City Council
Regular MeetingCanton, OH · March 26, 2018
Minutes
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PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Good evening ladies and gentlemen and welcome to uh, Canton City Council.
Nice to see all of you here, and with a roll call...with a uh, quorum being present, we call this meeting of
Canton City Council to order. Roll call vote please.
ROLL CALL TAKEN BY CLERK DOUGHERTY:
8 COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: (JAMES BABCOCK, COREY MINOR SMITH, BILL SMUCKLER,
GREG HAWK, JASON SCAGLIONE, KEVIN HALL, JOHN MARIOL & FRANK MORRIS)
EIGHT COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT.
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Eight present, four absent, Mr. President. (MEMBERS SMITH, CHESTER, FISHER
& MACK ABSENT)
EXCUSING MEMBERS
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Okay, we’ve lost four...um...people tonight so, um...Leader.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Mr. President, I move we excuse Member Smith, Member Chester, Member Fisher
and Member Mack from tonight’s meeting.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Second.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: It’s been moved and seconded that you uh...excuse Members Smith, Chester,
Fisher and Mack from this evening’s meeting. Any remarks? Hearing none, roll call vote please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 8 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Eight yeas, Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you. Motions carries and those Members are excused from this evening’s
meeting. Um, our invocation, tonight, is going to be given by my good friend, John Mariol. If you’ll stand and
remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance.
The regular meeting of Canton City Council was held on March 26, 2018 at 7:00 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 7 Council Member, John Mariol. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by
President Schulman.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you, Member Mariol, for those words. We appreciate it. Hope people are
listening.
AGENDA CORRECTIONS & CHANGES
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: We’re now under Agenda Corrections and Changes. Leader.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Mr. President, I move Rule 22A be suspended to add 2nd Reading on Ordinances #5
through 9.
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MEMBER SMUCKLER: Second.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: It’s been moved and seconded to suspend Rule 22A to add 2nd Reading
Ordinances uh, 2 through...oh, I’m sorry, 5 through 9 to this evening’s Ordinances...er...excuse me, Agenda.
Any remarks? Hearing none, roll call vote please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 8 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Eight yeas, Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you. Motion carries and Ordinances are a legal part of your agenda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Turning now to Public Hearings. We have no Public Hearings tonight.
OLD BUSINESS
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Turning to Old Business. We have no Old Business tonight.
PUBLIC SPEAKS
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: We now turn to Public Speaks. We do have three speakers tonight and...right
here...the first speaker is my friend...uh...Pete DiGiacomo. Mr. DiGiacomo, good evening, welcome. If you’ll
give us your name though and your residential address, please.
PETE DIGIACOMO: Short and sweet. Pete DiGiacomo, 600 Dent Pl. SW, Canton, Ohio. Uh...I know you’re
not gonna vote on it tonight, I think you should put a lot of really good thought in on that, uh, particular
ordinance and vote no because you don’t know exactly what you’re getting. I know there’s if, ands, or buts,
and uh, right now you have a prob....you can’t even get...we can’t even get paid for the...cut...grass that we cut.
And that’s pretty simple and straightforward. This is a whole lot different. Uh, vacant homes, from out of
town people that own ‘em, don’t do nothing with them, the said they’re tear them down, they’re still standing.
That’s pretty simple, straightforward. You can’t get nothing...it seems like, on that. Even though we do try,
and we do a good job. But, uh, this other one here, about the...the uh, renting of houses to whoever, and I know
they’re gonna be checked out, but there’s still a...there’s still a couple flaws and a couple little cracks, and all
you gotta do is let one of those happen and you’re gonna have a some bad publicity on your hands, especially
for Hall of Fame Week or for the Firestone Opening. Thank you.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you very much. (Applause). Our next speaker is Jonathan Lalewicz. I
hope I pronounced your name sir...
JONATHAN LALEWICZ: That was pretty close, yeah.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: May I...what is your name?
JONATHAN LALEWICZ: It’s uh...my name is Jonathan Lalewicz.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you very much. Welcome.
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JONATHAN LALEWICZ: Thanks.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: If you’ll give us your name and your residential address, please.
JONATHAN LALEWICZ: Sure. My name is Jonathan Lalewicz. I live at 327 30th St. NW. I’m here speaking
about the Air B&B issue. Um, I’d say one of the biggest concerns in all the Canton neighborhoods are rental
houses and it’s something that the city has struggled to get a control over as it is. So, with Air B&B, we’re
looking at adding another avenue to introduce rental houses into neighborhoods. It’s something that a lot of the
residents of Market Heights are concerned about, as we have uh...we have struggled for...not struggled, but we
have successfully maintained our residential neighborhood, uh, because of the effort of the neighbors and
rentals are something perhaps looked down upon, but uh, it’s something that neighbors are worried about. Um,
also, with the Air B&B issues, it’s something just uh...this March in Cleveland, the Councilman has proposed
putting a moratorium on new Air B&B houses because they found that the mechanism they have for
enforcement doesn’t exist. So, they have all these Air B&B houses and Cleveland laid out a plan for regulating
them, but they found that actually enforcing the regulations has proven...how do you enforce them? It’s
complaint driven as it is right now, but that has not...uh...not worked out very well for them. So, I’d just like
you to strongly consider...uh...the Air B&B issue and all the effects it’ll have on the Canton neighborhoods. I
realize it’s 2018 and people may wish to rent out their house, but...uh...there’s lots of pros and cons and I just
hope that this Council will strongly consider the neighborhoods and the effect that it’ll have on your
constituents. Thank you.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you. Before you leave sir, if I...I...might, we really appreciate you being
here, and I don’t think you knew that we were going to continue this meeting...uh...for April 9th.
JONATHAN LALEWICZ: Yes.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Wanted to make sure you knew that.
JONATHAN LALEWICZ: ...Which is also the Neighborhoods to City Council Night...so...
