Carlisle Daily City News and Information: Minutes from November 10th City Council Meeting...

Minutes from November 10th City Council Meeting...

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CITY OF CARLISLE

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

The regular meeting of the City of Carlisle was held this evening, November 10, 2009 in Town Hall with Mayor Tim Humphries presiding. The meeting was opened at 7:00PM with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll call: Mr. Dennis Bowles, aye; Mrs. Carry Branson, aye; Mayor Tim Humphries, aye; Mr. James Lickliter, aye; Mr. Randy Winkler, aye. Absent were Mrs. MaryAnn Thompson and Mrs. Jennifer Long.

Mr. Winker made a motion to excuse Mrs. Thompson being out on City Business. Seconded by Mr. Bowles.

Roll call: Mr. Bowles, aye; Mrs. Branson, aye; Mayor Humphries, nay; Mr. Lickliter, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye.

The minutes of October 27, 2009 were presented to Council for approval. Mr. Lickliter made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Mr. Winkler seconded the motion.

Mrs. Long entered the meeting at 7:05PM. Mayor stated the council was in the process of approving the minutes.

Roll call: Mr. Bowles, aye; Mrs. Branson, aye; Mayor Humphries, aye; Mr. Lickliter, aye; Mrs. Long, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye.

Council Report:

There have been many letters and comments in the paper regarding people helping park board. Last Tuesday, Mr. Griffith came to me and said that Jamaica Run had stated the mayor had been there on park board business and that the park board moving their outing somewhere else raised concerns.

Mrs. Branson also indicated that complaints about Mrs. Thompson have been going around about attending the Park Board Meetings, she may attend those meetings but she does not have voting powers, she is a hard worker in promoting these programs. Mrs. Branson stated she was tired of all the blogging and nasty comments, don’t care what the Mayor has to say.

Mrs. Branson stated that Mrs. Thompson is in Texas for the NLC conference, she is on many boards representing the city, she does not ask for any reimbursements. Mrs. Branson stated that maybe we should show how much reimbursement is given to each Council member. No one seems to ask about your traveling for the City . Council should also approve a member going to the meetings. Each time a council member attends a meeting they should come back and make a report. Mrs. Branson indicated that a Travel Policy needs to be put in place. Mrs. Branson stated we are elected by the citizens of Carlisle and we should answer to the people.

Mrs. Branson stated an ongoing Issue is the Indian Path – Mayor, you started this project, citizens are concern if these people have background checks done, the city is not responsible for these people and they are not on our payroll. The school does announce to the students to use the Indian Path each day.

Amended: Mrs. Branson stated that “I saw you (Mayor) participate at a Golf Outing with my own eyes.” Mayor Humphries stated he did not know Mr. Kidwell and has not physically been to Jamaica Run in 7 years. Mayor stated he does not attend the Park Board Golf Outing. Mr. Griffith does not have the correct information.

Mrs. Branson commented on taking staff time to research personnel issues that the Mayor was present at the meetings and had voted on.

Mr. Bowles stated that the campaign was very shaky and a lot of people were upset. The new people coming on council need to be more visual.

Mr. Lickliter stated that Council has more important things to worry about than jay walking and kids smoking. The smoking should be a concern of the parents.

Mayor’s Report:

Mayor Humphries would like Dan Casson to check the traffic light out closest to the Marathon Station, green light is out.

Mayor welcomed the new council members attending this evening and stated he can’t wait till January 1, 2009

Mayor stated the Indians have won their first football playoff round and will be playing this weekend in Monroe against Alter.

Manager’s Report:

Mrs. Callahan stated she wanted to thank Congressman Turner and Senators Voinovich and Brown, Gov. Strickland and the Warren County ED Dept. Representatives for meeting with three of Carlisle’s Businesses as part of the Business Outreach Program. They have responded back to the businesses regarding their questions. Mrs. Callahan has continued to meet and greet and, have visited five more companies which makes a total of 37 so far.

