City Council
Regular MeetingCanton, OH · August 23, 2021
Minutes
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PRESIDENT SHERER: Good evening, ladies and gentlemen and welcome to Canton City Council. If
every…if everyone could please turn your cellphones to vibrate and we are encouraging social distancing and
masks, back in Council Chamber. With a quorum being present, the Chair calls this meeting of Canton City
Council to order. Roll…roll call please, Mr. Clerk.
12 COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: (WILLIAM SMUCKLER, JAMES BABCOCK, CHRISTINE
SCHULMAN, GREG HAWK, BRENDA KIMBROUGH, JASON SCAGLIONE, CHRIS SMITH, ROBERT
FISHER, KEVIN HALL, JOHN MARIOL, PETER FERGUSON & FRANK MORRIS)
TWELVE COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT.
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Twelve present, Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SHERER: Tonight’s invocation will be given by Ward 7 Council Member, John Mariol. If you
would all please stand and remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance, please.
The regular meeting of Canton City Council was held on August 23, 2021 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
Sherer.
PRESIDENT SHERER: Thank you, Member Mariol.
AGENDA CORRECTIONS AND CHANGES
PRESIDENT SHERER: We are now under Agenda Corrections and Changes, Leader Smuckler.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move Rule 22A be suspended to add 2nd Reading of Ordinances 6
through 12 to this evening’s agenda.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to suspend Rule 22A to add 2nd Readings to Ordinances
6 through 12 to this evening’s Agenda. Are there any remarks? …Hearing none, roll call vote, please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 12 YEAS, O NAYS
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Twelve yeas, Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SHERER: The motion carries and Ordinances 6 through 12 are a legal part of your agenda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PRESIDENT SHERER: We are now under Public Hearings and we have no Public Hearings for this
evening.
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OLD BUSINESS
PRESIDENT SHERER: We’re under Old Business and there is no Old Business for this evening.
PUBLIC SPEAKS
PRESIDENT SHERER: We are now under Public Speaks and we have no speakers for this evening.
INFORMAL RESOLUTIONS
PRESIDENT SHERER: We are now under Informal Resolutions and we have five for this evening. Leader
Smuckler, would you please read Informal Resolution 24, by Title.
24. COUNCIL-AS-A-WHOLE: CONGRATULATING CLERK DOUGHERTY ON HIS RETIREMENT
AND COMMENDING HIM FOR HIS YEARS OF SERVICE TO CITY OF CANTON. – ADOPTED
PRESIDENT SHERER: Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we adopt Resolution #24.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Informal Resolution #24. Are there any
remarks?
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr….
PRESIDENT SHERER: Majority Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: I’d like to read this for the record and sort of decided that…uh…Member Dougherty
reading it would be a conflict of interest. (Laughter). Whereas, Canton City Clerk of Council David
Dougherty has been a lifelong resident of Canton and has served his community in many significant ways; and
Whereas, During the 27 years he served as Ward 6 Councilman for the City of Canton, David established the
annual Feed the Needy Picnic, which under his excellent supervision and guidance, continued to grow for over
20 years. He was instrumental in many community development projects such as Mahoning Road Plaza, the
Mahoning Road Corridor Project (as Chris Smith refers to…Phase 40) and the renovation of (and that’s not in
there, by the way) and the renovation of City Hall and the Council Office itself; and Whereas, Following his
successful career as a Councilman, David Dougherty was then elected as Clerk of Canton City Council on
January 1, 2017; and Whereas, From day one, David understood the importance of a healthy work
environment, and ensured that his staff was comfortable by providing them with all the necessities required to
perform their duties to the best of their abilities. He also encouraged his staff to care for themselves, reminding
them to use their vacation and allotted break times; and Whereas, David was always supportive of updates and
innovations to keep and increase the efficiency of the Council Office to better serve the public as well as other
City Departments; and Whereas, In March of 2020 the people of the United States, as well as the entire world,
fell victim to COVID 19, a virus of pandemic proportions. Businesses and government agencies were required
to function under a whole new set of CDC guidelines, which of course included the Council Office; and
Whereas, Clerk Dougherty, having a background in safety and security measures, effectively and efficiently
guided and maintained the functions of the Council Office and safely led us through one of the worst years in
recent history; and Whereas, Now, after nearly 32 years of devoted service to the City of Canton, David has
decided to retire effective September 1, 2021. A decision well deserved. Now Therefore Be It Resolved: that
we, the Members of Canton City Council, do hereby go on record congratulating Clerk Of Council David R.
Dougherty on his retirement and commending him for his superb leadership and dedication to the City of
Canton. Umm...I think…I think that umm…it’s always me that takes you through a walk in history but I think
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we need a vote first, and then I’m gonna take you through that walk in history.
PRESIDENT SHERER: You are correct. Are there any additional remarks? …Hearing none, by voi…voice
vote, all those in favor, signify by saying aye. Those opposed no.
NO REMARKS RESOLUTION #24 PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY VOICE VOTE
PRESIDENT SHERER: The ayes have it…(Laughter). The motion carries…
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Well, if you’d have voted no, you’d have gotten yelled at like a number of other city
officials have, so…
PRESIDENT SHERER: And Resolution #24 is adopted.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Clerk…er…Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SHERER: Majority Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Yeah, I would just like to say this uh…I met Dave a lot of years ago. We walked
door to door together. We golfed together. We ate together and I know he got one of these on the way out as a
Councilman, but I think…uh…for the service that he’s provided for this community, and I’ve always said this,
and I’ll say it again, as Ward Councilman, this was the standard to look up to. And if you do your job like Dave
did his, you’ll never have any problems. So, I would say, any Councilman that follows him, any Councilman
that participates down here from another Ward, any other elected official, they’ve got a lot of work to keep up
with him and they have a lot of work to follow him. And I think that it’s more than fit to congratulate Dave for
his retirement and hoping him all the best in the future. (Applause). Um…Dave did not want to go up to the
podium, he’s probably saving that for State Representative West, but umm…I know there’s another
presentation this evening.
PRESIDENT SHERER: Representative.
STATE REPRESENTATIVE WEST: Thank you so much. Uh…Mr. President…
PRESIDENT SHERER: Thank you…
STATE REPRESENTATIVE WEST: To the Mayor, to City Council and to esteemed Retiree, Dave
Dougherty. Dave Dougherty’s retiring again! I thought we went through this once, twice, wait a minute, this is
the third time! (Laughter). Right? Three time’s a charm! But one of the greatest things about being a
legislator, whether you are on the City level, the State level, or the Federal level; you have the opportunity to be
the voice for the people. That is an immense opportunity and it’s also a wonderful challenge. Something that
Dave did very well at. Coming on to Council, I would say, and seeing Dave, uh…this red faced man who like
to yell a lot, when I first came on. I was like, is this…this man is the man I’m supposed to emulate?
(Laughter). You know, ‘cause I don’t turn red…I turn black. (Laughter). But Dave, for some strange reason,
was able to be very strong in his position. When it came down to Mahoning Road, when it came down to Feed
the Needy, when it came down to anything that Dave was involved in, he put 110% in, and that’s why, I think,
when Bill said, “It’s someone to emulate”, it’s very true. Because he took Mahoning Road, a plaza that was
vacant, that was decimated, and changed it into a beautiful plaza. And then, not only did that, but also was able
to redo the roads and the sidewalks around it. Now mind you, I was a Ward 2 Councilman. I’m sitting there
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saying, “How do I do that, how do I get that done? I need to get on Capital, I need to get on this.” But no, it
was more than that. He got the community involved, he got the community to voice behind it, and that’s what
made it so wonderful. So, today I’m honored to be here to present Dave with a State Proclamation from the
General Assembly. On behalf of the members of the House of Representatives of the 134th General Assembly
of Ohio, we are pleased to pay tribute to David Dougherty on your more than thirty years of exemplary service
to the City of Canton. For more than three decades, you have worked diligently to keep the Canton community
vital, safe, and financially strong. Commencing your distinguished tenure as Ward 6 representative to the City
Council, in 1990, you have most recently held the office of Clerk of Council, and in all of your endeavors, you
have demonstrated admirable, responsible, and dedicated citizenship. Indeed, you have played an instrumental
role in improving public trust through a constructive and honest dialogue, transparency and collaboration and
you have displayed exceptional skill and enthusiasm (that’s the red face I was talking about) of which you can
be proud. Clearly, you have distinguished yourself as a conscientious public servant. Time and again, you have
approached difficult decisions and shouldered responsibilities with confidence and you have earned the esteem
of all those with whom you have worked. Over the years you have been instrumental in the success of numer…
numerous, meaningful initiatives, including the annual Feed the Needy program, local infrastructure
improvements and the Community Policing Project, and you’ve helped to shape a better future for the area. As
you reflect on your years of service, you have the satisfaction of knowing that your record of personal
achievement will stand as a hallmark for others to emulate. Thus, with this great pleasure, I commend you and
your contributions to the city of Canton, and salute you as one of Ohio’s finest citizens. Thank you David.
