Maumee City Council 
April 4, 2005 and April 18, 2005
Minutes

7:30 PM, Monday, April 4, 2005

The Council of the City of Maumee, Ohio, met on the above date and time with the following members present:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Carr, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (7).  Mayor Wagener presiding. 

Mr. SHOOK moved to suspend reading the minutes of the March 21, 2005, meeting and approve the Minutes Journal.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from the Mayor appointing Jane Williams, 1202 Winghaven Road, and Doug Brainard, Council, to the Maumee Indoor Theater Advisory Board for a three-year term expiring April 4, 2008, and a one-year term expiring April 4, 2006, respectively, was read.

Mr. CARR moved the appointments be confirmed.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from the Mayor appointing the following to the Rolf Park Pool-2005 summer season as lifeguards was read:  Jacob Bush, Toledo; Maddy Byers, East Harrison Avenue; Marnie Cadden, Indian Wells Court; Steve Case, Pierce Street; Corey Fronk, Linden Court; Joshua Fronk, Linden Court; Caricsa Iwinski, Oxford Court; Erin O’Brien, Thackeray Road; Kelly Riseborough, Leith Street; Jamie Thompson, Fort Street; and Kim Zimmerman, Grand Valley Drive.

Mr. BRAINARD moved the appointments be confirmed.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from the Mayor appointing the following to the Rolf Park Pool-2005 summer season for concession/admissions was read:  Bridget Kolbow, Anderson Avenue; Megan Miller, Willowtree Lane; and Kirby Shuey, Seventh Street.

Mrs. BARLOS moved the appointments be confirmed.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from the Mayor appointing Jeremy A. Green, Michigan Avenue; Dennis Smith, South Masters Court; and David Mather, Colwell Street, as Firefighter Class I was read.

Mr. SHOOK moved the appointments be confirmed.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A notice from the Ohio Department of Liquor Control regarding annual renewal of all liquor permits was presented.  It stated all permits expire on June 1 and included a list of all permits.

Mr. ZIMMERMAN moved the notice be placed on file.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from the Service Director requesting authorization of a contract for preventative maintenance and testing for three standby generator systems was read.  He stated that Ohio Cat Power Systems has quoted a cost of $5,344.72 to provide semiannual, preventative maintenance service and load bank testing for standby generators located at the two large pumping stations and Fire Station 2.

Mr. COYLE moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a contract with Ohio Cat Power Systems in the amount of $5,344.72, as requested.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from the Service Director requesting authorization of a contract change order for the Michigan Avenue and Turnpike Pump Stations improvements project was read.  He stated that the contract amendment is in the amount of $9,354 and combines nine minor changes.

Mrs. BARLOS moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a change order for the Michigan Avenue and Turnpike Pump Stations improvements project in the amount of $9,354, as requested.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from the Commissioner of Public Service requesting authorization of a contract for architectural services for Ford Park restroom ADA improvements funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program was read.  He stated that The Ballmer Company has quoted a cost of $2,850 to provide professional design services and limited construction administration for the restroom improvements and that the City will be reimbursed for these expenses according to the grant.

Mr. ZIMMERMAN moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a contract with The Ballmer Company in the amount of $2,850, as requested.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from Kevin and Helen Gutierrez, 222 West Harrison Avenue, requesting permission to encroach on the street right-of-way by constructing a motor court as part of an addition to his home was read.  He stated that he is requesting to construct a turn-around in front of the garage approximately ten-feet into the right-of-way.

A letter from the Service Director was read.  He stated that he recommends that the property owner be allowed to construct the parking area without a retaining wall.  He said that the right-of-way may be needed in the future for some type of insitu treatment in the event that the Environmental Protection Agency would establish discharge limits for storm water and the construction of the proposed retaining wall would interfere with installation of such a treatment structure.

Mr. Buehrer stated that the City has previously allowed encroachments into the right-of-way by property owners and he believes that the headwall would not pose a problem should its removal be necessary.

The Law Director stated that the City generally has not approved substantial structures to be built in the right-of-way, allowing fences and child play structures.  She further stated that when a retaining wall was constructed on the right-of-way on Miami Manor, the City agreed to an easement.  She said that an easement would be recorded with real estate records.

