MINUTES
The Village of Evendale
Regular Council Meeting
October 14th, 2010
The Village of Evendale Regular Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Apking at 7:00pm.
Roll call- The following council members were present: Ms. Carolyn Smiley-Robertson, Mr. Stiney Vonderhaar, Mr. John Ranz, Jr., Mr. Bill Puthoff, Mr. Chris Schaefer, and Mr. Doug Lohmeier. Also present: Village Engineer, James Jeffers; Village of Evendale Police Chief Niel Korte; Fire Chief, Rick Cruse; Village Solicitor, Tim Burke; and Village Clerk, Barb Rohs.
Mayor Apking presented the consent calendar. Mr. Vonderhaar made the motion to accept the consent calendar, seconded by Mr. Lohmeier and unanimously approved
Committee Reports:
Mayor Apking reported the he and members of council attended the rally at GE to “Support the F136”. If GE does not get this contract it could cost GE 900 jobs and affect the Village of Evendale’s income approximately $1.2 million or 10% of Village’s income. Many representatives from the local and state level were in attendance. GE will also be bringing 500 jobs into the southwest Ohio area.
Finance, Administration, Recreation, Service, Engineering and GHF Committee:
YTD the Village’s income is up $203,000 and YTD cash on hand is $16 million. Year end projection is $12,300,000. The Gorman Farm contract is on the agenda it will only be a first reading. Mr. Ranz has asked for a redline copy to be distributed.
Police and Fire Council Committee:
Prescription drug turn in program is on Nov 13th from 10-2pm at the administrative building. An ordinance to update the fire code is on the agenda. The committee recommended a “Driving for Angels” program. This is an intervention for teen drivers when they get a speeding ticket in Evendale. It is held at Northwest High School and put on by UC Trauma Center, Northwest High School and the Colerain Township Police. There is no cost to the Village. The teen driver will have the citation taken off their record after attending.
Mr. Vonderhaar stated the town meeting will be on November 7th at 5:00 at the recreation center.
October 17th, 3:00 the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park will perform at the recreation center.
Mr. Vonderhaar has been elected to the Ohio Municipal League’s Board of Directors.
Committee meetings will be on November 4th at 6:00. Council will meet “as a whole” at 7:00 to go over health care and budget.
Presentation of Ordinances
The Mayor presented Res. #10-05 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE AMOUNTS AND RATES A SDETERMINIED BY THE BUDGET COMMISSION AND AUTHORIZING THE NECESSSARY TAX LEVIES AND CERTIFYING THEM TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR. Discussion: This sets the property tax levy collected by the Village. The rate has been 0 % for over 10 years. A motion to read Res. #10-05 by title only was made by Mr. Lohmeier, seconded by Mr. Vonderhaar and unanimously approved on roll call. A motion to suspend the second and third readings of Res. #10-05 was made by Ms. Smiley-Robertson, seconded by Mr. Puthoff and unanimously approved on roll call. Mayor Apking declared Res. #10-05 adopted.
The Mayor presented Ord. #10-49- SECOND READING AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, AS A GUIDE FOR FUTURE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DECISIONS, THE VILLAGE OF EVENDALE BUSINESS READY EVENDALE STRATEGY. Discussion: Mr. Cameron has had no negative feedback from residents or businesses. There have not been many plans picked up. The businesses had an opportunity to see the plan at the chamber picnic. Mr. Cameron continues to work with Al Neyer and Evendale Surgery Center. The Evendale Surgery Center has a signed contract for the PNC bank building and it will be demolished. This is the second reading.
The Mayor presented Ord. # 10-50 TRANSFERRING FUNDS, APPROVING TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GENERAL FUND, MAKING ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION IN VARIOUS FUNDS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. A motion to read Ord. # 10-50 by title only was made by Ms. Smiley-Robertson, seconded by Mr. Vonderhaar and unanimously approved on roll call. A motion to suspend the second and third readings of Ord. # 10-50 was made by Mr. Lohmeier, seconded by Mr. Puthoff and unanimously approved on roll call. A motion to adopt Ord. # 10-50 as an emergency was made by Mr. Schaefer, seconded by Mr. Vonderhaar and unanimously approved on roll call. Mayor Apking declared Ord. # 10-50 adopted as an emergency.
