3-06-2012 City Council Agenda

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MIDDLETOWN CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 

, March 6, 2012 
I. BUSINESS MEETING – 5:30 p.m. – COUNCIL CHAMBERS – LOWER LEVEL 
1. MOMENT OF MEDITATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG 
2. ROLL CALL 
3. PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITION 
• Representative Margaret Conditt, House District 55, she will be here to speak on the Resolution of Support for Senator Coley’s Senate Bill 289. Legislation will follow later on the agenda 

• Knights of Columbus 100th Anniversary Presentation of Proclamation – Grand Knight Ken Allen 

• Recognition and Presentation of Certified Municipal Clerk Designation – Deputy Clerk Amy Schenck 
4. CITIZEN COMMENTS 
5. CITY MANAGER REPORTS 
Internet Sweepstakes Café Discussion 
Council Member A.J. Smith – Request Cost Analysis of Providing Health Insurance and Other Benefits to Employee’s Domestic Partners 

6. CONSENT AGENDA. . . Matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion and one vote of consent. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed and considered separately. 

(a) Approve City Council Minutes: February 21, 2012 

(b) Receive and File Board and Commission Minutes: 

Tree Commission- February 22, 2012 
Assessment Equalization Board- February 23, 2012 
(c) Confirm Appointments: 

Keith Davis- Special Police Officer- Atrium Medical Center 
Tony J. Thompson- Corrections Officer 
Devra Wells- Part-time Housing Code Specialist 
7. COUNCIL COMMENTS 

II. LEGISLATION 
1. Resolution No. R2012-02, a resolution adopting the applicable portions of the Butler County, Ohio Countywide All Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan (CANHMP) on behalf of the City of Middletown. (2nd Reading) 

2. Resolution No. R2012-03, a resolution confirming a determination of the City Planning Commission approving a Planned Use Modification Development Plan for the construction of a 216 unit apartment complex on 22.42 acres on South Towne Boulevard (Parcel No. 07-02-176-050) in a CP (Commercial Professional Office) District. (2nd Reading) 

3. Ordinance No. O2012-09, an ordinance authorizing a development agreement with Higher Education Partners, LLC. (2nd Reading) 

4. Resolution No. R2012-04, a resolution urging the adoption of Senate Bill 289 ND House Bill 443 and declaring an emergency. 

5. Ordinance No. O2012-10, an ordinance renaming the Bicentennial Commons the J. Knight Goodman Bicentennial Commons. (1st Reading) 

6. Resolution No. R2012-05, a resolution approving the report of the Assessment Equalization Board relative to objections to the decorative lighting project on South Main Street. (1st Reading) 

III. EXECUTIVE SESSION 
Under the authority of O.R.C. 121.22 (G) (1) To consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee or official; and (2) To consider the purchase of property for public purposes, or for the sale of property at competitive bidding, if premature disclosure of information would give an unfair competitive or bargaining advantage. 

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Vivian Moon Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MUSA Council Joined: May 16 2008 Location: Middletown, Ohi Status: Offline Points: 4187	Post Options Post Reply Quote Vivian Moon Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: 3-06-2012 City Council Agenda Posted: Mar 05 2012 at 7:00pm
	MIDDLETOWN CITY COUNCIL AGENDA , March 6, 2012 I. BUSINESS MEETING – 5:30 p.m. – COUNCIL CHAMBERS – LOWER LEVEL 1. MOMENT OF MEDITATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG 2. ROLL CALL 3. PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITION • Representative Margaret Conditt, House District 55, she will be here to speak on the Resolution of Support for Senator Coley’s Senate Bill 289. Legislation will follow later on the agenda • Knights of Columbus 100th Anniversary Presentation of Proclamation – Grand Knight Ken Allen • Recognition and Presentation of Certified Municipal Clerk Designation – Deputy Clerk Amy Schenck 4. CITIZEN COMMENTS 5. CITY MANAGER REPORTS Internet Sweepstakes Café Discussion Council Member A.J. Smith – Request Cost Analysis of Providing Health Insurance and Other Benefits to Employee’s Domestic Partners 6. CONSENT AGENDA. . . Matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion and one vote of consent. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed and considered separately. (a) Approve City Council Minutes: February 21, 2012 (b) Receive and File Board and Commission Minutes: Tree Commission- February 22, 2012 Assessment Equalization Board- February 23, 2012 (c) Confirm Appointments: Keith Davis- Special Police Officer- Atrium Medical Center Tony J. Thompson- Corrections Officer Devra Wells- Part-time Housing Code Specialist 7. COUNCIL COMMENTS II. LEGISLATION 1. Resolution No. R2012-02, a resolution adopting the applicable portions of the Butler County, Ohio Countywide All Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan (CANHMP) on behalf of the City of Middletown. (2nd Reading) 2. Resolution No. R2012-03, a resolution confirming a determination of the City Planning Commission approving a Planned Use Modification Development Plan for the construction of a 216 unit apartment complex on 22.42 acres on South Towne Boulevard (Parcel No. 07-02-176-050) in a CP (Commercial Professional Office) District. (2nd Reading) 3. Ordinance No. O2012-09, an ordinance authorizing a development agreement with Higher Education Partners, LLC. (2nd Reading) 4. Resolution No. R2012-04, a resolution urging the adoption of Senate Bill 289 ND House Bill 443 and declaring an emergency. 5. Ordinance No. O2012-10, an ordinance renaming the Bicentennial Commons the J. Knight Goodman Bicentennial Commons. (1st Reading) 6. Resolution No. R2012-05, a resolution approving the report of the Assessment Equalization Board relative to objections to the decorative lighting project on South Main Street. (1st Reading) III. EXECUTIVE SESSION Under the authority of O.R.C. 121.22 (G) (1) To consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee or official; and (2) To consider the purchase of property for public purposes, or for the sale of property at competitive bidding, if premature disclosure of information would give an unfair competitive or bargaining advantage.

