City Council
Regular MeetingCanton, OH · April 16, 2018
Minutes
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PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Good evening ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to Canton City Council. Um, we
have the best new person in Canton, Ohio right here. Let’s hear it for our new Law Director. (Applause) We
are so excited to have you here, and I think (inaudible)... some people. Anyway, I’m starting to sound like a
goof ball. With a quorum being present, the Chair calls this meeting of Canton City Council to order. Roll call
vote please, Mr. Clerk.
ROLL CALL TAKEN BY CLERK DOUGHERTY:
11 COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: (CHRIS SMITH, JAMES BABCOCK, COREY MINOR SMITH,
BILL SMUCKLER, GREG HAWK, NATHANIEL CHESTER, JASON SCAGLIONE, ROBERT FISHER,
KEVIN HALL, EDMOND MACK & FRANK MORRIS)
ELEVEN COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT. (MEMBER MARIOL ABSENT)
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Eleven present, one absent, Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you very much. Leader.
EXCUSING MEMBERS
MEMBER SMITH: Mr. President, I move we excuse Member Mariol from tonight’s meeting.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: It’s been moved and seconded to excuse Member Mariol from this evening’s
meeting. Any remarks? Hearing none, roll call vote please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 11 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Eleven yeas, Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you. (Coughs) Excuse me. Motions carries and Member Mariol is...
Member Mariol is excused from this evening’s meeting. Tonight our invocation is being given by my good
friend and tremendous person, Chris Smith. Uh, if you’ll all stand and remain standing for our Pledge of
Allegiance.
MEMBER SMITH: Mr. President, before I give the... tonight’s invocation, could we have a moment of silence
for Attorney Frank Beane, Jr., please. (Brief pause) Thank you so very much.
The regular meeting of Canton City Council was held on April 16, 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 4 Council Member, Chris Smith. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by President
Schulman.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you very much. Our hearts go out.
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AGENDA CORRECTIONS & CHANGES
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: We’re now under Agenda Corrections and Changes. Leader.
MEMBER SMITH: Mr. President, I move Rule 22A be suspended to add 2nd Reading Ordinances #8 through
10 to tonight’s agenda.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: It’s been moved and... thank you... moved and seconded to suspend Rule 22A, 2nd
Reading Ordinances twel... I’m sorry, 8... I’ll get this right, 8 through 10. Any remarks? Hearing none, roll
call vote, please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 11 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Eleven yeas, Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you. Motion carries, and Rule... and Ordinances 10... I’m sorry,
Ordinances...
CLERK DOUGHERTY: 8 through 10.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: 8 through 10 are a legal part of your agenda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Turning now to... (chuckles)... God.
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Public Hearings.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Public Hearings. We have no Public Hearings this evening.
OLD BUSINESS
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: We have any...? Yes.
DEPUTY MAYOR WILLIAMS: Mr. President, Members of Council, um, at our last meeting Mr. Ray Roney
had addressed this body in regards to speeding on Monument Road. Safety Director Perry turned this in to
Chief Lawver as well as the Traffic Bureau, so it is being addressed. Thank you.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you very much.
PUBLIC SPEAKS
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Uh, we’re now under... let’s see, where are we here, Old Business. We’re now
under Public Speaks. We have two speakers this evening. Our first speaker is Sarah Buchanan. Ms.
Buchanan, are you with us? No? No Ms. Buchanan. Okay, our next speaker is Andre Gooden. Mr. Gooden?
Anybody care to speak? (Laughter) Well, that takes care of that. Thank you. Sorry you couldn’t be here with
us.
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INFORMAL RESOLUTIONS
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Uh, we’re now under Informal Resolutions. We have none this evening.
COMMUNICATIONS
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: We’re now under Ordinances... or, I’m sorry. We’re now under Communications.
Let the journal show that all Communications are received as read.
NOTE: ALL COMMUNICATIONS WHICH FOLLOW, LISTED BY AGENDA TITLE, ARE ON FILE
IN THEIR ENTIRETY IN THE COUNCIL OFFICE WITH THE AGENDA ITEMS FILE DATED APRIL
16, 2018.
