Alliance public meetings in 2024

City Council

Alliance City Council will consider several ordinances at its December 27 meeting, including third readings and new business. Notable items include a $835,000 road resurfacing program, a $500,000 appropriation for Senior Center renovations, a $412,500 loan to Habitat for Humanity, and a FEMA grant for firefighter exhaust removal. Second readings include permanent appropriations for 2025 and an Ohio EPA fee payment.

• Ordinance 086-24: 2025 Comprehensive Road Resurfacing and Overlay Program not to exceed $835,000 (third reading)
• Ordinance 103-24: Appropriating up to $500,000 for renovations to the Alliance Senior Center (new business)
• Ordinance 098-24: Authorizing a $412,500 UDAG loan agreement with Alliance Area Habitat for Humanity (second reading)
• Ordinance 101-24: Authorizing application for FEMA firefighters grant for an exhaust removal system (new business)
• Ordinance 099-24: Making permanent appropriations for 2025 for general, water, sewer, and other funds (second reading)

The Alliance City Council held a special meeting and adopted several ordinances, including the 2025 permanent appropriations, a $835,000 road resurfacing program, a FEMA grant application for firefighter exhaust removal, and $500,000 for senior center renovations. All votes were unanimous. Several other items were introduced or received no action.

• Adopted 2025 Comprehensive Road Resurfacing and Overlay Program (up to $835,000) (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 permanent appropriations for general, water, sewer, and other funds (unanimous)
• Adopted FEMA grant application for firefighter exhaust removal system (unanimous)
• Adopted $500,000 appropriation for Alliance Senior Center renovations (unanimous)
• Adopted 2024 appropriations and transfers for year-end adjustments (unanimous)
• Referred replat of lots at 1126 Oakwood Drive to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Received and filed communications, including investment strategy update (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Alliance City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional-use request for a dual-use cannabis dispensary at 1490 E. State St., submitted by AYR Wellness. Commissioners will also review a site plan for Cleveland Computer at 67 W. Vine St. and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Public hearing and request for conditional use for a dual-use cannabis dispensary at 1490 E. State St. by AYR Wellness (2024768PC)
• Site plan review for Cleveland Computer at 67 W. Vine St. by Hettler Largent Engineering LLC (2024772PC)
• Approval of minutes from November 20, 2024 meeting

The Alliance Planning Commission conditionally approved a dual-use cannabis dispensary at 1490 E. State St., submitted by AYR Wellness, with a condition to remove the drive entrance on East State St. The commission also tabled a site plan review for Cleveland Computer at 67 W. Vine St. until the January meeting, pending submission of screening and landscaping plans. No one spoke in favor or opposition during the public hearing for the dispensary.

• Approved conditional use for AYR Wellness cannabis dispensary at 1490 E. State St. (all in favor)
• Tabled site plan review for Cleveland Computer at 67 W. Vine St. until January meeting (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from November 20, 2024, meeting (all in favor)
• Excused absent members Locke and McElhinney (all in favor)

Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will not hold its scheduled December 17, 2024 meeting. No items were considered or discussed.

Parks Department

The Alliance City Board of Park Commissioners held a routine meeting that included approval of November minutes, administrative reports on Silver Park, cemetery, Butler Rodman & Athletic Fields, and marketing, as well as a disbursement spreadsheet for Jan 1–Dec 16, 2024. No public hearings, resolutions, or new business items were on the agenda.

• Approval of November 19, 2024 regular meeting minutes
• Administrative reports on Silver Park, cemetery, Butler Rodman & Athletic Fields, and marketing
• Disbursement expense spreadsheet for Jan 1–Dec 16, 2024
• No new hires or re-hires reported

The Alliance City Board of Park Commissioners held a regular monthly meeting with no formal resolutions, public hearings, or votes on substantive matters. The board approved the previous meeting's minutes and heard administrative reports. New business consisted of updates on upcoming projects, including Maple Beach Park renovations, Silver Park skating rink, Ely Street Soccer Complex, Memorial Park Monument, Mausoleum, Raptor Hollow, Earley's Hill parking lot, and RCC pool renovations, but no decisions were made.

• Approved minutes for November 19, 2024 (unanimous)
• No resolutions, readings, or new business votes
• No public hearing or public speaks items
• No travel requests or new hires

City Council

The Alliance City Council will hold its regular meeting on December 16, 2024, with second reading of an ordinance authorizing up to $835,000 for the 2025 Comprehensive Road Resurfacing and Overlay Program. New business includes ordinances to purchase night vision equipment for the police department at $40,000 and to authorize UDAG loans of $200,000 to Drummond Uniform Services and $412,500 to Alliance Area Habitat for Humanity. The council will also consider a building code amendment in old business.

• Second reading: ordinance authorizing $835,000 for 2025 road resurfacing program
• New business: ordinance to buy night vision equipment for police, up to $40,000
• New business: ordinance to pay Ohio EPA license add-on for Michael Dreger, $19,864.60
• New business: UDAG loan of $200,000 to Drummond Uniform Services, Ltd
• New business: UDAG loan of $412,500 to Alliance Area Habitat for Humanity, Inc

Alliance City Council adopted Ordinance 095-24 to purchase night vision equipment for the police department at a cost not to exceed $42,000, and Ordinance 076-24 to update the international property maintenance code. A $200,000 UDAG loan to Drummond Uniform Services was approved, while a $412,500 loan to Alliance Area Habitat for Humanity was tabled for further discussion. The 2025 budget ordinance was introduced but no action was taken.