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Thank you. (Applause).
STATE REPRESENTATIVE WEST: Also, coming…I’m just coming back from the Unemployment Town
Hall and so…Dave can actually go over there and file for unemployment when this is all over! (Laughter).
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Thanks, Thomas, appreciate it.
PRESIDENT SHERER: We could do a roast! (Laughter). I’ll agree with Councilman Morris.
MEMBER MORRIS: Mr. President, may I? Mr. Dougherty, I went from the point of going, “Oh my God, this
man is crazy,” to “Oh my God, I love this guy.” I was so glad for you when you told me you were going to
retire. But then part of me was really glad for me too. Because I have lived in your shadow ever since I got on
City Council, because my own mother continuously tells, “Dave is her favorite Councilman” and “Be as good
as Dave, Frank.” Well, let me rephrase that, “Frankie!” Okay. But I wish you nothing but the best and you sir,
have taught me so much about the ins and outs here and I just wish you long life and health and I am…I am just
really happy for you.
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Thank you. Thank you.
PRESIDENT SHERER: And just to add to that, and I know I’m not saying we’re ready to go all the way
around the room, but I do want to thank you for helping me as Council President because I had some extremely
big shoes to fill when I took this position. And you know, with your leadership, Dave, I really appreciate
everything that you’ve done and I…I’m looking forward to carrying on some of this stuff. You know, I’ve had
a conversation about continuing Feed the Needy, which I think we need to do that. Obviously, it not going to
happen due to Covid-19, possibly this year and the Delta and stuff like that, but there is some great programs
that I think we do need to continue, that was…that you were influential at starting. But I’d just like to thank
you for your leadership. Thanks, Dave.
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CLERK DOUGHERTY: Thanks.
MEMBER HAWK: Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SHERER: Member Hawk.
MEMBER HAWK: David, it’ll be very short. Thank you, sir, for all you’ve done. I appreciate you. Thank
you.
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Thanks.
MEMBER MARIOL: Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SHERER: Member Mariol.
MEMBER MARIOL: I just want to say…kind of echo what Bill said, as Ward Council people go, it doesn’t
get any better than Dave Dougherty. And…as Clerk of Council, you did that job equally as good, so thank you
for helping us, making sure that we were all successful and uh…showing the way that a Ward Councilperson is
supposed to…to do this job. Thank you.
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Thank you.
PRESIDENT SHERER: Are there any additional remarks? Alright, moving on with the agenda, Mr. Clerk,
Resolution #25.
25. COUNCIL MBR MARIOL (WARD 7): HONORARY NAMING OF HARRISON AVE FROM 17TH
ST NW TO I-77 BRIDGE AS “MCDANIELS WAY”. – ADOPTED
PRESIDENT SHERER: Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we adopt Informal Resolution #25.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Informal Resolution #25. Are there any
remarks?
MEMBER MARIOL: Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SHERER: Member Mariol.
MEMBER MARIOL: Can we have that…uh…read, please?
PRESIDENT SHERER: Clerk.
CLERK DOUGHERTY: An Informal Resolution Respectfully Submitted By John Mariol, Ward 7 Council
Member on this 23rd day of August, 2021. WHEREAS, Council is in receipt of Communication #271 from
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John Mariol, Ward 7 Council Member, requesting that Council recognize Coaches Josh McDaniels, Thom
McDaniels and Ben McDaniels by the honorary naming of Harrison Ave NW, from 17th St NW to the I-77
Bridge as “McDaniels Way NW”; and Whereas, Josh McDaniels, a Canton McKinley High School graduate
and six-time Super Bowl winner, is making a sizeable financial contribution to the long overdue construction of
the Marion Motley statue, allowing the project to proceed. He is the QB coach and Offensive Coordinator for
the New England Patriots and is a six time Super Bowl Champion; and Whereas, Thom McDaniels was a
longtime head coach at Canton McKinley High School. He led the team to 14 wins in 1997 as the Bulldogs
won a Division I State Championship and were recognized as national champions; and Whereas, Ben
McDaniels, a former McKinley quarterback who won back-to-back state championships playing with future
Ohio State legends like Mike Doss and Kenny Peterson, is a coach for the Houston Texans. He has also
coached professionally for the Broncos, Bears and Buccaneers; and Whereas, Council is in agreement with
Member Mariol that Coaches Josh McDaniels, Thom McDaniels and Ben McDaniels have made a significant
impact on the game of football, as well as the city of Canton, and wishes to honor their achievements. Now
Therefore Be It Resolved: that we, the Members of Canton City Council commend and honor the
contributions of Couches Josh McDaniels, Thom McDaniels and Ben McDaniels by the honorary naming of
Harrison Ave NW, from 17th St NW to the I-77 Bridge through the placement of informational signs labeled as
“McDaniels Way NW”. Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SHERER: Are there any additional remarks? …Hearing none, by voice vote, all those in favor,
signify by saying aye. Those opposed no.
NO REMARKS RESOLUTION #25 PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY VOICE VOTE
PRESIDENT SHERER: The ayes have it, the motion carries and Resolution #25 is adopted. Member Mariol.
MEMBER MARIOL: On behalf of…uh…Canton City Council, it is a great honor to present this to you.
Uh…you have had such a storied career at McKinley High School, um…and to not have only one but two kids
coaching at the highest level, a 6 time Super Bowl Champion, and on top of that, the importance of honoring
Marion Motley. Your son Josh made a sizeable financial contribution that, quite frankly, that statute would not
be happening if it wasn’t for his donation. It is long overdue that you have a street named after your family and
moving forward, as people pass the great Mariol Motley and head to the Hall to see the greats of the game, they
will be walking on a street named after one of Canton great…Canton’s great families. So, it’s a great honor to
give this to you and congratulations. (Applause).
THOM MCDANIELS: Thank you. Thank you Councilman Mariol, President of Council, the Council
Members, Mayor Bernabei. On behalf of the McDaniel’s family, I want to extend our deepest appreciation.
Uh…uh…the…the…the best professional decision that I ever made was to leave the comforts of Orrville, Ohio
as an assistant football coach and come to Canton in 1980, to work for Terry (Inaudible) to teach English at
McKinley High School and to coach football. The best decision that I ever made for my family…uh…we came
in ’80 and…and…we had three young children and like a lot of people, you know, our life was pretty modest
and…and…and we lived in a duplex in one of the suburbs but at…at…at some point in time, very soon after
1982 when I was named the head coach, we moved our family into the city of Canton. We lived on 18th Street...
uh…I wanted my kids to attend the Canton City Schools, I wanted them to be part of the Canton city
community and…and, they’re not just the sons of…of Thom and Chris McDaniels, but they are the sons of
Canton. Uh, the Canton influence…uh…from grade school through the middle school system, through the high
school system has, has impacted them significantly, in major ways. And uh, my oldest son, Jason…uh…Janet
Creighton hired him for the…to work in the County Auditor’s Office and he remains there to this day.
