DRAFT
CITY OF ROCKY RIVER
APRIL 25, 2005
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. Potterfield, Mr. Frost, Mr. Hurtuk,
Mrs. Bartolozzi, Mrs. Bobst
Absent: Mr. Hagan
Administration: Mayor Knoble, Mr. Linden, Mr. Thomas
Assistant Law Director: Mr. Hotz
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Mrs. Bobst noted that the meeting was being recorded by a resident.
MOTION:
Moved by Mrs. Bobst, seconded by Mr. Gollinger, that the reading of the minutes of the Legislative Meeting and the Executive Session of April 11, and the meeting of the Committee-of-the-Whole and Special Meeting of April 18 be waived and that the minutes be accepted as submitted.
Vote: Gollinger - aye Potterfield - aye Frost - aye
Hurtuk - aye Bartolozzi - aye Bobst - aye
6 ayes 0 nays PASSED
MAYOR'S REPORT:
The Mayor reported on an unfortunate series of events for that day. First, 3' of water was reported in a basement on Bates Road because the sewer was not reconnected to the main sewer line. This is the third occurrence. The City's crews will televise connections between Blossom and Bartlett to be sure that there are no other cases where this has occurred.
Second, one of the City's garbage trucks has been impounded at the BFI landfill because its load registered radioactivity. The driver had to be picked up, and the truck will be immobilized until the State of Ohio decides upon a course of action.
Third, a fire was reported on the sixth floor of the Hilroc. Units from Lakewood, Westlake and Fairview Park were called. Fortunately, it was not of a serious nature.
The first meeting of the Records Commission was held today. The Mayor, Mr. Linden, Mr. Thomas and Mr. Terry Michael, the Mayor's appointee, met and toured the basement records storage area and reviewed ideas for more efficient storage of the materials. A summer intern-type employee may be hired to help identify records on hand before further decisions are made.
The School Board has voted to have the Superintendent work out lease terms to enable a skate park to be established on property behind the high school which is presently unused as tennis courts. This park would be operated by the City. Mr. Matty and members of the School Administration will negotiate the terms. The Mayor noted that the City will be seeking donations, both of time and expertise, and perhaps of funds to make the park a reality.
Mr. Michael Mackay, the City's consulting engineer, attended the ODOT Local Government Day program. The Mayor found his report beneficial.
This week, Crain's Cleveland Business reports that last Wednesday some of the larger Westgate parcels were transferred to a new owner. There are nine or ten separate parcels which make up the portion of Westgate in Fairview Park and additional parcels in Rocky River. The project is progressing as anticipated.
The Mayor and Director Koran met with owners of the four-store strip shopping area immediately adjacent to the property at the corner of Wooster and Shoreland to review preliminary plans for improvements to their property. He reported that they are enthusiastic, and that further details will follow.
Plans are complete for an asphalt sidewalk west of Delmar Drive close to Tri-City Park. It will complement a similar walkway north of Vine Court which was resurfaced last year.
Finally, the Mayor noted with sorrow the passing of Tom Clutterbuck, a Rocky River resident with many ties to the City.
LAW DIRECTOR'S REPORT: NONE
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Parks and Recreation Committee: Mrs. Bobst noted that a memorandum has been received from the Recreation Department dated April 18 regarding bid proposals for lease of space in the Don Umerley Civic Center for use as a physical therapy facility.
An announcement was made at the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting last Wednesday that the first Design and Operations School sponsored by the Ohio Parks and Recreation Association will be held in the Cleveland area from July 23 to July 27. These recreation professionals will tour the Don Umerley Civic Center as well as the new outdoor aquatic facility.
Finance Committee and Contracts Committee: Mr. Hurtuk reported that he and Mr. Hagan have met with principals from DiGioia Construction, the contractor, and GGJ, the contract administrator on the Bates/Orchard Park project. No conclusions have yet been reached, but within the next two weeks, he hopes to be able to make a recommendation to Council as to how to proceed.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A garlic mustard pull will be held at Elmwood Park on Saturday, May 7 at 10:00. This is the third or fourth year for the project, and Mrs. Bobst commented that it has been successful in keeping the infestation at bay. The contact person is Chris Pfeil.
Mr. Potterfield has received a letters from Mr. Karl Bergquist of Wagar Road regarding drive-throughs. (Exhibit "A")
Council members are invited to attend a meeting sponsored by the Northeat Ohio City Council Association (NOCCA) at which Representative Sally Conway Kilbane will speak on tax reform. The meeting will be held at the City Club on Thursday, April 28 at 6:00 p.m.
