St. Marys public meetings in 2023

Council

The St. Marys City Council is meeting to consider multiple emergency ordinances regarding pay rates for police and fire personnel. The agenda also includes decisions on municipal fund transfers, property disposition, and utility agreements.

• Salary adjustments for the Director of Public Service and Safety
• Pay rates and benefits for Police Sergeants and other non-represented police employees
• Pay rates and benefits for the Fire Chief and other non-represented fire employees
• Authorization to execute the 2023 PJM Power Pool Participant Schedule with AMP
• Fund transfers to the Swim Pool, City Garage, New Municipal Building, and Capital Improvement funds

Council

The City Council will review multiple emergency ordinances regarding salary adjustments for the Director of Public Service and Safety, police sergeants, and various non-represented city employees. The agenda also includes items related to municipal power contracts, city property disposition, and real estate transfers.

• Salary adjustments for Director of Public Service and Safety
• Pay rates and benefits for Police Sergeants (OPBA)
• Execution of 2023 PJM Power Pool Participant Schedule with AMP
• Authorization to dispose of City property through internet bidding
• Real estate transfer to the Community Improvement Corporation for commercial development

Council

The City Council is reviewing several emergency ordinances regarding pay rates and benefits for police, fire, and supervisory personnel. The agenda also includes a third reading for Cogan Ditch maintenance payments and the execution of a power pool schedule.

• Payment for developed parcels for Cogan Ditch maintenance
• Salary adjustments for elected officials starting in 2024, 2026, and 2028
• Pay rates and benefits for Police Sergeants (OPBA)
• Wages and benefits for Police Chief and non-represented police employees
• Execution of the 2023 PJM Power Pool Participant Schedule with AMP

Finance Committee

The St. Marys Finance Committee is meeting to review the 2024 budget. The agenda includes only this budget review item, with no other substantive business listed.

• 2024 Budget Review

Council

The City Council meeting includes second readings of ordinances regarding Cogan Ditch maintenance payments and scheduled salary adjustments for elected officials. The agenda also includes reports from city officials and the Finance Committee.

• Ordinance 2023-35: Authorizing payments for developed parcels for Cogan Ditch maintenance
• Ordinance 2023-36: Adjusting salaries for elected officials for 2024, 2026, and 2028

Finance Committee

The St. Marys Finance Committee will meet to review information regarding the proposed 2024 budget. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Presentation of proposed 2024 budget information

Council

The City Council meeting includes second readings for a resolution regarding real estate transfers to the Community Improvement Corporation and an ordinance for Cogan Ditch maintenance payments. The agenda also features discussions on elected official salary adjustments and advertising for new park construction.

• Resolution 2023-14: Authorizing real estate transfer to the Community Improvement Corporation
• Ordinance 2023-35: Payments for Cogan Ditch maintenance in city corporation limits
• Ordinance 2023-36: Salary adjustments for elected officials for 2024, 2026, and 2028
• Ordinance 2023-37: Advertising for bids to construct the 'All Abilities Park'

Council

The St. Marys City Council will review an emergency ordinance for a lime sludge removal contract with Pohlkat Inc. The council will also discuss a resolution regarding the transfer of real estate to the Community Improvement Corporation.

• Emergency Ordinance 2023-34: Authorizing a contract with Pohlkat Inc. for lime sludge removal
• Resolution 2023-12: Emergency resolution for repairing or replacing curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and asphalt
• Resolution 2023-14: Authorizing the transfer of real estate to the Community Improvement Corporation

Finance Committee

The St. Marys Finance Committee is meeting to review elected official wages. The agenda includes approval of minutes and acceptance of the agenda, with the main business item being the wage review.

• Review of elected official wages

Council

The City Council will consider third readings for an ordinance amending the codified ordinances and a resolution to transfer a residential lot to Auglaize Housing Development Inc. The council will also review an emergency ordinance regarding a contract with Pohlkat Inc. for lime sludge removal.

