City Council
Regular MeetingCanton, OH · May 2, 2016
Minutes
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PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Good evening ladies and gentleman. Welcome to Canton City Council. Happy
May. It’s hard to believe it’s May 2nd. With a quorum being present, the Chair does call this meeting of Canton
City Council to Order. Roll call vote please, Mister Clerk.
ROLL CALL TAKEN BY CLERK SHOWES:
12 COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: (FRANK MORRIS, CHRIS SMITH, JAMES BABCOCK, TOM
HARMON, WILLIAM SMUCKLER, GREG HAWK, THOMAS WEST, JASON SCAGLIONE, KEVIN
FISHER, DAVID DOUGHERTY, JOHN MARIOL & EDMOND MACK)
TWELVE COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT.
CLERK SHOWES: Twelve yeas.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you, Mister Clerk. We’ll have our invocation tonight, given by our Council
At Large Member, Tom Harmon, and my good friend. If you’ll all stand and remain standing please, for our
Pledge of Allegiance.
The regular meeting of Canton City Council was held on May 2, 2016 at 7:30 P.M. in the Canton City Council
Chamber. The roll call was taken (see above) by Clerk of Council, Kellen Showes. The invocation was given
by Council Member At-large, Thomas Harmon. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by President Schulman.
AGENDA CORRECTIONS & CHANGES
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: I have to say, that was probably one of the best invocations that’s been given in my
tenure, at least. Thank you. It’s very well thought out. Alright, we’re now under Agenda Corrections and
Changes. Leader.
MEMBER MORRIS: Mr. President, I move Rule 22A be suspended to add 2nd Reading Ordinances #7 through
#10.
MEMBER SMITH: Second.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: It’s been moved and seconded to Suspend Rule 22A to add Second Reading
Ordinances #7 through 10 to this evening’s agenda. Are there any remarks? Hearing none, Mister Clerk, roll
call vote, please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 12 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK SHOWES: Twelve yeas, sir.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you, Mister Clerk. Rule 22A is suspended and the Ordinances are a legal
part of your agenda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: We turn now to Public Hearings. We have none this evening.
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OLD BUSINESS
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Going now to Old Business, we have no Old Business this evening.
PUBLIC SPEAKS
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: We are now under Public Speaks. We do have 2 speakers who have signed up to
speak to us. Our first is Jonathan Bailey. Mr. Bailey, love your hat, love your outfit. Welcome to Canton City
Council. If you’ll give us your name and your residential address, please.
JONATHAN BAILEY: (INAUDIBLE).
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Well, I think that probably is a question that should be addressed after the meeting.
Sure. Somebody will...I’m sure somebody will help you.
JONATHAN BAILEY: (INAUDIBLE - NOTES SUMMARIZED FROM AGENDA). Mr. Bailey spoke about the
vendor’s license requirements in the city, and asked Council to figure it out. He said that no other city requires
two licenses, and that is outrageous. He inquired about putting a rickshaw on his bicycle for Hall of Fame
night.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Great. Thank you very much, Mister Bailey. Our next speaker is James Parker.
Mr. Parker, as always, welcome to Canton City Council. If you’ll just give us your name and your residential
address, and I have to say, our speakers tonight are really in the theme of spring, which is good. (Inaudible).
Thank you.
JAMES PARKER: (INAUDIBLE - NOTES SUMMARIZED FROM AGENDA). James Parker believes re-
designating certain streets with names of NFL teams is a wonderful idea. He indicated there were 33 teams,
and the Canton Bulldogs are number one. He commended Member West on the Hall of Fame corridor project
and said it brings class to the Hall of Fame city. He reminded Council of some of his past brain storms such as
a statue of Jim Thorpe in Central Plaza, decorating the flag poles with NFL team flags, and streaming NFL
oriented audio through the downtown speaker system. This is a way to celebrate excellence visually and
audibly. He also again mentioned his idea of utilizing the Renkert Building, which he referred to as the North
Star, by projecting football images onto it at night.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you very much, appreciate it. Thank you for your passion and your ideas, as
always.
INFORMAL RESOLUTIONS
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Now we turn to Informal Resolutions and we do have one. Mister Clerk, if you’ll
please read Informal Resolution #38 by title.
#38. WARD 2 COUNCIL MEMBER WEST: AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT LAW DEPT TO WORK IN
CONJUNCTION WITH COUNCIL’S DOWNTOWN COMMITTEE, ADMINISTRATION, CITY
ENGINEER, NFL AND HOF MUSEUM TO COORDINATE AND PREPARE LEGISLATION
NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE SPECIAL SIDEWALK DISTRICT TO BE KNOWN AS
FOOTBALL WALK OF FAME AND ERECT SIGNAGE TO HONORARILY CO-NAME
NUMBERED STREETS AND CLEVELAND AVE, NAVARRE RD, AND FULTON RD TO
REFLECT 32 NFL TEAMS AND PRO FOOTBALL HOF CORRIDOR. - ADOPTED
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PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Leader.
