City Council
Regular MeetingCanton, OH · November 22, 2021
Minutes
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PRESIDENT SHERER: Good evening, ladies and gentlemen and welcome to Canton City Council. If
everyone could please turn their cellphones to vibrate and we are still encouraging social distancing here in
Council Chambers. With a quorum being present, the Chair calls this meeting of Canton City Council to order.
Roll call please, Madam Clerk.
9 COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: (WILLIAM SMUCKLER, JAMES BABCOCK, CHRISTINE
SCHULMAN, BRENDA KIMBROUGH, JASON SCAGLIONE, CHRIS SMITH, ROBERT FISHER, KEVIN
HALL & JOHN MARIOL)
NINE COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT. (MEMBER HAWK, MEMBER FERGUSON AND MEMBER
MORRIS ABSENT)
CLERK WOOD: Nine present, three absent, Mr. President.
EXCUSING MEMBERS
PRESIDENT SHERER: Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we excuse Members Hawk, Ferguson and Morris from
tonight’s meeting.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to excuse Member Hawk, Member Ferguson and
Member Morris from this evening’s meetings. Are there any remarks? ...Hearing none, roll call vote please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 9 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK WOOD: Nine yeas, Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SHERER: The motion carries and Member Hawk, Member Ferguson and Member Morris are
excused from this evening’s meetings. Tonight’s invocation will be given by Ward 3 Council Member, Jason
Scaglione. If you would please stand and remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance.
The regular meeting of Canton City Council was held on November 22, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. in the Canton City
Council Chamber. The roll call was taken (see above) by Clerk of Council, Jill M. Wood. The invocation was
given by Ward 3 Council Member, Jason Scaglione. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by President Sherer.
PRESIDENT SHERER: Thank you, Member Scaglione.
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 Readings of Ordinances 10
through 12, 14 through 17.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
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PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to suspend Rule 22A to add 2nd Readings to Ordinances
10 through 12 and Ordinances 14 through 17 to this evening’s agenda. Ordinance #13 will be retained in
Committee. Are there any remarks? …Hearing none, roll call vote, please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 9 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK WOOD: Nine yeas, Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SHERER: The motion carries and Ordinances 10 through 12 and Ordinances 14 through 17 are a
legal part of your agenda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PRESIDENT SHERER: We are now under Public Hearings and we have five for this evening. Madam
Clerk, will you please announce the first Public Hearing.
CLERK WOOD: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1195.05, DUTIES OF THE BOARD OF
CHAPTER 1134 OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING CODE. PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDS APPROVAL.
PRESIDENT SHERER: Is there anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against this Ordinance, please
step forward. I must repeat...Is there anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against this Ordinance,
please step forward. Seeing no one step forward, the Chair declares the Public Hearing over in regards to this
matter. The matter now rests in the hands of Council. The Ordinance will follow later this evening. Madam
Clerk, Public Hearing #2, please.
CLERK WOOD: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1198.12, MEDICAL MARIJUANA
FACILITIES INCLUDING CULTIVATION FACILITIES, PROCESSING FACILITIES, DISPENSARIES,
AND TESTING LABORATORIES OF CHAPTER 1198 OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING CODE.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDS APPROVAL.
PRESIDENT SHERER: Is there anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against this Ordinance, please
step forward. I must repeat...Is there anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against this Ordinance,
please step forward. Seeing no one step forward, the Chair declares the Public Hearing over in regards to this
matter. The matter now rests in the hands of Council. The Ordinance will follow later this evening. Madam
Clerk, Public Hearing #3, please.
CLERK WOOD: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1134.05, STORAGE OF VEHICLES IN
ZONING DISTRICTS OF CHAPTER 1134 OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING CODE. PLANNING
COMMISSION RECOMMENDS APPROVAL.
PRESIDENT SHERER: Is there anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against this Ordinance, please
step forward. I must repeat...Is there anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against this Ordinance,
please step forward. Seeing no one step forward, the Chair declares the Public Hearing over in regards to this
matter. The matter now rests in the hands of Council. The Ordinance will follow later this evening. Madam
Clerk, Public Hearing #4, please.
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CLERK WOOD: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1147, PERMITTED USES, BUSINESS AND
INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS AND SECTION 1148.03, I-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
PERMITTED USES OF CHAPTER 1148, SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL
USES OF PART ELEVEN OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING CODE. PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDS APPROVAL.
PRESIDENT SHERER: Is there anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against this Ordinance, please
step forward. I must repeat...Is there anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against this Ordinance,
please step forward. Seeing no one step forward, the Chair declares the Public Hearing over in regards to this
matter. The matter will now rest in the hands of Council. The Ordinance will follow later this evening.
Madam Clerk, Public Hearing #5.
CLERK WOOD: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1147, PERMITTED USES, BUSINESS AND
INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING CODE. PLANNING
COMMISSION RECOMMENDS APPROVAL.
PRESIDENT SHERER: Is there anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against this Ordinance, please
step forward. I must repeat...Is there anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against this Ordinance,
please step forward. Seeing no one step forward, the Chair declares the Public Hearing over in regards to this
matter. The matter will now rest in the hands of Council. The Ordinance will follow later this evening.
OLD BUSINESS
PRESIDENT SHERER: We are now under Old Business and there is no Old Business for this evening.
PUBLIC SPEAKS
PRESIDENT SHERER: Okay. We are now under Public Speaks and we have one speaker for tonight. Ms.
Kimberly Bell. Ms. Bell could you please step forward and give us your name and residential address, please.
KIMBERLY BELL: Yes, my name is Kimberly Bell. Uh…1733 Morris Ave. NE, Canton. Uh…I had
some…I had a package for you guys but it was costing too much to print in color so I had some of it done, not
all of it. But it was…it’s about the East vs. the West and I’ve got some pictures. I gave Chris…um…a copy but
I don’t know which…who’s all on the East, which Ward, which Councilmen is on the West…the East side of
Canton, other than Mr. Hall and Chris Smith. Oh, Ms. Kimbrough, I forgot, yeah. I’ll give this to you after.
But…but uh…Jill said she’ll make sure you all get a copy. I gave one to the President and the Mayor, the
Deputy Mayor and Chris. They all have their own. But it’s photos I took with a drone…uh…on the Eastside.
Um…Let me just…let me show you. And its East vs. West, how, how nice the Westside looks vs the Eastside.
And, and, and the reason I’m talk…I did this is because a lot of money’s going West. Those shareholders at the
Hall of Fame, let them take care of the Westside. The Eastside don’t look nothing like this. All the attractions,
all the restaurants, they took Bonded Gas Station, Fisher’s Foods is closed, nothing is on the East…we go to the
grocery store too and we go to the laundromat too and we like football too. So, why did all the attractions for
the Hall of Fame go West and not East? Um…when, when crack came in the…in…on the…hit the streets, a lot
of businesses and everything and crime was high and the housing market crashed, bunch of other stuff
happened, but all the money now is going West. President Obama [sic] is talking about the Build Back Better
Plan. Let’s ask him for some money for that to come East. Um…I don’t know what the…what’s all in the
plan, but, if he’s willing to give some for the Black comm…for the Eastside to open up some Black businesses,
then let’s, let’s, let’s attempt to ask the President for some money because we need it on the Eastside. There’s,
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like I said, there’s not gas station. You have to go all the way up to Trump Rd. to Speedway, to get gas up
there. Or you’ve got to go all the way to 12th Street and Market, to get gas there. There’s no gas stations
nowhere on West Tusc, on that part of the Eastside. And there’s no laundromat, there’s no fast food. We like
fast food and coffee just like you people on the Westside. So you call, call the President of the United States,
Tom.
PRESIDENT SHERER: Thank you, Ms. Bell.
KIMBERLY BELL: You’re welcome.
INFORMAL RESOLUTIONS
PRESIDENT SHERER: We are now under Informal Resolutions and we have two for this evening. Madam
Clerk, would you please read Informal Resolution #38, by title.
38. MAJORITY LEADER SMUCKLER: AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT SERVICE DIRECTOR TO OPEN
ONE OR MORE PURCHASE ORDERS IN TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $49,999.00 TO
BACHTEL EXCAVATING, INC. FOR 18” SANITARY SEWER REPLACEMENT LOCATED ON
PART O.L. 882 ADJACENT TO PLAIN CENTER RD. – ADOPTED
PRESIDENT SHERER: Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we adopt Resolution #38.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Informal Resolution #38. Are there any
remarks? ... Hearing none, by voice vote, all those in favor, signify by saying aye. Those opposed no.
NO REMARKS RESOLUTION #38 PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY VOICE VOTE
PRESIDENT SHERER: The ayes have it, the motion carries and Resolution #38 is adopted. Informal
Resolution #39, please.
39. MAJORITY LEADER SMUCKLER: AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT SERVICE DIRECTOR TO OPEN
ONE OR MORE PURCHASE ORDERS IN TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $26,780.00 TO
COON RESTORATION & SEALANTS, INC. FOR REPAIR OF NORTHWEST WATER
TREATMENT PLANT LAGOONS. – ADOPTED
PRESIDENT SHERER: Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we adopt Resolution #39.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Informal Resolution #39. 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 #39 PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY VOICE VOTE
PRESIDENT SHERER: The ayes have it, the motion carries and Informal Resolution #39 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.
