VILLAGE OF RIVERLEA
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 7, 2009
The Council of the Village of Riverlea met on the above date at 229 West Southington Avenue. The following Council members were present: Mayor Mary Jo Cusack, John A. Schaer, Renee Shannon, Rodney Tettenhorst and Paul J. Zenisek. Kirk McHugh was absent. Also present were Pamela M. Colwell, Clerk-Treasurer, Steven W. Mershon, Solicitor and William Charles, Street Commissioner. Guests of Council were Eric MacGilvray, Scott Gordon and Dan Noonan. At 7:00 pm the Mayor called the meeting to order
The purpose of the meeting is to be read, discussed, revised and/or acted upon:
- Ordinance No.10-2009 Annual Appropriation Ordinance
- Resolution No. 2009-16 Appointment of Jo Ann Bierman to Planning Commission
- Resolution No. 2009-21 Appointment of Robert Patrella to Planning Commission
- Landscaping Contract Proposals
- Resolution No. 2009-19 Legal Counsel for the Village
- MORPC’s Olentangy Watershed Planning Partnership Resolution
- Executive Session – ORC 121.22 (G)(1): To consider the appointment of a public official.
- Appointment to Vacant Village Council Position
- ORDINANCE NO. 10-2009
Ordinance No. 10-2009, Annual Appropriation Ordinance, Village. The ordinance was read by title for the second reading. There were no comments.
- RESOLUTION NO. 2009-16
Resolution No. 2009-16, A Resolution to Confirm the Appointment of Jo Ann Bierman as a Member of the Planning Commission. The Ordinance was read by title for the third reading. There were no comments. Zenisek moved and Schaer seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 2009-16. The following vote was recorded on the motion: Yea, 4; Schaer, Shannon, Tettenhorst and Zenisek: Nay, None. The Motion carried 4-0.
- RESOLUTION NO. 2009-21
Resolution no. 2009-21, A Resolution to Confirm the Appointment of Robert Patrella as a Member of the Planning Commission. The Resolution was read by title for the second reading. There were no comments.
- Landscaping Contract Proposals
Council stated that they were very pleased with the quality of Pharazyn’s work. They were concerned about the Arnholt’s Group lack of Workers Compensation. Zenisek moved and Schaer seconded the motion to accept the Pharazyn Landscaping proposal for 2010. The following vote was recorded on the motion: Yea, 4; Schaer, Shannon, Tettenhorst and Zenisek: Nay, None. The Motion carried 4-0.
- RESOLUTION NO. 2009-19
Resolution No. 2009-19, A Resolution to Provide Legal Counsel for the Village of Riverlea. The Resolution was read by title for the second reading. There were no comments.
- MORPC’s Olentangy Watershed Planning Partnership Resolution
The Mayor pointed out that the people behind this plan are the same people who were behind the Scenic River issue and FLOW, which the residents along the river were against. Council stated that they did not want to jeopardize the property rights of the residents along the river. Council also noted that the watershed plan has not been formulated yet and they did not want to approve of a plan until they knew all of the details. The residents in attendance expressed their desire for the Village to support the plan so the Village would be involved in the planning process. They also thought there may be potential benefits of participation, such as a better interest rate for loans. Council thought the benefits were not significant and would not out weigh the risk to residents along the river. The Mayor asked if Council wanted to move to reconsider the Olentangy Watershed Planning Partnership Resolution and there was no response.
- Executive Session – ORC 121.22 (G)(1): To consider the appointment of a public official
Council decided they did not need to go into executive session.
- Appointment to Vacant Village Council Position
Schaer moved and Shannon seconded the motion to appoint Scott Gordon to fill the vacant Village Council position. The following vote was recorded on the motion: Yea, 4; Schaer, Shannon, Tettenhorst and Zenisek: Nay, None. The Motion carried 4-0
Adjournment
There being no further business, Tettenhorst moved and Schaer seconded a motion to adjourn. The following vote was recorded on the motion: Yea, 4; Schaer, Shannon, Tettenhorst and Zenisek: Nay, None. The Motion carried 4-0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:17 pm.
MARY JO CUSACK, MAYOR
DAN E. OWENS, CLERK OF COUNCIL