MEMBER MORRIS: Mr. President, I move that we adopt Informal Resolution #38.
MEMBER SMITH: Second.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Informal Resolution #38. Are there any
remarks?
MEMBER WEST: Yes, Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Member West. There’s been much talk throughout this community, and of course
James, we love your passion and your ideas, but there’s been much talk in this community about connecting the
Hall of Fame Village to downtown, and more specifically, having that strong umbilical cord to where, when the
Hall of Fame has thousands, if not millions of visitors, that they pipeline to downtown Canton. One of the
things that this city is known for is football. The Hall of Fame City, and these 2 programs will undeniably make
individuals see us as the Hall of Fame City. When people come downtown, they’ll see our street signs named
after the 32 teams; the Pittsburg Steelers, of course that’s my team, Cleveland Brown, so on and so forth. But
also, the second program is the Walk of Fame. Right now, one of the biggest tourists attractions is in L.A. It is
the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and they put stars of all their celebrities throughout their city, their area, and
people travel from all over the world just to see a celebrity’s name imprinted in a sidewalk, with an imprint of
their hand or just something that resembles who they are. We need to do the same thing in downtown Canton.
Downtown, where people are coming downtown and they’re able to put an imprint within the sidewalk, or
they’re able to put a football or a football helmet, or some sort. And what’s real interesting is something that an
artist told me, was that there’s this 3D flooring idea that I think we can bring...There’s so many different
concepts that can come to this and also with this comes resources. The Hollywood Walk of Fame in L.A., they
charge $30,000.00 a star. They have to have sponsorship for their star. Now, we’re talking about $400.00 for a
commercial building. $30,000.00 just for a little square of sidewalk is pretty significant. I believe that this can
bring resources, I also believe it can bring notoriety to our community. It also can bring events to our
community on a regular basis throughout the year. So, I appreciate your support on this Resolution. And this is
a Resolution as a first start of it. We will take this and we will bring it to the Downtown Committee where we
will work with the Hall of Fame, with Dave Motz. We’ve been working and talking with the engineers already,
they will be a part of this and all the other departments to make this a reality. So, the start is tonight. Let’s pass
this and let’s bring some identity to the City of Canton. Thank you.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you, Member West. Any other remarks? Hearing none, by voice vote, all
those in favor signify by saying aye. Those opposed no.
NO REMARKS RESOLUTION #38 PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY VOICE VOTE
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: The ayes have it, the motion carries. Congratulations Member West. Good job and
a very good idea.
COMMUNICATIONS
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: We now are 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
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IN THEIR ENTIRETY IN THE COUNCIL OFFICE WITH THE AGENDA ITEMS FILE DATED MAY 2,
2016.
177. ANNEXATION CHAIRMAN WEST: REQ STATEMENT OF SERVICES FOR TRUMP SCHOOL
ANNEXATION. - ANNEXATION COMMITTEE
178. CD DIRECTOR MILLER: ESTABLISH FAIR REUSE VALUE OF PARCEL 02-39460 LOCATED
ON 2ND ST SW AND AUTHORIZE DISPOSITION OF SAME FOR $1.00 TO LOCKSHIN
ENTERPRISES, INC, 1324 TUSC W. - COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE
179. COUNCIL MEMBERS: THOMAS WEST (WARD 2), BILL SMUCKLER (CNCL-AT-LG): REQ
INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION ORDINANCE THAT PLACES 3-YR MORATORIUM OF
UTILITY WORK ON STREETS THAT HAVE BEEN REPAVED OR NEWLY PAVED AND THAT
CHARGES FEES OR FINES TO ANY DEPT OR COMPANY WHO PERFORMS UNDERGROUND
WORK ON RECENTLY PAVED STREETS. - ENVIRONMENTAL & PUBLIC UTILITIES AND
PUBLIC SAFETY & THOROUGHFARES COMMITTEES
180. COUNCIL MEMBERS: KEVIN FISHER (WARD 5), FRANK MORRIS (WARD 9): REQ
WITHDRAWAL OF COMM #169 FROM 4/25/16 AGENDA. - RECEIVED & FILED
181. LIQUOR CONTROL COMM (OHIO): FINDING ON APPEAL FOR HILL MINI MART, LLC DBA
SHORB DRIVE THRU, 829 12TH ST NW, REVERSING ORDER OF DIV OF LIQUOR CONTROL &
ORDERING DIV TO CONTINUE PROCESS OF 2015-2016 RENEWAL APP. - RECEIVED &
FILED
182. MAJORITY LEADER MORRIS: REQ ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT TO SEWER RATES BE
BROUGHT TO VOTE TO OPPOSE SAID PROPOSAL. - ENVIRONMENTAL & PUBLIC
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
183. MAYOR BERNABEI: NOTIFICATION OF ISSUANCE OF EXECUTIVE ORDER 2016-001
REAFFIRMING MAYOR’S NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION AND DESCRIBING ITS PURPOSE,
DUTIES, ORGANIZATION AND MEMBERSHIP. - RECEIVED & FILED