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Pardon?
JONATHAN LALEWICZ: That’s also the Neighborhood to City Council Night.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: You’ll be here?
JONATHAN LALEWICZ: Uh, yes.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Alright, good. (Laughter). We just...wanted to make sure that you’re going to be
here. Thank you very much, sir. Thank you. Um, our next speaker is Andrew Reo. Mr. Reo, welcome to
Canton City Council. If you’ll come up and give us your name and your residential address please.
ANDREW REO: Hey, thank you. I’m Andrew Reo. I live at 403 32nd St. NW, and I’m here to voice my
concerns with Air B&B in the residential neighborhoods. Um, we have one on our street and it’s as if we have
a hotel on the street with new renters every night, every weekend, and I think Council needs to consider, uh,
current zoning laws. They’re not suggestions, they are laws, and I think the Air B&B’s are commercial, and
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they should be moved out of the R-1 neighborhoods.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you very much, sir. And you understand we’ll be back discussing this with
full...with full compliment of members.
ANDREW REO: Yes sir, I do. Thank you.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you very much, sir. Have a wonderful weekend...er week. Um, okay, that
concludes Public Speaks.
INFORMAL RESOLUTIONS
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: We’re now under Informal Resolutions. We have three...two...sorry.
#28. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: CONFIRM APPT OF JOHN MARIOL TO SYSTEMS PLANNING
BOARD COMMENCING 3/26/18 THRU COMPLETION OF HIS COUNCIL TERM. - ADOPTED
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Leader.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Mr. President, I...I move we adopt Informal Resolution #28.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Second.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Informal Resolution 28...I don’t
know...um...
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Are you looking to roll call vote, or what?
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Well, all those in favor, signify by saying aye. Those opposed no.
NO REMARKS RESOLUTION #28 PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY VOICE VOTE
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you very much. We’re skipping 29...29 and 30.
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Yep. Mr. President, Informal Resolutions 29 and 30 are held in Committee.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you.
29. RETAINED IN COMMITTEE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: CONFIRM APPT OF HENRY
RENFRO TO FAIR HOUSING COMMISSION COMMENCING 3/26/18 THRU 12/31/20. - ADOPT
30. RETAINED IN COMMITTEE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: CONFIRM REAPPT OF JAMES
REINHARD TO STARK AREA REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY (SARTA) BOARD COMMENCING
4/1/18 THRU 3/31/21. - ADOPT
#31. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: CONFIRM RE-APPT OF CHET WARREN TO STARK AREA
REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY (SARTA) BOARD COMMENCING 4/1/18 THRU 3/31/21. -
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ADOPTED
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Leader.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Mr. President, I move we adopt Informal Resolution #31.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Second.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Informal Resolution 31. Any remarks?
Hearing none, by roll call vote, all those in favor, signify by saying aye. Those opposed no.
NO REMARKS RESOLUTION #31 PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY VOICE VOTE
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: The ayes have it. The motion carries and it’s adopted.
COMMUNICATIONS
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Uh, we’re now under...
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Communications.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Communications. Where am I here? All Communications are received as
read...and...pardon...
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Next page.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you.
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 26, 2018.
148. LAW DIRECTOR MARTUCCIO: AMEND CANTON CODIFIED ORDINANCE SEC 903.07,
VISION CLEARANCE OF SHRUBBERY. - JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
149. MAJORITY LEADER SMITH: AUTHORIZE APPT OF JAMES BABCOCK TO INVESTMENT
BOARD COMMENCING UPON COUNCIL APPROVAL AND EXPIRING UPON COMPLETION OF
HIS TERM AS COUNCIL MEMBER. - PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
150. MAJORITY LEADER SMITH: AUTHORIZE RE-APPTS OF WILLIAM SHERER, II AND JOHN
GIUA TO INCOME TAX REVIEW BOARD COMMENCING RETRO FROM 1/1/18 AND EXPIRING
12/31/19. - PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
151. MAYOR BERNABEI: AUTHORIZE APPT OF RAY FETE TO COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT
AREA HOUSING COUNCIL COMMENCING RETRO FROM 1/1/18 AND EXPIRING 12/31/19. -
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
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152. MAYOR BERNABEI: AUTHORIZE MAYOR AND/OR DEPUTY MAYOR TO CONTINUE
CONTRACTUAL AGMT WITH CANTON COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT CORP (CCIC) TO
PROVIDE GRANT UTILIZING GENERAL FUND DOLLARS IN TOTAL AMT OF $50,000 FOR
GRANTS, LOANS AND ADMIN COSTS. - FINANCE COMMITTEE
153. SAFETY DIRECTOR PERRY: APPROVE SHOTSPOTTER FLEX CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR
ADDITIONAL ONE-YR TERM FR 5/30/18 THRU 5/29/19. - FINANCE COMMITTEE
154. SERVICE DIRECTOR HIGHMAN: AUTHORIZE MAYOR AND/OR SERV DIR TO EXECUTE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH BURGESS & NIPLE FOR AM & CMOM PLAN
DEVELOPMENT & IMPLEMENTATION PROJ; REQ $1,213,250.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP
BAL OF SEWER OPERATING FUND 5410 TO 5410 206320 AOC COMPLIANCE ORGANIZATION
(OTHER); REQ $35,550.00 APPROP TRF FR 4501 202001 ENGINEERING-ADMIN (OTHER) TO
4501 206320 AOC COMPLIANCE ORGANIZATION (OTHER); AUTHORIZE AUDITOR TO DRAW
WARRANTS UPON RECEIPT OF VOUCHERS. - FINANCE AND PUBLIC PROPERTY CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEES
155. SERVICE DIRECTOR HIGHMAN: AUTHORIZE MAYOR AND/OR SERV DIR TO ADVERTISE,
RECEIVE BIDS, AWARD AND EXECUTE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR AVONDALE
AREA PHASE II WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJ; AUTHORIZE MAYOR AND/OR SERV
DIR TO EXECUTE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OVERSIGHT
SERVICES FOR SAID PROJ; AUTHORIZE CITY TO RECEIVE GRANT FUNDS IN AMT OF
$900,000.00 AND ZERO PERCENT INTEREST LOAN IN AMT OF $600,000.00 FOR SAID PROJ FR
OH PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION; AUTHORIZE AUDITOR TO ESTABLISH AND CREATE
FUND 5236 FOR TRACING PROJ REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES AND APPROP TOTAL
OH PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION FUNDING AMT OF $1,500,000.00 FR UNAPPROP BAL OF
5236 AVONDALE PHASE II WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJ FUND TO 5236 207040
AVONDALE PHASE II WATER REPLACEMENT - OTHER; REQ $700,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR
UNAPPROP BAL OF 5201 WATER FUND TO 5201 207040 AVONDALE PHASE II WATER MAIN
REPLACEMENT - OTHER; AUTHORIZE AUDITOR TO DRAW WARRANTS UPON RECEIPT OF
VOUCHERS. - FINANCE COMMITTEE
156. SERVICE DIRECTOR HIGHMAN: AUTHORIZE MAYOR AND/OR SERV DIR TO ADVERTISE,
RECEIVE BIDS, AWARD AND ENTER INTO ANY AND ALL CONTRACTS NECESSARY FOR
PURCHASE OF ONE (1) UTILITY TRACTOR FOR WATER DEPT; ALTERNATIVELY
AUTHORIZE MAYOR AND/OR SERV DIR TO ENTER INTO ANY AND ALL CONTRACTS
NECESSARY FOR PURCHASE OF SAID TRACTOR IN ACCORDANCE WITH ANY
PROCUREMENT PROCESS AUTHORIZED BY EITHER ORC OR CANTON CODIFIED
ORDINANCES; AUTHORIZE AUDITOR TO DRAW WARRANTS UPON RECEIPT OF
VOUCHERS. - PUBLIC PROPERTY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE
157. SERVICE DIRECTOR HIGHMAN: AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT AUDITOR TO PAY MORAL OBS
IN AMT OF $2,403.00 AND $3,290.00 TO OH WATER DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (OWDA)
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FOR LOAN FEES RELATED TO CANTON SOUTH-CLEVELAND AVE (REGIONALIZATION)
AND CANTON SOUTH (HUMAN HEALTH) WATERLINE EXTENSION PROJECTS; AUTHORIZE
AUDITOR TO DRAW WARRANTS UPON RECEIPT OF VOUCHERS. - FINANCE COMMITTEE
158. WATER DEPT SUPT CONVERSE: ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2017. - RECEIVED & FILED
ORDINANCES & FORMAL RESOLUTIONS FOR FIRST READING
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: And now we’re under...
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Ordinances for First...
PRESIDENT SCHUMAN: Ordinances for their First...we’re now under Ordinances for their First
meeting...er...first Reso...I’ll get it...Reading. Leader...
NOTE: PRESIDENT SCHULMAN CALLED UPON CLERK DOUGHERTY TO READ
ORDINANCES #1 THROUGH #4 FOR THEIR FIRST READING BY TITLE AS REQUIRED BY
STATE LAW, AS FOLLOWS:
#1. (1ST RDG) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CANTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF TRAFFIC CRASH TEAM RELATED
EQUIPMENT VALUED AT $111,542.31 FROM THE STATE OF OHIO
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE
AN EMERGENCY
Referred to Public Property Capital Improvement Committee
#2. (1ST RDG) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC
SERVICE TO AMEND THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CANTON AND THE CANTON COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT
CORPORATION, APPROVING THE KUBOTA UTILITY EASEMENT
OUTLINING ALL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES, AND TO AMEND THE
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CANTON AND KUBOTA
MEMBRANE USA CORPORATION APPROVING THE EASEMENT; AND
DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY
Referred to Environmental & Public Utilities Committee
#3. (1ST RDG) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE OFFICIAL(S) TO:
PURCHASE AND/OR LEASE VARIOUS TITLED VEHICLES; ADVERTISE,
RECEIVE BIDS, AWARD, AND ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR THOSE
PURCHASES AND PROJECTS DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT A THAT EXCEED
ANY APPLICABLE DOLLAR AMOUNT THRESHOLD(S);
ALTERNATIVELY ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASES AND
PROJECTS PURSUANT TO ANY PROCUREMENT PROCESS AUTHORIZED
BY LAW; ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR A
LINE OF CREDIT/LEASE IN ORDER TO PURCHASE SAID ITEMS; AND
ENTER INTO ANY AND ALL CONTRACTS NECESSARY FOR A NEW CITY
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WIDE PHONE SYSTEM UTILIZING ANY PROCUREMENT PROCESS
AUTHORIZED BY LAW; SETS THE BID/FORMAL PROCUREMENT
THRESHOLD FOR ALL PURCHASES ON THE ATTACHED LIST AT THE
ORC THRESHOLD OF $50,000.00; AMENDING APPROPRIATION
ORDINANCE NO. 64/2018; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN
EMERGENCY ($2,395,705.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 4501
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND TO: 4501 102001 POLICE ADMIN - OTHER -
$269,520.00, 4501 103001 FIRE ADMIN - OTHER $547,500.00, 4501 103501
CENTRAL COMMUNICATION ADMIN - OTHER - $18,000.00, 4501 202001
ENGINEERING - OTHER - $555,000.00, 4501 204010 OTHER BUILDINGS -
OTHER - $262,000.00, 4501 301001 HEALTH ADMIN - OTHER - $26,900.00,
4501 501101 HUMAN RESOURCES ADMIN - OTHER - $11,000.00, 4501
504010 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - OTHER - $685,585.00, 4501 753001
LAW ADMIN - OTHER - $8,700.00, 4501 852001 TREASURER ADMIN -
OTHER - $11,500.00; $228,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF
4502 MOTOR VEHICLE PURCHASES FUND TO 4502 103001 FIRE ADMIN -
OTHER $70,000.00, 4502 202210 MAINTENANCE - OTHER - $60,000.00,
4502 208010 SERVICE & REPAIR - OTHER - $26,000.00, 4502 301001
HEALTH ADMIN - OTHER - $50,000.00, 4502 701001 JUDGES ADMIN -
OTHER - $22,000.00; $10,000.00 APPROP TRF FR 4501 202020 URBAN
FORESTRY - OTHER TO 4501 202210 MAINTENANCE - OTHER; $84,273.00
APPROP TRF FR 4501 201001 SERVICE DIRECTOR - OTHER TO 4501
202210 MAINTENANCE - OTHER - $39,858.00, TO 4501 504010
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - OTHER - $44,415.00)
Referred to Public Property Capital Improvement Committee
#4. (1ST RDG) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 64/2018;
AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY ($56,000.00
APPROP TRF FR 6041 208010 MOTOR VEHICLE DEPT DMV - OTHER TO
6041 208010 MOTOR VEHICLE DEPT DMV - PERSONNEL)
Referred to Finance Committee
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: That’s it?
