MINUTES OF THE JULY 6, 2007

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ALLIANCE CITY COUNCIL

The  meeting was called to order by President Benincasa at 8:30 A.M. 

ROLL CALL: Alan Andreani, Phyllis Phillips, Roger Rhome, and Larry Thompson present.

Motion and Second to Excuse Councilmen Steve Okey and Warren Price due to pre–existing work obligations. MOTION PASSED BY ACCLAMATION OF ALL MEMBERS PRESENT.

Noted by President Benincasa that Councilperson Sue Ryan would be late due to a medical appointment.

Council Clerk Yost read the notice of the Special Meeting and noted its publication in the Alliance Review, distribution to the media, and posting on City Bulletin Boards.

MINUTES: Motion and second to review the minutes of the July 2, 2006 regular meeting at a later time. MOTION PASSED BY ACCLAMATION OF ALL MEMBERS.

COMMUNICATIONS:

1.         Notice of Special Council Meeting on July 6, 2007 @ 8:30 A.M. in the Administration Building Conference Room.

2.         Minutes from the July 13, 2007 Alliance City Planning Commission Special Meeting.

3.         Agenda for the July 18, 2007 Alliance City Planning Commission Meeting

4.         Notice of Planning, Zoning and Housing Committee for July 16, 2007 @ 5:30 P.M. in the Administration Building Conference Room.

5.         Letter From Director Blaser RE: concerns regarding Oridnance 78-07 and advice from Labor Attorney Tscholl.          

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

THIRD READINGS:  None

SECOND READINGS:

Ordinance 81-07: Introduced by Rhome: An Ordinance vacating part of a 20 foot alley East of Union Avenue and South of Perry Street in the City of Alliance, County of Stark and State of Ohio. NO FORMAL ACTION.

Ordinance 82-07: Introduced by Rhome: An Ordinance accepting and approving the replat of all of outlot 678 on West State Street in the City of Alliance, County of Stark and State of Ohio. NO FORMAL ACTION.

Resolution 83-07: Introduced by Thompson, Ryan, Rhome, and Andreani: A Resolution directing the Clerk of Council to request the Stark and Mahoning County Auditors to certify to the Alliance City Council the current tax valuation of the City of Alliance and the amount of revenue that would be generated by a 2.75 mill new tax levy for the operation and maintenance of the parks and recreation department; and declaring an emergency. NO FORMAL ACTION.

Ordinance 84-07: Introduced by Rhome & Thompson: An Ordinance authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into a cooperative economic development agreement with Lexington Township in accordance with the terms and provisions on attached Exhibit “A”; and declaring an emergency. NO FORMAL ACTION.

Ordinance 85-07: Introduced by Andreani: An Ordinance authorizing and directing the director of Public Safety and Service to apply for, receive and expend a Byrne Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $12,153; and declaring an emergency. NO FORMAL ACTION.

NEW BUSINESS: None.

Motion and second to hold a special council meeting on July 11, 2007 @ 8:30 A.M. in the City Administration Building second floor conference room to review Resolution 83-07 and any other business. MOTION PASSED BY ACCLAMATION OF ALL MEMBERS PRESENT.

            ADJOURNMENT: Noting no further business to come before this Council, President Benincasa adjourned the meeting at 8:50 A.M..

            SUMMARY OF ACTIONS TAKEN:

Ordinance 81-07           SECOND READING

Ordinance 82-07           SECOND READING

Resolution 83-07          SECOND READING

            Ordinance 84-07           SECOND READING

            Ordinance 85-07           SECOND READING

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JOHN BENINCASA, PRESIDENT                                   GERARD T. YOST, COUNCIL CLERK