Canton public meetings in 2024

Board of Control

The Canton Board of Control will consider Ordinance 259/2024 at a special meeting on December 24, 2024, to enter into a contract with Hylant Administrative Services, LLC for liability and auto physical damage insurance. The total premium is $537,960, covering the period from January 1, 2025, through February 28, 2026.

• Contract with Hylant Administrative Services, LLC for liability and auto physical damage insurance at $537,960 total premium

The Board of Control approved a contract with Hylant Administrative Services, LLC for the City's Liability and Auto Physical Damage Insurance Coverage. The premium was revised from $537,960 to $518,746 due to a $19,214 safety allowance credit. The policy runs from January 1, 2025 through February 28, 2026. The motion passed 2-0.

• Approved contract with Hylant Administrative Services, LLC for liability and auto physical damage insurance (2-0)

Records Commission

This meeting of the City of Canton Records Commission consists entirely of procedural items: call to order, roll call, agenda updates, approval of minutes, old business, new business, and adjournment. No substantive discussions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

The Canton Records Commission approved minutes from June 20, 2024, and appointed Chairman John Highman as the new Records Commission Secretary, replacing Wendy Heslink who moved to HR. The commission decided to hold only the two statutorily required meetings in 2025 (June and December) due to a lack of issues. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from June 20, 2024 meeting (voice vote)
• Appointed John Highman as Records Commission Secretary (voice vote)
• Decided to hold only two meetings in 2025, in June and December

Board of Control

The Board of Control will consider Ordinance 3/2024, which authorizes 36-month agreements with AT&T Corp. for dedicated internet and IP Flex phone carrier service at City Hall. The dedicated internet provides transport/circuits, while IP Flex covers voice services. This is the only item on the agenda for this special meeting.

• Ordinance 3/2024: Enter into 36-month agreements with AT&T Corp. for Dedicated Internet and IP Flex phone carrier service at City Hall.

The Board of Control approved two 36-month agreements with AT&T Corp. for Dedicated Internet and IP Flex phone carrier service at City Hall. The motion passed unanimously with 2 yeas and 0 nays. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 36-month AT&T Dedicated Internet contract (2-0)
• Approved 36-month AT&T IP Flex phone carrier contract (2-0)

Board of Control

At this special Board of Control meeting, members will consider a single agenda item: Ordinance 63/2024. The ordinance would authorize a contract with Motter & Meadows Architects for $250,844 to perform front façade repairs on the Sears Building. The contract follows a design-build selection process compliant with state competitive bidding requirements.

• Consideration of Ordinance 63/2024 to contract with Motter & Meadows Architects for $250,844 for Sears Building front façade repairs

The Board of Control approved two 36-month agreements with AT&T Corp. for Dedicated Internet and IP Flex phone service at City Hall. The motion was made by Mayor Sherer, seconded by Director Highman, and passed with a 2-0 vote. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved 36-month AT&T Dedicated Internet contract (2-0)
• Approved 36-month AT&T IP Flex phone service contract (2-0)

Board of Control

This Board of Control meeting will consider entering into two three-year contracts for City employee health benefits, a medical plan with Mutual Health Services and a prescription plan with True Rx Health Strategists, effective January 1, 2025.

• Ordinance 3/2024: Enter into a three-year contract with Mutual Health Services for a medical plan benefit for City employees.
• Ordinance 3/2024: Enter into a three-year contract with True Rx Health Strategists for a prescription plan benefit for City employees.

The Board of Control approved two three-year contracts for City employee benefits, both effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027. The medical plan contract was awarded to Mutual Health Services, a Division of Medical Mutual Services LLC, and the prescription plan contract to True Rx Health Strategists. Both motions passed unanimously with 2 yeas and 0 nays.

• Approved three-year medical plan contract with Mutual Health Services (2-0)
• Approved three-year prescription plan contract with True Rx Health Strategists (2-0)

City Council

Canton City Council adopted Ordinance 253/2024 rejecting the factfinder's report on the collective bargaining agreement with Canton Professional Firefighters Association Local 249 (8-1). It also approved a three-year professional services agreement with Charles Corcoran as Chief Building Official at up to $83,200/year (7-2). Several other ordinances were adopted, including the Cleveland Ave. NW resurfacing project authorization and an amended appropriations ordinance.

• Adopted Ordinance 253/2024 rejecting factfinder report on firefighter contract (8-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 255/2024 authorizing Chief Building Official contract with Charles Corcoran, up to $83,200/year (7-2)
• Adopted Ordinance 256/2024 authorizing Cleveland Ave. NW resurfacing project contracts (9-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 252/2024 establishing classification plans for Community Development and Planning bargaining units (9-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 254/2024 amending appropriations ordinance, as amended (9-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 257/2024 updating personnel guidelines for non-bargaining hiring (9-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 258/2024 authorizing grant applications for city projects (9-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 259/2024 authorizing various 2025 purchasing contracts (9-0)

Board of Control

The Board of Control is considering a contract amendment with OpenGov, Inc. for $3,250 to add an Unlimited User Model to the city's Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software. This is the only item on the special meeting agenda.

• Ordinance 3/2024: Contract amendment with OpenGov, Inc. for $3,250 to add Unlimited User Model to CMMS software service

The Board of Control unanimously approved a contract amendment with OpenGov, Inc. for $3,250 to add the Unlimited User Model to the city's Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software. The vote was 3-0. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $3,250 contract amendment with OpenGov, Inc. for CMMS Unlimited User Model (3-0)

Board of Control

The Canton Board of Control will hold a special meeting on December 10, 2024 to approve multiple contracts and change orders. The largest item is a $3.6 million contract with Abbott Electric for electrical equipment at the Water Reclamation Facility. Other notable items include a roof replacement for Fire Station 1, an automated file system for HR, and an ARPA-funded amendment for a pharmacy renovation.

• Ordinance 171/2024: Award $3,636,000 contract to Abbott Electric for Water Reclamation Facility electrical equipment procurement.
• Ordinances 50/2023 & 4/2024: Enter $354,299 contract with The Thrasher Group for Fire Station 1 roof replacement.
• Ordinance 176/2023: Amend subaward with Beacon Charitable Pharmacy for up to $200,000 in ARPA funds for renovations at 2525 13th St. NW.
• Ordinance 62/2024: Enter $61,518.74 contract with Kardex Remstar for automated file system for Human Resources.
• Ordinance 180/2024: Approve change order ($24,048.96) with Joseph A. Jeffries for NE Water Treatment Plant drive realignment (new total $373,412.46).

The Board of Control approved seven contracts and change orders, including a $3.6 million contract with Abbott Electric for water reclamation facility electrical equipment, a $354,299 contract for Fire Station 1 roof replacement, and a $200,000 ARPA-funded amendment for Beacon Charitable Pharmacy renovations. All motions passed unanimously with 2 yeas and 0 nays.

• Approved $3,636,000 contract with Abbott Electric for Water Reclamation Facility electrical equipment (2-0)
• Approved $354,299 contract with The Thrasher Group for Fire Station 1 roof replacement (2-0)
• Approved $200,000 ARPA subaward amendment with Beacon Charitable Pharmacy for renovations at 2525 13th St. NW (2-0)
• Approved $61,518.74 contract with Kardex Remstar for HR automated file system (2-0)
• Approved $10,200 change order with GPD Group, new contract total $792,036 (2-0)
• Approved $24,048.96 change order with Joseph A. Jeffries, new contract total $373,412.46 (2-0)
• Approved 60-month contract extension with Cintas for uniform and mat rentals (2-0)

City Council

Canton City Council adopted the 2025 temporary appropriations ordinance and approved a 4% wage increase for management and non-bargaining personnel, both by unanimous 10-0 votes. The council also approved a tax incentive agreement with Schulman, Roth & Associates and several other ordinances, while referring new items to the Finance Committee.

