Alliance public meetings in 2023

City Council

The City Council is reviewing three ordinances regarding fund transfers, police recruitment, and infrastructure repairs. These items are currently at the second reading stage.

• Ordinance 088-23: Appropriations and transfers of funds in the 2023 budget
• Ordinance 089-23: Raising the police officer appointment age limit from 35 to 55
• Ordinance 090-23: Contracts for repairing treatment basin #2 at the Water Treatment Plant without formal bidding

City Council

The City Council is reviewing three ordinances regarding fund appropriations, police recruitment eligibility, and water infrastructure repairs. These items are listed under new business for the December 28 meeting.

• Ordinance 088-23: Appropriations and transfers of funds in the 2023 budget
• Ordinance 089-23: Raising police officer appointment age limit from 35 to 55
• Ordinance 090-23: Contracts for repairing treatment basin #2 at the Water Treatment Plant without formal bidding

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for December 20, 2023, was cancelled. No items were submitted for the meeting.

Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will not meet in December 2023 because no appeals have been submitted. The cancellation was announced by Zoning Inspector Shane Howard in a notice dated November 27, 2023.

• No meeting of the Board of Zoning Appeals for December 2023
• No appeals submitted

City Council

The City Council will review ordinances regarding 2024 fund appropriations and updated wages for elected officials. The body is also considering contracts for fair housing services and road sign replacement.

• Ordinance No. 082-23: Amending wages and salaries for elected officials
• Ordinance No. 083-23: Contract with Stark County Regional Planning Commission for fair housing services
• Ordinance No. 084-23: Consent agreement with ODOT for sign replacement on US-62 from SR-183 to the East Corporation
• Ordinance No. 085-23: Bids for comprehensive Municipal Liability insurance coverage
• Ordinance No. 086-23: Temporary appropriations for 2024 for general, water, sewer, and other city funds

Parks Department

The Board will review administrative reports regarding Silver Park, the Cemetery, and Butler Rodman & Athletic Fields. The agenda includes a discussion on the Memorial Park Monument under old business.

• Review of Memorial Park Monument
• Expense spreadsheet for Jan 1, 2023 – December 13, 2023

City Council

The Alliance City Council will consider an ordinance to amend wages and salaries for elected officials. The body will also discuss a contract with the Stark County Regional Planning Commission for fair housing services.

• Ordinance No. 082-23: Amending wages and salaries for elected officials
• Ordinance No. 083-23: Contract with Stark County Regional Planning Commission for fair housing services
• Re-appointment of Beth Canfield-Simbro Ph.D. to the City Board of Health

Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to approve minutes from the previous meeting and hear an appeal from Aultman Alliance Community Hospital for a use variance to allow a drive-through in a B-4 zoning district. The hospital is located at 1401 S. Arch Ave. The board may also discuss other business.

• Minutes from October 17, 2023 meeting
• Aultman Alliance Community Hospital – 1401 S. Arch Ave. – Appeal #23-012: Use variance for a Drive-Through in a B-4 (Sec. 1122.03 Land Use Table)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss street resurfacing and official salaries. The body will consider two ordinances regarding public works contracts and elected official pay.

• Ordinance No. 081-23: Bids and contracts for Glamorgan Street and Mahoning Avenue resurfacing not to exceed $957,025.00
• Ordinance No. 082-23: Amending Ordinances 101-11 & 74-14 to set wages and salaries for elected officials

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a request to use a commercial property as residential. The body will also consider two requests for site plan waivers for a pharmacy and an auto glass service.

• Public hearing and request for conditional use of commercial property as residential at 606 S. Union Ave. (Carolyn Dugan)
• Request for waiver of site plan for a drive-thru pharmacy at 1401 S. Arch Ave. (Aultman Alliance Community Hospital)
• Request for waiver of site plan for auto glass service at 15 W. Oxford St. (Affordable Auto Glass)

Parks Department

The Board of Park Commissioners will meet to review administrative reports and approve minutes from the October 25 meeting. The agenda includes a review of an expense spreadsheet covering January 1, 2023, through November 13, 2023.

• Approval of October 25, 2023 meeting minutes
• Administrative reports for Silver Park, Cemetery, and Butler Rodman & Athletic Fields
• Review of expense spreadsheet from Jan 1, 2023 – Nov 13, 2023

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution to accept tax levy amounts and rates determined by the Budget Commission. The body will also review a contract with the Stark County Regional Planning Commission for housing rehabilitation technical assistance.

• Resolution No. 079-23: Accepting Budget Commission tax levy amounts and rates
• Ordinance No. 080-23: Contract with Stark County Regional Planning Commission for housing rehabilitation technical assistance
• Memorandum regarding Historic Landmark Designation for 1540 Wade Avenue

City Council

The Alliance City Council held a special meeting to vote on a single ordinance. The council unanimously adopted a measure to fund and purchase a new NFPA 1901 compliant Quint.

• Ordinance No. 078-23: Contract for purchase of a NFPA 1901 compliant Quint not to exceed $1,255,000.00

Parks Department

The Board will review administrative reports regarding Silver Park, the Cemetery, and Butler Rodman & Athletic Fields. The meeting includes a review of an expense spreadsheet covering January 1, 2023, through October 24, 2023.

• Administrative reports for Silver Park, Cemetery, and Butler Rodman & Athletic Fields
• Review of expense spreadsheet from Jan 1, 2023 – October 24, 2023

Shade Tree Commission

The Alliance Shade Tree Commission and Greater Alliance Shade Tree Committee are meeting to discuss routine business, including a financial update, tree-related projects, and planning. They will review the balance, an upcoming payment, Memorial Park disc golf trees, a potential ODNR grant for tree trimming on West State, and the Tree City award process.

• Financial update: balance $7,241.51, with $1,000 due to Grounds Guys
• Update on Memorial Park disc golf trees
• Tree trimming on West State as possible ODNR grant project
• Tree City award process
• Potential meeting sites for 2024

Planning Commission

The Alliance City Planning Commission will meet in person on October 18, 2023, to consider two requests for waivers of site plan review: one for a break room replacement at 1049 S. Mahoning Ave. and one for an outdoor dining area at 725 E. Milton St. The meeting will also include approval of the previous meeting's minutes and other business.

• Waiver of Site Plan for Break Room Replacement at 1049 S. Mahoning Ave. (2023574PC)
• Waiver of Site Plan for Outdoor Dining Area at 725 E. Milton St. (2023575PC)
• Minutes from September 20, 2023 meeting

City Council

The Alliance City Council held a special meeting to discuss Ordinance No. 078-23 regarding the purchase of a NFPA 1901 compliant Quint. Due to an insufficient number of members present to suspend rules, no formal action was taken on the ordinance.

• Ordinance No. 078-23: Proposed purchase of a NFPA 1901 compliant Quint not to exceed $1,255,000.00

Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and hear two variance appeals. Monty Perkins seeks variances for an accessory building at 522 Johnson Ave., and Moe Abuhamdeh requests a 300-foot distance variance from a hospital for a smoke shop at 319 E. State St. Applicants must attend to present their appeals.

• Monty Perkins – 522 Johnson Ave. – Appeal #23-010: variance for accessory building size (Sec. 1190.02) and 6ft distance variance to primary structure (Sec. 1130.08(b))
• Moe Abuhamdeh – 319 E. State St. – Appeal #23-011: 300ft distance variance from a hospital for a Smoke Shop (Sec. 1162.37)
• Minutes from September 19, 2023 meeting
• Minutes from September 28, 2023 special meeting

Civil Service Commission

The Alliance Civil Service Commission has no agenda items listed for this meeting. The record directs readers to the meeting minutes for information.

City Council

The Alliance City Council is meeting to consider routine business, including approving minutes, receiving reports, and introducing a new ordinance. The main item is an ordinance to participate in ODOT's resurfacing of US-62 and SR-183, which is up for introduction. No other substantive decisions are on the agenda.

• Ordinance No. 076-23: Authorizes participation in ODOT resurfacing of US-62 from SR-183 to eastern corporation limit, and SR-183 from southern limit to East College Street and Main Street to northern limit.
• Memorandum from Auditor Knowles on income tax recapitulation.
• Minutes of September 18, 2023 regular meeting to be approved.

Zoning Appeals

The Alliance Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a special meeting on September 28, 2023, at 4:45 P.M. in the City Administration Building. The board will hear one appeal for a 23-foot height variance at 1049 S. Mahoning Ave. and conduct other business. The applicant must be present to present the appeal.

