CITY OF ROCKY RIVER

JANUARY 23, 2006

Regular meeting of Council was called to order by Mrs. Bobst, President of Council, at 8:00 p.m.

Council Members Present: Mr. Gollinger, Mr. Moran, Mr. Frost, Mr. Hurtuk,

Mrs. Bartolozzi, Mr. Hagan, Mrs. Bobst

Administration: Mayor Knoble, Mr. Linden, Mr. Thomas, Mr. Patterson, Mr. Mackay

Law Director: Mr. Bemer

Press: Mrs. McKenzie

The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Mrs. Bobst announced that the meeting was being recorded.

MOTION:

Moved by Mrs. Bobst, seconded by Mr. Gollinger, that the reading of the minutes of the Legislative Meeting and Executive Session of January 9, and the meeting of the Committee-of-the-Whole of January 17 be waived and that the minutes be accepted as submitted.

Vote: Gollinger - aye Moran - abstain Frost - aye Hurtuk - aye

Bartolozzi - aye Hagan - aye Bobst - aye

6 ayes 0 nays 1 abstention PASSED

MAYOR'S REPORT:

Mayor Knoble commented that he receives an average of one letter a week commending the City's safety forces. He shared two letters received this week, one praising a patrol officer; the other a paramedic responding to a 911 call.

A request for renewal of the Heritage Home Loan program has been received from the Cleveland Restoration Society. Copies will be distributed to Council members who will decide if the benefits to residents warrant the increased fee of $8000. At this point, the Administration is undecided, but the Mayor feels more publicity may increase usage of the program.

The Mayor then made a public announcement that the next meeting of the WWTP Management Board will be on February 8 at 1:30 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and at present is scheduled for the Committee Room, but can be moved to the David J. Cook Council Chambers, if necessary.

On Friday, the Mayor attended a demonstration of hazmat procedures and equipment at Lakewood Fire Station #1. The session was attended by all Westshore fire chiefs and most mayors, and Mayor Knoble commented that it was most worthwhile.

Work on the 2006 budget is continuing, and copies will be disseminated to Council members before the January 31 deadline.

A Plain Dealer article last week showed Rocky River in a favorable light. It discussed the school system's growth during the last ten years. The article showed how the community is reinventing itself. Original residents, having raised their families, are moving to different housing and are being replaced by new families.

LAW DIRECTOR'S REPORT:

Mr. Bemer has received the 88^th report from the Norfolk-Southern agreement. During the month of December, an average of 2.4 trains per day passed through the City; the high was six on December 21 with a low of zero the following day.

COMMITTEE REPORTS: NONE

COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Mrs. Bobst has received comments from residents on the new Rocky River Residents' Guide, and she thanked the Administration for its work.

• Mayor Knoble indicated that the entire project had been handled by his assistant, Mrs. Burt who exerted all of her many considerable talents and a great deal of time on the project.
  
  

Next week is the fifth Monday in January, and no Council meeting will be held.

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: NONE

ORDINANCE NO. 7-06 BY BRIAN F. HAGAN

AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICE TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH FABRIZI TRUCKING & PAVING CO., INC. TO RELOCATE THE STORM SEWER FOR THE DON UMERLEY CIVIC CENTER ADDITION AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $305,960.00

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Moved by Mr. Hagan, seconded by Mr. Gollinger and Mr. Hurtuk, that the rule requiring that Ordinance No. 7-06 be read on three separate days be suspended, and that Ordinance No. 7-06 be placed upon its passage:

Discussion: Mr. Hagan indicated that this ordinance will authorize the relocation of a large storm sewer so that the addition to the Don Umerley Civic Center can begin. He called upon the City's consulting engineer, Mr. Mackay, to further explain the project.

• Mr. Mackay noted that the plans were prepared by the architect, Brandstetter Carroll and Zofcin. Only one bid was received, from Fabrizi Trucking & Paving. Mr. Mackay, together with Mr. Linden and Mr. Patterson, reviewed the bid and are recommending that it be accepted.
  
  
• Mr. Hagan asked about a time period for the work. Mr. Mackay indicated that it was difficult to predict because it is a specialized piping project. The contract calls for a maximum of 90 days, but he felt it would probably be 60 to 90 days.
  
  
• Asked about the specialized piping, the engineer explained that the existing large 66" pipe would be increased to 72" in the replacement. Because it would now be curved, the wider radius would enhance the flow of the relocated sewer.
  
  
• Mr. Gollinger asked if the increased size would create a problem further in the piping as it returns to 66". Mr. Mackay explained that it would not; the increase to 72" is necessary because the direction and slope of the flow around the Civic Center is being changed. This increase will allow the flow to continue smoothly in the relocated area with less slope and changed direction.

Vote: Gollinger - aye Moran - aye Frost - aye Hurtuk - aye

Bartolozzi - aye Hagan - aye Bobst - aye

7 ayes 0 nays PASSED

Moved by Mr. Hagan, seconded by Mr. Gollinger, that Ordinance No. 7-06 be passed as read:

Discussion: Mr. Moran asked if the relocation will change the esthetics of the project, particularly as to the removal of more trees than was originally planned. Mr. Mackay indicated that he did not think so, but called upon Mr. Patterson, the Director of Recreation, for a more definitive answer. Mr. Patterson said that this project would not require a significant increase in the number of trees to be removed, as it will be essentially under the track where trees would be removed in any case.

• Mr. Hurtuk asked if the amount of the ordinance is separate from the amount authorized in the bond issue. Mr. Patterson indicated that it was not, but rather was included in the total amount
  
  

Vote: Gollinger - aye Moran - aye Frost - aye Hurtuk - aye

Bartolozzi - aye Hagan - aye Bobst - aye

7 ayes 0 nays PASSED

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: NONE

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: NONE

As there was no further business by members of Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

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Pamela E. Bobst Misao Kurokawa

President of Council Clerk of Council