• Adopted 2025 temporary appropriations as Ordinance No. 247/2024 (10-0)
• Approved 4% wage increase for management/non-bargaining personnel as Ordinance No. 250/2024 (10-0)
• Approved tax incentive agreement with Schulman, Roth & Associates as Ordinance No. 246/2024 (10-0)
• Adopted classification plan for HR management personnel as Ordinance No. 251/2024 (10-0)
• Adopted resolution to distribute October 2024 Codified Ordinances supplement as Ordinance No. 248/2024 (10-0)
• Adopted ordinance to edit/inclusion of ordinances into Codified Ordinances as Ordinance No. 249/2024 (10-0)
• Adopted resolution authorizing $52,380 for centrifuge reconditioning at Water Reclamation Facility (voice vote)
• Confirmed Lisa Lucas to Fair Housing Commission and David Patterson to Board of Building Appeals (voice votes)

Board of Control

The Board of Control will vote on awarding a construction contract to Cavanaugh Building Corporation for $788,000 to renovate Fire Station 7, funded by ARPA dollars.

• Award construction contract to Cavanaugh Building Corporation for $788,000 for Fire Station 7 Renovation using ARPA funds

Board of Control

The Board of Control will consider Ordinance 79/2024 to award a construction contract to Dunlop and Johnston, Inc. for $3,256,149.00 for the Traffic Engineering Maintenance Building (GP 1446). This is the sole item on the special meeting agenda.

• Award construction contract to Dunlop and Johnston, Inc. for $3,256,149.00 for Traffic Engineering Maintenance Building, GP 1446

Board of Control

The Board of Control will vote on four contract actions: decreasing FY2023 ESG grant funding for homelessness prevention by $31,823.50, awarding a $788,000 construction contract for Fire Station 7 renovation using ARPA funds, approving up to $350,000 in ARPA subgrant for site readiness in Greater Shorb Neighborhood, and entering a $109,900 professional services agreement for Maple Ave. NE sanitary sewer replacement design.

• Contract amendment with ICAN Housing reducing homelessness prevention grant by $31,823.50 to $94,041.50
• Award $788,000 to Cavanaugh Building Corporation for Fire Station 7 Renovation Project (ARPA funds)
• ARPA subgrant up to $350,000 to Canton Community Improvement Corporation for Greater Shorb Neighborhood development
• Professional services agreement with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for $109,900 for Maple Ave. NE Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project engineering design

Board of Control

The Canton Board of Control will consider three ordinances at a special meeting: a three-year service agreement with Sedgwick Claims Management for worker's compensation administration at $34,900 annually; a change order reducing the 2021 Fiber Optic Project cost by $3,470; and a $278,100 professional services contract with Burgess & Niple for an Asset Management Plan Update.

• Ordinance 3/2024: Three-year agreement with Sedgwick Claims Management for workers' comp administration, $34,900/year
• Ordinance 37/2021: Change Order No. 2 & Final with Gudenkauf, LLC reducing 2021 Fiber Optic Project cost by $3,470 (new total $202,053)
• Ordinance TBD: $278,100 contract with Burgess & Niple for Asset Management Plan Update (GS 2024-01)

Canton Community Improvement Corporation

The Canton Community Improvement Corporation will vote on resolutions regarding American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) agreements. The board will also consider the transfer of properties at 4th St NW and Bedford Ave NW to David DeChiara.

• ARPA agreement with the City of Canton
• ARPA agreement with Canton For All People
• Purchase agreement amendment with Canton for All People Acquisition and Holding Company LLC and Fairplay Development LLC
• Property transfer to David DeChiara for sites at 4th St NW and Bedford Ave NW

Board of Control

The Board of Control will vote on awarding a $3,331,750 construction contract for the City Hall Air Handler Replacement Project. Additionally, the board will consider multiple professional services contracts for engineering and design work on sewer cleaning, street improvements, and a neighborhood project, some pending income tax approval.

• Award $3,331,750 construction contract to Standard Plumbing & Heating Co. for City Hall Air Handler Replacement (Ordinances 157/2023 & 4/2024)
• Enter $267,304 contract with Burgess & Niple for engineering on 2025 Large Diameter Sewer Cleaning & Inspection Project
• Enter $57,394 contract with WSP USA for design of 11th St. SE Improvements Project (pending tax approval)
• Enter $112,122 contract with Environmental Design Group for 15th St. NE Streetscape Project engineering/design (pending tax approval)
• Enter $67,618 contract with Environmental Design Group for Sherrick Rd. Area Neighborhood Improvements Project engineering (pending tax approval)

Board of Control

The Board of Control is deciding on three contracts: a $600,000 construction contract for City Hall Parking Garage repairs using ARPA funds, a two-year dental coverage contract with Superior Dental Care, and a three-year wellness program contract with Bravo Wellness. All items are presented for approval.

• Award construction contract to CPS Construction Group for City Hall Parking Garage Repair Project, $600,000 from ARPA funds
• Enter two-year contract with Superior Dental Care for employee dental coverage
• Enter three-year contract with Bravo Wellness for employee wellness program focusing on reducing preventable costs and risks

Board of Control

The Board of Control is meeting to award a construction contract for fire station renovations and finalize two sewer and roadway projects. The meeting includes the use of ARPA funds for facility improvements.

• Contract award to Cavanaugh Building Corporation for $660,000.00 for Fire Station 1 Renovation Project
• Change Order No. 3 & Final with Environmental Design Group for $24,496.58 cost reduction (Allen Ave. SE Area Sanitary Sewer Replacement)
• Change Order No. 2 & Final with The Shelly Company for $78,029.16 cost reduction (36th St. NW Storm Sewer and Roadway Reconstruction - Phase 2)

Board of Control

The Board of Control will consider entering into Change Order No. 2 & Final with Wenger Excavating, Inc. for the 34th St. Area Water Main Replacement Project. The change order adjusts plan quantities to match actual field quantities, increasing the contract by $115,735.60 to a new total of $2,723,956.70.

• Change Order No. 2 & Final with Wenger Excavating, Inc. for $115,735.60 for the 34th St. Area Water Main Replacement Project
• New contract total of $2,723,956.70 after change order

Board of Control

The Board of Control will review four contracts: a service agreement for flexible spending and health accounts (FSA/HRA/HSA), a one-year radio maintenance contract, a five-year farming lease, and a three-year building inspector services contract. All items are routine procurement and administrative approvals.

• One-year contract with B&C Communications for Motorola radio maintenance at $45,474
• Five-year farming lease of 23.11 acres from Briggs Family Farm, LLC at $1,451 per year, with two five-year renewal options
• Three-year contract for multi-certified building inspector services at $57.69/hour, not to exceed $120,000 per year, with automatic 3% annual increase
• Service agreement with American Fidelity for FSA/HRA/HSA administration at no cost to the city, except $4/employee/month for High Deductible Health Plan participants

Board of Control

The Board of Control will consider three ordinances authorizing contracts for city projects. The largest is a $1,734,000 construction contract with Cavanaugh Building Corporation for the Health Department First Floor Renovation, funded by ARPA. Other contracts include $250,000 for storage solutions at the Water Department Service Shop and $179,000 for abandonment of a water treatment plant well.

