Stark County public meetings in 2021
20 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Control
The Stark County Board of Control will consider several contracts and change orders, including a roof replacement and restroom renovation, a fire station assessment, additional software licenses, a change order for the Centennial Plaza Project, and a new police van. These items are up for approval at the meeting.
- Contract with Stark Community Support Network for $81,600 for roof replacement and restroom renovation using CDBG funds
- Professional services agreement with Motter & Meadows Architects for $90,400 for Fire Station Assessment and Master Plan
- Change Order No. 2 with Cartegraph Systems for $6,452.71 for 14 additional Water Department user licenses, new total $386,118.83
- Change Order No. 6 with Dunlop & Johnston to extend Centennial Plaza Project completion to July 26, 2021 and waive liquidated damages
- Contract with Liberty Ford Lincoln Canton for $30,335 for one Chevrolet Express Cargo Van for Police Department
Board of Control
The Board of Control is deciding whether to award a five-year contract to Kimble Company for solid waste disposal and curbside recycling services, with an option for a 30-day extension. The contract also includes potential vehicle rental and cleaning services.
- Five-year contract with Kimble Company for solid waste and recycling
- Option for 30-day extension at city's discretion
- Includes potential vehicle rental and cleaning services
Board of Control
The Stark County Board of Control is meeting to consider a single item: approving Change Order No. 3 & Final with Wenger Excavating, Inc. for the 36th St. NW Storm Sewer & Road Reconstruction Project, Phase 1. This change order reduces the contract amount by $27,864.70, bringing the new total to $1,679,411.78, and is intended to close out the project for the Engineering Department.
- Change Order No. 3 & Final with Wenger Excavating, Inc. for $27,864.70 cost reduction
- 36th St. NW Storm Sewer & Road Reconstruction Project, Phase 1 (GP1270)
- New contract amount: $1,679,411.78
- Project closeout for Engineering Department
Board of Control
The Stark County Board of Control will consider two ordinances at its August 31, 2021 meeting. One would finalize a cost-reduction change order for a storm sewer cleaning project, and the other would approve a professional services agreement for engineering on a sanitary sewer and waterline project.
- Change Order No. 1 & Final with Jordan Services, LLC for US 30 Storm Sewer Cleaning & Televising 2020 Project, reducing contract by $2,799.60 to $76,159.40
- Professional services agreement with H.R. Gray & Associates, LLC for $415,402.00 for construction engineering on Allen Ave. SE Area Sanitary Sewer and Waterline Project (GP1332)
Board of Control
The Stark County Board of Control will consider several contracts and agreements, including awarding American Rescue Plan Act subawards to three organizations, approving a change order for a water model program, entering a bulk fuel supply contract, and awarding a construction contract for a water main extension.
- ARPA subawards: $74,000 to Stark County Community Action Agency, $50,000 to Malone University, $169,000 to Stark County Minority Business Association
- Change Order No. 1 with Arcadis U.S., Inc. for $54,302, new contract total $378,873 for Water Distribution System Hydraulic Model Program
- One-year bulk fuel supply contract with Petroleum Traders Corporation, renewable annually
- Construction contract with Wenger Excavating, Inc. for $204,792.90 for Parkridge Circle NW Water Main Extension Project
City Council
The Canton City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a major $3.64 million appropriation for the Allen Ave SE sanitary sewer and waterline project, a $1.25 million purchase agreement for the Nationwide Building, and multiple smaller contracts for fire equipment, park repairs, and a Ford Escape. The agenda also includes honorary street naming, a park master plan, and various routine reports and procedural items.
- $3,640,000 supplemental appropriation for Allen Ave SE sanitary sewer/waterline project (GP 1332)
- $1,250,000 purchase agreement with Downtown Canton Land Bank for Nationwide Building
- $47,425.50 for ladder truck retrofit (Sutphen Corp) and $27,820.00 for Ford Escape (Liberty Ford Lincoln)
- $37,600.00 for Central Plaza North repair (Coon Restoration & Sealants)
- Honorary naming of Harrison Ave as 'McDaniels Way'
Board of Control
The Stark County Board of Control will consider two items: amending a funding agreement with the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce for economic development, and approving a final change order to close out the St. George's Streetscape Project.
