The regular meeting of the City of
Carlisle was held this evening, March 13, 2007 in the Town
Hall with Mayor Jerry Ellender presiding. The meeting opened
at 7:00PM with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll call: Mr. Dennis Bowles, Mrs. Carry
Branson, Mayor Jerry Ellender, Mr. Randy Winkler, Mrs.
Jennifer Long. Absent were Mrs. Mary Ann Thompson, Mr. Tim
Humphries.
Mrs. Long made a motion to excuse Mrs.
Thompson, due to illness and Mr. Humphries, due to a
conference in Washington. Mr. Bowles seconded the motion.
Roll call: Mr. Bowles, aye; Mrs. Branson,
aye; Mayor Ellender, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye; Mrs. Long, aye.
The minutes of February 27, 2007 was
presented to council for their consideration. Mr. Winkler made
a motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Mrs.
Branson.
Roll call: Mrs. Branson, aye; Mayor
Ellender, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye; Mrs. Long, aye; Mr. Bowles,
aye.
Public Forum: Mr. Steve Profitt, an honor
student at the Carlisle High School spoke on a school project
that the Honor Society is undertaking. The students are
collecting clothing, food, personal hygiene items for the
people at the Hope House. Donations can be dropped off at the
Hillcrest Baptist Church. Mr. Profitt asked if a flyer could
be left at Town Hall and other business. Mayor Ellender
stated he did not mind the flyer posted at Town Hall but
suggested he speak with the business individually whether they
could post the flyers. Mr. Townsend suggested using the
cable channel for contacting the citizens.
Mr. Profitt also announced that his
church is working on the One Life Foundation which serves the
Aids victims of Africa. The government will match a grant for
each donation of $17 to help monitor the food and their
health. Mr. Profitt asked what communities activities could
be integrated in this program. Mrs. Branson suggested placing
a booth at the Baseball opening days: (Girls April 28th
and Boys May 5th) there is a large quantity of
people who attends these activities. Meet with the Lion Club,
and the only large activity that the City has going on is Rail
Road Days.
Council Reports: Mrs. Branson felt that
since the remodeling of the Police Department is going on they
should consider upgrading the sign to co inside with the rest
of the city.
Mr. Bowles was in agreement but also
included the Fire Department should upgrade their sign.
Mayor Ellender asked Mr. Bowles regarding
the finance of the JEMS. Mr. Bowles stated there had been no
meeting set for the discussion but was aware that a
presentation of the finances will be presented at the next
meeting, March 22nd with Carlisle and Franklin
Township.
Managers Report: Mr. Townsend stated
that in the last council packet there was an annual adjustment
to the General Fee Schedule. Per our codification the general
fee schedule is adjusted every March 1st. by a
percentage of the three years inflation rate unless council
takes action otherwise. The proposed fee increase is 3.1%
which represents the average rate over the last three years.
Also is an increase of 3.1% to the monthly water, sewer and
trash rates.
Water rates were $4.11 per 1,000 gallons,
increase to $4.24 per 1,000 gallons. Would go into effect
April 1st. The trash rates are will increase by 43
cents which will be a total of $14.18 and toter fee will be
$1.34. At this time we do not need to increase the sewer rate.
Mrs. Long made a motion to delay the
action on a fixed increase for sewer and all others will be
increased. Seconded by Mr. Bowles.
Roll call: Mr. Bowles, aye; Mrs. Branson,
aye; Mayor Ellender, aye; Mrs. Long, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye.
Mayor Ellender announced to the residents
of seeking volunteers to serve on the Charter Review
Committee. If anyone wishes to volunteer please contact Flo at
Town Hall @ 746-0555.
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE EAGLE RIDGE
TIF FUND, FUND 210; AND, AUTHORIZING THE DEPOSIT AND
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FROM THIS ACCOUNT.
Discussion: Each TIF Fund will have its
own designated fund to allow for the proper tracking of all
receipts and expenditures of each fund. Requested fund is:
·
Fund 210 Eagle Ridge TIF
·
Fund 211 Indian Trace TIF
·
Fund 212 Timber Ridge TIF
·
Fund 213 Waterbury TIF
Mrs. Branson made a motion to suspend the
rules that require the ordinance to be read on three occasions
and have the ordinance read by title only. Seconded by Mrs.
Long.
Roll call: Mr. Bowles, aye; Mrs.
Branson, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye; Mrs.
Long, aye.
Mr. Winkler made a motion to approve the
ordinance, seconded by Mrs. Long.
Roll call: Mr. Bowles, aye; Mrs. Branson,
aye; Mayor Ellender, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye; Mrs. Long, aye.