• Contract with Cavanaugh Building Corporation ($1,734,000) for Health Department First Floor Renovation using ARPA funds
• Contract with Crown Equipment Corporation ($250,000) for Storage Solutions at Water Department Service Shop Renovation
• Contract with The Ohio Drilling Company ($179,000) for Abandonment of Northwest Water Treatment Plant Collector Well #3

Board of Control

The Board of Control will vote on multiple contract amendments and a new three-year software agreement. Items include extending and increasing a homelessness prevention contract, adjusting domestic violence shelter funding, approving a change order for the Civic Center AV project, and entering a software contract for the Building Code Department.

• Increase homelessness prevention contract from $20,000 to $51,823.50, extending deadline to Jan 31, 2025
• Decrease domestic violence shelter contract from $108,168.50 to $76,345.00 (FY2023 ESG funds)
• Increase domestic violence shelter contract from $50,000 to $81,823.50 (FY2024 ESG funds)
• Change Order No. 1 with MediaNet AV for Civic Center AV project: $10,000 increase to total $1,036,873.16
• Three-year software agreement with iWorQ Systems at $45,285/year, auto-renewing with up to 5% annual increase

Board of Control

The Canton Board of Control will consider two items at a special meeting: approving a final change order reducing costs on the Perry Heights Water Main Replacement Project and awarding a contract for sludge removal at the Sugar Creek Water Treatment Plant. The contract award is contingent on City Council approval of funds.

• Change Order No. 2 & Final with Arcadis Engineering Services reducing contract by $26,968.60 to $143,055.40 for Perry Heights Water Main Replacement Phase 2 design closeout
• Award and contract with JMW Welding & Manufacturing, Inc. for $210,015.00 for Sugar Creek Water Treatment Plant lagoon cleanout, removal and disposal of sludge

City Council

Canton City Council met on September 30, 2024, and adopted four ordinances on third reading, including authorizing US 30 resurfacing, HUD action plan amendments, and purchase of an F-450 truck. The council also adopted an amended budget ordinance (No. 191/2024) on second reading. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included public comments on police conduct and other issues.

• Adopted Ordinance 191/2024, amending appropriations (11-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 192/2024, authorizing US 30 resurfacing (11-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 193/2024, authorizing HUD action plan amendments (11-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 194/2024, authorizing purchase of F-450 truck (11-0)
• Excused President Bates Aylward and Member Morris from meeting (11-0)
• Suspended Rule 22A to add second readings of Ordinances 13-23 to agenda (11-0)

Board of Control

The Board of Control will consider two contracts: a new $188,458 design-build contract for the Downtown Ice Rink Chiller Replacement Project, and a $93,039 change order for the 4th St. SE Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project, which brings that contract to over $4 million.

• Enter into contract with The Standard Plumbing and Heating Co., LLC for $188,458 for the Downtown Ice Rink Chiller Replacement Project
• Approve Change Order No. 2 with Wenger Excavating, Inc. for $93,039 for the 4th St. SE Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project, new total $4,004,500.33

Board of Control

The Board of Control is considering three ordinances to award professional services and construction contracts. The largest is a $364,945.32 contract for the 6th St. NW Storm and Sanitary Sewer Relocation Project. Also on the agenda are a $162,605.00 contract for the Cherry Ave. NE Streetscape Project and a $132,530.00 contract for a climate action and sustainability plan.

• Ordinance 121/2024: $364,945.32 construction contract with Kinsey Excavating and Trucking for the 6th St. NW Storm and Sanitary Sewer Relocation Project (GP 1473)
• Ordinance 139/2024: $162,605.00 construction contract with Stanley Miller Construction for the Cherry Ave. NE Streetscape Project (GP1427)
• Ordinance 176/2024: $132,530.00 professional services contract with Nutter Consulting for development of a climate action and sustainability plan

The Board of Control approved three contracts unanimously (3-0). These include a $132,530 professional services contract with Nutter Consulting for a climate action and sustainability plan, a $364,945.32 construction contract with Kinsey Excavating for the 6th St. NW sewer relocation, and a $162,605 construction contract with Stanley Miller Construction for the Cherry Ave. NE streetscape project. The meeting adjourned at 8:35 AM.

• Approved $132,530 contract with Nutter Consulting for climate action plan (3-0)
• Approved $364,945.32 construction contract with Kinsey Excavating for 6th St. NW sewer project (3-0)
• Approved $162,605 construction contract with Stanley Miller for Cherry Ave. NE streetscape (3-0)

City Council

Canton City Council adopted four ordinances: O#18 (BBS inspector contract), O#24 (sidewalk/curb replacement program amendment), O#25 (iWORQ software transition), and O#26 (30th St. NE water main replacement). Also approved Informal Resolution #1 to purchase play equipment at Stark Wayne Shrader Park. No other substantive decisions were made; public comments focused on police conduct and Gaza.

• Adopted Ordinance #18 as 181/2024: BBS multi-certified inspector contract at $57.69/hr, up to $120,000/yr for 3 years (8-0, 2 abstentions)
• Adopted Ordinance #24 as 182/2024: Amended Chapter 919 sidewalk and curb replacement program (10-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #25 as 183/2024: Transition from Cityforce to iWORQ software, 3-year contract up to $48,080 first year (10-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #26 as 184/2024: 30th St. NE water main replacement project, $700,000 supplemental appropriation (10-0)
• Adopted Informal Resolution #1: Authorized purchase of play equipment at Stark Wayne Shrader Park (voice vote, unanimous)

Board of Control

The Board of Control will consider several contract awards and amendments, including a $1,026,873.16 contract for Civic Center audiovisual improvements, a $349,363.50 contract for the Northeast Water Treatment Plant driveway realignment, and a $418,166 contract for engineering design of the Fulton Ave./25th St. intersection improvement. They will also extend contract deadlines for summer camp programs and close out the Colonial Blvd. NE project with a cost reduction.

• Extend summer camp program deadlines to September 30, 2024 for Simply Youth and Stark County Minority Business Association
• Award $349,363.50 contract to Joseph A. Jeffries Company for Northeast Water Treatment Plant Driveway Realignment Project
• Award $1,026,873.16 contract to MediaNet AV for Civic Center Audiovisual Improvements
• Enter Change Order No. 4 & Final with Wenger Excavating reducing Colonial Blvd. NE Project cost by $166,557.31, new total $4,355,807.79
• Enter $418,166 professional services contract with American Structurepoint for Fulton Ave./25th St. NW Intersection Improvement design

The Board of Control unanimously approved six contracts and amendments, including a $1,026,873.16 contract with MediaNet AV, LLC for the Civic Center Audiovisual Improvements project after the apparent low bidder, Hilscher-Clarke, was deemed non-responsive. Other approvals included a $349,363.50 contract for the Northeast Water Treatment Plant driveway realignment, a $49,860 engineering agreement for the I-77 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, a $418,166 engineering contract for the Fulton Ave. and 25th St. NW intersection project, a $166,557.31 cost-reduction change order for the Colonial Blvd. project, and contract deadline extensions for Simply Youth and Stark County Minority Business Association summer programs.

