Canton public meetings in 2025

Board of Control

The Board of Control is meeting to approve final change orders for two city projects. Both items involve cost reductions to close out existing contracts.

• Ordinance 3/2024: $163,274.00 cost reduction for Ohio Drilling, Inc. (Turbine Service Pump Repair and Well Maintenance Program)
• Ordinance 62/2024: $16,540.00 cost reduction for Tri Mor Corporation (Cleveland Ave. SW Reconstruction Project, GP1435)

The board approved Change Order No. 1 with Ohio Drilling, Inc., cutting the Turbine Service Pump Repair and Well Maintenance Program cost by $163,274 and setting the contract at $177,726. The board also approved Change Order No. 2 with Tri Mor Corporation, reducing the Cleveland Ave. SW Reconstruction Project cost by $16,540 and finalizing the contract at $830,865.84. Both motions passed unanimously with two yeas and zero nays.

• Approved Change Order No. 1 with Ohio Drilling, Inc. for $163,274 cost reduction (2 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 with Tri Mor Corporation for $16,540 cost reduction (2 yeas, 0 nays)

Board of Control

The Board of Control will consider Ordinance 66/2025, which proposes a contract amendment with Lighthouse Ministries of Canton. The amendment would extend the expenditure deadline for the $50,000.00 city‑funded 2025 Summer Youth Programming from August 31, 2025 to December 31, 2025. The Board will vote on whether to adopt this amendment.

• Contract amendment with Lighthouse Ministries of Canton – extend $50,000.00 youth program deadline to Dec 31, 2025

The Board of Control approved an amendment to the contract with Lighthouse Ministries of Canton, extending the deadline for spending the $50,000 city funds for 2025 Summer Youth Programming from August 31 to December 31, 2025. The motion passed unanimously with three yeas and no nays.

• Approved contract amendment with Lighthouse Ministries to extend fund deadline (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

City Council

The Canton City Council unanimously approved three ordinances: two annexations of new territory (3228 55th St NE and 4403 Cleveland Ave NW) and a temporary appropriation for fiscal year 2026. All measures were declared emergencies and passed with 11 yeas and 0 nays. The annexations assign the new land to Ward 6 (R‑1A residential) and Ward 8 (B‑3 business) respectively.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 241/2025 annexing 2.585 acres at 3228 55th St NE to Ward 6, zoning R‑1A residential (11 yeas, 0 nay)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 242/2025 annexing 5.128 acres at 4403 Cleveland Ave NW to Ward 8, zoning B‑3 business (11 yeas, 0 nay)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 243/2025 temporary appropriations for FY 2026 (11 yeas, 0 nay)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 240/2025 amendment to Appropriation Ordinance No. 55/2025, declared emergency (11 yeas, 0 nay)

Board of Control

The Board of Control will consider three ordinances regarding contract adjustments. These include extending a deadline for behavioral health renovations and finalizing costs for two infrastructure projects.

• Extend expenditure deadline to March 31, 2026, for Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health's $55,000.00 CDBG classroom renovations
• Change Order No. 1 & Final for Stanley Miller Construction Co. reducing Cherry Ave. NE Streetscape Project cost by $7,556.15 to $155,048.85
• Change Order No. 1 & Final for E.L. Robinson Engineering of Ohio Co. reducing Cherry Ave. Bridge Sidewalk Widening cost by $20,805.56 to $13,217.44

The Board of Control approved a contract amendment with Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health to extend its expenditure deadline to March 31, 2026. It also approved final change orders that reduced costs for the Cherry Ave. NE Streetscape Project and the Cherry Ave. Bridge Sidewalk Widening design. All motions passed with a 2‑yea, 0‑nay vote.

• Approved Ordinance 105/2024 contract amendment ($55,000 CDBG funds) – 2 yeas, 0 nays
• Approved Ordinance 139/2024 Change Order No. 1 & Final with Stanley Miller Construction – cost reduction $7,556.15, new contract $155,048.85 – 2 yeas, 0 nays
• Approved Ordinance 236/2024 Change Order No. 1 & Final with E.L. Robinson Engineering – cost reduction $20,805.56, new contract $13,217.44 – 2 yeas, 0 nays

City Council

The council confirmed the appointment of David DeChiara to the Board of Building Appeals for a term from Jan 1 2026 to Dec 31 2028. It adopted six ordinances, each passing unanimously (12 yeas, 0 nays), covering ordinance codification, distribution of the September 2025 supplement, a traffic‑engineering personnel classification plan, a sanitary‑sewer easement at the Stark County Public Main Library, and a citywide cyber‑security program, all declared emergencies.

• Confirmed appointment of David DeChiara to Board of Building Appeals (12 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 235/2025 authorizing editing and inclusion of ordinances and declaring emergency (12 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 236/2025 authorizing free distribution of Sept 2025 supplement and declaring emergency (12 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted amended Ordinance No. 237/2025 establishing traffic‑engineering classification plan and declaring emergency (12 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 238/2025 authorizing sanitary‑sewer easement at Stark County Public Main Library and declaring emergency (12 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 239/2025 authorizing city cyber‑security program and declaring emergency (12 yeas, 0 nays)
• Suspended Rule 22A to add 2nd reading of Ordinances 9‑11; adopted as amended (12 yeas, 0 nays)

Board of Control

The Board of Control is reviewing several ordinances to approve professional services agreements and contract change orders. These items cover city paving, sidewalk replacement, demolition, and public safety software.

• Change Order No. 2 & Final with Northstar Asphalt, Inc. for $66,818.87 for the 2024 City Paving Program
• Professional services agreement with Verdantas, LLC for $47,700.00 for the Market Heights Area Inflow & Infiltration Study and Design
• Professional services agreement with TAC Computer, Inc. for $28,399.95 for Police Department records management software
• Change Order No. 1 with RMI Cement, LLC for $32,970.50 for 10th St. Sidewalk Replacement
• Sale of real property at Gonder Ave. SE to First Church of God in Christ for $1,125.00

The Special Board of Control approved seven contracts and change orders, each passing with a 2‑yea, 0‑nay vote. The largest approval was Change Order No. 2 & Final with Northstar Asphalt, Inc., increasing the 2024 City Paving Program contract to $7,087,315.29. Other approvals included a $47,700 market‑heights study, a $28,399.95 police records software agreement, and a $1,125 property sale. All motions were made by Mayor Sherer and seconded by Director Highman.

• Approved Verdantas, LLC services agreement $47,700.00 (Ordinance 21/2025) – 2 yeas
• Approved Change Order No. 2 & Final with Northstar Asphalt, Inc., $66,818.87, raising contract to $7,087,315.29 (Ordinance 234/2025) – 2 yeas
• Approved TAC Computer, Inc. services agreement $28,399.95 for police records system (Ordinance 259/2024) – 2 yeas
• Approved Change Order No. 1 with RMI Cement, LLC $32,970.50 for 10th St. sidewalk, new contract $368,263.45 (Ordinance 105/2024) – 2 yeas
• Approved Change Order No. 1 with Metro Demolition, LLC $14,670.00 for demolition at 2408 13th St. NE, new contract $163,670.00 (Ordinance 122/2025) – 2 yeas
• Approved sale agreement with First Church of God in Christ $1,125.00 for Gonder Ave. SE property (Ordinance 191/2025) – 2 yeas
• Approved Change Order No. 2 with Anser Advisory Management, LLC $30,000.00 for 11th St. SE Improvement, new contract $1,339,740.00 (Ordinance 231/2025) – 2 yeas

City Council

The City Council confirmed the reappointment of five members to the Tree and Fair Housing Commissions. It adopted Ordinance No. 230/2025 annexing 3222 Bruening Ave SW and declaring it an emergency. The council also approved three emergency ordinances authorizing change orders and land‑vacating actions, each passing 11‑0.

• Reappointed Greg Conrad to Canton Tree Commission (1/1/26‑12/31/27) – Adopted
• Reappointed Ted Johnson to Canton Tree Commission (1/1/26‑12/31/27) – Adopted
• Reappointed Rebecca Eagle-Malone to Canton Tree Commission (1/1/26‑12/31/27) – Adopted
• Reappointed Lisa Lucas to Fair Housing Commission (1/1/26‑12/31/29) – Adopted
• Reappointed Ernie Schott to Fair Housing Commission (1/1/26‑12/31/29) – Adopted
• Adopted Ordinance No. 230/2025 annexing 3222 Bruening Ave SW – 11 yeas, 0 nays
• Adopted Ordinance No. 231/2025 change order up to $31,700 for 11th St SE Improvements – 11 yeas, 0 nays
• Adopted Ordinance No. 234/2025 change order up to $66,818.87 for paving program – 11 yeas, 0 nays

Board of Control

The Board of Control will consider multiple ordinances authorizing contracts and change orders for city projects, including a $13,123.94 cost reduction that brings the Sugar Creek Water Treatment Plant & Wellfield Improvements contract to $37,287,665.19. Other items include a $29,240.94 change order raising the Traffic Engineering Maintenance Building contract to $3,375,734.82, a $259,411.35 contract for Water Department Service Shop storage, a $250,000 neighborhood investment agreement using Issue 13 funds, and a $211,850 professional services agreement for the Gross Ave. Northeast Area Water Main Improvement Project.

