City of Gahanna Legistar System

Michael O'Brien, Chair

Robert W. Kelley

John McAlister

Karen J. Angelou, ex officio

Isobel L. Sherwood, CMC, Clerk of Council

Mayor; Tom Weber; Tom Evers; Shane Ewald; Raleigh Mitchell; Terry Emery; Chief

Murphy Dept Chief; Tom Kneeland; Kristin Treadway; Jerry Isler Press

TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH GOLDEN

TOUCH CAR AND VAN WASH, INC., FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR STARTING

JANUARY 1, 2004 AND CONTINUING THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2004, FOR

WASHING AND CLEANING OF OFFICIAL CITY VEHICLES.

Emery stated that as of this date we do not know whether the tax bill has been paid; will

contact Golden Touch again to find out; do have some other proposals; open to going

with other companies; other proposals are not as comprehensive; charge per vehicle;

Golden Touch is monthly; will get back to Council with answer.

Recommended for Adoption

TO AMEND CONTRACT WITH ME COMPANIES TO ALLOW CONTINUING

SERVICES UNDER CONTRACT AUTHORIZED BY ORD-0182-2002 FOR

LANDFILL/CLAYCRAFT ROAD DRAINAGE EVALUATION; TO

SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATE $17,170; AND TO DECLARE AN

EMERGENCY.

Sherwood stated that this item was originally prepared without emergency; needs to be

amended by substitution.

Recommended for Adoption

TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH THE

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH FOR HEALTH SERVICES IN THE

CITY OF GAHANNA FOR THE 2004 FISCAL YEAR; AND TO DECLARE AN

EMERGENCY.

Sherwood stated that this is our standard contract; already had 1st reading.

Recommended for Adoption, Consent

ISSUES - From Director of Public Service:

Vinyl Tile Replacement - Police Jail Area

Emery stated that the vinyl area in the jail is starting to pull up and could be a potential

hazard; was put in for next year's appropriations; have funds that we can pull from this

year to pay for it; needs authorization; if authorized we can pull this from 2004; we are

recommending Variety Floors; requesting waiver of second and emergency so we can

get this done as soon as possible.

RECOMMENDATION: 1st Reading; Consent; Waiver of 2nd Reading; Emergency

Science Boulevard Fuel Tank Removal

Emery stated that we have an abandoned fuel tank that needs to be removed;

recommending UST Environment; already in budget; requesting a waiver and

emergency; Tri-Car looked over the proposal; felt very comfortable with it.

RECOMMENDATION: 1st Reading; Consent; Waiver of 2nd Reading; Emergency

Water/Sewer Department Safety Equipment

Emery stated that we are in need of a new pony airtank system; provides fresh

breathing air when entering man hole or meter pits; funds are available in 2003

budget; requesting a Motion Resolution to allow us to purchase. Kneeland asked about

sharing the purchasing with Mifflin; quantity price reduction. Emery stated that we will

take that to the Joint Committee.

RECOMMENDATION: Motion Resolution; Consent

Service Complex Upgrades

Emery stated that this was budgeted for in 2003; because of nature of the year we were

not able to move forward with it; we would like to hire out the concrete work and

construct the storage bins ourselves; recommending Buckeye Cement; would like to

purchase the materials from 84 lumber; requires 2 pieces of legislation; requesting a

waiver of 2nd and emergency on entering into contract with Buckeye Cement.

RECOMMENDATION: 1st Reading; Consent; Waiver of 2nd Reading; Emergency

RECOMMENDATION: Motion Resolution; Consent

Angelou asked about the letter regarding fiber optics in the industrial area. Mayor

stated that we have a meeting scheduled with several parties to discuss this.