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1.      Mayor Ron Fisher called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.

2.   The Invocation was given by Pastor Randy Griffith of the Free Methodist Church located at 6875 Old Troy Pike, Huber Heights, Ohio.

3.      Pledge Of Allegiance

4.      Roll Call

Councilmembers present for this meeting were Mayor Ron Fisher, Jim Ellis, Karen Kaleps, Mark Campbell, Jan Vargo, David Wilson, and Tyler Starline. Roger Hensley and Judy Blankenship were not present. Mayor Fisher stated Council is all present and accounted for with the exception of Roger Hensley and Judy Blankenship. He then entertained a motion to excuse their absences.

Mrs. Vargo so moved; Mr. Starline seconded the motion. On a call of the vote, Mrs. Kaleps, Mr. Campbell, Mrs. Vargo, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Starline, and Mr. Ellis voted yea; none voted nay. The motion passes 6-0.

5. Approval of Minutes

The following Minutes were approved:

A. City Council Regular Session Meeting Minutes – May 9, 2011

6. Special Presentations/Announcements

A.       Ohio EMS Star Of Life Award Presentation To Huber Heights Fire Division Personnel  - James Waters (FF), Nick Kuntz (FF/EMT-P), Mike Schuder (FF/EMT-P), Grant Kenworthy (FF/EMT-P), And Brian Koss (FF/EMT-P) - Fire Chief Mark Ashworth And Mayor Ron Fisher

Fire Chief Mark Ashworth stated each year the Ohio Department of EMS awards only ten departments in the State of Ohio the EMS Star of Life Award. In July of 2010, a person was severely injured in an automobile accident. James Waters (FF), Nick Kuntz (FF/EMT-P), Mike Schuder (FF/EMT-P), Grant Kenworthy (FF/EMT-P) and Brian Koss (FF/EMT-P) of the Huber Heights Fire Division were credited with saving her life. They were awarded the Ohio EMS Star of Life.

B.       Adidas Warrior Soccer Classic Presented By Kettering Sports Medicine 25th Anniversary Proclamation And Presentation To Mrs. Carol Maas and Mr. Jim Paxton, Warrior Soccer - Mayor Ron Fisher

Mayor Fisher presented Carol Maas and Jim Paxton a proclamation to recognize the 25th anniversary of the Warrior Soccer Classic.

C.       Groundwater Guardian Award Presentation To Mayor Ron Fisher - Mr. Russ Bergman, City Engineer

City Engineer Russ Bergman presented Mayor Fisher with the Groundwater Guardian Award for 16 years of groundwater protection in the City.

D.      Greater Dayton RTA Update Presentation - Mr. Frank Ecklar, Director of Planning and Marketing, Greater Dayton RTA

Mr. Frank Ecklar, Director of Planning and Marketing, gave a brief update on the services offered by the Greater Dayton RTA.

7.      Citizens Comments

Mr. Nelson Shultz, 6025 Tomberg Street, said he is resigning from the Citizens Water and Sewer Advisory Board after 13 years of service, and he enjoyed every minute of it.

Mr. Ralph Leffew, 4907 Chambersburg Road, spoke on carrying concealed weapons in bars which he said should not be permitted. He asked the good Lord to watch over the troops and all neighbors. He encouraged everyone to vote. He spoke on the empty boxes in local shopping centers.

Mayor Fisher added that the new City Manager will be starting next week and he does wonderful things with shopping centers and redevelopment.

8.      Citizens Registered to Speak on Agenda Items

Ron Cattelan of 6967 Charlesgate Road, Anita Brock of the Huber Heights Chamber of Commerce, and Chip Huber of Huber Investments, were registered to speak on Agenda Item 11-C regarding the Huber Heights recreation and aquatic center.

9.      City Manager Report

Interim City Manager Jim Borland wanted everyone to know that he appreciates all the support that was given to him. He said tonight is his last night sitting here as City Manager and everyone is looking forward to Gary Adams sitting up here. He appreciates all the support that Council has given him; and staff has been great.

Mayor Fisher said on behalf of all of Council, the City Council really appreciates the job he has done. He has done an excellent job for the City.

10.     Pending Business

There was no Pending Business this evening.

11.      New Business

    

CITY COUNCIL

A.       A Motion To Approve New Liquor Permit #2320606 For D And T Amusements DBA Golden Cue And Brew At 6630 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights, Ohio 45424.

Mark Campbell, Chair of the Administration Committee, said the committee has reviewed this and recommends approval.

