pre-council meeting agenda tuesday, september 7, 2021 6:30p
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Pre-Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, September 7, 2021 6:30p
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CITY OF ASHTABULA
OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL 4717 Main Avenue, Ashtabula, Ohio 44004
I. PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Regular Meeting Review pgs 1-4
Presentation pg 5 Minutes pgs 6-12 Legislation pgs 13-24
II. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
City Manager
City Solicitor
Director of Finance
Clerk of Council
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation Next meeting: Tuesday, September 14, 2021, 4p
Finance & Personnel Next meeting: Friday, September 17, 2021, 830a
Public Works/Public Utilities/Cable/Schools Next meeting: Monday, September 27, 2021, 5p
Safety Forces Next meeting: Monday, September 27, 2021, 845a
IV. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS/DISCUSSION V. September 2021 Council Calendar
Accommodations – Any person who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in this meeting may contact the Clerk of Council at [email protected], a minimum of forty-eight hours prior to the meeting.
MISSION STATEMENT
OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND PARTNER WITH OUR CITIZENS, BUSINESSES AND NEIGHBORS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL WHO LIVE IN AND VISIT ASHTABULA
John S. Roskovics PRESIDENT MICHAEL D. SPEELMAN Vice President KYM A. FOGLIO Ward 1 Councilor CALVIN C. CRAWFORD Ward 2 Councilor LAYDEAN YOUNG Ward 3 Councilor OCTAVIA V. HARRIS Ward 4 Councilor JANE E. HAINES Ward 5 Councilor STACY H. SENSKEY Clerk of Council
Office: (440) 992-7119 Fax: (440) 998-4457 Email: [email protected] Website: www.cityofashtabula.com www.facebook.com/COAOhio Instagram: coaohio
September 2021 ASHTABULA CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers – cc * Pre-Council Chambers – pc * August A. Pugliese Conference Room [2nd Floor] – aap
COUNCIL CALENDAR / MUNICIPAL BUILDING CONFERENCE ROOM SCHEDULE 4717 Main Avenue, Ashtabula, Ohio 44004 Office (440) 992-7119; Fax (440) 998-4457 Please notify Clerk of Council of additions/corrections to schedule by emailing [email protected] SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday AUGUST 30 AUGUST 31 1 2 3
6 7 8 9 10
Labor Day Municipal Building Closed
8a-4p Council Chambers in use 630p Pre-Council-cc 7p Regular Mtg-cc
8a-4p Council Chambers in use 6p Parks & Rec- Kadon Park
715-815a & 2-3p Council Chambers in use
13 14 15 16 17 4p CD/ED/P&R Committee Mtg-cc
8a Port Authority-pc 9a Civil Service-aap 130p Board of Health-cc
715-930a & 2-3p Council Chambers in use 530p Planning Commission-cc
830a F&P Committee Mtg-cc
20 21 22 23 24
630p Pre-Council-cc 7p Regular Mtg-cc
27 28 29 30
845a Safety Forces Committee-cc 5p PW/PU/C/S Committee-cc
715-815a & 2-3p Council Chambers in use
Ashtabula City Health Department 440-992-7123 COVID Vaccine Clinic Schedule for September 2021
COVID Vaccine Hot-line 440-992-7188
Health Department Clinics Appointments and Walk Ins
9/7: Regular clinics (appt only) and COVID-19 clinic (appt only) 2-330p 9/9: Regular clinics (appt only) and COVID-19 clinic (appt only) 9a-12p 9/11: Drive-thru clinic/municipal parking lot 12-4p (no appt necessary) 9/13: Regular clinics (appt only) and COVID-19 clinic (appt only) 9-11a & 2-330p 9/14: Regular clinics (appt only) and COVID-19 clinic (appt only) 9-11a & 2-330p 9/20: Regular clinics (appt only) 9-11a 9/25: Drive-thru clinic/municipal parking lot 11a-2p (no appt necessary) 9/29: Regular clinics (appt only) 9-11a 9/30: Regular clinic 2-4p and COVID-10 clinic (appt only) 9-11a & 2-4p
*All 3 vaccines available*
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COVID -19
Vaccine
Clinic
NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY!
September 11, 2021
12p.m. - 4p.m.
(Pfizer, Moderna and J & J Available)
Ashtabula Municipal Bld. Parking Lot
4717 Main Avenue
Look for the Health Dept. Trailer
City of Ashtabula Health Department
¡NO SE REQUIERE CITA!
Septiembre 11, 2021 - 12p.m. - 4p.m.
(Pfizer, Moderna y J & J Vacunas disponibles)
Ashtabula Municipal Bld. Estacionamiento
4717 Main Avenue
Habrá una traductora disponible en la Clínica
Busque el remolque (traila movil) del Departamento de Salud
Departamento de Salud de la Ciudad de Ashtabula
COVID -19
Vaccine
Clinic
NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY!
September 25, 2021
11a.m. - 2p.m.
