Galion public meetings in 2024

Special Council Meetings

Galion City Council will hold first readings on three ordinances at this special meeting. The most significant is Ordinance 2024-95, which authorizes a contract with the Ohio Auditor of State for compilation of the city's annual financial statements at a cost not to exceed $34,500. Ordinance 2024-96 would amend the 2024 appropriations, and Ordinance 2024-97 concerns the Bid Depot Phase II project.

• Ordinance 2024-95 (1st reading): Authorizes Safety-Service Director to execute LGS contract with Auditor of State for annual financial statement compilation; fee $75/hour, max $34,500, with emergency clause
• Funding for 2024-95 allocated from General, Water, Sewer, Electric, and Stormwater funds
• Ordinance 2024-96 (1st reading): Amends 2024 appropriations
• Ordinance 2024-97 (1st reading): Bid Depot Phase II project

Galion City Council passed two ordinances unanimously (7-0): one authorizing an agreement with the Auditor of State for local government services, and another amending the 2024 appropriations to transfer funds. A third ordinance for the Big Four Depot Renovations Phase II project was held at first reading due to a published advertisement error.

• Approved Ordinance 2024-95 authorizing agreement with Auditor of State (7-0)
• Approved amended Ordinance 2024-96 transferring funds in appropriations (7-0)
• Held Ordinance 2024-97 for Big Four Depot Renovations Phase II at first reading

Regular Council Meetings

The Galion City Council will hold a regular meeting on December 10, 2024, to consider several legislative items. The main action is the third reading of Ordinance 2024-86, which would adopt the 2025 annual budget for city operations. Council will also hear first readings of Ordinance 2024-94 (amending 2024 appropriations) and Resolution 2024-14 (approving then-and-now certificates). Routine items include approval of minutes, citizen comments, and reports from elected officials and the mayor.

• Ordinance No. 2024-86 (3rd reading): adopting the 2025 annual budget
• Ordinance No. 2024-94 (1st reading): amending 2024 appropriations
• Resolution No. 2024-14 (1st reading): then-and-now certificates
• Elected official reports: Auditor, Treasurer, Director of Law
• Mayor's report and President of Council comments

Galion City Council unanimously passed the 2025 annual appropriations ordinance (2024-86) as amended, reducing the Port Authority allocation from $150K to $75K. Council also passed an emergency ordinance (2024-94) amending the 2024 appropriations and a resolution (2024-14) ratifying prior department head expenditures. All votes were 7-0.

• Approved Ordinance 2024-86, 2025 annual appropriations, as amended (7-0)
• Amended Port Authority funding from $150K to $75K (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-94, amending 2024 appropriations (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-14, ratifying prior expenditures (7-0)

Regular Council Meetings

The City Council will hold second readings on the 2025 annual budgets for the city and the health department, which are proposed as emergency measures. First readings will be held for an ODOT matching grant for the airport and an OCIS body camera grant for the police department. Council will also receive a liquor permit renewal notification and hear citizen comments.

• Second reading: 2025 Annual Budget — City (Ordinance 2024-86)
• Second reading: 2025 Annual Budget — Health Department (Ordinance 2024-85)
• First reading: ODOT Matching Grant — Airport (Ordinance 2024-91)
• First reading: OCIS Body Cam Grant — Police (Ordinance 2024-93)
• Liquor Permit Renewal Notification

Special Council Meetings

Galion City Council holds a special meeting to consider four pieces of legislation, including two appropriation amendments and authorization for a wastewater treatment plant generator project bid. The meeting includes first and second readings of ordinances and a resolution for then-and-now certificates.

