Council Minutes
November 1 and 15, 2004

7:30 PM, Monday, November 1, 2004 

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 October 18, 2004, meeting and to approve the Minutes Journal.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from the Finance Director requesting authorization of a contract for banking services with Fifth Third Bank was read.  He requested renewal of the banking services agreement for a two-year term.  Mr. SHOOK moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a contract for banking services with Fifth Third Bank, as requested.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from the Administrator requesting the matter of renewing labor contracts between American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees and the Fraternal Order of Police be referred to the Finance and Economic Development Committee was read.

Mr. ZIMMERMAN moved to refer the matter to the Finance and Economic Development Committee.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from the Service Director requesting a change order for Phase 3, Area 1 storm sewer improvements was read.  He stated final quantity adjustments will result in a net increase of $16,108 for a final contract amount of $769,358.  Mr. COYLE moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a change order for Phase 3, Area 1 storm sewer improvements in the amount of $16,108, as requested.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from the Mayor appointing Jacob Bailey, 1140 Hugo Street, and Paul Fournier, 312 Rosamond, as Firefighter Class I in the Bureau of Firefighting 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 Keith Helminski, 1146 River Road, to the Administrative Board to an unexpired term ending December 31, 2006, was read.  Mr. BUEHRER moved the appointment be confirmed.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from the Service Director requesting approval of change orders for ODOT’s repaving of the Anthony Wayne Trail was read.  He stated the contract change orders are for increases of $763.43 and $198,396.00.  He said that the first change order will result in a net decrease in the City’s cost of approximately $5,415.69; however, the City will be responsible for 100% of the cost of the second change order because the urban paving program does not cover repairs in the paved shoulders.  Mrs. BARLOS moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize change orders in the amount of $763.43 and $198,396.00 for repaving of the Anthony Wayne Trail, 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 a survey of City owned parcels at 202 and 222 Conant Street was read.  He stated three proposals were received and he recommends the proposal of G.M. Barton Survey Company, Maumee, in the amount of $850.  Mr. ZIMMERMAN moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a contract with G.M. Barton Survey Company in the amount of $850, as recommended.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from the Assistant Finance Director requesting authorization of contract amendment for installation of tax reporting software was read.  She stated the MAG-Filer software will enable printing W-2’s and 1099’s to a laser printer, thus requiring much less handling by personnel.  She said that the first year fees total $2,960 and after the first year, the total annual support and media fee is $600.  Mr. BUEHRER moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize contract amendment for installation of tax reporting software with Creative Microsystems, Inc., in the amount of $2,960, 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 for Carew Lane Improvement engineering services was read.  He stated Mannik and Smith Group has proposed a contract in the amount of $35,300 to prepare plans and specifications for the improvements to Carew Lane.  He said that in addition to bidding documents the service includes the necessary roadway dedication documents.  Mrs. BARLOS moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a contract with Mannik and Smith Group in the amount of $35,300 for engineering services, 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 change order for the Senior Center kitchen ventilation system was read.  He stated the change order with Midwest Contracting includes new ventilation system equipment and all work necessary to finish the kitchen area in the amount of $63,371.  Mr. CARR moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a change order for the Senior Center kitchen ventilation system in the amount of $63,371, as requested.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from the Law Director requesting approval of a settlement agreement and release with SBC Global Services, Inc., was read.  She stated on October 7, 2001, the City’s contract with Ohio Bell Telephone Company for Centrex services expired, and the City continued to use Ohio Bell’s services while seeking and analyzing various proposals for telephone service.  She said that SBC Global Services, Inc., on behalf of Ohio Bell, continued to bill for Centrex services at the rates established in the expired contract.  She further stated that approximately fifteen months later, a dispute arose between the City and SBC, concerning whether the Centrex services should have been billed to the City at a higher rate during that intervening period.  She stated that negotiations with SBC have resulted in an agreement that the City’s rate for the services during that period would remain in accordance with the expired contract.  A Settlement Agreement and Release has been drawn up incorporating that agreement and releasing both parties from any other claims as a result of the dispute.  Mr. SHOOK moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a Settlement Agreement and Release with SBC Global Services, Inc., for Centrex services provided from October 7, 2001, to January 7, 2003, as requested.  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 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. Carr read the following report from the Safety Committee. 

Safety Committee

 

The Safety Committee met on November 1, 2004.  Present were committee members Carr, Brainard and Shook, Police Chief Zink, Fire Chief Monto, Mr. Jezak, Mr. Hazard and Ms. Wilker of the administration and Mayor Wagener.