• Appeal #23-009: Norman Saeger requests a 23-foot height variance at 1049 S. Mahoning Ave. in an I-2 zone (Sec. 1124 Schedule of Regulations)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission agenda for this meeting contains no items, only a note to see the minutes. This appears to be a procedural or cancelled meeting with no decisions or discussions scheduled.

Planning Commission

The Alliance City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use request to convert a commercial property at 1085 W. State St. into residential use, submitted by William LeFever. The commission will also review a sign variance request for a property at 1843 S. Union Ave. and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Public hearing and conditional use request for 1085 W. State St. (commercial to residential) by William LeFever
• Sign variance request for 1843 S. Union Ave. by Akers Signs (Section 1130.20 Corner Lot Visibility - Clear Zone)
• Approval of minutes from August 16, 2023 meeting

Parks Department

The Alliance City Board of Park Commissioners is holding a regular meeting with routine agenda items including approval of minutes, administrative reports on parks and facilities, and review of a year-to-date expense spreadsheet. No major decisions or public hearings are listed; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Approval of minutes from August 31, 2023 regular meeting
• Administrative reports on Silver Park, Cemetery, Butler Rodman & Athletic Fields
• Review of expense spreadsheet from Jan 1 to Sep 19, 2023
• No new or re-hires in employment

Zoning Appeals

The Alliance Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider two appeals related to signage regulations, along with approving minutes from prior meetings. The board will hear appeals from property owners seeking variances for wall and monument signs.

• Appeal #23-007: Zack Cowan, 2012 Tanglewood Ave., for number of wall signs (Sec. 1134.06 (a) & (c))
• Appeal #23-008: Heather English/Apex Pinnacle Services, 2080 W. State St., for 45.75 sq ft monument sign variance (Sec. 1134.06(e) Table 3)
• Minutes from May 16, 2023 and July 18, 2023 meetings

City Council

The Alliance City Council is meeting for its regular session. The main item of new business is an ordinance authorizing the city to apply for and accept an Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS) grant. The agenda also includes a communication from the mayor regarding a Historic Preservation Commission landmark designation, along with routine reports and public comments.

• Ordinance No. 076-23: Authorizes applying for an OCJS grant and entering into agreements to accept it, declared an emergency.
• Memorandum from Mayor Grove regarding Historic Preservation Commission landmark designation.

Green Commission

The Commission approved the May 8, 2023, meeting minutes. Members discussed updating the City Sustainability Plan with a goal of a finished draft by April 2024 and City Council approval by June 2024.

• Approved May 8, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for November 13, 2023

City Council

The Alliance City Council is holding its regular meeting on September 5, 2023. The main action is a third reading of an ordinance to appropriate $200,000 for right-of-way acquisitions for the US62 Beechwood Sawburg intersection improvement project. The council will also consider a new ordinance authorizing bids for 2024 supplies, and receive communications including the Trick or Treat schedule and an income tax recapitulation.

• Third reading: Ordinance 071-23 appropriating $200,000 for right-of-way purchases for US62 Beechwood Sawburg intersection project
• New business: Ordinance 075-23 authorizing bids and contracts for 2024 supplies
• Memorandum from Mayor Grove on Trick or Treat schedule
• August 2023 Municipal Income Tax Recapitulation from Auditor Knowles
• Keep Alliance Beautiful Commission meeting rescheduled to October 16, 2023

City Council adopted two ordinances to fund right-of-way acquisitions for a road project and authorize the purchase of 2024 supplies. The council also received and filed several administrative communications.

• Adopted Ordinance 071-23 appropriating $200,000 for real estate and easements for the US62 Beechwood Sawburg intersection improvement project (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 075-23 authorizing the Director of Public Safety and Service to bid and contract for 2024 supplies (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to receive and file all communications (Unanimous)

Parks Department

The Alliance City Board of Park Commissioners will approve minutes from July 20, 2023, and review administrative reports for Silver Park, the Cemetery, and Butler Rodman & Athletic Fields. The agenda includes a public comment from Tom Hines of the Carnation Festival Board and a review of the expense spreadsheet from January 1, 2023, to August 30, 2023. No specific dollar amounts or contract details are listed in the agenda text.

• Approval of minutes from the July 20, 2023, regular meeting
• Administrative reports for Silver Park, Cemetery, and Butler Rodman & Athletic Fields
• Public comment from Tom Hines, Carnation Festival Board
• Discussion of the Memorial Park Monument
• Review of expense spreadsheet from Jan 1, 2023 – August 30, 2023

The Board approved the placement of four veteran monuments at the western corner of Memorial Park. Permission was also granted for an old school picnic event at Thompson Snodgrass Park. The board reviewed reports for Silver Park, Butler Rodman, and the cemetery.

• Approved placement of four veteran monuments at the western corner of Memorial Park (Unanimous)
• Approved request for old school picnic at Thompson Snodgrass Park on Sept. 9, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved July 20, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

This Civil Service Commission meeting has no published agenda. The only item is approval of minutes from a prior meeting, making this a routine procedural session with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes

The Commission approved the Amendment IV Notice of Examination within the Civil Service Rules. Members also agreed upon a Law Director opinion following an executive session. No entry-level grading was completed due to a lack of necessary applications.

• Approved minutes from July 13, July 17, and August 17 meetings
• Agreed upon Law Director opinion (Motion carried)
• Approved and adopted Amendment IV Notice of Examination within Civil Service Rules

City Council

The Alliance City Council will consider several ordinances, including a third reading to authorize an exclusive emergency medical and ambulance transport contract, and second readings for a replat and right-of-way acquisitions for the US62 Beechwood Sawburg project. New business includes purchases of police cruisers, a SRT van, and body cameras, plus budget adjustments. The meeting also includes routine reports and public comments.

• Ordinance 066-23: exclusive emergency medical and ambulance transport services contract
• Ordinance 068-23: replat of parts of out lots 172 and 174 at 1049 South Mahoning Avenue
• Ordinance 071-23: $200,000 for right-of-way acquisitions for US62 Beechwood Sawburg intersection project
• Ordinance 072-23: up to $186,000 for two police cruisers and a SRT van
• Ordinance 073-23: up to $26,000 for twenty police body cameras

City Council adopted an exclusive contract for emergency medical and ambulance transport services. The council also approved funding for new police vehicles and body cameras, as well as a real estate replat and budget appropriations.

• Adopted exclusive contract for emergency medical and ambulance transport services (5-1)
• Approved replat of parts of out lots 172 and 174 at 1049 South Mahoning Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved up to $186,000 for two police cruisers and an SRT van (Unanimous)
• Approved up to $26,000 for 20 new police body cameras (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Appropriations fund transfers and adjustments (Unanimous)
• Confirmed appointment of Kathy Kramer to the Early Childhood Education Alliance Board (Unanimous)
• No formal action taken on Ordinance 071-23 regarding US62 Beechwood Sawburg right of way acquisitions

Planning Commission

The Alliance Planning Commission is meeting in person on August 16, 2023, at the Senior Citizens Center. The main item is a replat of two outlots for Morgan Engineering at 1049 S. Mahoning Ave., submitted by Terra Logic, Inc. The commission will also approve minutes from the July 19 meeting. No other substantive business is listed.

• Replat of Part Outlot 172 and Part Outlot 174 for Morgan Engineering, 1049 S. Mahoning Ave. (2023357PC)
• Approval of minutes from July 19, 2023 meeting

The Planning Commission approved a replat of Part Outlot 172 and Part Outlot 174 for Morgan Engineering. The action allows the owner to re-align boundary lines across multiple connected lots.

• Approved replat of Part Outlot 172 and Part Outlot 174 for Morgan Engineering at 1049 S. Mahoning Ave.
• Approved June 21, 2023, meeting minutes

Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will not meet in August 2023 because no appeals have been submitted. This is a procedural cancellation notice from the Zoning Inspector.

• No meeting held for August 2023
• No appeals submitted

City Council

The Alliance City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances, including a contract for emergency medical and ambulance transport services, the purchase of financial software, and multiple grant applications for road improvements. They will also review a replat of property on South Mahoning Avenue and appropriate funds for right-of-way acquisitions for the US62 Beechwood Sawburg intersection project.