• Third reading of Ordinance No. 2023-32 amending Section 181.03(d)(7)
• Resolution authorizing transfer of a residential lot to Auglaize Housing Development Inc.
• Second reading of emergency ordinance for lime sludge removal contract with Pohlkat Inc.
• Emergency resolution for repair or construction of curbing, gutters, sidewalks, and asphalt pavement
• Request for Vacation of Right-of-Way

Council

The St. Marys City Council meeting includes discussions on amending city ordinances and authorizing a residential lot transfer. The council will also consider an emergency ordinance for lime sludge removal and an emergency resolution for infrastructure repairs.

• Ordinance 2023-34: Emergency authorization to contract with Pohlkat Inc. for lime sludge removal
• Resolution 2023-12: Emergency resolution for repairing or replacing curbing, gutters, sidewalks, and asphalt pavement
• Resolution 2023-13: Authorization to transfer a residential lot to Auglaize Housing Development Inc.
• Ordinance 2023-32: Amendment to Section 181.03(d)(7) of the Codified Ordinances

Council held first and second readings for several ordinances and resolutions regarding lime sludge removal, residential lot transfer, and street reconstruction. No final votes were taken on these legislative items. The council unanimously approved the minutes from the August 28, 2023, meeting.

• Approved August 28, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Read Ordinance No. 2023-34 regarding Pohlkat Inc. lime sludge removal contract (unanimous)
• Read Resolution No. 2023-12 regarding curbing, gutters, and pavement repairs (unanimous)
• Excused Mr. Mauter (unanimous)

Council

St. Marys City Council will discuss and vote on ordinances including rezonings, budget amendments, and a residential lot transfer.

• ORDINANCE NO. 2023-27: Rezone 11.194 acres of land at Greenville Road
• ORDINANCE NO. 2023-32: Amend Section 181.03(d)(7) of Codified Ordinances
• ORDINANCE NO. 2023-33: Appropriation for deficiencies in FY 2023 budget
• RESOLUTION NO. 2023-11: Accept tax levies as determined by Budget Commission
• RESOLUTION NO. 2023-13: Authorize transfer of residential lot to Auglaize Housing Development Inc.

City Council approved over $861,000 in supplemental appropriations, with the majority funding a new automated refuse truck and totes. The council also approved a rezoning ordinance and a resolution for county tax levies. A proposal to transfer a residential lot to a non-profit housing developer was read for the first time.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-27 rezoning land at 51.8 and 530 Greenville Road and Outlot No. 87 (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-33 for $861,419.30 in supplemental appropriations, including $693,640.32 for the refuse fund (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-11 accepting Budget Commission rates and authorizing tax levies (Unanimous)
• Read Ordinance No. 2023-32 to amend municipal income tax exemptions for residents under 18 (Unanimous)
• Read Resolution No. 2023-13 to transfer a residential lot at 508 N. Front Street to Auglaize Housing Development Inc.

Parks and Playgrounds Committee

The committee will meet to discuss the SMART fundraising event. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• SMART Fundraising Event

The committee reviewed a request from SMART to allow beer at a corn hole tournament in Memorial Park on September 9. The committee voted to move the request forward to City Council for approval.

• Approved June 19, 2023 minutes
• Accepted meeting agenda
• Moved request for beer at SMART fundraiser in Memorial Park to Council

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee reviewed and recommended forwarding several supplemental appropriation requests to Council. The requests total $861,419.30 and cover equipment, software, and infrastructure projects. The committee also approved the minutes from the April 17, 2023, meeting.

• Approved April 17, 2023 meeting minutes
• Recommended forwarding $346,663 request for 5,000 refuse toters to Council
• Recommended forwarding $342,865.20 request for an automated refuse truck to Council
• Recommended forwarding $43,344 request for a pool vehicle replacement to Council
• Recommended forwarding $40,000 request for General Services to Council
• Recommended forwarding $30,000 request for Grist Mill dehumidifier and McKinley Road parking lot to Council
• Recommended forwarding $28,000 request for Microsoft Office 365 transition to Council
• Recommended forwarding $27,231.90 request to refill Downtown Façade account to Council

Council

The City Council will review ordinances regarding the annexation and rezoning of territory in St. Marys Township. The meeting also includes discussions on wages for supervisory personnel and notes for a 2023 street program.