391. DEPUTY MAYOR WILLIAMS: AUTH MAYOR AND/OR SERV DIR TO ENTER INTO 0.5%
LOW INTEREST LOAN AGMT IN AMT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000.00 BETWEEN CITY OF
CANTON AND ONE AEP COMPANY LLC IN ORDER TO PROVIDE GAP FINANCING TO ONE
AEP COMPANY LLC RENOVATION PROJ LOCATED AT 420 4TH ST NW. – FINANCE
COMMITTEE
392. DEPUTY MAYOR WILLIAMS: AUTH MAYOR AND/OR SERV DIR TO ENTER INTO ENERGY
PROJECT COOPERATIVE AGMT WITH HALL OF FAME VILLAGE FOR CENTER FOR
EXCELLENCE PROJ; NOT FOR PROFIT CORP CALLED CANTON REGIONAL ENERGY
SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, INC. WILL PROVIDE OVERSIGHT OF AGMT; THIS
CORP IS GOVERNED BY LAWS OF STATE OF OHIO AND WILL OPERATE AS ENERGY
SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, SOMETIMES REFERRED TO AS “ESID” OR SIMPLY
“DISTRICT”; AUTH MAYOR AND/OR SERV DIR TO APPROVE PETITION AND HOFV
CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE SUPPLEMENTAL PLAN FOR SPECIAL ENERGY
IMPROVEMENT PROJS; AUTH MAYOR AND/OR SERV DIR TO ENTER INTO ANY AND ALL
NECESSARY AGMTS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF HOFV CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE
SUPPLEMENTAL PLAN; AUTH AUDITOR TO DRAW WARRANTS UPON RECEIPT OF
VOUCHERS; EMERGENCY. – COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
393. FINANCE DIRECTOR CROUSE: AMEND APPROP O#49/2021 ($521.80 APPROP TRF FR 2185
871002 INNOVATION DISTRICT TIF – OTHER TO 2185 871001 HISTORIC ONESTO TIF –
OTHER; $1,500.00 APPROP TRF FR 5601 205001 REFUSE ADMIN – PERSONNEL TO 5601
201001 SERVICE DIRECTOR ADMIN – PERSONNEL; $130,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR
UNAPPROP BAL OF 1001 GENERAL OPERATING FUND TO 1001 102055 POLICE ADMIN –
PERSONNEL FOR $60,000.00, TO 1001 103001 FIRE ADMIN – PERSONNEL FOR $50,000.00
AND TO 1001 753001 LAW ADMIN – PERSONNEL FOR $20,000.00; $10,000.00 SUPP APPROP
FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 5201 WATER OPERATING FUND TO 5201 207001 WATER ADMIN –
PERSONNEL; $2,500.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 5410 SEWER OPERATING
FUND TO 5410 201201 PURCHASING ADMIN – PERSONNEL); EMERGENCY (ADDT’L OUT
OF BALANCE ACCTS). – FINANCE COMMITTEE
394. FINANCE DIRECTOR CROUSE: AUTH ADOPTION OF 2022 TEMPORARY BUDGET APPROPS
PURSUANT TO ORC SEC 5705.38; EMERGENCY. – FINANCE COMMITTEE
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395. LIQUOR CONTROL DIV (OHIO): REQ NEW D2 PERMIT FOR HOUSE OF PAINT LLC, DBA SIP
AND PAINT, 2307 CLEVELAND AVE NW (WARD 7). – RECEIVED & FILED
396. MAJORITY LEADER SMUCKLER: AUTH REAPPTS OF MR. JOHN GIUA AND MR. DARREN
MAYLE TO INCOME TAX REVIEW BOARD COMMENCING 1/1/22 – 12/31/23. – PERSONNEL
COMMITTEE
397. SERVICE DIRECTOR HIGHMAN: AUTH SERV DIR TO OPEN ONE OR MORE PURCH
ORDERS IN AMT NOT TO EXCEED $49,999.99 TO BACHTEL EXCAVATING, INC. FOR
REPAIRS TO 18” SANITARY SEWER LOCATED IN PART O.L. 882 ADJACENT TO PLAIN
CENTER RD. – RECEIVED & FILED
398. SERVICE DIRECTOR HIGHMAN: AUTH SERV DIR TO OPEN PURCH ORDER IN AMT OF
$26,780.00 TO COON RESTORATION & SEALANTS, INC. FOR NORTHWEST WATER
TREATMENT PLANT LAGOON REPAIR. – RECEIVED & FILED
399. SERVICE DIRECTOR HIGHMAN: AUTH MAYOR AND/OR SERV DIR TO SET SALARY OF
CURRENT ASST SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AT $85,000.00 ANNUALLY PRIOR
TO ANY POTENTIAL 2022 COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT; AUTH AUDITOR TO DRAW
WARRANTS UPON RECEIPT OF VOUCHERS; EMERGENCY (ADAM MELEGARI). –
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
400. SERVICE DIRECTOR HIGHMAN: AUTH MAYOR AND/OR SERV DIR TO ENTER INTO
SANITARY SEWER JOINT USE/BILLING AGMT WITH BOARD OF STARK COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS; AUTH MAYOR AND/OR SERV DIR TO ENTER INTO SANITARY SEWER
JOINT USE/BILLING AGMT WITH NORTH CANTON; AUTH AUDITOR TO DRAW
WARRANTS UPON RECEIPT OF VOUCHERS; EMERGENCY. – ENVIRONMENTAL & PUBLIC
UTILITIES AND FINANCE COMMITTEES
401. SERVICE DIRECTOR HIGHMAN: RATIFY ALL ACTIONS TAKEN PRIOR TO PASSAGE OF
THIS ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO CANTON CODIFIED ORD SEC 105.04; AUTH AND DIRECT
AUDITOR TO PAY ANY AND ALL MORAL OBS RESULTING FROM RESPONDING TO
EMERGENCY SITUATION; AUTH MAYOR, SAF DIR AND/OR SERV DIR TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT WITH HOWLAND COMPANY LLC IN ESTIMATED AMT OF $99,371.50 FOR
ASBESTOS ABATEMENT OF 2206 13TH ST NE (FORMER WEBER DENTAL BLDG); AUTH
MAYOR, SAF DIR AND/OR SERV DIR TO ADVERTISE, RECEIVE BIDS, AWARD AND ENTER
INTO CONTRACT FOR DEMO OF STRUCTURE AT SAID SITE; AMEND O#49/2021
($255,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 1001 GENERAL OPER. FUND TO 1001
200501 – GENERAL GOV’T SUPPORT ADMIN – OTHER; $255,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR
UNAPPROP BAL OF 5701 BUILDING CODE FUND TO 5701 101501 – CODE ENFORCEMENT
ADMIN – OTHER); EMERGENCY. – FINANCE COMMITTEE
402. SERVICE DIRECTOR HIGHMAN, SAFETY DIRECTOR PERRY: AUTH APPROPRIATE
APPOINTING AUTHORITY TO ADVERTISE, RECEIVE BIDS, AWARD AND ENTER INTO
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CONTRACT FOR PURCH OF RADIOS; AUTH APPROPRIATE APPOINTING AUTHORITY TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR PURCH OF RADIOS UTILIZING ANY PROCUREMENT
PROCESS AUTH BY LAW; AMEND APPROP O#49/2021 ($428,550.00 SUPP APPROP FR
UNAPPROP BAL OF 1001 GENERAL OPERATING FUND TO 1001 102001 POLICE ADMIN –
OTHER FOR $94,750.00, TO 1001 103001 FIRE ADMIN – OTHER FOR $197,500.00, TO 1001
204010 OTHER BUILDINGS – OTHER FOR $23,800.00, TO 1001 205001 GENERAL GOV’T
SUPPORT – OTHER FOR $23,000.00 & TO 1001 202210 MAINTENANCE – OTHER FOR
$89,500.00; $6,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 5701 BUILDING CODE FUND TO
5701 101501 CODE ENFORCEMENT ADMIN – OTHER; $16,150.00 SUPP APPROP FR
UNAPPROP BAL OF 2423 COURTS CAPITAL FUND TO 2423 701001 JUDGES ADMIN –
OTHER; $30,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 2530 PARK OPERATING FUND TO
2530 401060 SPECIAL PARKS – OTHER; $40,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF
5410 SEWER OPERATING FUND TO 5410 206006 COLLECTION SYSTEM DEPT – OTHER;
$37,500.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 5601 REFUSE OPERATION FUND TO 5601
205001 REFUSE ADMIN – OTHER); EMERGENCY (BLDG MAINTENANCE, CODE, COURTS,
DMV, HEALTH, PARKS, SANITATION, COLLECTIONS, STREET, FIRE, POLICE). – FINANCE
COMMITTEE
403. TREASURER PEREZ: RPT OF PARKING METER REVENUE FOR OCTOBER 2021. –
RECEIVED & FILED
404. TREASURER PEREZ: RPTS OF BANK REC AND CITY’S OUTSTANDING INVESTMENTS AS
OF 10/29/21. – RECEIVED & FILED
405. TREASURER PEREZ: COMPARATIVE RPT OF CASH RECEIPTS FR 1/1/21 TO 10/31/21. –
RECEIVED & FILED
ORDINANCES AND FORMAL RESOLUTIONS FOR FIRST READING
PRESIDENT SHERER: We are now under Ordinances and Formal Resolutions for their First Reading.
