City Council
Regular MeetingCanton, OH · March 20, 2017
Minutes
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PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to Canton City Council. With a
quorum being present, the Chair calls this meeting of Canton City Council to order. Roll call vote, Mr. Clerk.
ROLL CALL TAKEN BY CLERK DOUGHERTY:
11 COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: (FRANK MORRIS, CHRIS SMITH, JAMES BABCOCK, TOM
HARMON, BILL SMUCKLER, GREG HAWK, JASON SCAGLIONE, ROBERT FISHER, KEVIN HALL,
JOHN MARIOL & EDMOND MACK)
ELEVEN COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT. (MEMBER CHESTER ABSENT)
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Eleven present, one absent, Mr. President.
EXCUSING MEMBERS
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Member Morris.
MEMBER MORRIS: Yes sir.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Leader.
MEMBER MORRIS: Yeah.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: We have an absentee.
MEMBER MORRIS: Oh...(Inaudible, Laughter). Mr. President, I move we excuse Member Chester from this
evening’s meeting.
MEMBER SMITH: Second.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: It’s been moved and seconded to excuse Member Chester from this evening’s
meeting. Any remarks? Hearing none, roll call vote please, Mr. Clerk.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 11 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Eleven yeas, Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you. Motion carries, and Member Chester is excused from this evening’s
meeting. Tonight we’ll have our invocation given by my good friend and Leader, Frank Morris. If you’ll
please stand and remain standing, for our Pledge of Allegiance.
The regular meeting of Canton City Council was held on March 20, 2017 at 7:30 P.M. in the Canton City
Council Chamber. The roll call was taken (see above) by Clerk of Council, David R. Dougherty. The
invocation was given by Ward 9 Council Member, Frank Morris. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by
President Schulman.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Leader, thank you very much for those words. It’s appreciated.
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AGENDA CORRECTIONS & CHANGES
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: We are now under Agenda Corrections...Corrections and Changes. Leader.
MEMBER MORRIS: Mr. President, I move Rule 22A be suspended to add 2nd Readings, Ordinances #10
through #13.
MEMBER SMITH: Second.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: It’s been moved and sss...it’s been moved and seconded to suspend Rule 22A to
add 2nd Readings, Ordinances 10 through 13 to this evening’s agenda. Any remarks? Hearing none, roll call
vote please, Mr. Clerk.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 11 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Eleven yeas, Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you. Rule 22A is suspended and the Ordinances are a legal part of your
agenda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: We turn to Public Hearings. We have none this evening.
OLD BUSINESS
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Turning to Old Business. We do have some Old Business.
DEPUTY MAYOR WILLIAMS: Mr. President. Mr. President, Members of Council. Uh, Jim Adams, our
Health Commissioner wanted to give an another brief update in regards to the ongoing investigation at
Georgeview Estates.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Good evening.
HEALTH COMMISSIONER ADAMS: Mr. President, yes, just to follow up on the complaint...the comments
that I made last week. Our department is investigating the complaints that have been made by some of the
residents in that area. We are looking into that. We also have, at their request, established a...a public
meeting for us to be able to communicate back to anybody that might be concerned about that, uh...the
progress of our investigation, as well as any other further concerns that they have. That meeting will be held
here in this Chamber, on August 4th at 6:00 p.m. April 4th, I’m sorry. August would be a bit of a lead time,
wouldn’t it? April 4th at 6:00.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: April 4th at 6:00.
HEALTH COMMISSIONER ADAMS: At City Council Chambers, here, so...
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Right here?
HEALTH COMMISSIONER ADAMS: Right here. So, I have talked with some of the residents in the
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community. We’ve had our staff go out and look around. We are also actively investigating the complaints
and will report back at that time, how we’re doing...so.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Very good. Thank you Commissioner. Any questions? Alright, thank you very
much. We’ll see you then.
HEALTH COMMISSIONER ADAMS: Thank you.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you. (Inaudible).
PUBLIC SPEAKS
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: We’re now under Public Speaks. We have two speakers this evening. Our first
speaker is Eugene Blakely. Mr. Blakely, good evening.
EUGENE BLAKELY: Good evening.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Would you give us your name and your residential address, please.
EUGENE BLAKELY: Yeah, uh, my name’s Eugene Blakely. I live at 2622 Caprice Avenue, Canton, Ohio
44709.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: As always, welcome.
EUGENE BLAKELY: Uh, I’d just like to take a moment to thank the City for flying the American Red Cross
flags all month. Uh, it really means a lot to me. I get up early in the morning and go to (Inaudible). I go help
people (Inaudible) everything else, and I really appreciate you guys flying the flag all month long. It really
means a lot to me every time I go down past the flag in Central Square. It really means so much to me. You
guys don’t understand how much it really means to see the flag flying (Inaudible) I do. I get up at 2:00 in the
morning, go (Inaudible), you name it, I’m there. So, thank you.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you. We appreciate all that you do. (Applause). Our next speaker is
Roger Zachary. Mr. Zachary, as always, welcome. If you’ll give us your name and your residential address,
please.
ROGER ZACHARY: Uh, to the Honorable President, Mayor, Council Members, guests. I’m here again to
talk about Republic Steel Corporation on 8th St. NE, Canton. Uh, I know about the meetings that going to be
held on April 4th, uh, but there’s some things we need on April 4th. Uh, we need to know what the Health
Department has been doing since 2004 to 2017, when all of this smoke, debris, and whatever has been
blowing into our neighborhood. And, we have not been cautioned or no one has said anything. This is, uh, a
document here...says uh...it’s from Re...Republic Steel...from the EPA...US EPA. From 2013 to 2016, it says
the Republic Steel on 8th St. NE has been significantly non-complies. Now, it didn’t say complies...non...uh,
non-complies status (Inaudible), it says significantly non-complies on magnesia, aluminum, dust, lead
compound, nickle, chromium, copper compound, mercury. I just want to know where our Health
Department’s been. I...they...we need some answers from them. They...they don’t have to come in and talk to
us, and we need to know what they’re going to do from...after April 4th, what they are going to do, as a Health
Department as far as protecting us. This is the part...they are responsible for our air, water, soil, you know.
