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Galion public meetings in 2021

27 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 28, 2021

Regular Council Meetings

✓ Decided: Council passes emergency fund transfer ordinance and ratifies expenditures

The Galion City Council unanimously passed Ordinance 2021-116, which amends the 2021 appropriations by transferring funds among various funds, and Resolution 2021-25, which ratifies prior acts of department heads and approves "Then and Now" certificates. Both items were added to the agenda and passed on final reading with 7-0 votes. The meeting also included approval of the previous meeting's minutes and the agenda as amended.

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Tue Dec 14, 2021

Regular Council Meetings

Galion Council to vote on 2022 budget, rezoning, and health board appointment

The Galion City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a public hearing and first reading of a rezoning ordinance for Outlot 714, a second reading of the 2022 budget ordinance, and first readings of ordinances amending 2021 appropriations and approving a health board appointment. The council will also discuss a liquor permit transfer for Wayside Station LLC and receive reports from elected officials.

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✓ Decided: Council passes 2022 budget, rezoning for senior apartments

Galion City Council approved the 2022 permanent appropriations ordinance (6-1) and rezoned part of Outlot 714 from General Commercial to Residential Multiple Family for a proposed senior loft apartment complex. Council also approved a storm water fund transfer and two resolutions, including a health board appointment and ratification of prior expenditures. All other agenda items were approved unanimously.

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Tue Dec 7, 2021

Special Council Meetings

Galion Council to adopt 2022 budget, amend 2021 appropriations

At this special meeting, Galion City Council will consider three items: an ordinance amending the 2021 appropriations by transferring $2,000 within the Recreation Fund, an ordinance adopting the 2022 annual budget, and a resolution approving 'then and now' certificates for prior expenditures without purchase orders. All items are on first reading and declared emergencies.

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✓ Decided: Galion Council passes fund transfer and ratifies prior expenditures

At a special meeting on December 7, 2021, Galion City Council passed Ordinance 2021-113, which transfers funds in the Recreation Fund, and Resolution 2021-22, which ratifies prior acts of department heads and the Safety-Service Director with 'Then and Now' certificates. Ordinance 2021-114, adopting permanent appropriations for fiscal year 2022, was held to a first reading. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

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Tue Nov 23, 2021

Regular Council Meetings

Council to vote on renaming streets to Covert Way, bike path bids

Galion City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including renaming Wood Street and part of S. East Street to Covert Way, authorizing bids for the Bike Path Phase II project, amending 2021 appropriations, and making board appointments. The council will also review liquor permit notices for Sunshine Store LLC and Speedway LLC.

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Tue Nov 9, 2021

Regular Council Meetings

Council to consider renaming Wood and S. East streets to Covert Way

The Galion City Council will vote on whether to place Ordinance 2021-109 on the agenda for first reading. If approved, the ordinance would rename Wood Street and a portion of S. East Street to Covert Way, honoring the Covert family and their manufacturing business. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Council holds first reading of Wood Street to Covert Way renaming

Galion City Council held the first reading of Ordinance No. 2021-109 to rename Wood Street and part of S. East Street to Covert Way; no vote was taken. The council approved the previous meeting's minutes and the agenda, and excused Ms. Erlsten. The mayor reported that several projects, including dog parks and the bike path, will not be completed in 2021.

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Tue Oct 26, 2021

Regular Council Meetings

Galion Council to consider street renaming, ARPA funds, tax rate

The Galion City Council will hold a public hearing on renaming Wood Street and part of S. East Street to Covert Way, and will consider several ordinances including establishing new funds for federal coronavirus relief, amending appropriations, and modifying a tax increment financing declaration. The council will also vote on a resolution setting tax rates and a liquor permit for Spicy Nails and Spa LLC.

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Tue Oct 12, 2021

Regular Council Meetings

✓ Decided: Council passes 4 ordinances and 1 resolution, all 7-0

Galion City Council unanimously approved four ordinances and one resolution. The ordinances authorize airport hangar roof repair, OPWC grant/loan application for storm sewer work, ARPA fund appropriations, and a utility credit program. The resolution appoints John Bassett to the Design Review Board.

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Tue Sep 28, 2021

Regular Council Meetings

✓ Decided: Council passes Freese Center resolution 4-3 and approves multiple ordinances

Galion City Council approved Resolution 2021-15 supporting the Freese Center capital improvement project and requesting Freese Foundation funding, with a 4-3 vote after an amendment. Council also passed several ordinances, including amendments to appropriations, a job creation tax credit agreement with Buehler's Fresh Foods, an intergovernmental agreement with Crawford County Transportation Improvement District, a fire/EMS contract with Polk Township, and establishment of various grant funds. All other ordinances were approved unanimously.

