Board of Control
Regular MeetingCanton, OH · January 5, 2021
Minutes
BOARD OF CONTROL
Meeting Minutes
A Board of Control meeting was held Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 9:00 AM in the Mayor’s Conference Room. Board
President, Mayor Bernabei called the meeting to order at 9:02 AM. Director of Public Safety Andrea Perry and
Director of Public Service John Highman were present. Board Secretary Katie Wise was also present.
There were no visitors present.
The following items were for review/approval by the Board of Control:
1/5/2021 - Minutes
1. Section 733.22 Of The Ohio Revised Code
Authorize Board of Control approval of all professional service purchases greater than $5,000.00 but not
greater than $25,000.00, and all material, equipment, supply or general service purchases greater than
$5,000.00 but not greater than $50,000.00 through the use of the City’s financial management system (New
World Systems-Logos.Net) during the 2021 calendar year.
Discussion: Per Director Highman, this authorization is tied to the Ohio Revised Code provision, not a city
codified ordinance. This approves the eligible purchase via New World.
Motion: Mayor Bernabei made a motion to approve the above referenced information.
Director Highman seconded.
Vote: 3 yeas 0 nays Motion carried.
2. Ordinance 244/2020
Enter into a contract amendment with Jefferson Health Plan which provides a premium reduction in the
estimated annual cost for Stop Loss Insurance coverage. The estimated annual cost will be reduced from
$634,087.41 to $607,908.04. This amendment will also extend the contract term, resulting in a new
expiration date of January 31, 2025.
Discussion: Per Katie Wise, the original contract was set to expire on January 31, 2022. Per Director
Perry, by choosing the contract extension to January 31, 2025, the City was able to receive this reduced
rate. This is the best rate that the City has receive in a while.
Motion: Mayor Bernabei made a motion to approve the above referenced amendment.
Director Perry seconded.
Vote: 3 yeas 0 nays Motion carried.
3. Ordinance 244/2020
Enter into a one (1) year contract with Hylant Administrative Services, LLC for a total annual premium in the
amount of $261,720.00 for Liability, Auto Physical Damage and Malicious Acts Insurance Coverage for
2021.
Discussion: No discussion.
Motion: Mayor Bernabei made a motion to approve the above referenced contract.
Director Highman seconded.
Vote: 3 yeas 0 nays Motion carried.
4. Ordinance TBD
Motion: Mayor Bernabei made a motion to approve the above referenced contract.
Director Highman seconded.
Vote: 3 yeas 0 nays Motion carried.
4. Ordinance TBD
Ordinance 16/2021
Enter into Change Order No. 3 & Final with S.E.T., Inc. in the amount of $17,047.17 for the Fawcett Ct. NW
Drainage Project, GP 1300 due to unforeseen subsurface utilities which required repairs and realignment,
resulting in a new contract amount of $206,443.50.
Discussion: No discussion.
Motion: Mayor Bernabei made a motion to approve the above referenced change order.
Director Highman seconded.
Vote: 3 yeas 0 nays Motion carried.
5. Ordinance TBD
Ordinance 15/2021
Enter into Change Order No. 2 & Final with HM Miller Construction Company in the amount of $26,671.55
for the 4th St. SW Sewer Relocations Project, GP1303, due to installation of temporary fence and change
to reinforced concrete pavement, resulting in a new contract amount of $152,115.55.
Discussion: No discussion.
Motion: Mayor Bernabei made a motion to approve the above referenced change order.
Director Highman seconded.
Vote: 3 yeas 0 nays Motion carried.
6. Ordinance TBD
Ordinance 17/2021
Enter into Change Order No. 2 & Final with First Choice Electrical Solutions, LLC in the amount of
$6,317.76 for the East Tusc. EV Charging Station Project, GP1316 in order to avoid gas lines and the
addition of sidewalk, resulting in a new contract amount of $40,417.76.
Discussion: No discussion.
Motion: Mayor Bernabei made a motion to approve the above referenced change order.
Director Highman seconded.
Vote: 3 yeas 0 nays Motion carried.
7. Ordinance 49/2019
Enter into Change Order No. 1 & Final with Thrasher Group, Inc. for a cost reduction in the amount of
$4,342.50 for the Water Dept. Back Shop Site Master Plan, in order to close out the project, resulting in a
new contract amount of $22,962.50.
Discussion: No discussion.
Motion: Mayor Bernabei made a motion to approve the above referenced change order.
Director Highman seconded.
Vote: 3 yeas 0 nays Motion carried.
Adjournment:
Mayor Bernabei made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Director Perry seconded.
Vote: 3 yeas 0 nays Meeting adjourned: 9:07 AM
Mayor Bernabei made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Director Perry seconded.
Vote: 3 yeas 0 nays Meeting adjourned: 9:07 AM
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