St. Marys public meetings in 2024

Council

The St. Marys City Council will meet on December 31, 2024, with the main business being third readings of four emergency ordinances. These ordinances authorize transfers to the Swim Pool Fund, New Municipal Building Fund, Capital Improvement Fund, and Voted Tax Fund. No other reports, communications, or new legislation are on the agenda.

• Third reading of Ordinance 2024-34: emergency transfer to Swim Pool Fund
• Third reading of Ordinance 2024-35: emergency transfer to New Municipal Building Fund
• Third reading of Ordinance 2024-36: emergency transfer to Capital Improvement Fund
• Third reading of Ordinance 2024-37: emergency transfer to Voted Tax Fund

St. Marys City Council passed four emergency ordinances authorizing transfers to the Swim Pool Fund, New Municipal Building Fund, Capital Improvement Fund, and Voted Tax Fund. All motions passed unanimously by show of hands. Council also excused absent member Willoughby and adjourned.

• Passed Ordinance 2024-34 authorizing transfer to Swim Pool Fund (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 2024-35 authorizing transfer to New Municipal Building Fund (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 2024-36 authorizing transfer to Capital Improvement Fund (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 2024-37 authorizing transfer to Voted Tax Fund (unanimous)
• Excused Councilmember Willoughby from meeting (unanimous)

Council

The St. Marys City Council will hold third readings on several emergency ordinances, including the final appropriations for fiscal year 2024 and wage/benefit packages for supervisory, fire, police, and non-represented employees. Second readings cover fund transfers for the swim pool, new municipal building, capital improvements, and the voted tax fund. The council reminds of a scheduled meeting on December 31.

• Third Reading: Amended Ordinance No. 2024-28 – emergency appropriations for current expenses for fiscal year ending Dec 31, 2024
• Third Reading: Ordinance No. 2024-29 – wages and benefits for supervisory and non-represented city employees
• Third Reading: Ordinance No. 2024-30 – wages and benefits for fire chief and non-represented fire department employees
• Third Reading: Ordinance No. 2024-31 – wages and benefits for chief of police and non-represented police department employees
• Second Readings: Ordinances 2024-34 through 2024-37 authorizing transfers to the Swim Pool Fund, New Municipal Building Fund, Capital Improvement Fund, and Voted Tax Fund

Council unanimously passed an amended 2024 appropriations ordinance with changes to Fire, Street Maintenance, and Utility accounts, plus wage and benefit ordinances for supervisory, non-represented, fire, and police personnel. It also approved a materials and services purchase ordinance and adjusted the Public Service and Safety Director's salary. Several fund transfer ordinances were introduced for second reading and will return for a third reading.

• Amended and passed Ordinance 2024-28 (2024 appropriations) unanimously
• Passed Ordinance 2024-29 (supervisory and non-represented wages/benefits) unanimously
• Passed Ordinance 2024-30 (fire chief and non-represented fire wages/benefits) unanimously
• Passed Ordinance 2024-31 (police chief and non-represented police wages/benefits) unanimously
• Passed Ordinance 2024-32 (purchase of materials, equipment, services) unanimously
• Passed Ordinance 2024-33 (salary adjustment for Director of Public Service and Safety) unanimously
• Introduced Ordinances 2024-34 through 2024-37 (fund transfers) for second reading; will return for third reading
• Excused absent members Willoughby and Fitzgerald unanimously

Council

The St. Marys City Council will hold second readings on several emergency ordinances, including the 2024 appropriations and wage/benefit packages for supervisory, fire, and police personnel not covered by collective bargaining. New legislation proposes fund transfers to the swim pool, new municipal building, capital improvement, and voted tax funds. All items are scheduled for a vote at this meeting.

• Second reading of Amended Ordinance 2024-28: emergency appropriations for 2024 expenses and expenditures.
• Second reading of Ordinance 2024-29: wages and benefits for supervisory and non-represented employees.
• Second reading of Ordinances 2024-30 and 2024-31: wages and benefits for fire chief/fire dept and police chief/police dept non-represented employees.
• Second reading of Ordinance 2024-32: authorizing purchase of materials, equipment, and services for city departments.
• New legislation (Ordinances 2024-34 through 2024-37): fund transfers to the swim pool, new municipal building, capital improvement, and voted tax funds.

