| FRANKLIN CITY COUNCIL - APRIL 19, 2010 |
| FRANKLIN CITY COUNCIL APRIL 19, 2010 Members of the Franklin City Council met in regular session on Monday, April 19, 2010, 6:00 p.m. at the Franklin Municipal Building, Mayor Carl Bray presiding. Roll call showed: Scott Lipps absent – arrived at 6:08 p.m. Jason Faulkner present Bob Knipper present Carl Bray present Denny Centers present Michael Aldridge present Todd Hall present There were 5 visitors and no one from the press at tonight’s meeting. Also present: Ms. Sandra Morgan, Acting Finance Director; Ms. Donnette Fisher, Law Director; Mr. Sonny Lewis, Public Works Director; Mr. Jonathan Westendorf, Fire Chief; Mr. Ross Coulton, Police Captain; Mr. Jim Lukas, City Manager and Mrs. Jane McGee, Clerk of Council. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Ellis Ball. Mr. Knipper made the motion to approve the Clerk’s Journal and accepting the tapes as the official minutes of the April 5, 2010 meeting; seconded by Mr. Hall. The vote: Mr. Faulkner yes Mr. Knipper yes Mr. Bray yes Mr. Centers abstain Mr. Aldridge abstain Mr. Hall yes Mr. Lipps absent Motion passed. RECEPTION OF VISITORS None tonight. PRESENTATION: HEALTH INSURANCE RENEWAL Mr. Lukas introduced Mr. Tony Lombardo of McGohan Brabender. Mr. Lombardo explained the process used to obtain the quotes. The packet being handed out includes all the renewal information and he reviewed it with Council. (attached) Life Insurance – there is no increase from the current cost. Employees receive life insurance equal to one year salary. Dental Insurance – Dental Care Plus is the current provider and has a 2.49% increase with a 2 year rate guarantee. The Insurance Committee has reviewed and recommends staying with Dental Care Plus. Mr. Lipps arrived at 6:08 p.m. Health Insurance - recommending staying with Anthem for a 13.8% increase. The policy is the same - the HSA plan. Premiums will go from $671,797 to $764,612 per year. Mr. Lombardo stated that this is the 3rd year with no policy holder change; had been changing every year which is hard on everyone; will have to change next year as this plan will not be available and that the increase is not as bad as it has been in the past. Mr. Lukas explained that with the employee share of the cost, the increase is 10.3%. Mr. Lombardo stated that this year the City is introducing a way to control health care costs by initiating a wellness program, WellVive. This is an educational tool and is not result driven. He explained that $250 per adult will be withheld from the initial funding to the employee. When the employee has completed the WellVive Program, they will receive the $250. He referred to Mr. Lukas’s memo outlining the projections. Mr. Lukas stated that with no one participating in the WellVive Program & the reduced HSA contribution, City cost increases approximately 6%; with 100% participation in the WellVive Program, City cost increases approximately 10.3%; if 50% participation in the WellVive Program, City cost increases approximately 8.2%. Mr. Lombardo added that the specifics of the WellVive program have not been determined yet by the Insurance Committee. Mr. Lukas added that the Insurance Committee, all but one, recommends proceeding with the program. Mr. Lipps made the motion to proceed with the health insurance as presented; seconded by Mr. Centers. The vote: Mr. Knipper yes Mr. Bray yes Mr. Centers yes Mr. Aldridge yes Mr. Hall yes Mr. Lipps yes Mr. Faulkner yes Motion passed. LIQUOR LICENSE: TRANSFER C1 & C2 – FROM J. BRUCE CAMEALY, DBA SPRINGBORO OIL COMPANY, 6901 FRANKLIN LEBANON ROAD, TO JBR ENTERPRISE LLC, DBA FRANKLIN MARATHON Mr. Coulton stated that this transfer is to the new owner of the business. The previous transfer of the permits to H&T Petroleum was stopped as the business closed. A lexis/nexus check was done on JBR Enterprise and they have over 50 businesses throughout the United States. There are no objections to the transfer. There being no motion made requesting a hearing on the transfer, the permit will be returned to the Ohio Division of Liquor Control stating that the City does not request a hearing. PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE 2010-10 AMENDING CHAPTER 911 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FRANKLIN, OHIO, TITLED “WATER SERVICE” Mr. Lukas stated that our code does not allow for waiving water tap-in fees. We would like to have this as an economic development tool. If the ordinance is adopted, it will allow waiving tap-in fees when a new development is not eligible for a real property tax exemption. He added he considers this a proactive move. Mr. Centers questioned if this is a good tool. Mr. Lukas stated that the Water Fund will be reimbursed by the income taxes collected. Mayor Bray opened the Public Hearing and asked for any public comments. There being none, he closed the Public Hearing and asked for Council comments. There were none. Mr. Hall made the motion to adopt Ordinance 2010-10; seconded by Mr. Aldridge. The vote: Mr. Knipper yes Mr. Bray yes Mr. Centers yes Mr. Aldridge yes Mr. Hall yes Mr. Lipps yes Mr. Faulkner yes Motion passed. PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE 2010-11 AMENDING SECTION 915.04 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FRANKLIN, OHIO, TITLED “PERMIT REQUIRED; TAP-IN-FEES” Mr. Lukas stated that this will allow waiving sewer tap-in fees to be used as an economic development tool. If adopted, only new development not eligible for a real property tax exemption will be considered. Mr. Lukas also noted that the rate adjustment fee which goes to the Franklin Regional Wastewater Corporation can’t be waived - it will have to be paid. Again, as in Ordinance 2010-10, income tax receipts will reimburse the Sewer Fund. Mayor Bray opened the Public Hearing and asked for any public comments. There being none, he closed the Public Hearing and asked for Council comments. There were none. Mr. Knipper made the motion to adopt Ordinance 2010-11; seconded by Mr. Aldridge. The vote: Mr. Bray yes Mr. Centers yes Mr. Aldridge yes Mr. Hall yes Mr. Lipps yes Mr. Faulkner yes Mr. Knipper yes Motion passed. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT None tonight. LAW DIRECTOR’S REPORT Ms. Fisher stated that she will not be at the next Council meeting, May 3, 2010. COUNCIL COMMENTS Comments tonight include: thanks for coming; traffic is bad coming into the City (interstate ramps); and Mayor Bray stated that the light is still out on Beal Road; the event held at Pisanellos for Shannon Jones & Pete Beck was well attended, sponsored by Mr. Scott Lipps, Mr. Greg Sample & Mr. Tom Combs. Mr. Coulton reminded Council of the party for Chief Ellis on April 28, 2010 between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mr. Hall made the motion to go into executive session to discuss potential legal matters; seconded by Mr. Centers. The vote: Mr. Centers yes Mr. Aldridge yes Mr. Hall yes Mr. Lipps no Mr. Faulkner no Mr. Knipper yes Mr. Bray yes Motion passed. At 6:40 p.m., Mayor Bray & members of Council entered into executive session to discuss potential legal matters. He later reconvened and adjourned the meeting. __________________________ Mayor _____________________ Clerk of Council |
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