This regular meeting of Kent City Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m., on Wed., Feb. 19, 2014, by Jerry T. Fiala, Mayor & President of Council.

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1 THE CITY OF KENT, OHIO REGULAR COUNCIL WED., FEBRUARY 19, 2014 This regular meeting of Kent City Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m., on Wed., Feb. 19, 2014, by Jerry T. Fiala, Mayor & President of Council. PRESENT: MR. AMRHEIN, MR. DeLEONE, MR. KUHAR, MS. LONG, MS. SHAFFER, MR. SIDOTI, MS. WALLACH, AND MR. WILSON ALSO PRESENT: J. FIALA, MAYOR & PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL; J. SILVER, LAW DIRECTOR; AND L. JORDAN, CLERK OF COUNCIL ABSENT: D. RULLER, CITY MANAGER AND MR. FERRARA MOTION TO EXCUSE MR. FERRARA. Motion made by Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Kuhar, and carried by a voice vote of 8-0. Mayor Fiala called upon Ms. Shaffer for her opening remarks at this time. Ms. Shaffer said the word for the winter is Asnow@, adding there are piles everywhere they look. She said she came very close to hitting a pedestrian that was obscured by a snow bank cutting off the sidewalk as they came through the right-of-way. Ms. Shaffer said the City has been doing a wonderful job, adding they have made a lot of progress in some of the corridors. She applauded the homeowners and business owners who have worked hard to keep the walkways as safe as possible for the pedestrians. Following her opening remarks, Ms. Shaffer led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JAN. 15, 2014 AND THE PUBLIC HEARING OF FEBRUARY 5, Motion made by Ms. Shaffer, seconded by Mr. Amrhein, and carried by a voice vote of 8-0. Mayor Fiala called for audience comment. He reminded those present to sign up with the Clerk who would call them forward, and to limit their comments to three minutes. Laura Mazur, 321 Pleasant Ave.: Ms. Mazur said she wished to respond to some comments at the previous meeting. She said she appreciated them redefining the definition of a dangerous dog. She said at the last meeting, she was unable to respond, and they received some misinformation. Ms. Mazur said the dog in question attacked her neighbor lady, adding it went after the neighbor, as she walked between her house and her car. She said this happened twice, adding the neighbor did not have her beagle with her. Ms. Mazur said her brother, an attorney, advised her neighbor to go to the police station, adding she did and spoke to Officer Stirm. She said it was suggested they figure out the week and year of the occurrence, and Officer Stirm told her it had been too long and did not count. She said it is important that they know about this dog. Ms. Mazur said this same dog broke through a storm door and ran to menace Terry Howe=s dogs, adding they were in a fenced area. Ms. Mazur said it was suggested she ask her neighbors to write down these incidents and sign the statements. She said the one that spoke with Officer Stirm did not want to be involved, adding they can figure out why after she was rebuked by the officer. Ms. Mazur said Mr. Howe did write down how the dog went after his dogs. Ms. Mazur said it is not just her dog, adding this dog has the propensity to attack. Hearing no further audience comment, Mayor Fiala called upon the Clerk for the written correspondence. The Clerk reported the following: 1) A request was received from Randy Schneider, publicist for Zach Paxson, requesting Council=s support, via a resolution, for a song Mr. Paxson wrote, entitled Ohio as Ohio=s official Country song. This request, with a link to the song, was forwarded to the Mayor & Council on January 24, 2014.

