Norton public meetings in 2021

Boards & Commissions

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will consider two variance applications at its December 21, 2021 meeting. One is a variance to zoning code for a property at 3975 S. Cleve-Mass Rd., and the other is a variance plat approval for a property at 5221 S. Cleve-Mass Rd. The board will also review meeting minutes.

• BZA Application A10-2021: Variance to Zoning Code 1296.03(A) for Gary Witzberger, 3975 S. Cleve-Mass Rd., PPN 46-03364
• BZA Application A11-2021: Variance Plat Approval under 1280.04(A) and 1280.04(B) for KDA/David Klossner, 5221 S. Cleve-Mass Rd., PPN 46-08965
• KDA application seeks to subdivide two parcels into four, with proposed parcel 4 gaining frontage access to Cleveland Massillon Rd.
• Application fee for appeals is $300 plus $50 per section applied for.

Records Commission

The Norton Records Commission is meeting to consider a request (RC2) for changes to Section 10 of Police Records, and will also review minutes from the previous meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with roll call and adjournment listed.

• RC2 request for changes to Section 10, Police Records
• Presentation of minutes from last meeting

The Records Commission unanimously approved changes to Section #10, Police Records, to update the retention manual. Mayor Zita signed the form for submission to the Ohio LGRP for state approval. The commission also agreed to continue disposing expired records in 2022, but will hold off on police records until the approved RC 2 is received. Minutes from February 17, 2021 were approved.

• Approved changes to Section #10, Police Records (unanimous)
• Signed form to submit to Ohio LGRP for state approval (unanimous)
• Agreed to continue disposal of expired records in 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from February 17, 2021

City Council

Norton City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the Johnson & Johnson opioid settlement and vote on three ordinances in their third reading: a towing and impound services agreement with Hooker's All Ohio Recovery, LLC, a measure to have the city pay the Administrative Officer's OPERS contribution, and an ordinance setting non-bargaining unit bi-weekly salaries. These items are up for final approval.

• Discussion of opioid settlement with Johnson & Johnson
• Third reading: towing and impound services agreement with Hooker's All Ohio Recovery, LLC
• Third reading: city to pay Administrative Officer's OPERS contribution per IRC Section 414(h)(2)
• Third reading: establishing non-bargaining unit bi-weekly salary rates and wages

The Norton City Council held a special meeting and voted on three ordinances. It approved a towing and impound services agreement with Hooker's All Ohio Recovery, LLC (5-1), and approved an ordinance for the city to pay the Administrative Officer's OPERS contribution (5-1). It also approved an amended ordinance setting non-bargaining unit bi-weekly salary rates, with the Administrative Officer's rate adjusted to $3,311.54 (4-2). Councilmember Whipkey voted against all three, citing concerns about lack of paperwork and transparency.

• Approved towing and impound services agreement with Hooker's All Ohio Recovery, LLC (5-1)
• Approved city pickup of Administrative Officer's OPERS contribution per IRC 414(h)(2) (5-1)
• Approved amended non-bargaining unit salary ordinance with Administrative Officer's bi-weekly rate set at $3,311.54 (4-2)

Boards & Commissions

The Norton Boards & Commissions meeting on December 14, 2021, includes a review of a site plan application for a property at 14169 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd. The agenda includes a dimension plan and topographic survey for the site, prepared by Albrecht Incorporated. The meeting will also address other planning and zoning matters.

• Site plan review for Albrecht Incorporated at 14169 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd.
• Discussion of a dimension plan and topographic survey for the property.
• Review of a proposed curb cut and asphalt pavement approach on S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd.
• Consideration of a zoning application (case number 2021-11-12).
• Public hearing on a proposed ordinance.

The Planning Commission approved a final site plan (SPR13-2021) for Norton 1, LLC to demolish an old bank branch at 4169 S. Cleveland Massillon Rd. and build a new Chipotle restaurant. The approval was unanimous (5-0) and subject to City Engineer comments. The commission noted that a review by the Architectural Board of Review is required by city code before the application goes to City Council. Minutes from 09/28/21 and 11/09/21 were also approved.

• Approved final site plan SPR13-2021 for Chipotle restaurant at 4169 S. Cleveland Massillon Rd. (5-0)
• Approved minutes from 09/28/21 and 11/09/21 as submitted

City Council

Norton City Council is holding its regular meeting on December 13, 2021, with several ordinances on second or third reading. Key items include a $218,550 contract for police department design services, a towing and impound agreement with Hooker's All Ohio Recovery, a $600 ratification bonus for non-bargaining employees, and an amendment to personnel rules. The council will also consider consent to an ODOT project and appropriations amendments.

• Ord. 123-2021: $218,550 contract with App Architecture, Inc. for Police Department Design Project
• Ord. 122-2021: Towing and impound services agreement with Hooker's All Ohio Recovery, LLC
• Ord. 124-2021: $600 ratification bonus for full-time non-bargaining employees
• Ord. 121-2021: Consent to ODOT project PID 101439
• Ord. 119-2021: Amendment to Section 242.03 of Codified Ordinances (personnel)

Council approved several ordinances, including a 2% pay increase for the Assistant Fire Chief, a $218,550 contract for police department design services, a $600 ratification bonus for non-bargaining employees, and a consent to ODOT for road work. A towing contract with Hooker's All Ohio Recovery failed on a 4-2 vote, and a motion to waive the third reading of an OPERS contribution ordinance also failed. The city will receive a $3 million state grant for a water tower and lines.

• Approved Ord. 119-2021: Assistant Fire Chief pay increase from 3% to 5% (6-0)
• Approved Ord. 120-2021: Amended FY2021 appropriations (6-0)
• Approved Ord. 121-2021: Consent to ODOT for repaving Eastern and Rt 21, traffic signal (6-0)
• Failed Ord. 122-2021: Towing agreement with Hooker's All Ohio Recovery (4-2)
• Approved Ord. 123-2021: $218,550 contract with APP Architecture for police design (6-0)
• Approved Ord. 124-2021: $600 ratification bonus for non-bargaining employees (6-0)
• Failed motion to waive third reading of Ord. 126-2021: OPERS contribution for Administrative Officer (4-2)
• Received $3 million state grant for water tower and water lines

City Council

Norton City Council will hold its regular meeting on December 6, 2021, with several second and third readings of legislation. Key items include a proposed police levy for the ballot, the 2022 annual appropriation ordinance, and a $70,000 engineering contract for the Hametown Road Waterline Extension Project. The council will also consider an appropriation amendment for 2021 and a towing contract with Hooker's All Ohio Recovery.

• Second reading of resolution to place a police tax levy on the ballot (Res. No. 116-2021)
• Third reading of ordinance authorizing $70,000 engineering services for Hametown Road Waterline Extension (Ord. No. 107-2021)
• Third reading of 2022 annual appropriation ordinance (Ord. No. 113-2021)
• Appropriation amendment for 2021, including $25,000 for engineering and $101,805 for police pension
• Ordinance to authorize towing and impound services agreement with Hooker's All Ohio Recovery, LLC

The Norton City Council approved the 2022 annual appropriations ordinance and several other items, including a contract with Hooker's All Ohio Recovery for towing and impound services (6-1), a $218,550 police department design contract with App Architects, and salary increases for non-bargaining administrators (6-1). The council also adopted a resolution to place a police levy question on the ballot and approved the purchase of vacant property on South Hametown Road. All new ordinances were introduced for their first reading only.

• Adopted the 2022 annual appropriations ordinance (Ord. No. 113-2021) unanimously after correcting an exhibit.
• Approved a towing and impound services contract with Hooker's All Ohio Recovery (Ord. No. 122-2021) by a 6-1 vote.
• Authorized a $218,550 contract with App Architects for police department design (Ord. No. 123-2021) unanimously.
• Approved salary rate increases for non-bargaining administrators (Ord. No. 125-2021) by a 6-1 vote.
• Adopted a resolution to submit a police levy question to voters (Res. No. 116-2021) unanimously.
• Authorized the purchase of vacant property on South Hametown Road (Ord. No. 117-2021) unanimously.
• Approved a $70,000 engineering contract for the Hametown Road waterline extension (Ord. No. 107-2021) unanimously.
• Approved a $600 ratification bonus for non-bargaining employees (Ord. No. 124-2021) unanimously.

City Council

The Norton City Council will hold a regular meeting with an executive session to discuss property purchases, legal disputes, and employee negotiations. New business includes a proposed ordinance to buy vacant land on South Hametown Road for a potential water tower site, and a resolution to place a police tax levy on the ballot. The council will also hear second readings on the Hametown Road waterline engineering contract and the 2022 annual appropriation ordinance.

• Ordinance to purchase 4.08 acres on South Hametown Road (Parcel No. 4605752) for $40,800 from the Estate of Jennie G. Abbott
• Resolution No. 116-2021 (first reading) to submit a police tax levy question to voters
• Ordinance No. 107-2021 (second reading) to authorize $70,000 engineering contract for Hametown Road Waterline Extension
• Ordinance No. 112-2021 (second reading) amending Ordinance No. 070-2020
• Ordinance No. 113-2021 (second reading) annual appropriation ordinance for fiscal year 2022

Council adopted Res. No. 116-2021, placing an additional police tax levy on the ballot, and added and gave first reading to Ord. No. 117-2021 authorizing the $40,800 purchase of vacant property on South Hametown Road for a water tower, funded by TIF money. Council also added and gave first reading to Res. No. 118-2021 appointing Dan Karant to the Summit County Combined General Health District Board of Health (he abstained) and Ord. No. 119-2021 setting the Assistant Fire Chief's salary at 5% above the highest paid full-time firefighter. All motions passed unanimously (7-0, except Karant's abstention on his own appointment).

• Adopted Res. No. 116-2021 to submit an additional police tax levy to voters (7-0).
• Added Ord. No. 117-2021 to the agenda and gave first reading to purchase South Hametown Road property for $40,800 using TIF funds (7-0).
• Added Res. No. 118-2021 to the agenda and gave first reading to appoint Dan Karant to the Board of Health (6-0-1, Karant abstained).
• Added Ord. No. 119-2021 to the agenda and gave first reading to set Assistant Fire Chief salary at 5% above highest paid full-time firefighter (7-0).
• Approved minutes from October 25, November 1, November 8, and November 15 meetings.
• Gave second reading to Ord. No. 107-2021 (Hametown Road waterline engineering, up to $70,000), Ord. No. 112-2021, and Ord. No. 113-2021 (annual appropriations).
• Held executive session on property purchase, legal disputes, negotiations, and economic development (7-0).

Boards & Commissions

The Norton Park and Cemetery Board is meeting to discuss and vote on changing its meeting time, continue discussions on cemetery concerns including grants, signage, and veteran assistance, and receive updates on park tours, the master plan, and Columbia Woods. The board will also consider the minutes from the August 25, 2021 meeting.

• Discussion and vote on meeting time
• Continued discussion of cemetery issues: concerns, grants, signage, veteran assistance
• Park tours
• Master plan update (Finney's meeting)
• Columbia Woods update

The Parks & Cemetery Board agreed to keep its meeting time at 6:00 p.m. and decided to postpone park tours until spring. Members will instead visit parks individually and take notes on needed improvements. The board discussed grant research for cemetery headstone replacement, noting a grant writer is needed. Mayor Zita provided updates on the parks master plan survey, the mental health pathway project, and Christmas in the Park.

• Agreed to keep the meeting time at 6:00 p.m.
• Decided to postpone park tours until spring.
• Members will visit parks individually and take notes on needed items.
• Discussed grant research for cemetery headstone replacement; noted a grant writer is needed.
• Heard update on parks master plan survey and mental health pathway project.
• Heard update on Christmas in the Park, including memorial to Kim Bergstrom.