The Mayor presented Ord. #10-51 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF CINCINNATI TO PROVIDE WATER SERVICE THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2047. Discussion: This is for the Village to lock into a rate with Cincinnati Waterworks for 30 years past 2017 until 2047. It is at the same percentage rate that is currently being used. A motion to read Ord. #10-51 by title only was made by Mr. Lohmeier, seconded by Ms. Smiley-Robertson and unanimously approved on roll call. A motion to suspend the second and third readings of Ord. #10-51 was made by Mr. Puthoff, seconded by Mr. Ranz and unanimously approved on roll call. A motion to adopt Ord. #10-51 as an emergency was made by Mr. Lohmeier, seconded by Mr. Puthoff and unanimously approved on roll call. Mayor Apking declared Ord.
#10-51 adopted as an emergency.
The Mayor presented Ord #10-52 AN ORDINANCE CONSENTING TO THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF HAMILTON COUNTY, OHIO AND WHITE CASTLE SYSTEM, INC. PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF A PROJECT WHICH WILL EXPAND A BUSINESS IN THE VILLAGE OF EVENDALE AND CREATE AND/OR PRESERVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITES WITHIN AN ENTERPRISE ZONE OF HAMILTON COUNTY AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Discussion: Mr. Cameron presented exhibit A with a few minor changes. There is a change to Pg 2, Section 1 on timing of the project and section 2 the change is to the number of full time and part time worked. John Austin, Ernst & Young Consultants, and Jarrett Cook, Plant Manager Evendale Bakery were in attendance to answer specific questions. The total expansion is $20,000,000 with no commitments to new jobs.
The expansion is a 16,000 sq. foot addition along with replacing outdated equipment. A motion to read Ord. #10-52 by title only was made by Mr. Schaefer, seconded by Mr. Vonderhaar and unanimously approved on roll call. A motion to suspend the second and third readings of Ord. #10-52 was made by Mr. Lohmeier, seconded by Mr. Puthoff and unanimously approved on roll call. A motion to substitute Exhibit A with new Exhibit A was made by Mr. Schaefer and seconded by Mr. Vonderhaar and unanimously approved. A motion to adopt Ord. #10-52 as an emergency was made by Ms. Smiley-Robertson, seconded by Mr. Vonderhaar and unanimously approved on roll call. Mayor Apking declared Ord. #10-52 adopted as an emergency.
Mr. Cameron addressed council to update them the recently the village has approved retention projects with White Castle, Gold Medal and So-Lo. Also, GE is creating new jobs in the Village.
The Mayor presented Ord. #10-53 ORDINANCE MODIFYING THE PROVISIONS OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANES OF THE VILLAGE OF EVENDALE RELATING TO THE FIRE CODE, AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS, FIRE ALARMS AND VENTILATION EQUIPMENT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Discussion: Chief Cruse discussed the history and reason for this ordinance. The building department and fire department need to use the same fire code. Everyone will be using the Ohio Fire Code. A motion to read Ord. #10-53 by title only was made by Mr. Puthoff, seconded by Mr. Vonderhaar and unanimously approved on roll call. A motion to suspend the second and third readings of Ord. #10-53 was made by Mr. Ranz, seconded by Mr. Puthoff and unanimously approved on roll call. A motion to adopt Ord. #10-53 as an emergency was made by Mr. Lohmeier, seconded by Mr.
Vonderhaar and unanimously approved on roll call. Mayor Apking declared Ord. #10-53 adopted as an emergency.
The Mayor presented Ord. #10-54 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE LEASE AND AGREEMENT WITH THE GORMAN HERITAGE FARM FOUNDATION AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. A motion to read Ord. #10-54 by title only was made by Mr. Puthoff, seconded by Mr. Vonderhaar and unanimously approved on roll call. This was the first reading.
The Mayor presented Ord. #10-55 ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PLAN OF OPERATIONS AND GOVERNANCE FOR THE VILLAGE OF EVENDALE NATURAL GAS AGGREGATION PROGRAM AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Discussion: This is the plan for the village to be an aggregator for natural gas with the PUCO. In the meantime, pricing will be presented at the November council meeting. Various letters will go out to residents if they want to “opt out”. An information session can be held for residents. A motion to read Ord. #10-55 by title only was made by Mr. Lohmeier, seconded by Ms. Smiley-Robertson and unanimously approved on roll call. A motion to suspend the second and third readings of Ord. #10-55 was made by Mr. Vonderhaar, seconded by Mr. Lohmeier and unanimously approved on roll call. A motion
to adopt Ord. #10-55 as an emergency was made by Mr. Ranz, seconded by Mr. Puthoff and unanimously approved on roll call. Mayor Apking declared Ord. #10-55 adopted as an emergency.
Other Business: None
A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Vonderhaar and seconded by Mr. Lohmeier and unanimously approved on roll call. Meeting was adjourned at 7:55.
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Mayor
Attest:
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Village Clerk
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