St. Marys City Council held a routine end-of-year meeting, advancing several ordinances for appropriations, wages, and fund transfers. No final votes were taken on the ordinances; most will return for third readings. The council did approve a $73,000 transfer to the swim pool fund, a $910,000 transfer to the municipal building fund, a $350,000 transfer to the capital improvement fund, and a $1.1 million transfer to the voted tax fund, all on first reading. Meeting times for December 30 and 31 were changed to 4:00 p.m.

• Approved minutes for Committee of the Whole on rules for addressing Council (unanimous)
• Amended Ordinance 2024-28 (appropriations) on second reading (unanimous)
• Read Ordinance 2024-34 (swim pool fund transfer) on first reading (unanimous)
• Read Ordinance 2024-35 (municipal building fund transfer) on first reading (unanimous)
• Read Ordinance 2024-36 (capital improvement fund transfer) on first reading (unanimous)
• Read Ordinance 2024-37 (voted tax fund transfer) on first reading (unanimous)
• Changed Dec 30 and Dec 31 meeting times to 4:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Excused Councilmember Willoughby (unanimous)

Council

City Council will review several emergency ordinances regarding city appropriations for 2024 and 2025. The body is also considering ordinances to set wages and benefits for non-represented employees, including police and fire personnel. Additionally, the council will administer oaths of office for the Chief of Police and a Police Sergeant.

• Oath of Office for Brian Christopher, Chief of Police and Charles Eberle, Police Sergeant
• Amended Ordinance No. 2024-27: Appropriation for expenses through December 31, 2025
• Ordinance No. 2024-28: Appropriation for expenses through December 31, 2024
• Ordinances No. 2024-29, 2024-30, and 2024-31: Wages and benefits for non-represented supervisory, fire, and police personnel
• Ordinance No. 2024-33: Salary adjustment for the Director of Public Service and Safety

St. Marys City Council passed Ordinance 2024-25 amending Section 121.02 of the Codified Ordinances unanimously. The 2025 budget ordinance (2024-27) was tabled to be revised and brought back in January. Council also approved tentative labor agreements with the Police Officers and UWUA, and scheduled an additional meeting for December 31.

• Passed Ordinance 2024-25 amending Section 121.02 (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 2024-27 (2025 budget) for revision (unanimous)
• Approved tentative agreement with Police Officers (unanimous)
• Approved tentative agreement with UWUA (unanimous)
• Scheduled special Council meeting for Dec. 31 at 5:15 p.m. (unanimous)
• Excused Councilmember Willoughby (unanimous)
• Excused Councilmember Aquaro (unanimous)

Council

The St. Marys City Council will hold second readings on two ordinances amending sections of the codified ordinances and consider a new emergency ordinance to appropriate funds for fiscal year 2025. They will also reschedule the last council meeting and discuss a possible executive session.

• Second reading of ORDINANCE NO. 2024-25 amending Section 121.02 of the Codified Ordinances
• Second reading of ORDINANCE NO. 2024-26 amending Section 121.01 of the Codified Ordinances
• New emergency ordinance (2024-27) for current expenses and expenditures for fiscal year ending December 31, 2025
• Request for executive session

Council tabled Ordinance 2024-26, which would amend rules of Council, to allow a committee of the whole to discuss suggested changes from the public and Council. The 2025 budget ordinance was introduced for a first reading, and a committee meeting was scheduled for December 16. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Tabled Ordinance 2024-26 (rules of Council) unanimously
• Introduced Ordinance 2024-27 (2025 budget, $86.5M) for first reading
• Scheduled committee of the whole for December 16 at 6:00 p.m.
• Rescheduled December 23 meeting to December 26 at 5:15 p.m.
• Excused Ms. Willoughby unanimously
• Entered executive session for personnel and security, no action taken

Council

The St. Marys City Council will hold a public hearing at 6:15 p.m., followed by the regular meeting. They will take final action on third readings of a power sales contract with American Municipal Power, an alley vacation, and a rezoning of vacated land. New legislation includes an agreement with the Ohio DNR for funding Phase II of the Reservoir Mill Project and a contract for a new mower.