Boards & Commissions

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to review home rules starting with section 18, discuss payroll certification, and consider a memo regarding an exceptional appointment for a Parks Foreman. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the October 7, 2021 meeting. This is a routine administrative meeting with no public hearings or major financial decisions listed.

• Review of Home Rules starting with section 18
• Discussion of payroll certification
• Memo on exceptional appointment for Parks Foreman
• Approval of minutes from 10-07-21

The Norton Civil Service Commission unanimously approved the exceptional appointment of a Parks Foreman, approved a typo correction in Home Rule 18, and voted to continue certifying payroll. The commission also discussed sending updated Home Rules to Council for review, pending Rule 13 changes. Minutes from the October 7, 2021 meeting were approved.

• Approved exceptional appointment memo for Parks Foreman (unanimous)
• Approved typo correction in Home Rule 18 (unanimous)
• Approved motion to continue certifying payroll (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 10-07-21 meeting (unanimous)

Boards & Commissions

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will hold a public meeting to consider a single new business item: a variance application (A9-2021) from Fernando Hernandez for a property at 3552 Brookside Dr. The board will also consider minutes from previous meetings. No other substantive matters are on the agenda.

• BZA Application A9-2021: variance to Zoning Code 1296.03(4) for 3552 Brookside Dr., owned by Fernando Hernandez

City Council

The Norton City Council is holding a committee work session to discuss the 2022 annual appropriation ordinance (Ord. No. 113-2021), a conservation easement, and a police levy. The budget ordinance, which appropriates funds for city operations and capital projects, is in its first reading. The council will also review a proposed tap-in fee schedule for the Brookside Development.

• Ord. No. 113-2021: Annual appropriation ordinance for fiscal year 2022, with total estimated revenues of $21,390,585 and expenses of $23,465,190
• Conservation easement discussion (Properties Committee)
• Police levy discussion (Safety Committee)
• Brookside Development tap-in fees (new item)

Council voted unanimously to add Ord. No. 116-2021 to the next agenda with emergency language, waiving readings. This resolution asks Summit County to determine what 1 mil would generate and the cost of a police building, but does not put a levy on the ballot. Council also discussed a conservation easement behind Union Street, which will become green space, and heard resident concerns about maintenance and four-wheelers.

• Added Ord. No. 116-2021 to next agenda with emergency language (unanimous)
• Discussed conservation easement behind Union Street as green space (no vote)
• Heard resident request to mow conservation area, denied due to liability
• Discussed NOPEC gas pricing; will request representative attend meeting

Boards & Commissions

The Planning Commission is reviewing a final site plan application (SPR12-2021) for a property at 3195 Barber Rd., submitted by World Real Estate Services, LTD/Adam Huff with Architectural Design Studios as agent. The review is conducted under sections 1257.02/1257.03 of the city code. The meeting also includes roll call, old business, consideration of minutes, and adjournment.

• Final Site Plan review for 3195 Barber Rd. (SPR12-2021)
• Applicant: World Real Estate Services, LTD/Adam Huff
• Agent: Architectural Design Studios/Anthony Cerny
• Review under code sections 1257.02/1257.03

The Norton Planning Commission approved a final site plan (SPR12-2021) for a canopy addition at 3195 Barber Rd., owned by World Real Estate Services, LTD. The canopy is a freestanding, open-sided polycarbonate roof structure for vehicle deliveries. The motion passed unanimously 4-0.

• Approved final site plan SPR12-2021 for canopy at 3195 Barber Rd. (4-0)

City Council

The Norton City Council is holding its regular meeting on November 8, 2021, with a full agenda of new business. They will consider an executive session for property purchase/sale and employee negotiations, acknowledge October financial reports, and vote on an appropriation amendment and transfers. The main items are first readings of 13 ordinances covering sewer tap-in fees, demolition, tree removal, waterline engineering, vehicle purchases, union contracts, and the 2022 annual appropriation.

• Ord. 84-2021: Establish sewer tap-in benefit charge for Cleveland-Massillon Road Phase 3 project
• Ord. 100-2021: Accept Butcher & Son bid up to $35,070 for 2021 Property Demolition Project
• Ord. 101-2021: Tree removal on State Route 21 with VanCuren Services up to $50,000
• Ord. 107-2021: Hametown Road Waterline Extension engineering with Engineering Associates up to $70,000
• Ord. 108-110-2021: Purchase three 2022 Dodge Durangos for Fire/EMS and Police (up to $23,888, $24,012, $22,512)

Norton City Council approved multiple collective bargaining agreements with 0% wage increases and $600 ratification bonuses, authorized the purchase of three 2022 Dodge Durangos for fire and police departments, and adopted ordinances related to sewer tap-in charges and annual appropriations. Council also approved a rezoning request (4-2) and amended sewer/water billing ordinances (4-2) despite opposition from two members. Several items were introduced for first reading only, including a demolition contract and a waterline extension project.

• Adopted Ord. 100-2021: $35,070 demolition contract with Butcher & Son (6-0)
• Adopted Ord. 101-2021: $50,000 tree removal contract with VanCuren Services (6-0)
• Adopted Ord. 102-106-2021: union contracts with 0% raises and $600 bonuses (6-0 each)
• Adopted Ord. 108-110-2021: three 2022 Dodge Durangos for fire/police (6-0 each)
• Adopted Ord. 111-2021: amended 2021 appropriations (6-0)
• Adopted Ord. 114-2021: general fund transfer (6-0; waiver passed 5-1)
• Adopted Ord. 96-2021: rezoning from B-1 to I-1 (4-2)
• Adopted Amended Ord. 97-2021 and 98-2021: sewer/water billing amendments (4-2 each)

City Council

The Norton City Council is holding a committee work session to discuss and vote on a series of ordinances covering demolition, tree removal, labor agreements, engineering services, vehicle purchases, and budget appropriations. The agenda includes both current-year adjustments and the 2022 budget.

• Demolition bid from Butcher & Son, Inc. for $35,070
• Tree removal contract with VanCuren Services, Inc. for up to $50,000 on SR 21
• Purchase of a Fire Command Vehicle and two Police Cruisers
• Engineering services for Hametown Road Waterline
• 2022 Budget Appropriations

The Committee Work Session voted unanimously to add 13 ordinances to the next Council agenda, covering demolition, tree cutting, union contracts, waterline design, vehicle purchases, and budget appropriations. One ordinance (112-2021) was moved with a 2-0 vote to extend a payback period for the Loyal Oak project. No public comments were made, and no final decisions were made—only agenda placements.

• Added demolition ordinance 100-2021 to next agenda (unanimous)
• Added SR 21 tree cutting ordinance 101-2021 to next agenda (unanimous)
• Added AFSCME Clerical contract ordinance 102-2021 to next agenda (unanimous)
• Added AFSCME Service contract ordinance 103-2021 to next agenda (unanimous)
• Added PT Fire contract ordinance 104-2021 to next agenda (unanimous)
• Added FT Fire contract ordinance 105-2021 to next agenda (unanimous)
• Added OPBA contract ordinance 106-2021 to next agenda (unanimous)
• Added Hametown Road waterline design ordinance 107-2021 to next agenda (unanimous)

City Council

The Norton City Council will hold a roll call vote on the tentative agreement with the Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association (OPBA) for full-time police officers, and will discuss the 2022 budget. The council will also take final votes on several ordinances, including a tax increment financing (TIF) arrangement and a rezoning.

• Roll call vote on OPBA full-time police officer tentative agreement, including $600 ratification payment per member
• 2022 Budget discussion
• Ord. No. 94-2021 (3rd reading): TIF ordinance for Birdseye Barn, exempting improvements from property taxes for up to 30 years
• Ord. No. 96-2021 (3rd reading): Rezoning Permanent Parcel No. 46-09069 from B-1 to I-1
• Amended Ord. No. 97-2021 and 98-2021 (3rd readings): Amendments to Codified Ordinances sections 1040.05/1040.06 and 1042.07/1042.08

Council adopted amended Ord. No. 94-2021, a tax increment equivalent (TIF) ordinance for a public improvement project, after amending Section 9 to require two-thirds Council approval. The OPBA tentative agreement was approved unanimously by voice vote. Rezoning Ord. No. 96-2021 and sewer-related Ord. Nos. 97-2021 and 98-2021 were read for the third time but not voted on, pending further discussion and corrections.

• Adopted amended Ord. No. 94-2021 (TIF ordinance) (7-0)
• Amended Section 9 of Ord. No. 94-2021 to require two-thirds Council approval (7-0)
• Approved OPBA tentative agreement by unanimous voice vote
• Deferred consideration of minutes from four prior meetings
• Tabled Ord. No. 96-2021 (rezoning) pending KDA explanation
• Tabled Ord. No. 97-2021 and 98-2021 (sewer charges) pending corrections and County input

City Council

This is a committee work session agenda with only routine procedural items: call to order, pledge, roll call, public communications, and adjournment. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed, so the meeting appears to be primarily for general discussion or preparation.

• No specific agenda items listed

The Committee Work Session was held with no formal votes or decisions. Council heard public comments on the proposed KDA rezoning to I-1 industrial, sewer hookup costs, and proposed sewer/water assessment ordinances (97-2021 and 98-2021). Members expressed concerns and requested more information from Administration, but took no action.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at work session
• Discussed KDA rezoning request; members expressed opposition and requested more information
• Discussed sewer assessment ordinances 97-2021 and 98-2021; no vote scheduled until next week
• Requested Administration be present at next week's meeting to answer questions

City Council

Norton City Council's regular meeting includes a public hearing and second reading of a rezoning ordinance for PPN 46-09069 from B-1 to I-1, plus second readings of ordinances on tax increment financing and code amendments. Council will also consider a resolution accepting the Summit County Budget Commission's tax rates and levies, and discuss a sewer tap-in benefit charge for the Cleveland-Massillon Road Phase 3 project. The meeting includes an executive session on property purchase, litigation, and employee negotiations.

• Public hearing and second reading of Ord. 96-2021 to rezone PPN 46-09069 from B-1 to I-1
• Resolution 99-2021 accepting tax amounts and rates from Summit County Budget Commission
• Ord. 84-2021 establishing $14,500 sewer tap-in benefit charge for Cleveland-Massillon Road Phase 3 project
• Second reading of Ord. 94-2021 creating a tax increment equivalent fund for public improvements
• Second readings of amended ordinances 97-2021 and 98-2021 amending city code sections 1040.05/1040.06 and 1042.07/1042.08

The Norton City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 99-2021, accepting the Summit County Budget Commission's tax rates and certifying them to the County Fiscal Officer. The council also declared the ODOT proposal rejected after discussion. Several ordinances, including the KDA rezoning (Ord. 96-2021), were given second readings but no final action was taken.

• Adopted Res. No. 99-2021 accepting tax rates and certifying to Summit County Fiscal Officer (7-0)
• Declared ODOT proposal rejected after discussion
• Approved minutes of Aug 23 and Aug 30 meetings as submitted
• Deferred approval of minutes for Sep 20 and Sep 27 meetings
• Gave second reading to Ord. No. 94-2021 (TIF)
• Gave second reading to Ord. No. 96-2021 (rezoning PPN 46-09069 from B-1 to I-1)
• Gave second reading to Amended Ord. No. 97-2021
• Gave second reading to Amended Ord. No. 98-2021

Boards & Commissions

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to certify clerk packets from the October 2nd exam as new business. The agenda also includes roll call, approval of the September 28th minutes, and adjournment. This is a routine administrative meeting with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Certification of clerk packets from the Oct. 2 exam
• Approval of minutes from 09-28-21
• Roll call and adjournment

The Norton Civil Service Commission met on October 7, 2021, and unanimously approved the certified exam results list from the October 2, 2021 exam, which includes 17 applicants. The list will be posted on the Administration Building's front door for applicants to check their final scores. The commission also approved the minutes from the September 28, 2021 meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for November 17, 2021.