Madam Clerk would you please begin with Ordinance No. 1.
NOTE: PRESIDENT SHERER CALLED UPON CLERK WOOD TO READ ORDINANCES #1
THROUGH 9 FOR THEIR FIRST READING BY TITLE AS REQUIRED BY STATE LAW, AS
FOLLOWS:
O#1. (1ST RDG) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC
SAFETY TO: ENTER INTO AGREEMENT FOR AND ACCEPT $51,314.00 IN
GRANT FUNDS FROM THE OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAM, BUREAU OF
JUSTICE ASSISTANCE; ADVERTISE, RECEIVE BIDS, AWARD AND ENTER
INTO CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION FOR
MESSAGING FOR SPIDR TECH SOFTWARE FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT;
OR TO ALTERNATIVELY PURCHASE SAID SOFTWARE PURSUANT TO ANY
PROCUREMENT PROCESS AUTHORIZED BY LAW; AUTHORIZING THE
AUDITOR TO RENAME FUND 2427 BYRNE MEMORIAL MEDIATION FUND TO
2427 FY 21 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL GRANT FUND; AMENDING
APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 49/2021; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO
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BE AN EMERGENCY ($51,314.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 2427
FY21 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL GRANT FUND TO 2427 102001 POLICE
ADMIN – OTHER)
Referred to Finance Committee
O#2. (1ST RDG) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC
SAFETY TO: ENTER INTO AGREEMENT FOR AND ACCEPT $34,880.00 IN
GRANT FUNDS FROM THE OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAM, BUREAU OF
JUSTICE ASSISTANCE; AUTHORIZING THE AUDITOR TO RENAME FUND 2428
CONVENTION CTR FEASIBILITY GRANT FUND TO 2428 2021 BULLETPROOF
VEST PARTNERSHIP FUNDS; ADVERTISE, RECEIVE BIDS, AWARD AND
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF
JUSTICE COMPLIANT ARMORED VESTS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT; OR
TO ALTERNATIVELY PURCHASE SAID ITEMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH OHIO
REVISED CODE OR THE CANTON CODIFIED ORDINANCES; AMENDING
APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 49/2021; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO
BE AN EMERGENCY ($34,880.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 2428
CONVENTION CTR FEASIBILITY GRANT FUND TO 2428 102001 POLICE
ADMIN – OTHER; $34,880.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 1001
GENERAL FUND TO 1001 102001 POLICE ADMINISTRATIVE – OTHER;
$34,880.00 INTER-FUND TRANSFER FR 1001 102001 POLICE ADMINISTRATIVE
– ADVANCE OUT TO 2428 102001 POLICE ADMINISTRATIVE – ADVANCE IN)
Referred to Finance Committee
O#3. (1ST RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 230/2021 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 49/2021; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO
BE AN EMERGENCY ($3,212.65 APPROP TRF FR 701001 2650 PRETRIAL
AWARD GRANT FUND – PERSONNEL TO 701001 2650 PRETRIAL AWARD
GRANT FUND – OTHER)
Referred to Finance Committee
O#4 (1ST RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 231/2021 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE LAW DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO ANY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS,
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENTS OR BANKRUPTCY PLAN APPROVALS AND
TO SIGN OFF ON ANY AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO
EFFECTUATE CANTON’S PARTICIPATION IN SETTLEMENT OF ITS CLAIMS IN
THE NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION OPIATE LITIGATION PENDING BEFORE
JUDGE POLSTER IN UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT; AND DECLARING
THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY
Referred to Finance Committee
O#5. (1ST RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 232/2021 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH THE
STARK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR THE CONTINUING USE OF THE
COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH SYSTEM; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE
AN EMERGENCY
Referred to Finance Committee
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O#6. (1ST RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 233/2021 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ADVERTISE, RECEIVE
BIDS, AWARD AND ENTER INTO ALL CONTRACTS NECESSARY FOR THE
PURCHASE OF ONE (1) REAR LOADING PACKER; OR TO ALTERNATIVELY
PURCHASE SAID ITEMS PURSUANT TO ANY PROCUREMENT PROCESS
AUTHORIZED BY LAW; AMENDING APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO.
49/2021; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY ($305,000.00
SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 5601 REFUSE OPERATION FUND TO
5601 205001 REFUSE ADMINISTRATION – OTHER)
Referred to Public Property Capital Improvement Committee
O#7. (1ST RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 234/2021 APPROVING A PETITION FOR
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR SPECIAL ENERGY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
AND A SUPPLEMENTAL PLAN FOR THE CANTON REGIONAL ENERGY
SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT UNDER CHAPTER 1710 OF THE OHIO
REVISED CODE; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND/OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC
SERVICE TO ENTER INTO ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY IN
CONNECTION WITH THE PETITION AND SUPPLEMENTAL PLAN; TO
AUTHORIZE AND LEVY SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF
ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, AND IMPROVING CERTAIN PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF CANTON IN COOPERATION WITH THE
CANTON REGIONAL ENERGY SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; AND TO
APPROVE AN ENERGY PROJECT COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT IN
CONNECTION WITH SUCH IMPROVEMENTS AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS;
AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY (HOFV CENTER FOR
EXCELLENCE)
Referred to Community & Economic Development Committee
O#8. (1ST RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 235/2021 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY, OR THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC
SERVICE TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH HOWLAND COMPANY, LLC IN
AN ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $99,371.50 FOR THE ASBESTOS ABATEMENT OF
2206 13TH STREET NE (FORMER WEBER DENTAL BUILDING) AND TO
ADVERTISE, RECEIVE BIDS, AWARD AND ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR THE
DEMOLITION OF THE STRUCTURE AT SAID ADDRESS; AUTHORIZING THE
AUDITOR TO PAY ANY AND ALL MORAL OBLIGATIONS FROM RESPONDING
TO THIS EMERGENCY SITUATION; AMENDING APPROPRIATION
ORDINANCE NO. 49/2021; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN
EMERGENCY ($255,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 1001
GENERAL OPER. FUND TO 1001 200501 – GENERAL GOV’T SUPPORT ADMIN –
OTHER; $255,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 5701 BUILDING
CODE FUND TO 5701 101501 – CODE ENFORCEMENT ADMIN – OTHER)
Referred to Finance Committee
O#9. (1ST RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 236/2021 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE APPROPRIATE APPOINTING AUTHORITY TO ADVERTISE, RECEIVE
BIDS, AWARD AND ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF
RADIOS AND ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID PURCHASE UTILIZING ANY
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PROCUREMENT PROCESS AUTHORIZIED BY LAW; AMENDING
APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 49/2021; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO
BE AN EMERGENCY ($428,550.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 1001
GENERAL OPERATING FUND TO 1001 102001 POLICE ADMIN – OTHER -
$94,750.00, TO 1001 103001 FIRE ADMIN – OTHER - $197,500.00 - $197,500.00, TO
1001 204010 OTHER BUILDING – OTHER - $23,800.00, TO 1001 205001 GENERAL
GOV’T SUPPORT – OTHER - $23,000.00, TO 1001 202210 MAINTENANCE –
OTHER - $89,500.00; $6,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 5701
BUILDING CODE FUND TO 5701 101501 CODE ENFORCEMENT ADMIN –
OTHER; $16,150.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 2423 COURTS
CAPITAL FUND TO 2423 701001 JUDGES ADMIN – OTHER; $30,000.00 SUPP
APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 2530 PARK OPERATING FUND TO 2530 401060
SPECIAL PARKS – OTHER; $40,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF
5410 SEWER OPERATING FUND TO 5410 206006 COLLECTION SYSTEM DEPT.
– OTHER; $37,500.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 5601 REFUSE
OPERATION FUND TO 5601 205001 REFUSE ADMIN – OTHER)
Referred to Finance Committee
PRESIDENT SHERER: At this time, the Chair would declare an in-house recess for the Finance, Public
Property Capital Improvement and Community& Economic Development Committees to meet in regard to
Ordinances 3 through 9 on your agenda this evening. You are now in recess.
(COUNCIL RECESSED AT 7:21 PM FOR THE FINANCE, PUBLIC PROPERTY CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT AND COMMUNITY& ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEES TO DISCUSS
ORDINANCE #3 THROUGH ORDINANCE #9; RECONVENED AT 7:35 PM)
PRESIDENT SHERER: Council is reconvening after the recess. Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we suspend Rule 22A to place Ordinances 3 through 9 back on
this evening’s agenda.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to suspend Rule 22A to place Ordinances 3 through 9
back on this evening’s agenda. Are there any remarks? …Hearing none, roll call vote please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 9 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK WOOD: Nine yeas, Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SHERER: The motion carries and Ordinances 3 through 9 are a legal part of your agenda.
Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we suspend the Statutory Rules on Ordinances 3 through 9.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
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PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to suspend the Statutory Rules on Ordinances 3 through
9. Are there any remarks? …Hearing none, roll call vote please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 9 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK WOOD: Nine yeas, Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SHERER: You’ve heard the three readings, Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #3.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded that you adopt Ordinance #3. Are there any remarks
under this Ordinance? …Hearing none, roll call vote, please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 9 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK WOOD: Nine yeas, Mr. President.
#3 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 230/2021
PRESIDENT SHERER: The motion carries and Ordinance #3 is adopted. Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #4.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded that you adopt Ordinance #4. Are there any remarks
under this Ordinance? …Hearing none, roll call vote, please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 9 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK WOOD: Nine yeas, Mr. President.
#4 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 231/2021
PRESIDENT SHERER: The motion carries and Ordinance #4 is adopted. Leader.
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 9 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK WOOD: Nine yeas, Mr. President.
#5 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 232/2021
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PRESIDENT SHERER: The motion carries and Ordinance #5 is adopted. Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #6.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded that you adopt Ordinance #6. Are there any remarks
under this Ordinance? …Hearing none, roll call vote, please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 9 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK WOOD: Nine yeas, Mr. President.
#6 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 233/2021
PRESIDENT SHERER: The motion carries and Ordinance #6 is adopted. Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #7.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded that you adopt Ordinance #7. Are there any remarks
under this Ordinance? …Hearing none, roll call vote, please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 9 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK WOOD: Nine yeas, Mr. President.
#7 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 234/2021
PRESIDENT SHERER: The motion carries and Ordinance #7 is adopted. Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #8.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded that you adopt Ordinance #8. Are there any remarks
under this Ordinance? …Hearing none, roll call vote, please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 9 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK WOOD: Nine yeas, Mr. President.
#8 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 235/2021
PRESIDENT SHERER: The motion carries and Ordinance #8 is adopted. Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #9.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
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PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded that you adopt Ordinance #9. Are there any remarks
under this Ordinance? …Hearing none, roll call vote, please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 9 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK WOOD: Nine yeas, Mr. President.
#9 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 236/2021
PRESIDENT SHERER: The motion carries and Ordinance #9 is adopted.
ORDINANCES AND FORMAL RESOLUTIONS FOR SECOND READING
PRESIDENT SHERER: We are now under Ordinances and Formal Resolutions for their Second Reading.
Madam Clerk, would you please begin with Ordinance #10.
NOTE: PRESIDENT SHERER CALLED UPON CLERK WOOD TO READ O#10 THROUGH O#12 AND
O#14 THROUGH O#17 FOR THEIR SECOND READING BY TITLE AS REQUIRED BY STATE LAW,
AS FOLLOWS: (O#13 RETAINED IN COMMITTEE; O#17 ADOPTED ON 2ND READING)
O#10. (2ND RDG) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CANTON MUNICIPAL COURT TO ENTER
INTO ALL CONTRACTS AUTHORIZED BY LAW FOR THE DESIGN/BUILD OF
THE JUDGES CORRIDOR RESTROOM PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $300,000.00; AMENDING APPOPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 49/2021;
AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY ($300,000.00 SUPP
APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF THE 2423 COURT CAPITAL/SPECIAL
PROJECTS FUND TO 2423 701001 COURT CAPITAL/SPECIAL PROJECTS –
OTHER)
O#11. (2ND RDG) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE AUDITOR TO CREATE THE 2330 PUBLIC
HEALTH WORKFORCE GRANT FUND; AMENDING APPROPRIATION
ORDINANCE NO. 49/2021; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN
EMERGENCY ($10,000.00 INTER-ADVANCE FR 7601 301001 HEALTH –
ADMINISTRATION – OTHER ADVANCE OUT TO 2330 301001 PUBLIC HEALTH
WORKFORCE GRANT UNAPPROP BAL; $10,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR
UNAPPROP BAL OF 2330 PUBLIC HEALTH WORKFORCE GRANT TO 2330
301001 PUBLIC HEALTH WORKFORCE GRANT – 600 PERSONNEL - $3,000.00, -
700 OTHER - $7,000.00)
O#12. (2ND RDG) AN ORDINANCE WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS OF ORDINANCE SECTION
151.14, CREDITED BENEFITS AND AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF 700
HOURS OF SICK TIME TO BE CREDITED TO DANIEL GRAVILA; AND
DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY (GENERAL MAINTENANCE
FOREMAN – EFFECTIVE 7/27/21)
O#13. (2ND RDG) RETAINED IN COMMITTEE AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ENTER INTO ALL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CONTRACTS FOR THE DESIGN OF A PUBLIC RESTROOM AND CENTENNIAL
PLAZA OPERATIONAL SUPPORT FACILITY TO BE LOCATED AT COURT AVENUE
NW AND 4TH STREET NW; AMENDING APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO.
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49/2021; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY ($57,600.00 SUPP
APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 2175 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FUND TO 2175
200501 GENERAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT ADMIN – OTHER)
O#14. (2ND RDG) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC
SERVICE TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH SMG FOR THE MANAGEMENT
OF THE CANTON MEMORIAL CIVIC CENTER; AND DECLARING THE SAME
TO BE AN EMERGENCY (CURRENT CONTRACT EXPIRES 12/31/21)
O#15. (2ND RDG) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC
SERVICE TO ADVERTISE, RECEIVE BIDS, AWARD AND EXECUTE A
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE NORTHEAST WATER TREATMENT
PLANT OFFICE REMODEL PROJECT; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN
EMERGENCY
O#16. (2ND RDG) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC
SERVICE TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #2 OF THE 12TH
STREET NW WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT WITH WENGER
EXCAVATING, INC. IN AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$36,261.56; AMENDING APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 49/2021;
AUTHORIZES THE AUDITOR TO PAY ALL MORAL OBLIGATIONS AS PART OF
THIS CHANGE ORDER; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY
($36,261.56 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 5201 WATER FUND TO 5201
207071 12TH STREET NW WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT – OTHER)
O#17. (2ND RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 237/2021 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE LAW DIRECTOR TO COMPENSATE ATTORNEYS TARYN DOUGLAS,
ELISE HAMILTON AND SETH MARCUM WITH A $5,000.00 PER YEAR RAISE;
AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY
PRESIDENT SHERER: Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we suspend the Statutory Rules on Ordinance #17.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to Statutory Rules on Ordinance #17. Are there any
remarks? …Hearing none, roll call vote please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 9 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK WOOD: Nine yeas, Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SHERER: The motion carries. You’ve heard the three readings, Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #17.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
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PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded that you adopt Ordinance #17. Are there any remarks
under this Ordinance? …Hearing none, roll call vote, please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 9 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK WOOD: Nine yeas, Mr. President.
#17 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 237/2021
PRESIDENT SHERER: The motion carries and Ordinance #17 has been adopted.
ORDINANCES AND FORMAL RESOLUTIONS FOR THIRD AND FINAL READING
PRESIDENT SHERER: We are now under Ordinances and Formal Resolutions for their Third, Final Reading
and Vote. Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #18.
CLERK WOOD: Excuse me…
PRESIDENT SHERER: Oh, um…I’ll take the hit for that.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: I was gonna say we both jumped the gun on that.
PRESIDENT SHERER: I’ll take the hit for that.
NOTE: PRESIDENT SHERER CALLED UPON CLERK WOOD TO READ ORDINANCE #18
THROUGH ORDINANCE #29 FOR THEIR THIRD READING BY TITLE AS REQUIRED BY STATE
LAW, AS FOLLOWS:
O#18. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 238/2021 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
STATEMENT OF SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED TO THE PROPERTY OWNER IN
THE 4595 KIRBY AVE. NE ANNEXATION AREA, THE APPROXIMATE DATE
SERVICES WILL BE PROVIDED, PROCEDURE TO RECONCILE INCOMPATIBLE
ZONING USES UPON ITS BEING ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF CANTON, OHIO;
AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY
PRESIDENT SHERER: So let’s try that one more time. Leader Smuckler.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #18.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Ordinance #18. Are there any remarks?
…Hearing none, roll call vote, please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 9 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK WOOD: Nine yeas, Mr. President.
#18 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 238/2021
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PRESIDENT SHERER: Motion carries and Ordinance #18 is adopted. Ordinance #19, please.
O#19. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 239/2021 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 #229325 ON 9TH ST NW FOR TRF
TO CAMPBELL LANDSCAPING LLC)
PRESIDENT SHERER: Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #19.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Ordinance #19. Are there any remarks?
…Hearing none, roll call vote, please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 9 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK WOOD: Nine yeas, Mr. President.
#19 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 239/2021
PRESIDENT SHERER: Motion carries and Ordinance #19 is adopted. Ordinance #20, please.
