President of Council Marjorie Harlow called Council to order on
September 7, 2011, at 7:00 p.m.
The governmental body and those in attendance recited the pledge of
allegiance.
Mrs. McNear took roll call. Present were Council members Diehl,
Emerson, Galster, Hawkins, Squires, Vanover and Harlow.
The minutes of August 17, 2011 were approved with seven affirmative
votes.
COMMUNICATIONS
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RESOLUTION R11-2011 COMMENDING THE 2011 SAILFISH SWIM TEAM FOR A SUCCESSFUL SWIM SEASON
AND NSSL CHAMPIONSHIP
Mr. Vanover made a motion to adopt and Mr. Squires seconded.
Ronaldo Mesina, coach of the Sailfish team thanked Council for recognizing the Saifish
team. He said Malena Dennis and Jordyn Pez were their first individual league champions in
over eight years. Malena won against 49 swimmers and Jordyn against 88 other swimmers. I
appreciate all the support that the Recreation Department and Council have given us.
Debbie Stahlgren said I have been affiliated with the swim team for the past twelve years
and on behalf of the parent board I would like to say thank you to the Council for
recognizing our Springdale Sailfish swimmers. I am especially grateful for Sharon
Casselmans dedication to the Springdale Sailfish and the support of the Parks and
Recreation Department. Im also very grateful to all of you for the support we have
received over the years.
Mayor Webster said I want to thank you (Debbie Stahlgren) and your husband, Sharon Brooks
and the one I think has held the swim team together over the years, Sharon Casselman.
Mayor Webster asked Malena Dennis and Jordyn Pez to stand and be recognized.
Mr. Vanover, Mr. Squires, Mrs. Emerson, Mr. Galster and Mr. Diehl all congratulated the
swim team. Mr. Diehl said this program was on life support for a lot of years and Ms.
Casselman just wouldnt let it go. Thanks for doing what youre doing.
Sharon Casselman said this is one of the best groups Ive worked with in a number of
years. They are dedicated and willing to do whatever we need to do to make it a success.
PRESENTATION - COUNCIL ON AGING
Sharon Freso gave an update on the Hamilton County Elderly Services Program that Council
on Aging administers. She passed out the annual report. She said the program makes it
possible for 7200 Hamilton County seniors to remain independent and in their homes. It
provides services such as meals on wheels, transportation, and home care assistance. More
than one in ten older adults must go on Medicaid within the first six months of being
placed in a nursing home. After one year its three in ten. It costs about $351 a
month per client in Hamilton Countys Elderly Services Program, compared to $4,200 a
month for nursing home care. To be eligible for the program a person must be a resident of
Hamilton County, be aged 65 or older and unable to perform certain basic daily activities
without help. In the near future we will be reducing the eligibility age to sixty.
Eighty-nine percent of the programs funding comes from Hamilton County Senior
Services tax levy. The typical client is an eighty year old woman who lives alone. She
needs help but not nursing home care. The Elderly Services Program was started to serve
people in the middle; those not so poor that they qualify for Medicaid but neither are
they able to afford in-home care out of their own pocket.
Mr. Diehl asked when does age sixty take effect?
Ms. Freso replied in October.
Mr. Diehl said you will increase the population. Will that have an affect on the amount of
care you can give?
Ms. Freso responded its part of a larger plan that will actually reduce the number
of people who are eligible. Last year we increased what it takes to qualify for a level of
disability. This is an effort to make our dollar stretch as far as possible. We made a
choice to serve the more frail older adults.
Mrs. McNear asked what will the cost of the levy renewal be per $100,000 on a home
evaluation?
Ms. Freso replied Im not sure but I think its $30 to $36 a year per household.
Mr. Hawkins asked what is the number of clients you are trying to get down to
serve?
Ms. Freso responded its not going to decrease because we are not taking anyone off
the program. Its to slow the growth. In Hamilton County we are putting on 46 to 60
new clients a month. We are also experiencing some people coming off but we are growing at
a rate higher than we can sustain in the long term. Its going to level off the
growth as opposed to making it decline.
Mrs. Harlow asked this is a separate levy than the one that supports the underinsured and
free care that is given at some of the local hospitals?
Ms. Freso replied yes, the senior services levy is a separate levy designed specifically
for helping older adults remain independent and in their homes.