CLERK DOUGHERTY: That’s 1st Readings.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Okay, good.
ORDINANCES & FORMAL RESOLUTIONS FOR SECOND READING
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: We’re now under Ordinances for their Second Reading and Mr. Clerk, would you
please begin with Ordinance 5.
NOTE: PRESIDENT SCHULMAN CALLED UPON CLERK DOUGHERTY TO READ ORDINANCES #5
THRU #9 FOR THEIR SECOND READING BY TITLE AS REQUIRED BY STATE LAW, AS FOLLOWS:
#5. (2ND RDG) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC
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SERVICE TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH
MULLIN & LONERGAN ASSOCIATES, INC. IN AN APPROXIMATE AMOUNT
OF $21,600.00 FOR PREPARATION OF THE CITY OF CANTON 2019-2023
CONSOLIDATED PLAN; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN
EMERGENCY
#6. (2ND RDG) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO.
277/2017; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY
($80,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 1001 GENERAL
OPERATING FUND TO 1001 204010 OTHER BUILDINGS - OTHER -
$20,000.00, TO 1001 753020 LAW - NON OPERATIONAL - OTHER -
$60,000.00)
#7. (2ND RDG) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO.
277/2017; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY
($180,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 2314 FAMILY HEALTH
FUND TO 2314 301001 FAMILY HEALTH - 700 - OTHER)
#8. (2ND RDG) A RESOLUTION APPROVING RELOCATION OF A DOMINION ENERGY
GAS PIPELINE ON LAND OWNED BY THE CITY OF CANTON AND
AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO EFFECTUATE
NECESSARY ACTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THIS PROJECT; AND
DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY (RT 62/HARRISBURG
RD/30TH ST NE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJ, STA-62-24.90, PID
96346)
#9. (2ND RDG) AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CANTON CITY WATER MAIN
EXTENSION TO THE FOUNTAINS AT EDGEWOOD; AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH MCKINLEY EDGEWOOD DEVELOPMENT CO., LLC
FOR THE EXTENSION OF SAID WATER MAIN; AND DECLARING THE
SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY
ORDINANCES & FORMAL RESOLUTIONS FOR THIRD AND FINAL READING
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you. We’re now under Ordinances for their Third, Final Reading and
Vote. Would you please begin, Mr. Clerk, with Ordinance #10.
NOTE: PRESIDENT SCHULMAN CALLED UPON CLERK DOUGHERTY TO READ THE
FOLLOWING ORDINANCES #10 THROUGH #16 FOR THE THIRD READING BY TITLE AS
REQUIRED BY STATE LAW, AS FOLLOWS:
#10. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 72/2018 A RESOLUTION APPROVING
THE STATEMENT OF SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED TO THE PROPERTY
OWNER IN THE 77 GULLIVERS/2414 FAIRCREST ST. SW ANNEXATION
AREA, THE APPROXIMATE DATE SERVICES WILL BE PROVIDED,
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PROCEDURE TO RECONCILE INCOMPATIBLE ZONING USES UPON ITS
BEING ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF CANTON OHIO; AND DECLARING
THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Leader.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #10.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Second.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: It’s moved and seconded that you adopt Ordinance #10. Any remarks under
this Ordinance? Hearing none, roll call vote please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 8 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Eight yeas, Mr. President.
#10 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 72/2018
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you. The motion carries. Ordinance 10 is adopted. Ordinance 11,
please.
#11. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 73/2018 PROVIDING FOR THE
ISSUANCE AND SALE OF REVENUE BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN
THE MAXIMUM AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED
$1,900,00.00 TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO MAKE A LOAN FOR ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT IN THE CITY; AUTHORIZING RELATED MATTERS; AND
DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Leader.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #11.
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Need a second.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Second.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Ordinance 11. Any remarks?
Hearing none, roll call vote please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 8 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Eight yeas, Mr. President.
#11 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 73/2018
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PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you. Ordinance 11 is adopted. Ordinance 12, please.
#12. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 74/2018 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
(PARCEL #10002545, ALLEN AVE SE)
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Leader.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #12.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Second.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: It’s been moved and seconded that you adopt Ordinance 12. Any remarks?
Hearing none, roll call vote please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 8 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Eight yeas, Mr. President.
#12 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 74/2018
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you. Ordinance 11 is adopted. Ordinance 12.
CLERK DOUGHERTY: That was 12, it should be 13.
