City Council
Regular MeetingCanton, OH · November 14, 2022
Minutes
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PRESIDENT SHERER: Good evening ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to Canton City Council. If
everyone would please turn your cell phones to vibrate. With a quorum being present, the Chair calls this
meeting of Canton City Council to order…. Roll call please, Madam Clerk.
ROLL CALL TAKEN BY CLERK WOOD:
12 COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: (WILLIAM SMUCKLER, JAMES BABCOCK, LOUIS GIAVASIS,
GREG HAWK, BRENDA KIMBROUGH, JASON SCAGLIONE, CHRIS SMITH, ROBERT FISHER,
KEVIN HALL, JOHN MARIOL, PETER FERGUSON & FRANK MORRIS)
TWELVE COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT.
CLERK WOOD: Twelve present, Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SHERER: Tonight’s invocation will be given by Council Member-At-Large Lou Giavasis. 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 November 14, 2022 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 Member-At-Large Louis Giavasis. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by President Sherer.
PRESIDENT SHERER: Thank you, Member Giavasis.
AGENDA CORRECTIONS AND CHANGES
PRESIDENT SHERER: We are now under Agenda Corrections and Changes. Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move Rule 22A be suspended to add second readings of Ordinances
18 and 19 to this evening’s agenda.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to suspend Rule 22A to add second readings to
Ordinances 18 and 19 to this evening’s agenda. Are there any remarks? …Hearing none, roll call vote, please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 12 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK WOOD: Twelve yeas, Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SHERER: The motion carries and Ordinances 18 and 19 are a legal part of your agenda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PRESIDENT SHERER: We are now under Public Hearings and we have one Public Hearings for this
evening. Madam Clerk, would you please announce the Public Hearing.
CLERK WOOD: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC
SERVICE TO ACCEPT AND ENTER INTO A JOINT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (JEDD)
WITH PERRY TOWNSHIP; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICES TO
ENTER INTO ALL NECESSARY JEDD AGREEMENTS AND ANY EGI RELATED AGREEMENTS
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FOR INCENTIVIZING BUSINESS GROWTH WITHIN THE PROPOSED DISTRICT; AND
DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY.
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 sp… 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.
OLD BUSINESS
PRESIDENT SHERER: We are now 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 two speakers for this evening. I’d like
to remind our speakers that you do get three minutes under Public Speaks. Our first speaker is going to be Mr.
Joe Snyder. Mr. Snyder, could you please state your name and residential address, please.
JOE SNYDER: Thank you. Uh…yea, My name Joe Synder…uh… my address is 482 Needham Ave., Kent,
Ohio 44240.
PRESIDENT SHERER: Thank you.
JOE SNYDER: Thank you…uh… and thank you esteemed Members of Council for your time. So…again my
name is Joe Synder…uh…I’m an Internet Technician and I’m also the local President of CWA 4302, covering
the Akron and Canton area. We represent a lot of interest in Canton. I’m here tonight to talk to you about
broadband. Broadband is simply high-speed internet and it’s availability throughout Ohio is pretty spotty. The
Infrastructure Bill that was passed had $42.5 billion carved out in it, to build broadband networks. Now the
states put in…uh…what you call it…program requests back in May, to authorize that money to go out to the
states Ohio did qualify….Uh…what I’m doing as a member of CWA’s Broadband Brigade here in Ohio, is
coming out to communities like this and explaining what that means. So in the past whenever a network or
telecom provider wanted to come into your community and build a network, they did it through their own
private financing and it was all cost versus recovery, incentive based. So if there wasn’t access to money, to
make off of your communities, they didn’t talk. The Infrastructure Bill fixes that. So right now, 26% of Ohioans
do not have access to high-speed internet. We need to correct that. We saw here in the pandemic how important
it is. It brought to the forefront the need and right now the funds are available. So as city, you can put out a
request for proposal to ask the companies to bid into your community, to use those funds to build a high-speed
network. Our ask as the Broadband Brigade, is…we do 2 things, we make sure that on and underserved areas
are prioritized and to make sure that high road employers are who puts these bids in. And what that means is
that only do you get the network, the jobs that are used to build and maintain it comes directly from you
community. These are good jobs. Those funds go right back into the community so you’re not bringing in an
outside contractor from another state that may last week have been putting in sewer lines and now comes and
builds a network and leaves. It’s people that have a stake in it, like myself I mean I’ve worked Akron Canton
for 27 years, been up all your telephone polls done here. So yeah, that’s what we’re looking to do. The second
part of that is access. So once these networks are built, a lot of our fellow citizens don’t have financial access to
be able to afford this services. There’s program called ACP, in each of your packets there’s flyers in English
and Spanish. I can get these in any other languages that you want. This is a $30.00 subsidy towards high-speed
internet. So once those networks are built, people can actually afford to get access to them. Thank you for your
time.