2 2) Twenty-four s were received on February 5 and February 6, 2014 from various cities in the state of Ohio, asking the City to adopt an official English resolution. The first was forwarded to Mayor and Council, and the rest are on file in the Council office. 3) Mayor Fiala received an containing a letter to the editor written by Calvin Carstensen on Feb. 7, This letter asked City leaders to take a more responsible stance in either enforcing existing local ordinances relating to snow removal from walkways and/or drafting new ones. Ms. Shaffer responded to all of Council on Feb. 7, 2014, suggesting the City get together with Franklin Township to address the issues. Ms. Long responded on Feb 8, 2014, that she agreed with Ms. Shaffer. Mr. DeLeone sent a response with a picture attached on Feb. 11, regarding sidewalks on E. Main Street. All s were forwarded to the Mayor and Council as they were received. 4) David Reith sent an to the Code Enforcement officer on Feb. 9, 2014, and copied all members of Council, regarding a letter he received about snow removal in the Harvey Avenue area. 5) Council=s liaison, Mr. Wilson, placed the agenda packet from the Jan. 16, 2014 Parks and Recreation Board meeting on file in the Council office on Feb. 5, ) The 2013 Annual Report of the Kent Police Department was placed on file in the Council office on Feb. 12, Individual copies are available in the Council office. The Clerk reported the following correspondence was placed on file after the agenda was printed: 1) Council=s liaison, Mr. Wilson, placed the February agenda packet from the Parks and Recreation Board on file in the Council office prior to the start of this meeting. 2) Council=s representative, Mr. DeLeone, placed the minutes of the January 2014 Standing Rock Cemetery Board meeting on file prior to the start of this meeting. 3) A letter was received by certified mail earlier in the day from Maplebrook at Golden Pond II LLC advising they would be constructing a building consisting of 63 units on the west side of Sunnybrook Road, south of SR 261. This letter was distributed to all members of Council prior to the start of this meeting. Hearing no further correspondence, Mayor Fiala called for the City Manager=s report. MOTION TO APPROVE ITEMS #1 THROUGH #11 Motion made by Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Amrhein, and carried by a voice vote of 8-0. The following items were approved by the aforementioned motion: 1) Authorization of Draft No , donation from Christenson Foundation 2) Authorization of Draft No , donation from American Legion 3) Authorization to not renew the lease w/kent City Schools for public parking at Central School 4) Authorization to support a letter of support for Phase II of Maplebrook Senior living apartments 5) Finance Committee, agenda time, proposed text modifications to City=s tax code 6) Finance Committee, agenda time, authorization to create new account for police station funds 7) Community Development Committee, review/approval of 2013 Tax Incentive Review Council report 8) Community Development Committee, review/approve 2014 CDBG Action Plan 9) Community Development Committee, review/extend lease with ABC Railroad for land to be used for parking. 10) Community Development Committee, renew/extend City=s sub-lease w/haymaker=s Farmers Market 11) Community Development Committee, new contractor licensing program FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION TO APPROVE THE WRITTEN REPORT OF FEB. 5, 2014 AND THE RECOMMENDED ACTIONS. Motion made by Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. DeLeone, and carried by a voice vote of 8-0. The following actions were approved by the aforementioned motion: 1) TO AUTHORIZE THE SURPLUS FOR CITY AUCTION; DONATING THE BIKES TO A SERVICE THAT WOULD REHAB THEM AND GIVE THEM TO NEEDY CHILDREN; AND TO CONTINUE LISTING THEM IF NO ONE WANTS THEM.

3 2) RECEIVED A REPORT FROM MAIN STREET KENT; NO ACTION NEEDED 3) TO AUTHORIZE THE AMENDMENT TO 2014 APPROPRIATIONS AS PRESENTED. The Mayor asked the Clerk to read Draft No by title only at this time. AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A DONATION TO THE CITY OF KENT ADOPT-A-SPOT FROM THE HENRY V. & FRANCES W. CHRISTENSON FOUNDATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Motion made by Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Kuhar. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Mr. Amrhein, Mr. DeLeone, Mr. Kuhar, Ms. Long, Ms. Shaffer, Mr. Sidoti, Ms. Wallach, and Mr. Wilson. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 8-0. Motion made by Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Kuhar. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Mr. Amrhein, Mr. DeLeone, Mr. Kuhar, Ms. Long, Ms. Shaffer, Mr. Sidoti, Ms. Wallach, and Mr. Wilson. The motion carried by a roll call vote of : AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A DONATION TO THE CITY OF KENT ADOPT-A-SPOT FROM THE HENRY V. & FRANCES W. CHRISTENSON FOUNDATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Mayor asked the Clerk to read Draft No by title only at this time. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO , THE CURRENT APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE, PASSED NOVEMBER 20, 2013, SO AS TO INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS IN FUND 001, GENERAL; FUND 116, INCOME TAX FUND 126, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG); FUND 128, FIRE & EMS; FUND 201, WATER; FUND 202, SEWER; FUND 208, STORM WATER; FUND 301, CAPITAL; AND FUND 302, MUNICIPAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT TAX INCREMENT EQUIVALENT (MPITIE); AND SO AS TO REDUCE TRANSFERS FROM FUND 116, INCOME TAX TO FUND 001, GENERAL; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Motion made by Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Kuhar. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Mr. DeLeone, Mr. Kuhar, Ms. Long, Ms. Shaffer, Mr. Sidoti, Ms. Wallach, Mr. Wilson, and Mr. Amrhein. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 8-0. Motion made by Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Sidoti. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Mr. DeLeone, Mr. Kuhar, Ms. Long, Ms. Shaffer, Mr. Sidoti, Ms. Wallach, Mr. Wilson, and Mr. Amrhein. The motion carried by a roll call vote of : AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO , THE CURRENT APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE, PASSED NOVEMBER 20, 2013, SO AS TO INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS IN FUND 001, GENERAL; FUND 116, INCOME TAX FUND 126, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG); FUND 128, FIRE & EMS; FUND 201, WATER; FUND 202, SEWER; FUND 208, STORM WATER; FUND 301, CAPITAL; AND FUND 302, MUNICIPAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT TAX INCREMENT EQUIVALENT (MPITIE); AND SO AS TO REDUCE TRANSFERS FROM FUND 116, INCOME TAX TO FUND 001, GENERAL; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

