MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 2007

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 Council President Newlove.  The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance.

On roll call, Council Members Frost, Heminger, McOmber, Newlove, Sorrells, and Zanfardino responded.  Council Member Dunn was not present.  Also present were Mayor John Quinn, City Attorney Michael Marsh, Public Works Director Brian Craft, Utilities Director Kevin Maynard, and Planning Director Rick Ketzenbarger.  Municipal Administrator John Fawcett and Parks and Recreation Director Michelle Grigore were not present.

Council President Newlove declared the minutes of the meeting held July 16, 2007 approved as distributed.

CORRESPONDENCE

            Clerk reported that an application for a Class D5 liquor permit was received from the Ohio Division of Liquor Control for Country Price, Inc., dba Trotter’s Tavern, located at 119 N. Main Street, Bowling Green, Ohio.  Clerk noted that a check of the records was requested but not received at this time.

OFFICIAL REPORTS

            Mayor John Quinn requested confirmation of the appointment of Patience Stockwell to the Bicycle Safety Commission for a one year term.  Council Member Sorrells moved, Frost seconded, to approve the appointment as presented by the Mayor.  On unanimous voice vote, Council President Newlove declared motion carried.

            Municipal Administrator John Fawcett was not present.

            Planning Director Rick Ketzenbarger had no report.

            Parks and Recreation Director Michelle Grigore was not present.

            City Attorney Michael Marsh had no report.

            Utilities Director Kevin Maynard had no report.

            Public Works Director Brian Craft reported that Quinn Concrete was the successful bidder for the City’s 2007 sidewalk projects.  Craft also noted that unlimited heavy item pickup will be done this week throughout the city and will follow the regular refuse pickup schedule.

NEW LEGISLATION

            The following new legislation was recommended by the Administration and presented to Council for introduction:

            Council Member Zanfardino, for the Community Improvement Committee, introduced a resolution authorizing the Mayor of the City of Bowling Green, Ohio, to file an application(s) with the Ohio Department of Transportation for grants through the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration (FTA), as authorized under Federal Transit Laws, as Codified, 49 USC, Section 5311, Financial Assistance for Other Than Urbanized Areas and Funds Available From the Ohio Public Transportation Grant Program and executing a contract for the FY 2008 Ohio Elderly and Disabled Transit Fare Assistance Program and executing a contract with the Ohio Department of Transportation upon grant application approval.

             Council Member Newlove, for the Finance Committee, introduced a resolution authorizing the Municipal Administrator and the Utilities Director to participate in the Ohio Department of Transportation Cooperative Purchasing Program for the purpose of purchasing machinery, materials, supplies, or other articles.

            Council Member Newlove, for the Finance Committee, introduced an ordinance adjusting the salary for the Water Supply Superintendent, and declaring an emergency.

            Council Member McOmber, for the Public Utilities Committee, introduced an ordinance authorizing the Utilities Director to execute an agreement with Nelson Tree Service, Inc., for line clearance, tree pruning and removal services.

            Council Member Frost, for the Planning, Zoning and Economic Development Committee, introduced an ordinance amending and adopting Sections 150.03 and 150.30.1 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Bowling Green, Ohio, concerning B-4 Office District zoning.

COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS

            There were no Council committee reports.

LOBBY VISITATIONS

            There were no lobby visitations.

READING OF LEGISLATION

            Clerk read Resolution #3344 authorizing the Mayor of the City of Bowling Green, Ohio, to file an application(s) with the Ohio Department of Transportation for grants through the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration (FTA), as authorized under Federal Transit Laws, as Codified, 49 USC, Section 5311, Financial Assistance for Other Than Urbanized Areas and Funds Available From the Ohio Public Transportation Grant Program and executing a contract for the FY 2008 Ohio Elderly and Disabled Transit Fare Assistance Program and executing a contract with the Ohio Department of Transportation upon grant application approval, for first reading.

            Clerk read Resolution #3345 authorizing the Municipal Administrator and the Utilities Director to participate in the Ohio Department of Transportation Cooperative Purchasing Program for the purpose of purchasing machinery, materials, supplies, or other articles, for first reading.

            Clerk read Ordinance #7700 adjusting the salary for the Water Supply Superintendent, and declaring an emergency, for first reading.

            Clerk read Ordinance #7701 authorizing the Utilities Director to execute an agreement with Nelson Tree Service, Inc., for line clearance, tree pruning and removal services, for first reading.

            Clerk read Ordinance #7702 amending and adopting Sections 150.03 and 150.30.1 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Bowling Green, Ohio, concerning B-4 Office District zoning, for first reading.

            Clerk read Resolution #3343 authorizing the Mayor of the City of Bowling Green, Ohio, to enter into a coordination agreement between the City of Bowling Green and the Ohio Historic Preservation Office for the administration of CDBG and HOME funded activities, for second reading.

            Clerk read Ordinance #7697 authorizing the Utilities Director to execute an agreement between Bowling Green State University and the City of Bowling Green for the installation and maintenance of certain composite communications cable, for second reading.

            Clerk read Ordinance #7698 authorizing the Utilities Director to advertise for bids and enter into a contract or contracts for the Poe Road and Lafayette Boulevard sewer improvements, for second reading.

            Clerk read Ordinance #7699 authorizing the Utilities Director to increase the City’s subscription level under the AMP-Ohio Hydro Developmental Subscription and Cost Sharing Agreement from 11,200 kilowatts to 20,000 kilowatts, for second reading.

            Clerk read Ordinance #7693 creating and adopting Chapter 120 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Bowling Green, Ohio, regarding secondhand dealers, for third reading.

            Council Member Zanfardino moved, McOmber seconded, to adopt Ordinance #7693.  Council Member McOmber commented that he understood the intent of this proposed legislation, but wondered if affected businesses were aware of the requirements and if the extra work would adversely affect their businesses.  Council Members Sorrells and Heminger also expressed their concerns.  Police Chief Gary Spencer explained that this legislation would help them track stolen property, but they had not contacted any of the business owners in order to discuss the proposal.  Mayor Quinn commented that contact would be made with the affected business owners and suggested tabling the ordinance for a couple of weeks in order to do that.  Council Member Zanfardino withdrew his motion.  Council Member McOmber moved, Sorrells seconded, to table Ordinance #7693 until August 20, 2007.  On roll call vote, Council Members  Frost, Heminger, McOmber, Newlove, Sorrells, and Zanfardino voted yes.  Council President Newlove declared motion carried, and Ordinance #7693 tabled until August 20, 2007.

            Council Member Heminger moved, McOmber seconded, to excuse Council Member Dunn from this evening’s meeting.  On unanimous voice vote, Council President Newlove declared motion carried.

            Council Member Newlove moved, Heminger seconded, to move Council into Executive Session at 8:20 p.m. for the purpose of discussing a legal matter.  On roll call vote, Council Members Heminger, McOmber, Newlove, Sorrells, Zanfardino, and Frost voted yes.  Council President Newlove declared motion carried.

            Council Member Newlove moved, Heminger seconded, to move Council out of Executive Session at 8:35 p.m.  On roll call vote, Council Members McOmber, Newlove, Sorrells, Zanfardino, Frost, and Heminger voted yes.  Council President Newlove declared motion carried.