PRESENTATION POLICE DEPARTMENT COP ON TOP
Joe Turre said members of the Springdale Police Department have been involved with Special
Olympics since 1993. The law enforcement torch run is the largest grass roots fund raiser
and informational vehicle for Special Olympics in the State of Ohio. Last year we raised
over $500,000 through different fund raising events. Over the years we have diversified
our fund raising and participate in the polar bear plunge which occurs in January,
February and March. Our Cop on Top event was the first in the state. Last year we raised
$5,000. This year we hosted the second annual event. Walgreens was the co-host for
the event. We had chiefs come from Mariemont, St. Bernard, Glendale, Addyston and the
supervisory special agent from the FBI in Cincinnati. Id like to thank Chief Mathis;
Fred Romano, who lined up sponsors; Suzanne Perry, whose organization skis are second to
none. Several elected officials participated in the event. Walgreens hosted the
event and provided a lot of materials. Tri-County Mall donated their fountain coins.
Wendys hosted Burger Bash and donated 15% of the total sales for that day. Frame USA
have given us a percentage of their sales for the month of August. Buskin Bakery provided
donuts Friday morning. IHOP donated breakfast; Chick Fil A donated lunch. Costco donated
pizzas Friday night. First Watch donated breakfast on Saturday and Jimmy Johns took
care of lunch. Chipotle donated gift cards. Arch Rental in Sharonville provided the
scaffolding. Klostermanns supplied the buns for the grill out. Finishing Technology
cleaned the coins so they could be run through CoinStar. The BenGals sent five BenGals out
last year with five days notice. This year a third of the group came. Mr. Redlegs was here
this year. The event raised funds and awareness for Special Olympics and let Cincinnati
see what Springdale can do. I would like to thank the Police Department, the City of
Springdale, and also Springdale and greater Cincinnati for your support.
SPRINGDALE CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY
Chief Mathis stated we are hoping to start a Citizens Police Academy where members
of the community can get to know us on a deeper level and for us to know them on a more
meaningful level. The purpose of the police academy is to provide information to the
citizens who attend so that they can make informed decisions and judgments about our
police department and other law enforcement agencies. Through this interaction and
hopefully from the understanding that comes from it, it can dispel any suspicions or
misconceptions and increase the police/community rapport that develops through this
educational process. Our department, in turn, becomes more aware of the feelings and
concerns of the community through input from the people who are attending classes. We hope
as people graduate they will become partners with us in identifying problems in the
community and solutions to those problems that affect our community. The Citizens
Police Academy will consist of eight weeks of classes, one class a week that will last
approximately three to three and one-half hours in length. The topics will be an overview
of the police department and municipal government, domestic violence, laws of arrest,
search and seizure, and use of force. We will have participants ride with an officer.
Well talk about criminal and narcotic investigations, traffic enforcement, DUI and
crash investigations and crime scene investigations. Instructors will be members of the
Springdale Police Department. There will be no overtime and it will be done at a minimal
cost of $500-$600 that can be paid through some of our special fund accounts. The first
class will begin in October and be limited to twenty people. Colerain Township has the
longest running program. In seven years they have utilized 21,000 volunteer hours.
Mrs. Emerson asked if they had considered a basic CPR or first aid program in the class.
Chief Mathis replied we could. There is a lot we could put in. I know the Fire Department
offers CPR training now and we could partner with them. I know we cant do it in the
first class because we have to get going but perhaps in future classes.
Mrs. Emerson asked how many citizens are in Colerains program?
Officer Ture said they have 700 participants. Chief Mathis stated they offer three classes
per year, two adult and one youth. I know at Christmas time the alumni of the Citizens
Police Academy at Colerain will walk the mall.
Mr. Hawkins said the police academy is a wonderful idea. When I was the prosecutor I
helped with Fairfield Townships program. You get a lot of vigilant awareness that
really helps with crime prevention. Are you planning to have any prosecutors coming in to
speak?
Chief Mathis replied we are really working on the curriculum. When we talk about our
police department and municipal government, its our intention to have Mr. Parham or
Mr. Thamann speak briefly about our form of government. We can have a prosecutor there and
other directors from the city government to talk about the different roles of government
within the City of Springdale.
Mr. Galster asked do you anticipate doing it once, twice a year?
