MINUTES
Village of Evendale
Regular Council Meeting
March 10th, 2015
The Village of Evendale Regular Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Don Apking at 7:00pm.
Roll call- The following council members were present: Mayor Don Apking, Mr. Bill Puthoff, Mr. Richard Finan, Mr. Jeff Albrinck, Mr. John Ranz, and Mr. Chris Schaefer. Ms. Catherine Hartman was absent and excused. Also present: Asst. to the Mayor, Dave Elmer; Village Solicitor, Tim Burke, CFO Cynthia Caracci, Police Chief, Niel Korte; Fire Chief, Mike Hauck and Barb Rohs, Village Clerk.
Mayor Apking presented the consent calendar. The motion to accept the consent calendar was made by Mr. Finan, seconded by Mr. Puthoff and unanimously approved.
Committee Reports:
Finance, Administration, Service, Engineering and GHF Committee:
For February, 2015 tax income revenues $1,068,402.17. This was $115,244.73 more than the February, 2014. Since most purchases are made at the beginning of the year, the Village spent $310,192.04 more than its income in February. Because of transfers from the General Fund to special funds, the General Fund deficit remains, but was reduced to $1,930,999.04 from $2,274,226.36. The year to date deficit is $738,984.47. This is expected to be erased as the year progresses. Excluding Evendale Commons, the unencumbered balance is $14,986,690.49.
Police, Fire, Recreation Council Committee:
No committee meeting was held.
Presentation of Ordinances and Resolutions:
The Mayor presented ORD. #15-14 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION IN THE COURT COMPUTER FUND TO PAY FINAL RESIDUAL COPIER LEASE PAYMENT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.A motion to read ORD #15-14 by title only was made by Mr. Schaefer seconded by Mr. Finan and unanimously approved on roll call. A motion to suspend the second and third readings of ORD #15-14 was made by Mr. Schaefer, seconded by Mr. Finan and unanimously approved on roll call. A motion to agree to the emergency section is made by Mr. Albrinck, seconded by Mr. Finan, and unanimously approved on roll call. A motion to adopt ORD #15-14 was made by Mr. Schaefer, seconded by Mr. Finan and unanimously approved on roll call. Mayor Apking declared #15-14 adopted as an emergency.
The Mayor presented ORD. #15-15 ORDINANCE APPROVING A TRANSFER IN THE GENERAL FUND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR AN ADDITIONAL SALARY IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENT AND DECLARING AN EMGERGENCY.A motion to read ORD #15-15 by title only was made by Mr. Schaefer seconded by Mr. Albrinck and unanimously approved on roll call. A motion to suspend the second and third readings of ORD #15-15 was made by Mr. Schaefer, seconded by Mr. Finan and unanimously approved on roll call. A motion to agree to the emergency section is made by Mr. Finan, seconded by Mr. Schaefer, and unanimously approved on roll call. A motion to adopt ORD #15-15 was made by Mr. Schaefer, seconded by Mr. Albrinck and unanimously approved on roll call. Mayor Apking declared #15-15 adopted as an emergency.
The Mayor presented ORD. #15-16 ORDINANCE APPROVING A TRANSFER IN THE GENERAL FUND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS AND MAKE A DISBURSEMENT TO THE EVENDALE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF RENEWING THE CONTRACT WITH SAINT FRANCIS GROUP AND SUPPORTING ADDITIONAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH STUDYING OR MARKETING THE VILLAGE LAND AND DECLARING AN EMGERGENCY. A motion to read ORD #15-16 by title only was made by Mr. Finan seconded by Mr. Schaefer and unanimously approved on roll call. A motion to suspend the second and third readings of ORD #15-16 was made by Mr. Schaefer, seconded by Mr. Ranz and unanimously approved on roll call. A motion to agree to the emergency section is made by Mr. Schaefer, seconded by Mr. Albrinck, and unanimously approved on roll call. A motion to adopt ORD #15-16 was made by Mr. Finan, seconded by
Mr. Schaefer and unanimously approved on roll call. Mayor Apking declared #15-16 adopted as an emergency.