(Pfizer, Moderna and J & J Available)
Ashtabula Municipal Bld. Parking Lot
4717 Main Avenue
Look for the Health Dept. Trailer
City of Ashtabula Health Department
¡NO SE REQUIERE CITA!
Septiembre 25, 2021 - 11p.m. - 2p.m.
(Pfizer, Moderna y J & J Vacunas disponibles)
Ashtabula Municipal Bld. Estacionamiento
4717 Main Avenue
Habrá una traductora disponible en la Clínica
Busque el remolque (traila movil) del Departamento de Salud
Departamento de Salud de la Ciudad de Ashtabula
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City of Ashtabula MUNICIPAL BUILDING - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
4717 Main Avenue Ashtabula, Ohio 44004
Regular Meeting Agenda City Council
Tuesday, September 7, 2021, ~ 7:00 P.M.
Mr. John S. Roskovics, President Mr. Michael D. Speelman, Vice President
Mrs. Kym A. Foglio, Ward 1 Councilor Mr. Calvin C. Crawford, Ward 2 Councilor
Ms. Laydean Young, Ward 3 Councilor Ms. Octavia V. Harris, Ward 4 Councilor
Ms. Jane E. Haines, Ward 5 Councilor
Mrs. Stacy H. Senskey, Clerk of Council
Please direct questions regarding this agenda to the Clerk of Council at 440.992.7119, or [email protected]
www.cityofashtabula.com
Our Mission Is To Provide Services And Partner With Our Citizens, Businesses And Neighbors To Enhance The Quality Of Life For All Who Live In And Visit Ashtabula.
Ashtabula City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Tuesday, September 7, 2021
CALL TO ORDER
OPENING CEREMONY
• Prayer – Heavenly Father, we ask You to let Your inspiration precede this Council’s actions, andall present here today, and Your assistance further us, so that every word and work of ours maytake its beginning from You, and, so begun, may through You reach its completion. Amen.
• Pledge of Allegiance – I pledge Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to theRepublic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all.
ROLL CALL
SUNSHINE LAW CERTIFICATION
PRESENTATION / ANNOUNCEMENTSCouncil vote and presentation to Frederick and Sandra Gage:RESOLUTION 2021-89 A RESOLUTION HONORING ST. ANGELO-GAGE FURNITURE FORSERVING THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF ASHTABULA FOR 50 YEARS (City Council)
REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA
PRESENTATION OF MEETING MINUTES
August 16, 2021, Regular Meeting Minutes
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
• City ManagerFormal Requests:
• City Solicitor
• Director of Finance
• Clerk of Council
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CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS and COMMUNICATIONS The Council President will serve as ex-officio member of all committees with the exception of the committee(s) on which, he/she is an actual member.
• Community Development/ Economic Development/ Parks & Recreation –Ms. Haines, Chair Ms. Harris, Vice Chair Mr. Roskovics, member Next meeting: Tuesday, September 14, 2021, 4p
• Finance & Personnel –Mrs. Foglio, Chair Ms. Haines, Vice Chair Mr. Roskovics, member Next meeting: Friday, September 17, 2021, 830a
• Public Works/Public Utilities/Cable/Schools –Mr. Crawford, Chair Ms. Harris, Vice Chair Ms. Young, member Next meeting: Monday, September 27, 2021, 5p
• Safety Forces –Mr. Speelman, Chair Ms. Foglio, Vice Chair Ms. Young, member Next meeting: Monday, September 27, 2021, 845a
LEGISLATION • Formal Requests (legislation not yet requested)• Form and Correctness (City Council Rule of Order No. 18)• Public Communications (on Legislation Only)• Overview of Legislation• Discussion
SECOND READING
ORDINANCE NO. 2021-86 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TRAFFIC CONTROL MAP AND FILE TO PROHIBIT PARKING ON THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE EAST SIDE OF PETROS DRIVE (Safety Forces/City Council)
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ORDINANCE NO. 2021-87 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TRAFFIC CONTROL MAP AND FILE TO PROHIBIT PARKING ON THE WEST SIDE OF WASHINGTON AVENUE BETWEEN BUNKER HILL ROAD AND WEST 58TH STREET (Safety Forces/City Council)
READING Requires Two Readings (unless Charter Section 13 requirement of 2 readings is waived)
ORDINANCE NO. 2021-90 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH CASTLE BLOCK PROPERTIES LLC FOR A HISTORIC CONSERVATION EASEMENT TO PROTECT HISTORIC FEATURES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 331-341 CENTER STREET IN THE CITY OF ASHTABULA (City Manager)
ORDINANCE NO. 2021-91 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE A 2022 FORD F550 TRUCK AND AERIAL TRUCK PACKAGE FROM UTILITY TRUCK EQUIPMENT, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $111,077.00 (City Manager)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
• “Tell Us Something We Don’t Know.”
• PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS (General Matters)The public is given the opportunity to address public officials on matters pertaining to the business of the City ofAshtabula.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (if requested)
ADJOURN
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-89
A RESOLUTION HONORING ST. ANGELO-GAGE FURNITURE FOR SERVING THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF
ASHTABULA FOR 50 YEARS
WHEREAS, it has come to the attention of this City Council and these Public Officials of the City of Ashtabula, Ohio, that the month of July 2021 marked the Golden Anniversary of the St. Angelo-Gage Furniture Store in the City of Ashtabula; and,
WHEREAS, two generations of the St. Angelo-Gage family own and manage the business, and have offered quality furniture to the citizens of the City of Ashtabula and surrounding communities from their Downtown Ashtabula, Park Avenue location for fifty years; and
WHEREAS, owners Fredrick and Sandra Gage believe in providing superior customer service and
making friends of their customers; and WHEREAS, the St. Angelo-Gage Furniture Store has served their community by donating and
supporting local organizations; and WHEREAS, the St. Angelo-Gage family is admired and respected by their community, their
staff, and their friends and customers; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this City Council and these Public Officials of the City of Ashtabula, Ohio, do hereby convey to St. Angelo-Gage Furniture, our heart-felt appreciation and commendation on their 50th anniversary and best wishes for the future years of continued dedication and service to the City of Ashtabula.
Thank you for Believing in Ashtabula.
ADOPTED: _________________________________________ ATTEST: ________________________________________ ________________________________________ John S. Roskovics Stacy H. Senskey PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL CLERK OF COUNCIL APPROVED: _______________________________________ ________________________________________ Michael D. Speelman Kym A. Foglio VICE-PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL WARD 1 COUNCILOR
_______________________________________ ________________________________________ Calvin C. Crawford Laydean Young WARD 2 COUNCILOR WARD 3 COUNCILOR
_______________________________________ ________________________________________ Octavia V. Harris Jane E. Haines WARD 4 COUNCILOR WARD 5 COUNCILOR
_______________________________________ ________________________________________ James M. Timonere Michael Franklin CITY MANAGER CITY SOLICITOR ________________________________________ Traci R. Welch DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
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ASHTABULA CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting Minutes Monday, August 16, 2021
Opening The regular meeting of the ASHTABULA CITY COUNCIL was held in Council Chambers and viewed on the City of Ashtabula website and Facebook page as well as Spectrum channel 1024. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by the Council President. The Ward 1 Councilor offered the opening prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Members Present Ward 2 Councilor – Mr. Calvin Crawford, Ward 4 Councilor – Ms. Octavia Harris, Ward 5 Councilor – Ms. Jane E. Haines, Ward 1 Councilor – Mrs. Kym A. Foglio, Council President – Mr. John S. Roskovics
Members Absent Ward 3 Councilor – Ms. Laydean Young, Council Vice President – Mr. Michael D. Speelman Mrs. Foglio moved; Mr. Crawford seconded to excuse the Council Vice President and Ward 4 Councilor from the meeting; motion CARRIED. Officers Present City Manager – Mr. James M. Timonere, City Solicitor – Mike Franklin, Finance Director – Ms. Traci R. Welch, Clerk of Council – Mrs. Stacy H. Senskey Sunshine Law The Clerk of Council certified conformity to the Ohio Sunshine Law. Executive Session The Council President announced the City Manager’s request for an Executive Session prior to the adjournment of the Regular Council Meeting. Mrs. Foglio moved; Ms. Haines seconded to convene an Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the purchase or sale of property. On the roll call: Mr. Crawford, Ms. Harris, Ms. Haines, Mrs. Foglio, Mr. Roskovics voted yea; motion CARRIED.
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Approval of Minutes The Clerk of Council presented minutes from the August 2, 2021, Regular Meeting. Mrs. Foglio moved; Ms. Harris seconded to waive the reading of the minutes; motion CARRIED. Hearing no corrections, the minutes were approved as presented. City Manager Report and Communications The City Manager formally requested an ordinance to enter into an agreement with GPD Group to provide a Capital Improvement Plan and Rate Study for the Wastewater Treatment Plant and Sanitary Sewer System in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00. Funding for this service will be taken from fund 504 and 261. Mrs. Foglio moved; Mr. Crawford seconded to approve the request; motion CARRIED. The City Manager formally requested an ordinance to enter into an agreement with Glazier Insurance Agency with a mailing address of 41 Wall Street, Jefferson, OH 44047 for the purpose of providing Liability, Auto, Property, and Public Officials insurance through Travelers Insurance for a period of one year in the amount not to exceed $192,719.00. Funding for this expense to be taken from accounts 101, 225, and 503. Mrs. Foglio moved; Ms. Harris seconded to approve the request; motion CARRIED. The City Manager formally requested an ordinance to enter into an agreement with Refuse Equipment & Truck Service with a mailing address of P.O. Box 1424 Ashtabula, Ohio 44004 for an amount not to exceed $13,000.00. Funding for this service will be taken from fund 225. Mrs. Foglio moved; Ms. Haines seconded to approve the request; motion CARRIED. The City Manager requested approval to hire three new Patrol Officers through lateral transfers for the Police Department. Mrs. Foglio moved; Ms. Haines seconded to approve the request; motion CARRIED. The City Manager commented the City Charter states Council approval is required for purchases over $10,000. He requested Council consider a Charter change by increasing the approval level to $30,000. Ohio Revised Code sets a limit of $50,000. The Planning Commission’s Public Hearing scheduled for Thursday, August 19, 2021, was cancelled. The City Manager requested the Council consider developing legislation to put a moratorium on discount retail establishments within the City limits.