• Ordinance 2024-88 (2nd reading): Amending 2024 appropriations for Health Department
• Ordinance 2024-90 (1st reading): Authorizing bid for WWTP Generator Project
• Ordinance 2024-92 (1st reading): Amending 2024 appropriations
• Resolution 2024-13 (1st reading): Then and Now Certificates

Regular Council Meetings

This meeting will consider ordinances including a renewed building code enforcement agreement with Richland County (with $50/hr plan review and $50/inspection fees), adoption of the 2025 Health Department budget (approx. $1.03 million), and the 2025 City budget. Also on the agenda are amendments to 2024 appropriations, certification of assessments, appointment to the Freese Board of Trustees, and a liquor license transfer to Wayside Station LLC. Public comment and reports from elected officials will follow.

• Ordinance 2024-84: Authorize Safety-Service Director to enter building code enforcement agreement with Richland County; plan review $50/hr, inspections $50 each
• Ordinance 2024-85: Adopt 2025 Health Department budget (salaries $563,830.60, benefits $306,626.31, contractual $91,500.69, supplies $72,055.00)
• Ordinance 2024-86: Adopt 2025 annual budget for the City of Galion
• Ordinance 2024-89: Certify assessments to the Richland County Auditor
• Other Business: Liquor license transfer to Wayside Station LLC

Special Council Meetings

At this special meeting, Galion City Council will hold third readings on two ordinances amending the 2024 appropriations (general and health department) and a resolution accepting tax rates. They will also discuss a TREX request from Galion Food Mart, LLC.

• Ordinance No. 2024-82 — Amending 2024 Appropriations (3rd Reading)
• Ordinance No. 2024-83 — Amending 2024 Appropriations – Health Dept. (3rd Reading)
• Resolution No. 2024-11 — Accepting Tax Rates (3rd Reading)
• TREX Request – Galion Food Mart, LLC

Regular Council Meetings

City Council will hold a second reading of an ordinance to reduce the Uptowne Design Review District boundary on Harding Way East from East Street to the Big Four railroad tracks, citing changes in historic building stock. First readings include ordinances to amend 2024 appropriations with $323,547.58 for a Safer Grant Fire and adjustments to police and fire pensions, plus a resolution to accept tax rates. A quarterly report from the Crawford Partnership is also scheduled.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2024-65 to amend Design Review District #1 boundary on Harding Way East to Big Four tracks.
• First reading of Ordinance 2024-82 to appropriate $323,547.58 from unappropriated funds for Safer Grant Fire.
• First reading of Ordinance 2024-82 to appropriate $20,000 for police pension and $50,000 for fire pension.
• First reading of Ordinance 2024-83 to amend 2024 appropriations for Health Department.
• First reading of Resolution 2024-11 to accept tax rates.

Regular Council Meetings

The Galion City Council will hold a first reading on Ordinance 2024-65, which would shrink the Uptowne Design Review District by moving its eastern boundary from East Street to the Big Four railroad tracks, removing properties that no longer have a cohesive historic character. The Council will also consider Ordinance 2024-81, an emergency measure to amend the 2024 appropriations by transferring funds within utility accounts, including $64,780 from a state wastewater infrastructure grant to contractual services.

• Ordinance 2024-65: Amends design review district boundaries, reducing the Uptowne district east of the Big Four railroad tracks
• Ordinance 2024-81: Transfers $64,780 from OH Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Grant (sewer) to contractual services
• Ordinance 2024-81: Transfers $2,500 from storm water operating supplies to electric utility technical services
• Ordinance 2024-81: Transfers $165 each from water, sewer, and electric utility billing salaries to bonuses
• Approval of minutes from September 24, 2024 regular meeting

Regular Council Meetings

The Galion City Council will consider two ordinances and a resolution on first reading: a Revolving Loan Fund Administration Agreement with the Ohio Department of Development, a measure amending 2024 appropriations, and a 'Then and Now Certificate.' Council will also hold an initial discussion on elected official salaries.

• Ordinance No. 2024-77 authorizing a Revolving Loan Fund Administration Agreement with the Ohio Department of Development for a three-year term (2024-2026).
• Ordinance No. 2024-78 amending 2024 appropriations.
• Resolution No. 2024-10 for a Then and Now Certificate.
• Initial discussion on elected official salaries.