• Approved the exam packets for the 10/02/21 exam, including scores and extra credit points, for 17 applicants
• Approved the minutes from the 09-28-21 meeting as written
• Scheduled the next meeting for November 17, 2021

Boards & Commissions

The Board of Control is meeting to consider seven new business items, including vehicle purchases, road resurfacing, and waterline construction contracts. The most expensive item is a $871,000 contract for the Johnson Road waterline, followed by a $365,000 road resurfacing project. The board will also vote on a $70,000 design contract for the Hametown Ave waterline project and a $5,000 ward boundary study.

• Purchase of two Dodge Durango AWD vehicles from Fred Martin, not to exceed $73,024
• Contract with Perrin Asphalt for resurfacing Eastern and Fairland, not to exceed $365,000
• Contract with G.E. Baker Construction for Johnson Road waterline, not to exceed $871,000
• Contract with Engineering Associates for Hametown Ave waterline design, not to exceed $70,000
• Purchase of a 2022 M2 Snowplow from Cleveland Freightliner, not to exceed $140,464

The Board of Control unanimously approved seven items, including vehicle purchases, road resurfacing, waterline projects, and ward boundary adjustments. All motions passed without dissent.

• Approved purchase of two Dodge Durango AWD vehicles, not to exceed $73,024 (unanimous)
• Awarded contract to Perrin Asphalt for resurfacing Eastern and Fairland, not to exceed $365,000 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Kubota Zero Turn Mower from Akron Tractor for $5,805 (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Engineering Associates for Hametown Road waterline design and construction management, not to exceed $70,000 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2022 M2 snowplow from Cleveland Freightliner, not to exceed $140,464 (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with G.E. Baker Construction for Johnson Road waterline construction, not to exceed $871,000 (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Triad Research Group for ward boundary adjustments, not to exceed $5,000 (unanimous)

City Council

The Norton City Council Committee Work Session scheduled for October 4, 2021, was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular council meeting is scheduled for October 11, 2021.

Boards & Commissions

The Norton Civil Service Commission is meeting to discuss new business items, including clerk packets for October 2, a review of home rules starting with item 18, and payroll certification/union contracts. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from August 18, 2021. This is a routine administrative meeting with no public hearings or major decisions listed.

• Discuss clerk packets for October 2
• Review home rules starting with item 18
• Discuss payroll certification and union contracts
• Approve minutes from August 18, 2021

The Norton Civil Service Commission approved 17 clerk exam packets for the October 2, 2021 test, with all members voting yes. The commission also approved the August 18, 2021 meeting minutes as written. Two items — Home Rules Review and Certify Payroll — were tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved 17 clerk exam packets for 10/02/21 exam (unanimous)
• Approved 08-18-21 meeting minutes as written (unanimous)
• Tabled Home Rules Review until next meeting
• Tabled Certify Payroll until next meeting

Boards & Commissions

The Norton Planning Commission is meeting to consider an adjusted final site plan (application SPR11-2021) submitted by KDA Reality, LLC for property at 5221 S. Cleveland Massillon Rd. The agenda includes roll call, old and new business, and consideration of minutes. The main item is the site plan review.

• Adjusted final site plan review for KDA Reality, LLC at 5221 S. Cleveland Massillon Rd.

The Norton Planning Commission approved the adjusted final site plan (SPR11-2021) for KDA Reality, LLC at 5221 S. Cleveland Massillon Rd. The project involves an office building with rainwater collection and parking improvements. The motion passed unanimously 5-0.

• Approved final site plan SPR11-2021 for KDA Reality, LLC (5-0)

City Council

The Norton City Council is holding its regular meeting with several first readings of ordinances, including a $140,464 truck purchase, an $871,000 waterline project, and a rezoning. The council will also discuss amendments to water and sewer benefit charges, which set connection fees for new properties. Public comments and a presentation from ODOT are scheduled.

• Ord. 91-2021: Purchase of 2022 Freightliner M2 106 truck chassis from Cleveland Freightliner Inc. for up to $140,464
• Ord. 92-2021: Accept bid of G.E. Baker Construction Co. for $871,000 for Johnson Road Waterline Improvement
• Res. 93-2021: Apply to Ohio Public Works Commission for Reimer-Carl Waterline project funding
• Ord. 96-2021: Rezone parcel 46-09069 from B-1 to I-1
• Ord. 84-2021: Establish $14,500 per benefit sewer tap-in charge for Cleveland-Massillon Road Phase 3 project

Council approved the Johnson Road waterline improvement contract with G.E. Baker Construction for up to $871,000 (6-1), and authorized a Freightliner truck purchase for $140,464 (7-0). It also approved a collective bargaining agreement with the fire union (7-0) and affirmed tentative agreements for clerical, service, and part-time fire personnel (7-0). Council amended water and sewer tap-in fee ordinances to start in 2023 and added them to the agenda.

• Approved $871,000 Johnson Road waterline contract (6-1)
• Approved $140,464 Freightliner truck purchase (7-0)
• Approved fire union collective bargaining agreement (7-0)
• Affirmed clerical, service, and part-time fire tentative agreements (7-0)
• Amended water tap-in fee ordinance to start in 2023 (7-0)
• Amended sewer tap-in fee ordinance to start in 2023 (7-0)
• Authorized OPWC funding application for Reimer-Carl waterline (7-0)
• Approved minutes of June 14, July 6, and August 23 meetings

City Council

The Norton City Council is holding a committee work session to discuss and potentially advance several items, including the purchase of a new 2022 Freightliner M2 truck for the Service Department at a cost not to exceed $140,464. The agenda also includes discussions on waterline projects, a TIF agreement, fire department agreements, tap-in fees, and a mosquito abatement district appointment. No final votes are scheduled; this is a work session for discussion.

• Ordinance authorizing purchase of 2022 Freightliner M2 106 truck chassis from Cleveland Freightliner, Inc. for up to $140,464
• Johnson Road Waterline project discussion
• OPWC application for Reimer-Carl Waterline Project
• Birds Eye Barn TIF (tax increment financing) discussion
• Full-time and part-time fire agreements, clerical and service TA (temporary agreements)

The Council voted unanimously to add six ordinances to the next regular meeting agenda, all with emergency language and waived readings: Ord. 91-2021 for an M2 truck purchase, Ord. 92-2021 for the Johnson Road waterline bid, Ord. 93-2021 for an OPWC funding application, Ord. 94-2021 for a Birds Eye Barn TIF fund, Ord. 95-2021 for a full-time fire agreement, and Ord. 96-2021 for a rezoning at 300 28th St. SW. The Council also discussed tap-in fees for sewer connections, requesting the administration draft a payment plan with a $500 annual accelerator, 3% administrative fee, and terms up to 10 years for residential properties. No final decisions were made on the tap-in fee policy; it remains under review.

• Added Ord. 91-2021 (M2 truck purchase) to next agenda with emergency language and waived readings (unanimous)
• Added Ord. 92-2021 (Johnson Road waterline bid) to next agenda with emergency language and waived readings (unanimous)
• Added Ord. 93-2021 (OPWC application for Reimer-Carl waterline) to next agenda with emergency language and waived readings (unanimous)
• Added Ord. 94-2021 (Birds Eye Barn TIF fund) to next agenda with emergency language (unanimous)
• Added Ord. 95-2021 (Full-time fire agreement) to next agenda with emergency language and waived readings (unanimous)
• Added Clerical, Service, and Part-time Fire tentative agreements to next agenda for voice votes (unanimous)
• Added Ord. 96-2021 (rezoning at 300 28th St. SW) to next agenda (unanimous)
• Requested administration draft a tap-in fee payment plan with $500 annual accelerator, 3% fee, and terms up to 10 years for residential properties

Boards & Commissions

The Norton Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Application R5-2021, a request by KDA Reality, LLC to rezone property at 5221 S. Cleveland Massillon Rd. from B-1 to I-1. The commission will also consider minutes from the June 22, 2021 meeting.

• Application R5-2021: Rezone 5221 S. Cleveland Massillon Rd. (PPN#4606075) from B-1 to I-1
• Owner: KDA Reality, LLC; Agent: David Klossner
• Consideration of minutes from 06-22-21

City Council

The regular City Council meeting scheduled for September 13, 2021, was cancelled because there were no agenda items. The next Committee Work Session is set for September 20, and the next Regular Council Meeting is set for September 27.

• Regular Council Meeting cancelled for lack of agenda items
• Next Committee Work Session scheduled for September 20, 2021
• Next Regular Council Meeting scheduled for September 27, 2021

City Council

The Norton City Council Committee Work Session scheduled for September 7, 2021, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

City Council

The Norton City Council is reviewing several ordinances, including a proposal to amend the City Charter regarding primary elections. The meeting also includes first readings for road resurfacing bids and new sewer tap-in fees.

• Proposal to amend City Charter Section 8.02 regarding primary election requirements
• Bid acceptance for Eastern Road & Fairland Road Resurfacing Project not to exceed $365,000
• Establishment of $14,500 tap-in benefit charges for Cleveland-Massillon Road sewer project
• Budget amendment for Columbia Woods Park stage construction not to exceed $31,000
• Authorization to accept the One Ohio Subdivision Settlement agreement regarding opioid litigation

Council unanimously rejected Ord. No. 90-2021, which would have consented to ODOT's proposed reconfiguration of SR 21 and Eastern Road, after members said it would hurt future development. Council also approved several ordinances, including a $365,000 road resurfacing contract, participation in the One Ohio opioid settlement, and a $31,000 stage ramp for Columbia Woods Park. The Cleve-Mass tap-in fee ordinance was held for further discussion.

• Rejected ODOT consent for SR 21/Eastern Road reconfiguration (0-7)
• Approved $365,000 Eastern Road & Fairland Road resurfacing contract with Perrin Asphalt (7-0)
• Approved participation in One Ohio opioid settlement (7-0)
• Approved $31,000 stage ramp for Columbia Woods Park (7-0)
• Approved appropriations amendment for FY 2021 (7-0)
• Approved disposal of certain city properties (7-0)
• Removed charter amendment ordinance from agenda (7-0)
• Held Cleve-Mass tap-in fee ordinance for further discussion

Boards & Commissions

The Park and Cemetery Board is meeting to discuss old and new business, including Adopt-A-Spot, Acme and Western Star Cemeteries, a cemetery resolution, Helmick Park, and an upcoming concert at Columbia Woods. The board will also consider minutes from its March 24, 2021 meeting. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion.

• Adopt-A-Spot and Niki Earnst
• Acme Cemetery
• Western Star Cemetery
• Resolution regarding Cemeteries
• Upcoming Concert at Columbia Woods

The Parks and Cemetery Board elected Neva Gibson as Chair. Members discussed replacing deteriorating headstones at the cemetery and agreed to research grants, with Bob Fritz volunteering to investigate options. The board also reviewed the Adopt-a-Spot program and approved the minutes from the March 24, 2021 meeting.

• Elected Neva Gibson as Chair (motion by Stimac, seconded by Fritz)
• Approved minutes from 03-24-21 meeting
• Agreed to research grants for headstone replacement
• Discussed Adopt-a-Spot program involvement for next year

City Council

The Norton City Council Committee Work Session reviews several financial and administrative items. Key decisions include accepting a bid for road resurfacing, establishing sewer tap-in fees, and joining a state-level opioid litigation settlement. The council also discusses a charter amendment to change the primary election date.

• Award contract to Perrin Asphalt for Eastern Road & Fairland Road resurfacing not to exceed $365,000
• Establish $14,500 tap-in benefit charge for Cleveland-Massillon Road Phase 3 sanitary sewer extension
• Authorize acceptance of One Ohio MOU and participation agreement for opioid settlement with McKesson, Cardinal Health, and AmerisourceBergen
• Submit charter amendment to move municipal primary election from September to May for November 2, 2021 vote
• Discuss Fairway-Hillcrest Area Local Flood Reduction Project

The Council held a committee work session and voted unanimously to place several ordinances on the next agenda, including a charter amendment to move the primary election date, a sewer tap-in fee ordinance, road resurfacing, and other items. No final approvals were made; all actions were procedural motions to add items to the next agenda. The Council also discussed flooding concerns from a resident and an ODOT proposal but took no action on those.

