VILLAGE OF CHAGRIN FALLS
COUNCIL MEETING 2-22-2010
The meeting of the Council of the Village of Chagrin Falls was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by Mr. Patton.
Member present: Evans, Jacobs, Lutz, Milko, Patton, Subel, Williams
Members absent: None.
Officials present: Mayor Brick, Bloom, Himes, Zugan, Byron, Brosius, Lannon
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Mr. Williams, seconded by Mrs. Evans that the minutes of the meeting held January 25, 2010 be approved. Carried. Ayes: Evans, Jacobs, Lutz, Milko, Patton, Subel, Williams. Nays: None.
REPORT OF THE MAYOR
Mayor Brick announced his appointment of Dori Loomis to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a four-year term ending 12/31/2013.
Moved by Mr. Patton, seconded by Mr. Milko to approve the Mayor’s appointment. Carried. Ayes: Evans, Jacobs, Lutz, Milko, Patton, Subel, Williams. Nays: None.
Mayor Brick said Council can schedule a budget review meeting any time after this week as they are expected to complete the proposed 2010 budget in the next couple of days.
Mayor Brick mentioned that the Economic Advisory Board is working on their 2009 report to Council and that should be available by the next Council meeting.
REPORT OF THE FINANCE DIRECTOR
No report.
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO SPEAK TO AGENDA ITEMS (NOT TO EXCEED TWO (2) MINUTES PER PERSON)
None.
REPORT OF THE LAW DIRECTOR
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
Mrs. Evans introduced Ordinance No. 2010-04 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AND A TRANSPORTATION FOR LIVABLE COMMUNITIES INITIATIVE CONTRACT FOR SERVICES WITH THE NORTHEAST OHIO AREAWIDE COORDINATING AGENCY, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Moved by Mrs. Evans, seconded by Mrs. Lutz that the requirement for reading an ordinance three times be suspended. Carried. Ayes: Evans, Jacobs, Lutz, Milko, Patton, Subel, Williams. Nays: None. Moved by Mrs. Evans, seconded by Mrs. Lutz that the ordinance be adopted. Carried. Ayes: Evans, Jacobs, Lutz, Milko, Patton, Subel, Williams. Nays: None. Mrs. Evans said this was discussed at the Streets and Sidewalks Committee meeting this evening. NOACA will be providing $68,000 for this grant that will study the trails in the local area. South Russell will contribute $2,500 to the study, Moreland Hills $2,500, Orange $2,000, the Metro Parks $2,000, and Chagrin Falls will contribute $4,000. The Committee did recommended that Council approve this ordinance.
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH BEHNKE ASSOCIATES
Mrs. Evans introduced Ordinance No. 2010-05 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH BEHNKE ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES NECESSARY FOR THE CHAGRIN FALLS REGION ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION STUDY, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Moved by Mrs. Evans, seconded by Mr. Williams that the requirement for reading an ordinance three times be suspended. Carried. Ayes: Evans, Jacobs, Lutz, Milko, Patton, Subel, Williams. Nays: None. Moved by Mrs. Evans, seconded by Mr. Williams that the ordinance be adopted. Carried. Ayes: Evans, Jacobs, Lutz, Milko, Patton, Subel, Williams. Nays: None. Mrs. Evans said this ordinance just okays the contract with Behnke Associates to do the work that we need to do to receive the money for the grant.
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH B&C COMMUNICATIONS
Mrs. Lutz introduced Ordinance No. 2010-06 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH B&C COMMUNICATIONS, INC. FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT RADIO EQUIPMENT SERVICES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Moved by Mrs. Lutz, seconded by Mr. Williams that the requirement for reading an ordinance three times be suspended. Carried. Ayes: Evans, Jacobs, Lutz, Milko, Patton, Subel, Williams. Nays: None. Moved by Mrs. Lutz, seconded by Mr. Williams that the ordinance be adopted. Carried. Ayes: Evans, Jacobs, Lutz, Milko, Patton, Subel, Williams. Nays: None. Mrs. Lutz said this would allow the Village to enter into a service agreement with a qualified vendor to attend to any repairs of any of the communication equipment, all of the dispatch services, and the radio towers for our emergency services. Since we provide dispatch services for a number of communities it is imperative that our equipment always be in good working order. The total for the annual service contract was a little over $5,000, which is shared among the communities that participate in the dispatch services. She and Chief Brosius explained some of the specifics of the contract.