• Approved $1,026,873.16 contract with MediaNet AV, LLC for Civic Center AV improvements (3-0)
• Approved $349,363.50 contract with Joseph A. Jeffries Company for water treatment plant driveway realignment (3-0)
• Approved $49,860 agreement with Burgess & Niple for I-77 sewer rehabilitation design (3-0)
• Approved $418,166 contract with American Structurepoint for Fulton Ave./25th St. intersection design (3-0)
• Approved $166,557.31 cost-reduction change order with Wenger Excavating for Colonial Blvd. project (3-0)
• Approved contract deadline extensions for Simply Youth and Stark County Minority Business Association (3-0)

City Council

Canton City Council met on September 9, 2024, and adopted six ordinances on third reading, including a $132,530 contract for a climate action plan, an $80,000 violent crime reduction grant for surveillance trailers, and a $150,000 property demolition fund. The council also approved two ordinances on first reading (Ordinance #18 and #19) after suspending rules, and passed an informal resolution confirming Doug Mullaly to the Board of Building Appeals. The meeting included extensive public comment on police accountability, with no formal action taken on those concerns.

• Adopted Ordinance #22 (property demolition fund, $150,000) 10-0
• Adopted Ordinance #23 (climate action plan, $132,530) 10-0
• Adopted Ordinance #25 (violent crime reduction grant, $80,000) 10-0
• Adopted Ordinance #26 (I-77 sewer rehab, $49,860) 10-0
• Adopted Ordinance #27 (NE WTP driveway realignment) 10-0
• Adopted Ordinance #18 (replat of lots 27858/27859) 10-0
• Adopted Ordinance #19 (communications center classification) 10-0
• Adopted Informal Resolution #1 (Doug Mullaly to Building Appeals) voice vote

Board of Control

The Board of Control will vote on several ordinances: a clarification that ICAN Housing's contract for new rental construction is on Harmont Avenue NE, not Market Ave.; an amendment extending Hammer and Nails' CDBG-funded code violation remediation program deadline to May 2025; a $456,374 purchase of a fire department ambulance; a $111,425 five-year GIS software agreement with 3-GIS; and a $60,000 one-year lease for Health Department office space during Sears Building renovations.

• Ordinance 158/2024: Clarifies ICAN Housing contract location to 1.44 acres at Harmont Ave NE & 35th St NE for new rental construction.
• Ordinance 60/2023: Extends Hammer and Nails' $85,000 CDBG contract for exterior rehab grants to May 31, 2025.
• Ordinance 62/2024: Approves $456,374 for a 2025 Ford F550 ambulance via state cooperative purchasing.
• Ordinance 159/2024: Five-year, $111,425 agreement with 3-GIS for web-based fiber network management.
• Ordinance 63/2024: One-year $60,000 lease with Fettman Property Management for Health Department office space.

Board of Control

The Canton Board of Control will consider entering into several contracts and change orders. Key items include a $594,100 right-of-way acquisition agreement for the W. Tuscarawas St. Safety Project, contracts to convert tennis courts to pickleball courts at two parks, and a road salt supply contract for winter 2024-2025. The board will also approve change orders for park splash pads and water infrastructure projects.

• $594,100 professional services agreement with TranSystems for right-of-way acquisitions on W. Tuscarawas St. Safety Project Phase 1
• $178,000 contract to resurface tennis courts at Schreiber Park into six pickleball courts
• $140,000 ARPA-funded contract to resurface tennis courts at Crenshaw Park into four pickleball courts
• Road salt supply contract with Morton Salt at $50.94/ton for 5,500 tons for 2024-2025 winter
• Change order No.1 for $80,408 for spray park and splash pad installations at Garaux, Harmont, and Weis Parks

The Board of Control unanimously approved seven contracts and change orders, including converting tennis courts to pickleball courts at two parks, a right-of-way acquisition agreement, a road salt supply contract, and several construction-related agreements. All votes were 3-0.

• Approved $178,000 contract with Protect-A-Cote, Inc. for tennis court resurfacing at Schreiber Park (3-0)
• Approved $140,000 ARPA-funded contract with Protect-A-Cote, Inc. for tennis court resurfacing at Crenshaw Park (3-0)
• Approved $594,100 professional services agreement with TranSystems for right-of-way acquisitions for W. Tuscarawas St. Safety Project (3-0)
• Approved road salt contract with Morton Salt, Inc. at $50.94/ton for 5,500 tons (3-0)
• Approved $80,408 change order for Spray Park & Splash Pad Installations at Garaux, Harmont, and Weis Parks (3-0)
• Approved $279,808 agreement with Anser Advisory for construction oversight on Perry Heights Water Main Replacement (3-0)
• Approved $55,159.04 final change order for 31st St. NE Waterline Replacement & Storm Sewer Project (3-0)

City Council

Canton City Council adopted seven ordinances on August 26, 2024, all by 11-0 votes. These included paying a $70,075.52 moral obligation to Liberty Ford for a dump truck, accepting $260,999 in Ohio Ambulance Transportation Program grant funds, and accepting a $4,000 Walmart grant for the police department. The meeting also featured extensive public comment regarding a video of a Canton police officer kicking a suspect, with many speakers criticizing the mayor and police department.

• Adopted Ordinance 160/2024 amending firefighter/cadet pay exhibit (11-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 161/2024 with $475,000 in supplemental appropriations (11-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 162/2024 with $150,000 in supplemental appropriations (11-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 163/2024 authorizing railroad crossing projects on 10th and 8th St NE (11-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 164/2024 authorizing $70,075.52 payment to Liberty Ford for dump truck (11-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 165/2024 accepting $260,999 ambulance transport grant (11-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 166/2024 authorizing $110,429.45 contract amendment for 9th St SW bridge (11-0)
• Adopted Ordinances 167-172/2024 covering annexation, appropriations, and grants (11-0 each)

Board of Control

The Board of Control will consider several contracts and change orders. Key items include a $1.75M contract with ICAN Housing for new rental properties at 1214 Market Ave. N using HOME-ARP funds, a $637k change order for the City/County Fiber Optic Project, and a contract amendment for YWCA mental health services. Also on the agenda are a roof replacement for Community Drop-In Center and a cost reduction for the Fairmount Area Watermain Replacement.

• Ordinance 158/2024: Contract with ICAN Housing for $1,754,327 using HOME-ARP funds for new construction at 1214 Market Ave. N
• Ordinance 176/2022 amendment: Extend YWCA New Beginnings contract to July 31, 2024 for $24,150 in CDBG-funded mental health services
• Ordinances 176/2022 & 95/2024: Amendment with Community Drop-In Center for $11,800 in CDBG funds for roof replacement, new total $129,800
• Ordinance 159/2024: Change Order No. 1 with Thayer Power for $637,721.87 for City/County Fiber Optic Project, new total $7,594,031.87
• Ordinance 54/2023: Change Order No. 2 & Final with Wenger Excavating for $37,822.06 reduction in Fairmount Area Watermain Replacement Phase 2, new total $2,594,086.79

Board of Control

The Canton Board of Control will consider awarding several contracts, including a $1,737,500 construction contract for Civic Center Infrastructure Improvements and a $107,554 sewer cleaning project. Other items include a $81,300 relocation services agreement for the West Tuscarawas St. Safety Project and a minor change order for the Crenshaw Park Pavilion.

