Ashtabula County public meetings in 2024

General

The Ashtabula City Council is holding a special meeting to consider and adopt Ordinance No. 2024‑165, which provides appropriations for the city’s current expenses and other expenditures for the fiscal year January 1 2025 through December 31 2025. The council will read the legislation and vote on its enactment as part of the agenda.

• Ordinance No. 2024‑165 – appropriations for city expenses for FY 2025 (Jan 1 2025–Dec 31 2025)
• Special meeting called to approve the 2025 city budget

General

The Ashtabula City Council is holding a special meeting to consider two ordinances. Ordinance 2024‑166 would authorize the city manager to enter a change order with Andritz Separation, Inc. to rehabilitate the centrifuge at the city’s wastewater treatment plant. Ordinance 2024‑167 would make supplemental increases or decreases to appropriations in several city funds for current expenses.

• Ordinance 2024‑166 – authorizes a change order with Andritz Separation, Inc. to rehabilitate the centrifuge at the wastewater treatment plant
• Ordinance 2024‑167 – authorizes supplemental increases and/or decreases to appropriations in the General Fund, Police Levy Fund, AMC Probation Fund, Sanitation Fund, CDBG Fund, Housing Code Enforcement Fund, and Special Improvement District Fund for current expenses

Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation Committee

The Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation Committee will hear a presentation on the 2024-ORD-0017 Temporary Stores and Food Trucks Ordinances, license appeals (749.09), permit appeals (749.13), and meeting rules (165-05). It will also consider an ordinance that would prohibit registered sex offenders from entering public parks. New business includes a city clean‑up event scheduled for May 17, 2025. The meeting otherwise follows standard procedural items.

• 2024-ORD-0017 Temporary Stores and Food Trucks Ordinances (presentation)
• Ordinance prohibiting registered sex offenders from public parks
• License appeals (749.09)
• Permit appeals (749.13)
• City Clean‑up scheduled for May 17, 2025

City Council

The Ashtabula City Council will convene for a pre-council meeting to review administrative reports and committee schedules. The agenda includes reports from the City Manager, Finance Director, and City Solicitor, along with updates from various standing committees.

• Review of committee schedules for Community Development, Finance & Personnel, Public Works, and Safety Forces
• Administrative reports from City Manager, Finance Director, and City Solicitor
• Discussion of miscellaneous business and public comment period

City Council

Ashtabula City Council will consider several ordinances regarding employee compensation for the city, health district, and municipal court. The body will also review agreements for public transportation and employee healthcare services.

• Ordinances 2024-157 through 2024-160: Compensation, salaries, and wages for City of Ashtabula, Health District, and Municipal Court employees
• Ordinance 2024-161: Two public transportation agreements with the Ashtabula County Board of County Commissioners
• Ordinance 2024-162: Annual renewal with Concierge Nurse Navigators, LLC for employee healthcare guidance
• Ordinance 2024-163: Annual renewal with The Schneider Organization Inc. (Concierge Health Network) for employee primary care
• Ordinance 2024-164: Supplemental appropriation changes for General, Police Levy, Food Service, and other city funds

Safety Forces Committee

The committee will hear the Chief’s reports from the Police and Fire Departments, including September‑November 2024 statistics. The City Manager and City Solicitor will also provide updates. No specific actions, contracts, or policy changes are listed on the agenda.

• Police Department – Chief’s Report (Sept‑Nov 2024 stats)
• Fire Department – Chief’s Report (statistics)
• City Manager’s Report
• City Solicitor’s Report

General

The Ashtabula City Council is holding a public hearing to discuss a proposed ordinance. This ordinance provides for appropriations for city expenses and expenditures from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2024-___ regarding 2025 city appropriations

City Council

The Ashtabula City Council pre‑council meeting will open with standard procedural items, followed by reports from the City Manager, Finance Director, City Solicitor, and Clerk of Council. Committee reports will be presented for Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation, Finance & Personnel, Public Works/Public Utilities/Cable/Schools, Safety Forces, and the Planning Commission and Ashtabula Historic Preservation Commission. The meeting will include miscellaneous business, an optional public comment period, and adjournment.

• Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation Committee report (Dec 17)
• Finance & Personnel Committee report (Dec 20)
• Public Works/Public Utilities/Cable/Schools Committee report (Nov 26)
• Safety Forces Committee report (Dec 9)
• Planning Commission and Ashtabula Historic Preservation Commission report

City Council

The Ashtabula City Council will open the meeting, approve the November 18 minutes, and hear administrative and committee reports. It will then consider and adopt several ordinances covering staff hiring, health‑savings‑account agreements, a $15,000 contract for a water‑plant door, animal‑protective‑league cooperation, and budget adjustments for law‑enforcement and fire funds. The council will also pass a resolution declaring a state of emergency due to extreme winter weather and consider a liquor‑license request from Laxminarayan Three LLC.

