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COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS JOURNAL 113 JOURNAL PAGE 135 MINUTES OF THE MEETING APRIL 14, 2025 ROLL CALL: Ten Members Present MOTION TO EXCUSE MEMBERS: Presient Bates Alyward, Member Giavasis, and Member Morris INVOCATION: Robert Fisher, Ward 5 Council Member PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: President Pro Tem Mariol AGENDA CORRECTIONS & CHANGES: Suspended Rule 22A to add 2nd Rdgs O#17 and O#18; O#18 Adopted on 2nd Rdg. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None OLD BUSINESS: None PUBLIC SPEAKS: Roger Gates spoke about his experiences with trying to get his property in order according to the Health Department guidelines, and about being denied public assistance. Daniel Gates spoke about homelessness. Michael Salvino thanked Member Mayle and Mayor Sherer for responding to him about his concerns. He also expressed his concerns with speed tables and the increase in his water bill. Justin Nicely spoke about his concerns with Council. Shawn Crable invited Council to the Taste of Hope event put on by CommQuest, April 16th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Kim Bell concerns with those running for office. Keith Douthett is requesting a demo list. David Long explained he spoke to a Council Member about his concerns before the meeting and his issues were addressed. INFORMAL RESOLUTIONS: None 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 April 14, 2025. ORDINANCES AND FORMAL RESOLUTIONS FOR FIRST READING: NOTE: President Pro Tem Mariol called upon Clerk Wood to read Ordinances #14 through #16 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 April 14, 2025. ORDINANCES & FORMAL RESOLUTIONS FOR SECOND READING: NOTE: President Pro Tem Mariol called upon Clerk Wood to read Ordinances #17 and #18 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 April 14, 2025. 18. ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 75/2025 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE STATEMENT OF SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS IN THE TRUMP & LINCOLN 2025 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 (ANNEX OF 16.512 ACRES). – ADOPTED ___10____ YEAS ____0_____ NAYS COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS JOURNAL 113 JOURNAL PAGE 136 MINUTES OF THE MEETING APRIL 14, 2025 ORDINANCES & FORMAL RESOLUTIONS FOR THIRD AND FINAL READING NOTE: President Pro Tem Mariol called upon Clerk Wood to read Ordinance #19 and #20 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 April 14, 2025. 19. ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 76/2025 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH VERDANTAS, LLC TO PERFORM DETAILED DESIGN ENGINEERING FOR THE BROAD AVENUE NORTHWEST AREA WATERLINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE AUDITOR TO PAY ALL MORAL OBLIGATIONS FOR RELATED CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS THAT ARE OTHERWISE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF CONTROL PURSUANT TO CANTON CODIFIED ORDINANCE 105.14; AMENDING THE 2025 FINAL BUDGET ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY. – ADOPTED ___10____ YEAS ____0_____ NAYS 20. ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 77/2025 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO EXECUTE A THREE-YEAR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/FUNDING CONTRACT WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY EAST CENTRAL OHIO IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000 PER YEAR FOR THE PURPOSE OF GARAGE CONSTRUCTION AND HOME REHAB WITHIN THE CITY OF CANTON; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY. – ADOPTED ___10____ YEAS ____0_____ NAYS ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS: MONDAY APRIL 21, 2025 @ 6:15 PM Judiciary Committee Finance Committee MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Law Director Reese explained he has had conversations with Keith Douthett and has already provided 2 demo lists. Mayor Sherer and Law Director Reese also explained the demolition process. Chris Smith thanked Council Members that have shown support for the Easter Egg Hunt event that will be held on Saturday, April 19th At 1:00 pm to 3:00 PM in Ward 4 At Crenshaw Park. MEETING ADJOURNED: 7:47 PM ATTEST: APPROVED: COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS JOURNAL 113 JOURNAL PAGE 137 MINUTES OF THE MEETING APRIL 14, 2025 JILL M. WOOD JOHN MARIOL CLERK OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM *To listen to the minutes in their entiretly, the audio can be found at www.cantonohio.gov.*