Chief Mathis responded twice a year would be our limit, hopefully in early spring and late
fall, maybe a youth academy in the summer. We dont know how many people are
interested but we are going to offer it to Springdale residents first, business people in
Springdale and then outside people. If you are interested in the class, call Joe Ture at
346-5530 or e-mail the Police Department.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Public Hearing
ORDINANCE NO. 32-2011 AMENDING SECTIONS 153.903 AND 150.41 OF THE CITY OF SPRINGDALE
CODIFIED ORDINANCES REGARDING MUNICIPAL LIENS FOR NONPAYMENT OF REVIEW AND INSPECTION FEES
Mr. Vanover made a motion to adopt and Mr. Galster seconded.
Mayor Webster said for years weve had a policy where a developer doing a project in
the City needs to make a deposit which is used to pay for the engineering, consulting
fees, etc. There have been a couple of occasions over the years where we maybe
havent got the bills in time before the project is closed out and mostly, its
where a development doesnt happen, the deposit gets exhausted, the bills come in and
the proposed developer is long gone so the City is left holding the bag. This will create
a safety net, that if all other things fail, then we would be able to levy the charges
that occurred against the property owner. We have asked our consultants to expedite the
billing to get the bills in a lot sooner and have taken other measures to minimize the
impact of this, but this ordinance will give us the ability to levy this against the
property if all else fails.
Mr. Galster said for clarification, it says it was approved by six affirmative votes in
Planning Commission. Thats because there were only six in attendance. Everyone on
the board did support this.
Ordinance 32-2011 passed with seven affirmative votes.
ORDINANCE NO. 34-2011 ACCEPTING A BID AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK OF
COUNCIL/FINANCE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH DAVID WILLIAMS & ASSOCIATES IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $29,350.00, RELATED TO THE CHAMBERLAIN PARK PLAYGROUND PROJECT,
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Mr. Vanover made a motion to adopt and Mr. Squires seconded.
Mr. Parham stated this project was placed out to bid and the bids were opened on August
24. As part of the Community Development Block Grant Program, we were awarded $30,300 for
this improvement to the playground area in Chamberlain Park. Presently we have a small
swing set along with a small playground piece for smaller children. There is also a thirty
by fifty foot concrete pad. The project will place a rubberized surface on top of that
concrete pad that will permit the young people to enjoy a more improved and more
contemporary piece of playground equipment. We request your approval of this project.
Ordinance 34-2011 passed with seven affirmative votes.
ORDINANCE NO. 35-2011 AN ORDINANCE REDUCING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS LEVIED FOR THE PURPOSE OF
CONSTRUCTING CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Mr. Vanover made a motion to adopt and Mr. Hawkins seconded.
Mr. Parham said this is an annual ordinance we adopt in order to provide for a special
assessment in the event the service payments are not met as a part of the Pictoria Island
ten-story office building. Weve always asked that our bond counsel, Brenda Wehmer,
join us in case you have any questions.
Ordinance 35-2011 passed with seven affirmative votes.
ORDINANCE NO. 36-2011 APROVING A MAJOR MODIFICATION TO THE PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO
TRI-COUNTY COMMONS PUD
First reading
OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Parham said at the last meeting we brought in legislation to have the engineering
authorized for the Century Circle North construction project. The proposal submitted by
CDS was for $42,900. We had budgeted $53,000 for that engineering work. Also at the last
meeting, I explained that we had been contacted by OPWC (Ohio Public Works Commission) and
were notified that although we had applied for $374,500, (70% of the $535,000 estimated
cost), they did not have the total amount available at that time. They had about $324,000,
but they expected to have the full amount by November of this year. Yesterday, I was
contacted by e-mail by OPWC that they have now received the total of $374,500. The project
is a 70/30 percent split on the construction. The City has paid for the engineering of
$42,900. Our 30 percent equates to about $160,000 for the construction of this project if
the estimates come in where they are now at $535,000. Based upon whether we have a skilled
Public Works Inspector to oversee the construction engineering for the project, we may be
able to save $53,000 that we have in the budget for the inspections. If you think about
Northland Boulevard which was $1.2 million, we spent under $40,000. This project is
$535,000 and a complete tear out. I would have to suspect that the construction
engineering will not hit the $40,000, even if we have to find a third party to perform
those inspection services. I would like to be able to get back to OPWC to indicate whether
or not we plan to move forward with this project so they can free those dollars for
someone else if we decide not to move forward. Were getting 70 percent of the
construction costs covered for a road that is in desperate need of repair.