175. FINANCE DIRECTOR CROUSE: AMEND O#64/2018 ($9,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR
UNAPPROP BAL OF 7131 DOWNTOWN CANTON SPEC IMP DIST FUND TO 7131 801001
AUDITOR - ADMIN - OTHER); EMERGENCY (SID ASSESSMENT). - FINANCE COMMITTEE
176. FINANCE DIRECTOR CROUSE: AMEND O#64/2018; EMERGENCY ($267,155.00 INTER-
FUND TRF FR 1001 GENERAL FUND TO 1151 LAND REUTILIZATION AND NOTE FUND;
$250,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 1151 LAND REUTILIZATION AND NOTE
FUND TO 1151 101501 CODE ENFORCEMENT ADMIN - OTHER) (MOVING OHIO
FORWARD). - FINANCE COMMITTEE
177. SAFETY DIRECTOR PERRY: AUTHORIZE MAYOR AND/OR SAF DIR TO ADVERTISE,
RECEIVE BIDS, AWARD AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTS NECESSARY FOR PURCH OF
TWO (2) SMALL SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES; ALTERNATIVELY AUTHORIZE MAYOR
AND/OR SAF DIR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NECESSARY FOR PURCH OF ITEMS IN
ACCORD WITH ANY PROCUREMENT PROCESS AUTHORIZED BY ORC OR CANTON
CODIFIED ORD; AUTHORIZE AUDITOR TO DRAW WARRANTS UPON RECEIPT OF
VOUCHERS; EMERGENCY (BLDG. DEPT. FUNDS). - PUBLIC PROPERTY CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE
178. SAFETY DIRECTOR PERRY: RATIFY ACTIONS TAKEN PRIOR TO PASSAGE OF THIS
ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO SEC 105.04 OF CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF CITY OF
CANTON; AUTHORIZE MAYOR AND/OR SAF DIR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS
NECESSARY TO RESPOND TO EMERGENCY SITUATION; AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT CITY
AUDITOR TO PAY MORAL OBS RESULTING FR RESPONDING TO EMERGENCY
SITUATION; AMEND APPROP O#64/2018 ($120,000.00 FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 2160
VACANT/FORECL REGISTRY EXP SR FD TO 2160 101501 CODE ENFORCEMENT ADMIN -
OTHER. - FINANCE COMMITTEE
179. SERVICE DIRECTOR HIGHMAN: AUTHORIZE MAYOR AND/OR SERV DIR TO
ADVERTISE, RECEIVE BIDS, AND ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR LEASE OF CITY OWNED
BLDG @ 215 W. TUSC ST. FOR PURPOSE OF OPERATING A RESTAURANT/SNACK BAR;
TERM OF LEASE SHALL BE FR 11/21/18 TO 9/30/23. - PUBLIC PROPERTY CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE
180. SERVICE DIRECTOR HIGHMAN: AUTHORIZE CITY OF CANTON TO DESIGNATE
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PORTIONS OF USBR44 AND SBR85 IN CANTON AS SHOWN ON MAP (EXHIBIT A) AND TO
COOPERATE WITH ODOT FOR DESIGNATION AND IMPLEMENTATION AS PER
ATTACHED SAMPLE LEG (EXHIBIT B); SUPPORT AND AUTHORIZE DESIGNATION OF
PORTIONS OF USBR44 IN CANTON UNDER OWNERSHIP OF STARK COUNTY PARKS;
EMERGENCY. - PUBLIC SAFETY & THOROUGHFARES AND PARKS & RECREATION
COMMITTEES
181. TREASURER PEREZ: MTHLY RPT PARKING METER REVENUE FOR MARCH 2018. -
RECEIVED & FILED
182. TREASURER PEREZ: MTHLY RPT OF DEPOSITS AND PAY-INS FOR AMBULANCE LOCK
BOX ACCT FOR MONTH OF MARCH 2018. - RECEIVED & FILED
ORDINANCES & FORMAL RESOLUTIONS FOR FIRST READING
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: And now we turn to Ordinances for their First Reading and Second... First...
First...
CLERK DOUGHERTY: First Reading.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Reading Ordinances. Mr. Clerk, could you please read Ordinance #1. God.
