Council News from the meeting of July 19, 2010, 2010

Members of St.Clairsville City Council
Mayor Robert Vincenzo Present
Service Director Dennis Bigler Present
Council President Patricia Bruhn Absent
Finance Director Jill Lucidi Present
Director of Law Al Davies Present
First Ward Councilman Jake Olsavsky Present
Second Ward Councilman Frank Sabatino Present
Third Ward Councilman John Bukmir Present
Fourth Ward Councilman Terry Pugh Present
Council-At-Large James Weisgerber Present
Council-At-Large Michael Kasper Present
Council-At-Large Perry Jones Present

The minutes of the meeting held on July 6, 2010 was passed after Terry Pugh requested a correction. He said that in the section of the minutes pertaining to Ordinance 2010-20, it read "After much discussion a motion was made by Jim Weisgerber....." Terry Pugh would like the discussion detailed and on record as to why he objected to it. Council Clerk Kathy Kaluger said that she would make the requested correction.

Citizen's Hearing/New Business

None this evening.

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Reports

Service Director Dennis Bigler No Report
Mayor Robert Vincenzo Report
Police Chief Martin Kendzora Report
Finance Director Jill Lucidi Report
Zoning Officer Tom Murphy Report

Mayor's Report

  • Mayor Vincenzo reported that there are several things pending but he would like to remind residents that there will not be any paving done this year at all. "We are not in the paving program this year due to a limitation of funds." explained Vincenzo to Council. Grant funds must be matched with city funds and they just are not available. The Grant money is being set aside for next year.
  • Vincenzo reminded council and residents that last year the City did over $500,000 in paving with the assistance of an OPW grant. The City will work to build funding needed for next years program. City crews will continue to patch where needed.
  • Frank Sabatino asked about the paving on Fair Street and was told that the paving on Fair Street was done with last year's money.

Police Chief's Report

  • Police Chief Martin Kendzora reported to City Council that Officer Bob Livingston is back in the United States having completed a year long tour of duty overseas, He is expected to return to work after being debriefed by the military. Chief Kendzora is very proud of Livingston and anxious to have him rejoin the police force in St. Clairsville. "He is an asset to our community."

Finance Director's Report

  • Jill Lucidi distributed the financial statements for May and June. She told Council to pay attention to the month of June specifically.
  • Lucidi said that the Auditors did not agree with our opinion and would not audit. Therefore, the City will have to make some changes and there will be meetings to discuss the changes.
  • Ordinance 2010-22 is on the floor tonight to suspend the 5% of the electric sales that currently goes into a system improvement fund. There is $1.5 million in that fund earmarked and the funding could now be used elsewhere in the electric fund.

Zoning Officer's Report

  • There will be a meeting of the Board of Zoning Appeals on August 10, 2010 (Tuesday) for two reasons;
    1. Conditional use of home occupancy - Mrs. Malik wants to teach piano in her home.
    2. A Variance request from the library concerning additional parking in the alley and on the lot below the alley. Preliminary plans have been submitted for 14 spots on top and 6 down below.

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Council Committees
Finance Jim Weisberger No Report
Utilities Frank Sabatino No Report
Police Mike Kasper Report
Street North Side Terry Pugh Report
Street South Side John Bukmir No Report
Safety Jake Olsavsky No Report
Building & Grounds Perry Jones No Report
Planning Commission John Weisberger No Report
Fire District Frank Sabatino No Report
Fairgrounds No Report
Recreation Mike Kasper Report
Park District Perry Jones Report
Charter Review Committee Kathy Kaluger No Report

Police Report

  • Mike Kasper reported that he continues to travel in the police cars with each officer. It is an eye opening experience. Several officers have extended the invitation to any member of council to ride along on a shift.

Street North Side

  • Terry Pugh reported the new catch basins on N. Sugar look very nice.

Recreation

  • The music on the lawn every Tuesday night is going over very well this year. Ron Retzer is scheduled for this week

Park District

  • Attendance is up at the park primarily due to the new improvements at the pool. Several people from outside St. Clairsville are coming in to use the pool. Very pleased with things at the park.

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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

Ordinances and Resolutions must be read at three council meetings in order to be passed into law. This allows the public ample time to respond or comment. The ordinance or resolution goes into effect 30 days after its third reading. Legislation can be passed on an emergency basis if so directed by council. This allows the readings to be heard at one meeting and eliminates the 30-day period. For details on any legislation, contact the mayor's office at 740-695-1324.

2010-18 - AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ST. CLAIRSVILLE, OHIO FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2011.

First Reading June 7, 2010
Second Reading June 21, 2010
Third Reading July 6, 2010
Passed as Emergency No

2010-19 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 945.03, DELINQUENT BILLS: NOTICE, OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ST. CLAIRSVILLE.

First Reading June 7, 2010
Second Reading June 21, 2010
Third Reading July 6, 2010
Passed as Emergency No

2010-20 - AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ELECTION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY CHARTER PURSUANT TO THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION.

First Reading June 7, 2010
Second Reading June 21, 2010
Third Reading July 6, 2010
Passed as Emergency No

2010-21 - AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE THE PLAN OF OPERATION AND GOVERNANCE FOR THE CITY OF ST. CLAIRSVILLE NATURAL GAS AGGREGATION PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO SIGN ALL PLAN DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ST. CLAIRSVILLE.

First Reading June 21, 2010
Second Reading July 6, 2010
Third Reading July 19, 2010
Passed as Emergency No

2010-22 - AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE THE PLAN OF OPERATION AND GOVERNANCE FOR THE CITY OF ST. CLAIRSVILLE NATURAL GAS AGGREGATION PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO SIGN ALL PLAN DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ST. CLAIRSVILLE.

First Reading July 19, 2010
Second Reading July 19, 2010
Third Reading July 19, 2010
Passed as Emergency Yes

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Mayor's Collection

This section will be updated after the second meeting of each month.

Forfeits, Fines, and Costs $448.00
General Revenue Fund $00.00
Victims of Crime Fund $72.00
Computer Fund $70.00
Indigent Driver Alcohol Fund $12.00
Indigent Defense Support Fund $160.00
Drug Law Enforcement Fund $28.00
Justice Program $0.00
Seat Belt(Driver) $00.00
Bonds $00.00
Zoning Permits $806.60
Zoning Fees $00.00
Parking Tickets $580.00
County Court Monies - OVI $00.00
County Court Monies - DRUGS $00.00
Gazebo Rental $00.00
Community Garden $00.00
Donation (Community Garden Gas) $0.00
Garage Sale Permits $200.00
Subtotal $2,376.60
Overpaid Ticket 0.00
Check Returned ($0.00)
Deposit Correction $0.00
Deposit Slips $0.00
Total $2,376.60

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New and Other Business

  • Condolences of City Council was extended to Don Smithberger at the recent passing of his brother.
  • The next regular council meeting will be Monday, August 8, 2010 at 7:30 pm
  • Jill Lucidi requested a special meeting of the Finance Committee on Monday, July 26th at 4:00 pm.

Correspondence

Adjournment

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