Council Minutes
November 7 and 21, 2005

7:30 PM, Monday, November 7, 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. CARR moved to suspend reading the minutes of the October 17, 2005, meeting, and to approve the Minutes Journal.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from the Commissioner of Public Service requesting an amendment to the contract for building janitorial services was read.  He stated that the Court personnel requested that the holding cell area off the courtroom be included in the nightly cleaning schedule.  He said that Clean Care Incorporated has quoted a cost of $124 per month for this additional service.

Mr. ZIMMERMAN moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize amendment to the contract with Clean Care Incorporated in the amount of $124 per month, as requested.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from the Mayor appointing Ty Szumigala, West Harrison, to the Uptown Design Review Board for a three-year term ending August 31, 2008, 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 Mayor appointing Ross Echler, Chesterfield Lane, and Dawn Pauken, Rosedale Street, to the position of Firefighter Class I 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 Dan Hengle, Hugo Street, to the position of Firefighter Class II 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 Police Chief requesting an appropriation to the police division’s operating budget for special investigations was read.  He stated that the special investigations line item requires additional funds.  He said that he is requesting appropriation in the amount of $6,000 for a current investigation plus a small reserve.

Mr. CARR moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize appropriation in the amount of $6,000 to the police division’s operating budget for special investigations, 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 lining of manholes was presented.  He stated that one bid was received and he recommends the bid of Protective Coating Technologies, LLC, Walbridge, Ohio, in the amount of $19,312.50.

Mr. SHOOK moved the bid of Protective Coating Technologies, LLC, be declared the lowest and best and the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a contract in the amount of $19,312.50, 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 a four-wheel drive pick-up truck was presented.  He stated that three bids were received and he recommends the bid of Ed Schmidt Automotive Group in the amount of $24,873 for the purchase of a four-wheel drive pickup with plow package and trade-in of a 1997, four-wheel drive Ford F-250 pick-up truck.

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.

Mr. BUEHRER moved the bid of Ed Schmidt Automotive Group be declared the lowest and the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a contract in the amount of $24,873, 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. 

A letter from the Building & Zoning Inspector requesting authorization of an additional contract for plans examination services was read.  He stated that, due to an anticipated increase of plans requiring review, he is requesting a contract with Virtual Design Studios to perform plans examination at the rate of $50.00 per hour.

Mr. COYLE moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a contract with Virtual Design Studios, 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 control modifications at the Michigan Avenue Water Booster Station was read.  He stated that Bergren Associates, Inc., has proposed a contract in the amount of $944.

Mrs. BARLOS moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a contract with Bergren Associates, Inc., in the amount of $944, as requested.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from the Fire Chief requesting authorization of a contract for the purchase of four automatic external defibrillators was read.  He stated Medtronic Emergency Response Systems, Redmond, Washington, has a contract schedule through the state cooperative purchasing program in the amount of $1,895 each.

Mr. ZIMMERMAN moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a contract with Medtronic Emergency Response Systems in the amount of $7,580 for the purchase of four automatic external defibrillators, as requested.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from the Administrator requesting approval of the mission statement, operating policies, and operating guidelines as recommended by the Maumee Indoor Theater Advisory Board was read.

Mr. BRAINARD moved to approve the mission statement, operating policies, and operating guidelines for the Maumee Indoor Theater, as recommended.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A tabulation of bids by the Commissioner of Public Service for two 2006 heavy duty crew cab, stake bed trucks was presented.  He stated that one bid was received from Ed Schmidt Automotive Group for two trucks with trade-in of a 1996, Ford F-350, crew cab and a 1998, Sierra 3500, crew cab in the net amount of $64,025.

Mr. COYLE 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.

Mr. COYLE moved the bid of Ed Schmidt Automotive Group be declared the lowest and best and the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a contract, as recommended.  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. 

A letter from the Service Director requesting authorization of a contract for survey of property on Illinois Avenue was read.  He stated that Poggemeyer Design Group has proposed a contract in the amount of $3,700 to prepare a boundary survey and collect topographical information for the proposed site for Fire Station #1 and the railroad property.

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.

Mr. BUEHRER  moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a contract with Poggemeyer Design Group, 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. Carr reported the Committee of the Whole met just before tonight’s meeting, that there was no discussion, and the meeting was adjourned.

