WAUSEON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, January 21, 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 Krumm, Mathews, Stiriz, Chamberlin and Huner to constitute a quorum for the transaction of City business.

APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETINGS' MINUTES
Councilor Stiriz made a motion and seconded by Councilor Mathews to approve the previous meetings’ minutes.
VOTE: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries

INDIVIDUALS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL AND TOPIC
Paul Kennedy – Candidate for Fulton County Prosecutor

Mr. Paul Kennedy said he is declaring his candidacy for Fulton County Prosecutor. Mr. Kennedy explained why he is seeking this office and his past experience. He is ready for the challenge. He has been with the Fulton County Prosecutor’s office for over 12 years. He explained what his current duties are in the prosecutor’s office. He is the only candidate who has experience with criminal law. He has continually taken training for prosecutors in criminal and civil matters. He is always concerned with issues that affect each community individually. He explained some examples. He has the qualifications and experience to serve the residents of Fulton County. He is asking for your support and the opportunity to serve.

Committee Reports
Building and Grounds
Councilor Mathews said that the first of two Building and Grounds meetings was on January 8, 2008. The committee discussed the Graydon Myers’ application for “Farmland in an Agricultural District”. Tom McWatters explained to the committee the procedures for the application and the public hearing process and what the committee needs to consider, whether to approve, modify for reject the application.

Tom Hall discussed with the committee the Rotary Park Trailhead project. The grant will cover a certain portion. The committee discussed the modifications to the plan so that a larger building could be built which would allow for a training room and storage area for the police bicycles. Additional monies would need to be budgeted in the 2009 budget.
The committee discussed the bike path and what NORTA’s plans are for expansion of the path east and west of town. The committee will discuss again at a future meeting.
Councilor Mathews reported on the second meeting of the Building and Grounds Committee on January 17, 2008. The committee discussed the new school building project. Dennis Richardson explained to the committee the waterlines, material costs, tie-ins at Pine, Spruce and Hemlock streets and the city’s responsibility in this project. Engineering services will need to be done for the development of a portion of the infrastructure improvements. The committee agreed to these changes. He also explained the existing detention pond would need 47,000 cubic feed added to the existing basin. A future meeting will be scheduled to discuss this.

Personnel
Council President Shaw reported that the committee discussed the Class II Water Treatment Operator’s License. Ryan Yackee has passed all the required tests for the Class II license but he doesn’t not have the required three years work experience and therefore the license will not be given him from the state until he has met that requirement. Also it doesn’t make him eligible for the pay grade for this license. The committee said they will review the matter and check with the Law Department.

Council President Shaw said that Chief Torbet distributed the Public Safety Dispatcher job description. He explained to the committee the job and the pay grade. Civil Service has reviewed and given their approval. The job description is ready to be presented to Council.

Council President Shaw said that Chief Wheeler is requesting a new job to be created called an Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Inspector. Chief Wheeler explained the job duties of this position. The committee presented this at the Committee of the Whole meeting for discussion. Council said that they will discuss again.

Council President Shaw said the committee received a request from Tom Galvin that his pay per inspection fee be increased from $25 to $30 per inspection. The last increase was in 1998 and the committee recommended the inspection fee be increased.

The committee discussed a Records Policy as required by the Public Records Act. They are currently reviewing it and will discuss again at their next meeting.

Tree Commission
Councilor Mathews reported on various Tree Commission matters. The commission discussed the 2008 budget and projects they would like to do. There is a new committee in place for the Wauseon Homecoming. The Tree Commission will be doing a float this year.
Councilor Krumm made a motion and seconded by Council President Shaw to approve the committees’ reports pending the Law Department’s review in the Personnel Committee’s report.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries

Department Head Reports
Marv Wheeler, Fire Chief
Chief Wheeler said that there is a motion for authorization to apply for the Firefighter Training grant. This is for reimbursement for training monies that we spent in 2007. He and Assist. Chief Allen will be attending a seminar on the new fire rules that take effect the 1st of this year.

Jon Schamp, Director of Finance
Mr. Schamp said he has nothing other than the approval of the bills for this meeting and a request for a Finance Committee Meeting.

Tom Hall, Code Administrator
Mr. Hall said he received a letter from the State saying we have grant monies for the Rotary Trailhead project. The City’s cost to increase the building to a bigger size will be $125,000. We will design it this year and build it next year. We will apply for additional grant monies for the furnishings in the building.

Dennis Richardson, Director of Public Service
Mr. Richardson said he has spent quite a bit of time on the school project. There is legislation presented tonight, Resolution 2008-2, which is vital for us to move forward with our portion of the school project. The contracts for the chemical bids are coming back to be executed. Tim Hausch, Water Reclamation Superintendent, recently retired. Dave Pike was named as our new Water Reclamation Superintendent.

