Norton public meetings in 2025

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Norton Board of Building and Zoning Appeals will hear a variance request (Record A‑1) from Hahn Homes for Lot 13 at 2878 Willow Way. The applicant asks to extend a covered back patio 1‑6 inches beyond the required 50‑foot rear yard setback. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, approval of the November 18 minutes, and adjournment.

• Variance application BZA A‑1: rear yard setback 1266.04(4) for 2878 Willow Way, Lot 13
• Board of Zoning & Appeals fees paid: total $552.25 (site plan $550.00, engineering $350.00, processing $2.25)
• Permanent address assignment for parcel 2878 Willow Way (Tax Parcel No. 4609681) issued July 30, 2025
• Live video stream of the meeting available via the City of Norton website

The Board of Zoning Appeals voted 5‑0 to approve a variance allowing a covered back patio of 15 ft × 13 ft at 2878 Willow Way, Lot 13 (Hahn Homes). The same vote (5‑0) approved the September 16 minutes as written. Both actions were recorded as motions and seconded before being adopted.

• Approved covered back patio variance (15 ft × 13 ft) for 2878 Willow Way Lot 13 (5‑0)
• Approved September 16 minutes as written (5‑0)

City Council

City Council will discuss a tax levy renewal for fire department equipment and personnel. The body is also considering several ordinances related to city personnel policies, energy storage agreements, and equipment purchases.

• Res. No. 120-2025: Renewal of a tax levy for fire apparatus, buildings, and personnel
• Ord. No. 121-2025: Purchase of a front plow and tailgate spreader from Henderson not to exceed $23,124.20
• Ord. No. 114-2025: Purchase of Max Dispatch Telecommunications Console Systems from Zetron not to exceed $38,031.39
• Ord. No. 119-2025: Amendment to an agreement with Norton Energy Storage, LLC
• Ord. No. 118-2025: Revision of the longevity schedule for non-bargaining personnel

The council rejected Ordinance 119-2025, which would have amended the agreement with Norton Energy Storage, LLC. Several other measures passed unanimously, including updates to city policies, a fire levy resolution, a purchase of a front plow, and appointments to the Volunteer Fire Dependents’ Fund. Additional ordinances on cybersecurity and a health‑board appointment were also adopted.

• Ordinance 119-2025 amendment to Norton Energy Storage agreement failed (3‑3)
• Ordinance 118-2025 amending policies and cell‑phone reimbursement adopted (6‑0)
• Resolution 120-2025 renewing fire levy adopted (6‑0)
• Ordinance 121-2025 purchase of front plow and tailgate spreader ($23,124.20) adopted (6‑0)
• Volunteer Fire Dependents’ Fund appointments for 2026 approved (6‑0)
• Ordinance 117-2025 cybersecurity policy adopted (6‑0)
• Resolution 116-2025 appointment of Dan Karant to health district board adopted (6‑0)

Board of Control

The Board of Control is meeting to award contracts for school zone safety signage and street maintenance equipment. The body will review expenditures for flashing signs, a street sweeper, and snow removal gear.

• Purchase and installation of school zone flashing signs on Hametown Rd at Hametown Christian Academy not to exceed $10,200.00
• Purchase of a Tomcat sweeper from Newport Solutions not to exceed $8,656.95
• Purchase of a front plow and tailgate spreader from Henderson not to exceed $23,124.20

The Board of Control approved the purchase of school‑zone flashing signs for Hametown Christian Academy. It also approved buying a Tomcat Sweeper for the new Service Garage. Finally, the Board approved acquiring a front plow and tailgate spreader from Henderson. All three motions passed unanimously.

• Approved purchase of school‑zone flashing signs at Hametown Christian Academy (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of one Tomcat Sweeper for the Service Garage (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of a front plow and tailgate spreader from Henderson (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Norton Planning Commission will review a site plan for a new commercial service garage at the Ken Ganley Ford dealership. The project includes a 56,000-square-foot building with a 40-bay service area and a car wash.

• Review of site plan for 56,000sf Ford Pro Elite garage at 2835 Barber Road
• Ken Ganley Companies seeking entitlement review for new commercial service facility
• Project includes 40-bay service area, office spaces, and integrated car wash

The commission voted to accept the September 9 meeting minutes with a 3‑0 vote, and the August 12 meeting minutes with a 4‑0 vote. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved September 9 minutes (3-0)
• Approved August 12 minutes (4-0)

City Council

The Norton City Council will consider confirming the appointment of Dan Karant to the Summit County Health District and vote on several budget-related ordinances, including a $38,031.39 purchase of new dispatch console systems.

• Confirm appointment of Dan Karant to Summit County Health District
• Authorize purchase of Max Dispatch console systems for $38,031.39
• Amend 2025 appropriations and authorize General Fund transfers
• Adopt 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update
• Enact 180-day moratorium on data center zoning certificates

The council approved a 180‑day moratorium on new data‑center zoning certificates. It also adopted the FY 2026 appropriation ordinance, the 2025 comprehensive plan update, and renewed intergovernmental agreements for the Direct Indictment Program for 2025 and 2026. An amendment to add the state‑mandated cybersecurity policy to the agenda was also approved.

• Amended agenda to consider Norton Cybersecurity Policy (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 108‑2025: 180‑day moratorium on data‑center zoning certificates (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 107‑2025: annual appropriation ordinance for FY 2026 (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 109‑2025: adopt 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update (6‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 105‑2025: renew intergovernmental agreement for Direct Indictment Program 2025 (6‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 106‑2025: renew intergovernmental agreement for Direct Indictment Program 2026 (6‑0)

Parks and Cemetery

The Parks and Cemetery Board will hear public participation, review old business such as an Eagle Scout update and park tours, and consider new business including setting goals for 2026 and planning a Christmas in the Park event. The meeting will also approve the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting.