Mr. Campbell moved to approve; Mrs. Kaleps seconded the motion. On a call of the vote, Mrs. Kaleps, Mr. Campbell, Mrs. Vargo, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Starline, and Mr. Ellis voted yea; none voted nay. The motion passes 6-0.

B.      An Ordinance Amending Certain Sections Of Part One, Administrative Code, Of The Huber Heights Codified Ordinances Being Sections 101.02(E), (K), And (R); Section 101.99; Section 109.02; 131.02; 131.04; And Chapter 199.

Clerk of Council Tony Rodgers stated the Ordinance Review Commission and Council committees have recommended these changes and updates to the Huber Heights codified ordinances. He asked that this be approved this evening.

Mrs. Kaleps, Chair of the Public Works Committee, said the Council committees did review these changes and recommends approval.

Mrs. Kaleps moved to waive the second and third readings; Mr. Campbell seconded the motion. On a call of the vote, Mr. Campbell, Mrs. Vargo, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Starline, Mr. Ellis, and Mrs. Kaleps voted yea; none voted nay. The motion passes 6-0.

Mrs. Kaleps moved for adoption; Mr. Starline seconded the motion. On a call of the vote, Mrs. Vargo, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Starline, Mr. Ellis, Mrs. Kaleps, and Mr. Campbell voted yea; none voted nay. The motion passes 6-0.

C.     A Public Hearing Scheduled For May 23, 2011 By The Huber Heights City Council For Zoning Case 11-01. The Applicant Is The City Of Huber Heights. The Applicant Is Requesting Approval Of A Major Change To The Basic Development Plan And Detailed Development Plan To Amend ZC 399 To Construct The Huber Heights Recreation And Activity Center At The Northwest Corner Of Brandt Pike And Shull Road (8625 Brandt Pike).

Mayor Fisher opened the public hearing and asked Planning and Zoning Director Jonathan Mendel to present the case to Council.

Jonathan Mendel explained the outcome of the Planning Commission meeting on what was proposed as the Basic Development Plan and the Detailed Development Plan for the Huber Heights Recreation and Activity Center. The applicant is requesting approval of a major change to the Basic Development Plan to amend Zoning Case 399 to construct the Recreation and Activity Center at the northwest corner of Brandt Pike and Shull Road (Zoning Case 11-01). The Planning Commission approved the Basic Development Plan with some modifications. The modifications included the pedestrian access from Charlesgate Road will be removed; the western access road is not approved at this time, and a fully actuated signal will be placed at Grusenmeyer Way and Brandt Pike.

Steve Stanley, Director of the Transportation Improvement District (TID) explained the TID is a special purpose local government entity to help assist communities in Montgomery County expedite transportation priorities and other economic development related infrastructure. He said the Recreation and Activity Center would be eligible for TIF dollars to be invested. The TID was asked by Council to assist in the expediting of this project to move it forward. He said they are a partner in a three-party agreement that involves the City, the TID, and 201 Corridor Management, which is a company owned by DEC (which is developing Carriage Trails). This is on a very fast track to get this opened by next summer. Pat Hoagland, from Brandstetter Carroll, was present. They did a feasibility study to determine if a recreation complex would be feasible. TID’s role is to be the expediter of the project. Ken Conaway, with 201 Corridor Management, will serve as the Project Manager in moving the planning, construction, and design project forward. Mr. Stanley recommended to Council that they adopt the Planning Commission’s recommendations in this case.

Mr. Pat Hoagland then discussed Phase I of the project which is the aquatic center.

Mayor Fisher then asked if there are any citizens present to speak in favor of the approval of this issue.

Mr. Ron Cattelan, 6967 Charlesgate Road, spoke about the main entrance with one lane in and one lane out with 1300 cars traveling that per day and the

parking capacity is only 291. There will be a lot of overflow. He hopes in the future, the City does not try to open up Charlesgate Road to the center. His concerns were about the traffic, the noise, the lighting, and the cost of the operation.

Mr. Ellis asked Steve Stanley, for the record, to explain TIF financing.

