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Athens City Council - June 12, 2023
B
Good
evening
and
welcome
to
Athens
city
council,
it's
Monday
June
12th
702
pm.
Tonight
we
have
a
series
of
four
committee
meetings,
followed
by
a
special
session
where
we
will
be
reading
through
some
of
our
ordinances
for
committee
of
the
whole.
The
topic
for
discussion
tonight
is
The
Ridges
development,
and
you
might
notice
that
there
are
three
items
before
we
delve
into
discussion.
Questions
comments
on
those
three
items:
I'll
give
just
a
little
bit
of
background
information
for
people
who
might
be
listening
tonight.
B
Following
that
in
2023,
on
February
27th,
we
had
a
description
of
the
community
Authority
and
the
next
steps
of
legislation
required
to
move
that
forward.
In
parallel,
the
Ohio
University
Board
of
Trustees
reviewed
and
approved
the
concept
May
22nd.
So
just
a
few
weeks
ago,
2023
we
had
a
one
reading
resolution
that
was
our
523.
That
said,
the
petition
decree
create
this
The
Authority
is
sufficient
and
complies
with
Ohio
Revised,
Code
349.03
and
now
tonight
we
have
three
documents
that
council,
members
and
administration
have
received.
B
It's
approximately
6.3
parcel,
acre
parcel
and
a
1.8
acre
parcel
of
the
19
Acres
owned
by
the
city
and
then
there's
the
resolution
that
creates
the
community
Authority
and
the
resolution
to
appoint
the
board.
When
council
members
reviewed
have
reviewed
portions
of
these
documents.
Previously,
you
may
remember
that
our
petition,
the
original
petition
document
that
was
presented
had
the
maps
our
city
code.
B
Title
23
also
are
the
market
analysis
for
for
the
development
of
The
Ridges,
and
the
only
item
for
first
reading
tonight
is
the
purchase
agreement
with
The
Ridges
Community
Development
LLC,
and
that
is
part
of
that
land
is
needed
for
infrastructure
improvements
to
help
make
The
Ridges
development
possible,
and
the
document
does
contain
written
description
and
Maps.
I.
Think
the
main
amendment
to
those
to
that
document
has
been
the
labeling
of
the
hash
marked
areas
indicating
that
that
is
the
land
that
is
under
consideration
for
for
purchase
and
just
a
little
bit
fast
forward.
B
Just
so
you
know
where
this
is
and
then
in
the
final
picture,
what
we're
doing
is
once
again
trying
to
move
in
parallel
and
in
concert
with
Ohio,
University
Board
of
Trustees
and
so
and
with
knowing
also
acknowledging
that
Council
will
be
going
into
recess
in
July.
So
we're
trying
to
move
these
documents
along
in
a
timely
fashion,
but
also
a
thorough
consideration
on
June
15th
we're
going
to
be
having
a
special
session
for
the
two
other
doc
two
other
pieces
of
legislation
that
we
will
not
have
considered
yet
for
first
reading.
B
So
that
will
be
the
resolution
that
creates
the
community
Authority
and
the
resolution
to
appoint
the
board
and
then,
if
those
are
adopted
and
signed
on
the
morning
of
the
15th,
we
will
then
move
into
a
public
hearing.
You
might
remember
that
the
public
hearing
has
been
mentioned
at
various
points.
It
wasn't
until
probably
May
22nd
that
we
actually
said
we
have
assigned
the
date.
It
is
to
be
June
15th
at
8
A.M.
That
notice
has
been
published
three
times
in
the
newspaper.
B
It's
also
been
featured
in
an
Athens
Messenger
lead
article
about
The,
Ridges
discussion
and
we'll
continue
to
make
those
efforts
to
let
the
public
know
that's
their
opportunity
if
they
have
concerns
or
comments
that
they
want
to
make
about.
The
Ridges
we'd
encourage
people
folks
to
come
or
to
offer
written
comment.
They
can
do
that
also
by
submitting
it
to
the
clerk
of
counsel
after
that
public
hearing
on
the
15th.
B
That
is,
when
Council
would
then
reconvene
in
a
special
session
to
consider
that
legislation
and
moving
it
forward
and
then
I
think
that's
about
all
that
I
wanted
to
present
at
this
moment
and
wanted
to
open
this
up
now
we
do
have
Mr
Ritchie
has
joined
us
again
tonight
and
we
thank
you
for
taking
the
time
to
be
here
and
open
it
up
for
questions
or
comments
that
will
first
open
it
up
to
council
members.
Any
questions
about
the
documents
you've
looked
at
councilmember
Krell
thank.
C
D
So
it's
a
combination
of
correcting
typos,
adding
adding
additional
information
for
clarity
like
headings
on
the
exhibits
at
notations,
referring
to
the
exhibits
more
explicitly
at
the
in
the
Preamble,
so
it's
basically
those
they're
they're,
mostly
housekeeping
or
Clarity
issues,
there's
no
substantive
change
proposed
from
the
original.
Thank
you.
E
D
The
per
the
proposed
purchase
agreement
is
a
it's
a
long-term
purchase
agreement.
That
is,
it
needs
to
be
executed
or
needs
to
be
consummated
or
completed
by
2029..
So
it's
a
it's
a
fairly
long
term,
but
it
does.
It
does
permit
us
to
include
that
portion
of
acreage
in
the
new
community
Authority
and
permits
us
to
to
to
expend
money
on
infrastructure
improvements.
That's
the
first
component
of
it.
D
We
carefully
marked
out
the
minimum
of
the
Park
acreage
that
we
would
need,
and
so
it's
a
it's
a
fraction
of
the
total
and
most
of
the
park
would
continue
to
be
where
it
is
as
it
is.
So
that's
the
second
part
of
it.
It
contemplates
payment
and
the
payment
terms
are
either
two
hundred
thousand
dollars
at
the
option
of
the
city,
two
hundred
thousand
dollars
for
the
acreage
or,
alternatively,
two
for
one
exchange
of
restriction
of
for
active
Recreation,
Elsewhere
on
the
site
and
the
recreation
of
the
miniature
golf
facility.
D
So
we
didn't
know
what-
and
this
is
in
the
future.
We
don't
know
what
direction
that
would
be,
but
either
the
cash.
If
you
wanted
to
improve
active,
Recreation
or
somewhere
else
or
at
the
site
itself,
so
those
are
the
main
features.
It's
it's
a
fairly
long-term
interest.
It
would
be
included
in
the
new
community
Authority,
there
is
stated
consideration
for
it
and
it
is
an
as
is:
where
is
sales,
so
there's
no
warranty
being
made
as
to
the
condition
of
the
property.
There
is
a
specific
provision.
D
There
is
currently
restrictive
covenant
or
restriction
on
the
use,
if
not
used
for
recreation
purposes,
I
think
it
reverts
to
Ohio
University
so
that
there
would
be
cooperation
among
the
city,
the
university
and
the
developer,
to
seek
release
of
that.
If
it's
not
released,
then
the
contract's
not
avoid.
E
E
B
D
G
Resolution,
however,
it
doesn't
State
how
many
readings
for
a
resolution.
We
looked
at
the
appropriations
of
statute
and
it
talks
about
a
resolution
by
Council
and
it
specifically
States
a
single
reading.
I
think
that
if
council
is
more
comfortable,
we'll
do
it
as
an
ordinance,
because
that
would
be
permissible.
Also,
we
looked
at
Toledo
Ohio
they're,
a
charter
City,
and
they
did
it
by
way
of
an
ordinance
but
to
understand
that
it
would
be.