O#20. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 240/2021 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO CONVEY CITY-OWNED
REAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF CANTON LAND REUTILIZATION
PROGRAM TO CAMPBELL LANDSCAPING LLC; AND DECLARING THE SAME
TO BE AN EMERGENCY (PARCEL #214261 ON ESSIG CT NW)
PRESIDENT SHERER: Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #20.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Ordinance #20. Are there any remarks?
…Hearing none, roll call vote, please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 9 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK WOOD: Nine yeas, Mr. President.
#20 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 240/2021
PRESIDENT SHERER: Motion carries and Ordinance #20 is adopted. Ordinance #21, please.
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O#21. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 241/2021 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND
ACCEPTING THE REPLAT OF PART OF LOT 17668 AND ALL OF LOTS 17665,
17667, 17669, 17670, 17671, AND PART OF OUT LOT 368; AND DECLARING THE
SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY (PARCELS 245432, 202235 & 238762, 1700
BLOCK OF MAPLE AVE NE FOR CRAIG MILLER, SHEILA WILLIAMS & STACY
DALTON, WARD 9)
PRESIDENT SHERER: Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #21.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Ordinance #21. Are there any remarks?
…Hearing none, roll call vote, please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 9 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK WOOD: Nine yeas, Mr. President.
#21 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 241/2021
PRESIDENT SHERER: Motion carries and Ordinance #21 is adopted. Ordinance #22, please.
O#22. (3RD RDG)ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 242/2021 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND
ACCEPTING THE REPLAT OF LOTS 9030 – 9035; AND DECLARING THE SAME
TO BE AN EMERGENCY (PARCELS 214456, 225583, 213758, 203010 & 10002689,
1400 BLOCK OF SYCAMORE AVE SE FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, WARD
4)
PRESIDENT SHERER: Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #22.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Ordinance #22. Are there any remarks?
…Hearing none, roll call vote, please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 9 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK WOOD: Nine yeas, Mr. President.
#22 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 242/2021
PRESIDENT SHERER: Motion carries and Ordinance #22 is adopted. Ordinance #23, please.
O#23. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 243/2021 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
SECTION 1195.05, DUTIES OF THE BOARD OF CHAPTER 1134 OF THE
PLANNING AND ZONING CODE Pub Hrg 11/22/21 @ 7:00 PM
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PRESIDENT SHERER: Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #23.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Ordinance #23. Are there any remarks?
…Hearing none, roll call vote, please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 9 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK WOOD: Nine yeas, Mr. President.
#23 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 243/2021
PRESIDENT SHERER: Motion carries and Ordinance #23 is adopted. Ordinance #24, please.
O#24. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 244/2021 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
SECTION 1198.12, MEDICAL MARIJUANA FACILITIES INCLUDING
CULTIVATION FACILITIES, PROCESSING FACILITIES, DISPENSARIES, AND
TESTING LABORATORIES OF CHAPTER 1198 OF THE PLANNING AND
ZONING CODE Pub Hrg 11/22/21 @ 7:01 PM
PRESIDENT SHERER: Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #24.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Ordinance #24. Are there any remarks?
…Hearing none, roll call vote, please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 9 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK WOOD: Nine yeas, Mr. President.
#24 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 244/2021
PRESIDENT SHERER: Motion carries and Ordinance #24 is adopted. Ordinance #25, please.
O#25. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 245/2021 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
SECTION 1134.05, STORAGE OF VEHICLES IN ZONING DISTRICTS OF
CHAPTER 1134 OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING CODE
Pub Hrg 11/22/21 @ 7:02 PM
PRESIDENT SHERER: Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #25.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
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PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Ordinance #25. Are there any remarks?
…Hearing none, roll call vote, please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 9 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK WOOD: Nine yeas, Mr. President.
#25 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 245/2021
PRESIDENT SHERER: Motion carries and Ordinance #25 is adopted. Ordinance #26, please.
O#26. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 246/2021 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 1147, PERMITTED USES, BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL ZONING
DISTRICTS AND SECTION 1148.03, I-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
PERMITTED USES OF CHAPTER 1148, SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR BUSINESS
AND INDUSTRIAL USES OF PART ELEVEN OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING
CODE Pub Hrg 11/22/21 @ 7:03 PM
PRESIDENT SHERER: Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #26.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Ordinance #26. Are there any remarks?
…Hearing none, roll call vote, please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 9 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK WOOD: Nine yeas, Mr. President.
#26 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 246/2021
PRESIDENT SHERER: Motion carries and Ordinance #26 is adopted. Ordinance #27, please.
O#27. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 247/2021 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 1147, PERMITTED USES, BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL ZONING
DISTRICTS OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING CODE
Pub Hrg 11/22/21 @ 7:04 PM
PRESIDENT SHERER: Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #27.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Ordinance #27. Are there any remarks?
…Hearing none, roll call vote, please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 9 YEAS, 0 NAYS
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CLERK WOOD: Nine yeas, Mr. President.
#27 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 247/2021
PRESIDENT SHERER: Motion carries and Ordinance #27 is adopted. Ordinance #28, please.
O#28. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 248/2021 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE AUDITOR TO PAY ALL MORAL OBLIGATIONS FOR ENVIROSERVE, INC.
FOR EXPENSES RESULTING PRIOR TO THE PASSAGE OF THIS ORDINANCE;
AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY (CHEMICAL SPILL AT
116 CLEVELAND AVE NW)
PRESIDENT SHERER: Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #28.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Ordinance #28. Are there any remarks?
…Hearing none, roll call vote, please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 9 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK WOOD: Nine yeas, Mr. President.
#28 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 248/2021
PRESIDENT SHERER: Motion carries and Ordinance #28 is adopted. Ordinance #29, please.
O#29. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 249/2021 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 49/2021; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO
BE AN EMERGENCY ($2,049.27 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 5206
WATER SECURITY FUND TO 5206 207001 WATER SECURITY FUND – OTHER;
$2,049.27 INTER-FUND TRF FR 5206 207001 WATER SECURITY FUND – OTHER
TO 5201 207001 WATER OPERATING FUND – OTHER) (UNUSED BALANCE OF
FUNDS)
PRESIDENT SHERER: Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #29.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Ordinance #29. Are there any remarks?
…Hearing none, roll call vote, please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 9 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK WOOD: Nine yeas, Mr. President.
#29 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 249/2021
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PRESIDENT SHERER: Motion carries and Ordinance #29 is adopted.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS
PRESIDENT SHERER: We are now under announcement of Committee Meetings. Our next meeting date will
be December 6, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.
MEMBER MARIOL: Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SHERER: Member Mariol.
MEMBER MARIOL: Finance will meet December 6th, here in Council Chambers. You said, “6:30”?
PRESIDENT SHERER: Yes.
MEMBER MARIOL: 6:30.
PRESIDENT SHERER: Thank you, Member Mariol. Mem…
MEMBER BABCOCK: Personnel will meet, same time, same place.
PRESIDENTY SHERER: Thank you, Member Babcock.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
PRESIDENT SHERER: We are now under any Miscellaneous Business. Is there any Miscellaneous Business
for this evening? I’d like to wish everybody a Happy Thanksgiving and have a great holiday with your family.
It’s always a good time, so…hearing no other Miscellaneous Business for this evening, Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we adjourn.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to adjourn. Madam Clerk, roll call please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 9 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK WOOD: Nine yeas, Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SHERER: This meeting is adjourned. Thank you for coming this evening. (Gavel falls).
ADJOURNMENT TIME: 7:58 PM
ATTEST: NOVEMBER 24, 2021 APPROVED:
JILL M. WOOD WILLIAM SHERER
CLERK OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Agenda
FINAL
AGENDA
CANTON CITY COUNCIL 7:00 PM NOVEMBER 22, 2021
ROLL CALL: Nine Members Present
MOTION TO EXCUSE MEMBERS: Members Hawk, Ferguson and Morris Absent
INVOCATION: Jason Scaglione, Ward 3 Council Member
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: President Sherer
AGENDA CORRECTIONS & CHANGES: (Suspended Rule 22A to add 1st Rdg O#3 – O#9; 2nd Rdg O#10 - O#12 & O#14 –
O#17; O#13 Retained in Committee; O#3 – O#9 Adopted on 1st Rdg; O#17 Adopted on 2nd Rdg)
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
7:00 PM AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1195.05, DUTIES OF THE BOARD OF CHAPTER 1134 OF THE
PLANNING AND ZONING CODE (MAJORITY VOTE ON APPLICATIONS CONSIDERED BY BOARD OF
ZONING APPEALS) (NO SPEAKERS) O#243/2021
7:01 PM AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1198.12, MEDICAL MARIJUANA FACILITIES INCLUDING
CULTIVATION FACILITIES, PROCESSING FACILITIES, DISPENSARIES AND TESTING LABORATORIES OF
CHAPTER 1198 OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING CODE (CLARIFY EXISTING LANGUAGE THAT STATES
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FROM BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS PRIOR TO BUSINESS
ESTABLISHING IN THE CITY) (NO SPEAKERS) O#244/2021
7:02 PM AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1134.05, STORAGE OF VEHICLES IN ZONING DISTRICTS OF
CHAPTER 1134 OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING CODE (STRENGTHEN EXISTING REGULATIONS
REGARDING PARKING AREAS) (NO SPEAKERS) O#245/2021
7:03 PM AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1147, PERMITTED USES, BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL ZONING
DISTRICTS AND SECTION 1148.03, I-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT PERMITTED USES OF CHAPTER
1148, SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL USES OF PART ELEVEN OF THE
PLANNING AND ZONING CODE (EXPAND CAPABILITIES OF FUNERAL HOMES)
(NO SPEAKERS) O#246/2021
7:04 PM AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1147, PERMITTED USES, BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL ZONING
DISTRICTS OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING CODE (ENFORCEMENT OF CODE AS IT PERTAINS TO
LIMITED LODGING AND CORRECTING OVERSIGHT FROM 2018 CODE UPDATE)
(NO SPEAKERS) O#247/2021
OLD BUSINESS (PUBLIC SPEAKS): None
PUBLIC SPEAKS (CITY BUSINESS): Kim Bell spoke about how the East side of Canton versus the West side. She said
that all the money goes to the West, especially all the Hall of Fame attractions, while businesses are closing on the East side.