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

Mr. Brainard read the following report from the Parks and Recreation Committee.

Parks & Recreation Committee

      On Thursday, October 13, 2005, the Parks & Recreation Committee of Council met.  Present at the meeting were:  Kathi Sund of the Maumee Parks Advisory Board, John Jaeger and Don Retting of the Metro Parks, Sheilah McAdams, city law director, Larry Gamble and Joe Camp of the Administration and Todd Zimmerman and Doug Brainard of the Committee.  Brent Buehrer was not present.

      The first order of business on the agenda for discussion was the issue of no sledding at Ft. Miami Park.  Since January of this year when the issue was first discussed, there has been much dialogue and opinion submitted to the committee.  Metro parks conducted several public forums on the issue and afforded the community to submit personal opinions and comments.  Mr. Buehrer obtained copies of the original deeds pertaining to Ft. Miami Park and shared those documents with the committee prior to today’s meeting.  According to the original deed when the site was turned over to the State from the MetroParks (1951) the deed specifically stated that the property shall be preserved and maintained as a historical shrine and that any of the successors (Maumee) will also be responsible for the same.  The deed went on to say that anytime that this preservation did not continue to occur the property would revert back to the grantor (MetroParks).  The deed of 1969 was from the State of Ohio to the City of Maumee and indicated that the property shall be used for historical purposes only.  It goes on to say that the earthworks shall be preserved and maintained by the grantee (city) and in the event the grantee does not preserve and maintain as prescribed in the deed the property would revert back to the grantor.  During the original discussions MetroParks indicated to Council that Ft. Miami Park has received National Historical Park recognition as a historic site and must be maintained according to National Park regulations which specifically states that the site must be maintained as a historical shrine.  During the original discussions MetroParks stated that they would be willing to form a partnership with the City to create an alternative sledding hill elsewhere within the City.  The issue remained in committee.  Several months ago MetroParks met with Administration and indicated that they would be willing to construct a sledding hill on their property west of Sidecut Park and that the hill would have four sled runs, the park would be lighted, and that the facility would be ready for use this season.  Further MetroParks requested that Ft. Miami Park be deeded back to them and they would post the property and maintain and preserve the property as originally intended.  They did agree to the committee’s request on a moratorium on enforcement of the no sledding rule and stated that they would grant a three-year grace period and during that time they would educate the public on the significance of the preservation of Ft. Miami Park. The committee recommends authorizing the Administration to negotiate and enter into an agreement with the MetroParks and to sell Ft. Miami Park back to the MetroParks for $1.00.

      It is the recommendation of the committee to accept the proposal of the MetroParks.  According to Ms. McAdams the matter of the deed transfer was not within committee and that issue would require an agenda item be placed on Council’s agenda for consideration.

      The next order of business had to do with the Youth Football League and finding them a field that would satisfy their needs.  Prior to the meeting Mr. Karchner was contacted and stated that this season they continued to use the field at Gateway Middle School.  While he appreciated the notification of the meeting he indicated that he would not be attending.  He did state however that if at anytime a field is developed for football use, he would like to have some input.  Prior to the meeting Mr. Gamble did have conversation with Mr. Shaw from the recreation Center.  Several months ago Ms. McAdams did serve notice that the City was interested in terminating the lease with the Recreation Center and get back the property the City does own there.  At that meeting there was discussion to utilize the land to develop football playing fields.  The County representatives indicated that there may be some interest in turning over to the City the current field being used for youth football games as well.  According to Mr. Gamble, Mr. Shaw was requesting from the City a letter of intent indicating specifically what the City would be using the land for.  The Law Director felt this was a reasonable request.  Mr. Gamble also indicated that if and when any field becomes available and the plan is for the development of a football field he would welcome any input by the staff of the Youth Football League.  It is the recommendation of the committee to ask that the administration prepare and forward the letter of intent as requested.  (It should be noted that the letter terminating the lease gives six-month notice which means action to be taken in February, 2006.)

      The third and final item on the agenda for the committee’s review was the request from the County asking for a donation from the City of 1500 man-hours to assist in the set-up of Children’s Wonderland.  The committee was provided with similar requests from the past and the resolutions the City provided.  According to Mr. Gamble there are three employees presently interested in the assistance.  He stated that his recommendation would be for three employees, no more than 500 hours of labor and that the Administration reserve the right to have some say in the type of jobs the City employees would be involved in.  The committee felt this was a fair offer and would recommend the same to Council.

