NEW FRANKLIN CITY COUNCIL
December 15,2010
The New Franklin City Council met at the City Hall at 7:38 P.M. for their regularly scheduled meeting.
1. CALL TO ORDER - Mr. Parsons
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
ALL PRESENT: Mr. Adamson, Mr. Hess, Mrs. Jones, Mr. Kalapodis, Mr. McKenney,
Mr. Parsons, Mr. Stock
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Mr. Hess and seconded by Mr. Stock to approve the minutes of the regular December 1, 2010, New Franklin City Council Meeting with corrections.
ROLL CALL: Adamson, Yes. Hess, Yes. Jones, Yes. Kalapodis, Yes. McKenney, Yes. Parsons, Yes. Stock, Yes.
5. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORTS
It was moved by Mr. Hess and seconded by Mr. Stock to approve the Financial Reports and Check Roster for November, 2010. (Subject to audit).
ROLL CALL: Adamson, Yes. Hess, Yes. Jones, Yes. Kalapodis, Yes. McKenney, Yes. Parsons, Yes. Stock, Yes.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Darlene Hogan, Teacher
7. FIRST READING
7-A RESOLUTION NO.: 10-R-76 SPONSOR: Mayor Bollas, Mr. Hess FINANCE COMMITTEE: Mr. Hess, Chair
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FUNDS FOR DISPATCH OPERATIONS, STREET CAPITAL PROJECTS AND RENUMBERING THE FUND FOR PERMISSIVE MOTOR VEHICLE TAX AND DECLARING THAT THIS RESOLUTION SHALL BE EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON PASSAGE.
It was moved by Mr. Hess and seconded by Mr. Adamson to waive the three reading rule.
ROLL CALL: Adamson, Yes. Hess, Yes. Jones, Yes. Kalapodis, Yes. McKenney, Yes. Parsons, Yes. Stock, Yes.
It was moved by Mr. Hess and seconded by Mr. Adamson to adopt Resolution 10-R-76.
ROLL CALL: Adamson, Yes. Hess, Yes. Jones, Yes. Kalapodis, Yes. McKenney, Yes. Parsons, Yes. Stock, Yes.
7-B RESOLUTION NO.: 10-R-77 SPONSOR: Mayor Bollas FINANCE COMMITTEE: Mr. Hess, Chair
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING NEW FRANKLIN TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH REA & ASSOCIATES, INC. TO COMPILE THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE CITY OF NEW FRANKLIN FOR THE YEARS ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND DECEMBER 31, 2011 AND DECLARING THAT THIS RESOLUTION SHALL BE EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON PASSAGE.
It was moved by Mr. Hess and seconded by Mr. McKenney to waive the three reading rule.
ROLL CALL: Adamson, Yes. Hess, Yes. Jones, Yes. Kalapodis, Yes. McKenney, Yes. Parsons, Yes. Stock, Yes.
It was moved by Mr. Hess and seconded by Mr. McKenney to adopt Resolution 10-R-77.
ROLL CALL: Adamson, Yes. Hess, Yes. Jones, Yes. Kalapodis, Yes. McKenney, Yes. Parsons, Yes. Stock, Yes.
7-C RESOLUTION NO.: 10-R-78 SPONSOR: Mayor Bollas FINANCE COMMITTEE: Mr. Hess, Chair
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FINAL ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CITY OF NEW FRANKLIN AND DECLARING THAT THIS RESOLUTION SHALL BE EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON PASSAGE.
It was moved by Mr. Hess and seconded by Mr. McKenney to waive the three reading rule.
ROLL CALL: Adamson, Yes. Hess, Yes. Jones, Yes. Kalapodis, Yes. McKenney, Yes. Parsons, Yes. Stock, Yes.
It was moved by Mr. Adamson and seconded by Mr. Stock to adopt Resolution 10-R-78.
ROLL CALL: Adamson, Yes. Hess, Yes. Jones, Yes. Kalapodis, Yes. McKenney, Yes. Parsons, Yes. Stock, Yes.
8. SECOND READINGS
8-A RESOLUTION NO.: 10-R-70 Introduced: December 1, 2010 SPONSOR: Mayor Bollas FINANCE COMMITTEE: Mr. Hess, Chair
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2011 ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CITY OF NEW FRANKLIN AND DECLARING THAT THIS LEGISLATION SHALL BE EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON PASSAGE.
