Council Minutes
September 6 and 19, 2005

7:30 PM, Tuesday, September 6, 2005  

The Council of the City of Maumee, Ohio, met on the above date and time with the following members present:  Barlos, Brainard, Carr and Zimmerman (4); Buehrer, Coyle and Shook (3) absent.

Mayor Wagener presiding. 

Mr. CARR moved to suspend reading the minutes of the August 15, 2005, meeting, to approve the Minutes Journal.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

The Mayor opened a public hearing on the request for vacation of right of way at 301 River Road.

No one spoke either in favor of or in opposition to the vacation.

Mr. CARR moved the public hearing be closed.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried.

Mr. CARR moved to approve vacation of the right of way at 301 River Road and that legislation be prepared incorporating the conditions recommended by the Land Use, Planning and Zoning Committee.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from the Mayor requesting Council participate in issuing a proclamation to recognize the Maumee City School system for the rating of “Excellent” by the State of Ohio was read.

Mrs. BARLOS moved to support a proclamation to recognize the Maumee City School system, as requested.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from the Mayor appointing Lance Tunison, Picadilly Lane, to Firefighter II was read.

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

A letter from the Mayor appointing Michael Arndt, Toledo, to Building and Zoning Inspector II, effective September 14, 2005, was read.

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

A letter from the Mayor appointing Karen Brebberman, North Masters Court, and Conrad Kolbow, Anderson Avenue, to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission, for three-year terms ending August 31, 2008, 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 Service Director requesting authorization of a contract for engineering services for a Railroad Gate Closure Notification System was read.  He stated that this system would provide a signal to alert dispatchers that gates are closed at certain crossings in order to notify any safety vehicles of the same.  He said that SSOE, Inc., has proposed a contract in the amount of $16,800 to perform the data gathering, prepare necessary bid documents and supply construction support for the Gate Closure Notification System.

Mrs. BARLOS moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a contract with SSOE, Inc., in the amount of $16,800, 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 change order for landscaping at the Police building was read.  He stated that the change order request is for ten six-foot tall arborvitae to hide the gas meter placed at the corner of East Dudley and Gibbs Streets.  He said that North Branch Nursery, Inc., has quoted a price of $880.

Mr. BRAINARD moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a change order with North Branch Nursery, Inc., in the amount of $880, as requested.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from the Clerk of Court requesting authorization of a contract for the purchase, installation, and maintenance of an audio/video recording system was read.  She stated that Jefferson Audio Video Systems, Inc., Louisville, Kentucky, has quoted a price of nearly $45,000 for the equipment and installation for the courtroom and judges chambers.  She said that the system will be paid for with funds from the Court General Special Projects Fund.

Mr. ZIMMERMAN moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a contract with Jefferson Audio Video Systems, Inc., in an amount up to $45,000, as requested.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from the Finance Director requesting legislation levying assessments for street lighting and weed cutting was read.  He stated that street lighting assessments for 2005 total $263,480.14 and unpaid charges for weed cutting total $4,146.47.  He further stated that unpaid and delinquent water and sanitary sewer charges total $896.72.

Mrs. BARLOS moved that the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize levying assessments for street lighting in the amount of $263,480.14, weed cutting in the amount of $4,146.47, and water and sanitary sewer charges in the amount of $896.72, 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 for use of “Accurint for Law Enforcement Services” was read.  He stated that the national database service is available for law enforcement agencies only and provided access to 33 billion records on persons in the U.S.  He said that Seisint has proposed a one-year contract in the amount of $900.

Mr. ZIMMERMAN moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a contract with Seisint in the amount of $900, 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 an agreement for building cleaning services was read.  He stated that Cintas Corporation, Perrysburg, has quoted a price of $195 per month for monthly power washing and disinfecting of the public restrooms and holding cell area in the Municipal building,

Mr. ZIMMERMAN moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a contract with Cintas Corporation in the amount of $195 per month, 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 pavement marking services was presented.  He stated that two bids were received and he recommends the bid of Zimmerman Paint Contractors Company, Fremont, in the amount of $46,627.

Mr. CARR moved the bid of Zimmerman Paint Contractors Company in the amount of $46,627 be declared the lowest and best and the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a contract. 

A letter from Dr. Smith, Maumee City Schools Superintendent, requesting Council to endorse the School’s operating levy ballot issue was read.

Mr. ZIMMERMAN moved to refer the matter to the Public Information Committee.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A tabulation of bids by the Service Director for construction of Carew Lane improvements was presented.  He stated that five bids were received and he recommends the lowest and best of Schoen, Inc., in the amount of $407,312.55.

