City Council
Regular MeetingCanton, OH · December 29, 2014
Minutes
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PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: Good evening ladies and gentlemen and welcome to Canton City Council.
Before we start this evening’s meeting, it has just been brought to my attention that a long time Safety
Director and friend of many here, Paul Bair, has passed away. So, before we start this evening’s meeting, I’d
like to take a moment of silence for Mr. Bair. Thank you. With a quorum being present, the Chair calls this
meeting of Canton City Council to Order. Roll call please.
ROLL CALL TAKEN BY CLERK TIMBERLAKE:
11 COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: (FRANK MORRIS, CHRIS SMITH, JAMES BABCOCK, RICHARD
HART, WILLIAM SMUCKLER, THOMAS WEST, JAMES GRIFFIN, KEVIN FISHER, DAVID
DOUGHERTY, JOHN MARIOL & EDMOND MACK)
ELEVEN COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT. (MEMBER HAWK AND PRESIDENT SCHULMAN
ABSENT)
CLERK TIMBERLAKE: Eleven Members present, Mr. President.
EXCUSING MEMBERS
PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: Thank you. Leader.
MEMBER SMITH: Mr. President I move we excuse President Schulman and Member Hawk from tonight’s
meeting.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: It’s been moved and seconded to excuse President Schulman and Member
Hawk from this evening’s meeting. Are there any remarks? If not, roll call, please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 11 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK TIMBERLAKE: Eleven yeas, Mr. President.
PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: Thank you. The motion carries and President Schulman and Member
Hawk are excused from this evening’s meeting. Tonight’s invocation will be given by Council Member At-
Large, Richard Hawk... Richard Hart. (Laughter). Afterwards please standing for our Pledge of Allegiance.
(Inaudible). (Laughter).
The regular meeting of Canton City Council was held on December 29, 2014 at 7:30 P.M. in the Canton City
Council Chamber. The roll call was taken (see above) by Clerk of Council Cynthia Timberlake. The
invocation was given by Richard Hart, At-Large Council Member. The Pledge of Allegiance led by President
Pro Tem Morris.
AGENDA CORRECTIONS & CHANGES
PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: We are now under Agenda Corrections and Changes, Leader.
MEMBER SMITH: Mr. President, I move Rule 22A be suspended...
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MEMBER BABCOCK: Second...(Laughter)...
MEMBER SMITH:...to add 2nd Readings Ordinances #4 through #6. (Inaudible).
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second. (Laughter).
PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: Thank you. It’s been moved and seconded to Suspend Rule 22A to add
2nd Readings Ordinances #4 through #6, to this evening’s agenda. Okay. Rule 22A is suspended and the
Ordinance are now a legal part of your Agenda...
CLERK TIMBERLAKE: ...Roll call please...
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 11 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK TIMBERLAKE: Eleven yeas, Mr. President.
PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: Rule 22A is now suspended and the ordinances are a legal part of your
agenda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: We turn to Public Hearings. We have none scheduled for this evening.
OLD BUSINESS
PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: We’re under Old Business and Deputy Mayor Fonda Williams has
informed me that we do not have any.
PUBLIC SPEAKS
PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: We are now under Public Speak. We have zero people signed up to speak
this evening. (Applause). I’ll applaud that one.
INFORMAL RESOLUTIONS
PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: We’re under Informal Resolutions. Madame Clerk will you please read
Resolution #44, by title.
#44. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: APPOINTING ELIZABETH WENSEL AS ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANT V TO CANTON CITY COUNCIL OFFICE - ADOPTED
PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: Leader.
MEMBER SMITH: Mr. President, I move we adopt Informal Resolution #44.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Seconded.
PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: There’s a motion to adopt Resolution #44. Are there any remarks? If not,
by voice vote, all those in favor, signify by saying aye. Those opposed no.
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RESOLUTION #44 PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY VOICE VOTE
PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: The ayes have it. Resolution 44 has been adopted.
COMMUNICATIONS
PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: We are now under Communications. Let the journal show that all
Communications are received as read.