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And I just got this...if the Repository can put (Inaudible) front page, with a big toilet, somebody should be able
to notify us and say, “Well, you know, you’re getting too much lead in your air...in your neighborhood.” You
know, and even after that, after I’ve spoken about it, they should have come forward and say, “You know,
you’re safe in your neighborhood,” or “you’re not safe.” We haven’t heard anything. Haven’t seen anything,
you know. He came up here tonight before me, yeah, because he knew I was going to speak, and I’m not gone
give it up...I’m not giving up. I want to know. What happened between 2004 and 2017? Three years, the last
full inspection, seventy-six days ago. The last formal enforcement action was five years and four months ago.
Thank you.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you, very much. (Applause). Thank you for your, uh, requests, and
statements, and questions, and I can assure you that they’ll be answered.
INFORMAL RESOLUTIONS
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: We’re now under Informal Resolutions. We have none this evening.
COMMUNICATIONS
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: We’re now under Communications. Let the journal show that all
Communications have been 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
MARCH 20, 2017.
109. FINANCE DIRECTOR CROUSE: REQ $3,812,000.00 APPROP TRF FR 1155 500601
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - OTHER TO 1155 101501 CODE ENFORCEMENT - OTHER
(NIP III PROGRAM). - FINANCE COMMITTEE
110. PLANNING COMMISSION: REQ REPLAT OF LOTS 18439 & 18440, 17TH & OHIO NE, WARD 9
(HABITAT FOR HUMANITY). - PUBLIC SAFETY & THOROUGHFARES COMMITTEE
111. PLANNING COMMISSION: REQ REPLAT OF LOTS 24467 AND 24466, 3040 13TH ST SW,
WARD 5 (DON BONIPHANT). - PUBLIC SAFETY & THOROUGHFARES COMMITTEE
112. PLANNING COMMISSION: REQ ZONE CHANGE AT 1703-1711 FULTON RD NW (PARCELS
210921, 210922 & 244550) FR R-3 (GARDEN & TOWNHOME APTS) TO PB-1 (PLANNED
OFFICE BUSINESS DISTRICT) FOR USE AS GROUP RESIDENTIAL SOCIAL SERVICE
FACILITY (KLIMO FAMILY FOUNDATION, INC.) (WARD 7). - JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
113. PLANNING COMMISSION: REQ REVISIONS TO CITY CODE CHAPTER 1105, HISTORIC
PRESERVATION CODE. - JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
114. PROPERTY OWNER MARATHON PETROLEUM CO: REQ ZONE CHANGE OF 1.452 ACRES
N OF 21ST ST AND W OF BROOKS AVE SW FOR PARKING, STORAGE & OTHER USES
ASSOC WITH OPERATION OF REFINERY (WARD 5). - PLANNING COMMISSION
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115. PROPERTY OWNER ST. MARK’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH: REQ ZONE CHANGE OF PARCEL
#380067 AT 515 48TH ST NW FOR PROPOSED CHURCH AND SCHOOL ACTIVITIES (WARD
8). - PLANNING COMMISSION
116. SAFETY DIRECTOR PERRY, SERVICE DIRECTOR BARTOS: AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATE
OFFICIAL(S) TO PURCH AND/OR LEASE TITLED VEHICLES, INCLUDING ALL NECESSARY
EQUIP AND COMPONENTS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SEC 105.08 OF CANTON CODIFIED
ORDINANCES; AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATE OFFICIAL(S) TO ADVERTISE, RECEIVE BIDS,
AWARD AND ENTER INTO CONTACT FOR SAID PURCH; REQ SUPP APPROPS FR
UNAPPROP BALS: $1,260.027.50 FR 4501 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND, $340,248.00 FR 4502
MOTOR VEHICLE PURCHASES FUND, $7,728.00 FR 5201 WATER WORKS OPERATING
FUND, $7,728.00 FR 5410 SEWER OPERATING FUND, $10,000.00 FR 5701 BUILDING CODE
FUND; AUTHORIZE AUDITOR TO DRAW WARRANTS UPON RECEIPT OF VOUCHERS. -
PUBLIC PROPERTY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND FINANCE COMMITTEES
117. SERVICE DIRECTOR BARTOS: AUTHORIZE MAYOR AND/OR SERV DIR TO ADVERTISE,
RECEIVE BIDS, AWARD, AND ENTER INTO ALL CONTRACTS NECESSARY TO PURCH (2)
SALT TRUCKS TO INCLUDE CAB/CHASSIS, DUMP BODY, PLOW, SPREADER, AND ALL
NECESSARY ACCESSORIES FOR STREET DEPT; ALTERNATIVELY AUTHORIZE MAYOR
AND/OR SERV DIR TO ENTER INTO ALL CONTRACTS NECESSARY FOR PURCH OF SAID
ITEMS VIA ANY COOP PURCH AGMT; REQ $170,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL
OF 4502 MOTOR VEHICLE FUND TO 4502 202210 STREET MAINTENANCE - OTHER. -
PUBLIC PROPERTY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE
118. SERVICE DIRECTOR BARTOS: AUTHORIZE MAYOR AND/OR SERV DIR TO ENTER INTO
PROF SRVS AGMT WITH ARCADIS U.S., INC. IN AMT NOT TO EXCEED $713,700.00 FOR
PILOT TESTING, DESIGN, BIDDING ASSISTANCE, CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND
OVERSIGHT AND OTHER PROF SRVS FOR WRF SLUDGE PROCESSING MODIFICATIONS
PROJ; AUTHORIZE MAYOR AND/OR SERV DIR TO ENTER INTO AGMTS WITH NORTH
CANTON AND STARK CO FOR THEIR SHARE OF PROJ COSTS; AUTHORIZE MAYOR
AND/OR SERV DIR TO ADVERTISE, RECEIVE BIDS, AWARD AND ENTER INTO
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT; REQ $7,398,700.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF
5410 SANITARY SEWER FUND TO 5410 206056 WRF SLUDGE PROCESSING
MODIFICATIONS PROJ - OTHER; RETROACTIVELY AUTHORIZE AND RATIFY ANY
ACTIONS TAKEN PRIOR TO PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION THAT WERE TAKEN IN
FURTHERANCE OF PROJ; AUTHORIZE AUDITOR TO DRAW WARRANTS UPON RECEIPT
OF VOUCHERS. - FINANCE COMMITTEE
119. STARK CO. COMMISSIONERS: REQ ANNEXATION OF 0.176 ACRES IN PLAIN TWP TO
CITY OF CANTON (HOF VILLAGE #3). - PLANNING COMMISSION
120. TREASURER PEREZ: MTHLY RPT OF PARKING METER REVENUE FOR FEBRUARY, 2017.
- RECEIVED & FILED
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121. TREASURER PEREZ: MTHLY RPT OF DEPOSITS AND PAY-INS FOR AMBULANCE LOCK
BOX ACCT FOR FEBRUARY, 2017. - RECEIVED & FILED
ORDINANCES & FORMAL RESOLUTIONS FOR FIRST READING.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Turning now to First Reading Ordinances and Formal Resolutions for their First
Reading. Mr. Clerk, would you please begin with Ordinance #1.
NOTE: PRESIDENT SCHULMAN CALLED UPON CLERK DOUGHERTY TO READ ORDINANCES #1
THROUGH #9 FOR THEIR FIRST READING BY TITLE AS REQUIRED BY STATE LAW, AS
FOLLOWS:
#1. (1ST RDG) A RESOLUTION WITHDRAWING CANTON’S OBJECTION TO THE TRANSFER
OF A LIQUOR PERMIT LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY; AND DECLARING THE
SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY (MARK A. MILLS DBA MILLS TAVERN, 1649
HARRISON AVE SW, WARD 5)
Referred to Judiciary Committee
#2. (1ST RDG) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 521.08, LITTERING AND DUMPING OF
CHAPTER 521 OF THE GENERAL OFFENSES CODE
Referred to Judiciary Committee
#3. (1ST RDG) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 41/2017; AND
DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY ($10,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR
UNAPPROP BAL OF 2217 2016 PARTNERSHIP GRANT FUND TO 2217 505010
FAIR HOUSING DEPT - OTHER)
Referred to Community & Economic Development Committee
#4. (1ST RDG) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 505.14 AND 505.15 OF CHAPTER 505
OF THE GENERAL OFFENSES CODE (KEEPING OF DOGS AND CATS)
Referred to Judiciary Committee
#5. (1ST RDG) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE AUDITOR TO PAY A MORAL
OBLIGATION TO COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION; AND DECLARING THE SAME
TO BE AN EMERGENCY ($4,207.00 FOR INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE OF
FIRE TRUCK LADDERS AND AERIALS)
Referred to Finance Committee
#6. (1ST RDG) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 41/2017; AND
DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY ($35,420.00 SUPP APPROP FR
UNAPPROP BAL OF 1001 GENERAL FUND TO 1001 102075 POLICE
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING - OTHER)
Referred to Finance Committee
#7. (1ST RDG) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE AUDITOR TO PAY A MORAL
OBLIGATION TO GPD GROUP; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN
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EMERGENCY ($75,859.05 TO GPD GROUP FOR MAHONING RD NE CORRIDOR
PROJ)
Referred to Finance Committee
#8. (1ST RDG) AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CANTON CITY WATER MAIN EXTENSION TO
THE VILLAGE OF HARTVILLE; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR
OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT FOR THE EXTENSION OF
SAID WATER MAIN; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY
(LMT MERCER GROUP, 322 LAKE AVE NE)
Referred to Environmental & Public Utilities Committee
#9. (1ST RDG) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC
SERVICE TO CONVEY CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY, NO LONGER NEEDED
FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES, TO THE CANTON COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT
CORPORATION; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY (AEP
SCHROYER AVE SW SUBSTATION)
Referred to Finance Committee
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you.
ORDINANCES & FORMAL RESOLUTIONS FOR SECOND READING
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: We now turn to Ordinances and Formal Resolutions for their Second Reading.
Would you please begin with Ordinance #10.
NOTE: PRESIDENT SCHULMAN CALLED UPON CLERK DOUGHERTY TO READ THE
FOLLOWING ORDINANCES #10 THROUGH #13 FOR THE SECOND READING BY TITLE AS
REQUIRED BY STATE LAW, AS FOLLOWS:
#10. (2ND RDG) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 551 OF THE GENERAL OFFENSES
CODE (HIGH GRASS, NOXIOUS WEEDS & LITTER)
#11. (2ND RDG) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 41/2017;
AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY ($38,500.00 SUPP
APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 2766 MUNICIPAL PROBATION SERVICES
FUND TO 2766 701001 MUNICIPAL PROBATION SERVICES - OTHER)
#12. (2ND RDG) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC
SERVICE TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A UTILITY EASEMENT
AGREEMENT WITH THE EAST OHIO GAS COMPANY, DBA DOMINION EAST
OHIO; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY (12" GAS LINE
ON 3RD ST SE BRIDGE RUNNING OVER NIMISHILLEN CREEK TO BE
RELOCATED UNDER SAID CREEK, SOUTH OF BRIDGE AND ACROSS
PORTION OF LEE PARK)
#13. (2ND RDG) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO
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ADVERTISE, RECEIVE BIDS, AWARD, AND ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR
THE LEASE OF APPROXIMATELY FORTY-FIVE (45) TO FIFTY (50) ACRES OF
PROPERTY IN PIKE TOWNSHIP; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN
EMERGENCY (WRF)
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you, Mr. Clerk.