NOTE: PRESIDENT SCHULMAN CALLED UPON CLERK DOUGHERTY TO READ
ORDINANCES #1 THROUGH #7 FOR THEIR FIRST READING BY TITLE AS REQUIRED BY
STATE LAW, AS FOLLOWS:
#1. (1ST RDG) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 238/2017 BY THE
SUBSTITUTION OF A REVISED EXHIBIT A; AND DECLARING THE SAME
TO BE AN EMERGENCY (HUD FISCAL YR EXPENDITURES)
Referred to Community & Economic Development Committee
#2. (1ST RDG) 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
Referred to Community & Economic Development Committee
#3. (1ST RDG) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 64/2018;
AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY ($450,000.00 SUPP
APPROP FR 5410 202010 ENGINEER - DAILY OPERATIONS - OTHER,
$432,355.00 SUPP APPROP FR 5410 202081 SEWER MAPPING PROJECT -
OTHER; $2,349,941.00 SUPP APPROP FR 5410 206314 E SD INTERC SAN
SWR REPL PRJ 1138 - OTHER, $330,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR 5410 206316
MONUM RD NW SANIT SEWER REP PROJ - OTHER; $305,000.00 SUPP
APPROP FR 5410 206317 MAPLEWOOD NEW DAWN SUB SEWER -
OTHER TO UNAPPROP BAL OF 5410 SEWER OPERATING FUND -
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$3,867,296.00)
Referred to Finance Committee
#4. (1ST RDG) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 64/2018;
AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY ($60,000.00 SUPP
APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 1001 GENERAL OPERATING FUND TO
1001 102075 POLICE - CONT PROFESS TRAINING - OTHER, TO 1001
102001 POLICE - ADMIN - OTHER)
Referred to Finance Committee
#5. (1ST RDG) AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 143.01 OF CHAPTER 143,
RECREATION BOARD, OF TITLE FIVE OF PART ONE OF THE CODIFIED
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CANTON (DISSOLVING CANTON JOINT
RECREATION BOARD)
Referred to Parks & Recreation Committee
#6. (1ST RDG) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC
SERVICE TO ADVERTISE, RECEIVE BIDS, AWARD AND ENTER INTO A
ONE-YEAR CONTRACT FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICES DURING
WATER MAIN INSTALLATION AND REPAIRS; AND DECLARING THE
SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY
Referred to Finance Committee
#7. (1ST RDG) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC
SERVICE TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
WITH ARCADIS FOR DESIGN OF PHASE 1 AND SURVEYING AND BASE
MAPPING OF PHASE 1 AND 11 OF THE EDGEFIELD AVENUE AREA
WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT; AMENDING APPROPRIATION
ORDINANCE NO. 64/2018; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN
EMERGENCY ($147,800.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 5201
WATER FUND TO 5201 207051 EDGEFIELD AVENUE AREA, PHASE I
WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT - OTHER)
Referred to Finance Committee
ORDINANCES & FORMAL RESOLUTIONS FOR SECOND READING
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you. We’re now under Ordinances and Formal Resolutions for their
Second Reading. Mr. Clerk, would you please begin with Ordinance #10. I... 10.
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Number... #8, sir.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: 8, sorry.
NOTE: PRESIDENT SCHULMAN CALLED UPON CLERK DOUGHERTY TO READ
ORDINANCES #8 THRU #10 FOR THEIR SECOND READING BY TITLE AS REQUIRED BY
STATE LAW, AS FOLLOWS:
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#8. (2ND RDG) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC
SERVICE TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF LAND FROM THE STARK
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN
EMERGENCY (PARCEL #’S 209559, 215603, AND 280677, WARD 1)
#9. (2ND RDG) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC
SERVICE TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF LAND FROM THE BETTY C.
