City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingTallmadge, OH · February 25, 2021
Minutes
VIRTUAL REGULAR MEETING
in Council Chambers @ 7:00 p.m. February 25, 21
1. CALL TO ORDER. President of Council Kilway called the Virtual Regular Council
meeting of Thursday, February 25, 2021 to order at 7:06 p.m. This is a virtual meeting
due to the State of Emergency.
2. PRAYER: Silent prayer.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
3. ROLL CALL: Mrs. Allman, Mr. Bollas, Mr. Donovan, Mr. Grimm, Mrs. Kilway, Mr.
Loughry, Mr. Sisak – present. Also present were Mayor Kline, Dir. of Public Service
Rorar, Dir. of Administration Cooper, Dir. of Economic Development Springer, Dir. of
Finance Gilbride, Dir. of Law Raber, and Clerk of Council Burton. Jim Donovan
arrived at 7:10 p.m.
4. MINUTES: 2-11-21 Virtual Regular Council Meeting minutes to be provided.
5. FINANCIAL REPORTS:
• FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant in the amount of $189,448 to Council on 1-20-21.
Dir. of Finance: Madame President, can I clarify what this was was this was an
advance from the General Fund to the Hazard Mitigation Grant Fund in that amount.
It was missed off of the prior agenda. So, we are not in receipt of the grant, you are
in receipt of me notifying you of the advance from the General Fund to the Hazard
Mitigation Fund in that amount.
Mayor: Madame Chair, also just so you understand what that grant is for; that is for
the property out on Northeast Avenue; the Dewey Orinsby property that we applied
for the grant and this is the money that was granted to us. Thank you.
Mr. Loughry moved to accept the financial report. Seconded Mr. Sisak. Roll Call:
Mr. Bollas, Mr. Donovan, Mr. Grimm, Mrs. Kilway, Mr. Loughry, Mr. Sisak, Mrs. Allman
– unanimous. The financial report has been accepted by a vote of 7-0.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Ord. 22-2021 At 3rd Reading.
PLANNING & ZONING Amending the zoning map by rezoning
the properties of: SKP Holdings LLC,
P.H. ON 2-25-21 @ 7:03 P.M. Parcel 6004333, Parcel 6004342, and
P&Z REC. APPROVAL 5-0 Parcel 6004343 and Family Medical
Care Plus, Inc. Parcel 6004169 from
General Commercial (C-3) to Automo-
tive Commercial (C-4) and approving the
general development plan located at
140 West Avenue.
Pres. of Council: It is now 7:11 p.m. and I call the public hearing for Ord. 22-2021
open. But before we begin, I must explain that the public notices did not get mailed
out in time for tonight’s meeting and the sign on the property was not posted due to
an oversight because the person responsible was ill. Our sincere apologies to the
applicant and the public. The public notice was published in the newspaper for
today’s date to meet the notice requirements and to give an opportunity to the public
to be heard. We need to continue the public hearing until March 11th of 2021 at 7:03
p.m. The applicant was notified and anyone from the public who would like to speak
or submit written comments must register with the City Council office by 3:00 p.m. on
the date of the meeting through the City’s website, by e-mail to the Clerk of Council
or by mail which will be on March 11, 2021 at 7:03 p.m. Is there any discussion?
Mayor: Madame Chair, do we have anybody that had registered tonight at all for
this?
Pres. of Council: I am not aware of anybody tonight. Susan?
Clerk of Council: No. There was none.
Pres. of Council: OK, at this time if there is no other discussion, I will entertain a
motion to continue the public hearing until March 11, 2021 at 7:03 p.m.
Mr. Donovan moved to continue the public hearing. Seconded Mr. Sisak. Roll Call:
Mr. Donovan, Mr. Grimm, Mrs. Kilway, Mr. Loughry, Mr. Sisak, Mrs. Allman, Mr. Bollas
– unanimous. The public hearing will be continued until March 11, 2021 at 7:03 p.m.
7. COMMUNITY INPUT:
Pres. of Council: I know that we do have a couple people that have registered for
the meeting. There is a Mr. Keith Wentzel and Linda Murphy, but if they could hold
their comments until the ordinances that they are calling about; we will let them know
at that time. Mr. Wentzel is here for Ord. 23-2021 and Linda Murphy is here for
Ordinances 26-2012 through Ordinance 30-2021.
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Mr. Loughry: Would it be possible or would it be alright if we consider amending the
order of the agenda to move those ordinances up so the residents can speak, or the
people can speak and then get on with their evening?
Pres. of Council: Well, they will be speaking during the standing committee section
which should be . . . it is not going to be that much longer until then, so I think at this
time we will just keep it the way it is if nobody else has any issues with that. Is there
anyone who has an issue with keeping the agenda the way it is?