Mr. Vanover made a motion to approve the project and authorize Mr. Parham to contact OPWC
and notify them that we are planning to move forward with the project. Mr. Diehl seconded.
The motion passed with seven affirmative votes.
Mr. Parham stated we need to respond for the next round of the Community Development Block
Grant funds by November 4. Counting this evening, there are four Council meetings
remaining before that date. We need to hold two public hearings at two of those meetings.
I have asked the directors to make recommendations for projects. Id like to suggest
that the public hearings be held on October 5 and 19. The City has realized much success
through this program, as we discussed the playground equipment earlier this evening which
you approved. At the last meeting, I also shared some of our successes with the home
improvement program.
Mayor Webster asked for recommendations from Council by September 21. The home improvement
project has been very successful and wed like to do that again.
Mrs. Harlow asked what price range should we be considering for projects?
Mr. Parham responded the County has indicated that their funds have been reduced. They
anticipate receiving $2.1 million for the 2012 program year. They base their anticipated
reduction on two factors: they expect a 15% reduction in funding from the federal
government; also, there are about eight communities in the Greater Cincinnati area that
chose not to participate in this program because they did not want low income housing in
their communities. As a result, the County has reduced the amount they expect to receive
by another $530,000. Typically the State of Ohio has had the State Capital Improvement
program to assist some communities with different projects. Earlier this year Mr. Karle,
Mr. Shvegzda and I went before a group of state legislators to present the Ross Park
Bridge project for their consideration. Unfortunately, we were not successful in receiving
funding from that program. The engineers have determined the bridges foundation to
be sturdy but the surface of the bridge seems to be in need of dire repair. If a
communitys project qualifies for Community Development Block Grant funds, the County
has indicated that they are going to try to serve as the matching share for the local on
their project. I dont know what the match is but that is the statement in the
document. The Ross Park Bridge project is estimated at a cost of $360,000. Other projects
discussed are: the inspection of Citys storm sewers system and paving of parking
lots in some parks. Each community has a funding threshold that they can receive. At this
time, we are not sure what that number is for Springdale. In any event, for whatever
project we are approved for, we will be required to cover any engineering or architectural
costs for the project.
Mayor Webster said over the last three years we have received $130,000. I think if we ask
for the Ross Park bridge reconstruction, thats $360,000. If we get $20,000 or
$30,000 we have to come up with the rest of it. I dont know that wed get
anything. I think wed be better off asking for smaller projects.
NEW BUSINESS
Mrs. McNear said she has a liquor license request for Fiesta Vallarta
Mexican Restaurant at 11305 Princeton Pike. There were no objections.
Mr. Parham stated for many years we have been operating with three
ambulances handling our life squad runs. Earlier this year, primarily due to reduction in
some full-time personnel, but also equipment related, we decided to focus on sending out
just two ambulances. This helped because we could now delay the need to purchase a new
ambulance and extend the life of the units by having three units to keep two on the road.
We also knew that if we received a call for a third ambulance, our engine is equipped with
the necessary equipment for those employees remaining in the station. They just would not
be able to transport someone until a squad comes. At the same time, we always have mutual
aid available to us. The wear and tear on our ambulance has really taken a toll this year.
Each year we would continue to push back the time for replacing them. We were trying to
buy as much time as possible. I think we really need to replace at least one of the
squads, now. I have asked the Fire Chief to check on a number of things. First of all,
what is the cost to purchase a new ambulance? What would it cost to simply replace the
chassis on one of the ambulance and continue to use the existing box of the unit. Over the
last couple of years we have budgeted $175,000 for the purchase of a new ambulance and
$125,000 to replace the chassis of the ambulance but continue to use the box. Each year,
we would plug those numbers into the five year budget. Now we wanted to confirm if our
numbers were good numbers to use or not. When the Chief checked the State bid price, he
found out that to purchase a baseline ambulance, the cost was $107,000. That did not
include much by way of extras. In 2005, we were able to purchase a new squad for $105,000.
