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Franklin City Council adopts liquor-control update, sidewalk assessments and park rule changes; approves forfeiture filing for burned property
Summary
At its May 15 meeting the Franklin City Council unanimously adopted three ordinances updating local liquor-control provisions, levying sidewalk-repair assessments and setting rules for Hazel Woods Park; the council also authorized filing to obtain 529 S. River St. after demolition and unpaid taxes.
The Franklin City Council on May 15 unanimously approved three pieces of legislation and authorized a petition to acquire a vacant lot where a structure burned and was demolished.
Law Director Donnette Fisher told the council that Ordinance 2017-05 amends Chapter 529 (Liquor Control) to align the city code with state law, adds misdemeanor offenses and adds a provision prohibiting bottle clubs. Mayor Denny Centers opened and closed the public hearing with no public comment; the ordinance was adopted on a motion by Todd Hall, seconded by Michael Aldridge, with all members voting yes.
City Manager Sonny Lewis described Ordinance 2017-06 as the final step in the annual Sidewalk Repair Program (Phase 1). Property owners will be mailed notices and may pay assessments in full by Aug. 1, 2017; any unpaid assessments will be certified to the County Auditor for collection over a five-year period. Paul Ruppert moved adoption, Carl Bray seconded, and the measure passed unanimously.
Ordinance 2017-07 creates exceptions to Franklin’s park rules that apply only to Hazel Woods Park — a parcel owned by the City of Springboro that lies within Franklin’s boundaries — to match Springboro’s regulations (including allowing pets and setting hours). Fisher said the exceptions supplement Franklin’s code, Springboro retains ownership of the property and Springboro is responsible for property damage; the council adopted the ordinance on a motion by Todd Hall, seconded by Michael Aldridge.
On Resolution 2017-29, Fisher explained that the demolished structure at 529 S. River Street left an outstanding tax bill of $56,694.30, of which $55,068.30 is owed to the city (including $52,164.10 in demolition costs, $2,848.53 in delinquent utility assessments and $55.67 in unpaid street-lighting assessments). After removing the City’s liens, the parcel can be acquired for $3,199.44 ($1,626 in taxes plus $1,573.44 in court costs). Carl Bray moved adoption, Brent Centers seconded, and the council voted unanimously to authorize filing a petition for forfeiture and expend the funds necessary to acquire the property.
Votes at a glance: Ordinance 2017-05 — adopted (motion: Todd Hall; second: Michael Aldridge; vote: 7–0). Ordinance 2017-06 — adopted (motion: Paul Ruppert; second: Carl Bray; vote: 7–0). Ordinance 2017-07 — adopted (motion: Todd Hall; second: Michael Aldridge; vote: 7–0). Resolution 2017-29 — adopted (motion: Carl Bray; second: Brent Centers; vote: 7–0).
The council also approved routine minutes and adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
