Minutes of the Meeting of Council

Minutes of the Meeting of Council June 4, 2007

These minutes are unofficial and must be formally approved by Council at the next meeting.

The Council of the City of Sylvania, Ohio met in regular session on Monday, June 4, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. with Mayor Craig A. Stough in the chair. Roll was called with the following members present: Dr. Read Backus, John A. Borell, Jr., Keith M. Haddad, Doug Haynam, Mark Luetke, Todd Milner, Barbara R. Sears (7); absent: (0).		Roll call: all present.

Dr. Backus led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America.		Pledge of Alleg.

Mayor Stough stated that Council will now consider agenda item 3.

Requests were made for the following additions to the agenda: 17a. Employee & Community Relations Committee report. 17b. Parks & Forestry Committee report. 19. Authorize a resolution commending the state champion lacrosse team. 20. Update on the Harroun Park ravine negotiations. 21. 2008 tax budget. Ms. Sears moved, Mr. Haynam seconded, to approve the agenda as amended; roll call vote being: Backus, Borell, Haddad, Haynam, Luetke, Milner, Sears (7) yeas; (0) nays. The motion carried.		Additions to the agenda.

Mayor Stough stated that Council will now consider agenda item 4.

Ms. Sears presented the May 21 meeting minutes. Ms. Sears moved, Mr. Haddad seconded, that since the Mayor, members of Council, and others had been furnished copies of these minutes prior to this meeting, Council dispense with the reading of these minutes at this time, and the journal of the minutes of the meeting of May 21, 2007 be approved as submitted, provided there are no amendments from other members of Council; roll call vote being: Borell, Haddad, Haynam, Luetke, Milner, Sears, Backus (7) yeas; (0) nays. The motion carried.		Approval of the May 21 minutes.

Mayor Stough stated that Council will now consider agenda item 5.

Lucas County Commissioner Ben Konop reported that an 18 member committee has been convened to explore regional cooperation in government. Its goal is to determine ways to make government more efficient and more competitive in the 21^st century.		Regionalism.

Mayor Stough stated that Council will now consider agenda item 6.

Mike Brown explained the initiative petition requesting a 1.5 mills property tax levy for the Sylvania Township Fire Department. He said it is expected to generate about $2.2 million in revenue. He presented the clerk with 50 signed petitions containing 1403 signatures for verification by the Board of Elections.

Fire levy initiative petition.Mayor Stough stated that Council will now consider agenda item 7.

Dr. Backus presented and read aloud by title only, proposed Ordinance No. 50-2007, a written copy of same having been previously furnished to each member of Council, AAccepting the proposal of Ex-Tel Communications, Inc. to provide data cabling testing and installation for the City of Sylvania Administration, Municipal/Police and Court buildings; appropriating funds therefore in the amount of $22,8210.50; and declaring an emergency.@ Dr. Backus moved, Ms. Sears seconded, that Council dispense with the Second and Third Readings of said Ordinance; roll call vote being: Borell, Haddad, Haynam, Luetke, Milner, Sears, Backus (7) yeas; (0) nays. The motion carried.		Ordinance 50-2007, A...Data Cabling..Buildings ...@

Dr. Backus moved, Mr. Milner seconded, that Ordinance No. 50-2007 be enacted as an emergency measure as declared therein; roll call vote being: Haddad, Haynam, Luetke, Milner, Sears, Backus, Borell (7) yeas; (0) nays. The motion carried.

Mayor Stough stated that Council will now consider agenda item 8.

Mr. Haynam presented and read aloud by title only, proposed Ordinance No. 51-2007, a written copy of same having been previously furnished to each member of Council, AApproving the banner application of Ronald McDonald House of Northwest Ohio; authorizing the Deputy Director of Public Service to indicate such approval on behalf of the City of Sylvania; and declaring an emergency.@ Mr. Haynam moved, Mr. Luetke seconded, that Council dispense with the Second and Third Readings of said Ordinance; roll call vote being: Haynam, Luetke, Milner, Sears, Backus, Borell, Haddad (7) yeas; (0) nays. The motion carried.		Ordinance 51-2007, A...Banner Application of Ronald McDonald House...@

Mr. Haynam moved, Mr. Milner seconded, that Ordinance No. 51-2007 be enacted as an emergency measure as declared therein; roll call vote being: Luetke, Milner, Sears, Backus, Borell, Haddad, Haynam (7) yeas; (0) nays. The motion carried.