When we added all of the bells and whistles, we eventually paid $130,000. Today it will
probably be $140,000 to $150,000. At this point, we have been running the three to keep
two on the road. Earlier this year we experienced two blown gaskets in one of them. At the
same time, during the heat of the season, the air conditioning went out so we were down to
one ambulance functioning properly. We were able to get the air conditioning fixed pretty
quickly. The good thing about the one with the blown gasket is that the engine is part of
a class action lawsuit against Ford for that particular engine. Each time weve had
problems with it, we have sent it back to Ford for repair. Most of the time there was no
charge because it was covered under that process. In this particular instance there was an
$800 charge because there were items that were not covered. So that we can make sure that
we will have a reliable vehicle on the road, I think its time for us to purchase a
new ambulance. We will probably need to replace a second ambulance in the next three
years. We investigate the possibility of financing a lease to purchase over a three-year
period. If we use $175,000 as the cost of the new ambulance, one financial institution
gave us an interest rate of 4.15% which comes out to a little over $63,000 a year for a
total cost of $189,733. I asked Mr. Jeff Williams, Finance Officer/Tax Commissioner to
contact a number of other financial institutions to see what kind of rates we could get.
He received several quotes with the best being a rate of 1.77%. The total cost would be
around $179,000 with an annual payment of $59,000.
Because we realize that we will need to purchase another squad, we began to explore other
options. One option is to apply for a federal grant program. We applied once before for
this grant and were not successful. That application was to replace the existing fire
tower. We were unsuccessful, but it did not hurt us to apply. Were hoping to have
the ambulance purchased as part of the 2012 budget. We can bring in the legislation
authorizing us to purchase the ambulance at this time. We can pass the legislation and
then place the order for the unit. The payment does not have to be made until 2012.
Mayor Webster reported we have been contacted by the Village of
Glendale to see if we had any interest in providing EMS services to that community. We did
that from 1993 to 2007. They were very pleased with our service but they decided to farm
out their fire service. They looked at us and Woodlawn. They chose to go with Woodlawn.
That lasted a year or so and then they decided to bring their fire service back in-house.
However, they left the EMS service with Woodlawn. They have decided they would like to
move away from Woodlawn and have Springdale provide the service. Mayor Webster asked Mr.
Parham how many runs Woodlawn made into Glendale last year.
Mr. Parham said in 2010 Woodlawn made 175 runs into Glendale.
Mayor Webster said if we add that to our present workload that puts us at 2,200 runs per
year. Our fire chief assures us that with a new squad and our present staffing, we can
always have two, sometimes three squads on the road. We also have the engines that can
respond to emergencies and we also have mutual aid available. We would seek re-imbursement
through the insurance companies. Based upon 175 calls, which is about 131 transports, we
are probably looking at $40,000 to $60,000 a year in re-imbursements. The only out of
pocket expenses we would have would be normal supplies, communications at $17.05 per run.
There is a mileage re-imbursement also. Wed like to recommend that Council enter
into a contract to do that. We know for a fact that the Glendale Village Council has met
and approved an agreement to have Springdale provide them with services. We have the
legislation here this evening and wed like to push ahead so Glendale can notify
Woodlawn.
Mrs. McNear said Glendale would still have a first responder vehicle
that would report to those calls as well.
Mr. Galster asked when will this take effect?
Mayor Webster replied I think they are obligated to give Woodlawn
forty-five days. I know they are concerned that we would be willing to pick it up on
shorter notice if Woodlawn said we dont want your notice.
Mr. Galster asked, with the ambulance situation, would we be able to do
that, even tomorrow if necessary?
Mayor Webster replied it would not be ideal but I think we could handle
that. We may rely on mutual aid more than wed like to but we can. I dont think
Woodlawn is going to take that approach.
Mrs. Emerson asked how long is the contract good for when we sign
it?
Mr. Parham replied its for one year with an automatic renewal.
There is a clause that if either party chooses to terminate the agreement, they give the
other ninety days. I did talk with Glendales Fire Chief today. Glendales Law
Director has not relocated back into the State of Ohio yet, but there was one concern that
he did have. His concern was that the contract states it will renew each year, however, it
does not indicate that if we decided to not renew, we do not have to provide any advance
notice. However, there is a termination clause of ninety days for either side.
Mr. Galster asked when do we anticipate the delivery of the new
ambulance?
Mr. Parham replied the contractor, Wheeled Coach, has indicated to us
if we are purchasing a new ambulance, they said they could have it to us within forty-five
days.
ORDINANCE NO. 37-2011 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK OF
COUNCIL/FINANCE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE OF
GLENDALE TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Mr. Vanover made a motion to adopt and Mr. Squires seconded.
Mr. Parham said we have gone over the basic details of the agreement.
