Alliance public meetings in 2021

Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to review minutes from previous meetings and consider a single zoning appeal. The board will also address other business.

• Appeal #21-026: Scott Robb requesting a mother-in-law suite addition at 2940 Ashwood Dr. in an R-1 zone

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance for a mother-in-law suite addition at 2940 Ashwood Dr., allowing a kitchen to be included in the self-contained unit in an R-1 zone. The vote was unanimous. Minutes from the September 21, 2021 meeting were tabled due to lack of quorum, while November 16, 2021 minutes were approved.

• Approved variance for mother-in-law suite with kitchen at 2940 Ashwood Dr. (unanimous)
• Tabled minutes from September 21, 2021 meeting (quorum not met)
• Approved minutes from November 16, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Alliance City Planning Commission will not hold its scheduled December 15, 2021 meeting because no items were submitted for consideration. The agenda is purely procedural, indicating a cancellation.

• No meeting held due to lack of submitted items

City Council

The Alliance City Council will consider several ordinances, including applications for FEMA grants totaling $798,181.82 for a new ladder truck and firefighting equipment, temporary appropriations for 2022, and a contract for fair housing services. The council will also revisit old business on vacating alleys and a tax exemption for property improvements.

• Ordinance 83-21: Apply for FEMA grant of $718,181.82 for a new ladder truck
• Ordinance 84-21: Apply for FEMA grant of $80,000 for firefighting and rescue equipment
• Ordinance 85-21: Temporary appropriations for 2022 for General, Water, Sewer, and other funds
• Ordinance 82-21: Contract with Stark County Regional Planning Commission for fair housing services
• Ordinances 80-20, 81-20, 82-20: Vacating three 20-foot alleys near Prospect Street

The council unanimously adopted ordinances to contract with Stark County Regional Planning Commission for fair housing services, apply for FEMA grants for a new ladder truck and rescue equipment, and affirm conditions of a prior ordinance. It also referred fireworks regulation to the Safety and Judiciary Committee and made appointments to the Martin Luther King Jr. Viaduct Committee. Several ordinances were tabled with no formal action.

• Adopted Ordinance 82-21 authorizing contract with Stark County Regional Planning Commission for fair housing services (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 83-21 authorizing FEMA grant application for new ladder truck (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 84-21 authorizing FEMA grant application for rescue equipment (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 86-21 affirming conditions of Ordinance 37-20 (unanimous)
• Referred fireworks regulation consideration to Safety and Judiciary Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Stacie M. Weimer, Kathy Kramer, and Judge Robert Lavery to MLK Jr. Viaduct Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Ed Lohnes as Council Representative to MLK Jr. Viaduct Committee (unanimous)
• Took no formal action on Ordinances 80-20, 81-20, 82-20, 86-20, and 85-21

Planning Commission

The Alliance City Planning Commission will not hold its November 17, 2021 meeting because no items were submitted for consideration. This is a procedural cancellation with no decisions or discussions on the agenda.

• No meeting held on November 17, 2021

Parks Department

The Alliance City Board of Park Commissioners will meet to review administrative reports for Silver Park, the Cemetery, and Butler Rodman & Athletic Fields. The board will also consider resolutions regarding electrical installations and equipment purchases.

• Resolution 7-21: Electrical and lighting installation by Albright Electric LLC for a new maintenance building
• Resolution 8-21: Purchase of a new mower for the Cemetery
• Review of January through November 15, 2021, expense disbursements

The Alliance City Board of Park Commissioners approved two resolutions: hiring Albright Electric LLC for $7,360 to install electric and lighting for the new maintenance building, and purchasing a Grasshopper zero-turn mower from White's Farm Supply for $12,984 for the cemetery. Both motions passed unanimously. The board also discussed a dog park entrance sign and a roof repair at Miller Pavilion.

• Approved Albright Electric LLC for new maintenance building electric/lighting, $7,360 (unanimous)
• Approved Grasshopper zero-turn mower from White's Farm Supply, $12,984 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 19, 2021 (unanimous)

Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on November 16, 2021, to consider requests for residential and church land use variances. The meeting also includes the review of minutes from previous meetings.

• Appeal #21-026: Mother in law suite addition at 2940 Ashwood Dr.
• Appeal #21-027: Church land use request for 304 N. Rockhill Ave.
• Appeal #21-028: 34ft. rear yard setback variance for 914 Vincent Blvd.

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a use variance for Wellspring Bible Church to operate in an I-2 zone at 304 N. Rockhill Ave., and approved a rear yard setback variance for a garage addition at 914 Vincent Blvd. The board tabled an appeal for a mother-in-law suite at 2940 Ashwood Dr. due to no one present, and tabled minutes from September due to lack of quorum.

• Approved use variance for Wellspring Bible Church at 304 N. Rockhill Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved 34 ft. rear yard setback variance for garage at 914 Vincent Blvd. (unanimous)
• Tabled appeal #21-026 for mother-in-law suite at 2940 Ashwood Dr.
• Approved minutes from August 17, 2021 meeting (3-0, Barnes abstained)
• Tabled minutes from September 21, 2021 meeting due to lack of quorum

City Council

The Alliance City Council is meeting to consider several old business items, including ordinances to vacate four alleys and an ordinance declaring certain property improvements as a public purpose with tax exemption. The agenda also includes routine communications, administrative reports, and committee reports. An executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel and labor negotiations.

• Ordinance 80-20: vacate 20-foot alley near Prospect Street, lots 505 and 13102
• Ordinance 81-20: vacate 20-foot alley near Norfolk Southern Railroad and Prospect Street, lots 482 and 2094
• Ordinance 82-20: vacate 20-foot alley near lots 11829, 231, and 221
• Ordinance 86-20: declare property improvements a public purpose, tax exempt, with compensation to Marlington Local School District
• Executive session for personnel and labor negotiations

The Alliance City Council met in special session on November 15, 2021, and took no formal action on any ordinances, including four alley vacation ordinances (80-20, 81-20, 82-20) and a tax exemption ordinance (86-20). The council unanimously approved filing communications and entered executive session to discuss collective bargaining and employment matters. Administrative reports noted progress on leaf pickup, downtown demolitions, and a new park garage, but no votes were taken on these items.

• Approved filing of communications (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for collective bargaining and employment (unanimous)
• No formal action on Ordinance 80-20 (alley vacation)
• No formal action on Ordinance 81-20 (alley vacation)
• No formal action on Ordinance 82-20 (alley vacation)
• No formal action on Ordinance 86-20 (tax exemption)

City Council

The Alliance City Council is meeting to consider several property-related ordinances, including accepting replats for properties on East High Street and Forest Avenue, vacating three alleys, and declaring certain property improvements tax-exempt with payments to the Marlington Local School District. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes, communications, and committee reports.

• Ordinance 75-21: Accept replat of lots at 407-435 East High Street
• Ordinance 76-21: Accept replat of lots at 1132 Forest Avenue
• Ordinance 80-20, 81-20, 82-20: Vacate three 20-foot alleys
• Ordinance 86-20: Declare property improvements tax-exempt, authorize payments to Marlington Local School District
• Communications: income tax recapitulation, utility assistance, leaf collection

The Alliance City Council held a special meeting on November 1, 2021, and adopted two ordinances approving replats of properties at 407-435 East High Street and 1132 Forest Avenue. No formal action was taken on four other ordinances, including three alley vacations and a tax exemption measure. The meeting also included reports on COVID-19 cases, leaf collection, and a call for new members to the Martin Luther King Jr. advisory committee.

• Adopted Ordinance 75-21 approving replat at 407-435 East High Street (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 76-21 approving replat at 1132 Forest Avenue (unanimous)
• No formal action on Ordinance 80-20 (alley vacation)
• No formal action on Ordinance 81-20 (alley vacation)
• No formal action on Ordinance 82-20 (alley vacation)
• No formal action on Ordinance 86-20 (tax exemption for Marlington schools)

Planning Commission

The Alliance City Planning Commission will meet on October 20, 2021, to consider land re-platting requests and a site plan waiver. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the August 18, 2021, meeting.

• Replat request for St. Joseph’s Church at 427 E. Broadway St.
• Replat request for lots at 1132 Forest Avenue
• Site plan waiver request for Sarchione Ford Lincoln at 2431 W. State St.
• Variance request for gravel parking at 2431 W. State St.

The Alliance City Planning Commission approved three requests: a replat for St. Joseph's Church, a replat for properties on Forest Avenue, and a waiver of site plan with a gravel parking variance for Sarchione Ford Lincoln. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved replat of Lots 1374/1375 for St. Joseph's Church (unanimous)
• Approved replat of Lots 3417/3418 on Forest Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved waiver of site plan and gravel parking variance for Sarchione Ford Lincoln (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Alliance Civil Service Commission interviewed the third applicant for the secretary position and voted to accept Candice Martin's candidacy, effective January 2022. The motion carried with one abstention. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Approved minutes from September 23, 2021 meeting
• Accepted Candice Martin as secretary effective January 2022 (2-0-1, Young abstaining)

Parks Department

The Alliance City Board of Park Commissioners is holding its regular meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, covering approval of minutes, administrative reports on parks and cemeteries, and a disbursement spreadsheet. No public hearing, public speakers, resolutions, or new business are listed.