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Uh…and two other boys followed dad into the coaching ranks, and obviously what they have accomplished far
surpasses anything that…that I’ve been able to do. Uh…I’ve received a lot of individual recognition in my life
that was actually the result of the work of many. And this is just another example of that. Um…there are tons
of people that I…I should thank and…and I will, in due time, uh, specifically Jim Harris and John Rinaldi, both
of whom worked for me starting in the mid ’80s, and were never compensated for what they did. Uh, but they
became part of the McKinley Football Program in their way, one in equipment capacity, the other in a…in
a…in a athletic trainer medical capacity, but I’m standing here, in large part, because of what they did for me.
They represent all of those players and all of those assistant coaches who…who…allowed me to get individual
recognition like this. This is a family accomplishment and we are deeply grateful. We are very proud of the
time we spent in Canton and we are…we are very, very grateful for this particular proclamation, for this
particular recognition. Thank you so very, very much. (Applause).
PRESIDENT SHERER: Mr. Clerk, Resolution #26, please.
26. MAJORITY LEADER SMUCKLER: AUTH AND DIRECT SAF DIR TO OPEN ONE OR MORE
PURCH ORDERS IN TOTAL AMT NOT TO EXCEED $47,425.50 FOR RETRO FIT OF
EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLATION FOR ONE LADDER TRUCK VIA SUTPHEN CORP FOR
FIRE DEPT. – ADOPTED
PRESIDENT SHERER: Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we adopt Resolution #26.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Informal Resolution #26. Are there any
remarks? ... Hearing none, by voice vote, all those in favor, signify by saying aye. Those opposed no.
NO REMARKS RESOLUTION #26 PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY VOICE VOTE
PRESIDENT SHERER: The ayes have it, the motion carries and Resolution #26 is adopted. Resolution #27,
please.
27. MAJORITY LEADER SMUCKLER: AUTH AND DIRECT SERV DIR TO OPEN ONE OR MORE
PURCH ORDERS IN TOTAL AMT NOT TO EXCEED $27,820.00 FOR PURCH OF FORD ESCAPE
FROM LIBERTY FORD LINCOLN CANTON LLC FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPT. –
ADOPTED
PRESIDENT SHERER: Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we adopt Resolution #27.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Informal Resolution #27. Are there any
remarks? …Hearing none, by voice vote, all those in favor, signify by saying aye. Those opposed no.
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NO REMARKS RESOLUTION #27 PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY VOICE VOTE
PRESIDENT SHERER: The ayes have it, the motion carries and Resolution #27 is adopted. Resolution #28,
please.
28. MAJORITY LEADER SMUCKLER: AUTH AND DIRECT SERV DIR TO OPEN ONE OR MORE
PURCH ORDERS IN TOTAL AMT NOT TO EXCEED $37,600.00 TO COON RESTORATION &
SEALANTS, INC. FOR REPAIR OF CENTRAL PLAZA NORTH. – ADOPTED
PRESIDENT SHERER: Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we adopt Resolution #28.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Informal Resolution #28. Are there any
remarks? …Hearing none, by voice vote, all those in favor, signify by saying aye. Those opposed no.
NO REMARKS RESOLUTION #28 PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY VOICE VOTE
PRESIDENT SHERER: The ayes have it, the motion carries and Resolution #28 is adopted.
COMMUNICATIONS
PRESIDENT SHERER: We are now under Communications. Let the journal show that all Communications
are received as read.
NOTE: ALL COMMUNICATIONS WHICH FOLLOW, LISTED BY AGENDA TITLE, ARE ON FILE
IN THEIR ENTIRETY IN THE COUNCIL OFFICE.
270. CHIEF OF POLICE ANGELO: RPT OF DEPOSITS AND PAY-INS TO AMBULANCE LOCK BOX
FOR JULY, 2021. – RECEIVED & FILED
271. COUNCIL MBR MARIOL (WARD 7): REQ HONORARY NAME CHANGE OF HARRISON AVE
FROM 17TH ST NW TO I-77 BRIDGE TO “MCDANIELS WAY”. – PUBLIC SAFETY &
THOROUGHFARES COMMITTEE
272. PARKS & REC DIRECTOR FOLTZ: AUTH CANTON BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS TO
ENTER INTO PROF SERVS CONTRACT WITH MKSK, INC. IN AMT NOT TO EXCEED
$49,000.00 FOR MASTER PLAN OF STADIUM, MONUMENT, WATERWORKS AND CITY
FIELD PARKS MASTER PLAN; AUTH AUDITOR TO DRAW WARRANTS UPON RECEIPT OF
VOUCHERS. – FINANCE COMMITTEE
273. PLANNING COMMISSION: APPROVE WARD ASSIGNMENT AND ZONING CLASSIFICATION
FOR SKYLAND PINES 2021 ANNEXATION (I-1 LIGHT INDUSTRY DISTRICT, WARD 6). –
ANNEXATION COMMITTEE
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274. SAFETY DIRECTOR PERRY: AUTH SAF DIR TO ENTER INTO ONE OR MORE PURCH
ORDERS IN AMT NOT TO EXCEED $47,425.50 FOR INSTALLATION AND EQUIPMENT FOR
LADDER TRUCK RETRO FIT (FIRE DEPT). – RECEIVED & FILED
275. SAFETY DIRECTOR PERRY: AUTH MAYOR AND/OR SAF DIR TO ADVERTISE, RECEIVE
BIDS, AWARD AND ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR PURCH OF CASCADE SYSTEM FOR
BREATHING APPARATUS FOR FIRE DEPT; AUTH MAYOR AND/OR SAF DIR TO ENTER
INTO CONTRACT FOR PURCH OF SAID ITEMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ANY
PROCUREMENT PROCESS AUTHORIZED BY LAW; AUTH AUDITOR TO RENAME 2775 SAFE
NEIGHBORHOOD HERO’S GRANT FUND TO 2775 2020 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS
GRANT FUND; AUTH AUDITOR TO DRAW WARRANTS UPON RECEIPT OF VOUCHERS;
REQ $131,181.25 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 2775 2020 ASSIST TO FIREFIGHTERS
GRANT FUND TO 2775 103001 FIRE ADMIN – OTHER; $131,181.25 SUPP APPROP FR
UNAPPROP BAL OF 1001 GENERAL OPERATING FUND TO 1001 103001 – FIRE ADMIN –
ADV OUT FOR $118,063.15 AND TO 1001 103001 – FIRE ADMIN – TRANSFER OUT FOR
$13,118.10; $13,118.10 SUPP TRF FR 1001 103001 – TRANSFER OUT TO OTHER FUND TO 2775
103001 – TRANSFER IN FROM OTHER FUND; $118,063.15 SUPP ADV FR 1001 103001 –
ADVANCE OUT TO OTHER FUND TO 2775 103001 – ADVANCE IN FROM OTHER FUND; AND
$1,000.00 SUPP TRF FR 2775 103001 – TRANSFER OUT TO OTHER FUND TO 1001 103001 –
TRANSFER IN FROM OTHER FUND. - FINANCE COMMITTEE
276. SERVICE DIRECTOR HIGHMAN: AUTH MAYOR AND/OR SERV DIR, OR THEIR DESIGNEE,
TO ESTABLISH FAIR MARKET VALUE (FMV) OF ALL PARCELS, PERMANENT SEWER
EASEMENTS AND TEMP EASEMENT WHICH ARE NECESSARY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
ALLEN AVE SE AREA SANITARY SEWER AND WATERLINE PROJ, GP 1332; AUTH MAYOR
AND/OR SERV DIR, OR THEIR DESIGNEE, TO NEGOTIATE WITH PROP OWNERS FOR