• Eagle Scout update (old business)
• Touring the parks (old business)
• Goals for 2026 (new business)
• Christmas in the Park planning (new business)
• Public participation segment

The Parks and Cemetery Board approved the October 21, 2025 minutes by unanimous vote. The board agreed to hold a working meeting to consolidate the 2026 goals list before or after the next board meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 6:33 p.m. with no public participation.

• Approved October 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Norton Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will consider two variance requests on Brookside Drive. One request (BZA A13-2025) seeks a variance for minimum lot width and depth at 3879 Brookside Drive, Parcel PPN 46-02112. The second request (BZA A14-2025) seeks a variance because a pole barn at 3741 Brookside Drive, Parcel PPN 46-064723 exceeds the maximum allowed square footage. The meeting also includes roll call, approval of September 16, 2025 minutes, and adjournment.

• BZA A13-2025 – variance for minimum lot width & depth at 3879 Brookside Drive (PPN 46-02112)
• BZA A14-2025 – variance for pole barn exceeding maximum square footage at 3741 Brookside Drive (PPN 46-064723)
• Approval of September 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Roll call of board members
• Adjournment of the meeting

The Board of Zoning Appeals voted 5-0 to approve a variance for 3879 Brookside Drive (Section C) and a variance for a 40‑by‑32‑ft pole barn at 3741 Brookside Drive. They also approved the September 16 minutes with a 5-0 vote.

• Approved variance A14-2025 for 3879 Brookside Drive (Section C) (5-0)
• Approved variance A15-2025 for 3741 Brookside Drive pole barn 40x32 ft (5-0)
• Approved adoption of September 16 minutes as written (5-0)

City Council

The council will vote on several emergency ordinances, including the creation of the Brookside Greens Incentive District #2 and the Van Hyning Glen Tax Incentive District. It will also consider an appropriations amendment for the 2025 fiscal year and a transfer of funds from the General Fund. Additionally, the council will authorize the purchase of a Max Dispatch Telecommunications console system for Southwest Summit Communications at a cost not to exceed $38,031.39.

• Ord. No. 91-2025 – creates Brookside Greens Incentive District #2 (Tax Increment Financing), emergency.
• Ord. No. 100-2025 – creates Van Hyning Glen Tax Incentive District, emergency.
• Ord. No. 112-2025 – first‑reading amendment to the 2025 appropriations budget, emergency.
• Ord. No. 113-2025 – first‑reading authorization of a General Fund transfer for calendar year 2025, emergency.
• Ord. No. 114-2025 – first‑reading purchase of Max Dispatch Telecommunications console systems for SWSCOM, up to $38,031.39, emergency.

The council approved the minutes from the November 3 and November 10 meetings. It adopted Ord 111-2025, confirming the appointment of the city’s administrative officer, with a 7‑0 vote. Several ordinances were moved to their first reading and passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved November 3, 2025 council minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 10, 2025 council minutes (unanimous)
• First reading of Ord 112-2025 (appropriations amendment) passed unanimously
• First reading of Ord 113-2025 (fund transfer) passed unanimously
• First reading of Ord 114-2025 (dispatch console lease) passed unanimously
• First reading of Ord 115-2025 (tax incentive recommendations) passed unanimously
• Adopted Ord 111-2025 confirming appointment of administrative officer (7‑0)
• Second reading of Ord 108-2025 (data‑center zoning moratorium) taken (no vote recorded)

Board of Control

The Norton Board of Control will vote on two procurement contracts. One contract is for a motion sensor installation at the Service Department, not to exceed $7,791.72. The second contract is for a MAX Dispatch telecommunications console system for SWSCOM, not to exceed $38,031.39. The meeting also includes routine roll call and review of the October 20, 2025 minutes.

• Award motion sensor installation contract for Service Department – up to $7,791.72 (vendor: DuraServ Corp dba Action Door)
• Award MAX Dispatch telecommunications console system contract for SWSCOM – up to $38,031.39 (vendor: Zetron)
• Review and adopt Board of Control minutes from October 20, 2025

The Board of Control approved the purchase of motion sensors for overhead doors after clarifying the item was not for video. The board also approved entering into a lease for Max Dispatch telecommunications console systems, with billing arrangements involving Barberton. Additionally, the October 20, 2025 meeting minutes were approved. All three actions passed unanimously.

• Approved purchase of motion sensors for overhead doors (unanimous)
• Approved lease for Max Dispatch telecommunications console systems (unanimous)
• Approved October 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Norton Civil Service Commission will meet to approve the appointment of an Assistant Service Director and a Laborer examination. The meeting is scheduled for November 13, 2025.

• Approval of Appointment for Assistant Service Director
• Approval for Laborer Examination
• Review of August 27, 2025 Minutes

City Council

The Norton City Council will vote on an emergency ordinance to confirm the Mayor's appointment of an Administrative Officer. The ordinance sets the officer's salary at $110,000 per year. The vote requires a two‑thirds majority to become effective. An executive session will also consider the appointment under state law and the city charter.