ORDINANCES & FORMAL RESOLUTIONS FOR THIRD AND FINAL READING
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: We now turn to Ordinances and Formal Resolutions for their Third, Final
Reading and Vote. Would you please begin with Ordinance 14.
NOTE: PRESIDENT SCHULMAN CALLED UPON CLERK DOUGHERTY TO READ THE
FOLLOWING ORDINANCES #14 THROUGH #25 FOR THE THIRD READING BY TITLE AS
REQUIRED BY STATE LAW, AS FOLLOWS.
#14. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 51/2017 AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR
THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, IN ONE OR
MORE SERIES, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$1,300,000.00, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE COSTS OF
REVITALIZATION WITHIN THE CITY AND ADDRESSING PROPERTY
CONDITIONS THAT ARE DELETERIOUS TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND
SAFETY THROUGH THE DEMOLITION OF DETERIORATING STRUCTURES
AND THE IMPROVEMENT OF THOSE SITES, THEREBY ENABLING THE USE
OR REUSE OF LANDS WITHIN THE CITY
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Leader Morris.
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?
Hearing none, roll call vote please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 11 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Eleven yeas, Mr. President.
#14 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 51/2017
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you. Motion carries. Ordinance 14 is adopted. Ordinance 15, please.
#15. (3RD RDG ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 52/2017 AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR
THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN AN
AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,100,000.00 FOR THE
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PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS TO PAY A COURT-APPROVED
SETTLEMENT OF A CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Leader.
MEMBER MORRIS: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #15.
MEMBER SMITH: Second.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: It’s been moved and seconded that you adopt Ordinance 15. Any remarks?
Hearing none, roll call vote please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 11 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Eleven yeas, Mr. President.
#15 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 52/2017
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you. Motion carries. Ordinance 15 is adopted. Ordinance 16, please.
#16. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 53/2017 AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR
THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF REVENUE BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN
THE MAXIMUM AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED
$5,000,000.00 TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO PAY A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF
ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, FURNISHING OR EQUIPPING AN
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN THE CITY; AUTHORIZING
RELATED MATTERS; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Leader.
MEMBER MORRIS: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #16.
MEMBER SMITH: Second.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: It’s been moved and seconded that you adopt Ordinance 16. Any remarks?
Hearing none, roll call vote please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 11 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Eleven yeas, Mr. President.
#16 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 53/2017
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you. Motion carries. Ordinance 16 is adopted. Ordinance 17, please.
#17. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 54/2017 AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR
THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN AN
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AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,500,000.00 FOR THE
PURPOSE OF PAYING THE COST OF ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING,
RECONSTRUCTING AND IMPROVING CITY BUILDINGS, INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE REPLACEMENT OF THE CITY HALL ROOF, THE
CIVIC CENTER ROOF AND IMPROVEMENTS TO OTHER CITY FACILITIES
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Leader.
MEMBER MORRIS: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #17.
MEMBER SMITH: Second.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: It’s been moved and seconded that you adopt Ordinance 17. Any remarks?
Hearing none, roll call vote please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 11 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Eleven yeas, Mr. President.
#17 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 54/2017
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you. Motion carries. Ordinance 7...no, 17, we only, uh...(Inaudible).
Ordinance 11 is adopted. Ordinance 18, please.
#18. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 55/2017 AN ORDINANCE RENAMING
GONDER AVENUE SE IN THE CITY OF CANTON, HATTIE REE AVENUE SE
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Leader.
MEMBER MORRIS: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #18.
MEMBER SMITH: Second.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: It’s been moved and seconded that you adopt Ordinance 18. Any remarks?
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Yes, there is, Mr. President. SE, please.
MEMBER SMITH: Yes.
CLERK DOUGHERTY: My apologies.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Any other remarks? Hearing none, roll call vote please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 11 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Eleven yeas, Mr. President.
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#18 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 55/2017
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you. Ordinance 18 is adopted. Ordinance 19, please.
#19. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 56/2017 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE AUDITOR TO PAY A MORAL OBLIGATION TO CANTON TOWNSHIP;
AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY ($46,844.80 UNPAID
TAXES FOR 1530 RAFF RD SW, PPC ANNEX)
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Leader.
MEMBER MORRIS: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #19.
MEMBER SMITH: Second.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: It’s been moved and seconded that you adopt Ordinance 19. Any remarks?
Hearing none, roll call vote please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 11 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Eleven yeas, Mr. President.
#19 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 56/2017
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you. Ordinance 19 is adopted. Ordinance 20.
#20. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 57/2017 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND
ACCEPTING THE REPLAT OF PART OF LOTS 1616 AND 1617; AND
DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY (NW CORNER FULTON RD
NW & W TUSC FOR SRO RESTAURANT)
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Leader.
MEMBER MORRIS: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #20.
MEMBER SMITH: Second.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: It’s been moved and seconded that you adopt Ordinance 20. Any remarks under
this Ordinance? Hearing none, roll call vote please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 11 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Eleven yeas, Mr. President.
#20 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 57/2017
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PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Motion carries. Thank you. Motion carries and Ordinance 20 is adopted.
Ordinance 21, please.
#21. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 58/2017 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND
ACCEPTING THE REPLAT OF AND RENUMBERING PLAT OF ALL OF LOTS
42872, 42873, AND 42874; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN
EMERGENCY (SW CORNER OF 8TH ST & BELDEN AVE NE FOR HABITAT FOR
HUMANITY; WARD 4)
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Leader Morris.