Mayor Stough stated that Council will now consider agenda item 9.

Mr. Haynam presented and read aloud by title only, proposed Ordinance No. 52-2007, a written copy of same having been previously furnished to each member of Council, AApproving the banner application of Lourdes College; authorizing the Deputy Director of Public Service to indicate such approval on behalf of the City of Sylvania; and declaring an emergency.@ Mr. Haynam moved, Mr. Luetke seconded, that Council dispense with the Second and Third Readings of said Ordinance; roll call vote being: Milner, Sears, Backus, Borell, Haddad, Haynam, Luetke (7) yeas; (0) nays. The motion carried.

Ordinance 52-2007, A...Banner Application of Lourdes College...@Mr. Haynam moved, Dr. Backus seconded, that Ordinance No. 52-2007 be enacted as an emergency measure as declared therein; roll call vote being: Sears, Backus, Borell, Haddad, Haynam, Luetke, Milner (7) yeas; (0) nays. The motion carried.

Mayor Stough stated that Council will now consider agenda item 10.

Dr. Backus presented and read aloud by title only, the First Reading of proposed Ordinance No. 53-2007, AAmending Chapter 333 of the Sylvania Codified Ordinances by amending Section 333.03 - Maximum Speed Limits; assured clear distance ahead, to lower the maximum speed limit on Sylvania Avenue; and declaring an emergency.@		First Reading of Ordinance 53-2007.

Mayor Stough stated that Council will now consider agenda item 11.

Ms. Sears presented and read aloud by title only, proposed Ordinance No. 54-2007, a written copy of same having been previously furnished to each member of Council, AAn Ordinance to approve, adopt and enact current replacement pages to the codified ordinances; to repeal ordinances in conflict therewith; to publish enactment of new matter; and declaring an emergency.@ Ms. Sears moved, Mr. Haddad seconded, that Council dispense with the Second and Third Readings of said Ordinance; roll call vote being: Backus, Borell, Haddad, Haynam, Luetke, Milner, Sears (7) yeas; (0) nays. The motion carried.		Ordinance 54-2007, A...Approve Adopt...Replace- ment Pages... Codified Ordinances...@

Ms. Sears moved, Dr. Backus seconded, that Ordinance No. 54-2007 be enacted as an emergency measure as declared therein; roll call vote being: Borell, Haddad, Haynam, Luetke, Milner, Sears, Backus (7) yeas; (0) nays. The motion carried.

Mayor Stough stated that Council will now consider agenda item 12.

Mr. Haddad presented and read aloud by title only, proposed Resolution No. 7-2007, a written copy of same having been previously furnished to each member of Council, AA Resolution of the Council of the City of Sylvania authorizing the City Forester to file an application with the Lucas County Solid Waste Management District for a grant to implement new and support existing waste reduction, recycling and yard waste programs; and declaring an emergency.@ Mr. Haddad moved, Dr. Backus seconded, that Council dispense with the Second and Third Readings of said Resolution; roll call vote being: Haddad, Haynam, Luetke, Milner, Sears, Backus, Borell (7) yeas; (0) nays. The motion carried.		Resolution 7-2007, A...Grant... Recycling...@

Mr. Haddad moved, Mr. Milner seconded, that Resolution No. 7-2007 be enacted as an emergency measure as declared therein; roll call vote being: Haynam, Luetke, Milner, Sears, Backus, Borell, Haddad (7) yeas; (0) nays. The motion carried.

Mayor Stough stated that Council will now consider agenda item 13.

Dr. Backus presented the notice from the Ohio Division of Liquor Control of the transfer of the D1, D2, D3, D3A, and D6 liquor license from Top Tier Entertainment, Inc., 5629 Main St., 1^st floor and basement to Jenna, LLC, d/b/a Jenna=s Restaurant, 5629 Main St., 1^st floor and basement. Dr. Backus moved, Mr. Milner seconded, that no hearing be requested for the transfer on license permit no. 4275703; roll call vote being: Luetke, Milner, Sears, Backus, Borell, Haddad, Haynam (7) yeas; (0) nays. The motion carried.		No hearing requested for transfer of liquor permit to Jenna=s Restaurant.