Mr. Stanley said Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is something that communities and local governments across Ohio, under various sections of the Ohio Revised Code, are permitted to undertake. In essence, what the Council has done is pass legislation identifying a number of parcels in the City along Interstate 70 and around there as being in the TIF district. That legislation has frozen the pre-improvement value of those parcels at the point that Council enacted the legislation in 2003. Improvements to those properties that subsequently occur under ordinary circumstances would of course raise their valuation for the purposes of property tax. However, the TIF district has frozen the valuation for the purpose of property tax collection on those particular parcels for the improvements that have occurred or that will occur in the future on those parcels. This is different than a tax abatement where the property owner does not pay any taxes on improvements. In the case of tax increment financing, the owners of the property make payments to the City in lieu of taxes. Those dollars paid to the City in lieu of taxes are available to the City to use to pay for and finance capital improvements that are beneficial to those properties in the City. So, in this particular case, when the City began the process in 2002 of identifying how it would locally finance a share of improving the two interchanges on Interstate 70 at 201 and 202, the City identified this large parcel that would benefit from that. The City has a certain amount of debt service responsibility for funds that it has already borrowed as its share of those two interchange projects. The City asked the TID to identify how much more capacity from the existing parcels that have been developed under the authority of that original TIF legislation and how much additional revenue would be generated beyond the amount needed for the two interchanges being financed. TID identified a revenue stream that is currently being collected for those parcels and available to the City today and into the future under the terms of that legislation – roughly enough to finance about $6 million worth of capital improvements in a reasonable range of today’s rates. The idea is to capture the additional revenue that would ordinarily be subject to be captured as property tax – only the City collects it as payments in lieu of taxes. Those are real dollars available to the City today that cannot be used for example to pay for firemen, police, and other operating expenses of the City. They are only available for capital improvements for public infrastructure and other types of capital improvements that would be beneficial to those properties.

Mr. Ellis added the City is actually bonding that amount and there is legislation on the agenda tonight that would authorize that. He also said that pursuant to an agreement the City has with Huber Heights City Schools as part of the TIF financing - the schools will still get their share still. He said the City also has a lot of parcels that are yet to be improved and as they are improved, that money will then also be added.

Mr. Stanley clarified that the residential improvement TIF district that the City created in Miami County is not being planned to be used to retire any of the debt service for this improvement.

Anita Brock, of the Huber Heights Chamber of Commerce, thanked City Council and the committees who brought forth the aquatic center project. She said that with ideas and visions such as this, the City will continue to move forward. Huber Heights and its residents deserve everything that every other city offers around Huber Heights. The residents deserve to have an aquatic center.

Chip Huber, 5550 Huber Road, said a berm is very good for stopping noise. It has to be as high as the noise being created. He recommends a solid fence. The other problem is all the people coming to the waterpark from the nearby plat will cut through the cul-de-sac if there is no fence there. Another concern was the projections. He said in reviewing the numbers, the actual Tipp City projection was 399 people and not 698 people. He said the City has to be prepared for a deficit.

Mayor Fisher then asked if anyone else would like to speak in favor of the issue. Seeing none, Mayor Fisher then asked if there was anyone to speak against the approval of this.

Mr. Tom Wood, 8658 Deer Bend, read a letter regarding the negative impact parks have on property values such as street parking; litter; vandalism which may accompany an influx of people coming into the neighborhood; the noise; and headlights intruding into adjacent residents; and poorly maintained derelict facilities where undesirable groups congregate and engage in immoral activities.

Bob MacConnell, 6994 Salon Circle, had several concerns most of them dealing with the wetlands just north of the park. He is afraid they are going to destroy it. He also mentioned the liability insurance the City will be buying will be astronomical due to drownings and injuries. He is also concerned with lower property values.

Mrs. Kaleps said now that the City has this TIF source of revenue, it will open up the door to more quality of life for Huber Heights residents.

Mr. Nelson Shultz asked that this Council make sure that whoever maintains this park is under a hard-nosed contract.

Mayor Fisher asked again if there is anyone to speak against the issue.

Mr. Ken Conaway said the property that was acquired for this project was put under contract by the City. One of the very first things the City had to do was an environmental site assessment. That identifies wetlands on the property and adjacent to the property and other issues that the City needs to be aware of before it proceeds. There were no wetlands identified on the property. He said he also met with the Ohio EPA. Relative to the things the City will need to do with the EPA are filing permits to install for the water and the storm sewer. The City will also file a storm water pollution protection plan.

Mr. Tom McMasters, 6924 Sylmar Court, distributed a letter of his concerns. Four items Council should consider or provide in order to show their responsibility to Huber Heights citizens are: detail the alternative projects that were considered; ensure forcing residents to drive to the facility is the only choice; document the reasonability of the total cost and implement measures to keep them within budget; and be forthright on the budgetary impacts this project will have on Huber Heights residents.

Mrs. Vargo said she had to voice her opinion to no entrance on Shull Road. It is very poor planning for there to be only one entrance to this facility. It is a huge recreation area – plus there is the YMCA and Sinclair Community College – with one entrance. She cannot imagine why the City would even think about removing that entrance off of Shull Road. She said it would be just like Thomas Cloud Park with one entrance in and one entrance out. She sees no reason to eliminate the Shull Road entrance.

