8 p.m. Monday,  July 7, 2003          

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.  Mayor Wagener presiding.

Mr. SHOOK moved to suspend reading the minutes of the June 16, 2003 meeting and to approve the Minutes Journal. Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.

RESOLUTION NO.  125 – 2003  APPOINTING AN ASSESSMENT EQUALIZATION BOARD TO HEAR OBJECTIONS TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF EAST WILLIAM STREET BETWEEN CERTAIN POINTS IN THE CITY OF MAUMEE, OHIO, BY CONSTRUCTING A STORM SEWER AND APPURTENANCES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  Motion to pass by Mr. COYLE.  Passed by 7-0 vote.

ORDINANCE NO.   126 – 2003  AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF SPORT UTILITY VEHICLE FOR THE DIVISION OF FIRE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  Motion to pass by Mr. BRAINARD.  Passed by 7-0 vote.

ORDINANCE NO.   127 – 2003  AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH TOLTEST, INC., RELATIVE TO SOIL TESTING AT ROLF PARK IN THE CITY OF MAUMEE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  Motion to pass by Mrs. BARLOS.  Passed by 7-0 vote.

ORDINANCE NO.   128 - 2003  AUTHORIZING AWARD OF JOB CREATION AND RETENTION PILOT PROGRAM GRANT TO BAYER, PAPAY & STEINER, L.P.A., AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  Motion to pass by Mr. SHOOK.  Passed by 7-0 vote.

RESOLUTION NO.  129 - 2003     AMENDING RESOLUTIONS 17-2003, 35-1997 AND 72-1996 ESTABLISHING AND DESCRIBING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT AREA #1 IN THE CITY OF MAUMEE, REPEALING CERTAIN SECTIONS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  Motion to pass by Mr. BUEHRER.  Passed by 7-0 vote.

ORDINANCE NO.   130 - 2003     APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CHANGE ORDER FOR DUSSEL DRIVE RESURFACING PROGRAM, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  Motion to pass by Mr. ZIMMERMAN.   Passed by 7-0 vote.

ORDINANCE NO.   131 – 2003  ACCEPTING BID FOR GENERAL CONTRACTOR FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE MAUMEE INDOOR THEATER, AUTHORIZING CONTRACT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  Motion to pass by Mr. CARR. Passed by 7-0 vote.

ORDINANCE NO.   132 – 2003  ACCEPTING BID FOR PLUMBING IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE MAUMEE INDOOR THEATER, AUTHORIZING CONTRACT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  Motion to pass by Mr. COYLE.  Passed by 7-0 vote.

ORDINANCE NO.   133 – 2003  ACCEPTING BID FOR FIRE PROTECTION IMPROVEMENTS TO THE MAUMEE INDOOR THEATER, AUTHORIZING CONTRACT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  Motion to pass by Mr. BRAINARD.  Passed by 7-0 vote.

ORDINANCE NO.   134 – 2003  ACCEPTING BID FOR HEATING, COOLING, AND VENTILATING IMPROVEMENTS TO THE MAUMEE INDOOR THEATER, AUTHORIZING CONTRACT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  Motion to pass by Mrs. BARLOS.  Passed by 7-0 vote.

ORDINANCE NO.   135 - 2003  ACCEPTING BID FOR ELECTRICAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THE MAUMEE INDOOR THEATER, AUTHORIZING CONTRACT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  Motion to pass by Mr. SHOOK. Passed by 7-0 vote.

ORDINANCE NO.   136 - 2003  AUTHORIZING EMPLOYMENT OF MANNIK & SMITH GROUP RELATIVE TO CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE DUSSEL DRIVE/SALISBURY ROAD INTERCHANGE PROJECT IN THE CITY OF MAUMEE, OHIO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  Motion to pass by Mr. BUEHRER.  Passed by 7-0 vote.

RESOLUTION NO.  137 - 2003   AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND MUNICIPAL CLERK TO FILE AN APPLICATION WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF OHIO TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DRUG ABUSE RESISTANCE EDUCATION GRANTS PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT.  Motion to pass by Mr. ZIMMERMAN.  Passed by 7-0 vote.

ORDINANCE NO.   138 - 2003   AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH SOUND COMMUNICATIONS RELATIVE TO INSTALLATION OF CERTAIN RADIO AND TELEPHONE RECORDING EQUIPMENT IN THE DISPATCH CENTER OF THE CITY OF MAUMEE, OHIO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  Motion to pass by Mr. CARR.  Passed by 7-0 vote.

ORDINANCE NO.   139 - 2003   AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MAUMEE AND VILLAGE OF WATERVILLE RELATIVE TO FURNISHING OF COUNSEL FOR INDIGENT DEFENDANTS IN THE MAUMEE MUNICIPAL COURT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  Motion to pass by Mr. COYLE.    Passed by 7-0 vote.