4 The Mayor asked the Clerk to read Draft No by title only at this time. AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A DONATION TO THE CITY OF KENT PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT FROM THE AMERICAN LEGION PORTAGE POST #496 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Motion made by Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Amrhein. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Mr. Kuhar, Ms. Long, Ms. Shaffer, Mr. Sidoti, Ms. Wallach, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Amrhein, and Mr. DeLeone. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 8-0. Motion made by Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. DeLeone. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Mr. Kuhar, Ms. Long, Ms. Shaffer, Mr. Sidoti, Ms. Wallach, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Amrhein, and Mr. DeLeone. The motion carried by a roll call vote of : AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A DONATION TO THE CITY OF KENT PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT FROM THE AMERICAN LEGION PORTAGE POST #496 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE MOTION TO APPROVE THE WRITTEN REPORT OF FEB. 5, 2014 AND THE RECOMMENDED ACTIONS. Motion made by Mr. Amrhein, seconded by Mr. Sidoti, and carried by a voice vote of 8-0. The following actions were approved by the aforementioned motion: 1. TO AUTHORIZE THE PARKING RESTRICTIONS FOR ERIE AND DEPEYSTER STREETS, WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE. 2. TO AUTHORIZE THE AMENDMENT TO THE DANGEROUS DOG ORDINANCE, AMENDING THE DEFINITION TO INCLUDE THE DOG BEING DEFINED AS DANGEROUS IF IT SERIOUSLY INURED OR KILLED ANOTHER ANIMAL. 3) TO AUTHORIZE THE PARTY REGISTRATION PROGRAM IN CONJUNCTION WITH KENT STATE UNIVERSITY. The Mayor asked the Clerk to read Draft No by title only at this time. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF KENT ENTITLED "PARKING REGULATION AUTHORIZATION", AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Mr. Kuhar, Ms. Long, Ms. Shaffer, Mr. Sidoti, Ms. Wallach, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Amrhein, and Mr. DeLeone. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 8-0. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Mr. Kuhar, Ms. Long, Ms. Shaffer, Mr. Sidoti, Ms. Wallach, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Amrhein, and Mr. DeLeone. The motion carried by a roll call vote of : AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF KENT ENTITLED "PARKING REGULATION AUTHORIZATION", AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

5 The Mayor asked the Clerk to read Draft No by title only at this time. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION (A), ENTITLED DANGEROUS DOGS SO AS TO CONFORM TO THE STATE OF OHIO'S DEFINITION OF A DANGEROUS DOG. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Ms. Long, Ms. Shaffer, Mr. Sidoti, Ms. Wallach, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Amrhein, Mr. DeLeone, and Mr. Kuhar. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 8-0. Ms. Shaffer said she was going back and forth in her mind. She said she is voting for the ordinance as it does tighten up the definition. Ms. Shaffer said they may need to revisit this, adding they need to look at more cases that have occurred with enforcement issues, not just the definition. She said she would vote for the draft ordinance. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Ms. Long, Ms. Shaffer, Mr. Sidoti, Ms. Wallach, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Amrhein, Mr. DeLeone, and Mr. Kuhar. The motion carried by a roll call vote of : AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION (A), ENTITLED DANGEROUS DOGS SO AS TO CONFORM TO THE STATE OF OHIO'S DEFINITION OF A DANGEROUS DOG. LAND USE COMMITTEE MOTION TO ACCEPT THE WRITTEN REPORT OF FEB. 5, Motion made by Ms. Shaffer, seconded by Ms. Wallach, and carried by a voice vote of 8-0. MOTION TO ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDED ACTIONS OF FEB. 5, Motion made by Ms. Shaffer, seconded by Mr. DeLeone, and carried by a voice vote of 8-0. The following actions were approved by the aforementioned motion: 1) TO ACCEPT THE PLANNING COMMISSION=S RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT THE CHAPTER ON LANDSCAPE GUIDELINES. 2) TO AUTHORIZE THE LICENSE TO OCCUPY FOR THE LAKES AT FRANKLIN MILLS FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD SIGN. The Mayor asked the Clerk to read Draft No by title only at this time. AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING CHAPTER 1168, ENTITLED LANDSCAPING, BUFFERING, AND SCREENING OF THE CITY=S ZONING CODE TO UPDATE THE LANDSCAPING, BUFFERING, AND SCREENING REQUIREMENTS. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Ms. Shaffer, Mr. Sidoti, Ms. Wallach, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Amrhein, Mr. DeLeone, Mr. Kuhar, and Ms. Long. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 8-0.