MEMBER MORRIS: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #21.
MEMBER SMITH: Second.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: It’s been moved and seconded that you adopt Ordinance 21. Any remarks?
Hearing none, roll call vote please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 11 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Eleven yeas, Mr. President.
#21 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 58/2017
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you. Motion carries. Ordinance 21 is adopted. Ordinance 22, please.
#22. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 59/2017 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
EXHIBIT A TO ORDINANCE NO. 40/2000, AS AMENDED, THE
CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR BARGAINING UNIT PERSONNEL EMPLOYED
BY THE CITY OF CANTON; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN
EMERGENCY (ADMIN ASST III)
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Leader Morris.
MEMBER MORRIS: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #22.
MEMBER SMITH: Second.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: It’s been moved and seconded that you adopt Ordinance 22. Any remarks under
this Ordinance? Hearing none, roll call vote please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 11 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Eleven yeas, Mr. President.
#22 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 59/2017
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PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you. Motion carries. Ordinance 22 is adopted. Ordinance 23, please.
#23. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 60/2017 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO EXECUTE A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH ARCADIS FOR DESIGN OF THE
44TH STREET NW WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT, AMENDING
APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 41/2017; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO
BE AN EMERGENCY ($109,100.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 5201
WATER FUND TO 5201 207046 44TH ST NW WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
PROJ - OTHER)
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Leader Morris.
MEMBER MORRIS: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #23.
MEMBER SMITH: Second.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: It’s been moved and seconded that you adopt Ordinance 23. Any remarks under
this Ordinance? Again, hearing none, roll call vote please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 11 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Eleven yeas, Mr. President.
#23 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 60/2017
PRESIDENT PRO TEM MORRIS: Thank you. Motion carries. Ordinance 23 is adopted. Ordinance 24,
please.
#24. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 61/2017 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO EXECUTE A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CT CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR
DESIGN OF THE FAIRMOUNT AREA WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
PROJECT, AMENDING APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 41/2017; AND
DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY ($96,000.00 SUPP APPROP
FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 5201 WATER FUND TO 5201 207045 FAIRMOUNT
AREA WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT, PHASE 1 - OTHER)
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Leader Morris.
MEMBER MORRIS: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #24.
MEMBER SMITH: Second.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: It’s been moved and seconded that you adopt Ordinance 24. Any remarks under
this Ordinance? Hearing none, roll call vote please.
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NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 11 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Eleven yeas, Mr. President.
#24 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 61/2017
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you. Motion carries and Ordinance 24 is adopted. Ordinance 25, please.
#25. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 62/2017 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO EXECUTE A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH IBI GROUP FOR DESIGN OF
THE RIDGEWOOD EAST WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT,
AMENDING APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 41/2017; AND DECLARING
THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY ($68,980.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP
BAL OF 5201 WATER FUND TO 5201 207047 RIDGEWOOD EAST WATER
MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT, PHASE II - OTHER)
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Leader Morris.
MEMBER MORRIS: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #25.
MEMBER SMITH: Second.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: It’s been moved and seconded that you adopt Ordinance 25 Any remarks under
this Ordinance? Again, hearing none, roll call vote please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 11 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Eleven yeas, Mr. President.
#25 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 62/2017
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you. Motion carries. Ordinance #25 is adopted. Thank you, Mr. Clerk.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Announcements of Committee Meetings.
MEMBER MARIOL: Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Yes, Leader.
MEMBER MARIOL: Finance Committee will meet ...
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Chairman...
MEMBER MARIOL:...Monday, March 27th at 6:30 p.m. here in the Council Chambers.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: March 27th?
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MEMBER MARIOL: March 27th, yes.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you.
MEMBER SMITH: CD will also meet at the same time.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you.
MEMBER HARMON: Mr. President. Environmental & Public Utilities Committee will meet at the same
time, same place.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you, Chairman. Anyone else?
MEMBER MACK: Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Yes.
MEMBER MACK: Judiciary will meet at the same time, same place.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you. Anyone else?
MEMBER MORRIS: Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Yes.
MEMBER MORRIS: Council will be meeting Monday, March 27th at 6:00 p.m. for a presentation from Stark
County Sheriff, as well as the County Commissioner, regarding the Proposed Renewal Inc...er...Sales Tax, as
well as some radio purchases they’re looking to make. So, they will be here next Monday at 6:00 p.m. for that
presentation.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you, Leader. Any other remarks under Announcements?
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Turning to Miscellaneous Business. Is there any?
MEMBER SMITH: Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Yes.
MEMBER SMITH: Um, Ms. Hattie Ree’s daughters are in the audience and they just wanted me to thank
Council in support in the name change, honoring their mother. Could y’all stand up for ‘em, please.
(Applause). Thank you.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you, very much. Anything else?
MEMBER MORRIS: Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Yes.
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MEMBER MORRIS: With the recent outbreak of head colds and the flu going around, if Deputy Mayor
Williams could check into the heat in this building, it would be most appreciated. My feet are froze, Member
Chester was at the hospital last night, I thought I was going to die last week, and be...Chris is not feeling well,
so, before we start losing too many, it would be nice to come in here on the 27th, in a nice warm, comfy
atmosphere, please.
DEPUTY MAYOR WILLIAMS: Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Yes.
DEPUTY MAYOR WILLIAMS: Duly noted. (Laughter).
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Any other, uh, remarks? Can you give us our saying for the day?
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Thought for the week...An optimist is a person who sees a greenlight everywhere,
while a pessimist sees only the red stoplight...The truly wise person is colorblind. - Albert Schweitzer.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Leader.
MEMBER MORRIS: May we all hit green lights on the way home. Motion to adjourn.
