April 17 2006
MONDAY, APRIL 17, 2006
The regular meeting of the Bowling Green City Council, held in the Council Chamber, 304 North Church Street, Bowling Green, Ohio was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by Acting Council President Sarah Tomashefski. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance.
On roll call, Council Members Frost, Heminger, McOmber, Sorrells, Tomashefski, and Zanfardino responded. Council Member Newlove was not present. Also present were Mayor John Quinn, Municipal Administrator John Fawcett, City Attorney Michael Marsh, Parks and Recreation Director Michelle Grigore, Public Works Director Bill Blair, Utilities Director Kevin Maynard, and Planning Director Rick Ketzenbarger.
Acting Council President Tomashefski declared the minutes of the meeting held April 3, 2006 approved as distributed.
CORRESPONDENCE
Clerk noted that a listing of budget transfers for the month of April was received from Finance Director Rebecca Underwood and distributed to Council prior to the meeting for approval. Council Member Sorrells moved, Zanfardino seconded, to approve the transfers as presented. On unanimous voice vote, Acting Council President Tomashefski declared motion carried. A copy of the transfers is attached and made a part of these minutes.
Clerk reported that an application was received from the Ohio Division of Liquor Control for a transfer of a Class C1 and C2 liquor permit from North Grove Carryout S & D LLC, dba North Grove Carryout, located at 414 N. Grove Street, Bowling Green, Ohio, to Deena and Holly LLC, dba as North Grove Carryout, at the same location. Clerk noted that a check of the records was received from the Police Division and distributed to Council in their legislative package.
OFFICIAL REPORTS
Mayor John Quinn announced that Bowling Green has been selected as a Tree City USA for the 26th consecutive year and will receive the Growth Award for the 13th consecutive year.
Mayor Quinn requested confirmation of the following appointments to City Boards and Commissions:
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Bd/Comm/Cmte |
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Board of Public Utilities |
Bill Culbertson |
5 Years |
5/31/11 |
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Income Tax Board of Review |
Gaylyn Finn |
3 Years |
5/31/09 |
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Parks and Rec Bd. |
Karen Rippey |
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5/31/07 |
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Michael Rywalski |
5 Years |
5/31/11 |
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Kent Strange |
5 years |
5/31/11 |
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Bicycle Safety Commission |
Ryan Hetrick |
1 Year |
5/31/07 |
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Dan Weaver |
1 Year |
5/31/07 |
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Bd/Comm/Cmte |
Name of Appointee |
Length ofTerm |
TermExpiration |
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Matt Keilman |
2 years |
5/31/08 |
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James Stockner |
2 years |
5/31/08 |
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Steve Langenderfer |
2 years |
5/31/08 |
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Ton Vanden-Eynden |
2 years |
5/31/08 |
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Marcus Ricci |
2 years |
5/31/08 |
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Cable Television Commission |
Albert Urban |
3 Years |
5/31/09 |
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Mimi Yoon |
3 Years |
5/31/09 |
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Human Relations Commission |
Julie Broadwell |
3 Years |
5/31/09 |
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Barbara Keller |
3 Years |
5/31/09 |
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Lauren Everett |
1 Year |
5/31/07 |
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Planning Commission |
Greg Robinette |
6 Years |
5/31/12 |
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Records Commission |
Becky Underwood |
3 Years |
5/31/09 |
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Sidewalk Commission |
Jesse Squire |
3 Years |
5/31/09 |
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Traffic Commission |
Bill Harris |
4 Years |
5/31/10 |
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Charles Clinard |
4 Years |
5/31/10 |
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Earlene Kilpatrick |
4 Years |
5/31/10 |
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Reinvestment Housing Council (Council Appointments) |
Michael Marsh |
3 Years |
5/31/09 |
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Sue Clark |
3 Years |
5/31/09 |
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Reinvestment Housing Council (Mayor) |
John Fawcett |
3 Years |
5/31/09 |
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Mark Kasoff |
3 Years |
5/31/09 |
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Dick Newlove |
3 Years |
5/31/09 |
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Revolving Loan Fund |
Greg Bakies |
3 Years |
5/31/09 |
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Transportation Advisory Committee |
Mike Watkins |
2 Years |
5/31/08 |
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Elaine Skoog |
2 Years |
5/31/08 |
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Vic Gable |
2 Years |
5/31/08 |
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Stacie Enriquez |
2 Years |
5/31/08 |
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Norma Christen |
2 Years |
5/31/08 |
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Rhonda Nicholson |
2 Years |
5/31/08 |
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Bd/Comm/Cmte |
Name of Appointee |
Length ofTerm |
TermExpiration |
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Ken Fortney |
2 Years |
5/31/08 |
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City Audit Committee |
Joyce Kepke |
4 Years |
5/31/10 |
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BGHA Board of Trustees |
Tom Knox |
4 Years |
5/31/10 |
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Harold Rosenberg |
4 Years |
5/31/10 |
Council Member Heminger moved, Frost seconded, to approve the list as read by Acting Council President Tomashefski. On unanimous voice vote, Acting Council President Tomashefski declared motion carried.
Mayor Quinn read and presented a proclamation declaring April 17, 2006 Alyssa Czisny acknowledging her accomplishments in the world of figure skating.
Municipal Administrator John Fawcett had no report.
Planning Director Rick Ketzenbarger had no report.
Parks and Recreation Director Michelle Grigore reported that Bellard Park and Rainey Park are the recipients of a makeover as part of the BG Pride projects. Safety Town will be receiving a makeover as well compliments of Home Depot and Walmart.
City Attorney Michael Marsh reported that the referendum petitions on the rezoning of the property just east of the Meijer store were delivered to the Wood County Board of Elections today and the issue will be on the November 7, 2006 General election ballot.