6 Ms. Long said that Section 2 of the draft ordinance speaks of an Aopen meeting@. She asked when there was an open meeting, and Ms. Wallach told her it was two weeks earlier. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Ms. Shaffer, Mr. Sidoti, Ms. Wallach, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Amrhein, Mr. DeLeone, Mr. Kuhar, and Ms. Long. The motion carried by a roll call vote of : AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING CHAPTER 1168, ENTITLED LANDSCAPING, BUFFERING, AND SCREENING OF THE CITY=S ZONING CODE TO UPDATE THE LANDSCAPING, BUFFERING, AND SCREENING REQUIREMENTS. The Mayor asked the Clerk to read Draft No by title only at this time AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO ENTER INTO A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE FRANKLIN MILLS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, AND THE CITY OF KENT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Mr. Sidoti, Ms. Wallach, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Amrhein, Mr. DeLeone, Mr. Kuhar, Ms. Long, and Ms. Shaffer. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 8-0. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Mr. Sidoti, Ms. Wallach, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Amrhein, Mr. DeLeone, Mr. Kuhar, Ms. Long, and Ms. Shaffer. The motion carried by a roll call vote of : AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO ENTER INTO A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE FRANKLIN MILLS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, AND THE CITY OF KENT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. STREETS, SIDEWALKS & UTILITIES COMMITTEE MOTION TO APPROVE THE WRITTEN REPORT OF FEB. 5, 2014 AND RECOMMENDED ACTIONS #1, #3, AND #4. Motion made by Mr. DeLeone, seconded by Ms. Long, and carried by a voice vote of 8-0. The following actions were approved by the aforementioned motion: 1) TO AUTHORIZE THE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH KENT STATE UNIVERSITY FOR THE WI- FI EQUIPMENT 3) TO ALLOW LUNCH TIME VALET PARKING AS PRESENTED. 4) TO AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF THE SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT FOR THE FRANKLIN MILLS, PHASE 5 MOTION TO APPROVE ACTION #2, TO AUTHORIZE THE AGREEMENT WITH ODOT FOR ROUTINE

7 MAINTENANCE Motion made by Mr. DeLeone, seconded by Mr. Wilson, and carried by a voice vote of 7-1, with Ms. Shaffer dissenting. The Mayor asked the Clerk to read Draft No by title only at this time AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT OF THE LAKES OF FRANKLIN MILLS, PHASE 5 SUBDIVISION, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Ms. Wallach, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Amrhein, Mr. DeLeone, Mr. Kuhar, Ms. Long, Ms. Shaffer, and Mr. Sidoti. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 8-0. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Ms. Wallach, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Amrhein, Mr. DeLeone, Mr. Kuhar, Ms. Long, Ms. Shaffer, and Mr. Sidoti. The motion carried by a roll call vote of : AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT OF THE LAKES OF FRANKLIN MILLS, PHASE 5 SUBDIVISION, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Mayor asked the Clerk to read Draft No by title only at this time A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR HERBICIDAL SPRAYING ON SR 261, WITHIN THE CITY OF KENT LIMITS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Mr. Wilson, Mr. Amrhein, Mr. DeLeone, Mr. Kuhar, Ms. Long, and Mr. Sidoti. The motion failed by a roll call vote of 6-2 (Suspension of the three readings requires seven votes). Ms. Shaffer and Ms. Wallach dissented. MOTION TO APPROVE THE FIRST READING. Motion made by Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. DeLeone. Ms. Shaffer said she is an organic person, and cannot fathom using herbicidal spray in any situation. She said they love and care about their water, and question why they are putting poison on the ground. Ms. Shaffer said she cannot vote for herbicidal spray anywhere in the city of Kent. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Mr. Wilson, Mr. Amrhein, Mr. DeLeone, Mr. Kuhar, Ms. Long, and Mr. Sidoti. Ms. Shaffer and Ms. Wallach dissented. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 6-2. The Mayor asked the Clerk to read Draft No by title only at this time AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO ENTER INTO A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AND THE CITY OF KENT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Motion made by Mr. DeLeone, seconded by Ms. Wallach.

