CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

 

JULY 12, 2007

 

The meeting was called to order by President Pleasant at 7:00 p.m.

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Mr. Marshall, Ms. Sellers, Mr. Fogt, Mr. Pleasant, Mr. Burke, Mr. Reams, Mr. Gore

 

OTHERS PRESENT:  Mayor Kruse, Director of Administration House, Finance Director Morehart, Law Director Aslaner, Clerk Patterson

 

REPORTERS PRESENT:  Ryan Horns-Journal Tribune

 

CITIZENS PRESENT:  Don Bergwall, Pete Griffin, Eric Phillips, Marian Jacques, Joe Clase, Greg DeLong, Keith Conroy, Bill Kelley, April Ellington, Dennis Schulze, Meg Michel, Steve Stolte, Kim Lozan,  Bill Lynch

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  There being no additions or corrections, the minutes for the meeting on June 28, 2007 were approved as written.

 

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT:  Mayor Kruse reported that the Ohio Public Works grant was received for the concrete work on Collins Avenue.   Hope to get this project underway yet this year. 

 

Also, there have been some questions about the markings on the pavement on Maple Street between the entrance to the Service Center and Elwood Avenue.  The Mayor said repair work is going to be done there by the contractor that did the paving. 

 

Administration requested Council’s consideration to add legislation to the consent calendar.

 

Mr. Fogt noted another area right in front of the Eagles is in need of repair.  The pavement is cracked.  Ms. House said that would be a part of the urban paving project, which is ODOT’s responsibility.   She will have the Street Superintendent look at it. 

 

Mr. Marshall asked when the street paving project would begin.  Ms. House said the company was going to start milling on July 13th, but the schedule may be revised a little to avoid Honda Homecoming. 

 

REPORT OF CLERK OF COUNCIL:  No report.

 

REPORT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR:  Mr. Eric Phillips reported that Honda Homecoming is scheduled for the last weekend of July.  He encouraged everyone to come out and support the community.  URT will be having the Friday night event as part of the weekend events.  Proceeds go to benefit the downtown revitalization efforts.

 

The Economic Development Annual Report was mailed out to 500 individuals, including community leaders, developers and brokers, as well as prospects from a business perspective.

 

Mr. Joe Clase of the Chamber is working on a County Park Plan.  Part of the Comp Plan recommended they come up with a Countywide Park Map.  He has also met with MORPC to develop a bikeways map.

 

Packets were put together for the Cardinal Health employees who are relocating from Chicago.  A brochure and video will be supplied to those employees showing all the residential developments in the community to try to get them to relocate in Marysville and Union County.  The video will be shared by the Chambers, BIA and realtors.

 

Ohio National Guard Groundbreaking is scheduled for Tuesday, July 17th at 9:30 a.m.

 

HEARING OF CITIZENS:  Ms. Meg Michel addressed Council.  She would like to talk to City Council about a potential addition of a small piece of ground to the park system.  It is not on the market yet.  This discussion could take place in an executive session.  Mr. Pleasant suggested Ms. Michel talk to Ms. House prior to bringing it to City Council.

 

Ms. April Ellington addressed City Council.  She lives on Boerger Street in the Connolly addition.  She expressed concern for the entrance created from the City Gate development into her addition.  Residents were told in pre-development meetings, that there would be no entrance from City Gate. There is one lane entering off of Connolly and two lanes exiting.  One is a left-hand turn lane that goes back out onto Delaware Avenue and a right-hand turn lane that goes through her neighborhood.   She fears people are going to cut through her neighborhood to avoid the Coleman’s Crossing and Five-Points traffic.  It’s happening already.  She fears for the safety of the children in the neighborhood.  She would like to see either a left-hand turn only lane which takes traffic back on to Delaware Avenue or speed bumps.  She would like to see the City do something to avoid increased traffic through the neighborhood.  She called John Connolly and he felt the entrance would be a great thing for her neighborhood to have easy access to a light to get out at.  Ms. Ellington said they already have that at Cherry Street.  Connolly’s told the residents of the Connolly addition that there would be a barrier in between the shopping center and her neighborhood.  The barrier that has been put up thus far is a little hill of dirt with some small trees, which will eventually grow to be big trees someday.  She feels that is not a barrier.  She was looking for a fence or something to separate the neighborhood from City Gate. 