 

The first issue before the Committee was an amendment for Health District Services.  Research from the administration showed that this matter had been acted on by this Committee on February 14, 2003 and by Council on February 17, 2003 but had not been removed from committee.  Therefore, this issue should be removed from the Committee’s agenda.

 

The second issue was a request from the Police Chief for authorization to fill the Animal Control Officer position which was vacated due to retirement.  This Committee also met previously on August 26, 2004 to discuss this issue.  Present at that meeting were Committee members Carr, Brainard and Shook along with Council member Buehrer, Police Chief Zink, Police Lt. Fortney, Fire Chief Monto, Mr. Jezak, Mr. Hazard, Ms. McAdams and Ms. Wilker.  Copies of job descriptions from the City of Maumee and the City of Perrysburg and the ADA Job Posting / Description Checklist and Job Requirements Questionnaire were distributed.  After a thorough review of the documentation, the Committee agreed to keep the description as general and broad as possible and to refer specific revisions back to the administration.  The job description has since been updated and the Police Division is in the process of hiring for that position.  Therefore, this issue should be removed from the Committee’s agenda.

 

The final two issues before the Committee concerned contracts for dispatch services provided for the Village of Waterville and Monclova Township.  This matter was also previously discussed at the August 26, 2004 meeting and referred to the administration to determine the length of new contracts as well as a rationale for allocating costs associated with providing this service.  Since future growth in those areas and its impact on the number of calls generated is still a concern, the administration recommended offering two-year contracts to both entities.   The basis for the new contract costs included charges for personnel, utilities, materials, services, and capital used in the normal course of dispatch operations plus a nonresident surcharge.  Those costs were then allocated based on the percentage call volume generated by each agency with a cost of living provision added to the second contract year.  Therefore, the Committee recommends approving a two-year contract to provide dispatch services for the Village of Waterville in the amounts of $198,818 and $208,758 and a two-year contract to provide dispatch services for Monclova Township in the amounts of $53,603 and $56,283.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Richard Carr, Chair

Doug Brainard

Tom Shook 

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

Mr. Coyle read the following report from the Water & Sewers Committee. 

Water & Sewer Committee 

The Committee met on October 25th, 2004 at 5:45 pm in the Council conference room. Present from Administration were Larry Gamble, Director of Public Service, and Joe Camp, Commissioner of Public Service as were Committee member Jenny Barlos and Chair Mike Coyle. Two items were on the agenda for review.

 

First agenda item: Providing homeowners with educational material apprising them to the need for storm/sewer improvements and to offer technical assistance as needed. This information would explain the reasons why these improvements are necessary and specifically what effect it might have to homeowners in the area. This educational material is presently being developed by the Service Department. Mr. Gamble stated that this proactive approach would help minimize resident concerns by providing these materials in advance to residents in identified areas calling for such improvements. He went on to say that this could be done at minimal costs that his department can absorb. Both Mrs. Barlos and I concurred that this program would be beneficial to Maumee residents and passed it 2-0.

Second agenda item: Create a cost sharing program that would be used to provide incentives for residents to help the city continue moving towards the EPA’S expectations relative to separating storm water runoff from sanitary lines. Mr. Gamble provided information that showed many communities throughout the United States have developed incentive programs for their residents. After much discussion it was decided to follow a similar program Perrysburg has had for a couple of years. The program would reimburse homeowners 2/3 of costs up to $3000 who install sump pumps and, possibly, back flow valves in their sanitary sewer lines. Mr. Gamble’s department would identify contractors who pre-qualify as well as offer technical support to those interested in this program. This program initially would be made available to those in the areas going through this separation process. The initial seed money for this new program would amount to $20,000 annually. Again, both Mrs. Barlos and I agreed that this new program would be beneficial to both the city and homeowners and passed it 2-0.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Mike Coyle, Chair

Jenny Barlos                     

Richard Carr

 

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

Mr. COYLE moved to refer the matter of Phase 3, Area 3 Storm Sewer Separation project to the Water & Sewers Committee.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

Mr. COYLE moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize appropriation of $20,000 to reimburse two-thirds of costs, up to $3,000, to those homeowners who have sump pumps and back flow valves installed in their sanitary sewer lines.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

Mr. Zimmerman reported that the Finance and Economic Development Committee met twice to discuss debt financing.  He said plans for issuing debt in January will require Council action in December. 

Mr. BUEHRER moved to refer the matter of serving alcohol at the Maumee Indoor Theater New Year’s Eve party to the Committee of the Whole meeting on November 15, 2004.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

Mr. CARR moved that a Maumee City flag be donated to each City of Maumee family who has a member serving in the military overseas.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

Legislation was considered at this time. 