8 Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Mr. Amrhein, Mr. DeLeone, Mr. Kuhar, Ms. Long, Ms. Shaffer, Mr. Sidoti, Ms. Wallach, and Mr. Wilson. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 8-0. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Mr. Amrhein, Mr. DeLeone, Mr. Kuhar, Ms. Long, Ms. Shaffer, Mr. Sidoti, Ms. Wallach, and Mr. Wilson. The motion carried by a roll call vote of : AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO ENTER INTO A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AND THE CITY OF KENT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS UNFINISHED BUSINESS None None NEW BUSINESS Ms. Wallach said the other evening, she was downtown. She said it was packed with no parking. She said a few spaces were open for ten-minute parking only. Ms. Wallach said she thought those were meant to be used during the day by those going to the bank and other places. MOTION TO REFER THE ISSUE OF TEN-MINUTE PARKING SPACES TO BE TREATED LIKE THE OTHER PARKING AFTER 6:00 P.M. TO THE PARKING ACTION COMMITTEE. Motion made by Ms. Wallach, seconded by Ms. Shaffer. Ms. Wallach said she can understand the need during the day, but they were not needed in the evening. She said they should be regular parking spaces. Ms. Shaffer said she hoped she understood that this motion would review the issue. She said she wanted to be sure that they are not confusing people, adding they should be clearly marked. Ms. Shaffer said that every space is precious and should be metered. Mr. Wilson said he would vote against the motion. He said if it was referred to the Parking Action Committee, he would support it. Ms. Wallach said that was part of her motion. She said she wanted to see if it was plausible to revert them back at 6:00 p.m. Mr. Wilson said he would support the motion, since that was clarified. Mr. DeLeone asked if there would be any changes when the meters come, and Mayor Fiala noted that there were multiple heads bobbing from senior staff members in the audience. Mr. Kuhar said that after 6:00 p.m., everything is a free-for-all with no enforcement on the parking spaces. He said he was unsure if anyone gets a ticket after 6:00 p.m. in those spaces. The motion carried by a voice vote of 7-1, with Mr. Kuhar dissenting. Ms. Wallach said they had a lot of discussion on the dangerous dog ordinance. She said that people have concerns with the first attacks done by dogs. MOTION TO REFER THE DANGEROUS DOG ORDINANCE BACK TO COMMITTEE FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION ON THE PENALTIES FOR FIRST ATTACKS. Motion made by Ms. Wallach, seconded by Ms. Shaffer. Ms. Shaffer said she felt uncomfortable that they overhauled the ordinance so quickly, adding there is

9 more to look at besides what the State is doing. She noted the State does not always have the answers. Ms. Shaffer supported bringing it back for further discussion. Mr. Sidoti said he recalled in committee that they indicated, upon adoption of the new definition, that they would take some time to look at it further. He supported the motion, adding he was unsure they need to make a decision in the next week or next month. He suggested they study what other communities are doing for enforcement and look at what they can do to protect their citizens. The motion carried by a voice vote of 8-0. Mayor Fiala asked if they wanted to take any action on the song being designated as the official country song for Ohio, as referenced in the written communications. No one made any motions at this time. Mr. Kuhar said that all of the threatening letters and legislation does not make Main and Water Streets a place people can walk because of the snow. He said he wished the newspaper would come out with a good businesses/bad business article, or some other way to notify people that they need to care about their customers and citizens. He said there are too many parking lots with large piles, adding people have to jump over them. He said he cannot understand people having a business and not doing the sidewalk. He suggested a picture in the newspaper showing good and bad businesses would be helpful. Mr. Kuhar said anyone that owns a business and reads the Council minutes will know that someone is watching them. MAYOR=S REPORT Mayor Fiala asked Dan Morganti from the Community Development Department to step forward and introduce himself. Mr. Morganti said he has been with the City for about ten months. He said he came from Stark County where he worked in their Community Development Department. Mr. Morganti said that prior to that, he worked with an engineering firm in Cleveland, and attended graduate school at Cleveland State University. He said he is excited to be in Kent, and hopefully they will see more of him. Mayor Fiala welcomed him aboard, adding the Council does not usually hear about new people who were hired. MOTION TO ADJOURN THIS MEETING Motion made by Mr. Sidoti, seconded by Mr. DeLeone, and carried by a voice vote of 8-0. Hearing no further business before this Council, Mayor Fiala adjourned this meeting at 8:00 p.m.