DRAFT
CITY OF ROCKY RIVER
DECEMBER 5, 2005
The Committee-of-the-Whole was called to order by Mrs. Bobst, President of Council, at 8:11 p.m.
Council Members Present: Mr. Gollinger, Mr. Potterfield, Mr. Hurtuk, Mrs. Bartolozzi,
Mr. Hagan, Mrs. Bobst
Absent: Mr. Frost
Administration: Mayor Knoble, Mr. Linden
Press: Mrs. McKenzie, Ms. Payne
MAYOR'S REPORT:
The City experienced the first real snowstorm of the season last Friday, Saturday and into Sunday morning. The Mayor observed that the Service Department did an excellent job, particularly as a number of workers who would normally be called in were unavailable. It was also the first trial of the driveway apron-clearing program for seniors and disabled residents since the service was generally publicized. This means that ten times the former number of residents are enrolled in the program, and necessary logistical issues are still being worked out. Unfortunately, some residents missed the well-publicized December 1 deadline and had to be omitted from the list for this year, as the program is no longer accepting applications.
This Thursday the annual Senior Dinner will be held for 200 participants at the Senior Center. The Mayor added that this is always a festive evening, and he is looking forward to it.
On Friday, the Mayor will meet once again with Rocky River Post Office officials, this time with the project manager for Ohio. Post office issues will be reviewed.
On December 15, a review will be held for county projects under the State Issue 2 funding program. Included in this review is an application from our City for $5 million for improvements at the WWTP. In the initial review, the application was just below the qualification line. With some changes in circumstances, the Mayor indicated that there is a possibility that the project may be approved. As an alternate member, he will attend the meeting and keep Council informed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Ordinance No.164-05: Mrs. Bobst noted that a new map has been prepared by the Administration which shows additional residency prohibitions for sex offenders which would be in effect if churches, libraries and preschools were added to the list. The ordinance will be discussed further when Mr. Frost is present.
Ordinance No. 167-05: Mr. Hagan noted that questions raised at the last Committee-of-the-Whole remain in the absence of Mr. Mackay. Since the engineer will return this week, Mr. Hagan hoped that the matter can be concluded shortly.
Ordinance No. 168-05, Ordinance No. 169-05, and Ordinance No. 170-05: These three ordinances deal with various insurances required by the City. Mr. Hagan called upon Mr. Linden for a further discussion of the proposed policies.
Mr. Linden noted that the first ordinance, for the City's insurance needs, is $84,695 less than it was last year. Mr. Linden then discussed the advantages and benefits to the City in the proposal by McGowan and Associates over that of Jackson Dieken. He also noted that all four McGowan carriers are A rated companies and that Bay Village has had experience with the company and has had no problems.
For the WWTP, the same carrier as last year is recommended through Jackson Dieken. The rates have risen by $2700.
For the Court, the cost for the entire year is $10,427. The proposals have been reviewed by Mr. Gareau who has approved them.
Mr. Linden also mentioned that the Administration has decided to increase its umbrella coverage by $5 million on public officials, employment practices and general liability.
Mr. Hurtuk requested that all three ordinances be placed on the Consent Agenda for next week.
Ordinances No. 171-05, 172-05, and 173-05 were discussed and passed during the Special Meeting
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: NONE
COMMITTEE REPORTS: NONE
NEW BUSINESS:
Ordinance No. 174-05: Mr. Hurtuk explained that the City has received bond proceeds of over $8,400,000 which have been invested. This ordinance will insure that the interest earned on those funds will remain with the project by earmarking the interest to remain in that sub-account rather than be posted to the General Fund. Because funds have been received before construction, there is potential for considerable earnings and Mr. Hurtuk was pleased that there would be a more substantial contingency fund. (Consent Agenda)
Ordinance No. 175-05: This ordinance will authorize the hiring of Mr. Matty as co-counsel for three continuing legal matters in which the City is currently involved. Mr. Hurtuk will follow up with both Mr. Bemer and Mr. Matty by next week to be sure that this meets with the approval of both attorneys.