184. SAFETY DIRECTOR PERRY: AUTHORIZE SAF DIR TO APPROP UNAPPROP BAL OF
$32,562.79 INTO FUND 2787, 2014 BYRNE MEMORIAL GRANT, ON BEHALF OF POLICE
DEPT. - FINANCE COMMITTEE
185. SERVICE DIRECTOR BARTOS: AUTHORIZE HIRING OF ROBERT B. SOBNOSKY, P.E. AS
FACILITIES ENGINEER IN WATER DEPT AT 94% OF RESPECTIVE SALARY RANGE;
BEGINNING 1/1/17 EMPLOYEES OCCUPYING POSITIONS LISTED SHALL EACH BE PAID
97% OF RESPECTIVE SALARY RANGE; BEGINNING 1/1/18 SAID EMPLOYEES SHALL BE
PAID 100% OF RESPECTIVE SALARY RANGE; AUTHORIZE AUDITOR TO DRAW
WARRANTS UPON RECEIPT OF VOUCHERS. - PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
186. SERVICE DIRECTOR BARTOS: AMEND CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR BARGAINING UNIT
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PERSONNEL TO ALLOW FOR UP TO 8 TOTAL EMPLOYEES IN ANY COMBINATION OF
CLASSIFICATIONS LISTED IN ENGINEERING DIV; AMEND CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR
BARGAINING UNIT PERSONNEL TO ALLOW FOR UP TO 1 EMPLOYEE IN ANY ONE OF
CLASSIFICATIONS LISTED IN PUBLIC WORKS DIV; AMEND CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR
BARGAINING UNIT PERSONNEL TO ALLOW FOR UP TO 1 EMPLOYEE IN ANY ONE OF
CLASSIFICATIONS LISTED IN PUBLIC WORKS COLLECTION SYSTEMS DEPT. - PERSONNEL
COMMITTEE
187. SERVICE DIRECTOR BARTOS: AUTHORIZE MAYOR AND/OR SERV DIR TO ADVERTISE,
RECEIVE BIDS, AWARD AND EXECUTE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR HARRISON
AVE/44TH ST NW WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJ; AUTHORIZE MAYOR AND/OR SERV
DIR TO ENTER INTO PROFESSIONAL SRVS CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OVERSIGHT
SRVS FOR SAID PROJ; REQ $950,000 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 5201 WATER
FUND TO 5201 207036 HARRISON AVE/44TH ST WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJ -
OTHER; AUTHORIZE AUDITOR TO DRAW WARRANTS UPON RECEIPT OF VOUCHERS. -
FINANCE COMMITTEE
ORDINANCES & FORMAL RESOLUTIONS FOR FIRST READING
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Turning now to First Reading Ordinances and Formal Resolutions for their First
Reading. Mister Clerk, will you please begin with Ordinance #1.
NOTE: PRESIDENT SCHULMAN CALLED UPON CLERK SHOWES TO READ ORDINANCE #1
THROUGH ORDINANCE #6 FOR THEIR FIRST READING BY TITLE AS REQUIRED BY STATE
LAW, AS FOLLOWS (ORDINANCES #5 AND #6 ADOPTED ON 1ST READING):
#1. (1ST RDG) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR SERVICE DIRECTOR TO
ENTER INTO AN AMENDED ENTERPRISE ZONE AGREEMENT WITH
HYDRODEC N.A., INC.; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY
Referred to Community & Economic Development Committee
#2. (1ST RDG) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE CANTON COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT
CORPORATION TO PROVIDE A GRANT UTILIZING GENERAL FUND DOLLARS
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000.00; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO
BE AN EMERGENCY
Referred to Finance Committee
#3. (1ST RDG) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 44/2016; AND
DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY ($69,709.00 SUPP APPROP FR
UNAPPROP BAL OF 2769 2015 BYRNE MEMORIAL GRANT FUND TO 2769 2015
BYRNE MEMORIAL GRANT - OTHER)
Referred to Finance Committee
#4. (1ST RDG) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 44/2016; AND
DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY ($39.84 SUPP APPROP FR
UNAPPROP BAL OF 2772 2013 EDWAD BYRNE GRANT FUND TO 2772 2013
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EDWARD BYRNE GRANT - OTHER)
Referred to Finance Committee
(COUNCIL RECESSED AT 7:45 PM FOR THE PUBLIC PROPERTY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT,
FINANCE, AND COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEES TO DISCUSS
ORDINANCES #5 AND #6; RECONVENED AT 7:48 PM)
#5. (1ST RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 76/2016 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 44/2016; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO
BE AN EMERGENCY ($49,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 4501
102001 CAPITAL PROJECTS - OTHER)
Referred to Public Property Capital Improvement and Finance Committees
#6. (1ST RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 77/2016 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE
THREE BUILDINGS LISTED ON EXHIBIT A TO BE PUBLIC NUISANCES;
AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR THE DEMOLITION OF SAID BUILDINGS; AUTHORIZING THE
CLERK OF CANTON CITY COUNCIL TO CERTIFY THE COSTS OF DEMOLITION
TO THE STARK COUNTY AUDITOR; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN
EMERGENCY (PARCEL #215199, 204692, & 215617)
Referred to Community & Economic Development Committee
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: And at this time the chair will declare an in house recess for the Finance and
Community & Economic Development Committees to meet in regards to Ordinances #5 and #6 on your agenda.