 

Mr. Gore said he drove out by that area this week.  His concern is this all comes in to Surrey Lane, which is very narrow.  Ms. Ellington was told that was for emergency vehicles only.  It is a walkway for people. 

 

Mr. Fogt moved to add legislation to the consent calendar and he question put, stood:

 

Mr. Fogt  YES  Mr. Pleasant  YES  Mr. Burke  YES  Mr. Reams  YES  Mr. Gore  YES  Mr. Marshall  YES  Ms. Sellers  YES

 

Motion passed.

 

RESOLUTIONS

 

Consent Calendar Legislation

1st Reading  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION ON

Title Only     BEHALF  OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE TO THE OHIO CDBG SMALL CITIES PROGRAM FOR $59,000 OF FY2007 FORMULA GRANT FUNDS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY

 

Ms. House explained that the reason why this is being added to the consent calendar and the emergency being requested is that the application got lost in the mail.  The City asked for a filing extension, which has been granted.  There will be public hearing on July 26, 2007.

 

Mr. Marshall moved to pass the emergency and the question put, stood:

 

Mr. Pleasant  YES  Mr. Burke  YES  Mr. Reams  YES  Mr. Gore  YES  Mr. Marshall  YES  Ms. Sellers  YES  Mr. Fogt  YES

 

Emergency passed.

 

ORDINANCES

 

The ordinance “TO AMEND CHAPTER 313, TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, CHAPTER 333, OVI; WILLFUL MISCONDUCT; SPEED, CHAPTER 337, SAFETY AND EQUIPMENT, OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE, OHIO” was presented for third reading, title only.  This legislation was referred to Public Safety Committee on June 14th.  Mr. Marshall reported that the Public Safety Committee met on July 10th and came up with wording to satisfy the concerns as far as being specific as to whether Director refers to Director of Administration or Director of Ohio Department of Transportation.  Proposed language was also added which refers back to the provisions of Chapter 305.  This language will maintain consistency between the various chapters in this ordinance and Chapter 305, which basically lays out traffic control in general.  Mr. Marshall moved to accept the amendments as proposed and the question put, stood:

 

Mr. Burke  YES  Mr. Reams  YES  Mr. Gore  YES  Mr. Marshall  YES  Ms. Sellers  YES  Mr. Fogt  YES  Mr. Pleasant  YES

 

Motion passed.

 

 “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2007 APPROPRIATIONS DUE TO A CHANGE IN GRANT SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE MUNICIPAL COURT PROBATION GRANT RECEIVED ANNUALLY FROM THE STATE OF OHIO AND MODIFYING THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET AS A RESULT OF THIS ACTION” was presented for third reading, title only.  Mr. Gore moved to pass the legislation and the question put, stood:

 

Mr. Reams  YES  Mr. Gore  YES  Mr. Marshall  YES  Ms. Sellers  YES  Mr. Fogt  YES  Mr. Pleasant  YES  Mr. Burke  YES

 

Ordinance 37-07 passed.

 

The ordinance “TO APPROPRIATE $19,000 FROM UNAPPROPRIATED DUI ALCOHOL & ENFORCEMENT FUNDS FOR THE PAYMENT OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG ANALYSIS EXPENSES, AND MODIFY THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET AS A RESULT OF THESE EXPENDITURES” was presented for third reading, title only.  Mr. Marshall moved to pass the legislation and the question put, stood:

 

Mr. Gore  YES  Mr. Marshall  YES  Ms. Sellers  YES  Mr. Fogt  YES  Mr. Pleasant  YES  Mr. Burke  YES  Mr. Reams  YES

 

Ordinance 38-07 passed.