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Finance Director Report and Communications The Finance Director formally requested an ordinance to make supplemental increases and/or decreases to appropriations in the Marina, Miscellaneous Grants, and Court Special Projects Funds for current expenses and other expenditures of the City of Ashtabula, State of Ohio, for the period January 1 through December 31, 2021. Mrs. Foglio moved; Ms. Haines seconded to approve the request; motion CARRIED. Clerk of Council Report and Communications The Clerk of Council formally requested an ordinance to approve current replacement pages to the Ashtabula Codified Ordinances. Ms. Harris moved; Mr. Crawford seconded to approve the request. Discussion: The replacement pages include two ordinances affecting the traffic control map and one ordinance adding chapter 1339 Residential New Construction and Additions. Motion CARRIED. Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation Committee Report and Communications The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. Finance and Personnel Committee Report and Communications The next meeting is scheduled for Friday, September 17, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. in Council Chambers. Public Works/Public Utilities/Cable/School Committee Report and Communications The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 27, at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. Safety Forces Committee Report and Communications The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 23, 2021, at 8:45 a.m. in Council Chambers.
Legislation Agenda
• Formal Legislation Request(s): no additional requests came before Council. • Form and Correctness – met per City Solicitor. • Public Discussion (on legislation only) Stephen Kellat gave his support to
Ordinance 2021-88 and agreed with the City Manager’s request for a charter change to increase the authorized spending limit before seeking Council approval.
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Legislation Reading First Reading ORDINANCE NO. 2021-86 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TRAFFIC CONTROL MAP AND FILE TO PROHIBIT PARKING ON THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE EAST SIDE OF PETROS DRIVE (Safety Forces/City Council) ORDINANCE NO. 2021-87 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TRAFFIC CONTROL MAP AND FILE TO PROHIBIT PARKING ON THE WEST SIDE OF WASHINGTON AVENUE BETWEEN BUNKER HILL ROAD AND WEST 58TH STREET (Safety Forces/City Council) Request Legislation Presentation by Consent Agenda: Mrs. Foglio moved; Mr. Crawford seconded to dispose of the remaining legislation by consent agenda; motion CARRIED. ORDINANCE NO. 2021-80 AN ORDINANCE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH GPD GROUP TO PROVIDE A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND RATE STUDY FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500,000.00 (City Manager) ORDINANCE NO. 2021-81 AN ORDINANCE TO MAKE SUPPLEMENTAL INCREASES AND/OR DECREASES TO APPROPRIATIONS IN THE MARINA, MISCELLANEOUS GRANTS, AND COURT SPECIAL PROJECTS FUNDS FOR CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF ASHTABULA, STATE OF OHIO, FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2021 (Finance Director) ORDINANCE NO. 2021-82 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING EXISTING CODIFIED ORDINANCE SECTION 521.14 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENACTING REPLACEMENT LEGISLATION REGULATING THE PLACEMENT OF RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT IN THE PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY OF THE CITY (Safety Forces/City Council) ORDINANCE NO. 2021-83 AN ORDINANCE ENACTING NEW CODIFIED ORDINANCE SECTION 521.14 REGULATING THE PLACEMENT OF RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT IN THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY OF THE CITY OF ASHTABULA (Safety Forces/City Council)
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ORDINANCE NO. 2021-84 AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE CURRENT REPLACEMENT PAGES TO THE ASHTABULA CODIFIED ORDINANCES (Clerk of Council) ORDINANCE NO. 2021-85 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH GLAZIER INSURANCE AGENCY AND TRAVELERS INSURANCE COMPANY TO PROVIDE LIABILITY, PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR THE CITY OF ASHTABULA FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR AT A COST OF $192,719 (City Manager) ORDINANCE NO. 2021-88 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH REFUSE EQUIPMENT & TRUCK SERVICE FOR SANITATION TRUCK REPAIRS (City Manager) Mrs. Foglio moved; Ms. Harris seconded to waive the reading of the legislation; motion CARRIED. Mrs. Foglio moved; Mr. Crawford seconded to waive the Charter requirement of two readings. On the roll call: Mr. Crawford, Ms. Harris, Ms. Haines, Mrs. Foglio, Mr. Roskovics voted yea; motion CARRIED. On the roll call to adopt the legislation: Mr. Crawford, Ms. Harris, Ms. Haines, Mrs. Foglio, Mr. Roskovics voted yea; motion CARRIED. New Business Neither the Ward 2 Councilor nor the other Councilors in attendance wished to request a hearing on the advisability of issuing a D1 liquor permit to Lakeway Restaurant located at 729 Lake Avenue. A D1 permit is for beer only for on premises consumption and in sealed containers for carry out, until 1:00 a.m. Tell Us Something We Don’t Know The Ward 1 Councilor wished a healthy and happy school year to all students and adults returning to school. She also congratulated the Ward 3 Councilor, Ms. Laydean Young, on a successful Back to School giveaway event over the weekend. The Ward 1 Councilor and Clerk of Council attended a 50th anniversary celebration for St. Angelo-Gage Furniture store. Mrs. Foglio moved, Ms. Haines seconded to draft a resolution in honor of St. Angelo-Gage Furniture’s 50th Anniversary; motion CARRIED. The Ward 2 Councilor wished luck to all the school athletes returning to their sports.