NOTE: ALL COMMUNICATIONS WHICH FOLLOW, LISTED BY AGENDA TITLE, ARE ON FILE
IN THEIR ENTIRETY IN THE COUNCIL OFFICE WITH THE AGENDA ITEMS FILE DATED
DECEMBER 29, 2014.
533. AUDITOR MALLONN: REQ FOR ADDT’L AMENDED CERT DATED 12/23/14. - RECEIVED &
FILED
534. COURT ADMIN KOCHERA: REQ CREATION OF SPECIALIZED DOCKET GRANT FUND
#2797 & SUPP APPROP TO SAME ($42,474.00 FROM UNENCUMBERED BAL #2797-701001
SPECIALIZED DOCKET GRANT FUND TO OTHER #2797-701001 SPECIALIZED DOCKET
GRANT FUND). - FINANCE COMMITTEE
535. DEPUTY MAYOR WILLIAMS: AUTHORIZE MAYOR OR SERV DIR TO ENTER INTO
ENTERPRISE ZONE AGMT WITH HISTORIC ONESTO LLC TO PROVIDE REAL PROP TAX
EXEMPTION; AUTHORIZE AUDITOR TO MAKE PAYMENTS TO CANTON CITY SCHOOL
BD OF ED. - COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
536. SAFETY DIRECTOR PERRY: AUTHORIZE MAYOR AND/OR SAF DIR TO ENTER INTO
SOLE SOURCE PURCH AGMT WITH VIEU, LLC IN AMT NOT TO EXCEED $73,096.39;
MAKE SUPP APPROP ($73,096.39 FROM UNAPPROP BAL OF 4501 CAPITAL FUND TO 4501
102001 - OTHER); AUTHORIZE AUDITOR TO DRAW WARRANTS UPON RECEIPT OF
VOUCHERS. - PUBLIC PROPERTY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE
537. SERVICE DIRECTOR BARTOS: AUTHORIZE AUDITOR TO PAY MORAL OB TO JACK
DOHENY COMPANIES IN AMT OF $37,342.60 FOR REPAIR OF SEWER VACUUM TRUCK;
AUTHORIZE AUDITOR TO DRAW WARRANTS UPON RECEIPT OF VOUCHERS. - FINANCE
COMMITTEE
538. SERVICE DIRECTOR BARTOS: AMEND SECTION 1 OF O#225/2014 TO READ MAYOR OR
SERV DIR IS AUTHORIZED TO PURCH ONE (1) VACALL AJV SEWER VACUUM TRUCK
WITH ACCESSORIES FROM SOUTHEASTERN EQUIPMENT CO., INC. AT ESTIMATED
COST OF $332,000.00, THRU NATIONAL JOINT POWERS ALLIANCE COOP PURCH AGMT
IN ACCORD WITH ORC SEC 9.48 & CODIFIED ORD SEC 105.11. - PUBLIC PROPERTY
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE
539. STARK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ANNEXING 0.967
ACRES IN PLAIN TOWNSHIP TO THE CITY OF CANTON AS AUTHORIZED UNDER ORC
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709.023 - EXPEDITED TYPE 2 ANNEXATION (GEORGE HALAS DR NW). - PLANNING
COMMISSION
ORDINANCES & FORMAL RESOLUTIONS FOR FIRST READING
PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: Turning now to Ordinances for their First Readings. Madame Clerk would
you begin with Ordinance #1, please?