 

The ordinance “TO APPROPRIATE $2,000 FROM UNAPPROPRIATED GENERAL FUNDS FOR CIVIL SERVICE TESTING EXPENSES FOR JOB RECRUITMENTS, AND MODIFY THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET AS A RESULT OF THIS ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF THESE EXPENDITURES” was presented for second reading, public hearing. Mr. Marshall moved to waive reading in full; affirmative voice vote was unanimous. 

 

The ordinance “TO AMEND CHAPTER 1136, HISTORIC UPTOWN MARYSVILLE DESIGN REVIEW DISTRICT, OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE PLANNING AND ZONING CODE” was presented for first reading, title only.  City Planner DeLong explained the Certified Local Government Program.  He noted the City has already been approved.  The State Historic Preservation office requires language change to the Code.  Marysville is the 45th community in the State of Ohio to be awarded the designation of Certified Local Government. 

 

Mr. Joe Clase said the designation is with the Ohio Historical Society’s Office of Historic Preservation.  The designation distinguishes Marysville as a community that is sensitive to historic preservation.  Design Review Board was already set up in a framework that is compatible, language was tweeked, although nothing is changing the Historic Uptown District.  It simply opens up the dialogue for some day in the future for distinguishing other landmarks or districts.   The idea of becoming a Certified Local Government came from the Uptown Renewal Team and City Administration.  Mr. Clase thanked David Burke for his involvement with the Uptown Renewal.  Also thanked Mr. Reams for his involvement.   The actual distinction allows the City to apply for grant funds.  The Certification won’t cost the City a maintenance charge, but will allow for about $80,000 in grant funds to be opened up.  It’s a 60/40 match grant.  City will be open for a grant in September if final designation is achieved, which relies on Council approval.  Mr. DeLong noted that these grants are reasonable for property owners within the uptown area. 

 

Mr. DeLong noted amendments are needed to Chapters 1136, 1144 and the Cross References in Chapter 1123. This opens the door to allow residential portions of the community should they want to become a historic district.  The existing regulations for Historic Uptown have not changed at all.   It still excludes single-family residential.  A Public Hearing is scheduled for Thursday, August 23, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.

 

The ordinance “TO AMEND CHAPTER 1144, DESIGN REVIEW, OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE PLANNING AND ZONING CODE” was presented for first reading, title only.  Language was added to state that City would maintain a system of survey and inventory of historic properties.  This is routine language that City needed to have in the code.  City needs to follow the code in order to maintain the designation of a Certified Local Government.  The State will make sure the City follows the rules.  They have been known to strip some communities of their designation.

 

Mr. Fogt questioned Section 1144.11 (d) TRASH ENCLOSURES.  He asked if verbiage for that section was correct.  He thought it had been changed due to a lawsuit.  Mr. Phllips stated the lawsuit had to do with the City’s enforcement of existing dumpsters.  This new legislation is written for new developments.   A Public Hearing was scheduled for Thursday, August 23, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.

 

“TO AMEND THE CROSS REFERENCES IN CHAPTER 1123, DEFINITIONS, OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE PLANNING AND ZONING CODE” was presented for first reading, title only.  Mr. Burke stated this was a long process and thanked Messers. Phillips, Clase and DeLong for their hard work on this.  A public hearing was scheduled for Thursday, August 23, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.

 

The ordinance “SETTING COMPENSATION FOR CITY COUNCIL AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY” was presented for first reading, title only.  Public Affairs Committee met and reviewed this issue.  The range discussed at the meeting was $4,800/$5,200/ $9,600.   This legislation comes forward because the Charter requires Council salaries be reviewed prior to the Ward elections.  The last time they were reviewed was eight years ago and prior to that, 12 years ago.   The emergency clause is required due to the timeframe in which to set the salary prior to filing for candidacy with the Board of Elections.  There is time for all three readings. 

 

Mr. Reams said this is an issue that’s been 20 years in the making.  The salaries were set 20 years ago.  Twelve years passed with no action on any adjustments.  It was looked at again eight years ago.  At that time, the numbers came back and the comparables recommended a number that was higher than what Council was comfortable with making, so decision was made to set a salary that was lower than the recommendation.   Mr. Reams pointed out the compensation is being set for the next Mayor and next group of Council Members who are elected. 