Mr. Donovan: No.
Pres. of Council: Thank you Mr. Loughry for that consideration, but I think at this
time it is probably better to keep the agenda the way it is.
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
9. AGENDA ADDITIONS: None.
10. REFERRALS OF FIRST READING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
a. The following shall be referred to the Finance Committee:
• Ord. 35-2021
• Ord. 37-2021
• Ord. 38-2021
• Ord. 39-2021
• Ord. 40-2021
• Ord. 41-2021
• Ord. 42-2021
b. The following shall be referred to the Planning & Zoning Committee:
• Ord. 36-2021
c. The following shall be referred to the Personnel Committee:
• Ord. 43-2021
d. The following shall be referred to the Community Issues Committee: None.
e. The following shall be referred to the Safety Committee: None.
f. The following shall be referred to the Public Service Committee: None.
11. REPORTS OF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS: MAYOR, DIR. OF PUBLIC
SERVICE, DIR. OF ADMINISTRATION, DIR. OF ECONOMIC DEV., DIR. OF
FINANCE AND DIR. OF LAW.
Mayor:
• Ord. 35-42-2021, I would like 1st Reading adoption. When it comes to 37 and
42-2021, I will speak on those and I’m sure the Service Director will speak on
the other housekeeping ordinances.
• Working with S.C. Health Dept. and trying to come up with a streamline to get
people in for the vaccination. It is very difficult as Mr. Grimm had stated at the
last meeting.
• We have Ord. 43-2021 which is in the Personnel Committee and I will talk
about that when we get there. End of report.
Dir. of Administration: I have no report this evening.
Dir. of Public Service:
• Concrete bid opening was today.
• Next Wednesday will be our asphalt bid.
• Living Tree Program is back. Indian Hills and Washburn are the two parks
where the trees will be planted. End of report.
Dir. of Economic Development:
• Black owned businesses featured in Beacon Journal.
o Princess for a Day
o Say Cheese Charcuterie
Doing all we can to help facilitate investment and retain jobs.
Dir. of Finance:
• I will request tonight 1st Reading adoption of Ord. 35, 39, 40, and 41-2021.
• State Auditor requesting that each Councilperson fill out their section on form
that was sent to them.
Dir. of Law: I have no report this evening.
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12. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL OF THE WHOLE:
a. SAFETY
Jonathon Bollas, Chair
Christopher Grimm, Vice Chair
Craig Sisak
NO LEGISLATION AT THIS TIME.
Mr. Sisak: All members are present.
Mr. Loughry: Backup on East Avenue in the afternoon when parents are
picking up children at both the elementary and the middle school.
Mayor: We have a call into the School District.
Mr. Sisak: I would just like to take a moment to honor Officer McGee with the
Police Department for graduating or receiving his CLEE Certification. It is a
law enforcement executive continuing education piece that he received
recently, and we are glad that he pursued that, and he is on the force.
Mayor: On Tuesday at noon, I am going to present an award to a Tallmadge
citizen who helped to save or helped to protect a person in a gun shooting and
I will forward that information to City Council. But it is a pretty prestigious
award, and it is done across the United States and Canada.
b. PUBLIC SERVICE
Rebecca Allman, Chair
Dennis Loughry, Vice Chair
James Donovan
NO LEGISLATION AT THIS TIME.
Mrs. Allman: All members are present.
Mr. Loughry: Interacted with two or three direct reports of Mr. Rorar’s and
they were all extremely helpful.
Mrs. Allman: I close committee.
c. PERSONNEL
Christopher Grimm, Chair
Rebecca Allman, Vice Chair
Jonathon Bollas
• Ord. 43-2021 – (1st Reading) – Tracked – Amending and
supplementing Ord. 50-2019 authorizing and directing the Tallmadge
Civil Service Commission to adopt rules and regulations that differ from
those provided by general law.
Mayor: This is for a third-party testing agency.
Dir. of Law: If I may, it will be set for a public hearing tonight. There is a
public hearing required for any Civil Service ordinances, so the public hearing
would actually need to be called out later.
Mr. Grimm: OK. Let’s look for a public hearing probably in April, I guess?
Pres. of Council: It should be April 8th at 7:03 p.m. is when we will set it.
Mr. Grimm: Alright, then we will go ahead and give this a 1st Reading by a
vote of 3-0.
I have also been working on Amending Council Rules – Take a look at them
and maybe we could get together and go over them.
Pres. of Council: We can set a separate Council Work Session as well.
How does Wednesday, March 3rd at 5:00 p.m. sound?