• Change Order No. 3 with Great Lakes Construction Co.: $13,123.94 cost reduction, new contract $37,287,665.19 for Sugar Creek Water Treatment Plant & Wellfield Improvements
• Change Order No. 2 with Dunlop & Johnston, Inc.: $29,240.94 additional work, new contract $3,375,734.82 for Traffic Engineering Maintenance Building Project
• Change Order No. 1 with Burgess & Niple, Inc.: $136,200 additional design, new contract $246,100 for Maple Ave. NE Sewer Replacement Project
• Agreement with Community Building Partnership of Stark County, Inc.: up to $250,000 for neighborhood investment programs, including $43,750 for Impact Canton
• Award contract to Yoder’s Produce Inc. dba Industrial Systems Group: $259,411.35 for Water Department Service Shop Storage Solutions

The Board of Control approved a series of contracts and change orders, including a $13,123.94 cost‑reduction change order that brings the Sugar Creek Water Treatment Plant contract to $37,287,665.19. Other approvals covered storage shelving for the Water Department, parking garage repairs, sewer replacement, traffic building upgrades, neighborhood investment programs, water‑main inspection services, and public‑health renovations. All motions passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved $259,411.35 contract for Water Dept storage shelving (3-0)
• Approved $24,200.00 Change Order No. 2 for City Hall Parking Garage repairs, new contract $958,401.00 (3-0)
• Approved $136,200.00 Change Order No. 1 for Maple Ave. NE Sewer Replacement, new contract $246,100.00 (3-0)
• Approved $29,240.94 Change Order No. 2 for Traffic Engineering Maintenance Building, new contract $3,375,734.82 (3-0)
• Approved agreement up to $250,000.00 for neighborhood programs, $43,750.00 for Impact Canton (3-0)
• Approved $211,850.00 professional services for Gross Ave. Northeast Area Water Main Improvement (3-0)
• Approved $9,505.00 Change Order No. 5 for Public Health First Floor Renovations, new contract $2,031,763.00 (3-0)
• Approved $13,123.94 cost‑reduction Change Order No. 3 for Sugar Creek Water Treatment Plant, new contract $37,287,665.19 (3-0)

City Council

The Canton City Council adopted a series of emergency ordinances authorizing contracts and change orders for public works projects, including a $200,000 demolition contract for 707 5th St. NE. The council also approved a purchase order up to $50,300.98 for repairing a centrifuge at the water reclamation facility. Personnel Committee appointments to various boards and commissions were confirmed for terms beginning January 1, 2026. All ordinance votes were unanimous except one amendment (Ordinance No. 225/2025) which passed 10‑1.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 220/2025 authorizing up to $200,000 demolition contract (11 yeas, 0 nay)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 221/2025 authorizing $24,200 change order for City Hall parking garage (11 yeas, 0 nay)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 222/2025 authorizing up to $250,000 agreement with Community Building Partnership (11 yeas, 0 nay)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 225/2025 amendment for $136,100 engineering services (10 yeas, 1 nay)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 226/2025 authorizing up to $9,505 change order for Health Department renovation (11 yeas, 0 nay)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 228/2025 amending flood hazard zoning district (11 yeas, 0 nay)
• Approved purchase order not to exceed $50,300.98 for centrifuge repair at water reclamation facility (adopted)
• Confirmed 12 personnel appointments to boards and commissions (adopted)

Board of Control

The Board of Control will consider three ordinances. The first authorizes a $50,000 donation agreement with the Akron‑Canton Regional Foodbank to support hunger‑relief partners in Northeast Ohio. The second approves a $5,912 contract amendment with Hylant Administrative Services to extend the city’s cyber insurance policy through March 1 2026. The third adopts a First Amendment to License Agreement No. 074485 with Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway, replacing annual $2,500 payments with a one‑time $50,000 payment for an underground fiber crossing at the Water Reclamation Facility.

• Donation agreement with Akron‑Canton Regional Foodbank – $50,000
• Contract amendment with Hylant Administrative Services, LLC – $5,912 for cyber insurance extension to March 1 2026
• First Amendment to License Agreement No. 074485 with Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway – one‑time $50,000 payment replacing $2,500 annual for underground fiber crossing at Water Reclamation Facility

The board unanimously approved a $50,000 donation agreement with the Akron‑Canton Regional Foodbank. It also approved a $5,912 amendment to extend the city’s cyber‑insurance policy to March 1 2026. Additionally, the board approved a $50,000 one‑time payment to Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway for an underground fiber crossing at the Water Reclamation Facility.

• Approved $50,000 donation agreement with Akron‑Canton Regional Foodbank (3 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved $5,912 amendment to Hylant Administrative Services cyber‑insurance policy extension (3 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved $50,000 one‑time payment to Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway for fiber crossing (3 yeas, 0 nays)

City Council

The Canton City Council adopted seven ordinances, all approved unanimously (10 yeas, 0 nays). The measures include annexing the 2625 Maret St NE parcel, a 3% wage increase for certain city employees, water‑line easements, a $50,000 donation agreement, and a supplemental appropriation for a water‑fund project. Each ordinance was declared an emergency.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 213/2025 authorizing $50,000 donation agreement with Akron‑Canton Regional Foodbank (10‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 214/2025 approving services statement for 2100 38th St NW annexation area (10‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 215/2025 authorizing petition for annexation of parcel No. 5219650 (10‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 216/2025 annexing 2625 Maret St NE (≈2.013 acres), assigning to Ward 6 and zoning B‑3 (10‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 217/2025 granting a 3% wage increase for management and non‑bargaining city personnel effective Jan 1 2026 (10‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 218/2025 authorizing contracts for three easements to extend a water line on Middlebranch Ave NE and Mount Pleasant St NE (10‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 219/2025 amending Appropriation Ordinance No. 55/2025 with $1,306,477 supplemental appropriation for Sugarcreek Water Treatment Plant renovation (10‑0)

Board of Control

The Board of Control will consider several professional services agreements and change orders. These include contracts with GAI Consultants Inc. for the 13th St. SW Area Improvement Project ($98,900) and with Environmental Design Group LLC for the 19th St. NE Area Improvement Project ($97,958). Change orders will be approved for Kinsey Excavating & Trucking, LLC ($44,139.44), Sol Harris/Day Architecture, Inc. ($21,000), and S.E.T., Inc. ($525,892.60) affecting various infrastructure projects.

• Professional services agreement with GAI Consultants Inc., $98,900 for 13th St. SW Area Improvement Project (GP1496).
• Professional services agreement with Environmental Design Group LLC, $97,958 for 19th St. NE Area Improvement Project (GP1495).
• Change Order No. 1 & Final with Kinsey Excavating & Trucking, LLC, $44,139.44 for 6th St. NW Storm and Sanitary Sewer Relocation (GP1473), raising contract to $409,084.76.
• Change Order No. 2 with Sol Harris/Day Architecture, Inc., $21,000 for Civic Center Restroom Addition and Parking Lot Expansion, raising contract to $111,022.
• Change Order No. 1 with S.E.T., Inc., $525,892.60 for E. Tuscarawas Streetscape Project, Phase 2 (GP1422), raising contract to $2,229,892.60.

The Special Board of Control unanimously approved two professional services agreements for engineering design on the 13th St. SW and 19th St. NE area improvement projects. It also approved three change orders: a sewer relocation on 6th St. NW, additional architectural and engineering services for the Civic Center restroom addition and parking lot expansion, and Phase 2 of the E. Tuscarawas streetscape project. All motions carried with a 3‑yea, 0‑nay vote.

• Approved $98,900.00 GAI Consultants Inc. engineering design contract for 13th St. SW Area Improvement Project (3-0)
• Approved $97,958.00 Environmental Design Group LLC engineering design contract for 19th St. NE Area Improvement Project (3-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 & Final $44,139.44 with Kinsey Excavating & Trucking, LLC for 6th St. NW storm and sanitary sewer relocation, new contract $409,084.76 (3-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 $21,000.00 with Sol Harris/Day Architecture, Inc. for Civic Center restroom addition and parking lot expansion, new contract $111,022.00 (3-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 $525,892.60 with S.E.T., Inc. for E. Tuscarawas Streetscape Project Phase 2, new contract $2,229,892.60 (3-0)

City Council

The council adopted Ordinance No. 212/2025, authorizing a change order of up to $525,892.60 for the East Tuscarawas Streetscape Phase 2 project and declaring it an emergency. It also approved Ordinances No. 211/2025 ($44,139.44 change order with Kinsey Excavating & Trucking), No. 210/2025 (up to $21,000 contract amendment with Sol Harris/Day Architecture), and Ordinance No. 209/2025 amending Appropriation Ordinance No. 55/2025 as an emergency. All four measures passed unanimously (10‑0). Ordinance No. 23 was retained in committee for further review.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 212/2025 authorizing $525,892.60 change order for E. Tuscarawas Streetscape Phase 2 (10‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 211/2025 authorizing $44,139.44 change order with Kinsey Excavating & Trucking (10‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 210/2025 authorizing up to $21,000 contract amendment with Sol Harris/Day Architecture (10‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 209/2025 amending Appropriation Ordinance No. 55/2025 as an emergency (10‑0)
• Retained Ordinance No. 23 in committee (no vote recorded)

Board of Control

The Board of Control is meeting to review a construction contract for water main improvements and a project extension for campus signage. The body will decide on the awarding of funds and a change order for project timing.

• Construction contract with Wenger Excavating, Inc. for $2,398,850.55 for Gross Ave. NE Area Water Main Improvements
• Change Order No. 2 with Canton Sign Co. to extend Civic Center Campus Identification Signs Project completion date to November 12, 2025

The Special Board of Control approved a $2,398,850.55 construction contract with Wenger Excavating, Inc. for the Gross Ave. NE Area Water Main Improvements (TAG 651). It also approved Change Order No. 2 with Canton Sign Co., extending the Civic Center Campus identification signs project deadline to November 12, 2025. Both motions passed unanimously (2 yeas, 0 nays).