ORDINANCE NO.   140 - 2003    AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MAUMEE AND VILLAGE OF WHITEHOUSE RELATIVE TO FURNISHING OF COUNSEL FOR INDIGENT DEFENDANTS IN THE MAUMEE MUNICIPAL COURT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  Motion to pass by Mr. BRAINARD.            Passed by 7-0 vote.

ORDINANCE NO.   141 - 2003    AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MAUMEE AND LUCAS COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER COMMISSION RELATIVE TO FURNISHING OF COUNSEL FOR INDIGENT DEFENDANTS IN THE MAUMEE MUNICIPAL COURT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  Motion to pass by Mr. SHOOK.   Passed by 6-0 vote.  Barlos (1) abstaining.

ORDINANCE NO.   142 - 2003      ACCEPTING BID FOR UNIFORM SERVICE FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE, AUTHORIZING CONTRACT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  Motion to pass by Mrs. BARLOS.  Passed by 7-0 vote.

ORDINANCE NO.   143 - 2003      APPROPRIATING AND TRANSFERRING FUNDS AND MAKING AN ADVANCE FOR VARIOUS EXPENDITURES.  Motion to pass by Mr. BUEHRER. Passed by 7-0 vote.

The Mayor opened the public hearing on a Joint Economic Development Zone and Development Plan for an area of Monclova Township between the City of Maumee, the City of Toledo and Monclova Township.  No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the proposal.  Mr. SHOOK moved the public hearing be continued to July 21, 2003, at 8:00 p.m.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.

A letter from the Municipal Clerk requesting the appointment of an Assessment Equalization Board for East William Street Sanitary Sewer Improvement was read.  He stated that one objection has been received and an Assessment Equalization Board must be appointed to hear the objection and report its findings to Council.  He further stated that the following people have agreed to serve on the board:  Russell McEwen, 600 Corey Street; Richard Pfaff, 520 West John Street; and James Woodward, 1241 Holgate Avenue.  Mr. CARR moved to approve the appointment of an Assessment Equalization Board and to hear objections to the proposed sanitary sewer improvement.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.

A letter from the Fire Chief requesting permission to purchase an additional vehicle for the Ambulance Bureau through the State Purchasing Program was read.  He stated that the program price from Springfield Ford Inc., is in the amount of $26,861.48 for a 2003 Ford Explorer XLS and that the item was approved in the Capital Budget.  Mr. SHOOK moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize the purchase of a sport utility vehicle through the State Purchasing Program in the amount of $26,861.48, as requested.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.

A letter from Dan DiSalle, Jr., requesting permission to allow an encroachment at 1905 River Road (former Koral Hamburg) for construction of an ADA compliant ramp at the front entrance.  He stated that the existing building sits on the River Road right-of-way, and any change to the entrance will be in the right-of-way.  The Service Director stated that, since there are no city-owned utilities in the proposed encroachment area, no provisions are needed for utilities.  Mrs. BARLOS moved to approve a waiver to the Maumee City Zoning Ordinance allowing an encroachment at 1905 River Road subject to the approval of administration and the execution of the City's standard Acknowledgement of Terms and Conditions of Encroachment Upon Public Right-of-Way.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.

A letter from the Fire Chief requesting permission to advertise for bids for the purchase of Stortz adapters for 1,054 water hydrants was read. He stated that the item was approved in the Capital Budget.  Mr. BRAINARD moved to approve advertising for bids for the purchase of Stortz Adapters, as requested.  Roll call:  All members voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.

A letter from the Mayor appointing Edward Ronau, 1705 Ashfield Drive, as a 2003 summer seasonal laborer was read.  Mr. SHOOK moved the appointment be confirmed.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.

A letter from the Mayor appointing Walter VanDromme, 201 East John Street, as the Chief of the Bureau of Firefighting effective July 14, 2003, 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 Kathy Karnes, 627 West William Street, requesting permission to encroach on City right-of-way by constructing a front porch was read.  The Service Director stated this will not interfere with existing or planned utilities.  Mr. SHOOK moved to approve an encroachment at 627 West William Street subject to execution of the City's standard Acknowledgement of Terms and Conditions of Encroachment Upon Public Right-of-Way.  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 soil testing for the Rolf Park Swimming Pool was read.  He stated that representatives from SSOE in conjunction with the Service Department evaluated proposals from two consultants and recommend approval of an agreement with Toltest, Inc. in the amount of $3,410.00.  Mr. COYLE moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize an agreement with Toltest, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $3,410.00, as requested.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.

