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City Council

Council is reviewing several Community Reinvestment Area agreements to provide real property tax exemptions. The body is also considering zoning code amendments regarding data centers and residential districts, as well as various infrastructure and personnel authorizations.

• Proposed 3% wage increase for management and non-bargaining unit personnel
• Change order for Civic Center restroom with Town Center Construction up to $166,518.50
• Professional services contracts for Climate Action and Sustainability Plan up to $56,070.00
• Annexation of 2.004 acres at 4995 Broadway Ave and 0.464 acres at 1906 36th St NE
• Proposed $64,900.00 supplemental appropriation for Fair Housing Assistance Program

General

Canton City Council will discuss a 3% cost-of-living wage increase for salary and non-bargaining employees. The body is also reviewing several contracts for city services and property leases.

• Proposed 3% cost-of-living wage increase for salary and non-bargaining employees
• Contract up to $56,070.00 for climate action and sustainability plan implementation
• Purchase of one 2026 Ford F-250 for building code and recycle center staff not to exceed $61,823.00
• Proposed $64,900.00 supplemental appropriation for 2026 Fair Housing Assistance Award
• Lease of approximately 31.342 acres of city-owned property for youth golf training

City Council

Canton City Council meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM to consider several spending requests and appointments. The agenda includes a $61,823 emergency purchase of a 2026 Ford F-250 for code enforcement and a $64,767.20 state traffic safety grant for police personnel. Council will also review a request to lease about 31.342 acres of city-owned land for youth golf training and a climate action and sustainability plan. Several items are on first, second, or third reading, including a $150,000 appropriation for the Clerk of Court's computer fund.

• Emergency purchase of a 2026 Ford F-250 for $61,823.00 from the Building Code Fund for code enforcement
• $64,767.20 grant from the Ohio Department of Public Safety - Ohio Traffic Office for police administration personnel
• Request to lease approximately 31.342 acres of city-owned property for golf training and programs for area youth
• Request for climate action and sustainability plan implementation services and solar feasibility review
• $150,000.00 supplemental appropriation from the Court's Computer Fund to Clerk of Court administration

Board of Health

The Canton City Public Health Board of Health meets September 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM at 420 Market Ave. N, Canton, to vote on routine business: minutes, financial reports, personnel actions, contracts, and resolutions. Major fiscal items include a list of invoices totaling $258,084.49 and a FY27 WIC grant from the Ohio Department of Health not to exceed $1,735,351.00, which includes sub-grantees. The board will also consider a resolution amending food protection fees (second reading) and a resolution on embargo and tagging authority (first reading).

• Approve invoices (08/20/2026 - 09/25/2026) totaling $258,084.49
• Approve FY27 WIC Ohio Department of Health grant not to exceed $1,735,351.00, with sub-grantees Alliance City Health Department ($197,716.00), Massillon City Health Department ($183,646.00), and Stark County Health Department ($467,928.00)
• Approve resolution amending section 251.02 of the Canton City Health Code for food protection program fees (2nd reading; public hearing October 27, 2026)
• Approve agreement with OneOhio Recovery Foundation for harm reduction services not to exceed $381,000.00 (October 5, 2026 to October 4, 2028)
• Approve purchase of audio-visual equipment through Ohio Desk not to exceed $35,706.00

Board of Health

The Canton City Public Health Board of Health meets September 29, 2026 at 4:30 PM at 420 Market Ave. N, Canton, to approve its agenda and hold public health nuisance hearings. The agenda lists no specific properties, cases, or dollar amounts. The next meeting is set for Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

• Public health nuisance hearings (no case details listed in agenda)
• Motion to approve the agenda
• Next meeting date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Board of Health

City Council

Canton City Council meets Sept. 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM with public hearings on two zoning ordinances, including one amending the city zoning ordinance for a property at 3rd St SW (Christopher Gibson, Parcel #10020623). Council will vote on second and third readings covering supplemental appropriations, a water audit contract, annexation service statements, and several purchases. First readings include a lease of city-owned property for youth golf training and a vacation leave grant for a new Chief Building Official.

• Public hearing 7:00 PM on amending Sections 1194.03 and 1194.04 (zoning permits) of the Planning and Zoning Code
• Public hearing 7:01 PM on amending Ordinance 55/77 for Christopher Gibson at 3rd St SW, Parcel #10020623, declared an emergency
• $150,000 supplemental appropriation from the Court's Computer Fund to Clerk of Court Administration
• Contract change order with Black & Veatch Corp for water audit not to exceed $98,862.00
• $62,000 supplemental appropriation from the HIV Prevention Fund to HIV Prevention personnel costs

City Council

The Canton City Council is meeting to vote on ordinances and resolutions, including major capital projects, zoning changes, and budget appropriations. Key items include a $20 million galvanized private service line replacement project, a $6.8 million City Hall HVAC Phase 2 project, and a $345,990 contract for the 7th St NW bridge replacement. The agenda also includes public hearings, liquor permit transfers, and several zoning code amendments.