• $1,737,500 construction contract with Standard Plumbing & Heating Co. for Civic Center Infrastructure Improvements
• $107,554 contract with Razor Lake Materials for US-30 Storm Sewer Cleaning & Televising
• $81,300 professional services agreement with O.R. Colan Associates for relocation review on West Tuscarawas St. Safety Project
• Supply contract with HammerHead Trenchless for cured-in-place pipe repair kits (amount not specified)
• Change Order No. 2 for Crenshaw Park Pavilion adding $1,000 (new total $505,323.61)

The Board of Control approved five contracts and one change order, all by unanimous 2-0 votes. The largest was a $1,737,500 construction contract with Standard Plumbing & Heating Co. for the Civic Center Infrastructure Improvements Project. Other approvals included storm sewer cleaning, relocation review services, pipe repair kits, and a change order for the Crenshaw Park Pavilion.

• Approved $107,554.25 contract with Razor Lake Materials for US-30 Storm Sewer Cleaning & Televising (2-0)
• Approved $81,300 agreement with O.R. Colan Associates for relocation review services on W. Tuscarawas St. project (2-0)
• Approved supply contract with HammerHead Trenchless for cured-in-place pipe repair kits (2-0)
• Approved $1,000 Change Order No. 2 with Paragon Builders for Crenshaw Park Pavilion, new total $505,323.61 (2-0)
• Approved $1,737,500 construction contract with Standard Plumbing & Heating for Civic Center Infrastructure Improvements (2-0)

City Council

Canton City Council approved multiple ordinances, including a $1.8 million fiber network expansion, a contract with Axon for Tasers, and a climate action plan. All votes were unanimous (10-0). The meeting also included public comments on the Frank Tyson case and Gaza ceasefire.

• Adopted Ordinance 159/2024 for fiber network expansion with $1.8M appropriation (10-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 149/2024 for Axon Taser contract (10-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 148/2024 updating police/fire classification plan (10-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 150/2024 approving replat of Outlots 374 and 375 (10-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 151/2024 approving replat of multiple lots (10-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 152/2024 amending appropriations for NIP acquisition (10-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 153/2024 amending employment provisions (10-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 159/2024 for fiber network expansion (10-0)

Board of Control

This special meeting of the Canton Board of Control will consider six contracts and change orders. The largest item is a five-year, $303,174 agreement with Axon Enterprise for the police department's taser cartridge maintenance program. Other items include engineering studies for storm sewers and safety projects, and final change orders to close out several construction projects.

• Ordinance 3/2024: Five-year taser cartridge maintenance program with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for $303,174, exempt from bidding via Sourcewell program
• Ordinance 62/2024: Professional services agreement with Osborn Engineering for $82,619 for Wertz Area Storm and Sanitary Sewer Study
• Ordinance 7/2022: Change order with Stanley Miller Construction for $421.90 to close out E. Tuscarawas Streetscape Phase 1 (new total $253,517.10)
• Ordinance 276/2022: Change order with Stanley Miller Construction for -$2,063 to close out project (new total $134,921.50)
• Ordinance 69/2022: Change order with Q.B.S. Inc. for -$10,000 for DMV Ventilation System Project (new total $256,551.32)

Board of Control

The Board of Control is reviewing several contracts and change orders for city infrastructure. Decisions include funding for water main replacements and streetscape design services.

• Contract with Wenger Excavating, Inc. for $2,414,400.75 for Perry Heights Water Main Replacement Project, Phase II
• Change Order No. 2 with Arcadis US, Inc. for $684,339.00 for W. Tuscarawas Corridor Safety Project, Phase 1
• Professional Services Contract with MKSK, Inc. for $235,000.00 for 6th St NW and Court Ave. NW projects
• Change Order No. 1 with Environmental Design Group for $16,502.89 for Cleveland Ave. NW Streetscape, Phase 2

The Board of Control unanimously approved four items: a change order for the W. Tuscarawas Corridor Safety Project, a change order for Cleveland Ave. NW Streetscape Phase 2, a professional services contract for 6th St NW and Court Ave. NW utilities/streetscape, and a construction contract for the Perry Heights Water Main Replacement Project Phase II. All votes were 3-0.

• Approved Change Order No. 2 with Arcadis US, Inc. for $684,339.00 (W. Tuscarawas Corridor Safety Project, new total $2,659,510.00) (3-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 with Environmental Design Group for $16,502.89 (Cleveland Ave. NW Streetscape Phase 2, new total $66,339.89) (3-0)
• Approved Professional Services Contract with MKSK, Inc. for $235,000.00 (6th St NW and Court Ave. NW Utilities and Streetscape Projects) (3-0)
• Awarded construction contract to Wenger Excavating, Inc. for $2,414,400.75 (Perry Heights Water Main Replacement Project Phase II) (3-0)

City Council

Canton City Council voted down an informal resolution calling for a Gaza ceasefire (3 yeas, 6 nays, 1 abstention). The council then adopted 14 ordinances, including zoning code amendments, replat approvals, and several appropriation changes, all by unanimous or near-unanimous votes.

• Gaza ceasefire resolution failed (3-6-1)
• Adopted O#23 as Ord. 134/2024: $80,000 infant mortality reduction appropriation (10-0)
• Adopted O#24 as Ord. 135/2024: $75,000 naloxone and nursing clinic appropriations (10-0)
• Adopted O#25 as Ord. 136/2024: Civic Center sublease termination with Arts in Stark (10-0)
• Adopted O#26 as Ord. 137/2024: Civic Center land lease termination with Stark County (10-0)
• Adopted O#37 as Ord. 138/2024: Delinquent building/code charges certification (9-0-1)
• Adopted O#38 as Ord. 139/2024: Cherry Streetscape project and storm sewer fund (10-0)
• Adopted O#39-46 as Ords. 140-147/2024: TIF agreement, zoning, replats (10-0 each)

Board of Control

The Board of Control will vote on multiple ordinances authorizing contracts and a change order, including a $795,932.90 construction award for the Cleveland Ave. SW Reconstruction Project and a $604,850 sewer replacement contract. It also considers purchasing three mobile crime prevention trailers for the Police Department and enters into supply contracts for water treatment chemicals.

• $795,932.90 construction contract with Tri Mor Corporation for Cleveland Ave. SW Reconstruction
• $604,850 construction contract with Wenger Excavating for Viola Estates Sanitary Sewer Replacement
• $118,140 purchase of three mobile crime prevention trailers for the Police Department
• $50,314.66 change order with AECOM for 11th St.-Market Ave. Improvements (new total $550,487.38)
• One-year supply contracts for hydrofluorosilicic acid and liquid chlorine for the Water Department

The Board of Control unanimously approved six contracts and one change order, all with 3-0 votes. The largest was a $795,932.90 construction contract with Tri Mor Corporation for the Cleveland Ave. SW Reconstruction Project. Other approvals included a $604,850 sanitary sewer replacement, $118,140 for police crime prevention trailers, a $50,314.66 change order for the 11th St.-Market Ave. project, and two water treatment supply contracts.

• Approved $795,932.90 construction contract with Tri Mor Corp. for Cleveland Ave. SW Reconstruction (3-0)
• Approved $604,850 construction contract with Wenger Excavating for Viola Estates Sanitary Sewer Replacement (3-0)
• Approved $118,140 contract with Industrial Video & Control Co. for 3 police mobile crime prevention trailers (3-0)
• Approved $50,314.66 Change Order No. 2 with AECOM for 11th St.-Market Ave. Improvements, new total $550,487.38 (3-0)
• Approved one-year fluoride supply contract with Univar Solutions USA, LLC (3-0)
• Approved one-year liquid chlorine supply contract with JCI Jones Chemicals, Inc. (3-0)

Board of Control

The Board of Control is meeting to review and approve construction contracts and a change order for city projects. Decisions include funding for a railroad crossing and additional playground equipment.