• Approval of September 24, 2021 regular meeting minutes
• Administrative reports on Silver Park, Cemetery, Butler Rodman & Athletic Fields, and General Administration
• Disbursements spreadsheet for January-October 19, 2021 expenses
• Next meeting scheduled for November 16, 2021 at Silver Park Office

The Alliance City Board of Park Commissioners held a routine monthly meeting, approving the minutes from September 24, 2021. Staff presented administrative reports for parks, cemeteries, and athletic fields, which were entered into the record. No resolutions, public hearings, or new business were discussed.

• Approved minutes from September 24, 2021 (unanimous)

Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will not meet in October 2021 because no appeals have been submitted. The agenda is purely procedural, announcing the cancellation.

• No appeals submitted for October 2021
• Meeting cancelled for October 2021

City Council

The Alliance City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a contract for housing rehabilitation technical assistance and accepting tax levies. They will also review replats for properties on East High Street and Forest Avenue, and revisit alley vacation ordinances from 2020.

• Ordinance 80-21: Contract with Stark County Regional Planning Commission for housing rehab technical assistance
• Resolution 81-21: Accepting tax levies and rates from Budget Commission
• Ordinance 75-21: Replat of 407-435 East High Street
• Ordinance 76-21: Replat of 1132 Forest Avenue
• Ordinance 80-20, 81-20, 82-20, 86-20: Alley vacations and tax exemption for Marlington School District

The Alliance City Council adopted two ordinances: one authorizing a contract with the Stark County Regional Planning Commission for housing rehabilitation technical assistance, and another accepting tax levies as determined by the Budget Commission. Several other ordinances were introduced or discussed but no formal action was taken on them.

• Adopted Ordinance 80-21 authorizing contract with Stark County Regional Planning Commission for housing rehab assistance (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 81-21 accepting tax levies and certifying to County Auditor (unanimous)
• No formal action on replat ordinances 75-21 and 76-21
• No formal action on alley vacation ordinances 80-20, 81-20, 82-20
• No formal action on Ordinance 86-20 regarding tax exemption for property improvements

City Council

The Alliance City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 4, 2021, with several ordinances up for consideration. Key items include a second reading of a building code amendment, new business authorizing a $179,000 wheel loader purchase, two property replats, and fund appropriations. The council will also revisit old business on alley vacations and a tax exemption for property improvements.

• Ordinance 74-21: Contract with Ohio Cat for a new wheel loader, not to exceed $179,000
• Ordinance 71-21 (second reading): Amends building code sections 1325.01, 1361, 1365.01, 1369, deletes chapter 1347
• Ordinance 75-21: Approves replat of lots at 407-435 East High Street
• Ordinance 76-21: Approves replat of lots at 1132 Forest Avenue
• Ordinances 80-20, 81-20, 82-20: Vacate three 20-foot alleys near Prospect Street

The Alliance City Council met in special session and adopted several ordinances, including a building code update (71-21), a $179,000 wheel loader purchase for the distribution department (74-21), and two appropriations measures (77-21, 78-21). Two replat requests were referred to the Planning Commission, and four alley vacation ordinances received no formal action.

• Adopted Ordinance 71-21 amending building code sections (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 74-21 authorizing $179,000 wheel loader purchase from Ohio Cat (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 77-21 making appropriations and transfers (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 78-21 making appropriations and transfers (unanimous)
• Referred Ordinance 75-21 (replat at 407-435 East High Street) to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Referred Ordinance 76-21 (replat at 1132 Forest Avenue) to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• No formal action on Ordinances 80-20, 81-20, 82-20 (alley vacations)
• No formal action on Ordinance 86-20 (tax exemption for property improvements)

Parks Department

The Alliance City Board of Park Commissioners approved contracts for maintenance building work, approved placing a 3.5-mill park levy renewal on the May 2022 ballot, and approved using ODNR funds for the maintenance building and skateboard purchase. They also approved a $240 annual cell phone allowance for full-time employees, retroactive to January 1, 2020, and rehired Dan Daley.

• Approved $18,200 quote from Homeworth Construction for old maintenance building work (unanimous)
• Approved $23,984.80 quote from McQuilkin Lumber for new maintenance building materials (unanimous)
• Approved placing 3.5-mill park levy renewal on May 2022 ballot (unanimous)
• Approved using ODNR funds for maintenance building project and skateboard purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $240 annual cell phone allowance for full-time employees, retroactive to Jan 1, 2020 (unanimous)
• Approved rehiring Dan Daley
• Approved Kim Cox's travel to 2022 OPRA conference in Sandusky, Ohio

Civil Service Commission

The Alliance Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from its August 19, 2021 meeting. No new business or correspondence was discussed. The commission interviewed two applicants for the Civil Service Clerk/Secretary position, with a third applicant to be interviewed at the next meeting on October 20, 2021.

• Approved minutes of August 19, 2021 meeting
• Interviewed two applicants for Clerk/Secretary position
• Scheduled third applicant interview for October 20, 2021

Zoning Appeals

The Alliance Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider two variance appeals: one for a lot coverage and rear setback variance at 2140 Cherry Ave., and another for a parking space variance for a beauty parlor at 851 W. State St. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting. Public attendance requires masks per the Mayor's directive.

• Les Koehn Trust – 2140 Cherry Ave. – Appeal #21-024 – 49 sq ft lot coverage variance and 12 ft rear lot setback variance
• Elizabeth Cadile – 851 W. State St. – Appeal #21-025 – 2 parking space variance for a Beauty Parlor
• Minutes from August 17, 2021 meeting

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a 49 sq. ft. lot coverage variance and a 12 ft. rear yard setback variance for an addition at 2140 Cherry Ave., and approved a 2 parking space variance for a beauty parlor at 851 W. State St. The minutes from the August 17th meeting were tabled due to lack of quorum.

• Approved 49 sq. ft. lot coverage variance for Les Koehn Trust at 2140 Cherry Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved 12 ft. rear yard setback variance for Les Koehn Trust at 2140 Cherry Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved 2 parking space variance for Elizabeth Cadile at 851 W. State St. (unanimous, Barnes abstained then participated)
• Tabled minutes from August 17th meeting due to lack of quorum

City Council

The Alliance City Council will consider several ordinances, including accepting a $500,000 ODOT grant for the McCrea Street extension, amending the building code, and donating surplus fire equipment. They will also revisit alley vacation ordinances and a tax exemption for property improvements. The meeting includes routine reports and public comments.

• Ordinance 73-21: Accept $500,000 ODOT grant for McCrea Street extension
• Ordinance 71-21: Amend building code sections (1325.01, 1361, etc.)
• Ordinance 72-21: Donate surplus fire equipment to Stark State Fire Academy
• Ordinances 80-20, 81-20, 82-20: Vacate three alleys near Prospect Street and Norfolk Southern Railroad
• Ordinance 86-20: Declare property improvements tax-exempt with compensation to Marlington Local School District

Alliance City Council met in special session on Sept. 20, 2021, and adopted two ordinances and a proclamation. Ordinance 73-21 accepted two Ohio Department of Transportation grants totaling $500,000 for the McCrea Street extension, and Ordinance 72-21 authorized donating surplus fire equipment to the Stark State Fire Academy. A proclamation expressing appreciation to outgoing Law Director Jennifer Arnold was also adopted, and Caity Weyer was introduced as the newly appointed Law Director.

• Adopted Ordinance 73-21 accepting $500,000 in ODOT grants for McCrea Street extension (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 72-21 authorizing donation of surplus fire equipment to Stark State Fire Academy (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamation expressing appreciation to Jennifer Arnold (unanimous)
• Filed minutes of Sept. 7, 2021 regular meeting as presented
• Recorded and filed six communications from Mayor Andreani and others (unanimous)
• Took no formal action on Ordinances 71-21, 80-20, 81-20, 82-20, and 86-20

Planning Commission

The Alliance City Planning Commission will not hold its scheduled September 15, 2021 meeting because no items were submitted for consideration. This is a procedural cancellation with no decisions or discussions on the agenda.

City Council

The Alliance City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances, including funding for new police cruisers, skate park improvements, and property acquisitions. They will also review second readings and old business items such as alley vacations and a tax exemption for property improvements.

• Ordinance 65-21: $147,000 contract with American Ramp Company for skate park obstacle replacement at Memorial Park
• Ordinance 68-21: Up to $215,000 for four new police cruisers
• Ordinance 64-21: Agreement with Lundgren, Goldthorpe & Zumbar for real estate acquisition for east Main Street facilities
• Ordinance 67-21: Up to $107,000 for court record storage units
• Ordinance 69-21: $15,985 contract with Atlas Technical for environmental assessment at 555 East Main Street

Civil Service Commission

The Alliance Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from July 8, 2021, and decided to rerun the public notice for the Civil Service Clerk's position because no applications were received. The commission also approved paying an independent contractor up to $100 per meeting for advisory services related to hiring a new secretary. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of July 8, 2021 meeting
• Rerun public notice for Civil Service Clerk's position (applications due September 15, 2021)
• Approved contractor pay up to $100 per meeting for advisory services

Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved use variances for a duplex at 1119 Auld St., an auto repair at 1445 E. Patterson St., a specialty shop at 202 N. Freedom Ave., and a deck variance at 1133 Apple Ave. with conditions. It denied a right-of-way setback variance for Sarchione Ford Lincoln at 2431 W. State St. but approved an access drive variance. All votes were unanimous except where noted.