A letter from the Prosecutor requesting legislation to lower the legal limit for alcohol for DUI offenses to conform to new state legislation was read.  He stated that legislation is needed to change the City's Code of Ordinances to conform to lower limits recently passed by the state legislature.  Mrs. BARLOS moved the necessary legislation be prepared to amend the City's Code of Ordinances, as requested.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.

A letter from the Service Director requesting a conditional use permit to allow construction of a swimming pool at Rolf Park was read.  He stated the Zoning Code provides that a public swimming pool in an R-1 district may be permitted as a conditional use.  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 Fritz Kunz, ARCO, Inc., requesting a waiver of street tree requirements at 1625 Lance Pointe Drive was read.  He stated that, while installing landscaping according to the approved landscape plan, one tree was not planted due to the close proximity of the neighbor's trees.  Mr. ZIMMERMAN moved that the item be tabled to the next regular meeting to allow further review.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.

A letter from the Administrator/Safety Director recommending approval of a Job Creation & Retention Grant to Bayer, Papay, & Steiner Co., LPA, relocating from Toledo was read.  He recommends a grant in the amount of up to $5,100.00 payable over the next three years.  Mr. BUEHRER moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a Job Creation & Retention Grant to Bayer, Papay, & Steiner Co., LPA, as recommended.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.

A letter from the Administrator/Safety Director requesting passage of legislation to amend the Community Reinvestment Area Number One by expanding the area.  He said the expansion  includes commercial and industrial properties along Conant Street and Reynolds Road and allows the City to offer tax incentives to encourage reinvestment and promote redevelopment in this area.  He further stated that the school notification requirements have been fulfilled.  Mr. SHOOK moved the necessary legislation be prepared to amend the Community Reinvestment Area #1, as requested.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.

A letter from the Commissioner of Public Service requesting approval of a contract amendment for changes to Dussel Drive Resurfacing project was read.  He stated that, as a result of final quantity adjustments, it is necessary to increase the contract in the amount of $2,741.25 bringing the final cost of the project to $177,196.75.  Mr. BRAINARD moved the necessary legislation be prepared to execute a change order in the amount of $2,741.25 for the Dussel Drive Resurfacing project, as requested.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.

A request from Bill Anderson, 322 Conant Street, for permission to encroach on the East Dudley Street right-of-way by erecting a railing on the step at the side entrance to Dale's Bar & Grill was read.  The Service Director stated that the step is in the right-of-way and that he has no objection to the proposed railing.

Mr. ZIMMERMAN moved to approve an encroachment at 322 Conant Street subject to execution of the City's standard Acknowledgement of Terms and Conditions of Encroachment Upon Public Right-of-Way, as requested.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.

A tabulation of bids for the reconstruction of and additions to the Maumee Indoor Theater was presented by the Commissioner of Community Development.  He stated that bids were opened on July 1, 2003 and reviewed by Poggemeyer Design Group.  Scott Heacock, of Poggemeyer Design Group, stated that the total combined construction cost for the project is $2,991,800.00 and recommends the City hold a 5% contingency for a total of $3,141,390.00.  Mr. Carr asked if the bid of a local contractor which is $1,100 (or only five one-hundredths of a per cent) higher than the bid of an out-of-town contractor could be considered the lowest and best.  The Law Director stated such criteria must be set forth in the bid documents in order to be applied and that had not been done.  Mr. BUEHRER moved the following bids be declared the lowest and best and the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize contracts with Mosser Construction, Inc., as general contractor, in the amount of $2,119,300.00; with Dunbar Mechanical, Inc., for plumbing improvements, in the amount of $129,800.00; with Accel Fire Systems, for fire protection improvements, in the amount of $39,900.00; with Warner Mechanical Corporation, for heating, ventilation and cooling improvements, in the amount of $332,800.00; and with Colgan-Davis, Inc., for electrical improvements, in the amount of $370,000.00 and to authorize Administration to execute change orders up to $5,000, as recommended.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.

A letter from the Commissioner of Public Service requesting that a policy be established regarding the maintenance of unimproved streets was read.  He said that drainage issues should be addressed because of the impact on surface treatments.  Mrs. BARLOS moved to refer the matter of unimproved street maintenance to the Streets Committee.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.

A letter from Alltel Communications requesting to be assigned the rights and obligations of a Special Use Permit allowing radio antennae on the water tower at Parkway Plaza was read.  Mike Pitchure, agent for Alltel Communications, stated that Alltel wishes to assume the existing Nextel lease of the premises and all associated commitments.  He stated the antennae will be replaced with slightly smaller units and that the landscaping will be refreshed.  Mr. Shook requested administration to report by August 18, 2003, indicating if Alltel has met associated conditions as originally set forth for Nextel Communications in Ordinance #213-2001.