Terry Harmeyer, 8648 Deerbend, said he does not have a problem with it - he is looking to move in three or four years. He was concerned with the road which will have lights to the recreation facility about 30 feet beyond and behind his house.

Mr. Schaeffer said the full build-out plan could look quite differently than it does now. For purposes tonight, this is the only plan that is being considered.

Mrs. Kaleps, Chair of the Public Works Committee, said they are recommending moving forward and upholding the Planning Commission’s recommendations.

Mr. Campbell, Chair of the Administration, said the Administration Committee along with the Public Works Committee, do make that recommendation. He also wanted to take the opportunity, for the record, to say that there have been quite a few comments and he hopes that staff and City Council take all of them to heart. For example, the road being 30 feet behind some houses, that is not the only location for access. Maybe the City could improve on a drive entrance at the YMCA. There are other options. He hopes the City does the necessary surveys for the berms to shield the noise; and that the City tries to not encroach upon the neighborhood any more than necessary, so that this is an asset for the entire City. He hopes everyone will take what they have heard tonight and put it to good use.

Mayor Fisher then again asked if anyone would like to speak in favor or against the issue.

Gwynne Jones, 8870 Davidgate Drive, was concerned about the main access going out to Brandt Pike. Will there be one lane in and one lane out? If that is true, that will create a big traffic jam. She asked that the lanes be made wide enough.

An unidentified gentleman said he was present when there was talk about putting 400 apartments there on this site. When the deal was struck, there was a 200 foot buffer zone between the apartments and neighboring residences. What happened to that buffer zone?

Mrs. Kaleps explained the driveway would be part of the 200 foot buffer. Right now it is not.

Mayor Fisher stated each proposal is different.

Mrs. Vargo added the land has been rezoned since then.

Mayor Fisher asked if there were any further comments. Seeing none, he closed the Public Hearing for Zoning Case ZC 11-01.

Mayor Fisher called for a five-minute recess at 9:50 p.m.

Mayor Fisher reconvened the City Council Meeting at 9:57 p.m.

D.      A Public Hearing Scheduled For May 23, 2011 By The Huber Heights City Council For The Proposed Issuance By The City Of General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes In The Maximum Principal Amount Of $7,000,000, Pursuant To Ohio Revised Code Chapter 133. The Proceeds Of The Notes Will Be Used, Together With Other Available Funds, To Improve The City’s Municipal Recreation Facilities By Constructing, Equipping And Furnishing A Multi-Purpose Municipal Recreation Complex. The Recreation Complex Will Be Located On A 14.2 Acre Site At 8625 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights, Ohio, 45424. The City Is The Owner Of The Multi-

Purpose Municipal Recreation Complex. The City May Undertake Arrangements

With Non-Profit Corporations For The Operation Of The Multi-Purpose Municipal Recreation Complex Or Portions Thereof During The Years The Notes Are Outstanding.

    

Mayor Fisher opened the Public Hearing and asked Finance Director Don Jones to present the case to the Council.

Don Jones explained that this item has been talked a lot about already this evening. This Public Hearing is necessary for public comment on the Bond Anticipation Notes. The hearing is necessary to comply with federal tax laws in order to preserve the tax exempt status of these notes and any future bonds that the City issues in regards to this project. The notes are one year in this case, and these are not permanent bonds. Once the City has the notes issued, it will come back a year from now and the City will either roll over these notes into another note or the City will issue permanent financing at that time depending on the status of the project at that time. The revenue source to repay these is anticipated to be the TIF revenue. The City has negotiated and been approved for $6 million worth of notes. The interest rate will be 1.19% and the buyer will be PNC Bank. The final closing will be on June 7 of this year. This is to provide funding for the aquatic center Phase I of the project.

Mayor Fisher asked if there was anyone to speak for or against this issue. Seeing none, Mayor Fisher closed the Public Hearing.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Jonathan Mendel, Planning and Zoning Director

E.   A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Submit Project Applications And Accept Funding Awarded By Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program For Fiscal Year 2011, And Declaring An Emergency.

Planning and Zoning Director Jonathan Mendel stated this legislation is to approve the block grant for the demolition of blighted properties throughout the City in the amount of $35,000, and for energy conservation efforts in the Troy West Target Neighborhood in the amount of $20,000. He asked that this be approved this evening.

Mrs. Kaleps, Chair of the Public Works Committee, said the committee reviewed this and recommended approval.

Mrs. Kaleps moved to waive the second and third readings; Mr. Ellis seconded the motion. On a call of the vote, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Starline, Mr. Ellis, Mrs. Kaleps, Mr. Campbell, and Mrs. Vargo voted yea; none voted nay. The motion passes 6-0.

