WAUSEON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, June 18, 2007 at 5:00 P.M.

This meeting of the Wauseon City Council was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Mayor Dehnbostel.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence, roll was called by the Clerk of Council.
Present were Councilor President Stiriz, Councilors Krumm, Mathews, Shaw, Huner and
Garvin to constitute a quorum for the transaction of City business.

APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETINGS’ MINUTES

Councilor Garvin made a motion and seconded by Councilor Shaw to approve the previous
meetings’ minutes.
VOTE: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries

Committee Reports

Building and Grounds

Councilor Huner reported that Chief Wheeler had presented the committee two quotes
for painting in the Fire Department. The committee recommended to go with BMW
in the amount of $2,525. This amount was not originally budgeted for therefore the
allocation line item per the Finance Committee and/or Finance Director.

The committee also discussed the downtown streetscape. Some of the $160,000 grant
money received from the State can be used for benches and trash receptacles downtown.
The committee recommended the purchase of 24 stone aggregate receptacles. This will
amount to four on each of the six downtown blocks. The committee said that we will
need 18 benches on the six downtown blocks and 12 more on the side streets.

Kevin Nelson was at this meeting representing the Downtown Merchants. There was concern
raised about loitering in the past at the benches downtown. However, there hasn’t been as
much loitering since the skateboard park was moved to Wabash Park. Hopefully
there won’t be a problem by putting in these additional benches.

The committee discussed the type of planters for downtown. Kevin Nelson mentioned that
Napoleon has small box planters that look very nice. He will take pictures to bring back to
the committee.

Dennis Richardson distributed to the committee an estimate on the cost to restore the
Elm St. Building to a useable condition. There was no discussion on this other than that the
committee was given a copy.

Chief Torbet has presented to the committee information about GovDeals which is an
internet website that auctions vehicles and equipment on line. This will give us a broader
base to auction off City equipment. The committee liked this idea and were in favor of
this being pursued.




Park Board

The Park Board reviewed the budgets through May, 2007. Neal Graf updated the
board on the gypsy moth spraying. This has drastically reduced the population of gypsy
moths. The board received an update on the condition of the pool and repairs. The north
wall at the pool is bowing in and will need to be repaired in the next year or so.

Time Warner cable is coming to Wauseon to conduct a “Summer Patrol” day. It will be on
Friday, June 23, 2007 from 1 pm to 3 pm. The first 150 patrons will receive free admission.

Fireworks will be on July 4 with July 6 as the rain date. The budget was increased to $15,000.
Most of the added increase will go toward the finale.

The board said they would like to see fibar placed underneath the swing sets. Budgeting and
scheduling for this will need to be set in place to get this done.

The Park Board went over to the Rotary Shelter House to look at the recent renovations; new tile,
carpet, wallpaper, etc. They were very pleased with the renovations.

Tree Commission

Councilor Mathews presented the Wauseon Design Review Board proposals to the commission.
The commission discussed ideas for Stas Legenza’s donation. They proposed putting up a
memorial tree and discussed location of. The commission reviewed the final expenditures and
revenue from the Tree City Awards. The commission recommended that a 2nd carving be done of
the Frey Elm tree from monies left over from the Tree City awards.

The Leggett St. trees will be planted in the fall. Ash trees will be cut and replaced in the fall.
Katy Corkle will need to know the right of ways on City streets without sidewalks to continue her
City tree identification project.

Jim Spiess recommended that maps be made up with priority areas marked for Memorial Trees.
The commission recommended that (A) priority be the Rails to Trails and (B) priority be the existing
parks. Curt Smith has memorial bricks in his office for the next two years of Arbor Day.

Council President Stiriz made a motion and seconded by Councilor Krumm to accept the Committees’
reports as presented.
Vote: 6 Yeas 0 Nays Motion Carries

Department Head Reports

Steve Brown, Regional Planning Director

Mr. Brown said that his office is in the process of taking over all the block grants for the county and
getting the financial management implemented.




Marv Wheeler, Fire Chief

Chief Wheeler said that his office received notice that the Assistance for Firefighter grant notification
will be towards the end of July. We put in for turnout gear this year for that.

Keith Torbet, Police Chief

Chief Torbet said recently we had five officers go through our week long Bike School Certification.
Three from our department and two from Archbold. We now have ten certified bike officers in the
department. We just completed the 1st phase of Safety City. We had a total of 98 children going
through the program. It’s about 80% self funded through donations. We are still looking for
more donations to make it 100%. There are two motions presented at this meeting: Violence Against
Women Act which funds our Victim Advocate and the Edward Byrne Justice Assistance grant which we
use for equipment and other programs.