Stanky Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MUSA Resident Joined: Jul 04 2011 Status: Offline Points: 193	Post Options Post Reply Quote Stanky Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Mar 05 2012 at 8:37pm
	"Request Cost Analysis of Providing Health Insurance and Other Benefits to Employee’s Domestic Partners " Ridiculous. As soon as I saw the Journal headline I knew it was this clown. With all this town has to deal with, he wants to add the cost of these bennies? And who is he kidding about attracting best and brighest? First of all, this town isn't hiring anyone because the Kohlers, Judy, Les, etc won't leave. Second, he thinks many of the best candidates are looking for this perk and not looking for, oh you know, a city that is well-run without rampant incompetence, poverty, and potholes? AJ, you're trying to sell a product that is not even on the shelves and which few will want anyway. Memo to councilmembers under the age of 40: New Coke was a disaster.

VietVet Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MUSA Council Joined: May 15 2008 Status: Offline Points: 7008	Post Options Post Reply Quote VietVet Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Mar 06 2012 at 6:17am
	2. Resolution No. R2012-03, a resolution confirming a determination of the City Planning Commission approving a Planned Use Modification Development Plan for the construction of a 216 unit apartment complex on 22.42 acres on South Towne Boulevard (Parcel No. 07-02-176-050) in a CP (Commercial Professional Office) District. (2nd Reading) I would imagine that this is just a formality and has already been approved despite the 64 residents who signed a letter objecting to this complex. I would imagine the city and Cristo are running the show and council will say to hell with the people who were already there and maintaining a residence. I would also imagine they never will attract the targeted "professionals" who will be able to pay $700 a month for a single and $1200 for a three bedroom, and, down the road, this will become a complex filled with low income folks just to recoup on the investment, creating a nightmare for the surrounding residents. JMO

TonyB Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MUSA Citizen Joined: Jan 12 2011 Location: Middletown, OH Status: Offline Points: 631	Post Options Post Reply Quote TonyB Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Mar 06 2012 at 10:12am
	Just don't understand why you would tear down single family houses to construct apt. complex that very few will be able to afford. The added kicker on this is placing the development in a CP zoned area. Is it any wonder why business doesn't move here? When this becomes a Section 8 development, I wonder what kind of logic will be trotted out to "justify" the decision.

Bill Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MUSA Citizen Joined: Nov 04 2009 Status: Offline Points: 710	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bill Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Mar 06 2012 at 11:56am
	TonyB, I thought the property was vacant or am I wrong on that? I don't see a big problem with this. The property owner hasn't been able to sell it for many years -- no commercial interest. What's he supposed to do -- wait until the downtown revival is complete and we get a Lexus dealership or Sak's Fifth Avenue there? And as for the complaining homeowners nearby, how many of them bought their house (modest homes, by the way) because of the zoning of the vacant land nearby? not many I'm guessing. I don't think their petition means much.

TonyB Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MUSA Citizen Joined: Jan 12 2011 Location: Middletown, OH Status: Offline Points: 631	Post Options Post Reply Quote TonyB Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Mar 06 2012 at 5:03pm
	Bill, The property is vacant, it's the demolition of houses in town to "get rid of surplus housing stock" only to put up apartments for rent that I see as the problem. If I remember correctly, all the land there was just woods and trees so it wasn't as if there was a rush for the property in the last 30 yrs, anyway. Most of the houses were built before the road was even put through to Henderson. Of course, you wouldn't think much of their petition, has no relevance to you. Ask in another 5 yrs when the apts are section 8 and traffic is up and property values are down.

ground swat Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MUSA Citizen Joined: Mar 31 2011 Status: Offline Points: 367	Post Options Post Reply Quote ground swat Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Mar 07 2012 at 6:38am
	Any mention of Public works director leaving for Kettering?

Vivian Moon Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MUSA Council Joined: May 16 2008 Location: Middletown, Ohi Status: Offline Points: 4187	Post Options Post Reply Quote Vivian Moon Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Mar 07 2012 at 6:55am
	Ground Swat I also heard that Dave would be leaving the City within the next few weeks.