Mrs. Kaleps moved for adoption; Mr. Ellis seconded the motion. On a call of the vote, Mr. Starline, Mr. Ellis, Mrs. Kaleps, Mr. Campbell, Mrs. Vargo, and Mr. Wilson voted yea; none voted nay. The motion passes 6-0.

F.   A Resolution Approving The Consolidated Application Of The Applicant, The City Of Huber Heights, In Zoning Case 11-01 Including Accepting The Recommendation Of The Planning Commission For The Proposed Huber Heights Recreation Activity Center Located At 8625 Brandt Pike, And Also Known As Parcel ID P70 03910 0055 On The Montgomery County Auditor’s Tax Map, And Declaring An Emergency.

City Attorney Alan Schaeffer explained this should be an Ordinance rather than a Resolution and would need to be amended.

Mrs. Kaleps moved to amend; Mr. Campbell seconded the motion. On a call of the vote, Mr. Ellis, Mrs. Kaleps, Mr. Campbell, Mrs. Vargo, Mr. Wilson, and Mr. Starline voted yea; none voted nay. The motion passes 6-0.

  

Planning and Zoning Director Jonathan Mendel explained this is the Basic Development Plan for the Recreation and Activity Center which was discussed in the Public Hearing.

Mrs. Kaleps, Chair of the Public Works Committee, stated the committee met and recommends approval of this.

Mrs. Kaleps moved to waive the second and third readings; Mr. Campbell seconded the motion. On a call of the vote, Mrs. Kaleps, Mr. Campbell, Mrs. Vargo, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Starline, and Mr. Ellis voted yea; none voted nay. The motion passes 6-0.

Mr. Starline moved to adopt; Mrs. Vargo seconded the motion. On a call of the vote, Mrs. Vargo, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Starline, Mr. Ellis, Mrs. Kaleps, and Mr. Campbell voted yea; none voted nay. The motion passes 6-0.

LEGAL

Alan Schaeffer, City Attorney

G.      A Resolution Approving The Supplement To Construction Agency Agreement And Fee Schedule Between The City Of Huber Heights And The Montgomery County Transportation Improvement District, And Declaring An Emergency.

City Attorney Alan Schaeffer stated this legislation approves a supplement to the original TID agreement for the Recreation and Activity Center.

Mr. Campbell moved to waive the second and third readings; Mrs. Vargo seconded the motion. On a call of the vote, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Starline, Mr. Ellis, Mrs. Kaleps, Mr. Campbell, and Mrs. Vargo voted yea; none voted nay. The motion passes 6-0.

Mrs. Kaleps moved to adopt; Mr. Starline seconded the motion. On a call of the vote, Mr. Starline, Mr. Ellis, Mrs. Kaleps, Mr. Campbell, Mrs. Vargo, and Mr. Wilson voted yea; none voted nay. The motion passes 6-0.

H.      A Resolution Declaring It Necessary To Improve Public Streets And Easements By Constructing And Installing On Certain Property Within The City Street Improvements, Water And Sewer Lines, Storm Drains, Lighting, Irrigation Lines And Signage, And All Necessary Appurtenances, And Declaring An Emergency.

City Attorney Alan Schaeffer explained this is a resolution of necessity for the special assessments for the DEC Blackford property. He asked that this be approved this evening.

Mrs. Kaleps moved to waive the second and third readings; Mr. Ellis seconded the motion. On a call of the vote, Mr. Ellis, Mrs. Kaleps, Mr. Campbell, Mrs. Vargo, Mr. Wilson and Mr. Starline voted yea; none voted nay. The motion passes 6-0.

Mr. Wilson moved for adoption; Mr. Starline seconded the motion. On a call of the vote, Mrs. Kaleps, Mr. Campbell, Mrs. Vargo, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Starline, and Mr. Ellis voted yea; none voted nay. The motion passes 6-0.

I.        An Ordinance Determining To Proceed With The Improvement Of Public Streets And Easements By Constructing And Installing On Certain Property Within The City Street Improvements, Water And Sewer Lines, Storm Drains, Lighting, Irrigation Lines And Signage, And All Necessary Appurtenances, And Declaring An Emergency.

City Attorney Alan Schaeffer stated this legislation give approval to proceed with the infrastructure improvements for the DEC Blackford property.

    

Mr. Campbell moved to waive the second and third readings; Mrs. Kaleps seconded the motion. On a call of the vote, Mr. Campbell, Mrs. Vargo, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Starline, Mr. Ellis, and Mrs. Kaleps voted yea; none voted nay. The motion passes 6-0.