• Added charter amendment to move primary election date to next agenda (unanimous)
• Held sewer tap-in fee ordinance for further discussion (no vote)
• Added road resurfacing ordinance for Eastern and Fairland to next agenda (unanimous)
• Added opioid settlement agreement ordinance to next agenda (unanimous)
• Added appropriation amendment ordinance to next agenda (unanimous)
• Added ramp construction ordinance to next agenda (unanimous)
• Added boom mower sale ordinance to next agenda (unanimous)
• Did not move ODOT consent legislation forward (no action)

City Council

The Norton City Council convened a special meeting to conduct an executive session. The session was called to consider property purchases or sales and to review negotiations with public employees concerning compensation and employment terms.

• Executive Session: consideration of property purchase or sale
• Executive Session: review of public employee compensation and employment terms

The special meeting was convened and immediately moved into executive session under Ohio law to discuss property acquisition/sale and public employee compensation negotiations. No other business was conducted, and the meeting adjourned after the session. The minutes record no substantive public decisions.

• Entered executive session for property purchase/sale and labor negotiations (5-0)

Boards & Commissions

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to discuss the clerk exam, review home rules starting with section 16, and discuss payroll certification for the second quarter of 2021. The agenda also includes approval of the July 15, 2021 minutes. This is a routine administrative meeting with no public hearings or major contracts.

• Discussion of clerk exam
• Review of home rules, starting with section 16
• Discussion of payroll certification for 2nd quarter 2021
• Approval of minutes from 07-15-21

The Norton Civil Service Commission met and unanimously approved the clerk exam list for October 2, amended Home Rule 16 to remove a physician requirement, approved Home Rule 17 as written, and approved the July 15, 2021 minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved clerk exam list for October 2 (unanimous)
• Approved amended Home Rule 16 removing 'Civil Service by the City approved physician' (unanimous)
• Approved Home Rule 17 as written (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 15, 2021 (unanimous)

Boards & Commissions

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will hold a public meeting to consider a single variance application from Max and Amanda Dunn for a property at 4005 Deerspring Ct. The variance seeks relief from specific zoning code sections. The agenda includes roll call, the variance consideration, and approval of prior minutes.

• BZA Application A7-2021: Variance to Zoning Code 1296.03(a) & 1296.03(a)(3) for Max and Amanda Dunn, 4005 Deerspring Ct., PPN #46-08487

Boards & Commissions

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to certify the Norton Fire Department eligibility list and exam results, review home rules starting with rule 13, and discuss payroll certification. The agenda is mostly administrative and procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Certify NFD eligibility list
• Review NFD exam results
• Review home rules starting with rule 13
• Discuss payroll certification
• Approve minutes from 06-16-21 meeting

The Norton Civil Service Commission unanimously approved the certification of the Norton Fire Department (NFD) exam list and exam results from the July 10, 2021 test, after reviewing applicant packets and scores. The commission also approved the minutes from the June 16, 2021 meeting as written. The next meeting is scheduled for August 18, 2021.

• Approved the NFD exam list unanimously
• Certified the NFD exam results from July 10, 2021 unanimously
• Approved the June 16, 2021 meeting minutes as written

City Council

The Norton City Council has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for July 12, 2021, citing a lack of agenda items. The next committee work session is set for Aug. 16 and the next regular council meeting for Aug. 23.

• Regular Council Meeting of July 12, 2021 cancelled due to lack of agenda items
• Next Committee Work Session scheduled for Aug. 16, 2021
• Next Regular Council Meeting scheduled for Aug. 23, 2021

City Council

The Norton City Council is holding its regular meeting on July 6, 2021, with a public communication from the Charter Review Commission and committee discussions on an appropriations amendment and the tax budget. The agenda also includes consideration of prior meeting minutes and introduction of legislation.

• Appropriations Amendment (Finance Kernan)
• Tax Budget (Finance Kernan)
• Charter Review Commission update from Todd Bergstrom
• Minutes of June 14 regular council meeting
• Introduction of new and prior legislation

Council unanimously adopted the 2022 tax budget and, after adding it to the agenda with emergency language, passed Ord. No. 82-2021 amending 2021 appropriations (6-0). The Charter Review Commission presented recommended charter changes, but no action was taken; Council will review them over the summer. The next regular meeting is set for August 23, 2021.

• Adopted the 2022 tax budget for submission to Summit County (unanimous).
• Added Ord. No. 82-2021 to the agenda with emergency language and waived readings (6-0).
• Adopted Ord. No. 82-2021, amending 2021 appropriations (6-0).
• Deferred approval of June 14, 2021 minutes to the next regular meeting.
• No action taken on Charter Review Commission recommendations; review scheduled over summer break.

Boards & Commissions

This is a meeting of the Charter Review Commission, with no specific agenda items listed beyond the meeting notice itself. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate—date, time, location, and distribution list—with no decisions or discussions specified.

The Charter Review Commission met to finalize recommended charter provisions before submitting them to City Council. They agreed to change the Council approval threshold in Section 5.02(E) from $25,000 to $20,000, and to add 'Ohio' before 'Revised Code' throughout the charter. The commission voted unanimously to approve these changes and will present their recommendations at the July 6 Council meeting.

• Approved changing Section 5.02(E) threshold from $25,000 to $20,000 (unanimous)
• Approved adding 'Ohio' before 'Revised Code' throughout the Charter (unanimous)
• Determined to present recommendations to City Council on July 6

City Council

The Norton City Council has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for Monday, June 28, 2021, because there were no agenda items to discuss. The next Committee Work Session is set for Tuesday, July 6, 2021, and the next Regular Council Meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 12, 2021.

• Regular Council Meeting on June 28, 2021, cancelled
• Next Committee Work Session scheduled for July 6, 2021
• Next Regular Council Meeting scheduled for July 12, 2021

Boards & Commissions

The Planning Commission will hold a final site plan review (application SPR9-2021) for property owned by EL Stone Company at 2998 Eastern Rd., with Campbell Construction as contractor. The meeting also includes roll call, old business, consideration of minutes from May 11, 2021, and adjournment.

• Final site plan review for EL Stone Company at 2998 Eastern Rd. (PPN # 46-08289/46-08280/46-08281/46-08282/46-08283)
• Contractor: Campbell Construction
• Consideration of minutes from May 11, 2021

The Norton Planning Commission approved final site plan application SPR9-2021 for EL Stone Company to add a new office building at 2998 Eastern Rd. The approval was subject to any comments from the city engineer. The motion passed unanimously 4-0.

• Approved final site plan SPR9-2021 for EL Stone Company office building at 2998 Eastern Rd (4-0)
• Approved minutes from 05-11-2021 as written

City Council

The City Council's Committee Work Session scheduled for June 21, 2021, was cancelled because there were no agenda items to discuss. The next Regular Council Meeting is set for June 28, and the next Committee Work Session is July 6.

• Committee Work Session on June 21, 2021 cancelled due to lack of agenda items
• Next Regular Council Meeting scheduled for June 28, 2021
• Next Committee Work Session scheduled for July 6, 2021

Boards & Commissions

The Norton Civil Service Commission is meeting to certify payroll for the 3rd and 4th quarters of 2020 and the 1st quarter of 2021, and to approve the results of a clerk test. The agenda also includes approval of the minutes from the May 12, 2021 meeting. This is a routine administrative meeting focused on personnel and payroll matters.

• Payroll certification for 3rd and 4th quarter 2020 and 1st quarter 2021
• Approval of clerk test results
• Approval of minutes from May 12, 2021 meeting

The Norton Civil Service Commission unanimously approved payroll certifications for the 3rd and 4th quarters of 2020 and the 1st quarter of 2021, finding no errors. They also approved the clerk exam, with the exam date to be announced later. The minutes from the May 12, 2021 meeting were approved as written. The next meeting is scheduled for July 15, 2021.

• Approved payroll certifications for 3rd and 4th quarters of 2020 and 1st quarter of 2021 (unanimous).
• Approved the clerk exam (unanimous).
• Approved the minutes from the May 12, 2021 meeting as written (unanimous).

Boards & Commissions

The Charter Review Commission voted on several proposed changes to the City of Norton Charter. The Commission approved removing language that would require the Council President to become Mayor in the event of a vacancy, increasing the Mayor's salary to $18,000, and increasing Council member compensation. They also approved raising the contract expenditure limit requiring Council approval to $20,000 and approved all recommendations for changes to the Charter.

• Removed language requiring Council President to become Mayor in vacancy (2-5)
• Increased Mayor's compensation to $18,000 beginning Jan 1, 2022 (6-1)
• Increased Council compensation beginning Jan 1, 2022 (6-1)
• Increased contract expenditure limit to $20,000 without Council approval (7-0)
• Approved all recommendations for changes to the Charter (7-0)

Boards & Commissions

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will hold a public meeting to consider a single variance request (Application A6-2021) from Robert Shirley for property at 3925 Harper Ave. The board will also approve minutes from three prior meetings. The agenda contains no other substantive items.

• BZA Application A6-2021: variance to Zoning Code 1296.03 for 3925 Harper Ave. (PPN 46-02426), owner Robert Shirley
• Consideration of minutes from 10/20/20, 11/17/20, and 12/17/20

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals approved a variance for Robert Shirley to build a 1,152 sq. ft. pole building at 3925 Harper Ave., exceeding the 1,028 sq. ft. maximum for his 0.873-acre lot. The approval also amended the rear setback requirement from 6 ft. to 10 ft. The motion passed 6-1, with the city having no objection. Minutes from three prior meetings were also approved.

• Approved variance A6-2021 for a pole building at 3925 Harper Ave., exceeding the size limit.
• Amended the rear setback requirement from 6 ft. to 10 ft. for the approved building.
• Approved minutes from the 10/20/20, 11/17/20, and 12/17/20 meetings.

City Council

The Norton City Council is meeting remotely to consider several financial and personnel items. They will vote on establishing a fund for federal stimulus dollars from the American Rescue Plan, approving agreements for IT equipment lease-purchases, and creating new staff positions. The agenda also includes second and third readings of ordinances related to police department design services and sewer tap-in fees.

• Establish Fund 129 (Local Fiscal Recovery Fund) for American Rescue Plan dollars
• Agreement with SWSCOG, Barberton, and Copley for IT equipment lease-purchase; Barberton and Copley each pay $14,349.20 annually
• Lease-purchase agreement with Dell Financial Services for IT equipment up to $196,690.14
• Establish Assistant Finance Director and HR Specialist positions
• Ord. No. 75-2021: Police Department Design Project with APP Architecture, Inc. up to $18,950

Norton City Council unanimously approved establishing Fund 129 for federal stimulus dollars and authorized agreements with SWSCOG, Barberton, and Copley for IT equipment lease-purchase, including a Dell financing agreement not to exceed $196,690.14. Council also created the Assistant Director of Finance and Human Resource Specialist positions, with the latter passing 6-1. Additionally, an ordinance amending Section 234.01 was adopted 7-0, and a tap-in benefit charge for the Clark Mill sewer extension was approved.

• Established Fund 129 for federal stimulus dollars (7-0)
• Authorized SWSCOG IT equipment agreement with Barberton and Copley (7-0)
• Approved Dell Financial Services lease-purchase up to $196,690.14 (7-0)
• Amended Section 234.01 for Assistant Director of Finance (7-0)
• Created Human Resource Specialist position (6-1)
• Adopted job description for Assistant Director of Finance (6-1)
• Approved architectural services for police design project up to $18,950 (7-0)
• Established tap-in benefit charge for Clark Mill sewer extension (7-0)

Boards & Commissions

The Norton Board of Control will consider approving several contracts and agreements, including awarding the Norton Ave. resurfacing contract to Chagrin Valley Paving for up to $390,000 and a $38,232 agreement for construction observation. Other items include a $75,000 drainpipe repair on Gardener Blvd, a $6,000 handicapped access ramp installation, a waterline change order, and a design contract for the police expansion.