Mr. CARR moved to approve the request to construct a motor court without a retaining wall, as recommended by the Service Director.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from the Fire Chief requesting authorization to purchase two SUV’s through the state Cooperative Purchasing program was read.  He stated that the state package, through Charlie’s Dodge, for two Dodge Durango four-wheel drive vehicles is at a unit price of $24,046, with a per unit price trade-in of $4,000 for the Ford Explorers.  He further stated that lights and sirens from D.R. Ebel will cost $3,500 per unit, removal and installation of radio equipment/MDT’s from Bender Communications per unit is $2,000 and lettering per vehicle from Suzette Valentine is $550, with a total price per unit, including trade-in, of $26,096.

Mr. ZIMMERMAN moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize the purchase of two Dodge Durango four-wheel drive vehicles through the State Cooperative Purchasing program.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from the Service Director requesting authorization of an appropriation for modifications to lockers at the Rolf Park swimming pool was read.  He stated that the installed lockers require the use of padlocks versus the coin-operated mechanism that was requested during the design process.  He said that after much discussion the City has been asked to cover the cost difference between the padlock doors and the coin operated doors based upon costs at the time of bidding with the remainder of the costs being paid by the contractor and the consultant.  He stated that the City’s cost is $10,100.

Mr. COYLE moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize appropriation of $10,100 for modifications to lockers at Rolf Park swimming pool, as requested.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from the Administrator requesting authorization of a contract with Workplace Resources for services for the employee assistance program was read.  He stated that Workplace Resources has quoted a cost of $1.75 per enrolled employee per month resulting in an annual savings of approximately $1,040.

Mr. BUEHRER moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a contract with Workplace Resources in the amount of $1.75 per enrolled employee per month, as requested.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from the Administrator requesting authorization to advertise for candidates for the position of Commissioner of Community Development was read.

Mr. CARR moved the matter be referred to the Finance Committee.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from the Administrator requesting authorization to advertise to fill the vacant position of Building and Zoning Inspector in the Division of Inspection and that the position of Zoning Inspector/Planning Assistant be referred to the Finance Committee was read.

Mr. SHOOK moved to authorize advertising to fill the vacant position of Building and Zoning Inspector in the Division of Inspection and that the position of Zoning Inspector be referred to the Finance Committee.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

Mr. Shook reported the Committee of the Whole met just before tonight’s meeting and that Mark Rose, attorney with Marshall Melhorn, spoke on behalf of The Toledo Hospital and Promedica, Inc., asking for reconsideration of the transfer of a Community Reinvestment Agreement (CRA) from Kuhlman Corp. to Promedica, Inc., at 650-660 Beaver Creek Circle.  He stated that the property owner is The Toledo Hospital, not Promedica, Inc., and that he believes that a new application should be accepted. He said that items on the agenda were discussed.

Mr. SHOOK moved the report be approved.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.

Mr. Zimmerman stated that Promedica’s request for amendment of the CRA agreement was improperly made and that Mr. Rose said he would submit a similar application by Toledo Hospital. 

Mrs. BARLOS read the following report from the Streets Committee meeting. 

Streets Committee

The Streets Committee met on Tuesday, March 22, 2005, at 5:45 p.m. to discuss several items in the committee including Carew Lane, traffic signalization modifications at I475/Dussel Drive/Salisbury Road and Arrowhead Road/Dussel Drive, letters regarding future traffic on Jerome Road, street improvements on Fifth Street, and potential changes in the Detroit Avenue/Town Street/Anthony Wayne Trail area.  Present at the meeting were committee members Jenny Barlos, Mike Coyle and Tom Shook, Administrator John Jezak, Larry Gamble and Joe Camp from the Service Department, Linda Wilker from the Finance Department, Carew Lane residents John and Lynn Witte and C.J. Nelson from the Mirror.

 

The first item discussed was the improvement of Carew Lane.  In a previous Streets Committee meeting, we talked with the residents of Carew Lane and gave them information about their assessments and other details of the project.  The Witte’s had some additional concerns that they wanted to discuss including; the proximity of the Ash tree on their property to Carew Lane, the electrical service connection to their house, and the amount of frontage between the redesigned lane and the Witte’s house and driveway.  We discussed their concerns and promised to do everything within our power to protect the tree and to design the street as far away from their home as was possible.  The committee unanimously recommends allowing the tentative assessment rates for 2004 for this project and to authorize the clerk to begin assessment proceedings.