• Ordinance 066-23: exclusive contract for emergency medical and ambulance transport services
• Ordinance 067-23: purchase of financial software not to exceed $38,000
• Ordinance 068-23: replat of out lots 172 and 174 at 1049 South Mahoning Avenue
• Ordinance 069-23: apply for ODOT CMAQ grant
• Ordinance 070-23: apply for OPWC grant for microsurfacing West Main Street Extension

City Council adopted ordinances to purchase financial software and apply for two state grants for congestion mitigation and pavement microsurfacing. One replat request was referred to the Planning Commission, while an emergency medical services contract remained under review.

• Adopted Ordinance 067-23 to purchase financial software for the Auditor’s Office not to exceed $38,000 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 069-23 to apply for an ODOT CMAQ grant for urban congestion mitigation (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 070-23 to apply for an OPWC grant for microsurfacing West Main Street Extension (Unanimous)
• Referred Ordinance 068-23 regarding a replat at 1049 South Mahoning Avenue to Planning Commission (Unanimous)
• No formal action taken on Ordinance 066-23 regarding emergency medical and ambulance transport services
• No formal action taken on Ordinance 071-23 regarding $200,000 for US62 Beechwood Sawburg intersection real estate

Shade Tree Commission

The Alliance Shade Tree Commission and Committee are meeting to discuss routine business, including a financial update, potential tree trimming on West State Street as an ODNR grant project, and the impact of drought on projects. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings.

• Financial balance $7,241.51 after payment to Grounds Guys
• Discussion of mulch on South Union
• Tree trimming on West State as possible ODNR grant project
• Drought delaying projects
• 25th anniversary celebration planning (noted as likely 31st)

The commission approved the minutes and noted a financial balance of $7,241.51. The body confirmed payment for five maple trees planted at the Memorial Park Disc Golf Course and agreed to pay for mulch at the bus garage.

• Approved meeting minutes
• Paid $1,000.00 to Grounds Guys for trees at Memorial Park Disc Golf Course
• Agreed to pay for mulch for beds at bus garage

Parks Department

The Alliance City Board of Park Commissioners is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and administrative reports, but also a notable item of old business: a proposal from Bella Coffee Shop to sell coffee drinks throughout the parks. The board will also consider new hires and review expenses.

• Old Business: Bella Coffee Shop proposal to sell coffee drinks throughout the parks
• New Hires: Sam Etherton
• Disbursements: Expense spreadsheet from Jan 1, 2023 – July 20, 2023
• Administrative reports on Silver Park, Cemetery, Butler Rodman & Athletic Fields, and General Administration
• Public Hearing and Public Speaks

The Board of Park Commissioners approved a request for the Bella Coffee truck to sell specialty drinks on Saturdays during fall soccer leagues. The vendor will donate 10% of proceeds to Friends of The Parks.

• Approved June 22, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved Bella Coffee truck to sell specialty drinks at soccer leagues on Saturdays
• Hired Sam Etherton

Planning Commission

The Alliance Planning Commission is meeting in person to review a site plan resubmittal for Diamond Fundraising at 1115 N. Union Ave., submitted by Weber Engineering Services. The commission will also approve minutes from the June 21 meeting. The agenda contains one substantive item and otherwise is routine business.

• Site plan resubmittal for Diamond Fundraising at 1115 N. Union Ave., submitted by Weber Engineering Services (case 2023357PC)
• Approval of minutes from June 21, 2023 meeting

The Planning Commission approved a site plan resubmittal for Diamond Fundraising to add a small storage addition to their building. The commission also accepted the minutes from the June 21, 2023, meeting.

• Approved site plan resubmittal for Diamond Fundraising at 1115 N. union Ave. (All agree)
• Approved June 21, 2023, meeting minutes (All agree)

Zoning Appeals

The Alliance Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on July 18, 2023, to review the minutes from its May 16 meeting and hear one appeal. Gary A. Keppal is requesting an 8-foot depth variance for a private garage at 1440 Parkside Dr., citing Section 1190.02 of the zoning code. The board may also discuss other business.

• Appeal #23-006: Gary A. Keppal, 1440 Parkside Dr., 8' depth variance for garage (Sec. 1190.02)
• Approval of minutes from May 16, 2023 meeting

The Board approved a variance request for a 32’ by 32’ pool barn/garage at 1440 Parkside Dr. to allow for an 8’ depth variance. Minutes from the May 16, 2023, meeting were deferred due to a lack of quorum.

• Approved 8’ depth variance for garage at 1440 Parkside Dr. (Unanimous)
• Deferred May 16, 2023, meeting minutes due to lack of quorum

City Council

The Alliance City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances, including extending the current ambulance service contract and approving a new exclusive contract for emergency medical transport. They will also vote on amending a city code section and purchasing enhanced financial software for the Auditor's Office at a cost not to exceed $38,000. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, committee reports, and public comments.

• Ordinance 064-23: Extend current sole provider contract for emergency medical and ambulance transport services
• Ordinance 065-23: Amend section 765.09 of the Alliance Codified Ordinances
• Ordinance 066-23: Enter into exclusive contract for emergency medical and ambulance transport services
• Ordinance 067-23: Approve purchase of enhanced financial software for Auditor's Office, cost not to exceed $38,000

City Council adopted two ordinances, including one to extend the current sole provider contract for emergency medical and ambulance transport services. Ordinance 065-23 was also adopted to amend section 765.09 of the Alliance Codified Ordinances. Two other ordinances were introduced but saw no formal action.

• Approved Ordinance 064-23 to extend emergency medical and ambulance transport contract (5-1)
• Approved Ordinance 065-23 to amend section 765.09 of Alliance Codified Ordinances (Unanimous)
• No formal action taken on Ordinance 066-23 regarding an exclusive EMS transport contract
• No formal action taken on Ordinance 067-23 regarding $38,000 for financial software

Finance

The Finance Committee discussed potential pay raises for elected officials, comparing current salaries to 1993 levels and other Ohio cities. The mayor and clerk of courts expressed concerns about low pay, and the cost of raises was estimated at $120,000 to $130,000 for the first year. The committee also heard about the need to replace Fire Truck 12 at an estimated cost of $1 million, and the city's efforts to exit fiscal watch.

• Discussed pay raises for elected officials; first-year cost estimated at $120,000-$130,000
• Clerk of Courts Carper raised pay concerns; city pays $30,841.91, county $22,369.07
• Fire Chief Hunt reported Fire Truck 12 is 22 years old; replacement cost $1 million; grants denied for 5 years
• Mayor reviewed Ordinance 007-91 comparison of 1993 vs 2023 salaries
• ARPA funds used to purchase financial software at $31,000 plus $6,000 maintenance fee

The committee reviewed salary comparisons and research regarding pay for elected officials, including the Clerk of Courts and Law Director. No formal votes were taken on salary adjustments or equipment purchases during the meeting.

• Discussed potential elected official pay raises estimated at $120,000 to $130,000 for the first year
• Reviewed 1993 vs 2023 salary comparison research for executive branch positions
• Discussed need for Fire Truck 12 replacement with an estimated $1 million cost
• Confirmed $31,000 ARPA expenditure for financial software plus $6,000 maintenance fee

City Council

The Alliance City Council is meeting to consider several items, including the third reading of a replat for lots on South Freedom Avenue, new ordinances to extend the city's ambulance service contract and amend a codified ordinance, and old business on another replat. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and committee reports.

• Third reading: Ordinance 059-23 accepting replat of lots 8740, 8741, 13203 at 2329 South Freedom Avenue
• New: Ordinance 064-23 to extend sole provider contract for emergency medical and ambulance transport services
• New: Ordinance 065-23 to amend Section 765.09 of the Codified Ordinances
• Old: Ordinance 049-23 accepting replat of lots 5573 and 5574 in the 1300 block of South Morgan Avenue
• Appointment of Richard Baxter to UDAG Revolving Loan Committee

City Council adopted two ordinances, including one to extend the current sole provider contract for emergency medical and ambulance transport services. Council also approved an amendment to section 765.09 of the Alliance Codified Ordinances. No formal action was taken on ordinances regarding an exclusive EMS contract or the purchase of financial software.

• Adopted Ordinance 064-23 to extend current sole provider contract for emergency medical and ambulance transport services (5-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 065-23 to amend section 765.09 of the Alliance Codified Ordinances (Unanimous)
• No formal action taken on Ordinance 066-23 regarding an exclusive EMS transport contract
• No formal action taken on Ordinance 067-23 regarding $38,000 for enhanced financial software

Shade Tree Commission

The Alliance Shade Tree Commission and Greater Alliance Shade Tree Committee are meeting to review finances, discuss drought impacts on projects, and consider a potential ODNR grant for tree trimming on West State. The agenda also includes updates on a disc golf course and city matters, with the next meeting scheduled for July 26.

