MINUTES OF THE JULY 3, 2006
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ALLIANCE CITY COUNCIL
The meeting was called to order by President Benincasa at 7:00 p.m. Councilman Okey gave the invocation and led the meeting in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL: Alan Andreani, Steve Okey, Phyllis Phillips, Warren Price, Roger Rhome, Sue Ryan and Larry Thompson present.
MINUTES: Motion & second to receive and file the minutes of the June 19, 2006 regular meeting of Alliance City Council: MOTION PASSED BY ACCLAMATION OF ALL MEMBERS.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Motion and second to approve the appointment of Blair Young to the Board of Park Commissioners. MOTION PASSED BY ACCLAMATION OF ALL MEMBERS.
Motion and second to receive and file all communications tendered to the Clerk. MOTION PASSED BY ACCLAMATION OF ALL MEMBERS.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
Mayor Middleton: no report
Safety Service Director Blaser: reviewed letter from Superintendent Amabeli on funding and sludge removal and reported an ordinance would be forthcoming also reported Ordinances 81-06; 82-06; 83-06; and 84-06; got favorable recommendation from the planning commission. urged council to pass Ordinance 86-06 and explained ordinances 93-06; 94-06; and 95-06.
Law Director Andrew Zumbar: reported on Mahoning River drowning lawsuit filed against the City. Summary Judgment motions have been filed and depositions are continuing. Also reported on 9-1-1 committee.
Auditor Alexander Zumbar: reviewed the June 2006 Alliance Municipal Income Tax Recapitulation and updated status on the Audit.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Safety & Judiciary: Andreani: will meet July 7, 2006 @ 8:30 A.M. in Administration Building 2nd floor conference room to discuss compulsory education legislation with school personnel and review Ordinance 66-06 with department heads.
Finance: Okey: no report .
Community Development: Phillips: no report.
Planning, Zoning, & Housing: Price: Request referral of Ordinance 82-06; 83-06 and 84-06 to committee and explain Ordinance 98-06.
Utilities: Rhome: Recommend passage of Ordinance 94-06 and 95-06 and publicly thanked Mr. McGannon for service to City.
Streets & Alley: Ryan: will meet July 6, 2006 @ 6:00 P.M. in Administration Building 2nd floor conference room to discuss grant options for repair to Martin Luther King viaduct.
Properties and Lands: Thompson: no report
PUBLIC SPEAKS: Debbie Okey of 2700 Fairway Lane discussed the Keep Alliance Beautiful fundraiser at her home and thanked all that supported as well as Mona Henderson.
THIRD READINGS:
Ordinance 81-06: introduced by Ryan: an Ordinance Vacating McKinley Avenue between West State Street and Hartshorn Street and parts of four 15 foot alleys North of West State Street, South of Hartshorn Street, West of Clark Avenue, and East of South Rockhill Avenue in the City of Alliance, County of Stark, and State of Ohio. Motion and second to adopt: Roll Call: Unanimous: ADOPTED
Ordinance 82-06: introduced by Price: an Ordinance to amend the Zoning Map of the City of Alliance by changing part of the area located between West State Street and Hartshorn Street and Mckinley Avenue and South Rockhill Avenue from Neighborhood Business District (B-1) to College District (C) under the Alliance City Zoning Ordinance. Motion and second to set a Public Hearing for July 3, 2006 at 7:30 P.M. in Council Chambers. Roll Call: Unanimous PUBLIC HEARING SET AUGUST 7, 2006 @ 7:30 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS. Motion and second to refer to the Planning, Zoning, & Housing. Roll Call: Unanimous: REFERED TO PLANNING, ZONING & HOUSING COMMITTEE
PUBLIC HEARINGS: The Public Hearing was called by President Benincasa at 7:30 P.M. No one spoke in favor of or in opposition of Resolution 81-06. Public Hearing Closed at 7:33 P.M.
Ordinance 83-06: introduced by Price: an Ordinance accepting and approving the re-plat of McKinley Avenue and Hartshorn Street, Numerous lots, and parts of four 15 foot alleys North of West State Street, South of Hartshorn Street, West of Clark Avenue, and East of South Rockhill Avenue in the City of Alliance, County of Stark, and State of Ohio. Motion and second to refer to the Planning, Zoning, & Housing. Roll Call: Unanimous: REFERED TO PLANNING, ZONING & HOUSING COMMITTEE
Ordinance 84-06: introduced by Price: an Ordinance accepting and approving the re-plat of parts of outlots 242 through 245 on South Union Avenue in the City of Alliance, County of Stark, and State of Ohio. Motion and second to refer to the Planning, Zoning, & Housing. Roll Call: Unanimous: REFERED TO PLANNING, ZONING & HOUSING COMMITTEE
Ordinance 86-06: introduced by Phillips: an Ordinance authorizing and directing the Director of Public Safety and Service to enter into an agreement with Vincent A. Marion Jr. as described in the employment agreement Exhibit “A”, for the purpose of providing various services described in the agreement as an employee of the City of Alliance; and declaring an emergency. Motion and second to adopt: Roll Call: 5 to 2 against (Andreani – Rhome). ORDINANCE DEFEATED.