Regular Council Meetings

City Council is reviewing a proposal to set the Power Cost Adjustment at $0.01250 for bills generated on or after September 1, 2024. The body is also considering budget transfers within Health Department funds.

• Ordinance No. 2024-68: Proposal to set Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) at $0.01250
• Ordinance No. 2024-75: Transfer of $700 and $300 within Health Department General Health funds
• Ordinance No. 2024-75: Transfer of $500 and $200 within Health Department 340B Drug Pricing Program funds

Council approved two ordinances: one setting the Power Cost Adjustment and another transferring funds within Health Department accounts. Both passed unanimously, with one abstention on the fund transfer. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Ordinance 2024-68, Power Cost Adjustment (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-75, Health Department fund transfer (6-0, 1 abstention)

Regular Council Meetings

City Council is deciding on a new Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) for electric bills and reviewing several grant applications for the Galion Municipal Airport. The body is also considering appropriations amendments for the Health Department and general city funds.

• Ordinance 2024-68: Proposal to set Power Cost Adjustment at $0.01250 effective September 1, 2024
• Ordinance 2024-73: Application for $53,439 FAA grant for Galion Municipal Airport access road and parking
• Ordinance 2024-74: Application for $36,000 FAA grant for Galion Municipal Airport rotating beacon and wind cone
• Ordinance 2024-75: Amendment to 2024 Appropriations for the Health Department
• Ordinance 2024-76: Amendment to 2024 Appropriations

Regular Council Meetings

Galion City Council is reviewing a bid for the Southeast Storm Sewer Phase VI project and a change to the Power Cost Adjustment for utility bills. The body is also considering the sale of three city-owned properties.

• Ordinance No. 2024-66: Bid for Southeast Storm Sewer Phase VI estimated at $1,217,308.40
• Ordinance No. 2024-68: Proposed Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) set at $0.01250 for bills on or after September 1, 2024
• Ordinance No. 2024-70: Authorization to sell 514 Harding Way East
• Ordinance No. 2024-71: Authorization to sell 525 South Market St.
• Ordinance No. 2024-72: Authorization to sell 135 South Murray St.

Galion City Council approved all eight ordinances on the agenda, including authorizing bids for the South Street Reconstruction to Covert Way project, participating in the Kroger opioid settlement, and accepting an emergency protective measure grant. The council also passed two alley vacation ordinances and several budget amendments. All votes were unanimous (5-0 or 7-0).

• Approved Ordinance 2024-57 correcting alley vacation distance (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-58 vacating East-West Alley between Inlots 237 and 251 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-59 authorizing South Street Reconstruction to Covert Way bids (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-60 authorizing Live Line Clearing contract (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-61 participating in Kroger opioid settlement (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-62 accepting Emergency Protective Measure Grant (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-63 transferring Health Department funds (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-64 amending appropriations (5-0)

Special Council Meetings

The Galion City Council is holding a special meeting to fill a vacancy. The council will interview candidates in executive session and appoint a member to the 4th Ward Council seat in open session.

• Interviews for 4th Ward Council seat
• Appointment of 4th Ward Council member

Galion City Council held a special meeting on August 8, 2024, primarily to fill a vacancy on the 4th Ward council seat. After an executive session to discuss the appointment, Council voted 4-1 to appoint Marcia Yunker to the seat. The meeting also included procedural motions to excuse absent members and approve the agenda.

• Appointed Marcia Yunker to the 4th Ward council seat (4-1)
• Excused Mr. Bodkins from the meeting (4-0)
• Excused Ms. Kemp-Mercurio from the meeting (4-0)
• Approved the agenda as presented (4-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss appointment of an elected official (4-0)
• Returned to regular session (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

Regular Council Meetings

Galion City Council holds a regular meeting with first readings of eight ordinances, including a correction to a previous alley vacation (No. 2024-57), a new alley vacation on Piper Alley (No. 2024-58), authorization to bid for South Street work (No. 2024-59), a tree trimming contract bid (No. 2024-60), an opioid settlement agreement with Kroger (No. 2024-61), an OEMA eclipse grant (No. 2024-62), and two appropriation amendments for the health department and general appropriations (No. 2024-63, 2024-64). Public comments and reports from elected officials are also scheduled.