 

HR Manager, Brian Dostanko, did a salary comparison in the surrounding communities.  That resulted in a recommendation of $6,800 annually.  From that comparison, it showed many cities provided an additional amount for Council presidents.  The recommendation was to consider an additional $500.  The legislation on the table recommends $6,800.  Mr. Reams and Mr. Marshall would like to propose an amendment to that legislation.  The increases would be more gradual.  The proposal is as follows:

                 2008:  $6,000

                 2009:  $6,200

                 2010:  $6,400

                 2011:  $6,600

 

Also proposed is a new/additional salary level to be established for council president for an additional $500 annually.  This is a little less than a 3% annual adjustment over those 8-12 years. 

 

Salary for the Mayor is more difficult to compare due to all the variables, part-time vs. full-time Mayor, type of government, etc.   A 2007 salary survey done by the Ohio Municipal League, a community of our size, the range of salary falls between $16,000 - $23,000 with a mid-point of $18,500.  Proposed salary adjustment for the Mayor is as follows:

                 2008:  $18,500

                 2009:  $19,000

                 2010:  $19,500

                 2011:  $20,000

 

This adjustment again is a little less than 3%.

 

Mr. Gore would prefer going through all three readings on this legislation and passing the emergency.

 

Mr. Marshall moved to accept the amendments and the question put, stood:

 

Mr. Marshall  YES  Ms. Sellers  YES  Mr. Fogt  YES  Mr. Pleasant  YES  Mr. Burke  YES  Mr. Reams  YES  Mr. Gore  YES

 

Motion passed.

 

Mr. Reams moved to pass the emergency and the question put, stood:

 

Ms. Sellers  YES  Mr. Fogt  YES  Mr. Pleasant  YES  Mr. Burke  NO  Mr. Reams  YES  Mr. Gore  YES  Mr. Marshall  YES

 

Emergency passed. 

 

Law Director Aslaner questioned the language in Section IV.  Feels we may have to be more specific with effective dates for Ward Council Members and At-large Council Members.   Mr. Reams felt the language “following the provisions of the Marysville Charter” took care of that.  Mr. Aslaner will research it and get back to Council.

 

Mayor Kruse said Council is looking is at 66% for themselves.  He is presently in the process of bargaining the contract with the labor unions.  He’s looking at something far less than 66% for them.  This increase would make it difficult to tell the bargaining unit that they should take something else when Council is giving themselves 66% in terms of an increase.  Mr. Reams stated that 66% is not correct.  It was noted that the 66% was the increase originally proposed, not the proposed amendment.  Mr. Reams said the numbers work out to less than 3% per year.

 

The ordinance “AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOTES IN THE AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $5,000,000 IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, EXPANSION, REHABILITATION, AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE CITY’S MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM; AND AUTHORIZING, IF NECESSARY, AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT APPROPRIATE FOR THE OFFERING AND SALE OF SUCH NOTES” was presented for first reading, title only.  Mr. Morehart stated this ordinance and the last ordinance on the agenda are for the reservoir.  One is notes and one is bonds.  This will provide flexibility for cash availability short term.  Plans are to award contracts in September.

 

The ordinance “AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REVENUE NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN THE AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $7,175,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A NOTE PURCHASE AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF SAID NOTES; APPROVING THE USE OF AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, AND RETIRING NOTES PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FOR SUCH PURPOSE” was presented for first reading, title only.  Mr. Morehart said the Coleman’s Crossing TIF notes mature in September.  This will allow the notes to roll over for another year. 

 

“AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $25,000,000 WATER SYSTEM MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2007, OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE, OHIO, UNDER SECTION 12 OF ARTICLE XVIII OF THE OHIO CONSTITUTION, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, EXPANSION, REHABILITATION, AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE’S MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A FOURTH SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE OF MORTGAGE TO SECURE SAID SERIES 2007 BONDS, IF NECESSARY; AUTHORIZING THE PURPOSE OF MUNICIPAL BOND INSURANCE OR OTHER FORM OF CREDIT ENHANCEMENT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AUTHORIZING A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT APPROPRIATE FOR THE OFFERING AND SALE OF SUCH SERIES 2007 BONDS; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A FEDERAL INCOME TAX COMPLIANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE TRUSTEE” was presented  for first reading, title only.

