Jan 03, 2024 Special Meeting

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Agenda

[0:03] Call to Order

[12:05] 4. Appointment of Clerk of Council – and swearing in

[14:12] 5. Adoption of Council Rules

[15:02] 6. Appointment of President Pro-tem of Council

[15:54] 7. Assignment of Chairs and Vice Chairs of Council Committees

[17:43] 8. Miscellaneous and Acknowledgement of the Public

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[0:00] All right, very good. I'd like to welcome you all to the swearing in. Thank you very much.

[0:13] I'd like to welcome everybody to the swearing in ceremony for the Amherst City Council members

[0:21] and the new auditor today, January 3rd, 2024, at 7 p.m.

[0:27] And with that, I would like to welcome Judge James Walther, who will perform the honors.

[0:33] Judge Walther, would you like to say anything before we call the first person up to be sworn?

[0:40] I'd just like to repeat that I love Amherst and my favorite restaurant in the county, it's called Public House.

[0:49] Very good.

[0:51] That's not an endorsement.

[0:55] Thank you very much, Judge Walther. And with that, I will ask auditor Brenda Phillips to come up and be sworn in.

[1:14] Please raise your right hand.

[1:17] That I, instate your name.

[1:20] I, Brenda Phillips.

[1:22] Do solemnly swear.

[1:23] Do solemnly swear.

[1:25] That I will support.

[1:26] That I will support.

[1:27] The Constitution of the United States.

[1:29] The Constitution of the United States.

[1:32] And the Constitution of the State of Ohio.

[1:34] And the Constitution of the State of Ohio.

[1:36] And that I will faithfully just perform.

[1:39] And that I will faithfully perform.

[1:42] To the best of my ability.

[1:44] To the best of my ability.

[1:46] The duties of my position.

[1:48] The duties of my position.

[1:50] As auditor.

[1:52] As auditor.

[1:53] Of the city of Amherst, Ohio.

[1:55] Of the city of Amherst, Ohio.

[1:57] And its inhabitants.

[1:59] And its inhabitants.

[2:01] For the period commencing.

[2:03] For the period commencing.

[2:05] January 1st, 2024.

[2:07] January 1st, 2024.

[2:09] So help me God.

[2:11] So help me God!

[2:13] Congratulations!

[2:17] ...

[2:35] Her periods council.

[2:39] Thank you.

[2:42] Thank you.

[2:43] Ward 1 Councilman, Mr. Brian Dabinski, please step forward.

[2:55] These are crazy right hand.

[2:57] I state your name.

[2:58] I, Brian Dabinski.

[3:00] Do solemnly swear.

[3:01] Do solemnly swear.

[3:02] That I will support.

[3:03] That I will support.

[3:04] The Constitution of the United States of America.

[3:06] The Constitution of the United States of America.

[3:10] And the Constitution of Ohio.

[3:12] And that I will faithfully perform.

[3:13] And I will faithfully perform.

[3:15] To the best of my ability.

[3:16] To the best of my abilities.

[3:18] The duties of my position.

[3:20] The duties of my position.

[3:22] Is council of ward 1.

[3:23] As council of ward 1.

[3:25] Of the city of Amherst, Ohio.

[3:26] Of the city of Amherst, Ohio.

[3:28] And its inhabitants.

[3:29] And its inhabitants.

[3:30] For the period commencing.

[3:31] For the period commencing.

[3:33] January 3rd, 2024.

[3:35] January 3rd, 2024.

[3:37] So help me God.

[3:38] So help me God.

[3:38] Congratulations.

[3:39] Thank you, sir.

[3:40] Thank you.

[3:41] I hope I don't get right.

[3:50] Yeah, I'm near the front.

[3:52] It's OK.

[3:55] Thank you.

[4:06] Councilwoman Becky Harmich, please step forward.

[4:22] Raise your right hand.

[4:25] I state your name.

[4:26] I, Becky Harmich.

[4:27] Do solemnly swear.

[4:28] Do solemnly swear.

[4:30] That I will support.

[4:31] That I will support.

[4:32] The Constitution of the United States of America.

[4:38] And the Constitution of the State of Ohio.

[4:41] And that I will faithfully perform.

[4:44] And that I will faithfully perform.

[4:47] To the best of my ability.

[4:49] To the best of my ability.

[4:53] as Council of Ward 2 of the City of Amherst, Ohio, and its inhabitants for the period commencing

[5:08] January 3rd, 2024. So help me God. Congratulations.

[5:15] Thank you.

[5:45] Board 3 Councilman Jake Walcalt, will you please step forward?

[6:15] Is your right hand?

[6:24] I, state your name?

[6:25] I, Jake Walcalt.

[6:26] Do solemnly swear?

[6:27] Do solemnly swear?

[6:28] That I will support?

[6:29] That I will support?

[6:30] The Constitution of the United States of America?

[6:33] Constitution of the United States of America?

[6:35] And the Constitution of the State of Ohio?

[6:37] And the Constitution of the State of Ohio?