• Ordinance No. 2024-151 – hiring of Stacy Millberg as Clerk of Council and additional paid vacation leave
• Ordinance No. 2024-152 – authorizing MOUs for health savings account rule changes affecting collective bargaining agreements
• Ordinance No. 2024-153 – contract up to $15,000 to replace the maintenance building overhead door at the Water Pollution Control Plant
• Ordinance No. 2024-155 – supplemental increases/decreases to appropriations in the Law Enforcement Trust Fund and Fire Escrow Fund for 2024
• Resolution 2024-156 – declaring a state of emergency due to extreme winter weather conditions

Public Works/Public Utilities/Cable/Schools Committee

The Public Works/Public Utilities/Cable/Schools Committee will meet on Nov 26, 2024. The agenda includes routine items such as opening, roll call, and Sunshine Law certification. The committee will hear the City Manager’s Report, a Water Pollution Control Report, and a Public Works Report. No specific actions or decisions are listed beyond the reports.

• City Manager’s Report
• Water Pollution Control Report
• Public Works Report

Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation Committee

The Community Development, Economic Development, and Parks & Recreation Committee will meet to discuss city management and parks reports. The meeting features a presentation on 2025 campaigns and projects from the Civic Development Corporation of Ashtabula County.

• Presentation by Amanda L. Tirotta regarding Civic Development Corporation of Ashtabula County 2025 Campaign and Projects

City Council

The Ashtabula City Council will consider several ordinances, including hiring an executive assistant, repealing a prior ordinance, authorizing employee compensation, and approving a contract with GPD Group for engineering design of the Walnut Blvd storm sewer outfall. The council will also vote on supplemental appropriations for multiple city funds. These items will be discussed and voted on during the regular meeting on November 18, 2024.

• Ordinance No. 2024-144: hiring Kelli Jones as executive assistant to the city manager with compensation and vacation leave
• Ordinance No. 2024-145: repealing Ordinance 2024-110 and enacting replacement legislation
• Ordinance No. 2024-146: authorizing compensation, salaries, and wages for city employees and the health district
• Ordinance No. 2024-147: authorizing a contract with GPD Group of Akron for engineering design and construction administration of the Walnut Blvd storm sewer outfall project
• Ordinance No. 2024-149: making supplemental increases and/or decreases to appropriations in various city funds for 2024

City Council

The Ashtabula City Council pre‑council meeting will open with standard items such as call to order, roll call, and a welcome to visitors. The agenda includes reports from the City Manager, Finance Director, City Solicitor, and Clerk of Council, followed by committee reports on community development, finance and personnel, public works, safety forces, and planning commissions. The meeting will also allow miscellaneous business, public comment at the council’s discretion, and adjournment.

• Administrative reports from City Manager, Finance Director, City Solicitor, and Clerk of Council
• Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation committee report
• Finance & Personnel committee report
• Public Works/Public Utilities/Cable/Schools committee report
• Safety Forces committee report

Finance & Personnel Committee

The Finance & Personnel Committee will receive the Finance Director’s Report and the City Manager’s Report. It will discuss old business, including the State Auditor’s report on the Court and an email from mediation counsel. New business will also be considered, though no specific items are listed.

• Finance Director’s Report
• City Manager’s Report
• Report from the State Auditor regarding the Court and recommendations
• Email from Mediation Counsel

City Council

The Ashtabula City Council will consider contracts for water pumps, street paving, and wastewater treatment, along with repealing and enacting industrial wastewater pretreatment ordinances.

• Authorize contract with Ohio Cat for water pollution control pumps
• Authorize paving contracts with Rocky Road Paving and Ronyak Paving, LLC
• Authorize easement with Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company for Ohio Avenue Extension Pump Station
• Repeal and enact industrial wastewater pretreatment enforcement legislation
• Consider liquor license request for Harbor Gardens LLC

City Council

The Ashtabula City Council will hold a pre‑council meeting to receive opening remarks, administrative reports, and committee updates. The agenda includes reports from the City Manager, Finance Director, City Solicitor, and Clerk of Council, as well as scheduled dates for various council committees. A miscellaneous business discussion and optional public comment are also listed.