 

Ø     City Council, City of Marysville Administration and Glacier West Developer(s) to discuss proposed concepts for Glacier West.

 

A document containing discussion points involving the Glacier West project was distributed to Council and others.  This project is in the 42/RT33 interchange area.  This has been in the works for several years.  Glacier has come back to the City in a fashion that would move the project forward.

 

The terms are generic and conceptual in terms of a non-annexation agreement in exchange for or with service or shared JEDD arrangements.  The starting point is 50/50.  That can be divided in other forms either between two entities or between two entities and a developer for other forms of resource or debt repayment on a project they may wish to move forward on.  It discusses water and sewer.  It would involve certain areas, hopefully Planning, which would be in the township’s control.  This would fall within the townships’ parameters of planning; the City wouldn’t have any major influence in terms of deeming its service on whatever the townships would decide is important to them, still maintaining autonomy and the importance of the issues that involve townships and the county as well, because of the revenues it could potentially use.  This also falls as a guideline within the EDAP Plan for the increment financing in terms of JEDD type of development action plan. 

 

Jerome Township Trustees were not in attendance at the meeting due to a meeting they had with Jerome Village.  Mr. David Fisher, attorney for Glacier West, was also at that meeting.  Jerome Township has been kept abreast of this situation and has been working with Glacier.  They encouraged Mr. Burke to move forward with this meeting.  They want this project to move forward.

 

Lyndsey Hodge of Kephart Fisher was in attendance at the meeting.  She offered to answer any questions. 

 

Mr. Gore said he read the terms of this project, it identifies what a JEDD Agreement could include, but wonders “where we’re going next?”

 

Mr. Burke said the goal would be to disseminate this generic information, have people think of what should or should not be included and move it forward to something that would involve the affected townships, the county and the city, in order to get everyone on the same page, as well as Glacier.  It’s important to note that Glacier has to move forward in submitting this project to the townships.  So far, there has been only talk.  They need to know if the City is interested in this, are there ways of splitting revenue in helping Glacier recoup their costs to some degree that will allow the project to move forward in a positive way for them.

 

Mr. Gore confirmed that Glacier West will be located in both Millcreek Township and Jerome Township.  Mr. Gore suggested one or two representatives from the City, the County, the Townships and someone representing the developer get together to negotiate some type of agreement that would then have to be approved by City Council.    Mr. Burke agreed. 

 

Mr. James Martinowsky of Forest City addressed Council.  He said Forest City did come to the City.  They would like to move forward with their project.  Utilities are an important part of that and that concerns a JEDD.  Suggestions were put together as a base document to get the parties discussing it further. 

 

Mr. Marshall asked if Forest City was ready to go to the affected townships and tell them what the plans are and that they’re starting the process.  Mr. Martinowsky agreed.  They had hoped to do that in July, but they are running about one month behind.  Mr. Pleasant asked if meetings would be done on an individual basis with the entities.  Response was yes. 

 

Mayor Kruse stated the document is a template in some respects for a JEDD, but on the other hand, it’s a little more than that.  The City, with Mr. Burke involved, contacted Forest City and asked them if they were still interested in that project.  Answer was yes.  They were asked what would it take to make that project a reality.  City asked that Forest City come meet with them to discuss what they needed from the City and townships and how we might get to the point where we can all agree on something.  This document was the outcome of that meeting.  The things that are needed by Glacier in this document are water and sewer from the City of Marysville and from the Townships, they need zoning and other services.  With this document, City tried to say if water and sewer is what the City will provide, this is what we think we have to have in exchange for that water and sewer.  In those discussions, City tried to take into account how these things that City would like to see would affect the townships, because there has to be something in this whole thing for the townships in order for them to be amenable to zoning.  Mayor Kruse stated the City is happy with everything in this document.  Administration, Mr. Burke and Glacier are happy with this document.  Input is now needed from Council.  Glacier needs to get together with the townships and discuss with them their needs to see if changes are needed in the document. 