We will put the one clause in there to give notice if we decide not to renew for an
additional year. The termination clause is ninety days. The agreement states that the City
of Springdale is responsible for the payment of the dispatch fees. It says we then have
the ability to bill the individuals within the jurisdictional boundaries of Glendale at
our current rates.
Ordinance 37-2011 passed with seven affirmative votes.
Mr. Parham said there is nothing in our Code that limits the amount of
time that a person can have a dumpster in their yard. We have had a number of instances
where a dumpster has sat in a yard with no activity for a long period of time. We want to
draft proposed language to regulate how long a dumpster/roll off container can remain in
the property owners yard. We are trying to give the resident an opportunity to have
access to a dumpster for three thirty-day periods in a twelve-month time frame, not
calendar year. If you havent finished your project after the first or second 30 day
period, you can have the two of them tied in together.
Mr. Galster asked will this also regulate self-storage containers or is
there a way to tie that in as well. Weve had some situations where self-storage
containers have been left in driveways as well.
Mr. Parham said we can look at that as well.
Mr. Vanover said we had a situation in Heritage Hill a year or so ago
where a mover will drop off a tractor trailer on the street and people can load it. In
this instance it was there three or four days but theres that possibility. If we are
going to pick up the pods, then maybe include that.
Mayor Webster replied that was for three or four days. It wouldnt
affect that. This is to try to keep people from having a dumpster for six months.
Mr. Parham stated the intent of the language for the dumpsters was to
address commercial construction debris. We can have the Building Department look to see if
there is something that currently regulates the tractor trailer that is being dropped off
and not attached to the vehicle.
MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Board of Health
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Sep 8
Planning Commission
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Sep 13
Board of Zoning Appeals
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Sep 20
Fire Department open house
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Oct 8
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Sharon Brooks said I have been asked by several of you how the concession stand went so on
behalf of the Sailfish Team I want to thank you for giving us the opportunity to operate
the pool concession as our main fund raiser this year. As you know, the Sailfish lost the
funding from the City this year due to budget cuts. Operating pool concessions not only
helped the Sailfish gain some of the money lost, it also provided a service to the patrons
of the pool. With the help of Springdale Parks and Recreation Assistant Director Sharon
Casselman, as well as the parents of the Sailfish swimmers we were able to operate the
concession stand Monday through Saturday, 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for the entire swim season.
I am proud to announce that the Sailfish brought in almost $2100 in concessions profit.
However, we still operated at a loss of $2,000. As we look for other ways to raise money,
we hope in the future as City finances improve we hope you will reconsider reinstating our
funding.
Greg Karle, Parks and Recreation Director, said the Jr. Olympics will happen this
Saturday. Again, due to budget cuts it was difficult for us to continue funding it, but we
were very fortunate that a number of businesses, the Springdale Youth Boosters and Stephen
Brooks, a resident, made a valiant effort to provide funding to be able to do this again
this year.
Mayor Webster said it speaks wonders to the type of parents and citizens we have in this
City that Mr. Brooks took it upon himself to contact eight or ten businesses and got them
to contribute enough money, not only to finance Jr. Olympics but also the Halloween
carnival.
UPDATE ON LEGISLATION STILL IN DEVELOPMENT
Ordinance 36
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Sep 21
Beaver Run Phase II Restoration
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21
RECAP OF LEGISLATIVE ITEMS REQUESTED
Ambulance purchase
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Sep 21
Dumpster restrictions
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Oct 5
Mr. Parham stated there will be representatives from Duke Energy at the next meeting to
talk about the Smart Grid Program. I encourage any residents who have questions or
concerns to attend that meeting. A new meter will be installed at the residences and the
meter will have the capability to allow you to communicate and determine what is your most
efficient and effective use of electric energy. It will allow you to monitor your energy
and make adjustments. It does not allow Duke Energy to come in from the outside and make
adjustments to your system. Multiple nodes will be placed throughout the community and
your meter will speak to that node. Thats how the communication between your meter
and that node will get back to Duke Energy. For the first three months youll still
have a person coming out to read your meter just to make sure that what the node and smart
grid is reading is accurate.
Council adjourned at 9:12 p.m.
Respectfully
submitted,
Kathy
McNear
Clerk
of Council/Finance Director
Minutes Approved:
Marjorie Harlow, President of Council
__________________________, 2011