      The meeting was concluded at 5:45 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Douglas Brainard, Chair

Todd Zimmerman

Brent Buehrer

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

Mr. Zimmerman read the following Finance Committee report.

Finance Committee Report

      On October 25, 2005, the Finance Committee met to discuss personnel issues pertaining to the Finance Department and potentially adding a position related to human resources.  This meeting was a follow-up to the meeting on the same topic at the October 11, 2005, finance committee meeting.  Present from the committee were Douglas Brainard, Jenny Barlos and Todd Zimmerman, councilman Brent Buehrer and Mayor Wagener, Larry Gamble, Sheilah McAdams, Bruce Wholf, John Jezak, Dave Hazard, Linda Wilker, Mike Rizzo, Susan Noble and Jacque Wagener of the administration.

      The meeting first began with a review of the proposed reorganization and additional positions or changes to current positions proposed by the Finance Director after consultation with his department and other members of the administration.  Essentially the additions would be to add an accounting position and department secretary position.  The Accountant position would then focus primarily on financial accounting and reporting issues, placing the finance department in a position to file timely reports.  The Assistant Finance Director position would then be less involved with the financial accounting and fund balance issues.  The Assistant Finance Director position as proposed would incorporate a more human resource focus both on traditional personnel issues and with the quasi financial/human resource issues such as employee benefits, etc.  The proposed positions and restructured department are more specifically set forth in the attached exhibits.

      The committee then discussed in detail with the administration whether the Finance Department was the correct place to implement a human resources person/department as the area grows.  The committee had further concerns about whether the human resource person should be left with any Finance Department duties as it appeared that the human resource position could potentially be work sufficient for a full time job itself.  Mr. Hazard stated that he did not believe there was enough work in human resources itself to eliminate additional finance related functions from the position.  While all of the committee had concerns, Mr. Brainard in particular voiced a concern that the finance department was not the best place to institute a human resources department.  The administration assured Mr. Brainard that it was their belief that the finance department was the best place for such a position.  All members of the committee having some concern with this issue it was determined that this issue would continue to remain in committee to monitor the implementation of any recommended changes.

      After lengthy discussion the committee, somewhat hesitantly, agreed that the recommendations of the Finance Department and administration should be implemented in their recommended form. It is the committee’s desire that as was indicated by the Finance Director during the meeting, the Finance Department and administration continue to monitor the reorganized department and be proactive in making or suggesting any additional changes needed to more effectively complete the Finance Department’s traditional duties and/or human resource duties now assigned to that department.  Thus, it is the unanimous recommendation of the committee that the position of Accountant should be added at a pay range of $43,769 to $55,699.  It is also the recommendation of the committee that the Finance Department be authorized to fill the Secretary position.  It is also the recommendation of the committee that the department positions duties be reorganized consistent with the attached job descriptions.

      Finally, it is the committee’s recommendation that the issue of Finance Department personnel remain in committee.

Respectfully submitted,

Todd M. Zimmerman, Chair

Jenny Barlos

Douglas Brainard

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

Legislation was considered at this time. 

ORDINANCE NO.   231 – 2005        AMENDING THE MAUMEE REVISED CODE RELATIVE TO DIVISION OF INSPECTION, 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.   232 – 2005    AMENDING SCHEDULE OF PERMANENT POSITIONS OF THE CITY OF MAUMEE, REPEALING ORDINANCE 291-2004, 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.   233 – 2005       AMENDING ORDINANCE 10-2003 ESTABLISHING SALARIES AND COMPENSATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF MAUMEE, REPEALING CERTAIN ORDINANCE, 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.   234 – 2005       AMENDING CONTRACT FOR CLEANING SERVICES FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES, 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.   235 – 2005      AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH PROTECTIVE COATING TECHNOLOGIES, LLC RELATIVE TO RELINING MANHOLES 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.   236 – 2005       ACCEPTING BID AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF 4-WHEEL DRIVE PICK-UP TRUCK WITH EQUIPMENT FOR 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.   237 – 2005        AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH VIRTUAL DESIGN STUDIOS, LLC, FOR THE PROVISION OF PLAN EXAMINATION SERVICES, 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.   238 – 2005      AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH BERGREN ASSOCIATES, INC., RELATIVE TO CONTROL MODIFICATIONS AT THE MICHIGAN AVENUE WATER BOOSTER STATION, 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.   239 – 2005       AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH MEDTRONIC EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEMS RELATIVE TO PURCHASE OF FOUR AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS, 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.   240 – 2005     ADOPTING OPERATING POLICIES FOR THE MAUMEE INDOOR THEATER IN THE CITY OF MAUMEE.