• Construction contract with Wenger Excavating, Inc. for $698,785.00 for the 15th St. and Allen Ave. SE Railroad Crossing Project
• Change Order No. 1 with Playcore Wisconsin for $14,850.13 to add a 75’ Zip Line at Garaux Park

Board of Control

The Board of Control will consider several ordinances regarding city contracts and property acquisitions. Items include a $600,000.00 property purchase near the Civic Center and contract amendments for bridge and street improvement projects.

• Purchase of former Arby's property (Parcel 10006390) for up to $600,000.00
• $123,371.68 change order for the 9th St. SW Bridge Replacement Project
• $136,688.30 change order for the 11th St. SE Improvements Project
• Amendment to a $300,000.00 grant agreement with J. Babe Stearn Community Center
• Elevator maintenance contract with Schindler Elevator Corporation

Board of Control

The Board of Control will consider several ordinances regarding grants and contracts. These include funding for neighborhood renovations, engineering services for the 18th St. Reconstruction Project, and adjustments to police department service contracts.

• $250,000 grant agreement with Community Building Partnership of Stark County, Inc. for exterior upgrades and code compliance
• $249,830 contract with W.E. Quicksall and Associates, Inc. for 18th St. Reconstruction Project engineering services
• Change order to increase Q.B.S., Inc. contract by $12,550.53 for Police Dept. Indoor Range Ventilation System
• Adjustment of line items in the Legacy of Honor contract for police mental health and awareness services

Board of Control

The Board of Control will consider a contract award to Stanley Miller Construction Company for the Centennial Plaza Café Event Structure. The board will also review a change order with the Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority to correct fuel price discrepancies.

• $389,000.00 contract for Centennial Plaza Café Event Structure
• $20,971.99 change order with Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority for fuel service corrections

Records Commission

The June 20, 2024, meeting of the City of Canton Records Commission contains only procedural items. No specific new or old business topics are listed on this agenda.

• No substantive business items are listed.

Board of Control

The Board of Control will consider awarding a construction contract to Insituform Technologies USA, LLC. This contract is for the 18th St. Storm Sewer CIPP Project (GP1386).

• $766,349.01 construction contract for 18th St. Storm Sewer CIPP Project

Board of Control

The Canton Board of Control will review several contract amendments and new service agreements. These items include infrastructure projects, fire department equipment purchases, and street pavement management.

• $5,979,428 construction contract for Water Department Service Shop renovation
• $149,610 purchase of extraction tools for the Fire Department
• $55,000 contract for street pavement management in wards 1, 3, 4, and 5
• $462,208 total cost for Fire Station #8 Renovation Project following a change order
• $84,384.65 purchase of new headsets for fire trucks

Board of Control

The Board of Control is considering a change order for the 4th St. SE Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project. The update adds a manhole to the project, increasing the contract with Wenger Excavating, Inc. by $6,850.00. This brings the total contract amount to $3,911,460.70.

• Change Order No. 1 for 4th St. SE Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project
• $6,850.00 increase for the addition of a manhole
• New total contract amount of $3,911,460.70 with Wenger Excavating, Inc.

Board of Control

The Canton Board of Control is meeting to consider three contracts: purchasing body-worn cameras for the Police Department, awarding a three-year contract for printing and mailing utility bills, and approving a change order for design services on the Civic Center improvements. These are routine procurement and contract actions.

• Ordinance 62/2024: $85,736 contract with Motorola Solutions for 20 body cameras and accessories for Police Department
• Ordinance 3/2024: Three-year contract with KMS 2000, Inc. DBA PPI Graphics for printing and mailing utility bills
• Ordinance 211/2023: Change Order No. 1 with Sol Harris/Day Architecture for $16,150, new total $216,150 for Civic Center Facility Improvements Phase 1

Board of Control

The Canton Board of Control is meeting to consider several ordinances, including filing the city's 2024-2028 Consolidated Plan with HUD, awarding CDBG, HOME, and ESG grants to organizations, purchasing property at 2522 30th St. NE for $90,000, and entering into contracts for landscaping and a track-mounted dozer. These items involve federal funds, property acquisition, and equipment purchases.

• Approve filing 2024-2028 Consolidated Plan with HUD
• Award CDBG, HOME, and ESG grants to organizations per 2024 HUD action plan
• Purchase real estate at 2522 30th St. NE for $90,000 with $4,500 deposit
• Contracts with six companies for trash/debris cleanup and landscaping, ARPA-funded in 2024
• Purchase track-mounted dozer for $145,193.74 from Southeastern Equipment Co.

City Council

Canton City Council met May 20, 2024, and adopted several emergency ordinances, including creating a Community Reinvestment Area agreement and a non-school TIF for JSC Properties. Council also approved a $250,000 grant agreement with Community Building Partnership of Stark County, liquor permit transfers and new permits, and emergency appropriations for demolitions and bridge/road projects. Public speakers raised concerns about police matters, Gaza, downtown vandalism, and the Homeless Coffee House.

• Adopted O#15/2024: Community Reinvestment Area agreement with JSC Properties
• Adopted O#16/2024: Establish JSC Properties, LLC Non-School TIF
• Adopted O#17/2024: $250,000 grant agreement with Community Building Partnership of Stark County
• Approved liquor permit transfer for Arcadia Grill at 321 Court Ave NW and new permits at 3220 Atlantic Blvd NE and 905 Harrison Ave SW
• Approved emergency appropriations for demolition of 602 12th St. NE and change orders for 9th St. SW Bridge and 11th St. SE projects

Board of Control

The Canton Board of Control will consider six contract actions, including a $1.5 million ODOT road improvement contract, a roof replacement for a community center, and several change orders. The board is deciding whether to approve these agreements at its May 14 meeting.

• $1,514,526 ODOT contract for S.R. 43D, S.R. 43, S.R. 172 resurfacing and upgrades
• $18,000 CDBG-funded roof replacement for Community Drop-In Center (new total $118,000)
• $12,004.50 change order for Aclara wireless field programmer coils (new total $352,684.50)
• $149,010 Arcadis design contract for West Manor Area Water Main Replacement
• $4,182.72 change order for 11th St. SE Improvements; $3,466.18 cost reduction for Croydon Dr./Brookpark water main design

Board of Control

The Canton Board of Control is meeting to consider two contracts. One would hire J. Dickey Design, LLC as Master Plans Examiner at $95/hour, not to exceed $125,000 for the first year, with automatic renewal and 3% annual rate increases. The other would purchase two Pac-Mac garbage trucks for the Sanitation Department for $421,548 through a cooperative purchasing program, exempting it from competitive bidding.

• Contract with J. Dickey Design, LLC for Master Plans Examiner services, $95/hour, up to $125,000/year
• Purchase of two Pac-Mac 13-yard high compaction rear loader trucks for $421,548 from MacQueen Equipment LLC
• Truck purchase via H-GAC Buy Cooperative Purchasing Program, exempt from competitive bidding

Board of Control

The Canton Board of Control is meeting to consider three contract awards: hazardous material removal at the Civic Center, mowing services for city-owned lots, and new portable radios for the Police Department. These are decisions to enter into contracts, not final approvals by the full council.