• Award Norton Ave. resurfacing to Chagrin Valley Paving, not to exceed $390,000
• Agreement with DLZ Ohio, Inc. for $38,232 to observe Norton Ave. resurfacing
• Gardener Blvd drainpipe repair to Kenmore Construction, not to exceed $75,000
• Wooster Road waterline change order #1 with Lockhart Construction, $41,153.33
• Concept design for Norton Police expansion/renovation with APP Architecture, not to exceed $18,950

The Board of Control unanimously approved six items, including a $390,000 contract for Norton Ave. resurfacing, a $75,000 drainpipe repair, and several agreements for construction and design services. All motions passed without dissent.

• Approved $6,000 agreement with Wooster Builders for handicapped access ramp (unanimous)
• Approved $390,000 Norton Ave. resurfacing contract with Chagrin Valley Paving (unanimous)
• Approved $75,000 Gardener Blvd drainpipe repair with Kenmore Construction (unanimous)
• Approved $38,232 agreement with DLZ Ohio for resurfacing observation (unanimous)
• Approved $41,153.33 Wooster Road waterline change order #1 with Lockhart Construction (unanimous)
• Approved $18,950 concept design for police expansion with APP Architecture (unanimous)

City Council

The Norton City Council is holding a special remote meeting to discuss and vote on several infrastructure items, including road resurfacing, sewer repairs, and waterline projects. They will also consider ordinances on a new sewer tap-in fee, a site plan approval, and an engineering contract.

• Ordinance 69-2021: Establishes a $950 tap-in benefit charge for the Clark Mill sanitary sewer extension.
• Ordinance 70-2021: Approves final site plan for property at 3727 Golf Course Drive.
• Amended Ordinance 59-2021: Authorizes $74,000 contract with Engineering Associates for Johnson Road waterline construction observation.
• Discussion items: Norton Avenue resurfacing, emergency storm sewer repair on Gardner Blvd, Wooster Road waterline change order, police department concept design.
• Executive session to discuss property purchase/sale and public employee negotiations.

Council unanimously approved four emergency ordinances: a $390,000 contract with Chagrin Valley Paving for Norton Avenue resurfacing, a $75,000 contract with Kenmore Construction for Gardner Boulevard storm sewer repair, a $38,232 agreement with DLZ Ohio for construction observation, and a $41,153.33 change order with Lockhart Construction for waterline work. A final site plan for 3727 Golf Course Drive failed on a 3-3 tie vote, meaning it will take effect after 30 days unless disapproved. Council also discussed trash hauler options and a Dell server purchase for SWSCOM.

• Adopted Ord. 71-2021: Chagrin Valley Paving contract for Norton Ave resurfacing, $390,000 (6-0)
• Adopted Ord. 72-2021: Kenmore Construction contract for Gardner Blvd emergency sewer repair, $75,000 (6-0)
• Adopted Ord. 73-2021: DLZ Ohio construction observation agreement, $38,232 (6-0)
• Adopted Ord. 74-2021: Lockhart Construction change order for waterline improvements, $41,153.33 (6-0)
• Introduced Ord. 75-2021: APP Architecture police department design, first reading only
• Final site plan for 3727 Golf Course Drive failed on 3-3 tie; will take effect after 30 days
• Adopted Amended Ord. 59-2021: Engineering Associates construction observation for Johnson Road, $74,000 (5-1)
• Entered executive session for property purchase and employee negotiations (6-0)

Boards & Commissions

The Charter Review Commission continued its review of the City of Norton Charter, discussing potential changes to sections on ward redistricting, the Acting Mayor provision, competitive bidding thresholds, and qualifications for the Administrative Officer and City Engineer. No formal votes were taken; the commission set its next meeting for June 15, 2021.

• Continued discussion of Charter Section 1.03 on ward redistricting
• Discussed Section 2.03 on the Acting Mayor provision
• Discussed Article IV on Administrative Officer qualifications
• Discussed competitive bidding changes in Section 5.02(E)
• Discussed City Engineer qualifications in Section 5.06(C)
• Set next meeting for June 15, 2021

City Council

The Norton City Council will hold a remote meeting to consider first readings of resolutions for federal and state funding applications for street resurfacing and reconstruction, and ordinances including a new tap-in benefit charge for the Clark Mill sanitary sewer extension and a final site plan approval. Second readings will cover cooperative agreements with Barberton for water projects and several engineering service contracts. The meeting is conducted remotely due to state law, with public comments submitted by email.

• Res. 64-2021: Apply for AMATS federal resurfacing funds for certain streets
• Res. 65-2021: Cooperate with Summit County for Eastern Road Reconstruction funding
• Res. 66-2021: Cooperate with New Franklin for Eastern Road Reconstruction funding
• Ord. 69-2021: Establish tap-in benefit charge for Clark Mill sanitary sewer extension
• Ord. 70-2021: Approve final site plan for 3727 Golf Course Drive

Norton City Council approved several resolutions and ordinances related to infrastructure projects, including federal resurfacing funds, cooperative agreements for road and waterline projects, and engineering service contracts. All votes were unanimous (6-0). Council also introduced but did not pass an ordinance to reduce the oil and gas well setback from 300 to 100 feet, and a final site plan for apartments at 3727 Golf Course Drive was tabled for further discussion.

• Approved Res. 64-2021 to apply for AMATS federal resurfacing funds (6-0)
• Approved Res. 65-2021 cooperative agreement with Summit County for Eastern Road reconstruction ($200,000) (6-0)
• Approved Res. 66-2021 cooperative agreement with New Franklin for Eastern Road reconstruction (6-0)
• Approved Res. 67-2021 cooperative agreement with Barberton for Reimer Road/Carl Street waterline ($50,000) (6-0)
• Approved Res. 53-2021 cooperative agreement with Barberton for reservoir reconstruction (6-0)
• Approved Res. 54-2021 cooperative agreement with Barberton for Taylor Road waterline ($50,000) (6-0)
• Approved engineering service contracts for water and road projects (Ord. 55, 56, 57, 58, 61) (6-0 each)
• Tabled Ord. 68-2021 (oil/gas well setback) and Ord. 70-2021 (site plan at 3727 Golf Course Dr.) for further review

Boards & Commissions

The Charter Review Commission met and discussed proposed changes to the City Charter, including compensation for the Mayor and Council. A public email proposing salary increases in exchange for term limits was read into the record. The administration stated it could not support compensation increases due to the financial uncertainty from the pandemic. No formal votes were taken; the commission continued its discussion and set the next meeting for June 15, 2021.

• Discussed Mayor and Council compensation provisions (Sections 2.09 and 3.08)
• Discussed administration's proposal to combine Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals; no support indicated
• Discussed changing Section 2.04 to require President of Council to become Mayor on vacancy
• Set next meeting for 6-15-2021

City Council

The Norton City Council is holding a remote committee work session to discuss and potentially approve several items, including resolutions for federal road resurfacing grants, cooperative agreements for the Eastern Road reconstruction project, an oil well ordinance, a sewer benefit charge for Cider Ridge, and a final plat approval for Redwood. The meeting is being held remotely due to H.B. #197 and #404, with public comments accepted via email or mail.

• Resolution to apply for AMATS federal resurfacing funds for Greenwich Road and Eastern Road
• Resolution for OPWC cooperative agreement with Summit County for $200,000 local share for Eastern Road reconstruction
• Resolution for OPWC cooperative agreement with New Franklin for $50,000 local share for Eastern Road reconstruction
• Discussion on Dell purchase for SWSCOM
• Sewer benefit charge for Cider Ridge

The Committee Work Session was procedural, with no final votes on ordinances or resolutions. Council unanimously moved to add seven items to the next regular agenda: AMATS funding acceptance, OPWC agreements with Summit County and New Franklin, an amended Barberton agreement, an oil well setback ordinance, a sewer benefit charge, and the Redwood apartment final plat. The Redwood project, 174 apartments at Brookside Greens, was discussed at length and recommended for approval.

• Added Res. 64-2021 (AMATS funding) to agenda with emergency language (unanimous)
• Added Res. 65-2021 (OPWC Summit County) to agenda for first reading (unanimous)
• Added Res. 66-2021 (OPWC New Franklin) to agenda for first reading (unanimous)
• Added Res. 67-2021 (Barberton OPWC amendment) to agenda with emergency language (unanimous)
• Added Ord. 68-2021 (oil well setback change) to agenda for first reading (unanimous)
• Added Ord. 69-2021 (sewer benefit charge) to agenda (unanimous)
• Added Ord. 70-2021 (Redwood final plat) to agenda with emergency language (unanimous)
• Agreed to add Dell server purchase to agenda when ready (unanimous)

Boards & Commissions

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to consider approving a full-time fire exam and job descriptions for a secretary and a park foreman. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from several prior meetings. This is a routine administrative meeting focused on civil service personnel matters.

• Approve full-time fire exam
• Approve secretary job description
• Approve park foreman job description
• Approve minutes from 04/17/20, 07/08/20, 08/12/20, 09/02/20, and 03/10/21

The Norton Civil Service Commission unanimously approved job descriptions for Secretary and Park Foreman, and approved the Fire Department Exam. The board also approved minutes from four prior meetings. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Approved job descriptions for Secretary and Park Foreman (unanimous)
• Approved Fire Department Exam (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for 4/17/20, 07/08/20, 09/02/20, and 03/10/21 (unanimous)

Boards & Commissions

The Norton Planning Commission is meeting to consider two final site plan applications. The first is for a project at 1904 Wadsworth Rd. by Behrs Builders, and the second is for a project at 3727 Golf Course Dr. by Redwood USA LLC. The commission will also handle old business, new business, and consider meeting minutes.

• Final site plan review for Husni Halasa/Mario Halasa property at 1904 Wadsworth Rd. (PPN 46-08986/46-01324)
• Final site plan review for Addison Norton Investment Co. property at 3727 Golf Course Dr. (PPN 46-00259/46-04166)
• Contractor for 1904 Wadsworth Rd. project: Behrs Builders
• Contractor for 3727 Golf Course Dr. project: Redwood USA LLC

The Norton Planning Commission approved two final site plans. The first, for storage buildings at 1904 Wadsworth Rd., was approved unanimously (4-0). The second, for a 174-unit single-story apartment development by Redwood USA at 3727 Golf Course Dr., was approved 3-1, with Jim Lada voting no. Both approvals are subject to conditions discussed, including stormwater management and road maintenance.

• Approved final site plan SPR7-2021 for storage buildings at 1904 Wadsworth Rd. (4-0)
• Approved final site plan SPR8-2021 for 174-unit Redwood USA apartment development at 3727 Golf Course Dr. (3-1)

City Council

The Norton City Council will hold a remote meeting on May 10, 2021, to consider first readings of 11 new pieces of legislation. These include resolutions for cooperative agreements with Barberton for water projects, ordinances for engineering services, and a tax increment financing agreement. The council will also hold an executive session to discuss property purchase or sale and employee negotiations.

• Res. 53-2021: Cooperative agreement with Barberton for Barberton Reservoir Reconstruction Project (OPWC application).
• Res. 54-2021: Cooperative agreement with Barberton for Taylor Road Waterline Project (OPWC application).
• Ord. 55-2021: $58,355 engineering services agreement with GPD for Norton Commerce Park Water Project design.
• Ord. 58-2021: $220,405 engineering services agreement with GPD for Eastern Road Reconstruction Phase 2 design.
• Ord. 63-2021: Development and Tax Increment Financing Agreement with Addison Norton, LLC.