• Ordinance No. 2024-57: corrects previous alley vacation length from 66 ft to 198 ft between Inlots 561 and 562
• Ordinance No. 2024-58: vacates unnamed east-west alley between Inlots 237 and 251 (Piper Alley)
• Ordinance No. 2024-59: authorizes bidding for work on South Street
• Ordinance No. 2024-60: bid for 2024 tree trimming
• Ordinance No. 2024-61: opioid settlement agreement with Kroger

Galion City Council unanimously passed eight ordinances, including authorizing bids for the South Street Reconstruction to Covert Way project and live line clearing, participating in the Kroger opioid settlement, and accepting an emergency protective measure grant. The council also approved two alley vacation ordinances and two budget amendments. All votes were 5-0.

• Passed Ordinance 2024-57 correcting alley vacation distance (5-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2024-58 vacating alley west of South Market Street (5-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2024-59 authorizing South Street Reconstruction bids (5-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2024-60 authorizing live line clearing bids (5-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2024-61 joining Kroger opioid settlement (5-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2024-62 accepting emergency protective measure grant (5-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2024-63 amending Health Department appropriations (5-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2024-64 amending general appropriations (5-0)

Regular Council Meetings

The City Council will review Ordinance No. 2024-56, which proposes transferring funds between various city accounts. These amendments affect the sewer, water, recreation, and police department budgets. Additionally, David Zak of the Crawford Partnership is scheduled to present a quarterly report.

• Ordinance No. 2024-56: Amending 2024 Appropriations
• $10,000 transfer from Sewer Capital Outlay to Sewer Contractual Services
• $2,000 transfer from Police salaries and wages to Police bonuses
• $625 transfer within Swimming Pool contractual services
• Quarterly Report by David Zak of the Crawford Partnership

Regular Council Meetings

The City Council will consider an ordinance authorizing a power pool agreement with American Municipal Power, Inc. for electric capacity and energy. The agenda also includes items regarding school track use, tax credits, and several amendments to 2024 appropriations.

• Electric power pool agreement with American Municipal Power, Inc.
• Galion Schools Track Use Agreement
• Freese Project — Track
• Job Creation Tax Credit - JAG
• Amendments to 2024 appropriations

Regular Council Meetings

The Galion City Council will meet to review several ordinances, including updated sewer rates for in-town and rural customers. The council is also considering grant applications for the Victims Assistance Program and amendments to 2024 appropriations.

• Ordinance 2024-33: New sewer rates effective June 1, 2024
• Ordinance 2024-42: VOCA and SVAA grant applications for victim assistance
• Ordinance 2024-43: Industrial Pretreatment Application Fee
• Ordinance 2024-45: Galion Schools Track Use Agreement
• Ordinance 2024-47 and 2024-48: Amendments to 2024 appropriations

Regular Council Meetings

The Galion City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances, including a sewer rate increase for in-town and rural customers, a grant application for an automated weather system at the municipal airport, and other items like appropriations and bond notes. The meeting also includes public comment and reports from officials.

• Ordinance 2024-33: Sewer rate increase effective June 1, 2024 (in-town minimum from $7.51 to $9.01; rural from $11.27 to $13.52)
• Ordinance 2024-36: Authorizes application for $361,045 Ohio Airport Grant for AWOS at Galion Municipal Airport (local share $19,002)
• Ordinance 2024-40: Emergency legislation regarding Powers Reservoir
• Ordinance 2024-41: 2024 Bond Anticipation Notes
• Resolution 2024-5 and 2024-7: Appointments to Design Review and Audit Committees

Regular Council Meetings

The Galion City Council is meeting to consider three ordinances on first reading. The main item is Ordinance 2024-33, which would establish new sewer rates for customers inside and outside city limits, effective for bills rendered on or after June 1, 2024. The other two ordinances would amend the 2024 appropriations by transferring funds within various city funds and within Health Department funds. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and public comment.

