Moved by Commissioner Martin, seconded by Commissioner Terry, to excuse Commissioner Fess from the September 28, 2009 Piqua City Commission Work Session. Voice vote, Aye: Hudson, Martin, Terry, and Vogt. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously.

Purpose of the Special Meeting is to discuss the Storm Water Management

City Manager Enderle gave a brief explanation on the recommendation for the Storm Water Utility Ordinance to be presented at the October 5, 2009 Piqua City Commission Meeting.

City Engineer Amy Havenar introduced Jim Rozell and Alan Castaneda from Stantec Consulting Service and read the names of the Storm Water Advisory Committee members who participated in the study. They include: Bruce Driver, Peggy Henthorn, Jim Vetter, Mark Spoltman, Mike Bardo, Jason Petty, Dave Crawford, Roger Ely, Andy Monnin, along with City representatives City Manager Fred Enderle, Street Superintendent Doug Harter, and Devon Alexander.

Mr. Rozell gave a power point presentation on the results from the seven meetings that were held to discuss the recommendations for the Storm Water Ordinance. (See enclosed)

There were several questions asked including what benefits would the average citizen receive for their money, would business owners receive more benefits than the average citizens, what is the cost to the citizens and businesses, would the storm water be processed, what can property owners do to save on impervious areas. There was also discussion on the amount of fees that were being charged by neighboring cities such as Troy and Sidney.

Education of the public is very important to the water quality, and the dumping of trash, brush and grass clippings in empty lots, along with motor oil being poured down storm water drains is a real problem. When the Ordinance is presented, it was suggested it should be noted to the public the recommendations were made by the Storm Water Advisory Committee to the City Commission. A letter of endorsement signed by all of the Storm Water Advisory Committee Members was passed out along with a copy of the proposed Ordinance.

City Manager Enderle stated the Storm Water Ordinance would be on the October 5, 2009 City Commission Agenda for a first reading.

Mayor Hudson thanked the Storm Water Advisory Committee Members, and Stantec Consulting Services.

Moved by Commissioner Martin, seconded by Commissioner Terry, to adjourn from the Piqua City Commission Work Session at 5:55 P.M. Voice vote, Aye: Martin, Terry, Hudson and Vogt.
Motion carried unanimously.

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THOMAS D. HUDSON, MAYOR
PASSED: ________________________

ATTEST: _________________________
REBECCA J. COOL
CLERK OF COMMISSION