• $20,000,000 appropriation for GRR private line replacement project
• $6,800,000 for City Hall HVAC Phase 2, plus $175,000 design contract with Ameresco
• $345,990 professional services agreement for 7th St NW bridge replacement (PID126369)
• $99,769 joint grant with Stark County Sheriff for 16 police mobile data terminals
• Vacate 750' of Ford Motor Way NE for A & J Urban Development LLC

City Council

The Canton City Council is meeting to vote on a range of items, including major capital projects and routine financial reports. Key actions include authorizing a $20 million galvanized private service line replacement project, a $6.8 million City Hall HVAC Phase 2 project, and a $345,990 contract for the 7th St NW bridge replacement. The agenda also includes several zoning code amendments, street naming, and a $99,769 police grant for mobile data terminals.

• $20,000,000 supplemental appropriation for galvanized private service line replacement project
• $6,800,000 supplemental appropriation for City Hall HVAC Project Phase 2
• $345,990 professional services agreement for 7th St NW bridge replacement
• Vacate 750' portion of Ford Motor Way NE for A & J Urban Development LLC
• Name street between Benham Ct SE and Belden Ave SE 'Pete & Mary Arnold Way SE'

Board of Health

The Stark County Board of Health is holding a work session. The main agenda item is an overview of the Air Pollution Control Program and emerging issues, presented by Terri Dzienis. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, other business, and adjournment.

• Air Pollution Control Program Overview and Emerging Issues presentation by Terri Dzienis

Board of Health

The Stark County Board of Health will conduct public health nuisance hearings. No specific cases or addresses were listed in the provided agenda.

• Public Health Nuisance Hearings

Board of Health

The Canton City Public Health Board of Health meets to approve routine fiscal reports, including $297,920.68 in invoices and specific patient write-offs. The board will also vote on personnel changes, including three resignations and new appointments, and approve several grant agreements and travel authorizations. Additionally, the board takes a first reading on a resolution to amend the Canton City Health Code to update fees for the food protection program.

• Approve list of invoices for $297,920.68
• Amend section 251.02 of the Canton City Health Code to update food protection program fees (first reading)
• Approve Stark County Health Department WIC grant addendum for $41,637.00
• Accept resignations of Mindy Groff, Stanleyt Frankart, and Abigail Wilson
• Approve purchase of one Model 8872 data logger from Agilaire, LLC for up to $10,600.00

City Council

The Council is reviewing several major infrastructure expenditures, including a $20 million project for private line replacement and a $6.8 million HVAC project for City Hall. Members also discussed amendments to the General Offenses Code regarding the discharging of firearms following public comments.

• Proposed $20,000,000 appropriation for the GRR Private Line Replacement Project
• Proposed $6,800,000 appropriation for City Hall HVAC Project Phase 2
• Proposed $99,769 grant for police department mobile data terminals
• First reading of amendments to Section 549.03 regarding discharging firearms
• Support adopted for Red Oak Partners LLC redevelopment of 315 Tuscarawas St West

City Council

Canton City Council voted on 32 items, including emergency appropriations for infrastructure and public safety. The most significant financial actions involved a $20 million fund for replacing private water service lines and a $550,000 contract with Habitat for Humanity. The council also approved an annexation agreement with Canton Township and amendments to building code fees.

• Authorized $20,000,000 supplemental appropriation for the Galvanized Required Replacement (GRR) Private Service Line Replacement Project
• Approved $550,000 contract with Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio for single-family home construction using Comp Plan funds
• Adopted ordinance 121/2026 setting the starting annual salary for Todd Shreve, Assistant Superintendent of Collections Systems, at $115,000
• Approved annexation agreement with the Canton Township Board of Trustees
• Amended Building Code sections 1304.02, 1304.03, and 1304.4 regarding plans examination, permit costs, and inspections

Board of Health

The Stark County Board of Health will vote on routine fiscal, personnel, and contract items, including approving invoices totaling $409,792.72, a $63,100 purchase of a Cepheid GeneXpert IV Analyzer, and acceptance of a $75,000 increase to an HIV prevention grant. The board will also consider personnel actions, including the retirement of the Director of Nursing, and approve recommendations from public health nuisance hearings.

