MINUTES
Village of Evendale
Regular Council Meeting
November 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. Richard Finan, Ms. Catherine Hartman, Mr. Jeff Albrinck, and Mr. Chris Schaefer. 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 recognized and thanked Veterans for their service.
Several residents spoke regarding the vacated council seat of Mr. John Ranz.
Mick Teufel, VOE resident, addressed council and asked for council to make this is open process. He will apply for the position if it is open. Tim Burke will get an answer to council regarding break in service and term limits.
A letter from Susan and Johan de Roos, VOE residents, was read to council. They would like council to speak to interested candidates.
Chuck Melampy, VOE resident, believes the electors of the village voted for John Ranz and this is just in interruption in service and should be reappointed. Council should be reminded that the voters are being ignored if they put someone else in the position.
Mayor Apking stated that past appointments were not an interview process because not having people interested.
Mr. Schaefer stated that taking resumes may help fill other spots if people resign to run for Mayor.
Mr. Albrinck feels for the integrity of the process that it is appropriate to consider other candidates.
John Strathern, VOE resident, believes that there is a feeling of a “good old boys club”. As a resident he hopes council does the right thing and considers all candidates.
Tom Blandford, VOE resident, believes that the state changed the rules on Mr. Ranz and that he should be reappointed.
Chris Patterson, VOE resident, and stated that the village should help Mr. Ranz keep his benefits. Mr. Ranz has done nothing wrong. Mr. Patterson asked council how they would like to be treated if this was happening to them.
Bob Luther, VOE resident, agrees with Mr. Patterson. He believes Mr. Ranz should be reappointed.
Mayor Apking believes when a person is elected they are elected for four years. Mr. Ranz had no control over the State of Ohio changing the rules.
Council reached a decision to accept resumes for the vacated seat. Resumes will be reviewed at the council committee meeting on December 2nd and the appointment will be made at the December 9th meeting.
Mayor Apking presented the consent calendar. The motion to accept the consent calendar was made by Mr. Albrinck, seconded by Mr. Puthoff and unanimously approved.
Committee Reports:
Finance, Administration, Service, Engineering and GHF Committee
Mr. Schaefer presented the financial report.~ The income tax revenue was for October was $1,124,640.31.~ ~This is approximately $92,278 more than October 2013.~ Year to date the income tax in 2014 has generated $11,190,841.59.~ That is approximately $128,552 more than that collected through October, 2013.~ October ended with a surplus of $96,221.99 excluding the Evendale Commons TIF.~ Year to date, the Village has a net surplus of $2,354,498.69 excluding the TIF.~ The unencumbered balance is currently $18,468,230.57.
The committee also went over the budget. Still waiting for the impact of the Issue 2 grant for Reading Rd.
Police, Fire, Recreation Council Committee:
Mr. Albrinck stated that the indoor spa will open in late December.
The fire department reported on the Tower 40 Sutphen repairs. Currently, the repairs are scheduled for the week of November 14 and they should take up to eight to ten days. Sutphen has been very resistant in providing details as to the exact cause of the malfunctions. Before putting the ladder truck back into service, it will go through an extensive testing to make sure that the unit is safe.
Matt Stroh, Eagle Scout candidate, is putting together an emergency kit for the elderly.
Mr. Finan asked if Lincoln Heights is being billed for the run. The runs are billable runs and are being billed to insurance companies, Medicaid, soft billed etc.
Presentation of Ordinances and Resolutions:
The Mayor presented ORD. #14-57A
ORDINANCE APPROVING A LOT SPLIT FOR 10800 READING RD. (PID 611-30-42)AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. This is the 2nd reading. A motion to suspend third readings of ORD #14-57A was made by Mr. Finan, seconded by Ms. Hartman and approved on roll call.
A motion to agree to the emergency section is made by Mr. Puthoff, seconded by Mr. Finan, and unanimously approved on roll call. A motion to adopt ORD #14-57A was made by Mr. Finan, seconded by Ms. Hartman and unanimously approved on roll call. Mayor Apking declared #14-57A adopted as an emergency.
The Mayor presented ORD #14-53 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 242.02 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF EVENDALE, PROVIDING FOR A MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES. This is the third reading. There are guidelines to make sure employees are staying physically fit to continue in duties. A motion to adopt ORD #14-53 was made by Mr. Finan, seconded by Ms. Hartman and unanimously approved on roll call. Mayor Apking declared #14-53 adopted.
