THE CITY OF KENT, OHIO REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING WED., NOVEMBER 19, 2014 This regular meeting of Kent City Council was called to order on Wed., November 19, 2014, at 7:30 p.m., by Jerry T. Fiala, Mayor & President of Council. PRESENT: MR. AMRHEIN, MR. DeLEONE, MR. FERRARA, MR. KUHAR, MS. LONG, MS. SHAFFER, MR. SIDOTI, MS. WALLACH, AND MR. WILSON ALSO PRESENT: J. FIALA, MAYOR & PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL; D. RULLER, CITY MANAGER; J. SILVER, LAW DIRECTOR; AND L. JORDAN, CLERK OF COUNCIL Mayor Fiala called upon Council member Shaffer for her opening remarks at this time. Ms. Shaffer had no opening remarks at this time, and led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 15, 2014 AND THE PUBLIC HEARING OF OCTOBER 15, 2014. Motion made by Ms. Shaffer, seconded by Mr. Kuhar, and carried by a voice vote of 7-0-2, with Mr. Sidoti and Ms. Wallach abstaining. Mayor Fiala called for audience comment at this time. He reminded those wishing to speak to sign up with the Clerk who would call them forward. Mayor Fiala asked they limit their comments to three minutes. Chris Myers, 220 E. Elm St.: Mr. Myers said he was present to address the closing of S. Willow Street. He said he was not talking about his rental property, as they know he is a greedy slum landlord and no one pays attention. Mr. Myers said he is talking about safety. He said more people cross on Lincoln Street, and if they must close a street, they should close Lincoln Street. He said the people crossing are eighteen years old and older, and not five-year-old children. Mr. Myers said there are three streets running north, east of Water Street, adding they are Depeyster St., Willow St., and Lincoln Street. He said they need to think about traffic flow. Mr. Myers questioned what happens if there is a blockage on Lincoln Street, adding that everyone would go to Depeyster Street, Terrace Drive through the university, or Horning Road to get to SR 261. He said that is a lot of driving and gas, adding that some of them are concerned that petroleum is a finite resource. Mr. Myers said they need to think of future generations. He asked they not close it because the university needs more grass. Mr. Myers said there are two governments in Kent. He said one is Kent government and the people who elect them and the other is the state university. Mr. Myers asked if Kent grows and needs another way to Main Street whether the State would give them their land back. He said they need to keep Willow Street, as it is a feeder street. Mr. Myers asked how the closure would gel with civil defense and Homeland Security in the event Kent had to be evacuated. He asked if this had been discussed, adding he doubted it. Mr. Myers said they really need to think about the traffic flow. He asked they go to Lincoln Street when the classes start and end, adding it is a zoo. He said if they cannot exit Lincoln Street, they will go to Depeyster Street. Mr. Myers said, again, it is a zoo. Following no further audience comment, Mayor Fiala called upon the Clerk for the written correspondence. The Clerk reported the following: 1) On Oct. 31, 2014, the Kent City Council received a notice from the Ohio Department of Liquor Control for a stock transfer for a D1 and D2 license to Ohio Music Shop Bar, Inc., 118 E. Main Street, 1 st Flr., Suite 2, Kent, OH 44240. Objections must be postmarked by Dec. 1, 2014. Chief Lee has no objections to this transfer. This information was forwarded to the Mayor and all members of Council on Nov. 5, 2014. MOTION TO RETURN WITH NO OBJECTIONS. Motion made by Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. DeLeone, and carried by a voice vote of 9-0. 2) The agenda packet for the Kent Parks and Recreation Board for September 18, 2014 was placed on file by Council s liaison, Mr. Wilson, on Nov. 5, 2014.
3) The minutes of the Sept. 18, 2014 Standing Rock Cemetery meeting were placed on file by Council s representative, Mr. DeLeone, on Nov. 5, 2014. 4) An email was received from Mary Nitzsche on Nov. 9, 2014, speaking against the proposed vacation of a portion of South Willow Street. Responses were received from Council members Ferrara and Kuhar on Nov. 10, 2014. All emails were forwarded to the Mayor and Council by Nov. 11, 2014. 5) The Fiscal Officer s Certificate for the construction bonds was placed on file with the Clerk on Nov. 12, 2014. The Clerk reported the following was received after the agenda was posted: 1) Minutes of the October 9, 2014 meeting of the Standing Rock Cemetery Board were placed on file by Council s representative, Mr. DeLeone, on Nov. 19, 2014. 2) The agenda packet for the Kent Parks & Recreation Board for the November 19, 2014 meeting was placed on file by Council s liaison, Mr. Wilson, on Nov. 19, 2014. 3) A letter was hand delivered on Nov. 17, 2014 by Larry Andrews of High Street urging Council to keep all of South Willow Street open, despite the University s request to close the first block south of East Main Street. This letter was forwarded to the Mayor and Council on Nov. 19, 2014. 4) An email was received earlier in the day from Council member Ferrara advising Council that he planned to make a motion to delay the vote on vacating Willow Street so that the administrations of both the city and KSU can provide further information. Council member Sidoti sent an email agreeing with Mr. Ferrara. Both emails were forwarded to the Mayor and Council prior to the start of the meeting. Hearing no further written correspondence, Mayor Fiala called upon the City Manager for his report. MOTION TO APPROVE ITEMS #1 THROUGH #17 Motion made by Mr. Wilson, seconded by Ms. Shaffer, and carried by a voice vote of 9-0. The following items were approved by the aforementioned motion: 1) Authorization of Draft No. 14-146, donation to the Kent Parks and Recreation Dept from the American Legion ($1044.97) 2) Authorization of Draft No. 14-145, donation to the Kent Fire Department from the Kent-Dudince Sister Cities Association 3) Authorization of Draft No. 14-149, requesting the County Auditor to advance taxes for 2014. 4) Authorization of Draft No. 14-150, Public Defender s contract for 2015 5) Authorization of Draft No. 14-156, extension of OPBA contract 6) Authorization of Draft No. 14-157, extension of Dispatcher FOP contract 7) Authorization of Draft No. 14-158, extension of Officer FOP contract 8) Authorization of Draft No. 14-159, extension of Civilian FOP contract 9) Authorization of Draft No. 14-160, Extension of AFSCME contract 10) Authorization of Draft No. 14-164, FEMA grant for Fire Department 11) Agenda time, Work Session, review process for 2015 Charter Review Committee 12) Agenda time, Community Development Committee, tribute to honor George Condos 13) Agenda time, Community Development Committee, a new contractor registration program 14) Agenda time, Community Development Committee, semi-annual EDA certification for the State of Ohio 15) Agenda time, Community Development Committee, MOU w/main Street, way-finding kiosks 16) Agenda time, Health & Safety Committee, new solid waste ticketing program 17) Agenda time, Health & Safety Committee, update, new police facility project STANDING COMMITTEES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MOTION TO APPROVE THE WRITTEN REPORT OF NOV. 5, 2014 AND ACTION #2, TO AUTHORIZE THE AMENDMENT TO THE ODOD AGREEMENT FOR DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT FUNDS. Motion made by Mr. Kuhar, seconded by Mr. Ferrara, and carried by a voice vote of 8-0-1, with Mr. Sidoti abstaining.