B
So
the
other
documents
that
Council
has
have
been
shared
with
council
is
the
the
amended
petition
for
the
new
community,
Authority
and
council
members
have
probably
seen
and
once
again
I
think
that
primarily
the
changes
made
to
that
are
I
think
housekeeping
once
again
on
this
document.
So
Council
has
seen
this
in
an
earlier
version.
B
You
might
note
down
on
page
eight
of
that
amended
petition
that
rather
than
saying
it
was
amended
with
the
clerk
of
counsel
it
inserts
new
language
petition
was
amended
in
accordance
with
revised
code
349.03
to
update
the
description
of
the
boundaries
of
the
proposed
District
and
then
some
other
I
didn't
note
any
other
major
changes
that
we're
going
through
so
I
don't
know.
If
council
members
have
any
questions
about
the
the
amended
petition.
F
A
F
Things
are
developed
and
everything's
clicking,
because
the
the
composition
of
a
board
for
the
new
community
Authority
does
it
migrate
away
from
having
director
Stone
and
the
three
other
members
and
I'm
liking,
on
whom
they
are
because
it's
in
the
document.
But
with
that
ultimately,
then,
though,
become
kind
of
almost
like
a
don't
want
to
use
the
term
HOA
but
kind
of
a
an
organization
that
is
set
up
by
those
who
actually
reside
there
or
have
businesses
in
that.
D
So
in
some
ways
it
is
like
an
HOA
in
that
the
way
it's
structured
while
there
are,
while
there
are
bonds
in
place,
the
composition
is
as
it's
described,
where
the
the
three
citizens
Representatives
there's
a
city
representative
and
the
developer-
has
representation
at
the
conclusion
of
that
period.
That
is
when
the
bonds
are
retired
and
the
obligations
have
been
met,
that
citizen
vote
and
it
would
be
like
an
HOA
so
that
people
living
and
working
in
the
community
would
would
then
be
selected.
D
B
You
no
sir,
if
there
aren't
any
other
questions
or
comments
about
that.
That
takes
us
to
the
third
document,
which
is
that
resolution
to
appoint
the
board
for
the
community
Authority.
That
was
initially
presented
on
page
five
of
the
petition
and
is
spelled
out
now
in
a
separate
resolution.
So
that
would
be
a
pointing
Dominic
Brooke.
B
Vice
president
Shawna
wolf
who's
vice
president
for
planning,
both
of
these
persons
have
been
heavily
involved
in
The
Ridges
advisory
committee,
since
it's
well
and
Shauna
since
its
Inception,
and
then
myself
as
the
initial
citizen
members
and
then
service
safety,
director,
Andrew
Stone,
would
be
the
representative
of
the
local
government
and
then
the
developer
plans
to
appoint
Mr
Richie
Laura
Ritchie.
Who
is
a.
A
B
President
of
the
operator,
company,
okay,
chief
operating
officer
and
Chastity
meltzenbach,
who
is
the
executive
director
of
Buckeye,
Hills,
Development,
Corporation
and
and
Buckeye
Hills
in
fact,
was
the
organization
that
Mr
Ritchie
has
been
working
with
to
do.
The
initial
study
of
The
Ridges
that
began
what
20
22
24.
D
So
there's
there's
a
lot
of
lifting
that's
required
yet,
especially
in
the
early
stages.
So
having
a
a
seasoned
team
working
on
it
together,
that's
interdisciplinary
is
is
important
to
the
project.
The
evidence
of
collaboration
between
the
university
and
the
city
is
also
very
important.
So
all
of
this,
the
interweaving
of
these
skills
and
capabilities
is
all
very
important
to
our
progress.
E
D
No,
the
appointment
would
take
effect
as
soon
as
the
the
new
community
Authority
is
created,
and
then
they
have
an
initial
meeting
for
the
appointments.
But
we
wanted
to
advance
that
because
in
discussion
so
that
all
the
parties
knew
very
clearly
what
the
intention
was
of
the
as
far
as
appointments
the.
E
D
I
Thank
you,
president
nicely.
We
have
three
items
on
our
city
and
Safety
Services
committee
agenda
for
tonight,
beginning
with
the
Stimson
Avenue
water
line
extension
and
just
to
provide
a
beginning,
come
to
our
discussion
on
this
topic.
This
is
legislation
requesting
to
advertise,
accept
bids
and
enter
into
contracts
for
construction
and
authorization
and
appropriate
200
000
for
construction
of
the
project.
This
is
a
water
line
on
Simpson
Avenue
from
Grant
Street
across
to
the
roundabout.
I
J
Thank
you,
member
Kerry.
This
line
is
necessary
for
construction
of
the
fire
station,
but
it's
not
only
for
construction
of
the
fire
station.
So
what
this
will
do
is
extend
the
main
on
Simpson
Avenue
that
currently
stops
at
Grant
Street,
all
the
way
to
basically
right
before
the
bridge.
When
we
go
to
do
the
Bridge
Project
in
a
couple
years,
we
will
extend
the
main
across
the
bridge
and
so
at
some
point
in
the
future.
Should
the
city
grow
in
that
direction:
up
Rock
riffle
road
towards
the
large
undeveloped
Parcels.
I
E
J
I
This
is
legislation
requesting
to
enter
into
agreements
for
design
of
the
project
and
to
authorize
and
appropriate
175
000
to
be
used
for
the
design
and
permitting
for
the
Columbus
Road
lift
station
one
which
needs
to
be
upgraded.
The
city
will
also
be
reviewing
the
connections
between
the
existing
lift
stations
along
Columbus
Road
and
has
received
120
000
from
the
cdbg
funds
for
construction
of
the
replacement
lift
station
to
be
used
for
equipment
purchases,
and
this
is
part
of
a
plan
to
apply
for
critical
infrastructure
funds
in
the
future
director
Stone.
J
Yes,
so
on
Columbus
Road
there
are,
there
are
two
public
and
one
private
list
stations
that
need
to
be
public,
that
private
one
needs
to
be
public.
It
was
an
area
where
the
city
grew
and
several
entities
ended
up
tapping
into
one
lift
station.
This
is
out
theater
Lane.
Ultimately,
this
project
will
allow
us
to
upgrade
the
the
lift
station
that
currently
exists
on
on
door
Lane
and
it's
an
orderless
station
that
that
will
increase
the
capacity
and
and
allow
us
to
to
be
able
to
move
more.
J
This
will
be
important
while
we
think
it
can
handle
the
new
hospital
that's
being
built.
Ultimately,
you
know
that
might
get
it
close
to
its
limit,
but
then
also
we'd
like
to
look
to
the
Future
and
and
also
just
improve
that
station
in
general
Additionally,
the
the
private
lift
station.
That's
on
theater
Lane
really
should
be
public,
and
so
this
project
also
will
seek
to
make
a
public
lift
station.
J
We
do
have
that
120
000
of
cdbg
money
allocated
and
that's
our
allocation
funds
for
two
years
worth
of
allocation
funds
to
to
go
towards
the
construction
of
this
project.
Oh
we've
been
advised
by
the
the
folks
in
Columbus
that
that
administer
the
cwg
program
that
that,
because
we're
using
those
allocation
funds
for
this
project
we'll
be
more
competitive
in
a
critical
infrastructure
Grant,
which
is
another
cdbg
program
and
and
I
think
we
can
make
a
pretty
strong
case.