MEMBER SMITH: Second.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: It’s been moved and seconded to adjourn. Roll call vote, please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 11 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Eleven yeas, Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: (Gavel falls). Very good. Meeting’s adjourned. Have a safe trip and hope
everybody’s feeling better.
ADJOURNMENT TIME: 7:55 P.M.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
DAVID R. DOUGHERTY ALLEN SCHULMAN
CLERK OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Agenda
FINAL
AGENDA
CANTON CITY COUNCIL 7:30 PM MARCH 20, 2017
ROLL CALL: Eleven Council Mem bers Present
M OTION TO EXCUSE M EM BERS: Mem ber Chester Absent
INVOCATION: Frank Morris, W ard 9 Council Mem ber
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: President Schulm an
AGENDA CORRECTIONS & CHANGES: (Suspended Rule 22A to add 2 nd Rdgs O#10 - O#13)
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
OLD BUSINESS (PUBLIC SPEAKS): Health Com m issioner Jim Adam s provided an update regarding the Georgeview
Estates investigation. A public m eeting has been scheduled for April 4, 2017 at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Cham bers to discuss
the Health Departm ent’s progress of their investigation and address any concerns of the residents.
PUBLIC SPEAKS (CITY BUSINESS): Eugene Blakely thanked the City for flying Red Cross flags all m onth. Roger Zachary
spoke about Republic Steel. He said that at the public m eeting on April 4, the Health Departm ent needs to explain what
they’ve been doing from 2004 to 2017 regarding the pollution and why no one has been cautioned. He read from an EPA
docum ent stating that Republic Steel has been significantly noncom pliant. He wants answers from the Health Departm ent as
to what they are going to do to protect the residents. They need to know if they’re safe or not.
INFORM AL RESOLUTIONS: None
COM M UNICATIONS:
109. FINANCE DIRECTOR CROUSE: REQ $3,812,000.00 APPROP TRF FR 1155 500601 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT - OTHER TO 1155 101501 CODE ENFORCEMENT -
OTHER (NIP III PROGRAM). - FINANCE COMMITTEE
110. PLANNING COMMISSION: REQ REPLAT OF LOTS 18439 & 18440, 17 TH & OHIO NE, W ARD 9
(HABITAT FOR HUMANITY). - PUBLIC SAFETY & THOROUGHFARES
COMMITTEE
111. PLANNING COMMISSION: REQ REPLAT OF LOTS 24467 AND 24466, 3040 13 TH ST SW , W ARD 5
(DON BONIPHANT). - PUBLIC SAFETY & THOROUGHFARES
COMMITTEE
112. PLANNING COMMISSION: REQ ZONE CHANGE AT 1703-1711 FULTON RD NW (PARCELS
210921, 210922 & 244550) FR R-3 (GARDEN & TOW NHOME APTS)
TO PB-1 (PLANNED OFFICE BUSINESS DISTRICT) FOR USE AS
GROUP RESIDENTIAL SOCIAL SERVICE FACILITY (KLIMO FAMILY
FOUNDATION, INC.) (W ARD 7). - JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
113. PLANNING COMMISSION: REQ REVISIONS TO CITY CODE CHAPTER 1105, HISTORIC
PRESERVATION CODE. - JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
114. PROPERTY OW NER REQ ZONE CHANGE OF 1.452 ACRES N OF 21 ST ST AND W OF
MARATHON PETROLEUM CO: BROOKS AVE SW FOR PARKING, STORAGE & OTHER USES
ASSOC W ITH OPERATION OF REFINERY (W ARD 5). - PLANNING
COMMISSION
115. PROPERTY OW NER REQ ZONE CHANGE OF PARCEL #380067 AT 515 48 TH ST NW FOR
ST. MARK’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH: PROPOSED CHURCH AND SCHOOL ACTIVITIES (W ARD 8). -
PLANNING COMMISSION
116. SAFETY DIRECTOR PERRY AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATE OFFICIAL(S) TO PURCH AND/OR
SERVICE DIRECTOR BARTOS: LEASE TITLED VEHICLES, INCLUDING ALL NECESSARY EQUIP AND
COMPONENTS, IN ACCORDANCE W ITH SEC 105.08 OF CANTON
CODIFIED ORDINANCES; AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATE OFFICIAL(S)
TO ADVERTISE, RECEIVE BIDS, AW ARD AND ENTER INTO
CONTACT FOR SAID PURCH; REQ SUPP APPROPS FR UNAPPROP
BALS: $1,260.027.50 FR 4501 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND,
$340,248.00 FR 4502 MOTOR VEHICLE PURCHASES FUND,
$7,728.00 FR 5201 W ATER W ORKS OPERATING FUND, $7,728.00 FR
5410 SEW ER OPERATING FUND, $10,000.00 FR 5701 BUILDING
CODE FUND; AUTHORIZE AUDITOR TO DRAW W ARRANTS UPON
RECEIPT OF VOUCHERS. - PUBLIC PROPERTY CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT AND FINANCE COMMITTEES
117. SERVICE DIRECTOR BARTOS: AUTHORIZE MAYOR AND/OR SERV DIR TO ADVERTISE, RECEIVE
BIDS, AW ARD, AND ENTER INTO ALL CONTRACTS NECESSARY TO
PURCH (2) SALT TRUCKS TO INCLUDE CAB/CHASSIS, DUMP BODY,
PLOW , SPREADER, AND ALL NECESSARY ACCESSORIES FOR
STREET DEPT; ALTERNATIVELY AUTHORIZE MAYOR AND/OR
SERV DIR TO ENTER INTO ALL CONTRACTS NECESSARY FOR
PURCH OF SAID ITEMS VIA ANY COOP PURCH AGMT; REQ