• Financial balance of $8,241.51 after GAF and Civic Trust grants
• Potential ODNR grant project for tree trimming on West State
• Drought delaying tree projects
• Disc Golf Course update
• 25th anniversary celebration (noted as possibly 31st)

The Commission approved the previous meeting minutes and reviewed a balance of $8,241.51. Grant funds from GAF and Civic Trust will be used for the 2024 Arbor Day Tree, an Athena tree, general maintenance, and trees for the disc golf course.

• Approved meeting minutes
• Allocated GAF ($3,750.00) and Civic Trust ($500.00) grants for 2024 Arbor Day Tree, Athena tree, tree maintenance, and disc golf course trees
• Agreed to supply trees for the Memorial Park disc golf course to be planted by Dan Dycus and employees
• Agreed to pay for mulch for beds at the bus garage

Parks Department

The Alliance City Board of Park Commissioners will hold its regular meeting, including a public hearing and public comments. The board will consider a resolution to approve electrical work for ball field lights at Butler, and will review administrative reports on parks, cemetery, and athletic fields. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, disbursements, and new hires.

• Resolution 2-23: Request approval for electrical work for ball field lights at Butler
• Public hearing and public speaks (Joe Grabiel)
• Disbursements: Expense spreadsheet from Jan 1, 2023 – June 22, 2023
• New Hires: Neely Gruver; Re-Hires: Jacob Craig
• Administrative reports: Silver Park, Cemetery, Butler Rodman & Athletic Fields, General Administration

The Board approved electrical work for ball field lights and authorized the purchase of a new credit card machine for online registrations. Several community events and filming requests were approved. The Board also discussed potential WWI memorials at Memorial Park.

• Approved electrical work at Butler Rodman not to exceed $38,400 (unanimous)
• Approved Brothers of the Hammer community picnic at Snodgrass Park on July 16 (unanimous)
• Approved Rescue 343-2-911 Memorial organization request to film at Memorial Park (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Clover mini credit card machine and city absorption of 3% fees (unanimous)
• Approved flag football fundraiser at Maple Beach on July 8 (unanimous)
• Approved May 24, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Alliance Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use request and site plan review for a Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers restaurant at 2461 W. State St. They will also review a replat of lots on S. Morgan Ave., a site plan resubmittal for Lowe's outdoor sales area, and a replat on S. Freedom Ave. The meeting is in person at the Alliance Senior Citizens Center.

• Public hearing and conditional use request for Raising Cane's at 2461 W. State St. (case 2023286PC)
• Site plan review for Raising Cane's at 2461 W. State St. (case 2023287PC)
• Replat of Lots 5573 and 5574 on S. Morgan Ave. (case 2023189PC, tabled from May)
• Site plan resubmittal for Lowe's Outdoor Sales and Display Area at 2595 W. State St. (case 2023236PC)
• Replat of Lots 8740, 8741, 13203 at 2329 S. Freedom Ave. (case 2023245PC)

The Commission approved a conditional use request and site plan for a Raising Cane's restaurant on W. State St. It also approved a replat for a home on S. Morgan Ave., a replat on S. Freedom Ave., and a revised landscaping plan for Lowe's outdoor sales area.

• Approved conditional use for Raising Cane’s at 2461 W. State St. (All in favor)
• Conditionally approved site plan for Raising Cane’s at 2461 W. State St. (All in favor)
• Approved replat of 5573 and 5574 on S. Morgan Ave. (All in favor)
• Conditionally approved Lowe’s Outdoor Sales and Display Area site plan resubmittal (All in favor)
• Approved replat of Lots 8740, 8741 and 13203 at 2329 S. Freedom Ave. (All in favor)
• Accepted May 17, 2023 meeting minutes (All agree)

City Council

The Alliance City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances, including approving a replat on South Freedom Avenue, replacing electrical service for ball field lights at Butler Rodman Park (not to exceed $40,000), and upgrading dispatch consoles (not to exceed $76,561). They will also revisit a replat on South Morgan Avenue. Public comments and committee reports are scheduled.

• Ordinance 059-23: Approve replat of lots 8740, 8741, 13203 at 2329 South Freedom Avenue
• Ordinance 062-23: Replace electrical service for ball field lights at Butler Rodman Park, cost not to exceed $40,000
• Ordinance 063-23: Contract for dispatch console software/hardware/implementation, cost not to exceed $76,561
• Ordinance 049-23: Approve replat of lots 5573 and 5574 in 1300 block of South Morgan Avenue

City Council adopted two ordinances to fund infrastructure and safety improvements. The council also received various committee communications and heard public comments regarding police stops and vendor licensing.

• Approved Ordinance 062-23 to replace electrical service for ball field lights at Butler Rodman Park (cost not to exceed $40,000) (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 063-23 to purchase software, hardware, and services to upgrade City dispatch consoles (cost not to exceed $76,561.00) (Unanimous)
• No formal action taken on Ordinance 059-23 regarding replat of lots at 2329 South Freedom Avenue
• No formal action taken on Ordinance 049-23 regarding replat of lots in the 1300 block of South Morgan Avenue

Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will not meet in June 2023 because no appeals have been submitted. The meeting is cancelled for this month.

• No meeting held for June 2023
• No appeals submitted

Civil Service Commission

This meeting has no agenda items listed; the agenda text contains only a note to see the minutes. The Civil Service Commission is not deciding or discussing any substantive matters at this meeting.

The commission approved the minutes from the May 17, 2023, meeting. Members discussed updating civil service rules and procedures following the transition to the National Testing Network (NTN). The commission also reviewed the progress of the Chief’s Promotional exam, noting two qualified candidates.

• Approved May 17, 2023, meeting minutes
• Approved Clancy quote

City Council

City Council adopted three ordinances regarding infrastructure and property replats. One ordinance regarding a property replat was referred to the Planning Commission.

• Approved purchase of replacement street light poles for South Union Avenue not to exceed $48,500 (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two new utility truck bodies and components not to exceed $80,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved replat of parts of out lots 587 and 636 North of West Main Street (Unanimous)
• Referred replat of lots 8740, 8741 and 13203 at 2329 South Freedom Avenue to Planning Commission (Unanimous)
• No formal action taken on replat of lots 5573 and 5574 in the 1300 block of South Morgan Avenue

Shade Tree Commission

The Alliance Shade Tree Commission and Greater Alliance Shade Tree Committee are meeting to discuss routine business, including a financial update, tree trimming on West State, and an update on the Disc Golf Course. The meeting also includes a 25th anniversary celebration and a report from the city. The next meeting is scheduled for June 28, 2023.

• Financial update
• Tree trimming on West State
• Disc Golf Course update
• 25th anniversary celebration
• Update from City

The commission approved the previous meeting's minutes and reported a balance of $3,991.51. A grant of $3,750.00 from the Greater Alliance Foundation was secured for various tree projects and maintenance. ODNR reported that no match grants for trees will be available by the end of the year.

• Approved meeting minutes
• Received $3,750.00 grant from Greater Alliance Foundation for Habitat trees, 2024 Arbor Day Tree, Athena tree, tree maintenance, and disc golf course trees

Parks Department

The Alliance City Board of Park Commissioners is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approval of minutes, administrative reports on parks and facilities, a public hearing and public speaks period, and review of an expense spreadsheet covering Jan 1 to May 23, 2023. The board will also consider new hires and re-hires for the parks department. No specific resolutions, ordinances, or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of April 19, 2023 regular meeting minutes
• Administrative reports on Silver Park, Cemetery, Butler Rodman & Athletic Fields, and General Administration
• Expense spreadsheet from Jan 1, 2023 – May 23, 2023 for disbursements
• New hires: Macagey Laure, Nick Strata, Dylan Vesco, Jayce Crockett, Robin Duff, Bella Graham
• Re-hires: Dominic Longobardi, Jen Jacobs, Bergen Rhome, Meleah Kerns, Dominic Bertolini

The Board approved new lot layouts and two new sections for the Alliance City Cemetery. A request to install a shelter or gazebo at Earley's Hill was approved pending city permits and staff supervision. A request for a flag football tournament fundraiser was tabled for further discussion.