• Executive session to consider appointment of a public employee or official per ORC §121.22(G)(1) and Charter Section 3.12(1)
• Ordinance to confirm the Administrative Officer appointment with a salary of $110,000 per year
• Emergency designation of the ordinance for immediate effect
• Financial reports presented by Council President Doug DeHarpart
• Personnel & Rules committee discussion confirming the Administrative Officer appointment

The council voted to temporarily adjourn the special meeting to an executive session, passing the motion unanimously. A second motion to place Ordinance No. 111-2025 on the agenda also passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Temporarily adjourned meeting to executive session (4-0)
• Added Ord. No. 111-2025 to agenda (3-0)

City Council

City Council will discuss a 180-day moratorium on data center zoning applications and the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update. The body is also reviewing the Annual Appropriation Ordinance for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, and several tax incentive districts.

• Proposed 180-day moratorium on zoning certificates for data centers (NAICS 518)
• Annual Appropriation Ordinance for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
• Proposed $8,000 renewal for the 2025 Direct Indictment Program with Summit County
• Proposed lintel repairs from Pro Fab, Inc. for the Service Department not to exceed $11,520
• Creation of Van Hyning Glen and Brookside Greens Incentive Districts

The council amended the agenda to authorize submission of a grant application to the Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study for repairs on State Route 21, passing the motion unanimously. It approved first‑reading resolutions for the Direct Indictment Program for 2025 and 2026, the Annual Appropriation Ordinance for fiscal year 2026, a 180‑day moratorium on data‑center zoning certificates, and the 2025 Comprehensive Plan update, all unanimously. The council also approved a resolution to waive readings and vote on the St. Rt. 21 grant application, and approved the October 20, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Amended agenda to add AMATS grant application for St. Rt. 21 repairs (unanimous)
• Added Res. 105‑2025 (Direct Indictment Program 2025) for first reading (unanimous)
• Added Res. 106‑2025 (Direct Indictment Program 2026) for first reading (unanimous)
• Added Ord. 107‑2025 (Annual Appropriation Ordinance FY 2026) for first reading (unanimous)
• Adopted Ord. 108‑2025 enacting a 180‑day moratorium on data‑center zoning certificates (unanimous)
• Adopted Ord. 109‑2025 to adopt the 2025 Comprehensive Plan update (unanimous)
• Approved Res. 110‑2025 to waive readings and vote on the St. Rt. 21 grant application (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Norton Planning Commission meeting on Oct 28, 2025 will include a public hearing on the final plat applications identified as 46-08956 and 46-04611. Attendees may appear in person to speak for or against these applications. The meeting is scheduled in the Council Chambers of the Norton Safety & Administration building at Columbia Woods Drive.

• Final plat application 46-08956 – public hearing
• Final plat application 46-04611 – public hearing
• Opportunity for persons to speak for or against the applications

Parks and Cemetery

The Parks and Cemetery Board will review several items of old business, including a Boy Scout project at Western Star Cemetery, matters concerning Norton Center Cemetery, and a proposed bench location there. The board will also receive a recap of the recent Cider Festival and an update from the Planning Commission. No specific decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Boy Scout Project at Western Star Cemetery
• Bench location at Norton Center Cemetery
• Norton Center Cemetery
• Cider Festival Recap
• Planning Commission Update

The board voted to make Neva Gibson the new Chair, with the motion passing unanimously. The board also approved the previous meeting minutes from August 6, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Neva Gibson appointed Chair (unanimous)
• August 6, 2025 minutes approved (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)

City Council

The Norton City Council will hold first readings on several ordinances, including an amendment to the public‑notice posting locations, the creation of the Van Hyning Glen Tax Increment Financing Incentive District, and an economic development plan for that district. Additional items include consent for the Ohio Department of Transportation SR 21 Bridge Replacement project and approval to purchase a concrete tank pad for up to $68,000. Prior legislation such as virtual meeting rules and other tax‑increment financing districts will also be considered.

• Ord. No. 99-2025 – amend Section 220.01 (Public Notice) locations (first reading)
• Ord. No. 100-2025 – create Van Hyning Glen Tax Increment Financing Incentive District (first reading)
• Ord. No. 101-2025 – adopt Economic Development Plan for Van Hyning Glen Incentive District (first reading)
• Ord. No. 102-2025 – provide consent to ODOT for SR 21 Bridge Replacement (first reading)
• Ord. No. 103-2025 – authorize purchase of concrete tank pad up to $68,000 for Service Department (first reading)

The council unanimously approved adding two agenda items: legislation for lintel repairs at the Service Department and a Resolution of Appreciation for James Helmick. They also approved Ordinance No. 99-2025 to amend the public‑notice section of the code for a first reading. Additionally, Ordinance No. 100-2025 was added to the agenda for a first reading with unanimous support.

• Added legislation for lintel repairs to Service Department agenda (unanimous)
• Added Resolution of Appreciation for James Helmick to agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 99-2025 (public notice amendment) first reading (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 100-2025 first reading (unanimous)

Board of Control

The Norton Board of Control will vote on three contract awards at its October 20 meeting. Items include a $5,955 guardrail repair on Hametown Road, a concrete pad for Service Department fuel tanks up to $68,000, and lintel repairs up to $11,520. The meeting also includes routine roll call, approval of September minutes, and adjournment.

• Award Hametown Rd guardrail repair contract to Lake Erie Construction Company – up to $5,955
• Award concrete pad for Service Department fuel tanks to Perrin Asphalt – up to $68,000
• Award lintel repair contract – up to $11,520

The Board of Control approved a purchase to repair the guardrail at 3529 Hametown Rd. It also approved a purchase for a 2,000‑sq‑ft concrete pad for the Service Department and a purchase for lintel replacements at the new Service Garage. All three motions passed unanimously. The September 15, 2025 minutes were approved as submitted.

