MONDAY, JULY 2, 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 Dunn, Frost, McOmber, Newlove, Sorrells, and Zanfardino responded.  Council Member Heminger was not present.  Also present were Mayor John Quinn, Municipal Administrator John Fawcett, City Attorney Michael Marsh, Assistant Utilities Director Paul Brock, and Planning Director Rick Ketzenbarger.  Parks and Recreation Director Michelle Grigore, Public Works Director Brian Craft, and Utilities Director Kevin Maynard were not present.

 

Council President Newlove declared the minutes of the meeting held June 18, 2007 approved as distributed.

 

 

CORRESPONDENCE

 

            Clerk noted that received from the Ohio Division of Liquor Control was an application for a transfer of Class C1 and C2 liquor permit from Sterling Stores LLC, dba Sterling Food Store, located at 103 N. Prospect Street, Bowling Green, Ohio, to Macs Convenience Stores LLC, dba Circle K #5640, at the same location.  Clerk reported that a check of records was requested, but not yet received.

 

 

OFFICIAL REPORTS

 

            Mayor John Quinn noted that the 2006 Mayor’s Report was distributed to Council prior to the meeting.  Mayor Quinn thanked Lori Tretter and Kay Scherreik for their work on that project.

 

            Mayor Quinn noted that a representative from the east side of the city is still needed to serve on the Traffic Commission and asked Council Members for input on that appointment.

 

            Mayor Quinn announced that TMACOG will be holding its annual Summer General Assembly at Put-in-Bay on July 26.  Quinn noted that TMACOG is changing the format to a luncheon type meeting rather than dinner, so the day begins at 11:00 a.m.  Quinn asked interested Council Members to make reservations through his office.

 

            Mayor Quinn announced the retirement of Dan Underwood from the Public Works Division and Ron Townsend from the Fire Division.

 

            Municipal Administrator John Fawcett noted that the final version of the City’s Financial and Debt Policy was distributed to Council this evening.  Fawcett credited Becky Underwood, Kevin Maynard and Lori Tretter, along with Steve Szanto from Cabrera Capital Markets for their work in the development of this plan.

 

            Fawcett introduced the City’s Arborist, Dave Bienemann, who updated Council on the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB).  Bienemann reported that several trees in Bowling Green have been identified to be infested with the EAB and that the City is taking action to have those trees removed.  Bienemann encouraged citizens with ash trees to treat their trees and recommended some products currently on the market that can be easily obtained. 

 

            Planning Director Rick Ketzenbarger reported that in response to a request from Council a complete copy of the most recent S-District Site Plan for the Chauncey Pointe Senior Community was distributed to Council with their legislative package.  Ketzenbarger noted that essentially the only changes made to the drawing since it was first submitted were all utility related.  The only buildings that were moved were moved only a few feet to clear an easement.  Ketzenbarger reported that the developer asked for three waivers.  Two of the waivers sought from the Planning Commission regarding the fencing in of the retention pond area, which was granted, and a property line fence which was denied.  The third waiver regarding the extension of Fourth Street was also granted.

          

 

Parks and Recreation Director Michelle Grigore was not present.

 

            City Attorney Michael Marsh had no report.

 

            Utilities Director Kevin Maynard was not present.

 

            Public Works Director Brian Craft was not present.

 

 

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 and execute a grant agreement upon grant application approval under the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) Law Enforcement Grants Program.

 

            Council Member Zanfardino, for the Community Improvement Committee, introduced an Ordinance creating and adopting Chapter 120 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Bowling Green, Ohio, regarding secondhand dealers.

 

            Council Member Newlove, for the Finance Committee, introduced a resolution transferring previously appropriated funds.

 

            Council Member Newlove, for the Finance Committee, introduced an ordinance certifying unpaid cost of weed mowing to the County Auditor for placement on the tax duplicate.

 

            Council Member Newlove, for the Finance Committee, introduced an ordinance for cleaning of streets by special assessment.

 

 

COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

            There were no Council committee reports.

 

 

LOBBY VISITATIONS

 

            Earlene Kilpatrick, Main Street BG, addressed Council regarding the upcoming car show that will be held on Saturday, July 14, in downtown Bowling Green from  12-4 p.m.  Kilpatrick expressed her thanks in advance to the City for their help in setting up for the show.  She also indicated that volunteers were still needed for the event.

 

 

READING OF LEGISLATION

 

            Clerk read Resolution #3340 transferring previously appropriated funds, for first reading.

 

            Council Member Newlove moved, Dunn seconded, to suspend the rules and give Resolution #3340 its second and third reading.  On roll call vote, Council Members  Frost, McOmber, Newlove, Sorrells, Zanfardino, and Dunn voted yes.  Council President Newlove declared motion carried, and rules suspended.

