May 14 2024 REGULAR MEETING  PORT CLINTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES  The regular meeting of the Port Clinton City Council held in the Linda Hartlaub City Hall Chambers. Lisa  Sarty, President of Council, presided and the meeting opened at 6:00 p.m. The roll was called and the following Council members were present: Beth Gillman,  Pat Hovis, Richard Morgan, Cathy King and Margaret Phillips. Jerry" Tarolli and Kelly Gangle excused. Ms. Phillips moved to approve regular meeting minutes for April 23, 2024; seconded by Mrs. King. All The chair notes certification had been reçeived regarding the compliance with the rules and notification  agreed.  of this meeting. GUEST PRESENTATION  Chief Dave Scott, Port Clinton Police Department  Thank you to the Councilr members and the Community for the support you provide to the Police Our department is full of dedicated and hardworking men and women;andistand here this evening to On March 28, 2024, just after 9:00 pm, Port Clinton Fire and EMS were dispatched to the Port Clinton Yacht Club for an unresponsive female who was not breathing. Officer Amy Pugh and Officer Robert Schraidt were the first on scene. Officer Pugh checked for a pulse and immediately started CPR until the EMS arrived with Officer Schraidt's assistançe. Officer Schraidt drove the squad while the EMS crew continued to work on the patient. Officer Pugh escorted the squad to Magruder Hospital. With the quick response of Officer Pugh and Officer Schraidt the EMS crew were able to obtain a pulse. The patient was then life-flighted to Toledo Hospital. We have been informed that patient made a full On behalf oft the Port Clinton Police Department and City of Port Clinton, Chief Scott presented Officer  Department. honor two of them.  recovery.  Pugh and Officer Schraidt witha a Life Savings Award.  PUBLIC COMMENT None  PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL  There is no new legislation this evening.  1    May 14 2024  MAYOR'SREPORT  Thank you Mrs. Ostheimer for your efforts in coordinating Government Day. There were 30 Port Clinton High School Juniors that shadowed many staff members earliertoday. Thati included, a mock jury trial  that took place at the Ottawa County Municipal Court.  Larry Holman is a local volunteer that waters the plants throughout the City. Mr. Holman is in need ofa volunteer to take overt the Monday shift for the summer. There is a gator that is provided with a water  source attached. Ify you are interested, please contact Mr. Holman at 419-734-1112.  Last Thursday, the City opened bids for the second project for the Forward Looking Infrastructure Project (FLIP). The bid opening was for Plan A (above ground), Phase 1. We had two bidders that submitted. Currently Kleinfelder (engineering firm) is reviewing. They then: send it toi the USDA for their approval.  We have been assured that it willi take no more than 30-60 days for their review.  Special Olympics will take place on Thursday, June 13, 2024. It is anticipated that the vessel bringing the participants from Put-n-Bay will arrive at the public docks on Portage River between 4:30-5:00 pm. Participants will disembark and run to "The District" fora a meal. The meal is provided by the Port Clinton Brush Pickup fori the month of May started Monday on the west side of the City and moves east until complete. This is a monthly service that starts on the second Monday of each month, Aprilt through  Police Department and cooked by McCarthy's.  October.  Third Thursday Car Show ont the second block of Madison Street will begin on Thursday, May 16, 2024,  5:00-8:00 pm.  May 16, 2024, will be the start of the entertainment for the 2024 season at The District. Entertainment  will be every Thursday through Saturday until the end of the season. Walleye Festival will begin on Thursday, May 23, 2024. There will be two parades that Memorial Day weekend:  Saturday, May 25th is the Walleye Parade, starting at 10:00 am. Parade route: Start at Immaculate Conception Church north on Madison Street, right on E. Second Street, right on. Jefferson Street Monday, May 27th ist the Memorial Day Parade, starting at 10:00 am. Parade route: Start at immaculate Conception Church north on Madison Street, left on E. Second Street and end at  and end at Port Clinton High School.  Veterans Park.  2    May 14 2024  May 20, 2024, at 10:00a am, Lake Erie Shores & Island welcome center will hold a ribbon cutting for the  completion of the State Route 53 corridor construction. will be, joining Governor DeWine on behalf oft the City.  