CELINA CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION
SEPTEMBER 29, 2003
The Celina City Board of Education met in special session on September 29, 2003 at 5:00 p.m. in conference room of the Education Complex. Mrs. Piper led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Bath, Mr. Fetters, Mr. Gilmore, Mrs. Lehman, and Mrs. Piper answered the roll call.
Mr. Fred Wiswell, Superintendent, made the following recommendations:
03-203 RESOLUTION OF THE CELINA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION
IN THE MATTER OF APPROVING PROPOSED ENTERPRISE ZONE AGREEMENT
FOR CELINA ALUMINUM PRECISION TECHNOLOGY INC., REQUESTING
COUNTY APPROVAL OF SAME, AND WAIVING STATUTORY NOTICE PERIODS
Mr. Gilmore moved the adoption of the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Mercer County, Ohio, a political subdivision of the State of Ohio (the "County"), and Jefferson Township, Mercer County, Ohio, a political subdivision of the State of Ohio (the "Township"), have created an enterprise zone for the purpose of promoting development and expansion of industry in the area, pursuant to Section 5709.632 of the Ohio Revised Code;
WHEREAS, Celina Aluminum Precision Technology Inc. (the "Company") desires to complete an expansion and improvement of its current manufacturing facility located within the enterprise zone, provided that the appropriate development incentives are available to support the economic viability of the project;
WHEREAS, the Company has submitted a proposed enterprise zone agreement application (the "Application"), dated August 18, 2003, a copy of which was received by the Board of Education of the Celina City School District (the "Board") (attached hereto as Exhibit A);
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that an enterprise zone agreement (the "Agreement") substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B will be executed by and among the Board, the County, the Township and the Company;
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 5709.63(C) of the Ohio Revised Code, it has been requested that the Board approve the Agreement, including but not limited to the terms of the Agreement that provide for real property and personal property tax exemptions of sixty percent (60%) and one hundred percent (100%), respectively, for ten years;
WHEREAS, it has been requested that the Board waive the forty‑five day notice period and the fourteen day notice period required pursuant to Sections 5709.63(C) and 5709.83(A), respectively, of the Ohio Revised Code prior to the County taking formal action to approve the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, in exchange for payments by the Company to the Celina City School District in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement (the "Payments"), the Board has agreed to approve the Agreement, waive the statutory notice periods, and cooperate fully to effectuate the Agreement and the enjoyment by the Company of the benefits of the Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD:
Section One:
The Board has received a copy of the Application and the proposed Agreement.
Section Two:
In exchange for the Payments, and pursuant to Section 5709.63(C) of the Ohio Revised Code, the Board hereby approves the Agreement, including but not limited to the terms of the Agreement that provide for real property and personal property tax exemptions of sixty percent (60%) and one hundred percent (100%), respectively, for ten years.
Section Three:
In exchange for the Payments, and pursuant to Sections 5709.63(C) and 5709.83(A) of the Ohio Revised Code, the Board hereby waives the forty‑five day and fourteen day notice periods provided therein and authorizes the County to approve and execute the Agreement as soon as practicable after the date of this Resolution.
Section Four:
In exchange for the Payments, the Board hereby agrees to cooperate fully to effectuate the Agreement and the enjoyment by the Company of the benefits of the Agreement.
Section Five:
The Board hereby requests the approval and execution of the Agreement by the Board of Commissioners of Mercer County as soon as practicable after the Board of Commissioners of Mercer County receives a copy of the Resolution.
Section Six:
True and complete copies of this Resolution, together with the attachments hereto, shall be certified to the County, the Township and by the Clerk of the Board as soon as practicable after the passage of this Resolution.
Section Seven:
It is hereby found and determined that all formal actions of the Board concerning and relating to the adoption of this Resolution were adopted in an open meeting of the Board and that all deliberations of the Board and of any of its committees that resulted in such formal action were in meetings open to the public in compliance with all legal requirements including Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code.
Mr. Bath seconded the motion and, the roll being called upon the question, the vote resulted as follows:
Mr. Bath: Aye, Mr. Fetters: Aye, Mr. Gilmore: Aye, Mrs. Lehman: Aye, Mrs. Piper: Aye.
Motion passed and adopted this 29th day of September 2003.
03-204 Recommend approval of the resignation of Jackie Landrie, Director of Special Education, effective at the end of the current contract due to retirement.
Motion by Mr. Bath, seconded by Mrs. Piper.
VOTE: Mr. Fetters: Aye, Mr. Gilmore: Aye, Mrs. Lehman: Aye, Mrs. Piper: Aye,
Mr. Bath: Aye. Approved.
03-205 Recommend elimination of the following positions and related job descriptions from the district Administrator Compensation Plan effective the 2004-05 school year:
1. Director of Special Education – Cluster IV
2. Assistant Superintendent/Administrative Assistant – Cluster V
Motion by Mrs. Lehman, seconded by Mr. Gilmore.
VOTE: Mr. Gilmore; Aye, Mrs. Lehman: Aye, Mrs. Piper: Aye, Mr. Bath, Aye,
Mr. Fetters: Aye. Approved.
03-206 Recommend approval of the job description for the position of Director of Student Services and Instruction; Cluster V responsibility factor on the district Administrator Compensation Plan effective the 2004-05 school year.
Motion by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Bath.
VOTE: Mrs. Lehman: Aye, Mrs. Piper: Aye, Mr. Bath: Aye, Mr. Fetters: Aye,
Mr. Gilmore: Aye. Approved.
Mr. Marbaugh, Treasurer, distributed a revised investment policy for review of the Board.
With no other business and on a motion by Mrs. Lehman, the meeting adjourned at 5:22 p.m.
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Board President Treasurer