Mr. SHOOK moved to approve assignment of Special Use Permit terms and conditions to Alltel Communications subject to painting the antennas and improving the landscaping.  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 engineering services to assist in updating the Interchange Modification Study for the I475/US23-Dussel/Salisbury Interchange was read.  He stated that a proposal has been received from the Mannik and Smith Group, in the amount of $39,571.00, to update the study and to assist in the preparation of the TRAC funding application.  He further stated that this expense will be reimbursed as part of the Joint Agreement between the County, Port Authority and the City.

Mrs. BARLOS moved that the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize an agreement with Mannik and Smith Group, in an amount not to exceed $39,571.00, as requested.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.

A letter from the Commissioner of Community Development requesting a public hearing be set for an Ohio Department of Development Small Cities Community Development Block Grant project.  He stated these hearings are designed to enlighten citizens with a general overview of the CDBG programs including eligible activities, program requirements and available funding.  Mr. ZIMMERMAN moved to set a public hearing for the Ohio Department of Development Small Cities Community Development Block Grant project for July 21, 2003, at 8:00 p.m., as requested.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.

A letter from the Police Chief requesting authorization to apply for a D.A.R.E. grant was read.  He stated that this is an annual grant program and the Police Division was awarded $11,085.00 in 2002.  Mr. CARR moved that the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize administration to make application to the Attorney General of the State of Ohio to participate in the Drug Awareness Resistance and Education Grant Program, as requested.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.

A letter from the Police Chief requesting approval of a contract for the purchase of a voice recording system was read.  He stated that this item was authorized for bidding in the Capital Budget and recommends the purchase of equipment offered by Sound Communications of Grove City, Ohio in the amount of $19,983.29 which is below the legal bid threshold.  Mr. BRAINARD moved that the necessary legislation be prepared to enter into an agreement with Sound Communications, in the amount of $19,983.29, as recommended.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.

A letter from the Administrator/Safety Director requesting authorization of contracts with the Villages of Waterville and Whitehouse and Lucas County for Public Defender services was read.  He stated that the amount being charged to the City remains at $28,000 annually and the amounts for the villages remains at $2,520 each.  Mr. ZIMMERMAN moved Mrs. Barlos be allowed to abstain from voting due to a conflict of interest.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.

Mr. ZIMMERMAN moved the necessary legislation be prepared to enter into agreements with the Village of Waterville, the Village of Whitehouse, and Lucas County for Public Defender services, as requested.  Roll call:  Brainard, Buehrer, Carr, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (6) voting yea; nays none; Barlos (1) abstaining.  The Chair declared the motion carried by a 6-0 vote.

A letter from the Service Director requesting authorization of a contract for the provision and maintenance of uniforms for Service Department employees was read.  He said that two bids were received and recommended a two-year contract be awarded to Arrow Uniform in an amount not to exceed $20,000 in each year of the contract.  Mr. BUEHRER moved the bid of Arrow Uniform be declared the lowest and best and the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a two-year contract with Arrow Uniform, in an amount not to exceed $20,000 per year, as recommended.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.

Mrs. BARLOS read the following report from the Streets Committee.  (Report in full in Minutes Journal.)  Mrs. BARLOS moved the report be approved in its entirety.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.

Mr. SHOOK gave a verbal report of the Committee of the Whole which met just prior to this meeting.  He stated that Richard Chamberlain of Bayer, Papay, & Steiner, Co., spoke regarding his firm's relocation to 1925 Indian Wood Circle from Toledo and its Job Creation & Retention Grant application.  He further stated that Scott Heacock from the Poggemeyer Design Group and the Commissioner of Community Development discussed the bidding process and determination of low bidders for the reconstruction and expansion of the Maumee Indoor Theater.  Mr. Shook also stated that discussion was held regarding the location of the Maumee Community Pool and concerns about parking, safety and current Rolf Park activities.  Mr. SHOOK moved the report be approved.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.

Mr. CARR moved to refer the issue of providing preference to local companies in the evaluation of bids and proposals for providing services to the City to the Law Department.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.

Legislation was considered at this time.

Mr. SHOOK moved to go into executive session to discuss 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 that legislation be prepared to authorize notice of intent to exercise the power of eminent domain for properties commonly known as 118 and 124 East John Street, and 413 Gibbs Street.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Carr, Coyle and Shook (6) voting yea; Zimmerman (1) voting nay.  The Chair declared the motion carried by a 6-1 vote.

Mr. CARR moved to adjourn until 8 p.m., Monday, July 21, 2003, carried v.v.

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8 p.m. Monday,  July  21, 2003

The Council of the City of Maumee, Ohio, met on the above date and time with the following members present:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (6); Carr (1) absent.  Mayor Wagener presiding.

