Alliance public meetings in 2022
13 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 090-22 to make appropriations and transfers of funds in the 2022 appropriations for necessary expenses and adjustments. No formal action was taken on a proposed 3 Mill renewal tax levy for parks and recreation.
- Adopted Ordinance 090-22 for 2022 fund appropriations and transfers (Unanimous)
- No formal action taken on Resolution 089-22 regarding a 3 Mill renewal tax levy for parks and recreation
City Council
City Council unanimously adopted several ordinances to ratify labor contracts with city employee associations. The council also approved temporary 2023 appropriations for city funds and a contract for fair housing services. Additionally, a lease agreement with the Stark County Park District was adopted.
- Confirmed Mayor's appointments to Boards and Commissions (Unanimous)
- Moved June 19, 2023 regular meeting to June 20, 2023 (Unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 079-22 for fair housing services contract with Stark County Regional Planning Commission (Unanimous)
- Ratified labor contracts via Ordinances 080-22, 081-22, 082-22, 083-22, 084-22, and 085-22 (Unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 086-22 for 2023 temporary appropriations (Unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 087-22 supporting the 2023 Solid Waste Management plan update (Unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 088-22 for 2022 appropriations and fund transfers (Unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 072-22 for a lease agreement with the Stark County Park District (Unanimous)
Civil Service Commission
The Commission approved the notice and application for the February 2, 2023, APD Entrance Exam. Members also voted to certify the entry-level list for the AFD. The meeting included an executive session to discuss AFD entrance exams and results.
- Approved November 10, 2022 meeting minutes
- Approved APD Entrance Exam notice for publication on Dec. 21 and Dec. 30, 2022
- Decided to keep existing notarization language for APD applications
- Certified list for AFD entry level
- Approved motion to enter executive session from 12:26-12:37
City Council
City Council adopted four ordinances, including a contract with the Ohio Patrolman’s Benevolent Association and funding for street and court equipment. Several other ordinances regarding fire lanes, leases, and alley vacations saw no formal action.
- Adopted contract with Ohio Patrolman’s Benevolent Association (Unanimous)
- Approved up to $60,000 for a Street Department roller (Unanimous)
- Adopted amendments to ordinances regarding reckless operation and disregard of safety (Unanimous)
- Approved up to $65,000 for Alliance Municipal Court office equipment and carpeting (Unanimous)
- No formal action taken on Ordinance 071-22 regarding fire lanes
- No formal action taken on Ordinance 072-22 regarding Stark County Park District lease
- No formal action taken on Ordinances 80-20, 81-20, 82-20, S86-21, and 062-22
Shade Tree Commission
The Commission approved the previous meeting minutes and reviewed the financial report. Members discussed potential tree plantings at Memorial Park and proposed honorees for Arbor Day 2023. Discussion on the tree ordinance was tabled for the next meeting.
- Approved meeting minutes
- Planned planting of ten trees around Butler Rodman Park ball fields
- Planned planting of Athena tree for Lisa Trummer at Butler Rodman
- Proposed 8-12 trees for Memorial Park frisbee golf course
- Suggested Jim Ballor and Sally Ailes as Arbor Day 2023 honorees
City Council
City Council adopted two ordinances to fund a street extension and the purchase of police vehicles. A public hearing was scheduled for a property vacation ordinance. Several other ordinances received second readings or remained without formal action.
- Adopted Ordinance 070-22 to bid and contract the McCrea Street extension project, not to exceed $650,000.00 (Unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 074-22 to purchase two new Police Cruisers, not to exceed $115,000.00 (Unanimous)
- Set public hearing for Ordinance 062-22 (vacating part of Miller Avenue) for January 23, 2023 at 6:20 PM (Unanimous)
- No formal action taken on Ordinance 071-22 (fire lanes)
- No formal action taken on Ordinance 072-22 (Stark County Park District lease)
- No formal action taken on Ordinances 80-20, 81-20, 82-20, and S86-21
Finance
The committee approved meeting notes from March, May, and August 2022. Auditor Knowles provided a report on the status of $15.3 million in ARPA funds, including expenditures and a list of non-profits that received $10,000 each. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved committee notes from March 7, May 20, and August 3, 2022 (unanimous)
Parks Department
The Board of Park Commissioners approved a level increase for all full-time employees for 2023. The board also approved the meeting minutes from October 25, 2022. No other resolutions or new business were recorded.
- Approved minutes for October 25, 2022
- Approved level increase for all full-time employees for 2023
Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals approved requests for a front-yard fence, a large accessory building with a height variance, and a pavilion addition. The board also agreed to change future meeting start times to 4:45 p.m.
- Approved 6’ front yard fence at 1075 Parkside Ave (Unanimous)
- Approved 35’x90’ accessory building and 3’9” height variance at 191 Maplewood Dr (Unanimous)
- Approved 12’x35’ pavilion addition to existing accessory building at 2090 Federal Ave (Unanimous)
- Approved changing meeting start time to 4:45 p.m. (Unanimous)
- Tabled minutes from September 20, 2022 meeting
Civil Service Commission
The Commission approved four invoices from Clancy and Associates related to firefighter entrance and promotional exams. The results of the Fire Entrance exam will be certified at the next meeting if no protests are filed.
- Approved minutes from October 18, 2022 meeting
- Tabled email from City of Massillon
- Approved 4 Clancy and Associates invoices for Firefighter Entrance, Lieutenant, Sergeant, and Captain exams
City Council
City Council adopted a resolution to create the IDAM fund and approved a property replat at 1725 West State Street. Two properties were designated as Historic Landmarks, and a public hearing was scheduled for a Miller Avenue vacation request.
- Adopted Resolution 073-22 to establish an indigent drivers interlock and alcohol monitoring fund (IDAM fund) (Unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 065-22 approving the replat of lot 12705 and part of lot 12636 at 1725 West State Street (Unanimous)
- Confirmed Historic Landmark status for 622 Overlook Drive and 1433 South Morgan Avenue (Unanimous)
- Referred Ordinance 071-22 regarding fire lane establishment to the Safety and Judiciary Committee (Unanimous)
- Set public hearing for December 19, 2022, regarding Ordinance 062-22 to vacate part of Miller Avenue (Unanimous)
- Suspended three-reading rule for Ordinance 072-22 regarding a Stark County Park District lease (Unanimous)
Shade Tree Commission
The commission approved the previous meeting minutes and reported a balance of $4,746.91. Members discussed tree planting locations at Butler Rodman Park and Habitat Houses, and reviewed a request for trees at a proposed Frisbee Golf Course. Discussion on the city ordinance was started and will continue at the next meeting.
- Approved previous meeting minutes
- Confirmed tree planting around ball fields at Butler Rodman Park
- Confirmed planting of Athena tree for Lisa Trummer at Butler Rodman Park
- Noted Garden Club is planting a tree at Habitat Houses
Parks Department
The Board approved a reduced rental rate for social and non-profit organizations for weekday facility use. The Board also decided to offer a one-time free rental to a citizen who requested a refund for a missed reservation.
- Approved minutes for September 20, 2022
- Approved $25 per hour rental rate (2-hour minimum) for social and non-profits Monday-Thursday
- Approved one free rental with no expiration date for a citizen requesting a refund