• Approved $2,398,850.55 water main contract with Wenger Excavating (2‑0)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 with Canton Sign Co., extending project deadline to Nov 12, 2025 (2‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (2‑0)

Board of Control

The Board of Control will consider three ordinances. One authorizes a $1,080,628 contract with Fechko Excavating for the Monument Road sanitary sewer replacement, pending Income Tax approval. Another approves a $99,960.25 professional services agreement with GPD Group for Phase 1 pre‑design of the Smith & Arlington NW Area sanitary sewer project. The third adopts Change Order 6 with MediaNet AV, adding $23,463 to the Civic Center audiovisual project, bringing its total to $1,109,097.20.

• Ordinance 111/2022 & 4/2024: $1,080,628 contract with Fechko Excavating for Monument Road Sanitary Sewer Replacement (GP1364)
• Ordinance 21/2025: $99,960.25 professional services agreement with GPD Group for Phase 1 Pre‑Design of Smith & Arlington NW Area Sanitary Sewer Project (GP1444)
• Ordinance 211/2023: Change Order 6 with MediaNet AV adding $23,463 to Civic Center Audiovisual Project, new total $1,109,097.20

The Board of Control approved a $1,080,628 construction contract with Fechko Excavating for the Monument Road sanitary sewer replacement. It also approved a $99,960.25 professional services agreement with GPD Group for Phase 1 pre‑design of the Smith & Arlington NW Area sanitary sewer project. Additionally, a Change Order No. 6 with MediaNet AV for $23,463 was approved, raising the Civic Center audiovisual project contract to $1,109,097.20. All motions carried unanimously (2 yeas, 0 nays).

• Approved $1,080,628 construction contract with Fechko Excavating (2 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved $99,960.25 professional services agreement with GPD Group (2 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved Change Order No. 6 with MediaNet AV for $23,463, new contract $1,109,097.20 (2 yeas, 0 nays)

City Council

The City Council adopted six ordinances, all passing unanimously (10 yeas, 0 nays), covering a water‑pollution control loan for the Monument Road sewer replacement, certification of unpaid code and utility charges, and amendments to the zoning code adding provisions for mobile vendors and signage. It also approved three informal resolutions authorizing purchase orders for the clerk of courts filing system and park equipment. All actions were recorded as adopted.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 203/2025 authorizing WPCLF loan for Monument Rd sewer replacement (10‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 204/2025 authorizing clerk to certify unpaid building‑code charges (10‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 205/2025 authorizing auditor to transfer WRF phosphorus fund balance (10‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 206/2025 amending zoning code, adding sections for mobile vendors and signs (10‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 207/2025 authorizing clerk to certify unpaid engineering department charges (10‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 208/2025 authorizing clerk to certify unpaid water/sanitation/sewer charges (10‑0)
• Adopted informal resolution authorizing purchase orders up to $29,961 for clerk of courts filing system
• Adopted informal resolution authorizing purchase orders up to $54,192.83 for picnic equipment at Preston Young Park

Board of Control

The Board of Control will vote to amend a grant deadline and approve a change order for a road reconstruction project. The agenda includes an ordinance to extend a summer youth program grant and a contract with Tri-Mor Corporation for the Cleveland Ave. SW Reconstruction.

• Amend contract expenditure deadline to December 31, 2025, for the 2025 Summer Youth Program grant
• Approve Change Order No. 1 with Tri-Mor Corporation for Cleveland Ave. SW Reconstruction Phase 2
• Tri-Mor contract net amount increased to $895,018.00
• Tiqvah Hands of Hope Summer Camp awarded $40,000.00 grant
• Change order covers catch basin reconstruction and raised median modifications

The board approved extending the contract deadline for the Tiqvah Hands of Hope summer camp grant to Dec. 31, 2025. It also approved a $77,300 change order with Tri‑Mor Corporation, raising the Cleveland Ave SW reconstruction contract to $895,018. Both motions passed unanimously (3‑0).

• Approved deadline extension to Dec 31 2025 for Tiqvah Hands of Hope $40,000 grant (3‑0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 with Tri‑Mor Corp, adding $77,300 to Cleveland Ave SW project (new total $895,018) (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:35 AM (3‑0)

City Council

The council adopted an informal resolution commending Giant Eagle for its ongoing commitment to Canton. It also passed Ordinance No. 202/2025, repealing Chapters 789 and 790 of the Medical Marijuana and Adult Use Cannabis Control regulations, with a vote of 12‑0. Additionally, the council suspended Rule 22A to add a second reading for Ordinances O#21‑O#24.

• Adopted informal resolution commending Giant Eagle (adopted)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 202/2025 repealing Chapters 789 and 790 – 12 yeas, 0 nays
• Suspended Rule 22A to add second reading for Ordinances O#21‑O#24 (procedural)

Board of Control

The Board will consider three ordinances. Ordinance 10/2023 approves a $2,727.70 design‑service cost reduction for the Gross Ave. Water Main Replacement, setting the contract at $136,772.30. Ordinance 121/2024 approves a $44,139.44 change order for the 6th St. NW storm and sanitary sewer relocation, raising the contract to $409,084.76. Ordinance 259/2024 creates a one‑year $48,835.68 contract to maintain the city’s portable Motorola radios.

• Change Order No.1 & Final with Arcadis U.S., Inc.: $2,727.70 reduction, new contract $136,772.30 for Gross Ave. Water Main Replacement design services
• Change Order No.1 & Final with Kinsey Excavating & Trucking, LLC: $44,139.44 addition, new contract $409,084.76 for 6th St. NW storm and sanitary sewer relocation (GP1473)
• One‑year professional services contract with ComProducts, Inc. dba B&C Communications: $48,835.68 for maintenance of city’s portable/mobile Motorola radios

The Board of Control approved a $2,727.70 cost reduction change order with Arcadis U.S., Inc., finalizing the Gross Ave. Water Main Replacement contract at $136,772.30. It also approved a $44,139.44 change order with Kinsey Excavating & Trucking, LLC, bringing the 6th St. NW Storm and Sanitary Sewer Relocation contract to $409,084.76. Finally, the Board approved a one‑year $48,835.68 professional services contract with ComProducts, Inc. dba B&C Communications for city radio maintenance. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Arcadis U.S., Inc. change order; contract now $136,772.30 (3-0)
• Approved Kinsey Excavating & Trucking change order; contract now $409,084.76 (3-0)
• Approved ComProducts, Inc. one‑year radio maintenance contract for $48,835.68 (3-0)

Board of Control

The Board of Control is reviewing several change orders for city infrastructure and professional service agreements. Decisions include funding for a road safety action plan and adjustments to fiber optic and fire station projects.

• Change Order No. 2 with Thayer Power & Communication Line Construction Co. for $14,371.80 (City/County Fiber Optic Project)
• Professional services agreement with OHM Advisors for $310,000.00 (Safe Streets and Road for All Safety Action Plan)
• Change Order No. 2 with Cavanaugh Building Corporation for $36,464.00 (Fire Station #7 Renovation Project)
• Completion date extensions to January 1, 2026, for Civic Center Infrastructure and Audiovisual projects
• Annual contract increase of $1,750.00 with iWorq Systems, Inc. for Enterprise Software Program storage

The Board of Control unanimously approved six change orders and one professional services agreement. The fiber optic project change order adds $14,371.80, bringing the contract to $7,608,403.67. A $310,000 agreement was approved for the Safe Streets and Road for All safety plan. All motions passed with a 3‑yea, 0‑nay vote.

• Approved Change Order No. 2 with Thayer Power & Communication Line Construction Co., adding $14,371.80 to the City/County Fiber Optic Project (3 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved professional services agreement with Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment, Inc. dba OHM Advisors for $310,000 (Safe Streets and Road for All) (3 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 with Cavanaugh Building Corporation for $36,464 on Fire Station #7 Renovation (3 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved Change Order No. 8 with Standard Plumbing and Heating Company to extend Civic Center Infrastructure Project to Jan 1 2026 (3 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved Change Order No. 5 with MediaNet AV, LLC to extend Civic Center Audiovisual Project to Jan 1 2026 (3 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 with iWorq Systems, Inc. for $1,750 annual storage increase, raising software contract to $47,035 per year (3 yeas, 0 nays)

City Council

The council unanimously adopted an emergency amendment to the City of Canton Zoning Ordinance affecting numerous parcels. It also approved an emergency appropriation amendment allocating $70,000 to health‑related funds. The mayor was authorized to contract with OHM Advisors for the SS4A Safety Action Plan, and to issue a change order with Thayer Power for the city/county fiber network project. All votes were 12 yeas, 0 nays.

• Adopted emergency zoning ordinance amendment (Ordinance No. 1 98/2025) – 12 yeas, 0 nays
• Adopted emergency appropriation amendment allocating $70,000 (Ordinance No. 1 99/2025) – 12 yeas, 0 nays
• Authorized contract with OHM Advisors for SS4A Safety Action Plan ($310,000 total) – 12 yeas, 0 nays
• Authorized change order with Thayer Power for fiber network project ($14,371.90) – 12 yeas, 0 nays

Board of Control

The Board will approve several contracts and change orders, including a $300,000 opioid settlement grant program for seven local organizations. It will also adopt a $156,732 service agreement with Brownfield Restoration Group for remediation at the Ohio Cast Property. Change orders will raise the Water Service Shop renovation budget to $6,128,556.05, adjust the 30th St. NE waterline replacement to $743,203.33, and fund parking‑deck cleaning to $97,320.00.