Mr. SHOOK moved to suspend reading the minutes of the July 7, 2003 meeting and to approve the Minutes Journal. Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.

RESOLUTION NO.  144 – 2003  RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY AND INTENT TO APPROPRIATE CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 122 EAST JOHN STREET, MAUMEE, LUCAS COUNTY, OHIO.  Motion to pass by Mr. COYLE. Passed by 5-1 vote.  Zimmerman (1) voting nay.

RESOLUTION NO.  145 – 2003  RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY AND INTENT TO APPROPRIATE CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 413 GIBBS STREET, MAUMEE, LUCAS COUNTY, OHIO.  Motion to pass by Mr. BRAINARD.  Passed by 6-0 vote.  Mr. SHOOK moved to reconsider Ord. 145-2003.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.  Motion to pass by Mr. SHOOK.  Passed by 5-1 vote.  Zimmerman (1) voting nay. 

RESOLUTION NO.  146 – 2003  RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY AND INTENT TO APPROPRIATE CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 118 EAST JOHN STREET, MAUMEE, LUCAS COUNTY, OHIO.  Motion to pass by Mrs. BARLOS.  Passed by 5-1 vote.

ORDINANCE NO.   147 – 2003  AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH POGGEMEYER DESIGN GROUP, INC., FOR SERVICES RELATIVE TO PREPARATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR THE CITY OF MAUMEE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  Motion to pass by Mr. SHOOK.            Passed by 6-0 vote.  Mr. SHOOK moved to reconsider Ord. 147-2003.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.  Motion to pass by Mr. SHOOK.  Passed by 5-0 vote.  Buehrer (1) abstaining.

ORDINANCE NO.   148 – 2003  GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CITY OF MAUMEE FOR COMMUNITY SWIMMING POOL AT ROLF PARK, 2029 CASS ROAD, MAUMEE, OHIO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  Motion to pass by Mr. BUEHRER.   Passed by 6-0 vote.

RESOLUTION NO.  149 – 2003  APPROVING REPORT OF ASSESSMENT EQUALIZATION BOARD ON OBJECTIONS CONCERNING THE ESTIMATED ASSESSMENTS RELATIVE TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF EAST WILLIAM STREET BETWEEN CERTAIN POINTS IN THE CITY OF MAUMEE, OHIO, BY CONSTRUCTING A SANITARY SEWER WITH THE NECESSARY APPURTENANCES THERETO AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  Motion to pass by Mr. ZIMMERMAN.  Passed by 6-0 vote.

ORDINANCE NO.   150 – 2003  AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH DOUG BURKHART EXCAVATING, INC., RELATIVE TO ROUTINE DITCH MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF MAUMEE, OHIO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  Motion to pass by Mr. COYLE.  Passed by 6-0 vote.

ORDINANCE NO.   151 – 2003  AUTHORIZING EMPLOYMENT OF PROUDFOOT ASSOCIATES, ENGINEERS, RELATIVE TO ENGINEERING, SURVEYING, AND DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE ANTHONY WAYNE TRAIL ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF MAUMEE, OHIO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  Motion to pass by Mr. BRAINARD.  Passed by 6-0 vote.

ORDINANCE NO.   152 – 2003  ACCEPTING BID FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE EAST WILLIAM STREET PARKING LOT, AUTHORIZING CONTRACT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  Motion to pass by Mrs. BARLOS.   Passed by 6-0 vote.

ORDINANCE NO.   153 – 2003  AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH HOLT POWER SYSTEMS RELATIVE TO PROVISION OF MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR STANDBY GENERATORS IN THE CITY OF MAUMEE, OHIO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  Motion to pass by Mr. SHOOK.  Passed by 6-0 vote.

ORDINANCE NO.   154 – 2003  AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH MLM ENTERPRISES RELATIVE TO PAINTING SERVICES AT THE MUNICIPAL COMPLEX AT 400 CONANT STREET IN THE CITY OF MAUMEE, OHIO, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 118-2003, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  Motion to pass by Mr. BUEHRER.  Passed by 6-0 vote.

ORDINANCE NO.   155 – 2003  APPROPRIATING AND TRANSFERRING FUNDS AND MAKING AN ADVANCE FOR VARIOUS EXPENDITURES.  Motion to pass by Mr. ZIMMERMAN.  Passed by 6-0 vote.

The Mayor opened the continuation of the public hearing on a Joint Economic Development Zone and Development Plan for an area of Monclova Township with the City of Maumee, the City of Toledo and Monclova Township.  The Law Director stated Monclova Township officials have initiated discussions regarding the proposal.  Mr. ZIMMERMAN moved the public hearing be continued to August 4, 2003, at 8:00 p.m.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.