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PRESIDENT SHERE: Thank you. Our next speaker is Mr. Gregory Mears. Mr. Mears, could you please state
your name and residential address, please.
GEOFFREY MEARS: 1601 Vassar Ave NW Canton, Ohio 44703. Mayor Bernabei, Members of City Council,
to city officials, fellow citizens…well…here we are again. In August, you may recall, I spoke to council about
the theft of one of my vehicle from my home. Here’s the good news, it was recovered by Canton Police and I
eventually was able to drive it after…two months of waiting for parts and some…uh…I shall say
uh…expensive repairs. The other side of the coin, the bad news…my other car was targeted by the same so
called “Kia Boys” this past Thursday. Sometime during the overnight hour, they smashed the rear window of
my vehicle. Fortunately the recent purchase of a steering wheel lock, prevented them from stealing the car.
However I have uh…once again been forced to file a claim with my insurance company, pay for a rental car,
and wait while repairs are made and face the reality that this or my other Kia may again be the target of an
attempted theft. By the way, this particular care most recent one…that was a subject to an attempted theft just
two weeks after I last spoke to council. And…uh… the underscore of this is I’m sick of this…k…can’t go
on…Uh…should be noted that at the time of this most recent incident, it had been about three
weeks…three…since repairs has been completed on my Kia Rio which is mentioned earlier, was stolen three
months ago and was temporally rendered not drivable. Now I don’t know about any of you, but I don’t have a
money tree growing in my backyard. I can’t and shouldn’t be forced to be deal with this thievery and while I
appreciate the efforts of Canton Police to catch those responsible for this attempted theft and similar crimes
across the city, I can’t help but wonder if their efforts are in vain. For example I read of other instances in other
communities, in which victims has suffered the indignation of having their Kia stolen…not once…not
twice…but…wait for it…three times…three times. In case anybody’s counting. Now, I followed the advice of
the Police, I’ve obtained a steer wheel lock for both vehicles, I’ve filed Police reports with the hope that they’ll
lead to increase patrols in the Vasser Park neighborhood. I’ve informed members of our Neighborhood
Association about these thefts. Short of hiring a security guard to watch my vehicles are the clock, I’ve done
what I can do to prevent such activity from occurring in the future. So tonight I’m making I hope a polite but
firm request, on behalf of myself and others the Canton Police continue to investigate these vehicle thefts and
step up their patrols whenever possible. I’m also asking that those in the position to do so in terms of
prosecuting the persons responsible, to do so to the fullest extent of the law. These crimes primarily been
perpetrated by juveniles…so it’s my hope that when and if they are apprehended, they will be sent a clear
message that this kind of behavior will not stand. And with any luck I won’t be back to address this issue with
you again. Thank you.
PRESIDENT SHERER: Thank you Mr. Mears.
INFORMAL RESOLUTIONS
PRESIDENT SHERER: We are now under Informal Resolutions and we have two Informal Resolutions for
this evening. Madam Clerk, would you please read Informal Resolution #1, by title.
1. MAJORITY LEADER SMUCKLER: AUTHORIZE PURCHASE ORDER TO JOSEPH A.
JEFFERIES COMPANY FOR INSTALLATION OF ACCESS DRIVEWAY TO 9TH ST. SW SKATE
PARK. - ADOPTED
PRESIDENT SHERER: Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we adopt Informal Resolution #1.
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MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Informal Resolution #1. Are there any
remarks? …Hearing none, by voice vote, all those in favor signify by saying aye. Those opposed no.
NO REMARKS RESOLUTION #1 PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY VOICE VOTE
PRESIDENT SHERER: The ayes have it, the motion carries and Informal Resolution #1 is adopted.
Informal Resolution #2, please.
2. MAJORITY LEADER SMUCKLER: AUTHORIZE PURCHASE ORDER TO NORTHSTAR
ASPHALT, INC FOR REPAIR OF CROSSWALK ON 3RD ST. SE. - ADOPTED
PRESIDENT SHERER: Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we adopt Resolution #2.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Informal Resolution #2. Are there any
remarks? …Hearing none, by voice vote, all those in favor signify by saying aye. Those opposed no.