• Approved use variance for duplex at 1119 Auld St. (unanimous)
• Approved use variance for vehicle repair at 1445 E. Patterson St. (unanimous)
• Approved deck variance at 1133 Apple Ave. with condition to move stairs to side (unanimous)
• Approved specialty shop variance at 202 N. Freedom Ave. (unanimous)
• Denied right-of-way setback variance for Sarchione Ford Lincoln at 2431 W. State St. (unanimous)
• Approved access drive setback variance for Sarchione Ford Lincoln (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Alliance Planning Commission will hold public hearings and reviews for several land use requests. Items include business use permits, parking variances, and a site plan waiver.

• Conditional Use for auto detailing at 1100 W. Ely St.
• Conditional Use for outdoor display at 2431 W. State Street
• Parking variance request for a gravel lot at 1100 W. Ely St.
• Replat of part of Outlot 543 at W. Main St. and Freshley Ave.
• Site plan waiver for 1950 W. State St.

The Alliance City Planning Commission approved a conditional use and parking variance for JWW Auto Accessories at 1100 W. Ely St., and approved a conditional use for outdoor display only at Sarchione Ford Lincoln, with a waiver of site plan and gravel parking variance. The commission also approved a replat of part of Outlot 543 and a waiver of site plan for Armour Properties. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved conditional use and gravel parking variance for JWW Auto Accessories at 1100 W. Ely St. (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for outdoor display only for Sarchione Ford Lincoln at 2431 W. State St., with waiver of site plan and gravel parking variance (unanimous)
• Approved replat of part of Outlot 543 at NE corner of W. Main St. and Freshley Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved waiver of site plan for Armour Properties at 1950 W. State St. (unanimous)

Parks Department

The board approved a fall festival at Silver Park on Oct. 16 from 4-7pm, contingent on no COVID outbreak, and a kickball tournament at Maple Beach Park on Aug. 29, subject to the organizers submitting a financial statement. Both motions passed unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved fall festival at Silver Park on Oct. 16, 4-7pm, contingent on COVID situation (unanimous)
• Approved kickball tournament by Cantell Elks at Maple Beach Park on Aug. 29, subject to financial statement (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is considering several new ordinances, including an emergency tree removal program and the purchase of two police vehicles. The agenda also includes old business regarding the vacating of three specific alleys and property tax exemptions for certain improvements.

• Ordinance 61-21: Adoption of an emergency tree removal program via Community Development Block Grant funds
• Ordinance 63-21: Appropriation of funds for the purchase of two police vehicles
• Ordinance 59-21: Transfer of nonproductive real estate to the Land Reutilization Program
• Ordinance 62-21: Authorization to advertise for bids and enter contracts for 2022 supplies
• Ordinances 80-20, 81-20, and 82-20: Requests to vacate portions of three different alleys

The Alliance City Council held a special meeting on August 16, 2021, and adopted five ordinances: accepting a replat, transferring nonproductive real estate to the land reutilization program, creating an emergency tree removal program, authorizing 2022 supply contracts, and appropriating funds for two police vehicles. No formal action was taken on several other ordinances, including fund transfers and alley vacations. The council also waived a hearing on a liquor license transfer and received updates on COVID-19, paving, and a rejected traffic light application.

• Adopted Ordinance 57-21 accepting replat at West Main and Freshley (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 59-21 transferring nonproductive real estate to Land Reutilization Program (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 61-21 emergency tree removal program with CDBG funds (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 62-21 authorizing 2022 supply contracts (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 63-21 appropriating funds for two police vehicles (unanimous)
• Waived hearing on liquor license transfer for Ullman Castle to Mitch & Mel Industries (unanimous)
• No formal action on Ordinances 60-21, 80-20, 81-20, 82-20, 86-20

City Council

The Alliance City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including accepting a $250,000 ODNR grant for park improvements, approving a replat, and authorizing payments. They will also revisit old business on alley vacations and a tax exemption for property improvements. The meeting includes public comments and an executive session for legal and property matters.

• Ordinance 56-21: Accept $250,000 ODNR grant for Alliance Park System improvements
• Ordinance 57-21: Approve replat at West Main Street and Freshley Avenue
• Ordinance 80-20, 81-20, 82-20: Vacate three alleys in various locations
• Ordinance 86-20: Declare property improvements public purpose, exempt from taxation, with compensation to Marlington Local School District
• Resolution 58-21: Authorize then and now certificates for purchase order payments

Alliance City Council adopted Ordinance 56-21, accepting a $250,000 grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for park system improvements, and adopted Resolution 58-21 for payment of purchase orders. Ordinance 48-21, approving replats at Park Commons Circle, was also adopted. Ordinance 57-21, a replat at West Main Street and Freshley Avenue, was referred to the Planning Commission. Council also authorized the Law Director to participate in the OneOhio opioid settlement plan.

• Adopted $250K ODNR grant for park improvements (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 58-21 for purchase order payments (unanimous)
• Adopted replat of lots at Park Commons Circle (unanimous)
• Referred replat at West Main & Freshley to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Authorized Law Director to join OneOhio opioid settlement (unanimous)
• No formal action on alley vacation ordinances 80-20, 81-20, 82-20
• No formal action on tax exemption ordinance 86-20

Planning Commission

The Alliance City Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on July 21, 2021, at the Firehouse Theater. The main item is a request by Les Koehn Construction to replat several lots on Park Commons Circle. The commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and address other business.

• Replat request for Lots 13004, 13005, 13009, 13010, 13011 on Park Commons Circle by Les Koehn Construction (20210590PC)
• Approval of minutes from June 16, 2021 meeting

The Alliance City Planning Commission recommended conditional approval of a replat to merge small lots at Park Commons Circle, submitted by Les Koehn Construction. The condition is that the project scope may need revision due to a 20-foot storm sewer easement, and the builder must meet setback requirements. The recommendation will go to Council. The Commission also heard a presentation on a new maintenance building at Silver Park and repurposing the old one, but took no action.

• Approved minutes from June 16, 2021 meeting
• Recommended conditional approval of replat for Lots 13004, 13005, 13009, 13010, 13011 at Park Commons Circle to Council
• Excused absences of Brad Goris and Cheryl Lundgren

Parks Department

The Alliance City Board of Park Commissioners met to review administrative reports for Silver Park, Butler Rodman, and cemetery operations. The board also reviewed expense disbursements for the period of January through July 19, 2021.

• Review of January-July 19, 2021 expense spreadsheet
• Employment of new hires Gage Brunoli and Justin Lashley
• Administrative reports for Silver Park, Butler Rodman, and Cemetery

The board approved permits to move dirt for a new construction building at Silver Park, and approved a permanent payroll change for Chris Zufall as a merit increase. Both motions passed unanimously. The board also accepted the June 15, 2021 minutes and noted new hires Gage Brunoni and Justin Lashley.

• Approved permits to move dirt for new construction at Silver Park
• Approved permanent payroll change for Chris Zufall as merit increase
• Approved minutes from June 15, 2021 meeting
• Noted new hires: Gage Brunoni and Justin Lashley

Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider an appeal for a sign variance and other business. The main item is a request for one additional wall sign at 137 S. Arch Ave. The meeting is open to the public, and masks are required.

• Appeal #21-017: Alliance Loan Co., 137 S. Arch Ave., sign variance under Sec. 1134.06(c) for 1 additional wall sign
• Approval of minutes from May 18, 2021 meeting

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance for an additional wall sign at Alliance Loan Co., 137 S. Arch Ave., allowing a 3' x 6' sign on the Columbia St. side. The board also approved the minutes from the May 18, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the rest of the meeting was procedural discussion.

• Approved minutes from May 18, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved sign variance for additional wall sign at 137 S. Arch Ave. (unanimous)

City Council

Alliance City Council's July 19, 2021 meeting includes third readings of a replat ordinance, new business on road paving and sewer plant engineering contracts, and old business on alley vacations and a tax exemption. The council will also hear committee reports and public comments.

• Ordinance 51-21: $250,000 OPWC grant/loan application for South Rockhill Avenue paving from US 62 State Street to Overlook Drive
• Ordinance 52-21: $1,271,000 contract with Arcadis for Wastewater Treatment Plant NFA Improvements Phase 1 inspection
• Ordinance 53-21: $1,537,818.39 for 2021 road resurfacing program plus South Sawburg Avenue, with $125,697.29 additional appropriation
• Ordinance 54-21: ODOT contract for Union Avenue (S.R. 183) resurfacing in two segments
• Third reading: Ordinance 48-21 replat of lots at 1992 and 1987 Park Commons Circle

The Alliance City Council unanimously adopted five ordinances: 51-21 (OPWC grant/loan application for South Rockhill Avenue paving, up to $250,000), 52-21 (Arcadis engineering contract for wastewater plant improvements, up to $1,271,000), 53-21 (2021 road resurfacing program, not to exceed $1,537,818.39 plus $125,697.29 appropriation), 54-21 (ODOT contract for Union Avenue resurfacing), and 55-21 (2021 appropriations and transfers). The Council also voted unanimously to move regular meetings to the Alliance Senior Center as a temporary location, starting with the next meeting. No formal action was taken on ordinances 48-21, 80-20, 81-20, 82-20, and 86-20.