MOTION TO DELAY THE VOTE ON THE FIRST ACTION, THE REQUEST TO VACATE A PORTION OF S. WILLOW STREET, UNTIL SEPT. 2015. Motion made by Mr. Ferrara, seconded by Mr. Sidoti. Mr. Ferrara said some Council members have a lot of concern over the information they received. He said that several felt it moved too quickly. Mr. Ferrara said that after speaking with some administrators at the University and the City, he felt they would be best served to make the right decision, and not make that decision at this time. Mr. Sidoti, seconder, said he had no additional comment. Mr. Kuhar said it was an excellent idea. He said he was unsure when the completion of the new structures on Lincoln Street would be complete. Mr. Kuhar said it will be interesting to see their effect on the local neighborhood. He said he felt it would confirm they need to keep Willow Street open. Mr. Kuhar said it gives them more time to have some more thought on the issue. Ms. Long agreed with Mr. Ferrara. She said they do need more information, and need to look at the construction of the buildings and the traffic. Ms. Long suggested they may need to involve the Planning Commission to see if they have looked at the intersection of Haymaker/E. Main/N. Willow/S. Willow. She said they need to find out their feelings. Ms. Long said if this has been done, they need to be briefed and need to know what is happening and what is going on. She said the Planning Commission needs to look at the plan if they have not already reviewed it. Mayor Fiala asked, for clarification, if the delay would be until Sept. 2015, and Mr. Ferrara said that was correct. The motion carried by a voice vote of 8-1, with Ms. Wallach dissenting. The Mayor asked the Clerk to read Draft No. 14-144 by title only at this time. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2012-79, PASSED AUGUST 15, 2012, ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO ACCEPT A GRANT AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF KENT AND THE STATE OF OHIO, DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT (ODOD), FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION/ IMPROVEMENT OF ERIE STREET, AS PART OF THE REDEVELOPMENT OF DOWNTOWN KENT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $300,000.00, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT LOCAL GOVERNMENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR JOBS TO BE CREATED, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Motion made by Mr. Ferrara, seconded by Mr. Kuhar. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Mr. DeLeone, Mr. Ferrara, Mr. Kuhar, Ms. Long, Ms. Shaffer, Mr. Sidoti, Ms. Wallach, Mr. Wilson, and Mr. Amrhein. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 9-0. Motion made by Mr. DeLeone, seconded by Mr. Ferrara. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Mr. DeLeone, Mr. Ferrara, Mr. Kuhar, Ms. Long, Ms. Shaffer, Mr. Sidoti, Ms. Wallach, Mr. Wilson, and Mr. Amrhein. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 9-0. 2014-128: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2012-79, PASSED AUGUST 15, 2012, ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO ACCEPT A GRANT AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF KENT AND THE STATE OF OHIO, DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT (ODOD), FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION/ IMPROVEMENT OF ERIE STREET, AS PART OF THE REDEVELOPMENT OF DOWNTOWN KENT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $300,000.00, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT LOCAL GOVERNMENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR JOBS TO BE CREATED, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. FINANCE COMMITTEE
MOTION TO APPROVE THE WRITTEN REPORT OF OCTOBER 15, 2014 (ORAL REPORT/ACTIONS WERE APPROVED ON OCT. 15, 2014). Motion made by Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. DeLeone, and carried by a voice vote of 8-0-1, with Ms. Wallach abstaining. MOTION TO APPROVE THE WRITTEN REPORT OF NOVEMBER 5, 2014. Motion made by Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. DeLeone, and carried by a voice vote of 7-0-2, with Mr. Kuhar and Mr. Sidoti abstaining. MOTION TO APPROVE ITEMS #1 THROUGH #6. Motion made by Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. DeLeone, and carried by a voice vote of 9-0. The following actions were approved by the aforementioned motion: 1) TO AUTHORIZE THE POLICE FACILITY BOND ISSUE. 2) TO AUTHORIZE THE RECOMMENDED STAFFING CHANGES AT CENTRAL MAINTENANCE 3) TO AUTHORIZE THE 2015 OPERATING BUDGET, WITH THE AMENDMENT TO INCREASE COUNCIL S LINE #7210 TO $4500, TO ALLOW $500 APIECE FOR EACH COUNCIL. 4) TO APPROVE THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH TRAX CONSTRUCTION ONCE STAFF REACHES ACCEPTABLE TERMS WITH TRAX. 5) TO AUTHORIZE THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH COLLEGE TOWN KENT LLC AND PREMIER DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS FOR SIDEWALK REPAIR. 6) TO AUTHORIZE THE THREE-YEAR LABOR CONTRACT WITH THE F.O.P. MOTION TO APPROVE ITEM #7, AUTHORIZING THE THREE YEAR LABOR CONTRACT WITH A.F.S.C.M.E. Motion made by Ms. Shaffer, seconded by Mr. Ferrara, and carried by a voice vote of 8-0-1, with Mr. Wilson abstaining. The Mayor asked the Clerk to read Draft No. 14-145 by title only at this time. AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $100.00 TO THE CITY OF KENT FIRE DEPARTMENT FROM THE KENT-DUDINCE SISTER CITIES ASSOCIATION, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Mr. Ferrara, 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 9-0. Motion made by Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Kuhar. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Mr. Ferrara, 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 9-0. 2014-129: AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $100.00 TO THE CITY OF KENT FIRE DEPARTMENT FROM THE KENT-DUDINCE SISTER CITIES ASSOCIATION, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Mayor asked the Clerk to read Draft No. 14-146 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 $1044.97 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Motion made by Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Kuhar.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Mr. Kuhar, Ms. Long, Ms. Shaffer, Mr. Sidoti, Ms. Wallach, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Amrhein, Mr. DeLeone, and Mr. Ferrara. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 9-0. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Mr. Kuhar, Ms. Long, Ms. Shaffer, Mr. Sidoti, Ms. Wallach, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Amrhein, Mr. DeLeone, and Mr. Ferrara. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 9-0. 2014-130: 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 $1044.97 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Mayor asked the Clerk to read Draft No. 14-147 by title only at this time. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FROM THE VARIOUS FUNDS OF THE CITY OF KENT TO INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNTS FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSES OF THE CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Ms. Long, Ms. Shaffer, Mr. Sidoti, Ms. Wallach, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Amrhein, Mr. DeLeone, Mr. Ferrara, and Mr. Kuhar. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 9-0. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Ms. Long, Ms. Shaffer, Mr. Sidoti, Ms. Wallach, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Amrhein, Mr. DeLeone, Mr. Ferrara, and Mr. Kuhar. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 9-0. 2014-131: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FROM THE VARIOUS FUNDS OF THE CITY OF KENT TO INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNTS FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSES OF THE CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015. The Mayor asked the Clerk to read Draft No. 14-148 by title only at this time. AN ORDINANCE ALLOCATING THE NUMBER OF PERSONS WHO MAY BE EMPLOYED BY THE CITY FOR THE YEAR 2015 WITH RESPECT TO EACH POSITION, TITLE AND WORK CLASSIFICATION RECOGNIZED BY THE CITY, DESIGNATING THE TREATMENT OF SUCH POSITIONS AS FULL OR PART-TIME POSITIONS AND DESIGNATING THE FUND OR FUNDS FROM WHICH EACH SUCH POSITION SHALL BE PAID. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Ms. Shaffer, Mr. Sidoti, Ms. Wallach, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Amrhein, Mr. DeLeone, Mr. Ferrara, Mr. Kuhar, and Ms. Long. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 9-0. Motion made by Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Kuhar.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Ms. Shaffer, Mr. Sidoti, Ms. Wallach, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Amrhein, Mr. DeLeone, Mr. Ferrara, Mr. Kuhar, and Ms. Long. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 9-0. 2014-132: AN ORDINANCE ALLOCATING THE NUMBER OF PERSONS WHO MAY BE EMPLOYED BY THE CITY FOR THE YEAR 2015 WITH RESPECT TO EACH POSITION, TITLE AND WORK CLASSIFICATION RECOGNIZED BY THE CITY, DESIGNATING THE TREATMENT OF SUCH POSITIONS AS FULL OR PART- TIME POSITIONS AND DESIGNATING THE FUND OR FUNDS FROM WHICH EACH SUCH POSITION SHALL BE PAID. The Mayor asked the Clerk to read Draft No. 14-149 by title only at this time. A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE COUNTY AUDITOR TO ADVANCE TAXES FROM THE PROCEEDS OF THE 2014 TAX YEAR COLLECTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 321.34 OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Mr. Sidoti, Ms. Wallach, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Amrhein, Mr. DeLeone, Mr. Ferrara, Mr. Kuhar, Ms. Long, and Ms. Shaffer. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 9-0. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Mr. Sidoti, Ms. Wallach, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Amrhein, Mr. DeLeone, Mr. Ferrara, Mr. Kuhar, Ms. Long, and Ms. Shaffer. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 9-0. 2014-133: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE COUNTY AUDITOR TO ADVANCE TAXES FROM THE PROCEEDS OF THE 2014 TAX YEAR COLLECTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 321.34 OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE. The Mayor asked the Clerk to read Draft No. 14-150 by title only at this time. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO CONTRACT, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF KENT, WITH THE OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER, PORTAGE COUNTY, FOR THE PROVISION OF LEGAL COUNSEL TO INDIGENT PERSONS CHARGED WITH POTENTIAL PENALTY OF INCARCERATION FOR OFFENSES COMMITTED IN VIOLATION OF THE ORDINANCES OF SAID CITY FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2015 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2015 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Ms. Wallach, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Amrhein, Mr. DeLeone, Mr. Ferrara, Mr. Kuhar, Ms. Long, Ms. Shaffer, and Mr. Sidoti. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 9-0. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Ms. Wallach, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Amrhein, Mr. DeLeone, Mr. Ferrara, Mr. Kuhar, Ms. Long, Ms. Shaffer, and Mr. Sidoti. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 9-0. 2014-134: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO CONTRACT, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF KENT, WITH THE OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER, PORTAGE COUNTY, FOR THE PROVISION OF LEGAL COUNSEL TO INDIGENT PERSONS CHARGED WITH POTENTIAL PENALTY OF INCARCERATION
FOR OFFENSES COMMITTED IN VIOLATION OF THE ORDINANCES OF SAID CITY FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2015 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2015 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Mayor asked the Clerk to read Draft No. 14-156 by title only at this time. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION OF THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF KENT AND THE OHIO PATROLMEN'S BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION (OPBA), FROM OCTOBER 31, 2014 TO DECEMBER 31, 2014 OR, AND AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CITY MANAGER, AN ADDITIONAL SIXTY (60) DAYS, FROM DECEMBER 31, 2014, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Mr. Wilson, Mr. Amrhein, Mr. DeLeone, Mr. Ferrara, Mr. Kuhar, Ms. Long, Ms. Shaffer, Mr. Sidoti, and Ms. Wallach. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 9-0. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Mr. Wilson, Mr. Amrhein, Mr. DeLeone, Mr. Ferrara, Mr. Kuhar, Ms. Long, Ms. Shaffer, Mr. Sidoti, and Ms. Wallach. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 9-0. 