 

Mr. Gore felt the process could move a lot quicker if all representatives sat down together instead of going back and forth with each entity.   

 

Mr. Burke pointed out that the developer is driving these points.  He would like to see this progressively pursued, assuming that the townships and the county are in that same mode. 

 

Mr. Bill Lynch, Millcreek Township Trustee, has been meeting with Glacier West representatives about every other week through February, March and April.  There hasn’t been a meeting in six weeks because the developer has been working on a preliminary draft for a PUD.  Mr. Lynch echoed Mr. Gore’s sentiments, he does not want to get into a situation where Millcreek meets with the developer and talks about JEDD’s and what they want to see, then they go onto Jerome, then the Mayor, etc.  Feels that’s counterproductive.  Prefers for representatives from each entity sit down and start hashing it out. 

 

Mr. Fogt stated he is supportive of this agreement.  He expressed concern about #17, the TIF.  “…….will discuss and consider and not object to tax increment financing ….” and stated he is not ready to do that at this point.  Mr. Burke clarified this point.  Because this would not be municipal TIF’s, the City in and of itself would not have any control over those TIF’s; that would be between the township and the developer should they so desire to pursue a TIF.    Mayor Kruse stated that developer wanted that to read that the City would support, but the City would not agree to that, but would agree not to object. 

 

Three options were noted in moving this project forward.

 

1)     Find representatives from each entity who would meet and aggressively pursue this. 

2)     Wait for two weeks, have Council assimilate this and come back and have a final discussion on July 26th.

3)     Refer to a committee and get the meeting done sooner rather than later instead of waiting two weeks and go forward and invite the other partners to the table.  A formal letters should be sent to all entities informing them of what this group is trying to do.

 

An Ad Hoc Committee was created for this project.  Members are David Burke, John Gore, Leah Sellers and Greg DeLong. 

 

COMMENTS OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL PERSONS AND GENERAL DISCUSSION:

 

Mayor Kruse stated this is a real step forward and feels City can move into having a project that gets off the ground very quickly. 

 

1.     Parks & Recreation Representative – Mr. Marshall reported there would be no meeting in July due to lack of agenda items. 

 

Day in the Park will be held on July 14th, 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.  Volunteers are needed.  Arnett Howard will be the entertainment.  Pool will be open, as well as a lot of other entertainment for everyone.

 

Sunday, July 22nd, Concert in the Park – British Invasion will perform.

 

Public Safety Committee met on July 10th to discuss traffic control, Fire Station (full report at the next meeting), speed of traffic in residential areas.  A link to a publication from the Department of Justice referencing traffic calming suggestions will be made available on the City’s website.  He encouraged those who have concerns with residential speeding in their area, to research this site.  Marysville Police Department has been very receptive to responding to the complaints with the Stealthstat.  Details on Stealthstat are posted on the website.

 

Mr. Pleasant asked if a decision had been made on a fire house location.  Mr. Marshall said two recommendations came forward.  The initial site recommended by Chief Johnson and Administration is out on the ORW grounds at Collins and SR4.  A proposed site for a second station is in the area of Industrial Parkway and Scottslawn. 

 

Mr. Fogt said McGuffey Lane entertained a record crowd at Concert in the Park last Sunday night.

 

Mr. Gore received word late this afternoon from Congresswoman Deborah Pryce’s office, which said the Appropriations Committee included $800,000 for the City of Marysville’s Reservoir in the Energy and Water Appropriations Bill.  The Bill will be considered by the full House next week.  Will be updated on this issue. 

 

Mr. Burke thanked the representatives from the County, Townships and the developer for attending tonight’s meeting. 

 

Mr. Pleasant concurred with Mr. Burke as far as participation and the openness to keep this issue transparent. 

 

Mr. Pleasant gave copies of the Strategic Plan from a year ago to Council.  He asked them to look at it over the next two weeks, then plan to have some dialogue at the next Council meeting on July 26th.

 

ADJOURNMENT:  There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.