• Approve $300,000 opioid settlement contracts to Commquest, Canton City Public Health, Stark Community Support Network, Goodwill (SIEN), ABCD (WATOES), The Leadership Collective, and ICAN
• Approve $156,732 professional service agreement with Brownfield Restoration Group for remediation at 2408 13th St. NE
• Approve $51,811.70 Change Order No. 3 to Mike Coates Construction for Water Service Shop Renovation, raising total contract to $6,128,556.05
• Approve $51,118.33 Change Order No. 1 & Final to Wenger Excavating for 30th St. NE Waterline Replacement, new contract amount $743,203.33
• Approve $7,700 Change Order No. 1 to CPS Construction for Cornerstone Parking Deck cleaning and sealing, new contract amount $97,320.00

The Board of Control approved a series of contracts using $300,000 from the city’s opioid settlement fund for seven local organizations. It also approved a $156,732 service agreement for brownfield remediation, and several change orders that increase the costs of water‑service, waterline, and parking‑deck projects. All motions passed unanimously with two yeas and no nays.

• Approved $300,000 opioid settlement contracts to seven organizations (Ordinance 176/2025) – 2 yeas, 0 nays
• Approved $156,732 professional service agreement with Brownfield Restoration Group, LLC (Ordinance 122/2025) – 2 yeas, 0 nays
• Approved Change Order No. 3 to Mike Coates Construction for $51,811.70, raising Water Service Shop Renovation total to $6,128,556.05 (Ordinance 182/2025) – 2 yeas, 0 nays
• Approved Change Order No. 1 & Final to Wenger Excavating for $51,118.33, adjusting 30th St. NE Waterline Replacement total to $743,203.33 (Ordinance 184/2024) – 2 yeas, 0 nays
• Approved Change Order No. 1 to CPS Construction Group for $7,700, adjusting Cornerstone Parking Deck Cleaning contract to $97,320 (Ordinance 50/2023) – 2 yeas, 0 nays

City Council

The council adopted Ordinance 183/2025, authorizing the mayor or director of public service to enter a pledge and security agreement for a $5 million loan to the Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company, declared an emergency, with a vote of 11 yeas and 0 nays. It also approved Ordinances 188/2025 and 189/2025 to annex two parcels on Whipple Ave SW into Ward 3, assigning zoning designations and declaring both annexations emergencies, each passing 11 yeas and 0 nays.

• Approved $5 M loan security for Hall of Fame Resort (Ordinance 183/2025) – 11 yeas, 0 nay
• Amended Appropriation Ordinance 55/2025 (Ordinance 184/2025) – 11 yeas, 0 nay
• Authorized contract with Bertolini Trucking up to $34,200 (Ordinance 185/2025) – 11 yeas, 0 nay
• Authorized clerk certification of unpaid city charges (Ordinance 186/2025) – 11 yeas, 0 nay
• Raised salaries for attorney Kate Lukosavich and Elise Hamilton (Ordinance 187/2025) – 11 yeas, 0 nay
• Annexed Whipple Ave SW No.1 (1.634 acres) to Ward 3, zoning B‑6 & R‑1A (Ordinance 188/2025) – 11 yeas, 0 nay
• Annexed Whipple Ave SW No.2 (0.0172 acres) to Ward 3, zoning R‑1A (Ordinance 189/2025) – 11 yeas, 0 nay
• Extended tax‑increment financing exemptions 30 years (Ordinance 196/2025) – 10 yeas, 1 nay

City Council

The Canton City Council adopted a series of emergency ordinances authorizing contracts, easements and a $10,510,000 loan for the West Tuscarawas Corridor Safety Project. All measures passed with a unanimous 9‑yea, 0‑nay vote. The ordinances also approved contracts for a water main extension, a $54,000 demolition project, and use of opioid settlement funds. Additional actions included easements for electric service and sanitary sewer work.

• Approved $10,510,000 loan for West Tuscarawas Corridor Safety Project (9 yeas, 0 nays)
• Authorized $54,000 contract with Bertolini Trucking for demolition at 2208 Dover Ave (9 yeas, 0 nays)
• Authorized Change Order No.3 with Mike Coates Construction up to $51,811.70 for water service shop renovation (9 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved water main extension to Addison Lake Development (9 yeas, 0 nays)
• Authorized use of opioid settlement funds for contracts listed on Exhibit A (9 yeas, 0 nays)
• Authorized easement agreement with American Electric Power for new service to Timken Gate House (9 yeas, 0 nays)
• Amended cooperative economic development agreement with Jackson Township (9 yeas, 0 nays)
• Accepted easements for sanitary sewer crossing at Greentree Ave. SW (9 yeas, 0 nays)

Board of Control

The Board of Control is reviewing several supply contracts and project change orders. Key items include public safety surveillance technology and pipe repair kits for the Collection Systems Department.

• Contract with Flock Group, Inc. for $167,399.00 for public safety cameras and license plate readers
• Supply contracts with The Charles Machine Works, Inc. and MaxLiner, LLC for cured-in-place pipe repair kits
• $14,000.00 change order for Sherrick Road Area Neighborhood Improvements Project (new total: $81,618.00)
• $16,000.00 change order for 15th St. NW Streetscape Project (new total: $114,122.00)

The Board of Control approved five contracts and change orders. A $167,399 renewable contract with Flock Safety for cameras and license plate readers was adopted. Additional supply contracts for cured‑in‑place pipe repair kits and two design change orders were also approved.

• Approved supply contract with The Charles Machine Works, Inc. dba HammerHead Trenchless for CIPP repair kits (2 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved supply contract with MaxLiner, LLC for CIPP repair kits (2 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved 12‑month renewable contract with Flock Group, Inc. dba Flock Safety for $167,399 public safety cameras and license plate readers (2 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 with Environmental Design Group, LLC for $14,000 Sherrick Road Area Neighborhood Improvements Project, new total $81,618 (2 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 with Environmental Design Group, LLC for $16,000 15th St. NW Streetscape Project, new total $114,122 (2 yeas, 0 nays)

City Council

The Canton City Council approved several emergency ordinances, most notably Ordinance No. 171/2025 adding Chapter 540 to prohibit camping. Other ordinances authorized contracts for public safety, electric line easement, and engineering services. All votes were recorded and the meeting adjourned at 8:55 PM.

• Ordinance 22 (No. 167/2025) authorizing contract with Flock Safety – Adopted, 11 yeas, 0 nays
• Ordinance 23 (No. 168/2025) authorizing payment up to $183.02 for PHI Air Medical moral obligations – Adopted, 10 yeas, 1 nay (Member Morris)
• Ordinance 24 (No. 169/2025) easement with American Electric Power for Cromer Reservoir line – Adopted, 11 yeas, 0 nays
• Ordinance 33 (No. 170/2025) payment for moral obligations on 30th Street NE waterline project – Adopted, 11 yeas, 0 nays
• Ordinance 34 (No. 171/2025) add Chapter 540 prohibiting camping – Adopted, 8 yeas, 3 nays (Members Cook, Chris Smith, Giavasis)
• Ordinance 35 (No. 172/2025) contract amendment up to $16,000 with Environmental Design Group for 15th St NW improvements – Adopted, 11 yeas, 0 nays
• Ordinance 36 (No. 173/2025) contract amendment up to $14,000 with Environmental Design Group for Sherrick Road improvements – Adopted, 11 yeas, 0 nays

Board of Control

The Board of Control will consider an unspecified ordinance (TBD). It will decide whether to enter a professional services agreement with Verdantas, LLC for $175,000 to provide engineering design services for the Elgin Ave NW Neighborhood Improvement Project, Phase 2 (GP1478).

• Consideration of an unspecified ordinance (TBD).
• Professional services agreement with Verdantas, LLC for $175,000 engineering design on the Elgin Ave NW Neighborhood Improvement Project, Phase 2 (GP1478).

The board approved a professional services agreement with Verdantas, LLC for $175,000 to provide engineering design services for the Elgin Ave NW Neighborhood Improvement Project Phase 2 (GP1478). The motion was made by Director John Highman, seconded by Director Andrea Perry, and passed with a vote of 2 yeas and 0 nays. The meeting was then adjourned at 8:31 AM by a motion that also passed 2‑0.

• Approved $175,000 engineering design contract with Verdantas, LLC (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:31 AM (2-0)

City Council

The council adopted seven ordinances on their third and final reading, all passing with overwhelming support. Ordinances covered flood‑hazard zoning, land acquisition, tax‑increment financing, a joint school‑district facility agreement, a parcel vacate and replat, a water‑pollution control loan, and CDBG program authority. Two informal resolutions approved purchase orders for flow‑meter repair ($77,250) and sandblasting of a tank ($28,800) at the Water Reclamation Facility.

• Adopted Ordinance 38 (flood‑hazard zoning amendment) – 11 yeas, 0 nays
• Adopted Ordinance 39 (emergency land conveyance at 705 6th St NW) – 11 yeas, 0 nays
• Adopted Ordinance 40 (extend TIF term to 30 years) – 10 yeas, 1 nay (Member Morris)
• Adopted Ordinance 41 (joint facility agreement with Canton City School District) – 11 yeas, 0 nays
• Adopted Ordinance 42 (vacate portion of Seccombe Pl SW and replat lots) – 11 yeas, 0 nays
• Adopted Ordinance 43 (apply for supplemental water‑pollution control loan) – 11 yeas, 0 nays
• Adopted Ordinance 44 (authorize CDBG program actions and contracts) – 11 yeas, 0 nays
• Approved purchase orders up to $77,250 for flow‑meter repair and $28,800 for sandblasting at Water Reclamation Facility

Board of Control

The Board of Control unanimously approved five items, including two contract amendments for summer youth programming, two CDBG contracts, and a change order for the Cleveland Ave. NW Improvement Project. Each motion received a vote of 3 yeas and 0 nays. No discussion was recorded for any of the items.