 

            Clerk read Resolution #3340 for second and third reading by number and title only.

 

            Council Member Newlove moved, Sorrells seconded, to adopt Resolution #3340.  On roll call vote, Council Members McOmber, Newlove, Sorrells, Zanfardino, Dunn, and Frost, voted yes.  Council President Newlove declared motion carried, and Resolution #3340 adopted.

 

            Clerk read Resolution #3341 authorizing the Mayor of the City of Bowling Green, Ohio, to file an application and execute a grant agreement upon grant application approval under the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) Law Enforcement Grants Program, for first 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 first reading.

 

            Clerk read Ordinance #7694 certifying unpaid cost of weed mowing to the County Auditor for placement on the tax duplicate, for first reading.

 

            Clerk read Ordinance #7695 for cleaning of streets by special assessment, for first reading.

 

            Clerk read Resolution #3339 approving revisions to the Parks and Recreation Department Section of the Comprehensive Master Plan of the City of Bowling Green, Ohio, for second reading.

 

            Clerk read Ordinance #7684 amending and adopting Section 98.03 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Bowling Green, Ohio, regarding snow and ice covered sidewalks declared a nuisance, for second reading.

 

            Clerk read Ordinance #7685 amending Section 99.20 and abolishing Sections 99.21 and 99.22 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Bowling Green, Ohio, all concerning the cutting and destroying of noxious weeds and grass, for second reading.

 

            Clerk read Ordinance #7687 authorizing the Utilities Director to execute an easement agreement between the State of Ohio for Bowling Green State University and the City of Bowling Green, Ohio, for second reading.

 

            Clerk read Ordinance #7688 accepting an easement for right-of-way purposes from First Federal Bank of the Midwest, for second reading.

 

            Clerk read Ordinance #7689 accepting annexation of approximately 40.022 acres of land in Plain Township, Wood County, Ohio, from Richard L. & Joan L. Conrad, petitioners, for second reading.

 

            Clerk read Ordinance #7690 establishing interim zoning for the Conrad property recently annexed to the City of Bowling Green, for second reading.

 

            Clerk read Ordinance #7691 approving the S-District Site Plan for the Chauncey Pointe Townhouse Development, for second reading.

 

            Clerk read Ordinance #7692 amending and adopting Section 151.17(B) of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Bowling Green, Ohio, relating to fee charged for trees, for second reading.

 

            Clerk read Resolution #3337 adopting the Estimate of Revenues for the year 2008, for third reading.

 

            Council Member McOmber moved, Frost seconded, to adopt Resolution #3337.  On roll call vote, Council Members Newlove, Sorrells, Zanfardino, Dunn, Frost, and McOmber voted yes.  Council President Newlove declared motion carried, and Resolution #3337 adopted.

 

            Clerk read Ordinance #7680 authorizing the Municipal Administrator to enter into a contract with PropertyRoom.com, Inc. to sell obsolete items no longer needed for municipal purposes, for third reading.

 

            Council Member McOmber moved, Zanfardino seconded, to adopt Ordinance #7680.  On roll call vote, Council Members Sorrells, Zanfardino, Dunn, Frost, McOmber, and Newlove voted yes.  Council President Newlove declared motion carried, and Ordinance #7680 adopted.

 

            Clerk read Ordinance #7681 authorizing the Utilities Director to execute an amendment to the Professional Services Contract between Stantec Consulting Michigan, Inc., and the City of Bowling Green to include detailed design, bidding assistance, construction administration, additional survey, construction observation and testing services for the low service pump and river intake improvements, for third reading.

 

 

            Council Member McOmber moved, Frost seconded, to adopt Ordinance #7681.  On roll call vote, Council Members Zanfardino, Dunn, Frost, McOmber, Newlove, and Sorrells voted yes.  Council President Newlove declared motion carried, and Ordinance #7681 adopted.

 

            Clerk read Ordinance #7682 accepting an easement from Greystone Group-Poe, Ltd., for right-of-way and utility purposes along North Main Street, for third reading.

 

            Council Member Frost moved, McOmber seconded, to adopt Ordinance #7682.  On roll call vote, Council Members Dunn, Frost, McOmber, Newlove, Sorrells, and Zanfardino voted yes.  Council President Newlove declared motion carried, and Ordinance #7682 adopted.

 

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

 

Council Member Frost moved, Sorrels seconded, to adjourn.  On unanimous voice vote, Council President Newlove adjourned the July 2, 2007 regular meeting of the City Council at 8:29 p.m., subject to call.