You’re now in recess.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Leader, we’re ready.
MEMBER MORRIS: Mr. President, I move we suspend Rule 22A to place Ordinances #5 and #6 back on this
evening’s agenda.
MEMBER SMITH: Second.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Council will reconvene after it’s recess and there is a motion on the floor to
suspend Rule 22A to place Ordinances #5 and #6 back on this evening’s agenda. Are there any remarks?
Hearing none, Mister Clerk, roll call vote please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 12 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK SHOWES: Twelve yeas, sir.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Motion carries, Ordinances #5 and #6 are a legal part of your agenda. Leader.
MEMBER MORRIS: Mr. President, I move we suspend the Statutory Rules on Ordinance #5.
MEMBER SMITH: Second.
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PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: It’s been moved and seconded to suspend the Statutory Rules on Ordinance #5.
Are there any remarks? Again, hearing none, Mister Clerk, roll call vote please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 12 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK SHOWES: Twelve yeas, sir.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you, Mister Clerk. You’ve heard your three readings, Leader.
MEMBER MORRIS: Mr. President I move we adopt Ordinance #5.
MEMBER SMITH: Second.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Ordinance #5. Are there any remarks
under this Ordinance? Again, hearing none, Mister Clerk, roll call vote please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 12 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK SHOWES: Twelve yeas, sir.
#5 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 76/2016
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Motion carries, Ordinance #5 has been adopted. Mister Clerk...er...I’m sorry. Mr.
President...Oh, that’s me...Leader. I’ll get the script right here in a minute.
MEMBER MORRIS: It’s all good, I’ve got you. Mr. President, I move we suspend the Statutory Rules on
Ordinance #6.
MEMBER SMITH: Second.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: It’s been moved and seconded to suspend the Statutory Rules on Ordinance #6.
Are there any remarks? Hearing none, Mister Clerk, roll call vote please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 12 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK SHOWES: Twelve yeas, sir.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Motion carries. You’ve heard your three readings, Leader.
MEMBER MORRIS: Mr. President I move we adopt Ordinance #6.
MEMBER SMITH: Second.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Ordinance #6. Are there any remarks?
Hearing none, Mister Clerk, roll call vote please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 12 YEAS, 0 NAYS
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CLERK SHOWES: Twelve yeas, sir.
#6 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 77/2016
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Motion carries, Ordinance #6 has been adopted.
ORDINANCES & FORMAL RESOLUTIONS FOR SECOND READING
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: We now turn to Second Reading Ordinances. Mister Clerk, would you please
begin with Ordinance #7, please.
NOTE: PRESIDENT SCHULMAN CALLED UPON CLERK SHOWES TO READ ORDINANCES #7
THROUGH #10 FOR THEIR SECOND READING BY TITLE AS REQUIRED BY STATE LAW, AS
FOLLOWS:
#7. (2ND RDG) AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 1352, VACANT COMMERCIAL
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND STANDARDS, TO THE BUILDING CODE OF
THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CANTON
#8. (2ND RDG) A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE STATEMENT OF SERVICES TO BE
PROVIDED TO THE PROPERTY OWNER IN THE 1400 GRACE AVE.
ANNEXATION AREA, THE APPROXIMATE DATE SERVICES WILL BE
PROVIDED, PROCEDURE TO RECONCILE INCOMPATIBLE ZONING USES
UPON ITS BEING ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF CANTON, OHIO; AND
DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY
#9. (2ND RDG) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED
CANTON PARKS MASTER PLAN AS A SUBORDINATE PLAN TO THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE CITY OF CANTON, OHIO; AND
DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY
#10. (2ND RDG) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CLERK OF COUNCIL TO CERTIFY TO
THE COUNTY AUDITOR LISTS OF UNPAID AND DELINQUENT CHARGES FOR
ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH SERVICES PERFORMED BY AND/OR ON
BEHALF OF THE CANTON STREET DEPARTMENT AND URBAN FORESTRY
DIVISION OF THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT IN 2015
ORDINANCES & FORMAL RESOLUTIONS FOR THIRD AND FINAL READING
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you, Mr. Clerk. We now turn to Ordinances and Formal Resolutions for
their Third/Final Reading and Vote. Would you please begin, Mister Clerk, with Ordinance #11.