Mrs. Callahan stated she wanted to” Thank” Mr. Tom Lagos, the owner of Carlisle Crossing Apt., for allowing the Fire Chief Wyatt to hold a skill assessment training for our volunteers on his property. Chief Wyatt had 15 volunteers train and the ones who did not show were either sick or at work. Chief Wyatt is hoping to hold future trainings and will have a live fire training in a neighboring community.

Mayor Humphries inquired about the pool at Carlisle Crossing Apts.

Mrs. Callahan stated that Mr. Lagos and the City had developed a phased plan for improvements at the apartments over a year ago, included in the plan was the pool. Mr. Lagos decided to close the pool and has been filling it in. Another part of the final phase of this project has been to repair or remove balconies. Mr. Lagos has been a big contributor to the community; he has given money, time and effort along with becoming a water customer.

Committee Report:

Mr. Lickliter stated the Finance Committee met last Wednesday to review the 2010 budget. The Ordinance is on for the first reading this evening. There are purchases out of the General Fund to cover capitol expenses for 2009 instead of waiting till 2010. The Finance Committee recommends to Council to approve the 2010 Budget.

New Business:

Mrs. Callahan stated the Planning Commission has been discussing for several months reviewing the Comprehensive Plan of 1981. Planning Commission recommends to Council the need to update the Comprehensive Plan . If and when there is approval, Mrs. Callahan stated she will start sending out formal RFP to begin the process. This update will take a year to complete. This is a tool for planning what our city will look like in 5,10,20 years. Our ordinances and zoning code works hand in hand with the Comprehensive Plan. There are ordinances that will change when the Comprehensive Plan is put into place. Mrs. Callahan stated the proposed update is included in the budget and there will be three readings of the budget, emergency language has been added so that we can waive the 30 days after the third reading and have the budget in effect by the end of the year.

AN ORDINANCE TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES FOR THE CITY OF CARLISLE, DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2010, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Discussion: Mrs. Duffy stated that all the ordinances tie together. The 2010 budget is keeping with the same level of services, not decreasing anything. Rolling out the 2003 Police Cruisers; purchase a storage barn, service mower, fire gear and new computer for town services. The first Transfer of $125,500 is to the Carlisle Business Park Fund for debt services. $1,800 to the Eagle Court Special Assessment Fund for bond payment due to delinquent property tax collection. $49,800 from the Eagle Ridge TIF to SR123 Phases 5,6, and 7; $51,449 from the FEMA Fund to the following funds: Police Services; Road; Fire; General and Refuse.

In the 2009 Appropriations, we are asking to purchase generators for Town Hall, Police/Services and Fire. Asking to roll out one new Police Cruiser to (replace a 2003 model), two new radar equipment and two new printer/card swipes for the cruisers. The additional radar equipment and printer /card swipe will be for the second police cruiser in 2010 to roll out another 2003 model. Purchase a pickup truck to replace the existing boom truck in the Service Department. Replace old phone equipment with new to utilize the networking system. Need to move $250 from Contract Services to Training this will leave a net zero balance on the overall budget appropriation. Cruisers will be crown vics.

This ordinance will be on for the second reading at the next meeting.

AN ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 2010 EMPLOYEE PAY SCHEDULE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Discussion: will be on for the second reading at next meeting.

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, 2009, AMENDMENT NUMBER 13, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Mrs. Long made a motion to suspend the rules requiring three readings, have one reading by title only, and declaring an emergency. Seconded by Mr. Winkler.

Roll call: Mr. Bowles, aye; Mrs. Branson, aye; Mayor Humphries, aye; Mr. Lickliter, aye; Mrs. Long, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye.

Mr. Winkler made a motion to adopt the Ordinance, seconded by Mr. Lickliter.

Roll call: Mr. Bowles, aye; Mrs. Branson, aye; Mayor Humphries, aye; Mr.Lickliter, aye; Mrs. Long, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye.

Ordinance passed of this day will be entered into Ordinance record book as 26.09.

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF $125,500 FROM THE GENERAL FUND-101 TO THE CARLISLE BUSINESS PARK FUND-302, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.