#13. (3RD RDG) POSTPONED UNTIL 4/9/2018 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 185,
TRANSIENT LODGING TAX AND 759, ROOMING HOUSES, LODGING
HOUSES AND RESIDENTIAL SOCIAL SERVICE FACILITIES OF THE
CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CANTON
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Leader.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #13.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Second.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: It’s been moved and seconded that you adopt Ordinance 13. Any remarks?
MEMBER BABCOCK: Mr. President, I move we postpone Ordinance #13 for two weeks, until April 9,
2018.
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MEMBER SMUCKLER: Seconded.
PRESIDENT: It’s been moved and seconded that you uh, postpone Ordinance uh, #13 for two weeks, until
the...pardon? April 9. Any remarks? All those in favor signify by saying aye. Those opposed no.
NO REMARKS POSTPONEMENT PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY VOICE VOTE
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: The ayes have it. The motion carries. Next.
#14. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 75/2018 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
ANDREW ROTH, AS DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING, TO RECEIVE A
SALARY OF $75,000.00 AND TEN (10) DAYS OF VACATION PER YEAR,
BEGINNING IN 2018, UNTIL HIS CITY ACCRUED TIME CORRELATES
WITH THE APPLICABLE CITY VACATION SCHEDULE; AND DECLARING
THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Leader.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #14.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Second.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Ordinance 14 is adopted. Any remarks? Hearing none, roll call vote please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 8 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Eight yeas, Mr. President.
#14 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 75/2018
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you. Ordinance 14 is adopted. Ordinance 15, please.
#15. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 76/2018 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ADVERTISE,
RECEIVE BIDS, AWARD, AND ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR THE TREE
PLANTING PROJECT, G.P. 1256 - PHASE 2; AND DECLARING THE SAME
TO BE AN EMERGENCY
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Leader.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #15.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Second.
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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 8 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Eight yeas, Mr. President.
#15 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 76/2018
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Motion carries. Ordinance 15 is adopted. Ordinance 16.
#16. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 77/2018 A FINAL RESOLUTION
ADOPTING PLANS, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF
PUBLIC SERVICE TO COOPERATE WITH AND REQUEST THE DIRECTOR
OF TRANSPORTATION TO PROCEED WITH THE REALIGNING AND
RECONFIGURING THE INTERSECTIONS US 62, MIDDLEBRANCH,
HARRISBURG AND 30TH STREET, INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION OF A
ROUNDABOUT AT HARRISBURG AND 30TH ST, WITHIN THE CITY OF
CANTON; AMENDING APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 277/2017; AND
DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY ($450,000.00 SUPP
APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 5201 WATER WORKS OPERATING FUND
TO 5201 207022 DISTRIBUTION MAINTENANCE - OTHER)
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Leader.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #16.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: 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 8 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Eight yeas, Mr. President.
#16 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 77/2018
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you. Ordinance 16 is adopted.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: We’re now under Announcement of Committee Meetings. Anyone?
MEMBER BABCOCK: Uh, Personnel will meet at, what the date?
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CLERK DOUGHERTY: The 2nd
MEMBER BABCOCK: April 2nd at 6:30?
CLERK DOUGHERTY: 6:15.
MEMBER BABCOCK: 6:15. Thank you.
MEMBER SCAGLIONE: Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Yes.
MEMBER SCAGLIONE: Public Property Capital Improvement will meet same time, same place.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you.
MEMBER MORRIS: Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Yes sir.
MEMBER MORRIS: Finance, same place, same time.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you, Chair. Anyone else?
CLERK DOUGHERTY: We need one from Environmental and one from Judiciary.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you.
MEMBER SCAGLIONE: Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Yes.
MEMBER SCAGLIONE: Judiciary will meet same time, same place.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Mr. President, Environmental & Public Utilities, same time, same place.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: We’re now under Miscellaneous Business. Is there any? Just hoping that all
our friends on Council who are not feeling well, are doing much better and will be with us the next...next
two weeks. Um, anyone else?
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Yes.
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Thought for the week. “One of the lessons that I grew up with was to always
stay true to yourself and never let what somebody else says distract you from your goals.” - Michelle
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Obama
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: That’s a good person. Leader.
MEMBER BABCOCK: I’d like to wish everybody a happy Easter and hope the bunny comes to
everybody. (Laughter). Mr. President, I move we adjourn.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Second.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: It’s moved and seconded to adjourn. Leader. I’m sorry...
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 8 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Eight yeas, Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you. Motion carries and we are in adjournment. Have a wonderful
weekend...week, everyone.
ADJOURNMENT TIME: 7:25 P.M.
ATTEST: 3/28/18 APPROVED:
DAVID R. DOUGHERTY ALLEN SCHULMAN
CLERK OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Agenda
FINAL
AGENDA
CANTON CITY COUNCIL 7:00 PM MARCH 26, 2018
ROLL CALL: Eight Mem bers Present
M OTION TO EXCUSE M EM BERS: Mem bers Sm ith, Chester, Fisher and Mack Absent
INVOCATION: John Mariol, W ard 7 Council Mem ber
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: President Schulm an
AGENDA CORRECTIONS & CHANGES: (Suspended Rule 22A to add 2 nd Rdg O#5 - O#9; Inform al Resolutions #29 & #30
Retained in Com m ittee; O#13 Postponed)
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
OLD BUSINESS (PUBLIC SPEAKS): None
PUBLIC SPEAKS (CITY BUSINESS): Pete DiGiacom o asked Council to put good thought into the AirBNB Ordinance and vote
no. He stated that getting paid for grass cutting and tearing down vacant hom es owned by people living out of town is already a
problem , and this is m uch m ore involved. There are still flaws and cracks and if any of those happen, it can cause bad publicity
for Hall of Fam e week or the Firestone Open. Jonathan Lalewicz is concerned that the AirBNB’s add another avenue to
introduce rental units into neighborhoods. The residents of Market Heights are particularly concerned because they have
successfully m aintained their neighborhood, and rentals are som ething they are worried about. In Cleveland, they recently
discovered a problem with enforcem ent of the AirBNB regulations. He asked Council to strongly consider the AirBNB issue and
the affects it will have on the Canton neighborhoods. Andrew Reo also spoke about the AirBNB’s in the residential
neighborhoods. There is one on his street, and it’s like having a hotel there with new renters regularly. He asked Council to
consider the current zoning laws. AirBNB’s are com m ercial and they should be m oved out of the R-1 neighborhoods.