• Approved contract amendment with Tom Tod Ideas for $100,000 summer youth program (3 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved contract amendment with EN‑RICH‑MENT for $100,000 summer youth program (3 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved contract with ABCD, Inc. for $35,000 CDBG public service activities (3 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved contract with Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio for $82,983.64 CDBG home rehabilitation (3 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 with Stanley Miller Construction Co. for $7,500, raising project total to $1,424,123.48 (3 yeas, 0 nays)

Board of Control

The Board of Control approved two contracts. Ordinance 122/2025 authorizes a $149,000 contract with Metro Demolition, LLC to demolish the former Ohio Cast Products building at 2408 13th St NE (parcels 205230 & 205231). Ordinance 236/2024 authorizes an $849,188 contract with Lockhart Concrete Co. for the Sherrick Rd. SE Area Improvements Project (GP1465). Both motions passed unanimously with 2 yeas and 0 nays.

• Approved $149,000 Metro Demolition contract (2 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved $849,188 Lockhart Concrete contract (2 yeas, 0 nays)

City Council

The council adopted Ordinance No. 159/2025, authorizing the mayor to solicit bids and execute contracts for the Gross Avenue NE water main replacement project, including a $600,000 grant and a $900,000 zero‑percent loan, and creating a dedicated fund. The measure passed unanimously with nine yeas and no nays. The meeting also saw emergency annexation service resolutions for three areas and several other ordinances related to public safety, flood‑hazard zoning, and CDBG program authority adopted.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 159/2025 for Gross Ave NE water main replacement ($1.5M grant/loan) (9 yeas, 0 nay)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 156/2025 authorizing CDBG program contracts (9 yeas, 0 nay)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 153/2025 annexation service statement for 3228 55th St NE (9 yeas, 0 nay)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 154/2025 annexation service statement for 4401 Tuscarawas St W (9 yeas, 0 nay)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 155/2025 annexation service statement for 4403 Cleveland Ave NW (9 yeas, 0 nay)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 157/2025 amending flood‑hazard zoning district (9 yeas, 0 nay)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 158/2025 establishing classification plan for police and fire bargaining unit (9 yeas, 0 nay)
• Adopted amended Ordinance No. 149/2025 renaming fund for Violence Interdiction Patrols (9 yeas, 0 nay)

Board of Control

The Board of Control is meeting to consider two change orders related to city technology services. These items involve updating software licensing and adjusting monthly internet service fees.

• Change Order No. 1 with RT Fox, LLC for $7,200.00 for Microsoft email licenses
• Change Order No. 13 with Agile Network Builders, LLC for $6,336.00 per month for Wide Area Network and Internet Services

The Board of Control approved Change Order No. 1 with RT Fox, LLC to add 100 P1 email licenses, increasing the contract to $89,000. It also approved Change Order No. 13 with Agile Network Builders, LLC for a revised monthly fee of $6,336 for wide area network and internet services. Both motions passed with three yeas and no nays. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Change Order No. 1 with RT Fox, LLC for $7,200 to add 100 email licenses (3 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved Change Order No. 13 with Agile Network Builders, LLC for $6,336 per month WAN services (3 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adjourned meeting (3 yeas, 0 nays)

Board of Control

The board approved a $1,271,552.70 contract with Lockhart Concrete for the 15th St. NW Streetscape Project Phase 1. It also approved a $1,241,096.00 professional services agreement with Anser Advisory Management for oversight of the Cromer Reservoir Demolition and Replacement Project. Additionally, the board approved Change Order 1 with Wenger Excavating, adding $114,573.04 and bringing the Perry Heights Watermain Replacement‑Phase 2 contract to $2,528,973.79. All motions passed unanimously (2 yeas, 0 nays).

• Approved $1,271,552.70 Lockhart Concrete contract (2 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved $1,241,096.00 Anser Advisory Management services agreement (2 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved Change Order 1 with Wenger Excavating, $114,573.04 (2 yeas, 0 nays)

Board of Control

The Board of Control approved Change Order No. 1 with Cavanaugh Building Corporation, increasing the Fire Station #7 renovation contract to $791,910. The change order covers removal of old floor grates and installation of new grates. The motion passed unanimously with two yeas and no nays. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Change Order No. 1 ($3,910) raising Fire Station #7 contract to $791,910 (2-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (2-0)

Board of Control

The Board of Control approved a 3‑year lease for a street sweeper, change orders for fire‑station renovations, a $13.95 million construction contract to demolish and replace the Cromer Water Storage Reservoir, one‑year supply contracts for fluoride and chlorine, and professional services agreements for water‑department design projects. All motions passed unanimously with three yeas and zero nays. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved 3‑year lease of Pelican street sweeper ($319,608.54 total payments) (3 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 with Cavanaugh Building Corp. for Fire Station #1 ($6,659) (3 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 with Cavanaugh Building Corp. for Fire Station #7 ($3,910) (3 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved $13,948,600 construction contract with DN Tanks, LLC for Cromer Reservoir demolition and replacement (3 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved one‑year contract with Pencco, Inc. for hydrofluorosilicic acid supply (3 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved one‑year contract with JCI Jones Chemicals, Inc. for liquid chlorine supply (3 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved $111,900 professional services agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. for Northwest Booster Surge Tank design (3 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved $164,800 Change Order No. 2 with Arcadis U.S., Inc. for Cromer Reservoir Renovations design, raising contract to $609,500 (3 yeas, 0 nays)

City Council

The council adopted ordinances to annex approximately 16.5 acres (Trump & Lincoln) and 84.6 acres (Trump Ave SE–Orchardview Dr SE) into Ward 4, assigning them B‑4 Special Business and I‑1 Light Industry zoning respectively. It also approved the use of the Cromer Reservoir Improvement Project fund for $17.7 million and a $164,800 change order, authorized a $115,000 donation limit for a police sub‑station, and approved contracts for engineering services, a roadway‑maintenance agreement, and a supplemental water‑pollution‑control loan. All measures were adopted as emergency ordinances.

• Adopted Ordinance 132/2025 authorizing $17,734,260.68 from Cromer Reservoir fund and a $164,800 change order (12 yeas, 0 nay)
• Adopted Ordinance 133/2025 authorizing transfer of property/equipment from Canton Board of Health (12 yeas, 0 nay)
• Adopted Ordinance 134/2025 annexing ~16.512 acres as B‑4 Special Business District, Ward 4 (12 yeas, 0 nay)
• Adopted Ordinance 136/2025 allowing up to $115,000 in donations for police sub‑station (11 yeas, 0 nay, 1 abstain)
• Adopted Ordinance 137/2025 authorizing up to $111,900 contract with Arcadis for NW Booster Surge Tank design (12 yeas, 0 nay)
• Adopted Ordinance 138/2025 annexing ~84.568 acres as I‑1 Light Industry District, Ward 4 (12 yeas, 0 nay)
• Adopted Ordinance 140/2025 authorizing a supplemental water‑pollution‑control loan for Monument Rd sewer replacement (12 yeas, 0 nay)

Board of Control

The Board of Control approved four ordinances. It extended the Early Childhood Resource Center contract deadline to December 31, 2025. It adopted a new employee assistance program agreement with AllOne Health, LLC. It also approved a supply contract for asphalt sealant and a change order for the Civic Center audiovisual project.

• Approved contract amendment with Early Childhood Resource Center, extending deadline to Dec 31, 2025 (3 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved professional services agreement with AllOne Health, LLC for Employee Assistance Program at $1.88 per employee per month (3 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved supply contract with Strawser Construction, Inc. for liquid asphalt crack sealant, equipment and labor, $140,952.04 (3 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved Change Order No. 4 with MediaNet AV, LLC for Civic Center audiovisual improvements, $31,253.84 (3 yeas, 0 nays)

Board of Control

The Board of Control approved a contract amendment with Simply Youth for $1,710, raising the total to $18,810 for the Canton City School District Summer Work Program. It also approved a $1,232,613.42 change order with Northstar Asphalt, increasing the 2024 Paving Program contract to $7,020,496.42. Additional approvals included a $1,251.12 cost‑reduction change order for the Allen Ave. SE sewer project, a $51,472.94 change order for the Cleveland Ave. SW reconstruction, an amendment to the Multi‑Certified Inspector Services contract, an extension of the Civic Center signage project deadline, and a $132,910 professional services agreement for the Belden Ave. NE Bridge Rehabilitation. All motions carried with a 2‑yea, 0‑nay vote.

• Approved $1,710 contract amendment with Simply Youth (2 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved $1,232,613.42 Change Order No. 1 with Northstar Asphalt, raising contract to $7,020,496.42 (2 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved $1,251.12 cost‑reduction Change Order No. 2 with H.R. Gray & Associates, new contract $451,399.88 (2 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved $51,472.94 Change Order No. 1 with Tri‑Mor Corporation, new contract $847,405.84 (2 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved amendment to Multi‑Certified Inspector Services contract with Roger E. Miller (2 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved extension of Civic Center Campus Identification Signs project to Nov 2 2025 (2 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved $132,910 professional services agreement with Michael Baker International for bridge rehabilitation (2 yeas, 0 nays)

City Council

The council adopted Ordinance 125/2025 authorizing receipt of up to $752,253 from the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction for the 2026‑2027 Community Corrections Act 2.0 grant and declared it an emergency. It also approved the annexation of 1.852 acres at 2707 Fulton Dr to Ward 7, adopted the alternative tax budget for fiscal year 2026, and accepted a $5,500 Walmart grant for the police department. All votes were unanimous except one abstention on the Walmart grant.