NOTE: PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS CALLED UPON CLERK TIMBERLAKE TO READ
ORDINANCES #1 THROUGH #3 FOR THEIR FIRST READING BY TITLE AS REQUIRED BY STATE
LAW, AS FOLLOWS:
#1. (1ST RDG) AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE FAIR REUSE VALUE OF ONE PARCEL
OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY; AUTHORIZING THE SALE AND CONVEYANCE
OF SAID PROPERTY PURSUANT TO THE CITY’S RESIDENTIAL LAND
DISPOSITION PROGRAM; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN
EMERGENCY(SALVADORE CEDILLO, PARCEL #02-01946, NICHOLAS PL NW)
Referred to Community & Economic Development Committee
#2. (1ST RDG) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LAW DIRECTOR TO MAKE
COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS TO FAIRLY COMPENSATE THE FIVE FULL-
TIME ASSISTANT PROSECUTORS IN THE CRIMINAL DIVISION UP TO THE
MAXIMUM OF 85% OF THE RANGE PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED BY
COUNCIL; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY
Referred to Personnel and Finance Committees
#3. (1ST RDG) DECLARING IMPROVEMENT TO REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE
HISTORIC ONESTO, LLC TO BE A PUBLIC PURPOSE; REQUIRING THE
OWNER(S) THEREOF TO MAKE SERVICE PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES;
EXEMPTING SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE IMPROVEMENT FROM
TAXATION FOR A PERIOD OF TEN YEARS; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY’S
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ENTER INTO A TIF AGREEMENT WITH
THE HISTORIC ONESTO, LLC.; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN
EMERGENCY
Referred to Community & Economic Development Committee
ORDINANCES & FORMAL RESOLUTIONS FOR SECOND READING
PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: We are now under Ordinances for their Third and Final Reading. Madame
Clerk.
CLERK TIMBERLAKE: Ordinance number two.
PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: What?
CLERK TIMBERLAKE: Second Readings.
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PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: Oh, we’re still under...I’m sorry... #4. (Inaudible).
NOTE: PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS CALLED UPON CLERK TIMBERLAKE TO READ
ORDINANCES #4 THROUGH #6 FOR THE SECOND READING BY TITLE AS REQUIRED BY STATE
LAW, AS FOLLOWS:
#4. (2ND RDG) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO
ACCEPT A REIMBURSEMENT GRANT FROM THE OHIO OFFICE OF CRIMINAL
JUSTICE SERVICES IN AN ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $35,000.00; RENAMING
FUND 2773; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY
#5 (2ND RDG) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A WAGE INCREASE FOR MANAGEMENT
NON-BARGAINING UNIT PERSONNEL; AMENDING EXHIBIT A TO
ORDINANCE NO. 100/2011, AS AMENDED, THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN AND
SALARIES FOR MANAGEMENT AND NON-BARGAINING UNIT EMPLOYEES
OF THE CITY OF CANTON AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN
EMERGENCY
#6 (2ND RDG) AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE AMENDMENTS TO THE COLLECTIVE
BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CANTON AND THE
CANTON POLICE PATROLMAN’S ASSOCIATION (CPPA); AND DECLARING
THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY
ORDINANCES & FORMAL RESOLUTIONS FOR THIRD AND FINAL READING
PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: Okay. We are now under Ordinances for their Third and Final Reading.
Madame Clerk, would you please begin with Ordinance #7.
NOTE: PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS CALLED UPON CLERK TIMBERLAKE TO READ THE
FOLLOWING ORDINANCES #7 THROUGH #15 FOR THE THIRD READING BY TITLE AS
REQUIRED BY STATE LAW, AS FOLLOWS (ORDINANCE #10 ADOPTED AS AMENDED):
#7. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 267/2014 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE
IMPROVEMENT OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF
CANTON TO BE A PUBLIC PURPOSE; DECLARING A PORTION OF SUCH
PROPERTY TO BE EXEMPT FROM REAL PROPERTY TAXATION;
COMPENSATING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR REVENUE NOT REALIZED;
DESIGNATING INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS TO BE MADE THAT WILL
BENEFIT SUCH PROPERTY; REQUIRING ANNUAL SERVICE PAYMENTS IN
LIEU OF TAXES; ESTABLISHING A MUNICIPAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT TAX
INCREMENT EQUIVALENT FUND FOR THE DANNER PRESS DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY
PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: Leader.
MEMBER SMITH: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #7.