[6:39] And that I will faithfully perform?

[6:41] And that I will faithfully perform?

[6:42] To the best of my ability?

[6:44] To the best of my ability?

[6:45] The duties of my position?

[6:46] The duties of my position?

[6:48] As Council of Ward 3?

[6:50] As Council of Ward 3?

[6:51] The City of Amherst, Ohio?

[6:53] The City of Amherst, Ohio?

[6:54] And its inhabitants?

[6:56] And its inhabitants?

[6:57] For the period commencing?

[6:58] For the period commencing?

[6:59] January 3rd, 2024.

[7:01] January 3rd, 2024.

[7:03] Congratulations.

[7:04] Thank you.

[7:05] Thank you.

[7:36] Ward 4 Councilman Matt Nahorn, will you please step forward?

[7:53] Thank you.

[7:54] Raise your right hand.

[7:55] Aye.

[7:56] State your name?

[7:57] Aye.

[7:58] Matthew, William, Nahorn.

[7:59] Do solemnly swear?

[8:00] Do solemnly swear?

[8:01] That I will support?

[8:02] That I will support?

[8:03] The Constitution of the United States of America?

[8:05] The Constitution of the United States of America?

[8:08] And the Constitution of the State of Ohio?

[8:10] And the Constitution of the State of Ohio?

[8:12] And that I will faithfully perform?

[8:14] And that I will faithfully perform?

[8:16] To the best of my ability?

[8:17] To the best of my ability?

[8:18] The duties of my position?

[8:20] The duties of my position?

[8:21] As Council of Ward 4?

[8:23] As Council of Ward 4?

[8:25] Of the City of Amherst, Ohio?

[8:27] Of the City of Amherst, Ohio?

[8:29] And its inhabitants?

[8:30] And its inhabitants?

[8:31] for the period commencing for the period commencing January 3rd 2024 January 3rd 2024 so help me

[8:39] God thank you very much that concludes this wearing-in ceremony you are welcome to

[9:08] stay for the next five minutes we're going to be starting the council meeting at 7.15 if you

[9:16] would like to take photographs over the next couple of minutes that's you're

[9:20] certainly welcome to do that so please do that and if anyone wants to pose with the

[9:26] judge you're welcome to do so we will start we'll call the January 3rd 2024

[9:42] special meeting of the Amherst City Council to order at 7.15 p.m. roll call

[9:49] Mr. Denbensky here Ms. Harmich here Mr. Wachows here Mr. Mayhorn present Mr. Jay Mr.

[9:57] Janik here Mr. Heberling present Mr. Wynarski we have a letter on file from

[10:03] Mr. Wynarski Mr. Denbensky moved to use Mr. Wynarski from tonight's meeting he

[10:07] has a letter on file thank you Mr. Heberling second there's a motion and

[10:11] a second to excuse Mr. Wynarski from the meeting tonight he has a letter

[10:17] on file all those in favor signify by saying aye those opposed say nay motion

[10:24] carries 6 to 0 Mr. Wynarski is excused and now we will will you please join me

[10:31] in standing for the prayer to be led by champ Lajanik followed by the pledge

[10:35] to the flag by Sergeant Denbensky our father our prayers we gather here

[10:41] today at the beginning of the new year 2024 our hearts are filled with

[10:45] gratitude for the opportunities that lie ahead and we seek your wisdom and

[10:49] guidance as we embark on another chapter in the life of our city please grant

[10:54] our administration and council members the strength and courage to lead with

[10:57] integrity and compassion please guide us with a spirit of collaboration and

[11:02] commitment to the well-being for our community we also ask for your grace and

[11:06] even temperament as we deal with any obstacles that might be ahead may

[11:10] our city be a beacon of hope for love and understanding and triumph over

[11:14] disagreements arguments and conflicting attitudes and beliefs we thank you for

[11:18] all the blessings you bestowed on our city last year as far as prosperity strong

[11:23] financial health and safety thank you Lord for inspiring us to work together for

[11:27] the common good for the citizens of Amherst and guiding us as we do our

[11:31] best as elected officials to promote positive choices justice unity peace and

[11:37] harmony and now let the words from our mouths and meditations of our heart

[11:40] be acceptable in your sight oh Lord our rock and redeemer amen

[12:05] we'll go to item four on the agenda appointment of clerk of council mr.

[12:10] Nehorn and make a motion to appoint mrs. Augusta Binsky as clerk of council for

[12:14] the current term through 2025 thank you very much mr. Heberling second there's a

[12:20] motion and a second to appoint mrs. Augusta Binsky as the clerk of council

[12:26] through the next two years comments or questions on that appointment seeing no

[12:33] one wishing to comment roll call vote madam clerk mr. Tim Binsky yes miss

[12:38] hermich yes mr. Walcolds yes mr. Nehorn yes mr. Janet yes mr. Heberling yes

[12:46] motion passes six to zero mrs. Savinsky is appointed as clerk of council mrs.