J
F
Just
like
to
share
that,
you
know
both
this
and
the
Stimson
have
a
new
water
line.
Extension
is
also
you
know.
Forward
Thinking,
especially
the
private
lift
station,
that's
kind
of
down
near
theater
Lane,
so
we're
to
build
this
out
gives
us
greater
capacity
in
the
future.
If
we,
you
know
the
city's
going
to
grow-
and
you
know
only
a
couple-
different
directions
really
based
upon
the
comprehensive
plan,
and
so
this
again
is
just
forward
thinking
in
terms
of
setting
ourselves
up
for
success
and
in
potential
extension
of
the
overall
systems.
B
J
Then,
when
we
get
into
construction,
I
think
we're
going
to
be.
You
know
well
north
of
a
million
dollars,
probably
when
it
comes
to
this
project
and
so
between.
You
know,
I
think
right
now
the
minimum
is
five
hundred
thousand
dollars
for
a
critical
infrastructure
Grant.
If
you
can
get
that
and
then
the
120
you
know
so
that'll
offset
our
construction
costs
right
now,
we're
paying
with
local
funds
for
design
I.
J
J
C
I
Any
questions
or
comments
on
this
topic
from
the
audience
all
right,
then
we'll
move
to
our
third
and
final
City
and
Safety
Services
committee
meeting
agenda
item
the
sewer
system,
improvements
phase:
two
we've
been
working
on
store
system
improvements
for
some
time.
Recent
discussions
might
conjure
up.
Project
317
has
the
same
funding
source
here.
But
let's
see
this
is
requesting
legislation
to
allow
the
advertisement
and
acceptance
of
bids
for
construction
and
construction
engineering
or
project
330
Richland
Avenue
lift
station.
It's.
J
Sure,
thank
you,
member
Kerry.
So,
as
the
chair
said,
this
is
an
extension
of
the
regionalization
loan
that
that
we
secured,
because
we
struck
the
agreement
to
take
sewage
from
the
county
of
all
of
these
projects
are,
are
necessary
to
take
their
sewage,
but
not
only
to
take
their
sewage.
It's
to
allow
the
city
to
grow
and,
basically
to
you
know,
have
build
out
of
not
only
anything
that
would
come
from
them,
which
is
really
relatively
minimal,
but
also
for
the
The
Ridges
development
that
we've
talked
about.
J
You
know
far
out
into
the
future
the
build
out
of
University
Estates,
the
development
of
the
number
Fest
property
or
what
we
refer
to
as
the
number
Fest
property
and
other
portions
of
the
city
at
some
point
in
the
future.
We
anticipate
that
developing
and
we
need
to
have
the
infrastructure
to
be
prepared
to
receive
that
sewage
when
it
occurs.
This
the
financing
is
a
very
good
arrangement
for
financing,
so
zero
percent
for
30
years
is
not
something
that
you
get
ever
unless
you're
doing.
J
You
know
a
a
regionalization,
that's
your
regionalization!
So
what
we
did
basically-
and-
and
we
talked
a
little
bit
about
this
when
we
talked
about
project
317-
was
we
put
a
lot
more
things
into
this
project
and
was
the
minimum
necessary
to
receive
the
county
sewage
because
we
knew
we
were
getting
zero
percent
for
30
years.
So
it's
really
a
a
a
pretty
good
deal.
J
You
know,
Mr
retchies
talked
earlier
about
the
ridges
development
and
that
project
317,
which
member
Mercury
described
and
talked
about
earlier,
is,
is
the
first
part
of
this
regionalization.
It's
just
we've
got
it
set
up
as
a
different
project
because
it
needed
to
go
earlier
and
that
will
allow
for
what
we
call
the
tier
two
land,
as
well
as
the
land
along
along
Dairy
Lane,
to
have
the
necessary
sewage
to
be
able
to
support
development
in
the
future.
J
The
one
other
note
on
this
is
this
is
one
of
those
weird
EPA
funded
projects
that
require
a
resolution
of
tentative
award.
So
after
we
bid
these
three
parts,
I
will
come
back
to
you,
maybe
one
at
a
time
based
on
timing
and
seek
approval,
and
then,
at
that
point
the
authorization
and
the
appropriation
necessary
to
that's
that's
based
upon
the
bid.
This
is
the
only
external
funding
source.
That's
like
this,
where
they
don't
allow
you
to
to.
J
You
know
basically
apply
for
that
that
funding
until
you
have
a
bid
in
hand
and
then
they
review
they
being
the
EPA
reviews
the
bid,
and
then
you
come
back
and-
and
you
seek
a
one
reading
resolution
for
a
resolution
of
tentative
award,
and
we
did
that
most
recently
with
project
317
specifically.
So
this
is
somewhat
odd.
That's
why
we're
not
asking
for
any
Appropriations
tonight,
but
only
the
authority
to
to
go
out
to
bid
thank.
I
B
H
J
Thank
you,
member
Eisner.
So
every
year
the
city
of
Athens
applies
for
State
issue.
One
funds
there's
a
couple
different
ways
you
can
apply.
You
can
apply
for
a
loan.
You
can
apply
for
Grants.
Almost
always
since
I've
been
here,
we've
applied
for
a
grant,
I
think
only
once
we
applied
for
loan
funding,
but
in
this
particular
case
it
would
be
a
400,
000
application
and
and
while
infrastructure,
that
is
to
say,
utility
infrastructure
projects
are
allowed.
J
They
they
do
not
score
very
highly
in
the
in
the
model
that
that
is
set
up
by
the
Ohio
public
course.
Commission,
and
specifically
our
our
district
of
the
Ohio
Public
Works
commission
to
evaluate
potential
projects
so
really
Transportation
projects
are
what
score
the
highest
and
so
whether
it
be
Paving
or
a
Bridge
Project.
In
most
cases,
that's
what
that's!
What
does
the
best
and
it
has
to
do
with
you-
know
volume
of
traffic,
number
of
crashes,
useful
life
of
the
infrastructure
and
it's
really
kind
of
skewed
towards
Transportation
projects.
J
J
That
fits
the
criteria,
and
so
but
but
a
few
years
ago
they
changed
the
rules
to
say
that
you
had
to
have
a
an
ordinance
to
allow
you
to
apply,
and
it
always
comes
up
right
before
Council
goes
on
recess,
because
the
the
application
is
due
by
September
1st
and
rather
than
come
back
in
August
and
ask
you
to
start
reading
it
and
rush
it.
We
thought
we
would
bring
it
forward
to
allow
us
to
apply
right
now.
E
H
E
J
L
You,
okay,
could
you
provide
a
little
bit
more
clarity,
at
least
for
me
and
and
regarding
what
kinds
of
Transportation
you're
talking
about
now?
If
it's
not,
you
know
what
equipment
and
this
that
and
the
other
a
little
bit
more
specificity
because,
as
you
know,
I'm
concerned
about
having
a
left
and
right
turn
lane
off
of
Drummond
into
the
ground.
But
how
could
I
resist
route
682
and
just
wondering
if
that
could
be
a
project.
J
Thank
you,
member
spell
dance.
Yes,
so
there's
a
there's,
a
rubric
that
is
applied
to
projects
that
that
create
a
you
know,
a
series
of
points
basically
and
then
and
then
those
points
stack
all
the
various
asks
in
Southeast
Ohio
against
one
another,
and
so
you
know
it's
in
your
interest
as
a
community
to
you
know,
figure
out
the
rubric
what
things
score,
the
best
repairs
and
Rehabilitation
score
better
than
new
construction.