$170,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 4502 MOTOR
VEHICLE FUND TO 4502 202210 STREET MAINTENANCE - OTHER. -
PUBLIC PROPERTY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE
CANTON CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PAGE 2 - MARCH 20, 2017
COM M UNICATIONS CONTINUED:
118. SERVICE DIRECTOR BARTOS: AUTHORIZE MAYOR AND/OR SERV DIR TO ENTER INTO PROF
SRVS AGMT W ITH ARCADIS U.S., INC. IN AMT NOT TO EXCEED
$713,700.00 FOR PILOT TESTING, DESIGN, BIDDING ASSISTANCE,
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND OVERSIGHT AND OTHER
PROF SRVS FOR W RF SLUDGE PROCESSING MODIFICATIONS
PROJ; AUTHORIZE MAYOR AND/OR SERV DIR TO ENTER INTO
AGMTS W ITH NORTH CANTON AND STARK CO FOR THEIR SHARE
OF PROJ COSTS; AUTHORIZE MAYOR AND/OR SERV DIR TO
ADVERTISE, RECEIVE BIDS, AW ARD AND ENTER INTO
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT; REQ $7,398,700.00 SUPP APPROP FR
UNAPPROP BAL OF 5410 SANITARY SEW ER FUND TO 5410 206056
W RF SLUDGE PROCESSING MODIFICATIONS PROJ - OTHER;
RETROACTIVELY AUTHORIZE AND RATIFY ANY ACTIONS TAKEN
PRIOR TO PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION THAT W ERE TAKEN IN
FURTHERANCE OF PROJ; AUTHORIZE AUDITOR TO DRAW
W ARRANTS UPON RECEIPT OF VOUCHERS. - FINANCE
COMMITTEE
119. STARK CO. COMMISSIONERS: REQ ANNEXATION OF 0.176 ACRES IN PLAIN TW P TO CITY OF
CANTON (HOF VILLAGE #3). - PLANNING COMMISSION
120. TREASURER PEREZ: MTHLY RPT OF PARKING METER REVENUE FOR FEBRUARY, 2017.
- RECEIVED & FILED
121. TREASURER PEREZ: MTHLY RPT OF DEPOSITS AND PAY-INS FOR AMBULANCE LOCK
BOX ACCT FOR FEBRUARY, 2017. - RECEIVED & FILED
ORDINANCES & FORM AL RESOLUTIONS FOR FIRST READING:
1 ST RDG 1. W ITHDRAW CANTON’S OBJECTION TO TRF OF LIQUOR PERMIT LOCATED W ITHIN CITY;
EMERGENCY (MARK A. MILLS DBA MILLS TAVERN, 1649 HARRISON AVE SW , W ARD 5)
Referred to Judiciary Com m ittee
1 ST RDG 2. AMEND SEC 521.08, LITTERING AND DUMPING, OF CHAPTER 521 OF GENERAL OFFENSES CODE
Referred to Judiciary Com m ittee
1 ST RDG 3. AMEND APPROP O#41/2017; EMERGENCY ($10,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF
2217 2016 PARTNERSHIP GRANT FUND TO 2217 505010 FAIR HOUSING DEPT - OTHER)
Referred to Com m unity & Econom ic Developm ent Com m ittee
1 ST RDG 4. AMEND SECS 505.14 AND 505.15 OF CHAPTER 505 OF GENERAL OFFENSES CODE (KEEPING OF
DOGS AND CATS)
Referred to Judiciary Com m ittee
1 ST RDG 5. AUTHORIZE AUDITOR TO PAY MORAL OB TO COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION; EMERGENCY
($4,207.00 FOR INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE OF FIRE TRUCK LADDERS AND AERIALS)
Referred to Finance Com m ittee
1 ST RDG 6. AMEND APPROP O#41/2017; EMERGENCY ($35,420.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF
1001 GENERAL FUND TO 1001 102075 POLICE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING - OTHER)
Referred to Finance Com m ittee
1 ST RDG 7. AUTHORIZE AUDITOR TO PAY MORAL OB TO GPD GROUP; EMERGENCY ($75,859.05 TO GPD
GROUP FOR MAHONING RD NE CORRIDOR PROJ)
Referred to Finance Com m ittee
1 ST RDG 8. APPROVE CANTON CITY W ATER MAIN EXTENSION TO VILLAGE OF HARTVILLE; AUTHORIZE
MAYOR OR SERV DIR TO ENTER INTO AGMT FOR EXTENSION OF SAID W ATER MAIN;
EMERGENCY (LMT MERCER GROUP, 322 LAKE AVE NE)
Referred to Environm ental & Public Utilities Com m ittee
1 ST RDG 9. AUTHORIZE MAYOR OR SERV DIR TO CONVEY CITY-OW NED REAL PROPERTY NO LONGER
NEEDED FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES TO CCIC; EMERGENCY (AEP SCHROYER AVE SW
SUBSTATION)
Referred to Finance Com m ittee
ORDINANCES & FORM AL RESOLUTIONS FOR SECOND READING:
(SUSPENDED RULE 22A TO ADD O#10 - O#13)
2 nd RDG 10. AMEND CHAPTER 551 OF GENERAL OFFENSES CODE (HIGH GRASS, NOXIOUS W EEDS & LITTER)
(JUD)
2 nd RDG 11. AMEND APPROP O#41/2017; EMERGENCY ($38,500.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 2766
MUNICIPAL PROBATION SERVICES FUND TO 2766 701001 MUNICIPAL PROBATION SERVICES -
OTHER) (FIN)
2 ND RDG 12. AUTHORIZE MAYOR OR SERV DIR TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO UTILITY EASEMENT AGMT
W ITH EAST OHIO GAS COMPANY, DBA DOMINION EAST OHIO; EMERGENCY (12" GAS LINE ON 3 RD
ST SE BRIDGE RUNNING OVER NIMISHILLEN CREEK TO BE RELOCATED UNDER SAID CREEK,
SOUTH OF BRIDGE AND ACROSS PORTION OF LEE PARK) (EPU)
CANTON CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PAGE 3 - MARCH 20, 2017
ORDINANCES & FORM AL RESOLUTIONS FOR SECOND READING CONTINUED:
2 nd RDG 13. AUTHORIZE SERV DIR TO ADVERTISE, RECEIVE BIDS, AW ARD, AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTS
FOR LEASE OF APPROX FORTY-FIVE (45) TO FIFTY (50) ACRES OF PROP IN PIKE TOW NSHIP;