• Approved new layouts and addition of Sections DD and EE to Alliance City Cemetery (unanimous)
• Approved addition of shelter/gazebo at Earley's Hill pending city permit and Chris Zufall's supervision (unanimous)
• Tabled request for flag football tournament fundraiser on July 8
• Approved April 19, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Alliance Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use request for Building 3 of the University of Mt. Union Gateway at 450 W. State St., along with site plan review and parking/screening variances. They will also consider a replat for Alliance Commerce Park, a waiver of site plan for an automotive business, a replat on S. Morgan Ave., site plan reviews for a locker/concession facility at Rockhill Elementary and an addition to Morgan Engineering, and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Public hearing and conditional use request for University of Mt. Union Gateway Building 3 at 450 W. State St. (2023215PC)
• Site plan review for Building 3 with variance requests for parking (Chapter 1150.06(o)(i)) and screening (Chapter 1136.06(b)(ii)) (2023214PC)
• Replat of Parts Outlots 587 and 636 for Alliance Commerce Park, west of S. Sawburg Ave. on W. Main St. (2023159PC, tabled from April)
• Waiver of site plan for automotive and customs business at 1445 E. Patterson St. (2023169PC)
• Site plan review for locker/concession facility at Rockhill Elementary, 2400 S. Rockhill Ave., with screening variance (2023213PC)

The Commission approved a conditional use request and site plan for a new building at the University of Mount Union Gateway. Several other site plans for a school facility, an industrial expansion, and a business waiver were conditionally approved, while one replat was approved and another tabled.

• Approved conditional use for UMU Gateway Building 3 at 450 W. State St.
• Conditionally approved site plan and variances for UMU Gateway Building 3
• Approved replat of Outlots 587 and 636 for Alliance Commerce Park
• Conditionally approved site plan waiver for WR Automotive at 1445 E. Patterson St. (1-year limit)
• Tabled replat of Lots 5573 and 5574 on S. Morgan Ave. for one month
• Conditionally approved site plan and variance for Rockhill Elementary locker/concession facility
• Conditionally approved site plan and variance for Morgan Engineering expansion at 1049 S. Mahoning Ave.

Civil Service Commission

The agenda for this Civil Service Commission meeting contains no items, only a note to see the minutes. This appears to be a procedural or cancelled meeting with no substantive business to report.

The Commission approved the minutes from the April 27, 2023, meeting. Members discussed a recommendation to increase the maximum hiring age for recruits and the process for updating Civil Service Rules.

• Approved April 27, 2023, meeting minutes

Zoning Appeals

The Alliance Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on May 16, 2023, to consider three appeals: a side yard setback variance, a use variance for a duplex in an R-1 district, and a setback variance for an accessory building. The board will also review minutes from its March 21, 2023 meeting. Applicants must be present to present their appeals.

• Phillip Mastroianni – 1410 Inwood Rd. – Appeal #23-003: 9'1" side yard setback variance (Sec. 1124)
• Lisa J. Ziemke – 971 Ridgefield Ave. – Appeal #23-004: Use variance for duplex in R-1 (Sec. 1122.03)
• Tina Fox – 2096 Crestview Ave. – Appeal #23-005: 4' setback variance for accessory building (Sec. 1130.08(c))
• Minutes from March 21, 2023 meeting

The Board approved setback variances for properties on Inwood Road and Crestview Avenue. A request for a use variance to allow a duplex at 971 Ridgefield Avenue was denied.

• Approved 9’1” side yard setback variance for 1410 Inwood Rd (All in favor)
• Denied use variance for duplex at 971 Ridgefield Ave (All in favor)
• Approved 4’ setback variance for accessory building at 2096 Crestview Ave (All in favor)
• Approved March 21, 2023 meeting minutes (All in favor)

City Council

The Alliance City Council is meeting to vote on several ordinances, including setting residential garbage collection rates for the next year, ratifying a police part-time patrol officers' contract, and authorizing a FEMA grant application. They will also consider approving expenses for garbage collection, a replat on South Morgan Avenue, and a water treatment plant upgrade. Several older alley vacation ordinances are also on the agenda.

• Ordinance 047-23: establishes residential garbage collection rates for July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024
• Ordinance 046-23: approves expenses to Kimble Company for garbage and recycling collection
• Ordinance 058-23: ratifies contract with F.O.P./O.L.C for part-time patrol officers
• Ordinance 056-23: authorizes FEMA grant application
• Ordinance 057-23: authorizes contract for granular activated carbon at water treatment plant

City Council established residential garbage collection rates for the upcoming year and ratified a contract for part-time police patrol officers. The council also approved a FEMA grant application and water treatment plant equipment procurement. Several old ordinances regarding alley vacations were deemed defeated and withdrawn.

• Adopted residential garbage collection rates for July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024 (4-2)
• Ratified contract with Fraternal Order of Police / Ohio Labor Council Inc. for part-time patrol officers (Unanimous)
• Approved expenses for Kimble Company residential garbage and recycling for Dec 2022 and Q1 2023 (Unanimous)
• Authorized application for a FEMA grant (Unanimous)
• Authorized bids and contract for granular activated carbon at the water treatment plant (Unanimous)
• Adopted resolution supporting proposed bicycle routes from the Green Commission Transportation Study Group (Unanimous)
• Deemed Ordinances 80-20, 81-20, 82-20, and S86-21 defeated and withdrawn
• No formal action taken on Ordinance 049-23 or Ordinance 036-23

City Council

The Alliance City Council is meeting to consider a public hearing and multiple ordinances, including street vacations, a FEMA fire safety grant, police equipment purchases, and new residential garbage rates. Several items are in second or third reading, and new business includes tax abatements and ARPA-funded bonuses.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 025-23 to vacate parts of Miller and Penn Avenues and an alley near West State Street
• Ordinance 044-23: $75,000 for right-of-way acquisition for US-62/Beechwood/Sawburg intersection project
• Ordinance 045-23: up to $64,000 for twelve Motorola APX6000 portable radios
• Ordinance 047-23: sets residential garbage collection rates for July 2023–June 2024
• Ordinance 054-23: accepts $632,148 FY-2023 Community Development Block Grant

Council approved several ordinances for public safety equipment, road improvements, and federal grants. They also vacated portions of Miller and Penn Avenues and confirmed a new appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission.

• Confirmed Christine Popovich to the Alliance Historic Preservation Commission (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 042-23 supporting proposed bicycle routes (Unanimous)
• Approved FEMA Fire Prevention and Safety grant for inspections and risk studies (Unanimous)
• Approved up to $75,000 for US-62/Beechwood/Sawburg intersection right of way acquisition (Unanimous)
• Approved up to $64,000 for twelve Motorola APX6000 portable radios (Unanimous)
• Adopted MOU for police clerical bargaining unit (Unanimous)
• Approved up to $40,000 for Alliance Police Department training ammunition (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 025-23 vacating parts of Miller Avenue, Penn Avenue, and an alley (Unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

This meeting has no agenda; only minutes are referenced. No decisions or discussions are listed.

The Commission approved the notice and posting for the Chief promotional process. Members also decided to return a mailed rule book to the sender, citing the availability of free online information.

• Approved minutes from March 9, 2023 meeting
• Approved minutes from March 23, 2023 special meeting
• Decided to return mailed Civil Service rule book
• Approved notice and posting for Chief Promotional

Shade Tree Commission

The Alliance Shade Tree Commission and Greater Alliance Shade Tree Committee are meeting to review finances, plan for 2023 Arbor Day, and hear an update from the city. The agenda is mostly routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Financial update
• 2023 Arbor Day plans
• Ideas for 2023
• Update from City
• Next meeting scheduled for May 31, 2023 at Pancho's 7:30 am

The Commission approved the previous meeting minutes and reported a balance of $4,746.91. Plans were detailed for planting a Black Gum tree and distributing White Spruce seedlings to 215 third graders for Arbor Day. The body also discussed a GAF grant proposal for trees at Memorial Park's frisbee golf course.

• Approved meeting minutes
• Scheduled Black Gum tree planting for April 28 at the castle
• Arranged White Spruce seedling distribution for 215 third graders

Planning Commission

The Alliance Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on April 19, 2023, at the Senior Citizens Center. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes, a replat for the Alliance Commerce Park, a site plan waiver request for a motor storage building, and a site plan review with variance requests for the University of Mt. Union parking project.