• Approved guardrail repair purchase for 3529 Hametown Rd (unanimous)
• Approved concrete pad purchase for Service Department, 2,000 sq ft (unanimous)
• Approved lintel repairs purchase for Service Garage (unanimous)
• Approved September 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

At this meeting the council will consider a series of first‑reading ordinances, including establishing a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Incentive District for Brookside Greens, adopting an economic development plan for that district, and authorizing various policy amendments and contracts. They will also review prior‑reading items such as a budget appropriations amendment and purchases of police computer equipment up to $21,591 and office furniture up to $21,911.

• Ord. No. 91-2025 – creation of Brookside Greens Incentive District (TIF) (Planning & Economic Development)
• Ord. No. 92-2025 – adoption of Economic Development Plan for Brookside Greens Incentive District (Planning & Economic Development)
• Ord. No. 93-2025 – authorization for the Mayor to renew the animal control intergovernmental agreement with Summit County (Safety)
• Ord. No. 94-2025 – adoption of a revised Public Records Policy (Safety)
• Ord. No. 88-2025 – purchase of police department computer equipment and services from Talix, not to exceed $21,591 (Safety)

The council placed several ordinances on the agenda for first reading, including virtual‑meeting rules, a TIF incentive district, an economic‑development plan, an animal‑control contract, a revised public‑records policy, and multiple storm‑water and environmental amendments; all passed unanimously. It adopted Ordinance 89‑2025 to purchase office furniture for the Service Department up to $21,911, with a 6‑1 vote. It also adopted Resolution 79‑2025 authorizing the mayor to execute the revised Summit County intergovernmental memorandum, voting 7‑0. Finally, Ordinance 80‑2025 setting the salary for the Assistant Service Director was approved by a 7‑0 vote.

• First‑reading of Ordinance 90‑2025 (virtual meetings for Civil Service Commission) approved unanimously
• First‑reading of Ordinance 91‑2025 (Brookside Greens TIF Incentive District) approved unanimously
• First‑reading of Ordinance 92‑2025 (Economic Development Plan for Brookside Greens) approved unanimously
• First‑reading of Ordinance 93‑2025 (Animal Control intergovernmental agreement) approved unanimously
• First‑reading of Ordinance 94‑2025 (Revised Public Records Policy) approved unanimously
• Adopted Ordinance 89‑2025 for office furniture purchase up to $21,911 (6‑1)
• Adopted Resolution 79‑2025 authorizing mayor to execute revised Summit County memorandum (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 80‑2025 setting salary rate for Assistant Service Director (7‑0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider BZA A13-2025, an appeal by Brian and Sherry Smith for a carport that exceeds the maximum square footage allowed under zoning code 1296.03 at 3794 Easton Rd. The appeal carries a fee of $300 plus $50 for the first variance, totaling $350. The meeting also includes routine business such as roll call, approval of the August 19, 2025 minutes, and adjournment.

• BZA A13-2025: variance request for a carport at 3794 Easton Rd. (PPN 46-01650) exceeding allowed size
• Applicable zoning code 1296.03 limits accessory building square footage
• Appeal fee: $300 + $50 (first variance) = $350
• Approval of minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting
• Adjournment

The Board of Zoning Appeals voted 5-0 to approve application A13-2025 for a carport at 3794 Easton Road. The Board also voted 5-0 to accept the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting.

• Approved carport permit A13-2025 (5-0)
• Approved acceptance of August 19, 2025 minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Norton City Council will discuss several emergency measures, including an ordinance to annex 14.002 acres in Chippewa Township and a resolution approving services for that area. The council will also consider an amendment to the 2025 appropriations budget, a new capital asset policy, and equipment purchases for the police and service departments. Additionally, the council will confirm the appointment of James Price to the Parks and Cemetery Board.

• Ord. No. 86-2025 – annexation of 14.002 acres in Chippewa Township (emergency)
• Res. No. 87-2025 – approval of statement of services for the annexed area (emergency)
• Ord. No. 83-2025 – amendment to the 2025 appropriations budget (emergency)
• Ord. No. 88-2025 – purchase of police computer equipment up to $21,591 (emergency)
• Ord. No. 89-2025 – purchase of office furniture up to $21,911 (emergency)

The council adopted Ordinance 86-2025, annexing a 14.002‑acre parcel in Chippewa Township and waiving second and third readings (6‑0). It also adopted Resolution 87-2025 establishing city services for the annexed area (6‑0). Additional measures approved unanimously included a revision to the capital asset policy, a declaration that certain properties are no longer needed, and the appointment of James Price to the Parks and Cemetery Board. The budget‑related Resolution 78-2025 accepting Summit County tax levy amounts was also adopted (6‑0).

• Adopted Ordinance 86-2025 annexing 14.002 acres (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 87-2025 services for annexed area (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 78-2025 accepting Summit County tax levy amounts (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 85-2025 revising capital asset accounting policy (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 76-2025 declaring certain city properties unnecessary (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 84-2025 appointing James Price to Parks and Cemetery Board (6-0)
• Motion to add Ordinance 83-2025 to agenda (first reading) passed unanimously (6-0)
• Motion to add Resolution 84-2025 to agenda passed unanimously (6-0)

Board of Control

The Norton Board of Control will consider two purchase contracts in its September 15 meeting. One contract would award the purchase of a tankless hot water system for the Norton Fire Department, not to exceed $9,100. The other contract would award the purchase of detour signing for State Route 585 and State Route 21, not to exceed $8,750. Both items are listed under New Business.