PURCH/ACQUISITION OF THEIR PARCELS UTILIZING THE FMV AS BASIS OF SAID
NEGOTIATIONS AND TO ENTER INTO AGMTS FOR PURCH OF AND ACCEPT TITLE TO
SAID PARCELS ON BEHALF OF CITY OF CANTON; AUTH MAYOR AND/OR SERV DIR, OR
THEIR DESIGNEE, TO NEGOTIATE SALE OR DONATION OF CITY-OWNED PROP FOR
PERMANENT ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY, UTILITY EASEMENTS AND/OR TEMP
CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS WHICH ARE NECESSARY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PROJ
AND TO ENTER INTO AGMTS FOR SAID SALES OR DONATIONS; AUTH MAYOR AND/OR
SERV DIR, OR THEIR DESIGNEE, TO MAKE MINISTERIAL CHANGES TO CORRECT PROP
OWNER NAMES, PARCEL NUMBERS, AND OTHER NUMERICAL DESCRIPTIVE OR TYPO
ERRORS, SHOULD THEY OCCUR; AUTH AUDITOR TO DRAW WARRANTS UPON RECEIPT
OF VOUCHERS DULY APPROVED BY PROPER DEPT AUTHORITY BASED ON NEGOTIATED
SETTLEMENT PRICE AGREED TO BY PROP OWNER AND MAYOR AND/OR SERV DIR, OR
THEIR DESIGNEE. – ENVIRONMENTAL & PUBLIC UTILITIES AND FINANCE COMMITTEES
277. SERVICE DIRECTOR HIGHMAN: AUTH MAYOR AND/OR SERV DIR TO ENTER INTO
DESIGN AND/OR CONSTRUCTION OVERSIGHT CONTRACT FOR PHASE 3 DESIGN-
MARKET AVE SOUTH STREETSCAPE PROJ, GP 1319; REQ $55,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR
UNAPPROP BAL OF 4501 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND TO 4501 202001 ENGINEERING ADMIN
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– OTHER; AUTH AUDITOR TO DRAW WARRANTS UPON RECEIPT OF VOUCHERS. –
PUBLIC PROPERTY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND FINANCE COMMITTEES
278. SERVICE DIRECTOR HIGHMAN: AUTH SERV DIR TO OPEN PURCH ORDER IN AMT OF
$27,820.00 TO LIBERTY FORD LINCOLN CANTON LLC FOR PURCH OF FORD ESCAPE FOR
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPT. – RECEIVED & FILED
279. SERVICE DIRECTOR HIGHMAN: AUTH SERV DIR TO OPEN PURCH ORDER IN AMT OF
$37,600.00 TO COON RESTORATION & SEALANTS, INC. FOR REPAIR OF CENTRAL PLAZA
NORTH. – RECEIVED & FILED
280. SERVICE DIRECTOR HIGHMAN: REQ $275,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF
5201 WATER FUND TO 5201 207069 SUGARCREEK WTP RENOVATION PROJECT FUND –
OTHER AND $28,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 5201 WATER FUND TO 5201
207070 CROMER RESERVOIR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FUND – OTHER; AUTH AUDITOR
TO DRAW WARRANTS UPON RECEIPT OF VOUCHERS (LOAN REPAYMENTS TO OWDA). –
FINANCE COMMITTEE
281. SERVICE DIRECTOR HIGHMAN: AUTH MAYOR, SERV DIR AND/OR CANTON BOARD OF
PARK COMMISSIONERS TO ENTER INTO DESIGN CONTRACT FOR CRENSHAW PARK
SHELTER PROJ; REQ $300,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 2530 PARKS
OPERATION FUND TO 2530 401060 SPECIAL PARK FUNDS – OTHER; AUTH AUDITOR TO
DRAW WARRANTS UPON RECEIPT OF VOUCHERS. – FINANCE COMMITTEE
282. TREASURER PEREZ: RPT OF PARKING METER REVENUE FOR JULY, 2021. – RECEIVED &
FILED
283. TREASURER PEREZ: RPTS OF 6/30/21 BANK RECONCILIATION AND CITY’S
OUTSTANDING INVESTMENTS AS OF 6/30/21. – RECEIVED & FILED
284. TREASURER PEREZ: RPTS OF 7/30/21 BANK RECONCILIATION AND CITY’S
OUTSTANDING INVESTMENTS AS OF 7/30/21. – RECEIVED & FILED
285. TREASURER PEREZ: ACCT OF EARNINGS PAID IN AND REINVESTED ON BEHALF OF
CITY OF CANTON TO CITY’S INVESTMENT TRUST ACCT WITH HUNTINGTON NAT’L
BANK. – RECEIVED & FILED
286. TREASURER PEREZ: COMPARATIVE RPT OF CASH RECEIPTS FR 1/1/10 TO 7/31/21. –
RECEIVED & FILED
ORDINANCES AND FORMAL RESOLUTIONS FOR FIRST READING
PRESIDENT SHERER: We are now under Ordinances and Formal Resolutions for their First Reading. Mr.
Clerk, would you please begin with Ordinance #1.
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NOTE: PRESIDENT SHERER CALLED UPON CLERK DOUGHERTY TO READ ORDINANCES #1
THROUGH #5 FOR THEIR FIRST READING BY TITLE AS REQUIRED BY STATE LAW, AS
FOLLOWS:
O#1. (1ST RDG) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THYE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC
SAFETY TO ENTER INTO A PARKING INCENTIVE AGREEMENT WITH
PARCHER REALTY TEAM HOWARD HANNA; AND DECLARING THE SAME
TO BE AN EMERGENCY (MILLENNIUM PARKING GARAGE)
Referred to Finance Committee
O#2. (1ST RDG) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC
SERVICE TO: ENTER INTO A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH THE
DOWNTOWN CANTON LAND BANK (DCLB CORP) IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $1,250,000.00 OF ISSUE 13 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FUNDS FOR THE
PURCHASE OF THE NATIONWIDE BUILDING; ENTER INTO A SERVICE
AGREEMENT WITH THE CANTON COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT CORP.
(CCIC) UTILIZING ISSUE 13 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $300,000.00 IN ORDER FOR THE CCIC TO PROVIDE ALL
NECESSARY CARRYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE BUILDING; AND
DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY
Referred to Finance and Community & Economic Development Committees
O#3. (1ST RDG) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 49/2021; AND
DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY ($1,500.00 APPROP TRF FR
2215 505010 FAIR HOUSING DEPARTMENT – OTHER TO 2215 505010 FAIR
HOUSING DEPARTMENT – PAYROLL)
Referred to Finance Committee
O#4. (1ST RDG) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC
SERVICE TO: ADVERTISE, RECEIVE BIDS, AWARD AND ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR THE SALE OF CITY OWNED REAL PROPERTY, NO LONGER
NEEDED FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES, LOCATED AT STARK COUNTY
AUDITOR PARCEL NUMBER 226530 AND TO ENTER INTO ALL CONTRACTS
NECESSARY TO FACILITATE SAID SALE; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE
AN EMERGENCY (1826 CLARK AVE SW)
Referred to Finance and Public Property Capital Improvement Committees
O#5. (1ST RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 169/2021 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO EXTEND THE SANITARY
SEWER AGREEMENTS WITH STARK COUNTY AND/OR NORTH CANTON ON
A MONTH-TO-MONTH BASIS; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN
EMERGENCY
Referred to Environmental & Public Utilities and Finance Committees
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CLERK DOUGHERTY: Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SHERER: At this time, the Chair would declare an in-house recess for the Environmental &
Public Utilities and Finance Committees to meet in regard to Ordinance #5 on your agenda this evening. You
are now in recess.