• Adopted Ordinance 51-21 authorizing OPWC grant/loan application up to $250,000 for South Rockhill Avenue paving
• Adopted Ordinance 52-21 authorizing contract with Arcadis for wastewater plant NFA improvements, not to exceed $1,271,000
• Adopted Ordinance 53-21 for 2021 road resurfacing program, not to exceed $1,537,818.39, plus $125,697.29 appropriation
• Adopted Ordinance 54-21 authorizing ODOT contract for Union Avenue resurfacing
• Adopted Ordinance 55-21 making 2021 appropriations and transfers
• Approved moving regular Council meetings to the Alliance Senior Center as a temporary location
• Approved recording and filing communications tendered to the Clerk
• Excused Councilman Mastroianni from the meeting

Civil Service Commission

The Alliance Civil Service Commission voted to advertise for a secretary position and discussed paying interim secretary Connie Mohr as a consultant. The commission tabled updates to the Civil Service Rules and Regulations until all members are present. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved posting advertisement for a secretary (motion by Lamb, seconded by Gross)
• Approved paying Connie Mohr as interim secretary as a consultant (motion carried)
• Tabled Civil Service Rules and Regulations updates until all members present

City Council

The Alliance City Council will consider several property-related items, including approving replats for lots on Park Commons Circle, vacating three alleys, and authorizing payments for purchase orders. The agenda also includes routine communications, committee reports, and public comments.

• Ordinance 48-21: Approve replat of lots 13004/13005 at 1992 Park Commons Circle and lots 13010/13011 at 1987 Park Commons Circle
• Ordinance 80-20, 81-20, 82-20: Vacate three 20-foot alleys near Prospect Street and Norfolk Southern Railroad
• Resolution 49-21: Authorize then-and-now certificates and payment for various purchase orders
• Resolution 50-21: Amend Rule 1.01 of Council Rules
• Ordinance 86-20: Declare property improvements a public purpose, exempt from taxation, with compensation to Marlington Local School District

The Alliance City Council held a special meeting with mostly procedural actions. It adopted Resolution 49-21 authorizing payment of purchase orders via then-and-now certificates, and Resolution 50-21 amending Council Rule 1.01. Several ordinances (80-20, 81-82, 86-20) and a replat ordinance (48-21) saw no formal action. The meeting included reports on COVID-19, water quality, and finances.

• Adopted Resolution 49-21 authorizing then-and-now certificates for purchase orders (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 50-21 amending Council Rule 1.01 (unanimous)
• Waived hearing for Silver Bullet liquor license transfer (unanimous)
• Recorded and filed communications (unanimous)
• Ordinance 48-21 (replat) — second reading, no action
• Ordinance 80-20 (alley vacation) — no formal action
• Ordinance 81-20 (alley vacation) — no formal action
• Ordinance 82-20 (alley vacation) — no formal action

City Council

The Alliance City Council is holding its regular meeting with several property-related ordinances up for third reading, including replats on West Main Street and Pike Street, plus new business on Park Commons Circle replats. Old business includes three alley vacation ordinances and a tax exemption for property improvements with compensation to Marlington schools.

• Ordinance 39-21: replat of lots 7839, 7838, 7837, part of outlot 324 at 837 West Main Street
• Ordinance 40-21: replat of lots 2523 and 2524 at 748 Pike Street
• Ordinance 48-21: replats at 1992 and 1987 Park Commons Circle
• Ordinances 80-20, 81-20, 82-20: vacating three 20-foot alleys
• Ordinance 86-20: tax exemption for property improvements with compensation to Marlington Local School District

The Alliance City Council held a special meeting on June 21, 2021, and adopted two ordinances approving replats at 837 West Main Street and 748 Pike Street. A new replat ordinance for properties on Park Commons Circle was referred to the Planning Commission. Council also voted to prepare an amendment to change regular meeting time to 6:00 PM and maintained four old business ordinances as active.

• Adopted Ordinance 39-21 approving replat at 837 West Main Street (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 40-21 approving replat at 748 Pike Street (unanimous)
• Referred Ordinance 48-21 for replats at 1992 and 1987 Park Commons Circle to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Directed Clerk to prepare amendment to Council Rule 1.01 for 6:00 PM meeting time (unanimous)
• Maintained Ordinance 80-20 active in old business (unanimous)
• Maintained Ordinance 81-20 active in old business (unanimous)
• Maintained Ordinance 82-20 active in old business (unanimous)
• Maintained Ordinance 86-20 active in old business (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Alliance City Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on June 16, 2021, at the Firehouse Theater, with mask and social distancing requirements. The agenda includes two replat requests submitted by Akins Land Surveying, plus approval of prior meeting minutes and other business.

• Replat of Lots 7837, 7838, 7839 and Part of Outlot 324 at 837 W. Main St. (20210565PC)
• Replat of Lots 2523 and 2524 at 748 Pike St. (20210566PC)
• Approval of minutes from May 19, 2021 meeting
• In-person meeting at Firehouse Theater, 450 East Market St., 4:30 p.m.

The Alliance City Planning Commission approved minutes from May 19, 2021, and recommended two replats to City Council. The first replat combines four lots at 837 W. Main St. for future construction, with corrections required by the Engineer. The second replat combines two lots at 748 Pike St., with no easement required for a 130-year-old storm sewer. Both recommendations passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes from May 19, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended replat of Lots 7837, 7838, 7839, and part of Outlot 324 at 837 W. Main St. to Council with corrections (unanimous)
• Recommended replat of Lots 2523 and 2524 at 748 Pike St. to Council (unanimous)

Parks Department

The Alliance City Board of Park Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approval of minutes, administrative reports, and a public hearing. The board will also review a reimbursement request for a paid event at Jaycee pavilion that lacked prior approval, and consider re-hires and new hires for the parks department.

• Reimbursement for a paid event at Jaycee pavilion in Silver Park that did not get Park Board approval
• Review of January-June 14, 2021 expenses spreadsheet
• Approval of minutes from May 18, 2021 meeting
• Re-hires and new hires: Andrew Datz, Gavin Bruni, Harold Weisenburger, David Satterfield, Larry Baum, Justin McAbee, Niki Mcilvain, Jacob Craig, Jen Jacobs, Robin Duff, Patrick Burse, Claire Gerber, Aiden Trummer, Sherrie Aoki, Kelly Dragomir, Kerry Cochran, Alyssa White

The board approved a grant application to the ACH foundation for a fit park at Maple Beach Park, with all members voting in favor. It also approved using Studer Architect for planning the Robertson Family Facility maintenance building, with costs not to exceed $6,000. The board approved the minutes from May 18, 2021, and noted a $30 reimbursement for an unapproved event at Jaycee Pavilion.

• Approved grant application for ACH foundation fit park at Maple Beach Park
• Approved Studer Architect for maintenance building planning, not to exceed $6,000
• Approved minutes from May 18, 2021
• Noted $30 reimbursement for unapproved event at Jaycee Pavilion

Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will not hold its June 2021 meeting because no appeals have been submitted. This notice is procedural only, with no items to decide or discuss.

City Council

The Alliance City Council held a special meeting and unanimously adopted multiple ordinances, including a $13.5 million wastewater treatment plant improvement project and a $1.4 million road resurfacing program. They also approved participation in the Stark County HOME consortium, the FY2021 Community Development Block Grant plan, a local Fiscal Recovery Fund, a consent agreement with ODOT for US-62 resurfacing, a CMAQ grant application, residential garbage rates for 2021-2022, and CRRSAA grant applications. Several ordinances were given second readings with no formal action, and four old business items were tabled with no formal action.

• Adopted $13.5M wastewater treatment plant NFA improvements (unanimous)
• Adopted $1,412,121 road resurfacing program including South Sawburg Ave (unanimous)
• Adopted $636,578 FY2021 Community Development Block Grant plan (unanimous)
• Adopted participation in Stark County HOME consortium FY2021-2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted local Fiscal Recovery Fund establishment (unanimous)
• Adopted ODOT consent agreement for US-62 resurfacing (unanimous)
• Adopted residential garbage rates for July 2021-June 2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted CMAQ and CRRSAA grant applications (unanimous)

City Council

The Alliance City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances, including major capital projects: a $13.5 million wastewater treatment plant improvement and a $1.4 million road resurfacing program. They will also vote on a replat for a property on West State Street, a HOME consortium agreement, and a CDBG plan. The meeting includes routine reports and public comments.

• Ordinance 44-21: $13,500,000 for NFA improvements at wastewater treatment plant
• Ordinance 43-21: $1,412,121 for 2021 road resurfacing and South Sawburg Avenue
• Ordinance 42-21: ODOT consent for US-62 resurfacing
• Ordinance 38-21: $636,578 CDBG Annual Consolidated Plan
• Ordinance 34-21: Replat of out lots at 1950 West State Street

The Alliance City Council adopted Ordinance 34-21, approving a replat of properties on West State Street. They also scheduled a special remote meeting for June 10 to address time-sensitive legislation, and referred two replat ordinances to the Planning Commission. Several other ordinances and resolutions were introduced but no formal action was taken.