J
So
if
you
have
an
existing
bridge
that
you
are
you're
replacing
or
re-decking,
that
is
scores
way
better
than
building
a
new
bridge
across
a
river
that
we're
currently
a
bridge
doesn't
exist.
Repaving
scores
better
than
building
a
new
road
somewhere
where
a
road
doesn't
exist,
roads
with
more
traffic
score
better
than
roads,
with
less
traffic,
if
you're
doing
a
transportation
project,
and
so
what
you
tend
to
do
or
what
what
our
strategy
has
been
in
recent
years
is.
Is
we
find
some
work?
J
We
need
to
do
anyway,
that
scores
well,
submit
it
get
funded,
and
then
that
frees
up
local
funding
that
you
can
use
to
do
things
that
don't
score
as
well.
So,
historically,
you
know
people
have
asked
me
why
don't
you
apply
for
sidewalks
on
this?
Well
there's.
Nowhere
in
that
rubric
that
says,
sidewalks
will
compete
well
for
these
particular
funds.
These
are
funds
that
the
state
of
Ohio
gives
to
the
Ohio
Public
Works
commissions
through
Bond
funding.
J
My
gut
feel
is
that
particular
project
wouldn't
be
very
competitive
because
it's
new
construction
and
it's
a
it's
a
basically
it's
widening
of
an
existing
and
adding
capacity
to
existing
roadway.
That
said,
that
could
free
up
money
that
then
could
be
used
for
that.
If
it's
warranted,
you
know.
Ultimately,
when
we
look
at
it.
H
C
C
We
had
a
10-year
property
tax
assessment
on
the
University
of
state's
streets
and
the
city
has
been
paying
about
forty
six
thousand
dollars
per
year
to
pay
off
this
loan,
but
we're
down
to
the
final,
approximately
ninety
four
thousand
dollars
in
the
auditor
thought
would
be
best
to
pay
it
off
in
full.
We
have
about
fifty
thousand
dollars
available,
so
this
would
appropriate
44
500
in
order
to
pay
off
that
loan
in
full.
Are
there
any
questions
from
the
committee
members
about
this
appropriation?
C
C
Of
twenty
two
thousand
dollars
to
the
Arts
Parks
and
Recreation
income
tax
fund,
Capital
line
for
playground,
equipment
and
from
the
director
of
Arts,
Parks
and
Recreation
I
have
some
notes
here.
They
would
like
to
replace
slides
at
the
community
center
playground
swings
at
the
Richland
Avenue
South
Side
park,
a
bridge
on
the
playground
at
the
community
center,
and
they
are
installing
two
new
pieces
at
the
community
center
to
replace
a
piece
that
was
broken
and
removed.
Last
year.
These
two
new
pieces
are
our
whirly
chairs.
C
C
Thank
you.
Next
item
on
our
agenda
is
an
appropriation
fifty
thousand
dollars
to
the
Sewer
fund
for
the
installation
of
a
building
the
construction
of
a
building
to
house
the
vac
truck,
and
the
information
that
I
have
on
this
is
that
the
funds
were
actually
allocated
last
year
in
2022
and
encumbered,
but
a
vendor
to
do
this
was
not
found,
so
those
funds
will
be
unencumbered
and
the
city
Administration
is
requesting
this.
Fifty
thousand
dollars
for
for
the
installation
of
this
building
this
year
is
anything
to
add
director
Stone.
J
You
know
you,
you
zero
it
in
on
a
member
crowd,
but
we
attempted
to
do
this
in
2022.
We
couldn't
commit
the
funds
in
2022
and
so
because
we
couldn't
find
a
vendor
willing
to
do
it.
We
we
have
one
now,
but
because
we
didn't
commit
them
in
2022.
Unfortunately,
just
because
of
auditing
rules,
it
has
to
go
back
into
the
unappropriate
balance
and
then
we're
asking
that
I
would
appropriate
again,
so
they
can
encumber
2023
funds
to
do
it.
J
C
You
questions
from
the
committee
on
the
vac
truck
building
other
members
of
council,
anything
to
add
members
of
the
public.
Okay.
Thank
you.
The
next
item.
The
next
two
items
are
pertaining
to
the
same
basic
situation:
twenty
thousand
dollars
to
the
storm
sewer
fund
for
backfill
material
and
then
the
next
item
is
fifty
thousand
dollars
for
repairing
a
storm
tunnel
near
Meadow
Lane,
on
the
on
the
east
side.
C
Not
only
have
we
discovered
that
the
storm
tunnel
really
needs
to
be
repaired,
it
also
needs
you
know
material
from
from
the
city,
which
is
that
additional
fifty
thousand
dollars
the
contractor
has
a
quote
of
fifty
thousand
dollars
for
the
repair.
So
this
in
total,
with
the
two,
is
seventy
thousand
dollars.
Any
questions
from
the
committee
on
this
repair.
C
C
J
You
know,
carry
badge
and
gun
and
and
do
misdemeanor
arrests
in
in
the
state
of
Ohio
and
the
other
duties
that
only
Law
Enforcement
Officers
with
those
credentials
are
allowed
to
do.
They
have
to
maintain
that
certification.
There
is
a.
There
is
a
desire,
occasionally
from
some
of
those
retired
members,
to
not
maintain
that
certification
anymore
longer
their
CEUs
required
it's
just
they
just
are.
J
You
know
tired
of
being
on
the
street
and
chasing
bad
guys
and
would
rather
not
maintain
that
a
pot
of
certification,
however,
there's
still
use
for
them
in
a
part-time
capacity.
You
know
the
one
in
particular
that
comes
to
mind
that
we're
really
seeking
for
this
is
a
Reserve
officer.
We
currently
have
that
assists
a
couple
hours
a
week
in
our
evidence,
room
right
now
and
and
because
he
was
a
detective
for
a
very
long
time.
J
He
really
understands
the
the
management
of
the
evidence,
room
and,
and
the
rules
Associated,
but
it
just
doesn't
want
to
maintain
that
that
a
pot
of
certification,
so
what
we're
doing
is
we're
asking
for
you
to
eliminate
those
two
auxiliary
communication
officer
positions
which
we
never
use
and
instead
do
two
non-sworn.
You
know
auxiliary
police
officers,.
C
B
C
B
A
A
B
C
Thank
you,
president
Eisley
I'd
like
to
make
a
motion
to
approve
53-23.
Second,
thank
you,
member
Eisner.
This
is
to
amend
the
appropriation
ordinance
by
appropriating
from
the
appropriate
balance,
twenty
seven
thousand
six
hundred
and
three
dollars
from
a
bureau
of
workers
compensation
refund
check.
Thank
you,
president.
Eisley.
A
B
C
Thank
you,
president
Eisley.
We
discussed
this
at
committee
and
at
first
reading,
I'm
going
to
go
ahead
and
read
this
to
into
the
record
section
one
effective,
July,
5th,
2023,
Athens
city
council
does
hereby
authorize.
It
does
hereby
authorize
increasing
the
annual
rate
of
the
fire
chief
from
98
500
to
102
980.80.
A
B
I
Section
1
indicates
that
the
service
safety
director
would
be
authorized
to
advertise
and
accept
bids
and
enter
into
a
written
contract
or
Municipal
refuse
Recycling
and
optional
composting
effective,
January,
1st
2024
through
June
30th
2027,
with
the
lowest
and
best
bidder
as
advertised
pursuant
to
Ohio
revised
code
735.05
in
an
amount
not
to
exceed
2
million
600
thousand
dollars
annually.
