Ordinances for Third Reading: 0-112-17 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN ITEMS NO LONGER NEEDED FOR A MUNICIPAL PURPOSE. Introduced by Council Member Smedley 0-115-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2017 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE. Introduced by Council Member Risner 0-117-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ATHENS CITY CODE TITLE 5, PUBLIC UTILITIES, CHAPTER 5.04, SEWER REGULATIONS, SECTION 5.04.05 WASTEWATER DISCHARGES. Introduced by Council Member Fahl 0-118-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 99-14; ESTABLISHING FEES AS REQUIRED BY THE ATHENS CITY CODE. Introduced by Council Member Fahl
Ordinances for Second Reading: 0-108-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ATHENS CITY CODE TITLE 3, ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS, CHAPTER 3.07, ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS; BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, TO ADD SECTION 3.07.76 TO ESTABLISH THE ATHENS CITY AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMISSION. 0-120-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SERVICE-SAFETY DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO AN LPA/STATE PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR LIGHTING UPGRADE AND REPLACEMENT ON EAST STATE STREET; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-121-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2017 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE. Introduced by Council Member Risner
Ordinances for First Reading: 0-122-17 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING VARIANCES FROM THE ATHENS CITY SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS TO DIVERSIFIED PROPERTIES FOR THE MADISON HEIGHTS MINOR SUBDIVISION, LOCATED ON THE CORNER OF EAST STATE STREET AND MADISON AVENUE, TO ALLOW LOT SPLITS. Introduced by Council Member Fahl 0-123-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ATHENS CITY CODE TITLE 7, TRAFFIC CODE, CHAPTERS 7.03, PASSENGERS; OPERATORS; ACCIDENTS, AND 7.09 PENALTIES. Introduced by Council Member Fahl 0-124-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 29, HOUSING REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 29.03, RENTAL DWELLING AND HOUSING PERMIT, SECTION 29.03.08.1, TENANT/OCCUPANT EDUCATION FORM, AND SECTION 29.03.09, DISPLAY OF PERMIT. Introduced by Council Member Fahl 0-125-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO, OR TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT WITH THE BOARD OF ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING THE SERVICES OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2018. Introduced by Council Member Risner 0-126-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LAW DIRECTOR TO HIRE A LEGAL SECRETARY II AT A PAY RATE OF 50% THROUGH THE ASSIGNED PAY GRADE. Introduced by Council Member Risner 0-127-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 04-17; REALLOCATING REVENUES FROM THE CITY INCOME TAX; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by the Finance & Personnel Committee 0-128-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SERVICE-SAFETY DIRECTOR TO SUSPEND, TEMPORARILY, THE FEE FOR PARKING AT METERED SPACES IN THE MUNICIPAL PARKING GARAGE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-129-17 AN ORDINANCE SUSPENDING ATHENS CITY CODE SECTION 7.05.03, CONTINUOUS PARKING IN THE SAME LOCATION, FROM, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2017, THROUGH MIDNIGHT ON SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 2018; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-130-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE AUDITOR TO MAKE AN INTERFUND TRANSFER THAT WILL FACILITATE THE REPAIR OF THE ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS GATE AND BUILDING; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-131-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SERVICE-SAFETY DIRECTOR TO DISPOSE OF THE DAMAGED SEWER FLUSH TRUCK IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND TO REPLACE SAID VEHICLE; AUTHORIZING THE AUDITOR TO MAKE AN INTERFUND TRANSFER; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-132-17 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $250,000 OF NOTES BY THE CITY OF ATHENS, OHIO, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF RENEWING NOTES PREVIOUSLY ISSUED TO PAY PART OF THE COSTS OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THIS MUNICIPALITY’S WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Risner 0-133-17 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $325,000 OF NOTES BY THE CITY OF ATHENS, OHIO, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF RENEWING NOTES ISSUED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING PART OF THE COSTS OF DESIGN ENGINEERING OF THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT #307; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Risner
Announcements & Other Business: - Reappointments to Environment & Sustainability Commission - Appointment to the Community Relations Commission
Opportunity for Citizens to Speak on Legislative Items and City Services Not Covered on the Agenda
10. Executive Session: Imminent Court Action and Collective Bargaining 11. Adjournment
