - 9 PM – FINDLAY LAND USE PLAN – FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH, 2330 S. MAIN STREET.
APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING – TUESDAY, JUNE
20 – 6:30 PM – THIRD FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM.
Mr. Rowe: Allen Township Trustees held a special meeting tonight to
consider zoning regarding adult-type establishments. Mr. Collette was
present at that meeting, and he stated that a moratorium was passed.
Mayor Iriti: Thanked Mike Eier for his efforts in bringing the students to the
dedication.
Mayor Iriti: Thanked Council for passing the Resolution on the Flood Code.
The new maps will be gospel 9-20-06. FEMA community rating system—the
more points you score on this system—a discount on the flood insurance.
FEMA’s minimum standards will be the base of the flood code.
President Schuck adjourned Council at 8:37 PM
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CLERK OF COUNCIL
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PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL