President of Council Marjorie Harlow called Council to order on
September 1, 2010, at 7:00 p.m.
The governmental body and those in attendance recited the pledge of
allegiance.
Mrs. McNear took roll call. Present were Council members Diehl,
Emerson, Galster, Hawkins, Squires, Vanover and Harlow.
The minutes of August 18, 2010 were approved with seven affirmative
votes.
COMMUNICATIONS
Mrs. McNear said the Police Department is sponsoring a program called
“Got Drugs?” It is an opportunity for people to turn in unused or expired
medications so it doesn’t end up in the land fill or water. You can take those to the
Springdale Police Department on September 25.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE -
none
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE NO. 28-2010 “AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF 750 TONS OF ROCK SALT AT A TOTAL
COST OF $51,315.00 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY”
Mr. Vanover made a motion to adopt and Mr. Squires seconded.
Ordinance 28-2010 passed with seven affirmative votes.
RESOLUTION NO. R13-2010 “AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO FILE AN APPLICATION
WITH THE OHIO PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION FOR LOCAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FUNDS
AND/OR STATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (SCIP) FUNDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK
OF COUNCIL/FINANCE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ALL CONTRACTS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS”
Mr. Vanover made a motion to adopt and Mr. Squires seconded.
Mr. Parham said at the June 16th meeting you passed Ordinance 24-201
authorizing the design work for the SR 747 northbound to westbound I-275 project we had
discussed during budget time and at that meeting. There were a number of questions
relative to the cost and at that time I informed you that we would be seeking
opportunities to receive funding from the State of Ohio. The legislation you have before
you this evening is one of those opportunities. We are trying to secure funds through the
LTIP and SCIP programs. The LTIP program focuses more on capacity issues, widening the
road, etc. The SCIP focuses more on rehabilitation projects. The three projects we have
identified here, the SR 747 northbound to I-275 is a capacity issue. We want to widen the
road and add an extra left turn lane onto the interstate. The other two projects we have
listed, Century Circle North reconstruction and Merchant Street repair and resurfacing
project, are more rehabilitation programs. When we discussed the funding for the SR
747/I-275 project last time there was a number of $168,000 we thought we would possibly
have to pay as part of our share for the overall project. That was comprised of
construction dollars as well as design, construction engineering and environmental. At
that time the number used was $300,000 for construction with a 70/30 percent split, 70
percent provided by CMAC funding leaving $90,000 as the responsibility of the City of
Springdale for construction. The LTIP would cover $60,000 of the City’s $90,000. We
have had some discussions with the County Engineer’s Office and they suggested that
if we want to apply for funds for these three projects, we may not want to put all of the
City’s portion into the SR 747/I-275 project. Instead of the $30,000 we talked about
for construction for the City as Mr. Shvegzda, Mr. Agricola and I were going through the
process, we would receive the $210,000 CMAC which we have already been approved for, and
we would apply for $81,000 LTIP funding. That means the City’s share would be $9,000.
We’re also applying for MRF funding to cover engineering at $33,900. There was also a
cost of $10,000 for environmental. Those are two we have been able to apply for. Hopefully
we will receive that funding. It will be in the form of reimbursement because we are
paying CDS at this point. We thought we could also apply for the construction engineering
but we’re not going to be able to. If we are successful, our share for a $300,000
construction project will be $9,000 for construction and then reimbursement for $43,900.
We would then be out of pocket for the $30,000 which is construction engineering cost.
When we submit these three projects to the State we will have to
prioritize them. Because the numbers are relatively small with that project we would
probably recommend not putting SR 747/I-275 as our number one priority. When we look at
the Century Circle North project, the construction cost is $540,000. It is $390,000 for
Merchant Street. We have been unsuccessful in receiving State funding for both the Century
Circle and Merchant Street projects. We finished the engineering for Merchant Street last
year hoping there would be some stimulus dollars coming about. Of course, nothing has
come. We have been approved for the part south of SR 4 but we’re waiting for Congress
to pass that legislation. For the other two projects we have not received anything.
Because the existing condition of Merchant Street is not as severe as other communities in
the Greater Cincinnati area and Hamilton County, we don’t think we will score well
and receive any funding for this project. Century Circle North is not in very good
condition. We think we could score very well with Century Circle North. Unfortunately,
that is the highest tagged project. Our share of this project with a 70/30 split would be
$160,000. We would put that as our priority one. Even if we pass legislation we still have
time before we have to make any commitment as to whether or not we would engage in the
Century Circle project or the Merchant Street project.
Mr. Galster asked is there any possibility of having the Northland
Boulevard overrun extra repair submitted for any funds at this time?
Mr. Parham replied no. We’ve talked with the State. We’ve met
with the County Engineer and his assistant. We’ve asked OKI. There are no funds
available to assist us with the Northland project.
Mr. Squires said Merchant Street is pretty vital to our economic
growth.
Mr. Parham stated it is important because we have a number of office
businesses off of Tri-County Parkway and Merchant Street. About a year ago we received
some comments passed through our Economic Development Director. Our Public Works Director
had looked at the work as well. Those who grade for these funds looked at Merchant Street
and one of the comments was that “we wish we had streets this bad.” We
don’t score well on “existing condition” on rehab projects.
Mr. Squires asked how vital is it that we get it repaired?
Mr. Parham responded it is mostly curb issues there.
Mayor Webster said I have had several conversations with Mr. Tulloch
regarding this and it would be my hope that if and when we ever get a tenant in Executive
Center One, that that would be the first order of business. We take whatever money we get
in earnings tax and repair the road. If someone wants to move in there I would not having
a problem saying yes, we’ll take care of the road. I don’t think it’s bad
enough to drive somebody away, keep someone from locating here. I think the facility is
nice enough.
Mr. Diehl asked Mr. Parham to go over the Century Circle scenario
again.
Mr. Parham replied the total appears to be $540,000. If we are
successful our share would be $160,000. That is the project we would grade the best on.
Mayor Webster said the dilemma is very few people have even driven on Century Circle.
It’s $540,000 to renovate a street nobody drives on. The budget shortage really has
an impact on what we can and can’t apply for.
Mr. Parham said there is a pipe fitter school, office building and a
church. There’s not a lot of traffic but there are sizeable holes in the street.
Resolution R13-2010 passed with seven affirmative votes.
OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Parham said earlier the gentleman from the Ohio Historical Society
was in and you granted them the opportunity to install the signs for the John Hunt Morgan
Heritage Trail. We were anticipating that they would be installed this fall but it has
been pushed back until next spring.
NEW BUSINESS
Mrs. McNear said there is a new liquor license request for Tan Thai.
There were no objections.
MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Rules and Laws Subcommittee
- Sep
8
Board of Health
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Sep 9
Planning Commission
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Sep 14
Board of Zoning Appeals
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Sep 21
Take Back Your Drugs
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Sep 25
Flu Shots
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Oct 19
Mr. Squires said the utility pole at 11718 Lawnview is damaged and held
together with duct tape and rope. A new pole has been put in. I’d like to see the old
pole taken down. There is one line from the damaged pole going into the house. I’d
like Public Works to go by and look at that.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - none
UPDATE ON LEGISLATION STILL IN DEVELOPMENT - none
RECAP OF LEGISLATIVE ITEMS REQUESTED - none
Council adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
Respectfully
submitted,
Kathy
McNear
Clerk
of Council/Finance Director
Minutes Approved:
Marjorie Harlow, President of Council
__________________________, 2010