Ordinances for Third Reading: 0-112-17 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN ITEMS NO LONGER NEEDED FOR A MUNICIPAL PURPOSE. Introduced by Council Member Smedley 0-115-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2017 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE. Introduced by Council Member Risner 0-117-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ATHENS CITY CODE TITLE 5, PUBLIC UTILITIES, CHAPTER 5.04, SEWER REGULATIONS, SECTION 5.04.05 WASTEWATER DISCHARGES. Introduced by Council Member Fahl 0-118-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 99-14; ESTABLISHING FEES AS REQUIRED BY THE ATHENS CITY CODE. Introduced by Council Member Fahl
Ordinances for Second Reading: 0-108-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ATHENS CITY CODE TITLE 3, ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS, CHAPTER 3.07, ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS; BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, TO ADD SECTION 3.07.76 TO ESTABLISH THE ATHENS CITY AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMISSION. 0-120-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SERVICE-SAFETY DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO AN LPA/STATE PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR LIGHTING UPGRADE AND REPLACEMENT ON EAST STATE STREET; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-121-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2017 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE. Introduced by Council Member Risner
Ordinances for First Reading: 0-122-17 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING VARIANCES FROM THE ATHENS CITY SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS TO DIVERSIFIED PROPERTIES FOR THE MADISON HEIGHTS MINOR SUBDIVISION, LOCATED ON THE CORNER OF EAST STATE STREET AND MADISON AVENUE, TO ALLOW LOT SPLITS. Introduced by Council Member Fahl 0-123-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ATHENS CITY CODE TITLE 7, TRAFFIC CODE, CHAPTERS 7.03, PASSENGERS; OPERATORS; ACCIDENTS, AND 7.09 PENALTIES. Introduced by Council Member Fahl 0-124-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 29, HOUSING REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 29.03, RENTAL DWELLING AND HOUSING PERMIT, SECTION 29.03.08.1, TENANT/OCCUPANT EDUCATION FORM, AND SECTION 29.03.09, DISPLAY OF PERMIT. Introduced by Council Member Fahl 0-125-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO, OR TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT WITH THE BOARD OF ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING THE SERVICES OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2018. Introduced by Council Member Risner 0-126-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LAW DIRECTOR TO HIRE A LEGAL SECRETARY II AT A PAY RATE OF 50% THROUGH THE ASSIGNED PAY GRADE. Introduced by Council Member Risner 0-127-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 04-17; REALLOCATING REVENUES FROM THE CITY INCOME TAX; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by the Finance & Personnel Committee 0-128-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SERVICE-SAFETY DIRECTOR TO SUSPEND, TEMPORARILY, THE FEE FOR PARKING AT METERED SPACES IN THE MUNICIPAL PARKING GARAGE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-129-17 AN ORDINANCE SUSPENDING ATHENS CITY CODE SECTION 7.05.03, CONTINUOUS PARKING IN THE SAME LOCATION, FROM, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2017, THROUGH MIDNIGHT ON SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 2018; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-130-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE AUDITOR TO MAKE AN INTERFUND TRANSFER THAT WILL FACILITATE THE REPAIR OF THE ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS GATE AND BUILDING; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-131-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SERVICE-SAFETY DIRECTOR TO DISPOSE OF THE DAMAGED SEWER FLUSH TRUCK IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND TO REPLACE SAID VEHICLE; AUTHORIZING THE AUDITOR TO MAKE AN INTERFUND TRANSFER; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-132-17 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $250,000 OF NOTES BY THE CITY OF ATHENS, OHIO, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF RENEWING NOTES PREVIOUSLY ISSUED TO PAY PART OF THE COSTS OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THIS MUNICIPALITY’S WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Risner 0-133-17 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $325,000 OF NOTES BY THE CITY OF ATHENS, OHIO, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF RENEWING NOTES ISSUED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING PART OF THE COSTS OF DESIGN ENGINEERING OF THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT #307; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Risner
Announcements & Other Business: - Reappointments to Environment & Sustainability Commission - Appointment to the Community Relations Commission
Opportunity for Citizens to Speak on Legislative Items and City Services Not Covered on the Agenda
10. Executive Session: Imminent Court Action and Collective Bargaining 11. Adjournment