NO REMARKS RESOLUTION #2 PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY VOICE VOTE
PRESIDENT SHERER: The ayes have it, the motion carries and Informal Resolution #2 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 WITH THE AGENDA ITEMS FILE DATED
NOVEMBER 14, 2022.
3. REQ LEGISLATION FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF) DESIGNATION FOR PARCEL
10012465, OWNED BY LEHMAN HOUSING PARTNERS L.P.; EMERGENCY. - ECONOMIC DEV
DIRECTOR HARDESTY
4. AMEND CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO RESTORE POSITION OF SENIOR TRIAL COUNSEL. -
INTERIM LAW DIRECTOR REESE
5. REQ APPROVAL AND CREATION OF DESIGNATED OUTDOOR REFRESHMENT AREA
("DORA") IN AND AROUND PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME COMPLEX. - MAYOR
BERNABEI
6. AUTH REPLAT OF LOTS 25949, 25950 AND 25951 (3800 BLK OF MAHONING RD NE,
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY). - PLANNING COMMISSION
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7. AUTH REPLAT OF PART OF OUTLOT 783 AND ALL OF OUTLOT 784 (630 30TH ST NW, FKA
CIRELLI BLDG, ALTMAN BUCKEYE CO). - PLANNING COMMISSION
8. REQ FOR INSTALLATION OF 9TH ST SW SKATE PARK DRIVE ACCESS. - SERVICE
DIRECTOR HIGHMAN
9. REQ REPAIR OF 3RD ST SE CONCRETE CROSSWALK. - SERVICE DIRECTOR HIGHMAN
10. REQ 2023 AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR VARIOUS PROJECT FUNDS; EMERGENCY. -
SERVICE DIRECTOR HIGHMAN
11. AUTH SUGAR CREEK FARMLAND LEASE WITH WATER DEPT; EMERGENCY. - SERVICE
DIRECTOR HIGHMAN
11A. CLARIFY RECONSIDERATION AND AMENDMENT RELATED TO AGE OF
SAFETY FORCES PERSONNEL ELIGIBLE FOR ORIGINAL APPT. - SAFETY DIRECTOR
PERRY
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 read Ordinance #12
NOTE: PRESIDENT SHERER CALLED UPON CLERK WOOD TO READ ORDINANCE #12 FOR ITS
FIRST READING BY TITLE AS REQUIRED BY STATE LAW, AS FOLLOWS:
O#12. (1ST RDG) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC
SAEFTY TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF A WALK-IN
COOLER FROM COURT PUB GROUP INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$64,014.55; AMENDING APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO 68/2022; AND
DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY ($64,014.55 SUPP APPROP FR
UNAPPROP BAL OF 2178 CENTENNIAL PLAZA TDD FUND TO 2178 861101
TOURISM DEV DISTRICT – OTHER; $47,867.78 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP
BAL OF 1001 GENERAL OPERATING FUND TO 1001 200501 – GENERAL GOV’T
ADMIN – ADV OUT; $47,867.78 INTER-FUND ADV FR 1001 200501 – ADV OUT
TO OTHER FUND TO 2178 861101 – ADV IN )
Referred to Finance Committee
O#13. (1ST RDG) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 151.12, CONTINUING DISABLITY
BENEFITS OF CHAPTER 151 OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
Referred to Judiciary Committee
O#14. (1ST RDG) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND/OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC
SERVICE AND SAFETY TO: ADVERTISE, RECEIVE BIDS, AWARD AND ENTER
INTO VARIOUS CONTRACTS FOR SUPPLY EQUIPMENT, ITEMS, MATERIALS,
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES PURSUANT TO CODIFIED ORDINANCE SECTION
105.09; ENTER INTO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS PURSUANT TO
CODIFIED ORDINANCE SECTION 105.10; ENTER INTO CONTRACTS
PURSUANT TO O.R.C. SECTION 735.05 WITH QUALIFIED NONPROFIT
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AGENCIES; ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF SUPPLY
EQUIPMENT, ITEMS, MATERIALS, SUPPLIES AND SERVICES UTILIZING ANY
PURCHASING PROCESS AUTHORIZED BY EITHER THE O.R.C. OR CANTON
CODIFIED ORDINANCES; ENTER INTO CHANGE ORDERS AND/OR
CONTRACT AMENDMENTS FOR SAID PURCHASES DURING THE 2023
CALENDAR YEAR; AUTHORIZING THE ABOVE CONTRACTS TO BE
MULTIPLE YEAR CONTRACTS AND/OR CONTAIN RENEWAL PROVISIONS;
WAIVING THE INFORMAL RESOLUTION REQUIREMENTS; AUTHORIZING
THE AUDITOR TO PAY ALL MORAL OBLIGATIONS FOR CONTRACT CHANGE
ORDERS THAT ARE OTHERWISE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF CONTROL
PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE 105.14; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN
EMERGENCY
Referred to Finance Committee
O#15. (1ST RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 257/2022 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 68/2022; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO
BE AN EMERGENCY ($125,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BALANCE OF
2190 HOFV FUND TO 2190 861101 TOURISM DEV DISTRICT – OTHER)
Referred to Finance Committee
O#16. (1ST RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 258/2022 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 68/2022; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO
BE AN EMERGENCY ($3,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 2318 HIV