• Adopted night vision equipment purchase for police, up to $42,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted property maintenance code update (unanimous)
• Approved $200,000 UDAG loan to Drummond Uniform Services (unanimous)
• Tabled $412,500 UDAG loan to Alliance Area Habitat for Humanity (unanimous)
• Introduced 2025 budget ordinance, no action taken
• Received and filed all communications (unanimous)

City Council

The council will conduct third readings on a replat at 1442 East Patterson Street and a $20,000 UDAG loan to Zook Coffee Company. New business includes ordinances authorizing a $835,000 comprehensive road resurfacing program, $500,000 for renovations to the Alliance Senior Center, and grants of $100,000 to the Greater Alliance Foundation and $420,000 to Alliance Area Habitat for Humanity. Additional items cover UDAG loans to two other businesses, non-union wage amendments, and memorandums of understanding on Juneteenth as a paid holiday and health insurance changes.

• Third reading: replat of lots at 1442 East Patterson Street
• Third reading: UDAG loan of $20,000 to Zook Coffee Company
• New: 2025 Comprehensive Road Resurfacing and Overlay Program, up to $835,000
• New: Renovations to Alliance Senior Center, up to $500,000
• New: Grant to Alliance Area Habitat for Humanity, up to $420,000

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and review requests for conditional uses and a lot replat. These decisions determine whether specific businesses can operate in certain locations based on city zoning rules.

• Conditional Use for a Temporary Building at a Cannabis Dispensary at 2160 W. State St. (PATH)
• Conditional Use for Firearms Sales at 817 S. Union Ave. (Atlas Collectible Firearms LLC)
• Replat of Lots 2616 & 2617 at 1442 E. Patterson St. (Lewis Land Professionals, Inc.)

Parks Department

The Alliance City Board of Park Commissioners will consider two resolutions: one to approve a Kubota tractor with a snow blade for up to $26,508, and another to renovate restrooms at Memorial Park. Administrative reports on Silver Park, Cemetery, Butler Rodman & Athletic Fields, Marketing/Special Projects, and General Administration will also be presented. No public hearing or public comment is scheduled.

• Resolution 8-24: Purchase of a Kubota with snow blade, not to exceed $26,508
• Resolution 9-24: Renovation of restrooms at Memorial Park
• Approval of minutes from October 16, 2024 regular meeting
• Disbursement report for Jan. 1 – Nov. 15, 2024

Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for November 19, 2024, has been cancelled.

City Council

The Alliance City Council will hold third and second readings of several ordinances, including a building code amendment, a replat, and a $20,000 loan to Zook Coffee Company. New business includes authorizing agreements for resurfacing US-62 (West State Street) and purchasing auxiliary equipment for police Special Response Team radios at a cost not to exceed $34,000.

• Third reading of Ordinance 076-24 amending the building code (Section 1369.02).
• Second reading of Ordinance 077-24 approving replat of lots at 1442 East Patterson Street.
• Second reading of Ordinance 079-24 authorizing a $20,000 loan to Zook Coffee from UDAG proceeds.
• Ordinance 082-24: authorize ODOT consent and contracts for resurfacing US-62 (West State Street) from North Freshley Avenue to Federal Avenue and from Belleflower Drive to SR-183.
• Ordinance 083-24: authorize up to $34,000 for auxiliary equipment for police Special Response Team mobile radios.

City Council

Alliance City Council will consider multiple ordinances at their November 4 meeting, including a $1.94 million intersection improvement project, $200,000 for new police dispatch consoles, and $457,563 for wastewater treatment plant repairs. The council will also vote on a contract with the firefighters union, acceptance of donated land, and various appropriations. Several items are declared emergencies for immediate effect.

• Ordinance 078-24: $1.94M for State Street-Beechwood-Sawburg intersection improvement (ODOT PID 113209).
• Ordinance 067-24: $200,000 for new police dispatch consoles and terminal.
• Ordinance 074-24: $457,563.71 for cleaning and repair of #2 Aeration Tank at Wastewater Treatment Plant.
• Ordinance 068-24: Ratification of contract with Alliance Professional Firefighters Association Local 480.
• Ordinance 077-24: Replat of lots 2616 and 2617 at 1442 East Patterson Street.

City Council

Alliance City Council is reviewing several infrastructure and public safety contracts. The body is discussing funding for wastewater treatment repairs, police dispatch equipment, and reservoir algae studies.

• Ordinance 074-24: Cleaning and repair of #2 Aeration Tank at Wastewater Treatment Plant (not to exceed $457,563.71)
• Ordinance 067-24: Purchase and installation of four dispatching consoles and one terminal for Police Department (not to exceed $200,000)
• Ordinance 066-24: Acceptance of donated land from Mechanic Realty, LTD (lots 11920 and 11921)
• Ordinance 071-24: Engineering services to study algae problems at Walborn and Deer Creek Reservoirs
• Ordinance 064-24: Approval of replat for 67 West Vine Street

Finance

The Finance Committee heard a presentation from Habitat for Humanity regarding a proposed Critical Home Repair Fund for low-income homeowners. The committee is researching whether ARPA funds can legally be used for this purpose.

• Proposal to establish a low-interest loan program for home repairs with a 10-year repayment period
• Request for $500,000 from ARPA funds to fund the Critical Home Repair Fund
• Proposed eligibility for residents between 30% to 60% median income of Stark County
• Proposed 10% administrative fee for program management
• Planned workshop with Habitat for Humanity and Director of Planning & Development regarding CDBG Grant cycle

Planning Commission

The Alliance City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use request for a drive-thru at a proposed cannabis dispensary at 2160 W. State St. The commission will also review a site plan for the dispensary and a site plan for a Chick-fil-A at 2381 W. State St., including a variance request for narrower parking spaces. The meeting includes approval of minutes from September 18, 2024.

• Public hearing and conditional use request for a drive-thru at a cannabis dispensary at 2160 W. State St. (Hettler Largent Engineering, LLC)
• Site plan review for a cannabis dispensary at the same address
• Site plan review for a Chick-fil-A at 2381 W. State St. (Woolpert Inc.)
• Variance request for 9-foot-wide parking spaces instead of the code-required 9.5 feet (Sect. 1150.06(h))
• Approval of minutes from September 18, 2024 meeting

Parks Department

The Alliance City Board of Park Commissioners is meeting to review administrative reports and personnel changes. The board will consider a resolution regarding a site plan and lease agreement for Raptor Hallow.