Council adopted Ordinance 63-2021, a development and tax increment financing agreement with Addison Norton LLC and Addison Norton Investment Company LLC, which will allow asphalt repair on Golf Course Drive to begin. The vote was 5-1, with Councilmember Whipkey dissenting. Council also approved purchases of IT services and equipment ($20,652) and police body armor ($10,490.90), both 6-0. Several other ordinances were introduced for first reading only, including cooperative agreements with Barberton for reservoir and waterline projects, and engineering service contracts for various road and water projects.

• Adopted TIF agreement with Addison Norton LLC (5-1)
• Approved IT services/equipment purchase from MGT Network Services, $20,652 (6-0)
• Approved police body armor purchase from Red Diamond Uniform Police Supply, $10,490.90 (6-0)
• Approved minutes of April 26 and May 3 meetings
• Introduced resolutions for Barberton reservoir and Taylor Road waterline cooperative agreements (first reading)
• Introduced ordinances for engineering services for Norton Commerce Park, Greenwich Road, Eastern Road phases 1 and 2, Johnson/Parkwood waterline, and Greenwich sewer (first reading)
• Entered executive session for property purchase and negotiations (6-0)

Boards & Commissions

The Norton Board of Control will consider ten new business items, all involving agreements or purchases. These include IT services, office furniture, ballistic vests, door installation, and several engineering design and construction observation contracts for waterline, road, and sewer projects. The total amount of all items is approximately $495,000.

• IT services agreement with MGT Network Services up to $20,652
• Purchase of office furniture from Office Warehouse for $5,702
• Purchase of 9 ballistic vests for NPD for $10,490.90
• Agreement with Cavanaugh Builders for door installation at community center for $7,644
• Engineering design contracts for Eastern Road reconstruction ($195,430) and Commerce Park Waterline ($58,000)

The Norton Board of Control unanimously approved all 10 items on the agenda, covering IT installations, office furniture, police vests, community center doors, and various engineering and design contracts for waterline, road, and sewer projects. All motions passed with four yea votes and no nays.

• Approved MGT Network Services IT installation agreement up to $20,652 (unanimous)
• Approved $5,702 purchase of office furniture from Office Warehouse (unanimous)
• Approved $10,490.90 purchase of 9 ballistic vests for NPD (unanimous)
• Approved $7,644 agreement with Cavanaugh Builders for 4 community center doors (unanimous)
• Approved Engineering Associates construction observation agreement up to $74,000 for Johnson Road waterline (unanimous)
• Approved GPD design agreement up to $58,000 for Commerce Park waterline (unanimous)
• Approved GPD resurfacing design agreement up to $29,700 for Eastern Road (unanimous)
• Approved GPD reconstruction design agreement up to $195,430 for Eastern Road (unanimous)

City Council

The Norton City Council will hold a remote work session to discuss and potentially approve resolutions authorizing $50,000 matches for two OPWC applications with Barberton (Barberton Reservoir reconstruction and Taylor Road Waterline), and an ordinance for a $58,355 engineering contract with GPD for the Norton Commerce Park waterline design. The meeting will also cover other contracts, a police vest purchase, and a development/TIF agreement.

• OPWC match for Barberton Reservoir reconstruction ($50,000 from Fund 450)
• OPWC match for Taylor Road Waterline ($50,000 from Fund 126)
• GPD engineering contract for Norton Commerce Park waterline (not to exceed $58,355)
• GPD engineering services for Greenwich Road resurfacing and Eastern Road Phase I & II
• Contract with MGT for IT installation for city hall renovation

The Committee Work Session voted unanimously to add 11 resolutions and ordinances to the May 10, 2021 Council agenda, all with emergency language. Key items include $50,000 OPWC matches for the Barberton Reservoir reconstruction and Taylor Road waterline, engineering contracts for water and road projects, a police vest purchase, and a reworked TIF agreement with Addison. No final decisions were made; all items were only placed on the upcoming agenda.

• Added Resolution 53-2021 (OPWC match, Barberton Reservoir, $50,000) to May 10 agenda (3-0)
• Added Resolution 54-2021 (OPWC match, Taylor Road waterline, $50,000) to May 10 agenda (3-0)
• Added Resolution 55-2021 (GPD engineering, Commerce Park waterline, $58,355) to May 10 agenda (3-0)
• Added Ordinance 56-2021 (GPD engineering, Greenwich Road resurfacing, $18,450) to May 10 agenda (3-0)
• Added Ordinances 57-2021 and 58-2021 (GPD engineering, Eastern Road reconstruction, $29,700 and $220,405) to May 10 agenda (3-0 each)
• Added Ordinance 59-2021 (Engineering Associates, Johnson Road waterline oversight, $74,000) to May 10 agenda (3-0)
• Added Ordinance 60-2021 (MGT IT installation, $20,652) to May 10 agenda (3-0)
• Added Ordinance 61-2021 (EDG engineering, Greenwich Road sewer, $57,502) to May 10 agenda (3-0)

City Council

The Norton City Council will meet remotely to consider renewing agricultural district status for farmland at 3631 S Medina Line Road, with a public hearing and second reading of Resolution 50-2021. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss property purchase or sale and economic development assistance.

• Public hearing and second reading of Res. No. 50-2021 to renew farmland in an agricultural district for property at 3631 S Medina Line Road (PPN 46-07452)
• Executive session to consider property purchase or sale and confidential economic development information
• Meeting conducted remotely via teleconference due to H.B. #197 and #404; public comments must be submitted by 12:00 pm on meeting day
• No new legislation is being introduced at this meeting

The council approved the renewal of farmland at 3631 S Medina Line Road in an Agricultural District, passing Resolution 50-2021 unanimously (6-0) after a public hearing. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports on road projects and water infrastructure, but no other votes or actions were taken.

• Approved Resolution 50-2021 renewing farmland at 3631 S Medina Line Road in an Agricultural District (6-0)
• Accepted minutes of April 12 and April 19, 2021 regular and special meetings

Boards & Commissions

The Charter Review Commission met and discussed how to divide the review of the City Charter. The committee decided to use track changes and share the document after each meeting, and reviewed all administration and Council recommendations for changes. They determined they need more information on Mayor and Council salaries and duties before making recommendations. The next meeting was set for May 1, 2021.

• Determined to use track changes for Charter review and share document after each meeting
• Reviewed all administration and Council recommendations for Charter changes
• Determined more information needed on Mayor and Council salaries before recommendation
• Determined more information needed on duties of Mayor and Council
• Set next meeting for May 1, 2021

Boards & Commissions

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will hold a virtual meeting on April 20, 2021, to consider three variance applications. These are requests from property owners to deviate from specific zoning code requirements. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom and YouTube.

• Variance request by C.J. Dannemiller Co. for property at 5300 S. Hametown Rd. (PPN 46-07477) regarding Zoning Code 1280.04(e)(2)
• Variance request by Susan Hudeck for property at 1449 Union St. (PPNs 46-08323, 46-08324) regarding Zoning Codes 1262.04(c), 1262.04(1), and 1262.04(4)
• Variance request by John Hershberger/JJ Home Improvements for property at 4677 Bevington St. (PPNs 46-02845, 46-02846) regarding Zoning Codes 1266.04(1) and 1266.04(c)

City Council

Norton City Council is holding a special remote meeting to consider Ordinance No. 052-2021, which authorizes accepting NOPEC 2021 Energized Community Grant funds. The grant will be used to update exit doors and perform necessary HVAC work. The ordinance is being fast-tracked with a waiver of second and third readings due to an April 25 acceptance deadline.

• Ordinance No. 052-2021: accept NOPEC 2021 Energized Community Grant funds for exit door and HVAC updates
• Emergency declaration to allow immediate effect upon passage
• Waiver of second and third readings for expedited approval
• Special remote meeting streamed on City of Norton YouTube

At a special meeting, Norton City Council unanimously approved Ord. No. 52-2021, accepting a $7,600 NOPEC grant to improve the Community Center's exit doors and HVAC system. The grant requires no matching funds, and the council waived standard readings to meet an April 25 approval deadline. All six present members voted in favor.

• Added Ord. No. 52-2021 to agenda with emergency language (unanimous)
• Waived second and third readings of Ord. No. 52-2021 (6-0)
• Adopted Ord. No. 52-2021 accepting NOPEC grant (6-0)

City Council

The Norton City Council meeting on April 12, 2021, includes first readings for several ordinances regarding code updates and farmland renewal. The agenda also features second readings for various engineering and construction agreements.

• Ord. No. 49-2021: First reading to update the Codified Ordinances
• Res. No. 50-2021: First reading to renew farmland at 3631 S Medina Line Road
• Res. No. 51-2021: First reading to support a 1.9 mill levy for the Akron-Summit County Public Library District
• Ord. No. 37-2021: Second reading for an agreement with Windfall Funding, LLC up to $36,000
• Ord. No. 41-2021: Second reading for a stage roof at Columbia Woods Park up to $25,000

Norton City Council unanimously adopted the annual codified ordinance update (Ord. 49-2021) and approved several time-sensitive contracts, including a $36,000 agreement with Windfall Funding, a $25,000 stage roof for Columbia Woods Park, a $29,769 engineering contract for Wooster Road resurfacing, and a $14,988 engineering contract for Greenwich Road sewer replacement. Council also passed a resolution supporting the Akron-Summit County Public Library levy (Issue 10) with one abstention, and introduced a resolution for farmland renewal at 3631 S. Medina Line Road for a public hearing on April 26.

• Adopted Ord. 49-2021, codified ordinance update (7-0)
• Approved $36,000 agreement with Windfall Funding, LLC (7-0)
• Approved $25,000 stage roof construction at Columbia Woods Park (7-0)
• Approved $29,769 engineering contract for Wooster Road resurfacing (7-0)
• Approved $14,988 engineering contract for Greenwich Road sewer replacement (7-0)
• Adopted Res. 51-2021 supporting library levy Issue 10 (6-0-1, Tousley abstained)
• Introduced Res. 50-2021 for farmland renewal at 3631 S. Medina Line Rd (first reading only)

Boards & Commissions

The Norton Charter Review Commission held its first meeting on April 6, 2021. The commission adopted its rules, elected Todd Bergstrom as Chairperson and Ellen Stokes as Vice Chairperson, and decided to meet every other Tuesday at 7:00 p.m., with the next meeting set for April 20th. The city will collect recommendations from administration, staff, and Council for the commission to review.

• Adopted Commission Rules (motion by Rick Dobbins, second by Denise Mullins).
• Elected Todd Bergstrom as Chairperson.
• Elected Ellen Stokes as Vice Chairperson.
• Determined to meet on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. every other week.
• Set the next meeting for April 20th at 7:00 p.m.

City Council

The Norton City Council is holding a remote committee work session to discuss several items: adopting an updated codified ordinances package, renewing an agricultural district for a property on S. Medina Line Road, expressing support for the Akron-Summit County Public Library levy (Issue 10) on the May 4 ballot, and extending the repayment period for sewer/water improvements on Cleveland-Massillon Road. No final votes are scheduled; these are discussion items for the work session.

• Ordinance to adopt updated codified ordinances, including new sections on signal preemption, earphone use while driving, open container, and animal abandonment
• Resolution to renew agricultural district status for 3631 S. Medina Line Road (PPN 46-07452)
• Resolution supporting 1.9 mill renewal levy for Akron-Summit County Public Library (Issue 10), generating $15.7 million over 6 years
• Discussion of extending Tom Lehner's repayment period for Cleveland-Massillon Road sewer/water improvements from 10 to 20 years

The Norton City Council held a committee work session where it voted to add Res. No. 51-2021 supporting the Summit County Library renewal levy to the next agenda. It also voted to add Ord. No. 49-2021 (updated codified ordinances) and Ord. No. 50-2021 (agricultural district renewal) to the next agenda. A request to extend the Cleveland-Massillon Road assessment payment period for Dr. Lehner was discussed at length but only moved to next week's agenda for further discussion, with no decision made.