PREVENTION TO 2318 301001 HIV PREVENTION – 700 OTHER DIRECT COSTS;
$4,300.00 APPROP TRF FR 2318 301001 HIV PREVENTION – 600 PAYROLL TO
2318 301001 HIV PREVENTION – 700 OTHER DIRECT COSTS)
Referred to Finance Committee
O#17. (1ST RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 259/2022 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
EXHIBIT A TO ORDINANCE NO. 100/2011, AS AMENDED, THE
CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR NON-BARGAINING UNIT PERSONNEL
EMPLOYED BY THE CITY OF CANTON; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE
AN EMERGENCY (LAW DEPARTMENT, CRIMINAL DIVISION)
Referred to Personnel Committee
PRESIDENT SHERER: At this time, the Chair would declare an in-house recess for the Finance and Personnel
Committees to meet in regards to Ordinances 15 and 17 (Should have said O#15 Through O#17) on your
agenda this evening. You are now in recess.
(COUNCIL RECESSED AT 7:15 PM FOR THE FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEES TO
DISCUSS O#15 THROUGH O#17; RECONVENED AT 7:19 PM)
PRESIDENT SHERER: Council is reconvening after the recess. Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move… suspend Rule 22A to place Ordinances 15 through 17 back
on this evening’s agenda.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
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PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to suspend Rule 22A to place Ordinances 15 through
17 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 WOOD: Twelve yeas, Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SHERER: The motion carries and Ordinances 15 through 17 are a legal part of your agenda.
Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we suspend the Statutory Rules of Ordinances 15 through 17.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to suspend the Statutory Rules on Ordinances 15
through 17. Are there any remarks? …Hearing none, roll call vote please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 12 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK WOOD: Twelve yeas, Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SHERER: You’ve heard the three readings, Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #15.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded that you adopt Ordinance #15. Are there any remarks
under this Ordinance? … Hearing none, roll call vote, please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 12 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK WOOD: Twelve yeas, Mr. President.
#15 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 257/2022
PRESIDENT SHERER: The motion carries and Ordinance #15 has been adopted. Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #16.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded that you adopt Ordinance #16. Are there any remarks
under this Ordinance? …Hearing none, roll call vote, please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 12 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK WOOD: Twelve yeas, Mr. President.
#16 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 258/2022
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PRESIDENT SHERER: The motion carries and Ordinance #16 has been adopted. Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #17.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
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 12 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK WOOD: Twelve yeas, Mr. President.
#17 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 259/2022
PRESIDENT SHERER: The motion carries and Ordinance #17 has been adopted.
ORDINANCES & 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 #18.
NOTE: PRESIDENT SHERER CALLED UPON CLERK WOOD TO READ ORDINANCE #18 AND #19
FOR THEIR SECOND READING BY TITLE AS REQUIRED BY STATE LAW, AS FOLLOWS:
O#18. (2ND RDG) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 59/2011 TO ADJUST TERRITORY
INCLUDED WITHIN MILLS INDUSTRIAL PARK TAX INCREMENT FINANCING
DISTRICT; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY
O#19. (2ND RDG) AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING “MILLS BUSINESS PARK NON-SCHOOL TIF,”
AUTHORIZING FINANCING OF PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS
UNDER SECTION 5709.40, ET. SEQ., OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND/OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO
ENTER INTO A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING COOPERATIVE
DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH CANTON COMMERCE DEVELOPMENT,
LLC; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY
CLERK WOOD: Mr. President.
ORDINANCES & FORMAL RESOLUTIONS FOR THIRD AND FINAL READING
PRESIDENT SHERER: We are now under Ordinances and Formal Resolutions for their Thi…Third, Final
Reading and Vote. Leader.