ORDINANCE NO.   304 - 2004            AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 64-2004 RELATIVE TO THE COMPENSATION OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF MAUMEE, REPEALING CERTAIN ORDINANCE 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 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.   305 – 2004            AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MAUMEE AND FIFTH THIRD BANK OF NORTHWESTERN OHIO, N.A. RELATIVE TO PROVISION OF BANKING SERVICES TO THE CITY OF MAUMEE, 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.   306 – 2004            AUTHORIZING FINAL CHANGE ORDER TO CONTRACT WITH PHC, INC., RELATIVE TO PHASE 3 AREA 1 STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN THE CITY OF MAUMEE, OHIO, 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.  307 - 2004            AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CHANGE ORDERS NOS. 1 AND 2 TO PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RELATIVE TO ANTHONY WAYNE TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF MAUMEE, OHIO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

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. 

ORDINANCE NO.   308 – 2004            AUTHORIZING EMPLOYMENT OF G.M. BARTON SURVEY RELATIVE TO SURVEY WORK FOR THE CITY OF MAUMEE, OHIO, 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.   309 – 2004            AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH CREATIVE MICROSYSTEMS, INC., RELATIVE TO PURCHASE OF MAG-FILER TAX SOFTWARE FOR THE CITY OF MAUMEE, OHIO, 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.   310 – 2004            AUTHORIZING EMPLOYMENT OF MANNIK & SMITH GROUP, INC., RELATIVE TO PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATION FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF CAREW LANE IN THE CITY OF MAUMEE, OHIO, 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.   311 – 2004            AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER TO CONTRACT WITH MIDWEST CONTRACTING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE MAUMEE SENIOR CENTER, 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.   312 – 2004            AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND MUNICIPAL CLERK TO EXECUTE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE WITH SBC GLOBAL SERVICES, INC., 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.   313 – 2004            APPROPRIATING AND TRANSFERRING FUNDS FOR VARIOUS PURPOSES.

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. 

Mr. SHOOK moved to adjourn to 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 to adjourn until 7:30 p.m., Monday, November 15, 2004, carried v.v.

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7:30 PM, Monday, November 15, 2004 

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 November 1, 2004, meeting and approve the Minutes Journal and to amend the minutes of October 18, 2004, to add “Mr. SHOOK moved to accept the Fire Traffic Study Report prepared by SSOE. Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried”.  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 2005 Local Law Enforcement Block grant was read.  He stated the application is in the amount of $19,718.78 and that a ten percent cash match is required.  He said that the grant funds would be used to purchase seventeen “less lethal” Taser weapons.

Mr. BUEHRER moved Mr. Carr and 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. SHOOK  moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize application for the 2005 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG), as requested.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Coyle and Shook (5) voting yea; nays none; Carr and Zimmerman (2) abstaining.  The Chair declared the motion carried by a 5-0 vote. 

A letter from the Police Chief requesting authorization to purchase four “less lethal” Taser weapons was read.  He stated that the weapons would be used by the Police Division instructor staff to being to evaluate carry issues and implementation issues.  He said that the cost of the four weapons is $3,200.

Mr. BUEHRER moved Mr. Carr and 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 necessary legislation be prepared to authorize purchase of four Taser weapons in an amount not to exceed $3,200, as requested.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Coyle and Shook (5) voting yea; nays none; Carr and Zimmerman (2) abstaining.  The Chair declared the motion carried by a 5-0 vote. 

A letter from the Service Director requesting a change order for the Michigan Avenue Pumping Station improvements was read.  He stated it was discovered that some bolts had sustained extensive corrosion and needed to be replaced.  He said that Toltest, Inc. has quoted a cost of $355 to replace the bolts and to remove asbestos insulation around the joints.

Mr. COYLE moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a change order for the Michigan Avenue Pumping Station Improvement Project with Toltest, Inc., in the amount of $355, as requested.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from the Finance Director presenting the 2003 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and requesting an additional appropriation for audit services was read.  He stated that the report conforms to the new reporting model following the Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement Number 34 (GASB 34).  He said that the Auditor has presented a “change order” in the amount of $12,275, due to performance of a federally required “Single Audit”, adaptation to the new recording model in general, and reporting fixed assets under the scope of GASB 34.