Mrs. Kaleps moved to adopt; Mr. Campbell seconded the motion. On a call of the vote, Mrs. Vargo, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Starline, Mr. Ellis, Mrs. Kaleps, and Mr. Campbell voted yea; none voted nay. The motion passes 6-0.

ENGINEERING DIVISION

Russ Bergman, City Engineer

J.        A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Solicit Bids For The Old Troy Pike Lift Station, And Declaring An Emergency.

City Engineer Russ Bergman explained the Old Troy Pike life station behind Walgreens on Chambersburg was found to be one of the chronic sanitary sewer overflow locations and needs to be repaired. He asked that this be approved this evening.

Mrs. Kaleps, Chair of the Public Works Committee, said all of these engineering items were discussed and approved by the committee.

Mrs. Kaleps moved to waive the second and third readings; Mr. Ellis seconded the motion. On a call of the vote, Mrs. Vargo, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Starline, Mr. Ellis, Mrs. Kaleps, and Mr. Campbell voted yea; none voted nay. The motion passes 6-0.

Mr. Wilson moved for adoption; Mr. Starline seconded the motion. On a call of the vote, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Starline, Mr. Ellis, Mrs. Kaleps, Mr. Campbell, and Mrs. Vargo voted yea; none voted nay. The motion passes 6-0.

K.       A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Solicit Bids For The Replacement Of Sanitary Sewer Line On Chambersburg Road, And Declaring An Emergency.

City Engineer Russ Bergman stated the sanitary sewer line on Chambersburg Road between Celestine and Rosebury is in very bad shape and the pipe needs to be replaced. The Sewer Fund will be utilized to construct this project at a cost not to exceed $125,000.

Mrs. Kaleps moved to waive the second and third readings; Mr. Ellis seconded the motion. On a call of the vote, Mr. Starline, Mr. Ellis, Mrs. Kaleps, Mr. Campbell, Mrs. Vargo, and Mr. Wilson voted yea; none voted nay. The motion passes 6-0.

Mr. Starline moved for adoption; Mr. Wilson seconded the motion. On a call of the vote, Mr. Ellis, Mrs. Kaleps, Mr. Campbell, Mrs. Vargo, Mr. Wilson, and Mr. Starline voted yea; none voted nay. The motion passes 6-0.

L.       A Final Resolution For ODOT Repaving Of State Route 202 (Old Troy Pike) From Chambersburg Road To Angelita Avenue; (PID No. 85333 MOT SR 202 7.02), And Declaring An Emergency.

City Engineer Russ Bergman stated ODOT will repave this section and the City will be responsible for 20% of the cost at approximately $48,000. He asked that this be approved this evening.

Mrs. Kaleps, Chair of the Public Works Committee, said this was reviewed and approved by the committee.

Mrs. Kaleps moved to waive the second and third readings; Mr. Ellis seconded the motion. On a call of the vote, Mrs. Kaleps, Mr. Campbell, Mrs. Vargo, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Starline, and Mr. Ellis voted yea; none voted nay. The motion passes 6-0.

Mr. Starline moved to adopt; Mr. Wilson seconded the motion. On a call of the vote, Mr. Campbell, Mrs. Vargo, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Starline, Mr. Ellis, and Mrs. Kaleps voted yea; none voted nay. The motion passes 6-0.

M.     A Resolution Consenting To The Ohio Director Of Transportation To Provide Minor Joint Repair And Diamond Grinding Of The Existing Concrete Pavement From The Great Miami River Bridge To The Clark/Montgomery County Line Within The City Of Huber Heights, Ohio, Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into Contracts For The Work, And Declaring An Emergency.

City Engineer Russ Bergman stated this stretch of I-70 in Huber Heights is in need of upgrading. ODOT will do the repair work. The bid letting is scheduled in 2021, but ODOT needs this resolution by July or August of this year. He asked that this be approved.

Mrs. Kaleps, Chair of the Public Works Committee, said this is recommended for approval by the committee.

Mrs. Kaleps moved to waive the second and third readings; Mrs. Vargo seconded the motion. On a call of the vote, Mrs. Vargo, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Starline, Mr. Ellis, Mrs. Kaleps, and Mr. Campbell voted yea; none voted nay. The motion passes 6-0.

Mrs. Kaleps moved for adoption; Mr. Ellis seconded the motion. On a call of the vote, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Starline, Mr. Ellis, Mrs. Kaleps, Mr. Campbell, and Mrs. Vargo voted yea; none voted nay. The motion passes 6-0.