• Opening of a Pre‑Council Meeting (Call to Order, Roll Call)
• President's Report and Regular Meeting Review
• Administrative Reports – City Manager, Finance Director, City Solicitor, Clerk of Council
• Committee Reports with scheduled meeting dates for Community Development, Finance & Personnel, Public Works, Safety Forces, Planning & Historic Preservation
• Miscellaneous Business/Discussion and optional Public Comment

Public Works/Public Utilities/Cable/Schools Committee

The committee will meet to receive reports from the City Manager, Water Pollution Control, Public Works, and the Solicitor. The agenda consists of procedural items and departmental updates.

City Council

The Ashtabula City Council will vote on several ordinances, including repealing and reenacting waste water treatment rates for implementation on January 1, 2025. Additional ordinances will authorize contracts for street pole repair at Main Avenue and W 44th Street, seek state financial assistance for the Michigan Avenue Extension sanitary sewer project, and engage Rocky Road Paving for road restorations. Routine agenda items such as approval of minutes and committee reports will also be addressed.

• Ordinance No. 2024‑122: repeal of Codified Ordinance Section 937.02 (waste water rates) effective Jan 1 2025
• Ordinance No. 2024‑123: enact new waste water treatment rates (Section 937.02) effective Jan 1 2025
• Ordinance 2024‑133: authorize contract with Lampion Companies to repair/replace a street pole at Main Avenue and W 44th Street
• Ordinance 2024‑134: authorize city manager to apply for Ohio Public Works Commission financial assistance for the Michigan Avenue Extension sanitary sewer project
• Ordinance 2024‑135: authorize contract with Rocky Road Paving for various street cut road restorations

City Council

The Ashtabula City Council will hold a pre‑council meeting to receive administrative and committee reports. Topics include updates from the City Manager, Finance Director, City Solicitor, and Clerk of Council, as well as reports from five standing committees with upcoming meeting dates. No formal actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation Committee report (Oct 15)
• Finance & Personnel Committee report (Oct 25)
• Public Works/Public Utilities/Cable/Schools Committee report (Oct 22)
• Safety Forces Committee report (Oct‑Holiday)
• Planning Commission and Ashtabula Historic Preservation Commission report

General

The Ashtabula City Council work session is scheduled for October 21, 2024 at 6:00 PM at 4230 Lake Avenue. The agenda consists of standard procedural items such as opening, roll call, Sunshine Law certification, visitor acknowledgments, public comment, and adjournment. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or hearings are listed.

Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation Committee

The committee will hear a special guest presentation by Leonard Stepp Jr., MBA, President and CEO of Ashtabula Regional Medical Center, covering an update on the health system and the ARMC Patient Care Tower. The meeting also includes the City Manager’s Report, a Parks & Recreation Committee Report with board minutes, a parks map and list, and parks rules, as well as sections for unfinished and new business. No specific decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Special Guest Presentation by Leonard Stepp Jr., CEO of ARMC – update on health system and Patient Care Tower
• City Manager’s Report
• Parks & Recreation Committee Report – board meeting minutes, parks map & list, parks rules
• Unfinished Business (no details provided)
• New Business (no details provided)

City Council

City Council will consider ordinances to update rates for wastewater treatment and transfer station services. The body is also reviewing contracts for infrastructure repairs, vehicle purchases, and a new public camping prohibition.

• Ordinances 2024-122 and 2024-123: New wastewater treatment rates effective January 1, 2025
• Ordinances 2024-124 and 2024-125: New transfer station rates effective November 4, 2024
• Ordinance 2024-126: Contract with Andritz Separation, Inc. for wastewater plant centrifuge rehabilitation
• Ordinance 2024-130: Purchase of a 2025 Freightliner tandem axle dump truck from Fyda Freightliner Western Star Zanesville
• Ordinance 2024-132: Prohibition against camping on publicly owned property and rights-of-way

City Council

The Ashtabula City Council will hold a pre‑council meeting to open the session, acknowledge visitors, and hear reports from the President, City Manager, Finance Director, City Solicitor, and Clerk. Committee reports will be presented for Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation, Finance & Personnel, Public Works/Public Utilities/Cable/Schools, Safety Forces, and the Planning and Historic Preservation Commissions. The meeting will also include miscellaneous business, optional public comment, and adjournment.

