WAUSEON CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Monday, November 3, 2008 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 Council President Shaw, Councilors Mathews, Chamberlin, Huner, Krumm and Stiriz to constitute a quorum for the transaction of City business.

APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETINGS' MINUTES

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

Administer Oath of Office

Cory Henricks – Patrol Officer
Mayor Dehnbostel administered the "Oath of Office" to Cory Henricks, Patrol Officer, Wauseon Police Department.
Mayor, Council and Department Heads congratulated Cory Henricks to the department.

Department Head Reports

Fred Allen, Assistant Fire Chief
Assistant Chief Allen said that members of the department went to a Strategy and Tactics class held this past weekend in Morenci, MI. The phones have all been updated. Halloween festivities went very well. Reminder that the Feather Party is November 15, 2008.
Keith Torbet, Police Chief
Chief Torbet expressed his appreciation to the Fire Department, Parks Department, Councilor Don Mathews and Oassis Church who were involved
with the Halloween celebration at Reighard Park. We appreciated everything that was done. He has checked the gas mileage on the Charger’s and the Crown Victoria’s. It looks like the Charger’s are getting the better mileage. We will probably be going with that next year. He also thanked Council for allowing the department to participate in Gov Deals. We have sold 36 items this year with over $10,000 in sales. It has helped up clear out our property room as well as the impound lot.
Councilor Krumm asked where that money goes back to. Chief Torbet said that the money goes back to the general fund unless it is earmarked for a specific fund, such as the Furtherance in Justice Fund or the Prosecutor’s Fund.
Tom Hall, Code Administrator
Mr. Hall gave an update on the sidewalk project. They are working right now on Leggett and Lawrence Ave. and along Homecoming Park. We are working on finalizing the specification sheets for the building at Rotary Park to be bid out next year.
Councilor Mathews asked about other sidewalk projects. Mr. Hall said we are almost done with the tree replacement sidewalks and the rest of monies will go towards the sidewalk on Leggett St. for whatever distance we can go.
Dennis Richardson, Public Service Director
Mr. Richardson said he has turned in his portion of the budget. The Public Works Department is beginning leaf collection. We have begun advertising for the Assistant Public Works Superintendent within the City employees per Civil Service rules.
Jon Schamp, Director of Finance
Mr. Schamp said that the budget is almost completed and being reviewed with the Mayor. The first reading will be presented at the next meeting.
Stephen Buehrer, Director of Law
Mr. Buehrer said that the law department has worked on several matters and also the legislation that is presented under first reading.

FIRST READING OF LEGISLATION OR EMERGENCY

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

Franklin-Walnut St. Sewer Overflow Project

Resolution 2008-18 – Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with Arcadis for Design and Construction Phase Engineering Services for the Elimination of the Franklin-Walnut Streets Combined Sewer System Overflow
Councilor Krumm made a motion and seconded by Councilor Shaw to suspend the rules requiring three reading on Resolution 2008-18.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
Councilor Huner made a motion and seconded by Councilor Stiriz to place Resolution 2008-18 on final passage.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Resolution 2008-18 Passes and is in Effect in 30 Days – December 3, 2008

Purchase Real Property – 134 Clinton St. – Downtown Renovation

Resolution 2008-19 – Authorizing the Mayor to Purchase the Real Property Located at 134 Clinton Street, to Pay State-Mandated Relocation Expenses, and Declaring an Emergency
Councilor Stiriz made a motion and seconded by Councilor Mathews to suspend the rules requiring three reading and an emergency be declared.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
Councilor Shaw made a motion and seconded by Councilor Huner to place Resolution 2008-19 on final passage whereas an emergency was declared.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Resolution 2008-19 Passes and is in Effect

SECOND READING OF LEGISLATION

There was no legislation presented for second reading.

THIRD READING OF LEGISLATION

Mayor Dehnbostel read out loud by title the following legislation presented for third reading:

Amendments to the Subdivision Regulations
Ordinance 2008-13 – Amending Title One – Subdivisions Regulations – of the Planning and Zoning Code of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Wauseon
Councilor Huner made a motion and seconded by Councilor Chamberlin to place Ordinance 2008-13 on third reading and that the third reading be passed.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Ordinance 2008-13 Passes and is in Effect in 30 Days – December 3, 2008
Shawn Ferguson, Consulting Services

Resolution 2008-16- Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with Ferguson Advisory Services, LLC for Economic and Real Estate Development Consulting Services
Council President Shaw made a motion to place Resolution 2008-16 on third reading.
Councilor Stiriz said he would like to see this tabled to discuss further. He has some more questions. Councilor Chamberlin reiterated from the previous council meeting his concerns about duplication of services from the county. He would like to ask Mr. Ferguson to come back and meet with them to discuss. Council President Shaw said that he will contact Mr. Ferguson to invite him to the next Committee of the Whole meeting.
Council President Shaw withdrew his motion for third reading.
Councilor Stiriz made a motion and seconded by Councilor Chamberlin to table Resolution 2008-16.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Resolution 2008-16 Tabled

NEW BUSINESS

Reschedule Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting
Motion made by Councilor Stiriz and seconded by Councilor Chamberlin to reschedule the regularly scheduled council meeting of November 17, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. to Thursday, November 13, 2008 at 8:00 a.m.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
Council rescheduled their next Committee of the Whole meeting from Thursday, November 13, 2008 at 7:30 a.m. to Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at 7:30 a.m.
Reallocate Monies Necessary for Income Tax Refunds
Motion made by Councilor Chamberlin and seconded by Councilor Mathews to authorize the Director of Finance to reallocate $20,000 from the General Fund account entitled Wages – Fire Dept. (101.102.52110) to the General Fund account entitled Income Tax Refunds (101.711.52730).
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries
MONTHLY REPORTS
The month-to-date bank report, month-to-date fund report, month-to-date revenue report for October 2008, and YTD Gross Income Tax Receipts reports was distributed to council

APPROVAL OF BILLS

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

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 Stiriz made a motion and seconded by Councilor Chamberlin to adjourn this meeting at 5:25 p.m.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries