APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Moved by Commissioner Patrizio, seconded by Commissioner Terry, that the minutes of the Regular City Commission Meeting of October 15, and the Work Session on October 16, 2007. Voice vote, Aye: Hudson, Vogt, Terry, Barhorst, and Patrizio. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously.

ORD. NO. 24-07

An Ordinance amending Section 154.005 of the Piqua Code relating to Definitions, Section 154.126 relating to Temporary Uses and Chapter 154, Appendix C relating to Fee Schedule

Commissioner Vogt stated he had several telephone calls voicing concern about only being able to conduct only two (2) garage sales per year, and asked if it would be possible to have four (4) sales per year instead? Mr. Vogt would like to have the garage sales listed on APTA, Channel 5, to help support the residents.

Commissioner Barhorst stated he received calls also concerning the number of garage sales per year. Mr. Barhorst also would like to have the garage sales listed on APTA. Mr. Barhorst would like to amend Section 154.126, under Section E, Item # 2, in the second sentence to remove two (2), and insert Four (4) Garage Sales, Yard Sales, Porch Sales, and in Item 3, in the third sentence remove two (2) months and insert Six (6) weeks.

Commissioner Patrizio stated he did not like the idea of having to obtain a permit to conduct a garage sale.

Mayor Hudson stated if we do not have a permit, how are we going to monitor the garage sales.

City Manager Enderle stated there is no way to track them, if we are not going to have a permit then we need to leave it alone and not make any changes at this time.

Commissioner Terry stated she has not received any calls on the garage sales. Mrs. Terry said she would go for three (3) garage sales a year, but not four (4) days.

Commissioner Barhorst stated he does not believe we need to have a permit at this time, and would like to change the number of times to conduct a garage sale as he previously stated.

Moved by Commissioner Barhorst, seconded by Commissioner Vogt, to amend Ordinance No. 24-07 under Section 154.126, Section E, Item #2 to remove the wording two (2) and insert four (4), and under Item #3 to remove the wording two (2) months and insert six (6) weeks. Roll call, Aye: Patrizio, Vogt, and Barhorst. Nay: Hudson and Terry. Motion carried on a 3-2 vote.

Nick Alexander, 122 South Street, voiced his opinion on the number of garage sales and the number of days the sale can be held.

City Manager Enderle explained the reason to have the Ordinance on the books.

Bill Shinall, 1612 New Haven Road, commended the Commissioner's for on the amendment on the number of garage sales, but would like Section E, Item #4 amended to be able to have a garage sale for four (4) consecutive days for a sale instead of three (3) days.

John Martin, 301 Cleveland, questioned if residents living in apartments with more than one address would be able to have separate garage sales? Mr. Martin asked if times for the sales would be listed on the garage sale permits.

City Manager Enderle explained.

All Commissioners stated they would agree to keep the number of days at three (3) days.

Moved by Commissioner Patrizio, seconded by Commissioner Vogt, to give a second reading to amended Ordinance No. 24-07. Voice vote, Hudson, Patrizio, Vogt, Terry, and Barhorst. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Hudson then declared amended Ordinance No. 24-07 given a second reading.

ORD. NO. 25-07 (Emergency)

An Emergency Ordinance to make appropriations for the City of Piqua for the year 2007

City Manager Enderle explained during the budget review process, it was determined that a needed appropriation change had inadvertently been missed in Appropriation Ordinance No. 23-07 passed October 15, 2007. Mr. Enderle further stated in order to secure the ability to return any future state tax credit funds back to the General Fund, we are requesting the General Fund (001) General Government appropriation be increased by $1,733,303 and the Hotel Rehabilitation Fund (301) appropriation decreased by the same $1,733,303. The net dollar affect to Appropriation Ordinance No. 25-07 is zero.

Moved by Commissioner Vogt, seconded by Commissioner Terry, that the rule requiring the ordinance to be read fully and distinctly on three separate days be suspended. Voice vote, Aye: Terry, Hudson, Patrizio, Vogt, and Barhorst. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Commissioner Patrizio, seconded by Commissioner Terry, that Emergency Ordinance No. 25-07 be adopted. Voice vote, Aye: Hudson, Patrizio, Terry, Barhorst, and Vogt. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Hudson then declared Emergency Ordinance No. 25-07 adopted.

ORD. NO. 26-07

An Ordinance repealing Schedule A of Chapter 33 of the Piqua Code and adopting a New Schedule A of Chapter 33 of the Piqua Code, relating to wages of certain municipal employees

Commissioner Patrizio thanked City Manager Enderle for working on the various open positions and saving the city money by combining several of the positions.

Moved by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Barhorst, that Ordinance No. 26-07 be given a first reading. Voice vote, Aye: Hudson, Terry, Barhorst, Vogt, and Patrizio. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Hudson then declared Ordinance No. 26-07 given a first reading.

RES. NO. R-116-07

A Resolution appointing a member to the Tree Committee

Moved by Commissioner Barhorst, seconded by Commissioner Vogt, that Resolution No. R-116-07 be adopted. Voice vote, Aye: Patrizio, Hudson, Terry, Vogt, and Barhorst. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Hudson then declared Resolution No. R-116-07 adopted.

RES. NO. R-117-07

A Resolution authorizing the Manager to contract with the Miami County Public Defender Commission

Moved by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Patrizio, that Resolution No. R-117-07 be adopted. Voice vote, Aye: Patrizio, Barhorst, Hudson, Vogt, and Terry. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Hudson then declared Resolution No. R-117-07 adopted.

RES. NO. R-118-07

A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit applications for Federal Safetea-Lu Funds through the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission for the East Ash Street Reconstruction Project

Commissioner Patrizio asked if the City was still working on the design plan for Ash Street.

Public Works Director Tom Zechman stated yes and explained what has been done so far on the project.

Mayor Hudson asked if the properties the City has purchased so far on Ash Street for the project be taken down yet this year?

Mr. Zechman explained they would like to demo yet this year if possible, but still not sure when.

Chuck Starrett inquired about the plans for the Ash Street Project and asked if someone could explain them.

City Manager Enderle gave a brief overview of the Ash Street Project, stating this has to be approved yet by the City Commission and is not set in stone.

Mr. Starrett asked that the City keep the citizens informed of the progress of the project.

Moved by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Barhorst, that Resolution No. R-118-07 be adopted. Voice vote, Aye: Patrizio, Barhorst, Hudson, Vogt, and Terry. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Hudson then declared Resolution No. R-118-07 adopted.

RES. NO. R-119-07

A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to Medical Mutual of Ohio for Group health Insurance for City employees and to purchase said insurance

Commissioner Vogt voiced his opinion on the health care plan.

Commissioner Patrizio voiced his opinion on the health care plan.

City Manager Enderle explained the process for choosing a health care plan.

Commissioner Vogt stated he felt the city should use a Broker instead of a Consultant to work with the city on choosing a health care plan.

City Manager Enderle explained the reason for using a Consultant over a Broker at this time.

Commissioner Barhorst stated the city used a Broker in the past, and the Broker received the winning bid, thus the reason for his not wanting the city to use a Broker.

Commissioner Vogt asked if the employees would still have the health savings accounts.

City Manager Enderle stated yes, the money would be carried forward with the new plan.

Elaine Barton, Human Resources Director explained the health reimbursement program and the prescription drug process. Ms. Barton further stated the city is in the process of establishing a wellness program.

Commissioner Terry asked if the Health Savings Account was saving the city money, and if the employees would still have the same benefits as before.

Ms. Barton stated yes, and explained the city is saving money on this program and the benefits would stay the same for the employees.

City Manager Enderle stated there is nothing wrong with changing insurance carriers as long as it benefits the employees.

Moved by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Barhorst, that Resolution No. R-119-07 be adopted. Roll call, Aye: Terry, Hudson, Patrizio, Vogt, and Barhorst. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Hudson then declared Resolution No. R-119-07 adopted.