• Award $91,500 contract to A & I Health Solutions, LLC for hazardous material removal at the Civic Center
• Enter into mowing contracts with eight companies for city-owned lots, funded by ARPA in 2024 then non-ARPA from 2025
• Purchase 20 portable radios and accessories from Motorola Solutions for $114,739.90 via Sourcewell cooperative purchasing

Board of Control

The Canton Board of Control is meeting to consider four ordinances, including agreements for road resurfacing, cybersecurity software, snow truck equipment, and a roof replacement change order. The most consequential item is the city's approximately $283,000 share of the Harmont Ave.-Columbus Rd. NE resurfacing project.

• Change Order No. 1 with Threatlocker, Inc. for $2,635 to add 50 cybersecurity licenses, new total $47,430
• Agreement with Stark County for Harmont Ave.-Columbus Rd. NE resurfacing, city share ~$283,000 of $687,000 total
• Contract with H.Y.O., Inc. DBA Pengwyn for snow truck upfittings: $94,897 (single axle) and $101,597 (tandem axle)
• Change Order No. 1 with RoofConnect for $45,397 for Southeast Community Center roof, new total $597,222

Board of Control

The Board of Control will vote on ordinances to award grants to various summer camp and learning programs, and to enter contracts for water pipe supplies, street improvements, and new vehicles for the police, sanitation, and snow/ice departments.

• Grants totaling over $700,000 to 20+ youth programs, including $103,000 to Simply Youth Teen Training and $85,000 to City of Canton/Simply Youth Summer Work Experience
• Six-month pipe supply contract with Core & Main LP for the Water Department
• Change Order No. 2 with S.E.T., Inc. for $34,322.10 for the 11th St. SE Improvements Project, new total $11,740,189.38
• Purchase of two snow/ice trucks from Valley Freightliner for $105,785 and $123,691 via ODOT cooperative
• Purchase of 24 Getac F110 tablets for Police Department for $79,992 and two rear loader trucks for Sanitation for $421,548

Canton Community Improvement Corporation

The Canton Community Improvement Corporation Board will meet to review financial reports and approve previous meeting minutes. The board also plans to vote on a public records policy and the Demolition Assistance Program.

• Approval of January 17, 2024, Board Meeting Minutes
• Financial Management Report
• Public Records Policy and Records Retention Schedule
• Demolition Assistance Program

Board of Control

The Canton Board of Control is deciding on five contracts, including a $5.79 million paving program and a $735,807 lighting project funded by ARPA funds. Also up for approval are a sewer truck purchase, a design services agreement, and a change order reducing a water main project cost.

• $5,787,883.00 construction contract with Northstar Asphalt, Inc. for the 2024 Paving Program
• $735,807.00 contract with Ameresco, Inc. for City Hall and Southeast Community Center/Service Center lighting, paid with ARPA funds
• $398,848.00 professional services agreement with GPD Group for Traffic Engineering Building design
• $334,460.76 purchase of Vacall Combination Jet/Sewer Truck from Southeastern Equipment Co. via Sourcewell Cooperative
• Change Order No. 2 with Wenger Excavating reduces Market Ave. N. Water Main Replacement contract by $14,458.58 to $2,140,872.32

Board of Control

The Canton Board of Control will consider several contracts and a change order at its April 9, 2024 meeting. Items include awarding pipe supply contracts for the Fountains at Edgewood #7 Project, a $220,638.47 truck purchase for the Sanitation Department, a $49,828.00 professional services agreement for the Perry Dr. NW widening project, a change order extending the Sanitation Building Project completion date, and a $595,889.00 contract for the Timken Gatehouse Renovation Project.

• Award pipe supply contracts to Core & Main LP and WinWater Akron OH Co. for the Fountains at Edgewood #7 Project
• Purchase one Pac-Mac Knuckle Boom Loader Truck for $220,638.47 from MacQueen Equipment, LLC (Bell Equipment Company of Ohio)
• Professional services agreement with ms consultants, inc. for $49,828.00 for STA-CR-225 Perry Dr. NW Widening and Water Main Replacement Project
• Change Order No. 1 with Mike Coates Construction Co, Inc. to extend Sanitation Building Project completion from Aug 31, 2024 to Oct 25, 2024
• Contract with Fred Olivieri Construction Company for $595,889.00 for Timken Gatehouse Renovation Project

Board of Control

The Board of Control will consider four ordinances. One would fund Downtown Canton Partnership for two years at up to $250,000 per year for downtown development. The other three are final change orders to close out construction projects, including a service center upgrade, a streetscape project, and the 2022 paving program.

• Ordinance 47/2024: $250,000/year for two years to Downtown Canton Partnership, Inc. for downtown development, using Issue 13 funds
• Ordinance 88/2022: Change Order No. 1 & Final with Cavanaugh Building Corporation for $29,167.02, new contract total $2,049,440.02 (Service Center Upgrade)
• Ordinance 7/2022: Change Order No. 4 & Final with The Shelly Company for a $37,462.80 cost reduction, final contract $207,085.32 (Cleveland Ave./2nd St. NW Onesto Streetscape)
• Ordinance 7/2022: Change Order No. 2 & Final with The Shelly Company for a $518,977.92 cost reduction, new contract total $3,085,660.25 (2022 Paving Program)

Board of Control

The Canton Board of Control is meeting to consider three ordinances: a professional services contract for water main replacement design, a cooperative purchase of a vacuum excavator, and a two-year downtown development agreement. These are the only items on the agenda.

• Ordinance 57/2024: $216,800 contract with Arcadis U.S., Inc. for design of Mount Vernon Area Water Main Replacement Project
• Ordinance 34/2024: $153,299.03 purchase of Vactor Vacuum Excavator with Trailer from The Charles Machine Works, Inc. via Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program
• Ordinance 47/2024: Up to $250,000/year for two years to Downtown Canton Partnership, Inc. for downtown development, funded by Issue 13 Comprehensive Plan Funds

Records Commission

The Canton Records Commission will meet to approve RC-2, which establishes how long the city keeps public health administration and nursing records. The agenda also lists the appointment of Wendy Heslink as commission secretary. These retention schedules dictate how long documents like communicable disease reports, child health assessments, and outbreak investigation files are kept before destruction or archival transfer. Residents may reference these rules when filing public records requests or understanding data privacy practices.

• Approval of RC-2 – Health Department Records Retention Schedule
• Appointment of Wendy Heslink as Records Commission Secretary
• Retention periods for communicable disease reports (6 years or permanent)
• Retention rules for Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps records

Records Commission

The Canton Records Commission will meet on March 21, 2024, to appoint Wendy Heslink as secretary and vote on RC-2, a retention schedule for city health department records. The agenda also covers approving minutes from the December 2023 meeting. These schedules dictate how long administrative and nursing documents are kept or destroyed, which determines public access to certain municipal records.

• Appoint Wendy Heslink as Records Commission Secretary
• Approve RC-2 – Health Department records retention schedule
• Approve minutes from December 14, 2023 meeting

Board of Control

The Canton Board of Control is meeting to consider three items: multi-year contracts for litter and rubbish cleanup, a change order reducing the cost of the Fairmount Area Water Main Replacement Project, and a one-year property insurance contract for city buildings. These are administrative approvals of contracts and change orders.

