MINUTES OF THE MARCH 1, 2004

REGULAR MEETING OF THE ALLIANCE CITY COUNCIL

 

The meeting was called to order by President Benincasa at 7:00 p.m. Councilman Rhome gave the invocation and led the meeting in the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL: Alan Andreani, Cody Combs, Phyllis Phillips, Randy Pope, Roger Rhome, Doug Schwarz and Jack Weaver present

MINUTES: Motion & second to receive and file the minutes of the February 17, 2004 regular meeting of Alliance City Council: MOTION PASSED BY ACCLAMATION OF ALL MEMBERS.

COMMUNICATIONS:

    1. Water and Sewer Department Financial Report for February 2004.
    2. Ohio Municipal League Legislative Bulletin #4 dated February 12, 2004.
    3. Notice from Ohio Division of Liquor Control to Police Chief Dordea, et al. Concerning application for liquor license for Michael Pederzolli, dba Town Tavern, 170 E. Main St., Alliance indicating the necessity for Council to respond to indicate whether or not they request a hearing on or before 3/24/04.
    4. Agenda for the March 2, 2004 Board of Zoning Appeals meeting.
    5. Notice of Finance Committee meeting on March 4, 2004 at 8:15 a.m. in the 2nd Floor Conference Room of the Alliance Administration Building.
    6. Letter from Mayor Middleton regarding the receipts collected through the Mayor’s Office during the month of February 2004 totaling $600,512.15.

Motion and second to receive and file all communications tendered to the Clerk. MOTION PASSED BY ACCLAMATION OF ALL MEMBERS.

Motion and second to not request a hearing on the liquor license for Town Tavern: MOTION PASSED BY ACCLAMATION OF ALL MEMBERS.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:

Mayor Middleton: No Report

Safety Service Director Blaser: reviewed Ordinances 34-04 and 35-04.

Law Director Zumbar: requested Council go into executive session at the conclusion of regular business. Motion and second to go into executive session at the conclusion of regular business to discuss pending litigation with the Mayor, Law Director, Auditor, Safety Service Director, Council members, Council President and Council Clerk attending: MOTION PASSED BY ACCLAMATION OF ALL MEMBERS.

Auditor Zumbar: reviewed the Operational Budget by department (included in communications).

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Safety and Judiciary: Andreani: No report

Properties and Lands: Combs: No report

Community Development: Phillips: reported that the Tax Incentive Review Council met on February 25th and are recommending adoption of Ordinances 32-04, 33-04, 36-04, 37-04 and 38-04.

Streets and Alleys: Pope: No Report

Utilities: Rhome: reviewed the morning Water & Sewer Advisory Board meeting.

Planning, Zoning & Housing: Schwarz: introduced Tom Pukys, the new President of the Alliance Area Development Foundation

Finance: Weaver: announced that the Finance Committee will meet on March 4, 2004 at 8:15 a.m. in the City Administration Building to discuss Ordinance 35-04.

PUBLIC SPEAKS: None

THIRD READINGS: None

 

 

 

SECOND READINGS:

Ordinance 21-04: introduced by Schwarz: an Ordinance accepting and approving the replat of outlots 406 through 409 located on West State Street in the City of Alliance, County of Stark and State of Ohio.

Ordinance 22-04: introduced by Schwarz: an Ordinance accepting and approving the replat of lots 6716 through 6718 and part of outlot 231 located on Overlook Drive in the City of Alliance, County of Stark and State of Ohio. Motion and second to add Section 5 Emergency Clause: MOTION PASSED BY ACCLAMATION OF ALL MEMBERS. Motion and second to suspend rules: Roll Call: Unanimous for rules suspension. Motion and second to adopt: Roll Call: Unanimous: ADOPTED

Ordinance 23-04: introduced by Schwarz: an Ordinance accepting and approving the replat of lot 12468 part of lot 12469 located on South Sawburg Avenue in the City of Alliance, County of Stark and State of Ohio.

Ordinance 29-04: introduced by Schwarz and Phillips: an Ordinance to adopt the City of Alliance Comprehensive Land Use Plan under the Alliance City Zoning Ordinance.

NEW BUSINESS:

Ordinance 32-04: introduced by Council as a Whole: an Ordinance authorizing and recommending to the Stark County Commissioners the continuance of the Tax Abatement Agreement with Robertson Heating Supply Company; 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 33-04: introduced by Council as a Whole: an Ordinance authorizing and recommending to the Stark County Commissioners the continuance of the Alliance Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) Tax Agreement Abatement with Coastal Pet Products; 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 34-04: introduced by Rhome: an Ordinance enacting the rules and regulations of the Wastewater Treatment Department amending and supplementing Chapter 911 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Alliance and repealing all ordinances in conflict therewith; and declaring an emergency. Motion and second to refer for Utilities Committee: MOTION PASSED BY ACCLAMATION OF ALL MEMBERS.

Ordinance 35-04: introduced by Weaver: an Ordinance making appropriations for 2004 for the General Fund, Water Fund, Sewer Fund and other City funds and authorizing the Auditor to draw his warrants for payment of any appropriations upon receiving proper certificates and vouchers; and declaring an emergency. Motion and second to refer for Finance Committee: MOTION PASSED BY ACCLAMATION OF ALL MEMBERS.

Ordinance 36-04: introduced by Council as a Whole: an Ordinance authorizing and recommending to the Stark County Commissioners the continuance of the Alliance Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) Tax Agreement Abatement with Winkle Industries; 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 37-04: introduced by Council as a Whole: an Ordinance authorizing and recommending to the Stark County Commissioners the continuance of the Tax Abatement Agreement with Coastal Pet Products; 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 38-04: introduced by Council as a Whole: an Ordinance authorizing and recommending to the Stark County Commissioners the continuance of the Tax Abatement Agreement with Winkle Industries; 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

 

ADJOURNMENT: Noting no further business to come before this Council, President Benincasa adjourned the meeting at 7:24 p.m. into executive session.

 

ADJOURNMENT: Council reconvened into regular session at 7:49 p.m.

Noting no further business to come before this Council, President Benincasa adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m.

 

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SUMMARY OF ACTIONS TAKEN:

 

Ordinance 21-04 NO ACTION

Ordinance 22-04 ADOPTED

Ordinance 23-04 NO ACTION

Ordinance 29-04 NO ACTION

Ordinance 32-04 ADOPTED

Ordinance 33-04 ADOPTED

Ordinance 34-04 REFERRED TO UTILITIES COMMITTEE

Ordinance 35-04 REFERRED TO FINANCE COMMITTEE

Ordinance 36-04 ADOPTED

Ordinance 37-04 ADOPTED

Ordinance 38-04 ADOPTED