• Adopted Ordinance 34-21 (replat of out lots 622, 623, 496, 624) (unanimous)
• Referred Ordinance 39-21 (replat at 837 West Main Street) to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Referred Ordinance 40-21 (replat at 748 Pike Street) to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Scheduled special remote meeting for June 10, 2021 at 5:30 PM (unanimous)
• Waived hearing on Singh Liquor License transfer (unanimous)
• Waived hearing on Hampton Liquor License application (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Alliance Planning Commission will meet on May 19, 2021, to consider several land-use requests, including conditional uses for outdoor sales and a multi-family residence, a replat, and waivers of site plan requirements. Public comments will be accepted via email before the meeting, and the meeting will be livestreamed.

• Conditional Use for Outdoor Sales by Sarchione Realty Alliance, Inc. at 2441 W. State St.
• Conditional Use for Multi-Family Residence by Mitch and Lisa Trummer at 33 E. Chestnut St.
• Waiver of Site Plan for Multi-Family Residence at 33 E. Chestnut St.
• Replat of Outlots 496, 622, 623, 624 for Armour Properties, LLC at 1950 W. State St.
• Waiver of Site Plan for Morgan Engineering at 1049 S. Mahoning Ave.

The Alliance City Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for Sarchione Realty Alliance, Inc. to park cars outdoors at 2441 W. State St., subject to conditions outlined by the city engineer. The commission also approved a conditional use for a multi-family residence at 33 E. Chestnut St., a site plan waiver for that property, a replat for Armour Properties, and a site plan waiver for Morgan Engineering. All votes were unanimous except the Chestnut St. conditional use, which passed 6-1.

• Approved conditional use for outdoor sales at 2441 W. State St. for Sarchione Realty (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for multi-family residence at 33 E. Chestnut St. with revocable use permit condition (6-1, Goris opposed)
• Approved waiver of site plan for 33 E. Chestnut St. multi-family residence (unanimous)
• Approved replat of Outlots 496, 622, 623, 624 for Armour Properties at 1950 W. State St. (unanimous)
• Approved waiver of site plan for Morgan Engineering addition at 1049 S. Mahoning Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 21, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Parks Department

The Alliance City Board of Park Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, receiving administrative reports, and considering new event requests. They will review a request from Andy Green for a Juneteenth event at Thompson Snodgrass Park, another event request from Toya Early and Cheryl Grimes, and approve disbursements including a $290 reimbursement for canceled rentals. The board will also consider re-hires and new hires for several named individuals.

• Juneteenth event request at Thompson Snodgrass Park
• Event request from Toya Early & Cheryl Grimes
• Reimbursements of $290 for rentals canceled due to Covid-19
• Re-hires/new hires: Michael Kerns, Ian Kell, Dominic Bertolini, Claire Cox
• Disbursement spreadsheet for January-May 18, 2021 expenses

The board approved moving forward with Phase I of the Skate Park rebuild, funded by a $50,000 donation and other funds. It also approved a project to renovate the Silver Park maintenance garage using an $80,000 gift from Robertson Heating and Supply. Two community events were approved: the 'You know you're from Alliance?' event and a Juneteenth celebration.

• Approved minutes for April 21, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved 'You know you're from Alliance?' event on Aug 21 at Maple Beach Park (unanimous)
• Approved Juneteenth event at Thompson Snodgrass Park on June 19 (unanimous)
• Approved funds to move forward with Phase I of Skate Park (unanimous)
• Approved Silver Park maintenance garage renovation with $80,000 gift from Robertson's (unanimous)

Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet virtually to consider two specific zoning appeals. The meeting includes reviewing minutes from the May 4, 2021, meeting and addressing other business.

• Appeal #21-002: Shipping container as an accessory building at 1317 S. Rockhill Ave.
• Appeal #21-016: Tattoo parlor use at 50 E. Main St.

The Board of Zoning Appeals denied James Patrick's appeal to use a shipping container as an accessory building at 1317 S. Rockhill Ave. The vote was 2-2, which failed to overturn the Zoning Inspector's denial. The board also approved a use variance for a tattoo parlor at 50 E. Main St. in a B-1 zone, with all members voting in favor.

• Denied appeal #21-002 for shipping container accessory building (2-2 vote, denial stands)
• Approved use variance for tattoo parlor at 50 E. Main St. (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 4, 2021 meeting (3-0, Williams abstained)

City Council

The Alliance City Council is meeting to handle routine business and several ordinances. The most consequential item is a new ordinance authorizing the city to apply for up to $500,000 per year in Transportation Improvement District (TID) funding for road design and construction in 2022 and 2023. The council will also consider second reading of a replat ordinance and old business on alley vacations and a tax exemption for property improvements.

• Ordinance 36-21: Authorizes applying for TID funding up to $500,000 per year for 2022-2023 for road improvements
• Ordinance 34-21: Accepts replat of parts of out lots 622, 623, 496, and 624 at 1950 West State Street
• Ordinance 80-20: Vacates a 20-foot alley bounded by Prospect Street and lots 505 and 13102
• Ordinance 81-20: Vacates a 20-foot alley bounded by Norfolk Southern Railroad, Prospect Street, lots 482 and 2094
• Ordinance 86-20: Declares property improvements a public purpose, exempt from taxation, with compensation to Marlington Local School District

Alliance City Council adopted Ordinance 36-21, authorizing the Director of Public Safety and Service to apply for up to $500,000 per year in Transportation Improvement District (TID) funding for road improvements in fiscal years 2022 and 2023. The vote was unanimous. No other formal actions were taken; several ordinances were discussed but received no formal action.

• Adopted Ordinance 36-21 authorizing TID funding application for up to $500,000/year for road improvements (unanimous)
• Received and filed minutes of May 3, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Recorded and filed communications (unanimous)
• No formal action on Ordinance 34-21 (replat)
• No formal action on Ordinance 80-20 (alley vacation)
• No formal action on Ordinance 81-20 (alley vacation)
• No formal action on Ordinance 82-20 (alley vacation)
• No formal action on Ordinance 86-20 (tax exemption)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to certify fire entry exam scores and discuss updates to the Civil Service Rules & Regulations, which were previously tabled. The agenda also includes a request from Capt. John Jenkins of the Alliance Police Department for the remaining applications from the August entry-level test.

• Certify Fire Entry Exam Scores
• Updates to the Civil Service Rules & Regulations (tabled)
• Capt. John Jenkins, APD, request for remaining applications from August entry-level test

Zoning Appeals

The Alliance Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a virtual meeting on May 4, 2021, to consider three zoning appeals. The board will review requests for an accessory building, a rear yard setback variance, and a tattoo parlor in a B-1 district. Public comments are accepted by email before noon on the meeting day.

• Dan Snyder – 332 W. Perry St. – Appeal #21-013: accessory building on a corner lot (Sec.1130.08(c))
• Alan L & Constance L. Houk – 1231 Parkway Blvd. – Appeal #21-014: rear yard setback (Sec.1124 Table and Sec.1130.13(b)(i))
• Gary Bagley II – 250 E. Main St. – Appeal #21-015: tattoo parlor in B-1 district (Sec.1122 Land Use Table)

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved all three appeals on the agenda. They granted a variance for an accessory building at 332 W. Perry St., a rear yard setback variance for a sunroom addition at 1231 Parkway Blvd., and a use variance for a tattoo parlor at 250 E. Main St. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved accessory building variance at 332 W. Perry St. (unanimous)
• Approved rear yard setback variance for sunroom at 1231 Parkway Blvd. (unanimous)
• Approved use variance for tattoo parlor at 250 E. Main St. (unanimous)

City Council

The Alliance City Council is reviewing several ordinances regarding property replats and street maintenance. The agenda also includes a proposal for a $1 million loan to replace lead service lines.

• Ordinance 32-21: Proposed $1,000,000 loan for replacing lead service lines
• Ordinance 33-21: Contract with Strawser Construction Inc. for Glamorgan Street micro surfacing up to $61,000.00
• Ordinance 24-21: Replat of parts of lots 447 and 448 at 245 West Main Street
• Ordinance 25-21: Replat of part of out lot 157 at 1119 Pike Street
• Ordinance 26-21: Replat of out lot 592 in the 2000 block of Carrie Drive

Council unanimously adopted Resolution 35-21 urging the Ohio General Assembly to remove language in Sub HB 110 that would eliminate or study consolidation of health districts with populations under 50,000. They also approved three replat ordinances, a $1 million water loan application for lead service line replacement, and a $61,000 micro-surfacing contract for Glamorgan Street. One replat was referred to the Planning Commission, and four alley vacation ordinances saw no formal action.

• Adopted Resolution 35-21 opposing health district consolidation (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 32-21 authorizing $1M water supply loan application for lead service line replacement (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 33-21 authorizing $61,000 micro-surfacing contract with Strawser Construction (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-21 approving replat at 245 West Main Street (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-21 approving replat at 1119 Pike Street (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-21 approving replat in 2000 block of Carrie Drive (unanimous)
• Referred Ordinance 34-21 (replat at 1950 West State Street) to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• No formal action on alley vacation ordinances 80-20, 81-20, 82-20, and 86-20

Parks Department

The Alliance City Board of Park Commissioners will vote on three resolutions: renovating the Rustic Shelter restroom, purchasing a Kubota mower for parks, and buying two mowers for the cemetery. The board will also review expenses and approve re-hires for seasonal staff.