NOTE: PRESIDENT SCHULMAN CALLED UPON CLERK SHOWES TO READ ORDINANCES #11
THROUGH ORDINANCE #15 FOR THE THIRD READING BY TITLE AS REQUIRED BY STATE
LAW, AS FOLLOWS:
#11. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 78/2016 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO FILE WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT (HUD) A 2016 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE 2016
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, 2016 HOME INVESTMENT
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PARTNERSHIP, AND 2016 EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT PROGRAMS;
RATIFYING SUBMISSION AND FILING OF SAID PLAN; AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE GRANT AGREEMENTS WITH HUD AND TO ACCEPT
FUNDING FOR THE THREE PROGRAMS; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE
AN EMERGENCY
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Leader.
MEMBER MORRIS: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #11.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Second?
MEMBER SMITH: Second. I’m sorry.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: That’s alright. It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Ordinance #11. Any
remarks? Hearing none, Mister Clerk, roll call vote please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 12 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK SHOWES: Twelve yeas, sir.
#11 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 78/2016
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you. Motion carries and Ordinance #11 is adopted. Ordinance #12, please.
#12. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 79/2016 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE
TAX INCENTIVE REVIEW COUNCIL’S RECENT RECOMMENDATIONS
REGARDING ENTERPRISE ZONE AND COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT AREA
TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENTS; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN
EMERGENCY
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Leader.
MEMBER MORRIS: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #12.
MEMBER SMITH: Second.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Ordinance #12. Any remarks under this
Ordinance? Again, hearing none, Mister Clerk, roll call vote please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 12 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK SHOWES: Twelve yeas, sir.
#12 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 79/2016
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Ordinance #12 has been adopted. Ordinance #13, please.
#13. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 80/2016 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
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PARK DIRECTOR/PARK COMMISSION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR THE
PURCHASE OF ONE (1) 2016 FORD F250 SRW 4X4 REGULAR CAB FROM
DOWNTOWN FORD IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $26,312.42; AND
DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Leader.
MEMBER MORRIS: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #13.
MEMBER SMITH: Second.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: It’s been moved and seconded that adopt Ordinance #13. Any remarks under this
Ordinance? Again, hearing none, Mister Clerk, roll call vote please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 12 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK SHOWES: Twelve yeas, sir.
#13 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 80/2016
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you. Ordinance #13 is adopted. Ordinance #14, please.
#14. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 81/2016 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO ENTER INTO A ONE-YEAR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH SHOTSPOTTER
FLEX IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $135,000.00; AND DECLARING THE
SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Leader.
MEMBER MORRIS: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #14.
MEMBER SMITH: Second.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: It’s been moved and seconded that you adopt Ordinance #14. Any remarks under
this Ordinance? Again, hearing none, Mister Clerk, roll call vote please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 12 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK SHOWES: Twelve yeas, sir.
#14 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 81/2016
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you. Motion carries. Ordinance #14 is adopted. Ordinance #15, please.
#15. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 82/2016 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES CONTRACT WITH ME/IBI GROUP FOR DESIGN OF THE
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RIDGEWOOD EAST WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT AND ROADWAY
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT; AMENDING APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO.
44/2016; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Leader Morris.
MEMBER MORRIS: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #15.
MEMBER SMITH: Second.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Ordinance #15. Any remarks under this
Ordinance? Again, hearing none, Mister Clerk, roll call vote please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 12 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK SHOWES: Twelve yeas, sir.
#15 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 82/2016
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Motion carries. Ordinance #15 has been adopted.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: We now turn to Announcements of Committee Meetings. Chairmen.
MEMBER MARIOL: Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Yes, Chairman Mariol.
MEMBER MARIOL: Finance will meet May 9th at 6:30.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you.
MEMBER SMITH: Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Yes.
MEMBER SMITH: C&ED will also meet at 6:30 on the 9th.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you, Leader Smith...Assistant Leader Smith. Is that it?
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Alright, we’re now under Miscellaneous Business. Is there any? No? Leader.
MEMBER MORRIS: Move we adjourn.
MEMBER SMITH: Second.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: It’s been moved and seconded to adjourn. Mister Clerk, roll call vote please.
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NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 12 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK SHOWES: Twelve yeas, sir.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Motion carries. Happy Spring everyone. Drive carefully. We’ll see you next
week. (Gavel falls) Meeting is adjourned.