O#20. (3RD RDG) RECONSIDERED AND AMENDED AS ORDINANCE NO. 251/2022 AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 139.02, AGE FOR SAFTEY
FORCES PERSONNEL APPOINTMENTS OF CHAPTER 139 CIVIL SERVICE
COMMISSION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we reconsider Ordinance 25…I’m sorry #251/2022, adopted
on November 7, 2022.
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MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved to seconded to reconsider Ordinance #251/2022, adopted on
November 7, 2022. Are there any remarks? …Hearing none, roll call vote please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 12 YEAS, 0 NAYS
PRESIDENT SHERER: The motion carries. Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we amend Ordinance #25…251/2022 per the copy before each
Council Member.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved & seconded to amend Ordin…Ordinance 2… #251/2022 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. Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #251/2022, as amended.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
AMENDMENT
Pursuant to Rules 41 and 36 respectively, I move to reconsider and amend Ordinance No. 251/2022 by
amending subsections (a) and (b) of Section 1 to change the word in the first sentence from “he” to “s/he” and
the last sentence to read as follow: “No person is eligible for an original appointment when s/he is forty years
of age or older.”
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved & seconded to adopt Ordinance #251/2022, as amended. Are there
any remarks? ...Hearing none, roll call vote please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 12 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK WOOD: Eleven yeas, Mr. President. (Clerk said “Eleven” in error)
ORDINANCE #20 RECONSIDERED AND AMENDED AS ORDINANCE NO. 251/2022
PRESIDENT SHERER: The motion carries, and Ordinance #251/2022, as reconsidered, is amended and
adopted. Leader.
O#21. (3RD RDG) RECONSIDERED AND AMENDED AS ORDINANCE NO. 254/2022 AN
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC
SAFETY TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT FOR AN ACCEPT $55,490.00 IN GRANT
FUNDS FROM THE OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAM, BUREAU OF JUSTICE
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ASSISTANCE; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY
TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF ITEMS REALTED TO
“WE BELIEVE IN CANTON” IN ACCORDANCE WITH ANY PROCUREMENT
PROCESS AUTHORIZED BY LAW; AUTHROIZING THE AUDITOR TO RENAME
FUND 2781 USE OF FORCE SOFTWARE UPGRADE GRANT TO 2781 FY 22
EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL GRANT; AMENDING APPOPRIATION
ORDINANCE NO. 68/2022 AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN
EMERGENCY.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we reconsider Ordinance #254/2022, adopted on November 7,
2022.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to reconsider Ordinance #254/2022, adopted on
November 7, 2022. Are there any remarks? …Hearing none, roll call vote please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 12 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK WOOD: Twelve yeas, Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SHERER: The motion carries, Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we amend Ordinance #254/2022 before the co…uh…per the
copy before each Council Member.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved & seconded to amend Ordinance #254/2022 per the copy before each
of you. Are there any remark? ...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. Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #254/2022, as amended. Are there any
remarks? ...Hearing none, roll call vote please.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second
AMENDMENT
Pursuant to Rules 41 and 36 respectively, I move to reconsider and amend Ordinance No. 254/2022 by
amending Section 5 to change the number “2427” in the TO: Section to “2781”.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved & seconded to adopt Ordinance #254/2022, as amended. Are there
any remarks? ...Hearing none, roll call vote please.
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NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 12 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK WOOD: Twelve yeas, Mr. President.
ORDINANCE #21 RECONSIDERED AND AMENDED AS ORDINANCE NO. 254/2022
PRESIDENT SHERER: The motion carries, and Ordinance #254/2022, as reconsidered, is amended and
adopted. Ordinance #22, please.
NOTE: PRESIDENT SHERER CALLED UPON CLERK WOOD TO READ ORDINANCES O#22
THROUGH O#33 FOR THEIR THIRD READING BY TITLE AS REQUIRED BY STATE LAW, AS
FOLLOWS:
O#22. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 260/2022 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ENTER INTO A GRANT
AGREEMENT WITH THE J BABE STEARN COMMUNITY CENTER UTILIZING
$300,000.00 IN ARPA FUNDS; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN
EMERGENCY
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 under
this Ordinance? …Hearing none, roll call vote please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 12 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK WOOD: Eleven yeas, Mr. President. (Clerk said “Eleven” in error)
#22 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 260/2022
PRESIDENT SHERER: Motion carries and Ordinance #22 is adopted. Ordinance #23, please.