• Resolution 7-24: site plan and lease agreement with Raptor Hallow
• New hire: Dottie Callender
• Public comment from Clifford Carrillo regarding Adult Softball Leagues at Silver Park
• Review of expense spreadsheet from Jan. 1 to October 14, 2024

Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will not hold a meeting on October 15, 2024. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council

Alliance City Council will hold a regular meeting on October 7, 2024, with several ordinances up for second reading and new business. Key items include a replat at 67 West Vine Street, accepting donated land, appropriating up to $200,000 for police dispatch consoles, ratifying a firefighter union contract, and authorizing a study of algae issues at local reservoirs. No third readings are scheduled.

• Second reading of Ordinance 064-24: replat of parts of out lot 4 at 67 West Vine Street
• Ordinance 066-24: accepting donated land (lots 11920 and 11921) from Mechanic Realty
• Ordinance 067-24: appropriating up to $200,000 for four new police dispatch consoles and one terminal
• Ordinance 068-24: ratifying contract with Alliance Professional Firefighters Association Local 480
• Ordinance 071-24: authorizing engineering services for algae study at Walborn and Deer Creek Reservoirs

Finance

The Finance Committee discussed ARPA fund balances, with general purpose funds at $350,000 and COVID-related funds at $3.9 million, all to be allocated by Dec 31, 2024. The committee considered a request from Councilwoman Cherry and Habitat for Humanity to use ARPA monies for affordable housing maintenance repairs. A fiscal watch update indicated full compliance and an awaited final decision. Old minutes from five prior meetings were approved.

• Approved old minutes from Aug 21, 2024, March 20, 2024, Nov 2, 2023, Oct 26, 2023, Oct 10, 2023
• ARPA fund balances: $350,000 general purpose, $3.9 million COVID-related
• Discussed affordable housing request by Councilwoman Cherry and Habitat for Humanity Director Nikki Mctivain for ARPA funds to cover home maintenance repair costs
• Wastewater project: $12.1 million total, with $8 million OWDA loan and OPWC grant; unused ARPA funds to offset expense
• Fiscal watch update: Auditor's office in full compliance; fireman's contract agreed, awaiting final decision on 3-year budget outlook

Parks Department

The Alliance City Board of Park Commissioners will meet to review administrative reports and discuss a request for a charity softball event. The board is considering a resolution to purchase fuel tanks for Silver Park and Butler Rodman.

• Resolution 6-24: Approval to purchase 2 fuel tanks for Silver Park and Butler Rodman
• Request from Trainer Strong team for a fundraising softball event at Silver Park
• Review of expense spreadsheet from Jan. 1 to September 24, 2024

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and review a conditional use request for a dual-use cannabis dispensary. The body will also consider a land replat and a site plan for school renovations.

• Conditional Use request for a Dual-Use Cannabis Dispensary at 2160 W. State St. (PATH)
• Replat of Outlot 4 at 67 W. Vine St. (Akins Land Surveying)
• Site Plan Review for Culinary Arts Renovations at Alliance High School, 400 Glamorgan St.

Zoning Appeals

The meeting for the Board of Zoning Appeals scheduled for September 17, 2024, has been cancelled.

City Council

Alliance City Council will meet on September 16, 2024, to consider two ordinances: one to approve a replat of property at 67 West Vine Street and another to authorize up to $75,000 for power factor correction equipment replacement at the Water Treatment Plant. The meeting will also include routine procedural items such as roll call, minutes approval, and administrative reports.

• Ordinance No. 064-24: Approve replat of parts of out lot 4 at 67 West Vine Street
• Ordinance No. 065-24: Award contract for Water Treatment Plant power factor correction equipment replacement, not to exceed $75,000
• Minutes approval for September 3, 2024 regular and special meetings
• Mayor’s memorandum on August 2024 receipts

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission approved the Clancy invoice for the Fire Lieutenant's Exam and discussed the auditor's requests for a fraud reporting certificate and an updated chair stamp, with the stamp to be revisited in January. The commission entered executive session to discuss graded exams and letters sent for the Lieutenant's and AFD NTN Entry Level exams. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from August 14 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Clancy Invoice for Fire Lieutenant's Exam (unanimous)
• Discussed auditor's fraud reporting certificate request (no action taken)
• Discussed auditor's chair stamp request, deferred to January
• Entered executive session to discuss graded exams and letters sent

City Council

The Alliance City Council will hold second readings on an appropriations ordinance and consider three new ordinances: authorizing a plumbing inspection contract with the health district, applying for an OPWC grant to replace traffic signals along US62/East State Street, and purchasing an SRT van for up to $49,900. Public comment will be heard during the meeting.

• Second reading of Ordinance 059-24: 2024 appropriation adjustments and transfers
• Ordinance 061-24: Contract with Alliance City Health District for commercial and residential plumbing inspections
• Ordinance 062-24: Application for OPWC grant to replace traffic signals on US62 at South Arch, Seneca, and Mahoning avenues
• Ordinance 063-24: Purchase of SRT van at cost not to exceed $49,900
• Communication from Auditor on BWC Grant and August 2024 municipal income tax recap

Alliance City Council adopted four ordinances: appropriations adjustments (059-24), a contract for commercial and residential plumbing inspections with the Alliance City Health District (061-24), an OPWC grant application for traffic signal replacements (062-24), and the purchase of an SRT van not to exceed $49,900 (063-24). All votes were unanimous. The council also unanimously supported negotiations to expand dispatch services to other townships, with details to come in a future ordinance.