President Schulm an rem inded Mr. Lalewicz and Mr. Reo that these Ordinances will be discussed on April 9, 2018.
INFORM AL RESOLUTIONS:
28. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: CONFIRM APPT OF JOHN MARIOL TO SYSTEMS PLANNING BOARD
COMMENCING 3/26/18 THRU COMPLETION OF HIS COUNCIL TERM. -
ADOPTED
29. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: CONFIRM APPT OF HENRY RENFRO TO FAIR HOUSING COMMISSION
COMMENCING 3/26/18 THRU 12/31/20. - RETAINED IN COMMITTEE
30. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: CONFIRM REAPPT OF JAMES REINHARD TO STARK AREA REGIONAL
TRANSIT AUTHORITY (SARTA) BOARD COMMENCING 4/1/18 THRU
3/31/21. - RETAINED IN COMMITTEE
31. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: CONFIRM REAPPT OF CHET W ARREN TO STARK AREA REGIONAL
TRANSIT AUTHORITY (SARTA) BOARD COMMENCING 4/1/18 THRU
3/31/21. - ADOPTED
COM M UNICATIONS:
148. LAW DIRECTOR MARTUCCIO: AMEND CANTON CODIFIED ORDINANCE SEC 903.07, VISION
CLEARANCE OF SHRUBBERY. - JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
149. MAJORITY LEADER SMITH: AUTHORIZE APPT OF JAMES BABCOCK TO INVESTMENT BOARD
COMMENCING UPON COUNCIL APPROVAL AND EXPIRING UPON
COMPLETION OF HIS TERM AS COUNCIL MEMBER. - PERSONNEL
COMMITTEE
150. MAJORITY LEADER SMITH: AUTHORIZE REAPPTS OF W ILLIAM SHERER, II AND JOHN GIUA TO
INCOME TAX REVIEW BOARD COMMENCING RETRO FROM 1/1/18 AND
EXPIRING 12/31/19. - PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
151. MAYOR BERNABEI: AUTHORIZE APPT OF RAY FETE TO COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT AREA
HOUSING COUNCIL COMMENCING RETRO FROM 1/1/18 AND EXPIRING
12/31/19. - PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
152. MAYOR BERNABEI: AUTHORIZE MAYOR AND/OR DEPUTY MAYOR TO CONTINUE
CONTRACTUAL AGMT W ITH CANTON COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT
CORP (CCIC) TO PROVIDE GRANT UTILIZING GENERAL FUND DOLLARS
IN TOTAL AMT OF $50,000 FOR GRANTS, LOANS AND ADMIN COSTS. -
FINANCE COMMITTEE
153. SAFETY DIRECTOR PERRY: APPROVE SHOTSPOTTER FLEX CONTRACT RENEW AL FOR
ADDITIONAL ONE-YR TERM FR 5/30/18 THRU 5/29/19. - FINANCE
COMMITTEE
154. SERVICE DIRECTOR HIGHMAN: AUTHORIZE MAYOR AND/OR SERV DIR TO EXECUTE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES CONTRACT W ITH BURGESS & NIPLE FOR AM & CMOM PLAN
DEVELOPMENT & IMPLEMENTATION PROJ; REQ $1,213,250.00 SUPP
APPROP FR UNAPROP BAL OF SEW ER OPERATING FUND 5410 TO 5410
206320 AOC COMPLIANCE ORGANIZATION (OTHER); REQ $35,550.00
APPROP TRF FR 4501 202001 ENGINEERING-ADMIN (OTHER) TO 4501
206320 AOC COMPLIANCE ORGANIZATION (OTHER); AUTHORIZE
AUDITOR TO DRAW W ARRANTS UPON RECEIPT OF VOUCHERS. -
FINANCE AND PUBLIC PROPERTY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
COMMITTEES
CANTON CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PAGE 2 - MARCH 26, 2018
COM M UNICATIONS CONTINUED:
155. SERVICE DIRECTOR HIGHMAN: AUTHORIZE MAYOR AND/OR SERV DIR TO ADVERTISE, RECEIVE BIDS,
AW ARD AND EXECUTE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR AVONDALE
AREA PHASE II W ATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJ; AUTHORIZE
MAYOR AND/OR SERV DIR TO EXECUTE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OVERSIGHT SERVICES FOR SAID
PROJ; AUTHORIZE CITY TO RECEIVE GRANT FUNDS IN AMT OF
$900,000.00 AND ZERO PERCENT INTEREST LOAN IN AMT OF
$600,000.00 FOR SAID PROJ FR OH PUBLIC W ORKS COMMISSION;
AUTHORIZE AUDITOR TO ESTABLISH AND CREATE FUND 5236 FOR
TRACING PROJ REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES AND APPROP TOTAL
OH PUBLIC W ORKS COMMISSION FUNDING AMT OF $1,500,000.00 FR
UNAPPROP BAL OF 5236 AVONDALE PHASE II W ATER MAIN
REPLACEMENT PROJ FUND TO 5236 207040 AVONDALE PHASE II
W ATER REPLACEMENT - OTHER; REQ $700,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR
UNAPPROP BAL OF 5201 W ATER FUND TO 5201 207040 AVONDALE
PHASE II W ATER MAIN REPLACEMENT - OTHER; AUTHORIZE AUDITOR
TO DRAW W ARRANTS UPON RECEIPT OF VOUCHERS. - FINANCE
COMMITTEE
156. SERVICE DIRECTOR HIGHMAN: AUTHORIZE MAYOR AND/OR SERV DIR TO ADVERTISE, RECEIVE BIDS,
AW ARD AND ENTER INTO ANY AND ALL CONTRACTS NECESSARY FOR
PURCHASE OF ONE (1) UTILITY TRACTOR FOR W ATER DEPT;