• Approve invoices (06/19/2026-07/22/2026) totaling $409,792.72
• Purchase Cepheid GeneXpert IV Analyzer for up to $63,100.00
• Accept retirement of Diane Thompson, Director of Nursing, effective Jan 29, 2027
• Approve $75,000 additional funds for FY26 HIV Prevention Grant (new total $283,560.00)
• Certify $7,049.52 in nuisance abatement costs to Stark County Auditor

The Canton City Public Health Board of Health approved its July 28, 2026 agenda and prior meeting minutes, then approved a list of invoices totaling $409,792.72 and a financial report as of June 30, 2026. It approved buying a Cepheid GeneXpert IV Analyzer for no more than $63,100.00, accepted the retirement of Director of Nursing Diane Thompson effective January 29, 2027, and approved several personnel actions and two grant items. All votes recorded were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved agenda for the July 28, 2026 meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the June 23, 2026 hearings, June 23, 2026 meeting, and July 1, 2026 special meeting (5-0 each)
• Approved invoice list 06/19/2026-07/22/2026 totaling $409,792.72 (5-0)
• Accepted Financial Report as of June 30, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Cepheid GeneXpert IV Analyzer, not to exceed $63,100.00 (5-0)
• Accepted retirement of Diane Thompson, Director of Nursing, effective January 29, 2027 (5-0)
• Approved appointments: Environmental Health Specialist to Johnathan Carlson (alternate Mason Jones), $50,189.00/year; part-time WIC Assistant to Tammi Nelson (alternate Lynicea Wood), $17.4106/hour (5-0 each)
• Approved $75,000.00 additional Ohio Department of Health FY26 HIV Prevention Grant funds (new total $283,560.00) and a Stark County Health Department FY27 PHEP agreement up to $55,000.00 (5-0 each)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will conduct public health nuisance hearings. The meeting includes standard procedures such as roll call and agenda approval.

• Public Health Nuisance Hearings

The Canton City Board of Health held public nuisance hearings on July 28, 2026, for seven properties in Canton. For each property, the Board ordered abatement by August 5, 2026, and authorized Canton City Public Health to abate the nuisance or take legal action if the order is not met, with costs assessed as a lien against property taxes. The Board also approved the meeting agenda and set the next nuisance hearings for August 25, 2026 at 4:30 PM.

• Approved the July 28, 2026 meeting agenda (unanimous roll call)
• Ordered 1616 Kolp Pl NW abated by Aug. 5, 2026
• Ordered 321 Park Ave NW abated by Aug. 5, 2026
• Ordered 2229 16th St NE abated by Aug. 5, 2026
• Ordered 2343 15th St NE abated by Aug. 5, 2026
• Ordered 2716 Daleford Ave NE abated or vacated by Aug. 5, 2026
• Ordered 2148 4th St NE abated by Aug. 5, 2026
• Ordered 623 Sandal Pl NE abated by Aug. 5, 2026

City Council

Canton City Council held public hearings on two zoning amendments: one restricting prohibited signs and another creating new regulations for data centers, which drew 26 speakers. The council also approved several items, including a $40,000 asphalt replacement at the recycle center and the election of Beth Wensel as legislative coordinator/nuisance inspector. Multiple ordinances were advanced through first and second readings, covering topics like property conveyances, a $145,396.26 change order for water main work, and a $550,000 Habitat for Humanity housing project.

• Public hearing on data center zoning (O#115/2026) with 26 speakers
• Approved $40,000 purchase order for asphalt at Canton Recycle Center
• First reading: convey city-owned property to Canton Community Improvement Corp
• Second reading: $550,000 contract with Habitat for Humanity for single-family homes
• Third reading: reauthorize Interior Renovation Program with $85,000 from admissions tax fund

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several items including a $550,000 contract for Habitat for Humanity housing, various infrastructure change orders, and new zoning definitions for data centers. The meeting also addressed budget appropriations and professional service contracts for water and sewer studies.

• Proposed $550,000 contract with Habitat for Humanity for single-family house construction
• Proposed $58,377.45 change order for Fulton Rd. NW sidewalk replacement
• Proposed $195,896.00 contract with Raftelis Financial Consultants for a water and sewer rate study
• Proposed $15,886.21 grant for approximately 30 bulletproof vests for the CPD
• Proposed zoning amendments regarding prohibited signs and data center definitions

Board of Health

The Stark County Board of Health is holding a special meeting on July 1, 2026, to approve the agenda and take a personnel action. The only substantive item is the appointment of a full-time WIC Assistant. The meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Appointment of a full-time WIC Assistant

At its special meeting on July 1, 2026, the Stark County Board of Health approved the agenda and appointed Kimberly Johnson as a full-time WIC Assistant. The appointment carries an annual salary of $36,750.06 with no 90-day probationary period. The meeting concluded after a unanimous vote to adjourn.