CODIFIED ORDINANCES REVISED
Mr. Patton introduced Ordinance No. 2010-07 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES BY ADOPTING CURRENT REPLACEMENT PAGES AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Moved by Mr. Patton, seconded by Mrs. Evans that the requirement for reading an ordinance three times be suspended. Carried. Ayes: Evans, Jacobs, Lutz, Milko, Patton, Subel, Williams. Nays: None. Moved by Mr. Patton, seconded by Mr. Williams that the ordinance be adopted. Carried. Ayes: Evans, Jacobs, Lutz, Milko, Patton, Subel, Williams. Nays: None. Mr. Patton said this is primarily one of their housekeeping matters. They need to make sure that their Codified Ordinances comply with the Ohio State Law and that they remain updated.
SECTION 137.08 AMENDED
Mr. Jacobs introduced Ordinance No. 2010-08 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 137.08 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF CHAGRIN FALLS RELATING TO THE REVIEW OF PLANS BY THE ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF REVIEW.
Mr. Jacobs explained the amendments and placed it on readings.
CERTAIN SUBSECTIONS OF 1109.05 AMENDED
Mr. Jacobs introduced Ordinance No. 2010-09 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN SUBSECTIONS OF 1109.05 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF CHAGRIN FALLS RELATING TO ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF REVIEW PROCEDURES.
Mr. Jacobs explained the amendments and placed it on readings. Mr. Byron announced a public hearing for Monday, April 12, 2010.
NEW CHAPTER 1115 ENACTED
Mr. Jacobs introduced Ordinance No. 2010-10 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE ENACTING NEW CHAPTER 1115, DESIGN REVIEW, TO PROVIDE FOR DESIGN REVIEW REGULATIONS THAT MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE THE DISTINCTIVE CHARACTER OF THE VILLAGE.
Mr. Jacobs explained the amendments and placed it on readings. Mr. Byron announced a public hearing for Monday, April 12, 2010.
STREETS AND SIDEWALKS COMMITTEE
Mrs. Evans reported that the Committee discussed the resurfacing of North Street. There will be further discussion.
FACILITIES AND SERVICES COMMITTEE
Mr. Patton reported that the Committee, along with representatives of Cuyahoga County, discussed an Urban County Program. There will be further discussion.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Mr. Jacobs reported that the Commission will soon be discussing the Comprehensive Plan.
SAFETY COMMITTEE
No report.
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
No report.
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Mr. Williams announced a meeting for Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 8:00 p.m.
ADMINISTRATION AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE
Mr. Subel reported that the quote from Medical Mutual came in at a 5% increase and the quote from Anthem, our current provider, came in at a 21% increase. This will be discussed further.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Mr. Patton acknowledged that Council did receive the monthly expenditure reports as well as the monthly statement of cash receipts and disbursements for January, 2010.
Mr. Patton announced a budget review meeting for Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.
PARKS COMMISSION
Mrs. Lutz announced a meeting for Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 8:30 a.m.
SHADE TREE COMMISSION
No report.
ARTS COMMISSION
No report.
PARKING COMMISSION
Mr. Milko announced a meeting for Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 3:00 p.m.
REPORT OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
No report.
REPORT OF THE ENGINEER
No report.
REPORT OF THE POLICE CHIEF
No report.
REPORT OF THE FIRE CHIEF
No report.
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO SPEAK TO ANY MATTER (NOT TO EXCEED FIVE (5) MINUTES)
None.
MISCELLANEOUS
Mr. Milko mentioned that Art Kvacic has been awarded the Pelican Award, the highest medal that can ever be awarded by the Boy Scouts.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Patton adjourned the meeting at 8:27 p.m.
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President of Council
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Clerk of Council