• Award purchase of tankless hot water system for Norton Fire Department – up to $9,100
• Award purchase of detour signing for State Route 585 and State Route 21 – up to $8,750

The Board of Control approved an emergency purchase of a tankless hot water system for the fire department, noting the cost was under $10,000 and did not require council approval. The Board also approved a purchase for detour signage on State Route 585 and 21, citing safety and litter concerns. Prior meeting minutes from September 2, 2025 were approved unanimously, and the meeting adjourned at 6:04 p.m.

• Approved September 2 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved tankless hot water system purchase for fire department (unanimous)
• Approved detour signage purchase for State Route 585/21 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The agenda text provided for the Norton Planning Commission meeting on 2025-09-09 does not contain any identifiable decisions, proposals, or discussion items. It appears to be nonsensical or boilerplate content without specific agenda points.

The commission approved the final site plan review (application SPR 13-2025) for 3888 & 3896 S. Cleveland Massillon Dr., owned by Terry & Carol Hamilton Trust and Artin Starcher, with a 4‑0 vote. The meeting minutes were not approved. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved SPR 13-2025 final site plan (4-0)
• Minutes not approved

City Council

Mayor Zita approved the drop‑off of unused syringes at City Hall. The council added Res. Nos 78‑2025 through 82‑2025 for first readings with waived readings, all passing unanimously. A waterline tie‑in rate of $12,500 was set, and a $15,995 purchase of Wi‑Fi equipment was approved.

• Mayor approved drop‑off of unused syringes at City Hall (unanimous)
• Approved Res. No. 78‑2025 (first reading, waive third reading) (unanimous)
• Approved Res. No. 79‑2025 (intergovernmental MOU first reading) (unanimous)
• Approved Res. No. 80‑2025 (Assistant Service Director salary range) (unanimous)
• Approved Res. No. 81‑2025 (Wireless Access Points purchase $15,995) (unanimous)
• Approved Res. No. 82‑2025 (waterline tie‑in rate $12,500) (unanimous)

Board of Control

The Board of Control unanimously approved the purchase of office furniture for the Service Department, with the budget adjusted to $15,000. The board also unanimously approved buying additional wireless access points for the Service Department. Finally, the board unanimously approved the Police Department technology refresh request.

• Approved office furniture purchase for Service Department (budget $15,000) – unanimous
• Approved wireless access points purchase for Service Department – unanimous
• Approved police department technology refresh purchase – unanimous

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will hold a meeting to certify an eligibility list for an Office Manager and approve a job description for a new Assistant Service Director position.

• Certification of eligibility list for Office Manager
• Approval of job description for Assistant Service Director (new position)

The commission approved the minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting. It certified the eligibility list for the Office Manager position. It also approved the new job description for the Assistant Service Director.

• Approved August 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Certified eligibility list for Office Manager
• Approved new job description for Assistant Service Director

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Norton Board of Zoning Appeals approved a garage addition for James Hart, a detached garage variance for Darrell Yoder, and a height variance up to 115 ft for Norton Energy Storage LLC. All three applications passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. The board also unanimously accepted the July 15, 2025 minutes.

• Approved BZA A10-2025 – 30 ft x 48 ft garage addition for James Hart (5‑0)
• Approved BZA A11-2025 – 40 ft x 80 ft detached garage variance for Darrell Yoder (5‑0)
• Approved BZA A12-2025 – height variance not to exceed 115 ft for Norton Energy Storage LLC (5‑0)
• Accepted July 15, 2025 minutes (5‑0)

City Council

The Norton City Council voted unanimously to award Cavanaugh Building Corporation a contract not to exceed $77,756 for emergency repair of a culvert under SR 21, with the city covering only 10% of the cost after a 90% grant. The council also moved Ordinance 76‑2025 to its first reading, declaring certain city properties no longer needed, and placed Ordinance 77‑2025 on the agenda for its first reading. Both property disposal and the contract ordinances were approved by unanimous motions.

• Approved emergency culvert repair contract to Cavanaugh Building Corp, up to $77,756 (unanimous)
• Moved Ordinance 76‑2025 to first reading, declaring certain city properties no longer needed (first reading only)
• Placed Ordinance 77‑2025 on agenda for first reading, awarding the same contract (first reading only)
• Approved Ordinance 76‑2025 first‑reading motion unanimously
• Approved Ordinance 77‑2025 first‑reading motion unanimously

Board of Control

The Board of Control unanimously approved three purchases: a Supervac electric ventilation fan paid for by the Norton Firemen’s Association; particulate barrier hoods and structural firefighting gloves costing about $1,200‑$1,300 after grant funding; and a GPD construction inspection project with 90% emergency funding. All motions passed without opposition.

• Approved Supervac ventilation fan purchase (unanimous)
• Approved particulate barrier hoods and firefighting gloves purchase (~$1,200‑$1,300) (unanimous)
• Approved GPD construction inspection purchase with 90% emergency funding (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Norton Civil Service Commission met on August 14, 2025. The commission approved the minutes from the June 12, 2025 meeting and approved testing for the laborer position. The next meeting was scheduled for September 11, 2025, and the session adjourned at 3:08 p.m.

• Approved minutes from June 12, 2025
• Approved testing for the laborer position

Planning Commission

The commission reviewed a preliminary site plan for 2108 Wadsworth Rd. and a final site plan for 3888 & 3896 S. Cleveland Massillon Dr. Both were discussed with engineers and the applicant, but the board did not issue any formal approvals, denials, or votes. The meeting consisted mainly of comments and questions about flood‑plain, wetlands, traffic, and easement issues.