• Resolution 2024-21: Approve power sales contract with American Municipal Power for the Greenup Hydroelectric Project and Meldahl Hydroelectric Facility
• Ordinance 2024-23: Vacate a 16.5-foot wide alley south of South Street between Pine and Pear Street and a 0.212 portion of Canal Street right-of-way
• Ordinance 2024-24: Rezone 0.547 acres of vacated land between Canal Street and E. South Street, and between Pine and Pear Streets
• Ordinance 2024-27: Emergency ordinance approving agreement with ODNR for Phase II of the Reservoir Mill Project rehabilitation funding
• Resolution 2024-22: Authorize contract with Affolder Equipment Sales for purchase of a new Kubota mower

Finance Committee

The City Council is reviewing an ordinance to amend the municipal income tax code. Members are also considering a power sales contract with American Municipal Power, Inc. and two emergency ordinances regarding the vacation and rezoning of land in the East Addition.

• Ordinance No. 2024-22: Amend Chapter 187, Income Tax, of the St. Marys Municipal Code
• Resolution No. 2024-21: Power Sales Contract with American Municipal Power, Inc. regarding Greenup and Meldahl Hydroelectric facilities
• Ordinance No. 2024-23: Vacate 16.5 foot wide alley south of South Street between Pine and Pear Street and 0.212 portion of Canal Street right-of-way
• Ordinance No. 2024-24: Rezone 0.547 acres of land between Canal Street and E. South Street and between Pine Street and Pear Street

Streets and Sidewalks Committee

The Streets and Sidewalks Committee is meeting to discuss the topic of food vendor truck parking. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of food vendor truck parking regulations or policies

Council

City Council will hold third reading of Ordinance 2024-22 to amend the income tax chapter of the municipal code. Second readings are scheduled for Resolution 2024-21 approving a power sales contract with American Municipal Power and emergency ordinances to vacate an alley and rezone 0.547 acres. No new legislation is listed. Council also requests a Finance Committee meeting on November 18.

• Third reading of Ordinance 2024-22 to amend Chapter 187 (Income Tax)
• Second reading of Resolution 2024-21 for a power sales contract with American Municipal Power
• Second reading of Ordinance 2024-23 vacating a 16.5-ft alley south of South Street between Pine and Pear Streets and a portion of Canal Street
• Second reading of Ordinance 2024-24 rezoning 0.547 acres vacated between Canal Street and E. South Street
• Request for Finance Committee meeting on November 18, 2024 at 5:15 p.m.

Council

The St. Marys City Council holds third readings on a wage ordinance, a wind-power schedule with American Municipal Power, and an emergency resolution to place a half-percent income-tax increase on the May 6, 2025 ballot. New legislation includes a power sales contract for hydroelectric projects, vacation of a 16.5-foot alley south of South Street, and rezoning of the vacated land. A second reading of an income-tax code amendment also proceeds.

• Third reading of Ordinance 2024-19: wages and benefits for supervisory and non-represented employees
• Third reading of Amended Resolution 2024-19: May 6, 2025 election on additional half-percent income tax
• Third reading of Ordinance 2024-20: Blue Creek Wind schedule with American Municipal Power
• New legislation: Ordinance 2024-23 vacating alley between Pine and Pear streets south of South Street
• New legislation: Ordinance 2024-24 rezoning 0.547 acres of vacated alley and canal right-of-way

Council

The St. Marys City Council will consider second readings of ordinances on wages and a wind power agreement, and an emergency resolution to place a 0.5% income tax increase before voters in May 2025. New legislation includes a lodging tax fund and an income tax code amendment. The council will also receive reports from city officials and committees.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2024-19: adjusting wages and benefits for supervisory and non-represented employees
• Second reading of Ordinance 2024-20: approving Blue Creek Wind schedule with American Municipal Power, Inc.
• Amended Resolution 2024-19: emergency resolution to submit a 0.5% income tax increase to electors on May 6, 2025
• Ordinance 2024-21: establishing a municipal lodging tax fund for accounting purposes
• Ordinance 2024-22: amending Chapter 187 (Income Tax) of the St. Marys Municipal Code

Safety Committee

The St. Marys Safety Committee addressed fire department staffing, recruiting, and retention. They approved a Memorandum of Understanding providing an immediate 6.5% raise for 9 firefighters and 3 captains, with an additional 3% increase scheduled for early 2025. Goals include adding one employee each year for 2024-2026, establishing a fire/EMS training site, and restarting an auxiliary firefighter program.

