DRAFT
CITY OF ROCKY RIVER
JANUARY 5, 2004
The Special Meeting of Council was called to order by Mrs. Bobst, President of Council, at 8:26 p.m.
Council Members Present: Mr. Gollinger, Mr. Potterfield, Mr. Frost, Mr. Hurtuk,
Mrs. Bartolozzi, Mr. Hagan, Mrs. Bobst
Administration: Mayor Knoble, Mr. Linden, Ms. Wollenzier
Law Director: Mr. Matty
Press: Mr. White
President Bobst opened the Special Meeting by thanking participants Reverend Dr. Fancher and Judge Nugent as well as all the family and friends in attendance.
Mrs. Bobst then asked for nominations for President of Council.
Moved by Mr. Gollinger, seconded by Mr. Hurtuk, that Pamela E. Bobst continue to serve as Council President. Mrs. Bobst accepted the nomination. Mr. Gollinger further moved that nominations be closed, seconded by Mr. Frost.
Vote to close nominations:
Gollinger - aye Potterfield - aye Frost - aye
Hurtuk - aye Bartolozzi - aye Hagan - aye Bobst - aye
7 ayes 0 nays PASSED
Vote to retain Pamela Bobst as President of Council for the 2004-2005 term:
Gollinger - aye Potterfield - aye Frost - aye
Hurtuk - aye Bartolozzi - aye Hagan - aye Bobst - aye
7 ayes 0 nays PASSED
Mrs. Bobst then asked for nominations for President Pro Tem of Council.
Moved by Mr. Frost, seconded by Mr. Potterfield, that Brian A. Hurtuk serve as President Pro Tem. Mr. Hurtuk accepted the nomination. Mr. Frost then moved that nominations be closed, seconded by Mr. Potterfield .
Vote to close nominations:
Gollinger - aye Potterfield - aye Frost - aye
Hurtuk - aye Bartolozzi - aye Hagan - aye Bobst - aye
7 ayes 0 nays PASSED
Vote to elect Brian A. Hurtuk President Pro Tem of Council for the term 2004-2005:
Gollinger - aye Potterfield - aye Frost - aye
Hurtuk - aye Bartolozzi - aye Hagan - aye Bobst - aye
7 ayes 0 nays PASSED
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 1-04 BY ALL MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION TO APPOINT MISAO KUROKAWA AS CLERK OF COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROCKY RIVER
1ST READING
Moved by Mrs. Bobst, seconded by Mr. Hurtuk, that the rule requiring that Resolution No.
1-04 be read on three separate days be suspended, and that Resolution No. 1-04 be placed upon its passage:
Discussion: Mrs Bobst indicated that there should be no delay so that Council's work can proceed.
Vote: Gollinger - aye Potterfield - aye Frost - aye
Hurtuk - aye Bartolozzi - aye Hagan - aye Bobst - aye
7 ayes 0 nays PASSED
Moved by Mrs. Bobst, seconded by Mr. Potterfield and Mr. Hurtuk, that Resolution No. 1-04 be passed as read:
Discussion: Mrs. Bobst commended the Clerk for her work.
Vote: Gollinger - aye Potterfield - aye Frost - aye
Hurtuk - aye Bartolozzi - aye Hagan - aye Bobst - aye
7 ayes 0 nays PASSED
The Clerk was then sworn in by President Bobst.
ORDINANCE NO. 2-04 BY MAYOR WILLIAM F. KNOBLE
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE TO MAKE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR CURRENT EXPENSES OF THE CITY OF ROCKY RIVER, OHIO, DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2003
1ST READING
Moved by Mrs. Bobst, seconded by Mrs. Bartolozzi, that the rule requiring that Ordinance No. 2-04 be read on three separate days be suspended, and that Ordinance No. 2-04 be placed upon its passage:
Discussion: Throughout the year, adjustments must be made to the budget. This is the last of 2003 and should not be delayed.
Vote: Gollinger - aye Potterfield - aye Frost - aye
Hurtuk - aye Bartolozzi - aye Hagan - aye Bobst - aye
7 ayes 0 nays PASSED
Moved by Mrs. Bobst, seconded by Mr. Hurtuk, that Ordinance No.2-04 be passed as read:
Discussion: Ms. Wollenzier explained that because some capital improvement projects did not go forward (Issue 2 funds were not received and no bonds were issued), projected revenues as well as expenditures had to be lowered.
Vote: Gollinger - aye Potterfield - aye Frost - aye
Hurtuk - aye Bartolozzi - aye Hagan - aye Bobst - aye
7 ayes 0 nays PASSED
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
Mr. Frost mentioned the meeting of the Safety Committee to be held next week. Members of the Working Group on Animal Control Laws will meet with the Safety Committee in the Committee Room at 7:00 p.m.
Council's Parks & Recreation Committee will meet on January 26 at 7:00 p.m. for a presentation from the Recreation Facilities Task Force. Artificial turf for the high school will also be discussed.
Mrs. Bobst acknowledged a memo from Mr. Koran noting that Master Plan Stakeholder Meetings have been scheduled. On Friday, January 16, Center Ridge East and West will be discussed; on January 23, Hilliard, Wooster and Detroit West, and on February 6, Old and Middle Detroit, Linda, and Yacht Club. All meetings will be at 9:00 a.m. in the Don Umerley Civic Center.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
______________________________ ______________________________ Pamela E. Bobst Misao Kurokawa
President of Council Clerk of Council
Please note: This is a draft copy of the minutes of the Special Meeting of January 5, 2004. These minutes may be amended or revised at the next Legislative Meeting.