(COUNCIL RECESSED AT 7:30 PM FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL & PUBLIC UTILITIES AND
FINANCE COMMITTEES TO DISCUSS ORDINANCE #5; RECONVENED AT 7:32 PM)
PRESIDENT SHERER: Council is reconvening after the recess. Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we suspend Rule 22A to place Ordinance #5 back on this
evening’s agenda.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to suspend Rule 22A to place Ordinance #5 back on
this evening’s agenda. Are there any remarks? …Hearing none, roll call vote, please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 12 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Twelve yeas, Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SHERER: The motion carries and Ordinance #5 is a legal part of your agenda. Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we suspend the Statutory Rules of Ordinance #5.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to suspend the Statutory Rules on Ordinance #5. Are
there any remarks? …Hearing none, roll call vote please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 12 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Twelve yeas, Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SHERER: Leader, you’ve heard the three readings.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #5.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded that you adopt Ordinance #5. Are there any remarks
under this Ordinance? ...Hearing none, roll call vote, please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 12 YEAS, 0 NAYS
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CLERK DOUGHERTY: Twelve yeas, Mr. President.
#5 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 169/2021
PRESIDENT SHERER: The motion carries and Ordinance #5 is adopted.
ORDINANCES AND FORMAL RESOLUTIONS FOR SECOND READING
PRESIDENT SHERER: We are now under Ordinances and Formal Resolutions for their Second Reading. Mr.
Clerk, please…would you please begin with Ordinance #6.
NOTE: PRESIDENT SHERER CALLED UPON CLERK DOUGHERTY TO READ ORDINANCES #6
THROUGH #12 FOR THEIR SECOND READING BY TITLE AS REQUIRED BY STATE LAW, AS
FOLLOWS:
O#6. (2ND RDG) AN ORDINANCE VACATING TWO UNNAMED ALLEYS, ONE 10’ TO 12’ WIDE
AND THE OTHER 12’ WIDE, AND A PORTION OF 5TH ST NE AND ACCEPTING
THE REPLAT OF LOTS 3548, 3549, 3556-3558, 42875-42877, 6970-6974 AND PART
OF LOTS 3559, 6934, 30473 AND 30474 AND THE VACATED PORTIONS OF TWO
UNNAMED ALLEYS AND 5TH ST NE; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN
EMERGENCY (FOR VICTOR GEORGE, IN WARD 4)
O#7. (2ND RDG) AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE REPLAT OF LOT 43013;
AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY (PARCELS 10001477 &
10001449 FOR VENKAT ADUSUMILLI @ 3208 HARMONT AVE NE, WARD 6)
O#8. (2ND RDG) AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE REPLAT OF LOTS 20216
AND 20217; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY (PARCELS
202563 & 202564 FOR STEPHANIE GIBSON @ 2423 10TH ST NW, WARD 1)
O#9. (2ND RDG) AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE REPLAT OF PART OF
OUTLOT 241; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY (PARCELS
200318, 245994 & 224750 FOR AMERICAN LEGION POST #44 @ 1633
CLEVELAND AVE NW, WARD 9)
O#10. (2ND RDG) AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CANTON
NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN AND REDEVELOPMENT
STRATEGY; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY (GREATER
SHORB CORRIDOR AREA)
O#11. (2ND RDG) 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 (ADD PIPEFITTER 3 CLASSIFICATION TO
STREET DEPT)
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O#12. (2ND RDG) ADOPTED AS AMENDED AS ORDINANCE NO. 170/2021 AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 49/2021; AND DECLARING
THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY ($2,051.11 INTER-FUND TRF FR 2772 BJA
FY20 COVID-19 EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT FUND TO 1001
GENERAL OPERATING FUND)
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SHERER: Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we suspend Statutory Rules of Ordinance #12.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to suspend the Statutory Rules on Ordinance #12. Are
there any remarks? …Hearing none, roll call vote, please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 12 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Twelve yeas, Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SHERER: The motion carries. You’ve heard the three readings, Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #12.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Sec…second.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Ordinance #12. Are there any remarks?
Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move…uh…we amend Ordinance #12 per copy that is before every
Council member.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to amend Ordinance #12 per the copy before each of
you. Are there any remarks? …Hearing none, by voice vote, all those in favor, signify by saying aye. Those
opposed no.
NO REMARKS AMENDMENT PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY VOICE VOTE
PRESIDENT SHERER: The ayes have it. The motion carries. Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #12, as amended.
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MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
AMENDMENT
Pursuant to Rule 36, I move to amend Agenda Item No. 12 by amending the ordinance to add the words
“plus all accrued dividends” after the dollar amount of $2,051.11” in the “Whereas” clause and after the word
“transfer” in Section 1.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Ordinance #12 as amended. Are there any
remarks under this Ordinance, as amended? ...Hearing none, roll call vote, please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 12 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Twelve yeas, Mr. President.
#12 ADOPTED AS AMENDED AS ORDINANCE NO. 170/2021
PRESIDENT SHERER: The motion carries and Ordinance #12, as amended, has been adopted.
ORDINANCES AND FORMAL RESOLUTIONS FOR THIRD AND FINAL READING
PRESIDENT SHERER: We are now under Third Readings of Ordinances and Formal Resolutions for their
third, final reading and vote. Mr. Clerk, would you please begin with Ordinance #13.
NOTE: PRESIDENT SHERER CALLED UPON CLERK DOUGHERTY TO READ ORDINANCE #13
THROUGH ORDINANCE #15 FOR THEIR THIRD READING BY TITLE AS REQUIRED BY STATE
LAW, AS FOLLOWS:
O#13. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 171/2021 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
CHANGE ORDER #1 WITH ARCADIS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$54,302.00 FOR THE WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM HYDRAULIC MODEL TO
PERFORM TRANSIENT MODELING & EVALUATIONS; AMENDING
APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 49/2021; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO
BE AN EMERGENCY ($54,302.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 5201
WATER FUND TO 5201 207066 WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM HYDRAULIC
MODEL PROJECT – OTHER)
PRESIDENT SHERER: Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: …Christine. Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #13.
MEMBER SCHULMAN: Second.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Ordinance #13. Are there any remarks?
…Hearing none, roll call vote, please.
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NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 12 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Twelve yeas, Mr. President.
#13 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 171/2021
PRESIDENT SHERER: Motion carries and Ordinance #13 is adopted. Ordinance #14, please.
O#14. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 172/2021 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A
CANTON CITY WATER MAIN EXTENSION TO ADVENT LUTHERAN CHURCH;
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ENTER
INTO ANY AGREEMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE EXTENSION OF SAID
WATER MAIN; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY
PRESIDENT SHERER: Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #14.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Ordinance #14. Are there any remarks?
…Hearing none, roll call vote, please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 12 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Twelve yeas, Mr. President.
#14 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 172/2021
PRESIDENT SHERER: Motion carries and Ordinance #14…Ordinance 14 is adopted. Ordinance #15, please.
O#15. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 173/2021 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO: ADVERTISE, RECEIVE
BIDS, AWARD AND ENTER INTO A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT; EXECUTE A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING
SERVICES; ENTER INTO A WORK LICENSE/EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH
WHEELING & LAKE ERIE RAILWAY COMPANY FOR THE ALLEN AVENUE SE
AREA SANITARY SEWER AND WATERLINE PROJECT G.P. 1332; AND ENTER
INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE OHIO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY TO RECEIVE A LOW-INTEREST LOAN FOR THE SANITARY SEWER
PORTION OF THE PROJECT; AUTHORIZE THE AUDITOR TO ESTABLISH THE
5445 ALLEN AVE. SANITARY SEWER PROJECT, G.P. 1332 FUND; AMENDING
APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 49/2021; AUTHORIZING THE AUDITOR TO
PAY ALL MORAL OBLIGATIONS FOR CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS; AND
DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY ($3,640,000.00 SUPP APPROP
FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 5445 ALLEN AVE SANITARY SEWER PROJECT, GP
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1332 TO 5445 206322 ALLEN AVE SANITARY SEWER PROJECT, GP 1332 –
OTHER; $80,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 5413 SEWER
REPLACEMENT FUND TO 5413 206322 ALLEN AVE SANITARY SEWER
PROJECT, GP 1332 – OTHER; $550,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF
5201 WATER FUND TO 5201 206322 ALLEN AVENUE SE AREA SANITARY
SEWER/WATERLINE FUND – OTHER)
PRESIDENT SHERER: Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #15.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Ordinance #15. Are there any remarks?
