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Council of the Village of Yellow SpringsIN COUNCIL CHAMBERS June 6, 2005 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL ANNOUNCEMENTS REVIEW OF THE MINUTES. REVIEW OF AGENDA PETITIONS/COMMUNICATIONS The Clerk will receive and file: PUBLIC HEARINGS/LEGISLATION1st Reading of Ordinance #2005-09 Supplemental Appropriations. Rickenbach MOVED and Swinger SECONDED a MOTION for APPROVAL. Hillard explained that it is his intention to have a supplemental appropriation done quarterly instead of one at the end of the year. Hillard had distributed a memo of explanation of the adjustments made to the 2005 budget. The MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. The public hearing was scheduled for June 20 th. 1st Reading of Ordinance #2005-10 Allocation of Income Tax Residual Balance. Alexander MOVED and Swinger SECONDED a MOTION for APPROVAL. This legislation is the result of changes by the auditors. The funds remaining in the Income Tax Fund, which have not been expended will be transferred to the General Fund.The MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. The public hearing was scheduled for June 20 th. 2nd Reading of & Public Hearing of Ordinance #2005-06 Customer Disconnect Process and Utility Dispute Resolution Board Swinger MOVED and Alexander SECONDED a MOTION for APPROVAL. Hawkey explained that there were no additional changes other than those suggested by Council at the previous discussion. Council agreed to the following additional changes suggested by Rickenbach. Page 1. In the heading change the wording from ACCEPTING to ADOPTING Page 2. 1040.01 (b); At the end of the second sentence the period would be removed after these Ordinances and this new language added: and the written policies, regulations and interpretations of the Utility Dispute Resolution Board. Page 5. Section 1040.08 (a); The first sentence should read: The customer shall agree in writing to the date, time and place of all Utility Dispute Resolution Board hearings. Page 5. Section 1040.08 Insert the lettering (b) and (c) at the appropriate paragraphs. Arnett opened the public hearing. Hearing no additional comments, the public hearing was closed. The roll was called. The MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 2nd Reading of & Public Hearing of Ordinance #2005-08 Amending the Natural Gas Aggregation Plan Rickenbach MOVED and Swinger SECONDED a MOTION for APPROVAL. Hillard explained that every two years the Village’s Aggregation Plan must be recertified. He added that there were some minor changes in the Plan but nothing substantive. Arnett opened the public hearing. Hearing no additional comments, the public hearing was closed. The roll was called. The MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution #2005-25 MVRPC Ramp Up Dues Swinger MOVED and Alexander SECONDED a MOTION for APPROVAL. Arnett explained that this was the last year of a three-year commitment of the Village to support MVRPC’s lobbying group’s efforts. He added that the Village has benefited from these efforts.The MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. CITIZENS CONCERNS Referring to a citizen’s petition submitted to the Clerk of Council earlier last week, audience member Sam Young made a general statement asking Village Council to forego any decision regarding the Birch III Subdivision until after the adjacent 5.11 acres issue was settled. He added his concern that Arnett would be chairing the discussion about the subdivision as President of Council when he was also President of the Glen Helen Association. The Glen Helen Association is presently negotiating with Purple Sage, owners of the 5.11 acres. Arnett explained that he was aware of the concern but that he felt he could take part in the discussion in Council as the Council president and make the distinction as his role as Chair of the Glen Helen Association. JoAnn Mahle asked that more information become available as early as possible and urged that all parties concern work together for a positive ending to the concerns. The Birch III Subdivision has been tentatively scheduled for a first reading at the June 20 th Council meeting. SPECIAL REPORTS Presentation: Evan Scott, Dayton Development Coalition: Evan Scott representing the Dayton Development Coalition, made a presentation about the Coalition and offered pointers on how the Village might benefit from the Coaltion’s efforts. Copies of his presentation are available from the Clerk of Council. OLD BUSINESS Glass Farm Storm Water Project. Ed Amrhein from the Village’s Planning Office explained that he had met with the engineer last month. He should receive the final plans and prepare the bid packet shortly. He further explained that this would be a two-phase project. Phase One would consist of the construction phase; excavation, tree and shrub removal, rechanneling of the stream, etc. Phase Two would include the revegetation plan. He hope to gather a coalition of residents to aid in this part of the project. NEW BUSINESS MVRPC/Support for Surface Transportation Reauthorization. Swinger asked that Council support the Ohio Senate version of House Bill 3. The Senate is asking for a reauthorization in funding for the state’s surface transportation and the bill would also insure an increase in the return of dollars to Ohio. Council agreed to have Arnett write a letter on behalf of Council in support of the Senate version of the bill. MANAGER’S REPORT AGENDA PLANNING Items for discussion at the June 20, 2005 meeting are: Council directed the Clerk to advertise for the vacancies on the BZA and the Utility Dispute Resolution Board. Hardman hope to interview the applicant for the vacancy on HRC. Hawkey would give an update on the bikeway markings for State Route 68 soon. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS EXECUTIVE SESSION Swinger MOVED and Alexander SECONDED a MOTION to return to the General Session. The MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ADJOURNMENT |
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