 

The next item for discussion was the traffic signalization modification at I475/Dussel/Salisbury and Arrowhead/Dussel.  The recommendation of the committee is that this item should be removed from committee at this time because it has been addressed by the lane realignments, which are 85% complete.

 

The next item for discussion was the letter from Jerome Road residents regarding traffic from the proposed mall.  We recommend removing this item from committee at this time because Jerome Road will have a cul-de-sac design that should minimize traffic as this project moves forward.

 

The last item for discussion was the matter of potential changes and roadway improvements in the Detroit/Town/Anthony Wayne Trail area to aid in the revitalization of shopping centers adjacent to Detroit Avenue.  After some discussion on this item the committee recommends authorization the administration to begin a feasibility study on roads and traffic in this area.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Jenny Barlos, Chair

Michael Coyle

Thomas Shook 

Mrs. BARLOS moved the report be approved in its entirety.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

Mr. Brainard read the following report from the Public Utilities Committee. 

Public Utilities Committee

The Public Utilities Committee of Council met on Thursday, March 24, 2005, at 4:30 p.m.  Present at the meeting were:  Jenny Barlos, Mike Coyle, and Doug Brainard of the committee and Linda Wilker of the Administration.

 

The purpose of the meeting was to discuss a matter brought to Council and referred to Committee from Buckeye CableSystem involving a franchise fee they are accessed.  According to Buckeye CableSystem they are preparing to launch a new service involving telephone service.  The service will offer customers a significant savings in their rates.  However to make the field of competition equal Buckeye CableSystem is asking Council to waive the franchise fee they currently are paying.  According to Buckeye none of the other phone service providers are accessed this fee.  Buckeye did state that if the waiver was granted and at a later time all companies were accessed the franchise fee they would gladly pay the fee at that time along with their competitors.

 

After much discussion and taking into account that Buckeye CableSystem is a local company and does make contributions to the local community effecting the quality of life, it was decided that the committee would recommend to Council to grant the request of Buckeye CableSystem and waive the franchise fee for telephone service.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Douglas Brainard, Chair

Jenny Barlos

Michael Coyle 

Mr. BRAINARD moved the report be approved in its entirety.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.

Mr. BRAINARD moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize waiver of the franchise fee for telephone service for Buckeye CableSystem.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

Mr. Zimmerman read the following report from the Finance Committee and Code Committee joint meeting. 

Finance Committee and Code Committee

On March 14, 2005, and March 21, 2005, the Finance and code Committees met to discuss the issue of an increase in inspection and zoning related fees.  Present from the committees were Jenny Barlos, Brent Buehrer, Rich Carr and Todd Zimmerman, and Bruce Wholf, Larry Gamble, Dave Hazard, John Jezak, and Linda Wilker of the administration.

 

The proposed changes were discussed and are attached hereto as Exhibit A.  Mr. Wholf explained that Maumee currently had very low fees in comparison to all neighboring communities and thus to attempt to recapture some of the cost related to the inspection and zoning related fees, modest increases were requested.  The committees discussed the proposed changes and were in agreement with them.  Thus it is the unanimous recommendation of both the Finance and Code Committees that fees for inspection and zoning related services be modified to be set at the amounts in Exhibit A. (Ordinance 62-2005)

 

Respectively submitted,

Todd M. Zimmerman, Chair-Finance

Jenny Barlos, Chair-Code

Brent Buehrer

Richard Carr 

Mr. ZIMMERMAN moved the report be approved in its entirety.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

Legislation was considered at this time. 

ORDINANCE NO.    57 - 2005                AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH OHIO CAT POWER SYSTEMS RELATIVE TO PROVISION OF REGULAR PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR STANDBY GENERATORS IN THE CITY OF MAUMEE, OHIO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

The Clerk read the Ordinance by title only. 

Mr. COYLE moved the ordinance be passed as an emergency measure.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Carr, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (7) voting yea; nays none.

Mr. COYLE moved the ordinance be placed on its final passage and passed.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Carr, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (7) voting yea; nays none.

So the Ordinance was passed. 

ORDINANCE NO.     58 – 2005              AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER TO CONTRACT FOR IMPROVEMENT OF MICHIGAN AVENUE AND TURNPIKE PUMP STATIONS IN THE CITY OF MAUMEE, OHIO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

The Clerk read the Ordinance by title only.