• Adopted Ordinance 059-24, appropriations and transfers for 2024 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 061-24, contract for plumbing inspections with Alliance City Health District (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 062-24, OPWC grant application for traffic signal replacements (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 063-24, purchase of SRT van not to exceed $49,900 (unanimous)
• Supported negotiations for expanding dispatch services to other entities (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold second reading of an appropriations ordinance and consider three new business items: authorizing a contract with the health district for plumbing inspections, applying for an OPWC grant to replace traffic signals at three intersections on US62/East State Street, and purchasing a SRT van for up to $49,900. Communications include a BWC grant update and trick-or-treat arrangements.

• Ordinance 059-24 (second reading): appropriation transfers for 2024
• Ordinance 061-24: contract with Alliance City Health District for commercial and residential plumbing inspections
• Ordinance 062-24: apply for OPWC grant to replace traffic signals at US62/East State Street with South Arch, South Seneca, and South Mahoning Avenues
• Ordinance 063-24: purchase a SRT van for up to $49,900
• Communication from Auditor re: BWC Grant

The Alliance City Council held a special meeting with the APO Board of Directors to discuss rental housing inspections and a proposed ordinance. No formal decisions were made, but a group was established to develop recommendations and await data on current enforcement and costs. The meeting adjourned without voting on any legislation.

• Established a group to develop recommendations on rental housing ordinance (no vote)
• Agreed to wait for data on current enforcement and costs before drafting new legislation

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider minutes from July 17, 2024, a replat request for 1425 E. State St. that was tabled from July, and a site plan review for a proposed Take 5 Oil Change at 2431 W. State St. Proponents must attend to present their projects. The meeting is in person on August 21, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.

• Replat of Outlot 451 and Part Outlot 452 at 1425 E. State St. (tabled from July meeting)
• Site plan review for Take 5 Oil Change at 2431 W. State St.

The Alliance Planning Commission conditionally approved a replat for a storage facility at 1425 E. State St. and approved a site plan for a Take 5 Oil Change at 2431 W. State St. Both approvals were unanimous and subject to engineering and city department comments. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved minutes from June 19, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Removed replat request from table (unanimous)
• Conditionally approved replat of Outlot 451 and Part Outlot 452 at 1425 E. State St. (unanimous)
• Tabled site plan review for Take 5 Oil Change (unanimous)
• Removed site plan review from table after representative arrived (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for Take 5 Oil Change at 2431 W. State St. (unanimous)

Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to review minutes from July 16, 2024, and hear one zoning appeal. The board will determine if a variance is granted for a private garage project.

• Appeal #24-009: Seth Busche request for a 34x55 garage variance at 1261 S. Rockhill Ave.

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved two variances: one for a 34x55 garage at 1261 S. Rockhill Ave. and another for an accessory structure on a vacant lot at 2226 Heestand Ct. Both were approved unanimously. The board also approved the July 16, 2024 minutes and tabled the appointment of officers.

• Approved variance for 34x55 garage at 1261 S. Rockhill Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved accessory structure on vacant lot at 2226 Heestand Ct. (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 16, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled appointment of officers (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold second readings and likely final votes on ordinances to revise the Sustainability and Climate Action Plan and to appropriate $315,000 for 55 police mobile radios. New business introduces ordinances for budget appropriations and transfers, and authorizing the lease of 31.128 acres in Lexington Township for soil blending. Public comment is scheduled.

• Second reading of Ordinance 053-24: Revision of Sustainability and Climate Action Plan.
• Second reading of Ordinance 055-24: Appropriation of $315,000 for 55 police mobile radios (declared emergency).
• New Business: Ordinance 059-24: Budget appropriations and transfers for 2024 (emergency).
• New Business: Ordinance 060-24: Authorizing lease of 31.128 acres for soil blending (emergency).
• Administrative reports from Mayor, Safety Service Director, Law Director, and Auditor.

The council adopted two ordinances: one appropriating up to $315,000 for 55 mobile police radios (Ordinance 055-24) and another authorizing a lease of 31.128 acres for soil blending (Ordinance 060-24). It also adopted a revised Sustainability and Climate Action Plan (Ordinance 053-24) and referred an appropriations ordinance (059-24) to the Finance Committee. Public comments included support for renter protections and opposition to rental inspections and a housing ordinance.

• Adopted Ordinance 053-24 revising the Sustainability and Climate Action Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 055-24 appropriating up to $315,000 for 55 police mobile radios (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 060-24 authorizing lease of 31.128 acres for soil blending (unanimous)
• Referred Ordinance 059-24 (2024 appropriations) to Finance Committee (unanimous)

Parks Department

The Board of Park Commissioners is meeting to review administrative reports and expense spreadsheets. The agenda contains no scheduled public hearings, resolutions, or new business.

• Review of expense spreadsheet for Jan. 1 - August 14, 2024
• Administrative reports for Silver Park, Cemetery, Butler Rodman & Athletic Fields
• Review of employment status for seasonal workers

The board approved the July 18, 2024 minutes and heard staff reports. No formal resolutions or new business items were voted on. Discussion covered a potential land purchase near Earley's Hill Park for 100 parking spaces, but no decision was made; funding options were mentioned. The board also discussed concerns about the Carnation Festival Board charging fees to vendors at Days in the Park.

• Approved minutes of July 18, 2024 (unanimous)
• No resolutions or new business items were approved or denied
• Discussed potential land purchase for Earley's Hill Park parking, no action taken
• Discussed Carnation Festival vendor fees, no formal action

Civil Service Commission

The Alliance Civil Service Commission approved minutes from the July 10 meeting and denied a protest based on Clancy's recommendation, allowing test grading to proceed. No new AFD entry-level list was certified because no new candidates had returned applications. The commission directed staff to remind departments of application procedures and meeting schedules.

• Approved minutes from July 10 meeting
• Denied protest based on Clancy's recommendation
• Did not certify new AFD list (no new candidates)

City Council

The Alliance City Council will consider several new ordinances and resolutions at its August 5 meeting. Key items include a $315,000 contract for 55 police mobile radios, a $440,000 project to clean and repair the #2 aeration tank at the wastewater treatment plant, and a revision to the city's Sustainability and Climate Action Plan. The council will also take final votes on two property replats and hear public comment.

