The regular meeting of the City of
Carlisle was held this evening, September 27, 2005 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 was Mrs. Mary Ann Thompson.
Mrs. Branson made a motion to excuse
Mrs. Thompson due to being on vacation. Seconded by Mrs.
Long.
Roll call: Mr. Bowles, aye; Mrs.
Branson, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye; Mrs.
Long, aye.
Public Hearing: Mayor Ellender
called the public hearing to order at 7:05PM. The purpose of
the Public Hearing is for the proposed Tax Increment
Financing District, Pursuant to Section 5709.04 C of the
Ohio Revised Code. The hearing will be limited to 30
minutes, 15 minutes for proponents and 15 minutes for
opponents. Mr. Townsend introduced Brenda Wimmer, Attorney
and Mr. James Licklighter, home owner in Timber Ridge
Subdivison, who were in the audience this evening. Mr.
Licklighter has already spoken with Mr. Townsend in regards
to the TIF Program and was here tonight to ask some more
questions. Mr. Licklighter stated as to the date of the
meeting, he was in disagreement with the actual meeting
being in compliance with the code.
Even though the code says 30 days that
you have to comply prior to the meeting. He did not feel
that happened. Mr. Licklighter stated he read through the
letter there were comments about sections about lasting more
than 30 years. His question is how long will this last. Mr.
Townsend stated 30 years. Under the code there are two
sections 1) 75% for 10 years or 2) if more than 10 years by
agreeing with the school, anything over 30 years. So what is
proposed is 30 years for the TIF Financing District. Mr.
Licklighter could not remember all four of the districts:
Mayor Ellender stated they were Timber Ridge, Eagle Ridge,
Waterbury and Indian Trace. Mayor Ellender stated they were
the new subdivisions or proposed subdivisions. Not all
subdivisions have been started. Mr. Licklighter stated
that one comment he had read was “ There would be no effect
on the amount of total obligations that is owed by the
property owner with the respect of exempt property. Mr.
Licklighter asked does that basically mean that we stay in
the tax levy base (that we are in now) or do we go into the
tax incentitive district, basically does that mean are taxes
will remain the same throughout the 30 years. Mayor
Ellender stated, yes. Mr. Townsend stated no and Attorney
Wimmer stated no. Attorney stated the taxes will still
change , but they will be no different to you or to a
property owner who is not in the TIF District. Mr. Townsend
stated taxes will go up and down as levies go on and come
off. Mr. Licklighter stated he also understood from Mr.
Townsend that the county assessments would not be any
different than in any other place in Carlisle. They would
be the same. Mr. Townsend stated yes. Mr. Lickligther
stated he understood that his property would not be assessed
any more than anybody else property in Carlisle that’s on
the County assessments record. Mr. Licklighter stated the
use of words like: may and intend – bother him. Sounds like
you could collect the money and use somewhere else and not
use for the intended purpose. Also in reading the code you
have to have specific reason to use this money. Mr.
Townsend stated that is correct. Mr. Licklighter stated the
moneys would be used inside the TIF District. Mr. Townsend
stated all projects that directly benefit the district and
only public projects. The city cannot use the TIF funds to
pay salary of employees, or operating expenses. Mr.
Licklighter commented from reading the letter in regards to
the character of the engineer. He stated if you have a
developer who comes in and they lay out a plan for you that
shows the utilitlies, roads, sewer and then you come back
and say we don’t have enough money to support this plan,
than why would you ok the plan in the first place. Mr.
Licklighter stated the attorney told him the city and
engineer works in a unison. Mayor Ellender stated there is
always a risk with developers and they do develop the
infrastructure, they put in the utilities, streets and there
is always a risk that they would not finish it. This does
not really have anything to do with the TIF District, other
than we include a neighborhood in a TIF and just abandon it
and doesn’t sell any more home that could hurt the TIF
District if you counted on the revenue from the TIF to pay
for certain projects and then the developer stops and never
finishes the project. Mr. Lickligher stated it sounded like
the developer came in with a plan and the developer needed
more money. Mr. Townsend stated no. Mayor Ellender stated
first of all the developer has to go before the Planning
Commission and say this is what they want to build. Then the
Planning Commission along with the City Engineer look over
the sets of plans and approves the developers plan. Then if
the developer has a problem building the development the TIF
money would not be used to help him finish the development.
What we would use the TIF money for is using it to expand
the highway going through downtown cause we have additional
traffic going through the town. Not to assist the developer
directly in building his development. Mr. Licklighter stated
he understands that this does not hurt the homeowner but
benefits the schools and the City. Mr. Licklighter stated
there was verbiage in here for a loan lender. Does this mean
the city will be lending money out to residents. Mr.
Townsend stated no. The city can issue Tax Increment
Financing bonds to complete the project. Attorney Weaver
stated there is a provision in the code which would allow
under certain circumstances but not in Carlisle, this is
used in Urban areas where the houses stock are already in
existence and the city can come in and get a piece of land
in the development and put a TIF Program in place and then
they can make loans to existing home owners to bring their
homes back up to urban conditions. Purpose for old
community. Mayor said more like a community development
corporation- not are intent if we want to expand the highway
from 2-3 lanes what we have been doing through town. We
could borrow the money to do the projects and as we receive
the payments from the TIF District we would use to pay off
the debt that we financed originally. We borrow money to
do a road project and as the money is collected and a
portion of taxes is paid over time and we use that money to
pay back from doing road project. They’re being no further
discussion. Public Hearing is now closed. Closed at 7:30pm.
The minutes of September 13, 2005 were
presented to Council for consideration. Mr. Bowles made a
motion to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by Mrs.
Branson.
Roll call: Mr. Bowles, aye; Mrs.
Branson, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye; Mrs.
Long, aye.
Public Forum: Mr. Robert Rogers of 1000
Marty Lee Lane requested that Council reconsider blocking of
the through fare from Franklin Trenton Road for the safety
of children playing. Mr. Townsend stated this has already
been through the Planning Commission and the safety issue
on Franklin Trenton Road was clarified through the City
Engineer’s office. Mayor stated was not feasible to not
allow access to a road.
Mr. Rogers questioned the crossing at
Beachler Road. Mayor stated that CSX is working in Dayton
and hopefully will be in our area in October. The city is
taking precautions to fill in some of the holes at this time
until the Railroad company comes in. Mr. Townsend has been
on the phone contacting the Ohio Railroad Division in asking
for help in getting this repaired.
Council Report: Mrs. Branson announced
that the Park Board is having a night of scary stories and
a bonfire. Looking for people who would like to tell
stories. Please contact Carry Branson at 743-9192 or Flo at
Town Hall.
Mrs. Long wanted to thank everyone for
their support in the Long Memorial 5K Run. Raised over
$4,000.
Mayor’s Report: Mayor stated the light
on the Flag is out at Roscoe Roof Park. Mayor announced
that John Ransom resigned Monday, September 26, 2005,
Council has 30 days to fill his position or the Mayor
appoints someone. Option is to place Randy Winkler in this
position since Mr. Winkler is already running for the
position and advertise for the at large seat.
Council requested to wait till next
meeting to make a decision until Mrs. Thompson is back from
vacation.
Manager’s Report: Montgomery County has
approved the Eagle Ridge Annexation, have 60 days for
waiting period before is officially accepted. Mitch Frazer
from CG&E called and informed that the street lights have
been ordered for the business park.
Will let council know exactly what day
and time the kick off for the Fire Campaign will be for the
Fire Levy.
Manager’s written report included the
waste water treatment plant true-up. The City is due a
refund this year. The report also shows fee schedule for
2006 which indicates a 2.5% increase over 2005.
Gaylon ordered salt, 200 tons of road
salt , will take around 4 to 6 weeks for delivery.
New Business: Liquor License Request:
Mr. David Rager came to council and presented his idea’s for
the request of the liquor license to be approved. Looking
for approval for a D1 and D2 license to serve beer and wine
to serve on premises consumption and carry out sealed
containers. Would like to create a full service restaurant,
an upscale of Ron’s or Marion’s Pizza (upscale sports bar)
with full facility. Would eventually like to build a new
restaurant but to get started would like to begin here.
Proposing to limit the sale of beer and wine to after 4PM.
There would be minor changes to Aponte’s to keep the ice
cream and pizza area separate from the restaurant. Council
decided to make decisions at the next meeting.
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING SUPPORT OF
STATE ISSUES ONE AMENDING THE OHO CONSTITUTION TO AUTHORIZE
THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATIONS OF THE STATE TO FINANCE
LOCAL GOVERNMENT PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE CAPTIAL
IMPROVEMENTS, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AND THE DEVELOPMENT
OF CERTAIN SITES AND FACILITIES IN OHIO AND TO EXPAND STATE
AND LOCAL SITES AND FACILLITIES IN OHIO AND TO EXPENAD SATE
AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY REGARDING ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT.
Discussion:
Mr. Winkler made a motion to suspend
the rules and require the Resolution to be read on two
separate occasions and have the resolution read by title
only. Seconded by Mrs. Long.
Roll call: Mrs. Branson, aye; Mayor
Ellender, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye; Mrs. Long, aye; Mr. Bowles,
aye.
