The regular meeting of the City of
Carlisle was held this evening, October 24, 2006 in the Town
Hall with Mayor Jerry Ellender presiding. The meeting opened
at 7:00 PM with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll call: Mrs. Carry Branson, Mayor
Jerry Ellender, Mr. Randy Winkler, Mrs. Jennifer Long, Mr.
Tim Humphries, Mrs. Mary Ann Thompson. Absent was Mr. Dennis
Bowles.
Mrs. Branson made a motion to excuse
Mr. Bowles due to being on vacation. Seconded by Mrs.
Thompson.
Roll call: Mrs. Branson, aye; Mayor
Ellender, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye; Mrs. Long, aye; Mr.
Humphries, aye; Mrs. Thompson, aye.
The minutes of the regular meeting held
on October 10th, 2006 was presented to Council
for consideration. Mrs. Thompson made a motion to approve
the minutes as presented. Seconded by Mrs. Branson.
Roll call: Mrs. Branson, aye; Mayor
Ellender, aye; Mrs. Long, aye; Mrs. Thompson, aye; Mr.
Winkler, aye; Mr. Humphries, aye.
A revised minute of September 27, 2005
was presented to council for consideration to amend. The
public hearing had been omitted from the 9-27-05 minutes and
needs council’s approval for amending the records. Mrs.
Branson made a motion to amended the September 27, 2005 for
approval, seconded by Mr. Winkler.
Roll call: Mrs. Branson, aye; Mayor
Ellender, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye; Mrs. Long, aye; Mrs.
Thompson, aye; Mr. Humphries, abstained.
Public Forum: Mayor Ellender
introduced Mr. Robert Edward Myers as the new full time
police officer for the City of Carlisle. The oath of office
was given to Mr. Myers by the Mayor. Mayor introduced Kevin
James Hall and Stephen Paul Badger as new Reserve Officers
for the City. The oath of office was given to Mr. Hall and
Mr. Badger by the Mayor.
Mr. Roger Britton of 280 Welcome Way
asked if the railroad tracks could be repaired. Mayor stated
did write to them, and contacted the State Reprehensive who
contacted the Public Safety of Ohio and we still have not
heard from them. This has been going on for two years. Mr.
Britton stated the tracks at Sunco need some work. Mayor
stated that those tracks have been worked on twice. Mr.
Britton stated the Railroad Companys quality of work has
gone down hill. Mr. Britton asked if the tracks (DUPPS) not
be touched, seems to be the only tracks that are worth
traveling over. Mayor stated those tracks were done
privately. Have requested to the State Representative to
have all the tracks done by high performance. Mr. Britton
stated when the paving was done by the Flower Cart a man
whole cover was not raised... City Manager stated the
maintenance crew will be fixing this. Mr. Britton also
requested since the paving project is finished if the speed
limit could be raised to original speed limit of 35 miles
per hour. City Manager stated the project is 95% done but
could place the original speed limit back.
Council Report: Mrs. Branson expressed
her Thanks to Greg Wallace and the Service Department for
their help and 3 Youth Congress students who told the ghost
stories at the hot dog roast. Great turn out, 100 people
attended.
Mr. Humphries stated he had a citizen
request for a sign to be placed at Howard Lane off Fairview
Drive. City Manager stated this is a private drive but
could post a sign.
Mr. Humphries asked when the Roscoe
Roof Park Sign was going to be replaced. Manager stated the
sign has been ordered through Mr. Lainhart and will do a
follow up on this. Mr. Humprhies wanted to remind council
and the citizens that the time changes Saturday and to
replace the batteries in their smoke detectors.
Mrs. Long stated the Youth Congress and
possibly the honor society would be working at Tap Scott
doing some painting and cleaning and hoping to do some
activities there.
Mrs. Thompson announced that MCD was
holding a ribbon cutting on the 28th at the
Historic Post Office in Franklin from 3-7 and everyone is
invited.
Mayor’s Report: Mayor Ellender stated
he wrote a letter to the Franklin Township asking for what
their 2007 budget would be spent in the City of Carlisle’s
portion of the township. Have had no response as of yet.
Mayor Ellender stated there was an article in which Trenton
did combine their EMS into their Fire Department.
Mayor asked if it was possible to add a
street light at the corner of Sunset and Central Avenue.
City Manager stated a pole had been removed; contractors
have placed a light on the north side. Do need to consider
more lighting.
Manager’s Report: Mr. Townsend stated
that Greg Wallace and he met with the owner of the Dubois
Apartments. Concerned about the site being in disrepair. The
owner is in the process of hiring employees to maintain the
grounds. His plans are to update the garden apartments but
at this time have run out of money. Expects cash in the next
two weeks to continue his work efforts. The southwest
apartments are basically gutted at this time. His intent is
to repair the garden apartments and townhouses and renovate
the two buildings and secure them. Keep the grass mowed and
weeds cut. Hope to have the renovation done in 12 – 18
months, complete the project in 2 years. Pool is not
operational.
Committee Report:
Mayor Ellender stated the Finance
Committee met regarding the 2007 budget. The Budget is
mostly balanced. Facing deficits in Fire fund, CVT Paving
Fund, Business Park Fund unless Fire Levy passes and land
sells.
