Minutes of the Meeting of Council

Minutes of the Meeting of Council September 5, 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 Wednesday, September 5, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Craig A. Stough in the chair. Roll was called with the following members present: John A. Borell, Jr., Keith M. Haddad, Doug Haynam, Mark Luetke, Todd Milner (5); absent: Dr. Read Backus and Barbara R. Sears (2); both excused by Mayor Stough.		Roll call: Backus and Sears absent; excused.

Mr. Haddad led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America.		Pledge of Alleg.

Requests were made for the following additions to the agenda: 3a. Election of a President Pro Tem in Ms. Sears= absence. 5a. Allied Waste report on the recycling change. 5b. Discussion on zoning code enforcement. 11. Discussion on green yard waste recycling bags. 12. Vehicle bidding process. 13. Land use plan update. 14. Report on the 6:30 Committee-of-the-Whole meeting. 15. Sidewalk leveling bids. 16. Old Farm Ln. speed humps. Mr. Milner moved, Mr. Haynam seconded, to approve the agenda as amended; roll call vote being: Borell, Haddad, Haynam, Luetke, Milner (5) yeas; (0) nays. The motion carried.		Additions to the agenda.

Mr. Luetke moved, Mr. Milner seconded, to nominate Keith Haddad as President Pro Tem. There were no other nominations, and an unanimous vote was cast for Mr. Haddad.		Haddad, President Pro Tem.

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

Mr. Haddad presented the August 20 meeting minutes. Mr. Haddad moved, Mr. Luetke 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 August 20, 2007 be approved as submitted, provided there are no amendments from other members of Council; roll call vote being: Haddad, Haynam, Luetke, Milner, Borell (5) yeas; (0) nays. The motion carried.		Approval of the August 20 minutes.

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

Mayor Stough presented the framed Resolution No. 8-2007, commending the Sylvania Maple Leafs Boys Lacrosse Team for winning the Ohio High School Lacrosse Association Club Division Title. Many of the team members were present.

Framed resolution to Syl. Maple Leafs Lacrosse.Greg Stalter, Allied Waste gave an update on the weekly recycling pick up. The program has been well received, and they have exceeded their initial goal.		Recycling update.

There was discussion about accelerating the zoning code enforcement procedure, especially with chronic offenders. The Law Director explained the Prosecutor=s involvement, noting that nothing can be done until charges are brought before the court. Council asked for a report on one particular case that has a September 13 court date.		Zoning code enforcement.

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

Mr. Milner presented and read aloud by title only, proposed Resolution No. 13-2007, a written copy of same having been previously furnished to each member of Council, AA Resolution of the Council of the City of Sylvania urging the Lucas County Commissioners to improve Sylvania Avenue; and declaring an emergency.@ Mr. Milner moved, Mr. Haynam seconded, that Council dispense with the Second and Third Readings of said Resolution; roll call vote being: Haynam, Luetke, Milner, Borell, Haddad (5) yeas; (0) nays. The motion carried.		Resolution 13-2007, A...Urging the...Commissioners to Improve Sylvania Ave...@

Mr. Milner moved, Mr. Haddad seconded, that Resolution No. 13-2007 be enacted as an emergency measure as declared therein; roll call vote being: Luetke, Milner, Borell, Haddad, Haynam (5) yeas; (0) nays. The motion carried.

Mayor Stough stated that Council will now consider agenda item 7.

Mayor Stough presented the notice from the Ohio Division of Liquor Control of a D1 permit application for Restaurant Pacific, 7629 Sylvania Avenue. After report from Chief of Police Gerald Sobb, Mr. Luetke moved, Mr. Milner seconded, not to request a hearing for permit no. 1414416; roll call vote being: Milner, Borell, Haddad, Haynam, Luetke (5) yeas; (0) nays. The motion carried.		No objection to Restaurant Pacific liquor permit.

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

Mr. Haddad moved, Mr. Borell seconded, to set ATrick or Treat@ in the City on Wednesday, October 31, 2007 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.; roll call vote being: Borell, Haddad, Haynam, Luetke, Milner (5) yeas; (0) nays. The motion carried.		Trick or Treat, Oct. 31, 6:00 - 7:30.

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

Mr. Luetke reported that the Employee & Community Relations Committee met on August 30 for a web site presentation by Hart & Associates, to consider holding another AShred Day@, and continue toward the conclusion of the visioning process. The committee will meet again soon.		Employ & Comm Relations Comm report.

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

Mr. Borell reported that the Parks & Forestry Committee meets on September 10 at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers to discuss proposals from TOPS and the Metroparks for the management of Harroun Park.		Parks & Forestry Comm, Sept. 10, 7:30 p.m.

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

Mayor Stough said that the cost of the green yard waste recycling bags is increasing unless a full truckload is ordered. Although the expenditure is not budgeted, he requested that Council approve it in order to keep the price down. Mr. Haynam moved, Mr. Borell seconded, to authorize legislation approving the purchase of the green yard waste bags as recommended by the Mayor; roll call vote being: Haddad, Haynam, Luetke, Milner, Borell (5) yeas; (0) nays. The motion carried.		Legislation ordered, purchase green yard waste bags.

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

There was a brief discussion on the purchase of vehicles locally versus through the State=s purchasing program. Some of the vehicles are not offered locally, such as the police patrol cars, and others, such as pickup trucks, vans, etc. are bought after several proposals are given by area dealers.		Vehicle purchases.

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

Mr. Haynam gave a brief report on the land use plan update. He said that the cost to do it is being reviewed, and that the project is still being considered.		Land use plan update.

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

Mr. Luetke reported that Council met in Committee-of-the-Whole at 6:30 to hear JJR=s final report on the gateway proposal. He said it will be posted on the City=s web site, and encourages public input.		Gateway District Plan on web.

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

Mayor Stough explained that the City is embarking on a pilot program to level sidewalks in subdivisions. Currently sidewalks are replaced or repaired in conjunction with a street improvement. This program will repair walks where street paving is not needed. Mr. Milner presented and read aloud by title only, proposed Ordinance No. 83-2007, a written copy of same having been previously furnished to each member of Council, AAccepting the proposal of A-1 Concrete Leveling to provide labor and materials for the Brookfield Subdivision Sidewalk Leveling project; appropriating funds therefore in the amount of $9,000.00; and declaring an emergency.@ Mr. Milner moved, Mr. Haynam seconded, that Council dispense with the Second and Third Readings of said Ordinance; roll call vote being: Haynam, Luetke, Milner, Borell, Haddad (5) yeas; (0) nays. The motion carried.		Ordinance 83-2007, AAccepting ...A-1 Concrete Leveling... Brookfield Subdivision...@

Mr. Milner moved, Mr. Haddad seconded, that Ordinance No. 83-2007 be enacted as an emergency measure as declared therein; roll call vote being: Luetke, Milner, Borell, Haddad, Haynam (5) yeas; (0) nays. The motion carried.

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

Service Director Jeffrey Ballmer reported that a petition with 100% signatures was returned requesting the replacement of the speed hump that was removed on Old Farm Lane due to the recent street paving. After discussion, Mr. Milner moved, Mr. Haynam seconded, to waive the traffic count study, and to authorize the installation of one speed hump on Old Farm Lane; roll call vote being: Milner, Borell, Haddad, Haynam, Luetke (5) yeas; (0) nays. The motion carried.		Authorize speed hump on Old Farm Ln.

Mayor Stough stated that all items on the agenda had been considered. Mr. Luetke moved, Mr. Milner seconded, that this meeting adjourn; all present voting yea (5); (0) nays. The motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.		Adjournment.