The City Council met on March 4, 2024, at 7:00 PM. The meeting included the introduction of a new public works technician, a public comment on trap-neuter-return (TNR) ordinances, the approval of five resolutions, a first reading of a cemetery fee ordinance, and a variance approval. All votes were unanimous (6-0).
City Manager's Report:
Resolution 24-R-12 – Mowing & General Maintenance Contract: Awarded to Property Worx, LLC as the lowest bidder ($75,664 for annual mowing estimate). Bids ranged from $25,664 to $100,806. Council noted the cost is a bargain compared to in-house labor. Approved 6-0.
Resolution 24-R-13 – Firefighter Training Prop: Authorized purchase of a Taylor’d Firefighting Training Prop for the Division of Fire. Approved 6-0.
Resolution 24-R-14 – Police Patrol Vehicles: Waived competitive bidding and authorized purchase of two 2025 Ford Utility Patrol Vehicles (hybrid models preferred) from Beau Townsend Ford at up to $62,150 each (not to exceed $124,300) to replace two 2020 Ford Utility Patrol Vehicles. Discussion noted supply-chain issues and fuel savings from hybrid models. Approved 6-0.
Resolution 24-R-15 – 9-1-1 Program Review Committee Appointment: Appointed Oakwood Mayor William D. Duncan to the Montgomery County 9-1-1 Program Review Committee, with Centerville Mayor Compton as alternate, as recommended by the Miami Valley Communications Council. Approved 6-0.
Resolution 24-R-16 – Webster Street Resurfacing: Authorized cooperation with ODOT for resurfacing Webster Street from Stop Eight Road to Little York Road (PID 116880). The city’s share is $178,200 (20% of total cost); the balance is covered by federal funds ($717,131). Bid letting scheduled for April 4, 2024. Approved 6-0.
Ordinance 24-02 – Cemetery Fee Update (First Reading): Amends Section 1064 of the Codified Ordinances to establish new rates for Poplar Hill Cemetery operations, reflecting cost increases since fees were last updated in 2009 (most fees unchanged since 1999). Approved for first reading 6-0.
Variance BZA 24-02 – Fence Height at 4300 Little York Road: The Board of Zoning Appeals recommended approval (4-0) for a variance allowing a fence up to 13 feet in height that does not follow natural contours, with the condition that the fence gap shall not be more than one foot above grade. Council approved the variance with the condition 6-0.
All right. Council meeting for Monday, March 4th, 2024 is called to order starting with a moment of reflection, followed by the pledge to the flag. Please stand for the pledge. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. For which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible liberty and justice for all. All right, Council, you have before you the minutes of the following meetings. Council study session minutes of February 19th, 2024, and Council meeting minutes of February 19th, 2024. Are there any corrections, comments, concerns those minutes? All right, hearing none, those stand approved. We have no communications petitions or awards. However, we do have an introduction tonight. Mr. Wendt, you're on. Thank you very much, Your Honor. I would like to introduce to you today Mr. Ryan Mullot. Ryan, will you please stand up? Thank you. And I Mr. Mullott has joined us as a public works technician in the public works division. He's off to a very good start. In fact, I think today we found out that he got his tanker endorsement for his class A C DL. Is that right? Congratulations. Ryan resides in Union. He's a Northmont graduate, and he has a lot of experience as a foreman and equipment operator at Team Fischle. He's worked at Vet Vectoran Energy and has conducted a lot of underground utility installation and maintenance. And I just really appreciate the wealth of experience in his 21 years of service and construction that he brings to our team. So are you liking it so far? You don't have to answer, honestly. It's fine. I'm just kidding. Very happy. Well, he has a smile on his face. Thank you very much, Ryan. Appreciate you coming this evening. You don't you don't have to stay to do all the all the business that we're gonna do, but you're welcome to because it's a public meeting. Thank you, sir. Thank you. Welcome aboard. Yeah. Thank you. Welcome. Thanks for coming. All right, continuing. We have no communications, petitions, or awards. Sorry, we just said that. Continuing on with we have no public hearing, and that brings us to comments from interested citizens. Anyone that wishes to make a comment, please come to the podium, state your name and address for the record.