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MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Ordinance #7, any remarks under
this Ordinance? Hearing none, Madame Clerk roll call vote please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 11 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK TIMBERLAKE: Eleven yeas Mr. President.
#7 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 267/2014
PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: Ordinance 7 has been adopted. Ordinance 8 please.
#8. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 268/2014 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE
IMPROVEMENT OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF
CANTON TO BE A PUBLIC PURPOSE; DECLARING A PORTION OF SUCH
PROPERTY TO BE EXEMPT FROM REAL PROPERTY TAXATION;
COMPENSATING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR REVENUE NOT REALIZED;
DESIGNATING INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS TO BE MADE THAT WILL
BENEFIT SUCH PROPERTY; REQUIRING ANNUAL SERVICE PAYMENTS IN
LIEU OF TAXES; ESTABLISHING A MUNICIPAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT TAX
INCREMENT EQUIVALENT FUND FOR THE MCKINLEY GRAND
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN
EMERGENCY
PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: Leader.
MEMBER SMITH: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #8.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Ordinance #8, any remarks under
this Ordinance? Hearing none, Madame Clerk roll call vote please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 11 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK TIMBERLAKE: Eleven yeas Mr. President.
#8 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 268/2014
PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: Ordinance 8 has been adopted. Ordinance 9 please.
#9. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 269/2014 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE
IMPROVEMENT OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF
CANTON TO BE A PUBLIC PURPOSE; DECLARING A PORTION OF SUCH
PROPERTY TO BE EXEMPT FROM REAL PROPERTY TAXATION;
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COMPENSATING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR REVENUE NOT REALIZED;
DESIGNATING INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS TO BE MADE THAT WILL
BENEFIT SUCH PROPERTY; REQUIRING ANNUAL SERVICE PAYMENTS IN
LIEU OF TAXES; ESTABLISHING A MUNICIPAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT TAX
INCREMENT EQUIVALENT FUND FOR THE 13TH ST. NE DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY
PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: Leader.
MEMBER SMITH: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #9.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Ordinance #9, any remarks under
this Ordinance? Hearing none, Madame Clerk roll call vote please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 11 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK TIMBERLAKE: Eleven yeas Mr. President.
#9 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 269/2014
PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: Ordinance 9 has been adopted. Ordinance 10 please.
#10 (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS AMENDED AS ORDINANCE NO. 270/2014 AN ORDINANCE
INSTRUCTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO PAVE CITY ROAD SURFACES
BETWEEN MAY 1 AND OCTOBER 1, AND/OR DURING OPTIMAL CLIMATIC
CONDITIONS; AND AMENDING CHAPTER 105 OF THE CODIFIED
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CANTON
PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: Leader.
MEMBER SMITH: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #10.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: It’s been moved and seconded that we adopt Ordinance #10. Any remarks
under this Ordinance? Leader.
MEMBER SMITH: Mr. President, I move we amend Ordinance #10 per the copy that all Members have in
front of them.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
MEMBER SMITH: Could we have the amendment summarized please?
CLERK TIMBERLAKE: It is just Council As A Whole instead of Councilman Bill Smuckler. (Inaudible).
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You’re welcome.
LAW DIRECTOR MARTUCCIO: What she said. (Laughter).
PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: Didn’t you just summarize it?
CLERK TIMBERLAKE: Yes.
LAW DIRECTOR MARTUCCIO: The amendment amends the Ordinance to be sponsored by Council Of The
Whole as opposed to the original Member. Thank you.
AMENDMENT
Pursuant to Rule 36, I move to amend Agenda Item No. 10 by the substituting “Council of the Whole” as
sponsors in place of “Bill Smuckler, Councilmember at Large” as sponsor of the ordinance.
PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: It’s been moved and seconded that you amend Ordinance 10 by virtue of
the copy before each Member of Council. Any remarks? By voice vote then, all those in favor, signify by
saying aye. Those opposed no.
NO REMARKS AMENDMENT PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY VOICE VOTE
PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: The ayes have it. Leader.