Stephen Buehrer, Director of Law
Mr. Buehrer said that there are a number of projects that he and Mr. McWatters are engaged in.

FIRST READING OF LEGISLATION OR EMERGENCY
Mayor Dehnbostel read out loud by title the following legislation presented for first reading or emergency:

Amend the Budget
Resolution 2008-1 – Amend Ordinance 2007-9 Annual Appropriation Ordinance by Authorizing the Director of Finance to Increase or Decrease Certain Line Account Appropriations within the Various Funds Listed within the Year of 2008
Councilor Stiriz made a motion and seconded by Councilor Krumm to pass Resolution 2008-1.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries

Fanning-Howey – Engineering Services
Resolution 2008-2 – Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with Fanning-Howey for Engineering Services
Councilor Huner made a motion and seconded by Councilor Mathews to place Resolution 2008-2 on first reading and that the first reading be passed.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays First Reading Passes

Public Safety Dispatcher
Ordinance 2008-3 – Approving the Position of Public Safety Dispatcher
Councilor Chamberlin made a motion and seconded by Councilor Krumm to place Ordinance 2008-3 on first reading and that the first reading be passed.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays First Reading Passes

SECOND READING OF LEGISLATION
Mayor Dehnbostel read out loud by title the following legislation presented for second reading:
Law Director Services (2/1/08 to 1/31/10)
Ordinance 2008-1 – Providing for a City Law Director, Special Assistant Law Director and other Assistant Law Directors; and Setting a Rate of Compensation and Declaring an Emergency
Councilor Krumm made a motion and seconded by Council President Shaw to suspend the rules and declare an emergency on Ordinance 2008-1.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries

Councilor Huner made a motion and seconded by Councilor Mathews to place Ordinance 2008-1 on final passage whereas an emergency was declared.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Ordinance 2008-1 Passes and is in Effect
Prosecutorial Services (2/1/08 to 1/31/10)

Ordinances 2008-2 – Providing for a City Prosecutor; and Setting a Rate of Compensation and Declaring an Emergency
Councilor Stiriz made a motion and seconded by Council President Shaw to suspend the rules and declare an emergency on Ordinance 2008-2.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries

Councilor Krumm made a motion and seconded by Councilor Huner to place Ordinance 2008-2 on final passage whereas an emergency was declared.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Ordinance 2008-2 Passes and is in Effect

OATH OF OFFICE
Mayor Dehnbostel administered the “Oath of Office” to Stephen P. Buehrer, Director of Law and Thomas A. McWatters III, Assistant Director of Law.

THIRD READING OF LEGISLATION
Mayor Dehnbostel read out loud by title the following legislation presented for third reading.

Revolving Loan Fund – River City Polymers
Resolution 2007-46 – Accepting the Recommendations of the Revolving Loan Fund Committee; Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with River City Polymers, LLC and its Principals
Council President Shaw made a motion and seconded by Councilor Chamberlin to place Resolution 2007-46 on third reading and that the third reading be passed.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Resolution 2007-46 Passes and is in Effect in 30 Days – February 20, 2008

Special Assessments – Glenwood Avenue Road Extension
Resolution 2007-47 – Establishing an Interest Rate on Unpaid Principal Amounts of Special Assessments Levied for Improvements as Set Forth in Resolution No. 2005-10
Councilor Mathews made a motion and seconded by Council President Shaw to place Resolution 2007-47 on third reading and that the third reading be passed.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Resolution 2007-47 Passes and is in Effect in 30 Days – February 20, 2008

GAAP Accounting Services – Donald .J. Schonhardt & Associates
Resolution 2007-49 – Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into a Contract with Donald J. Schonhardt & Associates, Inc. for Management Consulting Services
Council President Shaw made a motion and seconded by Councilor Chamberlin to place Resolution 2007-49 on third reading and that the third reading be passed.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Resolution 2007-49 Passes and is in Effect in 30 Days – February 20, 2008

NEW BUSINESS
2007 Firefighter Training Grant
Motion made by Council President Shaw and seconded by Councilor Huner to authorize the Mayor or his designee to make application for the 2007 Firefighter Training Grant and authorize the Mayor or his design to execute any and all documents necessary to participate in the grant program.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries

Clerk of Council – 2 Year Term
Motion made by Councilor Chamberlin and seconded by Councilor Stiriz to reappoint Margaret Murphy as Clerk of Council for the term February 1, 2008 to January 31, 2010.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries

Old Orchard Subdivision – Larry Warncke’s Addition
Motion made by Councilor Chamberlin and seconded by Council President Shaw to accept the streets at Larry Warncke’s addition at Old Orchard Subdivision – Phase 1 – portion of Orchard Drive and Neva Drive and all of Lillian Lane.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries

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 Krumm made a motion and seconded by Councilor Huner to adjourn this meeting at 6:00 p.m.
Vote: 6 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries

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