O#23 (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 261/2022 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ACCEPT AND ENTER
INTO A JOINT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (JEDD) WITH PERRY
TOWNSHIP; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICES
TO ENTER INTO ALL NECESSARY JEDD AGREEMENTS AND ANY…ANY EGI
RELATED AGREEMENTS FOR INCENTIVISING BUSINESS GROWTH WITHIN
THE PROPOSED DISTRICT; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN
EMERGENCY PUB HRG: 11/14/22 @ 7:00 PM
PRESIDENT SHERER: Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #23.
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MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Ordinance #23. Are there any remarks under
this Ordinance? …Hearing none, roll call vote please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 12 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK WOOD: Twelve yeas, Mr. President.
#23 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 261/2022
PRESIDENT SHERER: Motion carries and Ordinance #23 is adopted. Ordinance #24, please.
O#24. (3RD RDG) ADPOTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 262/2022 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING
AMENDMENTS TO THE ECONOMIC GROWTH INITIATIVE REGULATIONS;
AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY
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 12 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK WOOD: Twelve yeas, Mr. President.
#24 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 262/2022
PRESIDENT SHERER: Motion carries and Ordinance #24 is adopted. Ordinance #25, please.
O#25. (2ND RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 263/2022 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 100/2011, AS AMENDED, TO ESTABLISH THE ATTACHED
EXHIBIT AS THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE
DIVISION OF THE LAW DEPARTMENT’S MANAGEMENT AND NON-
BARGAINING UNIT PERSONNEL EMPLOYED BY THE CITY OF CANTON; AND
DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY
PRESIDENT SHERER: Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President I move we adopt Ordinance #25.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Ordinance #25. Are there any remarks under
this Ordinance?…Hearing none, roll call vote please.
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NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 12 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK WOOD: Twelve yeas, Mr. President.
#25 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 263/2022
PRESIDENT SHERER: Motion carries and Ordinance #25 is adopted. Ordinance #26, please.
O#26. (2ND RDG) POSTPONED UNTIL 11/21/2022 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND/OR THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO
EXECUTE AND DELIVER A COOPERATIVE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING
AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE CITY, STARK COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY,
HALL OF FAME RESORT & ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY AND HOF VILLAGE
NEWCO, LLC, IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THE PORT AUTHORITY’S ISSUANCE AND
SALE OF PORT AUTHORITY REVENUE BONDS TO PROVIDE FOR COSTS OF
PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS CONSTITUTING PORT AUTHORITY
FACILITIES BENEFITING THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTIES LOCATED AND
TO BE LOCATED WITHIN THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING AREA ESTABLISHED
BY THE CITY PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NOS. 262/2015, 145/2017 AND 140/2021,
AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, INCLUDING REFUNDING REVENUE
BONDS PREVIOUSLY ISSUED TO PROVIDE FOR A PORTION OF SUCH COSTS;
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING RELATED MATTERS; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY
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?
Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we postpone Ordinance #26 until November 21, 2022.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to postpone Ordinance #26 until November 21, 2022.
Are there any remarks?…Hearing none, by voice vote, all those in favor signify by saying aye. Those opposed
no.
NO REMARKS POSTPONEMENT PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY VOICE VOTE
PRESIDENT SHERER: The ayes have it. The motion carries and Ordinance #26 is postponed until November
21, 2022. Ordinance #27 please.
O#27. (2ND RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 264/2022 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO ENTER INTO
AGREEMENT FOR AND ACCEPT THE 2022 WALMART LOCAL COMMUNITY
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GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500.00 FOR THE CANTON FIRE DEPARTMENT;
AMENDING APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 68/2022; AND DECLARING
THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY ($2,500.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP
BAL OF 1001 GENERAL OPERATING FUND TO 1001 103001 FIRE ADMIN –
OTHER)
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 12 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK WOOD: Twelve yeas, Mr. President.
#27 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 264/2022
PRESIDENT SHERER: Motion carries and Ordinance #27 is adopted. Ordinance #28, please.