• Resolution 1-21: Renovate Rustic Shelter restroom
• Resolution 2-21: Purchase Kubota mower for parks
• Resolution 3-21: Purchase 2 mowers for cemetery
• Reimbursements: $375 for canceled Log Cabin & RCC rentals due to COVID-19
• Re-hires: Steve Heatherington, Matt Trainer Sr., Nick Strata, Floyd Kirksey, Bob Solomon, James King, Rylee Wallace

The Board approved three resolutions: renovating the Rustic Shelter restroom with the lower of two quotes, purchasing a Kubota mower for parks, and buying two mowers for the cemetery. They also approved resuming outdoor summer programs, allowing Canton Audubon Society to use park trails, and hiring Claire Cox as a part-time lifeguard. All votes were unanimous, with Jennifer Mastroianni abstaining on the restroom resolution due to a conflict of interest.

• Approved Rustic Shelter restroom renovation with lower quote (all in favor, Mastroianni abstained)
• Approved purchase of Kubota mower for Parks (all in favor)
• Approved purchase of 2 mowers for Cemetery (all in favor)
• Approved resuming outdoor summer programs (all in favor)
• Approved Canton Audubon Society use of trails at Maple Beach and Butler Rodman Parks (all in favor)
• Approved hiring Claire Cox as part-time lifeguard at RCC (all in favor)

Planning Commission

The Alliance Planning Commission will meet virtually on April 21, 2021, to consider a site plan waiver for a warehouse and assembly facility and three replat requests. Public comments are accepted by email before noon that day. The meeting is livestreamed on the city's Facebook page.

• Waiver of Site Plan for warehouse/assembly facility at 691 S. Sawburg Ave. (Filnor, Inc.)
• Replat of Part Outlot 157 at 1119 Pike St.
• Replat of Part Lot 447 and 448 at 245 W. Main St.
• Replat of Outlot 592 at 1010 W. State St.

The Alliance City Planning Commission approved a site plan waiver for a warehouse and assembly facility at 691 S. Sawburg Ave., including variances for hard surface, sidewalk, and storm water requirements, with conditions to revisit storm water and sidewalks as the area develops. The commission also recommended three replats to City Council for properties on Pike St., W. Main St., and W. State St.

• Approved site plan waiver for Filnor warehouse at 691 S. Sawburg Ave. with variances for hard surface, sidewalk, and storm water (all in favor)
• Recommended replat of Part Outlot 157 at 1119 Pike St. to City Council (all in favor)
• Recommended replat of Part Lot 447 and 448 at 245 W. Main St. to City Council (all in favor)
• Approved conditional replat of Outlot 592 at 1010 W. State St. based on Engineering comments (all in favor)

Zoning Appeals

The Alliance Board of Zoning Appeals will meet virtually on April 20, 2021, to consider three zoning appeals and approve prior minutes. The board will hear requests for an accessory building on a corner lot, a rear yard setback variance, and a tattoo parlor in a B-1 district. Public comments are accepted by email before the meeting.

• Dan Snyder – 332 W. Perry St. – Appeal #21-013: accessory building on a corner lot (Sec.1130.08(c))
• Alan L & Constance L. Houk – 1231 Parkway Blvd. – Appeal #21-014: rear yard setback (Sec.1124 Table, Sec.1130.13(b)(i))
• Gary Bagley II – 250 E. Main St. – Appeal #21-015: tattoo parlor in B-1 district (Sec.1122 Land Use Table)
• Minutes from March 16, 2021 meeting

City Council

The Alliance City Council will consider several ordinances, including a land purchase for redeveloping the 500 block of East Main Street, a salt purchase agreement, and multiple property replats. They will also revisit alley vacation ordinances and a tax exemption for property improvements. The meeting includes routine reports and public comments.

• Ordinance 30-21: Agreement with Intellicore, LLC to acquire fee simple interest in real estate for redeveloping the north side of the 500 block of East Main Street for municipal purposes
• Ordinance 31-21: Authorizing participation in ODOT's contract for sodium chloride (road salt) purchase
• Ordinance 21-21: Continuance of Community Reinvestment Area tax abatement with Lavery Chevrolet-Buick and Alliance Ventures properties
• Ordinance 23-21: Accepting NOPEC 2021 energized community grant funds
• Ordinances 24-21, 25-21, 26-21: Approving replats at 245 West Main Street, 1119 Pike Street, and 2000 block of Carrie Drive

The Alliance City Council adopted four ordinances: continuing a Community Reinvestment Area tax abatement with Lavery Chevrolet-Buick and other properties, accepting NOPEC grant funds, approving a property acquisition agreement with Intellicore for redeveloping East Main Street, and authorizing participation in ODOT's salt purchase contract. The council also adopted a proclamation celebrating the Alliance YMCA's 100th anniversary. No formal action was taken on several alley vacation ordinances and replat requests.

• Adopted Ordinance 21-21 continuing CRA tax abatement with Lavery Chevrolet-Buick and other properties (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-21S accepting NOPEC 2021 grant funds (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 30-21 approving property acquisition agreement with Intellicore for East Main Street redevelopment (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 31-21 authorizing participation in ODOT's sodium chloride purchase contract (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamation celebrating Alliance YMCA's 100th anniversary (unanimous)
• Waived hearing on Cielo Soapery and Wine Bar liquor license transfer (unanimous)
• No formal action on alley vacation ordinances 80-20, 81-20, 82-20, and 86-20
• No formal action on replat ordinances 24-21, 25-21, and 26-21

Civil Service Commission

The Commission unanimously approved an amendment to add residency points for firefighter applicants. Discussion focused on allowing academy graduates and others without certifications to test, with a proposed scholarship program also considered but not approved. The Civil Service Rules and Regulations update was tabled until all members can meet in person.

• Approved amendment for residency points (unanimous)
• Tabled Civil Service Rules and Regulations updates until all members present in same area

City Council

The Alliance City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances, including a third reading of a replat at 930 West Summit Street, second readings of replats, and new business items. Key new business includes continuing a Community Reinvestment Area tax abatement for Lavery Chevrolet-Buick and other properties, purchasing equipment for the street department and police cruisers, and accepting NOPEC grant funds. The agenda also includes old business on vacating alleys and a tax exemption for property improvements.

• Ordinance 21-21: Continue CRA tax abatement for Lavery Chevrolet-Buick, Alliance Ventures - Western, Alliance Ventures - Kohl's, Alliance Ventures Mount Union Gateway
• Ordinance 22-21: Authorize contracts for three new street department cab and chassis
• Ordinance 27-21: Purchase two police cruisers, cost not to exceed $103,000
• Ordinance 28-21: Purchase a new truck, cost not to exceed $32,000
• Ordinance 23-21 and 29: Accept NOPEC 2021 energized community grant funds

The Alliance City Council adopted four ordinances: two replat approvals (16-21 and 19-21), an ordinance to equip three new street department trucks (22-21), and an ordinance to purchase two new police cruisers for up to $103,000 (27-21). Several other ordinances were introduced or referred to the Planning Commission, and no formal action was taken on several old business items. The meeting also included an executive session to discuss real estate acquisition.

• Adopted Ordinance 16-21, approving the replat of lots 9113 and 9114 at 930 West Summit Street.
• Adopted Ordinance 19-21, approving the replat of multiple lots and outlots at North Union Avenue and East Wayne Street.
• Adopted Ordinance 22-21, authorizing contracts to equip three new street department trucks.
• Adopted Ordinance 27-21, authorizing purchase of two police cruisers with equipment, not to exceed $103,000.
• Referred Ordinances 24-21, 25-21, and 26-21 to the Planning Commission for replat approvals.
• Took no formal action on Ordinances 21-21, 23-21, 80-20, 81-20, 82-20, and 86-20.
• Waived a hearing on the Circle K liquor license location transfer.
• Held an executive session to discuss real estate acquisition.

Civil Service Commission

There is no agenda provided for this meeting. The record directs readers to the meeting minutes for information.

The Commission held a public hearing on a proposed amendment to Rule IV, Subsection (New) of the Civil Service Rules, with no public comments received. A special meeting was set for April 7, 2021 to adopt the amendment. All other Civil Service Rules and Regulations updates were tabled until all members can meet in person. The minutes from February 24, 2021 were approved.

• Approved the minutes of the February 24, 2021 meeting as distributed.
• Held a public hearing on changes to Rule IV, Subsection (New) of the Civil Service Rules; no public comments were received.
• Set a special meeting for April 7, 2021 to adopt the Rule IV amendment.
• Tabled all Civil Service Rules and Regulations updates except Rule IV, Subsection (New) until all members are present in the same location.

Civil Service Commission

The Alliance Civil Service Commission is holding a public hearing to consider amending its rules to add a new subsection granting 10 bonus points to city residents who have lived in Alliance for at least 12 consecutive months and passed the exam with a score of 70 or more. The amendment also specifies how the bonus interacts with existing credit for veterans. Public comments can be submitted by email, mail, or in person at the virtual kiosk.

• Proposed new Rule IV subsection: 10 bonus points for 12-month city residency on civil service exams
• Bonus points excluded if applicant already receives 20% credit under Rule IV, subsection 12
• Public hearing held virtually and in person on March 31, 2021 at 12:15 p.m. at 504 East Main Street
• Comments due by noon on March 29, 2021 via email to [email protected]

Parks Department

The Board of Park Commissioners met and discussed the use of a $250,000 state grant for up to 10 park projects, including the Thompson Snodgrass Spray Park, Maple Beach, and Butler Rodman fields. No formal votes were taken on the projects; the Mayor stated the prioritized projects need to be addressed and voted on at the next meeting in April. The board also discussed a $25,000 donor donation, a potential basketball court at Memorial Park, and the status of the Dog Park logo.