ADJOURNMENT TIME: 7:58 P.M.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
KELLEN SHOWES ALLEN SCHULMAN
CLERK OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Agenda
FINAL
AGENDA
CANTON CITY COUNCIL 7:30 PM MAY 2, 2016
ROLL CALL: All Mem bers Present
M OTION TO EXCUSE M EM BERS: Not Necessary
INVOCATION: Tom Harm on, At-Large Council Mem ber
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: President Schulm an
AGENDA CORRECTIONS & CHANGES: (Suspended Rule 22A to add 1 st Rdg O#5 & O#6; 2 nd Rdg O#7 - O#10; O#5 & O#6
Adopted on 1 st Rdg)
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
OLD BUSINESS (PUBLIC SPEAKS): None
PUBLIC SPEAKS (CITY BUSINESS): Jonathan Bailey spoke about the vendor’s license requirem ents in the city, and asked
Council to figure it out. He said that no other city requires two licenses, and that is outrageous. He inquired about putting a
rickshaw on his bicycle for Hall of Fam e night. President Schulm an suggested that that be addressed after the m eeting.
Jam es Parker believes redesignating certain streets with nam es of NFL team s is a wonderful idea. He indicated there were 33
team s, and the Canton Bulldogs are num ber one. He com m ended Mem ber W est on the Hall of Fam e corridor project and
said it brings class to the Hall of Fam e city. He rem inded Council of som e of his past brain storm s such as a statue of Jim
Thorpe in Central Plaza, decorating the flag poles with NFL team flags, and stream ing NFL oriented audio through the
downtown speaker system . This is a way to celebrate excellence visually and audibly. He also again m entioned his idea of
utilizing the Renkert Building, which he referred to as the North Star, by projecting football im ages onto it at night.
INFORM AL RESOLUTIONS:
38. W ARD 2 COUNCIL MEMBER W EST: AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT LAW DEPT TO W ORK IN CONJUNCTION
W ITH COUNCIL’S DOW NTOW N COMMITTEE, ADMINISTRATION, CITY
ENGINEER, NFL AND HOF MUSEUM TO COORDINATE AND PREPARE
LEGISLATION NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE SPECIAL SIDEW ALK
DISTRICT TO BE KNOW N AS FOOTBALL W ALK OF FAME AND ERECT
SIGNAGE TO HONORARILY CO-NAME NUMBERED STREETS AND
CLEVELAND AVE, NAVARRE RD, AND FULTON RD TO REFLECT 32
NFL TEAMS AND PRO FOOTBALL HOF CORRIDOR. - ADOPTED
COM M UNICATIONS:
177. ANNEXATION CHAIRMAN W EST: REQ STATEMENT OF SERVICES FOR TRUMP SCHOOL ANNEXATION.
- ANNEXATION COMMITTEE
178. CD DIRECTOR MILLER: ESTABLISH FAIR REUSE VALUE OF PARCEL 02-39460 LOCATED ON
2 ND ST SW AND AUTHORIZE DISPOSITION OF SAME FOR $1.00 TO
LOCKSHIN ENTERPRISES, INC, 1324 TUSC W . - COMMUNITY &
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
179. COUNCIL MEMBERS: REQ INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION ORDINANCE THAT PLACES 3-
THOMAS W EST (W ARD 2) YR MORATORIUM OF UTILITY W ORK ON STREETS THAT HAVE BEEN
BILL SMUCKLER (CNCL-AT-LG) REPAVED OR NEW LY PAVED AND THAT CHARGES FEES OR FINES
TO ANY DEPT OR COMPANY W HO PERFORMS UNDERGROUND
W ORK ON RECENTLY PAVED STREETS. - ENVIRONMENTAL &
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SAFETY & THOROUGHFARES
COMMITTEES
180. COUNCIL MEMBERS: REQ W ITHDRAW AL OF COMM #169 FROM 4/25/16 AGENDA. -
KEVIN FISHER (W ARD 5) RECEIVED & FILED
FRANK MORRIS (W ARD 9)
181. LIQUOR CONTROL COMM (OHIO): FINDING ON APPEAL FOR HILL MINI MART, LLC DBA SHORB DRIVE
THRU, 829 12 TH ST NW , REVERSING ORDER OF DIV OF LIQUOR
CONTROL & ORDERING DIV TO CONTINUE PROCESS OF 2015-2016
RENEW AL APP. - RECEIVED & FILED
182. MAJORITY LEADER MORRIS: REQ ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT TO SEW ER RATES BE BROUGHT TO
VOTE TO OPPOSE SAID PROPOSAL. - ENVIRONMENTAL & PUBLIC
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