• Ordinance 2024-33: New sewer rates for in-town and rural customers, effective June 1, 2024
• Ordinance 2024-34: Transfers $125.74, $855.16, and $15.67 between city fund categories
• Ordinance 2024-35: Transfers $500.00, $1.54, and $2,860.57 within Health Department funds
• Public comment period with 5-minute speaker limit
• Approval of minutes from April 23, 2024 regular meeting and May 3, 2024 special meeting

Special Council Meetings

Galion City Council is holding a special meeting to consider three ordinances on first reading: a Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) tax abatement agreement with Elliott Machine Works, Inc., OPWC grant legislation, and an amendment to the 2024 appropriations. The CRA agreement would grant a 50% real property tax exemption for 10 years in exchange for a $2.863 million expansion and creation of 12-15 jobs.

• Ordinance 2024-25: CRA agreement with Elliott Machine Works for 50% tax abatement over 10 years, $2.3M building improvements and $563K machinery/equipment
• Ordinance 2024-31: OPWC grant legislation
• Ordinance 2024-32: Amending 2024 appropriations
• Elliott Machine Works to add 20,000 sq ft paint production and mount shop at 1351 Freese Works Place
• Project expected to create 12-15 full-time jobs and $690,000 in additional annual payroll

Regular Council Meetings

The Galion City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances, including a job creation tax credit for Elliott Machine Works' expansion, participation in ODOT's road salt contract, budget adjustments, and a new police donation fund. The council will also hear updates from the Crawford Partnership and a recycling presentation, and consider a liquor permit transfer.

• Ordinance 2024-26: Job creation tax credit for Elliott Machine Works (50% credit, up to 10 years, for 9-12 new jobs)
• Ordinance 2024-27: Authorizes participation in ODOT winter road salt contract
• Ordinance 2024-28: Amends 2024 appropriations with transfers (e.g., $28,000 for sewer technical services)
• Ordinance 2024-29: Establishes Police Donation Fund (221)
• Liquor permit transfer for South Market Beverage Center

Regular Council Meetings

Galion City Council will consider several ordinances, including authorizing bids for the Southeast Storm Sewer Phase V and Water Treatment Plant Phase 1B improvements, approving a solid waste plan amendment, and requesting Freese Foundation funds for community projects. The agenda also includes multiple appropriations transfers and routine items like minutes approval and public comments.

• Ordinance 2024-19: Authorize bids for Southeast Storm Sewer Phase V, estimated $897,421.80
• Ordinance 2024-20: Authorize bids for Water Plant Phase 1B Improvements, estimated $2,841,305.18
• Ordinance 2024-13: Request $408,100 from Freese Foundation for Depot Renovations ($350,000), PECO infield material ($8,100), Amick Reservoir Shelter ($50,000)
• Ordinance 2024-9: Approve Crawford County Solid Waste Management Plan Amendment
• Ordinances 2024-21 through 2024-24: Amend 2024 appropriations with various fund transfers

Regular Council Meetings

The Galion City Council will consider six ordinances at its March 26, 2024 meeting, including a second reading of the solid waste plan amendment and first readings for ODOT consent, budget adjustments, two bulletproof vest grants, and the Richland County 9-1-1 plan. The agenda also includes public comment, reports from elected officials, and the mayor's report.

• Ordinance 2024-9 (2nd reading): Approves Crawford County Solid Waste Management Plan Amendment for an administration building.
• Ordinance 2024-14 (1st reading): Consents to ODOT resurfacing on State Routes 61 and 181, with no city funds required.
• Ordinance 2024-15 (1st reading): Amends 2024 appropriations, transferring funds in health department accounts (e.g., $322,596.33 for STD grant).
• Ordinances 2024-16 and 2024-17 (1st readings): Authorize grant applications for bulletproof vests, totaling up to $8,750 in grants with a 25% match.
• Ordinance 2024-18 (1st reading): Adopts the Richland County Final 9-1-1 Plan.