• Approved the minutes from the February 17, 2021 meeting.
• Discussed the $250,000 ODNR grant and a list of 10 proposed projects, with no formal action taken.
• Discussed placing the Earley's Hill field lighting project on hold due to lack of funding.
• Discussed a $25,000 donor donation that must be allocated by June 1st.
• Discussed the cancellation of the Butler Rodman shelter project and a potential maintenance building/shelter project at Silver Park.
• Discussed a potential basketball court at Memorial Park with a total cost estimate of $30,000.
• Discussed the Dog Park logo and signage, with the logo to be sent to donors for approval.
• Approved disbursements for January-March 16, 2021 expenses and a $150 reimbursement for a canceled Log Cabin rental.

Zoning Appeals

The Alliance Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a virtual meeting on March 16, 2021, to consider three zoning appeals and approve minutes from the previous meeting. The board will decide on requests for outdoor sales setbacks, a bank in an industrial zone, and multiple sign variances for a Subway restaurant. Public comments are accepted via email before noon on the meeting day.

• Appeal #21-010: Akins Land surveying/Sarchione, 2241 W. State St., outdoor sales setbacks (Sec.1162.31(a))
• Appeal #21-011: Farm Credit Services of Mid-America, 1980 W. Main St., bank in I-1 district (Sec.1122 Land Use Table)
• Appeal #21-012: J & K Subway Inc., 766 S. Union Ave., pole sign height/size, building sign above roof, secondary sign size
• Minutes from February 16, 2021 meeting

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved three appeals. It granted a 20-foot right-of-way setback variance and a 10-foot access drive variance for an outdoor sales and display area at 2241 W. State St. It approved a use variance for a bank/financial institution office at 1980 W. Main St. in an I-1 zone. It also approved three sign variances for the Subway at 766 S. Union Ave. The board also removed a previously tabled appeal about a shipping container from the table, to be decided at the May meeting.

• Approved Appeal #21-010: granted a 20-foot variance from the right-of-way setback for outdoor sales at 2241 W. State St.
• Approved Appeal #21-010: granted a 10-foot variance from the access drive setback for the same property.
• Approved Appeal #21-011: granted a use variance for a bank/financial institution office at 1980 W. Main St. in an I-1 zone.
• Approved Appeal #21-012: granted variances for pole sign height and size at 766 S. Union Ave.
• Approved Appeal #21-012: granted variance to allow a building sign above the mansard roof line.
• Approved Appeal #21-012: granted variance for a secondary sign on the primary building face and its size.
• Removed the January appeal about a shipping container from the table, to be decided at the May meeting.

City Council

The Alliance City Council will consider several ordinances, including a $175,000 engineering services contract for the US-62/Beechwood/Sawburg intersection improvement project, updates to engineering and planning fees, and the 2021 permanent appropriations. They will also hold second readings on a replat at 930 West Summit Street and continue old business on alley vacations and a tax exemption for property improvements.

• Ordinance 17-21: $175,000 contract with IBI Group for design of US-62/Beechwood/Sawburg intersection (STA-62-37.47-PID 113209)
• Ordinance 18-21: Amends Section 117.02 to update engineering & planning fees
• Ordinance 20-21: Makes permanent appropriations for 2021 for General, Water, Sewer, and other funds
• Ordinance 16-21: Second reading of replat at 930 West Summit Street (lots 9113 and 9114)
• Old business: Vacating three alleys (Ordinances 80-20, 81-20, 82-20) and tax exemption for property improvements (86-20)

The Alliance City Council adopted three ordinances: the 2021 permanent appropriations budget (Ordinance 20-21), a $175,000 engineering contract for the US-62/Beechwood/Sawburg intersection design (Ordinance 17-21), and updated engineering & planning fees (Ordinance 18-21). A replat ordinance (19-21) was referred to the Planning Commission. Several other ordinances, including alley vacations and a tax exemption, saw no formal action.

• Adopted Ordinance 20-21, making permanent appropriations for 2021 for the General Fund, Water Fund, Sewer Fund, and other City Funds.
• Adopted Ordinance 17-21, authorizing a contract with IBI Group for engineering services for the US-62/Beechwood/Sawburg intersection project, not to exceed $175,000.
• Adopted Ordinance 18-21, amending Section 117.02 to update and establish engineering & planning fees.
• Referred Ordinance 19-21 (replat of lots at North Union Avenue and East Wayne Street) to the Planning Commission.
• Took no formal action on Ordinance 16-21 (replat at 930 West Summit Street), referring it to the Planning Commission.
• Took no formal action on alley vacation ordinances 80-20, 81-20, and 82-20.
• Took no formal action on Ordinance 86-20 (tax exemption for property improvements).

City Council

The Alliance City Council will consider several ordinances, including a $12.35 million loan for wastewater treatment plant improvements and a related contract for engineering services. They will also vote on replatting a property and vacating several alleys. The meeting includes routine reports and public comments.

• Ordinance 15-21: Authorizes applying for a $12,350,000 loan for wastewater treatment plant NFA improvements Phase I
• Ordinance 14-21: Authorizes advertising for engineering services for wastewater plant inspections and improvements
• Ordinance 2-21: Accepts replat of lots 9113 and 9114 at 930 West Summit Street
• Ordinances 80-20, 81-20, 82-20: Vacate three 20-foot alleys in the city
• Ordinance 86-20: Declares property improvements a public purpose and authorizes compensation to Marlington Local School District

Alliance City Council unanimously adopted two ordinances authorizing the wastewater treatment plant NFA improvements Phase I: one to advertise for engineering services and another to accept a $12,350,000 loan from the water pollution control loan fund. A replat at 930 West Summit Street was referred to the Planning Commission. No action was taken on four alley vacation ordinances and the Circle K liquor license transfer, which had its hearing waived.

• Adopted Ordinance 14-21 authorizing RFQ for engineering services for wastewater plant NFA improvements Phase I (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 15-21 accepting $12,350,000 loan for wastewater plant NFA improvements Phase I (unanimous)
• Referred Ordinance 16-21 (replat at 930 West Summit Street) to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• No formal action on alley vacation ordinances 80-20, 81-20, 82-20
• No formal action on Ordinance 86-20 (tax exemption for property improvements)
• Waived hearing on Circle K liquor license transfer (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission approved an update to Rule IV to add residency bonus points to the entry-level firefighter exam, pending authorization to publish and a public hearing. The update was proposed by John Gross and carried by a motion. The broader rules update remains tabled until all members can meet in person.

• Approved adding residency bonus points to the entry-level firefighter exam, pending publication and public hearing.
• Tabled the overall Civil Service Rules and Regulations update until all members are present in a conference room.
• Approved the minutes from the February 4, 2021 meeting as distributed.

Planning Commission

The Alliance City Planning Commission will not hold its scheduled February 17, 2021 meeting because no items were submitted for consideration. This is a procedural cancellation with no decisions or discussions on the agenda.

Parks Department

The Alliance City Board of Park Commissioners is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, covering approval of the prior meeting's minutes, administrative reports on parks, cemeteries, and athletic fields, and a spreadsheet of January 2021 expenses. No major decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of January 20, 2021 regular meeting minutes
• Administrative reports: Silver Park & Butler Rodman, Cemetery, Athletic Fields – Recreation, General Administration
• Disbursements: spreadsheet for January 2021 expenses
• Next meeting scheduled for March 17, 2021 at Silver Park Office

The board approved the January minutes and tabled a decision on Big Bat sign-ups until the March meeting. Staff were directed not to take cabin or pavilion reservations until at least May 1, pending guidance from the city administration and health department. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved January 20, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Big Bat sign-ups until March meeting
• Directed staff to hold cabin/pavilion reservations until at least May 1

City Council

The Alliance City Council will consider two new ordinances: one ratifying a contract with the water treatment plant union (Local 2233-A, AFSCME) and another authorizing bids for building demolitions. They will also revisit four old ordinances, including three alley vacations and a tax exemption for property improvements. The meeting includes routine reports and public comments.

• Ordinance 12-21: Ratify contract with Local 2233-A Alliance Water Treatment Plant and Ohio Council 8 AFSCME
• Ordinance 13-21: Authorize bids and contracts for building demolitions
• Ordinance 80-20, 81-20, 82-20: Vacate three 20-foot alleys near Prospect Street and Norfolk Southern Railroad
• Ordinance 86-20: Declare property improvements tax-exempt, authorize payments to Marlington Local School District

The council unanimously adopted two ordinances: one ratifying a contract with the water treatment plant union, and another authorizing bids and contracts for building demolitions. No action was taken on four other ordinances, including alley vacations and a tax exemption measure, as they remain in committee or planning stages.

• Adopted Ordinance 12-21 ratifying union contract with Local 2233-A (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 13-21 authorizing demolition bids and contracts (unanimous)
• No action on Ordinance 80-20 (alley vacation)
• No action on Ordinance 81-20 (alley vacation)
• No action on Ordinance 82-20 (alley vacation)
• No action on Ordinance 86-20 (tax exemption for property improvement)

Zoning Appeals

The Alliance Board of Zoning Appeals will meet virtually on February 16, 2021, to hear five appeals for zoning variances. The board will consider requests for use variances, density, parking, and sign regulations. Public comments are accepted by email before noon on the meeting day.

