CITY OF ROCKY RIVER
APRIL 24, 2006
Regular meeting of Council was called to order by Mrs. Bobst, President of Council, at 8:03 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
Law Director: Mr. Bemer
Press: Mrs. McKenzie, Ms. Mitchell
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mrs. Bobst introduced Ms. Natalie Leek-Nelson from Providence House. Ms. Leek-Nelson noted that Providence House is the first and only licensed residential crisis nursery in Ohio. In appreciation for the support of Rocky River citizens, she presented the Mayor with a "Community Promise" award, commenting that in 2005, 187 individual donors from Rocky River contributed more than $13,000 to Providence House. In this, their 25th anniversary year, she expressed the organization's appreciation. She also mentioned that as a new resident of the city, she was especially pleased to be in attendance.
MOTION:
Moved by Mrs. Bobst, seconded by Mr. Hurtuk, that the reading of the minutes of the Special Meeting and the Executive Session of April 8, the Legislative Meeting and Executive Session of April 10, and the Special Meeting, the meeting of the Committee-of-the-Whole and the Executive Session of April 17 be waived and that the minutes be accepted with an amendment for the
April 17 meeting of the Committee-of-the-Whole. (Ordinance 61-06 was not placed on the Consent Agenda.)
Vote: Gollinger - aye Moran - aye Frost - aye Hurtuk - aye
Bartolozzi - abstain Hagan - aye Bobst - aye
7ayes 0 nays PASSED
MAYOR'S REPORT:
The Mayor requested an Executive Session to review a personnel matter and the purchase of property.
Last Saturday's community shredding event was successful. Although an accurate count was not kept, ABC Shredding estimated that 100 persons participated and 3000 lbs of shredded documents were collected. The City's cost was $300, and the Mayor commented that he felt this was a worthwhile service for residents. A second event will be held in October, and the Mayor hopes to schedule these days twice yearly in the future.
The Police Auction was also held on Saturday, and the Mayor pronounced it fairly successful. He suggested, however, that Lt. Hudec auction the bicycles last next year because they are the main attraction.
The Mayor will meet tomorrow with Bernard Zofcin of Brandstetter Carroll and Zofcin to discuss standby auxiliary power for the Don Umerley Civic Center complex. This project was proposed because there is no location in the City that can accommodate a large number of residents in the event of a disaster, including an extended blackout. The project specifications were bid as an alternate, but the bid received was $207,000 for a unit large enough to power the entire complex. Other possibilities, such as a separate bid, will be discussed with Mr. Zofcin and Mr. Patterson tomorrow morning, and Council members with comments should contact the Mayor before 9:30 a.m.
The Mayor received a call from Lesley Hahn to announce that the League of Women Voters will sponsor a public meeting May 3. Commissioner Peter Lawson Jones will be the speaker.
Council members have received an invitation to attend the groundbreaking for the new Civic Center addition on May 4 at noon. A short ceremony will be followed by a light lunch.
This Sunday, the last concert of the City Music Cleveland organization will be held at 7:30 at the Rocky River Presbyterian Church. The Mayor commented that this free series, co-sponsored by the City, features excellent chamber orchestra music and this concert should be very enjoyable.
LAW DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Mr. Bemer reported that last week he had assisted the Seniors' Council to update its by-laws as well as providing legal forms for auditorium use.
He has also consulted with Mrs. Whitman, Human Resources Director, regarding Civil Service Commission rules and regulations, rendering legal opinions in an effort to expedite the examination process.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: NONE
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mr. Frost has been notified that the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District will hold informational meetings about the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste Management Plan Update. The meeting for our region will be on Wednesday, May 3 at Fairview Park City Hall from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Copies will be distributed to Council members who will have 90 days to vote on the Plan.
Mr. Frost has also received a chart comparing costs of disposal of solid waste for all communities in Cuyahoga County. He reported that upon cursory examination, the City appears to be faring well compared to its neighbors, but comparison is difficult. He will provide copies for the Administration.
If copies of the Solid Waste Management Plan Update are received in time, the matter will be scheduled for discussion at the next meeting of the Committee-of-the-Whole.
Mrs. Bobst has received a letter from the National Arbor Day Foundation designating Rocky River as a Tree City, USA. In commemoration of Arbor Day, a tree planting will be held on April 28 at 2:00 p.m. outside the Senior Center. All are invited.
The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet this Wednesday at 8:00 a.m. in the pavilion.
Information has been received by Mrs. Bobst about the Northeast Ohio Sourcing Office (NEOSO). This is an opportunity to partner with other communities in the purchase of various City necessities for cost savings. This will be discussed at the next meeting of the Committee-of-the-Whole.
Next week Council will hear a moral claim from Suzanne Saganich, 21623 Avalon Drive. The Building Commissioner, Mr. Beirne and Mr. Nugent will also attend.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: NONE
AMENDED ORDINANCE NO. 29-06 BY FRANK B. GOLLINGER
AN ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS AUDITOR'S PERMANENT PARCEL NO. 301-15-018 & NO. 301-15-019 FROM ITS PRESENT CLASSIFICATION OF OFFICE (O-3 100') TO SERVICE MANUFACTURING IN ITS ENTIRETY AS FURTHER DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A"
Mr. Gollinger indicated that the Planning Commission met this month and approved this rezoning. It was determined that the public hearing will be held on May 22.
