Toledo City Council Meeting - July 17, 2012

Notes from Sherry:

In attendance: Councilwomen Webb, Hicks-Hudson, Councilmen Waniewski, Martinez, Steel, Ludeman, McNamara, Riley, Craig, Copeland, Sarantou, Collins, Deputy Mayor Herwat.

Item 372 – Re-appropriate funds for T-LC Health Dept. lead abatement program, $70,000 General Fund Finance – passed – Sarantou abstaining, rest yes.

Item 371 – Appropriation for 38th Year CDBG funds of $6,839,464 and CIP Fund to General Fund

* Martinez – move back.
* Hicks-Hudson – Second.
* Collins – Are we debating?
* McNamara – debate after.
* Collins – different situation – we are put into a situation with the shelters – we have split the money up between shelters – first funding CDBG interim of EOPA – numbers from 2010 were 19 mil – the CEO makes over $127,000, COO over $98,000, CFO over $109,000 – these are the salaries – we should not reward them – political situation - take a step towards reality – live with the monies – have a 10% cut across the board – it's wrong for the Administration to dip into the GF – it like three card Monty – This is why things don't get done – feed the beast – do not commit the money – shame on us, this is wrong – you're giving the shelters half a dose.
* Martinez – these institutions serve us – not perfect – salaries hard to figure out – payrolls to meet – move money from Departments and GF.
* McNamara – heated debate.
* Hicks-Hudson – I support Collins – to dither between agencies – situation in dire need of help – make best of it.
* Steel – better politics to tap into GF – CDBG numbers dwindle – better policy move, sure that's where it belongs.
* Copeland – we are all passionate about this - it's time for agreement about getting funds.
* Craig – we need to fund these agencies - 10% cut here and there – worked hard for compromise.
* Webb – I remember negotiating for this – forced with this choice – need not be in this situation next year, find resolution – EOPA is is a Community Action Agency from the Johnson era (she mentions big cities in OH) they provide means in our community – there also was a report from Mitchell that we took apart.

Passed – Sarantou, Waniewski abstain. Collins, Ludeman – no. Riley, Martinez, Craig, McNamara, Hicks-Hudson, Steel, Copeland, Webb – yes.

Item 325 – Levying assessments for 2011 Assessed Services Program – Street Services, $16,136,110 – passed – all voting yes.

Item 326 – Levying assessments for 2011 Assessed Services Program – City-wide Street Lighting, $3,574,233 – passed – all voting yes.

Item 327 – Levying assessments for 2011 Assessed Services Program – Downtown Street Lighting, $250,821 – passed – all voting yes.

Item 328 – Levying assessments for 2011 Assessed Services Program – Trees, $4,709,051 – passed – all voting yes.

Item 329 – Levying assessments for 2011 Assessed Services Program – Surface Treatment, $715,753 – passed – all voting yes.

Item 330 – Levying assessments for 2011 Assessed Services Program – Weeds – passed – all voting yes.

Item 339 – Amend TMC Ch. 903, 911& 913 to update sidewalk & sub-space programs for Engineering Services – passed – all voting yes.

Item 340 – Amend TMC Sec. 943.10 to clarify storm water appeals process – passed – all voting yes.

Item 353 – Expenditures for 2013 police class examination, section and hiring, $160,000 General Fund H. R. - passed – all voting yes.

Item 354 – Issue Bonds, Streets and Bridges projects in 2012 CIP Program, $18,225,000 – passed – all voting yes.

Item 355 – Issue Bonds to retire Notes, 2009 Solid Waste Containers, $10,150,000 – passed – all voting yes.

Item 356 – Issue Bonds, ICT computer hardware and software in 2012 CIP Program, 820,000 – passed – all voting yes.

Item 357 – Issue Bonds, Fire & Rescue apparatus and equipment in 2012 CIP Program, $295,000 – passed – all voting yes.

Item 358 – Issue Bonds, Police equipment in 2012 CIP Program, $730,000 – passed – all voting yes.

Item 359 – Issue Bonds, Forest Cemetery improvement in 2012 CIP Program, $345,000 – passed – all voting yes.

Item 360 – Issue Bonds, Roosevelt Pool Improvements in 2012 CIP Program, $295,000 – passed – all voting yes.

Item 361 – Issue Bonds, station #6 in 2012 CIP Program, $215,000 - passed – all voting yes.

Item 362 – Issue Bonds to retire Bonds, 2002 Street Improvements, $2,895,000 – passed – all voting yes.
Item 363 – Issue Bonds to retire Bonds, 2002 Transportation Building, $620,000 – passed – all voting yes.

Item 364 – Issue Bonds to retire 2002 Bonds, 1994 Street Improvements, $1,745,000 – passed – all voting yes.

Item 365 – Issue Bonds to retire 2002 Bonds, 1995 various projects, $2,745,000 – passed – all voting yes.

Item 366 – Issue Bonds to retire 2002 Bonds, 1996 various projects, $825,000 – passed – all voting yes.

Item 367 – Claims Settlement – Steven Corggens, July 2010 accident with a garbage truck, $180,000 Risk Mgmt – passed – all voting yes.

Item 368 – Change requirements and application process for Toledo Municipal Jobs Tax Credit (MJTC) – passed – all voting yes.

Item 369 – Appropriation for water line to Giammarco Properties, 611 Monroe St,. $2,750 2% Water Funds – passed – all voting yes.

Item 370 – Sale of 220 Columbia St. to Mark Martin for lot expansion with 2257 Putnam, $500 – passed – all voting yes.

Item 373 – Encroachment into public right-of-way of Ilger Ave. west of Drummond for lighted sign for St. Pius X – passed – all voting yes.

Item 374 – Proceed N. Detroit, Dearden, Birdsall sewer assess, OPWC $285,000, City $175,573, Assess $284,499 - 1st Reading.

Last Call:

Sarantou – Congratulates Administration – rate for Bonds from Wall St. - from Negative to Stable.

Steel – packet before you – pertains to a Festival (didn't catch the name).

Waniewski – (Directed to Herwat) – Trees to be taken care of. Pavement done on Monroe St., Sylvania Business Meeting (day?) – St. Anne's, 7 PM – invites everyone to come.

Webb – Rescue transport – City to Hospital – we are dispatching – what stations have rigs? Trucks? How many calls each? Stats – data for 2012 and 2011. How is the discrepancy made, has there been a change in policy? Rule at local station – 2 people on the rig, and that leaves 3 people for the truck – not enough. What about dispatched firemen from other parts of the City? Trains are an issue (being held up.) Will have to get answers from S. D. Green, especially for Point Place.

Collins – Need to see Police stats from 6/1 – 6/30. Gas Co. - Administration waved codes to move to easements. District 2 & 5 were hit hard by this storm – trees need to be cleaned up – send out a positive message.

Craig – today is son's Birthday.

Hicks-Hudson – What is the process for dumping? Is there code enforcement? Meeting at Vistula Building. Thanks for supporting CDBG funding. Lets not have this happen next year.

Ludeman – Property assessments, make you fall off your chair. Finance Mtg next week – scared about future of property – long term effect on Real Estate market.

Martinez – Agrees with Webb's and Hicks-Hudson's comments – move forward – see how things are budgeted next year.

McNamara – We need to control the force of tenor of debate.