EMERGENCY (W RF) (FIN)
ORDINANCES & FORM AL RESOLUTIONS FOR THIRD/FINAL READING & VOTE:
51/2017 14. PROVIDE FOR ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, IN ONE OR MORE SERIES,
IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMT NOT TO EXCEED $1,300,000 FOR PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS
OF REVITALIZATION W ITHIN CITY AND ADDRESSING PROPERTY CONDITIONS THAT ARE
DELETERIOUS TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY THRU DEMO OF DETERIORATING STRUCTURES
AND IMPROVEMENT OF SITES THEREBY ENABLING USE OR REUSE OF LANDS
52/2017 15. PROVIDE FOR ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL
AMT NOT TO EXCEED $1,100,000 FOR PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS TO PAY COURT-
APPROVED SETTLEMENT OF CLAIM AGAINST CITY
53/2017 16. PROVIDE FOR ISSUANCE AND SALE OF REVENUE BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN MAX
AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMT NOT TO EXCEED $5,000,000 TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO PAY PORTION
OF COSTS OF ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, FURNISHING OR EQUIPPING
ECONOMIC DEV PROJ IN THE CITY; AUTHORIZE RELATED MATTERS; EMERGENCY
54/2017 17. PROVIDE FOR ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL
AMT NOT TO EXCEED $3,500,000 FOR PURPOSE OF PAYING COST OF ACQUIRING,
CONSTRUCTING, RECONSTRUCTING AND IMPROVING CITY BLDGS, INCLUDING, W ITHOUT
LIMITATION, REPLACEMENT OF CITY HALL ROOF, CIVIC CTR ROOF AND IMPROVEMENTS TO
OTHER CITY FACILITIES
55/2017 18. RENAME GONDER AVE SE HATTIE REE AVE SE
56/2017 19. AUTHORIZE AUDITOR TO PAY MORAL OB TO CANTON TW P; EMERGENCY ($46,844.80 UNPAID
TAXES FOR 1530 RAFF RD SW , PPC ANNEX)
57/2017 20. APPROVE AND ACCEPT REPLAT OF PART OF LOTS 1616 AND 1617; EMERGENCY (NW CORNER
FULTON RD NW & W TUSC FOR SRO RESTAURANT CO.)
58/2017 21. APPROVE AND ACCEPT REPLAT OF AND RENUMBERING PLAT OF ALL OF LOTS 42872, 42873,
AND 42874; EMERGENCY (SW CORNER OF 8 TH ST NE & BELDEN AVE NE FOR HABITAT FOR
HUMANITY; W ARD 4)
59/2017 22. AMEND EXHIBIT A TO O#40/2000, AS AMENDED, CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR BARGAINING UNIT
PERSONNEL EMPLOYED BY CITY OF CANTON; EMERGENCY (ADMIN ASST III)
60/2017 23. AUTHORIZE MAYOR OR SERV DIR TO EXECUTE PROF SRVS CONTRACT W ITH ARCADIS FOR
DESIGN OF 44 TH ST NW W ATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJ; AMEND APPROP O#41/2017;
EMERGENCY ($109,100.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 5201 W ATER FUND TO 5201
207046 44 TH ST NW W ATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJ - OTHER)
61/2017 24. AUTHORIZE MAYOR OR SERV DIR TO EXECUTE PROF SRVS CONTRACT W ITH CT
CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR DESIGN OF FAIRMOUNT AREA W ATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJ;
AMEND APPROP O#41/2017; EMERGENCY ($96,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 5201
W ATER FUND TO 5201 207045 FAIRMOUNT AREA W ATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJ, PHASE I -
OTHER)
62/2017 25. AUTHORIZE MAYOR OR SERV DIR TO EXECUTE PROF SRVS CONTRACT W ITH IBI GROUP FOR
DESIGN OF RIDGEW OOD EAST W ATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJ; AMEND APPROP O#41/2017;
EMERGENCY ($68,980.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 5201 W ATER FUND TO 5201
207047 RIDGEW OOD EAST W ATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJ, PHASE II - OTHER)
ANNOUNCEM ENT OF COM M ITTEE M EETINGS:
M ONDAY, M arch 27, 2017 in Council Caucus Room at 6:00 PM
1) Finance Com m ittee
2) Com m unity & Econom ic Developm ent Com m ittee
3) Environm ental & Public Utilities Com m ittee
4) Judiciary Com m ittee
STARK COUNTY SHERIFF & STARK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
PRESENTATION ON PROPOSED SALES TAX RENEW AL
M ISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Mem ber Sm ith recognized Hattie Ree’s daughters, and thanked Council for their support in
the nam e change honoring their m other. (Applause) Mem ber Morris asked Deputy Mayor W illiam s to check into the heat
situation in the building due to the recent outbreak of colds and flu. Deputy Mayor W illiam s said it was duly noted. Clerk
Dougherty gave the following thought for the week, “An optim ist is a person who sees a green light everywhere, while a
pessim ist sees only the red stop light. The truly wise person is color blind.” - Albert Schweitzer
ADJOURNM ENT: 7:55 P.M.
NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL M EETING W ILL BE HELD ON M ONDAY, M ARCH 27, 2017 @ 7:30 PM
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