COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF WASfflNGTON COURT HOUSE CITY COUNCIL August 9,2017 7ะ30 RM.

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1 COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF WASfflNGTON COURT HOUSE CITY COUNCIL August 9,2017 7ะ30 RM. Council met in regular session at 7:30 P.M. in the second floor Council Chambers located at 105 N. Main Street,Washington Court House, with Chairperson Dale Lynch presiding. Mr. Lynch explained the origin of the pledge of allegiance. Mr. Lynch provided the invocation and Mrs. Bermeli led the pledge of allegiance. Present at said meeting were, Mrs. Teena Keaton,Clerk of Council,Mrs. Kelley Ford,Administrative Secretary Mr. Marie Pitstick,City Attorney and Mr. Joe Denen, City Manager. At roll call, the following members were present: Mrs. Leah Foster, Mr. Ted Hawk, Ms. Kendra Hernandez,Mr. Steve Jennings, Mrs. Kimberlee Bonnell, Mr. Jim Chrisman and Mr. Dale Lynch. Mrs. Foster moved and Mrs. Bonnell seconded the following motion: Motionะ That the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held July 26, 2017 be approved as presented. At roll call the vote resulted as follows: Mrs. Foster, Aye ; Mr. Hawk, Aye ; Ms. Hernandez, Abstain,Mr. Jennings, Abstain 5 Mrs. Bonnell, Aye 5 Mr. Chrisman, Aye,and Mr. Lynch, Aye. COMMUNICATION Mr. Denen noted that there was no communications. COUNCIL COMMITTEES There were none. CITY MANAGER REPORT (in writing) Mr. Denen advised that the downtown grant option was currently being utilized for repairs to several businesses; in particular, Mr. Denen noted the repair work being completed at the Green Realty building on North Main Street. Mr. Denen reported that the Fayette County water tower project was progressing near the YMCA facility. Mr. Denen noted that he was particularly pleased with the project and Mid Atlantic. Further,Mr. Denen,thanked Mr. Steve Luebbe,Fayette County Engineer for his efforts with the project. Mr. Denen reported that a Thank You card was received by from the Carnegie Library regarding the help received from the Service Department with the removal of a flower boxes on theừ property. Mr. Denen thanked everyone who participated in the Fly-In event held at the Fayette County Airport. Mr. Denen reported positive correspondence received regarding the flowers downtown.

2 Mr. Denen reported that fire hydrant painting continued. Mr. Denen noted the exceptional work of both the Fire and Police Departments. Mr. Denen expressed his condolences on the passing of retired Assistant Fire Chief Dick Monroe. Mr. Denen noted the dedication of Mr. Monroe to the City of Washington Court House. Mr. Denen encouraged support of the discount card fundraiser of the Washington Blue Lion football team. Mr. Denen wished luck to all the candidates for local offices. DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Dừector of Finance, Mr. Tom Riley, was absent. CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney, Mr. Mark Pitstick had no report. LOCAL RESIDENTS AND TAXPAYERS There was none. LEGISLATION A. ORDINANCE NO (tabled) AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE PLANNING COMMISSION S RECOMMENDATION THAT THE APPROPRIATE RESPONSE OF THE CITY OF WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE TO THE LEGALIZATION OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA BY THE STATE OF OHIO BE TO AMEND THE ZONING CODE TO REQUIRE THAT THE USE OF DISPENSING MEDICAL MARIJUANA BE A CONDITIONAL USE IN THE B2 AND B3 ZONING DISTRICTS. No motion was made. Ordinance remained tabled. B. RESOLUTION NO. R (second reading) A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING JOSEPH J. DENEN, CITY MANAGER, OF THE CITY OF WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE TO AMEND AN AGREEMENT WITH ARCADIS ILS. INC., OfflO FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE WASHINGTON AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Mrs. Foster moved and Ms. Hernandez seconded the following motion: MOTION: That Resolution No. R be placed on second reading. At roll call the vote resulted as follows: Mrs. Foster, Aye ; Mr. Hawk, Aye ; Ms. Hernandez, Aye,Mr. Jennings, Aye, Mrs. Bonnell, Aye, Mr. Chrisman, Aye,and Mr. Lynch, Aye.

3 MOTION: That Resolution No. R be adopted. At roll call the vote resulted as follows: Mrs. Foster, Aye ; Mr. Hawk, Aye ; Ms. Hernandez, Aye,Mr. Jennings, Aye,Mrs. Bonnell, Aye,Mr. Chrisman, Aye 5 and Mr. Lynch, Aye. c. RESOLUTION NO. R (second reading) A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING JOSEPH 丄 DENEN, CITY MANAGER, OF THE CITY OF WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE PURCHASE OF A BODY SCANNER AT THE FAYETTE COUNTY JAIL. Ms. Hernandez moved and Mrs. Foster seconded the following motion: MOTION: That Resolution No. R be placed on second reading. At roll call the vote resulted as follows: Mrs. Foster, Aye ; Mr. Hawk, Aye ; Ms. Hernandez, Aye,Mr. Jeimmgs, Aye,Mrs. Bomiell, Aye,Mr. Chrisman, Aye 5 and Mr. Lynch, Aye. Motion carried, ritle read. Mrs. Foster moved and Mr. Jennings seconded the following motion: MOTION: That Resolution No. R be adopted. Jennings, Aye,Mrs. Bomell, Aye,Mr. Chrisman? Aye,and Mr. Lynch, Aye. Motion carnea. I 乂 RESOLUTION NO. R (second reading) A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING JOSEPH J. DENEN, CITY MANAGER, OF THE CITY OF WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE TO CONTRIBUTE TO FAYETTE COUNTY THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED FORTY ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED AND TWENTY AND 00/100 DOLLARS, ($141,920.00) FOR THE FUNDING OF THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DURING FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1,2018. Ms. Hernandez moved and Mrs. Bonnell seconded the following motion: MOTION: That Resolution No. R be placed on second reading. At roll call the vote resulted as follows: Mrs. Foster, Aye ; Mr. Hawk, Aye ; Ms. Hernandez, Aye,Mr. Jennings, Aye,Mrs. Bormell, Aye,Mr. Chrisman, Aye,and Mr. Lynch, Aye.