- Amend funding agreement with Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce (grant up to $175,000/year for two years)
- Approve Change Order No. 1 & Final with Central Allied Enterprises, Inc. for $21,500
- Close out St. George's Streetscape Project (GP1333), new contract total $104,325
Board of Control
The Stark County Board of Control is deciding whether to enter a professional services contract with Bricker & Eckler LLP for $75,000.00 to provide legal services related to a lawsuit about the construction project at the City of Canton Water Reclamation Facility. This is the sole item on the special meeting agenda.
- Professional services contract with Bricker & Eckler LLP for $75,000.00
- Legal services for lawsuit regarding Canton Water Reclamation Facility construction project
Board of Control
The Stark County Board of Control will consider several contracts and change orders, including a $1.49 million construction contract for the Edgefield Area Water Main Replacement Project Phase 2 and a $200,000 agreement with ODOT for lighting improvements at the U.S. 30/Raff Rd. interchange. The board will also vote on professional services for the water project and final change orders to close out the Mahoning Road Corridor Project Phase 2.
- Contract with ODOT for $200,000 for lighting at U.S. 30/Raff Rd. interchange
- Construction contract with Wenger Excavating, Inc. for $1,485,747.35 for Edgefield water main replacement Phase 2
- Professional services contract with CT Consultants for $133,078 for construction oversight of Edgefield water main project
- Change Order No. 3 & Final with Michael Baker International for $9,585.65, closing Mahoning Road Corridor Phase 2 at $1,404,041.65
- Change Orders No. 14 and 15 with S.E.T., Inc. netting $570,594.27, closing Mahoning Road NE Corridor Phase 2 at $10,214,155.82
City Council
Canton City Council will consider several major items, including authorizing up to $1.25 million in Issue 13 funds to buy the Nationwide Building and $300,000 for carrying costs, plus opting into the nationwide opioid settlement. The council will also vote on contracts, appropriations, and personnel hires, and hold first readings on rezonings and a neighborhood master plan.
- Authorize up to $1,250,000 for purchase of Nationwide Building and $300,000 for carrying costs (Item 262)
- Approve resolution to opt into OneOhio opioid settlement (Items 264, 17)
- Authorize contracts with Stark Co. Community Action Agency ($74,000), Malone University ($50,000), Stark County Minority Business Assoc. ($169,000) using ARPA funds (Item 8)
- Approve $3,640,000 for Allen Ave SE sanitary sewer and waterline project (Item 20)
- Hire Kassy Abraham ($48,000/yr) and Dorothy Dittemore ($69,000/yr) (Items 265, 16)
Board of Control
The Stark County Board of Control will consider two ordinances to award construction contracts. One is for the 2021 City Fiber Optic Project, and the other is for the Large Diameter Sanitary Sewer-Cleaning & Televising 2021 Project. Both contracts are for specific dollar amounts and are up for approval.
- Ordinance 37/2021: $206,473.00 contract with Gudenkauf, LLC for the 2021 City Fiber Optic Project (GP 1354)
- Ordinance 244/2020: $691,832.50 contract with Equix Integrity, Inc. for the Large Diameter Sanitary Sewer-Cleaning & Televising 2021 Project
Board of Control
The Stark County Board of Control will consider several contracts and change orders, including a final change order reducing costs for the Brentwood Interior Tank Painting Project, a change order for additional pavement work on the 12th St. NW Water Main Replacement, a new contract for the 2021 Chip Seal Program, a mowing contract for city-owned lots, and a final change order for the 2019 Paving Program. These items are up for approval at the meeting.
- Change Order No. 1 & Final with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for $37,585.59 cost reduction on Brentwood Interior Tank Painting Project, new total $6,114.41
- Change Order No. 1 with Wenger Excavating, Inc. for $12,531.00 for 12th St. NW Water Main Replacement, new total $283,216.62
- Construction contract with Specialized Construction, Inc. for $85,137.60 for 2021 Chip Seal Program
- Mowing contract with JT Lawn Care, LLC for city-owned lots, valid until March 31, 2022 with two one-year extension options
- Change Order No. 4 & Final with Northstar Asphalt, Inc. for $103,402.99 cost reduction on 2019 Paving Program, new total $2,947,214.54
City Council
The Canton City Council will consider several financial measures, including a $1.15 million ARPA funding agreement with the Economic and Community Development Institute, a $300,000 low-interest loan to Canton Logistics for new construction, and multiple appropriations for infrastructure projects. The agenda also includes public hearings, committee referrals, and routine communications.