Parks and Cemetery

The Parks and Cemetery Board unanimously approved placing the Daughters of the American Revolution bench in the open area near a younger tree on the north side of the Norton Center Cemetery, between the Black Plague portion and the rest of the cemetery. The board also unanimously approved the nominations of Robert Fritz as Chair and Neva Gibson as Vice‑Chair. The minutes for May, June, and July 2025 were approved unanimously.

• Approved placement of the DAR bench in the open area near a younger tree on the north side of the cemetery (unanimous)
• Approved Robert Fritz as Chair of the Parks and Cemetery Board (unanimous)
• Approved Neva Gibson as Vice‑Chair of the Parks and Cemetery Board (unanimous)
• Approved the May, June, and July 2025 board minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission held a preliminary site‑plan review for Norton Energy Storage LLC at 3700 Limestone Dr. and for KDA Industries LLC at 5211 S. Cleveland Massillon Rd. Commissioners discussed zoning, building height, water use, storm‑water management, power generation, and other project details. No formal approvals, denials, or vote tallies were recorded for either application.

City Council

The Norton City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 70-2025, creating a six‑month moratorium on zoning certificates for adult‑use cannabis cultivation, processing, distribution, or sale. The council also approved a $36,000 carport roof purchase for the Service Department, authorized emergency repair funding for a culvert on SR 21, and adopted resolutions for a joint waterline project with Barberton and an amendment to the fire levy. Additional ordinances updating city staff job descriptions and a school‑resource officer agreement were also adopted.

• Adopted Ordinance 70-2025 (cannabis zoning moratorium) – vote 6-0
• Approved purchase of Service Department carport roof up to $36,000 – vote 6-0
• Adopted Ordinance 74-2025 (emergency culvert repair grant) – vote 6-0
• Adopted Resolution 73-2025 (cooperative waterline project with Barberton) – vote 6-0
• Adopted Resolution 75-2025 (amended fire levy for 2026 collection) – vote 6-0
• Adopted Ordinance 67-2025 (updated HR & Communications Coordinator job description) – vote 6-0
• Adopted Ordinance 68-2025 (updated Administrative Assistant job description) – vote 6-0
• Adopted Ordinance 69-2025 (MOU with Norton City School District for School Resource Officer) – vote 6-0

Parks and Cemetery

The Parks and Cemetery Board voted to approve the May 2025 and June 2025 meeting minutes, contingent on correcting the June minutes. The board also moved to adjourn the July 16 meeting, which was seconded and carried.

• Approved May and June 2025 minutes (pending June corrections)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The board approved a Type B home‑occupation permit for John and Melinda Miller to operate a chassis‑alignment shop in their detached garage at 5129 S. Hametown Rd., with a 5‑0 vote. The board granted a variance allowing Josh Stover’s pole barn at 3400 Hemphill Rd. to be 1,500 sq ft, exceeding the 1,280 sq ft limit, also by a 5‑0 vote. The board adopted the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting, with a 4‑0 vote and one abstention.

• Approved Type B home‑occupation permit for Miller chassis‑alignment shop (5‑0)
• Approved variance for Stover pole barn to 1,500 sq ft (5‑0)
• Adopted June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0, 1 abstention)

City Council

The Norton City Council adopted Resolution 65-2025 opposing Ohio House Bill 335 and Resolution 66-2025 to place a fire levy renewal on the November ballot. It also approved updated job descriptions for the Human Resources & Communications Coordinator and the Administrative Assistant, and authorized a memorandum for a school resource officer. Ordinances were passed to amend the 2025 appropriations, transfer funds from the general fund, and rezone three parcels from R‑3 to I‑1 districts.

• Adopted Resolution 65-2025 opposing HB 335 (7—0)
• Adopted Resolution 66-2025 to place fire levy renewal on ballot (7—0)
• Adopted Ordinance 67-2025 amending HR & Communications Coordinator job description (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 68-2025 amending Administrative Assistant job description (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 69-2025 authorizing MOU for school resource officer program (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 56-2025 amending appropriations for FY 2025 (7—0)
• Adopted Ordinance 57-2025 authorizing transfer from general fund (7—0)
• Adopted Ordinance 58-2025 rezoning parcels to I‑1 district (7—0)

Parks and Cemetery

The Parks and Cemetery Board reviewed the Boy Scout Western Star Cemetery project and the three phases of the Norton Cemetery improvements, but no formal approvals or votes were recorded. Members also shared details about the July 4 Veterans Memorial dedication, a Kiwanis pancake breakfast, and Adopt‑A‑Spot planting activities. The meeting was adjourned without any substantive decisions.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved application BZA A7‑2025 for an 8‑ft privacy fence at 4145 Tapper Rd., contingent on a building permit. The motion was made by Mr. Williams, seconded by Mr. Smith, and passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. The Board also approved the minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting with a 3‑0 vote, while two members abstained.

• Approved 8‑ft fence variance for 4145 Tapper Rd., contingent on building permit (5‑0)
• Approved April 15, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0, 2 abstentions)

City Council

The council waived the third reading and adopted Resolution 55‑2025 to pursue a fire‑levy exceeding the ten‑mill limit. It also approved several emergency ordinances, including purchases of IT equipment ($16,658) and a rotary lift ($51,882.61) for the Service Department, consent for the State Route 261 resurfacing project, a five‑year extension with Republic Services, and contracts for a Hillcrest Drive drainage study and a private‑street index amendment.