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The Council President gave a welcome letter to Nights & Weekends, the new restaurant on Bridge Street.
The Ward 5 Councilor announced High Horse will be Rockin’ on the Beach at Walnut Beach this Sunday, August 15 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Country Redford will be featured on September 6th, starting at 6:00 p.m. Also, the Ashtabula Fraternal Order of Police’s Annual Fish Fry is Thursday, August 26 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Elks Lodge.
Public Discussion/Comments on General Matters Pete Bean of West 57th Street, President of My Neighborhood Collaborative and member of St. Peter’s Church asked Council to consider passing a resolution of commitment to resolving homeless problem in the City. Council is scheduling a work session to learn more information and discuss solutions.
County Commissioner J. P. Ducro of West Prospect Avenue announced a presentation regarding the criminal justice ballot initiative and Community Corrections & Rehabilitation Facility Wednesday, August 25 at 6:00 p.m. at the Ashtabula Kent State University. Public is encouraged to attend and will have the opportunity to ask questions on the topic.
Executive Session The Council President announced the executive session would convene off camera. After the executive session was over, the Council President reconvened the public portion of the meeting, with no action taken. Adjournment The Meeting was adjourned at 7:58 p.m. by the President of Council.
City Council will meet again on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, in Council Chambers. The Pre-Council Meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. followed by the Regular Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
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Clerk of Council, Stacy H. Senskey
Attested by:
President of Council, John S. Roskovics
Date Approved:
Attachments: none
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ORDINANCE NO. 2021-86
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TRAFFIC CONTROL MAP AND FILE TO PROHIBIT PARKING ON THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE EAST SIDE OF PETROS DRIVE
WHEREAS, the daily operations of the City of Ashtabula and the City Manager’s Department require the enactment of this ordinance; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and expedient by the Council of the City of Ashtabula, Ohio, to amend the traffic control map and file to preserve the health, safety and welfare of the citizens;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Ashtabula, Ohio, that:
SECTION 1. The traffic control map and file shall be amended to prohibit parking on the entire length of the east side of Petros Drive.
SECTION 2. All violations of signs or other traffic control devices giving notice of the foregoing parking restrictions shall be subject to action in accordance with Ashtabula Codified Ordinances Chapter 313.
SECTION 3. It is hereby found and determined that all formal actions of this Council concerning and related to the passage of this Ordinance were adopted in an open meeting of this Council, and that all deliberations of this Council and any of its Committees that resulted in such formal action were in meetings open to the public in compliance with the requirements of Section 10 of the Municipal Charter of the City of Ashtabula, Ohio, and of R. C. Section 121.22.
SECTION 4. This amendment to the traffic control map and file shall take effect upon and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.
FIRST READING: _______________
SECOND READING: _______________
PASSED: __________________________ ________________________________ John S. Roskovics President of Council
Vote: Yea Nay
Roskovics: ___ ___ ATTEST: ________________________________ Speelman: ___ ___ Stacy H. Senskey Foglio: ___ ___ Clerk of Council Crawford: ___ ___ Young: ___ ___ Harris: ___ ___ APPROVED: ________________________________ Haines: ___ ___ James M. Timonere
City Manager
Approved as to form and correctness this ________________ day of ___________________, 2021.
_________________________________ Michael Franklin, Esq. Ashtabula City Solicitor
August 16, 2021
September 7, 2021
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ORDINANCE NO. 2021-87
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TRAFFIC CONTROL MAP AND FILE TO PROHIBIT PARKING ON THE WEST SIDE OF WASHINGTON AVENUE BETWEEN BUNKER HILL ROAD
AND WEST 58TH STREET
WHEREAS, the daily operations of the City of Ashtabula and the City Manager’s Department require the enactment of this ordinance; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and expedient by the Council of the City of Ashtabula, Ohio, to amend the traffic control map and file to preserve the health, safety and welfare of the citizens;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Ashtabula, Ohio, that:
SECTION 1. The traffic control map and file shall be amended to prohibit parking on the west side of Washington Avenue between Bunker Hill Road and West 58th Street.
SECTION 2. All violations of signs or other traffic control devices giving notice of the foregoing parking restrictions shall be subject to action in accordance with Ashtabula Codified Ordinances Chapter 313.
SECTION 3. It is hereby found and determined that all formal actions of this Council concerning and related to the passage of this Ordinance were adopted in an open meeting of this Council, and that all deliberations of this Council and any of its Committees that resulted in such formal action were in meetings open to the public in compliance with the requirements of Section 10 of the Municipal Charter of the City of Ashtabula, Ohio, and of R. C. Section 121.22.