Mayor Stough stated that Council will now consider agenda item 14.

Mr. Haynam presented the Planning Commission=s recommendation for zoning ordinance amendment petition no. ZA-2-2007, a request to change the zoning from B-1 to B-2 at 5543 Alexis Road. Mr. Haynam moved, Mr. Haddad seconded, to set the public hearing date for ZA-2-2007 for July 16 at 7:15 p.m., and to authorize the clerk to advertise for same; roll call vote being: Luetke, Milner, Sears, Backus, Borell, Haddad, Haynam (7) yeas; (0) nays. The motion carried.		Public Hearing for ZA-2-2007, July 16 at 7:15 p.m.

Mayor Stough stated that Council will now consider agenda item 15.

Mr. Haynam presented the Planning Commission=s recommendation for zoning ordinance amendment petition no. SUP-2-2007, a request to add an E85 underground tank, kiosk, and canopy at the Kroger Fuel Center, 7549 Sylvania Ave. Mr. Haynam moved, Mr. Haddad seconded, to set the public hearing date for SUP-2-2007 for July 16 at 6:45 p.m., and to authorize the clerk to advertise for same; roll call vote being: Milner, Sears, Backus, Borell, Haddad, Haynam, Luetke (7) yeas; (0) nays. The motion carried.		Public Hearing for SUP-2-2007, July 16 at 6:45 p.m.

Mayor Stough stated that Council will now consider agenda item 16.

Mr. Borell requested that the City Administration take steps to implement a program for the online payment of water bills through the City=s web site.		Online payments.

Mayor Stough stated that Council will now consider agenda item 17.

Mr. Luetke reported that the Employee & Community Relations Committee met on May 30 with the web site consultants, and data will be collected. He noted that the visioning process is close to completion, and requested authorization for partial payment of the final invoice. Mr. Luetke moved, Mr. Haddad seconded, to authorize the payment of $5,000 of the remaining $7,500 that is due to Edventures; roll call vote being: Sears, Backus, Borell, Haddad, Haynam, Luetke, Milner (7) yeas; (0) nays. The motion carried.		$5,000 payment to Edventures authorized.

Mr. Borell reported that the Parks & Forestry Committee met on May 30 with members of the Sylvan Pool Board. Due to declining membership the neighborhood pool may not open for the season. He said his committee will work with them on funding options for the 2008 season.		Parks & Forestry Comm.

There was nothing for consideration for item 18, and Mayor Stough stated that Council will now consider agenda item 19.

Ms. Sears moved, Dr. Backus seconded, to authorize a Resolution commending the Sylvania Maple Leafs Lacrosse team for their state championship win; roll call vote being: Backus, Borell, Haddad, Haynam, Luetke, Milner, Sears (7) yeas; (0) nays. The motion carried.		Resolution authorized.

Mayor Stough stated that Council will now consider agenda item 20.

Mayor Stough reported that he and the Law Director are meeting with the several parties involved in the Lathrop House issue to consider workable solutions to the ravine and detention pond issue. The Law Director noted that it will take some time to get everything in place legally. The Mayor also added that providing access to the Lathrop House is another consideration.		Harroun Park ravine update.

Mayor Stough stated that Council will now consider agenda item 21.

After a brief discussion, Mr. Haynam moved, Mr. Borell seconded, to direct the Finance Committee discuss and make a recommendation on the City forgoing the collection of the one outside mill for 2008 as it did in 2007; roll call vote being: Borell, Haddad, Haynam, Luetke, Milner, Sears, Backus (7) yeas; (0) nays. The motion carried.		Omission of one outside mill for 2008 Tax Budget.

Mayor Stough stated that all items on the agenda had been considered. Ms. Sears moved, Mr. Haynam seconded, that this meeting adjourn. All present voting yea (7); (0) nays. The motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.		Adjournment.