O#28. (2ND RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 265/2022 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO ENTER INTO
AGREEMENT FOR AND ACCEPT THE FY2022 COPS HIRING PROGRAM
AWARD #15JCOPS-22-GG-03462-UHPX IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,250,000.00
FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE; AUTHORIZING THE AUDITOR TO
RENAME FUND 2787 2014 BYRNE GRANT FUND TO 2787 2022 COPS HIRING
PROGRAM GRANT 15JCOPS-22-GG-03462-UHPX FUND; AMENDING
APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 68/2022; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO
BE AN EMERGENCY ($200,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 2787
2022 COPS HIRING GRANT FUND TO 2787 102001 POLICE ADMIN – OTHER)
PRESIDENT SHERER: Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #...you’ll have to wait ‘til I do that
then…uh…adopt Ordinance #28.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Ordinance #28. Are there any remarks?
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Point of clarification Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SHERER: Leader.
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MEMBER SMUCKLER: Just so it’s read into the record correctly, what I was hearing over here was, you
might of said…it could be…I don’t know, they might have misinterpreted the number that you read on the
Ordinance.
PRESIDENT SHERER: Which number?
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Uh…
MEMBER BABCOCK: What was the dollar figure?
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Yeah, what was the dollar figure?
CLERK WOOD: $1,250,000.000.
FINANCE DIRECTOR CROUSE: Mr. Chairman.
PRESIDENT SHERER: Finance Director.
FINANCE DIRECTOR CROUSE: The reason why we are not asking for appropriations for the full amount of
the $1,250,000.00 is because of the timing of the year. The remaining…the… we’re only asking for
$200,000.00 just to get us through November and December. The rest of the…uh…money with for the grant
will be appropriated in 2023.
MEMBER HAWK: Uh…I got…Mm…Mr.President, so the question is…yeah…we’re looking at a piece of
legislation in front of us that just says $200,000.000. Are we appropriating $1,250,000.00 or are we
appropriation $200,000.000?
FINANCE DIRECTOR CROUSE: We’re only appropriating $200,000.00.
MEMBER HAWK: Ok, then we need clarity on the rest of it that was…was…read to us because if we’re
quoting…if we’re here to approp…excepting $1,250,000.00, what are we doing here? That’s my question. Are
we spending this money, are we…uh…excepting the money. The figures are very confusing here and we need
to be clear on this so we don’t reconsider it next week.
FINANCE DIRECTOR CROUSE: We’re excepting a grant for $1,250,000.00, and we are appropriating of that
grant, $200,000.00.
MEMBER HAWK: Thank you for the clarity, that’s what we needed. Thank you very much it’s
wonderful..gr…greatly appreciated.
PRESIDENT SHERER: Are there any additional remarks?…Hearing none, roll call vote please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 12 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK WOOD: Twelve yeas, Mr. President.
#28 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 265/2022
PRESIDENT SHERER: Motion carries and Ordinance #28 is adopted. Ordinance #29, please.
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O#29. (2ND RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 266/2022 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO ENTER INTO
AGREEMENT FOR AND ACCEPT FROM THE OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE,
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT, LAW ENFORCEMENT VIOLENCE
REDUCTION AND STAFFING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $74,760.00 IN
GRANT FUNDS; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC
SAFETY TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO MOBILE
CRIME-PREVENTION TRAILERS VIA ANY PROCUREMENT PROCESS
AUTHORIZED BY LAW; AUTHORIZING THE AUDITOR TO CREATE FUND 2804
OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE, AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA);
AMENDING APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 68/2022; AND DECLARING
THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY ($74,760.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP
BAL OF 2804 OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE, AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT
(ARPA), LAW ENFORCEMENT VIOLENCE REDUCTION AND STAFFING TO
2804 102019 POLICE ADMIN – OTHER)
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 12 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK WOOD: Twelve yeas, Mr. President.
#29 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 266/2022
PRESIDENT SHERER: Motion carries and Ordinance #29 is adopted. Ordinance #30, please.
O#30. (2ND RDG) AMENDED AS ORDINANCE NO. 267/2022 AN ORDINANCE
ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT AND APPROVAL OF THE
STARK-TUSCARAWAS-WAYNE JOINT SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
DISTRICT SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN; AND DECLARING THE SAME
TO BE AN EMERGENCY
PRESIDENT SHERER: Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #30.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Ordinance #30. Are there any remarks?
…Hearing none, roll call vote please.
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NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 12 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK WOOD: Twelve yeas, Mr. President.
#30 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 267/2022
PRESIDENT SHERER: Motion carries and Ordinance #30 is adopted. Ordinance #31, please.