• Approved agenda for the July 1, 2026 special meeting (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Kimberly Johnson as full-time WIC Assistant at $36,750.06 annually with no 90-day probation (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is considering the annexation and industrial zoning of 13.525 acres at 2050 & 2232 Central Ave SE. The meeting also addressed multiple grant acceptances for police services and various city service contracts.

• Annexation and I-2 heavy industry zoning for 13.525 acres at 2050 & 2232 Central Ave SE
• Acceptance of $15,886.21 grant for approximately 30 bulletproof vests for CPD
• $195,896.00 contract with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. for water and sewer rate study
• $100,000.00 appropriation for Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio at former Baxter Elementary site
• Endorsement of Opportunity Zone re-designation and new designation of census tracts

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review the 2025 Annual Report and approve several personnel appointments and resignations. The meeting includes discussions on various health grants and fiscal expenditures for the department.

• Approve $388,096.28 in invoices from 05/19/2026 to 06/18/2026
• Purchase of security film for first floor windows from Akron Glass Tinting up to $13,900.00
• Approve FY26 HIV Prevention Grant from ODH not to exceed $208,560.00
• Approve United Way of Greater Stark County addendum up to $11,000.00
• Appointment of Harm Reduction Manager, Disease Intervention Specialist, and Staff Nurse II

The Canton City Public Health Board of Health accepted the 2025 annual report, approved financial reports and invoices totaling $388,096.28, and authorized several staff appointments and resignations. The board also approved multiple contracts and grants, including an ODH HIV prevention grant and an addendum with the United Way of Greater Stark County, and rescheduled upcoming work sessions.

• Approved invoices totaling $388,096.28 (5-0)
• Accepted Canton City Public Health 2025 Annual Report (5-0)
• Approved window security film purchase up to $13,900.00 from Akron Glass Tinting (5-0)
• Appointed Stanley Frankart as full-time Harm Reduction Manager at $64,105.00 annual salary (5-0)
• Appointed Amy Rehm as full-time Disease Intervention Specialist - RN at $60,378.40 annual salary without probationary period (5-0)
• Approved FY26 HIV Prevention Grant from ODH up to $208,560.00 with subgrants totaling $45,000.00 (5-0)
• Approved contract with Massillon City Health Department up to $6,000.00 (5-0)
• Rescheduled July 29, 2026 work session to August 26, 2026 (5-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will conduct public nuisance hearings during this meeting. No specific properties or cases are listed in the provided agenda.

• Public Health Nuisance Hearings

The Canton City Board of Health held public health nuisance hearings on June 23, 2026, covering 11 properties and one animal owner. The Board ordered ten properties to be abated or vacated by July 1, 2026, and one property to remain vacant pending a satisfactory Health Department inspection. It also ordered High Rollers Social Club to immediately cease and desist all food service operations until properly licensed, and ordered an animal owner to submit vaccination records by July 1, 2026, authorizing criminal charges if not submitted. The agenda was approved unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 4:57 PM.

• 1309 15th St NW: ordered abated or vacated by July 1, 2026
• High Rollers Social Club, 420 2nd St NE: ordered to immediately cease and desist all food service operations until properly licensed
• 1414 Piper Ct NW: ordered abated by July 1, 2026
• 1639 St. Elmo Ave NE: ordered abated by July 1, 2026
• 121 17th St NW, Apt. #2: ordered to remain vacant until a satisfactory Health Department inspection
• 1236 Oxford Ave NW: ordered abated or vacated by July 1, 2026
• 1305 16th St NW: ordered abated by July 1, 2026
• 828 Fulton Rd NW: ordered abated or vacated by July 1, 2026

City Council

Canton City Council held its regular meeting on June 15, 2026, addressing a range of items including zoning text amendments for data centers and prohibited signs, a Plain Township annexation agreement, and multiple emergency appropriations. The council also considered contracts for a water and sewer rate study, a paving project change order, and several grant acceptances for the police department. Public speakers asked council to carefully review wording changes related to the data center legislation.

• Zoning text amendments for Ch. 1131 (Definitions) and Ch. 1148.16 (Data Centers) — discussed, with public speakers requesting careful review
• Zoning text amendment for Ch. 1187.05 (Prohibited Signs)
• Request for Plain Township annexation agreement (emergency)
• Contract with Raftelis Financial Consultants for water/sewer rate study, not to exceed $195,896.00
• Change Order No. 1 with Northstar Asphalt for Cleveland Ave NW paving project, not to exceed $172,509.75

City Council

Canton City Council held its regular meeting on June 1, 2026, addressing a range of items including a public hearing on the continued operation and expansion of the designated outdoor refreshment area. The council adopted several emergency appropriations and contracts, including grants for police, a paving project change order, and a water rate study. It also approved annexation of land on Central Ave SE and multiple professional service contracts.