Mr. BRAINARD moved the ordinance be passed as an emergency measure.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Carr, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (7) voting yea; nays none.

Mr. BRAINARD moved the resolution be placed on its final passage and passed.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Carr, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (7) voting yea; nays none.

So the Ordinance was passed. 

ORDINANCE NO.    59 – 2005                AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT FOR ARCHITECT SERVICES WITH THE BALLMER COMPANY FOR FORD FIELD RESTROOM IMPROVEMENTS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

The Clerk read the Ordinance by title only.

Mrs. BARLOS moved the resolution be passed as an emergency measure.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Carr, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (7) voting yea; nays none.

Mrs. BARLOS moved the resolution be placed on its final passage and passed.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Carr, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (7) voting yea; nays none.

So the Ordinance was passed. 

ORDINANCE NO.    60 - 2005                AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF VEHICLES FOR DIVISION OF FIRE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

The Clerk read the Ordinance by title only.

Mr. SHOOK moved the ordinance be passed as an emergency measure.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Carr, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (7) voting yea; nays none.

Mr. SHOOK moved the ordinance be placed on its final passage and passed.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Carr, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (7) voting yea; nays none.

So the Ordinance was passed. 

ORDINANCE NO.    61 – 2005                AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH WORKPLACE RESOURCES RELATIVE TO EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF MAUMEE, OHIO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

The Clerk read the Ordinance by title only.

Mr. BUEHRER moved the resolution be passed as an emergency measure.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Carr, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (7) voting yea; nays none.

Mr. BUEHRER moved the resolution be placed on its final passage and passed.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Carr, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (7) voting yea; nays none.

So the Ordinance was passed. 

ORDINANCE NO.    62 - 2005                AMENDING SCHEDULE OF RATES AND FEES IN THE CITY OF MAUMEE, OHIO, AND REPEALING CERTAIN ORDINANCE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

The Clerk read the Ordinance by title only.

Mr. ZIMMERMAN moved the ordinance be passed as an emergency measure.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Carr, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (7) voting yea; nays none.

Mr. ZIMMERMAN moved the ordinance be placed on its final passage and passed.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Carr, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (7) voting yea; nays none.

So the Ordinance was passed. 

ORDINANCE NO.    63 - 2005                APPROPRIATING AND TRANSFERRING FUNDS FOR VARIOUS PURPOSES.

The Clerk read the Ordinance by title only.

Mr. CARR moved the ordinance be placed on its final passage and passed.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Carr, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (7) voting yea; nays none.

So the Ordinance was passed. 

Mr. SHOOK moved to adjourn to executive session to discuss collective bargaining, a personnel issue, and the purchase of real estate.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

When Council returned to regular session, Mr. SHOOK moved to adjourn to Monday, April 18, 2005.  Motion carried v.v.

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7:30 PM, Monday, April 18, 2005 

The Council of the City of Maumee, Ohio, met on the above date and time with the following members present:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Carr, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (7).  Mayor Wagener presiding. 

Mr. SHOOK moved to suspend reading the minutes of the April 4, 2005, meeting and approve the Minutes Journal.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from Michael and Frances Glaze, 108 West Harrison Avenue, requesting vacation of a portion of Front Street was read.

Mr. COYLE moved the matter be set for public hearing on May 2, 2005, at 7:30 p.m.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from the Municipal Planning Commission recommending approval of the application of J.L. and C.E. Wilson for a zoning change from R-3 Two-Family Residence to C-3 Uptown Commercial for parcels at 301 and 311 River Road was read.  A letter from the Building and Zoning Inspector dated April 12, 2005, was read.

Mr. SHOOK moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize approval of a zoning change from R-3 Two-Family Residence to C-3 Uptown Commercial for parcels at 301 and 311 River Road, as recommended.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from the Municipal Planning Commission recommending approval of the application of CSB Investors, LLC, to amend the Planned Unit Development (PUD) permit for Riverside Commons at 2500 River Road to allow lot splits on certain Plat One lots designated as “two-family” with certain conditions was read.

A letter from the Building and Zoning Inspector dated April 14, 2005, was read.  He stated that the density will not increase with this change and that the application has been before the Administrative Board which approved variances in building set-back requirements resulting from the splits.