• Added Res. No. 51-2021 (library levy support) to next agenda — passed unanimously
• Added Ord. No. 49-2021 (updated codified ordinances) to next agenda, contingent on requested information — passed unanimously
• Added Ord. No. 50-2021 (agricultural district renewal) to next agenda for first reading — passed unanimously
• Moved discussion of Cleveland-Massillon Road assessment extension to next week's agenda — passed 2-1

Boards & Commissions

The Parks and Cemetery Board elected Neva Gibson as Chair and Ruth Stimac as Vice-Chair, and nominated Stimac as the Parks Representative on the Planning Commission. Mayor Zita discussed plans for Green Up Day on April 17, including trash bag pickup, pre-registration packets, and a tree planting ceremony for COVID-19 victims at Columbia Woods. The board also announced activities and concerts in the park for July 22-24. No other business was conducted.

• Elected Neva Gibson as Chair (motion by Stimac, seconded by Fritz).
• Elected Ruth Stimac as Vice-Chair (motion by Gibson, seconded by Fritz).
• Nominated Ruth Stimac as Parks Representative on Planning Commission (motion by Gibson, seconded by Fritz).
• Discussed Green Up Day on April 17, including trash bag pickup and pre-registration packets.
• Announced a tree planting ceremony for COVID-19 victims at Columbia Woods on April 17.
• Announced activities and concerts in the park for July 22-24.

Boards & Commissions

The Norton Housing Council is meeting to elect a new chairperson and discuss the purpose, powers, and duties of the Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) Housing Council. They will also review the annual inspection status of properties granted a CRA, including KDA Manufacturing, Clinton Aluminum, Caliber Collision, and TRK Legacy Holdings dba Condor Welding, noting which are still under construction or not yet started as of 12/31/20.

• Election of Chairperson
• Discussion of CRA Housing Council purpose, powers, and duties
• Annual inspection of CRA-granted properties: KDA Manufacturing
• Clinton Aluminum – still under construction as of 12/31/20
• Caliber Collision – still under construction as of 12/31/20; TRK Legacy Holdings dba Condor Welding – not yet under construction

Boards & Commissions

The Housing Council will hold an election for a new Chairperson. The meeting includes a discussion regarding the purpose, powers, and duties of the Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) and annual inspections of specific properties.

• Election of Chairperson
• Discussion of CRA purpose, powers, and duties
• Annual inspection of KDA Manufacturing
• Annual inspection of Clinton Aluminum
• Annual inspection of Caliber Collision and Condor Welding

City Council

Norton City Council will hold a remote meeting to consider multiple ordinances, including first readings for contracts for engineering, construction, and services, and third readings for a tractor purchase and tax abatement agreements. The council will also discuss an executive session on property purchase and employee negotiations, and receive reports on salt purchases from ODOT and CUE.

• Ord. 37-2021: $36,000 agreement with Windfall Funding, LLC
• Ord. 41-2021: $25,000 stage roof construction at Columbia Woods Park
• Ord. 42-2021: $24,740 engineering for Barber Road Traffic Signal Project
• Ord. 43-2021: $29,769 engineering for Wooster Road Resurfacing Project
• Ord. 31-2021: $140,230 tractor and boom mower purchase

The Norton City Council approved several ordinances, including participation in the ODOT road salt contract and a $207,650 purchase of road salt from Cargill. It also authorized contracts for engineering services, a stage roof at Columbia Woods Park, and a change order for City Hall renovations. All votes were unanimous except for two 5-1 votes on waiving readings for the salt ordinances, with Councilman Tousley dissenting.

• Approved Ord. 47-2021: participation in ODOT road salt contract (6-0).
• Approved Ord. 48-2021: purchase of 2,700 tons of road salt from Cargill for $207,650 (6-0).
• Approved Ord. 38-2021: agreement with Auditor of State for auditing services (6-0).
• Approved Ord. 39-2021: declared certain city properties as no longer needed (6-0).
• Approved Ord. 40-2021: amended appropriations for fiscal year 2021 (6-0).
• Approved Ord. 42-2021: engineering services for Barber Road traffic signal project for $24,740 (6-0).
• Approved Ord. 44-2021: change order for City Hall renovations for $18,000 (6-0).
• Approved Ord. 31-2021: purchase of New Holland tractor and boom mower for $140,230 (6-0).

City Council

The Norton City Council is holding a remote work session to discuss multiple contracts and financial items, including a $36,000 agreement with Windfall Funding LLC to analyze city expenses and find savings, a 2020 audit agreement, asset disposals, and several engineering and construction contracts. The meeting is being held via teleconference due to state law, with public comments submitted by email.

• Contract with Windfall Funding LLC for expense analysis, not to exceed $36,000
• 2020 Audit Agreement
• Asset disposals
• Contract with Wooster Builders for stage roof construction, not to exceed $25,000
• Contract with ARL for traffic control on SR 21, not to exceed $10,500

The Committee Work Session was procedural, with no final votes on contracts. Council unanimously agreed to add 10 ordinances to the next regular meeting agenda, including a $36,000 Windfall expense-reduction services agreement, several engineering and construction contracts, and asset disposals. Discussion occurred on each item, but no contracts were awarded at this session.

• Added Ord. 37-2021 (Windfall expense audit, $36,000) to agenda for first reading (unanimous)
• Added Ord. 38-2021 (2020 audit agreement) to agenda, waived readings (unanimous)
• Added Ord. 39-2021 (asset disposals) to agenda, waived readings (unanimous)
• Added Ord. 40-2021 (appropriation amendment) to agenda, waived readings (unanimous)
• Added Ord. 41-2021 (Wooster Builders stage roof, up to $25,000) to agenda for first reading (unanimous)
• Added Ord. 42-2021 (GPD traffic signal engineering, ~$25,000) to agenda, waived readings (unanimous)
• Added Ord. 43-2021 (CTL Wooster Road observation, ~$30,000) to agenda for first reading (unanimous)
• Added Ord. 44-2021 (Cavanaugh change order #2, $18,000) to agenda, waived 2nd/3rd readings (unanimous)

Boards & Commissions

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to consider updating and approving job descriptions and incorporating fire department promotions into civil service language. The agenda lists these as new business items, with no other substantive matters scheduled.

• Update/approve job descriptions
• Incorporate FD promotions into Civil Service language

The Norton Civil Service Commission unanimously approved job descriptions for Office Manager and Mechanic, and approved Fire Department Promotions as presented. The meeting was brief and adjourned after these two items.

• Approved job descriptions for Office Manager and Mechanic (unanimous)
• Approved Fire Department Promotions as is (unanimous)

City Council

The Norton City Council will hold a remote meeting to consider second readings of ordinances, including a $140,230 tractor and boom mower purchase, tax increment financing (TIF) ordinances, and a tax abatement for Petit Auto Wash. They will also hold a third reading on amending Chapter 1496 of the Codified Ordinances. The meeting includes an executive session for collective bargaining negotiations.

• Ord. 31-2021: Purchase of New Holland TS6.110 Tractor and Boom Mower for Service Department, not to exceed $140,230
• Ord. 32-2021 and 33-2021: TIF ordinances for public improvements with tax exemptions and service payments in lieu of taxes
• Ord. 34-2021: Tax abatement agreement with Petit Auto Wash, Inc. and Thomas J. Petit and Sharon L. Petit in Community Reinvestment Area
• Ord. 23-2021: Third reading to amend Chapter 1496 of Codified Ordinances
• Executive session on public employee compensation negotiations

Council voted 7-0 to adopt Ord. No. 23-2021, updating the city's property maintenance code to the 2018 International Maintenance Property Code. Several other ordinances received second readings only, including the purchase of a tractor and boom mower for up to $140,230 and tax incentives for Petit Auto Wash. No final action was taken on those items.

• Adopted Ord. No. 23-2021, adopting the 2018 International Maintenance Property Code, by a 7-0 vote.
• Accepted the minutes of the February 22, 2021 regular meeting as submitted.
• Moved into executive session to discuss public employee negotiations, with no further business conducted afterward.

Boards & Commissions

The Norton Board of Control will consider approving two new agreements: one with Windfall for expense reduction services (up to $36,000) and one with the Ohio Auditor of State's office for the 2020 audit (up to $34,440). The board will also review minutes from previous meetings.

• Agreement with Windfall for Expense Reduction Services, not to exceed $36,000
• Agreement with Auditor of State Keith Faber for 2020 audit, not to exceed $34,440
• Consideration of minutes from multiple prior meetings

The Board of Control unanimously approved two agreements. The first is with Windfall for Expense Reduction Services, not to exceed $36,000, which analyzes recurring city expenses to find savings, guaranteeing $45,000 per year in savings. The second is with the Auditor of State's office (Keith Faber) for the 2020 audit, not to exceed $34,440. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved agreement with Windfall for Expense Reduction Services, not to exceed $36,000.
• Approved agreement with Auditor of State's office for 2020 audit, not to exceed $34,440.
• Approved minutes from six prior meetings as submitted.

City Council

The Norton City Council Committee Work Session scheduled for March 1, 2021, is cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next Regular Council Meeting is set for March 8, 2021, and the next Committee Work Session for March 15, 2021. This notice is procedural only, with no decisions or discussions scheduled.

• Cancellation of March 1, 2021 Committee Work Session
• Next Regular Council Meeting: March 8, 2021
• Next Committee Work Session: March 15, 2021

City Council

The Norton City Council will hold its regular meeting remotely, with public comments read into the record. The agenda includes first readings of several ordinances, including engineering contracts for sewer and water improvements, a park stage roof, a tractor purchase, and tax abatement agreements. It also includes third readings of ordinances for major contracts such as the 2021 Street Resurfacing Program and waterline improvements.

• Ord. 25-2021: $31,545 for sanitary sewer design at Norton Commerce Park
• Ord. 28-2021: $27,423.09 for stage roof materials at Columbia Woods Park
• Ord. 31-2021: $140,230 for a New Holland tractor and boom mower
• Ord. 11-2021: $1,100,000 bid for 2021 Street Resurfacing Program
• Ord. 13-2021: $2,200,000 bid for SR 261 South Loop Improvements

The Norton City Council approved multiple ordinances and resolutions, including a $1.1 million street resurfacing contract, a $2.2 million SR 261 South Loop improvement bid, and a $650,000 waterline improvement bid. It also approved engineering design contracts for the Norton Commerce Park waterline and sanitary sewer improvements, and adopted several code updates. All votes were unanimous except for two 5-2 votes on the final plat for 3727 Golf Course Drive.

• Approved $1.1M street resurfacing bid from Barbicas Construction (7-0)
• Approved $2.2M SR 261 South Loop improvements bid from Lockhart Construction (7-0)
• Approved $650,000 waterline improvements bid from Lockhart Construction (7-0)
• Approved $27,490 waterline design contract with GPD for Commerce Park (7-0)
• Approved $31,545 sanitary sewer design contract with Glaus, Pyle, Schomer and DeHaven (7-0)
• Approved final plat for 3727 Golf Course Drive (5-2)
• Approved $42,600.59 change order for City Hall renovations (7-0)
• Approved $18,500 accounting software upgrade with Software Solutions (7-0)

Boards & Commissions

The Board of Control is considering several contracts for municipal services and equipment. Items include tree clearing on Eastern Road, stage roof timber, and new engineering designs for Norton Commerce Park.