She suggested that Council and the Administration ask President Biden for money from the Build Back Better Plan to open
black businesses. They have no gas stations, laundromats or fast food restaurants on the east side.
INFORMAL RESOLUTIONS:
38. MAJORITY LEADER SMUCKLER: AUTH AND DIRECT SERV DIR TO OPEN ONE OR MORE PURCH
ORDERS IN TOTAL AMT NOT TO EXCEED $49,999.00 TO BACHTEL
EXCAVATING, INC. FOR 18” SANITARY SEWER REPLACEMENT
LOCATED ON PART O.L. 882 ADJACENT TO PLAIN CENTER RD. –
ADOPTED
39. MAJORITY LEADER SMUCKLER: AUTH AND DIRECT SERV DIR TO OPEN ON OR MORE PURCH
ORDERS IN TOTAL AMT NOT TO EXCEED $26,780.00 TO COON
RESTORATION & SEALANTS, INC. FOR REPAIR OF NORTHWEST
WATER TREATMENT PLANT LAGOONS. - ADOPTED
COMMUNICATIONS:
391. DEPUTY MAYOR WILLIAMS: AUTH MAYOR AND/OR SERV DIR TO ENTER INTO 0.5% LOW
INTEREST LOAN AGMT IN AMT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000.00
BETWEEN CITY OF CANTON AND ONE AEP COMPANY LLC IN
ORDER TO PROVIDE GAP FINANCING TO ONE AEP COMPANY LLC
RENOVATION PROJ LOCATED AT 420 4TH ST NW. – FINANCE
COMMITTEE
392. DEPUTY MAYOR WILLIAMS: AUTH MAYOR AND/OR SERV DIR TO ENTER INTO ENERGY
PROJECT COOPERATIVE AGMT WITH HALL OF FAME VILLAGE FOR
CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE PROJ; NOT FOR PROFIT CORP CALLED
CANTON REGIONAL ENERGY SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT,
INC. WILL PROVIDE OVERSIGHT OF AGMT; THIS CORP IS
GOVERNED BY LAWS OF STATE OF OHIO AND WILL OPERATE AS
ENERGY SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, SOMETIMES
REFERRED TO AS “ESID” OR SIMPLY “DISTRICT”; AUTH MAYOR
AND/OR SERV DIR TO APPROVE PETITION AND HOFV CENTER FOR
EXCELLENCE SUPPLEMENTAL PLAN FOR SPECIAL ENERGY
IMPROVEMENT PROJS; AUTH MAYOR AND/OR SERV DIR TO ENTER
INTO ANY AND ALL NECESSARY AGMTS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF
HOFV CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE SUPPLEMENTAL PLAN; AUTH
AUDITOR TO DRAW WARRANTS UPON RECEIPT OF VOUCHERS;
EMERGENCY. – COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE
CANTON CITY COUNCIL PAGE | 2 NOVEMBER 22, 2021
COMMUNICATIONS CONTINUED:
393. FINANCE DIRECTOR CROUSE: AMEND APPROP O#49/2021 ($521.80 APPROP TRF FR 2185 871002
INNOVATION DISTRICT TIF – OTHER TO 2185 871001 HISTORIC
ONESTO TIF – OTHER; $1,500.00 APPROP TRF FR 5601 205001
REFUSE ADMIN – PERSONNEL TO 5601 201001 SERVICE DIRECTOR
ADMIN – PERSONNEL; $130,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP
BAL OF 1001 GENERAL OPERATING FUND TO 1001 102055 POLICE
ADMIN – PERSONNEL FOR $60,000.00, TO 1001 103001 FIRE ADMIN
– PERSONNEL FOR $50,000.00 AND TO 1001 753001 LAW ADMIN –
PERSONNEL FOR $20,000.00; $10,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR
UNAPPROP BAL OF 5201 WATER OPERATING FUND TO 5201
207001 WATER ADMIN – PERSONNEL; $2,500.00 SUPP APPROP FR
UNAPPROP BAL OF 5410 SEWER OPERATING FUND TO 5410
201201 PURCHASING ADMIN – PERSONNEL); EMERGENCY (ADDT’L
OUT OF BALANCE ACCTS). – FINANCE COMMITTEE
394. FINANCE DIRECTOR CROUSE: AUTH ADOPTION OF 2022 TEMPORARY BUDGET APPROPS
PURSUANT TO ORC SEC 5705.38; EMERGENCY. – FINANCE
COMMITTEE
395. LIQUOR CONTROL DIV (OHIO): REQ NEW D2 PERMIT FOR HOUSE OF PAINT LLC, DBA SIP AND
PAINT, 2307 CLEVELAND AVE NW (WARD 7). – RECEIVED & FILED
396. MAJORITY LEADER SMUCKLER: AUTH REAPPTS OF MR. JOHN GIUA AND MR. DARREN MAYLE TO
INCOME TAX REVIEW BOARD COMMENCING 1/1/22 – 12/31/23. –
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
397. SERVICE DIRECTOR HIGHMAN: AUTH SERV DIR TO OPEN ONE OR MORE PURCH ORDERS IN AMT
NOT TO EXCEED $49,999.99 TO BACHTEL EXCAVATING, INC. FOR
REPAIRS TO 18” SANITARY SEWER LOCATED IN PART O.L. 882
ADJACENT TO PLAIN CENTER RD. – RECEIVED & FILED
398. SERVICE DIRECTOR HIGHMAN: AUTH SERV DIR TO OPEN PURCH ORDER IN AMT OF $26,780.00 TO
COON RESTORATION & SEALANTS, INC. FOR NORTHWEST WATER
TREATMENT PLANT LAGOON REPAIR. – RECEIVED & FILED
399. SERVICE DIRECTOR HIGHMAN: AUTH MAYOR AND/OR SERV DIR TO SET SALARY OF CURRENT
ASST SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AT $85,000.00
ANNUALLY PRIOR TO ANY POTENTIAL 2022 COST OF LIVING
ADJUSTMENT; AUTH AUDITOR TO DRAW WARRANTS UPON
RECEIPT OF VOUCHERS; EMERGENCY (ADAM MELEGARI). –
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
400. SERVICE DIRECTOR HIGHMAN: AUTH MAYOR AND/OR SERV DIR TO ENTER INTO SANITARY
SEWER JOINT USE/BILLING AGMT WITH BOARD OF STARK
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS; AUTH MAYOR AND/OR SERV DIR TO
ENTER INTO SANITARY SEWER JOINT USE/BILLING AGMT WITH
NORTH CANTON; AUTH AUDITOR TO DRAW WARRANTS UPON
RECEIPT OF VOUCHERS; EMERGENCY. – ENVIRONMENTAL &
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND FINANCE COMMITTEES
401. SERVICE DIRECTOR HIGHMAN: RATIFY ALL ACTIONS TAKEN PRIOR TO PASSAGE OF THIS
ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO CANTON CODIFIED ORD SEC 105.04;
AUTH AND DIRECT AUDITOR TO PAY ANY AND ALL MORAL OBS
RESULTING FROM RESPONDING TO EMERGENCY SITUATION;
AUTH MAYOR, SAF DIR AND/OR SERV DIR TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT WITH HOWLAND COMPANY LLC IN ESTIMATED AMT OF
$99,371.50 FOR ASBESTOS ABATEMENT OF 2206 13TH ST NE
(FORMER WEBER DENTAL BLDG); AUTH MAYOR, SAF DIR AND/OR
SERV DIR TO ADVERTISE, RECEIVE BIDS, AWARD AND ENTER
INTO CONTRACT FOR DEMO OF STRUCTURE AT SAID SITE; AMEND
O#49/2021 ($255,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 1001
GENERAL OPER. FUND TO 1001 200501 – GENERAL GOV’T
SUPPORT ADMIN – OTHER; $255,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR
UNAPPROP BAL OF 5701 BUILDING CODE FUND TO 5701 101501 –
CODE ENFORCEMENT ADMIN – OTHER); EMERGENCY. – FINANCE
COMMITTEE
CANTON CITY COUNCIL PAGE | 3 NOVEMBER 22, 2021
COMMUNICATIONS CONTINUED:
402. SERVICE DIRECTOR HIGHMAN AUTH APPROPRIATE APPOINTING AUTHORITY TO ADVERTISE,
SAFETY DIRECTOR PERRY: RECEIVE BIDS, AWARD AND ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR PURCH
OF RADIOS; AUTH APPROPRIATE APPOINTING AUTHORITY TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR PURCH OF RADIOS UTILIZING ANY
PROCUREMENT PROCESS AUTH BY LAW; AMEND APPROP
O#49/2021 ($428,550.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 1001
GENERAL OPERATING FUND TO 1001 102001 POLICE ADMIN –
OTHER FOR $94,750.00, TO 1001 103001 FIRE ADMIN – OTHER FOR
$197,500.00, TO 1001 204010 OTHER BUILDINGS – OTHER FOR
$23,800.00, TO 1001 205001 GENERAL GOV’T SUPPORT – OTHER
FOR $23,000.00 & TO 1001 202210 MAINTENANCE – OTHER FOR
$89,500.00; $6,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 5701
BUILDING CODE FUND TO 5701 101501 CODE ENFORCEMENT
ADMIN – OTHER; $16,150.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF
2423 COURTS CAPITAL FUND TO 2423 701001 JUDGES ADMIN –
OTHER; $30,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 2530