2014-135: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION OF THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF KENT AND THE OHIO PATROLMEN'S BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION (OPBA), FROM OCTOBER 31, 2014 TO DECEMBER 31, 2014 OR, AND AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CITY MANAGER, AN ADDITIONAL SIXTY (60) DAYS, FROM DECEMBER 31, 2014, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Mayor asked the Clerk to read Draft No. 14-157 by title only at this time. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION OF THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF KENT AND THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE, OHIO LABOR COUNCIL FOR THE DISPATCH EMPLOYEE UNIT, FROM OCTOBER 31, 2014 TO DECEMBER 31, 2014 OR, AND AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CITY MANAGER, AN ADDITIONAL SIXTY (60) DAYS, FROM DECEMBER 31, 2014, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Mr. Amrhein, Mr. DeLeone, Mr. Ferrara, Mr. Kuhar, Ms. Long, Ms. Shaffer, Mr. Sidoti, Ms. Wallach, and Mr. Wilson. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 9-0. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Mr. Amrhein, Mr. DeLeone, Mr. Ferrara, Mr. Kuhar, Ms. Long, Ms. Shaffer, Mr. Sidoti, Ms. Wallach, and Mr. Wilson. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 9-0. 2014-136: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION OF THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF KENT AND THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE, OHIO LABOR COUNCIL FOR THE DISPATCH EMPLOYEE UNIT, FROM OCTOBER 31, 2014 TO DECEMBER 31, 2014 OR, AND AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CITY MANAGER, AN ADDITIONAL SIXTY (60) DAYS, FROM DECEMBER 31, 2014, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Mayor asked the Clerk to read Draft No. 14-158 by title only at this time. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION OF THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF KENT AND THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE, OHIO LABOR COUNCIL FOR THE POLICE OFFICER UNIT, FROM OCTOBER 31, 2014 TO DECEMBER 31, 2014 OR, AND AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CITY MANAGER, AN ADDITIONAL SIXTY (60) DAYS, FROM DECEMBER 31, 2014, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Mr. DeLeone, Mr. Ferrara, Mr. Kuhar, Ms. Long, Ms. Shaffer, Mr. Sidoti, Ms. Wallach, Mr. Wilson, and Mr. Amrhein. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 9-0. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Mr. DeLeone, Mr. Ferrara, Mr. Kuhar, Ms. Long, Ms. Shaffer, Mr. Sidoti, Ms. Wallach, Mr. Wilson, and Mr. Amrhein. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 9-0. 2014-137: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION OF THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF KENT AND THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE, OHIO LABOR COUNCIL FOR THE POLICE OFFICER UNIT, FROM OCTOBER 31, 2014 TO DECEMBER 31, 2014 OR, AND AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CITY MANAGER, AN ADDITIONAL SIXTY (60) DAYS, FROM DECEMBER 31, 2014, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Mayor asked the Clerk to read Draft No. 14-159 by title only at this time. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION OF THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF KENT AND THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE, OHIO LABOR COUNCIL FOR THE CIVILIAN UNIT, FROM OCTOBER 31, 2014 TO DECEMBER 31, 2014 OR, AND AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CITY MANAGER, AN ADDITIONAL SIXTY (60) DAYS, FROM DECEMBER 31, 2014, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Mr. Ferrara, 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 9-0. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Mr. Ferrara, 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 9-0. 2014-138: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION OF THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF KENT AND THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE, OHIO LABOR COUNCIL FOR THE CIVILIAN UNIT, FROM OCTOBER 31, 2014 TO DECEMBER 31, 2014 OR, AND AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CITY MANAGER, AN ADDITIONAL SIXTY (60) DAYS, FROM DECEMBER 31, 2014, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Mayor asked the Clerk to read Draft No. 14-160 by title only at this time. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION OF THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF KENT AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME), FROM OCTOBER 31, 2014 TO DECEMBER 31, 2014 OR, AND AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CITY MANAGER, AN ADDITIONAL SIXTY (60) DAYS, FROM DECEMBER 31, 2014, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Motion made by Mr. Ferrara, seconded by Ms. Shaffer. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Mr. Kuhar, Ms. Long, Ms. Shaffer, Mr. Sidoti, Ms. Wallach, Mr. Amrhein, Mr. DeLeone, and Mr. Ferrara. Mr. Wilson abstained. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 8-0-1. Motion made by Mr. Ferrara, seconded by Ms. Shaffer. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Mr. Kuhar, Ms. Long, Ms. Shaffer, Mr. Sidoti, Ms. Wallach, Mr. Amrhein, Mr. DeLeone, and Mr. Ferrara. Mr. Wilson abstained. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 8-0-1. 2014-139: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION OF THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF KENT AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME), FROM OCTOBER 31, 2014 TO DECEMBER 31, 2014 OR, AND AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CITY MANAGER, AN ADDITIONAL SIXTY (60) DAYS, FROM DECEMBER 31, 2014, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Mayor asked the Clerk to read Draft No. 14-161 by title only at this time. AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BONDS IN THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $5,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF CONSTRUCTING AND EQUIPPING A SAFETY CENTER, INCLUDING THE ACQUISITION OF REAL ESTATE IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Ms. Long, Ms. Shaffer, Mr. Sidoti, Ms. Wallach, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Amrhein, Mr. DeLeone, Mr. Ferrara, and Mr. Kuhar. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 9-0. Motion made by Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. DeLeone. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Ms. Long, Ms. Shaffer, Mr. Sidoti, Ms. Wallach, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Amrhein, Mr. DeLeone, Mr. Ferrara, and Mr. Kuhar. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 9-0. 2014-140: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BONDS IN THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $5,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF CONSTRUCTING AND EQUIPPING A SAFETY CENTER, INCLUDING THE ACQUISITION OF REAL ESTATE IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Mayor asked the Clerk to read Draft No. 14-164 by title only at this time. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO SUBMIT, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF KENT, AN APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, FEMA, FOR A 2014 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT TO BE USED TO PURCHASE NEW PROTECTIVE
GEAR FOR THE FIREFIGHTERS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,700, APPROPRIATING THE FUNDS THEREFOR; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Motion made by Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. DeLeone. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Ms. Shaffer, Mr. Sidoti, Ms. Wallach, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Amrhein, Mr. DeLeone, Mr. Ferrara, Mr. Kuhar, and Ms. Long. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 9-0. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Ms. Shaffer, Mr. Sidoti, Ms. Wallach, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Amrhein, Mr. DeLeone, Mr. Ferrara, Mr. Kuhar, and Ms. Long. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 9-0. 2014-141: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO SUBMIT, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF KENT, AN APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, FEMA, FOR A 2014 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT TO BE USED TO PURCHASE NEW PROTECTIVE GEAR FOR THE FIREFIGHTERS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,700, APPROPRIATING THE FUNDS THEREFOR; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE MOTION TO APPROVE THE WRITTEN REPORT OF NOVEMBER 5, 2014. Motion made by Mr. Amrhein, seconded by Mr. DeLeone, and carried by a voice vote of 8-0-1, with Mr. Sidoti abstaining. MOTION TO APPROVE THE RECOMMENDED ACTIONS OF NOVEMBER 5, 2014. Motion made by Mr. Amrhein, seconded by Mr. DeLeone. Mr. Kuhar asked where the parking petition on North Water Street was going, and Mayor Wilson told him it was going to the Parking Action Committee. Mr. Kuhar asked him if it was going back again, and Mr. Wilson said it never went there. He said the Parking Action Committee would make a recommendation. The motion carried by a voice vote of 9-0. The following actions were approved by the aforementioned motion: 1) PARKING PETITION ON N. WATER STREET DISCUSSED; NO ACTION NEEDED. 2) TO AUTHORIZE THE NEW TATTOO/BODY PIERCING REGULATIONS, WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE. The Mayor asked the Clerk to read Draft No. 14-143 by title only at this time. AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 765 OF THE KENT CODIFIED ORDINANCES ENTITLED TATTOO OPERATIONS AND/OR DERMAGRAPHIC ART STUDIO SO AS TO ADOPT THE STATE REGULATIONS, OHIO REVISED CODE CHAPTER 3701-9, ENTITLED TATTOO AND BODY PIERCING SERVICES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Mr. Sidoti, Ms. Wallach, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Amrhein, Mr. DeLeone, Mr. Ferrara, Mr. Kuhar, Ms. Long, and Ms. Shaffer. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 9-0.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Mr. Sidoti, Ms. Wallach, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Amrhein, Mr. DeLeone, Mr. Ferrara, Mr. Kuhar, Ms. Long, and Ms. Shaffer. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 9-0. 2014-142: AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 765 OF THE KENT CODIFIED ORDINANCES ENTITLED TATTOO OPERATIONS AND/OR DERMAGRAPHIC ART STUDIO SO AS TO ADOPT THE STATE REGULATIONS, OHIO REVISED CODE CHAPTER 3701-9, ENTITLED TATTOO AND BODY PIERCING SERVICES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. LAND USE COMMITTEE The Mayor asked the Clerk to read Draft No. 14-140 by title only at this time. AN ORDINANCE DIRECTING THE NECESSITY AND INTENT OF THE CITY OF KENT TO APPROPRIATE ALL RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST IN FEE SIMPLE IN 0.11 ACRES OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 223 COLLEGE AVENUE, KENT, PORTAGE COUNTY, OHIO, OWNED BY S.M. POULTON, LTD. FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING THE NEW POLICE STATION BUILDING AND CHANGING THE GRADE, OF THE LAND, CONSTRUCTING DRIVEWAYS, PARKING LOTS AND SIDEWALKS, UTILITIES TO SERVE THE BUILDING, ACCESS ROADS AND PUBLIC ROADS, INCLUDING POSSIBLY A CUL-DE-SAC, AND RE- ROUTING AND BUILDING NEW UTILITY LINES IN THE AREA BOUNDED TO THE NORTH BY HAYMAKER PARKWAY; TO THE EAST BY THE EASTERN LOT LINES OF 233 AND 234 EAST COLLEGE STREET; AND ON THE EASTERN SIDE BY TONKIN COURT; TO THE SOUTH BY THE NORTHERN SIDE OF 319 DEPEYSTER STREET; AND TO THE WEST BY THE EASTERN SIDE OF DEPEYSTER STREET, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Mr. Wilson, Mr. Amrhein, Mr. DeLeone, Mr. Ferrara, Mr. Kuhar, Ms. Long, Ms. Shaffer, and Mr. Sidoti. Ms. Wallach dissented. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 8-1. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Mr. Wilson, Mr. Amrhein, Mr. DeLeone, Mr. Ferrara, Ms. Long, Ms. Shaffer, and Mr. Sidoti. Mr. Kuhar abstained and Ms. Wallach dissented. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 7-1-1. 2014-143: AN ORDINANCE DIRECTING THE NECESSITY AND INTENT OF THE CITY OF KENT TO APPROPRIATE ALL RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST IN FEE SIMPLE IN 0.11 ACRES OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 223 COLLEGE AVENUE, KENT, PORTAGE COUNTY, OHIO, OWNED BY S.M. POULTON, LTD. FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING THE NEW POLICE STATION BUILDING AND CHANGING THE GRADE, OF THE LAND, CONSTRUCTING DRIVEWAYS, PARKING LOTS AND SIDEWALKS, UTILITIES TO SERVE THE BUILDING, ACCESS ROADS AND PUBLIC ROADS, INCLUDING POSSIBLY A CUL-DE-SAC, AND RE-ROUTING AND BUILDING NEW UTILITY LINES IN THE AREA BOUNDED TO THE NORTH BY HAYMAKER PARKWAY; TO THE EAST BY THE EASTERN LOT LINES OF 233 AND 234 EAST COLLEGE STREET; AND ON THE EASTERN SIDE BY TONKIN COURT; TO THE SOUTH BY THE NORTHERN SIDE OF 319 DEPEYSTER STREET; AND TO THE WEST BY THE EASTERN SIDE OF DEPEYSTER STREET, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Mayor asked the Clerk to read Draft No. 14-141 by title only at this time. AN ORDINANCE DIRECTING THE NECESSITY AND INTENT OF THE CITY OF KENT TO APPROPRIATE ALL RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST IN FEE SIMPLE IN 0.14 ACRES OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY KNOWN