MEMBER SMITH: I move we adopt Ordinance #10 as amended.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: It’s been moved and seconded that you adopt Ordinance 10 as amended.
Any remarks under this Ordinance as amended? Hearing none, Madame Clerk, roll call vote please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 11 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK TIMBERLAKE: Eleven yeas, Mr. President.
#10 ADOPTED AS AMENDED AS ORDINANCE NO. 270/2014
PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: Ordinance 10, as amended, has been adopted. Ordinance 11, please.
#11. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 271/2014 A RESOLUTION OBJECTING TO THE
RENEWAL OF TWO LIQUOR PERMITS LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY; AND
DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY (PERMIT NO. 38539920005
(HILL MINI MART LLC DBA SHORB DRIVE THRU) & PERMIT NO. 9690835
(WINE BARREL LLC DBA WINE BARREL & DRIVE THRU))
PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: Leader.
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MEMBER SMITH: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #11.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Ordinance #11. Any remarks
under this Ordinance? Hearing none, Madame Clerk roll call vote please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 11 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK TIMBERLAKE: Eleven yeas Mr. President.
#11 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 271/2014
PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: Ordinance 11 has been adopted. Ordinance 12 please.
#12. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 272/2014 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING
FAIR REUSE VALUE OF ONE PARCEL OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY;
AUTHORIZING THE SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF SAID PROPERTY; AND
DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY (PARCEL 02-01946 AND PART
OF LOT 20243 - JAMES A. & HEATHER K. PARSONS)
PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: Leader.
MEMBER SMITH: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #12.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Ordinance #12, any remarks under
this Ordinance? Hearing none, Madame Clerk roll call vote please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 11 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK TIMBERLAKE: Eleven yeas Mr. President.
#12 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 272/2014
PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: Ordinance 12 has been adopted. Ordinance 13 please.
#13. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 273/2014 AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE,
ADOPT AND ENACT REVISED AND RECODIFIED ORDINANCES; TO REPEAL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH; TO PUBLISH THE ENACTMENT OF
NEW MATTER; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE EMERGENCY
PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: Leader.
MEMBER SMITH: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #13.
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MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Ordinance #13, any remarks under
this Ordinance? Hearing none, Madame Clerk roll call vote please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 11 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK TIMBERLAKE: Eleven yeas Mr. President.
#13 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 273/2014
PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: Ordinance 13 has been adopted. Ordinance 14 please.
#14. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 274/2014 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO ACCEPT AN FM GLOBAL FIRE
PREVENTION GRANT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,131.00 TO
PURCHASE A HYDROCARBON DETECTOR AND A RECHARGEABLE
LANTERN; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY
PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: Leader.
MEMBER SMITH: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #14.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Ordinance #14, any remarks under
this Ordinance? Hearing none, Madame Clerk roll call vote please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 11 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK TIMBERLAKE: Eleven yeas Mr. President.
#14 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 274/2014
PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: Ordinance 14 has been adopted. Ordinance 15 please.
#15. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 275/2014 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR OR DIRECTORS OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND SAFETY TO ADVERTISE,
RECEIVE BIDS, AWARD AND ENTER INTO VARIOUS CONTRACTS FOR
EQUIPMENT, ITEMS, MATERIALS, SUPPLIES AND SERVICES; TO ENTER INTO
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS PURSUANT TO CODIFIED
ORDINANCE SECTION 105.10; TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT, ITEMS,
MATERIALS, SUPPLIES AND SERVICES UTILIZING COOPERATIVE
PURCHASING AGREEMENTS PURSUANT TO CANTON CODIFIED ORDINANCE
SECTION 105.11 AND OHIO REVISED CODE SECTION 735.05 FOR CITY OF
CANTON OPERATIONS DURING CALENDARYEAR 2015; AND DECLARING
THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY.
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PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: Leader.
MEMBER SMITH: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #15.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Ordinance #15, any remarks under
this Ordinance? Hearing none, Madame Clerk roll call vote please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 11 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK TIMBERLAKE: Eleven yeas Mr. President.