183. MAYOR BERNABEI: NOTIFICATION OF ISSUANCE OF EXECUTIVE ORDER 2016-001
REAFFIRMING MAYOR’S NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION AND
DESCRIBING ITS PURPOSE, DUTIES, ORGANIZATION AND
MEMBERSHIP. - RECEIVED & FILED
184. SAFETY DIRECTOR PERRY: AUTHORIZE SAF DIR TO APPROP UNAPPROP BAL OF $32,562.79
INTO FUND 2787, 2014 BYRNE MEMORIAL GRANT, ON BEHALF OF
POLICE DEPT. - FINANCE COMMITTEE
185. SERVICE DIRECTOR BARTOS: AUTHORIZE HIRING OF ROBERT B. SOBNOSKY, P.E. AS FACILITIES
ENGINEER IN W ATER DEPT AT 94% OF RESPECTIVE SALARY
RANGE; BEGINNING 1/1/17 EMPLOYEES OCCUPYING POSITIONS
LISTED SHALL EACH BE PAID 97% OF RESPECTIVE SALARY RANGE;
BEGINNING 1/1/18 SAID EMPLOYEES SHALL BE PAID 100% OF
RESPECTIVE SALARY RANGE; AUTHORIZE AUDITOR TO DRAW
W ARRANTS UPON RECEIPT OF VOUCHERS. - PERSONNEL
COMMITTEE
CANTON CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PAGE 2 - MAY 2, 2016
COM M UNICATIONS CONTINUED:
186. SERVICE DIRECTOR BARTOS: AMEND CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR BARGAINING UNIT PERSONNEL
TO ALLOW FOR UP TO 8 TOTAL EMPLOYEES IN ANY COMBINATION
OF CLASSIFICATIONS LISTED IN ENGINEERING DIV; AMEND
CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR BARGAINING UNIT PERSONNEL TO
ALLOW FOR UP TO 1 EMPLOYEE IN ANY ONE OF CLASSIFICATIONS
LISTED IN PUBLIC W ORKS DIV; AMEND CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR
BARGAINING UNIT PERSONNEL TO ALLOW FOR UP TO 1 EMPLOYEE
IN ANY ONE OF CLASSIFICATIONS LISTED IN PUBLIC W ORKS
COLLECTION SYSTEMS DEPT. - PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
187. SERVICE DIRECTOR BARTOS: AUTHORIZE MAYOR AND/OR SERV DIR TO ADVERTISE, RECEIVE
BIDS, AW ARD AND EXECUTE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR
HARRISON AVE/44TH ST NW W ATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJ;
AUTHORIZE MAYOR AND/OR SERV DIR TO ENTER INTO
PROFESSIONAL SRVS CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION
OVERSIGHT SRVS FOR SAID PROJ; REQ $950,000 SUPP APPROP FR
UNAPPROP BAL OF 5201 W ATER FUND TO 5201 207036 HARRISON
AVE/44TH ST W ATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJ - OTHER;
AUTHORIZE AUDITOR TO DRAW W ARRANTS UPON RECEIPT OF
VOUCHERS. - FINANCE COMMITTEE
ORDINANCES & FORM AL RESOLUTIONS FOR FIRST READING:
1 ST RDG 1. AUTHORIZE MAYOR OR SERV DIR TO ENTER INTO AMENDED ENTERPRISE ZONE AGMT W ITH
HYDRODEC N.A., INC.; EMERGENCY
Referred to Com m unity & Econom ic Developm ent Com m ittee
1 ST RDG 2. AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AGMT W ITH CANTON COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT CORP TO
PROVIDE GRANT UTILIZING GENERAL FUND DOLLARS IN AMT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000.00;
EMERGENCY
Referred to Finance Com m ittee
1 ST RDG 3. AMEND APPROP O#44/2016; EMERGENCY ($69,709.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 2769
2015 BYRNE MEMORIAL GRANT FUND TO 2769 2015 BYRNE MEMORIAL GRANT - OTHER)
Referred to Finance Com m ittee
1 ST RDG 4. AMEND APPROP O#44/2016; EMERGENCY ($39.84 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 2772 2013
EDW ARD BYRNE GRANT FUND TO 2772 2013 EDW ARD BYRNE GRANT - OTHER)
Referred to Finance Com m ittee
(COUNCIL RECESSED AT 7:45 P.M. FOR THE PUBLIC PROPERTY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT & FINANCE
COMMITTEES TO DISCUSS ORDINANCE #5; RECONVENED AT 7:46 P.M.)
76/2016 5. AMEND APPROP O#44/2016; EMERGENCY ($49,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 4501
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND TO 4501 102001 CAPITAL PROJECTS - OTHER)
Referred to Public Property Capital Im provem ent and Finance Com m ittees
(COUNCIL RECESSED AT 7:46 P.M. FOR THE COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS
ORDINANCE #6; RECONVENED AT 7:48 P.M.)