O#31. (2ND RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 268/2022 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO EXECUTE A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH BURGESS & NIPLE TO
PERFORM A PRELIMINARY STUDY AND PREPARE A DETAILED DESIGN OF A
VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE AT THE NORTHEAST WATER TREATMENT
PLANT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $49,700.00; AMENDING
APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 68/2022; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO
BE AN EMERGENCY ($49,700.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF THE
5201 WATER FUND TO 5201 207084 NORTHEAST WTP VARIABLE FREQUENCY
DRIVE – OTHER)
PRESIDENT SHERER: Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #31.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Ordinance #31. Are there any remarks under
this Ordinance? …Hearing none, roll call vote please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 12 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK WOOD: Twelve yeas, Mr. President.
#31 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 268/2022
PRESIDENT SHERER: Motion carries and Ordinance #31 is adopted. Ordinance #32, please.
O#32. (2ND RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 269/2022 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY;
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE, OR THEIR
DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE/ACQUISITION OR
DONATION/ACQUISITION OF PARCELS FOR FEE SIMPLE TAKES, OR
STANDARD HIGHWAY EASEMENTS FOR THE ROBERTS AVE. NW AND 26TH
ST. NW, GP 1323 RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION; AND DECLARING THE SAME
TO BE AN EMERGENCY
PRESIDENT SHERER: Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #32.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
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PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Ordinance #32. Are there any remarks?
MEMBER MORRIS: Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SHERER: Member Morris.
MEMBER MORRIS: Question Director Highman…could you kind of walk me through where this property is?
What I’m looking at is on Google Maps. I see Roberts Avenue runs all the way back to the Hall of Fame Fitness
Center and kind of dead ends and then 26th Street is right here. (Inaudible) Ok. (Inaudible)
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SHERER: Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: It’s a screwed up mess Frank.
MEMBER MORRIS: Yup, sure is.
MEMBER HAWK: Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SHERER: Member Hawk.
MEMBER HAWK: One quick question…Are we purchasing this or are we getting it donated to us, because it
says “or”. What are we doing.
SERVICE DIRECTOR HIGHMAN: Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SHERER: Service Director.
SERVICE DIRECTOR HIGHMAN: The plan is for it to be donated to us. We have verbal commitments that it
will be donated. The Ordinance, as written, allows us to take the donation or to take the…uh…the eminent
domain process, but the plan at this time is donation, verbally.
MEMBER HAWK: Thank you.
PRESIDENT SHERER: Thank you, Service Director. Are there any additional remarks?…Hearing none, roll
call vote please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 12 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK WOOD: Twelve yeas, Mr. President.
#32 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 269/2022
PRESIDENT SHERER: Motion carries and Ordinance #32 is adopted. Ordinance #33, please.
O#33. (2ND RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 270/2022 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND/OR LAW DIRECTOR, OR
THEIR DESIGNEE, TO APPROPRIATE PROPERTY PURSUANT TO OHIO
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REVISED CODE, CHAPTER 719, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING
WARRANTY DEEDS, STANDARD HIGHWAY EASEMENTS, AND/OR
TEMPORARY EASEMENTS FOR THE 15TH ST. SW BRIDGE REPLACEMENT,
GP1299, STA-15SW-13.50, PID 113153 PROJECT; AND DECLARING THE SAME
TO BE AN EMERGENCY
PRESIDENT SHERER: Leader.
MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #33.
MEMBER BABCOCK: Second.
PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Ordinance #33. Are there any remarks?
…Hearing none, roll call vote please.
NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 12 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK WOOD: Twelve yeas, Mr. President.
#33 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 270/2022
PRESIDENT SHERER: Motion carries and Ordinance #33 is adopted.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS
PRESIDENT SHERER: We are now under Announcement of Committee Meetings. Our next meeting date
will be Monday, November 21st and Committee will start at 6:30 p.m.
MEMBER HAWK: Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SHERER: Member Hawk.
MEMBER HAWK: Finance Committee will meet Monday, November 23…21st at 6:30 PM.
PRESIDENT SHERER: Thank you Member Hawk.
MEMBER GIAVASIS: Judiciary will meet at same time, same place.
PRESIDENT SHERER: Thank you, Member Giavasis.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
PRESIDENT SHERER: We are now under Miscellaneous Business. Is there any 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 vote, please.
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NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 12 YEAS, 0 NAYS
CLERK WOOD: Twelve yeas, Mr. President.
PRESIDENT SHERER: This meeting is adjourned. Thank you for coming this evening. (Gavel falls)
ADJOURNMENT TIME: 7:46 PM
ATTEST: NOVEMBER 15, 2022 APPROVED:
JILL M. WOOD WILLIAM SHERER
CLERK OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT
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