East Central Reporter

City of Olney City Council met Feb. 12.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag - Prayer

3. Roll Call

4. Public Comments/Presentations

5. Presentation of Consent Agenda

5-A Approve Minutes of the Council Meetings on January 22, 2024 (Special & Regular), and February 1, 2024

5-B Approve and Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable February 13, 2024

5-C Request: Closure of Whittle Avenue, from Market Street to Chestnut Street, on August 3, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to Midnight for the 4th Annual Pig & Swig

5-D Raffle License: Olney Little League

5-E Raffle License: First National Bank in Olney – Mentor Richland County

5-F Raffle License: Noble Rod & Gun Club

5-G Raffle License: Olney Chamber of Commerce (50/50)

5-H Raffle License: Olney Chamber of Commerce (BINGO)

6. Removal of Items from Consent Agenda

7. Consideration of Consent Agenda

8. Consideration of Items Removed From Consent Agenda

9. Presentation of Ordinances, Resolutions, Etc.

9-A Ordinance: Authorize Execution of Lease Between the City of Olney and Richland County Farm & Fair Association, Inc. (Doug Westall)

9-B Request: Waiver of Ball Field Use Fees for a Fundraiser (Drew Pottorff)

9-C Ordinance: Amend Section 2.04.310 (Prerequisites) of Article III (Electronic Attendance at Meetings Rule) of the City of Olney Municipal Code (City Manager Barker)

9-D Discussion/Possible Action: Authorization to Apply for a FEMA Grant for a Ladder Truck (Fire Chief Holmes)

9-E Resolution: Accept Quote for Police Department Drone, Waive Formal Bidding Procedures, &

Amend the 2023-2024 Budget (City Manager Barker)

9-F Discussion/Possible Ordinance: Amend Section 12.16.100 (Hunting) of the City of Olney Municipal Code (City Manager Barker)

9-G Resolution: Authorize Execution of a Professional Service/Consultant Agreement for the Sanitary Sewer Relining Grant (City Manager Barker)

9-H Ordinance: Authorize Execution of Second Amendment to Redevelopment Agreement Dated October 26, 2017 (City Attorney Zuber & City Treasurer Guinn)

9-I Request: Final Contribution for the White Squirrel Blackout 2024/Eclipse Event

(Chamber of Commerce)

9-J Resolution: Amend the 2023-2024 Tourism Budget for Fireworks Contributions (Mayor Lambird)

11. Reports from Elected and Appointed Officials

11-A Status Report-City Manager

11-B RCDC Report

11-C Chamber of Commerce Report

11-D Parks & Recreation Board Report

11-E Tourism Board Report

12. Closed Session: Sale or Lease Price of Real Property; Acquisition of Real Property, Appointment, Employment, Compensation, and Performance of Specific Employees; and Collective Negotiating Matters

13. Reconvene Open Session

13-A Approve Minutes of Closed Session on January 22, 2024, & February 1, 2024 (City Clerk Sterchi)

13-B Discussion/Possible Action: Acknowledgement of Succession Plans for the Water Plant (City Manager Barker)

14. Adjourn

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