• Annexation of 2.722 acres in St. Marys Township (Ordinance 2023-25)
• Rezoning of land at 518 and 530 Greenville Road and Outlot No. 87 (Ordinance 2023-27)
• Wages and benefits for supervisory personnel and non-represented employees (Ordinance 2023-30)
• Issuance of notes for the 2023 Street Program (Ordinance 2023-31)

Council passed ordinances to annex and zone new territory and approved emergency pay steps for three water and sewer department employees. An emergency ordinance was also passed to authorize notes for the 2023 Street Program. The Treatment Train project bid opening was postponed to August 24.

• Passed Ordinance No. 2023-25 to annex 2.722 acres (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance No. 2023-26 to zone recently annexed territory (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance No. 2023-30 to set pay steps for two new hires and one supervisor (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance No. 2023-31 to authorize notes for $52,000 2023 Street Program (unanimous)
• Accepted July 24, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 2023-27 regarding rezoning of Greenville Road and Outlot No. 87 for a third reading

Council

The City Council will review several ordinances regarding land annexation and rezoning in St. Marys Township and near Greenville Road. The meeting also includes an emergency ordinance to advertise for real estate bids on Lynn Street and a resolution for infrastructure repairs.

• Annexation of 2.722 acres in St. Marys Township (Ordinance No. 2023-25)
• Rezoning of land at 518 and 530 Greenville Road and Outlot No. 87 (Ordinance No. 2023-27)
• Bidding for real estate on Lynn Street (Ordinance No. 2023-28)
• Land and monetary donation approval (Ordinance No. 2023-29)
• Infrastructure repair for curbing, gutters, sidewalks, and asphalt (Resolution No. 2023-10)

Council approved an emergency ordinance to accept a land donation from the Blumhorst family and a $50,000 contribution from the School Board of Education for a parking lot. They also authorized the sale of city-owned land on Lynn Street and approved a $1.1 million road reconstruction project.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-29 to accept land donation and $50,000 from School Board of Education for McKinley Road parking lot (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-28 to advertise for bids to sell city-owned real estate at 236 Lynn Street (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-10 for $1.1 million Spring Street reconstruction phase II (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2023-27 to rezone parcels at 518 and 530 Greenville Road and Outlot No. 87 to general commercial (Unanimous)
• Accepted July 10, 2023, meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Council

City Council will discuss and vote on ordinances related to annexation and zoning of recently added land. No significant decisions expected.

• ORDINANCE NO. 2023-25: Annexing 2.722 acres in St. Marys Township
• ORDINANCE NO. 2023-26: Zoning the annexed territory

City Council passed an emergency ordinance to award a contract for the LOC Performance Substation without bidding. Two ordinances regarding the annexation and zoning of a 2.722-acre territory were introduced for first reading.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-24 to award a contract for LOC Performance Substation not to exceed $150,000 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the June 26, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Read Ordinance No. 2023-25 to annex 2.722 acres in St. Marys Township (unanimous)
• Read Ordinance No. 2023-26 to zone recently annexed territory (unanimous)

Council

The St. Marys City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including minutes, reports from city officials, and committee updates. The main item is a new emergency ordinance to authorize awarding a contract for the LOC Performance substation without taking bids, which will be discussed as new legislation.

• Ordinance No. 2023-24: Emergency ordinance to award a contract at the LOC Performance Substation without bidding

Council conducted a first reading of an ordinance to waive bidding for substation work. The Parks and Playgrounds Committee recommended against allowing alcohol at K. C. Geiger Park for this year's Summerfest softball tournaments.

• Approved minutes of the June 12, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• First reading of Ordinance No. 2023-24 to award a contract to Power Solutions Group for the LOC Performance Substation without bids (unanimous)
• Parks and Playgrounds Committee recommended alcohol not be allowed at K. C. Geiger Park this year

Parks and Playgrounds Committee

The Parks and Playgrounds Committee will discuss a request regarding the use of alcohol at K.C. Geiger Park for the Summerfest event.