• Approved MOU for immediate 6.5% raise for 9 firefighters and 3 captains
• Additional 3% raise previously negotiated, scheduled for early 2025
• Goal to increase staffing by one employee each year for 2024, 2025, and 2026
• Plan to establish SMFD as a Fire and EMS training site
• Discussing a Junior/Senior Firefighter Program with St. Marys City Schools

Council

The St. Marys City Council will hold its regular meeting on September 23, 2024, including roll call, prayer, minutes, and reports from officials and committees. The main legislative items are three ordinances and one resolution: ordinances adjusting wages for police and non-represented employees, authorizing a wind schedule with American Municipal Power, and a resolution to put a half-percent income tax levy before voters in May 2025. The council will also schedule a Safety Committee meeting for October 7.

• Resolution No. 2024-19: emergency resolution to place a 0.5% income tax increase on the May 6, 2025 ballot
• Ordinance No. 2024-18: emergency ordinance amending wages and benefits for police department non-represented employees
• Ordinance No. 2024-19: emergency ordinance amending wages and benefits for supervisory and non-represented personnel
• Ordinance No. 2024-20: approving and authorizing execution of Blue Creek Wind Schedule with American Municipal Power, Inc.
• Request for Safety Committee meeting on October 7, 2024 at 5:15 p.m.

Electric/Communications Committee

The Electric/Communications Committee discussed the city's power portfolio, including a recommendation to purchase 6.0 megawatts from AMP at a price not to exceed $59 per megawatt-hour beginning January 2026. They also noted a pending local rate increase and a transmission capacity cost increase from 0.5 to 0.6 cents per kilowatt-hour.

• Recommendation to purchase 6.0 MW at $59/MWh from AMP starting Jan 2026
• Transmission capacity cost to increase from 0.5 to 0.6 cents/kWh
• Local rate increase pending; city expects draft contract for hydro from Meldahl and Greenup Power
• Running Unit #7 saves St. Marys $2.2 million annually
• Power charges for 2024 set at $88 (unit unspecified)

Parks and Playgrounds Committee

The Parks and Playgrounds Committee will meet to consider a Storybook Trail project at K.C. Geiger Park. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes and acceptance of the agenda, with the sole business item being the trail discussion.

• Discussion of Storybook Trail at K.C. Geiger Park

Council

At this meeting, St. Marys City Council will hold a third reading and likely vote on Ordinance 2024-16, which imposes an immediate moratorium on issuing or processing permits for adult-use marijuana dispensaries, cultivators, or processors. The ordinance is declared an emergency, meaning it would take effect immediately upon passage. Other agenda items include routine reports from city officials and a request to schedule an Electric Committee meeting.

• Third reading of Ordinance 2024-16: moratorium on permits for adult-use marijuana retail dispensaries, cultivators, or processors, declared an emergency

Council passed Ordinance No. 2024-16 as an emergency, imposing an immediate moratorium on issuing and processing permits for adult-use marijuana retail dispensaries, cultivators, or processors within St. Marys. The vote was unanimous among the six voting members, with Ms. Willoughby recusing herself. The meeting also included reports from city officials and scheduling of committee meetings.

• Approved minutes of August 26, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance No. 2024-16 as emergency: moratorium on adult-use marijuana permits (6-0, Willoughby recused)
• Excused Councilman Schmehl from meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:37 p.m. (unanimous)

Council

The St. Marys City Council will hold a second reading of an ordinance to impose an immediate moratorium on permits for adult-use marijuana dispensaries, cultivators, or processors. The council will also consider requests for a zoning change on Pear Street, vacation of an alley, and a new liquor permit for Dollar General. A resolution accepting budget rates from the county auditor is listed for new legislation.

• Request for zoning change of 0.574 acres between E. South Street and Canal Street, west side of Pear Street
• Request for vacation of a 16.50' alley between Pine Street and Pear Street, south of South Street
• Request for a new liquor permit for Dolgen Midwest LLC DBA Dollar General Store at 1435 E. Spring Street
• Second reading of Ordinance 2024-16 imposing moratorium on retail dispensaries, cultivators, or processors of adult-use marijuana
• Resolution 2024-18 accepting amounts and rates as determined by the budget commission

Council

The City Council will consider three new pieces of legislation: an emergency ordinance imposing a moratorium on permits for adult-use marijuana dispensaries, cultivators, and processors; an emergency ordinance levying special assessments for the OPWC East Spring Street Reconstruction Project Phase 2; and a resolution requesting ODOT cooperation for resurfacing State Route 66. The meeting also includes administering oaths of office to two new firefighters and a resolution of sympathy.

