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Council of the Village of Yellow SpringsMINUTESIN COUNCIL CHAMBERS JANUARY 18, 2005CALL TO ORDERCALL TO ORDER President Tony Arnett called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m ROLL CALLTony Arnett, Mary Alexander, George Pitstick, Denise Swinger and Village Manager Rob Hillard were present. Jocelyn Hardman arrived at 7:12 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS The Clerk informed Council that the advertisement of the vacancy on the Human Relations Commission had expired. Arnett suggested this be discussed after the arrival of Jocelyn Hardman. Hillard had previously notified Council of the resignation of Police Chief Carl Bush effective February 6, 2005. Council members offered their appreciation for his work in the department and wished him well.
REVIEW OF THE MINUTESReview of the minutes from January 3, 2004 regular meeting. Pitstick MOVED and Swinger SECONDED a MOTION for APPROVAL as amended. The MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Review of the minutes from January 5, 2005 special meeting-Goals. Pitstick MOVED and Alexander SECONDED a MOTION for APPROVAL as amended. The MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. REVIEW OF AGENDAAdd: Bike lane designation and Urban Service Boundary Map (New Business)
PETITIONS/COMMUNICATIONSThe Clerk will receive and file: AMP OH Newsletter(s) OSU Extension Greene County Leadership Class Mike Applin re: Merit Award Request Trail Management Committee Meeting – Minutes RITA re: Wording Discrepancy – Tax Return Dayton Chamber of Commerce Update Dave King re: Sign for Rev. Richie Furay Municipal Training Academy – Managing Conflict Workshop M. Shannon Martin re: CEDA/Annexation Agreement Doris Hubschman re: 5-Year Financial Plan Ohio Municipal Electric Assn.- Call to Action Greene County Snow Emergency Declaration-Pitstick MOVED and Swinger SECONDED a MOTION to appoint Rob Hillard as the contact person. The MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. U.S. Dept. Housing & Urban Devel. - Affordable Communities Award-Alexander volunteered to write a letter nominating the Village for the award. Lloyd R. King re: Sign for Rev. Richie Furay- Pitstick suggested and Council agreed to ask the Design Advisory Commission regarding the appropriateness of “the home of “ signage adjacent to entering the Village. OMEA – Legislative Activity Chief Carl Bush – Resignation Press Release – Carl Bush Resignation Village of New Bremen Thank You to Y.S. Staff Greene County Auditor-Amnesty for Tax Exempt Properties Greene County Auditor-Property Tax Exemption Susan Carpenter re: 5-Year Financial Plan Vernay Lab. 4 th Quarter of 2004 Progress Report Y.S. Library Association re: The Board has secured the $30,000 toward the Building repair and the ADA compliance project Tax Incentive Review Council- Village Council agreed to appoint George Pitstick and Rob Hillard to serve as representatives to the Tax Incentive Review Council. PUBLIC HEARINGS/LEGISLATION1 st Reading and public hearing on ordinance #2005-02- 2005 Fund Transfers and declaring an emergency. Swinger MOVED and Alexander SECONDED a MOTION for APPROVAL. This legislation is a follow-up to what was approved with the 2005 Annual Appropriations. The MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. CITIZENS CONCERNSPat Murphy, Executive Director of Community Service requested and Council agreed to a presentation about Community Service at their February 7 th meeting. Joe Lewis spoke to Council regarding concerns he has regarding the 5-Year Financial Plan and about Village services not at the level of where they could be and that any shortfalls that needed to be done would take longer than 5 years. He also supported an establishing of priorities to address these issues along with the annexation issue. He further expressed concerns regarding the VALID petition. (The petition was not presented to Council). SPECIAL REPORTS` Cable Advisory Panel’s Annual Report: Jean Payne reviewed the report which included an update on their strategic plan, budget expenditures, programming, accomplishments, goals for 2005 and the next five years and volunteer recruitment. The current members are Payne, Paul Abendroth, Bill Slattery, and Jim Rose. The technical advisor is Ken Tregillus. They also have established additional committees that include The Technology Committee and the Producers’ Group. In addition, the fiber optic link that the school system installed between the schools and Channel 13 was activated this past fall, with the regular broadcast of the “WMLS Morning News”. Panel member Paul Abendroth explained that there are some long-term equipment needs for Channel 13. Hillard added his appreciation to the volunteers. He also explained that the $32,000 in the capital reserve account is from the franchise fees collected by Time Warner. This is a “stand alone” revenue source and although some of the funds have been earmarked for Channel 13 it is not a dedicated revenue source. OLD BUSINESS Public forums/meetings – Work Plan: Council agreed to review the work plan at their February 7 th meeting. NEW BUSINESS 2004 Annual Report-Economic Revolving Loan Fund: Hillard reviewed the report, explained that the Gypsy Café has paid the annual principal amount. He also stated that the Community Resources’ loan activity has been added to the report. 4th Quarter Financial Report: Hillard reviewed this report. Highlighting the revenues and expenditures for 2004. Bike land designation for Xenia Avenue: Pitstick explained that Planning Commission is recommending a bike lane designation for Xenia Avenue. The recommendation included:
Planning Commission also request and Council agreed to delay any action on this request until its second meeting in February to allow for public comment, determining cost estimates, project date and incorporating into the Comprehensive Plan. Urban Service Boundary Map: Pitstick reporting for Planning Commission also forwarded a copy of the map that outlines the Urban Service Boundary. The Commission requested that Council take action to include it in the Comprehensive Plan. Council will take up this recommendation at their February 7 th meeting. MANAGER’S REPORT Hillard reported that the Water Modeling Study would be presented to Council on February 22 nd. STANDING REPORTS Arnett Village Mediation Program
AGENDA PLANNING The next meeting of the Council of the Village of Yellow Springs will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 7, 2005 in Council Chambers, John Bryan Community Center, 100 Dayton Street. Items for discussion at the February 7 th meeting are: FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Library Commission-Annual Report (2/22) There would be a joint meeting with Council and the Miami Township Trustees on January 31 st at their Corry Street building to discuss a course of action relating to the Center for Business & Education and the Township Trustees role in the upcoming Village forums. EXECUTIVE SESSION Alexander MOVED and Hardman SECONDED a MOTION to ADJOURN into Executive Session to discuss Personnel-Appointments in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code #121.22(G)(1). The MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Pitstick MOVED and Swinger SECONDED a MOTION to return to the General Session. The MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. GENERAL SESSION Pitstick MOVED and Swinger SECONDED a MOTION to reappoint Ted Donnell to the Board of Zoning Appeals and to reappoint John Struewing to the Planning Commission. The MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ADJOURNMENT Having no further business Alexander MOVED and Hardman SECONDED a MOTION to ADJOURN. The MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
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