DRAFT

CITY OF ROCKY RIVER

DECEMBER 19, 2005

The Committee-of-the-Whole was called to order by Mrs. Bobst, President of Council, at 8:29 p.m.

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

Mrs. Bartolozzi, Mr. Hagan, Mrs. Bobst

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

Press: Mrs. McKenzie, Ms. Payne

MAYOR'S REPORT:

The Mayor turned to Mr. Patterson, the Director of Recreation, for a special presentation.

Mr. Patterson came forward to announce that the City had been a winner in the "Good Sports" program sponsored by Sports Illustrated magazine. This honor, co-sponsored in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association and Dodge, was awarded to only eight of the 1,337 communities in the program. Mr. Patterson noted that a successful recreation program would not be possible without the support of the Mayor, the City Council and the Parks and Recreation Commission. He also expressed pride in his staff, many of whom were present and introduced, including Tom Fattler, Dave Ford, Jason Frolo, Nancy Buettner, and Kathy McKenzie.

Also introduced was Sandy Sill, honored as the Community Champion under this Good Sports program. Mr. Patterson spoke of her many accomplishments in establishing and directing successful recreation programs.

Mr. Patterson then presented the Mayor and Mrs. Bobst with an outdoor sign, awarded as part of this honor, designating Rocky River as an SI Good Sports Community. The Mayor indicated that it will be erected on Hilliard Blvd. at the west entrance to the City.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Ordinance No.164-05: This ordinance places restrictions on where sexual predators may live in the City. Following last week's meeting, Mr. Frost, at the suggestion of Law Director Matty, asked Mr. Gottschalk to prepare a third map showing only preschools (including churches with preschools) and libraries. Five facilities were added to the original map. Calculations show that with the addition of these facilities, 62% of the City would be off-limits to sexual predators and 38% would be permitted. Mr. Frost indicated that he anticipates an amendment next week to include preschools and libraries in prohibited areas. While he does not feel negatively to the addition of churches, as proposed by Mr. Gollinger, he will not propose their inclusion at this time.

• •Mr. Gollinger noted that he has had discussions with clergy members who have expressed their greatest concern to him, the safety of preschoolers. He indicated that he is comfortable with the ordinance as it will be amended.
  
  

Mr. Frost commented that he had followed up with the Administration and has found that two offenders currently live in the City in affected areas. One more is in prison and his last known address is currently occupied by another tenant. It remains to be seen if there is an enforcement issue in moving those persons.

• •Mr. Gollinger remarked that there will be no "grandfathering", and that offenders must conform to the ordinance.
  
  
• •Mrs. Bobst wondered if there had been enforcement issues with the Canton ordinance. Mr. Frost said that there had not. He said that reading the legal opinion and interpretation forwarded by the Law Director as well as the language of the ordinance would indicate that as long as legislation was passed based upon the protection of children, restricting areas where children are likely to be present a significant amount of the time, indications are that there will not be enforcement issues. However, this is a new area and not always predictable. Mr. Frost announced his intention to amend the present ordinance, adding libraries and preschools, for possible vote next week.
  
  
  
  

Ordinance No. 182-05: This ordinance, fixing annual salaries for appointed employees, was read at the last Legislative Meeting, and will have a second reading this Monday.

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: NONE

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Parks and Recreation Commission: Mrs. Bobst reported that the Commission will meet this Wednesday at 8:00 a.m. in the Ice Rink Pavilion.

NEW BUSINESS:

Ordinance No. 183-05 was postponed indefinitely, and Ordinance No. 184-05 was passed during the Special Meeting.

Ordinance No. 185-05 was distributed this evening for discussion. It is a housekeeping ordinance which makes supplemental appropriations necessary for current operation of the City until budget considerations following negotiations.

COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Mrs. Bobst announced that the next meeting of Council will be on Thursday, December 29 at 6:00 p.m.

The inauguration of elected officials will be January 3 at 8:00 p.m. in the David J. Cook Council Chambers.

MOTION:

Moved by Mrs. Bobst, seconded by Mr. Hurtuk, that, at her request, an Executive Session be held immediately following the meeting to discuss 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 Potterfield - aye Frost - aye

Hurtuk - aye Bartolozzi - aye Hagan - aye

Bobst - aye

7 ayes 0 nays PASSED

As there was no further business by members of Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:47 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 meeting of the Committee-of-the-Whole of December 19, 2005. These minutes may be amended or revised at the next Legislative Meeting.

DRAFT

CITY OF ROCKY RIVER

DECEMBER 19, 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. Frost, Mr. Hurtuk,

Mrs. Bartolozzi, Mr. Hagan, Mrs. Bobst

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

Press: Mrs. McKenzie, Ms. Payne

The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

MOTION:

Moved by Mrs. Bobst, seconded by Mr. Hurtuk and Mr. Gollinger, that at the request of the Mayor, an Executive Session be held immediately 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 Frost - aye

Hurtuk - aye Bartolozzi - aye Hagan - aye Bobst - aye

7 ayes 0 nays PASSED

Council immediately adjourned for an Executive Session and the Special Meeting was reconvened at 8:26 p.m. at the conclusion of the Executive Session.

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: NONE

ORDINANCE NO. 183-05 BY MAYOR WILLIAM F. KNOBLE

AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE FACT-FINDING RECOMMENDATIONS OF JOHN T. MEREDITH IN SERB CASE NO. 2005 MED 10 1090 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY

1^ST READING

Moved by Mrs. Bobst, seconded by Mr. Potterfield, that Ordinance No. 183-05 be postponed indefinitely.

Vote: Gollinger - aye Potterfield - aye Frost - aye

Hurtuk - aye Bartolozzi - aye Hagan - aye Bobst - aye

7 ayes 0 nays PASSED

ORDINANCE NO. 184-05 BY MAYOR WILLIAM F. KNOBLE

AN ORDINANCE REJECTING THE FACT-FINDING RECOMMENDATIONS OF JOHN T. MEREDITH IN SERB CASE NO. 2005 MED 10 1090 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY

1^ST READING

Moved by Mrs. Bobst, seconded by Mr. Gollinger, that the rule requiring that Ordinance No. 184-05 be read on three separate days be suspended, and that Ordinance No. 184-05 be placed upon its passage:

Discussion: This ordinance should not be delayed because a Council decision should be in the Mayor's hands. The Mayor added that under SERB law a prompt response is required.

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 Mrs. Bartolozzi, that Ordinance No. 184-05 be passed as read.

Discussion: The Mayor added that the Fact-Finder's report is not a public document until it is published by the SERB Board in Columbus when all votes have been received. Copies will not be available until that time.

Vote: Gollinger - aye Potterfield - aye Frost - aye

Hurtuk - aye Bartolozzi - aye Hagan - aye Bobst - aye

7 ayes 0 nays PASSED

As there was no further business, 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 Special Meeting of December 19, 2005. These minutes may be amended or revised at the next Legislative Meeting.