Mr. BRAINARD moved the bid of Schoen, Inc., in the amount of $407,312.55, be declared the lowest and best and the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a contract.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from the Service Director requesting an appropriation for the services of electricians for the Maumee Summer Fair was read.  He stated that Pierce Electric has submitted an invoice in the amount of $6,222.97 for service associated with the Summer Fair.

Mrs. BARLOS moved the necessary legislation be prepared to appropriate $6,222.97, 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 soil testing services for Riverside Commons improvements was read.  He stated that, because soil was disturbed during the construction of underground infrastructure, he believes that it is appropriate to check the compaction of the subgrade prior to roadway construction.  He said that TTL Associates, Inc., has submitted a proposal in the amount of $989.50 to evaluate the subgrade.  He further stated that the expenditure will be reimbursed by the developer.

Mr. ZIMMERMAN moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a contract with TTL Associates, Inc., in the amount of $989.50, as requested.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

Mr. CARR moved to table a letter from the Commissioner of Public Service requesting legislation to authorize the annual sidewalk repair project.  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 related to a traffic signal pre-emption system for Fire Division vehicles.  He stated that the study of possible fire station locations contained a recommendation that traffic signal pre-emption be used to facilitate fire and emergency medical runs.  He said that SSOE, Inc., has proposed a contract in the amount of $19,600 for design, bidding, and construction support services for a signal pre-emption system.

Mr. ZIMMERMAN moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a contract with SSOE, Inc., in the amount of $19,600, 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 services to remove bats from the Wolcott House property and repair certain buildings was read.  He stated that Critter Control has quoted a price of $590 to seal openings and install a one-way bat escape valve.

Mr. CARR moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a contract with Critter Control in the amount of $590, as requested.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A tabulation of bids by the Administrator for construction of the Anthony Wayne Trail Beautification improvements was presented.  He stated that one bid was received from Delventhal Landscaping and Nursery in the amount of $291,909.45.  He said that the engineer’s cost estimate for this project is $220,134 and that he recommends the bid be rejected.

Mr. CARR moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a contract with Delventhal Landscaping and Nursery in the amount of $291,909.45.  Roll call:  yeas (0); Barlos, Brainard, Carr and Zimmerman (4) voting nay.  The Chair declared the motion failed by a 0-4 vote. 

A letter from the Administrator requesting authorization of a contract for purchase of a floor buffer for the Indoor Theater was read.  He stated that Powell Company has quoted a price of $912.90 for the floor buffer.

Mrs. BARLOS moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a contract with Powell Company in the amount of $912.90, as requested.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from the Service Director requesting authorization to proceed with the Clean Water Removal Reimbursement Program was read.  He stated that the program was established by Ordinance No. 314-2004 and that the funds will reimburse costs associated with removal of clean water sources from the sanitary sewer up to 2/3 of the expenses to a maximum of $3,000 per property.  He said that he is requesting an initial appropriation of $20,000 and authorization to expend the funds upon successful execution of an agreement by the Mayor and Clerk and completion of the corrective work.

Mrs. BARLOS moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize approval of grants for the Clean Water Removal Reimbursement Program, as requested.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from the Administrator requesting authorization to renew the Public Defender Agreement with the Lucas County Office of the Public Defender was read.  He stated that the terms and conditions are the same as last year and that the cost remains $28,000 annually.  He said that related contracts are needed for the Villages of Whitehouse and Waterville.

Mr. BRAINARD moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize contracts with the Lucas County Office of the Public Defender, the Village of Whitehouse, and the Village of Waterville, as requested.  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 and that extensive public testimony was received regarding the issue of the construction of sidewalks on River Road from the Turnpike to of Key Street.  He stated that the Committee recommends the matter be tabled and referred back to the Streets Committee.

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

Mr. CARR moved to adjourn to executive session to discuss the purchase or sale of real estate.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

Mr. Shook arrived at this time. 

When Council returned to regular session, legislation was considered at this time. 

ORDINANCE NO.  180 – 2005                VACATION OF CERTAIN PORTION OF FRONT STREET IN THE CITY OF MAUMEE, LUCAS COUNTY, 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, Carr, Shook and Zimmerman (5) voting yea; nays none.

So the Ordinance was passed. 

ORDINANCE NO.   181 - 2005                AUTHORIZING EMPLOYMENT OF SSOE, INC., RELATIVE TO PROVISION OF ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE GATE CLOSURE NOTIFICATION SYSTEM 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, Carr, Shook and Zimmerman (5) voting yea; nays none.