• $7,500 agreement with Extreme Tree Service for tree clearing on Eastern Road
• $27,423.09 purchase of timber from Timber Technologies
• $140,230 purchase of NHTS6.110 Tractor and Alamo Maverick Boom mower from Akron Tractor
• Two Software Solutions agreements totaling up to $18,500 for VIP and time entry modules
• GPD engineering agreements for sewer and water line design at Norton Commerce Park

The Board of Control unanimously approved seven items, including a $140,230 tractor with mower, a $27,423.09 timber purchase for the stage roof, and a $7,500 tree clearing agreement. It also approved software modules for budgeting and time entry, and engineering design contracts for sewer and water lines at Norton Commerce Park. All motions passed without dissent.

• Approved tree clearing agreement with Extreme Tree Service, up to $7,500 (unanimous)
• Approved timber purchase for stage roof from Timber Technologies, $27,423.09 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of NHTS6.110 Tractor with Alamo Maverick Boom mower from Akron Tractor, $140,230 (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Software Solutions for one VIP module, up to $5,500 (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Software Solutions for time entry modules, up to $13,000 (unanimous)
• Approved sewer line design agreement with GPD engineering for Norton Commerce Park, $31,545 (unanimous)
• Approved water line design agreement with GPD engineering for Norton Commerce Park, $27,490 (unanimous)

Boards & Commissions

The Norton Records Commission is meeting remotely to consider a request to purchase a plotter/scanner for city records retention and disaster preparedness, with an estimated cost of about $2,400. The commission will also review minutes from the last meeting. The item was proposed by the Records Commission secretary and would allow scanning of commercial plans, surveys, maps, and other documents for digital backup and firefighter access.

• Consideration of plotter/scanner purchase, estimated at $2,400
• Review of minutes from last meeting
• Remote teleconference meeting with public participation available by contacting Robert Fowler

Boards & Commissions

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will hold a virtual meeting on February 17, 2021, to consider one new business item: a variance application from Donald and Pamela Coy for property at 3112 Clark Mill Rd. The board will vote on whether to grant the variance from Zoning Code 1296.03(2). The meeting is procedural and includes roll call and adjournment.

• Variance application A1-2021 by Donald & Pamela Coy for 3112 Clark Mill Rd. (PPN 46-01463) from Zoning Code 1296.03(2)

Records Commission

The Records Commission unanimously approved the RC 3, confirming records are in order, and sent it to the Mayor for signature. Once signed, it will be scanned and distributed to departments for disposition to begin March 1, 2021. The commission also approved minutes from December 4, 2019. No other substantive decisions were made; a plotter/scanner purchase was discussed but deferred to the Administrator and Mayor.

• Approved RC 3 unanimously, authorizing records disposition starting March 1, 2021
• Approved minutes from December 4, 2019 meeting

City Council

The Norton City Council is holding a remote work session to discuss several items, including a proposed ordinance to authorize a $31,545 engineering contract with GPD Group for sanitary sewer and waterline design at Norton Commerce Park. The council will also continue discussions on the property maintenance code and consider appointments to boards and commissions.

• Ordinance 25-2021: Authorize $31,545 contract with GPD Group for sewer/water design at Norton Commerce Park
• Resolution 20-2021: Confirm appointments/reappointments to boards and commissions (e.g., Planning Commission, Parks & Cemetery Board)
• Ordinance 23-2020: Adopt International Property Maintenance Code (2018) and repeal old code sections
• Discussion: Final Plat Phase I, TIF for Petit Eastern Road and Kranez Drive, CRA for Petit Eastern Road
• Discussion: Purchase of wood beam for stage, tractor and boom mower, FD uniform allowance

The Norton City Council Committee Work Session moved several ordinances to the next agenda, including Ord. No. 25-2021 for sanitary sewer line design at Norton Commerce Park ($31,545) with emergency language, and Res. No. 27-2021 to appoint a Charter Review Commission. All motions passed unanimously. No final decisions were made; items will be considered at the next regular meeting.

• Moved Ord. No. 20-2021 (Planning Commission reappointment) to next agenda for third reading (unanimous)
• Moved Ord. No. 25-2021 (sewer line design, $31,545) to next agenda, waiving second and third readings with emergency language (unanimous)
• Moved Res. No. 27-2021 (Charter Review Commission) to next agenda, waiving second and third readings with emergency language (unanimous)
• Moved Ord. No. 28-2021 (wood beam purchase for stage) to next agenda, waiving second and third readings with emergency language (unanimous)
• Moved Ord. No. 29-2021 (Final Plat Phase I Brookside Development) to next agenda (unanimous)
• Moved Ord. No. 30-2021 (FD uniform allowance) to next agenda, waiving second and third readings with emergency language (unanimous)
• Moved Ord. No. 31-2021 (tractor and boom mower) to next agenda (unanimous)
• Moved Ord. No. 32-2021, 33-2021, 34-2021 (TIF and CRA agreements for Petit properties) to next agenda (unanimous)

Boards & Commissions

The Norton Planning Commission is reviewing a Major Subdivision Application-Final Plat for the Brookside Greens Phase 1 development at the former Brookside Golf Course, 3727 Golf Course Drive. The applicant, Addison Norton LLC, seeks approval of the final plat, which includes civil improvement plans, a stormwater pollution prevention plan, and a $500 application fee. The preliminary plat was approved on December 14, 2020. The commission will decide whether to approve the final plat at its February 9, 2021 meeting.

• Final plat for Brookside Greens Phase 1, a land development subdivision
• Application fee of $500 paid by JA Friedman Capital
• Preliminary plat approved by Planning Commission on December 14, 2020
• Utility letter from City of Barberton confirms water and sewer capacity
• Certificate of liability insurance names City of Norton as additional insured

The Norton Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for Copart's online auto auction facility at 745 Norton Ave. (4-0) and approved the final plat for Phase 1 of the Brookside Country Club development, which includes 52 homes (3-1). The commission also appointed John Conklin as its representative to the Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council for a three-year term.

• Approved conditional use permit for Copart at 745 Norton Ave. (4-0)
• Approved final plat for Brookside Country Club Phase 1, 52 homes (3-1)
• Appointed John Conklin to Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council (3-year term)

City Council

The Norton City Council is meeting remotely to discuss and vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including adopting the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code, approving contracts for road and water projects, and appointing members to the Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council. The agenda includes second and third readings of legislation, with some items declared emergencies. The meeting will be streamed on YouTube.

• Adoption of 2018 International Property Maintenance Code (Ord. No. __-2021)
• Contract with Engineering Associates for Shellhart Ext, up to $42,000 and $57,600
• Bid acceptance for 2021 Street Resurfacing Program, up to $1,100,000 (Barbicas Construction)
• Bid acceptance for SR 261 South Loop Improvements, up to $2,200,000 (Lockhart Construction)
• Resolution appointing members to Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council (Res. No. 22-2021)

City Council

The Council moved Resolution No. 22-2021 to its next agenda, which would establish a Housing Council as required by the Community Reinvestment Area. The resolution passed unanimously. The Council also discussed adopting the International Property Maintenance Code (2018) but took no action, scheduling further discussion for the next work session.

• Moved Res. No. 22-2021 (Housing Council) to next agenda with emergency language (unanimous)
• Discussed but did not vote on adopting International Property Maintenance Code (2018)

Boards & Commissions

The Norton Board of Control is meeting to consider multiple agreements and bids for engineering, construction, and equipment purchases. Key items include accepting bids for the 2021 Street Resurfacing Program ($1.1M), 2020 Waterline Improvements ($650K), and SR 261 South Loop Improvements ($2.2M), plus several professional service contracts.

• Agreement with Engineering Associates for Shellhart Ext, up to $42,000
• Agreement with Engineering Associates for I-76 Crossing, up to $57,600
• Bid from Barbicas Construction for 2021 Street Resurfacing, up to $1,100,000
• Bid from Lockhart Construction for 2020 Waterline Improvements, up to $650,000
• Bid from Lockhart Construction for SR 261 South Loop Improvements, up to $2,200,000

The Board of Control unanimously approved all ten agenda items, including engineering agreements, construction bids, a change order, and equipment purchases. All motions passed with no dissenting votes.

• Approved $42,000 engineering agreement with Engineering Associates for Shellhart Ext waterline design (unanimous)
• Approved $57,600 engineering agreement with Engineering Associates for Shellhart Ext waterline (unanimous)
• Approved $28,000 construction management agreement with GPD Group for 2021 Road program (unanimous)
• Accepted $1,100,000 bid from Barbicas Construction for 2021 Street Resurfacing (unanimous)
• Accepted $650,000 bid from Lockhart Construction for 2020 Waterline Improvements (unanimous)
• Accepted $2,200,000 bid from Lockhart Construction for SR 261 South Loop Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #1 with Cavanaugh Construction for roof replacement, not to exceed $50,000 (unanimous)
• Approved $28,629 for Air Ionizer equipment from Gardner Service Company (unanimous)

City Council

The Norton City Council is meeting remotely to hold a public hearing on a proposed Tax Increment Financing (TIF) incentive district and to discuss a range of items in committee work session, including contracts for waterline projects, street paving, and equipment purchases. The agenda includes several ordinances authorizing agreements, such as one with ODOT for water service extension and multiple contracts for engineering and construction services.

• Public hearing on proposed Tax Increment Financing Incentive District pursuant to O.R.C. Section 5709.40(C)
• ODOT agreement for I-76 waterline crossing, with ODOT contributing up to $57,000 for design and $52,000 for 4-inch main extension
• Contract for Shellhart Waterline Extension Design with Engineering Associates, Inc. not to exceed $42,000
• Contracts for 2021 street resurfacing construction observation and 2021 street paving construction award
• Contracts to award construction of 2020 Waterline Project (Wooster Road) and S.R. 261 S. Loop Waterline Project

City Council

The Norton City Council is holding a remote meeting to consider Ordinance No. 6-2021, which would authorize the city to join the Summit County Service Department Response Network (SDRN), a mutual aid agreement for sharing service department resources during emergencies. The council will also acknowledge December 2020 budget reports and hear public comments, including concerns about the proposed Brookside development. The meeting is conducted via teleconference due to state law.

• Ordinance No. 6-2021: Join Summit County SDRN mutual aid agreement, waive readings, declare emergency
• Public comments on Brookside development: concerns about 300+ homes, school capacity, water tower, traffic, taxes
• Acknowledge receipt of December 2020 budget reports
• Minutes of December 14, 2020 meeting; minutes of January 4, 2021 meetings deferred

Boards & Commissions

The Norton Board of Control is meeting to consider two new business items, both involving contracts with Gardiner. The first is a general agreement for 2021 not to exceed $7,500, and the second is for HVAC sterilization equipment for the Fire Department not to exceed $18,000. The meeting is being held via Zoom and live-streamed on YouTube.

• Agreement with Gardiner for 01/01/2021-12/31/21, not to exceed $7,500
• Contract with Gardiner for HVAC sterilization equipment for Fire Department, not to exceed $18,000

The Board of Control unanimously approved two contracts with Gardiner. The first is an annual service maintenance agreement for 2021, not to exceed $7,500. The second is for HVAC sterilization equipment for the Fire Department, not to exceed $18,000, funded from the Capital Budget.

• Approved Gardiner annual service maintenance contract for 2021, up to $7,500 (unanimous)
• Approved Gardiner HVAC sterilization equipment for Fire Department, up to $18,000 (unanimous)

City Council

The Norton City Council is holding an organizational meeting and committee work session. The main items are appointing standing committees, reviewing council rules, and discussing several funding applications and development plans, including the Clark Mill economic development plan, JGB annexation, and grant applications for CDBG, OPWC, and AMATS funding.

• Clark Mill Economic Development Plan for Clarkmill Road area, including potential TIF ordinance for storm water mitigation and road reconstruction
• JGB Annexation ordinance to finalize annexation of previously read parcels
• 2021 CDBG Application for Columbia Woods Playground accessibility improvements
• 2021 OPWC Grant Application for Eastern Road reconstruction, Frashure Park Streets, and New Park Drive Storm Basin
• 2021 AMATS STBG Application for Eastern Road and Greenwich Road projects