Mr. Loughry: Mr. Bob Chalk, who was on Civil Service for 19 years passed
away.
d. FINANCE
Craig Sisak, Chair
James Donovan, Vice Chair
Christopher Grimm
• Ord. 35-2021 – (1st Reading) – Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a
contract for the lease/purchase of a sewer camera, software and trailer
through the State Purchasing Program and providing for immediate
enactment.
Mr. Sisak: I would assume this is part of the budget.
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Mayor: Correct. This is a sewer camera.
Mr. Sisak: The committee recommends adoption by a vote of 3-0.
• Ord. 37-2021 – (1st Reading) – Authorizing the Mayor to apply for
Summit County Land Bank Discretionary Grant Funds for the
demolition of the structures located at 583 and 599 S. Munroe Road
and enter into an agreement with the Summit County Land
Reutilization Corporation to demolish these structures and providing
for immediate enactment.
Mr. Sisak: Committee? So, we will recommend adoption of Ord. 37-2021 at
1st Reading by a vote of 3-0.
• Ord. 38-2021 – (1st Reading) – Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a
contract for the purchase of new playground equipment for Kent Drive
Park through US Communities Cooperative Purchasing Program and
providing for immediate enactment.
Mr. Sisak: So, we will recommend adoption of Ord. 38-2021 at 1st Reading
by a vote of 3-0.
• Ord. 39-2021 – (1st Reading) – Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a
contract for the lease/purchase of an EMS squad vehicle through the
State Purchasing Program and providing for immediate enactment.
Mr. Sisak: We will recommend adoption of Ord. 39-2021 at 1st Reading by a
vote of 3-0.
• Ord. 40-2021 – (1st Reading) – Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a
contract for the lease/purchase of a box truck through the State
Purchasing Program and providing for immediate enactment.
Mr. Sisak: We will recommend adoption of Ord. 40-2021 at 1st Reading by a
vote of 3-0.
• Ord. 41-2021 – (1st Reading) – Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a
contract for the lease/purchase of a Freightliner truck and snowplow
package through the State Purchasing Program and providing for
immediate enactment.
Mr. Sisak: We will recommend adoption of Ord. 41-2021 at 1st Reading by a
vote of 3-0.
• Ord. 42-2021 – (1st Reading) – Authorizing the purchase of 571 S.
Munroe Road (Parcel 6004640) from Lisa Marie Cerri and Lauren
Renee George, appropriating funds therefore, and providing for
immediate enactment.
Mr. Sisak: We will recommend adoption of Ord. 42-2021 at 1st Reading by a
vote of 3-0.
e. PLANNING & ZONING
James Donovan, Chair
Craig Sisak, Vice Chair
Dennis Loughry
• Ord. 23-2021 – (3rd Reading) – Amended – Approving and granting
a conditional zoning certificate for special non-residential development
to the applicant/owner Keith Wenzel for use as a multi-use small
contractor/indoor storage facility, 5.657 acres, a portion of Parcel 60-
10139, located at 1106 N. Munroe Road.
Mr. Donovan: All members are present. We have Ord. 23-2021, and we will
recommend adoption by a vote of 3-0.
Ord. 26-2021 – (3rd Reading) – Amended – Approving and granting
a conditional zoning certificate to applicant/owner County of Summit,
Ohio for government owned buildings and facilities, located on Parcel
6015571, 6.000 acres, the eastern portion of the parcel formerly known
as 6009947.
Mayor: This is the former bus garage of Summit DD. This is ready to go.
Mr. Donovan: We will recommend adoption of Ord. 26-2021 by a vote of 3-0.
• Ord. 27-2021 – (3rd Reading) – Amended – Approving and granting
a conditional zoning certificate to applicant/owner County of Summit,
Ohio for government owned buildings and facilities, located on Parcel
6010570, 6.164 acres, the western portion of the parcel formerly
known as 6009947.
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Mayor: This is the western parcel that was the Weaver Workshop. It will be
the future dispatch center at that location.
Mr. Donovan: We recommend adoption of Ord. 27-2021 by a vote of 3-0.
• Ord. 28-2021 – (3rd Reading) – Amended – Approving and granting
a conditional zoning certificate to applicant/owner County of Summit,
Ohio for government owned buildings and facilities, located on Parcel
6010569, 11.539 acres, the central portion of the parcel formerly
known as 6009947.
Mayor: This is where the Weaver School area was.
Mr. Donovan: We recommend adoption of Ord. 28-2021 by a vote of 3-0.
• Ord. 29-2021 – (3rd Reading) – Amended – Approving and granting
a conditional zoning certificate to applicant/owner County of Summit,
Ohio for government owned parks and playgrounds, located on Parcel
6010572, 4.867 acres, the northern portion of the parcel formerly
known as 6009947.