SECTION 4. This amendment to the traffic control map and file shall take effect upon and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.
FIRST READING: _______________
SECOND READING: _______________
PASSED: __________________________ ________________________________ John S. Roskovics President of Council
Vote: Yea Nay
Roskovics: ___ ___ ATTEST: ________________________________ Speelman: ___ ___ Stacy H. Senskey Foglio: ___ ___ Clerk of Council Crawford: ___ ___ Young: ___ ___ Harris: ___ ___ APPROVED: ________________________________ Haines: ___ ___ James M. Timonere
City Manager
Approved as to form and correctness this ________________ day of ___________________, 2021.
_________________________________ Michael Franklin, Esq. Ashtabula City Solicitor
August 16, 2021
September 7, 2021
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ORDINANCE NO. 2021-90
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH CASTLE BLOCK PROPERTIES LLC FOR A HISTORIC CONSERVATION
EASEMENT TO PROTECT HISTORIC FEATURES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 331-341 CENTER STREET IN THE CITY OF ASHTABULA
WHEREAS, the daily operations of the City of Ashtabula and the City Manager's Department require the enactment of this legislation; and,
WHEREAS, the City Manager has recommended that the City accept an offered historic conservation easement from Castle Block Properties LLC, covering certain property located at 331-341 Center Street in order to give the City authority and standing to protect certain historic character-defining features, materials and spaces attributable to said property in the future; and,
WHEREAS, the public health, safety and convenience will be improved by accepting the easement for the above purposes; and,
WHEREAS, there is no reasonable probability of any detriment to the public or loss to the public treasury in accepting such easement;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Ashtabula, Ohio:
SECTION 1. That the City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized to enter into an agreement with Castle Block Properties LLC, a copy of which is attached hereto as an Exhibit, to make the City the grantee of the Historic Conservation Easement over property located at 331-341 Center Street, identified as permanent Parcel Number 05-215-00-010-00, in order to give the City authority and standing to protect certain historic character-defining features, materials and spaces attributable to said property in the future.
SECTION 2. It is hereby found and determined that all formal actions of this Council concerning and related to the passage of this Ordinance were adopted in an open meeting of this Council, and that all deliberations of this Council and any of its Committees that resulted in such formal action were in meetings open to the public in compliance with the requirements of Section 10 of the Municipal Charter of the City of Ashtabula, Ohio, and of R. C. Section 121.22.
SECTION 3. For the reasons stated in the preamble, this ordinance, if approved by the votes of five (5) or more members of Council, shall take effect immediately, otherwise 30 days thereafter.
PASSED: __________________________ ________________________________ John S. Roskovics President of Council Vote: Yea Nay Roskovics: ___ ___ ATTEST: ________________________________ Speelman: ___ ___ Stacy H. Senskey Foglio: ___ ___ Clerk of Council Crawford: ___ ___ Young: ___ ___ Harris: ___ ___ APPROVED: ________________________________ Haines: ___ ___ James M. Timonere
City Manager
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Approved as to form and correctness this ________________ day of ___________________, 2021. _________________________________ Michael Franklin, Esq. Ashtabula City Solicitor
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ORDINANCE NO. 2021-91
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE A 2022 FORD F550 TRUCK AND AERIAL TRUCK PACKAGE FROM UTILITY TRUCK EQUIPMENT, INC., IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $111,077.00 WHEREAS, the daily operations of the City of Ashtabula and the City Manager's Department require the enactment of this legislation; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary to provide for necessary equipment for the departments of the City in order to promote the health, comfort, safety, convenience, and welfare of the people of the City in accordance with Section 1 of the City Charter;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Ashtabula, Ohio:
SECTION 1. That the City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized to enter into a contract to purchase a 2022 Ford F550 and Aerial Truck Package from Utility Truck Equipment, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $111,077.00 under and in accordance with the State Purchasing Program. Funding for this expenditure will be taken from the Permanent Improvement Fund.
SECTION 3. It is hereby found and determined that all formal actions of this Council concerning and related to the passage of this Ordinance were adopted in an open meeting of this Council, and that all deliberations of this Council and any of its Committees that resulted in such formal action were in meetings open to the public in compliance with the requirements of Section 10 of the Municipal Charter of the City of Ashtabula, Ohio, and of R. C. Section 121.22.
SECTION 3. For the reasons stated in the preamble, this ordinance, if approved by the votes of five (5) or more members of Council, shall take effect immediately, otherwise 30 days thereafter. PASSED: __________________________ ________________________________ John S. Roskovics President of Council Vote: Yea Nay Roskovics: ___ ___ ATTEST: ________________________________ Speelman: ___ ___ Stacy H. Senskey Foglio: ___ ___ Clerk of Council Crawford: ___ ___ Young: ___ ___ Harris: ___ ___ APPROVED: ________________________________ Haines: ___ ___ James M. Timonere
City Manager
Approved as to form and correctness this ________________ day of ___________________, 2021. _________________________________ Michael Franklin, Esq. Ashtabula City Solicitor
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OHIO STS CONTRACT MAY 2020
UTILITY TRUCK EQUIPMENT, INC.
