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COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS JOURNAL 113 JOURNAL PAGE 127 MINUTES OF THE MEETING MARCH 24, 2025 ROLL CALL: Eleven Members Present MOTION TO EXCUSE MEMBERS: Members Giavasis Absent INVOCATION: Brenda Kimbrough, Ward 2 Council Member PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: President Bates Alyward AGENDA CORRECTIONS & CHANGES: Suspended Rule 22A to add 2nd Rdgs O#18 – O#20; O#20 Adopted on 2nd Rdgs; O#21 & O#22 Adopted As Amended PUBLIC HEARINGS: None OLD BUSINESS: None PUBLIC SPEAKS: Kim Bell gave ideas that she felt could be used for the Northeast Community Center. David Kerestes and Justin Nicely spoke on their experiences with Canton Police Department and the court systems. Skylark Bruce spoke about her views on the 2025 budget and how it affects the community. Cassandra White spoke about police brutality. INFORMAL RESOLUTIONS: Personnel Committee: Confirm appt of Mr. Darren Mayle to the Tax Incentive Review Board commencing 3/24/25 to expire upon completion of his term as a Council Member. – ADOPTED COMMUNICATIONS: All Communications were received as read. NOTE: All Communications, listed by agenda title, are on file in their entirety, in the council office with the agenda items file dated March 24, 2025. ORDINANCES AND FORMAL RESOLUTIONS FOR FIRST READING: NOTE: President Bates Alyward called upon Clerk Wood to read Ordinances #12 through #17 for their First Reading, by title, as required by state law. All First Readings, listed by agenda title, are on file in their entirety, in the Council Office with the agenda items file dated March 24, 2025. ORDINANCES & FORMAL RESOLUTIONS FOR SECOND READING: NOTE: President Bates Alyward called upon Clerk Wood to read Ordinances #18 through #20 for their Second Reading, by title, as required by state law. All 2nd Readings, listed by agenda title, are on file in their entirety, in the Council Office with the agenda items file dated March 24, 2025. (O#20 Adopted on 2nd Rdg) 20. ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 54/2025 AUTHORIZE CLERK TO CERTIFY TO COUNTY AUDITOR UNPAID AND DELINQUENT CHARGES FOR SERVS PERFORMED BY AND/OR ON BEHALF OF CITY BUILDING AND CODE DEPT. FOR BOARD UP/CLEAN UP/DEMOLITION CHARGES; EMERGENCY. – ADOPTED ___11____ YEAS ____0_____ NAYS ORDINANCES & FORMAL RESOLUTIONS FOR THIRD AND FINAL READING NOTE: President Bates Alyward called upon Clerk Wood to read Ordinances #21 through #31 for their Third, Final Reading and Vote. All 3rd Readings, listed by agenda title, are on file in their entirety, in the Council Office with the agenda items file dated March 24, 2025. COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS JOURNAL 113 JOURNAL PAGE 128 MINUTES OF THE MEETING MARCH 24, 2025 AMENDMENT Pursuant to Rule 36, I move to amend Agenda Item No.21 by amending the current pending Exhibit A with the attached revised Exhibit A.” 21. ADOPTED AS AMENDED AS ORDINANCE NO. 55/2025 ADOPT 2025 ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR CITY OF CANTON; EMERGENCY (VARIOUS SUPP APPROPS). – ADOPTED ___11____ YEAS ____0_____ NAYS AMENDMENT Pursuant to Rule 36, I move to amend Agenda Item No.22 by the subsititution of the attached amended ordinance for the original pending ordinance.” 22. ADOPTED AS AMENDED AS ORDINANCE NO. 56/2025 AUTHORIZE PURCH OF VARIOUS TITLED VEHICLES; ENTER CONTRACT FOR GOV'T LEASES/LOANS TO ASSIST PURCH OF VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT; ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR PURCH AND PROJS; ENTER PROF SERVS CONTRACTS; WAIVE INF RES REQUIREMENTS; PAY MORAL OBS WITHIN ESTABLISHED DOLLAR AMT THRESHOLDS; PAY MORAL OB FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS; AMEND 2025 FINAL APPROP ORD; EMERGENCY (VARIOUS SUPP APPROPS, APPROP TRFS AND INTER - FUND TRFS). – ADOPTED ____11___ YEAS ____0_____ NAYS 23. ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 57/2025 AUTHORIZE MAYOR OR SERV DIR TO ADVERTISE, RECEIVE BIDS, AWARD, AND ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR PURCH OF ONE (1) FULL SIZE CARGO VAN, ONE (1) 4X4 PICKUP TRUCK, ONE (1) SINGLE AXLE FREIGHTLINER DUMP TRUCK WITH STAINLESS BED AND ONE (1) VENTREX FINISH MOWER WITH ACCESSORIES AND BRUSH HOG; EMERGENCY. – ADOPTED ___11____ YEAS ____0_____ NAYS 24. ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 58/2025 AUTHORIZE MAYOR OR SERV DIR TO ENTER INTO EASEMENT AGMT WITH OHIO POWER COMPANY FOR INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC FACILITIES ON CITY SERVICE CENTER PROP; EMERGENCY. - ADOPTED ___11____ YEAS ____0_____ NAYS 25. ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 59/2025 AUTHORIZE MAYOR OR SERV DIR TO APPLY FOR, ACCEPT, AND ENTER INTO SUPPLEMENTAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL LOAN AGMT FOR PLANNING, DESIGN AND/OR CONSTRUCTION OF WASTEWATER FACILITIES; DESIGNATING A DEDICATED REPAYMENT SOURCE FOR LOAN; EMERGENCY. – ADOPTED ____11___ YEAS ____0_____ NAYS COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS JOURNAL 113 JOURNAL PAGE 129 MINUTES OF THE MEETING MARCH 24, 2025 26. ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 60/2025 AUTHORIZE MAYOR OR SERV DIR TO ENTER CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS NO. 3 & 4 WITH WENGER EXCAVATING, INC. IN AMT NOT TO EXCEED $649,996.95 FOR 4TH ST SE SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS, GP 1338; AUTHORIZE AUDITOR TO PAY MORAL OBS RELATED TO CHANGE ORDER; EMERGENCY. – ADOPTED ___11____ YEAS ____0_____ NAYS 27. ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 61/2025 AUTHORIZE MAYOR OR SERV DIR TO ENTER INTO CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 & FINAL WITH H.R. GRAY & ASSOCIATES, LLC IN AMT NOT TO EXCEED $137,533 FOR ALLEN AVE. SE AREA SANITARY SEWER REPLACEMENT, GP 1332; AUTHORIZE AUDITOR TO PAY MORAL OBS RELATED TO CHANGE ORDER; EMERGENCY. – ADOPTED ____11___ YEAS ____0_____ NAYS 28. ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 62/2025 AUTHORIZE MAYOR OR SERV DIR TO FILE ACTION PLAN/ACTION PLAN AMENDMENTS WITH THE U.S. DEP OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT TO IMPLEMENT THE HOME - ARP PROG, ENTER CONTRACTS FOR TIMELY EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS AND TO ENTER CONTRACTS TO FOR EFFECTIVE OPERATION OF PROGS; EMERGENCY. – ADOPTED ____11___ YEAS ____0_____ NAYS 29. ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 63/2025 AUTHORIZE MAYOR OR SERV DIR TO APPLY FOR, ACCEPT, AND ENTER INTO A SUPPLEMENTAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL LOAN FUND AGMT FOR PLANNING, DESIGN AND/OR CONSTRUCTION OF WASTEWATER FACILITIES; AND DESIGNATING A DEDICATED REPAYMENT SOURCE FOR LOAN; EMERGENCY. – ADOPTED ___11____ YEAS ____0_____ NAYS 30. ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 64/2025 AUTHORIZE MAYOR OR SERV DIR TO ENTER CHANGE ORDER NO. 5 & FINAL WITH HM MILLER CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. IN AMT NOT TO EXCEED $971,135.52 FOR ALLEN AVE. SE AREA SANITARY SEWER REPLACEMENT, GP 1332; AUTHORIZE AUDITOR TO PAY MORAL OBS RELATED TO CHANGE ORDER; EMERGENCY. – ADOPTED ____11___ YEAS ____0_____ NAYS COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS JOURNAL 113 JOURNAL PAGE 130 MINUTES OF THE MEETING MARCH 24, 2025 31. ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 65/2025 AUTHORIZE MAYOR OR SERV DIR TO ENTER CONTRACT WITH CANTON BOARD OF HEALTH TO FACILITATE RENOVATIONS OF FIRST FLOOR OF SEARS BUILDING PER FY23 COVID -19 ENHANCED OPERATIONS GRANT, ENTER CHANGE ORDER WITH CAVANAUGH BUILDING CORP IN ESTIMATED AMT OF $150,000 TO RENOVATE THE EASTERN PORTION OF FIRST FLOOR; WAIVE INF RES REQUIREMENTS; AUTHORIZE AUDITOR TO PAY MORAL OB FOR CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS; AMENDING APPROP O#247/2024; EMERGENCY ($150,000.000 FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 1001 GENERAL OPERATING FUND TO 1001 200501 - GENERAL GOV'T - OTHER). – ADOPTED ___11____ YEAS ____0_____ NAYS ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS: MONDAY MARCH 31, 2025 @ 6:45 PM Community & Economic Development Committee Public Safety & Thoroughfares Committee Finance Committee Personnel Committee MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: None MEETING ADJOURNED: 7:43 PM __11____ YEAS ____0_____ NAYS ATTEST: APPROVED: JILL M. WOOD KRISTEN BATES ALYWARD CLERK OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT *To listen to the minutes in their entiretly, the audio can be found at www.cantonohio.gov.*