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Tue Sep 14, 2021

Regular Council Meetings

✓ Decided: Council passes fire staffing grant, rezoning, and employee changes

Galion City Council approved a $782,848.20 FEMA/DHS fire staffing grant, rezoned two properties (Outlot 839 to General Commercial; Outlots 848, 849, 854, 855, 856 to Industrial Park), and amended employee classifications. All passed unanimously (6-0) after suspending rules. Two ordinances (2021-70, 2021-71) passed on third reading with a 5-1 vote, with Mr. Triplett voting no.

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Tue Aug 24, 2021

Regular Council Meetings

✓ Decided: Council passes 8 ordinances creating health department grant funds and amending appropriations

Galion City Council met on August 24, 2021, and passed eight ordinances on final reading, all by 6-0 votes. These ordinances established several new Health Department grant funds (EO21, 340B Drug Pricing, CT20, CO21, CT21, Workforce Development) and amended the 2021 permanent appropriations to transfer funds for these purposes. Council also passed a resolution ratifying prior acts of department heads and the Safety-Service Director with a "Then and Now" certificate. Two ordinances (2021-70 and 2021-71) were held to a second reading, and Resolution 2021-15, supporting the Freese Center capital improvement project, was held to a first reading.

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Tue Aug 10, 2021

Regular Council Meetings

✓ Decided: Council passes opioid settlement resolution, sends salary ordinance to committee

Galion City Council passed Ordinance 2021-72, accepting the One Ohio Subdivision opioid settlement terms, and sent Ordinance 2021-66 (salary/fringe benefits) back to the Finance Committee. Ordinance 2021-69 (food truck regulations) was also sent back to committee after a business owner raised concerns. Two new police officers were sworn in.

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Tue Jul 27, 2021

Regular Council Meetings

✓ Decided: Council passes multiple ordinances, adds salary ordinance to agenda

Galion City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including grants for roadwork, airport improvements, and a safety netting project at PECO Park. A motion to add Ordinance 2021-66 (establishing salaries for elected officials) to the agenda initially failed 3-4, but a subsequent motion to add it passed 4-3, and the ordinance was held to a first reading. Ordinance 2021-67 was not added to the agenda due to lack of a second.

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Tue Jul 20, 2021

Special Council Meetings

Galion Council to consider amending 2021 appropriations

The Galion City Council is meeting to consider Ordinance No. 2021-61. This ordinance proposes moving unappropriated funds into specific debt service accounts for sewer, street, and storm water funds.

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✓ Decided: Galion Council passes emergency fund appropriation ordinance

Galion City Council held a special meeting on July 20, 2021, and unanimously passed Ordinance 2021-61, which amends the permanent 2021 appropriations by allocating funds in various funds and declaring an emergency. The council also excused member Ault and added the ordinance to the agenda before the vote.

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Tue Jul 13, 2021

Regular Council Meetings

Galion Council to vote on $462,865 road grant and $5,200 workers' comp grant

Galion City Council is meeting to consider two grant-related ordinances: one accepting a $462,865 state roadwork grant for improvements supporting the Freese Center project, and another authorizing an application for up to $5,200 from Ohio's transitional work bonus program. Both are on second reading, with a first reading for an ordinance on under-speed vehicles also scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Galion Council adds ordinance, holds readings, sets committee dates

The Galion City Council met on July 13, 2021, and approved the agenda as amended, adding Ordinance 2021-60 for a first reading. All three ordinances (2021-50, 2021-56, 2021-60) were held for further readings, with no final votes taken. The council also approved the minutes from the June 22 meeting and excused two absent members. No other substantive actions were taken.

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Tue Jun 22, 2021

Regular Council Meetings

Galion Council to vote on grants, road widening, and 2021 budget changes

Galion City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances, including applications for state and federal grants for victim assistance and worker transition programs, a road widening project on SR 598, and multiple amendments to the 2021 appropriations. The council will also discuss a liquor license transfer and elected official salaries.

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✓ Decided: Council passes 7 ordinances, including grants and road project funding

Galion City Council approved seven ordinances on final reading, including a VOCA grant, the Portland Way North/SR 598 Widening Project agreement, live line clearing, a road work development grants fund, appropriations amendments, and CARES Act utility/business grants. Ordinance 2021-59 was tabled indefinitely. No action was taken on a citizen's sewer request or elected official salary increases.