Mrs. Long made a motion to approve the
resolution. Seconded by Mr. Winkler.
Roll call: Mrs. Branson, aye Mayor
Ellender, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye; Mrs. Long, aye; Mr. Bowles,
aye.
Resolution passed of this date will be
entered into Resolution Record Book as 15-05.
AN ORDINANCE TO MAKE REAPPROPRIATION/SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATIONS FOR CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES
FOR THE CITY OF CARLISLE, DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2005, AMENDMEN NUMBER 7.
Discussion: P & Z: $20,000 for
additional engineering expenses; Police: $1600 to cover
travel expenses for the flood support. Road: $7,300 for the
purchase of salt; Police Services: $5,000 for purchasing of
a used Police cruiser from the Village of Pleasant Hill. A
realignment of $1200 in the Sewer Fund to cover office
supplies for end of year; Water Fund: $1,000 to water fund
for refund for a tap fee that does not apply. The
supplemental total is $33,300.
Mr. Winkler made a motion to suspend
the rules and require the Ordinance to be read on two
separate occasions and have the ordinance read by title
only. Seconded by Mrs. Long.
Roll call: Mr. Winker, aye; Mrs. Long,
aye; Mr. Bowles, aye; Mrs. Branson, aye; Mayor Ellender,
aye.
Mr. Bowles made a motion to approve the
ordinance, seconded by Mrs. Branson.
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 the Ordinance Record Book as 22-05.
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING IMPROVEMENTS TO
PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF CARLISLE,
WARREN COUNTY, OHIO TO BE A PUBLIC PURPOSE UNDER SECTION
5709.40 OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE, EXEMPTING SUCH
IMPROVEMENTS FROM REAL PROPERTY TAXATION, AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A TAX INCENTIVE AGREEMENT, A SERVICE AGREEMENT
AND SUCH OTHER DOCUMENTS AS MAY BE NECESSARY ESTABLISHING A
TAX INCREMETN EQUIVALENT FUND AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
(TIMBER RIDGE)
Discussion: was on for second reading,
will be on for the third reading next council meeting.
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING IMPROVEMENTS TO
PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF CARLISLE,
WARREN COUNTY, OHIO TO BE A PUBLIC PURPOSE UNDER SECTION
5709.40 OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE, EXEMPTING SUCH
IMPROVEMENTS FROM REAL PROPERTY TAXATION, AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A TAX INCENTIVE AGREEMENT, A SERVICE AGREEMENT
AND SUCH OTHER DOCUMENTS AS MAY BE NECESSARY ESTABLISHING A
TAX INCREMENT EQUIVALENT FUND AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
(EAGLE RIDGE)
Discussion: was on for second reading,
will be on for the third reading next council meeting.
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING IMPROVEMENTS TO
PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF CARLISLE,
WARREN COUNTY, OHIO TO BE A PUBLIC PURPOSE UNDER SECTION
5709.40 OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE, EXEMPTING SUCH
IMPROVEMENTS FROM REAL PROPERTY TAXATION, AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A TAX INCENTIVE AGREEMENT, A SERVICE AGREEMENT
AND SUCH OTHER DOCUMENTS AS MAY BE NECESSARY, ESTABLISHING A
TAX INCREMENT EQUIVALENT FUND AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
(WATERBURY VILLAGE)
Discussion: was on for second reading,
will be on for the third reading next council meeting.
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING IMPROVEMENT TO
PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF CARLISLE,
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, OHIO TO BE A PUBLIC PURPOSE UNDER SECTION
5709.40 OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE, EXEMPTING SUCH
IMPROVEMENTS FROM REAL PROPERTY TAXATION, AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A TAX INCENTIVE AGREEMENT, A SERVICE AGREEMENT
AND SUCH OTHER DOCUMENTS AS MAY BE NECESSARY, ESTABLISHING A
TAX INCREMENT EQUIVALENT FUND AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
(INDIAN TRACE SUBDIVISION)
Discussion: was on for second reading,
will be on for the third reading next council meeting.
There being no further discussion Mr.
Winkler made a motion to adjourn into executive session for
the purpose of Acquisition of Real Estate and to return for
adjournment. Seconded by Mrs. Branson.
Roll call: Mr. Bowles, aye; Mrs.
Branson, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye; Mrs.
Long, aye.
Council adjourned into executive
session at 7:50PM. Council member reconvened at 8:35PM.
Mr. Bowles made a motion to adjourn and
seconded by Mr. Winkler.
Roll call: Mr. Bowles, aye; Mrs.
Branson, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye; Mrs.
Long, aye.
Date: __________________
__________________________
Mayor
Attest : ___________________________
Clerk of Council