• Adopted Ordinance 125/2025 for $752,253 state grant (11 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted Ordinance 126/2025 to certify unpaid building‑code charges (11 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted Ordinance 127/2025 annexing 1.852 acres at 2707 Fulton Dr to Ward 7, zoning B‑3 (11 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted Ordinance 128/2025 alternative tax budget for FY 2026 (11 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted Ordinance 129/2025 vacating portion of 8th St NE (11 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted Ordinance 130/2025 vacating an unnamed 10‑foot alley (11 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted Ordinance 131/2025 accepting $5,500 Walmart grant for police (10 yeas, 0 nays, 1 abstention)
• Adopted Ordinance 125/2025 emergency declaration for grant (11 yeas, 0 nays)

Board of Control

The Board of Control unanimously approved several contracts, including a $229,223 construction contract for the 10th St. NE Realignment Project and a $222,700 engineering design contract for the Navarre Rd. sanitary trunk sewer. Other approvals covered a $184,100 waterline repair for Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital, a revised $157,923.87 streetscape project contract, and various community and service agreements. All motions passed with a vote of 3 yeas and 0 nays.

• Approved $229,223 construction contract for 10th St. NE Realignment (S.E.T., Inc.) – 3 yeas 0 nays
• Approved $222,700 engineering design contract for Navarre Rd. sanitary trunk sewer (Arcadis U.S., Inc.) – 3 yeas 0 nays
• Approved $184,100 waterline repair contract for Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital (Tele-Vac Environmental) – 3 yeas 0 nays
• Approved revised contract for E. Tuscarawas Streetscape Project, new total $157,923.87 after $44,298.13 reduction (GPD Group) – 3 yeas 0 nays
• Approved $75,000 contract amendment with Refuge of Hope Ministries extending deadline – 3 yeas 0 nays
• Approved $17,100 summer youth employment contract with Simply Youth – 3 yeas 0 nays
• Approved road salt supply contract with Cargill, Inc. at $58.14 per ton for 2025‑2026 winter season – 3 yeas 0 nays
• Approved scrap sale contract with Liberty Demolition and Salvage, LLC at $150 per ton – 3 yeas 0 nays

City Council

The City Council adopted several emergency ordinances, including one to fund repairs to the Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital waterline. It also approved contracts for court audio‑visual upgrades, a conservation easement grant partnership, and other infrastructure and development projects. An informal resolution authorized up to $77,250 in purchase orders for traffic‑control services for the Water Department.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 119/2025 for Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital waterline repair (12 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 120/2025 for Canton Municipal Court audio/visual system upgrade (12 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 121/2025 to partner with Stark County Park District for conservation easement grant (12 yeas, 0 nays)
• Reconsidered and amended Ordinance No. 116/2025, changing grant amount to $10,000 (12 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 122/2025 for remediation of Ohio Cast property, estimated $563,000 (12 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 123/2025 to accept parcel donations from Miracle Land Co. Ltd. and S & C Apartments Ltd. (12 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 124/2025 for a job creation and retention tax incentive with Ambaflex Manufacturing Inc. (12 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted informal resolution authorizing up to $77,250 in purchase orders for traffic control services for the Water Department

Board of Control

The Board of Control approved an amendment to the Early Childhood Resource Center contract, extending its expenditure deadline to July 31 2025. It also approved a series of contracts using CDBG, HOME and ESG funds totaling $2.5 million, $659 thousand and $224 thousand respectively. Additional approvals included an elevator‑maintenance amendment, a reduced‑fee network services change order, professional services agreements for streetscape and intersection projects, and change orders for a fire‑station chiller and a water‑main design cost reduction. All motions passed with a 3‑yea, 0‑nay vote.

• Approved amendment to Early Childhood Resource Center contract, extending deadline to July 31 2025 (Ordinance 105/2024, 3‑0)
• Approved CDBG, HOME and ESG contracts totaling $2,536,505, $659,234.32 and $224,251 respectively (Ordinance 113/2025, 3‑0)
• Approved amendment with Schindler Elevator Corp for maintenance through June 25 2028 (Ordinance 259/2024, 3‑0)
• Approved Change Order 12 with Agile Network Builders, reducing monthly fee to $6,266 (Ordinance 259/2024, 3‑0)
• Approved $138,101 professional services agreement for Cleveland Ave NW Streetscape Project (Ordinance 56/2025, 3‑0)
• Approved $710,548 professional services agreement for Fulton Ave NW & 25th St NW Intersection Improvement (Ordinance 56/2025, 3‑0)
• Approved $5,300 change order for Fire Station #4 chiller replacement, new contract $250,254 (Ordinance 50/2023, 3‑0)
• Approved $103,113.44 cost‑reduction change order for 25th St NE Transmission Water Main design, new contract $41,386.56 (Ordinance 28/2022, 3‑0)

Board of Control

The Board of Control approved a $166,999 professional services agreement with GPD Group for engineering design of the E. Tuscarawas Streetscape Project Phase 3. It also approved a $39,672 Change Order 4 with Cavanaugh Building Corporation, bringing the Public Health First Floor Renovations contract to $2,022,258. Finally, a $3,000 Change Order 1 with American Structurepoint was approved, raising the City Hall HVAC and Executive Garage Repair contract to $530,350. All motions carried unanimously (2 yeas, 0 nays).

• Approved $166,999 engineering design agreement for E. Tuscarawas Streetscape Project Phase 3 (2 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved Change Order 4 ($39,672) for Public Health First Floor Renovations, new contract $2,022,258 (2 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved Change Order 1 ($3,000) for City Hall HVAC and Executive Garage Repair, new contract $530,350 (2 yeas, 0 nays)

City Council

The council adopted Ordinance No. 114/2025 annexing the Image‑Teeter area (approximately 163.505 acres) to Ward 4 and zoning it I‑1 Light Industry, declaring it an emergency. It also approved several grant authorizations, a purchase order for ice‑rink dashers, and other service and personnel resolutions. All votes were unanimous with 11 yeas and 0 nays.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 114/2025 annexing 163.505 acres to Ward 4, zoning I‑1 Light Industry (11 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 117/2025 authorizing $100,855 grant from Ohio OCJS and purchase of 25 body‑worn cameras (11 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 116/2025 authorizing acceptance of $12,712.50 grant from Ohio OCJS (11 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 115/2025 authorizing payment up to $5,842 to Path Master, Inc. (11 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 113/2025 authorizing mayor to file HUD 2025 action plan and accept related grant funds (11 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 112/2025 amending Ordinance 10/2024 for safety director building personnel (11 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 110/2025 approving services for Whipple Ave SW No. 1 annexation area (11 yeas, 0 nays)
• Informal resolution authorizing purchase orders up to $47,420 for new ice‑rink dashers (adopted)

Board of Control

The Board of Control unanimously approved an amendment to use up to $75,000 of ARPA funds for Habitat for Humanity upgrades at the Compton Learning Center. It also approved a change order extending the Civic Center audiovisual contract deadline to October 1, 2025. Additional change orders for the Civic Center infrastructure project increased its contract to $1,937,460.65, and a $329,000 sign contract, a $101,240 dump‑truck purchase, a $35,000 traffic‑engineering design change, and a $27,802.79 water‑treatment cost reduction were all approved. All motions passed with a 3‑yea, 0‑nay vote.

• Approved Amendment No. 3 for Habitat for Humanity ARPA grant (up to $75,000) – 3 yeas, 0 nays
• Approved Change Order No. 3 with MediaNet AV, LLC extending contract deadline to Oct 1, 2025 – 3 yeas, 0 nays
• Approved Change Orders 1‑7 with Standard Plumbing and Heating Co. for Civic Center infrastructure, raising contract to $1,937,460.65 – 3 yeas, 0 nays
• Approved $329,000 construction contract with Canton Sign Co. for two campus identification signs – 3 yeas, 0 nays
• Approved $101,240 purchase of a single‑axle dump truck for the Water Department – 3 yeas, 0 nays
• Approved Change Order No. 1 with GPD Group for $35,000 traffic‑engineering building design work – 3 yeas, 0 nays
• Approved Change Order No. 1 & Final with Stanley Miller Construction Co. for $27,802.79 cost reduction on water‑treatment plant upgrades – 3 yeas, 0 nays

Board of Control

The Board of Control approved a series of contracts and change orders, all unanimously with a 3‑0 vote. Highlights include a $604,000 change order that raises the 11th St SE Improvements Project total to $12,837,929.52, and several other infrastructure and service agreements.