The Mayor presented ORD. #15-17 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER FOR THE COOPER CREEK PIER WALL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Discussion: Mr. James Jeffers explained the bid process and construction technique. Mayor Apking would like to complete all three steps of the process. A motion to read ORD #15-17 by title only was made by Mr. Schaefer seconded by Mr. Puthoff and unanimously approved on roll call. A motion to suspend the second and third readings of ORD #15-17 was made by Mr. Puthoff, seconded by Mr. Schaefer and unanimously approved on roll call. A motion to agree to the emergency section is made by Mr. Schaefer, seconded by Mr. Finan, and unanimously approved on roll call. A motion to adopt ORD #15-17 was made by Mr.
Puthoff, seconded by Mr. Ranz and unanimously approved on roll call. Mayor Apking declared #15-17 adopted as an emergency.
The Mayor presented ORD. #15-18 ORDIANANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DEED TO GLENN AND TERRY ALLEN, 2935 STANWIN PLACE, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS SPECIFIED HEREIN, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. A motion to read ORD #15-18 by title only was made by Mr. Schaefer seconded by Mr. Puthoff and unanimously approved on roll call. A motion to suspend the second and third readings of ORD #15-18 was made by Mr. Albrinck, seconded by Mr. Puthoff and unanimously approved on roll call. A motion to agree to the emergency section is made by Mr. Puthoff, seconded by Mr. Albrinck, and unanimously approved on roll call. A motion to adopt ORD #15-18 was made by Mr. Schaefer, seconded by Mr. Albrinck and unanimously approved on roll call. Mayor Apking declared #15-18 adopted as an emergency.
The Mayor presented ORD. #15-19 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION IN THE MUNICIPAL MOTOR VEHICLE FUND TO COVER IBI GROUP CONTRACT COSTS FOR INITIAL THROUGH THE VALLEY CONCEPT DESIGN AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. A motion to read ORD #15-19 by title only was made by Mr. Schaefer seconded by Mr. Finan and unanimously approved on roll call. A motion to suspend the second and third readings of ORD #15-19 was made by Mr. Schaefer, seconded by Mr. Finan and unanimously approved on roll call. A motion to agree to the emergency section is made by Mr. Finan, seconded by Mr. Schaefer, and unanimously approved on roll call. A motion to adopt ORD #15-19 was made by Mr. Puthoff, seconded by Mr. Schaefer and unanimously approved on roll call. Mayor Apking declared #15-19 adopted as an emergency.
The Mayor presented ORD. 15-20 ORDINANCE APPROVING WATER MANAGEMENT AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL PLANS FOR GENERAL ELECTRIC 100 BUILDING AND 501 BUILDING AND AUTHORIZING BUILDING COMMISSIONER TO ISSUE PERMIT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. A motion to read ORD #15-20 by title only was made by Mr. Finan seconded by Mr. Albrinck and unanimously approved on roll call. A motion to suspend the second and third readings of ORD #15-20 was made by Mr. Schaefer, seconded by Mr. Albrinck and unanimously approved on roll call. A motion to agree to the emergency section is made by Mr. Schaefer seconded by Mr. Finan, and unanimously approved on roll call. A motion to adopt ORD #15-20 was made by Mr. Puthoff, seconded by Mr. Albrinck and unanimously approved on roll call. Mayor Apking declared #15-20 adopted as an emergency.
The Mayor presented RES. #15-02 A RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF HAMILTON COUNTY, OHIO AND ENABLE INJECTIONS, INC. (“ENABLE”) PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF A PROJECT WHICH WILL EXPAND A BUSINESS IN THE VILLAGE OF EVENDALE AND CREATE AND/OR PRESERVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN AN ENTERPRISE ZONE OF HAMILTON COUNTY AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.A motion to read RES. #15-02 by title only was made by Mr. Finan seconded by Mr. Puthoff and unanimously approved on roll call. A motion to adopt RES. #15-02 was made by Mr. Finan, seconded by Mr. Puthoff and unanimously approved on roll call. Mayor Apking declared RES. #15-02 adopted as an emergency.
Other business:
Mr. Phil Schneider addressed council and asked when the charter review committee will be formed. Mayor Apking will put it in the newsletter and get candidates.
Chief Hauck presented the new fire markers that are on sale for $50 each. They are made out of the old fire hydrant caps.
Mr. Ranz present Honor Flight information and explained the process and the experience.
Motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Finan seconded by Ms. Hartman and unanimously approved.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:27 pm.
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Mayor
Attest:
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Village Clerk
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