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COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS JOURNAL 113 JOURNAL PAGE 142 MINUTES OF THE MEETING APRIL 28, 2025 ROLL CALL: Eleven Members Present MOTION TO EXCUSE MEMBERS: Member Fisher Absent INVOCATION: Richard Sacco, Ward 8 Council Member PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: President Bates Aylward AGENDA CORRECTIONS & CHANGES: Suspended Rule 22A to add 1st Rdg O#10; 2nd Rdgs O#11 through O#20; O#10 Adopted on 1st Rdg; O#18 through O#20 Adopted on 2nd Rdg. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None OLD BUSINESS: Reviewed Pending Issues From Public Speaks PUBLIC SPEAKS: Kim Bell spoke about her concerns with the Mayor. Joshua Brown, Roger Gates, Daniel Gates, Justin Nicely, Chamone Russell, and Stephanie Ferrell spoke about CPS, Canton Police Department, and their concerns with Council. Kevin Farris presented his idea of partnering with the City with the Solar Panels. David Kerestes spoke about his experiences with the Police Department. Susan Jacobs thanked Council for everything they are doing for the community and she is seeing some changes. Michael Zastawny spoke about public safety and property damage. Skylark Bruce spoke about how Council is handling certain language being used during public speaks and for campaigning. Erick Resnick spoke about Frank Tyson's anniversary memorial. 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 28, 2025. ORDINANCES AND FORMAL RESOLUTIONS FOR FIRST READING: NOTE: President Bates Alyward called upon Clerk Wood to read Ordinances #10 for it’s 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 28, 2025. (O#10 Adopted on 1st Rdg) (COUNCIL RECESSED AT 8:11 PM FOR THE ANNEXATION COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS O#10 ; RECONVENED AT 8:13 PM) 10. ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 80/2025 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE STATEMENT OF SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS IN THE TRUMP AVE. SE & ORCHARDVIEW DR. SE 2024 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. – ADOPTED ___11____ YEAS ____0_____ NAYS COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS JOURNAL 113 JOURNAL PAGE 143 MINUTES OF THE MEETING APRIL 28, 2025 ORDINANCES & FORMAL RESOLUTIONS FOR SECOND READING: NOTE: President Bates Aylward called upon Clerk Wood to read Ordinances #11 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 April 28, 2025. (O#18 through O#20 Adopted on 2nd Rdg) 18. ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 81/2025 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CLERK OF COUNCIL TO CERTIFY TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR UNPAID AND DELINQUENT CHARGES FOR SERVICES PERFORMED BY AND/OR ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CANTON BUILDING AND CODE DEPARTMENT FOR BOARD UP/CLEAN UP/DEMOLITION CHARGES; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY. – ADOPTED ___11____ YEAS ____0_____ NAYS 19. ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 82/2025 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ACCEPT THE TRANSFER/DONATION OF STARK COUNTY AUDITOR PARCEL NUMBER 5219650 AND TO ENTER INTO ANY ADDITIONAL CONTRACTS OR TAKE THE NECESSARY STEPS TO ACQUIRE THE LAND AT 2100 38TH ST. NW, PARCEL NO. 5219650; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY. – ADOPTED ___11____ YEAS ____0_____ NAYS 20. ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 83/2025 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE ODOT ROAD SALT CONTRACT; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY. – ADOPTED 1 ___11____ YEAS ____0_____ NAYS ORDINANCES & FORMAL RESOLUTIONS FOR THIRD AND FINAL READING NOTE: President Bates Aylward called upon Clerk Wood to read Ordinance #21 through #23 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 28, 2025. 21. ADOPTED AS AMENDED AS ORDINANCE NO. 84/2025 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE ONE, ADMINISTRATION OF PART 13, BUILDING CODE TO ADD A NEW CHAPTER 1304,FEES; PLANS/EXAMINATIONS, PERMIT APPLICATIONS, AND INSPECTIONS. – ADOPTED ___11____ YEAS ____0_____ NAY 22. ADOPTED AS AMENDED AS ORDINANCE NO. 85/2025 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ADVERTISE, RECEIVE BIDS, AWARD, AND ENTER INTO ONE OR MORE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS FOR THE CANTON MEMORIAL CIVIC CENTER/CULTURAL CENTER FOR THE ARTS MARQUEE SIGN REPLACEMENT PROJECT; AND TO ENTER INTO ONE OR MORE CONTRACTS FOR THIS PROJECT UTILIZING ANY PROCUREMENT PROCESS AUTHORIZED BY LAW; 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 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 55/2025; COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS JOURNAL 113 JOURNAL PAGE 144 MINUTES OF THE MEETING APRIL 28, 2025 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH ARTSINSTARK FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF AND REIMBURSEMENT TO THE CITY FOR THE COSTS RELATED TO THE REPLACEMENT OF THEIR MARQUEE SIGN; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY. – ADOPTED ___11____ YEAS ____0_____ NAY 23. ADOPTED AS AMENDED AS ORDINANCE NO. 86/2025 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH ARCADIS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES DURING THE ANALYSIS PHASE OF THE BOOSTED ZONE ANALYSIS AND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $124,600; 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 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 55/2025; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY. – ADOPTED ___11____ YEAS ____0_____ NAY ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS: MONDAY, MAY 12, 2025 NO COMMITTEE MEETINGS MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Member Cooks asked everyone to keep all 31 residents that were affected by the fire in prayer. Member Kimbrough informed everyone that may 1st, is National Day of Prayer. Member Chris Smith wished Safety Director Perry a happy birthday. Member Giavasis thanked the Safety Director and all those who have contributed to fixing the roads. Service Director Highman further explained the expenses that went into fixing the roads. Member Giavasis also stated Council does not have any jurisdiction over CPS and further explained it's a county issue. Member Morris added there will be calls about high grass coming in. MEETING ADJOURNED: 8:32 PM ATTEST: APPROVED: JILL M. WOOD KRISTEN BATES AYLWARD CLERK OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT *To listen to the minutes in their entiretly, the audio can be found at www.cantonohio.gov.*