AS 225 COLLEGE AVENUE, KENT, PORTAGE COUNTY, OHIO, OWNED BY S.M. POULTON, LTD. FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING THE NEW POLICE STATION BUILDING AND CHANGING THE GRADE, OF THE LAND, CONSTRUCTING DRIVEWAYS, PARKING LOTS AND SIDEWALKS, UTILITIES TO SERVE THE BUILDING, ACCESS ROADS AND PUBLIC ROADS, INCLUDING POSSIBLY A CUL-DE-SAC, AND RE- ROUTING AND BUILDING NEW UTILITY LINES IN THE AREA BOUNDED TO THE NORTH BY HAYMAKER PARKWAY; TO THE EAST BY THE EASTERN LOT LINES OF 233 AND 234 EAST COLLEGE STREET; AND ON THE EASTERN SIDE BY TONKIN COURT; TO THE SOUTH BY THE NORTHERN SIDE OF 319 DEPEYSTER STREET; AND TO THE WEST BY THE EASTERN SIDE OF DEPEYSTER STREET, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Mr. Wilson, Mr. Amrhein, Mr. DeLeone, Mr. Ferrara, Mr. Kuhar, Ms. Long, Ms. Shaffer, and Mr. Sidoti. Ms. Wallach dissented. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 8-1. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Mr. Wilson, Mr. Amrhein, Mr. DeLeone, Mr. Ferrara, Ms. Long, Ms. Shaffer, and Mr. Sidoti. Mr. Kuhar abstained and Ms. Wallach dissented. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 7-1-1. 2014-144: AN ORDINANCE DIRECTING THE NECESSITY AND INTENT OF THE CITY OF KENT TO APPROPRIATE ALL RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST IN FEE SIMPLE IN 0.14 ACRES OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 225 COLLEGE AVENUE, KENT, PORTAGE COUNTY, OHIO, OWNED BY S.M. POULTON, LTD. FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING THE NEW POLICE STATION BUILDING AND CHANGING THE GRADE, OF THE LAND, CONSTRUCTING DRIVEWAYS, PARKING LOTS AND SIDEWALKS, UTILITIES TO SERVE THE BUILDING, ACCESS ROADS AND PUBLIC ROADS, INCLUDING POSSIBLY A CUL-DE-SAC, AND RE-ROUTING AND BUILDING NEW UTILITY LINES IN THE AREA BOUNDED TO THE NORTH BY HAYMAKER PARKWAY; TO THE EAST BY THE EASTERN LOT LINES OF 233 AND 234 EAST COLLEGE STREET; AND ON THE EASTERN SIDE BY TONKIN COURT; TO THE SOUTH BY THE NORTHERN SIDE OF 319 DEPEYSTER STREET; AND TO THE WEST BY THE EASTERN SIDE OF DEPEYSTER STREET, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Mayor asked the Clerk to read Draft No. 14-142 by title only at this time. AN ORDINANCE DIRECTING THE NECESSITY AND INTENT OF THE CITY OF KENT TO APPROPRIATE ALL RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST IN FEE SIMPLE IN 0.18 ACRES OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 227 COLLEGE AVENUE, KENT, PORTAGE COUNTY, OHIO, OWNED BY S.M. POULTON, LTD. FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING THE NEW POLICE STATION BUILDING AND CHANGING THE GRADE, OF THE LAND, CONSTRUCTING DRIVEWAYS, PARKING LOTS AND SIDEWALKS, UTILITIES TO SERVE THE BUILDING, ACCESS ROADS AND PUBLIC ROADS, INCLUDING POSSIBLY A CUL-DE-SAC, AND RE- ROUTING AND BUILDING NEW UTILITY LINES IN THE AREA BOUNDED TO THE NORTH BY HAYMAKER PARKWAY; TO THE EAST BY THE EASTERN LOT LINES OF 233 AND 234 EAST COLLEGE STREET; AND ON THE EASTERN SIDE BY TONKIN COURT; TO THE SOUTH BY THE NORTHERN SIDE OF 319 DEPEYSTER STREET; AND TO THE WEST BY THE EASTERN SIDE OF DEPEYSTER STREET, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Mr. Amrhein, Mr. DeLeone, Mr. Ferrara, Ms. Long, Ms. Shaffer, Mr. Sidoti, and Mr. Wilson. Mr. Kuhar abstained and Ms. Wallach dissented. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 7-1-1.
Motion made by Mr. DeLeone, seconded by Ms. Shaffer. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Mr. Amrhein, Mr. DeLeone, Mr. Ferrara, Ms. Long, Ms. Shaffer, Mr. Sidoti, and Mr. Wilson. Mr. Kuhar abstained and Ms. Wallach dissented. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 7-1-1. 2014-145: AN ORDINANCE DIRECTING THE NECESSITY AND INTENT OF THE CITY OF KENT TO APPROPRIATE ALL RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST IN FEE SIMPLE IN 0.18 ACRES OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 227 COLLEGE AVENUE, KENT, PORTAGE COUNTY, OHIO, OWNED BY S.M. POULTON, LTD. FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING THE NEW POLICE STATION BUILDING AND CHANGING THE GRADE, OF THE LAND, CONSTRUCTING DRIVEWAYS, PARKING LOTS AND SIDEWALKS, UTILITIES TO SERVE THE BUILDING, ACCESS ROADS AND PUBLIC ROADS, INCLUDING POSSIBLY A CUL-DE-SAC, AND RE-ROUTING AND BUILDING NEW UTILITY LINES IN THE AREA BOUNDED TO THE NORTH BY HAYMAKER PARKWAY; TO THE EAST BY THE EASTERN LOT LINES OF 233 AND 234 EAST COLLEGE STREET; AND ON THE EASTERN SIDE BY TONKIN COURT; TO THE SOUTH BY THE NORTHERN SIDE OF 319 DEPEYSTER STREET; AND TO THE WEST BY THE EASTERN SIDE OF DEPEYSTER STREET, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Mayor asked the Clerk to read Draft No. 14-151 by title only at this time. AN ORDINANCE DIRECTING THE NECESSITY AND INTENT OF THE CITY OF KENT TO APPROPRIATE ALL RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST IN FEE SIMPLE IN 0.19 ACRES OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 233 COLLEGE AVENUE, KENT, PORTAGE COUNTY, OHIO, OWNED BY S.M. TEMPLETON, LTD. FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING THE NEW POLICE STATION BUILDING AND CHANGING THE GRADE, OF THE LAND, CONSTRUCTING DRIVEWAYS, PARKING LOTS AND SIDEWALKS, UTILITIES TO SERVE THE BUILDING, ACCESS ROADS AND PUBLIC ROADS, INCLUDING POSSIBLY A CUL-DE-SAC, AND RE- ROUTING AND BUILDING NEW UTILITY LINES IN THE AREA BOUNDED TO THE NORTH BY HAYMAKER PARKWAY; TO THE EAST BY THE EASTERN LOT LINES OF 233 AND 234 EAST COLLEGE STREET; AND ON THE EASTERN SIDE BY TONKIN COURT; TO THE SOUTH BY THE NORTHERN SIDE OF 319 DEPEYSTER STREET; AND TO THE WEST BY THE EASTERN SIDE OF DEPEYSTER STREET, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Mr. DeLeone, Mr. Ferrara, Mr. Kuhar, Ms. Long, Ms. Shaffer, Mr. Sidoti, Mr. Wilson, and Mr. Amrhein. Ms. Wallach dissented. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 8-1. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Mr. DeLeone, Mr. Ferrara, Mr. Kuhar, Ms. Long, Ms. Shaffer, Mr. Sidoti, Mr. Wilson, and Mr. Amrhein. Ms. Wallach dissented. