City Council Agenda

Fairfield Municipal Building
5350 Pleasant Ave.
 Fairfield, OH 45014
 

Monday, September 24, 2007, 7:00 p.m.

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1. Call to Order (includes Prayer/Pledge of Allegiance/Roll Call/Agenda Modifications/Executive Session Requests)

2. Public Hearing(s)

• Changes to the Code of Ordinances regarding water, sewer, and subdivision regulations  – Tim Bachman, Development Services Director

3. Special Presentations and Citizen Comments

• Presentation of Proclamation to Jim Bonaminio, Jungle Jim’s International Market

4. Mayor/Council Reports

5. Approval of Minutes

• Regular Meeting of August 13, 2007
• Regular Meeting of September 10, 2007
• Special Meeting of September 15, 2007

6. Old Business

(A) DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTE
       Marty Judd, Chairman; Mike Snyder, Vice-Chairman; Mitch Rhodus, Member

(1) Ordinance to amend Section 1105.01(11) of Ordinance No. 166-84, the Codified Ordinances of Fairfield, Ohio to adopt certain revisions to the Design, Construction and Materials Specifications Handbook to reflect changes and current industry standards in construction techniques and specifications for materials used in construction of public improvements.

• Ordinance – Third Reading
• Motion - Adoption

(2) Ordinance amending Chapters 921, 925, 1105, 1109 and 1113 of Ordinance No. 166-84, The Codified Ordinances of Fairfield, Ohio,  relative to water , sewer, and subdivision regulations.

• Ordinance – Second Reading

(B) PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
      Steve Miller, Chairman; Marty Judd, Vice-Chairman; Tim Abbott, Member

(1) Ordinance to authorize the release of the maintenance bond and accept the public improvements for Lunsford Estates Subdivision.

• Ordinance – Third Reading
• Motion - Adoption

7. New Business

(A) PARKS, RECREATION & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
      Tim Meyers, Chairman; Mitch Rhodus, Vice Chairman; Mike Snyder, Member

(1) Ordinance amending Sections 170.01 and 170.02 of Ordinance No. 166-84, the Codified Ordinances of Fairfield, Ohio to change the City of Fairfield Community Forest Commission to the Environmental Resources and Community Forest Commission.

• Ordinance – Read by Title Only (Optional)
• Motion – First Reading

(2) Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Century Equipment, Inc. for the purchase of one (1) Toro Groundsmaster 4100-D Mower.

• Ordinance – Read by Title Only (Optional)
• Motion – First Reading
• Motion – Suspending Second and Third Readings
• Motion – Adoption

(B) PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
      Steve Miller, Chairman; Marty Judd, Vice-Chairman; Tim Abbott, Member

(1) Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with H & H Structural Contracting, Inc. for the construction of a storage room addition for the Public Works Facility and declaring an emergency.

• Ordinance – Read by Title Only (Optional)
• Motion – First Reading
• Motion – Suspending Second and Third Readings
• Motion – Adoption

(2) Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Glenn J. Ruff, Inc. to perform demolition services associated with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant buy-out program.

• Ordinance – Read by Title Only (Optional)
• Motion – First Reading
• Motion – Suspending Second and Third Readings
• Motion – Adoption

(3) Ordinance levying special assessments for the repair of sidewalks (including aprons) in the City of Fairfield, Ohio and declaring an emergency.

• Ordinance – Read by Title Only (Optional)
• Motion – First Reading
• Motion – Suspending Second and Third Readings
• Motion – Adoption

(C) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE
     Mike Oler, Chairman; Tim Abbott, Vice Chairman; Tim Meyers, Member

(1) Simple Motion:  Motion approving changes to City Council’s meeting schedule as it relates to 2008 budget review sessions and the upcoming holiday season.

(D) FINANCE & BUDGET COMMITTEE
     Tim Abbott, Chairman; Steve Miller, Vice Chairman; Michael Oler, Member

(1) Resolution accepting the amounts and rates as determined by the Budget Commission and authorizing the necessary tax levies and certifying them to the County Auditor.

• Resolution – Read by Title Only (Optional)
• Motion – First Reading
• Motion – Suspending Second and Third Readings
• Motion – Adoption

 (2) Appropriation Ordinance (Contractual Items) - $72,000 addition of storage room/Public Works Facility; $42,372 Toro mower for Parks Maintenance Division.

• Ordinance – Read by Title Only (Optional)
• Motion – First Reading
• Motion – Suspending Second and Third Readings
• Motion – Adoption

(3) Appropriation Ordinance (Non-Contractual Items) - $13,693 additional funding for ODOT/streetscape project on Route 4; $12,000 extension of construction management services/Golf Club House Project; $12,206 purchase of furniture, fixtures & equipment/Golf Club House Project; $10,500 irrigation system/Golf Club House Project; $42,525 reconcile accounts for Cincinnati Mills Tax Incentive Financing Agreement.

• Ordinance – Read by Title Only (Optional)
• Motion – First Reading
• Motion – Suspending Second and Third Readings
• Motion – Adoption

8. Meeting Notice

Tuesday, October 9             Council-Manager Briefing, 6 PM; Regular Meeting, 7 PM

Monday, October 22           Council-Manager Briefing, 6 PM; Regular Meeting, 7 PM

9. Executive Session of Council (if needed)

10. Adjournment