N.      A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Brandstetter Carroll Inc. To Provide Engineering Services For Sanitary Sewer Improvements, And Declaring An Emergency.

     City Engineer Russ Bergman explained this lift station, which has had problems in the past, is located behind where the aquatic center will be. Brandstetter Carroll Inc. has the expertise to do this at a cost not to exceed $75,000. He asked that this be approved this evening.

Mrs. Kaleps, Chair of the Public Works Committee, said this was reviewed by the committee and recommended for approval.

Mrs. Kaleps moved to waive the second and third readings; Mrs. Vargo seconded the motion. On a call of the vote, Mr. Starline, Mr. Ellis, Mrs. Kaleps, Mr. Campbell, Mrs. Vargo, and Mr. Wilson voted yea; none voted nay. The motion passes 6-0.

Mrs. Kaleps moved to adopt; Mr. Ellis seconded the motion. On a call of the vote, Mr. Ellis, Mrs. Kaleps, Mr. Campbell, Mrs. Vargo, Mr. Wilson and Mr. Starline voted yea; none voted nay. The motion passes 6-0.

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

Don Jones, Finance Director

O.       A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Expend Funds To Cover The Costs Of Various Goods And Services Ordered By City Departments/Divisions, And Declaring An Emergency.

Finance Director Don Jones stated this legislation will pay for goods and services where a purchase order was not properly obtained in advance of the purchase. He asked that this be approved this evening.

Mr. Ellis moved to waive the second and third readings; Mrs. Vargo seconded the motion. On a call of the vote, Mrs. Kaleps, Mr. Campbell, Mrs. Vargo, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Starline and Mr. Ellis voted yea; none voted nay. The motion passes 6-0.

Mrs. Kaleps moved to adopt; Mr. Ellis seconded the motion. On a call of the vote, Mr. Campbell, Mrs. Vargo, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Starline, Mr. Ellis, and Mrs. Kaleps voted yea; none voted nay. The motion passes 6-0.

P.       An Ordinance Providing For The Issuance And Sale Of Notes In The Maximum Principal Amount Of $7,000,000, In Anticipation Of The Issuance Of Bonds, For The Purpose Of Paying The Costs Of Improving The City’s Municipal Recreation Facilities By Constructing, Equipping And Furnishing A Multi-Purpose Municipal Recreation Complex To Include Among Other Things An Aquatic Center, Athletic Playing Fields, Outdoor Amphitheater, Recreational Trails, Picnic Shelters, Playgrounds, Dog Park, And Related Facilities, Including The Acquisition Of Real Property And Interests Therein And Improving The Site Therefor, Together With All Driveways, Roads, Parking Facilities, And Other Necessary Appurtenances Thereto, And Declaring An Emergency.

Finance Director Don Jones stated this is the note ordinance that was discussed in the Public Hearing earlier. This will allow the City to issue notes for a one year period in anticipation of issuing permanent bonds in the future. The actual amount that will be issued is $6 million of principal at an interest rate of 1.19% for a term of one year. The notes will be sold to PNC Bank. The City plans to use TIF funds to pay the debt service on the notes and the permanent bonds when they are issued. He asked that this be approved this evening.

Mr. Campbell moved to waive the second and third readings; Mrs. Kaleps seconded the motion. On a call of the vote, Mrs. Vargo, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Starline, Mr. Ellis, Mrs. Kaleps, and Mr. Campbell voted yea; none voted nay. The motion passes 6-0.

Mrs. Kaleps moved to adopt; Mr. Starline seconded the motion. On a call of the vote, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Starline, Mr. Ellis, Mrs. Kaleps, Mr. Campbell, and Mrs. Vargo voted yea; none voted nay. The motion passes 6-0.

12.      City Official Reports and Comments

Mr. Ellis congratulated the firefighters on their Star of Life award. He wished the Warrior Soccer Team good luck. For their sake, he is praying for three dry days. He had kids who played soccer and he remembers many days standing out in pouring down rain. He does not wish that on anybody. He thanked them for what they do for the City.

Mrs. Kaleps said that is what he remembers. She remembers doing the laundry for five girls that played soccer. She congratulated the fantastic Fire Division on their very prestigious award. She was so glad that the patient made it through in a very good way. She hopes Mr. Ecklar and RTA will indeed put a shelter bus stop in front of the senior building at Brandt Vista just north of Chambersburg Road. It would be very much appreciated.