Mr. Potterfield has also received a letter from Mr. Howard Butterworth, 3583 Bradfords Gate asking for assistance for street conditions which have deteriorated in his area. (Exhibit "B")
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 133-04 BY EARL W. POTTERFIELD
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL PLAN KNOWN AS THE ROCKY RIVER MASTER PLAN
The Master Plan is under review by the Planning Commission. At this month's meeting, the issue was tabled because two members were not in attendance. Mr. Potterfield expects the final review to be completed at next month's meeting.
ORDINANCE NO. 40-05 BY EARL W. POTTERFIELD
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1143.03 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ROCKY RIVER, ENTITLED "SCHEDULE OF AREA, YARD AND HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS", AND AS FURTHER DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A"
Mr. Potterfield noted that this ordinance is also under consideration by the Planning Commission. In a similar circumstance, the ordinance was also tabled because members had questions which they felt should be answered by Mr. Koran who will be in attendance at the meeting next month.
ORDINANCE NO. 47-05 BY ROBERT S. FROST
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE SUBSTITUTING NEW CHAPTER 505, ENTITLED "ANIMALS", FOR THE EXISTING CHAPTER IN THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ROCKY RIVER, AND AS FURTHER DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT "A"
2ND READING
Mr. Frost noted that this ordinance will be discussed at the Public Meeting scheduled for next week at 7:30 preceding the meeting of the Committee-of-the-Whole. The third reading will follow on May 9.
ORDINANCE NO. 67-05 BY BRIAN F. HAGAN
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY-SERVICE TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH FABRIZI TRUCKING & PAVING CO., INC. FOR THE EMERGENCY REPAIR OF STORM AND SANITARY SEWERS WITHIN THE CITY OF ROCKY RIVER FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR NOT TO EXCEED $50,000.00 PER YEAR
1ST READING
Moved by Mrs. Bobst, seconded by Mr. Gollinger, that the rule requiring that Ordinance No. 67-05 be read on three separate days be suspended, and that Ordinance No. 67-05 be placed upon its passage:
Discussion: This ordinance was discussed last week at the Committee-of-the-Whole. It was brought out that this ordinance is passed annually and is necessary in the event that the City needs to repair storm or sanitary sewers. There is no reason to delay.
Vote: Gollinger - aye Potterfield - aye Frost - aye
Hurtuk - aye Bartolozzi - aye Bobst - aye
6 ayes 0 nays PASSED
Moved by Mrs. Bobst, seconded by Mr. Potterfield, that Ordinance No. 67-05 be passed as read:
Discussion: Mrs. Bobst noted that a memorandum from the Safety-Service Director was distributed on April 12. Mr. Linden noted that although it was not used last year, it may be needed tomorrow.
Vote: Gollinger - aye Potterfield - aye Frost - aye
Hurtuk - aye Bartolozzi - aye Bobst - aye
6 ayes 0 nays PASSED
RESOLUTION NO. 68-05 BY MAYOR WILLIAM F. KNOBLE
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 28, 2005 AS FAIR HOUSING DAY
1ST READING
Moved by Mrs. Bobst, seconded by Mr. Hurtuk , that the rule requiring that Resolution No. 68-05 be read on three separate days be suspended, and that Resolution No. 68-05 be placed upon its passage:
Discussion: Mrs. Bobst noted that the day selected was mentioned in the title, and if delayed, the resolution would miss the date.
Vote: Gollinger - aye Potterfield - aye Frost - aye
Hurtuk - aye Bartolozzi - aye Bobst - aye
6 ayes 0 nays PASSED
Moved by Mrs. Bobst, seconded by Mr. Hurtuk, that Resolution No. 68-05 be passed as read:
Discussion: The Mayor noted that the request for this resolution came from the County, and the City certainly feels that it is appropriate to affirm this tradition and law of our country.
Vote: Gollinger - aye Potterfield - aye Frost - aye
Hurtuk - aye Bartolozzi - aye Bobst - aye
6 ayes 0 nays PASSED
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: NONE
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:
Brian Ruic, 20358 Westover. Mr. Ruic wondered about the possibility of lighting for the path which connects Linden Park with Rockport Plaza. He has heard that proposals to light the path would meet with resistance from neighbors. He wondered, therefore, if lights could be aimed away from homes. While he has not seen any problems, a security light would be useful and look nice.
As there was no further business by members of Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8: 27 p.m.
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Pamela E. Bobst Misao Kurokawa
President of Council Clerk of Council
Please note: This is a draft copy of the minutes of the Legislative Meeting of April 25, 2005. These minutes may be revised or amended at the next Legislative Meeting.