ALTERNATIVELY AUTHORIZE MAYOR AND/OR SERV DIR TO ENTER
INTO ANY AND ALL CONTRACTS NECESSARY FOR PURCHASE OF SAID
TRACTOR IN ACCORDANCE W ITH ANY PROCUREMENT PROCESS
AUTHORIZED BY EITHER ORC OR CANTON CODIFIED ORDINANCES;
AUTHORIZE AUDITOR TO DRAW W ARRANTS UPON RECEIPT OF
VOUCHERS. - PUBLIC PROPERTY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE
157. SERVICE DIRECTOR HIGHMAN: AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT AUDITOR TO PAY MORAL OBS IN AMT OF
$2,403.00 AND $3,290.00 TO OH W ATER DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
(OW DA) FOR LOAN FEES RELATED TO CANTON SOUTH-CLEVELAND
AVE (REGIONALIZATION) AND CANTON SOUTH (HUMAN HEALTH)
W ATERLINE EXTENSION PROJECTS; AUTHORIZE AUDITOR TO DRAW
W ARRANTS UPON RECEIPT OF VOUCHERS. - FINANCE COMMITTEE
158. W ATER DEPT SUPT CONVERSE: ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2017. - RECEIVED & FILED
ORDINANCES & FORM AL RESOLUTIONS FOR FIRST READING:
1 ST RDG 1. AUTHORIZE CANTON POLICE DEPT TO ACCEPT DONATION OF TRAFFIC CRASH TEAM RELATED
EQUIPMENT VALUED AT $111,542.31 FROM STATE OF OH DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY; EMERGENCY
Referred to Public Property Capital Im provem ent Com m ittee
1 ST RDG 2. AUTHORIZE MAYOR OR SERV DIR TO AMEND LEASE AGMT BETW EEN CITY OF CANTON AND
CANTON COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT CORP, APPROVE KUBOTA UTILITY EASEMENT OUTLINING
ALL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES, AND AMEND COOP AGMT BETW EEN CANTON AND KUBOTA
MEMBRANE USA CORP APPROVING EASEMENT; EMERGENCY
Referred to Environm ental & Public Utilities Com m ittee
1 ST RDG 3. AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATE OFFICIAL(S) TO: PURCHASE AND/OR LEASE VARIOUS TITLED
VEHICLES; ADVERTISE, RECEIVE BIDS, AW ARD, AND ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR THOSE
PURCHASES AND PROJECTS DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT A THAT EXCEED ANY APPLICABLE DOLLAR
AMT THRESHOLD(S); ALTERNATIVELY ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR PURCHASES AND PROJECTS
PURSUANT TO ANY PROCUREMENT PROCESS AUTHORIZED BY LAW ; ENTER INTO
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR LINE OF CREDIT/LEASE IN ORDER TO PURCHASE SAID
ITEMS; AND ENTER INTO ANY AND ALL CONTRACTS NECESSARY FOR NEW CITY W IDE PHONE
SYSTEM UTILIZING ANY PROCUREMENT PROCESS AUTHORIZED BY LAW ; SET THE BID/FORMAL
PROCUREMENT THRESHOLD FOR ALL PURCHASES ON THE ATTACHED LIST AT THE ORC
THRESHOLD OF $50,000; AMEND APPROP O#64/2018; EMERGENCY ($2,395,705.00 SUPP APPROP
FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 4501 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND TO: 4501 102001 POLICE ADMIN - OTHER -
$269,520.00, 4501 103001 FIRE ADMIN - OTHER - $547,500.00, 4501 103501 CENTRAL
COMMUNICATION ADMIN - OTHER - $18,000.00, 4501 202001 ENGINEERING - OTHER - $555,000.00,
4501 204010 OTHER BUILDINGS - OTHER - $262,000.00, 4501 301001 HEALTH ADMIN - OTHER -
$26,900.00, 4501 501101 HUMAN RESOURCES ADMIN - OTHER - $11,000.00, 4501 504010
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - OTHER - $685,585.00, 4501 753001 LAW ADMIN - OTHER - $8,700.00,
4501 852001 TREASURER ADMIN - OTHER - $11,500.00; $228,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP
BAL OF 4502 MOTOR VEHICLE PURCHASES FUND TO 4502 103001 FIRE ADMIN - OTHER -
$70,000.00, 4502 202210 MAINTENANCE - OTHER - $60,000.00, 4502 208010 SERVICE & REPAIR -
OTHER - $26,000.00, 4502 301001 HEALTH ADMIN - OTHER - $50,000.00, 4502 701001 JUDGES ADMIN
- OTHER - $22,000.00; $10,000.00 APPROP TRF FR 4501 202020 URBAN FORESTRY - OTHER TO 4501
202210 MAINTENANCE - OTHER; $84,273.00 APPROP TRF FR 4501 201001 SERVICE DIRECTOR -
OTHER TO 4501 202210 MAINTENANCE - OTHER - $39,858.00, 4501 504010 INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY - OTHER - $44, 415.00)
Referred to Public Property Capital Im provem ent Com m ittee
1 ST RDG 4. AMEND APPROP O#64/2018; EMERGENCY ($56,000.00 APPROP TRF FR 6041 208010 MOTOR
VEHICLE DEPT DMV - OTHER TO 6041 208010 MOTOR VEHICLE DEPT DMV - PERSONNEL)
Referred to Finance Com m ittee
CANTON CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PAGE 3 - MARCH 26, 2018