• Approved amendment to Domestic Violence Project contract, extending deadline to Dec 31 2025 (3‑0)
• Approved $98,950 purchase of ten self‑contained breathing apparatus and 20 bottles for Fire Department (3‑0)
• Approved $541,137.60 contract for Belden Ave NE Bridge Rehabilitation (3‑0)
• Approved $604,000 Change Order No. 7 for 11th St SE Improvements, new contract total $12,837,929.52 (3‑0)
• Approved $698,859 contract for Fresh Mark Sanitary Sewer Replacement Phase 2 (3‑0)
• Approved $8,559 Change Order for Timken Gatehouse Renovation, new contract total $604,448.38 (3‑0)
• Approved $101,740 Change Order for 11th St SE Improvements engineering services, new total $1,309,740 (3‑0)
• Approved $37,055.45 professional services contract with Cadenza for network design and security upgrades (3‑0)

City Council

The Canton City Council approved a series of emergency ordinances covering annexation, funding, and infrastructure projects. All listed ordinances were adopted with unanimous votes (12 yeas, 0 nays). An informal resolution authorized a $56,657.74 purchase order for a 2025 Ford F‑250 for the Building Code Department.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 108/2025 annexing 0.426 acre at 2904 Market Ave N, assigning to Ward 9 and zoning B‑3 (12 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 99/2025 authorizing payment of $27,000 for moral obligations on the 15th St. streetscape project (12 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 100/2025 reducing an existing tax levy for park and recreation purposes (12 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 101/2025 approving a $39,672 change order with Cavanaugh Building Corp for the Health Department/Sears Building renovation (12 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 102/2025 amending the BBS Multi‑Certified Inspector contract to add backup residential building official duties (12 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 105/2025 authorizing up to $131,960.65 in change orders with Standard Plumbing and Heating Co. for the Civic Center infrastructure improvements (12 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 106/2025 authorizing contracts and funding for the Middlebranch Waterline Extension Project (12 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 109/2025 authorizing a water‑supply revolving loan account for drinking‑water facilities (12 yeas, 0 nays)

Board of Control

The Board of Control unanimously approved several contract amendments extending project deadlines, a change order for the Traffic Engineering Maintenance Building, a five‑year CMMS services agreement, and a ten‑year cost‑sharing agreement with Stark County. The change order adds $90,344.88 and brings the total contract to $3,346,493.88. All motions passed with a 3‑yea, 0‑nay vote.

• Approved contract amendment with Commquest Services, Inc. for campus renewal upgrade, extending deadline to Sep 30 2025 (3 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved contract amendment with Commquest Services, Inc. for critical energy system upgrade, extending deadline to Sep 30 2025 (3 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved contract amendment with Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health for trauma‑informed treatment classes, extending deadline to Dec 31 2025 (3 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 with Dunlop & Johnston, Inc. for $90,344.88, raising total contract to $3,346,493.88 (3 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved five‑year professional services agreement with OpenGov, Inc. for $432,994.16 CMMS services (3 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved ten‑year cost‑sharing agreement with Stark County Board of Commissioners, $44,686.55 cost for 2025 (3 yeas, 0 nays)

Board of Control

The Special Board of Control approved three items. It adopted Change Order No. 1 with The Shelly Company, adding $499,876.50 to the 2023 City Paving Program for a total contract of $4,614,472.55. It awarded a $1,416,623.48 construction contract to Stanley Miller Construction Co. for the Cleveland Ave NW Improvement Project Phase 2. It also entered a $50,000 Summer Programming Agreement with Simply Youth, LLC for the 2025 Youth Ambassador Program. All motions passed 3‑0.

• Approved Change Order No. 1 with The Shelly Company ($499,876.50) – motion carried 3 yeas, 0 nays
• Approved construction contract with Stanley Miller Construction Co. ($1,416,623.48) – motion carried 3 yeas, 0 nays
• Approved Summer Programming Agreement with Simply Youth, LLC ($50,000) – motion carried 3 yeas, 0 nays

City Council

The Canton City Council approved Ordinance No. 97/2025, providing an $80,000 emergency appropriation for air‑pollution monitoring equipment (vote 10‑0). The Council also approved Ordinance No. 98/2025, authorizing the mayor or director of public service to contract with Simply Youth, LLC for the 2025 Youth Ambassador Program and to accept program donations (vote 10‑0). No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 97/2025 – $80,000 emergency air‑monitoring appropriation (10‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 98/2025 – Contract for 2025 Youth Ambassador Program with Simply Youth, LLC (10‑0)

Board of Control

The Board of Control unanimously approved a $264,232 contract for two snow and ice control truck equipment packages. It also approved a $254,164 professional services contract for the Cleveland Ave. NW paving project, several change orders reducing costs on ongoing projects, and a contract amendment for the Canton Memorial Civic Center. All motions passed with a 3‑yea, 0‑nay vote.

• Approved $264,232 snow truck equipment contract (3 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved $254,164 construction engineering contract for Cleveland Ave. NW paving (3 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved $28,971 cost‑reduction change order for Sanitation Building Project (3 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved contract amendment shifting Centennial Plaza management to SMG (3 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved $12,870.00.00 change order for Civic Center parking lot engineering (3 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved $24,431.26 cost‑reduction change order for Market Ave. water main project (3 yeas, 0 nays)

City Council

The Canton City Council adopted several emergency ordinances, including a $48,000 grant for signage and cameras at the downtown police substation and a collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police. It also approved the cancellation of agreements with the Professional Football Hall of Fame for Centennial Plaza and transferred its management to SMG. Additional actions authorized a street sweeper purchase, a $12,870 engineering contract amendment, and auditor payments for a CJIS issue. Informal resolutions commended community volunteers and authorized materials for centrifuge repair at the water reclamation facility.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 88/2025 authorizing up to $48,000 grant for downtown police substation security (11 yeas, 1 nay)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 89/2025 approving collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police (12 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 93/2025 canceling agreements with the Professional Football Hall of Fame for Centennial Plaza and transferring management to SMG (12 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 94/2025 authorizing purchase/lease of a street sweeper for Public Works (12 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 95/2025 approving $12,870 contract amendment for civil engineering services for the Civic Center project (12 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 96/2025 authorizing auditor to pay moral obligations for the CJIS notification issue (12 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted informal resolution authorizing purchase of materials for centrifuge repair at the Water Reclamation Facility (adopted)
• Adopted informal resolution commending Tony Baker and Ron Seymour for their dedication to Walking With A Purpose (adopted)

Board of Control

The Board approved a change order for the Public Health First Floor Renovations, a professional services agreement for a water‑department analysis, and three construction contracts for streetscape, road reconstruction, and lighting improvements. All motions passed unanimously (2 yeas, 0 nays). The Cleveland Ave. SW reconstruction contract is pending OPWC funding and approval on July 1, 2025.

• Approved Change Order No. 3 with Cavanaugh Building Corp. ($148,893) for Public Health renovations, new contract $1,982,586 (2 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved professional services agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. ($124,600) for Boosted Zone analysis (2 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved construction contract with S.E.T., Inc. ($1,704,000) for E. Tuscarawas Streetscape Project Phase 2 (2 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved construction contract with Tri Mor Corp. ($817,718) for Cleveland Ave. SW Reconstruction Phase 2, pending OPWC funding (2 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved Change Order No. 6 with S.E.T., Inc. ($133,674.50) for 11th St. SE lighting changes, new contract $12,233,929.52 (2 yeas, 0 nays)

Board of Control

The Board of Control approved four items. It authorized a $334,201 change order that raises the City Hall Parking Garage repair contract to $934,201. It also approved a $78,030 change order for the Public Health First Floor Renovations, a three‑year $150,000‑per‑year grant to Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio, and a $55,000 contract for Pavement Management Services. All motions passed with a 2‑yea, 0‑nay vote.

• Approved Change Order No. 1 with CPS Construction Group ($334,201) raising City Hall Parking Garage contract to $934,201 (2 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 with Cavanaugh Building Corporation ($78,030) raising Public Health First Floor Renovations contract to $1,833,693 (2 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved three‑year grant agreement with Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio ($150,000 per year) (2 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved professional services contract with Pavement Management Group, LLC ($55,000) for street pavement management (2 yeas, 0 nays)

City Council

The Canton City Council approved seven ordinances covering annexation services, building‑code fees, parcel acquisition, road‑salt participation, and contracts for civic projects. All measures passed unanimously with 11 yeas and 0 nays. The most notable approval is a contract with Arcadis for engineering services up to $124,600 for the boosted zone analysis project.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 80/2025 (O#10) approving services statement for Trump Ave SE & Orchardview Dr SE annexation area – 11 yeas, 0 nays
• Adopted Ordinance No. 81/2025 (O#18) authorizing clerk to certify unpaid building‑code charges – 11 yeas, 0 nays
• Adopted Ordinance No. 82/2025 (O#19) authorizing mayor to accept transfer of parcel 5219650 at 2100 38th St NW – 11 yeas, 0 nays
• Adopted Ordinance No. 83/2025 (O#20) authorizing participation in ODOT road‑salt contract – 11 yeas, 0 nays
• Adopted Ordinance No. 84/2025 (O#21) amending Building Code Title One, Part 13 to add Chapter 1304 fees – 11 yeas, 0 nays
• Adopted Ordinance No. 85/2025 (O#22) authorizing mayor to contract for Canton Memorial Civic Center marquee sign replacement – 11 yeas, 0 nays
• Adopted Ordinance No. 86/2025 (O#23) authorizing mayor to contract Arcadis for engineering services up to $124,600 for boosted zone analysis – 11 yeas, 0 nays

Board of Control

The Board of Control approved a $2,238,876 construction contract with Northstar Asphalt for the Cleveland Ave NW paving project. It also approved several smaller change orders, a grant amendment, and a professional services contract, while tabling a $131,960 change order for the Civic Center Infrastructure Project pending council review. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0).