HICKS TRUST; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY
(PARCEL #225302, WARD 2)
#10. (2ND RDG) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 64/2018;
AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY ($16,444.51 SUPP
APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 2212 NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION
PROG FUND TO 2212 506009 2009 STIMULUS - OTHER; $54,576.04 SUPP
APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 2213 NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION
3 PROG FUND TO 2213 506001 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMIN -
OTHER; $1,172.79 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 2214 HOME
FUND TO 2214 506001 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMIN - OTHER;
$55,104.74 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 2219 EMERGENCY
SHELTER GRANT FUND TO 2219 506001 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ADMIN - OTHER; $138,564.35 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 2211
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND TO 2211 506001 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT ADMIN - OTHER)
ORDINANCES & FORMAL RESOLUTIONS FOR THIRD AND FINAL READING
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you. We’re now under Ordinances and Formal Resolutions for their
Second... Third... I’m sorry, Third Reading and... So, would you please begin with Ordinance #11.
NOTE: PRESIDENT SCHULMAN CALLED UPON CLERK DOUGHERTY TO READ THE
FOLLOWING ORDINANCES #11 THROUGH #17 FOR THE THIRD READING BY TITLE AS
REQUIRED BY STATE LAW, AS FOLLOWS:
#11. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 87/2018 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
SECTION 903.07 OF PART NINE OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF CANTON (VISION CLEARANCE OF SHRUBBERY)
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Leader.
MEMBER SMITH: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #11.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: It’s been moved and seconded that you adopt Ordinance 11. Any remarks?
Hearing none, roll call vote, please.
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NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 11 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Eleven yeas, Mr. President.
#11 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 87/2018
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you. Motion carries. We’re now... Ordinance 12, please.
#12. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 88/2018 AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DEPUTY MAYOR TO CONTINUE THE
CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CANTON COMMUNITY
IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION TO PROVIDE A GRANT IN A TOTAL
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000.00; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO
BE AN EMERGENCY (FOR GRANTS, LOANS & ADMIN COSTS)
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Leader.
MEMBER SMITH: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #12.
MEMBER BABCOCK: 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 11 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Eleven yeas, Mr. President.
#12 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 88/2018
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Motion carries. Ordinance #12 is adopted. Ordinance #10... or, sorry.
CLERK DOUGHERTY: 13.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: 13. Thank you.
#13. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 89/2018 AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO
ENTER INTO A ONE-YEAR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
RENEWAL WITH SHOTSPOTTER FLEX IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$141,750.00; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Leader.
MEMBER SMITH: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #13.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
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PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: It’s been moved and seconded that you adopt Ordinance #13. Any remarks?
Hearing none, roll call vote, please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 11 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Eleven yeas, Mr. President.
#13 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 89/2018
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Motion carries. Ordinance 13 is adopted. Ordinance 14, please.
#14. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 90/2018 AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO
EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH BURGESS &
NIPLE FOR THE AM & CMOM PLAN DEVELOPMENT &
IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT; AMENDING APPROPRIATION
ORDINANCE NO. 64/2018; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN
EMERGENCY ($1,213,250.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF
SEWER OPERATING FUND TO 5410 206320 AOC COMPLIANCE
ORGANIZATION - OTHER; $35,550.00 APPROP TRF FR 4501 202001
ENGINEERING - ADMINISTRATION - OTHER TO 4501 206320 AOC
COMPLIANCE ORGANIZATION - OTHER)
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Leader.
MEMBER SMITH: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #14.
MEMBER BABCOCK: 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. 90/2018
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you. Motion carries. Ordinance, uh... is adopted. Ordinance 15,
please.
#15. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 91/2018 AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO:
ADVERTISE, RECEIVE BIDS, AWARD, AND EXECUTE A
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT; EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OVERSIGHT SERVICES; RECEIVE
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GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $900,000.00 AND A ZERO PERCENT
INTEREST LOAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $600,000.00 FOR THE AVONDALE
AREA PHASE II WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT; AUTHORIZING
THE AUDITOR TO ESTABLISH THE 5236 AVONDALE AREA PHASE II
WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT FUND; AMENDING
APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 64/2018; AND DECLARING THE SAME
TO BE AN EMERGENCY ($1,500,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL
OF 5236 AVONDALE PHASE II WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJ
FUND TO 5236 207040 AVONDALE PHASE II WATER MAIN
REPLACEMENT - OTHER, $700,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL
OF 5201 WATER FUND TO 5201 207040 AVONDALE PHASE II WATER
MAIN REPLACEMENT - OTHER)
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Leader.