- $1,150,000 ARPA funding agreement with Economic and Community Development Institute
- $300,000 low-interest loan to Canton Logistics, LLC for new construction
- $570,594.27 in change orders for Mahoning Rd Corridor Project Phase 2
- $3,640,000 appropriation for Allen Ave SE sanitary sewer and waterline project
- Replat approvals for properties on Harmont Ave NE, 10th St NW, and Cleveland Ave NW
Board of Control
The Board of Control is considering Ordinance 2/2020 to approve Change Order No. 1 & Final with C & K Industrial Services, Inc. for the Collection Systems Department. The change reduces the contract by $744,567.25 because less grit and debris was found than expected, bringing the final contract amount to $382,241.25 and closing out the project.
- Change Order No. 1 & Final with C & K Industrial Services, Inc.
- Cost reduction of $744,567.25
- New contract amount of $382,241.25
- Ordinance 2/2020
- Collection Systems Department project closeout
Board of Control
The Stark County Board of Control will consider three ordinances at a special meeting. They plan to award a construction contract for the 36th St. NW Storm Sewer & Road Reconstruction Project, enter a road salt supply contract for the upcoming winter, and approve a change order to close out the 2020 Paving Program.
- Award $2,643,655.60 construction contract to The Shelly Company for 36th St. NW Storm Sewer & Road Reconstruction Project, Phase 2 (Ordinance 58/2021)
- Enter road salt supply contract with Cargill, Inc. at $46.11 per ton for 2021-2022 winter (Ordinance 78/2021)
- Approve Change Order No. 3 & Final with Northstar Asphalt, Inc. reducing 2020 Paving Program cost by $34,430.10, new total $3,333,973.02 (Ordinance 58/2021)
Board of Control
The Stark County Board of Control is deciding whether to approve several contracts, including using federal CARES Act funds for homeless assistance programs and a mowing contract for city-owned lots. The agenda includes specific dollar amounts and program details.
- Ordinance 85/2021: $388,046 to ICAN Housing for Rapid Rehousing
- Ordinance 85/2021: $250,000 to Refuge of Hope Ministries for Rapid Rehousing
- Ordinance 85/2021: $100,000 to Stark County Mental Health and Addiction Recovery for HMIS upgrade
- Ordinance 244/2020: Contract with NEO Earth Movers for mowing city lots until March 31, 2022, with two one-year extension options
Board of Control
The Board of Control is deciding whether to award and enter into a contract with Montrose Ford, LLC for the purchase of two Dodge Durango AWD vehicles for the Fire Department. The total contract amount is $58,939.54, as specified in Ordinance 58/2021.
- Ordinance 58/2021: Contract with Montrose Ford, LLC for $58,939.54 for two Dodge Durango AWD vehicles for the Fire Department
Board of Control
The Board of Control is deciding whether to approve two professional services agreements for design and plan preparation. One contract, up to $172,368.79, is for the 4th St. SE Sewer Replacement Project. The other, up to $97,400.00, is for modifications to the Collection Systems Department Administration Building.
- Professional services agreement with CTI Engineers, Inc. up to $172,368.79 for 4th St. SE Sewer Replacement Project (GP1338)
- Professional services agreement with Motter & Meadows Architects, Inc. up to $97,400.00 for Collection Systems Department Administration Building Modifications (GP1255)
Board of Control
The Stark County Board of Control is holding a special meeting to consider two ordinances authorizing contracts funded by the American Rescue Plan Act. The contracts allocate $341,650 to Stark County Community Action Association and $170,964 to Simply Youth, both for summer youth employment programs.
- Ordinance 85/2021: contract with Stark County Community Action Association for $341,650 for summer youth employment
- Ordinance 86/2021: contract with Simply Youth for $170,964 for summer youth employment
- Total ARPA funding for youth employment: $512,614
Board of Control
The Board of Control is considering several contracts funded by the American Rescue Plan Act and CDBG COVID-19 funds. These include funding for various summer youth employment and enrichment programs, as well as a purchase of fire turnout gear.
- $847,564.41 total for various summer youth employment and enrichment contracts
- $99,450.00 contract with Fire Safety Services, Inc. for fire turnout gear
- One-year vehicle washing contracts with Red Carpet Car Wash and Dad’s Car Care Center not to exceed $24,999.99
- Ordinances 85/2021 and 86/2021 regarding COVID-19 fund utilization
- Ordinance 58/2021 regarding fire safety equipment