• Opening of a pre‑council meeting (Call to Order, Roll Call)
• President's Report and Regular Meeting Review
• Administrative Reports: City Manager, Finance Director, City Solicitor, Clerk of Council
• Committee Reports: Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation; Finance & Personnel; Public Works/Public Utilities/Cable/Schools; Safety Forces; Planning Commission and Historic Preservation Commission
• Public Comment (at Council’s discretion) and Adjournment

General

The Ashtabula City Council will hold a work session on October 7, 2024, at 6:00 PM at 4230 Lake Avenue. The meeting agenda lists only procedural items such as roll call, sunshine law certification, and public comment, with no specific decisions or proposals scheduled.

• Work session scheduled for October 7, 2024
• Meeting location: 4230 Lake Avenue
• Procedural items: Roll call, Sunshine Law certification, Public comment

Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation Committee

The Community Development, Economic Development, and Parks & Recreation Committee will meet to discuss a potential ordinance regarding the homeless population, using the City of Mentor's ordinance as a reference. The meeting also includes a housing update from the Assistant Director of Planning and Community Development.

• Discussion of an ordinance regarding the homeless population
• Housing update from Mary Church, Assistant Director Planning and Community Development
• Review of August 6, 2024 Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes
• Review of September 10, 2024 Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes

Public Works/Public Utilities/Cable/Schools Committee

The Public Works/Public Utilities/Cable/Schools Committee will hear updates on water pollution control and public works. The meeting includes routine items such as opening, roll call, and a new business segment. No specific actions, contracts, or ordinances are listed in the agenda.

• Water Pollution Control Update (report)
• Public Works Report (report)
• City Manager’s Report (report)
• New Business (unspecified agenda item)

Finance & Personnel Committee

The Finance & Personnel Committee will review the city's cash position, revenue, and expenses. The body will also discuss staffing levels at the Solicitor's Office and old business regarding the court credit card and investment rates.

• Staffing levels at The Solicitor's Office
• Court credit card
• City's investment rates
• Finance Director's report on cash position, revenue, and expenses

City Council

The Ashtabula City Council will consider several resolutions honoring Goodwill Industries, Cathy Speelman, and the DeGeorge Family. Council members will read and enact Ordinance No. 2024-119, which adjusts the Parks & Recreation Fund, and Ordinance No. 2024-120, which makes supplemental changes to a range of city funds. The meeting also includes routine administrative and committee reports before adjourning.

• Resolution No. 2024-116 honoring Goodwill Industries for 125 years of service
• Resolution No. 2024-117 honoring Cathy Speelman
• Resolution No. 2024-118 honoring the DeGeorge Family
• Ordinance No. 2024-119 to adjust appropriations in the Parks & Recreation Fund
• Ordinance No. 2024-120 to adjust appropriations in multiple city funds

City Council

The City Council held a pre‑council meeting to receive reports from the City Manager, Finance Director, City Solicitor, and Clerk of Council. Committee reports from Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation, Finance & Personnel, Public Works/Public Utilities/Cable/Schools, Safety Forces, and Planning & Historic Preservation were presented, with upcoming meeting dates listed. No specific actions or decisions were listed on the agenda.

City Council

The Ashtabula City Council will hold a pre‑council meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The agenda includes opening items, a president’s report, administrative reports, and committee reports covering community development, finance, public works, safety forces, and planning commissions. The meeting also allows for miscellaneous business, public comment, and adjournment.

• Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation Committee report (August 22 meeting, report due September 24)
• Finance & Personnel Committee report (meetings September 20, October 18, November 15, December 20)
• Public Works/Public Utilities/Cable/Schools Committee report (August 27 meeting, report due September 24)
• Safety Forces Committee report (September 9 meeting, with additional dates in October and November)
• Planning Commission and Ashtabula Historic Preservation Commission report

City Council

The Ashtabula City Council will consider multiple ordinances, including contracts for police equipment and a road reconstruction project. The body will also vote on employee compensation and a resolution honoring a school superintendent.

• Contract with Atwell's for police vests and equipment
• Contract with GPD Group for engineering on ATB-SR 84/W. 48th Street
• Contract with Koski Construction for Ferry Drive reconstruction
• Ordinance to authorize employee compensation and salaries
• Resolution honoring Superintendent David Howard, Jr.

Public Works/Public Utilities/Cable/Schools Committee

The Public Works, Public Utilities, Cable, and Schools Committee will meet to receive a presentation on the City of Ashtabula Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting also includes reports from the City Manager, Public Works, and Water Pollution Control.

• Guest presentation by Chris Tolnar of GPD Group regarding the Capital Improvement Plan
• Water Pollution Control report and update
• Ordinance update under old business

Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation Committee

The Ashtabula City Council Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation Committee will hold a regular meeting on August 22, 2024. The agenda consists of standard procedural items, reports from the City Manager and the Parks & Recreation Committee, and a special guest presentation by Zach Schiller of Policy Matters Ohio. The meeting also sets the date for the next session on September 24, 2024.