• Replat of Parts Outlots 587 and 636 for Alliance Commerce Park, west of S. Sawburg Ave. on W. Main St., submitted by Akins Land Surveying
• Waiver of Site Plan for a Motor Storage Building and Warehouse at 232 N. Lincoln Ave., submitted by Carnation Electric Motor/James Wyman
• Site Plan Review for University of Mt. Union Parking Improvement Project at 1945 S. Union Ave., submitted by Hettler Largent Engineering LLC
• Variance requests to eliminate opaque screening, eliminate intermediate visual obstruction, and reduce buffer width from 25' to 10' for the Mt. Union project

The Commission approved a site landscape plan and screening variances for the University of Mt. Union, contingent on City Council approving a street vacation. A waiver for a motor storage building at 232 N. Lincoln Ave. was also approved. One replat request was tabled.

• Approved site landscape plan and screening variances for University of Mt. Union parking project (conditional on City Council street vacation)
• Approved site plan waiver for motor storage building and warehouse at 232 N. Lincoln Ave. (conditional on 10' eastern setback and downspout direction)
• Tabled replat of Part Outlots 587 and 636 for Alliance Commerce Park until May meeting
• Approved March 15, 2023 meeting minutes

Parks Department

The Board of Park Commissioners approved the conversion of two tennis courts into four pickleball courts. They also approved a free BMX Jam event at the Sean Scott Memorial Skate Park for June 10, 2023.

• Approved converting two tennis courts into four pickleball courts (All in favor)
• Approved BMX Jam event at Sean Scott Memorial Skate Park for June 10, 2023 (All in favor)
• Approved March 24, 2023 meeting minutes (All in favor)

Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will not meet in April 2023 because no appeals were submitted. The agenda is purely procedural, announcing the cancellation.

• No meeting held for April 2023
• No appeals submitted

City Council

The Alliance City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including setting residential garbage collection rates for the next year, accepting a FEMA grant for fire inspections, and authorizing contracts for road improvements and new radios. They will also hear reports from the mayor and committees, and take public comments.

• Ordinance 047-23: Establishes residential garbage collection rates for July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
• Ordinance 043-23: Accepts a FEMA Fire Prevention and Safety grant for fire inspections and community risk assessment.
• Ordinance 044-23: Authorizes contracts for right-of-way acquisition for the US-62/Beechwood/Sawburg intersection project, not to exceed $75,000.
• Ordinance 045-23: Authorizes purchase of twelve Motorola APX6000 portable radios, not to exceed $64,000.
• Resolution 042-23: Declares support for proposed bicycle routes supplementing the Iron Horse Trail.

The council met to receive communications and review several ordinances and resolutions, but no formal votes were taken on legislative items. Members discussed garbage collection issues, water infrastructure, and local neighborhood concerns.

• Excused Councilman Bugara (Passed by acclamation)
• Received and filed all communications (Passed by acclamation)
• Excused Councilwoman Cherry (Passed by acclamation)
• Ordinance 036-23 (replat of out lots 587 and 636): No formal action
• Resolution 042-23 (bicycle routes): No formal action
• Ordinance 043-23 (FEMA fire grant): No formal action
• Ordinance 044-23 (US-62/Beechwood/Sawburg right of way acquisition): No formal action
• Ordinance 045-23 (Motorola portable radios): No formal action

City Council

The Alliance City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances, including a third reading to vacate parts of Miller and Penn Avenues and an alley for a replat, new business to approve a replat, authorize participation in ODOT's salt purchase contract, and purchase a flatbed truck (up to $60,000) and a one-ton dump truck (up to $70,000). They will also revisit old business on alley vacations and hear public comments.

• Third reading: Ordinance 025-23 to vacate parts of Miller Ave, Penn Ave, and an alley, and approve replat at Penn Ave and West State St
• New: Ordinance 036-23 to approve replat of out lots 587 and 636 north of West Main St
• New: Ordinance 037-23 to join ODOT's sodium chloride (road salt) purchase contract
• New: Ordinance 038-23 to buy a flatbed truck for Distribution Dept, not to exceed $60,000
• New: Ordinance 039-23 to buy a one-ton dump truck for Street Dept, not to exceed $70,000

City Council adopted resolutions to execute national opioid settlements and resolve contractual disputes with police supervisors. The council also approved the purchase of two new trucks and a sodium chloride contract. One replat ordinance was referred to the Planning Commission.

• Adopted Resolution 040-23 to execute opioid settlements with Teva, Allergan, CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 041-23 accepting fact-finding report recommendations for police supervisor contractual disputes (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 038-23 to purchase a new flatbed truck not to exceed $60,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 039-23 to purchase a new one-ton dump truck not to exceed $70,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 037-23 to participate in ODOT's sodium chloride purchase contract (Unanimous)
• Referred Ordinance 036-23 regarding a replat north of West Main Street to the Planning Commission (Unanimous)
• Waived hearing on Liquor License transfer to Sisters Social LLC (Unanimous)

Shade Tree Commission

The Commission approved the minutes and Tree City USA work. Plans were established to plant a memorial tree at the castle and distribute White Spruce seedlings to 215 third graders on April 28, 2023.

• Approved meeting minutes
• Approved Tree City USA work
• Scheduled memorial tree planting at the castle for April 28, 2023
• Confirmed distribution of White Spruce seedlings to 215 third graders on Arbor Day

Parks Department

The Alliance City Board of Park Commissioners is holding a regular meeting with no resolutions, readings, or new business listed. The agenda consists of standard items such as approving minutes, receiving communications, and hearing administrative reports on parks, cemetery, and athletic fields. A public hearing and public comment period are scheduled, with Dan Dycus listed to speak.

• Approval of minutes from February 15, 2023 regular meeting
• Administrative reports on Silver Park, Cemetery, Butler Rodman & Athletic Fields, and General Administration
• Public hearing and public speaks period (Dan Dycus)
• No expense sheet to report for disbursements
• Next meeting scheduled for April 19, 2023 at Silver Park Office

The Board officially named the disc golf course at Memorial Park and denied a request for amateur radio club signage. The Board also discussed upcoming levy renewal efforts and the 100th anniversary celebration for the parks.

• Approved naming the Memorial Park disc golf course 'Carnation Creek Disc golf course at Memorial Park' (unanimous)
• Denied Ron Rittenhouse's request for Amateur radio club signage (unanimous)
• Approved February 15, 2023 meeting minutes

Civil Service Commission

This Civil Service Commission meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text consists solely of a note directing readers to the minutes, so there are no specific items to report as decided or discussed.

• No agenda items listed

The Commission voted to use the National Testing Network (NTN) for entry-level police and fire testing to implement continuous hiring. The board also certified results for the APD Entrance Exam and approved a patrolman examination invoice.

• Approved engagement of National Testing Network for entry level police and fire testing
• Approved Patrolman Entry Level Examination Invoice- Clancy
• Certified results of the APD Entrance Exam
• Decided to post Chief of Police Promotional Exam in mid-May

Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider two variance appeals: one for a pool and deck on an empty lot, and another for outdoor sales display at an auto dealership. The board will also review minutes from previous meetings.

• Appeal #23-001: Pool and deck on an empty lot at 2812 Belleflower Dr. (Sec. 1130.08(d))
• Appeal #23-002: Vive Auto Sales LLC requests 44-ft variance north and 47-ft variance east for outdoor sales/display at 1731 W. State St. (Sec. 1162.31(a))
• Minutes from October 18, 2022 and November 15, 2022 meetings

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance for a pool and deck on a separate parcel at 2812 Belleflower Dr. and granted a variance for outdoor vehicle sales at 1731 W. State St. with specific fencing and screening requirements.

• Approved appeal #23-001 for pool and deck at 2812 Belleflower Dr. (3-2)
• Approved appeal #23-002 for outdoor sales variances at 1731 W. State St. with requirements for east-side fencing and north-side evergreen screening (5-0)
• Approved minutes from October 18, 2022 meeting
• Approved minutes from November 15, 2022 meeting

City Council

The Alliance City Council is meeting to consider a wide range of items, including second readings of ordinances to amend the capital asset policy and to vacate parts of Miller and Penn Avenues. New business includes the 2023 permanent appropriations, a $2.15 million road resurfacing program, several union contract ratifications, and applications for FEMA and COPS grants. The agenda also includes old business on alley vacations and a fire lane ordinance.

• Ordinance 034-23: $2,150,000 for 2023 comprehensive road resurfacing and overlay program
• Ordinance 026-23: 2023 permanent appropriations for General, Water, Sewer, and other funds
• Ordinance 025-23: Vacating parts of Miller Avenue, Penn Avenue, and an unnamed alley; approving replat
• Ordinances 031-23, 032-23, 033-23: Ratifying union contracts for street, water, and police clerical employees
• Ordinance 035-23: Applying for COPS grant to fund additional police officers

Council approved a comprehensive road resurfacing program and permanent appropriations for 2023. They also ratified three collective bargaining agreements and authorized several federal grants for fire and police services.