• Ordinance 2024-16: Emergency moratorium on adult-use marijuana business permits
• Ordinance 2024-17: Special assessments for East Spring Street Phase 2 improvements (curbs, gutters, sidewalks)
• Resolution 2024-17: Request for ODOT to resurface State Route 66 from milemarker 13.17 to 22.39
• Oath of office for firefighters Samantha J. Sutter and Jakob C. Osborne
• Resolution 2024-16: Sympathy to family of Billy Slemmons

Council

St. Marys City Council will hold third readings and votes on two pieces of legislation: an ordinance amending several sections of the city's codified ordinances, and an emergency resolution authorizing the Community Improvement Corporation to sell the Friendship Center property in Villa Nova as the city's agent. A liquor permit transfer application is also on the agenda for discussion.

• Third reading of Ordinance 2024-15 – amending Section 711.02 and repealing Sections 715.01, 727.02, Chapter 735, and Chapter 739 of the Codified Ordinances
• Third reading of Resolution 2024-15 – authorizing sale of the Friendship Center in Villa Nova via the Community Improvement Corporation as city agent
• Liquor Permit Transfer of Ownership – petition/communication listed

Council unanimously passed Ordinance No. 2024-15, amending Section 711.02 and repealing several sections of the codified ordinances, and Resolution No. 2024-15, authorizing the Community Improvement Corporation to sell the Friendship Center in Villa Nova as an emergency measure. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included reports and discussions on the new municipal building, trash pickup system, and community events.

• Passed Ordinance No. 2024-15 amending Section 711.02 and repealing Sections 715.01, 727.02, Chapter 735, Chapter 739 (unanimous)
• Passed Resolution No. 2024-15 authorizing CIC to sell Friendship Center in Villa Nova as emergency (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 8, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved liquor permit transfer at 601 Jackson Street to UMIYA 2 Ohio LLC (no vote recorded)

Council

The St. Marys City Council will consider third readings for ordinance updates and second readings for code amendments. The council will also review an emergency resolution regarding the sale of the Friendship Center in Villa Nova.

• Third reading of Ordinance No. 2024-13 to update codified ordinances
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2024-15 to amend and repeal specific sections of the codified ordinances
• Emergency Resolution No. 2024-15 authorizing the sale of the Friendship Center in Villa Nova

Council

The City Council will consider ordinances regarding the city's codified laws and bond issuance for the East Spring Street Reconstruction Project Phase 3. The agenda also includes a resolution for community development grant funds and the sale of the Friendship Center in Villa Nova.

• Bond issuance for East Spring Street Reconstruction Project Phase 3 (Ordinance 2024-14)
• CDBG Revolving Loan Fund Agreement with Ohio Department of Development (Resolution 2024-14)
• Sale of the Friendship Center in Villa Nova by the Community Improvement Corporation (Resolution 2024-15)
• Updates to the City's Codified Ordinances (Ordinance 2024-13)

Council

The council will hear reports from the Mayor, Tax Commissioner, and Director of Public Service and Safety. The meeting also includes consideration of Ordinance No. 2024-13 regarding updates to the city's codified ordinances.

• Ordinance No. 2024-13 regarding the editing and inclusion of certain ordinances into the Codified Ordinances
• Communication from Heritage Trails Park District Commissioner Allison Brady

Council

The St. Marys City Council will consider an emergency resolution opposing a proposed 30% rate increase from Dominion Energy Ohio. Additionally, the council will review ordinances regarding city appropriations and bond issuances for the 2023 Street Program.

• Ordinance 2024-11: Appropriation of funds for budget deficiencies in FY 2024
• Ordinance 2024-12: $21,600 bond issuance for the 2023 Street Program
• Resolution 2024-13: Emergency resolution opposing Dominion Energy Ohio's rate increase request

Finance Committee

The May 20, 2024, meeting of the St. Marys Finance Committee consists of standard procedural tasks and a discussion regarding supplementals. No specific projects, contracts, or ordinances were listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of supplementals

Council

The council will review a liquor permit transfer and receive reports from city officials. New legislation proposes a partnership with Auglaize County for the 2024 CHIP grant application. The agenda also includes scheduling updates for upcoming meetings.