Mr. BRAINARD  moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a change order with the State Auditor in the amount of $12,275, as requested.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from the Commissioner of Public Service tabulating bids received for three vehicles for the Service Department with trade-ins was read.  He stated that the first bid was for a panel safety van for the Sewer Department and he recommends the low bid of Ed Schmidt Pontiac, GMC in the net amount of $32,690 which includes two trade-in vehicles, a 1978 Ford F-250 van, trade-in price of $500, and a 1988 Ford F-350 van, trade-in price of $1,500.  The Second bid is for a low profile dump with plow and spreader and he recommends the low bid of Bi-State Ford in the net amount of $51,550, which includes acceptance of the option for plow lights at $550, and the trade-in of a 1996 GMC Low-Pro single axel dump in the amount of $15,382.  The third bid is for a single axel dump truck with plow and spreader and he recommends the low bid of Bi-State Ford in the net amount of $69,000, which includes the trade-in of a 1995 GMC single axel dump, trade-in amount of $14,407.

Mr. BUEHRER moved Mr. Carr 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.

Mrs. BARLOS moved the bid of Ed Schmidt Pontiac GMC for the panel van with trade-ins be declared lowest and best and the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a contract in the amount of $32,690, as requested.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (6) voting yea; nays none; Carr (1) abstaining.  The Chair declared the motion carried by a 6-0 vote.

Mr. BUEHRER moved Mr. Carr 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.

Mrs. BARLOS moved the bid of Bi-State Ford low profile dump truck with trade-in be declared the lowest and best and the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a contract in the amount of $51,550, as requested.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (6) voting yea; nays none; Carr (1) abstaining.  The Chair declared the motion carried by a 6-0 vote.

Mrs. BARLOS moved Mr. Carr 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.

Mrs. BARLOS moved the bid of Bi-State Ford for the single axel dump truck with trade-in be declared the lowest and best and the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a contract in the amount of $69,000, as requested.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (6) voting yea; nays none; Carr (1) abstaining.  The Chair declared the motion carried by a 6-0 vote. 

Mr. SHOOK moved to remove from the agenda a letter from the Administrator regarding a Management Agreement with the Toledo Area Metropark District.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from the Administrator recommending approval of various amendments to the existing Enterprise Zone and Community Reinvestment Area agreements was read.  He stated the requested amendments are of a “housekeeping” nature:  reflecting new property owners, revised parcel numbers, and actual investment values.

Mr. SHOOK moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize amendment of the Enterprise Zone and Community Reinvestment Area agreements, as recommended.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from the Administrator recommending award of a Job Creation and Retention Grant to Mechanical Design Associates, Inc., was read.  He stated Mechanical Design Associates, Inc., proposes to relocate its operations at 1625 Indian Wood Circle in Maumee to 1415 Holland Road (formerly occupied by the Gordon Foods Company).  He said he recommends a grant in an amount of up to $4,800 annually each of the next four years.

Mr. ZIMMERMAN moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a Job Creation and Retention Grant to Mechanical Design Associates, Inc., as recommended.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from the Administrator recommending award of a Job Creation and Retention Grant to Morgan Mechanical Services, Inc., was read.  He stated Morgan Mechanical Services, Inc., also proposes to relocate its operations at 1625 Indian Wood Circle in Maumee to 1415 Holland Road.  He said he recommends a grant in an amount of up to $2,580 annually each of the next three years.

Mr. CARR moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a Job Creation and Retention Grant to Morgan Mechanical Services, Inc., as recommended.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from the Law Director requesting authorization of an agreement with the Lucas County Commissioners for continuation of the Suburban Courts Services Program was read.  She stated the City has participated in the Suburban Court Services Program since 1997 to provide victim advocacy services for victims of crimes in the Maumee Municipal Court.  She said that the County Prosecutor has received a grant from the Victims of Crimes Act to continue certain funding for the program and is requesting the City enter into a contract with the Lucas County Commissioners for the continuation of the program at a cost to the City of $38,795.14, for October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005.

Mr. CARR 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. CARR moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a contract with the Lucas County Commissioners for continuation of the Suburban Courts Services Program, 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. 

Mr. SHOOK moved to add threatened or pending litigation and a personnel matter to executive session.  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 Kirk Kern, Commissioner of Community Development; and Jim Walter, Great Eastern Theatre; and Ty Szumigala, Maumee Indoor Theater, reviewed 2004 operations of the Maumee Indoor Theater and gave a presentation of the 2005 business plan; discussed policy for temporary liquor permits at the Maumee Indoor Theater and recommended referral to the Theater Advisory Commission; 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 moved to refer the annual budget process, and personnel structure within the Finance Department to the Finance Committee.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

Legislation was considered at this time. 