• Jim Neely/Filnor – 691 S. Sawburg Ave. – Use variance for assembly/warehousing in B-4 zone (Appeal #21-005)
• Jim Neely/Filnor – 40 S. Linden Ave. – Use variance for assembly/warehousing in B-1 zone (Appeal #21-006)
• Mitch & Lisa Trummer – 33 Chestnut St. – Variance for multi-family density and on-street parking (Appeal #21-007)
• J & K Subway Inc. – 766 S. Union Ave. – Variances for rear and parking setbacks in B-4 zone (Appeal #21-008)
• Advance Sign Group/Canton Sign – 2660 W. State St. – Variance for additional wall signs (Appeal #21-009)

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved use variances for Filnor Inc. to operate assembly and warehousing at 691 S. Sawburg Ave. and 40 S. Linden Ave., contingent on property purchase. It also approved variances for a 3-unit residential conversion at 33 Chestnut St. and for a Subway relocation at 766 S. Union Ave., plus sign variances for a future Skechers Outlet. All decisions were made by roll call votes as recorded.

• Approved use variance for assembly/warehousing at 691 S. Sawburg Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved use variance for assembly/warehousing at 40 S. Linden Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved density and parking variances for 3-unit dwelling at 33 Chestnut St. (3-1)
• Approved rear and parking setback variances for Subway at 766 S. Union Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved sign variances for Skechers Outlet at 2660 W. State St. (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 19, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission meeting agenda contains no items, only a note to see minutes. This is a procedural placeholder with no decisions or discussions listed.

• No agenda items listed

The Alliance Civil Service Commission approved its annual report for submittal and tabled updates to the Civil Service Rules and Regulations until all members are present. The commission also approved the minutes from the January 14, 2021 meeting. A special meeting was scheduled for February 24, 2021 to revisit the rules updates, including adding residency bonus points to the entry firefighters exam.

• Approved minutes of January 14, 2021 meeting
• Approved annual report for submittal
• Tabled Civil Service Rules and Regulations updates until all members present
• Scheduled special meeting for February 24, 2021 to revisit rules updates

City Council

The Alliance City Council will consider several ordinances, including updating engineering, zoning, building, electrical, and mechanical fees; authorizing bids for lead service line replacement; and a proclamation on social injustice and systemic racism. They will also hold second readings on a replat and transfer of land to the land reutilization program, and vote on vacating several alleys.

• Ordinance 9-21: Amends fee schedules for engineering, zoning, building, electrical, and mechanical fees
• Ordinance 11-21: Authorizes bidding and contract for lead service line replacement
• Proclamation 10-21: Call to action on social injustice and systemic racism
• Ordinance 2-21: Approves replat of outlots at 653 South Union Avenue
• Ordinances 80-20, 81-20, 82-20: Vacate three alleys near Prospect Street

The council adopted five ordinances, including one authorizing bids and contracts for replacing lead service lines. It also approved a replat, a land transfer, updated fees, and a proclamation on social injustice. No formal action was taken on several alley vacation ordinances and a tax exemption ordinance.

• Adopted Ordinance 11-21 authorizing lead service line replacement (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2-21 approving replat at 653 South Union Avenue (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 8-21 transferring nonproductive real estate to Land Reutilization Program (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 9-21 updating engineering, zoning, building, electrical, and mechanical fees (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 10-21 on social injustice and systemic racism (unanimous)
• Took no formal action on alley vacation ordinances 80-20, 81-20, 82-20
• Took no formal action on Ordinance 86-20 (tax exemption for Marlington schools)

CDBG

The committee reviewed the FY-2021 CDBG allocation of $631,941 plus $8,000 in recaptured funds, with 20% for administration and 15% for public services. They discussed funding for housing rehab, demolitions, a new tree removal program, a Habitat for Humanity home, and the Alliance Food Pantry floor project. No formal votes were taken; recommendations will be made to City Council.

• Reviewed $631,941 HUD allocation plus $8,000 recaptured funds
• Discussed new Zoning Department tree removal program
• Discussed funding for Habitat for Humanity home in 2021
• Discussed funding for Alliance Food Pantry floor project
• No formal votes taken; recommendations to City Council

Parks Department

The Alliance City Board of Park Commissioners is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, covering approval of minutes, administrative reports, and public comments, with no resolutions, readings, or new hires listed. No January 2021 expense spreadsheet was provided for disbursements.

• Approval of minutes from December 16, 2020 regular meeting
• Administrative reports on Silver Park, Butler Rodman, Cemetery, Athletic Fields, and General Administration
• No resolutions or readings scheduled
• No January 2021 disbursement spreadsheet provided
• No new hires

The board approved holding a drive-thru Easter Egg Hunt on March 27, 2021, at Maple Beach Park, with free tickets and baskets. They also discussed plans for a new building at Butler Rodman, future projects, and a $5,000 naming rights donation for the Dog Park, but no formal decisions were made on those items.

• Approved drive-thru Easter Egg Hunt on March 27, 2021 at Maple Beach Park (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 16, 2020 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Alliance Planning Commission will meet virtually on January 20, 2021, to elect officers, approve minutes from the November 18, 2020 meeting, and consider a replat request for property at 653 S. Union Ave. submitted by Akins Land Surveying. Public comments are accepted by email before noon that day.

• Election of officers
• Approval of minutes from November 18, 2020
• Replat of Outlot 671 and part of Outlot 218 at 653 S. Union Ave. (20210002PC)

City Council

City Council is reviewing several ordinances including grant applications for fire services and a contract with street department employees. The body is also discussing property replats, alley vacations, and changes to sanitary sewer charges.

• Ordinance 6-21: FEMA grant application of $618,818.18 for a new ladder truck
• Ordinance 7-21: FEMA grant application of $45,978.18 for firefighting and rescue equipment
• Ordinance 5-21: Amendment to sanitary sewer charges
• Ordinance 2-21: Replat of outlot 671 and part of outlot 218 at 653 South Union Avenue
• Ordinance 3-21: Ratification of contract with Local 2233 Alliance Street Department Employees

Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet virtually to elect officers, approve minutes, and hear four zoning appeals. These include requests for a pole sign, a shipping container, and two property development variances. Public comments are accepted by email before the meeting.

• Alihassan Land Co LTD – 1686 S. Union Ave. – Appeal #21-001: 10' pole sign, minimum side yard 5'
• James Patrick – 1317 S. Rockhill Ave. – Appeal #21-002: shipping container in R-1 for accessory building
• Alliance Ventures – 632/652 Scranton Ave. – Appeal #21-003: rear yard setback, lot minimum area, maximum lot coverage
• Alliance Ventures – 653 Union Ave. – Appeal #21-004: warehousing in B-2

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved variances for a pole sign at 1686 S. Union Ave., lot variances for two properties on Scranton Ave., and a use variance for warehousing at 653 Union Ave. A variance request for a shipping container at 1317 S. Rockhill Ave. was tabled pending more detailed plans. The board also retained Dave Lundgren as chairman and tabled the vice chair vote.

• Retained Dave Lundgren as chairman (unanimous)
• Tabled vice chair vote until replacement for Arnie Hirvela is found (unanimous)
• Approved 3 variances for pole sign at 1686 S. Union Ave. (unanimous)
• Tabled shipping container variance at 1317 S. Rockhill Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved variances for 632 Scranton Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved variances for 652 Scranton Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved use variance for warehousing at 653 Union Ave. (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is meeting, but the agenda contains no items and refers only to minutes. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for public review.

The Commission approved the minutes from December 1, 2020, and approved the 2021 exam schedule for Captain's, Lieutenant's, and Entry Level Firefighter exams. Updates to the Civil Service Rules and Regulations were tabled until all members are present.

• Approved December 1, 2020 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Captain's Promotional Exam on March 11, 2021
• Approved Lt.'s Promotional Exam on April 8, 2021
• Approved Entry Level Firefighter Exam on April 15, 2021
• Tabled Civil Service Rules and Regulations updates

City Council

The agenda for this meeting is not available; it contains only boilerplate text with no items listed. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for public review.

The Alliance City Council held a special meeting to address a racist vandalism incident at a residence on Mahoning Avenue. Council members unanimously condemned the act, expressed support for the Johnson family, and discussed drafting a proclamation against racial violence. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was primarily for discussion and public comment.

• Motion to allow public comment at special meeting passed unanimously
• No formal resolutions or ordinances were adopted

City Council

The Alliance City Council is meeting to discuss the sale of city-owned personal property via internet auction. The body is also considering three separate ordinances to vacate alleys near Prospect Street and other city lots, as well as a tax exemption for specific real property improvements.

• Resolution 1-21: Authorizing the sale of obsolete city-owned personal property by internet auction in 2021
• Ordinance 80-20: Vacating a 20-foot alley bounded on the North by Prospect Street
• Ordinance 81-20: Vacating a 20-foot alley bounded on the North by Norfolk Southern Railroad and South by Prospect Street
• Ordinance 82-20: Vacating a 20-foot alley bounded on the South by lot 11829
• Ordinance 86-20: Tax exemption for real property improvements and compensation payments to Marlington Local School District