MEMBER SMITH: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #15.
MEMBER BABCOCK: 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. 91/2018
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you. Ordinance 15 is adopted. Ordinance 16, please.
#16. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 92/2018 AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO
ADVERTISE, RECEIVE BIDS, AWARD, AND ENTER INTO ANY AND ALL
CONTRACTS NECESSARY FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) UTILITY
TRACTOR; OR TO ALTERNATIVELY PURCHASE SAID VEHICLES
PURSUANT TO ANY PROCUREMENT PROCESS AUTHORIZED BY LAW;
AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Leader.
MEMBER SMITH: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #16.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: It’s been moved and seconded that you adopt Ordinance 16. Any remarks?
Hearing none, roll call vote, please.
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NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 11 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Eleven yeas, Mr. President.
#16 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 92/2018
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you. Ordinance 16 is adopted. Ordinance 15.
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Ordinance 17.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: 17.
#17. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 93/2018 AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE AUDITOR TO PAY MORAL OBLIGATIONS IN A
TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,693.00 RELATED TO THE CANTON
SOUTH-CLEVELAND AVENUE (REGIONALIZATION) AND CANTON
SOUTH (HUMAN HEALTH) WATERLINE EXTENSION PROJECTS; AND
DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Leader.
MEMBER SMITH: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #17.
MEMBER BABCOCK: 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. 93/2018
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Ordinance 17 is adopted. And that concludes our (inaudible).
ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: We’re now under Announcement of Committee Meetings. Are there any?
MEMBER MORRIS: Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Yes, sir.
MEMBER MORRIS: Finance will meet on 4/23/18 at 6:30 P.M.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you.
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MEMBER HALL: Mr. President. Parks and Rec, same time, same place.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you.
MEMBER MINOR SMITH: Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Yes.
MEMBER MINOR SMITH: Community & Economic Development Committee will meet also at the
same time and the same place.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you. Anyone else?
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: We’re now under Miscellaneous Business. Is there any Miscellaneous
Business?
MEMBER SMITH: Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Yes.
MEMBER SMITH: I would just like for each and every one of our Council Members, if they could, to be
present at the Minority Health Seminar on Saturday, the 21st at 12:30 at the Southeast Community Center.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Great. Thank you. Anyone else?
CLERK DOUGHERTY: (Inaudible)
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Do you have quotes? Don’t you have something to say to me?
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Yeah. (Chuckles) Thought for the week. Thank you, Mr. President. “You learn
more from failure than from success. Don’t let it stop you. Failure builds character.” Thank you.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Thank you. Well...
MEMBER SMITH: Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Leader.
MEMBER SMITH: Meeting adjourned.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: It’s moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting. Leader... I’m sorry.
Leader’s already said that. You’re next.
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NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 11 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Eleven yeas, Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SCHULMAN: Motion carries. Meeting’s adjourned. Thank you, folks, for coming. Safe
journey.
ADJOURNMENT TIME: 7:15 P.M.