…Hearing none, roll call vote, please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 12 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Twelve yeas, Mr. President.
#15 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 173/2021
PRESIDENT SHERER: Motion carries and Ordinance #15 is adopted.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS
PRESIDENT SHERER: We are now under announcement of Committee Meetings and our next meeting date
will be September 13th at 6:30 p.m.
MEMBER MARIOL: Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SHERER: Member Mariol.
MEMBER MARIOL: Finance will meet September 13th, 6:30?
PRESIDENT SHERER: Yep. Thank you…
MEMBER MARIOL: …Here in the Council Chambers. Thank you.
PRESIDENT SHERER: Thank you, Member Mariol.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Mr…Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SHERER: Member Babcock.
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MEMBER BABCOCK: Personnel will meet next Monday at 5:00, at the Chambers here. That is the 30th, I
think.
PRESIDENT SHERER: Yep. Thank you, Member Babcock. Capital.
MEMBER SCAGLIONE: Public Property Capital Improvement will meet the same time, same place.
PRESIDENT SHERER: Thank you, Member Scaglione, and Community & Economic Development.
MEMBER FERGUSON: (Inaudible). We’ll meet the same time.
PRESIDENT SHERER: Thank you, thank you, Member Ferguson.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
PRESIDENT SHERER: We are now under any Miscellaneous Business. Is there any Miscellaneous Business
for this evening? …Hearing none, I’m going to mix it up a little…
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Well…
PRESIDENT SHERER: I’m going to mix it up a little. Majority Leader, do you have something on
Miscellaneous Business?
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Two things. First thing, some of you have seen the results of the census and much to
my surprise, and I’m sure a lot of other Members in here, we will be…not be losing a Ward in this community,
that we’ve held our own in the census and we came in at over 70,000, so we will not have to redistrict to cut a
Ward out; however, due to people moving, properties being torn down and other areas being filled, we will have
to redraw boundaries, which will be done before the next election and uh…and your input you may want to
offer, my phone always rings, but uh…we are under certain restrictions where we have to have each ward
divided evenly. Um…that’s just for information right now and for the record, what I said before, I want to be
on the record, according to the Law Director, we cannot meet remotely. Until the state changes their laws, we
need to be here on Monday nights to have your vote counted. We will do our best to distance people. I’m
asking you all to please wear a mask inside and uh…please cooperate with the new Clerk of Courts…Council,
who by the way, will be sworn in January 31st…I’m sorry, January, oh yeah, I’m way back…Chris Smith, why
didn’t you jump on me? July 31st at 4:31.
CLERK DOUGHERTY: …No
MEMBER SMITH: You’re still wrong…
CLERK DOUGHERTY: …August.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: I don’t even have my months right. August 31st. August 31st. I’m trying to back
date you, Dave.
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PRESIDENT SHERER: Going for the trifecta?
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Yeah. August 31st at 4:31 p.m. Those that wish to attend, please be here on time,
because this should take exactly 60 seconds. Thank you, Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SHERER: Is there any additional comments under Miscellaneous Business for this evening? So,
tonight we’re going to mix it up a little bit. I’m going to ask the Majority Leader for his quote for the week,
please.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: This is the quote forever! (Laughter). This is dedicated to our Clerk of Council
leaving. “Doing the things you always wanted to do is not the challenge of retirement. Remembering what all
those things were are the challenge of retirement.” (Laughter). I move we adjourn.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to adjourn. Mr. Clerk, roll call vote, please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 12 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK DOUGHERTY: Twelve yeas, for the last time, Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SHERER: Congratulations, Dave. This meeting is adjourned. (Gavel falls).
ADJOURNMENT TIME: 7:46 PM
ATTEST: 8/24/21 APPROVED:
DAVID R. DOUGHERTY WILLIAM SHERER
CLERK OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Agenda
FINAL
AGENDA
CANTON CITY COUNCIL 7:00 PM AUGUST 23, 2021
ROLL CALL: All Members Present
MOTION TO EXCUSE MEMBERS: Not Necessary
INVOCATION: John Mariol, Ward 7 Council Member
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: President Sherer
AGENDA CORRECTIONS & CHANGES: (Suspended Rule 22A to add 1st Rdg O#5; 2nd Rdg O#6 – O#12; O#5 Adopted on 1st
Rdg; O#12 Adopted as Amended on 2nd Rdg)
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
OLD BUSINESS (PUBLIC SPEAKS): None
PUBLIC SPEAKS (CITY BUSINESS): None
INFORMAL RESOLUTIONS:
24. COUNCIL-AS-A-WHOLE: CONGRATULATING CLERK DOUGHERTY ON HIS RETIREMENT AND
COMMENDING HIM FOR HIS YEARS OF SERVICE TO CITY OF
CANTON. – ADOPTED
25. COUNCIL MBR MARIOL (WARD 7): HONORARY NAMING OF HARRISON AVE FROM 17TH ST NW TO I-77
BRIDGE AS “McDANIELS WAY”. – ADOPTED
26. MAJORITY LEADER SMUCKLER: AUTH AND DIRECT SAF DIR TO OPEN ONE OR MORE PURCH
ORDERS IN TOTAL AMT NOT TO EXCEED $47,425.50 FOR RETRO FIT
OF EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLATION FOR ONE LADDER TRUCK VIA
SUTPHEN CORP FOR FIRE DEPT. – ADOPTED
27. MAJORITY LEADER SMUCKLER: AUTH AND DIRECT SERV DIR TO OPEN ONE OR MORE PURCH
ORDERS IN TOTAL AMT NOT TO EXCEED $27,820.00 FOR PURCH OF
FORD ESCAPE FROM LIBERTY FORD LINCOLN CANTON LLC FOR
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPT. – ADOPTED
28. MAJORITY LEADER SMUCKLER: AUTH AND DIRECT SERV DIR TO OPEN ONE OR MORE PURCH
ORDERS IN TOTAL AMT NOT TO EXCEED $37,600.00 TO COON
RESTORATION & SEALANTS, INC. FOR REPAIR OF CENTRAL PLAZA
NORTH. - ADOPTED
COMMUNICATIONS:
270. CHIEF OF POLICE ANGELO: RPT OF DEPOSITS AND PAY-INS TO AMBULANCE LOCK BOX FOR
JULY, 2021. – RECEIVED & FILED
271. COUNCIL MBR MARIOL (WARD 7): REQ HONORARY NAME CHANGE OF HARRISON AVE FROM 17TH ST
NW TO I-77 BRIDGE TO “McDANIELS WAY”. – PUBLIC SAFETY &