• Ordinance 055-24: appropriates up to $315,000 for 55 mobile radios for the Alliance Police Department
• Ordinance 056-24: authorizes up to $440,000 for cleaning and repair of the #2 aeration tank at the Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Ordinance 053-24: revises the Sustainability and Climate Action Plan
• Resolution 054-24: supports adoption of Bicycle Friendly Routes
• Third readings: replats at 401 Glamorgan Street and 1425 East State Street

City Council adopted Ordinance 031-24, amending the zoning code to allow medical and adult-use marijuana facilities, with an amendment giving priority to applications received first when facilities would be within 1,000 feet of each other. The council also adopted ordinances for wastewater treatment plant repairs, fire department safety equipment, and 2025 supplies, and approved a resolution supporting bicycle-friendly routes. A sustainability and climate action plan ordinance was tabled after a council member said they hadn't read the full document.

• Adopted Ordinance 031-24 amending zoning for marijuana facilities (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 056-24 for wastewater treatment plant repairs up to $440,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 057-24 to apply for BWC grant up to $16,000 for fire safety equipment (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 058-24 to bid 2025 supplies (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 054-24 supporting Bicycle Friendly Routes (unanimous)
• Adopted replats at 401 Glamorgan St and 1425 East State St (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 053-24 on Sustainability & Climate Action Plan
• Referred Ordinance 055-24 for 55 police radios ($315,000) to committee

Parks Department

The Alliance City Board of Park Commissioners will consider two resolutions: one to approve an application process and policies for non-park community events, and another to adopt Juneteenth as a sponsor event. New business includes discussion of fees for Carnation Days booth from the Carnation Festival board. The board will also review an expense spreadsheet for Jan. 1-July 17, 2024, and consider new hires Grant Campbell and Morgan Piotrowski.

• Resolution 4-24: Approval of application process & proposed policies for non-park community events
• Resolution 5-24: Approval of parks adopting Juneteenth as a sponsor event
• Discussion regarding fees for Carnation Days booth from the Carnation Festival board
• Expense spreadsheet Jan. 1-July 17, 2024 to be reviewed
• New hires: Grant Campbell, Morgan Piotrowski

The Alliance City Board of Park Commissioners approved a resolution to adopt Juneteenth as a sponsor event, with all members voting in favor. A proposed application process and policies for non-park community events were tabled pending review by the Law Director's office. The board also heard a presentation from Raptor Hallow Sanctuary about acquiring city property for a wildlife center and cross-country course, but no decision was made.

• Approved parks adopting Juneteenth as a sponsor event (unanimous)
• Tabled resolution 4-24 on non-park community event policies pending Law Director review
• Accepted minutes from June 11, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved new hires Grant Campbell and Morgan Piotrowski

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to vote on approving minutes from June 19, 2024, and to consider two replat requests: one for Outlot 230 at 401 Glamorgan Street and another for Outlot 451 and part of Outlot 452 at 1425 East State Street. Each proponent must be present to present their project.

• Approval of minutes from June 19, 2024 meeting
• Request for replat of Outlot 230 at 401 Glamorgan St. by Akins Land Surveying
• Request for replat of Outlot 451 and Part Outlot 452 at 1425 E. State St. by Pickering Associates

Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider approving minutes, removing a tabled duplex variance from the table, and hearing Chick-fil-A's request for two additional wall signs and menu boards facing the right-of-way. The meeting is on July 16, 2024, at 4:30 PM in the City Administration Building.

• Approval of minutes from the June 13, 2024 special meeting
• Remove from table Appeal #24-005 (Mathew Christy, 1446 S. Linden Ave.)
• Use variance for a duplex in an R-1 district (Sec.1122.03 Land Use Table)
• Chick-fil-A (2425 W. State St.): request for two additional wall signs (Sec.1134.06) and menu boards facing right-of-way (Sec.1162.28(g)(i))

City Council

The City Council will review ordinances regarding the restriction of farm animals and updates to the city's codified ordinances. The body is also considering property replats for two specific locations in the city.

• Ordinance No. 044-24: Modifying Chapter 505.11 to keep farm animals restricted
• Ordinance No. 050-24: Replat of part of out lot 230 at 401 Glamorgan Street
• Ordinance No. 051-24: Replat of out lot 451 and part of out lot 452 at 1425 East State Street
• Ordinance No. 031-24: Amendment to Planning and Zoning code Section 1162.53
• Ordinance No. 049-24: Adding Chapter 939 and amending Chapter 154.01

City Council

The Alliance City Council is reviewing several ordinances regarding property replats and changes to the city code. The council will also consider authorizing a purchase for a new wheel loader for the Street Department.

• Purchase of a new wheel loader and attachments not to exceed $230,000
• Replat of 2480 and 2490 Conca Street
• Modifying farm animal restrictions in Chapter 505.11
• Replat of 401 Glamorgan Street
• Replat of 1425 East State Street

Planning Commission

The Alliance Planning Commission will discuss zoning code amendments and consider conditional use requests, including a Chick-Fil-A at 2381 W. State St. The meeting will also include public hearings and review of replat requests. The commission will review minutes from the April 17 meeting and address other business.

• Chick-Fil-A at 2381 W. State St.
• Replat of 419 Garfield Ave.
• Replat of 2480/2490 Conca St.
• Zoning code amendments

Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will not hold a meeting on June 18, 2024. This notice was issued by Zoning Inspector Shane Howard.

City Council

The Alliance City Council is reviewing several ordinances regarding property replats, fire department age requirements, and equipment purchases. The meeting also includes final votes on regulations for novelty devices and sparklers.

• $400,000 UDAG loan agreement for Alliance Ventures, Inc.
• Purchase of a mini-excavator up to $106,000
• Raising fire fighter appointment age from 35 to 41
• Replat approval for 419 Garfield Avenue
• Funds for part-time property inspectors' wages

Zoning Appeals

The Alliance Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on June 13, 2024, to consider three zoning appeals. The board will review requests regarding a duplex use variance, a second monument sign, and building orientation.

