The regular meeting of the City of Carlisle was held this evening, January
13, 2004 in the Town Hall with Mayor Jerry Ellender presiding. The meeting
was opened at 7:00PM with the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call.
Roll call: Mr. Dennis Bowles, Mayor Jerry Ellender, Mr. Randy Winkler, Mrs.
Jennifer Long, Mr. John Ransom, Mrs. Mary Ann Thompson.
Re-Organizational Meeting:
Mayor Ellender welcomed the Youth Congress to the meeting.
Mayor Ellender stated council needed to appoint a councilperson to the
vacant seat for Ward 2. Mayor stated there were three people who were
interested in the vacant seat. Mrs. Carry Branson, Mr. Bob Rogers and Mr.
Gib Reiss.
Mrs. Thompson made a motion to appoint Mrs. Carry Branson to the vacant seat
for Ward 2, seconded by Mr. Winkler.
Roll call: Mr. Bowles, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye; Mrs.
Long, aye; Mr. Ransom, aye; Mrs. Thompson, aye.
Mayor Ellender stated that Mrs. Branson would be sworn in at the next
meeting and would take her seat then.
Mayor Ellender stated needed a motion to approve the council committee
seats. Mrs. Thompson made a motion to approve the council committee,
seconded by Mr. Bowles.
Roll call: Mr. Bowles, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye; Mrs.
Long, aye; Mr. Ransom, aye; Mrs. Thompson, aye.
Mayor Ellender stated needed to appoint a Deputy Mayor. Mr. Ransom made a
motion to appoint Mrs. Thompson as the Deputy Mayor, seconded by Mr.
Winkler.
Roll call: Mr. Bowles, abstained, Mayor Ellender, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye;
Mrs. Long, aye; Mr. Ransom, aye; Mrs. Thompson, aye.
Mayor Ellender stated needed a motion to approve the Boards and Commission.
Mrs. Thompson made a motion to approve the Boards and Commissions, seconded
by Mr. Bowles.
Roll call: Mr. Bowles, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye; Mrs.
Long, aye; Mr. Ransom, aye; Mrs. Thompson, aye.
Mayor Ellender stated need to approve the re appointments and select a
person for the vacant seat on the Park Board. There were two people who were
interested in serving on the Board. They are Mrs. Bobbi Garrett of 200
Cousins and Mr. Bob Rogers of 1000 Marty Lee Lane.
Mrs. Thompson made a motion to appoint Bobbi Garrett to the vacant Park
Board Seat. Seconded by Mr. Winkler.
Mr. Bowles made a motion to appoint Mr. Bob Rogers to the seat and seconded
by Mr. Ransom.
Mayor Ellender stated had to vote on the first selection first if failed
would vote on second.
Roll call: Mr. Bowles, nay; Mayor Ellender, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye; Mrs.
Long, aye; Mr. Ransom, nay; Mrs. Thompson, aye. 4 yes and 2 no.
Mrs. Bobbi Garrett will serve on the Park Board.
Mayor stated need to approve the re-appointments and also there is one
vacant seat to fill on the Minimum Housing Standard Board.
Mr. Ransom made a motion to approve the re-appointments of Mr. Thompson and
Mr. Curtsinger. Seconded by Mr. Bowles.
Roll call: Mr. Bowles, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye; Mrs.
Long, aye; Mr. Ransom, aye; Mrs. Thompson, aye.
Mayor Ellender requested the clerk advertise on the cable channel for any
citizen who would be willing to serve on this board.
Mayor stated need to appoint a Compensation Board, which is a total of 5
members. Council appoints one member of the board and Mr. Martin Neal has
served on that seat.
Mr. Ransom made a motion to appoint Mr. Martin Neal to this seat and
seconded by Mrs. Thompson.
Roll call: Mr. Bowles, aye Mayor Ellender, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye; Mrs. Long,
aye; Mr. Ransom, aye; Mrs. Thompson, aye.
Letters would be going out to the different organizations for appointment.
This board decides the compensation for the council members.
Mayor Ellender stated there is a 2004 Council meeting schedule presented for
approval. March 9th several members of council will be gone to a seminar and
asked that council meet on the following Thursday, March 11th; and with the
last meeting of year being at Christmas time to have council approval to
cancel the December 28th meeting.
Mr. Bowles made a motion to approve the 2004 Council Meeting Schedule as
presented. Seconded by Mr. Winkler.
Roll call: Mr. Bowles, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye; Mr. Winkler, Mrs. Long,
aye; Mr. Ransom, aye; Mrs. Thompson, aye.
The minutes of December 9the, 2003 were presented to council for
consideration. Mr. Winkler made a motion to approve the minutes as
presented. Seconded by Mr. Bowles.
Roll call: Mr. Bowles, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye; Mrs.
Long, aye; Mr. Ransom, aye; Mrs. Thompson, aye.
Public Forum: Mayor Ellender announced that Mrs. Marcia Jones, of the Park
Board would be presenting the plaques for the Home Decorating Awards. Mrs.