Utilities Director Kevin Maynard had no report.
Public Works Director Bill Blair updated Council on brush pickup and current Public Works projects.
NEW LEGISLATION
The following new legislation was recommended by the Administration and presented to Council for introduction:
Council Member Tomashefski, for the Finance Committee, introduced an ordinance providing supplemental appropriations for the current expenses and other expenditures of the City of Bowling Green, Ohio, during the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2006 and ending December 31, 2006.
Council Member Frost, for the Planning, Zoning and Economic Development Committee, introduced an ordinance accepting an easement for right-of-way purposes along Sandridge Road from Thomas and Kelly Clark.
Council Member Frost, for the Planning, Zoning and Economic Development Committee, introduced an ordinance amending the Zoning District Map of the City of Bowling Green, Ohio, for property on Dunbridge Road generally known as Woodbridge Business Park from M-2 General Industrial to M-3 Business Park zoning.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were no Council committee reports.
LOBBY VISITATIONS
There were no lobby visitations.
READING OF LEGISLATION
Clerk read Ordinance #7553 accepting an easement for right-of-way purposes along Sandridge Road from Thomas and Kelly Clark, for first reading.
Clerk read Ordinance #7554 amending the Zoning District Map of the City of Bowling Green, Ohio, for property on Dunbridge Road generally known as Woodbridge Business Park from M-2 General Industrial to M-3 Business Park zoning, for first reading.
Council Member Frost announced that a public hearing will be held for Ordinance #7554 on June 5, 2006 at 7:45 p.m. in the Council Chamber.
Clerk read Ordinance #7555 providing supplemental appropriations for the current expenses and other expenditures of the City of Bowling Green, Ohio, during the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2006 and ending December 31, 2006, for first reading.
Council Member Tomashefski moved, McOmber seconded, to suspend the rules and give Ordinance #7555 its second and third reading. On roll call vote, Council Members Heminger, McOmber, Sorrells, Tomashefski, Zanfardino, and Frost voted yes. Acting Council President Tomashefski declared motion carried, and rules suspended.
Clerk read Ordinance #7555 for second and third reading by number and title only.
Council Member Tomashefski moved, Heminger seconded, to adopt Ordinance #7555. On roll call vote, Council Members McOmber, Sorrells, Tomashefski, Zanfardino, Frost, and Heminger voted yes. Acting Council President Tomashefski declared motion carried, and Ordinance #7555 adopted.
Clerk read Ordinance #7548 amending and adopting Section 99.21(A) of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Bowling Green, Ohio, regarding noxious weeds, for second reading.
Clerk read Ordinance #7549 accepting an easement for roadway and utility purposes from KDZ Corporation, for second reading.
Clerk read Ordinance #7550 authorizing the Utilities Director to execute an agreement with the Board of Wood County Commissioners and/or the Wood County Engineer for material expenses related to the enclosure of the Belleville Ditch from Conneaut Avenue to Bourgogne Avenue, for second reading.
Clerk read Ordinance #7552 accepting annexation of approximately 1.45 acres of land in Plain Township, Wood County, Ohio, from Richard H. & Wilma E. Converse, petitioners, for second reading.
Clerk read Resolution #3302 authorizing the Mayor of the City of Bowling Green, Ohio, to file an application and execute a contract upon grant application approval under the Community Development Block Grant: Entitlement Program as authorized by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, for third reading.
Council Member Zanfardino moved, Frost seconded, to adopt Resolution #3302. On roll call vote, Council Members Sorrells, Tomashefski, Zanfardino, Frost, Heminger, and McOmber voted yes. Acting Council President Tomashefski declared motion carried, and Resolution #3302 adopted.
Clerk read Ordinance #7547 amending and adopting Section 33.29(A) & (E) of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Bowling Green, Ohio, regarding attendance at conferences, conventions, and other functions of municipal concern, for third reading.
Council Member Tomashefski moved, Sorrells seconded, to adopt Ordinance #7547. On roll call vote, Council Members Tomashefski, Zanfardino, Frost, Heminger, McOmber, and Sorrells voted yes. Acting Council President Tomashefski declared motion carried, and Ordinance #7547 adopted.
Council Member Frost moved, McOmber seconded, to amend by substitution Ordinance #7543 establishing interim zoning of A-1 Agricultural zoning for the Waltz property located at 16518 Haskins Road recently annexed to the City of Bowling Green, to R-2 Residential zoning instead of A-1 Agricultural. On roll call vote, Council Members Zanfardino, Frost, Heminger, McOmber, Sorrells, and Tomashefski voted yes. Acting Council President Tomashefski declared motion carried, and Ordinance #7543 amended by substitution.
Council Member Frost moved, McOmber seconded, to adopt Ordinance #7543 as amended. On roll call vote, Council Members Frost, Heminger, McOmber, Sorrells, Tomashefski, and Zanfardino voted yes. Acting Council President Tomashefski declared motion carried, and Ordinance #7543 is adopted as amended.
Council Member Frost moved, Sorrells seconded, to adopt Ordinance #7544 establishing interim zoning of B-2 General Commercial zoning for the JFD Services LLC property located on Bowling Green Road West recently annexed to the City of Bowling Green. On roll call vote, Council Members Heminger, McOmber, Sorrells, Tomashefski, Zanfardino, and Frost voted yes. Acting Council President Tomashefski declared motion carried, and Ordinance #7544 adopted.
Council Member Heminger moved, McOmber seconded, to excuse Council Member Newlove from this evening’s meeting. On unanimous voice vote, Acting Council President Tomashefski declared motion carried.
Council Member Frost moved, Sorrells seconded, to adjourn. On unanimous voice vote, Acting Council President Tomashefski adjourned the April 17, 2006 regular meeting of the City Council at 8:25 p.m., subject to call.