Mrs. BARLOS moved the ordinance be placed on its final passage and passed.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Carr, Shook and Zimmerman (5) voting yea; nays none.

So the Ordinance was passed. 

ORDINANCE NO.   182 – 2005                AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER TO CONTRACT FOR THE LANDSCAPING AT THE NEW POLICE FACILITY 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, Carr, Shook and Zimmerman (5) voting yea; nays none.

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

So the Ordinance was passed.

ORDINANCE NO.  183 - 2005                AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF AUDIO/VIDEO RECORDING SYSTEM FOR 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:  Barlos, Brainard, Carr, Shook and Zimmerman (5) voting yea; nays none.

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

So the Ordinance was passed. 

ORDINANCE NO.   184 – 2005                LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE PROPERTY OWNERS’ SHARE OF THE COST OF LIGHTING THE STREETS AND PUBLIC WAYS IN 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, Carr, Shook and Zimmerman (5) voting yea; nays none.

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

So the Ordinance was passed. 

ORDINANCE NO.  185 - 2005                LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR CUTTING OF NOXIOUS WEEDS 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, Carr, Shook and Zimmerman (5) voting yea; nays none.

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

So the Ordinance was passed. 

ORDINANCE NO.  186 - 2005                LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR UNPAID AND DELINQUENT WATER AND SANITARY SEWER CHARGES 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, Carr, Shook and Zimmerman (5) voting yea; nays none.

Mrs. BARLOS moved the ordinance be placed on its final passage and passed.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Carr, Shook and Zimmerman (5) voting yea; nays none.

So the Ordinance was passed. 

ORDINANCE NO.  187 - 2005                AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH ACCURINT LE RELATIVE TO NATIONAL INFORMATION SYSTEM, 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, Carr, Shook and Zimmerman (5) voting yea; nays none.

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

So the Ordinance was passed. 

ORDINANCE NO.  188 - 2005                AUTHORIZING SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH CINTAS CORPORATION, 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, Carr, Shook and Zimmerman (5) voting yea; nays none.

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

So the Ordinance was passed.

ORDINANCE NO.  189 - 2005                ACCEPTING BID RELATIVE TO PAVEMENT MARKING OF STREETS, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

The Clerk read the Ordinance by title only.

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

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

So the Ordinance was passed. 

ORDINANCE NO.  190 - 2005                ACCEPTING BID RELATIVE TO IMPROVEMENT OF CAREW LANE BETWEEN RIVER ROAD AND DETROIT AVENUE IN THE CITY OF MAUMEE, OHIO, BY PAVING, GRADING, CURBING, AND DRAINING WITH THE NECESSARY APPURTENANCES, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT, 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, Carr, Shook and Zimmerman (5) voting yea; nays none.

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

So the Ordinance was passed. 

ORDINANCE NO.  191 - 2005                AUTHORIZING EMPLOYMENT OF TTL ASSOCIATES RELATIVE TO PROVISION OF SOIL COMPACTION TESTING SERVICES AT RIVERSIDE COMMONS 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, Carr, Shook and Zimmerman (5) voting yea; nays none.

Mrs. BARLOS moved the ordinance be placed on its final passage and passed.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Carr, Shook and Zimmerman (5) voting yea; nays none.

So the Ordinance was passed. 

ORDINANCE NO.  192 - 2005                AUTHORIZING EMPLOYMENT OF SSOE, INC., RELATIVE TO PROVISION OF ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR A TRAFFIC SIGNAL PREEMPTION SYSTEM 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, Carr, Shook and Zimmerman (5) voting yea; nays none.

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

So the Ordinance was passed. 

ORDINANCE NO.  193 - 2005                AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH CRITTER CONTROL OF TOLEDO FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES 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, Carr, Shook and Zimmerman (5) voting yea; nays none.

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

So the Ordinance was passed. 

ORDINANCE NO.  194 - 2005                AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF FLOOR BUFFER FOR THE MAUMEE INDOOR THEATER, 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, Carr, Shook and Zimmerman (5) voting yea; nays none.

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

So the Ordinance was passed.

ORDINANCE NO.  195 - 2005                AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND MUNICIPAL CLERK TO EXECUTE GRANT AGREEMENTS WITH HOMEOWNERS RELATIVE TO THE CLEAN WATER REMOVAL REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM, 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, Carr, Shook and Zimmerman (5) voting yea; nays none.

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

So the Ordinance was passed. 

ORDINANCE NO.  196 - 2005                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.

The Clerk read the Ordinance by title only.