THOROUGHFARES COMMITTEE
272. PARKS & REC DIRECTOR FOLTZ: AUTH CANTON BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS TO ENTER INTO
PROF SERVS CONTRACT WITH MKSK, INC. IN AMT NOT TO
EXCEED $49,000.00 FOR MASTER PLAN OF STADIUM, MONUMENT,
WATERWORKS AND CITY FIELD PARKS MASTER PLAN; AUTH
AUDITOR TO DRAW WARRANTS UPON RECEIPT OF VOUCHERS. –
FINANCE COMMITTEE
273. PLANNING COMMISSION: APPROVE WARD ASSIGNMENT AND ZONING CLASSIFICATION FOR
SKYLAND PINES 2021 ANNEXATION (I-1 LIGHT INDUSTRY DISTRICT,
WARD 6). – ANNEXATION COMMITTEE
274. SAFETY DIRECTOR PERRY: AUTH SAF DIR TO ENTER INTO ONE OR MORE PURCH ORDERS IN
AMT NOT TO EXCEED $47,425.50 FOR INSTALLATION AND
EQUIPMENT FOR LADDER TRUCK RETRO FIT (FIRE DEPT). –
RECEIVED & FILED
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COMMUNICATIONS CONTINUED:
275. SAFETY DIRECTOR PERRY: AUTH MAYOR AND/OR SAF DIR TO ADVERTISE, RECEIVE BIDS,
AWARD AND ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR PURCH OF CASCADE
SYSTEM FOR BREATHING APPARATUS FOR FIRE DEPT; AUTH
MAYOR AND/OR SAF DIR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR PURCH
OF SAID ITEMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ANY PROCUREMENT
PROCESS AUTHORIZED BY LAW; AUTH AUDITOR TO RENAME 2775
SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD HERO’S GRANT FUND TO 2775 2020
ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT FUND; AUTH AUDITOR TO
DRAW WARRANTS UPON RECEIPT OF VOUCHERS; REQ
$131,181.25 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 2775 2020
ASSIST TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT FUND TO 2775 103001 FIRE
ADMIN – OTHER; $131,181.25 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF
1001 GENERAL OPERATING FUND TO 1001 103001 – FIRE ADMIN –
ADV OUT FOR $118,063.15 AND TO 1001 103001 – FIRE ADMIN –
TRANSFER OUT FOR $13,118.10; $13,118.10 SUPP TRF FR 1001
103001 – TRANSFER OUT TO OTHER FUND TO 2775 103001 –
TRANSFER IN FROM OTHER FUND; $118,063.15 SUPP ADV FR 1001
103001 – ADVANCE OUT TO OTHER FUND TO 2775 103001 –
ADVANCE IN FROM OTHER FUND; AND $1,000.00 SUPP TRF FR
2775 103001 – TRANSFER OUT TO OTHER FUND TO 1001 103001 –
TRANSFER IN FROM OTHER FUND. - FINANCE COMMITTEE
276. SERVICE DIRECTOR HIGHMAN: AUTH MAYOR AND/OR SERV DIR, OR THEIR DESIGNEE, TO
ESTABLISH FAIR MARKET VALUE (FMV) OF ALL PARCELS,
PERMANENT SEWER EASEMENTS AND TEMP EASEMENT WHICH
ARE NECESSARY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ALLEN AVE SE AREA
SANITARY SEWER AND WATERLINE PROJ, GP 1332; AUTH MAYOR
AND/OR SERV DIR, OR THEIR DESIGNEE, TO NEGOTIATE WITH
PROP OWNERS FOR PURCH/ACQUISITION OF THEIR PARCELS
UTILIZING THE FMV AS BASIS OF SAID NEGOTIATIONS AND TO
ENTER INTO AGMTS FOR PURCH OF AND ACCEPT TITLE TO SAID
PARCELS ON BEHALF OF CITY OF CANTON; AUTH MAYOR AND/OR
SERV DIR, OR THEIR DESIGNEE, TO NEGOTIATE SALE OR
DONATION OF CITY-OWNED PROP FOR PERMANENT ROAD RIGHT-
OF-WAY, UTILITY EASEMENTS AND/OR TEMP CONSTRUCTION
EASEMENTS WHICH ARE NECESSARY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
PROJ AND TO ENTER INTO AGMTS FOR SAID SALES OR
DONATIONS; AUTH MAYOR AND/OR SERV DIR, OR THEIR
DESIGNEE, TO MAKE MINISTERIAL CHANGES TO CORRECT PROP
OWNER NAMES, PARCEL NUMBERS, AND OTHER NUMERICAL
DESCRIPTIVE OR TYPO ERRORS, SHOULD THEY OCCUR; AUTH
AUDITOR TO DRAW WARRANTS UPON RECEIPT OF VOUCHERS
DULY APPROVED BY PROPER DEPT AUTHORITY BASED ON
NEGOTIATED SETTLEMENT PRICE AGREED TO BY PROP OWNER
AND MAYOR AND/OR SERV DIR, OR THEIR DESIGNEE. –
ENVIRONMENTAL & PUBLIC UTILITIES AND FINANCE COMMITTEES
277. SERVICE DIRECTOR HIGHMAN: AUTH MAYOR AND/OR SERV DIR TO ENTER INTO DESIGN AND/OR
CONSTRUCTION OVERSIGHT CONTRACT FOR PHASE 3 DESIGN-
MARKET AVE SOUTH STREETSCAPE PROJ, GP 1319; REQ
$55,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 4501 CAPITAL
PROJECTS FUND TO 4501 202001 ENGINEERING ADMIN – OTHER;
AUTH AUDITOR TO DRAW WARRANTS UPON RECEIPT OF
VOUCHERS. – PUBLIC PROPERTY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND
FINANCE COMMITTEES
278. SERVICE DIRECTOR HIGHMAN: AUTH SERV DIR TO OPEN PURCH ORDER IN AMT OF $27,820.00 TO
LIBERTY FORD LINCOLN CANTON LLC FOR PURCH OF FORD
ESCAPE FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPT. – RECEIVED &
FILED
279. SERVICE DIRECTOR HIGHMAN: AUTH SERV DIR TO OPEN PURCH ORDER IN AMT OF $37,600.00 TO
COON RESTORATION & SEALANTS, INC. FOR REPAIR OF CENTRAL
PLAZA NORTH. – RECEIVED & FILED
280. SERVICE DIRECTOR HIGHMAN: REQ $275,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 5201
WATER FUND TO 5201 207069 SUGARCREEK WTP RENOVATION
PROJECT FUND – OTHER AND $28,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR
UNAPPROP BAL OF 5201 WATER FUND TO 5201 207070 CROMER
RESERVOIR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FUND – OTHER; AUTH
AUDITOR TO DRAW WARRANTS UPON RECEIPT OF VOUCHERS
(LOAN REPAYMENTS TO OWDA). – FINANCE COMMITTEE
CANTON CITY COUNCIL PAGE | 3 AUGUST 23, 2021
COMMUNICATIONS CONTINUED:
281. SERVICE DIRECTOR HIGHMAN: AUTH MAYOR, SERV DIR AND/OR CANTON BOARD OF PARK
COMMISSIONERS TO ENTER INTO DESIGN CONTRACT FOR
CRENSHAW PARK SHELTER PROJ; REQ $300,000.00 SUPP APPROP
FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 2530 PARKS OPERATION FUND TO 2530
401060 SPECIAL PARK FUNDS – OTHER; AUTH AUDITOR TO DRAW
WARRANTS UPON RECEIPT OF VOUCHERS. – FINANCE
COMMITTEE
282. TREASURER PEREZ: RPT OF PARKING METER REVENUE FOR JULY, 2021. – RECEIVED &
FILED
283. TREASURER PEREZ: RPTS OF 6/30/21 BANK RECONCILIATION AND CITY’S
OUTSTANDING INVESTMENTS AS OF 6/30/21. – RECEIVED & FILED
284. TREASURER PEREZ: RPTS OF 7/30/21 BANK RECONCILIATION AND CITY’S
OUTSTANDING INVESTMENTS AS OF 7/30/21. – RECEIVED & FILED
285. TREASURER PEREZ: ACCT OF EARNINGS PAID IN AND REINVESTED ON BEHALF OF
CITY OF CANTON TO CITY’S INVESTMENT TRUST ACCT WITH
HUNTINGTON NAT’L BANK. – RECEIVED & FILED
286. TREASURER PEREZ: COMPARATIVE RPT OF CASH RECEIPTS FR 1/1/10 TO 7/31/21. –
RECEIVED & FILED
ORDINANCES & FORMAL RESOLUTIONS FOR FIRST READING:
1ST RDG 1. AUTH MAYOR OR SAF DIR TO ENTER INTO PARKING INCENTIVE AGMT WITH PARCHER REALTY
TEAM HOWARD HANNA; EMERGENCY (MILLENNIUM PARKING GARAGE)
Referred to Finance Committee
1ST RDG 2. AUTH MAYOR OR SERV DIR TO: ENTER INTO PURCH AGMT WITH DOWNTOWN CANTON LAND
BANK (DCLB CORP) IN AMT NOT TO EXCEED $1,250,000.00 OF ISSUE 13 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
FUNDS FOR PURCH OF NATIONWIDE BLDG; ENTER INTO SERV AGMT WITH CANTON COMMUNITY
IMPROVEMENT CORP (CCIC) UTILIZING ISSUE 13 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FUNDS IN AMT NOT TO