Fire Adhoc Committee : Mr. Winkler
stated looking at a 1.5 mil levy that would run for 5 years
and placing the levy on the ballot in the spring. Discuss
more at the work session November 11th.
AN ORDINANCE TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR
CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES FOR THE CITY OF
CARLISLE, DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBERR 31, 2007.
Discussion: Mrs. Duffy stated there
were some challenges in a few funds. The 2007 Budget
includes the 3% pay increase for general employees and a 3%
increase per contract for the FOP. All other services
maintained at the 2006 level. Overall the budget is balanced
except for the Fire Fund, CVT, Carlisle Business Park and SR
123 Ph IV and PH V. Looking at the revenues for 2007 to be a
total of $5,671,152.82 and with expenses in 2007 being a
total of $5,766,336.76. The transfer in 2006 were $186,500
transferred from the General fund for $105,000 to CVT;
$4,750 to Industrial Park; $30,000 to Carlisle Business
Park; and $46,750 to SR 123 Phase IV. 2007 Transfer are
$50,000 transferred from General Fund for $50,000 to CVT and
$24,000 transfer from CACIL for $24,000 to Carlisle Business
Park. Capital Items included in the 2007 budget are: Fire
Gear/Hoses of $10,000; 3 In-Car Cameras/Radar: $11,995;
Drywell Repairs, $5,000; Water Meters, $5,000. The capital
items not funded in the 2007 budget are the following: Tire
changer-$2,100; Tapscott Renovations-$110,000; Street
Sweeper - $13,000; Landscaping/Atrium @Town Hall @ Town Hall
-$57,500 and Comprehensive Land Use Plan -$14,000. The
2004/2005 GAAP Conversion is Complete. Waiting on word from
the State Auditor regarding 2005 audit. City contracts up
for renewal in 2007 are the following: Engineering Services,
FOP (Police Union); Trash Service (possibility to extend
current contract one year or re-bid entire contract).
This ordinance was on for the first
reading and will be on the next agenda for the second
reading.
AN ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 2007
EMPLOYEE PAYS SCHEDULE
Discussion: Consistent with the 2007
appropriations and will keep the salary schedule up to date
and competitive when recruiting new employees.
This ordinance is on for the first
reading and will be on the next agenda for the second
reading.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MANAGER TO
SIGN CHANGE ORDER NUMBER ONE FOR THE 2006 STREET RESURFACING
PROGRAM.
Discussion: Change order is based on
the actual quantities used in the project and bid unit
price. The amount of the change order is $1,327.00.
Mrs. Long made a motion to waive the
second and third reading and have the resolution read by
title only. Seconded by Mrs. Thompson.
Roll call: Mrs. Long, aye; Mrs.
Thompson, aye; Mr. Humphries, aye; Mrs. Branson, aye; Mayor
Ellender, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye.
Mrs. Thompson made a motion to approve
the resolution, seconded by Mrs. Branson.
Roll call: Mrs. Long, aye; Mrs.
Thompson, aye; Mr. Humphries, aye; Mrs. Branson, aye; Mayor
Ellender, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye.
Resolution passed of this date will be
entered into Resolution Record Book as 20-06.
AN ORDINANCE TO MAKE REAPPRPRIATION/SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATIONS FOR CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES
FOR THE CITY OF CARLISLE, DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31,2006, AMENDMENT NUMBER 13.
Discussion: Total of requested
additional appropriation: $13,125.92.
Mr. Winkler 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. Thompson.
Roll call: Mrs. Thompson, aye; Mr.
Humphries, aye; Mrs. Branson, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye; Mr.
Winkler, aye; Mrs. Long, aye.
Mrs. Thompson made a motion to approve
the ordinance, seconded by Mrs. Branson.
Roll call: Mrs. Thompson, aye; Mr.
Humphries, aye; Mrs. Branson, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye; Mr.
Winkler, aye; Mrs. Long, aye.
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE
OF $963,750 VARIOUS PURPOSE BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, FOURTH
(2006) RENEWAL, BY THE MUNICIPALITY OF CARLISLE, OHIO IN
ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
Discussion: On for first reading and
will be on the next agenda for 2nd reading.
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A REVISED FEE
SCHEDULE PERSUANT TO SECTION 1444.04 BUILDING PERMIT FEES OF
THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CARLISLE.
Discussion: On for first reading and
will be on the next agenda for 2nd reading.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MANAGER TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH MCBRIDGE DALE CLARION FOR AN
URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR CENTRAL AVENUE.
Discussion: On for 2nd
reading and will be on next agenda for 3rd
reading.
There being no further business Mrs.
Thompson made a motion to adjourn into executive session for
the purpose of Sale of Real Estate and to come back into
regular session for adjournment. Seconded by Mrs. Branson.
Roll call: Mr. Humphries, aye; Mrs.
Branson, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye; Mrs.
Long, aye; Mrs. Thompson, aye.
Council adjourned into executive
session at 8:10PM. Council returned to regular session at
8:42PM and Mrs. Thompson made a motion to adjourn, seconded
by Mrs. Branson.
Roll call: Mr. Humphries, aye; Mrs.
Branson, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye; Mrs.
Long, aye; Mrs. Thompson, aye.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45PM.
Date: _______________________
____________________________
Mayor
Attest: _________________________
Clerk of Council