It was moved by Mr. Hess and seconded by Mr. McKenney to waive the three reading rule.
ROLL CALL: Adamson, Yes. Hess, Yes. Jones, Yes. Kalapodis, Yes. McKenney, Yes. Parsons, Yes. Stock, Yes.
It was moved by Mr. Hess and seconded by Mr. Parsons to adopt Resolution 10-R-70.
ROLL CALL: Adamson, Yes. Hess, Yes. Jones, Yes. Kalapodis, Yes.
McKenney, Yes. Parsons, Yes. Stock, Yes.
8-B RESOLUTION NO.: 10-R-71 Introduced: December 1, 2010 SPONSOR: Mr. Hess SAFETY COMMITTEE: Mr. McKenney, Chair
A RESOLUTION TO ADJUST NEW FRANKLIN AMBULANCE EMS FEES AND AMBULANCE EMS MILEAGE FEES AND DECLARING THAT THIS RESOLUTION SHALL BE EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON PASSAGE.
It was moved by Mr. McKenney and seconded by Mr. Adamson to waive the three reading rule.
ROLL CALL: Adamson, Yes. Hess, Yes. Jones, Yes. Kalapodis, Yes. McKenney, Yes. Parsons, Yes. Stock, Yes.
It was moved by Mr. McKenney and seconded by Mr. Hess to adopt Resolution 10-R-71.
ROLL CALL: Adamson, Yes. Hess, Yes. Jones, Yes. Kalapodis, Yes. McKenney, Yes. Parsons, Yes. Stock, Yes.
8-C RESOLUTION NO.: 10-R-72 Introduced: December 1, 2010 SPONSOR: Mayor Bollas & Councilman Hess WITHDRAWN
FINANCE COMMITTEE: Mr. Hess, Chair
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING NEW FRANKLIN TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES SECTION OF THE OHIO STATE AUDITOR TO COMPILE THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE CITY OF NEW FRANKLIN FOR THE YEARS ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND DECEMBER 31, 2011 AND DECLARING THAT THIS RESOLUTION SHALL BE EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON PASSAGE.
8-D RESOLUTION NO.: 10-R-73 Introduced: December 1, 2010 SPONSOR: Mayor Bollas FINANCE COMMITTEE: Mr. Hess, Chair
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A NEW FRANKLIN UNCASHED CHECKS POLICY, CREATING A FUND TO HOLD UNCLAIMED MONIES, AND DECLARING THAT THIS RESOLUTION SHALL BE EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON PASSAGE.
It was moved by Mr. Hess and seconded by Mr. Parsons to waive the three reading rule.
ROLL CALL: Adamson, Yes. Hess, Yes. Jones, Yes. Kalapodis, Yes. McKenney, Yes. Parsons, Yes. Stock, Yes.
It was moved by Mr. Hess and seconded by Mr. McKenney to adopt Resolution 10-R-73.
ROLL CALL: Adamson, Yes. Hess, Yes. Jones, Yes. Kalapodis, Yes. McKenney, Yes. Parsons, Yes. Stock, Yes.
8-E RESOLUTION NO.: 10-R-74 Introduced: December 1, 2010 SPONSOR: Mayor Bollas & Councilman Stock STREETS & DRAINAGE: Mr. Stock, Chair
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NEW FRANKLIN, SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO, TO ENTER INTO A PARTICIPATORY AGREEMENT WITH THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF PERFORMING HIGHWAY REPAIRS AND OTHER NECESSARY WORK ON STATE ROUTE 236 WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF NEW FRANKLIN AND DECLARING THAT THE RESOLUTION SHALL BE EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON PASSAGE.
Mr. Stock requested more time and time was granted.
8-F RESOLUTION NO.: 10-R-75 Introduced: December 1, 2010 SPONSOR: Mr. Parsons & Mr. Stock PUBLIC UTILITIES: Mrs. Jones, Chair
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING NEW FRANKLIN TO ADVERTISE FOR SEALED BIDS FOR THE WASTE HAULER AGGREGATION PROJECT, AND DECLARING THAT THIS RESOLUTION SHALL BE EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON PASSAGE.
Mrs. Jones requested more time and time was granted.