EXCEED $300,000.00 IN ORDER FOR CCIC TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY CARRYING COSTS
ASSOCIATED WITH BLDG; EMERGENCY
Referred to Finance and Community & Economic Development Committees
1ST RDG 3. AMEND APPROP O#49/2021; EMERGENCY ($1,500.00 APPROP TRF FR 2215 505010 FAIR HOUSING
DEPARTMENT – OTHER TO 2215 505010 FAIR HOUSING DEPARTMENT – PAYROLL)
Referred to Finance Committee
1ST RDG 4. AUTH MAYOR OR SERV DIR TO: ADVERTISE, RECEIVE BIDS, AWARD AND ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SALE OF CITY OWNED REAL PROPERTY, NO LONGER NEEDED FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES,
LOCATED AT STARK COUNTY AUDITOR PARCEL #226530 AND TO ENTER INTO ALL CONTRACTS
NECESSARY TO FACILITATE SAID SALE; EMERGENCY (1826 CLARK AVE SW)
Referred to Finance and Public Property Capital Improvement Committees
(ENVIRONMENTAL & PUBLIC UTILITIES AND FINANCE COMMITTEES CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:30 PM TO DISCUSS
O#5; ADJOURNED AT 7:32 PM)
169/2021 5. AUTH MAYOR OR SERV DIR TO EXTEND SANITARY SEWER AGMTS WITH STARK COUNTY AND/OR
NORTH CANTON ON MONTH-TO-MONTH BASIS; EMERGENCY
Referred to Environmental & Public Utilities and Finance Committees
ORDINANCES & FORMAL RESOLUTIONS FOR SECOND READING:
(SUSPENDED RULE 22A TO ADD O#6 – O#12; O#12 ADOPTED AS AMENDED)
2ND RDG 6. VACATE TWO UNNAMED ALLEYS, ONE 10’ TO 12’ WIDE AND THE OTHER 12’ WIDE, AND A PORTION
OF 5TH ST. NE AND ACCEPT REPLAT OF LOTS 3548, 3549, 3556-3558, 42875-42877, 6970-6974 AND
PART OF LOTS 3559, 6934, 30473 AND 30474 AND THE VACATED PORTIONS OF TWO UNNAMED
ALLEYS AND 5TH ST. NE; EMERGENCY (FOR VICTOR GEORGE, IN WARD 4) (PS&T)
2ND RDG 7. APPROVE AND ACCEPT REPLAT OF LOT 43013; EMERGENCY (PARCELS 10001477 & 10001449 FOR
VENKAT ADUSUMILLI @ 3208 HARMONT AVE NE, WARD 6) (PS&T)
2ND RDG 8. APPROVE AND ACCEPT REPLAT OF LOTS 20216 AND 20217; EMERGENCY (PARCELS 202563 &
202564 FOR STEPHANIE GIBSON @ 2423 10TH ST NW, WARD 1) (PS&T)
2ND RDG 9. APPROVE AND ACCEPT REPLAT OF PART OF OUTLOT 241; EMERGENCY (PARCELS 200318, 245994
& 224750 FOR AMERICAN LEGION POST #44 @ 1633 CLEVELAND AVE NW, WARD 9) (PS&T)
2ND RDG 10. APPROVE AND ADOPT CANTON NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN AND
REDEVELOPMENT STRATEGY; EMERGENCY (GREATER SHORB CORRIDOR AREA) (C&ED)
CANTON CITY COUNCIL PAGE | 4 AUGUST 23, 2021
ORDINANCES & FORMAL RESOLUTIONS FOR SECOND READING CONTINUED:
2ND RDG 11. AMEND EXHIBIT A TO O#40/2000, AS AMENDED, CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR BARGAINING UNIT
PERSONNEL EMPLOYED BY CITY OF CANTON; EMERGENCY (ADD PIPEFITTER 3 CLASSIFICATION
TO STREET DEPT) (PERS)
AMENDED
170/2021 12. AMEND APPROP O#49/2021; EMERGENCY ($2,051.11 INTER-FUND TRF FR 2772 BJA FY20 COVID-19
EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT FUND TO 1001 GENERAL OPERATING FUND) (FIN)
ORDINANCES & FORMAL RESOLUTIONS FOR THIRD/FINAL READING & VOTE:
171/2021 13. AUTH MAYOR OR SERV DIR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #1 WITH ARCADIS IN
AMT NOT TO EXCEED $54,302.00 FOR WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM HYDRAULIC MODEL TO
PERFORM TRANSIENT MODELING & EVALUATIONS; AMEND APPROP O#49/2021; EMERGENCY
($54,302.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 5201 WATER FUND TO 5201 207066 WATER
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM HYDRAULIC MODEL PROJECT – OTHER)
172/2021 14. APPROVE CANTON CITY WATER MAIN EXTENSION TO ADVENT LUTHERAN CHURCH; AUTH
MAYOR OR SERV DIR TO ENTER INTO ANY AGMTS NECESSARY FOR EXTENSION OF SAID WATER
MAIN; EMERGENCY
173/2021 15. AUTH MAYOR OR SERV DIR TO: ADVERTISE, RECEIVE BIDS, AWARD AND ENTER INTO
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT; EXECUTE PROF SERVS CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION
ENGINEERING SERVS; ENTER INTO WORK LICENSE/EASEMENT AGMT WITH WHEELING & LAKE
ERIE RAILWAY CO FOR ALLEN AVE SE AREA SANITARY SEWER AND WATERLINE PROJ, GP 1332;
ENTER INTO AGMT WITH OHIO EPA TO RECEIVE LOW INTEREST LOAN FOR SANITARY SEWER
PORTION OF PROJ; AUTH AUDITOR TO ESTABLISH 5445 ALLEN AVE SANITARY SEWER PROJ, GP
1332 FUND; AMEND APPROP O#49/2021; AUTH AUDITOR TO PAY ALL MORAL OBS FOR CONTRACT
CHANGE ORDERS; EMERGENCY ($3,640,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 5445 ALLEN
AVE SANITARY SEWER PROJECT, GP 1332 TO 5445 206322 ALLEN AVE SANITARY SEWER
PROJECT, GP 1332 - OTHER, $80,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 5413 SEWER
REPLACEMENT FUND TO 5413 206322 ALLEN AVE SANITARY SEWER PROJECT, GP 1332 – OTHER
AND $550,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 5201 WATER FUND TO 5201 206322 ALLEN
AVENUE SE AREA SANITARY SEWER/WATERLINE FUND – OTHER)
ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS:
MONDAY, AUGUST 30, 2021 in Council Caucus Room @ 5:00 PM
Personnel Committee
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 in Council Caucus Room @ 6:30 PM
1) Finance Committee
2) Public Property Capital Improvement Committee
3) Community & Economic Development Committee
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Member Smuckler stated that because of the results of the 2020 census, Council will not be
losing a ward. The City came in with a population of over 70,000. However, due to people moving and properties being torn
down, they will have to redraw boundaries, which must be done before the next election. There are certain restrictions where
each ward must be divided equally. He asked that anyone with any input, please give him a call. He also stated, for the
record, that according to the Law Director, council members may not meet remotely per State law. All members must be
physically present to have their vote counted. He suggested that everyone wear masks and continue to distance in Council
Chambers. He announced that the new Clerk of Council will be sworn in August 31st at 4:31 PM. He invited anyone who may
wish to attend.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK: Member Smuckler provided the quote and dedicated it to Clerk Dougherty: “Doing the things you
always wanted to do is not the challenge of retirement. Remembering what all those things were are the challenge of
retirement.”
ADJOURNMENT: 7:46 PM
THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 @ 7:00 PM
Canton City Council Meetings are available for online streaming on Mondays at 7:00 PM, at
https://www.cantonohio.gov/516/City-Council
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