SECOND READINGS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
Ordinance 93-06: introduced by Thompson: an Ordinance determining that the City of Alliance has items of personal property which are not needed for municipal purposes which exceed $1,000.00 in estimated value, authorizing the sale of such personal property by written contract to the highest and best bidder at public sale by the director of public safety and service and including in said public sale, personal property as designated by the Alliance Board of Park Commissioners and Alliance City Board of Health; and declaring an emergency. Motion and second to suspend rules: Roll Call: Unanimous for rules suspension.
Ordinance 94-06: introduced by Okey and Rhome: an Ordinance authorizing and directing the director of public safety and service to enter into a professional service contract for interim supervision of operations at the Alliance Water Treatment Plant; and declaring an emergency. Motion and second to amend Section 1: Roll Call: Unanimous for amendment. Motion and second to suspend rules: Roll Call: Unanimous for rules suspension. Motion and second to adopt as amended: Roll Call: Unanimous: ADOPTED
Ordinance 95-06: introduced by Okey and Rhome: an Ordinance authorizing and directing the director of public safety and service to enter into a contract for the replacement of two utility bodies for the water and sewer distribution departments utility trucks at a cost not to exceed $36,000.00; and declaring an emergency. Motion and second to suspend rules: Roll Call: Unanimous for rules suspension. Motion and second to adopt: Roll Call: Unanimous: ADOPTED
Ordinance 96-06: introduced by Price: an Ordinance accepting and approving the replat of lots 12003, 12004, and 12006 located on Norman Avenue in the City of Alliance County of Mahoning and State of Ohio. Motion and second to refer to the Planning, Zoning, & Housing. Roll Call: Unanimous: REFERED TO PLANNING COMMISSION.
Ordinance 97-06: introduced by Price: an Ordinance accepting and approving the replat of part of outlots 12599 thru 12605 located on Marwood Circle in the City of Alliance County of Stark and State of Ohio. Motion and second to refer to the Planning, Zoning, & Housing. Roll Call: Unanimous: REFERED TO PLANNING COMMISSION.
Ordinance 98-06: introduced by Price: an Resolution of Alliance City Council providing that the planning, zoning & housing committee shall assess and make recommendations as to the feasibility of designation of the City of Alliance as a “Certified Local Government” by the Ohio Historical Society. Motion and second to refer to the Planning, Zoning, & Housing. Roll Call: Unanimous: REFERED TO PLANNING, ZONING & HOUSING COMMITTEE
Resolution 99-06: introduced by Price: a Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Safety and Service to negotiate employment contracts regarding certain designated city employment positions. Motion and second to refer to Council as a Whole. Roll Call: 5 to 2 (Okey and Phillips): REFERED TO COUNCIL AS A WHOLE.
Motion and Second to set Special Council Meeting for July 10, 2006 @ 7:00 P.M. in council chambers to consider Resolution 99-06 and to postpone action on Resolution 99-06 until that time. Roll Call: 5 to 2 (Okey and Phillips): SPECIAL MEETING SET FOR JULY 10. 2006 @ 7:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS TO CONSIDER ORDINANCE 99-06.
OLD BUSINESS: None
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
President Bennicasa presented names for consideration of appointment to the Martin Luther King Viaduct planning committee pursuant to Resolution 10-06.
Motion and Second to appoint Daniel Cheri and Shelia Cheri. Roll Call: Unanimous: APPOINTED
Motion and Second to appoint Debbie Okey. Roll Call: (Councilman Okey abstains) Unanimous: APPOINTED
ADJOURNMENT: Noting no further business to come before this Council, President Benincasa adjourned the meeting at 8:12 PM.
SUMMARY OF ACTIONS TAKEN:
Ordinance 81-06 ADOPTED
Ordinance 82-06 SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 7, 2006 AT 7:30 P.M.
AND REFERRED TO PLANNING, ZONING, & HOUSING COMMITTEE
Ordinance 83-06 REFERRED TO PLANNING, ZONING, & HOUSING COMMITTEE
Ordinance 84-06 REFERRED TO PLANNING, ZONING, & HOUSING COMMITTEE
Ordinance 86-06 DEFEATED
Ordinance 93-06 FIRST READING
Ordinance 94-06 ADOPTED AS AMENDED
Ordinance 95-06 ADOPTED
Ordinance 96-06 REFERRED TO PLANNING COMMISSION
Ordinance 97-06 REFERRED TO PLANNING COMMISSION
Ordinance 98-06 REFERRED TO PLANNING, ZONING, & HOUSING COMMITTEE
Ordinance 99-06 REFERRED TO COUNCIL AS A WHOLE
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JOHN BENINCASA, PRESIDENT GERARD T. YOST, COUNCIL CLERK