Mr. SHOOK moved the necessary legislation be prepared to approve of the application of CSB Investors, LLC, to amend the PUD permit at 2500 River Road to allow the split of Plat One lots nine through thirteen provided that :

                (a) Two zero lot line , single family dwellings sharing a common wall will be allowed to be constructed on adjoining A and B lots of the same number, provided such units are constructed simultaneously, and

                (b) A single family dwelling which is not zero lot line shall only be permitted to be constructed on a combined A and B lot of the same number. 

Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from the Mayor appointing Matthew Mathias, East William Street, to the position of Squad Leader in the Ambulance Bureau of the Fire Division was read.

Mr. CARR moved the appointment be confirmed.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from the Mayor appointing Catherine Oatis, Tappan Street, and Janet Russ-Jones, East John Street, to the Maumee Indoor Theater Advisory Board to three year terms ending April 4, 2008, was read.

Mr. BRAINARD moved the appointments be confirmed.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from the Mayor appointing Lydia Bottoni, West Carisbrook, as concession/admissions worker at the Rolf Park pool was read.

Mr. COYLE moved the appointment be confirmed.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from the Mayor appointing John Jezak as the City’s representative to the Lucas County Improvement Corporation Board of Trustees was read.

Mrs. BARLOS moved the appointment be confirmed.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from the Mayor accepting the resignation of Tim A. Yingling as Operator in the natural resources division and Kirk D. Kern as Commissioner of Community Development was read.

Mr. CARR moved to confirm the acceptance of the resignations.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from Maumee Council for the Arts requesting support with the Summer in the City concert on June 11 and July 27 was read.

Mr. Shook stated that he believes the concert held in Arrowhead Park was very successful and should be continued.

Mr. Brainard stated that he would like a report on accounting of the prior events and the cost to the City for supporting the events.

Mr. CARR moved to authorize the Administration to enter into agreements with the Council for the Arts regarding support for the concerts.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from the Maumee Uptown Business Association requesting authorization to proceed with plans for the Summer Fair for August 19 and 20 was read.

Mr. SHOOK moved to approve the dates and times for the 2005 Summer Fair, as requested.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from the Fire Chief requesting permission to take the loan of a WaveRunner by authorization of a 2005 Law Loan Program agreement was read.  He stated that the dealer will donate the use of one personal watercraft, and that the City is responsible for insurance and maintenance.

Mr. CARR moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize the 2005 Law Loan Program agreement, as requested.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A tabulation of bids by the Service Director for the construction of the Safety Training Facility and his request to award contracts and authorization of change orders was read.  He stated that twenty-two bids were received for the various trades and that he recommends multiple prime contracts be awarded:  General Contractor – Mosser Construction, Inc., Fremont, $2,509,910; Electrical – Brint Electric, Inc., Toledo, $228,350; HVAC and Plumbing – L.R. Babcock, Inc., Napoleon, $136,479; Fire Protection – Absolute Fire Protection, Perrysburg, $47,800; for a total of $2,917,539.  He further stated a request to authorize change orders in an amount up to $10,000 to a total aggregate amount of $250,000.

Mr. BUEHRER moved recommended bidders be declared the lowest and best and the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize contracts for the construction of the Safety Training Facility with Mosser Construction, Inc., Brint Electric, Inc., L.R. Babcock, Inc., and Absolute Fire Protection, for a total of $2,917,539, and to authorize change orders of $10,000 or less up to an aggregate amount of $250,000, as requested.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from the Police Chief requesting authorization to purchase furniture and fixtures for the new police building using the State Cooperative Purchasing Program contracts was read.  He stated that the following five state purchasing vendors proposals are recommended:  Clara Brown Interiors, Columbus, $130,602.81; Continental Office Environments, Columbus, $86,816.56; Navigating Business Space, Northwood, $30,888.50; DBI Business Interiors, Lansing, Michigan, $13,257.28; and Central Business Group, Columbus, in an amount not to exceed $5,850 for shelving and $34,171 for the high-density storage and filing system. 

Mr. Zimmerman questioned if the state cooperative purchasing contracts provided the best purchasing package and if change orders should be expected.  The Chief of Police said the proposal presented results in the best value of furniture and fixtures and that no change orders are anticipated.