Ordinance passed of this date will be
entered into Ordinance Record Book as 6-07.
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE TIMBER
RIDGE TIF FUND, FUND 212; AND, AUTHORIZING THE DEPOSIT AND
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FROM THIS ACCOUNT.
Discussion: Each TIF Fund will have its
own designated fund to allow for the proper tracking of all
receipts and expenditures of each fund. Requested fund is
·
Fund 210 Eagle Ridge TIF
·
Fund 211 Indian Trace TIF
·
Fund 212 Timber Ridge TIF
·
Fund 213 Waterbury TIF
Mrs. Branson made a motion to suspend the
rules that require the ordinance to be read on three occasions
and have the ordinance read by title only. Seconded by Mr.
Winkler.
Roll call: Mr. Bowles, aye; Mrs. Branson,
aye; Mayor Ellender, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye; Mrs. Long, aye.
Mrs. Branson made a motion to approve the
ordinance, seconded by Mr. Winkler.
Roll call: Mr. Bowles, aye; Mrs. Branson,
aye; Mayor Ellender, aye; Mr. Winker, aye; Mrs. Long, aye.
Ordinance passed of this date will be
entered into Ordinance Record Book as 7-07.
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE WATERBURY
TIF FUND, FUND 213; AND, ALTHOUGHT THE DEPOSIT AND EXPENDITURE
OF FUNDS FROM THIS ACCOUNT.
Discussion: Each TIF Fund will have its
own designated fund to allow for the proper tracking of all
receipts and expenditures of each fund. Requested fund is
·
Fund 210 Eagle Ridge TIF
·
Fund 211 Indian Trace TIF
·
Fund 212 Timber Ridge TIF
·
Fund 213 Waterbury TIF
Mrs. Branson made a motion to suspend the
rules that require the ordinance to be read on three occasions
and have the ordinance read by title only. Seconded by Mrs.
Long.
Roll call: Mr. Winkler, aye; Mrs. Long,
aye; Mr. Bowles, aye; Mrs. Branson, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye.
Mrs. Branson made a motion to approve the
ordinance, seconded by Mr. Winkler.
Roll call: Mr. Winkler, aye; Mrs. Long,
aye; Mr. Bowles, aye; Mrs. Branson, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye.
Ordinance passed of this date will be
entered into Ordinance Record Book as 8-07.
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE INDIAN
TRACE TIF FUND, FUND 213; AND, AUTHORIZING THE DEPOSIT AND
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FROM THIS ACCOUNT.
Discussion: Each TIF Fund will have its
own designated fund to allow for the proper tracking of all
receipts and expenditures of each fund. Requested fund is:
·
Fund 210 Eagle Ridge TIF
·
Fund 211 Indian Trace TIF
·
Fund 212 Timber Ridge TIF
·
Fund 213 Waterbury TIF
Mrs. Branson made a motion to suspend the
rules that require the ordinance to be read on three occasions
and have the ordinance read by title only. Seconded by Mr.
Winkler.
Roll call: Mrs. Long, aye; Mr. Bowles,
aye; Mrs. Branson, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye.
Mrs. Branson made a motion to approve the
ordinance, seconded by Mr. Winkler.
Roll call: Mrs. Long, aye; Mr. Bowles,
aye; Mrs. Branson, aye; Mayor Ellender, ay e; Mr. Winkler,
aye.
Ordinance passed of this date will be
entered into Ordinance Record Book as 9-07.
AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING TO PROCEED WITH
THE LIGHTING OF STREETS, LANES AND OTHER PUBLIC WAYS IN THE
CITY OF CARLISLE, OHIO.
Discussion: this is the second step in
the process of assessing the street lights.
On for the first reading, will be on the
next agenda for the second reading.
AN ORDINANCE LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
FOR LIGHTING PF THE STREETS, LANES AND OTHER PUBLIC WAYS IN
THE CITY OF CARLISLE, OHIO WITH ELECTRIC LIGHTING.
Discussion: This is for recovering 75%
of the cost of operating streetlights in the city and 100% of
the capital investment in lighting. There was $24,312 in
capital improvements during the capital year 2006. This is
the final step in the process of assessing. This years
assessments total $48,147.
On for first reading, will be on the next
agenda for the second reading.
There being no further business Mr.
Bowles made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Winkler.
Roll call: Mr. Bowles, aye; Mrs. Branson,
aye; Mayor Ellender, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye; Mrs. Long, aye.
Meeting adjourned at 7:35PM.
Date:
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Mayor
Attest:
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Clerk
of Council