Fish Ohio Day, will be Monday, June 24, 2024. Governor DeWine will be in town fishing. Lucas Johnson "Weed Warriors" take notice, there has been several notices mailed to property owners regarding grass /weeds over 6". The letteradvises the property owner of a deadline to cut the grass/weeds. Ifthey fail to do so, the City will cut the grass/weeds (when time allows) and an invoice will be sent. Ifthe invoice is not paid within 30 days, the charges will be sent to the Ottawa County Auditor to place a lien on the Backi in March 2023, when high winds took down several polls / lines over Portage River. Temporary poles have gone up. Ohio Edison has advised to put up permanent poles, they neededi to get authorization from the Army Corps of Engineers. They have received such authorization. The  property.  permanent poles are scheduled to go upi the fall of2 2024.  May 20, 2024, First Energy willl be conducting work under the rail road trestle on Madison Street. The anticipated work with take three days. During working hours the underpass will be closed to pedestrian  and vehicle traffic. They will open it up int the evenings. communities. Please say hello and welcome them.  The. J1 students (college age, foreign exchange students) are starting to arrive int the City and surrounding Fourth of July is a passion of Mr. Mike Snider's. He and others fort the last several years have been raising funds to put on an entire day worth of activities and end the day with spectacular fireworks show. Back when this started the cost of the fireworks show was $8,000; today iti is $18,000 (exact same show). This yeart they tried a new fund raising effort with a reverse raffle; $100.00 at ticket. The goal was to sell 2001 tickets. Currently theyl have sold 81 tickets to 7 individuals. As of today the 4th of July celebration committee are $8,500 short oft the neededi funds. Fireworks in our community are veryi important fora variety of different reasons. Mr. Snider is coming to Council with his hat in his hand (not as the Mayor) but the. July Celebration committee member asking to consider providing an additional $5,000 to the $2,000 that you have already provided. Mr. Snider will be approaching the Port Clinton Chamber and Main Street to see if they will provide the balance needed. Not requesting an answer this evening, just  the consideration. of the street?  Ms. Phillips inquired ift the replacement poles on Lakeshore Drive, will they be on the south or north side  Mayor Snideradvised the south.  3    May 14: 2024  Environment and Public Works Committee  Mr. Tarolli Not present  Safety Services Committee Ms. Phillips Nothing to present  Economic and Community Development Committee  Mrs. Gillman Nothing to present  CORRESPONDENCE  Ohio Division of Liquor Control, JL Liu at Island House, LLC, 102 Madison Street  Mrs. Gillman moved to waive the right to a hearing by the Ohio Division of Liquor Control forJ. Liua at Results of a voice roll call are as follows: Mrs. Gillman, yes; Ms. Phillips, yes; Mr. Morgan,yes;  Island House liquor permit; seconded by Ms. Phillips.  Ms. Hovis, yes; and Mrs. King, yes. Motion carried 5-0: per Mrs. Sarty Port Clinton Post #113 oft The American Legion, Resolution  Ms. Phillips moved to approve the correspondence as submitted; seconded by Mrs. King. All agreed.  THIRD READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS  None  SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS  None  FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS  None  5    May 14 2024  AUDITORSREPORT  The City for once have the opportunity to move forward priort to approval from the USDA. The City will be meeting with the Bond Council, to confirm that we can execute contracts prior tot the end oft this  month.  Mr. Below provided Council Members a proposed Grant Application for the Sandusky Bay Pathway: Old Bay Bridge /Sanduskyt to Port Clinton Connection Study (attached). The City of Port Clinton will be the lead applicant. The Park District of Ottawa County has committed to a cost share of $10,000. A resolution will be presented to Council at the next scheduled meeting to consider a cost share of $10,000 or$15,000 to be adopted ine early. June to meet the application deadline ofJune 17, 2024.  TREASURER'S REPORT  Bed Tax as of May 14, 2024: $45,897.11 Watercraft Tax as of May 14, 2024: $2,463.6  ShortTerm Rental Registration Fee as of May 14, 2024: $53, ,200.00  LAW DIRECTOR REPORT Not present  SAFETY SERVICE REPORT Not present  ECONOMIC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR  Nothing to present  POLICE CHIEF Nothing to report FIRE CHIEF Not present COMMITTEE REPORTS  Finance Committee Ms. Hovis Nothing to present  4    May 14 2024  BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Mr. Morgan - Nothing to present Ms. Gangle = Not present  Ms. Phillps-Goyernment Day was delightful. Ms. Hovis-N Nothing to present Mr. Tarolli -I Not present  Mrs. King- Congratulations to Officer Pugh and Officer Schraidt.  