• Approved continued operation and expansion of designated outdoor refreshment area (O#88/2026)
• Authorized annexation of 13.525 acres at 2050 & 2232 Central Ave SE, zoned I-2 Heavy Industry (O#13)
• Accepted $20,000 grant from Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services for Project Safe Neighborhoods (item 7)
• Authorized $225,900 contract with Burgess & Niple for Sugar Creek transmission line surge tanks renovation (O#90/2026)
• Approved $142,000 for AEP building planning study and feasibility assessment (item 18)

Board of Health

The Stark County Board of Health will vote on routine fiscal and personnel items, including approving invoices, a liability insurance payment, and several staff appointments and reclassifications. The board will also consider a contract addendum for maternal health programming and a resolution to close the health department for an all-staff meeting. The agenda is largely administrative with no major policy changes.

• Approve invoices totaling $192,838.15 for 04/17/2026-05/18/2026
• Approve $12,704.00 payment to Public Entities Pool of Ohio for liability insurance
• Approve appointment of part-time WIC Peer Helper and full-time Administrative Specialist
• Approve $400.00 tuition reimbursement for Frank Catrone, DIS Supervisor
• Approve addendum with Early Childhood Resource Center for $1,350.00 (total $4,350.00) for THRIVE initiative

Board of Health

The Stark County Board of Health will convene to conduct public nuisance hearings as part of its regular meeting. The board will also approve agenda corrections and set the next meeting date for June 23, 2026.

• Public nuisance hearings
• Agenda corrections and approval
• Next meeting scheduled for June 23, 2026

City Council

The Canton City Council will decide on a Community Reinvestment Area tax abatement for a data center in the Perry-Canton Joint Economic Development District. The meeting also includes emergency funding for police grants, youth programs, and infrastructure projects, along with first and second readings of ordinances for water main replacements and stormwater improvements.

• Consent to Stark County CRA tax abatement for Perry-Canton JEDD data center project (Faircrest JEDD)
• Approve $44,144.90 grant for Canton Police Department from Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services
• Authorize $225,900 engineering contract for Sugar Creek transmission line surge tank renovations
• Approve $1.5M water main replacement projects for Mount Vernon Area and Croydon Dr NW/Brookpark Cir NE
• Amend appropriations for 11th St improvement project ($98,818.75) and stormwater drainage fund ($1.4M) transfers

City Council

Canton City Council will hold a public hearing on annexing approximately 3.282 acres at 3222 Bruening Ave SW into Ward 5 and zoning it as an I-2 Heavy Industry District. The body will also vote on multiple emergency appropriations, including $225,900 for Sugar Creek transmission line surge tank renovations and $1.5 million for water main replacements in Mount Vernon and Croydon/Brookpark areas.

• Annex 3.282 acres at 3222 Bruening Ave SW into Ward 5, zone as I-2 Heavy Industry District (Public Hearing 5/11/26)
• Approve $225,900 emergency appropriation for Sugar Creek transmission line surge tank renovations (Burgess & Niple, Inc.)
• Approve $1.5M emergency appropriation for Mount Vernon Area water main replacement and sewer improvements ($600K grant + $900K zero-interest loan)
• Approve $1.5M emergency appropriation for Croydon Dr NW & Brookpark Cir NE water main replacement ($750K grant + $750K zero-interest loan)
• Authorize three-year $270,000 cloud hosting contract with Amazing Cloud for Police Department

Board of Health

The Stark County Board of Health is holding a special meeting to consider disciplining a public employee. The agenda includes entering executive session to discuss the discipline and then voting on a motion to discipline the employee. No other business is listed.

• Motion to enter executive session to discuss discipline of a public employee
• Motion to discipline public employee

City Council

Canton City Council adopted resolutions authorizing up to $66,850 for concrete work and $31,000 for asphalt at the Canton Recycle Center, plus $53,245 for a police interceptor. They also introduced ordinances for water main projects, a cloud hosting contract, and a tax abatement that drew public comment.

• $66,850 purchase order for concrete replacement at Canton Recycle Center
• $31,000 purchase order for asphalt replacement at Canton Recycle Center
• $53,245 for one police interceptor
• First reading: $270,000 three-year cloud hosting contract with The Amazing Cloud for police
• First reading: annexation of 3.282 acres at 3222 Bruening Ave SW, zoned I-2 Heavy Industry