• Use variance for a duplex at 1446 S. Linden Ave.
• Second monument sign request for 1200 S. Union Ave.
• Dwelling orientation appeal for Parcel 104779 Rosemont Rd.

Claims

The committee reviewed documentation regarding sewage backups that occurred on March 7, 8, and 20. Members discussed response times for the March 20 incident and the installation of a backflow preventer. An additional meeting is required to address remaining questions about the March 20 event.

• Review of sewage backup incidents from March 7, 8, and 20
• Discussion regarding a 4-to-6-inch sewage backup on March 20
• Requirement for an additional meeting to clarify the March 20 incident

Parks Department

The Alliance City Board of Park Commissioners will review administrative reports for Silver Park, the Cemetery, and Butler Rodman & Athletic Fields. The meeting includes a discussion regarding Park Board Policy Section 58 on employee use of shelters. The board will also review recent expenses and personnel updates.

• Administrative reports for Silver Park, Cemetery, and Butler Rodman & Athletic Fields
• Discussion of Park Board Policy Section 58 regarding employee use of shelters
• Review of expense spreadsheet from January 1 to June 13, 2024
• Update on recent new hires and re-hires

City Council

The City Council is reviewing an ordinance to advertise for municipal solid waste collection and curbside recycling contracts. The agenda also includes amendments to regulations on novelty devices and sparklers, and a property replat at 419 Garfield Avenue.

• Advertising for municipal solid waste collection and curbside recycling (Ordinance No. 036-24)
• Amending ordinances regarding the sale of novelty devices and sparklers (Ordinance No. 041-24)
• Approving a property replat at 419 Garfield Avenue (Ordinance No. 042-24)
• Amending Planning and Zoning code Section 1162.53 (Ordinance No. 031-24)

Claims

The Claims Board Committee reviewed a claim from Ms. Roberts regarding sewage backups in March 2024. The committee discussed city wastewater regulations and the responsibility for basement drainage. A motion to deny the claim was dropped, and the committee voted to table the discussion until a future meeting.

• Approval of May 16, 2024 minutes
• Review of sewage backup claim by Ms. Roberts
• Discussion of Wastewater Rules & Regulations Section 911.405
• Motion to table the discussion until a future meeting

Planning, Housing and Zoning

The Planning, Zoning and Housing Committee is holding a public meeting to discuss the topic of keeping farm animals within the city. The agenda lists this as the primary subject, with any other business that may come before the committee also allowed.

• Discussion on keeping farm animals in the city

Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will not meet in May 2024 because no appeals were submitted. The agenda is purely procedural notice of cancellation.

• No meeting scheduled for May 2024
• No appeals submitted

City Council

The Alliance City Council will vote on the city's five-year consolidated plan and a $640,000 annual action plan for community development. The council is also reviewing a proposal to seek bids for municipal solid waste and recycling services.

• Third reading of Ordinance 031-24 to amend the Planning and Zoning code
• Second reading of Ordinance 036-24 regarding municipal solid waste and recycling collection contracts
• Third reading to accept the Five-Year Consolidated Plan (2024-2028)
• Third reading to accept a $640,000.00 Annual Action Plan for the CDBG Program
• Second reading of Ordinance 041-24 regarding the sale of novelty devices and sparklers

Claims

The Claims Committee of Alliance City Council is meeting to discuss a claim brought by Desirae Roberts. The agenda lists this claim as the primary subject, with any other business that may come before the committee also allowed. This is a public meeting.

• Discussion of claim by Desirae Roberts
• Meeting at Alliance City Hall, 504 E. Main Street, 2nd Floor conference room

Planning Commission

The Alliance City Planning Commission meeting on May 15, 2024, has been cancelled. There were no items submitted for the agenda.

Parks Department

The Alliance City Board of Park Commissioners is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will approve minutes, hear administrative reports on parks and cemeteries, and take public comments from residents. It will also consider re-hiring several seasonal employees and one new hire, and review the expense spreadsheet for the year to date.

• Public speaks: Cynthia Larson (DAR) and Travon Baker (Maple Beach Park kickball tournament)
• Re-hires: Harold Weisenburger, Logan Waite, Michael Kerns, Macagey Laure, Katelyn Claugus
• New hire: Ryan Bruni
• Disbursements: expense spreadsheet Jan. 1–May 13, 2024
• Administrative reports: Silver Park, Cemetery, Butler Rodman & Athletic Fields

Civil Service Commission

This meeting of the Alliance, OH Civil Service Commission has no agenda items listed. The agenda text only refers to minutes, indicating the meeting is likely procedural or administrative in nature.

City Council

The Alliance City Council is reviewing several ordinances regarding city infrastructure and waste management. The agenda includes authorizations for wastewater treatment plant repairs and the establishment of new residential garbage collection rates. Additionally, the council will consider a mutual aid agreement with North Canton.

• Authorization of repairs for the wastewater treatment plant clarifier up to $300,000
• Establishment of residential garbage collection rates for July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025
• Approval of a replat for lots at 1041 West State Street
• Authorization to purchase two new influent pumps for the wastewater treatment plant up to $145,000
• Request for engineering services to study algae in Walborn and Deer Creek Reservoirs

Streets and Alleys

The Streets and Alleys Committee met to discuss adding roads to the 2024 paving schedule and proposed bike routes from the Green Commission. They agreed to add Brayton and Parkway to the paving list because the quote came in under budget. They also discussed creating an ordinance to pursue grants for bike routes connected to the Iron Horse Trail.

• Added Brayton from State St. to dead end to 2024 paving schedule
• Added Parkway from Parkside to Glamorgan to 2024 paving schedule
• Discussed proposed bike routes by Green Commission in conjunction with Iron Horse Trail
• Discussed ordinance to seek grants for bike routes; Auditor Knowles noted available grants

Planning Commission

The Alliance Planning Commission will review a site plan for Rhino Indoor Climate Controlled Storage at 1425 E. State St. The commission will also consider a replat of several lots located at 1041 W. State St.