• Waived third reading of fire‑levy resolution (7‑0)
• Adopted Res. 55‑2025 for fire‑levy renewal (7‑0)
• Approved IT equipment purchase for Service Department, up to $16,658 (unanimous)
• Approved rotary lift purchase for Service Department, up to $51,882.61 (unanimous)
• Approved consent for SR 261 resurfacing project (unanimous)
• Approved five‑year extension with Republic Services for solid waste collection (unanimous)
• Approved engineering services contract for Hillcrest Drive drainage study, up to $40,100 (7‑0)
• Approved amendment to private‑street index to include Panther Way (7‑0)

Board of Control

The Board approved the emergency networking software purchase for the fire department, the Meraki license renewal from SHI International, a carport for the Service Department, and engineering services for State Route 21 rehabilitation. All motions passed unanimously with no dissenting votes. No other business was taken up.

• Approved Emergency Networking software purchase for Fire Department (unanimous)
• Approved Meraki License Renewal from SHI International (unanimous)
• Approved Carport purchase for Service Department (unanimous)
• Approved Engineering Services through GPD for State Route 21 Rehabilitation (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from the April 10, 2025 meeting. It approved the civil service examination request for the Office Manager position, noting a potential exam date of August 13. The commission also approved an exceptional appointment for a Service Department Manager. No other actions were taken.

• Approved April 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved civil service exam request for Office Manager (exam date Aug 13)
• Approved exceptional appointment of Service Department Manager

City Council

The Norton City Council unanimously approved first‑reading motions for multiple ordinances, including the fire department renewal levy, FY 2025 appropriations amendments, a rezoning of Wadsworth Road, and a final site‑plan and conditional‑use permit. It adopted an agreement to lease police vehicles from Enterprise Fleet Management up to $94,750, passing 6‑0. The council also adopted a community‑correctional services agreement, also passing 6‑0.

• First reading of Ord. 55‑2025 (Fire Department Renewal Levy) added – passed unanimously
• First reading of Ord. 56‑2025 (Amend Appropriations) added – passed unanimously
• First reading of Ord. 58‑2025 (Rezoning Wadsworth Rd from R‑3 to I‑1) added – passed unanimously
• First reading of Ord. 60‑2025 (Final Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit) added – passed unanimously
• Adopted Ord. 52‑2025 (Community Correctional Services agreement) – vote 6‑0
• Adopted Ord. 53‑2025 (Lease of police vehicles up to $94,750) – vote 6‑0
• First reading of Ord. 57‑2025 (General Fund transfer) added – passed unanimously
• 2026 Tax Budget approved by voice vote – passed unanimously

Board of Control

The Board approved the purchase of a four‑column lift that can lift 72,000 pounds for the service department. The lift purchase is within the city’s $4 million bond allotment. The motion was moved by Doug DeHarpart, seconded by Don Harbert, and passed unanimously.

• Approved purchase of four‑column service lift (unanimous)
• May 19, 2025 minutes approved unanimously

Planning Commission

The commission approved the Brookside Greens Clubhouse replat (4-1). It also approved the site plan and conditional use permit for a shipping‑container storage facility at 2994 Barber Rd (5-0). Additionally, it approved rezoning of three parcels on Wadsworth Rd from R3 to R11 (5-0). The meeting minutes were accepted (5-0).

• Approved Brookside Greens Clubhouse replat (SPR 7-2025) – vote 4-1
• Approved site plan and conditional use permit for 2994 Barber Rd (SPR 8-2025) – vote 5-0
• Approved rezoning from R3 to R11 for 1853, 1863, 1917 Wadsworth Rd (R4-2025) – vote 5-0
• Accepted meeting minutes – vote 5-0

Parks and Cemetery

The Parks and Cemetery Board approved the minutes from the February 20, 2025 meeting. No other formal actions were taken, and the board adjourned the meeting at 7:00 p.m.

• Approved February 20, 2025 minutes (motion by Gibson, seconded by Witzberger)

City Council

The council voted 6‑1 to enter into an agreement with Enterprise for fleet management and vehicle procurement. Five ordinances (Nos. 50‑2025 through 54‑2025) were adopted on first reading by unanimous voice vote. The minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting were approved as submitted.

• Approved Enterprise fleet management agreement (voice vote 6-1)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 50-2025 (first reading) – passed unanimously
• Adopted Ordinance No. 51-2025 (ambulance rate increase) – passed unanimously
• Adopted Ordinance No. 52-2025 (Oriana House contract) – passed unanimously
• Adopted Ordinance No. 53-2025 – passed unanimously
• Adopted Ordinance No. 54-2025 (Panther Way private street index amendment) – passed unanimously
• Approved minutes of May 5, 2025 meeting as submitted

Board of Control

The Board approved using money from the Opioid Settlement Fund to purchase automated external defibrillators (AEDs) for city parks. It also approved a $135,000 lease for two police cruisers from Enterprise, including equipment. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved AED purchase for parks (unanimous)
• Approved $135,000 lease of two police cruisers from Enterprise (unanimous)
• Approved May 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission voted to approve the major site plan review for 3668 Summit Rd., which adds just under 6,000 square feet to an existing commercial building. The motion was made by Mrs. Witzberger, seconded by Mr. Lada, and passed unanimously 5-0. The board also approved the meeting minutes with a 4-0 vote and one abstention.

• Approved 3668 Summit Rd. site plan addition (5-0)
• Accepted meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)

City Council

The council adopted Ordinance 29‑2025, amending the city’s FY 2025 appropriations, with a 7‑0 vote. It also approved an amendment to Ordinance 37‑2025 adding a rezoning protection clause, passed unanimously. In addition, the council adopted Ordinance 45‑2025 declaring certain city properties no longer needed (7‑0) and approved the preliminary plat for the Reimer Road subdivision (second reading).