• Request for Use of Alcohol at K.C. Geiger Park During Summerfest

The committee reviewed a request to allow BYOB alcohol at a co-ed softball tournament during Summerfest. Members recommended that no alcohol be permitted without a permit and advised the organizer to follow the formal application process and consider security.

• Approved May 1, 2023 meeting minutes
• Recommended no alcohol without a permit for the K.C. Geiger Park softball tournament

Council

The St. Marys City Council meeting includes third readings for purchasing millwork and furniture for the new municipal building. The agenda also features new emergency ordinances regarding a land transfer at 502 Indiana Avenue and construction at the Tomlinson Substation.

• Resolution 2023-07: Emergency purchase of millwork, furniture, and fixtures for the new Municipal Building
• Ordinance 2023-23: Emergency land transfer for property at 502 Indiana Avenue
• Resolution 2023-08: Emergency contract for construction at the Tomlinson Substation
• Resolution 2023-09: Donation of a used vehicle to the Auglaize County Commissioner’s Office
• Liquor permit request

Council passed several emergency measures, including the purchase of furniture for the new municipal building and the sale of a small city-owned lot. They also authorized a construction contract for the Tomlinson Substation and the donation of a vehicle to the county.

• Passed Resolution No. 2023-07 to purchase millwork, furniture, and fixtures for the new municipal building without bids (Unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance No. 2023-23 to transfer property at 502 Indiana Avenue to an adjacent owner (Unanimous)
• Passed Resolution No. 2023-08 for a construction contract at the Tomlinson Substation with Vaughn Industries (Unanimous)
• Passed Resolution No. 2023-09 to donate a used vehicle to the Auglaize County Commissioner's Office (Unanimous)
• Referred rezoning request for Outlot #87 south of Greenville Road to the Planning Commission (Unanimous)
• Referred rezoning request for 0.827 acres at 518 and 530 Greenville Road to the Planning Commission (Unanimous)
• Accepted May 22, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Council

The City Council meeting includes a second reading of an emergency resolution to purchase millwork and furniture for the new municipal building without bidding. The council will also consider a new emergency ordinance regarding a land donation.

• Resolution 2023-07: Emergency authorization to purchase millwork, furniture, and fixtures for the New Municipal Building
• Ordinance 2023-22: Emergency ordinance approving a land donation

Council passed Ordinance No. 2023-22 to accept the donation of a property at 508 N. Front Street, which was identified as a dangerous building. The City intends to raze the structures and may offer the lot to non-profit organizations or sell it via sealed bids.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-22 to accept land donation at 508 N. Front Street (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of the May 8, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Suspended rules for Ordinance No. 2023-22 (unanimous)
• Entered Executive Session to discuss property acquisition (unanimous)

Council

The City Council meeting includes third readings for ordinances regarding land rezoning and the vacating of two alleys within the South Street Parking Lot. The council will also consider an emergency resolution for purchasing furniture and millwork for the new municipal building.

• Rezoning 4.030 acres of land in Outlot 16 and 127 to the City of St. Marys
• Vacating a 14-foot wide L-shaped alley in the South Street Parking Lot
• Vacating a 15-foot wide north-south alley in the South Street Parking Lot
• Emergency resolution for purchasing millwork, furniture, and fixtures for the new municipal building
• Editing and inclusion of ordinances into the Codified Ordinances

Council unanimously passed three ordinances as emergencies: a codified ordinances update, a rezoning of 4.03 acres, and two alley vacations in the South Street Parking Lot. They also set three public hearings for May 22, 2023, on a rezoning request and two alley vacation requests. No substantive decisions were made beyond these procedural approvals.