• Site Plan Review for Rhino Indoor Climate Controlled Storage at 1425 E. State St.
• Replat of Lots 8750, 8751, 12953 and Outlot 307 at 1041 W. State St.

Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will not meet in April 2024 because no appeals were submitted. This is a procedural notice, not a decision-making session.

• No appeals submitted for April 2024
• April 2024 meeting cancelled

Parks Department

The Alliance City Board of Park Commissioners will consider resolutions approving restroom renovations at E. Hill and a grant application for new flooring at the RCC clubhouse building. They will also discuss a Heritage Tree project proposal and an Alliance Historic Society prospectus, and approve re-hires of Luke Chunko, Cole Bautista, and Matt Trainer Sr. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval, administrative reports, and a disbursements spreadsheet for Jan. 1–April 15, 2024.

• Resolution 2-24: restroom renovations at E. Hill
• Resolution 3-24: grant application for new flooring at RCC clubhouse
• Heritage Tree project proposal
• Alliance Historic Society prospectus request
• Re-hires: Luke Chunko, Cole Bautista, Matt Trainer Sr.

City Council

The Alliance City Council will review several proposed ordinances and resolutions on April 15, 2024. Key discussions include matching a state grant for pavement work on the West Main Street extension to address local road maintenance, and approving a $53,788 contract for a citywide property inventory that establishes baseline assessments. The council will also consider continuing tax abatements under the Community Reinvestment Area agreement, amending zoning code Section 1162.53, and adopting a mutual aid pact with Portage County.

• Second reading on matching an Ohio Public Works Commission grant to microsurface the West Main Street extension pavement
• New business proposing a contract up to $53,788 with Western Reserve Land Conservancy for a citywide property inventory and assessment
• Third reading on continuing tax abatements under the Alliance Community Reinvestment Area agreement with Lavery Chevrolet-Buick, Inc., and other ventures
• Second reading approving the replat of lots at 1041 West State Street
• New business proposing an amendment to Planning and Zoning code Section 1162.53 and a mutual aid agreement with Portage County

Civil Service Commission

This meeting of the Alliance, OH Civil Service Commission has no agenda items listed. The agenda text only refers to minutes from a previous meeting, so this appears to be a procedural or administrative session with no substantive items for public decision or discussion.

• No agenda items listed

City Council

The Alliance City Council is scheduled to review several property replat ordinances that would adjust legal boundaries for lots on Freshley Avenue, West State Street, South Union Avenue, and Patterson Street. The council will also consider a second reading of an ordinance continuing a Community Reinvestment Area tax abatement for local businesses at Lavery Chevrolet-Buick and Alliance Ventures locations. Additionally, the council will vote on new business to appropriate city funds as a match for a state grant that would pay for microsurfacing pavement on the West Main Street extension.

• Third readings of four ordinances approving property replats at Freshley Ave, West State St, S Union Ave, and Patterson St
• Second reading of an ordinance continuing a Community Reinvestment Area tax abatement for Lavery Chevrolet-Buick and Alliance Ventures locations
• New business ordinance appropriating city funds to match an Ohio Public Works Commission grant for microsurfacing West Main Street extension pavement
• Notice regarding a liquor permit application for A1 Japan Steakhouse at 2340 State Street W

Civil Service Commission

This meeting of the Alliance, OH Civil Service Commission is scheduled, but the agenda contains no items for discussion or decision. The only listed material is a reference to minutes from a prior meeting, making this a procedural placeholder rather than a substantive session.

• No agenda items listed
• Reference to prior meeting minutes only

Parks Department

The Alliance City Board of Park Commissioners is holding its regular March 2024 meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, covering approval of February minutes, administrative reports on parks and cemeteries, and a disbursement spreadsheet for Jan. 1–March 25, 2024. No new hires or re-hires are listed, and no resolutions or public hearings are scheduled. The next meeting date is to be determined at the Silver Park Office.

• Approval of Feb. 20, 2024 regular meeting minutes
• Administrative reports: Silver Park, Cemetery, Butler Rodman & Athletic Fields, General Administration
• Disbursements: expense spreadsheet Jan. 1–March 25, 2024
• Employment: no new or re-hires
• Next meeting: TBD at Silver Park Office

Planning Commission

The Alliance Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding conditional use requests for indoor climate controlled storage and YWCA transitional housing. The meeting also includes site plan reviews for a Dunkin’ and a restroom, along with several property replat requests.

• Public hearing for climate controlled storage at 1425 E. State St.
• Public hearing for YWCA Transitional Housing at 721 S. Union Ave.
• Site plan review for Dunkin’ at 1041 W. State St.
• Replat of lots for Alliance Area Habitat for Humanity
• Site plan review for a restroom at 1356 Beeson/Harrisburg Rd.

Zoning Appeals

The Alliance Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on March 19, 2024, to review a variance request and other business. The main item is an appeal from Krysti DeMuth for a property at 2543 Shunk Ave. The board will also approve minutes from its February 20 meeting.

• Krysti DeMuth – 2543 Shunk Ave. – Appeal #24-004: Variance for Home Occupation, Sales (Sec. 1162.08)
• Krysti DeMuth – 2543 Shunk Ave. – Appeal #24-004: Accessory structure in front yard (Sec. 1130.08)
• Approval of minutes from February 20, 2024 meeting

City Council

The Alliance City Council is reviewing several ordinances regarding property replats and city fund appropriations. Proposed items include applying for road construction funding and purchasing two new police vehicles.