Section
2
indicates
the
service
safety
director
is
hereby
authorized
to
expend
up
to
2
million
six
hundred
thousand
dollars
annually
from
garbagefund
760-636
transaction
code
300
for
sub
purpose
and
section
three.
I
It
may
be
necessary
for
Athens
city
council
to
amend
Athens
city
code,
Title
1
chapter
1.03
codes
fees
established
to
adjust
monthly
rates
to
accommodate
the
terms
of
the
contract.
Finally,
section
4:
this
ordinance
shall
be
an
emergency
measure
necessary
for
the
preservation
of
Health
welfare
and
safety
for
the
residents
of
the
city
of
Athens
Ohio.
In
order
to
continue
to
provide
for
the
efficient
delivery
of
services-
and
it
shall
be
in
full
force,
in
effect
upon
passage
by
an
approval
by
the
mayor,
I
would
recommend
that
we
pursue
this
on
an
emergency
basis.
B
E
E
E
E
E
After
that,
the
base
cost
will
rise,
incrementally
capping
off
at
3.65
cents
in
the
fifth
year,
sticking
with
Portage
County
Recycling
would
have
cost
residents
more
quote
a
regressive
tax.
If
you
want
to
call
it
that
right
out
of
the
pocketbooks
of
our
citizens,
end
quote
sadati
said
that's
essentially
what
we're
doing
here.
E
You
know
this
fall.
The
League
of
Women
Voters
isn't
going
to
be
very
busy
and
the
reason
they're
not
going
to
be
very
busy.
We
don't
have
any
contested
elections
in
the
city
of
Athens,
except
for
one,
but
if
we
did
a
question
I'm
sure
that
would
be
asked
in
one
of
those
legal
Women,
Voters
forums
is
this:
how
could
you
have
voted
for
an
ordinance?
That's
costing
the
citizens
of
Athens
2.1
million
dollars.
E
L
I
guess
I
need
some
clarification
here,
because
the
dollar
amount
is
really
up
to,
rather
than
saying
we're
going
to
spend
that
much,
it
could
be
as
much
as
if
needed.
So
to
me,
the
pertinent
part
of
this
is
really
that
the
service
safety
director
will
have
will
justifiably
so
then
have
the
responsibility
of
accepting
bids
and
entering
into
a
contract
rather
than
having
city
council
do
it.
So
unless
the
law
director
advises
me,
otherwise
we
are
not
authorizing
that
amount.
We're
authorizing
that
the
city
safety
director
will
pick
the
best
and
lowest
bid.
I
You
thank
you,
council,
member
spielnes,
that
matches
my
understanding
and
I
do
appreciate
the
thoughtful
conversations
Council
has
had
trying
to
review
the
history
on
why
we
wanted
to
provide
clarification
on
decision
making
Authority
in
this
matter,
and
since
we
do
have
our
City
Safety
Services
director
here
with
the
experience
of
having
observed
many
of
these
kinds
of
contracts,
I
would
just
invite
some
comments
on
the
benefits
of
providing
you
with
the
flexibility
up
to
this
dollar
amount
or
any
other
comments.
You
have.
I
J
The
you
know,
when
you
do
construction
projects,
you,
you
have
a
design
professional,
whether
that
be
in
a
design,
professional
works
for
the
city.
You
know
one
of
our
Professional
Engineers
or
or
one
that
works
for
consultant.
That
provides
an
engineer's
estimate
or
an
architect's
estimate
for
that
construction,
and
they
basically
do
an
assessment
of
the
construction
industry
right
before
they
get
ready
to
get
ready
to
bid
and
then
usually
that's
the
number
that
we
use
when
we
seek
authorization
that
spend
up
to
that
amount.
This
is
a
Services
contract.
J
E
E
E
E
B
E
A
K
One
is
that
the
special
right
of
permit
right-of-way
permit
is
personal
in
nature
and
will
be
in
effect
for
a
maximum
of
seven
years
from
the
date
of
issuance
and
less
revoked
by
city
council
ordinance
or
there
is
a
change
of
ownership
or
use.
Whichever
comes
first
and
two
that
Aaron
Thomas,
the
owner
shall
be
responsible
for
maintenance
and
upkeep
of
said,
right-of-way.
B
We
have
a
motion
in
second
for
approval
of
5623.
Do
we
have
any
other
comments
or
questions
council
members,
Administration,
other
elected
officials
or
the
audience
all
those
in
favor
signify
by
saying
aye,
aye
opposed,
nay
motion
carries
in
the
ordinance
is
approved.
We
now
have
a
series
of
ordinances
for
second
reading.
I
will
read
through
those
if
there
are
updates
comments
or
questions,
persons
can
just
raise
their
hand
and
I
will
recognize
them.
B
If
not,
then
we'll
move
on
to
the
next
one
5723
is
an
ordinance
granting
a
special
right-of-way
use
permit
at
one
South
Court
Street
to
the
Athens
County
Board
of
Commissioners
replacement
of
an
election
Ballot
Box
on
the
city
right-of-way
and
is
introduced
by
council
member
Grace
or
comments
58-23
an
ordinance
granting
a
special
right-of-way
use
permit
at
286
West
Union
Street
to
the
Athens
County
Agricultural
Society,
to
place
a
fence
on
the
city
right
of
way,
and
that
is
introduced
by
council,
member
Grace
and
council
member
spielness.
Yes,.
L
Okay,
as
you
all
know,
the
neighbors
directly
across
from
where
this
would
be,
and
on
Harold
Avenue
are
not
happy
about
this
and
I
requested
that
the
city
Administration,
the
city
Administration,
negotiate
with
the
fair
board
to
talk
about
some
modifications
of
the
fence.
So
it's
not
so
offensive
and
Hertz
property
values.
I
understand
that
that
was
tasked
to
David
Riggs.
It's
my
understanding
that
they
have
not
had
a
conversation
yet
I
think
that's
material
to
this
issue.
K
Let's
remember
Grace:
perhaps
she
has
some
other
information.
I
I
believe
that
director
Riggs
did
have
a
conversation
with
Ben
abfall,
the
treasurer
of
the
Agricultural
Society.
Today
he
would
Mr
Apple
was
out
of
town
last
week,
and
so
was
was
that
the
conversation
was
not
able
to
happen
until
today,
but
I
believe
they
spoke
today
and
director
Riggs
shared
some
of
the
concerns
that
have
been
raised
here
and
also
shared
some
information
pertaining
to
modifications
to
the
fence
for
the
fair,
the
Agricultural,
Society
and
Mr
Apple.
K
B
G
I
did
research.
The
issue
and
I
did
find
a
Supreme
Court
case.
That
was
on
point
as
far
as
an
Agricultural
Society,
which
is
its
own
political
subdivision,
and
their
request
for
a
fence
is
more
of
a
governmental
function
rather
than
proprietary,
and
if
it
was
proprietary,
it
would
be
something
like
that
they
could
conduct
their
stock
sale
there.
But
this
would
be
a
function
that
any
other
private
citizen
would
have
to
comply
with
the
city
ordinance
as
far
as
the
setback
and
I
have
not
had
a
conversation
with
director
Riggs
about
that.
G
G
Discussion
between
director
Riggs
and
the
and
Mr
AB
fall
regarding
the
actual
fence,
because
I
do
think
that
setback
would
apply,
meaning
that
this
fence
couldn't
be
right
at
the
street
level,
it
would
have
to
comply
with
our
city
ordinances
regarding
requiring
a
setback
and
as
to
the
other
issue,
the
contingency
I
certainly
understand
the
mayor's
concern,
and
that
would
be
my
concern
also.
