CITY OF READING, OHIO
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES – REGULAR SESSION
February 17,  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. Lynd, Mr. Albrinck, Mr. Ashbrock & Mr. Fischesser.
Motion made by Mr. Albrinck, seconded by Mr. Fischesser to excuse Mr. Heckle & Mr. Gertz.  
Motion carried by voice vote. 

Other City Officials Present:
Mayor Bo Bemmes, Safety Service Director Patrick Ross, Law Director Dave Stevenson & Clerk of Council Carla Kacher.  Treasurer Mel Gerts arrived later in the meeting.

REPORTS OF OFFICIALS
MAYOR: Robert “Bo” Bemmes
- Condolences to the families of Bill Elfers & Bobby Gillum.
- Keep veterans & active military in your prayers
- Reading High School Mock Trial Team off to State - Good Luck!
- Reminder to support Reading businesses as they support our churches, schools & organizations.
- If anyone has any questions, concerns/suggestions on how we spend money/operate please call us.
- February 21: 2:00 pm, Eagles will be hosting the "God, Flag & Country" contest
- VYO Baseball Season will be starting up soon
- February 21: 2:00 pm, Eagles hosting “God, Flag & Country” contest.
- February 28: Fundraiser for the family of John Steincamp at the Legion
- March 21: 16th Annual FOE Ladies Auxiliary Spring Fling Dance 
  (Tickets $15 each - Benefits Reading Fire Department)
- Please remove cars from streets to assist with snow plow removal
- We used the Code Red reporting service for last night's snow emergency & reached 72% of those who signed up
  (Go to Reading's webpage to sign-up to receive this call or call City Hall at 733-3725)
- Keep an eye out for any suspicious/illegal activity & call 513-733-4122 immediately to make a report.
- Call 513-733-3725 to report dangerous sidewalk block, pothole, street light that’s out, etc. 
- Police Department: 
  - Chief Snow met with the new Superintendant of Schools Dr. Jill Anderson
  - 
Fire Department:
  - Assisting with Exterior Property Maintenance issues
  - Currently conducting interviews for a new full time Firefighter/Paramedic position
Service Department:
  - The snow last night cost us $21,000.00 in Salt & Calcium Chloride

SAFETY SERVICE DIRECTOR: Patrick Ross
- Attended SSO Watershed, OVC Board Meeting (Health Insurance Company), Hoop-fest
- Anthem is offering a free 2 year identity theft protection program: Go to www.AnthemFacts.com to sign up.
- St. John United Church - Free tax preperation 10am - 1pm.
- If anyone is still having issues with the Electric Aggregation please call City Hall for help.

LAW DIRECTOR: Dave Stevenson
- Ordinance potential legalization of Marijuana 

TREASURER: Mel Gertz
- We've collected $474,000.00 (need another $53,000.00 to exceed 2014 February numbers)

COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
FINANCE: Anthony Gertz
- No Report (Absent)

UTILITIES, LANDS & BUILDINGS: Don Lindeman
- Ask everyone to sign-up for curb side recycling for only $3.30 a month.  Call 1-800-582-3107 or 513-742-2900 
  or sign-up at www.rumpke.com.  You can also mail a letter with a check for the first 3 months ($9.90) to 
  Rumpke Consolidated Companies, Attn: Bonnie, 3800 Struble Road, Cincinnati, OH 45251.

ZONING, PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT: Bob Ashbrock
- As requested, Mr. Ashbrock provided Mr. Fischesser a written form of the parking presentation given 2 weeks ago.
- Still working with Dan Brooks regarding the fees schedule.
- Attended SSO 700 Steering Committee Meeting.
LAWS AND CONTRACTS: Scott Heckle
- No Report (Absent)

PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY: Randy Fischesser
- Next Committee Meeting: March 24, 6:30 pm, Caucus Room
  - Will discuss Capital needs of the Fire Department and (time permitting) city-wide parking
- Saturday, February 14 - Reading Quick Stop was robbed.  The Reading Police Department has survelience videos 
  they've posted on their Facebook page (City of Reading, Ohio Police Department) in hopes that the public will help 

SERVICE: Dennis Albrinck
- Compliments to the Service Department for their snow removal efforts.
- Just ordered another 1,500 gallons ($1,770.00) of calcium chloride & salt 
- Reminder, clear the area around your catch basin (sewers) to assist water flow once snow begins melting.

RECREATION: Tom Lynd
- Service Department continues to repair the pool floors but there is also a leak in the roof that needs repair.
- Saturday, April 4: Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Haffey Field House  .
- Saturday, April 25: Clean Up Reading Day (small shelter at Koenig).
- Still working on Reds Field Day Clean Up (date to be determined – hoping for first Saturday in April).

OTHER BUSINESS 
Patrick Ross: Annual Reading Republican Club Feb 19 at Sorrentos.  Judge Winkler will be the keynote speaker.

READING OF RESOLUTIONS

READING OF ORDINANCES

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was declared adjourned at 8:18 pm.

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CARLA KACHER                                                               Cris Nesbit
Clerk of Council                                                                    President of Council