4 MOTION: That Resolution No. R29,2017 be adopted. At roll call the vote resulted as follows: Mrs. Foster, Aye ; Mr. Hawk, Aye ; Ms. Hernandez, Aye,Mr. Jennings, Aye,Mrs. Bonnell, Aye,Mr. Chrisman, Aye,and Mr. Lynch, Aye. E. RESOLUTION NO. R (second reading) A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING JOSEPH J. DENEN, CITY MANAGERS REAPPOINTMENT OF DENNY BEIS TO THE BOARD OF BUILDING APPEALS FOR THE CITY OF WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE FOR THE TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31,2021. Mrs. Botmell moved and Ms. Hernandez seconded the following motion: MOTION: That Resolution No. R be placed on second reading. Jennings, Aye,Mrs. Bonnell, Aye, Mr. Chxisman, Aye 5 and Mr. Lynch, Aye _ Title read. Mrs. Foster moved and Ms. Hernandez seconded the following motion: MOTION: That Resolution No. R be adopted. At roll call the vote resulted as follows: Mrs. Foster, Aye ; Mr. Hawk, Aye ; Ms. Hernández, Aye,Mr. Jennings, Aye 5 Mrs. Bomiell, Aye,Mr. Chrisman, Aye,and Mr. Lynch, Aye. F. RESOLUTION NO. R (second reading) A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING JOSEPH J. DENEN, CITY MANAGERS REAPPOINTMENT OF CRAIG BREEDLOVE TO THE BOARD ❹F BỨILDING APPEALS FOR THE CITY OF WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE FOR THE TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31,2021. Mr. Hawk moved and Mr. Jemüngs seconded the following motion: MOTION: That Resolution No. R be placed on second reading. At roll call the vote resulted as follows: Mrs. Foster, Aye ; Mr. Hawk, Aye ; Ms. Hernandez, Aye,Mr. Jennings, Aye,Mrs. Beimeli, Aye,Mr. Chrisman, Aye,,and Mr. Lynch, Aye. 4

5 MOTION: That Resolution No. R be adopted. Jennings, Aye,Mrs. Boimell, Aye,Mr. Chrisman, Aye, and Mr. Lynch, Aye. G. RESOLUTION NO. R (second reading) A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING JOSEPH J. DENEN, CITY MANAGERS REAPPOINTMENT OF KEITH ECKLES TO THE BOARD OF BUILDING APPEALS FOR THE CITY OF WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE FOR THE TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31,2021. Mr. Hawk moved and Ms. Hernandez seconded the following motion: MOTION: That Resolution No. R be placed on second reading. Jennings, Aye,Mrs. Bonnell, Aye,Mr, Chrisman, Aye,and Mr. Lynch, Aye. Mr. Jennings moved and Ms. Hernandez seconded the following motion: MOTION: That Resolution No. R be adopted. At roll call the vote resulted as follows: Mrs. Foster, Aye ; Mr. Hawk, Aye ; Ms, Hernandez, Aye,Mr. Jennings, Aye 5 Mrs. Bonnell, Aye 5 Mr. Chxisman, Aye,and Mr. Lynch, Aye. 2, New Legislation (in writing) There was none. MISCELLANEOUS Ms. Hernandez expressed her excitement of the positive changes downtown. Mr. Hawk read an article by Tim Throckmorton regarding the beginning of the War of Independence. Mrs. Foster urged citizens to exercise caution as kids return to school. Mrs. Foster expressed her excitement with the downtown flowers. Mrs. Foster noted that the additional police officers were being positively noted. Mrs. Foster requested continued prayers for Miss Ryann Shaw.

6 Mr. Jennings thanked everyone for excusing him &om the previous Council meeting. Mr. Jennings noted he appreciates the opportunity to visit other communities, but noted the welcome feeling of returning to his hometown. Mrs. Bonnell wished everyone a successful beginning to a new school year. Mr. Chrisman thanked all of the departments for their work. Mr. Lynch referenced a quote ữom Pericles, Wliat you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others. ADJOURNMENT Ms. Hernandez moved and Mr. Jennings seconded the following motion: Motion: That the Regular Meeting be adjourned. At roll call the vote resulted as follows: Mrs. Foster, Aye ; Mr. Hawk, Aye ; Ms. Hernandez, Aye 3 Mr. Jennings, Aye,Mrs. Bonnell, Aye 5 Mr. Chrisman, Aye,and Mr. Lynch, Aye. Meeting adjourned at 8:01p.m. RECORDING SECRETARY

7 CITY OF WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE 105 N. Main sfreet Washington C.H.,Ohio Phone Fax Report of City Manager Joe Denen 08/09/17 A. ) Thank Newspaper Uptown Photo B. ) Water Tower Work Proceeds a.) Note Fayette County Engineer c.) Thank everyone involved with the Fly-in D. ) Library E. ) Flowers and Master Gardeners...Don Creamer a.) Blue Lions Focrtball Discount Cards F. ) Water Distribution and Fire Hydrants G. ) FD and PD H. ) Thank all candidates for local office I. ) Back to School Preparations