• Opening of Committee Meeting (call to order, roll call, Sunshine Law certification)
• Special Guest Presentation by Zach Schiller, Research Director, Policy Matters Ohio
• City Manager’s Report
• Parks & Recreation Committee Report
• Next Meeting scheduled for September 24, 2024 at 5 p.m.

City Council

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a pre-council meeting. The session includes administrative reports and committee updates.

City Council

Ashtabula City Council will vote on several ordinances regarding city insurance and equipment disposal. The body is also considering supplemental appropriation changes for multiple city funds for the 2024 period.

• Ordinance 2024-100: Liability, property and casualty insurance with Travelers Insurance Company not to exceed $280,701.00
• Ordinance 2024-101: Law enforcement professional liability insurance with Glazier Insurance Agency and Kinsale Insurance Company for $145,168.00
• Ordinance 2024-99: Contract with Brown Sprinkler Service, Inc. to upgrade four backflow devices
• Ordinance 2024-98: Disposal of obsolete computer and office equipment
• Reappointment of Chip Goodell to the Planning Commission

Finance & Personnel Committee

The Finance & Personnel Committee will review July 2024 revenue and expenditure reports, a cash position statement, and discuss municipal court credit card procedures. The meeting is scheduled for August 16, 2024.

• Review July 2024 Revenue and Expenditure Reports
• Review Statement of Cash Position
• Discuss Municipal Court Credit Cards
• Next meeting scheduled for September 20, 2024

Safety Forces Committee

The Safety Forces Committee will receive the July 2024 police call statistics and fire department statistics. It will also hear reports from the City Manager and City Solicitor. The meeting includes unfinished business, new business, and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Police Department – Chief’s Report (July 2024 call statistics)
• Fire Department – Chief’s Report (statistics)
• City Manager’s Report
• City Solicitor’s Report
• New Business

City Council

The Ashtabula City Council will hold a pre‑council session to hear reports from the City Manager, Finance Director, City Solicitor, and Clerk of Council. Committee reports will be presented from Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation, Finance & Personnel, Public Works/Public Utilities/Cable/Schools, Safety Forces, and the Planning and Historic Preservation Commissions. The meeting will also include miscellaneous business, a public comment period, and adjournment.

• Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation Committee report (meeting Aug 22)
• Finance & Personnel Committee report (meeting Aug 16)
• Public Works/Public Utilities/Cable/Schools Committee report (meeting Aug 27)
• Safety Forces Committee report (meeting Aug 12)
• Planning Commission and Ashtabula Historic Preservation Commission report

City Council

City Council is considering several ordinances regarding employee salaries and wages for city and health district staff. The body will also review change orders for paving projects and equipment for the wastewater treatment plant.

• Ordinance 2024-91: Authorizing compensation, salaries and wages for City of Ashtabula and Ashtabula City Health District employees
• Ordinance 2024-92: Change Order #2 with Koski Construction Co. for parking lot paving at City Hall, Health and Fire Department
• Ordinance 2024-93: Change Order #1 with Ronyak Paving, LLC for the 2024 City Paving Program
• Ordinance 2024-96: Contract with Schultz Fluid Handling for a replacement pump and centrifuge components at the wastewater treatment plant
• Ordinance 2024-97: Change Order #1 with J. Severino Construction Co. for improvements at Smith Field

General

The Ashtabula City Council will hold a work session to review a presentation from the GPD Group regarding improvements and rate increase recommendations for the Wastewater Treatment Facility and Collection System.

• GPD Group presentation on wastewater facility improvements
• Wastewater Treatment Facility rate increase recommendations
• Collection System improvement recommendations

Public Works/Public Utilities/Cable/Schools Committee

The Public Works, Public Utilities, Cable, and Schools Committee will meet to receive reports from the City Manager, Public Works, and Water Pollution Control. The body will also discuss a proposed ordinance amendment presented by Assistant Solicitor Catherine Colgan.

• Proposed ordinance amendment presented by Assistant Solicitor Catherine Colgan

Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation Committee

The Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation Committee will meet to hear a presentation on beach safety from the Ashtabula County YMCA and review reports from the City Manager and Parks & Recreation Committee.

• Special guest presentation: Tia Woodard, YMCA Membership Director, on beach safety
• City Manager’s Report
• Parks & Recreation Committee Report
• Public Communications on General Matters
• Next meeting scheduled for August 22, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.