PARK OPERATING FUND TO 2530 401060 SPECIAL PARKS – OTHER;
$40,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 5410 SEWER
OPERATING FUND TO 5410 206006 COLLECTION SYSTEM DEPT –
OTHER; $37,500.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 5601
REFUSE OPERATION FUND TO 5601 205001 REFUSE ADMIN –
OTHER); EMERGENCY (BLDG MAINTENANCE, CODE, COURTS,
DMV, HEALTH, PARKS, SANITATION, COLLECTIONS, STREET, FIRE,
POLICE). – FINANCE COMMITTEE
403. TREASURER PEREZ: RPT OF PARKING METER REVENUE FOR OCTOBER 2021. –
RECEIVED & FILED
404. TREASURER PEREZ: RPTS OF BANK REC AND CITY’S OUTSTANDING INVESTMENTS AS
OF 10/29/21. – RECEIVED & FILED
405. TREASURER PEREZ: COMPARATIVE RPT OF CASH RECEIPTS FR 1/1/21 TO 10/31/21. –
RECEIVED & FILED
ORDINANCES & FORMAL RESOLUTIONS FOR FIRST READING:
1ST RDG 1. AUTH MAYOR OR SAF DIR TO: ENTER INTO AGMT FOR AND ACCEPT $51,314.00 IN GRANT FUNDS
FR OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAM, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE; ADVERTISE, RECEIVE
BIDS, AWARD AND ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR THE PURCH OF TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION FOR
MESSAGING FOR SPIDR TECH SOFTWARE FOR POLICE DEPT; OR TO ALTERNATIVELY PURCH
SAID SOFTWARE PURSUANT TO ANY PROCUREMENT PROCESS AUTHORIZED BY LAW; AUTH
AUDITOR TO RENAME FUND 2427 BYRNE MEMORIAL MEDIATION FUND TO 2427 FY 21 EDWARD
BYRNE MEMORIAL GRANT FUND; AMEND APPROP O#49/2021; EMERGENCY ($51,314.00 SUPP
APPROP FR UNAPROP BAL OF 2427 FY21 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL GRANT FUND TO 2427
102001 POLICE ADMIN – OTHER)
Referred to Finance Committee
1ST RDG 2. AUTH MAYOR OR SAF DIR TO: ENTER INTO AGMT FOR AND ACCEPT $34,880.00 IN GRANT FUNDS
FR OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAM, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE; AUTH AUDITOR TO
RENAME FUND 2428 CONVENTION CTR FEASIBILITY GRANT FUND TO 2428 2021 BULLETPROOF
VEST PARTNERSHIP FUND; ADVERTISE, RECEIVE BIDS, AWARD AND ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR
PURCH OF NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE COMPLIANT ARMORED VESTS FOR POLICE DEPT;
OR TO ALTERNATIVELY PURCH SAID ITEMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORC OR CANTON CODIFIED
ORD; AMEND APPROP O#49/2021; EMERGENCY ($34,880.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF
2428 CONVENTION CTR FEASIBILITY GRANT FUND TO 2428 102001 POLICE ADMIN – OTHER;
$34,880.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 1001 GENERAL FUND TO 1001 102001 POLICE
ADMINISTRATIVE – OTHER; $34,880.00 INTER-FUND TRF FR 1001 102001 POLICE ADMINISTRATIVE
– ADVANCE OUT TO 2428 102001 POLICE ADMINISTRATIVE – ADVANCE IN)
Referred to Finance Committee
(COUNCIL RECESSED AT 7:21 PM FOR FINANCE, PUBLIC PROPERTY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND COMMUNITY &
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEES TO DISCUSS O#3 THROUGH O#9; RECONVENED AT 7:35 PM)
230/2021 3. AMEND APPROP O#49/2021; EMERGENCY ($3,212.65 APPROP TRF FR 701001 2650 PRETRIAL
AWARD GRANT FUND – PERSONNEL TO 701001 2650 PRETRIAL AWARD GRANT FUND – OTHER,
CONTINUED PROPER FUNCTION OF COURT)
Referred to Finance Committee
231/2021 4. AUTH LAW DIR TO ENTER INTO ANY SETTLEMENT AGMTS, PARTICIPATION AGMTS OR
BANKRUPTCY PLAN APPROVALS AND TO SIGN OFF ON ANY AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE CANTON’S PARTICIPATION IN SETTLEMENT OF ITS CLAIMS IN
NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION OPIATE LITIGATION PENDING BEFORE JUDGE POLSTER IN UNITED
STATES DISTRICT COURT; EMERGENCY
Referred to Finance Committee
CANTON CITY COUNCIL PAGE | 4 NOVEMBER 22, 2021
ORDINANCES & FORMAL RESOLUTIONS FOR FIRST READING CONTINUED:
232/2021 5. AUTH SAF DIR TO ENTER INTO AGMT WITH STARK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR CONTINUING
USE OF COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH SYSTEM; EMERGENCY
Referred to Finance Committee
233/2021 6. AUTH MAYOR OR SERV DIR TO ADVERTISE, RECEIVE BIDS, AWARD AND ENTER INTO ALL
CONTRACTS NECESSARY FOR PURCH OF ONE (1) REAR LOADING PACKER; OR TO
ALTERNATIVELY PURCH SAID ITEM PURSUANT TO ANY PROCUREMENT PROCESS AUTH BY LAW;
AMEND APPROP O#49/2021; EMERGENCY ($305,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 5601
REFUSE OPERATION FUND TO 5601 205001 REFUSE ADMINISTRATION – OTHER)
Referred to Public Property Capital Improvement Committee
234/2021 7. APPROVE PETITION FOR SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR SPECIAL ENERGY IMPROVEMENT PROJ
AND SUPPLEMENTAL PLAN FOR CANTON REGIONAL ENERGY SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
UNDER CHAP 1710 OF ORC; AUTH MAYOR AND/OR SERV DIR TO ENTER INTO ANY AND ALL
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY IN CONNECTION WITH PETITION AND SUPPLEMENTAL PLAN; AUTH
AND LEVY SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING AND
IMPROVING CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN CITY OF CANTON IN COOP WITH CANTON
REGIONAL ENERGY SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; APPROVE ENERGY PROJECT
COOPERATIVE AGMT IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH IMPROVEMENTS AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS;
EMERGENCY (HOFV CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE)
Referred to Community & Economic Development Committee
235/2021 8. AUTH MAYOR, SAF DIR OR SERV DIR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH HOWLAND COMPANY LLC
IN ESTIMATED AMT OF $99,371.50 FOR ASBESTOS ABATEMENT OF 2206 13TH ST NE (FORMER
WEBER DENTAL BLDG) AND TO ADVERTISE, RECEIVE BIDS, AWARD AND ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR DEMO OF STRUCTURE AT SAID ADDRESS; AUTH AUDITOR TO PAY ANY AND ALL MORAL OBS
FROM RESPONDING TO THIS EMERGENCY SITUATION; AMEND APPROP O#49/2021; EMERGENCY
($255,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 1001 GENERAL OPER. FUND TO 1001 200501 –
GENERAL GOV’T SUPPORT ADMIN – OTHER; $255,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF
5701 BUILDING CODE FUND TO 5701 101501 – CODE ENFORCEMENT ADMIN – OTHER)
Referred to Finance Committee
236/2021 9. AUTH APPROPRIATE APPOINTING AUTHORITY TO ADVERTISE, RECEIVE BIDS, AWARD AND
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR PURCH OF RADIOS AND ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID PURCH
UTILIZING ANY PROCUREMENT PROCESS AUTH BY LAW; AMEND APPROP O#49/2021;
EMERGENCY ($428,550.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 1001 GENERAL OPERATING
FUND TO 1001 102001 POLICE ADMIN – OTHER FOR $94,750.00, TO 1001 103001 FIRE ADMIN –
OTHER FOR $197,500.00, TO 1001 204010 OTHER BUILDINGS – OTHER FOR $23,800.00, TO 1001
205001 GENERAL GOV’T SUPPORT – OTHER FOR $23,000.00 & TO 1001 202210 MAINTENANCE –