• Liquor Permit Transfer
• Partnership with Auglaize County for PY 2024 CHIP grant application
• Rescheduling of May 27 Council meeting

Council

The St. Marys City Council will review reports from city officials and the Solid Waste committee. The council will also consider an emergency resolution regarding participation in ODOT road salt contracts awarded in 2024.

• Resolution No. 2024-12: Participation in ODOT Road Salt Contracts

Solid Waste Committee

The Solid Waste Committee discussed the upcoming automated refuse collection system, including new trucks and tote containers. Residents will receive one tote, with most getting 96-gallon containers; extra totes must be purchased. The committee approved minutes and the agenda, and a demonstration of the new truck followed the meeting.

• New automation truck cost: $342,865.20
• Tote containers cost: $346,663
• Totes available in 96-gallon and 48-gallon sizes; residents receive one tote
• Extra totes must be purchased; setting out only one container still incurs charge for two
• No tags needed for garbage bags; bags placed in tote with lids closed

Council

At this meeting, the St. Marys City Council will consider Ordinance No. 2024-09, which authorizes the issuance of notes to fund bonds for the East Spring Street (Vine St.-Railroad) Reconstruction Program. The measure was declared an emergency and is listed as new legislation. The agenda also includes routine reports from city officials and a scheduling request for the Solid Waste Committee.

• Ordinance No. 2024-09: Authorizes notes for bonds to fund the East Spring Street (Vine St.-Railroad) Reconstruction Program
• Reports from the Mayor, Tax Commissioner, and Director of Public Service and Safety
• Solid Waste Committee meeting scheduled for April 15 at 5:15 p.m.

Council

The council will review reports from city officials and committees. The agenda includes resolutions of sympathy and appreciation regarding recent events.

• Resolution No. 2024-10: Resolution of Sympathy to the Family of Milton L. Miller
• Resolution No. 2024-11: Resolution of Appreciation to City Employees and Mutual Aid Responders for the March 14, 2024 tornado event
• Discussion regarding rescheduling the April 8, 2024 council meeting

Electric/Communications Committee

The Electric/Communications Committee is meeting to handle routine procedural items and discuss a portfolio realignment opportunity. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the item is noted for discussion only.

• Portfolio Realignment Opportunity

Council

The City Council will vote on an ordinance for sidewalks and traffic signals along Indiana Avenue. The meeting also includes new legislation regarding special assessments for street improvements and updated pay rates for utility workers. Additionally, Ethan E. Clark will be sworn in as a firefighter/paramedic.

• Third reading of Ordinance 2024-04 for sidewalks and traffic signals on Indiana Avenue (SR29)
• New ordinance for special assessments for curbs, gutters, and sidewalks
• New ordinance regarding pay rates and benefits for Utility Workers Union Local 552
• Appointment of representatives to the District 13 Integrating Committee
• Oath of office for Ethan E. Clark, Firefighter/Paramedic

Council

The St. Marys City Council will vote on a property sale to the Board of Education and a grant application for Spring Street reconstruction. The council will also review an ordinance regarding sidewalk and traffic signal improvements on Indiana Avenue.

• Sale of certain property to the St. Marys City Board of Education
• Grant application for Spring Street reconstruction via the Transportation Alternatives Program
• Sidewalk, pedestrian facility, and traffic signal construction on Indiana Avenue (SR29)

Council

St. Marys City Council will consider ordinances regarding property sales and street changes. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding CDBG funds.

• Issuance and sale of notes up to $1,530,000 for municipal office building costs
• Ordinance to vacate a portion of Pine Street in the East Addition
• Emergency ordinance authorizing property sale to St. Marys City Board of Education
• Resolution to apply for an ODOT grant for Spring Street reconstruction
• Public hearing regarding CDBG Funds

Council

This is the annual organizational meeting where the newly seated council will elect officers, appoint the Clerk of Council, and set the clerk's salary. The regular agenda includes third readings of the 2024 appropriations ordinance and several other measures, plus new legislation on vacating part of Pine Street and a moratorium on adult-use marijuana permits.

• Third reading: Amended Ordinance 2023-44 – 2024 appropriations
• Third reading: Ordinance 2023-45 – purchase of materials, equipment, services
• Third reading: Resolution 2023-17 – transfer real estate to CIC for commercial development
• New: Ordinance 2024-01 – vacating portion of Pine Street
• New: Resolution 2024-04 – moratorium on adult-use marijuana permits