MOTION:
Moved by Mrs. Bobst, seconded by Mr. Frost, that Ordinance No. 52-06 be amended by including a new Exhibit "A"
Discussion: Mrs. Bobst explained that the phrase "and all others" had been included in earlier drafts and was confusing and unnecessary. In the new exhibit, distributed this week, the phrase has been deleted.
Vote: Gollinger - aye Moran - aye Frost - aye Hurtuk - aye
Bartolozzi - aye Hagan - aye Bobst - aye
7 ayes 0 nays PASSED
AMENDED ORDINANCE NO. 52-06 BY PAMELA E. BOBST
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 947 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ROCKY RIVER, ENTITLED "MEMORIAL HALL," AND AS FURTHER DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT "A"
1ST READING
Moved by Mrs. Bobst, seconded by Mr. Hurtuk, that the rule requiring that Amended Ordinance No. 52-06 be read on three separate days be suspended, and that Amended Ordinance No. 52-06 be placed upon its passage:
Discussion: This proposed ordinance was discussed last week at the meeting of the Committee-of-the-Whole with Mr. Rosol. Mrs. Bobst noted that the update was obviously necessary, as rates have not been changed since 2001, while costs have escalated. Existing contracts will not be affected.
Vote: Gollinger - aye Moran - 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 Amended Ordinance No. 52-06 be passed as read:
Discussion: All necessary information has been received from Mr. Rosol, and this ordinance should go forward.
Vote: Gollinger - aye Moran - aye Frost - aye Hurtuk - aye
Bartolozzi - aye Hagan - aye Bobst - aye
7 ayes 0 nays PASSED
ORDINANCE NO. 59-06 BY BRIAN A. HURTUK
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE CREATING A CODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROCKY RIVER WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE ALLOCATION OF ESTATE TAX REVENUES INTO THE GENERAL FUND AND VARIOUS SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS
ORDINANCE NO. 60-06 BY BRIAN A. HURTUK
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF $2,300,000.00 FROM THE PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT FUND INTO THE GENERAL FUND
Mr. Hurtuk explained that these two ordinances arose from the budget process and address the treatment of the funds in the Permanent Improvement Fund. He has not been able to discuss these, as yet, with the Finance Director, but will make time to do so this week. Following discussion at the next meeting, he will request reading at the next Legislative Meeting.
ORDINANCE NO. 61-06 BY BRIAN F. HAGAN
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH MACKAY ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING COMPANY FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING ENGINEERING SERVICES, AND AS FURTHER DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT "A"
1ST READING
Mr. Hagan indicated that at the meeting of the Committee-of-the-Whole, he commented that he was hesitant to move for a rules suspension until Mr. Hurtuk's comments were available for unanswered questions. He will leave it at a first reading for further discussion next week.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS UNDER CONSENT
ORDINANCE NO. 57-06 BY BRIAN F. HAGAN
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICE TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH RMH CONCRETE AND FOUNDATIONS, INC. FOR THE 2006 STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $330,013.49
1ST READING
This ordinance for the Detroit Road streetscaping has been discussed, and Mr. Hagan noted that 79% will be reimbursed by the County.
ORDINANCE NO. 58-06 BY BRIAN F. HAGAN
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 41-06 AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY-SERVICE TO PURCHASE AN UNDETERMINED AMOUNT OF LIMESTONE SCREENING FOR THE CITY OF ROCKY RIVER FROM C & S LIMESTONE, LTD. AT THE FOLLOWING PRICES: $11.75/TON FOR CRUSHED SCREENING AND $13.60/TON FOR #57 SCREENING
1ST READING
This will correct a typographical error in the original purchase ordinance.
Moved by Mrs. Bobst, seconded by Mrs. Bartolozzi and Mr. Gollinger, that the rule requiring that the ordinances of the Consent Agenda be read on three separate days be suspended, and that those ordinances found on the Consent Agenda be placed upon their passage:
Vote: Gollinger - aye Moran - aye Frost - aye Hurtuk - aye
Bartolozzi - aye Hagan - aye Bobst - aye
7 ayes 0 nays PASSED
Moved by Mrs. Bobst, seconded by Mr. Gollinger, that the stated ordinances be passed as read:
Vote: Gollinger - aye Moran - aye Frost - aye Hurtuk - aye
Bartolozzi - aye Hagan - aye Bobst - aye
7 ayes 0 nays PASSED
MOTION:
Moved by Mrs. Bobst, seconded by Mr. Hurtuk, that at the request of the Mayor, an Executive Session be held immediately following the Legislative meeting to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion or compensation of a public employee or official under Article X, Section 6, Subsection 1 of the Charter and to consider the purchase of property for public purposes under Article X, Section 6, Subsection 2 of the Charter. Further, at the request of Mrs. Bobst, a third topic was proposed: the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion or compensation of a public employee or official under Article X, Section 6, Subsection 1 of the Charter.
Vote: Gollinger - aye Moran - aye Frost - aye Hurtuk - aye
Bartolozzi - aye Hagan - aye Bobst - aye
7 ayes 0 nays PASSED
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
Mrs. Bobst noted that the Board of Elections will hold a demonstration of the electronic voting machines to be in use in the May primary election. This demonstration will be held at the Lakewood Civic Auditorium tomorrow evening.
Mr. Gollinger asked the Law Director if he had an update on the noise from the Lakewood Dog Park. Mr. Bemer responded that, as yet, he had been unable to contact the Law Director in Lakewood.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: NONE
As there was no further business by members of Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
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Pamela E. Bobst Misao Kurokawa
President of Council Clerk of Council