ATTEST: 4/18/18 APPROVED:
DAVID R. DOUGHERTY ALLEN SCHULMAN
CLERK OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Agenda
M ONDAY
AGENDA
CANTON CITY COUNCIL 7:00 PM APRIL 16, 2018
ROLL CALL:
M OTION TO EXCUSE M EM BERS:
INVOCATION: Chris Sm ith, W ard 4 Council Mem ber
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: President Schulm an
AGENDA CORRECTIONS & CHANGES: (Suspend Rule 22A to add 2 nd Rdg O#8 - O#10)
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
OLD BUSINESS (PUBLIC SPEAKS): Review Pending Issues from Public Speaks
PUBLIC SPEAKS (CITY BUSINESS):
INFORM AL RESOLUTIONS:
COM M UNICATIONS:
175. FINANCE DIRECTOR CROUSE: AMEND O#64/2018 ($9,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF
7131 DOW NTOW N CANTON SPEC IMP DIST FUND TO 7131 801001
AUDITOR - ADMIN - OTHER); EMERGENCY (SID ASSESSMENT). -
FINANCE COMMITTEE
176. FINANCE DIRECTOR CROUSE: AMEND O#64/2018; EMERGENCY ($267,155.00 INTER-FUND TRF FR
1001 GENERAL FUND TO 1151 LAND REUTILIZATION AND NOTE
FUND; $250,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 1151
LAND REUTILIZATION AND NOTE FUND TO 1151 101501 CODE
ENFORCEMENT ADMIN - OTHER) (MOVING OHIO FORW ARD). -
FINANCE COMMITTEE
177. SAFETY DIRECTOR PERRY: AUTHORIZE MAYOR AND/OR SAF DIR TO ADVERTISE, RECEIVE
BIDS, AW ARD AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTS NECESSARY FOR
PURCH OF TW O (2) SMALL SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES;
ALTERNATIVELY AUTHORIZE MAYOR AND/OR SAF DIR TO ENTER
INTO CONTRACT NECESSARY FOR PURCH OF ITEMS IN ACCORD
W ITH ANY PROCUREMENT PROCESS AUTHORIZED BY ORC OR
CANTON CODIFIED ORD; AUTHORIZE AUDITOR TO DRAW
W ARRANTS UPON RECEIPT OF VOUCHERS; EMERGENCY (BLDG.
DEPT. FUNDS). - PUBLIC PROPERTY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
COMMITTEE
178. SAFETY DIRECTOR PERRY: RATIFY ACTIONS TAKEN PRIOR TO PASSAGE OF THIS ORDINANCE
PURSUANT TO SEC 105.04 OF CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF CITY OF
CANTON; AUTHORIZE MAYOR AND/OR SAF DIR TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACTS NECESSARY TO RESPOND TO EMERGENCY
SITUATION; AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT CITY AUDITOR TO PAY
MORAL OBS RESULTING FR RESPONDING TO EMERGENCY
SITUATION; AMEND APPROP O#64/2018 ($120,000.00 FR UNAPPROP
BAL OF 2160 VACANT/FORECL REGISTRY EXP SR FD TO 2160
101501 CODE ENFORCEMENT ADMIN - OTHER - FINANCE
COMMITTEE
179. SERVICE DIRECTOR HIGHMAN: AUTHORIZE MAYOR AND/OR SERV DIR TO ADVERTISE, RECEIVE
BIDS, AND ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR LEASE OF CITY OW NED
BLDG @ 215 W . TUSC ST. FOR PURPOSE OF OPERATING A
RESTAURANT/SNACK BAR; TERM OF LEASE SHALL BE FR 11/21/18
TO 9/30/23. - PUBLIC PROPERTY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
COMMITTEE
180. SERVICE DIRECTOR HIGHMAN: AUTHORIZE CITY OF CANTON TO DESIGNATE PORTIONS OF
USBR44 AND SBR85 IN CANTON AS SHOW N ON MAP (EXHIBIT A)
AND TO COOPERATE W ITH ODOT FOR DESIGNATION AND
IMPLEMENTATION AS PER ATTACHED SAMPLE LEG (EXHIBIT B);
SUPPORT AND AUTHORIZE DESIGNATION OF PORTIONS OF
USBR44 IN CANTON UNDER OW NERSHIP OF STARK COUNTY
PARKS; EMERGENCY. - PUBLIC SAFETY & THOROUGHFARES AND
PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEES
181. TREASURER PEREZ: MTHLY RPT PARKING METER REVENUE FOR MARCH 2018. -
RECEIVED & FILED
182. TREASURER PEREZ: MTHLY RPT OF DEPOSITS AND PAY-INS FOR AMBULANCE LOCK
BOX ACCT FOR MONTH OF MARCH 2018. - RECEIVED & FILED
ORDINANCES & FORM AL RESOLUTIONS FOR FIRST READING:
1 ST RDG 1. AMEND O#238/2017 BY SUBSTITUTION OF REVISED EXHIBIT A; EMERGENCY (HUD FISCAL YR
EXPENDITURES)
Referred to Com m unity & Econom ic Developm ent Com m ittee
CANTON CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PAGE 2 - APRIL 16, 2018
ORDINANCES & FORM AL RESOLUTIONS FOR FIRST READING CONTINUED:
1 ST RDG 2. ACCEPT TAX INCENTIVE REVIEW COUNCIL’S RECENT RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING
ENTERPRISE ZONE AND COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT AREA TAX ABATEMENT AGMTS;
EMERGENCY
Referred to Com m unity & Econom ic Developm ent Com m ittee
1 ST RDG 3. AMEND O#64/2018; EMERGENCY ($450,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR 5410 202010 ENGINEER - DAILY
OPERATIONS - OTHER, $432,355.00 SUPP APPROP FR 5410 202081 SEW ER MAPPING PROJECT -
OTHER; $2,349,941.00 SUPP APPROP FR 5410 206314 E SD INTERC SAN SW R REPL PRJ 1138 -
OTHER, $330,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR 5410 206316 MONUM RD NW SANIT SEW ER REP PROJ -
OTHER; $305,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR 5410 206317 MAPLEW OOD NEW DAW N SUB SEW ER -
OTHER TO UNAPPROP BAL OF 5410 SEW ER OPERATING FUND - $3,867,296.00)
Referred to Finance Com m ittee
1 ST RDG 4. AMEND APPROP O#64/2018; EMERGENCY ($60,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 1001
GENERAL OPERATING FUND TO 1001 102075 POLICE - CONT PROFESS TRAINING - OTHER, TO
1001 102001 POLICE - ADMIN - OTHER)
Referred to Finance Com m ittee
1 ST RDG 5. REPEAL SECTION 143.01 OF CHAP 143, RECREATION BOARD, OF TITLE FIVE OF PART ONE OF THE
CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF CITY OF CANTON (DISSOLVING CANTON JOINT RECREATION BOARD)
Referred to Parks & Recreation Com m ittee
1 ST RDG 6. AUTHORIZE MAYOR OR SERV DIR TO ADVERTISE, RECEIVE BIDS, AW ARD, AND ENTER INTO ONE-
YR CONTRACT FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVS DURING W ATER MAIN INSTALLATION AND
REPAIRS; EMERGENCY
Referred to Finance Com m ittee
1 ST RDG 7. AUTHORIZE MAYOR OR SERV DIR TO ENTER INTO PROF SERVS CONTRACT W ITH ARCADIS FOR
DESIGN OF PHASE 1 AND SURVEYING AND BASE MAPPING OF PHASE I AND PHASE II OF
EDGEFIELD AVENUE AREA W ATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT; AMEND APPROP O#64/2018;
EMERGENCY ($147,800.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 5201 W ATER FUND TO 5201
207051 EDGEFIELD AVENUE AREA, PHASE I W ATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT - OTHER)
Referred to Finance Com m ittee
ORDINANCES & FORM AL RESOLUTIONS FOR SECOND READING:
(SUSPEND RULE 22A TO ADD O#8 - O#10)
2 ND RDG 8. AUTHORIZE MAYOR OR SERV DIR TO ACCEPT DONATION OF LAND FR STARK COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION; EMERGENCY (PARCEL #’S 209559, 215603, AND 280677, W ARD 1) (C&ED)
2 ND RDG 9. AUTHORIZE MAYOR OR SERV DIR TO ACCEPT DONATION OF LAND FR BETTY C. HICKS TRUST;
EMERGENCY (PARCEL #225302, W ARD 2) (C&ED)
2 ND RDG 10. AMEND APPROP O#64/2018; EMERGENCY ($16,444.51 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 2212
NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROG FUND TO 2212 506009 2009 STIMULUS - OTHER; $54,576.04
SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 2213 NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION 3 PROG FUND TO
2213 506001 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMIN - OTHER; $1,172.79 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP
BAL OF 2214 HOME FUND TO 2214 506001 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMIN - OTHER; $55,104.74
SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 2219 EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT FUND TO 2219 506001
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMIN - OTHER; $138,564.35 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF
2211 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND TO 2211 506001 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMIN -
OTHER) (FIN)
ORDINANCES & FORM AL RESOLUTIONS FOR THIRD/FINAL READING & VOTE:
VOTE 11. AMEND SEC 903.07 OF PART NINE OF COD ORD OF CITY OF CANTON (VISION CLEARANCE OF
SHRUBBERY)
VOTE 12. AUTHORIZE MAYOR OR DEP MAYOR TO CONTINUE CONTRACTUAL AGMT W ITH CANTON
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT CORP TO PROVIDE GRANT IN AMT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000.00;
EMERGENCY (FOR GRANTS, LOANS & ADMIN COSTS)
VOTE 13. AUTHORIZE MAYOR OR SAF DIR TO ENTER INTO ONE-YR PROF SERVS CONTRACT RENEW AL
W ITH SHOTSPOTTER FLEX IN AMT NOT TO EXCEED $141,750.00; EMERGENCY
VOTE 14. AUTHORIZE MAYOR OR SERV DIR TO EXECUTE PROF SERVS CONTRACT W ITH BURGESS & NIPLE
FOR AM & CMOM PLAN DEVELOPMENT & IMPLEMENTATION PROJ; AMEND APPROP O#64/2018;
EMERGENCY ($1,213,250.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF SEW ER OPERATING FUND TO
5410 206320 AOC COMPLIANCE ORGANIZATION - OTHER; $35,550.00 APPROP TRF FR 4501 202001
ENGINEERING - ADMINISTRATION - OTHER TO 4501 206320 AOC COMPLIANCE ORGANIZATION -
OTHER)
CANTON CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PAGE 3 - APRIL 16, 2018
ORDINANCES & FORM AL RESOLUTIONS FOR THIRD/FINAL READING & VOTE CONTINUED:
VOTE 15. AUTHORIZE MAYOR OR SERV DIR TO ADVERTISE, RECEIVE BIDS, AW ARD, AND EXECUTE A
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT; EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVS CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OVERSIGHT SERVS; RECEIVE GRANT FUNDS IN AMT OF $900,000.00 AND A ZERO
PERCENT INT LOAN IN AMT OF $600,000.00 FOR AVONDALE AREA PHASE II W ATER MAIN
REPLACEMENT PROJ; AUTHORIZE AUDITOR TO ESTABLISH 5236 AVONDALE AREA PHASE II
W ATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJ FUND; AMEND APPROP O#64/2018; EMERGENCY ($1,500,000.00
SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 5236 AVONDALE PHASE II W ATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
PROJ FUND TO 5236 207040 AVONDALE PHASE II W ATER MAIN REPLACEMENT - OTHER,
$700,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 5201 W ATER FUND TO 5201 207040 AVONDALE
PHASE II W ATER MAIN REPLACEMENT - OTHER)
VOTE 16. AUTHORIZE MAYOR OR SERV DIR TO ADVERTISE, RECEIVE BIDS, AW ARD, AND ENTER INTO ANY
AND ALL CONTRACTS NECESSARY FOR PURCH OF ONE (1) UTILITY TRACTOR; OR TO
ALTERNATIVELY PURCH SAID VEHICLES PURSUANT TO ANY PROCUREMENT PROCESS
AUTHORIZED BY LAW ; EMERGENCY
VOTE 17. AUTHORIZE AUDITOR TO PAY MORAL OBS IN AMT NOT TO EXCEED $5,693.00 RELATED TO THE
CANTON SOUTH - CLEVELAND AVENUE (REGIONALIZATION) AND CANTON SOUTH (HUMAN
HEALTH) W ATERLINE EXTENSION PROJS; EMERGENCY
ANNOUNCEM ENT OF COM M ITTEE M EETINGS:
M ONDAY, April 16, 2018 in Council Caucus Room at 6:15 PM
Claim s Com m ittee
M ONDAY, April 16, 2018 in Council Caucus Room at 6:30 PM
1) Finance Com m ittee
2) Com m unity & Econom ic Developm ent Com m ittee
M ISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
QUOTE OF THE W EEK:
ADJOURNM ENT:
THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL M EETING W ILL BE HELD ON M ONDAY, APRIL 23, 2018 @ 7:00 PM
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