RES. NO. R-120-07

A Resolution authorizing the City Purchasing Agent to purchase #2 fuel oil on the open and spot market

Moved by Commissioner Patrizio, seconded by Commissioner Vogt, that Resolution No. R-120-07 be adopted. Roll call: Aye: Barhorst, Terry, Hudson, Patrizio, and Vogt. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Hudson then declared Resolution No. R-120-07 adopted.

RES. NO. R-121-07

A resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for City Membership to Amp-Ohio

Bill Sommer, Power System Director explained the service that AMP-OHIO provides to the City of Piqua.

Moved by Commissioner Patrizio, seconded by Commissioner Barhorst, that Resolution No. R-121-07 be adopted. Voice vote, Aye: Hudson, Terry, Patrizio, Barhorst, and Vogt. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Hudson then declared Resolution No. R-121-07 adopted.

OTHER

Monthly Reports-September 2007

Moved by Commissioner Vogt, seconded by Commissioner Barhorst, that the Monthly Reports for September 2007 be adopted. Voice vote, Aye: Terry, Vogt, Patrizio, Hudson, and Barhorst. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Hudson then declared the Monthly Reports for September 2007 adopted.

Joe Drapp, 1366 Park Avenue, voiced his opinion about the "Meet the Candidate Night" held at the YWCA on October 31, 2007.

Mr. Drapp commented on the balance in the General Fund account.

Several Commissioners explained the reason for the variances in the General Fund account.

City Manager Enderle gave a brief summary of the variances in the General Fund account balances.

Commissioner Patrizio stated Finance Director Cindy Holtzapple does a very good job on staying on top of the city's finances.

Lois McDonald, 416 Garnsey Street, voiced her concern about the restroom at Fountain Park.

Scott Phillips, 9640 Piqua Lockington Road, voiced his concern about the lime in the water pit located by his home.

Public Works Director Tom Zechman explained what the process would be to clean out the lime sludge.

City Manager Enderle suggested Mr. Phillips come in and meet with Mr. Zechman and himself to address the situation.

Commissioner Vogt stated he received a telephone call from a resident on Dover Avenue about a call placed to the 911 Emergency Center who was upset with the information he received from the 911 Operator.

Police Chief Willcox explained how the calls were handled, and stated he would look into it for him.

Commissioner Barhorst congratulated the Piqua Indians Football Team on another winning season.

Commissioner Barhorst congratulated Mr. & Mrs. Skip Murray on their recent renovation of the home at 314 Franklin Street. Mr. Barhorst commended the Murray's for taking houses in states of disrepair and renovating them to improve the neighborhoods.

Commissioner Patrizio reminded citizens to vote on Tuesday, November 6, 2007.

Commissioner Terry also reminded citizens to exercise their right to vote on November 6, 2007

Commissioner Terry stated she noticed on the Monthly Reports there were twenty pages of abated properties and thinks the city is doing a great job.

Commissioner Terry stated she participated in the Hayride sponsored by the Parks Department on October 25 and it was a lot fun. Mr. Terry would like to see the Hayride become an annual event.

Commissioner Terry thanked Police Chief Willcox for helping to reduce the number of cars speeding at the end of Broadway.

Mayor Hudson congratulated the Piqua Indians Football team on a winning season.

Mayor Hudson also congratulated Mr. & Mrs. Skip Murray on taking distressed properties and repairing them to sell to first time homebuyers.

Mayor Hudson reminded citizens to vote on November 6, 2007 and to support the Piqua City Schools.

Moved by Mayor Hudson, seconded by Commissioner Vogt, to adjourn from the Regular Piqua City Commission meeting at 8:40 P.M. Voice vote, Aye: Vogt, Hudson, Patrizio, Terry, and Barhorst. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously.

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FRANK H. BARHORST, VICE MAYOR

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REBECCA J. COOL
CLERK OF COMMISSION