• Amended Ord. 37‑2025 to add rezoning protection clause (unanimous)
• Adopted Ord. 45‑2025 declaring certain city properties no longer needed (7‑0)
• Adopted Ord. 29‑2025 amending FY 2025 appropriations (7‑0)
• Approved preliminary plat of major subdivision on Reimer Road (Ord. 43‑2025 second reading)
• Approved Ord. 46‑2025 authorizing $10,200 school zone flashing signs (second reading)
• Moved to add Ord. 47‑2025 to agenda for first reading (unanimous)
• Moved to add Ord. 48‑2025 to agenda for first reading (unanimous)
• Moved to add Ord. 49‑2025 to agenda for first reading (unanimous)

Board of Control

The Board of Control unanimously approved the purchase of a 6‑foot aluminum fence and gate for the Police Department. It also approved a 10‑year cruiser replacement plan, the outfitting of a grant‑funded cruiser, and the acquisition of computers for the Service Department. All motions passed with no opposition.

• Approved 6‑foot aluminum fence and gate for Police Department (unanimous)
• Approved 10‑year Police Department cruiser replacement plan (unanimous)
• Approved outfitting of grant‑funded Police Department cruiser (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Service Department computers (unanimous)

City Council

The council unanimously moved to place Ordinance No. 43-2025 (preliminary plat) and Ordinance No. 44-2025 (final plat) on the agenda for first reading. It also approved Ordinance No. 45-2025 to swap three seized vehicles for a Ford Edge, and Ordinance No. 46-2025 for two school‑zone flashing signs on Hametown Road. Minutes from the March 17 and April 7 meetings were approved as submitted.

• Added Ord. No. 43-2025 (preliminary plat) to agenda – first reading (unanimous)
• Added Ord. No. 44-2025 (final plat) to agenda – first reading, intent to waive readings (unanimous)
• Added Ord. No. 45-2025 (vehicle/property disposal) to agenda – first reading (unanimous)
• Added Ord. No. 46-2025 (school zone flashing signs) to agenda – first reading (unanimous)
• Approved March 17, 2025 council minutes as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved April 7, 2025 council minutes as submitted (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals voted 4‑0 to accept the solar array variance application for 3319 Hillcrest Dr., including a 35‑ft height that exceeds the 21‑ft accessory‑building limit. The board also approved the minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting by a 3‑0 vote, with one member abstaining.

• Approved acceptance of solar variance application (35‑ft height) (4-0)
• Approved adoption of March 18, 2025 minutes (3-0, 1 abstention)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from the March 13, 2025 meeting. It also approved new job classifications for Operator Parks and Operator Facilities, adding them to existing classifications. No other actions were taken.

• Approved March 13, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved new job classifications for Operator Parks and Operator Facilities (motion passed)

Planning Commission

The Norton Planning Commission voted 4-0 to approve the Hahn Homes subdivision application (SPR 5-2025) and will forward it to the City Council. The commission also approved the meeting minutes by a 4-0 vote.

• Approved Hahn Homes subdivision application (4-0)
• Forwarded approved subdivision application to City Council
• Approved meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The Norton City Council moved several ordinances to the agenda for first reading, each passing unanimously. Ordinance 34-2025 authorizes a fuel supply agreement that the council says will save taxpayers about $300,000. Other first‑reading motions included amendments to appropriations, a collective bargaining agreement for EMTs, a newspaper‑delivery ordinance, a rezoning of 3608 Reimer Rd, and purchases for the service garage.

• Add Ord. No. 29-2025 (appropriations amendment) – first reading, passed unanimously
• Add Ord. No. 34-2025 (fuel supply agreement) – first reading, passed unanimously
• Add Ord. No. 35-2025 (EMT/Paramedic collective bargaining) – first reading, passed unanimously
• Add Ord. No. 36-2025 (newspaper delivery regulation) – first reading, passed unanimously
• Add Ord. No. 37-2025 (rezoning 3608 Reimer Rd) – first reading, passed unanimously
• Add Ord. No. 38-2025 (IT equipment purchase up to $23,742) – first reading, passed unanimously
• Add Ord. No. 39-2025 (wash‑bay legislation) – first reading, passed unanimously
• Add Ord. No. 40-2025 (floor heat system up to $35,972) – first reading, passed unanimously

Board of Control

The Board approved the purchase of a Kubota 60” zero‑turn mower, a wash bay for the Service Station, a floor‑heat system for the Service Station, a fuel supply agreement with Lyden Oil, and computers for the Service Department. Each motion was moved, seconded, and passed unanimously. No other substantive business was taken.

• Approved Kubota 60” Zero Turn mower purchase (5-0)
• Approved wash bay for Service Station purchase (5-0)
• Approved floor‑heat system for Service Station purchase (5-0)
• Approved Lyden Oil fuel supply agreement (5-0)
• Approved computers for Service Department purchase (5-0)

Planning Commission

The commission voted 3‑2 to recommend rezoning 3608 Reimer Road from RU‑1 to R‑3 with a Planned Cluster Residential district; this recommendation will go to City Council for final approval. A separate motion to forward the preliminary site plan for the same property to the council agenda passed 4‑1. The minutes of the March 25 meeting were approved unanimously 4‑0.

• Rezoning recommendation for 3608 Reimer Rd to R‑3 with Planned Cluster passed 3‑2
• Preliminary site plan recommendation for 3608 Reimer Rd placed on City Council agenda passed 4‑1
• Approval of meeting minutes passed 4‑0