APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Moved by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Vogt, that the minutes of the Regular City Commission Meeting of September 4, 2007 and the City Hall in the Park minutes of May 5, June 2, July 7, August 4, and September 8, 2007 be approved as written. Voice vote, Aye: Barhorst, Vogt, Patrizio, Terry, and Hudson. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously.

City Manager Enderle asked that Resolution No. R-106-07 be moved up at this time.

RES. NO. R-106-07

A Resolution to accept the Fairview-Snodgrass Road Bridge No. 0.92 from the Miami County Engineer

Doug Christian, Miami County Engineer, gave a brief power point presentation on the Fairview-Snodgrass Road Bridge No. 0.92.

Mayor Hudson asked where the bridge might be located in the City of Piqua?

Mr. Christian explained some of the various possible locations for the bridge in the city.

There were several questions by the commissioners concerning the placement of the bridge in the city.

Moved by Commissioner Patrizio, seconded by Commissioner Barhorst, that Resolution No. R-106-07 be adopted. Voice vote, Aye: Hudson, Patrizio, Vogt, Terry, and Barhorst. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Hudson then declared Resolution No. R-106-07 adopted.

ORD. NO. 17-07

An Ordinance amending Section 53.01 and 53.07 of the Piqua Code relating to water rates and new service

City Manager Enderle gave a brief explanation on the need for the increase in the water rates and new service fees.

Bill Shinell, 1612 New Haven, voiced his opinion concerning the meter charge and the size of the water pipes that are used.

Tom Zechman, Public Works Director explained the size of the meter determined the size of the pipes that are installed.

John Martin, 301 Cleveland Street, asked several questions pertaining to the water usage and the meter and pipe sizes.

Moved by Commissioner Patrizio, seconded by Commissioner Barhorst. Voice vote: Aye: Terry, Hudson, Barhorst, Patrizio, and Vogt. Mayor Hudson then declared Ordinance No. 17-07 adopted.

ORD. NO. 18-07

An Ordinance amending Section 51-46 and 51.61 of the Piqua Code, relating to wastewater permit application fees and schedule of charges and fees

City Manager Enderle gave a brief explanation of the wastewater permit application fees and the schedule of charges and fees.

John Martin, 301 Cleveland Street, asked several questions concerning the wastewater fee increase and the upgrades to the wastewater treatment plant.

Tom Zechman gave a brief overview of the water filtration system plans.

Moved by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Barhorst, that Ordinance No. 18-07 be adopted. Voice vote, Aye: Hudson, Terry, Barhorst, Patrizio, and Vogt. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Hudson then declared Ordinance No. 18-07 adopted.

Presentation for Resolutions R-102-07, R-103-07 and R-104-07.

Presenters: Ms. Pam Sullivan of Amp Ohio
Mr. Don Gruenemeyer of Sawvel & Associates

City Manager Enderle gave a brief explanation of the three resolutions and the reason for them.

Ms. Pam Sullivan, Vice President of Public Relations, of Amp Ohio gave a brief power point presentation.

Don Gruenemeyer of Sawvel & Associates also gave a brief power point presentation on the need for the three resolutions.

Commissioner Patrizio asked several questions concerning the purchase of power and the use of our own power plant, and the risk to the city.

Mr. Gruenemeyer explained the need for the purchase of power and the risks to the City of Piqua.

Commissioner Patrizio asked what is Piqua's role in Amp Ohio?

Ms. Sullivan explained the City of Piqua's role in Amp Ohio.

Commissioner Barhorst voiced his concern over the rising cost of electricity.

Commissioner Terry voiced her concerns on the purchase of power.

Commissioner Barhorst stated he is glad that the City of Piqua is back in the coal fired business again virus the use of gas, and he believes the city is doing the right thing.

Commissioner Terry stated the Energy Board voted unanimously to go forth with the project to purchase power.

Commissioner Patrizio asked if at the end of the forty years does the city have the option to get out of the program?

Ms. Sullivan explained how this would be handled at the end of the forty years.

Commissioner Vogt asked would the City of Piqua be in trouble with the EPA with the emissions from the coal in the future?

Ms. Sullivan explained how the EPA would address the issue on emissions.

RES. NO. R-102-07

A resolution to approve the form and authorize the execution of a Power Sales Contract with American Municipal Power-Ohio, Inc. and taking other actions in connection therewith regarding the American Municipal Power Generating Station

Commissioner Patrizio stated he believes this is the most important vote he has cast in his career as City Commissioner.

Nick Alexander, 122 South Street, voiced his opinion on the three resolutions concerning the purchase of power.

Commissioner Patrizio and Bill Sommer, Power System Director, gave a brief explanation on the need for the purchase of power at this time.

Ms. Sullivan also gave a brief explanation on the need for the purchase of power.

John Martin, 301 Cleveland Street, inquired about the contract with Amp Ohio.

Ms. Sullivan explained the need for the contract with Amp Ohio.

Irvin Baltes, 501 N. Downing, stated he is on the Piqua Energy Board and they highly recommended this project.