• Passed Ordinance 2023-15 (codified ordinances update) as an emergency (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 2023-16 (rezoning 4.03 acres) as an emergency (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 2023-17 (vacating L-shaped 14-foot alley) as an emergency (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 2023-18 (vacating north-south 15-foot alley) as an emergency (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for May 22 on rezoning 809 & 813 McKinley Road from I-2 to C-2
• Set public hearing for May 22 on vacating 14-foot alley in South Street Parking Lot
• Set public hearing for May 22 on vacating 15-foot alley in South Street Parking Lot
• Introduced Resolution 2023-07 (purchase of millwork/furniture for new municipal building, not to exceed $500,000)

Parks and Playgrounds Committee

The Parks and Playgrounds Committee met on May 1, 2023, to address business regarding pickleball and tennis courts. No other specific details or decisions were recorded in the agenda.

• Discussion regarding pickleball and tennis courts

The Committee decided on a future total of 10 pickleball courts and 2 tennis courts. The Parks Department will develop a final layout and cost based on two proposed options. Two temporary pickleball courts will be installed on tennis court three this summer.

• Approved Minutes of August 15, 2022
• Accepted the meeting agenda
• Agreed to a future total of 10 pickleball courts and 2 tennis courts
• Approved installation of 2 temporary pickleball courts on tennis court three for this summer

Council

The St. Marys City Council meeting includes second readings of ordinances regarding land rezoning and the vacation of alleys in the South Street Parking Lot. The council will also consider new legislation for budget appropriations and wage bonuses for certain Utility Workers Union of America, Local 552 employees.

• Rezoning 4.030 acres of land in Outlot 16 and 127 to the City of St. Marys
• Vacating a 14-foot wide L-shaped alley within the South Street Parking Lot
• Vacating a 15-foot wide north-south alley within the South Street Parking Lot
• Appropriation of monies for deficiencies in Ordinance No. 2022-45
• Wage bonuses for certain employees represented by Utility Workers Union of America, Local 552

City Council passed two emergency ordinances to fund equipment and employee retention. One ordinance provided supplemental appropriations for a new digger truck and fire escrow funds, while the other authorized one-time bonuses for union utility workers.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-20 for $385,691.75 in supplemental appropriations (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-21 for $2,500 one-time bonuses for 38 UWUA Local 552 employees (Unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of the April 10, 2023 meeting (Unanimous)
• Held second readings for Ordinances 2023-15, 2023-16, 2023-17, and 2023-18

Finance Committee

The St. Marys Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on supplemental appropriations and bonuses for UWUA employees. The agenda includes approval of minutes and acceptance of the agenda, followed by the two business items. No other substantive matters are listed.

• Supplemental appropriations
• UWUA employee bonuses

The committee reviewed requests for a new digger truck, CHIP program obligations, and fire escrow funds. Members discussed a proposed $2,500 bonus for 44 Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA) employees to improve competitiveness and reduce turnover.

• Approved December 5, 2022 meeting minutes
• Reviewed supplemental appropriation request of $3,701.74 for Auglaize County CHIP program
• Reviewed supplemental appropriation request of $.01 for OWDA Loan interest (Wastewater Treatment Plant)
• Reviewed supplemental appropriation request of $335,000 for Electric Department digger truck and employee transportation vehicle
• Reviewed supplemental appropriation request of $46,990 for Fire Escrow Account
• Discussed proposed $2,500 bonus for 44 UWUA employees

Solid Waste Committee

The Solid Waste Committee will meet to discuss operational changes. The agenda contains no specific details regarding the nature of these changes.

• Operational Changes

The committee discussed potential operational changes to garbage collection, specifically the use of trucks with automatic lifters. The committee expressed support for exploring the project, though officials noted the system would require a phase-in period.

• Approved minutes of the July 10, 2017 meeting
• Accepted the meeting agenda
• Expressed support for exploring automated garbage collection trucks

Council

The St. Marys City Council will meet to review several new ordinances and resolutions. The agenda includes items regarding land rezoning, the vacation of two alleys in the South Street Parking Lot, and participation in ODOT road salt contracts.

