The City of Rittman Minutes

on Monday, February 22, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.

Members Present: Glen Russell, Richard Lapehn, Bill Workman, Darrell Carey and Rick Hanlon

Members Absent: Lynn Beaumont

Presiding: Mayor William Robertson

Invocation was given by: Dr. Richard Lapehn, Pastor followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Approval of Minutes – February 8, 2010

Lapehn so moved, all Yeas on roll call and motion carried.

Workshop - None

Citizens Forum – None

Council Member Lynn Beaumont arrived at 7:03 pm

Old Business

a. Ord. No. 7592 An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Rittman, Wayne and

Medina Counties and State of Ohio, Amending Chapter 993.01 of the Codified Ordinances, Rates and Declaring an Emergency. Second Reading. Ord. No. 7592 was read on second reading. EMS Chief Baillis indicated it would allow for more flexibility and prevent billing nightmares with potential refunds. Baillis indicated if the insurance companies pay the full amount for the mileage there would be no reason to give the resident credit and without the language “up to” they would otherwise be forced to refund the patient that mileage credit already paid by the insurance companies. Hanlon advised it was his understanding they needed flexibility because not everyone has the same insurance. Hanlon moved to re-insert the words “up to” back into section one (b) (1) before the dollar amounts $8.00 and $5.00, all Yeas on roll call and motion carried. Lapehn moved to place on third, as amended, upon roll call; Hanlon-Yes, Lapehn-Yes, Workman-Yes, Carey-Yes, Beaumont-Yes, Russell-No and motion carried.

b. Res. No. 7593 A Resolution of the Council of the City of Rittman, Ohio, Authorizing the Municipal Manager, to Pay the Assessment for the Rittman Community Improvement Corporations Portion of the East Ohio Avenue Paving Project. Second Reading. Res. No. 7593 was read on second reading. Lapehn moved to place on third, upon roll call; Carey-Yes, Hanlon-Yes, Russell-Abstain, Workman-Yes, Lapehn-Yes, Beaumont-Yes and motion carried.

New Business

a. Motion to Approve a Billboard on E. Ohio Ave. for Schar Heating & Cooling

Russell so moved, all Yeas on roll call and motion carried.

b. Motion to Approve a Conditional Sign Permit for Ellner Enterprises at 54 E.

Ohio Ave. Russell inquired if the property owner would be removing the portion that abuts the sidewalk.

Robertson advised this request was to approve, as it currently exists (with the brick flowerbox).

Russell advised he thought they were taking this issue to court to get the property owner to get the (flowerbox around the base) taken down so it wouldn’t be hitting against the sidewalk.

Robertson advised at the time the conditional sign permit was not approved (with the flowerbox addition) and it became an illegal sign and was sent to the prosecutor, but the prosecutor chose to not prosecute.

Boggs advised that was correct.

Russell inquired if the zoning committee met regarding this sign.

Boggs advised Council approves or disapproves signs.

Hanlon inquired if the bricks around the flowerbox were cemented together.

Robertson and Workman indicated they believed they were cemented together.

Robertson advised previously they were approved for the sign and the brick was added around afterward.

Russell agreed and advised he believed when it touched the sidewalk was when it became an issue for safety reasons.

Workman moved to approve as submitted, upon roll call; Beaumont-Yes, Lapehn-Yes, Workman-Yes, Hanlon-Yes, Russell-No, Carey-Yes and motion carried.

c. Motion to Go Into Executive Session for the Purpose of Discussing the

Employment and Compensation of a Public Employee as well as to Consider the Purchase of Property for Public Purposes – 7:12 p.m. Workman so moved inviting the City Manager, the Mayor, the Law Director and the Finance Director, all Yeas on roll call and motion carried.

d. Motion to Come Out of Executive Session – 8:09 p.m.

Lapehn so moved, all Yeas on roll call and motion carried.

e. Motion to Increase Barbara Rissland’s Paid Vacation to 5 Weeks and Increase Her Salary to $59,360.00 Effective March 1, 2010 Lapehn advised in light of her six months probation and successful completion of said probation and Council’s satisfaction with the job that she has done in light of the 28 plus years experience and the advanced degrees held…Council would like to offer Barbara Rissland 5 weeks of paid vacation and a salary at $59,360.00, which was in line with what Cindy (Mann) was receiving upon her retirement to be effective March 1, 2010.

Lapehn so moved, upon roll call; Beaumont-Yes, Lapehn-Yes, Russell-Abstain, Hanlon-Yes, Carey-Yes, Workman-Yes and motion carried.

City Manager’s Remarks

City Manager Larry Boggs had no remarks.

Finance Director’s Remarks

Finance Director Barbara Rissland advised she included in the packet a memo that was a press release from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), which was the national organization and the City of Rittman, received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting this past year. She advised the achievement was the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. Rissland advised the individual was awarded who was designated as primarily responsible and went to Lucinda Mann, Director of Finance. She congratulated Mann and the City of Rittman for such an achievement. Rissland thanked Council for their vote of confidence in her abilities.

Council Remarks

Council Member Glen Russell thanked everyone for coming. He advised the veterans were concerned there was no light on the flagpole and it has been out for quite some time and he would appreciate it if they would get it taken care of. Russell invited people to come back to the next meeting. He congratulated Police Chief Burg for the Annual Report and he felt he did an excellent job.

Council Member Rick Hanlon thanked Chief Baillis for the update on the “up to” (language for the EMS fees ordinance) and he thanked those who stayed until the end of the meeting.

Council Member Bill Workman thanked everyone for coming. He thanked Rissland for the work she has done thus far.

Council Member Lynn Beaumont had no remarks.

Council Member Richard Lapehn had no remarks.

Council Member Darrell Carey had no remarks.

Mayor William Robertson had no remarks.

a. Approval of Vouchers 52621 thru 52729 Including Then and Now

Certificates Questions were asked regarding #’s 52632, 52666 & 52673. Workman moved to approve, all Yeas on roll call and motion carried.

Adjourn: 8:15 p.m.

Russell so moved, all Yeas on roll call and motion carried.

________________________________Mayor

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Clerk of Council