Moved by Commissioner Patrizio, seconded by Commissioner Terry, that Resolution No. R-102-07 be adopted. Voice vote, Aye: Hudson, Barhorst, Vogt, Patrizio, and Terry. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Hudson then declared Resolution No. R-102-07 adopted.

RES. NO. R-103-07

A Resolution to approve the form and authorize the execution of a Power-Sales Contract with American Municipal Power-Ohio, Inc. and taking other actions in connection therewith regarding the Prairie State Energy Campus.

Moved by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Vogt, that Resolution No. R-103-07 be adopted. Voice vote: Barhorst, Terry, Hudson, Vogt, and Patrizio. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Hudson then declared Resolution No. R-103-07 adopted.

RES. NO. R- 104-07

A Resolution to approve the form and authorize the execution of a Power Sales Contract with American Municipal Power-Ohio, inc. and taking other actions in connection therewith regarding Hydroelectric
Project Participation

Moved by Commissioner Barhorst, seconded by Commissioner Vogt, that Resolution No. R-104-07 be adopted. Roll call, Aye: Vogt, Barhorst, Terry, Hudson, and Patrizio. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Hudson then declared Resolution No. R-104-07 adopted.

RES. NO. R-105-07

A Resolution approving the tax rates for the City as determined by the Miami County Budget Commission

Moved by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Barhorst that Resolution No. R-105-07 be adopted.

Joe Drapp, 1366 Park Avenue, voiced his opinion on the wastewater and water rates on treatment of storm water.

John Martin, 301 Cleveland Street, asked if the neighborhood Improvement Team would be looking at areas of the city or just the problem areas?

City Manager Enderle explained the Neighborhood Improvement Team would be going though the whole city and not just the problem area.

Chet Osborne, 406 Staunton Street, voiced his concern some of the neighborhoods having flood damage every time it rains, and some of the areas in Shawnee not having curbs and gutters.

Tom Zechman stated he would look into the flooding and the curb and gutter issues.

Lloyd Smith, Piqua, voiced his concern and brought pictures to show the commissioners of weeds that are growing between Washington Road and the Arrowhead Subdivision empty lots.

City Manager Enderle stated he would speak to the owner of the property about taking care of the weeds.

Commissioner Vogt voiced his concern with the reason the County, which owns the east side of Washington Road does not have to mow their grass & weeds and keep the area clean.

Mr. Zechman stated they do mow it but will check on it.

Commissioner Vogt asked when the leaf pickup in the City of Piqua would begin?

Tom Zechman explained when the leaf pickup would begin and how they would go though the city.

Commissioner Barhorst stated the water rates have not be increase in the last eleven years and thinks the city did the right thing by holding them down for such a long time.

Commissioner Barhorst stated he believes the city has taken a big step by buying into Amp Ohio and thanked Bill Sommer, Power Systems Director for all his work in putting this plan together. Mr. Barhorst also thanked Ms Sullivan and Mr. Gruenemeyer for doing such a great job in explaining the issues.

Commissioner Patrizio congratulated Gary Lucas, Purchasing Director on his retirement from the City of Piqua.

City Manager Enderle reminded citizens the Utility office is updating their accounts and asked that the forms be returned as soon as possible after receiving them.

City Manager Enderle stated there is an opening on the Tree Committee Board. Applications can be obtained in the City Managers office.

City Manager Enderle announced Gary Lucas, Purchasing Director for the City of Piqua would be retiring as of Friday, September 21, 2007 and thanked him for his years of service to the city.

Mayor Hudson voiced concern about Time Warner Cable and the changing of the lineup of the channels.

Mayor Hudson asked if we need Time Warner to have the City of Piqua Access channel?

City Manager Enderle stated yes, we do need to have Time Warner to send out the signal.

City Manager Enderle also stated that the City of Piqua was looking at other options that might be available before the contract is up in 2012.

Mayor Hudson reminded citizens about the School Board Levy on the ballot in November and asked that you look at the issues and listen to the presentations before making up your mind.

Commissioner Patrizio stated look at the proficiency scores and how they have come up in the last couple of years, this levy is important for all of us.

Moved by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Barhorst, to move into Executive Session to discuss Personnel Matters. Voice vote, Aye: Barhorst, Terry, Vogt, Patrizio, and Hudson. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously to adjourn into Executive Session at 9:05 P.M.

Moved by Commissioner Vogt, seconded by Commissioner Patrizio, to adjourn from Executive Session at 9:35 P.M. Voice vote, Aye: Hudson, Patrizio, Barhorst, Terry, and Vogt. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Commissioner Barhorst, seconded by Commissioner Patrizio, to adjourn from the Regular Piqua City Commission meeting at 9:35 P.M. Voice vote, Aye: Vogt, Hudson, Patrizio, Terry, and Barhorst. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously.

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THOMAS D. HUDSON, MAYOR

PASSED: _______________________

ATTEST: _______________________
REBECCA J. COOL
CLERK OF COMMISSION