• Approved $2,238,876 contract with Northstar Asphalt for Cleveland Ave NW paving (3-0)
• Approved $37,555.37 Change Order No.2 with Mike Coates for Water Dept. Service Shop addition (3-0)
• Approved $4,900 Change Order No.1 with Burgess & Niple for NE Water Treatment Plant VFD project (3-0)
• Approved Amendment No.2 for Habitat for Humanity ARPA grant up to $75,000 for Compton Learning Center playground (3-0)
• Approved $15,345.75 cost‑reduction Change Order No.3 with Wenger Excavating for Market Ave. Water Main Replacement (3-0)
• Approved $268,369 professional services contract with Wade Trim for Harter Heights Area Water Main Replacement (3-0)
• Tabled $131,960.65 Change Orders 1‑5 with Standard Plumbing for Civic Center Infrastructure (3-0)
• Tabled resulting new contract amount of $1,869,460.65 for Civic Center Infrastructure (3-0)

City Council

The council adopted Ordinance No. 78/2025, authorizing the mayor or director of public service to enter a community reinvestment area agreement with Goodfether, LLC, Bolt Brewing Real Estate LLC, and Hilscher‑Clarke Electric Co. that provides real‑property tax exemptions and was declared an emergency (11 yeas, 1 nay). The council also adopted Ordinance No. 79/2025, amending Appropriation Ordinance No. 55/2025 to allocate supplemental funds for specific infrastructure projects and declared it an emergency (12 yeas, 0 nays). Additionally, the Rules Committee’s amendments to Rule #1 and Rule #12 were adopted.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 78/2025 authorizing tax‑exemption agreement (11 yeas, 1 nay)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 79/2025 amending appropriations and declaring emergency (12 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted informal resolution amending Rule #1 (Sunshine, Open Meetings Law)
• Adopted informal resolution amending Rule #12 (Agenda Order of Business)

Board of Control

The Board of Control approved a change order with Sol Harris/Day Architecture, Inc. for additional ceiling design services, increasing the Civic Center Facility Improvements contract to $220,000. It also approved contracts with Core & Main, LP for water department pipe supplies, with The Shelly Company for the 2025 City Paving Program ($3,898,638), and with Verdantas LLC for design of the Broad Ave. NW Area Waterline Replacement Project ($110,000). All motions passed unanimously (3 yeas, 0 nays).

• Approved Change Order No. 2 with Sol Harris/Day Architecture, Inc. ($3,850) raising contract to $220,000 (3 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved contract with Core & Main, LP for pipe and fittings for Water Department (3 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved contract with The Shelly Company for 2025 City Paving Program ($3,898,638) (3 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved professional services agreement with Verdantas LLC for Broad Ave. NW Area Waterline design ($110,000) (3 yeas, 0 nays)

City Council

The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 75/2025, approving the statement of services for the Trump & Lincoln annexation area. It also adopted Ordinance No. 76/2025, authorizing a professional services contract with Verdantas, LLC for detailed design engineering of the Broad Avenue Northwest waterline replacement project. Finally, Ordinance No. 77/2025 was adopted, authorizing a three‑year contract with Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio at $150,000 per year for garage construction and home rehabilitation. Each ordinance passed with a vote of 10 yeas and 0 nays.

• Adopted Ordinance 75/2025 for annexation services – 10 yeas, 0 nays
• Adopted Ordinance 76/2025 authorizing Verdantas contract for waterline design – 10 yeas, 0 nays
• Adopted Ordinance 77/2025 authorizing Habitat for Humanity contract $150,000/yr – 10 yeas, 0 nays

Board of Control

The Board of Control approved a $500,000 set of contracts for the 2025 Summer Youth Program grant funding. It also approved a $15,345.75 cost reduction change order for the Market Ave. water main replacement, a $219,820 purchase of two snow and ice dump trucks, and a $335,292.95 sidewalk replacement contract. All motions passed with a 2‑yea, 0‑nay vote.

• Approved $500,000 Summer Youth Program contracts (Ordinance 66/2025) – 2 yeas, 0 nays
• Approved $15,345.75 cost‑reduction change order for Market Ave. Water Main Replacement, new contract $2,125,526.57 (Ordinance 60/2022) – 2 yeas, 0 nays
• Approved purchase of two single‑axle snow and ice dump trucks for $219,820.00 (Ordinance 56/2025) – 2 yeas, 0 nays
• Approved $335,292.95 construction contract for 10th St. NW Sidewalk Replacement (Ordinance 105/2024) – 2 yeas, 0 nays

City Council

The Canton City Council adopted several emergency ordinances, including a zoning amendment, tax‑exemption agreements, and funding measures. All items were approved by unanimous or near‑unanimous votes, with only one ordinance receiving a single nay vote. No items were denied or tabled.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 68/2025 to set probationary police officer salary – 12 yeas, 0 nays
• Adopted Ordinance No. 69/2025 amending the City of Canton Zoning Ordinance – 12 yeas, 0 nays
• Adopted Ordinance No. 70/2025 authorizing community‑reinvestment area tax‑exemption agreements – 11 yeas, 1 nay (Member Morris)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 71/2025 authorizing replating of lots 22646 and 22647 – 12 yeas, 0 nays
• Adopted Ordinance No. 72/2025 to accept a $7,500 K9 grant and purchase a police dog – 12 yeas, 0 nays
• Adopted Ordinance No. 73/2025 to award a contract for construction oversight and create a Cromer Reservoir Improvement Project Fund – 12 yeas, 0 nays
• Adopted Ordinance No. 74/2025 to apply for and accept a water‑supply revolving loan – 12 yeas, 0 nays

Board of Control

The Board approved a $214,627 contract with ICAN Housing for supportive housing services and a $28,220 change order for the 30th St. NW sidewalk project. It also approved a two‑year amendment with Aultworks Occupational Medicine, several change orders for the Allen Avenue sanitary sewer replacement, and change orders for the 4th St. SE sewer improvements and the W. Tuscarawas Corridor safety project. The proposed $150,000 memorandum of agreement for the Sears Building renovation was tabled indefinitely after federal grant funding was withdrawn.

• Approved $214,627 ICAN Housing contract (Ordinance 62/2025) – 3 yeas, 0 nays
• Approved $28,220 Change Order No.2 with The Shelly Company (Ordinance 56/2025) – 3 yeas, 0 nays
• Approved two‑year amendment with Aultworks Occupational Medicine (Ordinance 259/2024) – 3 yeas, 0 nays
• Tabled $150,000 memorandum of agreement for Sears Building renovation (Ordinance 65/2025) – 3 yeas, 0 nays
• Approved $971,135.52 Change Order No.5 with HM Miller Construction (Ordinance 64/2025) – 3 yeas, 0 nays
• Approved $137,533 Change Order No.1 with H.R. Gray & Associates (Ordinance 61/2025) – 3 yeas, 0 nays
• Approved $344,411.44 and $305,585.51 Change Orders with Wenger Excavating (Ordinance 60/2025) – 3 yeas, 0 nays
• Approved $426,014 Change Order No.3 with Arcadis US (Ordinance 56/2025) – 3 yeas, 0 nays

City Council

The council confirmed Steve Ritschard's appointment to the Canton City Board of Health for a five‑year term. It adopted Ordinance No. 66/2025, authorizing a $500,000 emergency contract for the 2025 summer youth programs, with a 12‑yea, 0‑nay vote. It also adopted Ordinance No. 67/2025, authorizing an amendment to the JEDD TSG contract, also by a 12‑yea, 0‑nay vote.

• Confirmed appointment of Steve Ritschard to City Board of Health (term 3/31/25‑3/31/30) – Adopted
• Adopted Ordinance No. 66/2025 for emergency $500,000 youth program contract – 12 yeas, 0 nays
• Adopted Ordinance No. 67/2025 to amend JEDD TSG contract – 12 yeas, 0 nays
• Suspended Rule 22A to add 2nd readings O#6‑O#11; O#11 adopted on 2nd reading – Adopted

Board of Control

The Board of Control approved a $4,285,805 construction contract for the Harter Heights water main replacement, a $147,000 design agreement for the Dee Mar Allotment waterline, a $17,507.20 change order for the Civic Center audiovisual upgrades, and a $366,831 purchase of a sanitation truck. Each motion was seconded by Director Perry and passed unanimously (2 yeas, 0 nays). No discussion was recorded for any item.

• Approved $4,285,805 contract with Wenger Excavating, Inc. for Harter Heights water main replacement (2-0)
• Approved $147,000 professional services agreement with Hettler-Largent Engineering, LLC for Dee Mar Allotment waterline design (2-0)
• Approved $17,507.20 Change Order No. 2 with MediaNet AV, LLC for Civic Center audiovisual improvements (2-0)
• Approved $366,831 purchase of a McNeilus sanitation truck from MacQueen Equipment, LLC (2-0)

City Council

The council approved the 2025 annual appropriations for Canton and confirmed several emergency ordinances authorizing vehicle purchases, sewer improvement contracts, water‑pollution loan agreements, an easement with Ohio Power Company, and a health‑building renovation. All items were adopted with unanimous votes of 11 yeas and 0 nays.

• Adopted 2025 annual appropriations (Ordinance No. 55) – 11 yeas, 0 nays
• Authorized purchase of titled vehicles and related contracts (Ordinance No. 56) – 11 yeas, 0 nays
• Authorized contract change orders for 4th St SE sanitary sewer improvements up to $649,996.95 (Ordinance No. 60) – 11 yeas, 0 nays
• Authorized supplemental water‑pollution control loan for wastewater facilities (Ordinance No. 59) – 11 yeas, 0 nays
• Authorized easement agreement with Ohio Power Company for electric facilities (Ordinance No. 58) – 11 yeas, 0 nays
• Authorized contract with Canton Board of Health to renovate the Sears building first floor ($150,000) (Ordinance No. 65) – 11 yeas, 0 nays
• Confirmed appointment of Darren Mayle to the Tax Incentive Review Board – Adopted
• Authorized clerk to certify unpaid and delinquent building/code department charges (Ordinance No. 20) – 11 yeas, 0 nays

Board of Control

The Special Board of Control approved a one‑year contract with Schauer Group, Inc. for property insurance covering city‑owned buildings. The contract is for $394,800.00 and will be effective March 31 2025 through March 31 2026. The motion was made by Mayor Sherer, seconded by Director Perry, and passed unanimously 2‑0. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved $394,800 property‑insurance contract with Schauer Group (2 yeas, 0 nays)