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 8-1. 2014-146: AN ORDINANCE DIRECTING THE NECESSITY AND INTENT OF THE CITY OF KENT TO APPROPRIATE ALL RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST IN FEE SIMPLE IN 0.19 ACRES OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 233 COLLEGE AVENUE, KENT, PORTAGE COUNTY, OHIO, OWNED BY S.M. TEMPLETON, LTD. FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING THE NEW POLICE STATION BUILDING AND CHANGING THE GRADE, OF THE LAND, CONSTRUCTING DRIVEWAYS, PARKING LOTS AND SIDEWALKS, UTILITIES TO SERVE THE BUILDING, ACCESS ROADS AND PUBLIC ROADS, INCLUDING POSSIBLY A CUL-DE-SAC, AND RE-ROUTING AND BUILDING NEW UTILITY LINES IN THE AREA BOUNDED TO THE NORTH BY HAYMAKER PARKWAY; TO THE EAST BY THE EASTERN LOT LINES OF 233 AND 234 EAST COLLEGE STREET; AND ON THE EASTERN SIDE BY TONKIN COURT; TO THE SOUTH BY THE NORTHERN SIDE OF 319 DEPEYSTER STREET; AND TO THE WEST BY THE EASTERN SIDE OF DEPEYSTER STREET, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
STREETS, SIDEWALKS & UTILITIES COMMITTEE MOTION TO APPROVE THE WRITTEN REPORT OF NOV. 5, 2014, AND THE RECOMMENDED ACTIONS, AUTHORIZING THE EASEMENTS FOR SUMMIT STREET AS PRESENTED, AND TO AUTHORIZE A BLANKET APPROVAL OF FUTURE EASEMENTS, WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE. Motion made by Mr. DeLeone, seconded by Mr. Ferrara, and carried by a voice vote of 8-0-1, with Mr. Sidoti abstaining. The Mayor asked the Clerk to read Draft No. 14-137 by title only at this time. AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIRIAM R. JACKSON AND THE CITY OF KENT, OHIO, WITH THE CITY OBTAINING A TEMPORARY EASEMENT, FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSE, TO INSTALL, CONSTRUCT AND RECONSTRUCT THE ROADWAY FOR THE PROJECT KNOWN AS POR-EAST SUMMIT STREET FROM MIRIAM R. JACKSON, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Mr. Ferrara, 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 9-0. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Mr. Ferrara, 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 9-0. 2014-147: AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIRIAM R. JACKSON AND THE CITY OF KENT, OHIO, WITH THE CITY OBTAINING A TEMPORARY EASEMENT, FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSE, TO INSTALL, CONSTRUCT AND RECONSTRUCT THE ROADWAY FOR THE PROJECT KNOWN AS POR-EAST SUMMIT STREET FROM MIRIAM R. JACKSON, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Mayor asked the Clerk to read Draft No. 14-138 by title only at this time. AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN GRANT H. HEISA AND THE CITY OF KENT, OHIO, WITH THE CITY OBTAINING A TEMPORARY EASEMENT, FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSE, TO INSTALL, CONSTRUCT AND RECONSTRUCT THE ROADWAY FOR THE PROJECT KNOWN AS POR-EAST SUMMIT STREET FROM GRANT H. HEISA, 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, Mr. DeLeone, and Mr. Ferrara. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 9-0.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Mr. Kuhar, Ms. Long, Ms. Shaffer, Mr. Sidoti, Ms. Wallach, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Amrhein, Mr. DeLeone, and Mr. Ferrara. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 9-0. 2014-148: AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN GRANT H. HEISA AND THE CITY OF KENT, OHIO, WITH THE CITY OBTAINING A TEMPORARY EASEMENT, FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSE, TO INSTALL, CONSTRUCT AND RECONSTRUCT THE ROADWAY FOR THE PROJECT KNOWN AS POR-EAST SUMMIT STREET FROM GRANT H. HEISA, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Mayor asked the Clerk to read Draft No. 14-139 by title only at this time. AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN RETAR PROPERTY INVESTMENTS, INC., A NEVADA CORPORATION, AND THE CITY OF KENT, OHIO, WITH THE CITY OBTAINING A TEMPORARY EASEMENT, FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSE, TO INSTALL, CONSTRUCT AND RECONSTRUCT THE ROADWAY FOR THE PROJECT KNOWN AS POR-EAST SUMMIT STREET FROM RETAR PROPERTY INVESTMENTS, INC., A NEVADA CORPORATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Ms. Long, Ms. Shaffer, Mr. Sidoti, Ms. Wallach, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Amrhein, Mr. DeLeone, Mr. Ferrara, and Mr. Kuhar. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 9-0. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Ms. Long, Ms. Shaffer, Mr. Sidoti, Ms. Wallach, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Amrhein, Mr. DeLeone, Mr. Ferrara, and Mr. Kuhar. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 9-0. 2014-149: AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN RETAR PROPERTY INVESTMENTS, INC., A NEVADA CORPORATION, AND THE CITY OF KENT, OHIO, WITH THE CITY OBTAINING A TEMPORARY EASEMENT, FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSE, TO INSTALL, CONSTRUCT AND RECONSTRUCT THE ROADWAY FOR THE PROJECT KNOWN AS POR-EAST SUMMIT STREET FROM RETAR PROPERTY INVESTMENTS, INC., A NEVADA CORPORATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Mayor asked the Clerk to read Draft No. 14-162 by title only at this time. AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN MUSTAFA SAHINTEPE AND THE CITY OF KENT, OHIO, WITH THE CITY OBTAINING A TEMPORARY EASEMENT, FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSE, TO INSTALL, CONSTRUCT AND RECONSTRUCT THE ROADWAY FOR THE PROJECT KNOWN AS POR-EAST SUMMIT STREET FROM MUSTAFA SAHINTEPE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Motion made by Mr. Ferrara, seconded by Ms. Shaffer. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Ms. Shaffer, Mr. Sidoti, Ms. Wallach, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Amrhein, Mr. DeLeone, Mr. Ferrara, Mr. Kuhar, and Ms. Long. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 9-0. Motion made by Mr. DeLeone, seconded by Mr. Sidoti.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Ms. Shaffer, Mr. Sidoti, Ms. Wallach, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Amrhein, Mr. DeLeone, Mr. Ferrara, Mr. Kuhar, and Ms. Long. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 9-0. 