Jones announced the winners:
Most Festive –Jerry Gill – 355 Christina Way
Most Original – Gary & Judi Gross – 9100 Dayton Oxford Rd
Hall of Fame – Don & Faye Murray – 760 Beachler Rd
Most Traditional – Rodney & Rebecca Singer – 110 Tiffany
Most Elegant – John Westerfield – 355 Ethelrob Cir.
Mayor Ellender announced that LJB has donated a check of $50 to the Franklin
Area Community Service and asked Mr. Bob Alexander to come forward and
receive the check. Mr. Alexander stated this would help 5 families.
Council Report:
Mr. Bowles announced he attended the JEMS Board Meeting in December and just
received the final figures of the financial statements and seems that they
are in good shape.
Mr. Ransom stated he has had some complaints about the island by the
Marathon Station. Also Marvin the owner of the gas station has complained
that the city is making him take his signs down. Mr. Townsend stated he is
over the allowable free standing signs. Mr. Wallace stated the only sign
that they are requesting for him to remove is the one hanging on the light
pole. Mr. Ransom has requested that the staff look at the signage again. Mr.
Bowles also stated the Coffee shop is wanting a sign out front to inform
people that their business is open. Mr. Bowles and Mr. Ransom asked if they
could apply for a variance. Mr. Townsend stated yes.
Mayor Report: Mayor Ellender stated that a Finance Meeting is needed and
will meet at the next council meeting at 6:30pm.
Mayor Ellender stated needed to appoint members to the Charter Review Board.
This board reviews the city charter. Any one interested in serving on this
board call Town Hall or any council member who knows someone to serve
contact Flo. Flo will advertise on the cable channel also.
Mayor Ellender gave his State of the City Address a copy of this is attached
to the minutes.
Manager’s Report: Mr. Townsend stated the utility committee had met last
year to review a proposed rate increase and one year extension with Rumple
for solid waste, curbside recycling and yard waste. The proposal was for a
$.70 per month, per unit increase. The committee’s recommendation was for
renewing the Rumpke contract for an additional year for $.70 per month, per
unit and rebidding the entire contract next year. Mr. Townsend stated after
some further consideration by staff due to the trend of the economy, staff
is suggesting that the City may want to consider taking the contract to bid
this year and test the waters. If the bid numbers are not to our liking the
contract still provides for the one year renewal a propose Rumpke $.70 per
month. The upside could be a price that would be guaranteed for three years
versus one year as we have now. Council was in agreement to go out for bid.
New Business: Mayor Ellender suggested contacting everyone on the list and
see what a good date would be to have the Annual Tour for the Housing
Committee.
Liquor License: Transfer from Mike Miller Grocery to Wade Goins Grocery and
Deli. Staff has no problem and recommends not to request a hearing.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 47-95 PROVIDING FOR THE
CITY OF CARLISLE TO PICK UP THE STATUTORY REQUIRED CONTRIBUTION
TO THE OHIO POLICE AND FIRE PENSION FUND FOR THE POLICE CHIEF
OF THE CITY PURSUANT TO OHIO ADMINISTRATIVE RULE 742-7-14.
Discussion: Will be retro back to December 22nd, This ordinance is to affirm
our position on this.
Mr. Ransom made a motion to suspend the rules and require the Ordinance to
be read on three separate occasions and have the ordinance read by title
only. Seconded by Mrs. Thompson.
Roll call: Mr. Winkler, aye; Mrs. Long, aye; Mr. Ransom, aye; Mrs. Thompson,
aye; Mr. Bowles, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye.
Mr. Ransom made a motion to adopt the ordinance, seconded by Mr. Winkler.
Roll call: Mr. Winkler, aye; Mrs. Long, aye; Mr. Ransom, aye; Mrs. Thompson,
aye; Mr. Bowles, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye.
Ordinance passed of this date will be entered into Ordinance Record Book as
1-04.
A RESOLUTION RESTATING THE CITY COUNCIL’S INTENT TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXPEND MUNICIPAL FUNDS FOR THE PROVISIONS OF COFFEE,
MEALS, REFRESHMENTS, FLOWERS, CARDS AND OTHER AMENITIES TO
OFFICERS OR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OR OTHER PERSONS WHEN IN HIS
DISCRETION, SUCH EXPENDITURE WOULD PROMOTE THE BEST INTERESTS
OF THE CITY AND ITS CITIZENS.
Discussion: This is housekeeping and is requested from the State Auditors
officer. Need to adopt formally. This is on for the first reading and will
be on the next agenda for the second reading.
There being no further business Mr. Ransom made a motion to adjourn into
executive session for discussion of litigation and to return to regular
session for adjournment. Seconded by Mr. Bowles.
Roll call: Mr. Bowles, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye; Mrs.
Long, aye; Mr. Ransom, aye; Mrs. Thompson, aye.
Meeting adjourned at 7:56pm
Council reconvened at 8:34 MR. Ransom made a motion to adjourn the meeting
and seconded by Mrs. Thompson.
Roll call: Mr. Bowles, Mayor Ellender, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye; Mrs. Long,
aye; Mr. Ransom, aye; Mrs. Thompson, aye.
Meeting adjourned at 8:36PM.
Date: _____________________
__________________________
Mayor
Attest: ____________________________
Clerk of Council