Mr. Campbell said ditto to the Fire Division and their efforts. Tonight was very satisfying just sitting back listening to comments from City Council as it related to the recreation center. It is really amazing how much knowledge everyone has all garnered through the process. Everyone has their head around what TIF is, how it works, how to implement it, and how to take perfect advantage of it. So that was very good to listen to. Also, he wanted to bring to anyone’s attention that did not see the article in Sunday’s paper where Donnie Jones was quoted about the City’s income tax receipts being up and talked about Huber Heights collections being up 1.7% in 2010. It also said they soared 13.9% in early 2011. He said to Steve Stanley that he does not believe any of the issues that were raised about the aquatic center cannot be taken care of and satisfied.

Steve Stanley said in general these are the things one would expect to hear in any major development. These things will be addressed. He is not sure they will satisfy everybody’s every concern, but these are legitimate things that one would expect.

Mr. Campbell said he is very happy to hear the progress at Carriage Trails and he hopes it continues. He hopes they found some help to replace Ken Conaway while he is busy building the aquatic center.

Mr. Starline congratulated the Fire Division for receiving that award. He said he was talking to Chief Ashworth and during the meeting there were fifteen calls for the Fire Division – there were trees going through roofs, there were lines down, and the Fire Division responded in that short period of time to fifteen calls. When storms like that happen, most people hunker down and the firefighters get in their equipment and go do their job. He said he thinks that is worth noting. He is sure the police were out there as well. He wished the Warrior Classic a wonderfully sunny weekend. To Carol and Jim, he wished them all the best for the 25th anniversary and to Carol’s husband, a referee who never gets any credit and who is out lining the fields. Lastly, he said thanks to Jim Borland for all of his time as Interim City Manager. He has done a fantastic job from taking the City from the point of last summer to where it is now with Gary Adams coming in next week to a City that is running very smoothly. He knows he is bashful about it, but a lot of it is on his shoulders and expertise. He thanked Jim.

Mr. Wilson said since it seems the City Council is about to wrap this up soon, he will not have to call his wife about bringing his pajamas here. He thanked Mr. Borland for all he has done. He reiterated what Mr. Starline said and thanked him very much for taking the City to where it is today. Congratulations to the Fire Division for their award; and also to the soccer people for the upcoming tournament. He said to remember the people in Tuscaloosa and also Joplin, Missouri. Please keep them in your prayers in the upcoming days. He asked everyone to come to the committee meetings. One can learn a lot here, but if you come to a committee meeting you will learn a lot more and be really impressed with what is going on. The public is invited, so please come. Last, but not least, as President of the Evergreen Subdivision Homeowners’ Association, he invited everyone to their Community Garage Sale on June 4, 2011. It is a great event; this is about the 5th or 6th year that they have had it. They have a great turnout – it starts at 8:00 in the morning.

Mrs. Vargo said she really is proud of the Fire Division. The EMS Star of Life award - and only ten in the State - that is fantastic. She said, of course, everyone knows when the Soccer Classic is. A word of advice if you are going shopping, you will run into a lot of traffic and may not be able to find a place to park. She is happy that Mr. Ecklar from the RTA was here. He mentioned the big buses and the small buses. When they first started coming out here, they were all big buses. It took them a long, long time with a lot of discussion to convince them that the City did not need big buses all day long. RTA did listen to the City and they have purchased smaller buses which they are using now. When you see the empty buses, it is maybe because they are leaving Huber Heights, and they are going to pick up all the way through Dayton and into Miamisburg. By the time

they get to Miamisburg or vice versa, then there is a need for the larger buses. She is real pleased that now the City has a way to communicate with them by way of this email address. We have not had that before and she will probably be one of the first ones they hear from tomorrow. She does have a couple of things that she would like to bring to their attention. She said it just is not going to be right without Jim Borland up here. She said sorry Mr. Adams – he is probably listening; but he will have some big shoes to fill. It has been a real pleasure anytime that she has asked him anything, she gets a response. She appreciates that so much. It has not always been that way.

Mayor Fisher said Jim Borland has done a great job and he appreciates that. He thanked all of staff, including everyone who stayed through the meeting all evening because they had to or wanted to. Staff has worked great together through this whole project and he is hearing good comments about Russ Bergman and the Engineering Department, the Planning and Zoning Department, and the people out in the field. The attitude in Huber Heights is maybe changing around. He said he has been invited by the Convention Center and Visitors Bureau with the Montgomery County Commissioners and the Mayor of Dayton for the opening this week of the new Warrior Soccer field on Rip Rap Road. He said he cannot say enough about the firemen. That is a prestigious award and he congratulated all of them. He appreciates all of the work Steve Stanley and his group has done also.

13.      Executive Session

There was no need for an Executive Session this evening.

14.      Adjournment

Mayor Fisher adjourned the Regular Session City Council Meeting at 11:01 p.m.

 

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