• Rezoning 4.030 acres of land in Outlot 16 and 127 to the City of St. Marys
• Vacating a 14-foot wide L-shaped alley within the South Street Parking Lot
• Vacating a 15-foot wide north-south alley within the South Street Parking Lot
• Emergency resolution authorizing participation in 2023 ODOT road salt contracts
• Emergency ordinance amending municipal employee bond regulations

Council passed three emergency measures regarding municipal employee bonding, a land annexation process, and participation in ODOT road salt contracts. Several ordinances for zoning changes and alley vacations were read for the first time and are pending second readings.

• Passed Ordinance No. 2023-19 to amend municipal employee bonds and add the Administrative Accountant position (Unanimous)
• Passed Resolution No. 2023-05 to provide services and zoning for a parcel to be annexed (Unanimous)
• Passed Resolution No. 2023-06 to authorize participation in ODOT Road Salt Contracts (Unanimous)
• Referred a request to zone 2.722 acres south of County Road 33A to C-2 General Commercial to the Planning Commission (Unanimous)
• Read Ordinance No. 2023-15 regarding the inclusion of ordinances in component codes for a first reading (Unanimous)
• Read Ordinance No. 2023-16 to rezone 4.030 acres at 809 McKinley Road to C-2 General Commercial for a first reading (Unanimous)
• Read Ordinance No. 2023-17 to vacate an L-shaped alley in the South Street Parking Lot for a first reading (Unanimous)
• Read Ordinance No. 2023-18 to vacate a north-south alley in the South Street Parking Lot for a first reading (Unanimous)

Council

The City Council will conduct roll call, accept minutes, and receive reports from city officials. The agenda includes a liquor permit transfer of ownership and a resolution of appreciation.

• Liquor Permit Transfer of Ownership
• Resolution No. 2023-04: Resolution of Appreciation to Jeffery Thompson

Council passed a resolution recognizing Jeffery Thompson for over 32 years of service. The Streets and Sidewalks Committee determined the current ordinance regarding cats at large is sufficient.

• Approved Resolution No. 2023-04 expressing appreciation to Jeffery Thompson (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of the March 13, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Determined current ordinance on cats at large is sufficient

Streets and Sidewalks Committee

The Streets and Sidewalks Committee is holding a routine meeting with standard procedural items. The only listed business item is a discussion pertaining to cats, with no further details provided.

• Discussion pertaining to cats

The committee discussed the issue of cats at large and the difficulties of proving ownership and funding impoundment. Members determined that existing legislation is sufficient and will continue to rely on the S.A.R.T. Trap, Neuter, Release program.

• Approved minutes of the March 6, 2023 meeting
• Accepted the meeting agenda
• Decided to leave the current cat-at-large ordinance as is

Council

The council will hold a third reading and vote on an amended ordinance to change Section 353.04 of the Codified Ordinances. Other items include an alley vacate request and reports from city officials and committees.

• Third reading of Amended Ordinance 2023-12 to amend Section 353.04 of the Codified Ordinances
• Alley vacate request under Petitions and Communications
• Reports from Mayor, Tax Commissioner, and Director of Public Service and Safety
• Committee report on Streets and Sidewalks

City Council voted to table an amended parking ordinance and referred a request to vacate an alley on S. Wayne Street to the Planning Commission. The council also scheduled a committee meeting to discuss the animal ordinance regarding cats.

• Approved February 27, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Referred alley vacate request for S. Wayne Street to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Tabled Amended Ordinance No. 2023-12 regarding parking (unanimous)
• Scheduled Streets and Sidewalks Committee meeting for March 20, 2023 to discuss cat ordinances

Streets and Sidewalks Committee

The committee discussed potential changes to two-hour parking restrictions in the Central Business District, including adjusting enforcement hours. Members ultimately decided to maintain existing rules and recommended that Council table the pending legislation.

• Approved minutes of January 30, 2023 meeting
• Recommended that Council table legislation regarding two-hour parking in the Central Business District

Council

Council approved several ordinances amending codified ordinances and one resolution to participate in a national purchasing program. A proposed amendment to parking enforcement hours was tabled for further committee review.