Mrs. BARLOS moved the ordinance be passed as an emergency measure.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Carr, Shook and Zimmerman (5) voting yea; nays none.

Mrs. BARLOS moved the ordinance be placed on its final passage and passed.  Roll call:  Barlos, Brainard, Carr, Shook and Zimmerman (5) voting yea; nays none.

So the Ordinance was passed. 

ORDINANCE NO.  197 - 2005                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.

The Clerk read the Ordinance by title only.

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

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

So the Ordinance was passed. 

ORDINANCE NO.  198 - 2005                AUTHORIIZNG 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.

The Clerk read the Ordinance by title only.

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

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

So the Ordinance was passed. 

ORDINANCE NO.  199 - 2005                APPROPRIATING AND TRANSFERRING FUNDS FOR VARIOUS PURPOSES.

The Clerk read the Ordinance by title only.

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

So the Ordinance was passed. 

Mr. Carr moved to adjourn to Monday, September 19, 2005.  Motion carried v.v.

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7:30 PM, Monday, September 19, 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 September 6, 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 Vincent Davis, Lieutenant of the Volunteer Fire Division, was read.  He stated that Mr. Davis is moving from the City.

Mr. BRAINARD moved to confirm acceptance of the resignation of Vince Davis, 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 demolition of 205 Conant Street was presented.  He stated that four bids were submitted and that he recommends the bid of Cody Construction, Sandusky, Ohio, in the amount of $21,850.

Mr. BUEHRER moved that the building at 205 Conant Street be declared surplus, that the bid of Cody Construction be declared the lowest and best, and that the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize a contract in the amount of $21,850, as recommended.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from the Administrator requesting authorization of an application for an Ohio Department of Development Downtown Revitalization Grant was read.  He stated that the request is for authorization to file the application, naming the Administrator as the contact person and an agreement to provide the necessary local funding to complete the project.

Mrs. BARLOS moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize application for an Ohio Department of Development Downtown Revitalization Grant, as requested.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

A letter from the Police Chief requesting authorization of a lease agreement for the use of a motorcycle for traffic enforcement and community relations was read.  He stated that the lease program offered by Harley-Davidson for a police motorcycle will be increased from one dollar per year to $1,000 per year beginning with the 2006 model year.

Mr. COYLE moved the necessary legislation be prepared to authorize an agreement with Signature Harley-Davidson in the amount of $1,000, as requested.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

Mr. CARR moved to add a matter of pending and threatened litigation to the executive session.  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 Mayor and Councilman Brainard presented a check for $1,100 to the Spina Bifida Association from proceeds from the Maumee City Limits Cruise and Car Show and that items on the agenda were discussed.

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

Mr. Shook left the meeting at this time. 

Legislation was considered at this time.

ORDINANCE NO.  200 – 2005          AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A MODULAR BUILDING AT FIRE STATION NUMBER ONE OF 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 and Zimmerman (6) voting yea; nays none.

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

So the Ordinance was passed. 

ORDINANCE NO.   201 - 2005          DECLARING CERTAIN STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 205 CONANT STREET TO BE SURPLUS PROPERTY, AUTHORIZING AGREMEENT WITH CODY CONSTRUCTION FOR DEMOLITION OF SAME, 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 and Zimmerman (6) voting yea; nays none.

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

So the Ordinance was passed. 

ORDINANCE NO.   202 – 2005                AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION OR APPLICATIONS WITH THE STATE OF OHIO TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT DOWNTOWN REVITIALIZATION GRANT PROGRAM, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF 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 and Zimmerman (6) voting yea; nays none.

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

So the Ordinance was passed. 

ORDINANCE NO.  203 - 2005          AUTHORIZING LEASE OF MOTORCYCLE FROM SIGNATURE LEASING LLC, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT, 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 and Zimmerman (6) voting yea; nays none.

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

So the Ordinance was passed. 

ORDINANCE NO.   204 – 2005      APPROPRIATING AND TRANSFERRING FUNDS FOR VARIOUS PURPOSES.

The Clerk read the Ordinance by title only.

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

So the Ordinance was passed. 

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

Mr. Shook returned and joined the executive session. 

When Council returned to regular session, Mr. SHOOK moved to approve the Fact Finder’s report of SERB Case Number 04-MED-08-1268 MAD, the matter of collective bargaining between the City and Local 649 of A.F.S.C.M.E. Ohio Council 8, AFL-CIO.  Roll call:  All members present voting yea, the Chair declared the motion carried. 

Mr. CARR moved to adjourn to Monday, October 3, 2005.  Motion carried v.v.