#15 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 275/2014
PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: Ordinance 15 has been adopted.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS
PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: Announcements of Committees.
MEMBER SMITH: Mr. President.
PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: Member West, er, Smith.
MEMBER SMITH: Community & Economic Development and Finance will meet at 6:45 on January 5th.
PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: Member Hart.
MEMBER HART: Personnel Committee will meet at 6:45.
PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: Thank you.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: Okay, that’s it for Committees... and now we are now under Miscellaneous
Business. Leader.
MEMBER SMITH: Mr. President, I move we adjourn. (Inaudible).
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: It’s been moved and seconded to adjourn. Roll call please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 11 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK TIMBERLAKE: Eleven yeas Mr. President.
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PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: Have a safe trip home. Meeting adjourned. (Gavel falls)
ADJOURNMENT TIME: 7:47 P.M.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
CYNTHIA TIMBERLAKE FRANK SMITH
CLERK OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM
Agenda
FINAL
AGENDA
CANTON CITY COUNCIL 7:30 PM DECEMBER 29, 2014
MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR FORMER SAFETY DIRECTOR PAUL BAIR
ROLL CALL: Eleven Mem bers Present
M OTION TO EXCUSE M EM BERS: President Schulm an and Mem ber Hawk
INVOCATION: Richard Hart, At-Large Council Mem ber
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: President Pro Tem Morris
AGENDA CORRECTIONS & CHANGES: (Suspended Rule 22A to add 2 nd Rdg O#4 - O#6; O#10 Adopted as Am ended)
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
OLD BUSINESS (PUBLIC SPEAKS): None
PUBLIC SPEAKS (CITY BUSINESS): None
INFORM AL RESOLUTIONS:
44. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: APPOINT ELIZABETH W ENSEL AS ADMIN ASST V TO CANTON CITY
COUNCIL OFFICE. - ADOPTED
COM M UNICATIONS:
533. AUDITOR MALLONN: REQ FOR ADDT’L AMENDED CERT DATED 12/23/14. - RECEIVED &
FILED
534. COURT ADMIN KOCHERA: REQ CREATION OF SPECIALIZED DOCKET GRANT FUND #2797 &
SUPP APPROP TO SAME ($42,474.00 FROM UNENCUMBERED BAL
#2797-701001 SPECIALIZED DOCKET GRANT FUND TO OTHER #2797-
701001 SPECIALIZED DOCKET GRANT FUND). - FINANCE
COMMITTEE
535. DEPUTY MAYOR W ILLIAMS: AUTHORIZE MAYOR OR SERV DIR TO ENTER INTO ENTERPRISE
ZONE AGMT W ITH HISTORIC ONESTO LLC TO PROVIDE REAL PROP
TAX EXEMPTION; AUTHORIZE AUDITOR TO MAKE PAYMENTS TO
CANTON CITY SCHOOL BD OF ED. - COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
536. SAFETY DIRECTOR PERRY: AUTHORIZE MAYOR AND/OR SAF DIR TO ENTER INTO SOLE
SOURCE PURCH AGMT W ITH VIEU, LLC IN AMT NOT TO EXCEED
$73,096.39; MAKE SUPP APPROP ($73,096.39 FROM UNAPPROP BAL
OF 4501 CAPITAL FUND TO 4501 102001 - OTHER); AUTHORIZE