• Ordinance 024-24: Purchase of two new police cruisers not to exceed $130,000
• Ordinance 022-24: Application for TID funding for 2025 and 2026 road improvements
• Ordinance 021-24: Continuation of tax abatement for Alliance Community Reinvestment Area No. 2
• Ordinance 023-24: Appropriation of funds for building demolitions
• Ordinances 013-24, 014-24, 015-24, and 016-24: Approval of various property replats

Civil Service Commission

This meeting of the Alliance, OH Civil Service Commission has no agenda items listed. The agenda text consists only of procedural boilerplate, directing readers to the minutes.

City Council

The City Council is considering several ordinances to approve land replats at various locations, including Freshley Ave, S Union Ave, and Patterson St. The agenda also includes a contract for prosecution services from the Village of Minerva and a FEMA grant application for firefighter equipment. Additionally, the council will review a contract for right-of-way acquisition for the US-62/Beechwood/Sawburg intersection project.

• Contract for US-62/Beechwood/Sawburg intersection services up to $11,250.00
• Ordinance for prosecution services from the Village of Minerva
• FEMA grant application for firefighter rescue equipment
• Multiple ordinances approving land replats at Freshley Ave, S Union Ave, and Patterson St

Planning Commission

The Alliance City Planning Commission meeting scheduled for February 21, 2024, is cancelled. No items were submitted for this meeting.

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances, including a large-scale road resurfacing program and a property inventory contract. The agenda also includes discussions on sewer service charges and real estate transfers.

• $1,390,000 for 2024 road resurfacing and overlay program
• $53,788 property inventory with Western Reserve Land Conservancy
• Real estate transfer to the Land Reutilization Program
• Clerk of Court equipment purchases up to $30,250 each
• Amendments to sanitary sewer service charges

Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider two variance appeals: one for a kennel use and related setbacks at 3080 Gaewood Ct., and another for a 10-foot rear yard setback at Orchard Springs. The board will also review minutes from the previous meeting and conduct other business.

• Ruth Defranco – 3080 Gaewood Ct. – Appeal #24-002: Use variance for a kennel, 0.65-acre variance, variance for run/exercise area in required setback, and 30-ft variance from adjacent dwelling
• A C Construction Stark Inc – Orchard Springs Parcel 8500043 – Appeal #24-003: 10-ft rear yard setback variance
• Minutes from January 16, 2024 meeting

Parks Department

The Alliance City Board of Park Commissioners is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and consider a resolution recognizing a donation from the Paidas family, which may include naming rights. Administrative reports on Silver Park, the cemetery, and athletic fields will be presented, along with a disbursement spreadsheet for January 1 to February 20, 2024.

• Resolution 1-24: Recognition of Paidas family donation and possible naming rights
• Public hearing and public speaks by Alan Andreani
• Disbursements: Expense spreadsheet Jan. 1 - Feb. 20, 2024
• Administrative reports: Silver Park, Cemetery, Butler Rodman & Athletic Fields, General Administration

City Council

The Alliance City Council is reviewing several ordinances including a $1,390,000 road resurfacing program. The agenda also includes actions regarding real estate transfers, energy grants, and changes to staff work hours.

• Ordinance 007-24: Resurfacing of State Street (US 62) and Union Avenue (S.R. 183)
• Ordinance 009-24: 2024 comprehensive road resurfacing program not to exceed $1,390,000
• Ordinance 003-24: Acceptance of NOPEC 2024 Energized Community Grant funds
• Ordinance 002-24: Transfer of nonproductive real estate to the Land Reutilization Program
• Ordinance 005-24: Creation of a new full-time position and establishment of pay rate

Civil Service Commission

This meeting of the Alliance, Ohio Civil Service Commission is scheduled, but the agenda contains no items—only a note to see the minutes. The meeting is therefore procedural only, with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

• No agenda items listed

Streets and Alleys

The Streets and Alleys Committee met to discuss the 2024 paving projects list and costs, and agreed to add a few items. The Auditor raised the possibility of encumbering money for the 2025 paving program in the current fiscal year to use ARPA funds for 2025. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was a discussion.

• 2024 paving program cost and project list discussed
• Additions to the paving list agreed upon
• Possibility of encumbering 2025 paving funds in current fiscal year to use ARPA funds

Civil Service Commission

The agenda for this Civil Service Commission meeting contains no items, only a reference to minutes. The meeting appears to be procedural or administrative in nature, with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for January 17, 2024, was cancelled. No items were submitted for the meeting.

City Council

The City Council meeting includes discussions on various administrative memoranda and reports. The council will consider an ordinance to authorize a two-year contract for legal counsel for indigent persons in the Alliance Municipal Court.

• Ordinance No. 001-24: Two-year contract for legal counsel to indigent persons
• Proclamation honoring Gerard T. Yost for 18 years of service as Clerk of Council
• Memorandum regarding 2023 Municipal Income Tax Summary
• Notice regarding Liquor License Permit from Ohio Department of Commerce

Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to elect officers, approve prior minutes, and hear an appeal from OLIO Development Group for a Raising Canes location at 2461 W. State St. The appeal seeks variances for wall sign count, a 3 sq ft ground sign, and a sign above the roofline. The proponent must attend to present the appeal.

• Election of officers
• Approval of November 21, 2023 minutes
• OLIO Development Group/Raising Canes appeal #24-001 for 2461 W. State St.
• Variance for number of wall signs (Sec. 1134.06(c))
• Variance for 3 sq ft ground sign (Sec. 1134.06(c)) and sign above roofline (Sec. 1134.07(f))

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 cemeteries, and a travel request for a staff member to attend a conference. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Travel request: Kim Cox to attend 2024 OPRA conference in Sandusky, Ohio
• Approval of minutes from December 13, 2023 regular meeting
• Administrative reports on Silver Park, Cemetery, Butler Rodman & Athletic Fields
• No expense spreadsheet for new year
• No new or re-hires in employment

City Council

The Alliance City Council will conduct routine organizational tasks, including adopting council rules and appointing committee members for the new term.

• Adoption of Council Rules
• Appointment of Standing Committees and Committee Chairmen