9. THIRD READINGS - None
10. PENDING LEGISLATION
10-A ORDINANCE NO.: 10-O-02 Introduced: July 7, 2010 SPONSOR: Mr. Parsons Amended: 11-17-10) LAWS & ORDINANCES: Mr. Adamson, Chair
AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT SOIL/EROSION CONTROL AND POST CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS FOR INCLUSION INTO THE NEW FRANKLIN ZONING CODE AND TO AMEND SECTION 1400.02 OF THE NEW FRANKLIN ZONING CODE TO INCORPORATE DEFINITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SOIL/EROSION CONTROL AND POST CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS.
Mr. Adamson requested more time and time was granted.
11. MAYOR’S REPORT
The Mayor would like Council to vote on the following reappointments:
Mr. Ed Kosla to the Property Maintenance Enforcement Board
Five (5) year term ending 12-31-2015
It was moved by Mr. Stock and seconded by Mr. McKenney to appoint Mr. Kosla to the Property Maintenance Enforcement Board.
ROLL CALL: Adamson, Yes. Hess, Yes. Jones, Yes. Kalapodis, Yes. McKenney, Yes. Parsons, Yes. Stock, Yes.
Mr. Nick Olechnowicz to the Zoning & Planning Commission
Five (5) year term ending 12-31-2015
It was moved by Mr. Adamson and seconded by Mr. Parsons to appoint Mr. Olechnowicz to the Zoning & Planning Commission.
The Tudor House Christmas Open House was a success again this year.
The Holiday Light Contest is on. The best fifteen (15) decorated homes will receive a recognition certificate. Judged by the police department second and third shift officers.
The Mayor read a letter from Officer Hagen regarding the Shop with a Cop program that was held December 11, 2010. Also a card of thanks from a local family.
The Fire Dept. held two classes today for staff to train employees in CPR and the use of the defibrillator.
The Mayor presented Mr. McKenney with an award of appreciation for time served on Council.
Quasar Energy is back on track, they want two plants now. One in Barberton next to the sewer plant and one in New Franklin as planned. Land will need to be re-zoned to an I district. Mr. Musarra has a legal opinion that will be given to Council.
CTI and the Sturgeon ditch review is complete. There will be a meeting with CTI sometime in January to discuss the expenses for City and residents effected.
10-A Financial Report
Mr. Svab passed out the MTD Financial Report to Council.
11. OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Musarra stated he had attended a seminar for the Ohio Municipal Attorney Association and he would like to reiterate that your personal home computer emails, facebook comments,
and anything related to City business are all Public Records and MUST be retained as such.
13. NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Musarra mentioned that the 2010 Census will be distributed in early spring. Section 4.02 of the New Franklin Charter states “Council shall have the power to change ward boundaries” after each recurring census because of population changes.
Mr. Adamson stated that Summit County gave New Franklin a count of only 5 abandoned homes, by actual survey.
Mr. McKenney thanked Council and the residents of New Franklin. There will be a local swearing in on December 21, 2010 at 8:00 A.M. at the Manchester High School gym.
14. PUBLIC QUESTIONS - None
15. EXECUTIVE SESSION - discuss the open Council at Large vacancy
It was moved by Mr. Parsons and seconded by Mr. Stock to adjourn the regular Council Meeting to adjourn into Executive Session at 8:24 P.M.
ROLL CALL: Adamson, Yes. Hess, Yes. Jones, Yes. Kalapodis, Yes.
McKenney, Abstained. Parsons, Yes. Stock, Yes.
Record reflects that Mr. McKenney left the Council Meeting at 8:24 P.M.
It was moved by Mr. Parsons and seconded by Mr. Adamson to reconvene the regular Council Meeting at 9:05 P.M.
ROLL CALL: Adamson, Yes. Hess, Yes. Jones, Yes. Kalapodis, Yes. McKenney, absent. Parsons, Yes. Stock, Yes.
Mr. Parsons stated that eleven (11) applications were received for the open Council seat. Council thanked everyone who applied.
It was moved by Mrs. Jones and seconded by Mr. Stock to appoint Mr. Richard Kaderly to the vacant Council at Large seat.
ROLL CALL: Adamson, Yes. Hess, Yes. Jones, Yes. Kalapodis, Yes. McKenney, absent. Parsons, Yes. Stock, Yes.
16. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Mr. Parsons and seconded by Mr. Adamson to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:15 P.M.
ROLL CALL: Adamson, Yes. Hess, Yes. Jones, Yes. Kalapodis, Yes. McKenney, Absent. Parsons, Yes. Stock, Yes.
MAYOR
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Al Bollas
CLERK
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Tami Stefan