Mrs. BARLOS moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize contracts with Clara Brown Interiors, Continental Office Environments, Navigating Business Space, DBI Business Interiors, and Central Business Group, in the total amount of $301,586.15, as requested.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from the Administrator requesting approval of a Job Creation and Retention Program grant to Hansen, Inc., was read.  He stated that Hanson, Inc., proposes to relocate from Toledo to 1625 Indian Wood Circle bringing thirty-two full-time employees with an estimated annual payroll of $2,308,000.  He said that the grant is in the amount of up to $11,500 annually each of the next four year for a total payment not to exceed $46,000.

Mr. COYLE moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a Job Creation Retention Program grant to Hansen, Inc., as recommended.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

An application of Marathon Ashland Petroleum, LLC, for amendment of a Special Use Permit to allow reconstruction of an automobile service station at 1500 Reynolds Road was presented.

Mr. SHOOK moved to refer the matter to the Municipal Planning Commission.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from the Commissioner of Public Service requesting authorization to proceed with the purchase of playground equipment through the CDBG FY04 program was read.  He stated the equipment purchase is for Rolf Park with an allocation of $47,600 and he requested authorization to employ contracts of the U.S. Community Government Purchasing Alliance to satisfy bidding requirements.

Mr. ZIMMERMAN moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize the purchase of playground equipment in the amount of $47,600 for Rolf Park, through the U.S. Community Government Purchasing Alliance, as requested.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

Mr. SHOOK moved to add the Maumee Police Community/Business Survey to the agenda.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.

Mr. SHOOK moved to place the report on file.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

Mr. Shook reported the Committee of the Whole met just before tonight’s meeting and that Brett Krewson, finance director, Hansen, Inc., spoke regarding the Job Creation and Retention Grant application for Hansen, Inc.; Horne & King, architects for the Police Building, gave a presentation of the furniture and fixtures for the new police building; the Administrator discussed the status of the strategic planning project; and that items on the agenda were discussed.

Mr. SHOOK moved the report be approved.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

Mr. Zimmerman read the following report from the Finance Committee meeting.

Finance Committee Report

      On March 14, 2005, and April 10, 2005, the Finance Committee met to discuss the 2005 Capital Budget.  Present from the committee was Jenny Barlos, Brent Buehrer and Todd Zimmerman, and Dave Hazard, John Jezak and Linda Wilker of the administration.  Additional members of the administration were present as their respective budgets were discussed.

      Based upon discussion and planning, several items were removed from the budget or listed as needing further review and discussion.  After reviewing all of the proposed expenditures and discussing many of them in detail, it is the unanimous recommendation of the finance committee that the 2005 capital budget attached hereto as Exhibit A be approved.

Respectfully submitted,

Todd M. Zimmerman, Chair

Jenny Barlos

Brent Buehrer 

Mr. ZIMMERMAN moved the report be approved in its entirety.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

The Administrator asked that the personnel matter be removed from the executive session. 

Legislation was considered at this time. 

RESOLUTON NO.    64 - 2005                DECLARING IT NECESSARY TO IMPROVE CAREW LANE BETWEEN RIVER ROAD AND DETROIT AVENUE IN THE CITY OF MAUMEE, OHIO, BY PAVING, GRADING, CURBING, AND DRAINING WITH THE NECESSARY APPURTENANCES, ORDERING PREPARATION OF ESTIMATED ASSESSMENTS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

The Clerk read the Resolution by title only.

Mr. COYLE moved the resolution be passed as an emergency measure.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Carr, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (7) voting yea; nays none.

Mr. COYLE moved the resolution be placed on its final passage and passed.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Carr, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (7) voting yea; nays none.

So the Ordinance was passed. 

ORDINANCE NO.     65 – 2005                CHANGING THE BOUNDARIES OF USE DISTRICTS R-3 AND C-3 AND THE DISTRICT MAP ATTACHED TO THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF MAUMEE, OHIO, SO AS TO CHANGE THE ZONING REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO CERTAIN PROPERTY, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

The Clerk read the Ordinance by title only.

Mr. BRAINARD moved the ordinance be passed as an emergency measure.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Carr, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (7) voting yea; nays none.

Mr. BRAINARD moved the resolution be placed on its final passage and passed.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Carr, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (7) voting yea; nays none.

So the Ordinance was passed. 

ORDINANCE NO.    66 – 2005                APPROVING AMENDMENT TO PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY, REPEALING CERTAIN PROVISIONS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

The Clerk read the Ordinance by title only.