Mayor: This is the northern portion and that would be the ball field location.
Mr. Donovan: We recommend adoption of Ord. 29-2021 by a vote of 3-0.
• Ord. 30-2021 – (3rd Reading) – Amended – Approving and granting
a conditional zoning certificate to applicant/owner County of Summit,
Ohio for government owned parks and playgrounds, located at 730
North Avenue, Parcel No. 6009948, 14.029 acres.
Mayor: This would be the soccer fields. Those are all at 3rd Reading and all
have been amended and are ready to be adopted.
Mr. Donovan: We recommend adoption of Ord. 30-2021 by a vote of 3-0.
• Ord. 36-2021 – (1st Reading) – Approving and granting a conditional
zoning certificate for special nonresidential development to property
owner/applicant Emil Putra for an indoor storage facility to be located
at 658 Newton Street, Parcel Number 6002172, 0.36 acres.
Mr. Donovan: We will just give this a 1st Reading 3-0.
f. COMMUNITY ISSUES
Dennis Loughry, Chair
Jonathon Bollas, Vice Chair
Rebecca Allman
NO LEGISLATION AT THIS TIME.
Mr. Loughry: We have no legislation at this time.
13. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
14. THIRD READINGS OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:
a. Ord. 23-2021 – (3rd Reading) – Planning & Zoning – Amended – Approving
and granting a conditional zoning certificate for special non-residential
development to the applicant/owner Keith Wenzel for use as a multi-use small
contractor/indoor storage facility, 5.657 acres, a portion of Parcel 60-10139,
located at 1106 N. Munroe Road.
Mr. Donovan moved for the adoption of Ord. 23-2021. Seconded Mr. Loughry.
Roll Call: Mr. Grimm, Mrs. Kilway, Mr. Loughry, Mr. Sisak, Mrs. Allman, Mr.
Bollas, Mr. Donovan – unanimous. Ord. 23-2021 is adopted by a vote of 7-0.
b. Ord. 26-2021 – (3rd Reading) – Planning & Zoning – Amended – Approving
and granting a conditional zoning certificate to applicant/owner County of
Summit, Ohio for government owned buildings and facilities, located on parcel
6015571, 6.000 acres, the eastern portion of the parcel formerly known as
6009947.
Mr. Donovan moved for the adoption of Ord. 26-2021. Seconded Mr. Loughry.
Roll Call: Mrs. Kilway, Mr. Loughry, Mr. Sisak, Mrs. Allman, Mr. Bollas, Mr.
Donovan, Mr. Grimm – unanimous. Ord. 26-2021 is adopted by a vote of
7-0.
c. Ord. 27-2021 – (3rd Reading) – Planning & Zoning – Amended – Approving
and granting a conditional zoning certificate to applicant/owner County of
Summit, Ohio for government owned buildings and facilities, located on parcel
6010570, 6.164 acres, the western portion of the parcel formerly known as
6009947.
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Mr. Donovan moved for the adoption of Ord. 27-2021. Seconded Mr. Loughry.
Roll Call: Mr. Loughry, Mr. Sisak, Mrs. Allman, Mr. Bollas, Mr. Donovan, Mr.
Grimm, Mrs. Kilway – unanimous. Ord. 27-2021 is adopted by a vote of
7-0.
d. Ord. 28-2021 – (3rd Reading) – Planning & Zoning – Amended – Approving
and granting a conditional zoning certificate to applicant/owner County of
Summit, Ohio for government owned buildings and facilities, located on parcel
6010569, 11.539 acres, the central portion of the parcel formerly known as
6009947.
Mr. Donovan moved for the adoption of Ord. 28-2021. Seconded Mr. Loughry.
Roll Call: Mr. Sisak, Mrs. Allman, Mr. Bollas, Mr. Donovan, Mr. Grimm, Mrs.
Kilway, Mr. Loughry – unanimous. Ord. 28-2021 is adopted by a vote of
7-0.
e. Ord. 29-2021 – (3rd Reading) – Planning & Zoning – Amended – Approving
and granting a conditional zoning certificate to applicant/owner County of
Summit, Ohio for government owned parks and playgrounds, located on
parcel 6010572, 4.867 acres, the northern portion of the parcel formerly known
as 6009947.
Mr. Donovan moved for the adoption of Ord. 29-2021. Seconded Mr. Loughry.
Roll Call: Mrs. Allman, Mr. Bollas, Mr. Donovan, Mr. Grimm, Mrs. Kilway, Mr.