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Tue Jun 8, 2021

Special Council Meetings

Galion City Council to vote on rule change for vote changes

The Galion City Council is holding a special meeting to consider amending its council rules. The proposed change to Rule 24 would restrict when a council member can change their vote after the result is declared, allowing it only under specific conditions. This is the sole substantive item on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council amends rules to restrict post-vote changes

Galion City Council held a special meeting on June 8, 2021, and unanimously approved an amendment to Council Rules Section Four, Rule 24, which governs when a council member may change their vote after the result is declared. The amendment adds a fourth condition requiring that the change not be contrary to Ohio law. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no other substantive decisions.

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Tue Jun 8, 2021

Regular Council Meetings

Galion Council to expand Community Reinvestment Area, create vaccine grant funds

The Galion City Council will consider four ordinances at its June 8, 2021 meeting. The most consequential is Ordinance 2021-40, which would expand the Galion Community Reinvestment Area to the city's current corporate boundaries, potentially making more properties eligible for tax incentives. The council will also establish two new health department grant funds (Vaccine Equity and Vaccine Needs Assessment) and amend the 2021 appropriations to allocate funds for mosquito control and vaccine-related grants.

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✓ Decided: Council passes four ordinances, including expanded community investment area

The Galion City Council passed four ordinances on final reading, including one expanding the community investment area and three related to Health Department vaccine equity funds and appropriations. All votes were 7-0 or 6-1, with Ms. Ault voting no on the three health-related ordinances. The meeting was held via Zoom and included reports from city officials.

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Tue May 25, 2021

Regular Council Meetings

Council to consider $2.6M bond anticipation notes for infrastructure projects

The Galion City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a $2.6 million note issuance for sewer, electric, and road improvements, and a $271,007 airport grant application. The meeting includes multiple readings of legislation and reports from elected officials.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $2.6M in notes for sewer, electric, road projects

Galion City Council passed several ordinances and resolutions, including a $2,606,900 note issuance for infrastructure improvements to the sewer treatment plant, electric distribution system, sanitary sewer lift station, Brandt Road area, and State Route 19/Harding Way. Council also approved grant applications for the Ohio Airport Grant Program and the ODNR Nature Works Program, and appointed Chad Miller to the Port Authority and Amanda Moran to the City Health Board. Ordinance 2021-38 was amended to remove the emergency clause and passed 4-3.

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Tue May 11, 2021

Regular Council Meetings

Galion Council to vote on $400K appropriations and oppose HB 110

The Galion City Council will meet via Zoom to consider two items: an ordinance amending the 2021 appropriations to allocate a total of $400,000 from unappropriated funds to permanent improvement projects, and a resolution opposing Ohio House Bill 110, which would study merging the city health department with the county. The ordinance is on its second reading, and the resolution is on its first reading. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, a police chief swearing-in video, and reports from elected officials.

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✓ Decided: Council passes resolution opposing state abolition of local health department

Galion City Council passed Resolution 2021-10, opposing any state effort to abolish the local health department, with a unanimous 6-0 vote. The council also held Ordinance 2021-38 (permanent appropriations amendment) to a second reading and approved the agenda as amended. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and committee scheduling.

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Tue Apr 27, 2021

Regular Council Meetings

Council to vote on $534,758 Freese grant for parks, bike path, pool

Galion City Council will consider several ordinances, including a request for $534,758 in Freese Foundation funds for park and recreation projects, a $12,404 body armor grant, and a $1.165 million loan for the SR 598 widening project. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and the agenda, plus reports from elected officials.

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✓ Decided: Council passes amended Freese Foundation ordinance and six other measures

Galion City Council unanimously passed seven ordinances, including an amended request to the Egbert M. Freese Foundation for $526,958 in income distributions, a body armor grant application, fund transfers, demolition of 514 Harding Way East, an OPWC grant for the SR 598 widening project, and designating Park National Bank as a depository. One ordinance (2021-38) was held to first reading. All votes were 7-0.

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Tue Apr 13, 2021

Regular Council Meetings

Council to vote on $1.1M airport runway rehab and $449K street paving

The Galion City Council will consider four ordinances, including authorizing bids for runway renovations at the municipal airport (up to $1,117,109) and for various street paving improvements (up to $449,000). They will also vote on approving treasury investment board decisions and appointing a credit card compliance officer. A preliminary alley vacation at 905 S. Market Street is listed for discussion.