AUDITOR TO DRAW W ARRANTS UPON RECEIPT OF VOUCHERS. -
PUBLIC PROPERTY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE
537. SERVICE DIRECTOR BARTOS: AUTHORIZE AUDITOR TO PAY MORAL OB TO JACK DOHENY
COMPANIES IN AMT OF $37,342.60 FOR REPAIR OF SEW ER VACUUM
TRUCK; AUTHORIZE AUDITOR TO DRAW W ARRANTS UPON
RECEIPT OF VOUCHERS. - FINANCE COMMITTEE
538. SERVICE DIRECTOR BARTOS: AMEND SECTION 1 OF O#225/2014 TO READ MAYOR OR SERV DIR IS
AUTHORIZED TO PURCH ONE (1) VACALL AJV SEW ER VACUUM
TRUCK W ITH ACCESSORIES FROM SOUTHEASTERN EQUIPMENT
CO., INC. AT ESTIMATED COST OF $332,000.00, THRU NATIONAL
JOINT POW ERS ALLIANCE COOP PURCH AGMT IN ACCORD W ITH
ORC SEC 9.48 & CODIFIED ORD SEC 105.11. - PUBLIC PROPERTY
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE
539. STARK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ANNEXING 0.967 ACRES IN PLAIN
TOW NSHIP TO THE CITY OF CANTON AS AUTHORIZED UNDER ORC
709.023 - EXPEDITED TYPE 2 ANNEXATION (GEORGE HALAS DR
NW ). - PLANNING COMMISSION
ORDINANCES & FORM AL RESOLUTIONS FOR FIRST READING:
1 ST RDG 1. ESTABLISH FAIR REUSE VALUE OF PARCEL OF CITY OW NED PROP; AUTHORIZE SALE AND
CONVEYANCE OF SAID PROP PURSUANT TO CITY’S RESIDENTIAL LAND DISPO PROG;
EMERGENCY (SALVADORE CEDILLO, PARCEL #02-01946, NICHOLAS PL NW )
Referred to Com m unity & Econom ic Developm ent Com m ittee
1 ST RDG 2. AUTHORIZE LAW DIR TO MAKE COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS FOR FIVE FULL-TIME ASSIST
PROSECUTORS IN CRIMINAL DIVISION NOT TO EXCEED 85% OF THE RANGE PREVIOUSLY
AUTHORIZED BY COUNCIL; EMERGENCY
Referred to Personnel & Finance Com m ittees
1 ST RDG 3. DECLARE IMPROVE TO REAL PROP OW NED BY HISTORIC ONESTO, LLC TO BE PUBLIC PURPOSE;
REQUIRE OW NER(S) TO MAKE SERV PYMT IN LIEU OF TAXES; EXEMPT 75% OF IMPROVE FROM
TAXATION FOR TEN YEARS; AUTHORIZE SERV DIR TO ENTER INTO TIF AGMT W ITH HISTORIC
ONESTO, LLC; EMERGENCY
Referred to Com m unity & Econom ic Developm ent Com m ittee
CANTON CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PAGE 2 - DECEMBER 29, 2014
ORDINANCES & FORM AL RESOLUTIONS FOR SECOND READING:
(SUSPENDED RULE 22A TO ADD O#4 - O#6)
2 ND RDG 4. AUTHORIZE SAF DIR TO ACCEPT REIMBURSEMENT GRANT FR OHIO OFFICE OF CRIMINAL
JUSTICE SERV IN AMOUNT OF $35,000.00; RENAME FUND 2773; EMERGENCY (FIN)
2 ND RDG 5. AUTHORIZE W AGE INCREASE FOR MGMT & NON-BARGAINING UNIT PERSONNEL; AMEND EXHIBIT
A TO O#100/2011, AS AMENDED, THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN AND SALARIES FOR MGMT & NON-
BARGAINING UNIT EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF CANTON; EMERGENCY (PERS & FIN)
2 ND RDG 6. APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGMTS BETW EEN CITY OF CANTON AND
CANTON POLICE PATROLMAN’S ASSOCIATION (CPPA); EMERGENCY (FIN)
ORDINANCES & FORM AL RESOLUTIONS FOR THIRD/FINAL READING & VOTE:
267/2014 7. AUTHORIZE IMPROVEMENT OF REAL PROP LOCATED IN CITY OF CANTON; DECLARE PROP TO BE
EXEMPT FROM REAL PROP TAXATION; COMPENSATE SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR REVENUE NOT
REALIZED; DESIGNATE INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS BE MADE; REQUIRE ANNUAL SERV
PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES; ESTABLISH MUNICIPAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT TAX INCREMENT
EQUIVALENT FUND FOR DANNER PRESS AREA DEVELOPMENT PROJECT; EMERGENCY
268/2014 8. AUTHORIZE IMPROVEMENT OF REAL PROP LOCATED IN CITY OF
CANTON; DECLARE PROP TO BE EXEMPT FROM REAL PROP TAXATION; COMPENSATE SCHOOL
DISTRICT FOR REVENUE NOT REALIZED; DESIGNATE INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS BE
MADE; REQUIRE ANNUAL SERV PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES; ESTABLISH MUNICIPAL PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENT TAX INCREMENT EQUIVALENT FUND FOR MCKINLEY GRAND DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT; EMERGENCY
269/2014 9. AUTHORIZE IMPROVEMENT OF REAL PROP LOCATED IN CITY OF CANTON; DECLARE PROP TO BE
EXEMPT FROM REAL PROP TAXATION; COMPENSATE SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR REVENUE NOT
REALIZED; DESIGNATE INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS BE MADE; REQUIRE ANNUAL SERV
PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES; ESTABLISH MUNICIPAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT TAX INCREMENT
EQUIVALENT FUND FOR 13 TH ST. NE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT; EMERGENCY
AM ENDED AS
270/2014 10. INSTRUCT ADMIN TO PAVE CITY ROAD SURFACES BETW EEN MAY 1 AND OCTOBER 1, AND/OR
DURING OPTIMAL CLIMATIC CONDITIONS; AMEND CHAPTER 105 OF CODIFIED ORDINANCES;
EMERGENCY
271/2014 11. OBJECTIONS TO RENEW AL OF TW O LIQUOR PERMITS; EMERGENCY (PERMIT NO.
38539920005 (HILL MINI MART LLC DBA SHORB DRIVE THRU) & PERMIT NO. 9690835 (W INE
BARREL LLC DBA W INE BARREL & DRIVE THRU))
272/2014 12. ESTABLISH FAIR REUSE VALUE OF ONE PARCEL OF CITY OW NED PROP; AUTHORIZE SALE AND
CONVEYANCE OF SAID PROPERTY; EMERGENCY (PARCEL 02-01946 AND PART OF LOT 20243 -
JAMES A. & HEATHER K. PARSONS)
273/2014 13. APPROVE, ADOPT AND ENACT REVISED AND RECODIFIED ORDINANCES; REPEAL ORDINANCES
IN CONFLICT THEREW ITH; PUBLISH THE ENACTMENT OF NEW MATTER; EMERGENCY
274/2014 _ 14. AUTHORIZE SAF DIR TO ACCEPT FM GLOBAL FIRE PREVENTION GRANT IN AMT NOT TO
EXCEED $2,131.00 TO PURCH HYDROCARBON DETECTOR AND RECHARGEABLE LANTERN;
EMERGENCY
275/2014 15. AUTHORIZE MAYOR OR SERV DIR AND SAF DIR TO ADVERTISE, RECEIVE BIDS, AW ARD AND
ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR EQUIPMENT, ITEMS, MATERIALS, SUPPLIES AND SERV; ENTER
INTO PROF SERV CONTRACTS PURSUANT TO CODIFIED ORDINANCE SECTION 105.10; PURCH
EQUIP, ITEMS, MATERIALS, SUPPLIES AND SERV UTILIZING COOP PURCH AGMT PURSUANT TO
CODIFIED ORDINANCE SECTION 105.11 AND ORC SECTION 735.05 FOR CITY OPERATIONS
DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2015; EMERGENCY
ANNOUNCEM ENT OF COM M ITTEE M EETINGS:
M ONDAY, January 5, 2015 in Council Caucus Room at 6:45 PM
1) Com m unity & Econom ic Developm ent Com m ittee
2) Finance Com m ittee
3) Personnel Com m ittee
M ISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: None
ADJOURNM ENT: 7:47 P.M.
THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL M EETING W ILL BE HELD ON M ONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2015 @ 7:30 PM
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