The Mayor opened the public hearing on a Department of Development Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.  Linda Hall, Poggemeyer Design Group and the City's economic development consultant, spoke regarding the CDBG Downtown Revitalization program.  She stated a meeting was held prior to tonight's Council meeting with the owners of buildings and businesses within the downtown area to explain the program that may be available for 2004.  She described the programs the City benefits from and the Downtown Revitalization program for which the City is eligible.  Mr. SHOOK moved the public hearing be closed.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.

A letter from the Commissioner of Community Development requesting authorization of a contract for CDB grant application preparation services was read.  He stated Poggemeyer Design Group has proposed a contract in the amount of $10,000 to prepare the application for phase two CDBG Downtown Revitalization Program.  Mr. SHOOK moved Mr. Buehrer be allowed to abstain from voting due to a conflict of interest.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.  Mr. ZIMMERMAN moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a contract with Poggemeyer Design Group in the amount of $10,000, as requested.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (5) voting yea; nays none; Buehrer (1) abstaining.  The Chair declared the motion carried by a 5-0 vote.

A letter from the Municipal Planning Commission recommending approval of the City's application for a conditional use permit to allow construction of a swimming pool at Rolf Park was read.  The Secretary stated the Planning Commission's recommendation is subject to:

            1)         including in the plans a bikeway and walkway to the pool,

            2)         providing a contingency plan for the development of additional parking, if needed,

            3)         providing a contingency plan for additional trees within the parking area, and

4)                 providing an alternative traffic plan with a dedicated aisleway from the entrance to the pool.            

The Service Director stated the plans have been amended to include a bikeway and walkway and to add islands in the parking lot for additional trees.  He described areas within the park where additional parking could be constructed for staff members, if needed.  And, he stated he does not recommend a dedicated aisleway because of the loss of parking spaces and the ample driveways within the lot.  Mr. SHOOK moved to approve the application for a conditional use permit to allow construction of a swimming pool at Rolf Park according to the amended site plan that provides a walkway/bikeway to the pool and tree islands in the parking area.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.

A request for waiver of street tree requirements for 1625 Lance Pointe Drive tabled at the July 7, 2003, meeting was presented.  A letter from the Service Director reporting that the property owner has agreed to conform to the tree regulations was read.  Mr. BRAINARD moved the request be placed on file.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.

A letter from Lew Ellis, Preferred Properties, Inc., requesting permission to encroach on the right-of-way of Anthony Wayne Trail (721 Key Street) with a stockade fence was read.  He stated the fence was inadvertently installed 65 feet from center of the median on Anthony Wayne Trail and it should have been 67 1/2 feet from the center.  The Service Director stated he believes the request should be denied because the fence interferes with the westerly vision of northbound motorists on Key Street as they approach the Anthony Wayne Trail.  The Law Director stated the City does not have the jurisdiction to allow the encroachment on a federal highway.  Mr. COYLE moved the application be denied.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.

The report of the Assessment Equalization Board for the East William Street Sanitary Sewer Improvement project regarding the estimated assessments was read.  The report states the Assessment Equalization Board has determined that the estimated assessments are apportioned properly.  Mr. SHOOK moved the necessary legislation be prepared to approve the report of the East William Street Assessment Equalization Board and the necessary legislation be prepared determining to proceed with the improvement.  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 ditch maintenance was read.  He stated Doug Burkhart Excavating, Inc., Portage, Ohio, has proposed a contract in an amount not to exceed $16,500 for ditch maintenance.  Mrs. BARLOS moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a contract with Doug Burkhart Excavating, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $16,500, as requested.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.

A letter from the Commissioner of Community Development requesting authorization of a contract for design and engineering for fencing for the Anthony Wayne Trail was read.  He stated Proudfoot and Associates has proposed a contract in the amount of $17,895 for engineering, surveying and landscape design services for the Anthony Wayne Trail enhancement project.  Mr. BRAINARD moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a contract with Proudfoot and Associates in an amount not to exceed $17,895, as requested.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.

A letter from the Service Director presenting a tabulation of bids received for the construction and paving of the East William Street Parking lot was read.  He stated three bids were received and he recommends the lowest bid of Schoen, Inc., in the amount of $403,200 and that the alternate bids for pavement imprinting and fence ornamentation be declined.  Mr. COYLE moved the bid of Schoen, Inc. in the amount of $403,200 be declared the lowest and best and the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a contract, as recommended.  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 maintenance of standby power generators at two pumping stations was read.  He stated Holt Power Systems has proposed a contract in the amount of $1,569.10 to provide preventative maintenance service for the two standby generators at two pumping stations.  Mr. ZIMMERMAN moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a contract with Holt Power Systems in the amount of $1,569.10, 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 painting of the exterior of Municipal Hall and repeal of prior authorizing legislation was read.  He stated Ordinance 118-2003 authorized a contract with Elegant Finishes for painting of the exterior of Municipal Hall; however, the owner of Elegant Finishes stated he is not able to fulfill the contract.  The Commissioner stated he recommends the proposal of MLM Enterprises in the amount of $10,940 for the exterior painting of Municipal Hall.  Mr. BUEHRER moved Ordinance 118-2003 be repealed and the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a contract with MLM Enterprises in the amount of $10,940, as recommended.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.