ORDINANCES & FORM AL RESOLUTIONS FOR SECOND READING:
(SUSPENDED RULE 22A TO ADD O#5 - O#9)
2 ND RDG 5. AUTHORIZE MAYOR OR SERV DIR TO ENTER INTO PROF SERVS CONTRACT W ITH MULLIN &
LONERGAN ASSOCIATES, INC. IN APPROX AMT OF $21,600.00 FOR PREPARATION OF CITY OF
CANTON 2019 - 2023 CONSOLIDATED PLAN; EMERGENCY (C&ED)
2 ND RDG 6. AMEND APPROP O#277/2017; EMERGENCY ($80,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 1001
GENERAL OPERATING FUND TO 1001 204010 OTHER BUILDINGS - OTHER - $20,000.00, TO 1001
753020 LAW - NON OPERATIONAL - OTHER - $60,000.00) (FIN)
2 ND RDG 7. AMEND APPROP O#277/2017; EMERGENCY ($810,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 2314
FAMILY HEALTH FUND TO 2314 301001 FAMILY HEALTH - 700 - OTHER) (FIN)
2 ND RDG 8. APPROVE RELOCATION OF DOMINION ENERGY GAS PIPELINE ON LAND OW NED BY CITY OF
CANTON AND AUTHORIZE SERV DIR TO EFFECTUATE NECESSARY ACTS IN CONJUNCTION W ITH
PROJ; EMERGENCY (RT 62/HARRISBURG RD/30TH ST NE ROADW AY IMPROVEMENT PROJ, STA-62-
24.90, PID 96346) (E&PU)
2 ND RDG 9. APPROVE CANTON CITY W ATER MAIN EXTENSION TO THE FOUNTAINS AT EDGEW OOD;
AUTHORIZE MAYOR OR SERV DIR TO ENTER INTO AGMT W ITH MCKINLEY EDGEW OOD
DEVELOPMENT CO., LLC FOR EXTENSION OF W ATER MAIN; EMERGENCY (E&PU)
ORDINANCES & FORM AL RESOLUTIONS FOR THIRD/FINAL READING & VOTE:
72/2018 10. APPROVE STATEMENT OF SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED TO PROPERTY OW NER IN 77
GULLIVERS/2414 FAIRCREST ST SW ANNEXATION AREA, APPROX DATE SERVICES W ILL BE
PROVIDED, PROCEDURE TO RECONCILE INCOMPATIBLE ZONING USES UPON ITS BEING
ANNEXED TO CITY OF CANTON, OH; EMERGENCY
73/2018 11. PROVIDE FOR ISSUANCE AND SALE OF REVENUE BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN MAX
AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMT NOT TO EXCEED $1,900,000 TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO MAKE LOAN
FOR ECONOMIC DEV IN CITY; AUTHORIZE RELATED MATTERS; EMERGENCY
74/2018 12. AUTHORIZE MAYOR OR SERV DIR TO CONVEY CITY-OW NED REAL PROPERTY, NO LONGER
NEEDED FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES, TO CANTON COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT CORP;
EMERGENCY (PARCEL #10002545, ALLEN AVE SE)
POSTPONED TO 4/9/18
13. AMEND CHAPTERS 185, TRANSIENT LODGING TAX AND 759, ROOMING HOUSES, LODGING
HOUSES AND RESIDENTIAL SOCIAL SERVICE FACILITIES OF CANTON CODIFIED ORDINANCES
75/2018 14. AUTHORIZE ANDREW ROTH, AS PURCHASING DIR, TO RECEIVE SALARY OF $75,000 AND TEN (10)
DAYS VACATION PER YR BEGINNING IN 2018, UNTIL HIS CITY ACCRUED TIME CORRELATES W ITH
APPLICABLE CITY VACATION SCHEDULE; EMERGENCY
76/2018 15. AUTHORIZE MAYOR OR SERV DIR TO ADVERTISE, RECEIVE BIDS, AW ARD, AND ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR TREE PLANTING PROJ, GP 1256 - PHASE 2; EMERGENCY
77/2018 16. ADOPT PLANS, AUTHORIZE MAYOR OR SERV DIR TO COOPERATE W ITH AND REQUEST
TRANSPORTATION DIR TO PROCEED W ITH REALIGNING AND RECONFIGURING INTERSECTIONS
US 62, MIDDLEBRANCH, HARRISBURG AND 30 TH ST, INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION OF ROUNDABOUT
AT HARRISBURG AND 30 TH ST, W ITHIN CITY OF CANTON; AMEND APPROP O#277/2017;
EMERGENCY ($450,000.00 APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 5201 W ATER W ORKS OPERATING FUND
TO 5201 207022 DISTRIBUTION MAINTENANCE - OTHER)
ANNOUNCEM ENT OF COM M ITTEE M EETINGS:
M ONDAY, April 2, 2018 in Council Caucus Room at 6:15 PM
1) Personnel Com m ittee
2) Public Property Capital Im provem ent Com m ittee
3) Finance Com m ittee
4) Judiciary Com m ittee
5) Environm ental & Public Utilities Com m ittee
M ISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: President Schulm an said that he hoped all Council Mem bers who were not present will feel
better and be with us next week. Prior to the m otion to adjourn, Mem ber Babcock wished everyone a Happy Easter.
QUOTE OF THE W EEK: “One of the lessons that I grew up with was to always stay true to yourself and never let what
somebody else says distract you from your goals.” - Michelle Obam a
ADJOURNM ENT: 7:25 P.M.
THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL M EETING W ILL BE HELD ON M ONDAY, APRIL 2, 2018 @ 7:00 PM
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