[12:53] Savinsky would you and the honorable judge Walter step to the microphone so he

[12:58] can square you in raise your right hand I state your name I Augusta Binsky

[13:07] you solemnly swear to solemnly swear that I will support that I will support the

[13:13] Constitution the Constitution of the United States of America the United

[13:17] States of America and the Constitution and the Constitution of the state of

[13:21] Ohio the state of Ohio and that I will faithfully perform and that will

[13:26] have faithfully perform the best of my ability to the best of my ability the

[13:30] duties of my position the duties of my position as clerk of council as clerk of

[13:35] council of the city of Amherst, Ohio of the city of Amherst, Ohio and its

[13:39] inhabitants and its inhabitants for the period commencing for the period

[13:44] commencing January 1st 2024 January 1st 2024 so help me God so help me God

[13:51] congratulations

[14:13] we'll go to item five on the agenda the adoption of the council rules these

[14:21] are the rules that are in the book in the book already mr.

[14:25] Dibbinsky motion to accept the standing rules of council thank you very much mr.

[14:30] Nehorn second please there's a motion and a second to accept the current

[14:34] standing rules of council are there any comments or questions on the adoption

[14:38] of those rules seeing no one wishing to comment roll call vote madam clerk mr.

[14:45] Dibbinsky yes mr. Harmich or miss Harmich yes mr. Walco yes mr. Nehorn

[14:51] yes mr. Janik yes mr. Herberling yes motion carries six to zero the rules are

[14:58] carried over

[15:00] And have been adopted. Item 6 on the agenda appointment of the President Pro Tem of Council,

[15:08] Mr. Dynbinski. Move to nominate Mr. Janik as President of Pro Tem of Council. Thank you.

[15:14] Mr. Walkel. Second. There's a motion and a second to nominate Mr. Janik for the position

[15:23] of President Pro Tem. Are there any comments or questions on that nomination? Seeing none,

[15:32] roll call, vote Madam Clerk. Mr. Dynbinski. Yes. Ms. Harmich. Yes. Mr. Walkels. Yes. Mr.

[15:38] Nahorn. Yes. Mr. Janik. Yes. Mr. Heberlin. Yes. Motion passes, 6 to 0. And Mr. Janik

[15:46] is appointed as President Pro Tem of Council. Congratulations, Mr. Janik. Go to item 7 on

[15:57] the agenda, assignment of chairs and vice chairs of council committees. I will read those appointments

[16:04] off and then I will pass out the sheet with the appointments. To finance, Chairman Brian

[16:13] Dynbinski, Vice Chairman Matt Nahorn. To building and lands, Chairman David Janik, Vice Chairman

[16:23] Jake Walkels. To streets, Chairman Matt Nahorn, Vice Chairman Martin Heberling. To community

[16:33] development, Chairman Jake Walkels, Vice Chairman Becky Harmich. To executive, Chairman Martin

[16:44] Heberling, Vice Chairman David Janik. Ordinance, Chairman Brian Dynbinski, Vice Chairman Matt

[16:54] Nahorn. Utilities, Chairman Jake Walkels, Vice Chairman Chuck Winiarski. To recycle, Chairman

[17:06] Becky Harmich, Vice Chairman Jake Walkels. To technology, Chairman David Janik, Vice Chairman

[17:16] Martin Heberling. To police and fire, Chairman Chuck Winiarski, Vice Chairman Brian Dynbinski.

[17:26] To annexation, Chairman Chuck Winiarski, Vice Chairman Martin Heberling. We will continue

[17:33] with chaplain David Janik and Sergeant at Arms, Brian Dynbinski. Thank you and if

[17:41] you will pass that. We will go down now to item 8, miscellaneous, an acknowledgement of

[17:49] the public. I have one item and that is a request to cancel the regular meeting of the Emmer

[17:57] City Council for the 8th of January. And I would remind everyone that the next committee

[18:04] meeting will be on Tuesday, January 16th as a result of the Monday holiday of the Martin

[18:12] Luther King holiday. I will need a motion from council to cancel that 8th of January meeting.

[18:19] Mr. Dynbinski. Move to cancel the council meeting on January 8th, 2024. Thank you.

[18:27] Mr. Nahorn. Second, please. There's a motion and a second to cancel the regular meeting

[18:31] of the Emmer City Council on 8th of January, 2024. Are there comments or questions on the

[18:38] cancellation of that meeting? Seeing none, all those in favor signify by saying aye.

[18:45] Aye. Those opposed say nay. Motion carries 6 to 0. The 8th of January regular meeting

[18:51] of the Emmer City Council is canceled. Is there anyone else who wishes to speak

[18:56] on any subject? Seeing no one wishing to speak, we'll go to item 9, adjournment. Mr. Heberling.

[19:05] Motion to adjourn. Thank you. Mr. Dynbinski. Second. There's a motion and a second to adjourn.

[19:16] All those in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Those opposed say nay. Motion carries

[19:22] 6 to 0. We are adjourned at 724. Thank you very much, ladies and gentlemen.