A letter from the Building & Zoning Inspector presenting the report of the ad hoc committee to study and propose Design Standards for C-M zoning regulations was read.  Mr. SHOOK moved the matter be referred to the Municipal Planning Commission.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.

Mr. SHOOK gave a verbal report of the Committee of the Whole which met just prior to this meeting.  He stated that Linda Hall of Poggemeyer Design Group spoke regarding the Community Development Block Grant Downtown Revitalization program and that other items on the agenda were also 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 Land Use, Planning & Zoning Committee.  (Report in full in Minutes Journal.)  Mr. ZIMMERMAN moved the report be approved in its entirety.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.

Mr. COYLE read the following report from the Public Information Committee.  (Report in full in Minutes Journal.)  Mr. COYLE moved the report be approved in its entirety.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.

Mr. SHOOK moved threatened litigation be added to the executive session.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.

Legislation was considered at this time.

Mr. SHOOK moved to go into executive session to discuss the purchase of real estate and threatened litigation.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.

When Council returned to regular session, Mr. ZIMMERMAN moved the matter of Job Creation and Retention Grant program guidelines be referred to the Finance & Economic Development Committee.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.

Mr. SHOOK moved to adjourn until 8 p.m., Monday, August 4, 2003, carried v.v.

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8 p.m. Monday, August 4, 2003

The Council of the City of Maumee, Ohio, met on the above date and time with the following members present:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Carr and Zimmerman (5); Coyle and Shook (2) absent.  Mrs. Barlos presiding.

Mr. BUEHRER moved to suspend reading the minutes of the July 21, 2003 meeting and to approve the Minutes Journal. Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.

ORDINANCE NO.   156 – 2003  DETERMINING TO PROCEED WITH THE IMPROVEMENT OF EAST WILLIAM STREET BETWEEN CERTAIN POINTS IN THE CITY OF MAUMEE, OHIO, BY CONSTRUCTING SANITARY SEWERS WITH THE NECESSARY APPURTENANCES, CONFIRMING ESTIMATED ASSESSMENTS IN RESPECT THERETO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  Motion to pass by Mr. BRAINARD. Passed by 5-0 vote.

ORDINANCE NO.   157 – 2003  ACCEPTING BID RELATIVE TO SEWER RELINING AND MANHOLE REHABILITATION FOR WEST WILLIAM STREET, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  Motion to pass by Mr. BUEHRER.  Passed by 5-0 vote.

ORDINANCE NO.   158 – 2003  AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH HOLT POWER SYSTEMS RELATIVE TO PROVISION OF REGULAR PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR GENERATORS IN THE CITY OF MAUMEE, OHIO.  Motion to pass by Mr. ZIMMERMAN.  Passed by 5-0 vote.

ORDINANCE NO.   159 – 2003  AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH COGENT SYSTEMS, RELATIVE TO COMPUTER SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE SERVICES IN THE CITY OF MAUMEE, OHIO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  Motion to pass by Mr. CARR.  Passed by 5-0 vote.

ORDINANCE NO.   160 – 2003  ACCEPTING BID RELATIVE TO PAVEMENT MARKING OF STREETS, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  Motion to pass by Mr. BRAINARD.  Passed by 5-0 vote.

ORDINANCE NO.   161 – 2003  AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH CREATIVE MICROSYSTEMS, INC., RELATIVE TO COMPUTER PURCHASE AND WEBSERVER SERVICES IN THE CITY OF MAUMEE, OHIO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  Motion to pass by Mr. BUEHRER.  Passed by 5-0 vote.

ORDINANCE NO.   162 – 2003  AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF SALT FOR MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS AND ACCEPTING BID THEREFOR.  Motion to pass by Mr. ZIMMERMAN.  Passed by 5-0 vote.

ORDINANCE NO.   163 – 2003  APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CHANGE ORDERS FOR ARCHITECT'S CONTRACT FOR NEW POLICE BUILDING PROJECT.  Motion to pass by Mr. CARR.  Passed by 5-0 vote.

ORDINANCE NO.   164 – 2003  APPROPRIATING AND TRANSFERRING FUNDS AND MAKING AN ADVANCE FOR VARIOUS EXPENDITURES.  Motion to pass by Mr. BRAINARD.  Passed by 5-0 vote.