77/2016 6. DECLARE 3 BLDGS LISTED ON EXHIBIT A TO BE PUBLIC NUISANCES; AUTHORIZE SAF DIR TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR DEMO OF SAID BLDGS; AUTHORIZE CLERK OF CANTON CITY
COUNCIL TO CERTIFY COSTS OF DEMO TO STARK CTY AUDITOR; EMERGENCY (PARCEL #’S
215199, 204692, 215617)
Referred to Com m unity & Econom ic Developm ent Com m ittee
ORDINANCES & FORM AL RESOLUTIONS FOR SECOND READING:
(SUSPENDED RULE 22A TO ADD 2 ND RDG O#7 - O#10)
2 ND RDG 7. ADD CHAPTER 1352, VACANT COMMERCIAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND STANDARDS, TO
BLDG CODE OF CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF CITY OF CANTON (JUD)
2 ND RDG 8. APPROVE STATEMENT OF SERVS TO BE PROVIDED TO PROP OW NER IN 1400 GRACE AVE.
ANNEXATION AREA, APPROX DATE SERVS W ILL BE PROVIDED, PROCEDURE TO RECONCILE
INCOMPATIBLE ZONING USES UPON BEING ANNEXED TO CITY; EMERGENCY (ANNEX)
2 ND RDG 9. AUTHORIZE ADOPTION OF PROPOSED CANTON PARKS MASTER PLAN AS SUBORDINATE PLAN
TO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR CITY OF CANTON; EMERGENCY (PARKS & REC)
2 ND RDG 10. AUTHORIZE CLERK OF COUNCIL TO CERTIFY TO COUNTY AUDITOR LISTS OF UNPAID AND
DELINQUENT CHARGES FOR ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED W ITH SERVS PERFORMED BY AND/OR ON
BEHALF OF THE CANTON STREET DEPT AND URBAN FORESTRY DIVISION OF ENGINEERING
DEPT IN 2015 (FIN)
CANTON CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PAGE 3 - MAY 2, 2016
ORDINANCES & FORM AL RESOLUTIONS FOR THIRD/FINAL READING & VOTE:
78/2016 11. AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO FILE W ITH US DEPT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) 2016
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR 2016 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, 2016 HOME
INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP AND 2016 EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT PROGRAMS; RATIFY
SUBMISSION AND FILING OF SAID PLAN; AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO EXECUTE GRANT AGMTS W ITH
HUD AND TO ACCEPT FUNDING FOR 3 PROGRAMS; EMERGENCY (CDBG, HOME & ESG
PROGRAMS)
79/2016 12. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING TAX INCENTIVE REVIEW COUNCIL’S RECENT RECOMMENDATION
REGARDING ENTERPRISE ZONE AND COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT AREA TAX ABATEMENT
AGMTS; EMERGENCY
80/2016 13. AUTHORIZE PARK DIRECTOR/PARK COMMISSION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE
OF ONE (1) 2016 FORD F250 SRW 4X4 REGULAR CAB FR DOW NTOW N FORD IN AMT NOT TO
EXCEED $26,312.42; EMERGENCY
81/2016 14. AUTHORIZE SAFETY DIR TO ENTER INTO 1-YR PROF SERVS CONTRACT RENEW AL W ITH
SHOTSPOTTER FLEX IN AMT NOT TO EXCEED $135,000; EMERGENCY
82/2016 15. AUTHORIZE MAYOR OR SERV DIR TO EXECUTE PROF SERVS CONTRACT W ITH ME/IBI GROUP
FOR DESIGN OF RIDGEW OOD EAST W ATER MAIN REPLACEMENT AND ROADW AY
RECONSTRUCTION PROJ; AMEND APPROP O#44/2016; EMERGENCY ($35,997.00 SUPP APPROP FR
UNAPPROP BAL OF 5201 W ATER FUND TO 5201 207043 RIDGEW OOD EAST W ATER MAIN
REPLACEMENT AND ROADW AY RECONSTRUCTION PROJ - OTHER; $16,675.00 SUPP APPROP FR
UNAPPROP BAL OF 4501 CAPITAL FUND TO 4501 207043 RIDGEW OOD EAST W ATER MAIN
REPLACEMENT AND ROADW AY RECONSTRUCTION PROJ - OTHER)
ANNOUNCEM ENT OF COM M ITTEE M EETINGS:
M ONDAY, M ay 9, 2016 in Council Caucus Room at 6:30 PM
1) Finance Com m ittee
2) Com m unity & Econom ic Developm ent Com m ittee
Claim s Com m ittee
Street Departm ent Presentation
M ISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: None
ADJOURNM ENT: 7:58 P.M.
NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL M EETING W ILL BE HELD ON M ONDAY, M AY 9, 2016 @ 7:30 PM
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