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Council of the Village of Yellow SpringsMINUTES COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF YELLOW SPRINGS IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS March 6, 2006 CALL TO ORDER President Jocelyn Hardman called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. ROLL CALL Jocelyn Hardman, Karen Wintrow, Bruce Rickenbach, Judith Hempfling and Kathryn Chase were present as was the Village Manager, Eric Swansen. ANNOUNCEMENTS Vice President Karen Wintrow will chair the March 20 th meeting. Hardman will be unable to attend.
Review of the minutes from the February 21, 2006 regular meeting. Rickenbach MOVED and Wintrow SECONDED a MOTION to APPROVE the minutes as amended. The MOTION PASSED. REVIEW OF AGENDA There were no changes to the agenda. The Clerk will receive and file: PUBLIC HEARINGS/LEGISLATION 1st Reading of ordinance #2006-06 Approving Noise Ordinance. Rickenbach MOVED and Wintrow SECONDED a MOTION for APPROVAL. Hardman offered a brief synopsis on how Council arrived at this step. She explained that a local resident had asked that the police department enforce the noise ordinance against Antioch College the court ruled in favor of the college, the Environmental Commission reviewed and drafted an amended ordinance. The Village Council, Village Solicitor, Police Chief and staff reviewed the new amended ordinance and agreed it was ready for a first reading. Swansen explained that Council could elect not to change the existing ordinance, approve the new amended ordinance or direct staff to draft a new ordinance based on a subjective standard. Swansen further explained that that there is a one-time cost to implement this amended ordinance. The cost would include the purchase of equipment, travel and training. There would also be continued cost, which has yet to be determined. Staff supported a more subjective ordinance as a first option and the amended ordinance as the second option. After a brief discussion, Council agreed to hold a second reading of the amended ordinance and direct staff to draft an additional more subjective ordinance. Once approved, the subjective ordinance would be used first and the newly amended ordinance would be used second. The roll was called. The MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. The public hearing was scheduled for March 20 th. 1st Reading of ordinance #2006-07 Approving Preliminary Plan/Zoningof the Stancliff Neighborhood Development. Rickenbach MOVED and Wintrow SECONDED a MOTION for APPROVAL. This ordinance would rezone the 1.773 acres located north of Dayton Street between East Enon Road and Wright St. to a PUD-R. Rickenbach explained that Planning Commission reviewed the proposed request and recommends approval of the preliminary plan. He added that Planning Commission has outlined several conditions on the development that must be addressed in the next steps of the process. The roll was called. The MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. The public hearing was scheduled for April 3 rd. Resolution #2006-12 Greene County Emergency Management. Wintrow MOVED and Hempfling SECONDED a MOTION for APPROVAL. Swansen explained the importance of having this type of countywide support during times of emergency. The cost would be .12 cents per capita for a total of $451.32. The MOTION PASSED. CITIZENS CONCERNS Resident Jerry Papania had prepared a statement regarding the noise ordinance. He stated that he would read his statement at the public hearing. Papania added that it has been eleven months since this began and he would hope that it would finally end in a reasonable and respectful way. Eric Semier stated that the Village should pursue regaining its “bike friendly” status from the League of American Bicyclists. He added that the he would like the cabooses to stay in the Village as viable landmarks. Ed Amrhein explained that the Bike Enhancement Committee was reviewing the Village’s status with the League of American Bicyclists.
Annual Report from Cable Advisory Panel and an Annual Report from Channel 13.Jean Payne Chairperson of the Cable Advisory Panel reported that the office is open from 10 a.m. to Noon on Saturdays. Payne also gave a brief overview of the Panel’s activities. Panel member Paul Abendroth reported that he was switching out the old equipment. The newer equipment will allow more than just one program to air per day. (See report). OLD BUSINESS There were no items listed under Old Business.
Reappointment of Delaine Adkins to Environmental Commission. Hempfling MOVED and Hardman SECONDED a MOTION to APPOINT Delaine Adkins to another three-year term. Adkins currently chairs the Commission. The MOTION PASSED. Reappointment of Aurelia Blake to Human Relations Commission. Hempfling MOVED and Wintrow SECONDED a MOTION to APPOINT Aurelia Blake to another two-year term. The MOTION PASSED. Appointment to Planning Commission. Rickenbach MOVED and Hardman SECONDED a MOTION to APPOINT Tim Tobey to a five-year term on Planning Commission. Hardman suggested that the other candidates be contacted to see if they would like to be considered for appointment to any of the other commissions. The MOTION PASSED. Review and Comment re: Regional Dispatch Governance Model. Swansen explained that he along with Police Chief John Grote had been attending the meetings regarding a regional dispatch center. Swansen further explained that the Village is reviewing its options for dispatch services and supports consensus from Council to proceed with the governance model. Swansen stressed that this was no the final decision regarding this matter and the rules of governance would be one of the first issues that must be addressed. Council agreed that for now it would support the model and wait for updates from Swansen. MANAGER’S REPORT Swansen reported that the Tax Expenditure Limitation Proposal would be on the ballot this November. He explained that it would have serious implications to the Village financially. Council agreed to further discuss this issue at their next regularly scheduled Council meeting. Swansen announced that the final budget workshop would be held, Thursday, March 9 th at 7 p.m. in Meeting Rooms A and B, 2nd Floor of the Bryan Center. Swansen also announced that the new computer finance program is up and running. (See report). AGENDA PLANNING The next meeting of the Council of the Village of Yellow Springs will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 20, 2006 Council Chambers, John Bryan Community Center, 100 Dayton Street. 2nd Reading and PH Amending Kings Street Parking FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Annual Report-Human Relations Commission (4/3) EXECUTIVE SESSION There was no Executive Session scheduled for this meeting. ADJOURNMENT Having no further business, Rickenbach MOVED and Wintrow SECONDED a MOTION to ADJOURN. The MOTION PASSED at 9:02 p.m. _____________________________________ Karen Wintrow, Vice President of Council _____________________________________ Deborah Benning, Clerk of Council A full and complete set of these minutes is available for review electronically. These tapes are kept permanently and can be requested by referencing the date of the Council meeting.
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