• Passed Ordinance No. 2023-07 to vacate a portion of Weston Street (Unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance No. 2023-08 amending Section 303.09 (Unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance No. 2023-09 adding Subsection 351.16 regarding notice of violations and fines (Unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance No. 2023-10 amending Section 353.07 (Unanimous)
• Passed Resolution No. 2023-03 to participate in the H-GAC BUY purchasing program (Unanimous)
• Tabled Amended Ordinance No. 2023-12 regarding parking hours for Streets and Sidewalks Committee review (Unanimous)

Council

The St. Marys City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct third readings of three ordinances: one authorizing up to $1,530,000 in notes for acquiring properties on South and Spring Streets and constructing a municipal office building; another appropriating funds for budget deficiencies; and a third authorizing a contract with Pohlkat Inc. for sludge removal without competitive bidding.

• Ordinance 2023-11: $1,530,000 note issuance for property acquisition on South and Spring Streets and municipal building construction
• Ordinance 2023-13: Appropriation for deficiencies in Fiscal Year 2023 budget
• Ordinance 2023-14: Emergency contract with Pohlkat Inc. for digested sludge removal, bypassing formal bids

City Council passed three emergency ordinances regarding municipal funding and public services. This includes the issuance of notes for a new municipal office building and a no-bid contract for sludge removal.

• Passed Ordinance No. 2023-11 to issue and sell notes up to $1,530,000 for property acquisition and construction of a municipal office building (Unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance No. 2023-13 to appropriate monies for deficiencies in the 2023 fiscal year (Unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance No. 2023-14 authorizing a no-bid contract with Pohlkat Inc. for digested sludge removal (Unanimous)

Council

Council will hold second readings and votes on three ordinances: a $1,530,000 bond issuance for property acquisition and construction of a municipal office building, a deficiency appropriation for fiscal year 2023, and a contract with Pohlkat Inc. for digested sludge removal without bidding. The meeting is a special session at 5:15 p.m. on February 15, 2023.

• Ordinance 2023-11: $1,530,000 bond for acquiring South and Spring Street parcels and constructing a municipal office building
• Ordinance 2023-13: Deficiency appropriation for fiscal year 2023
• Ordinance 2023-14: Emergency contract with Pohlkat Inc. for digested sludge removal without bidding

Council

The council will hold a public hearing and then consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include a $1.53 million bond issuance for acquiring property on South and Spring Streets and constructing a municipal office building, as well as ordinances amending city codes on violations, fines, and sludge removal. No third readings are scheduled.

• Ordinance 2023-11: $1,530,000 bond for acquiring property on South and Spring Streets and building a municipal office building
• Ordinance 2023-07: vacating a portion of Weston Street in the J & D.A. Barrington Subdivision
• Ordinance 2023-14: emergency contract with Pohlkat Inc. for digested sludge removal without bidding
• Ordinance 2023-09: adding a new section on notice of violations and fines
• Resolution 2023-03: authorizing participation in the H-GACBUY cooperative purchasing program

Council referred a request to rezone two parcels on McKinley Road from light industrial to general commercial to the Planning Commission. Several ordinances and one resolution were tabled to the next meeting. Council also held first readings for ordinances regarding municipal notes, parking, fund appropriations, and sludge removal.

• Referred rezoning request for 809 and 813 McKinley Road to Planning Commission (Unanimous)
• Approved January 23, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 2023-07 regarding Weston Street vacation (Unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 2023-08 regarding Section 303.09 (Unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 2023-09 regarding Notice of Violations and Fines (Unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 2023-10 regarding Section 353.07 (Unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution No. 2023-03 regarding H-GACBUY purchasing program (Unanimous)
• Amended Ordinance No. 2023-12 to include Saturday parking enforcement

Streets and Sidewalks Committee

The Streets and Sidewalks Committee is meeting to handle routine procedural items and discuss Central Business District parking. No specific proposals or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Central Business District parking

The committee recommended that Council change parking times in the Central Business District to 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding Main Street. S. Main Street hours would remain 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The committee also discussed code enforcement and street lighting on Front Street.