Tom Hall, Code Administrator

Mr. Hall said he has talked to the director at ODOT regarding the Safe Routes to School grant who
informed him that we should receive notification within two months to resubmit our applications for
everyone that had originally applied. We are getting a record number of permits issued due to the
roof and siding repairs from the hail damage.

Jon Schamp, Director of Finance

Mr. Schamp said he commended all the department heads in their efforts to obtain grants which is certainly
beneficial to the City.

Stephen Buehrer, Director of Law

Mr. Buehrer said that he distributed to Council legislation which Council will be acting on regarding an
agreement between the Clinton Township Trustees and the City which authorizes the Mayor to sign
the agreement with the trustees regarding the annexation of 40 acres of property for the Wauseon
Exempted Schools.

FIRST READING OF LEGISLATION OR EMERGENCY

Mayor Dehnbostel read out loud by title the following legislation presented for first reading or emergency

Mannik & Smith – General Services Agreement

Resolution 2007-17 – Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with Mannik & Smith for
Engineering Services

Councilor Krumm made a motion and seconded by Council President Stiriz to place Resolution 2007-17 on
first reading and that the first reading be passed
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays First Reading Passes


Small Cities Community Development Block Grant

Resolution 2007-18 – Authorizing the Mayor of the City of Wauseon to Sign the Necessary
Documents in Order to File an Application to the State of Ohio, to Participate in the Small Cities
Community Development Block Grant Economic Development Program and Declaring an Emergency

Tom Hall, Code Administrator, said that this grant is for the rebuilding of the downtown.

Council President Stiriz made a motion and seconded by Councilor Mathews to suspend the rules
and declare an emergency on Resolution 2007-18
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries

Councilor Shaw made a motion and seconded by Councilor Garvin to place Resolution 2007-18 on
final passage whereas an emergency was declared.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Resolution 2007-18 Passes and is in Effect

GovDeals, Inc.

Resolution 2007-19 – Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with GovDeals, Inc. for
the Sale of Used or Seized City Property via an Internet-Based Auction System

Councilor Huner made a motion and seconded by Council President Stiriz to place Resolution 2007-19
on first reading and that the first reading be passed.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays First Reading Passes

Agreement Between the City of Wauseon and Clinton Township Trustees
Regarding Wauseon Exempted Schools – 40 Acres

Resolution 2007-20 – Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with the Board of Township
Trustees of Clinton Township and Declaring an Emergency

Steven Buehrer, Director of Law, explained that this is the general standard agreement between the City
and Township and he further explained the tax provisions that are specific for this agreement.

Councilor Krumm made a motion and seconded by Council President Stiriz to suspend the rules and declare
an emergency on Resolution 2007-20
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries

Council President Stiriz made a motion and seconded by Councilor Huner to place Resolution 2007-20
on final passage whereas an emergency was declared.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Resolution 2007-20 Passes and is in Effect


SECOND READING OF LEGISLATION

There was no legislation presented for second reading.

THIRD READING OF LEGISLATION

There was no legislation presented for third reading.


NEW BUSINESS

VAWA and Edward Byrne Memorial Grants

Councilor Krumm made a motion and seconded by Councilor Mathews to authorize the Mayor or his designee
to make application for theVAWA (Violence Against Women Act) grant and authorize the Mayor or his
designee to execute any and all documents necessary to participate in the grant program
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries

Councilor Huner made a motion and seconded by Councilor Shaw to authorize the Mayor or his designee to
make application for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance grant and authorize the Mayor or his
designee to execute any and all documents necessary to participate in the grant program.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries

APPROVAL OF BILLS

Motion made by Councilor Huner and seconded by Council President Stiriz to approve and pay the
bills as presented.
VOTE: 6 Yeas - 0 Nays Motion Carries

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mayor Dehnbostel asked for a motion to enter into Executive Session regarding pending and
threatening litigation.

Councilor Garvin made a motion and seconded by Councilor Mathews to enter into Executive Session
regarding pending and threatening litigation.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries

Council exited out of Executive Session at 5:56 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before this session of the Wauseon City Council,
Mayor Dehnbostel asked for a motion to adjourn. Councilor Krumm made a motion and seconded by
Council President Stiriz to adjourn this meeting at 5:56 p.m.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries