MINUTES
The Village of Evendale
Regular Council Meeting
February 11th, 2014
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. John Ranz, Jr., Mr. Jeff Albrinck, Mr. Richard Finan, Ms. Catherine Hartman and Mr. Chris Schaefer. Also present: Police Chief Niel Korte; Fire Chief, Mike Hauck; Village Solicitor, Tim Burke, Assistant to the Mayor, Jack Cameron, Recreation Director, Dave Nichols and CFO Cynthia Caracci.
Mayor Apking presented the consent calendar. The motion to accept the amended consent calendar was made by Mr. Finan, seconded by Ms. Hartman and unanimously approved.
Mary Speidel, 10504 Margate Terrace, addressed council requesting a “No” vote on ORD. #13-66 ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE #13-31 WHICH PROVIDED FOR SALARY INCREASES FOR MEMBERS OF EVENDALE VILLAGE COUNCIL COMMENCING ON JANUARY 1, 2014 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mrs. Speidel stated that a ” No” vote will allow the referendum to appear on the November ballot for voter decision. Over 300 signatures were collected within 30 days of the passage of Ord. #13-31. The referendum would be put on the ballot for the voters of Evendale to decide on Ord. #13-31 rather than members of council. Also, during the 30 day period, Village Council could have repealed Ord. #13-31, as
an emergency measure for the public good and welfare, which would make the referendum unnecessary. Mrs. Speidel feels that is seems unfair to deny Evendale voters the right to voice their opinion on this issue.
Committee Reports:
Police, Fire, Recreation Council Committee: (This committee did not meet because of the weather) Reports were distributed to council in writing.
The recreation department reported the bicycle master plan will be presented to the Planning Committee in March. Administration and recreation departments are working on an online payment program. The police department will be trading in the old ATV. Chief Hauck will be presenting proposals for the new ambulance in the next few months.
Finance, Administration, Service, Engineering and GHF Committee:
The income tax revenue for January was $1,093,840. This is higher than last year, but less than 2011 or 2012. Because many capital items are purchase in the first month of the budget, the net loss for January, 2014 is $379,766.07. Similarly, the General Fund shows a deficit because of the transfers from it to other Village Funds.
The committee has asked Mr. Jeffers to come up with drawings of the new signs showing size and location for the Recreation Center. Mayor Apking also proposed a new picnic area. The committee would like to see drawings of the picnic area before moving forward. Gorman Farm reported that Edible Magazine will host their Green Market event at the Gorman Farm during the first weekend in August. It is expected to draw about 4000 people to the farm. The event marks a success for the farm’s focus on organic grown food.
Mayor Apking would like Mr. Jeffers to distribute the drawing on the new picnic shelter. It will be approximately 50X80. This topic should come to council committee and council in March. Mr. Finan would like to see the roofs match the other buildings.
A Proclamation was presented to La Petite France proclaiming February 14th, 2014 as La Petite France Day in honor of their 30th anniversary. Daniele Crandall was not able to attend. The proclamation was presented to Roland Crandall. He thanked Evendale for the continuing support.
Presentation of Ordinances and Resolutions:
The Mayor ORD. #13-66 ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE #13-31 WHICH PROVIDED FOR SALARY INCREASES FOR MEMBERS OF EVENDALE VILLAGE COUNCIL COMMENCING ON JANUARY 1, 2014 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Discussion:
Mr. Finan will vote to repeal the ordinance and not spend the money to put the referendum on the ballot.
Resident Mike Stroh addressed council. Mr. Stroh views referendums to show weakness in council. The council is elected to make these decisions and feels council is elected to make these decisions.
Mr. Albrinck stated the raise would not benefit anyone currently on council. It will only be for the future council members and not go into effect until reelection. Evendale’s budget is 13M a year and it is only a couple hundred dollars per month per individual. The amount of the increase was determined because of the change in the OPERS system income requirement for health care participation. Anyone that serves as a leader in the community for 20 years deserves to participate in the health care benefits that will be in place. This benefit is not a reason to serve but a “thank you” for 20 years of service.
Mr. Schaefer asked who will make the case to the voters for the raise. He feels this matter will be divisive to the community
Mr. Ranz agrees with everything Mr. Albrinck stated. The Village has had changes in their salaries in the past because of the OPERS requirements. The other increases in the past have been larger % increases. In 1986 went from $150 to $350 which is 133% increase. In 2005, council voted salaries $437.50 to $606.46. The same year that council increased the earning tax to cover expenses. Mr. Ranz feels the signatures for the referendum were collected giving misinformation.
Mr. Puthoff believes Evendale deserves better and does not deserve negative publicity. He feels the voters sent the message with the results of the last election and that is why he supports repealing #13-31.
If #13-66 is adopted then #13-67 does not move forward. If #13-66 is not adopted, then #13-67 does need to be approved. The cost involved is approximately $2000.
This is the third reading. Roll call: “Yes” votes from Mr. Finan, Ms. Hartman and Mr. Puthoff. “No” votes by Mr. Albrinck, Mr. Ranz and Mr. Schaefer. Mayor Apking broke the tie with a “No” vote and with this vote Ord. #13-66 was not approved.
The Mayor presented ORD. #13-67 ORDINANCE REQUESTING THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS TO PLACE A REFERENDUM ON THE NOVEMBER 2014 BALLOT TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT ORDINANCE 2013-31 SHALL BE REPEALED. This is the third reading. “Yes” votes were unanimously and ORD. #13-67 was adopted.
The Mayor presented ORD. # 14-03 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 745 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCS OF THE VILLAGE OF EVENDALE TO INCLUDE THE REGULATION OF DEAD AND DANGEROUS TREES. Discussion: Mr. Finan was instrumental in getting the two trees located on the St. Joe’s property removed. The mayor has declared this as the second reading.
The Mayor presented ORD. #14-04 ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 258.076. The mayor has declared this as the second reading.
The Mayor presented ORD. #14-05 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER FOR THE READING ROAD LANDSCAPE IMPROVMENTS AND TRAFFIC ISLAND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE PROJECT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Discussion: This is the second reading. A motion to suspend the third reading was made by Mr. Albrinck, seconded by Mr. Schaefer and unanimously approved. A motion to agree to the emergency section was made by Mr. Finan, seconded by Ms. Hartman and unanimously approved. A motion to adopt ORD
#14-05 was made by Mr. Schaefer, seconded by Mr. Albrinck and unanimously approved on roll call. Mayor Apking declared #14-05 adopted as an emergency.
The Mayor presented ORD. #14-06 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO TAKE STEPS NECESSARY TO CONVEY TWO SMALL PORTIONS OF VACANT LAND TO THE STATE OF OHIO FOR I-75 RELATED IMPROVEMENTS. A motion to read ORD #14-06 by title only was made by Mr. Puthoff, seconded by Mr. Finan and unanimously approved on roll call. This is the first reading.
The Mayor presented ORD. # 14-07 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO HIRE PART-TIME EMPLOYEES AND SETTING PAY RATES AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. A motion to read ORD #14-07 by title only was made by Ms. Hartman, seconded by Mr. Albrinck and unanimously approved on roll call. A motion to suspend the second and third readings of ORD #14-07 was made by Mr. Finan, seconded by Ms. Hartman 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 #14-07 was made by Mr. Finan, seconded by Mr. Schaefer and unanimously approved on roll call. Mayor Apking declared #14-07 adopted as an emergency.
The Mayor presented ORD. #14-08 First Reading APPROVING A TRANSFER IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO COVER THE COST OF AN ADDED FURNACE IN THE INTERPRETIVE BUILDING AT GORMAN FARM AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. This will be passed as an emergency so the building can get a new furnace. A motion to read ORD #14-08 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 #14-08 was made by Mr. Finan, seconded by Mr. Puthoff and unanimously
approved on roll call. A motion to agree to the emergency section is made by Mr. Finan, seconded by Mr. Puthoff, and unanimously approved on roll call. A motion to adopt ORD #14-08 was made by Ms. Hartman, seconded by Mr. Puthoff and unanimously approved on roll call. Mayor Apking declared #14-08 adopted as an emergency.
The Mayor presented ORD. #14-09 First Reading APPROVING AN APPROPRIATION IN THE CAPITAL FUND FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO COVER THE COST OF DEMOLITION OF A CONDEMNED PROPERTY AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. This will be passed as an emergency so the building can get a new furnace. A motion to read ORD #14-09 by title only was made by Mr. Finan, seconded by Ms. Hartman and unanimously approved on roll call. A motion to suspend the second and third readings of ORD #14-09 was made by Mr. Ranz, 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 #14-09 was made by Mr. Finan, seconded by Ms. Hartman and unanimously approved on roll call. Mayor Apking declared #14-09 adopted as an emergency.
The Mayor presented ORD. #14-10 First Reading
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING EVENDALE CODIFIED ORDINANCES PART 8, TITLE TWO, CHAPTER 885, SHORT TERM RESIDENTIAL RENTALS. A motion to read ORD #14-10 by title only was made by Mr. Puthoff, seconded by Mr. Schaefer and unanimously approved on roll call. This is the first reading.
The Mayor presented ORD. #14-11 First Reading
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF $346.87 TO CRIME STOPPERS AS REQUIRED BY R.C 2981.12. A motion to read ORD #14-11 by title only was made by Mr. Finan, seconded by Ms. Hartman and unanimously approved on roll call. A motion to suspend the second and third readings of ORD #14-11 was made by Mr. Puthoff, seconded by Mr. Albrinck and unanimously approved on roll call. A motion to adopt ORD #14-11 was made by Mr. Puthoff, seconded by Mr. Finan and unanimously approved on roll call. Mayor Apking declared #14-11 adopted as an emergency.
The Mayor presented ORD. #14-12 First Reading ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE TRADE IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENTS CURRENT ATV AS A PARTIAL PAYMENT ON A NEW ATV. This will be the first reading. It will be on the March agenda with an emergency clause. A motion to read ORD #14-12 by title only was made by Mr. Finan, seconded by Ms. Hartman and unanimously approved on roll call. This is the first reading.
Chief Hauck informed council that on January 28, 2014, 58 yr. old male went into cardiac arrest and is now recovering today because of the quick action of the police and fire department.
A motion to adjourn was made by Ms. Hartman, seconded by Mr. Finan and unanimously approved.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:55 pm.
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Mayor
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Village Clerk
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