• Approved $2,150,000 for 2023 road resurfacing and overlay program (Unanimous)
• Adopted 2023 permanent appropriations for General, Water, Sewer, and other City funds (Unanimous)
• Ratified contracts for Street Department Employees, Water Treatment Plant, and police clerical unit (Unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Stark County Commissioners to pave Sawburg Avenue and Vine Street (Unanimous)
• Authorized FEMA grant application for fire inspections and risk assessment (Unanimous)
• Authorized DOJ COPS grant application for additional police officers (Unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance allowing Fire Chief to establish and enforce fire lanes (Unanimous)
• Set May 1, 2023 public hearing for vacating portions of Miller Avenue and Penn Avenue (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Alliance Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on March 15, 2023, at the Senior Citizens Center. The agenda includes public hearings and requests for conditional uses, site plan reviews, a replat, and a street vacation. Several items involve auto sales and a car wash on W. State St., a NiSource gas station project, and University of Mt. Union land changes.

• Conditional Use for Auto Sales at 1731 W. State St. by Vive Auto Sales, LLC (2023114PC)
• Screening Variance (1136.06(b)(ii) Type B) for Vive Auto Sales
• Waiver of Site Plan for Vive Auto Sales (2023113PC)
• Site Plan Review for Alliance Touch Free Car Wash at 1735 W. State St. (2023106PC)
• Replat and Street Vacation for University of Mt. Union at Penn Ave. and W. State St. (2023111PC)

The Commission approved a conditional use and site plan waiver for Vive Auto Sales and a landscape plan for NiSource/Columbia Gas. A site plan for IML Containers received conditional approval, while a car wash project was tabled. The Commission also conditionally approved a replat and recommended a street vacation for the University of Mt. Union.

• Approved conditional use for Vive Auto Sales at 1731 W. State St.
• Approved site plan waiver for Vive Auto Sales conditional on addressing Engineer's comment #1
• Tabled site plan review for Alliance Touch Free Car Wash
• Approved site landscape plan for NiSource/Columbia Gas 'Front Street MP Station'
• Conditionally approved site plan revision for IML Containers Ohio, LLC per Engineer's comments
• Conditionally approved University of Mt. Union replat pending City Council approval of street vacation
• Recommended street vacation for Penn Ave., Hartshorn St., Miller Ave., and W. State St. to City Council

Green Commission

This meeting agenda contains no items for discussion or decision. The agenda text states only 'No agenda' and directs readers to the minutes, indicating the meeting is procedural or cancelled.

• No agenda items listed

The Commission approved the January 30, 2023 meeting minutes and elected interim officers. Members discussed updating the Sustainability & Climate Action Plan and reviewed goals for renewable energy use in city facilities. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved January 30, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Gravlee as interim chairperson
• Elected Mastroianni as interim vice chair
• Elected McClaugherty as interim secretary

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission meeting on March 9, 2023, has no agenda items listed. The agenda text only states 'No agenda' and directs readers to the minutes, indicating the meeting is likely procedural or administrative in nature.

• No agenda items listed

The Commission approved the annual report and the minutes from the January 12, 2023, meeting. Members discussed transitioning to the National Testing Network (NTN) to address recruiting shortages for police and fire departments. A special meeting will be scheduled after March 20 to further discuss NTN and certify the APD list.

• Approved minutes from January 12, 2023, meeting
• Approved annual report

Finance

The Finance Committee discussed the status of the permanent budget, ARPA fund balances, and capital requests from the police, fire, street, parks, and cemetery departments. The committee also reviewed the general fund's income tax revenue split and discussed contacting Columbus regarding fiscal watch and a five-year projection plan. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was a discussion and report to council.

• ARPA funds balance: $11,811,593.83 available as of 3/7/2023
• Capital requests over $50,000 require second approval
• Police requests include $130,000 for unmarked cruisers, $60,000 for SRT van replacement
• Fire department requests include $190,000 for SCBA equipment (encumbered in 2022 with ARPA)
• Street department requests include $200,000 leaf collectors, $140,000 backhoe, $170,000 loader

The committee discussed the status of the permanent budget and the usage of ARPA funds. Members reviewed capital equipment requests from the police, fire, street, parks, and cemetery departments. No formal votes were taken on the specific funding requests.

• Discussed permanent budget timeline (expected end of March)
• Reviewed ARPA fund balance of $4,797,475.44
• Reviewed Alliance PD capital requests including $130,000 for unmarked cruisers
• Reviewed Alliance FD capital requests including $875,000 estimate for L12 truck replacement
• Reviewed Street Department requests including $200,000 for leaf collectors
• Reviewed Alliance Parks requests including $250,000 for skate park equipment via grant funds
• Reviewed Alliance Cemetery requests including $25,000 for a Kubota

City Council

City Council designated 1650 Charl-Ann Drive as a Local Historic Landmark Property and ratified the appointment of Lisa Trummer to the Greater Alliance Development Corporation. One ordinance regarding street and alley vacations was referred to the Planning Commission.

• Designated 1650 Charl-Ann Drive as a Local Historic Landmark Property (Unanimous)
• Ratified appointment of Lisa Trummer to the Greater Alliance Development Corporation (Unanimous)
• Referred Ordinance 025-23 regarding vacations of Miller Avenue, Penn Avenue, and an unnamed alley to the Planning Commission (Unanimous)

Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will not meet in February 2023 because no appeals have been submitted. This is a procedural notice from the Zoning Inspector, not a decision or discussion.

• No meeting held for February 2023
• No appeals submitted

City Council

The Alliance City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances, including a third reading of a wage and benefits ordinance for non-union employees, and second readings of three property replats. The council will also receive reports on January receipts, wastewater treatment, and health department annual reports, and consider a NOPEC grant acceptance.

• Third reading of Ordinance 009-23 amending wages, salaries, and benefits for non-union city employees
• Second reading of Ordinance 012-23: replat of outlot 233 at 1410 and 1440 Inwood Road
• Second reading of Ordinance 013-23: replat of outlot 322 and lots 8167-8170 at 567 West Main Street
• Second reading of Ordinance 014-23: replat of outlots 797, 798, and lot 11671 at 2025 McCrea Street
• Ordinance 020-23 authorizing acceptance of NOPEC 2023 Energized Community Grant funds

City Council adopted an ordinance updating wages and benefits for non-represented employees. The council also approved three property replats and authorized the acceptance of NOPEC 2023 Energized Community Grant funds.

• Ratified appointment of Shehla Arif, Ph.D. to the Green Commission (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 009-23 amending wages, salaries, and benefits for non-represented employees (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 012-23 approving replat at 1410 and 1440 Inwood Road (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 013-23 approving replat at 567 West Main Street (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 014-23 approving replat at 2025 McCrea Street (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 020-23 to accept NOPEC 2023 Energized Community Grant funds (Unanimous)
• No formal action taken on Ordinances 80-20, 81-20, 82-20, S86-21, or 071-22

Planning Commission

The Alliance Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use for a drive-up window at 2500 W. State St., three replats of lots, and a lighting variance for a car wash. The meeting is in person at the Alliance Senior Citizens Center.

• Conditional use for drive-up window at 2500 W. State St. (Fairmount Properties, 2023059PC)
• Replat of Lots 8167-8170 and Part Outlot 322 at 567 W. Main St. (Akins Land Surveying, 2023048PC)
• Replat of Outlots 797, 798 and Lot 11671 north of McCrea St. (Akins Land Surveying, 2023049PC)
• Replat of Part Outlot 233 east of Inwood Rd. (Akins Land Surveying, 2023050PC)
• Lighting variance for ModWash at 2080 W. State St. (Morris Knowles & Associates, 2023068PC)

The Commission approved a conditional use request for a pharmacy drive-up window and three separate property replats. A lighting variance for ModWash was also granted. The board discussed a site plan for Lowe's but did not take formal action, agreeing instead that the company would provide updated drawings.

• Approved conditional use for drive-up window at 2500 W. State St. (Fairmount Properties)
• Conditionally approved replat of lots at 567 W. Main St. (NSK America) pending 25’ storm sewer easement
• Approved replat of outlots on North Side of McCrea St. (Central Coated Products)
• Approved replat of part outlot on East side of Inwood Rd to rectify building eave encroachments
• Approved lighting variance for ModWash at 2080 W. State St.
• Accepted January 18, 2023 meeting minutes

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 on parks and facilities, and a public speaks period. No resolutions, readings, or expense sheets are listed, and no major decisions are scheduled.