Ordinance No. 176-05: Mr. Gollinger explained that this is a housekeeping issue. The name of the company which will provide the chemicals for the WWTP has been changed to reflect the proper division, but the price remains the same. He sees no need to delay the ordinance. (Consent Agenda)
Ordinance No. 177-05: Mrs. Bartolozzi indicated that three new Ford Crown Victorias are needed by the Police Division and this ordinance proposes their purchase under the State Cooperative Purchasing Act. Mr. Linden added that the vehicles were on the equipment list to purchase three line cars that need to be replaced. One will be financed from POPAS funds. Of the old cars, one car will be sold and the other two probably passed down. Two cars from the Building Department will also be sold. (Consent Agenda)
Ordinance No. 178-05: Mr. Hurtuk commented that it is in the tradition of the City to oppose liquor permits in gas stations. For this appeal, outside counsel was required. This ordinance authorizes payment to make our account current. All possible actions were taken, and the City is now awaiting the final decision on appeal. (Consent Agenda)
Ordinance No. 179-05: This ordinance was discussed and passed in the Special Meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: NONE
MOTION:
Moved by Mrs. Bobst, seconded by Mr. Hurtuk, that, at the request of the Mayor, an Executive Session be held immediately following the meeting to discuss preparing for, conducting or reviewing negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment under Article X, Section 6, Subsection 4 of the Charter.
Vote: Gollinger - aye Potterfield - aye Hurtuk - aye
Bartolozzi - aye Hagan - aye Bobst - aye
6 ayes 0 nays PASSED
As there was no further business by members of Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 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 meeting of the Committee-of-the-Whole of December 5, 2005. These minutes may be revised or amended at the next Legislative Meeting.
DRAFT
CITY OF ROCKY RIVER
DECEMBER 5, 2005
The Special 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. Hurtuk, Mrs. Bartolozzi,
Mr. Hagan, Mrs. Bobst
Absent: Mr. Frost
Administration: Mayor Knoble, Mr. Linden
Press: Mrs. McKenzie, Ms. Payne
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: NONE
ORDINANCE NO. 171-05 BY BRIAN F. HAGAN
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH MEDICAL MUTUAL OF OHIO TO PROVIDE HOSPITALIZA- TION AND PRESCRIPTION INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR THE FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF ROCKY RIVER, AND AS FURTHER DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A"
1ST READING
Moved by Mr. Hagan, seconded by Mr. Hurtuk, that the rule requiring that Ordinance No. 171-05 be read on three separate days be suspended, and that Ordinance No. 171-05 be placed upon its passage:
Discussion: As discussed at the last meeting, the deadline for enrollment of employees in the new plans is December 15. To meet this important deadline, the three-read rule should be waived.
Vote: Gollinger - aye Potterfield - aye Hurtuk - aye
Bartolozzi - aye Hagan - aye Bobst - aye
6 ayes 0 nays PASSED
Moved by Mr. Hagan, seconded by Mr. Hurtuk, that Ordinance No. 171-05 be passed as read.
Discussion: Mr. Hagan asked Mayor Knoble to discuss the first three ordinances on the agenda of the Special Meeting. The Mayor explained that for the last several years, the City has employed an independent consultant who prepares the bid documents with Mr. Linden, reviews the returns and analyzes them, negotiates with the providers and appears before the joint hospitalization benefits committees of all employee groups, answering questions and making recommendations. Plans chosen in these ordinances are the product of that work which began back in September.
Two plans from Medical Mutual have now become three. Each has a different degree of co-pays and deductibles to fit the needs of employees as well as the overall economic impact to the budget.
