Monday, December 18, 2023 - Vandalia City Council

This is video of the regularly scheduled Vandalia City Council meeting of Monday, December 18, 2023. Council considered the following agenda; 1. Call to Order 2. Moment of Reflection 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Approval of Minutes A. Council Study Session Minutes: November 20, 2023 B. Council Meeting Minutes: November 20, 2023 5. Communications, Petitions and Awards A. Introduction: Ben Borton, Director of Public Service City Manager Wendt will introduce the newly appointed Director of Public Service, Ben Borton. B. Introduction and Oath of Office: Police Officer Malcolm Dennis City Manager Wendt will introduce and administer the Oath of Office to Police Officer Malcolm Dennis who began his employment December 6, 2023. C. Introduction and Oath of Office: Rob Cron, Assistant City Manager City Manager Wendt will introduce and administer the Oath of Office to Rob Cron, the City of Vandalia’s new Assistant City Manager. D. Proclamation - Roger Pratt Mayor Herbst will present a proclamation to Roger Pratt in honor of his 58 years of part time service to the City of Vandalia. E. Proclamation – Councilmember Constance Woods Mayor Herbst will present a proclamation to Councilmember Constance Woods in honor of her four years of service. F. Proclamation – Councilmember Bob Ahlers Mayor Herbst will present a proclamation to Councilmember Bob Ahlers in honor of his 12 years of service. 6. Public Hearing 7. Comments from Interested Citizens 8. City Manager's Report A. Information Items 1. City Offices Closed City offices will be closed Monday, December 25 and Tuesday, December 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday, Monday, January 1, 2024 in observance of the New Year holiday. The first council meeting in January will be Tuesday, January 2. B. Action Items 1. Boards and Commissions – Terms Expiring Peter Breidenbach is requesting reappointment to Local Board of Tax Review.Frank Keish is requesting reappointment to Local Board of Tax Review. Both terms expire December 31, 2023. 2. Boards and Commissions Appointment Enclosed is the application of Kevin Larger who requesting appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals. 9. Old Business 10. Resolutions A. 23-R-83 A Resolution Awarding The Bid For City Facilities Signage And City Identification Signage Retrofit Project, Requested By Parks And Recreation Department, To Geograph Industries Inc At The Lowest And Best Bid Price Of $331,669.00 B. 23-R-84 A Resolution Awarding The Bid For Robinette Park Restroom Building Project Requested By Parks And Recreation To Vancon General Contractors At The Lowest And Best Bid Price Of $331,455 C. 23-R-85 Resolution Awarding The Bid For The Dog Leg Road Water And Sanitary Sewer Extension Phase 2, Requested By The Public Service Department, To Outdoor Enterprise, LLC At The Lowest And Best Bid Price Of $2,243,684.00 D. 23-R-86 A Resolution Waiving Competitive Bidding And Authorizing The Purchase Of A Ford Rangers XLT Pickup Truck From Beau Townsend Ford At The State Of Ohio Price Of $41,698.34 E. 23-R-87 Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement With Garber Electrical Contractors For The Installation Of Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations At Various Locations On City Properties At Their Submitted Cost Proposal Of $320,000.000 11. Ordinances - First Reading 12. Ordinances - Second Reading A. 23-29 An Ordinance Amending Certain Sections Of Chapter 208 Of The Codified Ordinances Of The City Of Vandalia, Ohio B. 23-31 An Ordinance Amending The Text Of The Vandalia Zoning Code To Include Various Updates And Clarifications C. 23-32 An Ordinance Amending Sections 884.062(A), 884.062(D), 884.062(J), 884.091(A)(1), 884.094, And 884.10(C)(4) Of The Codified Ordinances Of The City Of Vandalia Concerning Required Updates Passed In Ohio House Bill 33 And Declaring An Emergency 13. Ordinances – Emergency A. 23-33 An Ordinance To Revise Appropriations For Current Expenses And Other Expenditures Of The City Of Vandalia, Montgomery County, Ohio During The Calendar Year Ending December 31, 2023, And Amending Ordinance 22-42 And Declaring An Emergency 14. Reports from Boards and Commissions A. Civil Service Meeting Minutes: November 30, 2023 15. November 2023 Bill Listing $3,546,857.38, November Expenses over $50,000 and November Purchasing Card Detail in the amount of $22,122.89. 16. Council Comments 17. Executive Session - The purpose of the Executive Session is to consider the employment, or compensation of a public employee. 18. Adjournment