• Approved January 16, 2023 meeting minutes
• Recommended changing Central Business District parking hours to 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday (excluding Main Street) for Council approval

Council

The St. Marys City Council will hold a public hearing on the CDBG program, then consider six new ordinances and one resolution. Key items include a CHIP housing partnership with Auglaize County and Wapakoneta, a street vacation on Weston Street, wage and benefit updates for supervisory and non-represented staff, and code amendments for fines and violations.

• Ordinance 2023-05: Emergency ordinance authorizing an Environmental Review Record agreement for the CHIP Partnership Program (Program Year 2022) with Auglaize County and Wapakoneta
• Ordinance 2023-07: Vacating a portion of Weston Street in the J & D.A. Barrington Subdivision of Outlot 61 to the city
• Ordinance 2023-06: Emergency ordinance amending wages and benefits for supervisory personnel and non-represented employees
• Ordinance 2023-09: Adding new subsection 351.16 for notice of violations and fines
• Resolution 2023-03: Authorizing participation in the Houston-Galveston Area Council's cooperative purchasing program (H-GACBUY)

Council passed two emergency ordinances regarding a regional environmental review partnership and updated recruitment tools for supervisory personnel. Several other ordinances regarding parking fines, street vacations, and purchasing cooperatives were read for the first time and are pending second readings.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-05 for environmental review agreement with Auglaize County and Wapakoneta (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-06 to allow supervisory recruitment at Step 4 or 5 wages (Unanimous)
• Scheduled Streets and Sidewalks Committee meeting for January 30, 2023, at 5:15 p.m.
• First reading of Ordinance No. 2023-07 to vacate 1,700 sq ft of Weston Street
• First reading of Ordinance No. 2023-10 to increase parking fines from $1 to $5-$20
• First reading of Ordinance No. 2023-08 regarding 48-hour parking for junk vehicles
• First reading of Ordinance No. 2023-09 to unify parking violation fine schedules
• First reading of Resolution No. 2023-03 to join H-GACBUY national purchasing program

Streets and Sidewalks Committee

The committee discussed updating downtown parking restrictions to improve compliance and customer access for businesses. Police Chief Jake Sutton proposed increasing citation fines, which have not changed since 1982. The committee voted to recommend legislation to Council regarding these changes.

• Approved minutes of the March 21, 2022 meeting
• Accepted the meeting agenda
• Recommended parking enforcement legislation to Council

Council

The St. Marys City Council will hold third readings on the 2023 budget appropriation, purchases for city departments, and a resolution to sell city property via internet bidding. New legislation includes ordinances setting wages and benefits for supervisory, police, and fire personnel, plus a resolution for street and sidewalk repairs. A committee meeting is also requested for January 16, 2023.

• Third reading of Amended Ordinance 2022-45: 2023 budget appropriation
• Third reading of Amended Ordinance 2022-46: purchases of materials, equipment, and services
• Third reading of Resolution 2022-17: internet bidding for city property
• New ordinances setting wages for supervisory, police, and fire employees
• New resolution for street, curb, and sidewalk repairs

Council passed the 2023 budget and several ordinances updating wages and benefits for city employees. The board also approved the 2023 Street Program and authorized the sale of city property via internet bidding.

• Approved 2023 budget of $68,106,073.43 (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of materials, equipment, and services via Amended Ordinance No. 2022-46 (Unanimous)
• Approved disposition of city property through internet bidding via Resolution No. 2022-17 (Unanimous)
• Approved wages and benefits for supervisory and non-represented employees, including a return to a Step program (Unanimous)
• Approved wages and benefits for Police and Fire department non-represented employees (Unanimous)
• Approved salary adjustment for the Director of Public Service and Safety (Unanimous)
• Approved changes to the Classification Plan, including new plant supervisor positions (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Street Program for curbing, gutters, sidewalks, and pavement (Unanimous)