OTHER FOR $89,500.00; $6,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 5701 BUILDING CODE
FUND TO 5701 101501 CODE ENFORCEMENT ADMIN – OTHER; $16,150.00 SUPP APPROP FR
UNAPPROP BAL OF 2423 COURTS CAPITAL FUND TO 2423 701001 JUDGES ADMIN – OTHER;
$30,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 2530 PARK OPERATING FUND TO 2530 401060
SPECIAL PARKS – OTHER; $40,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 5410 SEWER
OPERATING FUND TO 5410 206006 COLLECTION SYSTEM DEPT – OTHER; $37,500.00 SUPP
APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 5601 REFUSE OPERATION FUND TO 5601 205001 REFUSE ADMIN –
OTHER)
Referred to Finance Committee
ORDINANCES & FORMAL RESOLUTIONS FOR SECOND READING:
(SUSPENDED RULE 22A TO ADD O#10 - O#12 & O#14 – O#17; O#13 RETAINED IN COMMITTEE; O#17 ADOPTED)
2ND RDG 10. AUTH CANTON MUNICIPAL COURT TO ENTER INTO ALL CONTRACTS AUTH BY LAW FOR
DESIGN/BUILD OF JUDGES CORRIDOR RESTROOMS PROJ IN AMT NOT TO EXCEED $300,000.00;
AMEND APPROP O#49/2021; EMERGENCY ($300,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 2423
COURT CAPITAL/SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND TO 2423 701001 COURT CAPITAL/SPECIAL PROJECTS
– OTHER) (FIN)
2ND RDG 11. AUTH AUDITOR TO CREATE 2330 PUBLIC HEALTH WORKFORCE GRANT FUND; AMEND APPROP
O#49/2021; EMERGENCY ($10,000.00 INTER-ADV FR 7601 301001 HEALTH – ADMINISTRATION –
OTHER ADVANCE OUT TO 2330 301001 PUBLIC HEALTH WORKFORCE GRANT UNAPPROPRIATED
BALANCE; $10,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 2330 PUBLIC HEALTH WORKFORCE
GRANT TO 2330 301001 PUBLIC HEALTH WORFORCE GRANT - $3,000.00 TO 600 PERSONNEL,
$7,000.00 TO 700 OTHER) (FIN)
2ND RDG 12. WAIVE REQUIREMENTS OF ORD SEC 151.14, CREDITED BENEFITS AND AUTH TRF OF 700 HOURS
OF SICK TIME TO BE CREDITED TO DANIEL GRAVILA; EMERGENCY (CANTON BOARD OF PARK
COMMISSIONERS) (PERS)
RETAINED IN
CMTE 13. AUTH MAYOR OR SERV DIR TO ENTER INTO ALL PROF SERVS CONTRACTS FOR DESIGN OF
PUBLIC RESTROOM AND CENTENNIAL PLAZA OPERATIONAL SUPPORT FACILITY TO BE LOCATED
AT COURT AVE NW AND 4TH ST NW; AMEND APPROP O#49/2021; EMERGENCY ($57,600.00 SUPP
APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 2175 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FUND TO 2175 200501 GENERAL
GOVERNMENT SUPPORT ADMIN – OTHER) (FIN & DWTN DEV)
2nd RDG 14. AUTH MAYOR OR SERV DIR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH SMG FOR MGMT OF CANTON
MEMORIAL CIVIC CENTER; EMERGENCY (FIN)
CANTON CITY COUNCIL PAGE | 5 NOVEMBER 22, 2021
ORDINANCES & FORMAL RESOLUTIONS FOR SECOND READING CONTINUED:
2ND RDG 15. AUTH MAYOR OR SERV DIR TO ADVERTISE, RECEIVE BIDS, AWARD AND EXECUTE
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR NORTHEAST WATER TREATMENT PLANT OFFICE REMODEL
PROJ; EMERGENCY (FIN)
2ND RDG 16. AUTH MAYOR OR SERV DIR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #2 OF 12TH ST NW
WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJ WITH WENGER EXCAVATING, INC. IN ADDT’L AMT NOT TO
EXCEED $36,261.56; AMEND APPROP O#49/2021; AUTH AUDITOR TO PAY ALL MORAL OBS AS PART
OF THIS CHANGE ORDER; EMERGENCY ($36,261.56 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 5201
WATER FUND TO 5201 207071 12TH STREET NW WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT – OTHER)
(FIN)
237/2021 17. AUTH LAW DIRECTOR TO COMPENSATE ATTYS TARYN DOUGLAS, ELISE HAMILTON AND SETH
MARCUM WITH $5,000.00 PER YEAR RAISE; EMERGENCY (FIN & PERS)
ORDINANCES & FORMAL RESOLUTIONS FOR THIRD/FINAL READING & VOTE:
238/2021 18. APPROVE STATEMENT OF SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED TO PROPERTY OWNER IN THE 4595 KIRBY
AVE NE ANNEXATION AREA, APPROX DATE SERVICES WILL BE PROVIDED, PROCEDURE TO
RECONCILE INCOMPATIBLE ZONING USES UPON ITS BEING ANNEXED TO CITY OF CANTON, OHIO;
EMERGENCY
239/2021 19. AUTH MAYOR OR SERV DIR TO CONVEY CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY, NO LONGER NEEDED
FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES, TO CANTON COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT CORP; EMERGENCY
(PARCEL #229325 ON 9TH ST NW FOR TRF TO CAMPBELL LANDSCAPING LLC)
240/2021 20. AUTH MAYOR OR SERV DIR TO CONVEY CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY IN CITY OF CANTON LAND
REUTILIZATION PROGRAM TO CAMPBELL LANDSCAPING LLC; EMERGENCY (PARCEL #214261 ON
ESSIG CT NW)
241/2021 21. APPROVE AND ACCEPT REPLAT OF PART OF LOT 17668 AND ALL OF LOTS 17665, 17667, 17669,
17670, 17671 AND PART OF OUT LOT 368; EMERGENCY (PARCELS 245432, 202235 & 238762, 1700
BLK MAPLE AVE NE FOR CRAIG MILLER, SHEILA WILLIAMS & STACY DALTON, WARD 9)
242/2021 22. APPROVE AND ACCEPT REPLAT OF LOTS 9030 – 9035; EMERGENCY (PARCELS 214456, 225583,
213758, 203010 & 10002689, 1400 BLK SYCAMORE AVE SE FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, WARD 4)
243/2021 23. AMEND SEC 1195.05, DUTIES OF BOARD OF CHAPTER 1134 OF PLANNING AND ZONING CODE
PUB HRG 11/22/21 @ 7:00 PM
244/2021 24. AMEND SEC 1198.12, MEDICAL MARIJUANA FACILITIES INCLUDING CULTIVATION FACILITIES,
PROCESSING FACILITIES, DISPENSARIES AND TESTING LABS OF CHAPTER 1198 OF PLANNING
AND ZONING CODE PUB HRG 11/22/21 @ 7:01 PM
245/2021 25. AMEND SEC 1134.05, STORAGE OF VEHICLES IN ZONING DISTRICTS OF CHAPTER 1134 OF
PLANNING AND ZONING CODE PUB HRG 11/22/21 @ 7:02 PM
246/2021 26. AMEND CHAPTER 1147, PERMITTED USES, BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS AND
SEC 1148.03, I-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT PERMITTED USES OF CHAPTER 1148, SPECIAL
PROVISIONS FOR BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL USES OF PART ELEVEN OF PLANNING AND ZONING
CODE PUB HRG 11/22/21 @ 7:03 PM
247/2021 27. AMEND CHAPTER 1147, PERMITTED USES, BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS OF
PLANNING AND ZONING CODE PUB HRG 11/22/21 @ 7:04 PM
248/2021 28. AUTH AUDITOR TO PAY ALL MORAL OBS FOR ENVIROSERVE, INC. FOR EXPENSES RESULTING
PRIOR TO PASSAGE OF THIS ORDINANCE; EMERGENCY (CHEMICAL SPILL AT 116 CLEVELAND
AVE NW)
249/2021 29. AMEND APPROP O#49/2021; EMERGENCY ($2,049.27 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 5206
WATER SECURITY FUND TO 5206 207001 WATER SECURITY FUND – OTHER; $2,049.27 INTER-FUND
TRF FR 5206 207001 WATER SECURITY FUND – OTHER TO 5201 207001 WATER OPERATING FUND
– OTHER) (UNUSED BALANCE OF FUNDS)
ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS:
MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2021 in Council Caucus Room @ 6:30 PM
1) Finance Committee
2) Personnel Committee
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: President Sherer wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
ADJOURNMENT: 7:58 PM
THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2021 @ 7:00 PM
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