CITY OF READING, OHIO
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES – REGULAR SESSION
January 20, 2015 - 7:30PM
CALL TO ORDER
President of Council Cris Nesbitt called the meeting to order at 7:30PM.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
Mr. Nesbitt led those in attendance in the Our Father and the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Council Members Present:
Mr. Gertz, Mr. Lynd, Mr. Albrinck, Mr. Ashbrock & Mr. Fischesser.
Motion made by Mr. Fischesser, seconded by Mr. Ashbrock to excuse Mr. Heckle. Motion carried by voice vote.

Other City Officials Present:
Mayor Bo Bemmes, Safety Service Director Patrick Ross, Treasurer Mel Gertz,
Law Director Dave Stevenson & Clerk of Council Carla Kacher.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
- Lt. Daniel Ems addressed the City of Reading to let everyone know that the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department 
  is hiring.  Please call 513-946-6562 or go on-line to www.HCSO.org.
- Kathy Meinke (United Way) addressed the City of Reading promoting the Free Tax Program at St. John United 
  on February 7, 14, 21 & 28 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.  This program is for families or individuals with incomes under 
  $53,000.00.
- Library Representative: New Library positions – www.cincinnatilibrary.org (apply by January 27)

REPORTS OF OFFICIALS
MAYOR: Robert “Bo” Bemmes
- Gave the State of the City report to Council.

SAFETY SERVICE DIRECTOR: Patrick Ross
- CIC Meeting on Thursday, January 22 to discuss 100 West Benson Street property.
- Jefferson Health Plan (Anthem Network): Wellness Program “Biggest Loser” begins February 1.
- W2s are completed and should be sent out soon.
- Reading Soccer League sign-ups: www.ReadingSoccer.org
- Baseball sign-ups: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm on January 24 & 31 at Haffey Field House.

LAW DIRECTOR: Dave Stevenson
- No Report

TREASURER: Mel Gertz
- We’ve collected $510,000.00 so far this month ($119,000.00 short from last year’s number)
- We’re actually ahead of where we were this time last year by $92,000.00.  ($629,000.00 - January 2014)

COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
FINANCE: Anthony Gertz
- No certification notice as of yet from the Budget Commission.
- Next Finance Committee Meeting will be February 10 at 10:00 a.m.

UTILITIES, LANDS & BUILDINGS: Don Lindeman
- Electric Aggregation: Rate is set at 5.84 and will begin with your March 2015 reading for 33 months.
  Citizens will receive a letter next week to opt out if you decide to not participate in the aggregation.
- Recycling: If City-Wide Recycling happens, you have the opportunity to have a small or large (65 gallon, 
  wheels & lid) bin (no difference in cost).  Recycling pick-up would also be same day as trash pick-up.
- Next Committee Meeting will be January 27 at 6:00 pm.

ZONING, PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT: Bob Ashbrock
- Have been in contact with Dan Brooks and they're working the details out in regard to the fees schedule.
- Will present Council with a Power Point presentation regarding city parking on February 3.

LAWS AND CONTRACTS: Scott Heckle
- No Report (Absent).

PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY: Randy Fischesser
- FIRE DEPARTMENT: 
  - January 14 – 16 Panning Summit and will meet to discuss Capital Request Needs for 2015
  - ALS Unit should be in service in the next two weeks.
  - FIRE SAFETY REMINDERS:
    Please make sure that you are being extra cautious when using portable heaters
    Please make sure you are checking/replacing the batteries in your C.O. Detector & Fire Detectors

SERVICE: Dennis Albrinck
- Service Department continues to patch pot-holes around the City.
- Curb-side leaf removal is over.  Please dispose of any curb-side leaves you may have or bag the leaves, 
  call the Service Department and they’ll come to pick them up for you.

RECREATION: Tom Lynd
- Park rentals begin February 2 at City Hall at 7:00 am.  People who come to City Hall will be the first 
   reservations taken.  The line is long and reservations fill up quickly so please plan accordingly.
- Please support your local community theater.  MND Theater presents “Clue” Feb. 6, 7, 8 & the following week.

OTHER BUSINESS 
Randy Fischesser: March 21, Eagles Spring Fling Dance (Proceeds support the Fire Department)
Tony Gertz: February 7, Sts Peter and Paul Academy Dance at the American Legion Hall from 8:00 pm – 12:00 am

READING OF RESOLUTIONS

READING OF ORDINANCES
(1) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE AUDITOR TO TRANSFER $100,000.00 FROM THE CITY 
   EARNINGS TAX FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY

Motion made by Mr. Gertz, seconded by Mr. Lindeman to suspend the rules requiring a second and third reading. Motion passed by a 6-0 roll call vote. Motion made by Mr. Albrinck, seconded by Mr. Lindeman to adopt the ordinance. Motion passed by a 6-0 roll call vote.

ORDINANCE ADOPTED                                                 ORDINANCE NO. 2015-06
(2) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE AUDITOR TO TRANSFER $48,229.37 FROM THE CITY EARNING 
   TAX FUND TO THE STREETS & CURBS FUND, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Motion made by Mr. Fischesser, seconded by Mr. Albrinck to suspend the rules requiring a second and third reading. Motion passed by a 6-0 roll call vote. Motion made by Mr. Lynd, seconded by Mr. Fischesser to adopt the ordinance. Motion passed by a 6-0 roll call vote.

ORDINANCE ADOPTED                                                  ORDINANCE NO. 2015-07

(3) AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING THE SAFETY SERVICE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE AN EASEMENT WITH 
   DUKE ENERGY FOR WORK ON CITY PROPERTY ON INCINERATOR LANE, AND DECLARING AN 
   EMERGENCY.
Motion made by Mr. Lynd, seconded by Mr. Fischesser to suspend the rules requiring a second and third reading. Motion passed by a 6-0 roll call vote. Motion made by Mr. Fischesser, seconded by Mr. Ashbrock to adopt the ordinance. Motion passed by a 6-0 roll call vote.

ORDINANCE ADOPTED                                                  ORDINANCE NO. 2015-08

(4) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE SAFETY SERVICE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO 
   AN AGREEMENTFOR WAGES WITH READING FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE, AND DECLARING AN 
   EMERGENCY.
Motion made by Mr. Fischesser, seconded by Mr. Albrinck to suspend the rules requiring a second and third reading. Motion passed by a 6-0 roll call vote. Motion made by Mr. Lynd, seconded by Mr. Fischesser to adopt the ordinance. Motion passed by a 6-0 roll call vote.

ORDINANCE ADOPTED                                                  ORDINANCE NO. 2015-09

(5) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SAFETY SERVICE DIRECTOR TO HIRE MOLLOY ROOFING CO. FOR MUNICIPAL GARAGE ROOF REPLACEMENT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion made by Mr. Albrinck, seconded by Mr. Gertz to suspend the rules requiring a second and third reading. Motion passed by a 6-0 roll call vote. Motion made by Mr. Albrinck, seconded by Mr. Ashbrock to adopt the ordinance. Motion passed by a 6-0 roll call vote.

ORDINANCE ADOPTED                                                  ORDINANCE NO. 2015-10

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was declared adjourned at 9:09 pm.

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  CARLA KACHER                                         Cris Nesbitt
  Clerk of Council                                            President of Council