Mrs. BARLOS moved the resolution be passed as an emergency measure.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Carr, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (7) voting yea; nays none.

Mrs. BARLOS moved the resolution be placed on its final passage and passed.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Carr, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (7) voting yea; nays none.

So the Ordinance was passed. 

ORDINANCE NO.    67 - 2005                ACCEPTING BID FOR GENERAL CONTRACTOR FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW SAFETY TRAINING FACILITY, AUTHORIZING CONTRACT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

The Clerk read the Ordinance by title only.

Mr. SHOOK moved the ordinance be passed as an emergency measure.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Carr, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (7) voting yea; nays none.

Mr. SHOOK moved the ordinance be placed on its final passage and passed.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Carr, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (7) voting yea; nays none.

So the Ordinance was passed. 

ORDINANCE NO.    68 – 2005                ACCEPTING BID FOR ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW SAFETY TRAINING FACILITY, AUTHORIZING CONTRACT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

The Clerk read the Ordinance by title only.

Mr. BUEHRER moved the resolution be passed as an emergency measure.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Carr, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (7) voting yea; nays none.

Mr. BUEHRER moved the resolution be placed on its final passage and passed.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Carr, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (7) voting yea; nays none.

So the Ordinance was passed. 

ORDINANCE NO.    69 - 2005                ACCEPTING BID FOR HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING, AND PLUMBING CONTRACTOR FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW SAFETY TRAINING FACILITY, AUTHORIZING CONTRACT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

The Clerk read the Ordinance by title only.

Mr. ZIMMERMAN moved the ordinance be passed as an emergency measure.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Carr, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (7) voting yea; nays none.

Mr. ZIMMERMAN moved the ordinance be placed on its final passage and passed.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Carr, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (7) voting yea; nays none.

So the Ordinance was passed. 

ORDINANCE NO.    70 - 2005              ACCEPTING BID FOR FIRE PROTECTION CONTRACTOR FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW SAFETY TRAINING FACILITY, AUTHORIZING CONTRACT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

The Clerk read the Ordinance by title only.

Mr. CARR moved the ordinance be passed as an emergency measure.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Carr, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (7) voting yea; nays none.

Mr. CARR moved the ordinance be placed on its final passage and passed.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Carr, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (7) voting yea; nays none.

So the Ordinance was passed. 

ORDINANCE NO.    71 - 2005                AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDERS TO CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW SAFETY TRAINING FACILITY IN THE CITY OF MAUMEE, OHIO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

The Clerk read the Ordinance by title only.

Mr. COYLE moved the ordinance be passed as an emergency measure.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Carr, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (7) voting yea; nays none.

Mr. COYLE moved the ordinance be placed on its final passage and passed.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Carr, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (7) voting yea; nays none.

So the Ordinance was passed. 

ORDINANCE NO.    72 - 2005                AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF FURNISHINGS FOR NEW POLICE BUILDING, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

The Clerk read the Ordinance by title only.

Mr. BRAINARD moved the ordinance be passed as an emergency measure.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Carr, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (7) voting yea; nays none.

Mr. BRAINARD moved the ordinance be placed on its final passage and passed.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Carr, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (7) voting yea; nays none.

So the Ordinance was passed. 

ORDINANCE NO.    73- 2005                AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF FURNISHINGS FOR NEW POLICE BUILDING, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

The Clerk read the Ordinance by title only.

Mrs. BARLOS moved the ordinance be passed as an emergency measure.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Carr, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (7) voting yea; nays none.

Mrs. BARLOS moved the ordinance be placed on its final passage and passed.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Carr, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (7) voting yea; nays none.

So the Ordinance was passed. 

ORDINANCE NO.    74 - 2005                AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF FURNISHINGS FOR NEW POLICE BUILDING, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

The Clerk read the Ordinance by title only.

Mr. SHOOK moved the ordinance be passed as an emergency measure.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Carr, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (7) voting yea; nays none.

Mr. SHOOK moved the ordinance be placed on its final passage and passed.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Carr, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (7) voting yea; nays none.

So the Ordinance was passed. 

ORDINANCE NO.    75 - 2005                AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF FURNISHINGS FOR NEW POLICE BUILDING, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

The Clerk read the Ordinance by title only.