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.   241 – 2005      ACCEPTING BID AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF TWO HEAVY DUTY CREW CAB STAKE BED TRUCKS WITH EQUIPMENT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE, 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, Coyle, Shook and Zimmerman (6) voting yea; nays none; Carr (1) abstaining.

Mr. BUEHRER 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.   242 – 2005      AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH POGGEMEYER DESIGN GROUP, INC., RELATIVE TO CERTAIN SURVEY SERVICES FOR THE PROPOSED FIRE STATION 1 SITE IN THE CITY OF MAUMEE, 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.   243 – 2005       AUTHORIZING ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE WITH BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONS OF METROPARKS OF TOLEDO AREA RELATIVE TO TRANSFER OF TITLE TO FORT MIAMIS PART, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF MAUMEE AND BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONS OF METROPARKS OF TOLEDO AREA RELATIVE TO SAME, 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.   244 – 2005    AMENDING THE MAUMEE REVISED CODE RELATIVE TO DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE, 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.   245 – 2005     APPROPRIATING AND TRANSFERRING FUNDS FOR VARIOUS PURPOSES.

The Clerk read the Ordinance by title only.

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. 

Mr. CARR moved to adjourn to Monday, November 21, 2005.  Motion carried v.v.

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 November 21, 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. CARR moved to suspend reading the minutes of the November 7, 2005, meeting, and to approve the Minutes Journal.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from the Mayor accepting the resignation of John Bennett, Equipment Operator, effective November 14, 2005, was read.

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

A letter appointing Linda Wilker, Perrysburg, to Commissioner of Utility Billing and Commissioner of Human Resources, effective November 21, 2005, was read.

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

A letter appointing Mark Ashner, River Road, and Brad O’Hair, Scribner Street, to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission was read.  The terms of office expire August 31 of 2008 and 2006 respectively.

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

A letter from the Fire Chief requesting authorization to apply for a 2005 State Fire Marshal Firefighter Training Grant was read.

Mr. BUEHRER moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize application and acceptance of a 2005 State Fire Marshal Firefighter Training Grant, 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 a portable alarm system was read.  He stated that Tattletale Portable Alarm Systems, Westerville, Ohio, has quoted a cost of $3,442.15 for the system and that it was included in the 2005 Capital budget process.

Mr. BRAINARD moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a contract with Tattletale Portable Alarm Systems in the amount of $3,442.15, as requested.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from the Police Chief requesting authorization of an agreement with Sylvania Township Trustees for participation in the County OVI Task Force was read.  He stated that participation in the task force would make the City eligible for compensation reimbursement through the grant funds up to $12,000.

Mrs. BARLOS moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize an agreement with Sylvania Township Trustees for participation in the County OVI Task Force, 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 installation of “school zone” signal lights was read.  He stated the Pierce Electric has quoted a price of $8,200 to install two new “school zone” speed limit assemblies on River Road for the new Ft. Miami School.

Mr. BUEHRER moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a contract with Pierce Electric in the amount of $8,200, 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 relocation of Fort Miami School pedestrian crossing assemblies was read.  He stated that Pierce Electric has quoted a price of $1,275 to assist the Service Department in removing the two pedestrian crossing assemblies at River Road and Askin Street and reinstalling them at Detroit Avenue and Carew Lane for the new Ft. Miami School.

Mr. BUEHRER moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a contract with Pierce Electric in the amount of $1,275, as requested.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from the Finance Director requesting an additional appropriation for refunds of income taxes was read.  He stated that refunds of Income Tax Collections have exceed the projections made at the beginning of the year and that he is requesting an additional appropriation of $350,000 for income tax refunds that must be made in early in December.