However,
I
think
that
there
might
be
legal
issue
as
far
as
making
it
contingent
the
fence
continued
for
that
section,
hinged
upon
the
Restriction
that
we
were
going
to
place.
G
That's
that's
in
the
ordinance
if
there
were
a
similar
restriction,
city-wide
which
it
that
would
be
definitely
be
illegal,
I
could
think
of
all
sorts
of
problems.
With
that
speech,
maybe
unlawful
Restraint
of
trade.
The
Petland
case
came
to
mind
when
we
restricted
that
was
years
ago.
The
city,
through
ordinance,
restricted
Petland
from
purchasing
animals
that
weren't
from
breeders
in
the
city.
G
So
we
faced
a
legal
Challenge
from
Petland,
which
is
a
very
large
corporation
with
a
lot
of
financial
resources
and,
in
the
end,
the
city
repealed
that
ordinance,
so
I
do
have
some
concerns,
but
I
also
understand
where
the
mayor
is
coming
from.
As
far
as
the
offensive
nature
of
some
of
the
things
that
are
sold
there.
K
Going
back
to
the
the
first
issue
you
raised
in
terms
of
setback,
director,
son
and
I,
were
speaking
just
briefly
before
this
meeting
about
that
and
I
believe
that
a
long
Herald
it's
a
that
zone
does
not
include
a
setback
from
the
street,
so
they
could
place
their
fence
at
the
edge
of
the
city's
right-of-way.
But
there
is
no
additional
setback
from
Harold
Avenue
because
of
the
the
business
Zone
there.
E
Since
last
Monday
night
I've
had
multiple
conversations
with
Mr
day
Matt
day.
The
president
of
the
agriculture
Society
and
section
three
is
a
non-starter
as
long
as
it's
in
the
ordinance.
They
won't
sign
this
period
and
the
reason
they
will
not
sign.
It
is
because
the
agriculture
Society
had
a
vote
several
years
ago,
and
the
vote
was
overloadingly
in
favor
to
allow
this
practice
to
continue,
or
maybe
I
should
stay
another
way,
not
to
ban
this
practice,
and
this
past
Tuesday
night
the
agriculture
Society
had
a
meeting.
E
My
suggestion
would
be
to
amend
this
and
get
rid
of
it
and
let's
move
forward
primarily
based
on
what
I
just
heard
from
the
law
director
that
this
is
probably
going
to
be
another
Petland
issue.
If
we
put
it
in
there,
but
even
if
we
do
put
it
in
here,
they're
not
going
to
sign
it,
they
can
still
put
up
their
fence.
E
If
you
really
want
to
change
this,
here's
how
you
change
it.
Everybody
in
this
room
who
feels
Section
3
should
be
in
there
and
all
to
your
friends,
paid
35
dollars
and
joined
the
agriculture
Society,
and
when
the
next
vote
comes
up
in
November,
make
that
vote.
It's
that
simple,
but
for
now
I
think
we
just
need
to
take
section
three
out
work
with
the
aggregate.
Agricultural
Society
get
the
most
attractive
fence
up.
If
we
can
get
the
Landscaping
up
and
move
on
now
to
do
that.
What
would
that
require
a
motion
to
amend.
I
B
E
E
B
B
J
J
You
know
representing
the
fair
board
for
the
permit.
There
is
not
another
signature
that
occurs
from
the
fair
board.
At
this
point.
The
the
signature
occurred
on
the
on
the
application.
So
it's
not
like
you
pass
something
and
then
then
they
have
to
sign
an
agreement.
So
the
agreement
has
been
what
they
applied
for
now.
You
might
not
pass
what
what
they
asked
for
or
put
his
restriction
on
what
they
asked
for,
but
they
don't
have
to
counter
sign
to
come
back.
J
So
that's
just
a
clarification
procedure
for
for
that
permit
process
for
a
special
right
away
permit.
Secondly,
it
is
correct
that
there
is
no
front
yard
setback
in
a
B3.
The
right-of-way
line
is
quite
a
few
feet
off
of
the
existing
pavement,
so
it
won't
be
right
up
on
the
road
and-
and
you
know
they-
the
applicant
indicated
that
they
would
have
a
surveyor
established
that
line
prior
to
building
a
fence,
so
they
didn't
accidentally
build
in
the
variety.
J
Thirdly,
Mr
Apple
did
indicate
to
Mr
Riggs
that
they
were
unwilling
to
build
a
wood
fence
and
they
intended
to
build
a
chain-link
fence.
We
did
recommend
they
consider
screening
material
that
would
be
placed
in
the
the
fence
similar
to
what
is
on
the
spoil
material
fence
that
is
beside
the
wastewater
treatment
plant.
J
So,
if
you're
familiar
on
the
wastewater
treatment
plant
across
the
bike
path
from
it,
there's
an
area
that
we
put
material
left
over
from
water
breaks
and
the
dewatering
station
is
there
and
a
couple
other
things
and
there's
some
screening
material,
that's
placed
inside
the
chain
link,
and
so
we've
recommended
to
them.
They
said
they
would
consider
it.
J
C
Thank
you,
president
Isaac
I
just
a
little
more
clarification
if
we
amend
and
we
remove
Section
3,
nothing
else
in
this
ordinance
ensures
that
any
kind
of
landscaping
or
anything
happens,
even
the
even
the
shading
or
whatever
you
call
that
it
may
just
still
be
a
chain
link
fence.
I
just
want
to
make
sure
we
all
understand
that.
There's
nothing
in
this
that
says
anything
about
what
kind
of
fence
that
they
can
build.
We've
talked
to
them,
we've
asked
them,
and
it's
a
it's
up
to
them.
I
believe
just
want
to
clarify.
Thank
you.
L
I
just
wanted
I
I
think
that
the
fair
board
would
want
to
be
good
neighbors,
so
making
it
a
little
bit
more
attractive,
perhaps
putting
bushes
up
or
whatever
kind
of
screening,
to
make
it.
If
they're
going
to
do
a
chain
link
fence
or
something
that
hideous
at
least
they
could
do
something
to
mask
it
and
make
it
a
little
bit
more
favorable
for
the
The
Neighbors
foreign.
B
L
I
sorry
go
ahead,
given
all
the
discussion,
that's
happened,
I
think
perhaps
it
makes
more
sense
to
remove
the
contingency
Clause,
because
my
guess
is
that
they're
more
for
my
constituents
perspective
they're,
probably
more
likely
to
be
willing
to
negotiate
or
discuss
anyway,
the
fence
situation.
If
that
was
off
the
table,
this
go
around
so
I
will
remove
my
motion
and
we
can
talk
about
an
amendment
if
that's:
okay,
okay,.
B
A
B
F
F
E
L
I
I
certainly
appreciate
the
mayor's
concern
and
I
I
appreciate
where
he's
coming
from
and
I
certainly
don't
approve
of
that
stuff
either.
But
I
think
that
some
of
the
legal
potential
legal
problems
with
continuing
with
this
I
think
are
worthy
of
note
and
I'm,
hoping
that
perhaps
we
can
use
methods
that
are
persuasive
over
time.
L
I'm,
afraid
that
being
antagonistic
in
this
kind
of
in
this
kind
of
way
may
not
be
effective.