23893 U.S. 23 SOUTH P.O. BOX 130
CIRCLEVILLE OH 43113
Telephone 740-474-5151 Fax 740-474-4402
37’ AERIAL UNIT
AERIAL TOWER AND ACCESSORIES
Versalift model SST-37-EIH insulated aerial tower with a maximum working height of 42', and a maximum horizontal side reach of 27’- 9”. Includes the following features and accessories: 24" x 30" x 42" enclosed fiberglass platform with cover. Full pressure platform mounted 3-function single handle control. Full pressure individual lower controls, with upper control override. Hydraulic platform leveling system with upper and lower tilt controls. Combination articulating/telescoping boom assembly. Upper fiberglass telescoping boom with outer boom insert. Articulating steel lower boom assembly. ANSI category "C" insulation rating for 46KV and below. 360 degree continuous rotation. Center mount pedestal at front of body, with booms stowed to the rear. Two (2) vertical hydraulic outriggers between cab and body. Outrigger / boom interlock system. 12 gallon integral oil reservoir located in pedestal. 3 GPM open center hydraulic system.
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Engine driven clutch pump assembly with brake interlock. One (1) set of hydraulic tool outlets located at platform. Remote engine stop/start system with upper and lower controls. 2-speed engine throttle system with upper, lower, and curbside rear controls. 12 volt emergency power system with upper and lower controls. Upper boom storage cradle with ratchet type tie down strap. Tubular rubber platform support. Safety harness and lanyard. Two (2) operator/service manuals. Finish paint standard white urethane. ANSI A92.2 data plate. Inclinometer each side on rear of body. Complete installation and testing of aerial tower and accessories.
AERIAL SERVICE BODY
Fiberglass service body, 132” long, 94” wide, with 18” deep side compartments. Includes the following features and accessories:
Heavy duty 6” steel body understructure. Body modification for installation of aerial tower. Stainless steel hinges and recessed two stage paddle latches. Steel treadplate cargo area floor. Door holders on all side compartment doors. Automotive bulb type rubber door seals on all body doors. Deluxe interior package with material trays, hooks, and long shelf storage. Curbside #2 access opening with steps to cargo area. 30” full width steel treadplate rear tailshelf. Removable rear tailboard. ICC rear bumper with gripstrut step each side. Grab rail installed at curbside rear. Two (2) composite outrigger pads and holders. Two (2) rubber wheel chocks and holders. Combination ball / pintle hook assembly. Fire extinguisher, first aid kit, and triangle reflector kit. Standard LED lighting package. LED rope lighting in each compartment with dash switch. Four (4) light strobe system, including two (2) Hella LED amber strobes at front
of body, and two (2) 417SA amber strobe type flashers in tailshelf. Lighted master switch on dash. Electric back up alarm. Rear trailer receptacle. Rear mud flaps. Standard white gelcoat finish on sideboxes. Complete installation of body and accessories.
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STANDARD UNIT PRICE....................................................................$70,326.00. CONTRACT DISCOUNT.......................................................................($5626.00). SUBTOTAL F.O.B. DESTINATION...................................$64,700.00. OPTIONS ADDED, HIGHLIGHTED BELOW : Option #9 24x30 walk-in basket w/ LH Door 435.00 Option #11 Torsion bar stabilizers I.L.O. outriggers deduct (1410.00) Option #13 Hydraulic tool outlets at rear 1030.00 Option #15 Ziebart chassis rustproofing 800.00 Option #24 Curbside rear tailshelf access stairs 485.00
TOTAL *AERIAL TOWER & BODY COMPONENT ONLY*
INCLUDING OPTIONS ADDED………$66,040.00
STANDARD UNIT OPTIONS OPTION # PRICE EACH
1) 40’ aerial tower in lieu of 37’. $1850.00
2) Truguard 2.0 upper control dielectric isolation system. No Charge
3) Non-insulated aerial tower in lieu of insulated. DEDUCT ($950.00)
4) 4-function single handle upper control in lieu of 3-function. $790.00
5) 180-degree hydraulic platform rotator. $1665.00
6) 50 KV 24” x 30” platform liner. $585.00
7) 24” x 42” platform with cover and dual platform supports (reduces platform capacity by 50 pounds, 100 pounds with rotator). $775.00
8) 50KV 24” x 42” platform liner. $610.00
9) 24” x 30” walk-in platform with L.H. door. $435.00
10) Fiberglass lower boom insert (insulated unit only). $1665.00
11) Torsion bar stabilizers in lieu of outriggers. DEDUCT ($1410.00)
12) Torsion bar stabilizers in addition to outriggers. $3955.00
13) Hydraulic tool outlets at curbside rear of tailshelf. $1030.00
14) Standard non-metallic colors other than white. Includes matching color on tower and body. $1245.00