ORDINANCE NO.   314 - 2004                ESTABLISHING A GRANT PROGRAM TO ASSIST HOMEOWNERS IN REMOVING CLEAN WATER CONNECTIONS FROM THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM, 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 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.   315 – 2004                AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MAUMEE AND VILLAGE OF WATERVILLE RELATIVE TO FURNISHING OF DISPATCH SERVICES FOR THE VILLAGE OF WATERVILLE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS, 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.   316 – 2004                AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MAUMEE AND MONCLOVA TOWNSHIP RELATIVE TO FURNISHING OF DISPATCH SERVICES FOR THE MONCLOVA TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT, 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. 

RESOLUTION NO.  317 - 2004                AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND MUNICIPAL CLERK TO FILE AN APPLICATION WITH OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES OF THE STATE OF OHIO TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2005 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM, AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT, 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, Coyle and Shook (5) voting yea; nays none; Carr and Zimmerman (2) abstaining.

Mr. SHOOK moved the ordinance be placed on its final passage and passed.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Coyle and Shook (5) voting yea; nays none; Carr and Zimmerman (2) abstaining.

So the Ordinance was passed. 

ORDINANCE NO.   318 – 2004                AUTHORIZIING CHANGE ORDER TO CONTRACT FOR IMPROVEMENT OF MICHIGAN AVENUE WATER PUMPING STATION IN THE CITY OF MAUMEE, OHIO, 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.   319 – 2004                ACCEPTING BID AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF PANEL SAFETY VAN FOR THE SEWER DIVISION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE, 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, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (6) voting yea; nays none; Carr (1) abstaining.

Mr. ZIMMERMAN moved the ordinance be placed on its final passage and passed.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (6) voting yea; nays none; Carr (1) abstaining.

So the Ordinance was passed. 

ORDINANCE NO.   320 – 2004                ACCEPTING BID AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF SINGLE AXLE DUMP TRUCK WITH EQUIPMENT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE, 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, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (6) voting yea; nays none; Carr (1) abstaining.

Mr. COYLE moved the ordinance be placed on its final passage and passed.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (6) voting yea; nays none; Carr (1) abstaining.

So the Ordinance was passed. 

ORDINANCE NO.   321 – 2004                ACCEPTING BID AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF SINGLE AXLE DUMP TRUCK WITH EQUIPMENT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE, 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, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (6) voting yea; nays none; Carr (1) abstaining.

Mr. BRAINARD moved the ordinance be placed on its final passage and passed.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (6) voting yea; nays none; Carr (1) abstaining.

So the Ordinance was passed. 

ORDINANCE NO.   322 – 2004                AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AMENDMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING ENTERPRISE ZONE (EZ) AGREEMENTS AND COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT AREA (CRA) AGREEMENTS BASED ON THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TAX INCENTIVE REVIEW COUNCIL AND DECLARING THIS ACT 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.   323 – 2004                AUTHORIZING AWARD OF JOB CREATION AND RETENTION PILOT PROGRAM GRANT TO MECHANICAL DESIGN ASSOCIATES, INC., 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.   324 – 2004                AUTHORIZING AWARD OF JOB CREATION AND RETENTION PILOT PROGRAM GRANT TO MORGAN MECHANICAL SERVICES, INC., 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.   325 – 2004                AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MAUMEE AND LUCAS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RELATIVE TO SUBURBAN COURT SERVICES PROGRAM IN THE MAUMEE MUNICIPAL COURT, 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:  Brainard, Buehrer, Carr, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (6) voting yea; nays none; Barlos (1) abstaining.

Mr. ZIMMERMAN moved the ordinance be placed on its final passage and passed.  Roll call:  Brainard, Buehrer, Carr, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (6) voting yea; nays none; Barlos (1) abstaining.

So the Ordinance was passed. 

ORDINANCE NO.   326 – 2004                APPROPRIATING AND TRANSFERRING FUNDS FOR VARIOUS PURPOSES.

The Clerk read the Ordinance by title only.

Mr. COYLE moved the ordinance be passed as an emergency measure.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Coyle and Shook (5) voting yea; nays none; Carr and Zimmerman (2) abstaining.

Mr. COYLE moved the ordinance be placed on its final passage and passed.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Buehrer, Coyle and Shook (5) voting yea; nays none; Carr and Zimmerman (2) abstaining.

So the Ordinance was passed. 

Mr. SHOOK moved to adjourn to executive session to discuss the purchase and sale of real estate, threatened or pending litigation and a personnel matter.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

When Council returned to regular session, Mr. SHOOK moved to adjourn until 7:30 p.m., Monday, December 6, 2004, carried v.v.