• Three-year contracts with six companies for litter and rubbish cleanup, funded by ARPA in 2024 and non-ARPA from 2025
• Change Order No. 1 with Wenger Excavating, Inc. reducing Fairmount Area Water Main Replacement Project cost by $18,076.15 to $2,631,908.85
• One-year property insurance contract with Schauer Group, Inc. for $385,059.00, effective March 31, 2024 to March 31, 2025

Board of Control

The Canton Board of Control is approving contract amendments and new agreements. It extends deadlines for YWCA mental health and building improvement contracts funded by CDBG grants, approves a cybersecurity software contract, and awards a construction contract for a water main replacement project.

• Contract amendment with Stark County Community Action Agency for $24,150 in CDBG funds for YWCA mental health services, extending deadline to June 30, 2024
• Contract amendments with YWCA of Canton for $90,000 (FY2022) and $90,000 (FY2023) for New Beginnings Building improvements, extending deadlines to September 30, 2024
• 12-month professional service agreement with Threatlocker, Inc. for $44,795 for cybersecurity software
• Construction contract with Wenger Excavating, Inc. for $854,019.60 for Cromer Ave. Area Water Main Replacement Project (TAG 587B)

Board of Control

The Canton Board of Control is meeting to consider several contracts and amendments, including funding for domestic violence services, a deadline extension for a revitalization project, towing agreements, a cleaning contract, and a change order for a bridge replacement. These are decisions to be made at the meeting.

• Contract with Domestic Violence Project, Inc. for $108,168.50 using ESG funds for transitional housing and education
• Amendment with ABCD, Inc. extending Crystal Park Revitalization Project deadline to June 30, 2024 (CDBG funds, $300,000)
• Three-year towing contracts with Conley's Service, Mike Spencer Towing, and Canton Towing & Recovery
• Contract with Central Window Cleaning for exterior residence cleaning in area south/east of Republic Steel
• Change Order No. 2 for 9th St. SW Bridge Replacement, adding $74,326.94, new total $2,599,365.09

Board of Control

The Board of Control is deciding on two items: entering into three-year towing contracts with three companies, and awarding the sale of scrap metal to American Demolition, Inc. at $175.00 per ton.

• Towing contracts with Conley's Service, LLC; Michael R. Spencer, Inc. dba Mike Spencer Towing; and Canton Towing & Recovery Enterprises, LLC, effective April 1, 2024, for three years
• Sale of scrap metal to American Demolition, Inc. at $175.00 per ton

Board of Control

The Canton Board of Control is deciding on several contracts and agreements, including a fiber network change order, mowing contracts, a Verizon wireless agreement, a funding agreement with the Canton Community Improvement Corporation, a water line replacement cooperative agreement, a paving project change order, and a construction oversight agreement. All items are up for approval at this meeting.

• Change Order No. 1 with Charter Communications (Spectrum) for fiber connectivity, adding City Hall as head end, new annual cost $21,460.08
• Five-year mowing contracts with six companies for city-owned lots, effective April 1, 2024
• 12-month GSA agreement with Verizon Wireless for $265,000 covering 250 lines
• Two-year funding agreement with Canton Community Improvement Corporation for $50,000 per year (2024-2025)
• Change Order No. 1 & Final with Karvo Companies for $206,306.13 cost reduction on 6th St. NE Paving Project, new total $766,392.12

Board of Control

The Board of Control is reviewing two ordinances regarding service contracts. One involves water well maintenance and the other involves evidence recovery software for the police department.

• $341,000.00 per year contract with Ohio Drilling Company for water well maintenance
• $38,679.00 three-year agreement with LeadsOnline, LLC for police investigation software

Board of Control

The Board of Control is deciding on two items: a change order reducing the annual lease payment for farmland at the Sugar Creek Water Treatment Plant Wellfield, and registering a new emergency contractor for street paving work. Both items are routine administrative actions.

• Change Order No. 3 with Katherine S. Welling reduces annual farm lease by $656.89 to $46,342.08 for 271.42 acres at Sugar Creek Water Treatment Plant Wellfield
• Registers Kingsway Services, LLC as emergency contractor for profiling and street paving through Water Department for one year starting March 1, 2024

Board of Control

The Canton Board of Control will vote on several contracts and amendments, including construction projects funded by ARPA, a janitorial services contract, and a change order. The board is also considering a contract amendment with the YWCA for building improvements and a supply contract for fire hydrants.

• Contract amendment with YWCA of Canton for $15,000 in CDBG funds for improvements to New Beginnings building at 800 Tuscarawas St. W, new total $90,000
• Construction contract with The Knoch Corporation for $480,000 (ARPA) for Crenshaw Park Outdoor Shelter Project
• One-year service contract with JSI Janitorial, LLC for $310,776, with four one-year extension options and 1% annual increase
• Construction contract with Cavanaugh Building Corporation for $455,700 (ARPA) for Fire Station #8 Renovation Project
• Change Order No. 3 with Wenger Excavating, Inc. reducing Colonial Blvd. NE Project contract by $10.14 to $4,522,365.10

Board of Control

The Canton Board of Control will consider four contract actions: a change order for network services, an amendment for electronic bill payments, a change order for a road project, and a new cyber insurance contract. All items are up for approval at this meeting.

• Change Order No. 11 with Agile Network Builders: $7,153.52/month for WAN/Internet, adding Police Sub Station at J. Babe Stearn Community Center and Hall of Fame City Ice Rink
• Contract Amendment No. 3 with Paymentus Corporation: add electronic bill payment for Police Records and Police Impound, no cost change
• Change Order No. 1 with S.E.T., Inc.: $51,867.28 for 11th St. SE Improvements, new contract total $11,705,867.28
• One-year contract with Hylant Administrative Services: $78,121.00 annual premium for Cyber Insurance Coverage

Canton Community Improvement Corporation

The CCIC Board will review a financial management report and approve minutes from the December 13, 2023, meeting. New business includes the annual election of officers and a decision on a marketing agreement with Think Agency.

• Annual election of officers
• Appointment of Wendy Heslink as Public Records Custodian
• Marketing Agreement with Think Agency
• Approval of December 13, 2023, Board Meeting Minutes
• Financial Management Report review

Board of Control

The Canton Board of Control is meeting to consider three ordinances: a one-year IT software agreement, a change order to close out a paving project, and a professional services agreement for construction oversight at a water treatment plant. All items are up for approval.

• One-year agreement with RT Fox, LLC dba Connecting Point for $77,328.00 for Microsoft Exchange, Defender, Office 365, and Azure licenses.
• Change Order No. 4 & Final with Northstar Asphalt, Inc. reducing the 3rd St. Resurfacing project (GP1339) by $34,604.42, new total $530,234.05.
• Professional services agreement with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for $49,700.00 for oversight of Variable Frequency Drive installation at Northeast Water Treatment Plant.

Board of Control

The Canton Board of Control is meeting to approve several contracts and amendments, including setting purchase limits for the year, extending housing assistance programs, closing out a road project, and hiring a new EMS billing service. These actions involve spending or adjusting funds for community projects and city services.

• Authorize 2024 purchase limits: professional services up to $25,000, other purchases up to $75,000
• Extend Down Payment Assistance Program contract with Community Building Partnership of Stark County to Feb 29, 2024 ($125,000 HOME funds)
• Extend Shorb Neighborhood Home Improvement Project contract with Canton For All People to Aug 31, 2024 ($100,000 CDBG funds)
• Approve Change Order No. 2 with Wenger Excavating for Hursh Pl. NW Widening Project, reducing contract to $404,669.97
• Enter 5-year EMS billing contract with AccuMed Billing at 4.5% fee rate