The Mayor presented ORD. #14-58 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO A HIRE PART-TIME EMPLOYEE AND SETTING PAY RATES AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. A motion to read ORD #14-58 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 #14-58 was made by Mr. Finan, seconded by Mr. Schaefer and unanimously approved on roll call. A motion to agree to the emergency section is made by Mr. Finan, seconded by Mr. Albrinck, and unanimously approved on roll call. A motion to adopt ORD #14-58 was made by Mr. Albrinck, seconded by Mr. Finan and unanimously approved on roll call. Mayor Apking declared #14-58 adopted as an emergency.
The Mayor presented ORD. #14-60
AN ORDINANCE RATIFYING THE CONTRACT TO PURCHASE REAL ESTATE BETWEEN MARGUERITE FEIBELMAN, TRUSTEE, AND THE VILLAGE OF EVENDALE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. This is for future development. A motion to read ORD #14-60 by title only was made by Ms. Hartman, seconded by Mr. Puthoff and unanimously approved on roll call. A motion to suspend the second and third readings of ORD #14-60 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. Finan, seconded by Ms. Hartman and unanimously approved on roll call. A motion to adopt ORD #14-60 was made by Mr. Finan, seconded by Mr. Puthoff and unanimously approved on roll call. Mayor Apking declared #14-60 adopted as an emergency.
The Mayor presented ORD. #14-61 APPROVING A TRANSFER FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR ADDITONAL FUNDS TO COVER THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT TO SPLIT THE VIDEO CAMERA SYSTEM FROM THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Discussion: These cameras are helpful in accident reconstruction. They are not for tickets. The system is overloaded. A motion to read ORD #14-61 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 #14-61 was made by Mr. Schaefer, 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. Puthoff and unanimously approved on roll call. A motion to adopt ORD #14-61 was made by Mr. Puthoff, seconded by Mr. Albrinck and unanimously approved on roll call. Mayor Apking declared #14-61 adopted as an emergency
The Mayor presented ORD. #14-62 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO GLENDALE MILFORD ROAD AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Discussion: Because of the truck traffic on Glendale Milford road, there is waving in the blacktop paving. The paving will be replaced with concrete. The funds are coming out of the state highway improvement fund. This covers 3 locations. A motion to read ORD #14-62 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 #14-62 was made by Mr. Finan, seconded by Mr. Albrinck and unanimously approved on roll call. A motion to agree to the emergency section is made by Mr. Puthoff, seconded by
Mr. Finan, and unanimously approved on roll call. A motion to adopt ORD #14-62 was made by Ms. Hartman, seconded by Mr. Puthoff and unanimously approved on roll call. Mayor Apking declared #14-62 adopted as an emergency.
The Mayor presented ORD. #14-63 RATIFYING THE ACQUISITION OF AND APPROVING A TRANSFER FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE CAPITAL FUND FOR PURCHASE OF 3046 INWOOD DRIVE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
A motion to read ORD #14-63 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 #14-63 was made by Mr. Schaefer, seconded by Mr. Finan and not approved on roll call. “Yea” votes from Mr. Finan, Mr. Puthoff, Ms. Hartman and Mr. Schaefer. “Nay” vote from Mr. Albrinck. This is the Blasdel property and the house was sold at auction. Mr. Albrinck concern that this purchase is encroaching into the residential area. Mr. Albrinck will discuss with residents on Inwood before next meeting.
The Mayor presented RES. #14-08 A RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF HAMILTON COUNTY, OHIO AND SUPER SYSTEMS INC. PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF A PROJECT WHICH WILL RELOCATE A BUSINESS INTO THE VILLAGE OF EVENDALE AND CREATE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN AN ENTERPRISE ZONE OF HAMILTON COUNTY AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. A motion to read RES. #14-08 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 RES. #14-08 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. Puthoff, seconded by Mr. Finan, and
unanimously approved on roll call. A motion to adopt RES. #14-08 was made by Ms. Hartman, seconded by Mr. Finan and unanimously approved on roll call. Mayor Apking declared RES. #14-08 adopted as an emergency.
Mayor clarified process for applicants for the vacated seat. Cover letter and resume should go to Barb Rohs
Effective Dec 2014 the Duke Energy Retail contract is expiring for those residents who have are customers for electric. Mr. Elmer provided a breakdown of potential providers to council. This will be sent to all residents. Duke Energy Retail no longer offers an endorsement program. Mr. Elmer is going to look at endorsement programs or aggregate programs. Mr. Elmer will continue to work on this matter.
Motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Schaefer, seconded by Mr. Finan and unanimously approved.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:30pm.
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Mayor
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Village Clerk
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