Ashtabula County public meetings in 2023
5 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
City Council approved several contracts for public safety and infrastructure, including $150,584 for fire department breathing apparatus. The council also voted to update the city's fire protection codes to require dedicated water lines for commercial sprinkler systems.
- Approved $150,584 contract with Fire Force Inc./Eagle Emergency for SCBA equipment (6-0)
- Approved purchase of compactor-compatible refuse trailer from Refuse Equipment and Truck Services, Inc. (6-0)
- Approved fiber optic and internet contract with Greatwave Broadband Services not to exceed $2,050/month (6-0)
- Approved $31,500 contract with Wilkinson Paving for Lake Avenue sidewalk restoration (6-0)
- Approved 100% tax abatement for 7 years for new residence at 2012 Ashbrook Drive (5-1)
- Approved update to Fire Protection Code Section 1501 requiring separate water pipes for commercial sprinklers (6-0)
- Approved resolution commemorating 125th anniversary of Knights of Columbus Chapter 360 (6-0)
- Approved liquor license transfer from Ritika LLC to Stop & Go LLC at 4910 Main Ave (6-0)
Safety Forces Committee
The committee voted to update the Fire Prevention Code to require dedicated water supplies for sprinkler systems. Members also discussed potential regulations for golf cart usage on city roads, though no legislation was finalized.
- Approved update to Fire Prevention Code Section 1501 of Codified Ordinance (3-0)
City Council
Council approved several infrastructure and equipment contracts, including a storm sewer project and road restorations. The body also accepted a FEMA grant for fire department equipment and approved supplemental appropriations for multiple city funds.
- Approved $671,207.36 in supplemental increases to General, Public Health, Court Special Project, Sanitation, Police, Housing Code Enforcement, and Waste Water Funds
- Approved $146,654.00 contract with Eclipse Company LLC for Highland Beach Storm Sewer Outfall Project
- Accepted $155,682.85 FEMA grant for Fire Department PPE and SCBA units
- Approved road restoration agreement with Rocky Road Paving not to exceed $22,000.00
- Approved purchase of SCAG Turf Tiger Mower from Best Truck Equipment not to exceed $13,883.00
- Approved August 7 and August 18 meeting minutes
Finance & Personnel Committee
The Finance & Personnel Committee reviewed July month-end reports and an unpublished audit showing a total net position of $41,424,285. The Finance Director detailed a pending request for $586,207.36 in appropriations to cover expenses through the end of the year. No formal votes were recorded on the items discussed.
City Council
City Council held an emergency meeting to prevent a lapse in insurance coverage. The council approved two ordinances for one-year insurance contracts for city operations and law enforcement professional liability.
- Approved ordinance 2023-121 for liability, property, and casualty insurance with Glazier Insurance Agency and Travelers Insurance Company at a cost of $227,044 (5-0)
- Approved ordinance 2023-122 for law enforcement professional liability insurance with Glazier Insurance Agency and Kinsale Insurance Company at a cost of $131,735.30 (5-0)