• Approval of January 17, 2023 meeting minutes
• Administrative reports: Silver Park, Cemetery, Butler Rodman & Athletic Fields, General Administration
• Public speaks: Cindy McClarren
• No expense sheet to report
• Next meeting: March 15, 2023, 9:30AM at Silver Park Office

The board approved the minutes from the January 17, 2023 meeting. Members discussed potential plans for a 100-year celebration of the parks and the possibility of implementing online reservation software. No other formal resolutions or disbursements were decided.

• Approved January 17, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Alliance City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances, including a major paving project, equipment purchases, and property replats. The most significant item is a proposed $885,000 contract for the South Rockhill paving and partial reconstruction project. Other items include authorizing the purchase of a used pickup truck for the Municipal Court, emergency medical dispatch software, and dispatch console upgrades, as well as accepting several property replats.

• Ordinance 019-23: $885,000 for South Rockhill paving and partial reconstruction
• Ordinance 015-23: Up to $49,999 for a used pickup truck for Municipal Court
• Ordinance 016-23: Up to $55,000 for emergency medical dispatch software
• Ordinance 017-23: Up to $73,889 for dispatch console upgrades
• Ordinance 001-23: Replat of lots at 975 Commonwealth Avenue

City Council approved several public safety upgrades, including dispatch software and hardware, and a road reconstruction project. The council also authorized the sale of surplus fire and street equipment and approved a property replat. Three other replat requests were referred to the Planning Commission.

• Approved $885,000 for South Rockhill paving and partial reconstruction (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of emergency medical dispatch software up to $55,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved dispatch console hardware and software upgrades up to $73,889 (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of used pick-up truck for Municipal Court up to $49,999 (Unanimous)
• Approved replat of lots at 975 Commonwealth Avenue (Unanimous)
• Authorized sale of surplus fire equipment to Washington Township Fire Department (Unanimous)
• Authorized sale of surplus snow plows to Smith Township (Unanimous)
• Approved applications for FEMA Assistance for Firefighters grants (6-0, 1 abstention)

Green Commission

The Commission approved the minutes from November 14, 2022, and established a meeting schedule for the remainder of the year. Members discussed bike-friendly routes, electric vehicle charging stations, and recycling efforts. No formal votes were taken on new policy or spending.

• Approved November 14, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Tiffany Gravlee as interim chairperson
• Scheduled future meetings for March 13, May 8, July 10, September 11, and November 13

Planning Commission

The Alliance Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on January 18, 2023, at the Senior Citizens Center. The agenda includes election of officers, approval of previous minutes, and several site plan reviews and revisions for commercial projects, including a NiSource/Columbia Gas station, a Huntington Bank waiver, a ModWash car wash, an IML Containers facility, and a replat of lots on Commonwealth Ave. All items are for discussion and decision; proponents must be present.

• Site Plan Revision for NiSource/Columbia Gas 'Front Street MP Station' at N. Webb Ave. and Front St.
• Waiver of Site Plan Request for Huntington Bank at 2 W. State St.
• Site Plan Review for ModWash at 2080 W. State St.
• Site Plan Revision for IML Containers Ohio LLC at 2455 W. Main St.
• Replat of Lots 12875, 11658-11661 into two lots at 975 Commonwealth Ave.

The Commission granted conditional approvals for a natural gas station, a car wash, and excavation work for a container company. It also approved a site plan waiver for a bank ATM and a property replat.

• Conditionally approved NiSource/Columbia Gas site plan pending landscaping plan and easement paperwork
• Approved Huntington Bank site plan waiver for lanes 9" under required width
• Conditionally approved ModWash site plan revision based on Engineer's comments
• Conditionally approved IML Containers Ohio excavation work based on Engineer's comments
• Approved replat of five lots into two at 975 Commonwealth Ave
• Elected Mark Locke as Chair, Harry Paidas as Vice Chair, and John Gross as Secretary

Parks Department

The Board approved the November 15, 2022 meeting minutes and authorized Kim Cox to attend the annual OPRA conference. Members discussed potential staffing increases and promotional strategies if a pending renewal levy passes. Future meetings will move to the third Wednesday of the month at 9:30am.

• Approved November 15, 2022 minutes
• Approved travel request for Kim Cox to attend OPRA conference in Sandusky (Jan 29 - Feb 1, 2023)
• Changed meeting schedule to 3rd Wednesdays at 9:30am

City Council

Alliance City Council will consider a resolution to place a 3-mill parks and recreation levy renewal on the ballot, along with several ordinances including a $110,000 roof replacement for the Senior Center, a $250,000 ODNR grant for park improvements, and a skatepark pump track at Memorial Park. The agenda also includes second readings, new business items, and old business items such as alley vacations and a fire lane ordinance.

• Resolution 089-22: 3-mill parks levy renewal for 5 years, to be placed on ballot
• Ordinance 003-23: $110,000 roof replacement and cupola renovation at Alliance Senior Center
• Ordinance 005-23: Accept $250,000 ODNR grant for park system improvements
• Ordinance 006-23: Purchase skatepark equipment and construct pump track at Memorial Park
• Ordinance 010-23: $70,000 flood study contract with Aecom

City Council adopted a resolution to place a 3 mill renewal tax levy for parks and recreation on the May ballot. The council also approved several ordinances for infrastructure projects, including a senior center roof and a flood study.

• Adopted Resolution 089-22 for a 3 mill renewal tax levy for parks and recreation (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 003-23 for Alliance Senior Center roof replacement and cupola renovation, not to exceed $110,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 004-23 to bid for comprehensive municipal liability insurance (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 005-23 to accept a $250,000 ODNR grant for Alliance Park System improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 006-23 for skatepark equipment and a pump track at Memorial Park (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 007-23 to sell obsolete city-owned personal property via internet auction (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 008-23 amending Sanitary Sewer Services charges (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 010-23 for a critical flood study by Aecom, not to exceed $70,000 (Unanimous)

Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will not meet in January 2023 because no appeals have been submitted. This is a procedural notice only, with no decisions or discussions scheduled.

• No meeting held for January 2023
• No appeals submitted

Civil Service Commission

The Commission approved the December 13, 2022 meeting minutes and elected a chair for the year. Members discussed the upcoming police entry examination and current job openings. The February meeting was cancelled.

• Approved December 13, 2022 meeting minutes
• Elected Joyce Lamb as chair for 2023
• Cancelled February meeting

Water Sewer Advisory Board

The board recommended a 3% increase in sewer rates for 2023 and the hiring of AECOM to conduct a Critical Flood Study for Westville Lakes. No water rate increase was recommended for 2023. The board also approved the minutes from the October 3, 2022 meeting.

• Approved October 3, 2022 meeting minutes
• Recommended 3% increase to 2023 sewer rates (4-0)
• Recommended hiring AECOM for Westville Lakes Critical Flood Study at estimated cost of $70,000 (4-0)

City Council

The Alliance City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and receiving reports. The most consequential item is a second reading of a resolution to place a 3-mill renewal levy for parks and recreation on the ballot. The council will also consider several ordinances, including a replat, budget adjustments, and a roof replacement contract for the Senior Center.

• Resolution 089-22: 3-mill renewal levy for parks and recreation, 5-year period, for the ballot
• Ordinance 001-23: Replat of lots at 975 Commonwealth Avenue
• Ordinance 003-23: Roof replacement at Alliance Senior Center, not to exceed $110,000
• Ordinance 071-22: Fire lane regulations, including vehicle impoundment
• Public hearing on Ordinance 062-22 (vacating part of Miller Avenue)

City Council adopted an ordinance for 2022 fund appropriations and transfers. The council also approved a property replat and vacation of part of Miller Avenue. A request to replat lots on Commonwealth Avenue was referred to the Planning Commission.

• Adopted Ordinance 002-23 for 2022 fund appropriations and transfers (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 062-22 to vacate part of Miller Avenue and approve replat at 191 Maplewood Drive (Unanimous)
• Referred Ordinance 001-23 regarding replat of lots at 975 Commonwealth Avenue to Planning Commission (Unanimous)
• No formal action taken on Resolution 089-22 regarding a 3 Mill park levy renewal
• No further action taken on Ordinance 003-23 for Alliance Senior Center roof replacement
• No formal action taken on Ordinances 80-20, 81-20, 82-20, S86-21, or 071-22