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Council of the Village of Yellow SpringsIN COUNCIL CHAMBERS September 4, 2007 Comments from the Public are welcomed at two different times during the course of the meeting: (1) Comments on items not on the Agenda will be heard under Citizens Concerns, and (2) Comments on all items listed on the Agenda will be heard during Council's consideration of said item. A Sign-In sheet will made available on the small table at the rear of the Council Chambers. Please first write your name and the topic you wish to discuss.
ANNOUNCEMENTS The Miami Township Fire and Rescue will hold its 100-year old anniversary celebration at Mills Lawn Elementary School on Saturday, September 15 th , 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The public is welcomed to join in the celebration.
REVIEW OF THE MINUTES. Review of the minutes from August 20, 2007.Rickenbach MOVED and Van der Heiden SECONDED a MOTION for APPROVAL of the minutes as submitted. The MOTION PASSED.
REVIEW OF AGENDA There were no changes to the agenda.
OML Conference Packet Time Warner re: Scheduling Update Memo from Judith Hempfling re: various agenda items YS Chamber Newsletter YS Chamber-Golf Outing Announcement PUBLIC HEARINGS/LEGISLATION 2 nd Reading and Public Hearing of Ordinance #2007-15 re: Salary Increase-Council . No motion was put forth to approve this ordinance for its second reading. However, since the public hearing was advertised Council agreed to hear comments from the audience. Wintrow opened the public hearing. Audience members Pat Murphy and Lori Askeland both stated that the increases were deserved and that it was small compensation the amount of work and time that was required. Wintrow explained that due to so many changes that were happening within the Village and the State, this council and future councils would continue to have increased workloads. She added that even if the increase is warranted, this was not the right time. Wintrow closed the public hearing. Resolution #2007-29 Expenditure for Beggar's Night. Rickenbach MOVED and Van der Heiden SECONDED a MOTION for APPROVAL. Beggar's Night would be held on Wednesday, October 31 st from 6 p.m. to 8p.m. The traditional neighborhood bonfires would be included in the festivities. The Police Department could expend up to $2300. The PD would also accept donations to help defray to cost of this activity. The roll was called. The MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
CITIZENS CONCERNS Audience member Helen Eier expressed concern regarding the content review during the budget meetings. She asked if there were a more "user friendly" process for residents. Pat Olds expressed concern regarding the sidewalks and lack of accessibility for the disabled to enter some of the downtown establishments. She added that skateboarders were using the sidewalks causing more difficulty for disabled residents and that handicap parking spots were hard to access during the winter because the curb cuts were covered with snow. Rickenbach explained that the ordinance on the books explains that property owners are responsible for their sidewalks. He added that Council must have the political will to enforce the ordinance. Swansen explained that he had just received the summary from the Sidewalk Open House and would be applying for funding from the Safe Routes to School Program. He added that some existing sidewalks needed repair and that new sidewalks should be added to some of the Village's streets such as Yellow Springs-Fairfield Road . He suggested that notices be sent to property owners that include a timeframe for compliance. Council agreed to support staff in the enforcement of the ordinance. Swansen would begin with Yellow Springs-Fairfield Road , Xenia Avenue and Dayton Street .
There were no special reports scheduled. OLD BUSINESS Report to Council-Antioch Trustees Meeting/Wintrow. Wintrow reported that the Antioch Trustees met with community members, alumni and faculty. There were also four incoming freshmen in attendance and various media. The Trustees used this opportunity to hear input from the different stakeholders and did not make any decisions regarding the future of the College. Alternatives/Analysis-Base Load Power Supply. Swansen reviewed his PowerPoint presentation on the Village's base load power supply. Swansen reviewed the base load power options being used by the Village and the suitable base load options that could be used in the future such as biomass, nuclear, solar, wind and coal. Swansen also reviewed the base load power the no longer would be available such as the Gorsch Plant, which would be closing. Swansen added that Amp-Ohio is proposing to build a new coal plant that could be used as a base load power source. Swansen suggested that Council complete a comparative analysis then make a decision regarding this issue. At its next meeting Council would address the Base Load Power Generation Options. There would be a special meeting on Thursday, September 27 th in the Bryan Center Gym at 7 p.m. to discuss the base load power issue with the public. Scheduling of Budget Meetings. Council agreed to move forward with its 2008 budget discussions. Council further agreed that putting the budget in place prior to the election of new council members did not prevent the new council to adjust or amend the budget. Distribution of any discretionary funds would be earmarked to meet the incoming council goals for 2008. The budget meetings were scheduled for October 3 rd and October 11 th with the first reading being held on October 15 th and the second reading and public hearing on November 5 th . NEW BUSINESS There were no items under New Business. MANAGER'S REPORT Swansen reported that Demmy Construction was making progress on the Walnut Street Project. The pool season closed this week. Planning Commission met for a special meeting on August 27 th to continue its discussion on the Comprehensive Plan. AGENDA PLANNING The next meeting of the Council of the Village of Yellow Springs will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, September 17, 2007 Council Chambers, John Bryan Community Center, 100 Dayton Street. 1 st Reading of Ordinance re: Two additional Holidays Resolution-Accepting Amts. & Rates & Authorizing Tax Levies Community Information Project Base Load Power-Generation Options
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMSEDRLF Application-Don Beard Awarding Contract Services-Pavement Management Awarding Contract Services-Project Mgr.-Army Corps Grant- CEMEX Letter Caboose Update YS Tree Committee re: Proposed Tree Survey Personnel Policy Manual-Amending Removal of Office/Council Employees Annexation Ordinance re: Control of Demolitions Guidelines for Utility Resolution Dispute Commission Fairfield Pike/Polecat Rd Citizen's Petition Update Marking State Route 68 Bikeway EXECUTIVE SESSIONRickenbach MOVED and Van der Heiden SECONDED a MOTION to adjourn into Executive Session to discuss Potential Litigation and a Personnel matter, in accordance with Ohio Revised Codes #121.22(G)(3) Imminent Court Action and #121.22(G)(1) Personnel. The roll was called. The MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Rickenbach MOVED and Van der Heiden SECONDED a MOTION to return to the General Session. The roll was called. The MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Having no further business, Rickenbach MOVED and Van der Heiden SECONDED a MOTION to ADJOURN. The MOTION PASSED at 9:35 p.m.
_____________________________ Karen Wintrow, Vice President
_____________________________ Deborah Benning, Clerk |
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