So
it's
kind
of
like
you,
take
a
spoonful
of
sugar
with
the
medicine.
You
know
you
try
to
find
ways
to
you
know
gently
twist,
arms
and
I
know
efforts
have
been
made,
but
I
I
just
am
not
convinced
that
this
is
the
best
strategy.
I
K
I
also
will
be
brief
and
I
will
say
that
there
are
many
residents
of
the
city
of
Athens,
who
attempted
for
quite
some
time
through
mailing
of
cards
and
letters
and
going
to
meetings
attending
being
a
part
of
the
conversation
with
the
Agro
Agricultural
Society
to
even
bring
this
vote
forward
some
years
ago.
And
if
it
was,
it
was
a
a
very
genuine
open
like
they.
K
K
I
think
that
sometimes
there
are
issues
that
are
worth
fighting
in
court.
There
are
things
that
are
worth
making
if
it
comes
down
to
it.
A
very
public
and
official
stand
on
and
I
think
that
this
is
one
of
those
issues
and
in
terms
of
our
our
hopes
that
they
they
wish
to
be
good
neighbors
and
our
belief
that
perhaps
they
do
and
they
they
would
want
to
place
a
more
decorative
fence
or
that
they
want
to
work
with
the
city.
K
I'm
I,
don't
believe
that
we
have
historical
reference
to
support
that
I
I.
Don't
think
that
the
history
supports
that
either
in
terms
of
the
sale
of
seditious,
material
or
in
terms
of
of
the
beautification
of
their
fence,
and
so
when
it
comes
down
to
it
and
the
idea
that
well,
if
we
remove
this,
maybe
there'll
be
more
open
to
putting
up
a
prettier
fence
or
doing
landscaping.
One
I
don't
think
it's
worth
it
and
and
two
I'm
not
sure
how
far
we'd
get
with
it.
K
But,
more
importantly,
I,
don't
think
it's
worth
it.
I
I!
Don't
think
that
that
removing
that
language
just
to
placate
and
make
them
more
amidable
to
a
different
style
of
fence
is
worth
what
we
are
giving
up
in.
The
statement
that
we
would
be
making
so
I
would
be
voting
against
the
amendment
on
the
principle
that
I
think
this
is
because
of
the
composition.
K
The
city
doesn't
have
a
whole
lot
of
Leverage
with
this
entity,
and
this
is
is
one
one
thing
that
we
have
that
we
can
say
no.
This
is
important
to
us
as
a
city
to
the
residents
of
the
city.
We
don't
have
a
whole
lot
of
control
about
what
they
do
on
their
property,
but
we
can
say
if
you
want
to
use
city
property,
we're
putting
some
conditions
on
it,
because
this
is
something
we
believe
in.
K
C
You
president
nicely
thank
you.
Member
Grace,
I
couldn't
have
said
it
better
myself,
I,
don't
know
what
the
end
result
of
this.
This
fence
will
be.
I
also
feel
like
that
we
are
trying
to
get
a
nice
fence
for
something
that's
really
meaningful
in
terms
of
what
we're
asking
for
in
this
ordinance,
the
the
Ohio
State
Fair
has
has
banned
the
sale
of
of
Confederate
merchandise
at
their
fair
I'm,
not
sure
I
mean
I.
C
I
was
a
regular
Fair
goer
as
a
as
a
kid
I
really
enjoyed
the
Athens
County
Fair
I
was
there
recently
working
with
the
the
move
out
process
with
Ohio
University
and
worked
with
a
lot
of
members
of
the
fair
board
and
and
I
was
really
happy
that
they
do
that
service
for
the
community.
I
really
appreciated
the
hard
work
that
they
put
in
and
the
space
that
they
allow
the
university
to
use
to
get
those
goods
to
people
who
who
need
them
and
nothing,
but
a
positive
experience
with
everybody.
C
I
Thank
you,
I
know.
This
discussion
has
gone
long,
but
I
do
want
to
have
the
as
much
scope
regarding
the
concerns
for
litigation
as
possible
and
I
know
that
our
law
director
already
provided
us
with
the
example
of
Petland,
but
just
based
on
the
few
different
angles
that
you
identified.
What
would
the
worst
case
scenario
in
a
situation
like
this
be.
G
B
There
we
go
and
good
discussion.
Thank
you
very
much.
Okay.
Indeed,
we'll
now
move
on
to
ordinance
59
23.
This
is
an
ordinance
amending
ordinance
3323,
granting
a
special
right-of-way
use
permit
at
758
West
Union
Street
to
Seven
Generations,
LLC
owner
at
a
fence
and
Equipment
parking
and
is
introduced
by
council
member
Grace.
B
If
no
comments
questions,
then
we
will
move
on
to
our
next
ordinance
and
at
60
23.
This
is
an
ordinance
authorizing
the
service
safety
director
to
execute
an
expanded,
permanent
easement
and
right-of-way
agreement
with
the
Ohio
power
company,
AEP
for
installation
of
overhead
electrical
service
at
21,
Kenny
drive
and
is
introduced
by
council
member
Grace,
no
comments
or
questions
we'll
move
on
to
the
next
62-23.
This
is
an
ordinance
authorizing
preliminary
Engineering
Services
for
the
state
route,
682
56,
intersection
improvements
which
is
Project
number
357
and
introduced
by
council
member
Reisner.
B
If
no
comments
or
questions
the
next
ordinance
is
6323.
This
is
an
ordinance
authorizing
Engineering
Services
for
rehabilitation
of
the
stimpson
avenue
bridge,
which
is
Project
358
introduced
by
council
member
Reisner,
and
if
no
comments
or
questions
on
this
one,
our
next
ordinance
is
64.23:
an
ordinance
amending
ordinance,
4422
Athens
city
code,
Title,
1,
General,
Provisions,
chapter
1.03
code
fees,
established
Solid,
Waste,
Recycling
and
optional
composting
rates,
and
this
is
introduced
by
all
members
of
council.
B
If
no
comments
or
questions
we'll
now
move
on
to
ordinance
65
23.
This
is
an
ordinance
amending
the
2023
appropriation
ordinance
155-22
and
is
introduced
by
council
member
Crowell
no
comments
or
questions.
Then
the
next
ordinance
is
ordinance
6623,
an
ordinance
amending
ordinance,
12220
authorizing
construction
and
construction
engineering
of
the
dewatering
facilities
at
the
wastewater
treatment
plant.
This
is
Project
number
320
and
declaring
an
emergency
and
is
introduced
by
council
member
McCary.
I
C
B
C
C
B
I
C
E
B
G
K
B
68
23
is
an
ordinance
amending
ordinance
133-22.
This
is
to
authorize
the
service
safety
director
to
accept
bids
where
necessary
and
enter
into
contract
for
replacement
of
the
community
center
roof
project
number
353
introduced
by
council
member
Crowell,
and
do
we
have
any
comments,
questions
from
Council,
Members,
Administration,
other
elected
officials
or
the
audience.
J
This
is
the
teeth
like
excuse
me,
president
I'll
speak
into
this.
This
is
the
Shifting.
The
funding
source
from
271
to
273
and
I
believe
it
had
to
deal
with
there
not
being
enough
money
in
that
two.
Seven
I'm,
sorry
yeah,
because
that's
the
end
of
that
particular
fund,
and
so
we
basically
reduce
that
amount
because
it
actually
wasn't
there
and
we
just
did
it
out
of
two
seven
three:
does
that
sound
right,
yeah,
I
I,
don't
know
that
there's
a
need
to.