The Chair opened the continuation of the public hearing on a Joint Economic Development Zone (JEDZ) and Development Plan for an area of Monclova Township with the City of Maumee, the City of Toledo and Monclova Township.  The Law Director stated that Maumee, Toledo, and Monclova Township officials have held discussions regarding the proposal and that Maumee must act prior to the next regular Council meeting.  Mr. ZIMMERMAN moved the public hearing be continued to a special meeting of Council on August 11, 2003, at 5:30 p.m.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.

The annual report of the Finance Department, the 2003 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, was presented.  Mr. CARR moved the report be placed on file.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.

A letter from Carew Lane residents requesting closing Carew Lane to through traffic was read.  Mr. BRAINARD moved the matter be referred to the Streets Committee.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.

A tabulation of bids by the Commissioner of Public Service for relining of sanitary sewer and rehabilitation of a manhole on W. William Street was read.  He stated two bids were received and he recommends a contract be awarded to Environmental Pipeliners Company, Inc., in the amount of $45,415.  Mr. BUEHRER moved the bid of Environmental Pipeliners Company, Inc., be declared the lowest and best and the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a contract in the amount of $45,415, as recommended.  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 pump station generator maintenance was read.  He recommended a contract with Holt Power Systems in the amount of $2,431 to perform semiannual and annual preventative maintenance for the generators at the Turnpike and Michigan Avenue Pumping Stations.  Mr. ZIMMERMAN moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a contract with Holt Power Systems in the amount of $2,431, as requested.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.

A letter from the Police Chief requesting authorization to renew a maintenance agreement for Web-Check System was read.  He stated the cost of renewal is $400.  Mr. BRAINARD moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a maintenance agreement for WebCheck System with Cogent Systems in the amount of $400, as requested.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.

A tabulation of bids by the Commissioner of Public Service for annual pavement marking and street striping was read.  He stated one bid was received and he recommends a contract be awarded to Zimmerman Paint Contractors Company in the amount of $43,486.50.  Mr. BUEHRER moved the bid of Zimmerman Paint Contractors Company be declared the lowest and best and the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a contract in the amount of $43,486.50, as recommended.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.

A letter from the Finance Director requesting authorization of a purchase and service contract for replacement of Internet/Email computer was read.  He stated the computer, which hosts the City's internet web-site, the City's Email server, and the data interface agent for the Court's public record access system, is approaching the end of its useful life in that role.  He said Sanderson CMI has submitted a proposal for an IBM server in the amount of $7,434 plus a three-year maintenance option for $689 to perform the above mentioned functions and to handle future needs.  Mr. ZIMMERMAN moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a contract with Sanderson CMI in the amount of $8,123 for an IBM Server and three-year maintenance option.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.

A letter from the Fire Chief requesting authorization of annual testing for tuberculosis for all Fire Division employees was read.  He stated the testing would be done annually at St. Luke's Occupational Health with a per person cost of $21.00 for initial set up and $10.50 annually afterward.  Mr. BRAINARD moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a contract with St. Luke's Occupational Health for T.B. testing, as requested.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.

A tabulation of bids received by the Commissioner of Public Service for the purchase of de-icing road salt was read.  He stated four bids were received and he recommends the bid of Cargill of North Olmstead, Ohio, in the amount of $30.44/ton delivered and $32.94/ton delivered with piler service for a minimum of 1,200 tons and a maximum of 5,000 tons of road salt.  Mr. ZIMMERMAN moved the bid of Cargill be declared the lowest and best in the amount of $30.44/ton delivered and dumped and $32.94/ton delivered with piler service and the necessary legislation be prepared, as recommended.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.

A tabulation of bids received by the Commissioner of Public Service for the 2003 street resurfacing project was read.  He stated three bids were received and he recommends the bid of Crestline Paving & Excavating in the amount of $364,436.45.  Mr. CARR moved Mr. Zimmerman be allowed to abstain from voting due to a conflict of interest.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.  Mr. BUEHRER moved the bid of Crestline Paving & Excavating be declared the lowest and best and the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a contract in the amount of $364,436.45.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer and Carr (4) voting yea; nays none; Zimmerman (1) abstaining.  The Chair declared the motion carried by a 4-0 vote.

A tabulation of bids received by the Commissioner of Public Service for the purchase of a crew cab stake truck for the Operations Division was read.  He stated one bid was received and he recommends the bid of Ed Schmidt Pontiac/GMC, Inc. in the amount of $24,118 for the purchase of a 2004 crew cab stake bed truck for the Operations Division with a trade in of a 1995 crew cab stake bed truck.  Mr. ZIMMERMAN moved Mr. Carr be allowed