Mrs. Gillman- - Nothing to present. ANNOUNCEMENTS None ADJOURNMENT  With no further business to discuss Ms. Phillips moved to adjourn; seconded by! Mrs. King. With all those in favor,  the meeting was adjourned at 6:28 p.m. m-hDNwnuN Sandra Ostheimér of Council Clerk  Lisa President of Council &  das  6    Primer on the ATIIP Grant Application for the Sandusky Bay Pathway: Old Bay Bridge /Sandusky to Port Clinton Connection Study  Applicant: City of Port Clinton with partnership from Park District of Ottawa County and Greater Sandusky  Partnership  About the Sandusky Bay Pathway:  Vision: AI regional vision fora a 100-mile off- road multi-use trail connecting communities across Erie, Ottawa, Geographic Connectivity: Connects coastal andi inland communities from Vermilion in the east to Fremont int the west, including major destinations like Port Clinton, Huron, Bayview, Sandusky as well as regional destinations like Marblehead Lighthouse, Cedar Point, Old Women's Creek National Estuarine Area, 20+ Miles already funded, designed, and/or constructed. Sections between The City of Sandusky and Grant Provider: Advanced Transportation and Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP), administered by Grant Purpose: To fund preliminary studies and planning for significant infrastructure projects that enhance transportation networks, improve safety, and support economic development. Applicant: The City of Port Clinton, leading the application process with Parks of Ottawa County and the Greater Sandusky Partnership, providing essential collaboration and regional support. National Scope: This is ar national planning grant, emphasizing projects with potential to significantlyi impact Project Focus: The grant will specifically fund the planning and preliminary engineering for a 14-mile section oft the Sandusky Bay Pathway between Sandusky and Port Clinton, including the critical design and Segment to study int this grant: Thel key part of this study is the reconstruction of the Old Bay Bridge, facilitating a direct, safe route across Sandusky Bayi for cyclists and pedestrian which currently requires  and Sandusky counties around the Sandusky Bay and coast of Lake Erie. Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve, and East Harbor State Park. Huron have already completed, funded, or in design. the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Application Deadline: June 17, 2024.  Advanced Transportation and Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP) Planning Grant  regional transportation and economic systems.  feasibility studies for ther reconstruction of the Old Bay Bridge. pedestrians and cyclists to detour 50 miles around the western bay.  Challenges Addressed:  Safety and Accessibility: The only route across thel bay via the SR 2 state highway is restricted, unsuitable Economic Isolation: The existing gapi in the pathway limits economic and recreational opportunities between Ottawa and Erie Counties, particularly in Bayview and Danbury Township. Connectivity: Bridging major gaps in the regional transportation network, the pathway aims to seamlessly connect the cities of Sandusky and Port Clinton as well as the numerous destinations in between Economic Revitalization: Enhancing access to local businesses and tourist attractions, thereby stimulating economic growthi int the region. Provides more opportunities for our worker base As at tourism destination, Environmental and Recreational Enhancement: Promoting ecotourism andi improving quality of life  and unsafe for non-vehicular traffic.  wel bring significant J-2 visa workers that don't have access to autos through increased recreational opportunities and environmental stewardship.  Grant Importance:  ATIPI Planning Grant: Funding from this grant is crucial for conducting preliminary studies and engineering assessments necessary for thep pathway's development, especially the complex bridge reconstruction. Community and Economic Benefits: The grant supports planning initiatives that promise to yield long- term benefits such as job creation, enhanced public safety, ands sustainable economic development. Regional Trails: The pathway serves as a critical component of national/regional trail networks, including the! Lake Erie Circle Tourand the National Scenic Byway/Lake Erie Coastal Ohio Trail, enhancing regional Federal and State Transportation Goals: Aligns with goals toi improve infrastructure, increase  Integration with Larger Networks:  mobility and access.  accessibility, and promote sustainable transportation alternatives.    @  03  E 3 -