B
But
thank
you
thanks
for
asking:
okay,
we'll
move
on
to
ordinance
6923.
This
is
an
ordinance
approving
a
then
and
now
certificate
for
payment
to
Dam,
Schroeder
Roofing
and
for
replacement
of
a
community
center
roof
which
is
Project
number
353
and
declaring
an
emergency
introduced
by
council,
member,
Krell
and
I
believe
we're
okay,
because
we're
we'll
pass
this
within
30
days.
Okay,
thank
you.
Any
other
comments
or
questions
from
Council
Members,
Administration,
other
elected
officials
or
our
audience.
B
We'll
now
move
on
to
ordinances
for
first
reading.
7023
is
an
ordinance
authorizing
a
purchase
agreement
with
a
ridge's
Community,
Development
LLC
or
its
nominee,
the
ridge's
new
community
Authority
and
declaring
an
emergency.
This
is
introduced
by
all
members
of
council
and
by
way
of
background
information.
Those
of
us
who
have
been
with
the
meeting
earlier
this
evening
heard
the
presentation
from
Mr
Joe
Ritchie
and
some
background
information
that
we
provided.
This
is
the
purchase
agreement
for
several
acres
of
land
that
is
currently
owned
by
the
city.
B
That
long
term
would
be
used
for
some
of
the
infrastructure,
improvements
and
development
for
The
Ridges,
and
if
council
members
would
consider
making
a
motion
and
second
no
no
Motion
in
seconds
just
the
first
reading-
excuse
me,
but
we'll
be
there
by
June
30..
We
hope
it's
getting
late.
Okay,
thank
you.
I
Thank
you
president
nicely.
This
was
just
discussed
in
committee
earlier
this
evening,
and
I
will
read
for
the
record,
whereas
set
extension
will
provide
water
service
to
the
new
fire
station
and
any
future
expansion
to
the
east
across
the
Stimson
Avenue
Bridge
section.
One
dictates
that
the
service
safety
director
is
hereby
authorized
to
advertise
and
accept
bids
where
necessary
and
to
enter
into
contracts
with
the
lowest
and
best
bidder
for
construction
and
construction.
Engineering
of
the
Stimson
Avenue
water
line.
I
Extension
project,
364.,
section
2,
reads:
the
2023
appropriation
ordinance
155-22
is
hereby
amended
by
appropriating
from
the
unappropriated
balance.
The
sum
of
two
hundred
thousand
dollars
to
water
fund,
740.635
transaction
code
500
and
increasing
the
total
Appropriations
by
set
amount.
Section
3
indicates
that
the
service
safety
director
is
further
authorized
to
expend
up
to
two
hundred
thousand
dollars
from
waterfund
740.635
percent
project.
This
ordinance
shall
be
in
effect
and
full
force
upon
its
passage
and
approval
by
the
mayor.
B
I
I'll
read
for
the
record,
beginning
with,
whereas
the
city
has
received
120
000
in
Community,
Development
block
grant
funds
for
construction
of
this
project
and
plans
to
apply
for
500
000
in
critical
infrastructure
funds,
be
it
ordained
by
the
Council
of
the
city
of
Athens
Ohio.
The
service
Safety
directors
hereby
authorize
to
enter
into
contract
for
Engineering
Services
for
design
of
the
Columbus
Road
lift
station
project.
359.
I
I
750.637
transaction
code,
500
and
increasing
the
total
appropriation
by
set
amount
and
section
3
indicates
that
service
Safety
directors
further
authorized
to
expend
up
to
175
000
from
sewer
fund
750.637
transaction
code.
504
said
project
359..
Finally,
this
ordinance
shall
be
in
full
force
and
effect
upon
its
passage
and
approval
by
the
mayor.
I
I
will
read
for
the
record
section
one.
The
service
safeties
director
is
hereby
authorized
to
advertise
and
accept
bids
upon
approval
by
the
Ohio
Environmental
Protection
Agency,
the
oepa
for
construction
and
construction.
Engineering
of
the
city
store
improvements
to
include
the
Richland,
lift
station
gravity
and
Force
main
source.
The
State
Route
56
lift
station
and
the
West
Union
to
Richland
Force
main
project
number
330.,
section
2
reads
that
this
ordinance
shall
be
an
emergency
measure
necessary
for
the
preservation
of
Health
welfare
and
safety
of
residents
of
the
city
of
Athens
Ohio.
I
B
Thank
you
we'll
now
move
on
to
ordinance
7423.
This
is
an
ordinance
authorizing
the
mayor
to
submit
an
application
to
participate
in
the
state,
capital,
Improvement
and
or
Local
transportation,
Improvement
programs
for
issue
1
funds
and
to
execute
contracts
as
required,
and
this
is
introduced
by
council
member
Reisner.
H
A
portion
of
it,
whereas
the
state
capital,
Improvement
program
and
Local
transportation
Improvement
program
both
provide
financial
assistance
to
political
subdivisions
for
Capital
Improvements
to
public
infrastructure,
be
it
ordained
by
the
Council
of
the
city
of
Athens,
Ohio
section
one.
The
mayor
is
hereby
authorized
to
submit
an
application
through
the
Ohio
Public
Works
Commission
opwc,
to
participate
in
the
state
capital,
Improvement
and
or
Local
transportation.
Improvement
programs
for
issue
One
funds,
section
2.
The
mayor
is
further
authorized
to
enter
into
any
agreements
as
may
be
necessary
and
appropriate
for
obtaining
this
financial
assistance.
B
C
C
155-22
is
hereby
amended
by
appropriating
from
the
unappropriated
balance
the
following
sums:
54
500
to
Street
fund
220
transaction
code
400
for
payment
on
the
University
of
state's
assessment,
fifty
thousand
dollars
to
sewer
fund
750.635
transaction
code,
500
for
installation
of
a
building
to
house
the
vac
truck
twenty
thousand
dollars
to
storm
sewer
fund,
755.635
transaction
code,
200
for
backfill
material
and
fifty
thousand
dollars
to
storm
sewer
fund,
755.635
transaction
code,
500
for
repair
of
the
Meadow
Lane
Storm
tunnel
and
increasing
the
total
Appropriations
by
the
same
amounts.
Thank
you
president.
Thank.
C
Thank
you,
president
Eisley.
As
discussed
at
the
committee,
the
staffing
change
seems
to
make
a
lot
of
sense.
I'll
go
ahead
and
read
section
one:
an
ordinance
amending
the
2023
Staffing
levels
for
part-time
and
seasonal
auxiliary
Patrol
officers
authorized
by
ordinance
147-22
to
read
as
attached
year,
two
and
Incorporated
herein
by
reference,
and
you
can
see
in
the
attachment
the
change
of
the
part-time
and
seasonal
employees
to
non-sworn
auxiliary
officers
and
the
starting
pay
is
one
dollar
less
than
for
a
full-time
patrol
officer.
Thank
you,
president.
Eisley.
B
Thank
you
and
before
we
adjourn
I
just
want
to
make
an
announcement
that
yes
on
June
we've
mentioned
it
several
times,
but
this
Thursday
June
15th
at
8,
A.M
we'll
be
having
a
special
session
and
then
and
also
a
public
hearing
about
the
ridges
and
so
encouraging.
Anybody
who
wants
to
attend
to
make
comments
or
ask
questions
about
this
or
to
submitted
writing
any
kind
of
concerns
they
might
have,
and
I
now
entertain
a
motion
to
adjourn.