Loughry, Mr. Sisak – unanimous. Ord. 29-2021 is adopted by a vote of 7-0.
f. Ord. 30-2021 – (3rd Reading) – Planning & Zoning – Amended – Approving
and granting a conditional certificate to applicant/owner County of Summit,
Ohio for government owned parks and playgrounds, located at 730 North
Avenue, Parcel No. 6009948, 14.029 acres.
Mr. Donovan moved for the adoption of Ord. 30-2021. Seconded Mr. Loughry.
Roll Call: Mr. Bollas, Mr. Donovan, Mr. Grimm, Mrs. Kilway, Mr. Loughry, Mr.
Sisak, Mrs. Allman – unanimous. Ord. 30-2021 is adopted by a vote of 7-0.
15. SECOND READINGS OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: None.
16. FIRST READINGS OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:
a. Ord. 35-2021 – (1st Reading) – Finance – Authorizing the Mayor to enter into
a contract for the lease/purchase of a sewer camera, software and trailer
through the State Purchasing Program and providing for immediate
enactment.
Mr. Donovan moved for the adoption of Ord. 35-2021 at 1st Reading.
Seconded Mr. Sisak. Roll Call: Mr. Donovan, Mr. Grimm, Mrs. Kilway, Mr.
Loughry, Mr. Sisak, Mrs. Allman, Mr. Bollas – unanimous. Ord. 35-2021 is
adopted by a vote of 7-0.
b. Ord. 36-2021 – (1st Reading) – Planning & Zoning – Approving and granting
a conditional zoning certificate for special nonresidential development to
property owner/applicant Emil Putra for an indoor storage facility to be located
at 658 Newton Street, Parcel Number 6002172, 0.36 acres.
Pres. of Council: Ord. 36-2021 is at 1st Reading and is assigned to the
Planning & Zoning Committee.
c. Ord. 37-2021 – (1st Reading) – Finance – Authorizing the Mayor to apply for
Summit County Land Bank Discretionary Grant Funds for the demolition of the
structures located at 583 and 599 S. Munroe Road and enter into an
agreement with the Summit County Land Reutilization Corporation to
demolish these structures and providing for immediate enactment.
Mr. Sisak moved for the adoption of Ord. 37-2021 at 1st Reading. Seconded
Mr. Donovan. Roll Call: Mr. Grimm, Mrs. Kilway, Mr. Loughry, Mr. Sisak, Mrs.
Allman, Mr. Bollas, Mr. Donovan – unanimous. Ord. 37-2021 is adopted by
a vote of 7-0.
d. Ord. 38-2021 – (1st Reading) – Finance – Authorizing the Mayor to enter into
a contract for the purchase of new playground equipment for Kent Drive Park
through US Communities Cooperative Purchasing Program and providing for
immediate enactment.
Mr. Sisak moved for the adoption of Ord. 38-2021 at 1st Reading. Seconded
Mr. Donovan. Roll Call: Mrs. Kilway, Mr. Loughry, Mr. Sisak, Mrs. Allman,
Mr. Bollas, Mr. Donovan, Mr. Grimm – unanimous. Ord. 38-2021 is adopted
by a vote of 7-0.
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e. Ord. 39-2021 – (1st Reading) – Finance – Authorizing the Mayor to enter into
a contract for the lease/purchase of an EMS squad vehicle through the State
Purchasing Program and providing for immediate enactment.
Mr. Sisak moved for the adoption of Ord. 39-2021 at 1st Reading. Seconded
Mr. Donovan. Roll Call: Mr. Loughry, Mr. Sisak, Mrs. Allman, Mr. Bollas, Mr.
Donovan, Mr. Grimm, Mrs. Kilway – unanimous. Ord. 39-2021 is adopted by
a vote of 7-0.
f. Ord. 40-2021 – (1st Reading) – Finance – Authorizing the Mayor to enter into
a contract for the lease/purchase of a box truck through the State Purchasing
Program and providing for immediate enactment.
Mr. Sisak moved for the adoption of Ord. 40-2021. Seconded Mr. Donovan.
Roll Call: Mr. Sisak, Mrs. Allman, Mr. Bollas, Mr. Donovan, Mr. Grimm, Mrs.
Kilway, Mr. Loughry – unanimous. Ord. 40-2021 is adopted by a vote of
7-0.
g. Ord. 41-2021 – (1st Reading) – Finance – Authorizing the Mayor to enter into
a contract for the lease/purchase of a Freightliner truck and snowplow
package through the State Purchasing Program and providing for immediate
enactment.
Mr. Sisak moved for the adoption of Ord. 41-2021. Seconded Mr. Donovan.
Roll Call: Mrs. Allman, Mr. Bollas, Mr. Donovan, Mr. Grimm, Mrs. Kilway, Mr.