2014-150: AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN MUSTAFA SAHINTEPE AND THE CITY OF KENT, OHIO, WITH THE CITY OBTAINING A TEMPORARY EASEMENT, FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSE, TO INSTALL, CONSTRUCT AND RECONSTRUCT THE ROADWAY FOR THE PROJECT KNOWN AS POR-EAST SUMMIT STREET FROM MUSTAFA SAHINTEPE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Mayor asked the Clerk to read Draft No. 14-163 title only at this time. AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN SUSAN C. LAWVER AND ALLEN L. LAWVER, AND THE CITY OF KENT, OHIO, WITH THE CITY OBTAINING A TEMPORARY EASEMENT, FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSE, TO INSTALL, CONSTRUCT AND RECONSTRUCT THE ROADWAY FOR THE PROJECT KNOWN AS POR-EAST SUMMIT STREET FROM SUSAN C. LAWVER AND ALLEN L. LAWVER; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Mr. Sidoti, Ms. Wallach, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Amrhein, Mr. DeLeone, Mr. Ferrara, Mr. Kuhar, Ms. Long, and Ms. Shaffer. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 9-0. Motion made by Mr. DeLeone, seconded by Mr. Sidoti. Roll call was taken on the motion. Voting aye: Mr. Sidoti, Ms. Wallach, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Amrhein, Mr. DeLeone, Mr. Ferrara, Mr. Kuhar, Ms. Long, and Ms. Shaffer. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 9-0. 2014-151: AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN SUSAN C. LAWVER AND ALLEN L. LAWVER, AND THE CITY OF KENT, OHIO, WITH THE CITY OBTAINING A TEMPORARY EASEMENT, FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSE, TO INSTALL, CONSTRUCT AND RECONSTRUCT THE ROADWAY FOR THE PROJECT KNOWN AS POR- EAST SUMMIT STREET FROM SUSAN C. LAWVER AND ALLEN L. LAWVER; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS UNFINISHED BUSINESS None None NEW BUSINESS Ms. Shaffer said she was concerned about the current status of the intersection of the Esplanade and S. Willow Street, especially during construction. MOTION TO PROPOSE STOP SIGNS FOR VEHICLES ON WILLOW STREET AT THE ESPLANADE. Motion made by Ms. Shaffer, seconded by Mr. Ferrara. Ms. Shaffer said that several people proposed they should do this, adding she had a dance with a pedestrian where there was confusion. Ms. Shaffer said if they look at stop signs on either side of the Esplanade, as suggested by a letter from Mr. Andrews, it would clarify that cars need to stop and look both ways. Ms. Shaffer said there is a lack of visibility because of the construction.
Mr. Ferrara said it is going to get worse during construction, adding this would add safety measures to that location. MOTION TO AMEND TO ALLOW PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK SIGNS IF STOP SIGNS ARE NOT PERMITTED. Motion made by Ms. Wallach, seconded by Ms. Long. Ms. Wallach said she supported stop signs, if allowed. She said that because of the number of intersections, they may not be permitted and that is why she included pedestrian crosswalks. Mr. Kuhar said he wanted to include signage on the Esplanade saying that bicycles must stop. Mr. Ferrara suggested if they approve the motion, for simplicity s sake, that they agree to turn it over to the Safety Director for implementation. Both Ms. Shaffer and Ms. Wallach agreed. The Clerk restated the amendment at this time, and it carried by a voice vote of 9-0. The Clerk restated the original motion, as amended, and it carried by a voice vote of 9-0. Law Director Silver suggested they need to allow the Engineer to see if they can put up stop signs, and Ms. Wallach said that was the reason for the amendment. MOTION TO CONTINUE EXPLORING THE IDEA OF A RIGHT TURN LANE AT NORTHBOUND DEPEYSTER STREET. Motion made by Ms. Shaffer, seconded by Ms. Wallach. Ms. Shaffer said there are more people coming from Summit Street and other streets, using Depeyster Street to go downtown. She said the traffic is piling up, adding there is no right turn unless a car is first at the light. She said many times, there is an increasing number of cars, unable to take the right turn. She said it is also a safety issue. Ms. Shaffer said more people are going downtown, adding it was not a problem previously but is now a congestion issue. She suggested they explore the idea as part of the police facility, adding she did not want to close off the possibility. Mr. Kuhar suggested one straight-thru lane with the left turn lane, and a right-turn lane. Mayor Fiala noted Ms. Shaffer s motion is asking them to explore the intersection. Mr. Wilson said he would vote against the motion. He said if the motion was to ask the Engineer to look at a better way, he would support it. He said with a right turn lane, they would have to acquire the church next door to 325 S. Depeyster Street, for the backup traffic. The motion carried by a hand count of 5-4, with Mr. Kuhar, Mr. Wilson, Ms. Long, and Mr. Sidoti dissenting. MOTION TO DISCUSS THE COYOTE PROBLEMS IN WARDS 1 & 2 IN THE HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE. Motion made by Mr. Amrhein, seconded by Mr. Wilson. Mr. Amrhein said he has had at least six calls in the last two weeks. He said people have sent pictures of coyotes on their porches and patios. Mr. Amrhein said there is concern about the safety of the children and pets. Ms. Wallach asked if it would come back to Council, and Mr. Amrhein said he was referring it to the Health & Safety Committee. The motion carried by a voice vote of 9-0. MOTION TO ASK ADMINISTRATION TO DO WHATEVER POSSIBLE TO SUPPORT THE MILL STAYING IN KENT. Motion made by Ms. Wallach, seconded by Ms. Shaffer. Ms. Wallach said it would be nice if it stayed, and Ms. Shaffer agreed, adding the motion stands on its own.
Mayor Fiala commented that the Administration is talking to the owners of the mill. Ms. Wallach said they may have already made their decision. Mr. Sidoti said it would be nice to have them stay. He said if they do not stay, the City needs to be on top of future developers and utilize the space in an efficient way. He said it is iconic. Mr. Sidoti said that some feel it is a pain because of the truck traffic. Mr. Sidoti said whether they stay or not is important. He said if they are not staying, the City needs to be ahead of it and think of creative ways to utilize it. Ms. Wallach suggested another mill, and Mr. Kuhar commented it would be a nice art gallery. The motion carried by a voice vote of 9-0. MAYOR S REPORT Mayor Fiala told everyone to enjoy their Thanksgiving holiday. He said it is a time to give thanks and enjoy what they have. He said it is also a time to remember those who are less fortunate. Hearing no further business before this Council, Mayor Fiala adjourned this meeting at 8:40 p.m.