Mr. BUEHRER moved the ordinance be passed as an emergency measure.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Carr, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (7) voting yea; nays none.

Mr. BUEHRER moved the ordinance be placed on its final passage and passed.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Carr, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (7) voting yea; nays none.

So the Ordinance was passed. 

ORDINANCE NO.    76 - 2005                AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF FURNISHINGS FOR NEW POLICE BUILDING, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

The Clerk read the Ordinance by title only.

Mr. ZIMMERMAN moved the ordinance be passed as an emergency measure.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Carr, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (7) voting yea; nays none.

Mr. ZIMMERMAN moved the ordinance be placed on its final passage and passed.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Carr, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (7) voting yea; nays none.

So the Ordinance was passed. 

ORDINANCE NO.    77 - 2005                AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF HIGH DENSITY STORAGE AND FILING SYSTEM FOR NEW POLICE BUILDING, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

The Clerk read the Ordinance by title only.

Mr. CARR moved the ordinance be passed as an emergency measure.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Carr, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (7) voting yea; nays none.

Mr. CARR moved the ordinance be placed on its final passage and passed.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Carr, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (7) voting yea; nays none.

So the Ordinance was passed. 

ORDINANCE NO.    78 - 2005                AUTHORIZING AWARD OF JOB CREATION AND RETENTION PILOT PROGRAM GRANT TO HANSON, INC., AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

The Clerk read the Ordinance by title only.

Mr. COYLE moved the ordinance be passed as an emergency measure.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Carr, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (7) voting yea; nays none.

Mr. COYLE moved the ordinance be placed on its final passage and passed.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Carr, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (7) voting yea; nays none.

So the Ordinance was passed. 

ORDINANCE NO.    79 - 2005                APPROPRIATING AND TRANSFERRING FUNDS FOR VARIOUS PURPOSES.

The Clerk read the Ordinance by title only.

Mr. BRAINARD moved the ordinance be placed on its final passage and passed.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Carr, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (7) voting yea; nays none.

So the Ordinance was passed. 

ORDINANCE NO.    80 - 2005                APPROPRIATING AND TRANSFERRING FUNDS FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL EXPENDITURES.

The Clerk read the Ordinance by title only.

Mrs. BARLOS moved the ordinance be placed on its final passage and passed.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Carr, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (7) voting yea; nays none.

So the Ordinance was passed. 

ORDINANCE NO.    81 - 2005                AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH HONDA EAST YAMAHA FOR PARTICIPATION IN WAVE RUNNER 2005 LAW LOAN PROGRAM, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

The Clerk read the Ordinance by title only.

Mr. SHOOK moved the ordinance be passed as an emergency measure.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Carr, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (7) voting yea; nays none.

Mr. SHOOK moved the ordinance be placed on its final passage and passed.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Carr, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (7) voting yea; nays none.

So the Ordinance was passed. 

Mr. SHOOK moved to adjourn to executive session to discuss pending litigation, the purchase of real estate, and a collective bargaining issue.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

When Council returned to regular session, Mr. SHOOK moved to prepare legislation to authorize the purchase of property at 205 Conant Street using CDBG Downtown Revitalization Grant funds. 

Mr. SHOOK moved to authorize the Law Director to prepare and file an appeal of the decision of the Common Pleas Court regarding the Joint Economic Development Zone and the agreement with Monclova Township and the City of Toledo. 

ORDINANCE NO.    82 - 2005                AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MAUMEE AND RICHARD O. LAZAR AND JULIE LAZAR RELATIVE TO PURCHASE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY AT 205 CONANT STREET IN THE CITY OF MAUMEE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

The Clerk read the Ordinance by title only.

Mr. SHOOK moved the ordinance be passed as an emergency measure.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Carr, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (7) voting yea; nays none.

Mr. SHOOK moved the ordinance be placed on its final passage and passed.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Carr, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (7) voting yea; nays none.

So the Ordinance was passed. 

ORDINANCE NO.    83 - 2005                APPROPRIATING AND TRANSFERRING FUNDS FOR VARIOUS PURPOSES.

The Clerk read the Ordinance by title only.

Mr. SHOOK moved the ordinance be placed on its final passage and passed.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Carr, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (7) voting yea; nays none.

So the Ordinance was passed. 

Mr. SHOOK moved to adjourn to Monday, May 2, 2005.  Motion carried v.v.