Mr. COYLE moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize appropriation of $350,000 for income tax refunds, as requested.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from the Administrator presenting the 2006 annual business plan for the Maumee Indoor Theater was read.  He stated the 2006 Business Plan includes hours of operation; event mix; staffing levels; admission, concession, and rental prices; and the operating and capital budgets.

Mr. BRAINARD moved to approve the 2006 annual business plan for the Maumee Indoor Theater.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.

Mr. BRAINARD moved the necessary legislation be prepared to approve the 2006 annual business plan for the Maumee Indoor Theater.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from the Police Chief requesting authorization of a maintenance agreement with Sound Communications, Grove City, Ohio, for voice recording equipment at the Police/Fire Communication Center was read.  He stated that the 2006 renewal cost is $2,396.13.

Mrs. BARLOS moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a contract with Sound Communications, in the amount of $2,396.13, 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 for engineering services for Anthony Wayne Trail Beautification project was read.  He stated that Proudfoot Associates has proposed a contract in the amount of $8,402 to revise the specifications for the rebidding of Phase 2 of the Anthony Wayne Trail Beautification Project.

Mr. ZIMMERMAN moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a contract with Proudfoot Associates in the amount of $8,402, 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 renewal of a lease with Columbia Gas for property at Dudley Field was read.  He recommended a ten-year lease agreement in the amount of $600 for use of a 20-foot by 20-foot area for a gas regulator located on the southeast corner of property at Dudley Field.

Mr. ZIMMERMAN moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize renewal of a lease with Columbia Gas, as requested.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

Mr. CARR moved to add an executive session to the agenda to discuss threatened litigation.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

Mr. Carr reported the Committee of the Whole met just before tonight’s meeting, that the status of the Miami Children’s Home burial site was discussed, and that the Committee of the Whole adjourned to an executive session to discuss threatened litigation.

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

Legislation was considered at this time.

 

RESOLUTION NO.   246 – 2005                AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND MUNICIPAL CLERK TO FILE AN APPLICATION WITH OHIO DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE DIVISION OF STATE FIRE MARSHALL RELATIVE TO FIREFIGHTER TRAINING GRANT, AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT, 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 Resolution was passed. 

ORDINANCE NO.   247 – 2005                AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF PORTABLE ALARM SYSTEM FOR THE ROLF PARK SWIMMING POOL, 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.   248 – 2005                AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF SUB-RECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH SYLVANIA TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES RELATIVE TO 2006 LUCAS COUNTY OVI TASK FORCE, 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.   249 – 2005                AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH PIERCE ELECTRIC RELATIVE TO INSTATION OF TWO SCHOOL ZONE SPEED LIMIT ASSEMBLIES FOR FORT MIAMI SCHOOL IN THE CITY OF MAUMEE, OHIO, AND DECLARING AN EEMRGENCY.

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.   250 – 2005                AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH PIERCE ELECTRIC RELATIVE TO RELOCATION OF TWO PEDESTRIAN CROSSING ASSEMBLIES 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.   251 – 2005                APPROVING 2006 ANNUAL BUSINESS PLAN FOR THE MAUMEE INDOOR THEATER OF 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.   252 – 2005                AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH SOUND COMMUNICATIONS RELATIVE TO SUPPORT SERVICE FOR CERTAIN RADIO AND TELEPHONE RECORDING EQUIPMENT IN THE DISPATCH CENTER OF THE CITY OF MAUMEE, OHIO, 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.   253 – 2005                AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH PROUDFOOT ASSOCIATES, ENGINEERS, RELATIVE TO ENGINEERING AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE ANTHONY WAYNE TRAIL BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAM 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.   254 – 2005                AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF LEASE WITH COLUMBIA GAS OF OHIO, INC., RELATIVE TO MAINTENANCE OF NATURAL GAS REGULATOR AT DUDLEY FIELD IN THE CITY OF MAUMEE, OHIO.

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.   255 – 2005                APPROPRIATING AND TRANSFERRING FUNDS FOR VARIOUS PURPOSES.

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. 

Mr. CARR moved to adjourn to executive session to discuss threatened litigation.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

When Council returned to regular session, Mr. CARR moved to adjourn to Monday, December 5, 2005.  Motion carried v.v.