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15) Ziebart rustproof chassis cab and body understructure. $800.00
16) Aluminum understructure with aluminum treadplate cargo floor. $1265.00
17) Aluminum treadplate cargo wall liners and compartment tops. $1155.00
18) Fiberglass transverse compartment with aluminum treadplate overlay, between front verticals, with top opening lid and
center shelf (front compt. Hooks 2-0-2) (AVAILABLE WITH 40’ TOWER, OPTION # 1 ONLY). $1085.00
19) Pull out drawer in bottom of transverse (WITH OPTION #18 ONLY). $595.00
20) 18” wide through tunnel under tailshelf, door each side. $720.00
21) Through shelf from horizontal to rear in top of curbside sidebox with rear door and top opening lid above horizontal compartment. $705.00
22) Aluminum ladder rack assembly, installed. $995.00
23) #2 curbside compt. with shelving in lieu of access opening. No Charge
24) Curbside tailshelf access steps in lieu of #2 access opening. $485.00
25) Curbside #4 access opening in lieu of #2 access opening. No Charge
26) Aluminum gripstrut installed full length of sidebox, per side. $705.00
27) Rod lock door system for side compartments. $520.00
28) D-ring 3-point latches in lieu of rotary latches on side compts. $1155.00
29) Additional divider shelves, each. $105.00
30) Two (2) pull-out material drawers with criss-cross dividers under shelf in horizontal. $810.00
31) Aluminum wheel well liners. $420.00
32) Complete 60” C.A. package in lieu of 84” C.A. - DEDUCT ($1450.00)
CHASSIS INFORMATION AND BUILT UNIT TOTAL, CONTINUED BELOW…
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FORD F550 CAB AND CHASSIS
2020 Ford F550 4x2 chassis cab. XL trim package. 169" wheelbase, 84" C.A. Two (2) front tow hooks. 6.7L diesel engine. 10 speed automatic transmission. Transmission PTO provisions. 19,500# GVWR payload plus upgrade package. Limited slip rear axle. Extra heavy duty suspension. 4 wheel ABS hydraulic brake system. Speed control and telescoping steering wheel. Heavy duty alternator. Dual maintenance free batteries. AM/FM stereo radio with clock. Sync Bluetooth package. Engine block heater. 40 gallon aft axle rear fuel tank. Urea tank driver side inside frame rail. Standard interior trim. Vinyl 40/20/40 bench seat. Standard gauge cluster. Factory air conditioning. Manual telescoping trailer tow mirrors. LT225 radial tires, traction rear. Ford standard oxford white paint. STANDARD UNIT PRICE....................................................................$49,573.00. CONTRACT DISCOUNT.......................................................................($3966.00). (CONT’D)…
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SUBTOTAL F550 CHASSIS CAB....................................$45,607.00. OPTIONS ADDED (HIGHLIGHTED BELOW) Option #5 7.3L Gas Engine I.L.O. Diesel deduct 6950.00 Option #6 Cab running board/steps add 490.00 Option #7 4wd package add 3650.00 Option #9 Max traction tires add 175.00 Option #11 Keyless entry, PW/PL, heated mirrors add 890.00 Option #19 Ford backup camera system add 1175.00
TOTAL *F550 CHASSIS ONLY* INCLUDING ADDED OPTIONS…. $45,037.00
STANDARD OPTIONS
1) F600 22,000# GVWR in lieu of F550 (regular cab only). $2850.00
2) 60” C.A. in lieu of 84” C.A. DEDUCT ($170.00)
3) Extended cab in lieu of regular cab. $2360.00
4) 4-door crew cab in lieu of regular cab. $3435.00
5) 7.3L V-8 gasoline engine in lieu of diesel. DEDUCT ($6950.00)
6) Cab running board and step combination. $490.00
7) 4-wheel drive package (includes electronic shift-on-fly std). $3650.00
8) 7500# front GAWR (standard on F600). $200.00
9) Max traction tires all around (with option #6 only). $175.00
10) Trailer brake controller. $295.00
11) Keyless entry, power windows and door locks, heated mirrors. $890.00
12) Cloth 40/20/40 seat. $125.00
13) Cloth seats for extended / crew cabs (required with options 12 / 15). $590.00
14) Vinyl 40/mini console/40 seat (regular cab only). $390.00
15) Cloth 40/mini console/40 seat. $530.00
16) XL decor package. $565.00
17) XLT package (includes dual alternators, transmission pto/pump). $5250.00
18) Ford School bus yellow paint. $900.00
19) Ford backup camera system, installed. $1175.00
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20) Additional smart key. $275.00
21) Polished Aluminum wheels. $1300.00
22) Service CD ROM. $500.00
NOTES
Requires selection of the appropriate chassis. Customer furnished chassis must meet minimum requirements for installation of equipment.
Delivery: Approximately 300 days from date of PO. Terms: 1%-20 days or Net 30 days.
We appreciate the opportunity to assist with your equipment requirements. If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact us at your earliest convenience.
Sincerely, Utility Truck Equipment, Inc. Rick Ellingsworth Rick Ellingsworth
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