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✓ Decided: Council approves four ordinances including airport runway renovations and street paving

Galion City Council unanimously passed four ordinances, including authorizing bids for Runway 5/23 renovations at the airport, approving decisions of the Treasury Investment Board, appointing a Compliance Officer for the credit card policy, and authorizing street paving improvements with an amended amount of $425,200. All votes were 7-0. The meeting was held via Zoom.

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Tue Mar 23, 2021

Regular Council Meetings

Council to vote on FAA grant and runway rehab contracts

The Galion City Council is meeting via Zoom to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including approving a $1,119,698 FAA grant for runway rehabilitation at the municipal airport and a $128,814.40 engineering services contract with Richland Engineering Limited. The agenda also includes items on revolving loans, appropriations, a new fund, credit card policy, and appointments. Most items are listed for first reading, meaning they are being introduced and not yet final.

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✓ Decided: Council passes 7 ordinances and 2 resolutions, including airport runway grant and credit card policy

Galion City Council unanimously passed seven ordinances and two resolutions, including authorizing a grant application for airport runway rehabilitation, approving engineering design services, establishing a water supply loan agreement, amending appropriations, creating an Urban Paving fund, adopting a new credit card policy, and making appointments to two councils. All votes were 7-0 except the credit card policy, which passed 6-1, and Resolution 2021-9, which passed 6-0 with one abstention.

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Tue Mar 9, 2021

Regular Council Meetings

Council to consider appointing Brian Treisch to Port Authority board

The Galion City Council will meet via Zoom to consider a resolution appointing Brian Treisch to the Galion Port Authority Board of Directors, filling a vacancy left by Chris Cochran's resignation. The council will also discuss a liquor permit application for Spicy Nails and Spa LLC, review survey results, and set a Committee of the Whole meeting schedule. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and reports from elected officials.

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✓ Decided: Council appoints Brian Treisch to Port Authority Board (6-1)

Galion City Council approved the appointment of Brian Treisch to the Galion Port Authority Board of Directors via Resolution No. 2021-7, passing on final reading with a 6-1 vote. The council also approved the minutes from the February 23 meeting and the agenda, both unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; a liquor permit request for Spicy Nails and Spa LLC received no motion for a hearing.

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Tue Feb 23, 2021

Regular Council Meetings

✓ Decided: Council passes five ordinances, including airport grant and fire staffing grant

Galion City Council unanimously passed five ordinances on final reading, including approval of Treasury Investment Board decisions, authorization to apply for a CRRSA Airport Grant, establishment of a Leisure Time State Capital Funding Bill Fund, amendments to the 2021 appropriations, and authorization to apply for a FEMA/DHS fire staffing grant of $747,665.49. All votes were 7-0.

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Tue Feb 9, 2021

Regular Council Meetings

✓ Decided: Council passes four ordinances and a resolution, all 7-0

Galion City Council unanimously passed four ordinances and one resolution, all by 7-0 votes. The ordinances included adopting codified ordinance updates, authorizing a bucket truck purchase, and two property appropriations for road work. The resolution ratified prior department head expenditures. Council also nominated Mike Richart as President Pro Tempore (6-0, one abstention) and discussed a letter regarding unprofessional communications from a Freese Trustee and Chamber Board member.

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Tue Jan 26, 2021

Regular Council Meetings

Council to vote on budget corrections, grants, and property purchases

The Galion City Council is meeting via Zoom to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including amendments to the 2021 appropriations, authorization for grant applications, property acquisitions for the SR 598 widening project, and a fund transfer to the Health Department. The agenda includes first readings for most items, with some requiring a vote to be added to the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council passes 7 ordinances and 2 resolutions, all 7-0

Galion City Council met via Zoom and unanimously approved all agenda items. They passed seven ordinances, including amendments to the 2021 appropriations, property acquisitions for the SR 598 widening project, and grant applications for fire prevention and the Big Four Depot. They also passed two resolutions, one ratifying prior expenditures and one approving Candace Yocum's appointment to the Health Board. One ordinance (2021-11) was not added to the agenda due to lack of a second.

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Tue Jan 12, 2021

Regular Council Meetings

Council to consider SR 598 property appropriation and annual materials bid

Galion City Council meets via Zoom to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including an annual materials bid, a lease with the Army Corps of Engineers, and property appropriation for the SR 598 widening project. The council will also vote on appointments and design review appointments. All legislation is on first reading and needs to be voted onto the agenda.

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