Ordinance No. 172-05 and 173-05 provide dental insurance and life insurance for employees at the same rates as last year when they were bid for a two-year period. Because ordinances can be passed for only one year, these are essentially renewals at the same rates. The name of the insurance company in Ordinance No. 173-05 has changed because of a merger, but the contract remains the same.
Vote: Gollinger - aye Potterfield - aye Hurtuk - aye
Bartolozzi - aye Hagan - aye Bobst - aye
6 ayes 0 nays PASSED
ORDINANCE NO. 172-05 BY BRIAN F. HAGAN
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH CIGNA HEALTHCARE TO PROVIDE DENTAL COVERAGE FOR THE FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF ROCKY RIVER, AND AS FURTHER DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A"
1ST READING
Moved by Mr. Hagan, seconded by Mrs. Bartolozzi, that the rule requiring that Ordinance No. 172-05 be read on three separate days be suspended, and that Ordinance No. 172-05 be placed upon its passage:
Discussion: Mr. Hagan referenced the Mayor's previous discussion, noting that this is the second year of a two-year contract.
Vote: Gollinger - aye Potterfield - aye Hurtuk - aye
Bartolozzi - aye Hagan - aye Bobst - aye
6 ayes 0 nays PASSED
Moved by Mr. Hagan, seconded by Mr. Hurtuk, that Ordinance No. 172-05 be passed as read.
Discussion: See previous discussion by the Mayor, Ordinance No. 171-05.
Vote: Gollinger - aye Potterfield - aye Hurtuk - aye
Bartolozzi - aye Hagan - aye Bobst - aye
6 ayes 0 nays PASSED
ORDINANCE NO. 173-05 BY BRIAN F. HAGAN
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH FORT DEARBORN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY TO PROVIDE LIFE INSURANCE FOR THE FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF ROCKY RIVER, AND AS FURTHER DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A"
1ST READING
Moved by Mr. Hagan, seconded by Mr. Gollinger, that the rule requiring that Ordinance No. 173-05 be read on three separate days be suspended, and that Ordinance No. 173-05 be placed upon its passage:
Discussion: This is another contract renewal in which the original was passed last year. The price remains the same; only the name of the company has changed.
Vote: Gollinger - aye Potterfield - aye Hurtuk - aye
Bartolozzi - aye Hagan - aye Bobst - aye
6 ayes 0 nays PASSED
Moved by Mr. Hagan, seconded by Mr. Gollinger, that Ordinance No. 173-05 be passed as read.
Discussion: As previously discussed in Ordinance No. 171-05.
Vote: Gollinger - aye Potterfield - aye Hurtuk - aye
Bartolozzi - aye Hagan - aye Bobst - aye
6 ayes 0 nays PASSED
ORDINANCE NO. 179-05 BY EARL W. POTTERFIELD
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 45-05 AND REPLACING IT WITH THIS ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE CORRECT NAME OF THE GRANTOR ON THE EASEMENT DOCUMENTS AS FURTHER EXPLAINED IN THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT "A", AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
1ST READING
Moved by Mr. Potterfield, seconded by Mr. Hurtuk and Mr. Gollinger, that the rule requiring that Ordinance No. 179 -05 be read on three separate days be suspended, and that Ordinance No. 179-05 be placed upon its passage:
Discussion: This ordinance repeals Ordinance No. 45-05 because the name of the grantor on the easement documents was incorrectly stated by the developer.
Vote: Gollinger - aye Potterfield - aye Hurtuk - aye
Bartolozzi - aye Hagan - aye Bobst - aye
6 ayes 0 nays PASSED
Moved by Mr. Potterfield, seconded by Mr. Hurtuk, that Ordinance No. 179-05 be passed as read.
Discussion: See discussion above.
Vote: Gollinger - aye Potterfield - aye Hurtuk - aye
Bartolozzi - aye Hagan - aye Bobst - aye
6 ayes 0 nays PASSED
As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:11 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 Special Meeting of December 5, 2005. These minutes may be revised or amended at the next Legislative Meeting.