Loughry, Mr. Sisak – unanimous. Ord. 41-2021 is adopted by a vote of 7-0.
h. Ord. 42-2021 – (1st Reading) – Finance – Authorizing the purchase of 571
S. Munroe Road (Parcel 6004640) from Lisa Marie Cerri and Lauren Renee
George, appropriating funds therefore, and providing for immediate
enactment.
Mr. Sisak moved for the adoption of Ord. 42-2021. Seconded Mr. Donovan.
Roll Call: Mr. Bollas, Mr. Donovan, Mr. Grimm, Mrs. Kilway, Mr. Loughry, Mr.
Sisak, Mrs. Allman – unanimous. Ord. 42-2021 is adopted by a vote of 7-0.
i. Ord. 43-2021 – (1st Reading) – Personnel – P.H. on 4-8-21 – Tracked –
Amending and supplementing Ord. 50-2019 authorizing and directing the
Tallmadge Civil Service Commission to adopt rules and regulations that differ
from those provided by general law.
Pres. of Council: Ord. 43-2021 is at 1st Reading and is assigned to the
Personnel Committee and there will be a public hearing on 4-8-21 @ 7:03
p.m.
j. Res. 6-2021 – (1st Reading) – Personnel – Extending the sympathy of the
Council and the Administration to David Straley and members of his family in
the death of Wayne O. Straley II and providing for immediate enactment.
Mr. Sisak moved for the adoption of Res. 6-2021. Seconded Mrs. Allman.
Roll Call: Mr. Grimm, Mrs. Kilway, Mr. Loughry, Mr. Sisak, Mrs. Allman, Mr.
Bollas, Mr. Donovan – unanimous. Res. 6-2021 is adopted by a vote of
7-0.
k. Res. 7-2021 – (1st Reading) – Personnel – Extending the sympathy of the
Council and the Administration to Seth Dowler and members of his family in
the death of Jack Edward Dowler, Jr. and providing for immediate enactment.
Mr. Grimm moved for the adoption of Ord. 7-2021. Seconded Mr. Donovan.
Roll Call: Mrs. Kilway, Mr. Loughry, Mr. Sisak, Mrs. Allman, Mr. Bollas, Mr.
Donovan, Mr. Grimm – unanimous. Res. 7-2021 is adopted by a vote of
7-0.
17. ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Grimm moved to adjourn. Seconded Mr. Donovan. Roll Call:
Mr. Loughry, Mr. Sisak, Mrs. Allman, Mr. Bollas, Mr. Donovan, Mr. Grimm, Mrs. Kilway
– unanimous. The Virtual Regular Council meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
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Adopted:
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Susan E. Burton, Clerk of Council Carol A. Kilway, President of Council
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Agenda
TALLMADGE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2021 @ 7:00 P.M.
VIRTUAL MEETING DUE TO STATE OF EMERGENCY
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1. CALL TO ORDER.
2. PRAYER: Silent prayer.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
3. ROLL CALL:
4. MINUTES: 2-11-21 Virtual Regular Council Meeting minutes to be provided..
5. FINANCIAL REPORTS:
• FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant in the amount of $189,448 to Council on 1-20-21.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Ord. 22-2021 At 3rd Reading.
PLANNING & ZONING Amending the zoning map by rezoning the
P.H. on 2-25-21 @ 7:03 p.m. properties of: SKP Holdings LLC, Parcel
6004333, Parcel 6004342, and Parcel
P&Z Rec. Adoption 5-0 6004343 and Family Medical Care Plus, Inc.
Parcel 6004169 from General Commercial (C-
3) to Automotive Commercial (C-4) and
approving the general development plan
located at 140 West Avenue.
7. COMMUNITY INPUT:
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
9. AGENDA ADDITIONS: None.
10. REFERRALS OF FIRST READING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
a. The following shall be referred to the Finance Committee:
• Ord. 35-2021
• Ord. 37-2021
• Ord. 38-2021
• Ord. 39-2021
• Ord. 40-2021
• Ord. 41-2021
• Ord. 42-2021
b. The following shall be referred to the Planning & Zoning Committee:
• Ord. 36-2021
c. The following shall be referred to the Personnel Committee:
• Ord. 43-2021
d. The following shall be referred to the Community Issues Committee: None.
e. The following shall be referred to the Safety Committee: None.
f. The following shall be referred to the Public Service Committee: None.
11. REPORTS OF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS: MAYOR, DIR. OF PUBLIC SERVICE, DIR.
OF ADMINISTRATION, DIR. OF ECONOMIC DEV., DIR. OF FINANCE AND DIR. OF
LAW.
TALLMADGE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2021 @ 7:00 P.M.
12. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL OF THE WHOLE:
a. SAFETY
Jonathon Bollas, Chair
Christopher Grimm, Vice Chair
Craig Sisak
NO LEGISLATION AT THIS TIME.
b. PUBLIC SERVICE
Rebecca Allman, Chair
Dennis Loughry, Vice Chair
James Donovan
NO LEGISLATION AT THIS TIME.
c. PERSONNEL
Christopher Grimm, Chair
Rebecca Allman, Vice Chair
Jonathon Bollas
• Ord. 43-2021 – (1st Reading) – Amending and supplementing Ord. 50-2019
authorizing and directing the Tallmadge Civil Service Commission to adopt
rules and regulations that differ from those provided by general law.
d. FINANCE
Craig Sisak, Chair
James Donovan, Vice Chair
Christopher Grimm
• Ord. 35-2021 – (1st Reading) – Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract
for the lease/purchase of a sewer camera, software and trailer through the
State Purchasing Program and providing for immediate enactment.
• Ord. 37-2021 – (1st Reading) – Authorizing the Mayor to apply for Summit
County Land Bank Discretionary Grant Funds for the demolition of the
structures located at 583 and 599 S. Munroe Road and enter into an
agreement with the Summit County Land Reutilization Corporation to
demolish these structures and providing for immediate enactment.
• Ord. 38-2021 – (1st Reading) – Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract
for the purchase of new playground equipment for Kent Drive Park through
US Communities Cooperative Purchasing Program and providing for
immediate enactment.
• Ord. 39-2021 – (1st Reading) – Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract
for the lease/purchase of an EMS squad vehicle through the State
Purchasing Program and providing for immediate enactment.
• Ord. 40-2021 – (1st Reading) – Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract
for the lease/purchase of a box truck through the State Purchasing Program
and providing for immediate enactment.
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TALLMADGE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2021 @ 7:00 P.M.
d. FINANCE (Cont’d.)
Craig Sisak, Chair
James Donovan, Vice Chair
Christopher Grimm
• Ord. 41-2021 – (1st Reading) – Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract
for the lease/purchase of a Freightliner truck and snowplow package through
the State Purchasing Program and providing for immediate enactment.
• Ord. 42-2021 – (1st Reading) – Authorizing the purchase of 571 S. Munroe
Road (Parcel 6004640) from Lisa Marie Cerri and Lauren Renee George,
appropriating funds therefore, and providing for immediate enactment.
e. PLANNING & ZONING
James Donovan, Chair
Craig Sisak, Vice Chair
Dennis Loughry
• Ord. 23-2021 – (3rd Reading) – Amended – Approving and granting a
conditional zoning certificate for special non-residential development to the
applicant/owner Keith Wenzel for use as a multi-use small contractor/indoor
storage facility, 5.657 acres, a portion of Parcel 60-10139, located at 1106
N. Munroe Road.
Ord. 26-2021 – (3rd Reading) – Amended – Approving and granting a
conditional zoning certificate to applicant/owner County of Summit, Ohio for
government owned buildings and facilities, located on Parcel 6015571,
6.000 acres, the eastern portion of the parcel formerly known as 6009947.
• Ord. 27-2021 – (3rd Reading) – Amended – Approving and granting a
conditional zoning certificate to applicant/owner County of Summit, Ohio for
government owned buildings and facilities, located on Parcel 6010570,
6.164 acres, the western portion of the parcel formerly known as 6009947.
• Ord. 28-2021 – (3rd Reading) – Amended – Approving and granting a
conditional zoning certificate to applicant/owner County of Summit, Ohio for
government owned buildings and facilities, located on Parcel 6010569,
11.539 acres, the central portion of the parcel formerly known as 6009947.
• Ord. 29-2021 – (3rd Reading) – Amended – Approving and granting a
conditional zoning certificate to applicant/owner County of Summit, Ohio for
government owned parks and playgrounds, located on Parcel 6010572,
4.867 acres, the northern portion of the parcel formerly known as 6009947.
• Ord. 30-2021 – (3rd Reading) – Amended – Approving and granting a
conditional zoning certificate to applicant/owner County of Summit, Ohio for
government owned parks and playgrounds, located at 730 North Avenue,
Parcel No. 6009948, 14.029 acres.
• Ord. 36-2021 – (1st Reading) – Approving and granting a conditional zoning
certificate for special nonresidential development to property
owner/applicant Emil Putra for an indoor storage facility to be located at 658
Newton Street, Parcel Number 6002172, 0.36 acres.
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TALLMADGE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2021 @ 7:00 P.M.
f. COMMUNITY ISSUES
Dennis Loughry, Chair
Jonathon Bollas, Vice Chair
Rebecca Allman
NO LEGISLATION AT THIS TIME.
13. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
14. THIRD READINGS OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:
a. Ord. 23-2021 – (3rd Reading) – Planning & Zoning – Amended – Approving and
granting a conditional zoning certificate for special non-residential development to
the applicant/owner Keith Wenzel for use as a multi-use small contractor/indoor
storage facility, 5.657 acres, a portion of Parcel 60-10139, located at 1106 N.
Munroe Road.
b. Ord. 26-2021 – (3rd Reading) – Planning & Zoning – Amended – Approving and
granting a conditional zoning certificate to applicant/owner County of Summit, Ohio
for government owned buildings and facilities, located on parcel 6015571, 6.000
acres, the eastern portion of the parcel formerly known as 6009947.
c. Ord. 27-2021 – (3rd Reading) – Planning & Zoning – Amended – Approving and
granting a conditional zoning certificate to applicant/owner County of Summit, Ohio
for government owned buildings and facilities, located on parcel 6010570, 6.164
acres, the western portion of the parcel formerly known as 6009947.
d. Ord. 28-2021 – (3rd Reading) – Planning & Zoning – Amended – Approving and
granting a conditional zoning certificate to applicant/owner County of Summit, Ohio
for government owned buildings and facilities, located on parcel 6010569, 11.539
acres, the central portion of the parcel formerly known as 6009947.
e. Ord. 29-2021 – (3rd Reading) – Planning & Zoning – Amended – Approving and
granting a conditional zoning certificate to applicant/owner County of Summit, Ohio
for government owned parks and playgrounds, located on parcel 6010572, 4.867
acres, the northern portion of the parcel formerly known as 6009947.
f. Ord. 30-2021 – (3rd Reading) – Planning & Zoning – Amended – Approving and
granting a conditional certificate to applicant/owner County of Summit, Ohio for
government owned parks and playgrounds, located at 730 North Avenue, Parcel
No. 6009948, 14.029 acres.
15. SECOND READINGS OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: None.
16. FIRST READINGS OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:
a. Ord. 35-2021 – (1st Reading) – Finance – Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a
contract for the lease/purchase of a sewer camera, software and trailer through the
State Purchasing Program and providing for immediate enactment.
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TALLMADGE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2021 @ 7:00 P.M.
16. FIRST READINGS OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (Cont’d.)
b. Ord. 36-2021 – (1st Reading) – Planning & Zoning – Approving and granting a
conditional zoning certificate for special nonresidential development to property
owner/applicant Emil Putra for an indoor storage facility to be located at 658 Newton
Street, Parcel Number 6002172, 0.36 acres.
c. Ord. 37-2021 – (1st Reading) – Finance – Authorizing the Mayor to apply for
Summit County Land Bank Discretionary Grant Funds for the demolition of the
structures located at 583 and 599 S. Munroe Road and enter into an agreement with
the Summit County Land Reutilization Corporation to demolish these structures and
providing for immediate enactment.
d. Ord. 38-2021 – (1st Reading) – Finance – Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a
contract for the purchase of new playground equipment for Kent Drive Park through
US Communities Cooperative Purchasing Program and providing for immediate
enactment.
e. Ord. 39-2021 – (1st Reading) – Finance – Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a
contract for the lease/purchase of an EMS squad vehicle through the State
Purchasing Program and providing for immediate enactment.
f. Ord. 40-2021 – (1st Reading) – Finance – Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a
contract for the lease/purchase of a box truck through the State Purchasing Program
and providing for immediate enactment.
g. Ord. 41-2021 – (1st Reading) – Finance – Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a
contract for the lease/purchase of a Freightliner truck and snowplow package
through the State Purchasing Program and providing for immediate enactment.
h. Ord. 42-2021 – (1st Reading) – Finance – Authorizing the purchase of 571 S.
Munroe Road (Parcel 6004640) from Lisa Marie Cerri and Lauren Renee George,
appropriating funds therefore, and providing for immediate enactment.
i. Ord. 43-2021 – (1st Reading) – Personnel – P.H. on 4-8-21 – Amending and
supplementing Ord. 50-2019 authorizing and directing the Tallmadge Civil Service
Commission to adopt rules and regulations that differ from those provided by general
law.
j. Res. 6-2021 – (1st Reading) – Personnel – Extending the sympathy of the Council
and the Administration to David Straley and members of his family in the death of
Wayne O. Straley II and providing for immediate enactment.
k. Res. 7-2021 – (1st Reading) – Personnel – Extending the sympathy of the Council
and the Administration to Seth Dowler and members of his family in the death of
Jack Edward Dowler, Jr. and providing for immediate enactment.
17. ADJOURNMENT:
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