Regular Council Meetings

Galion City Council will consider Ordinance No. 2024-9, which approves an amendment to the Crawford County Solid Waste Management Plan to allocate $600,000 in 2024 and $600,000 in 2025 for constructing a new administration building and materials drop-off area. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes, a resolution for a 'Then and Now Certificate,' and public comment periods.

• Ordinance No. 2024-9: Approves Crawford County Solid Waste Management Plan Amendment (1st reading)
• Resolution No. 2024-4: Then and Now Certificate (1st reading)
• Approve minutes from February 27, 2024 regular meeting
• Public comments limited to 5 minutes per speaker

Regular Council Meetings

Galion City Council will hold its regular meeting on February 27, 2024, with first readings of four pieces of legislation. The agenda includes authorizing a FEMA grant application for fire department hoses, amending the 2024 appropriations for health department grants and recreation infrastructure, adopting replacement pages to the codified ordinances, and ratifying a prior expenditure for the Cobey Park restroom. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Ordinance 2024-10: Authorizes FEMA grant application up to $70,000 (federal share $66,500, local match $3,500) for fire department hoses.
• Ordinance 2024-11: Amends 2024 appropriations, adding $15,000 for 340B drug pricing, $25,815.50 for HIV grant, $35,509.70 for STD grant, $10,000 for workforce development, and $13,702 for recreation infrastructure.
• Ordinance 2024-12: Adopts 2023 replacement pages to codified ordinances, adding/amending sections on low-speed micromobility devices, personal delivery devices, and various traffic and criminal offenses.
• Resolution 2024-3: Approves and ratifies a $13,702 expenditure to CXT Incorporated for the Cobey Park restroom via a 'Then and Now' certificate.

Regular Council Meetings

The Galion City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including authorizing bids for a pickleball court project, amending the 2024 appropriations with multiple fund transfers, and accepting a state grant for radio communications. The council will also hear a quarterly update from the Crawford Partnership and consider appointments to the Design Review Board.

• Ordinance 2024-6: Authorizes bids for Pickleball Court Project, up to $145,000 plus 10% ($130,000 from Freese Fund, balance from Recreation Fund).
• Ordinance 2024-7: Amends 2024 appropriations, transferring $296,844.51 to Health Subsidy, advancing $323,547.58 to SAFER Grant Fire, and $600,000 to OH Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Grant.
• Ordinance 2024-8: Authorizes application and acceptance of $20,487.42 MARCS grant for fire department radio equipment and fees.
• Ordinance 2024-5: Authorizes internet auction of unneeded city property via GovDeals.
• Resolution 2024-1: Appointments to Galion Design Review Board.

Regular Council Meetings

The Galion City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including authorizing an internet auction for surplus property, approving bids for a pickleball court project, amending the 2024 appropriations, accepting a MARCS grant for fire department radios, and reappointing members to the Design Review Board. They will also hear a quarterly update from the Crawford Partnership and address liquor permit notices for two local businesses.

• Ordinance 2024-6: Authorize bids for Pickleball Court Project, up to $145,000 plus 10%
• Ordinance 2024-5: Authorize internet auction services with GovDeals for surplus property
• Ordinance 2024-7: Amend 2024 appropriations, including $600,000 transfer for water/wastewater grant
• Ordinance 2024-8: Accept $20,487.42 MARCS grant for fire department radios
• Resolution 2024-1: Reappoint Eric Gimbel and John Bassett to Design Review Board

Regular Council Meetings

The Galion City Council is meeting to handle routine reorganization, including electing officers and setting committee assignments. They will also hold a first reading on three ordinances: setting the clerk of council's duties and pay, authorizing annual materials bids, and vacating an alley and part of South Street for AMVETS. A previously scheduled public hearing on a conditional use was cancelled.

• Ordinance 2024-1: Sets clerk of council duties and compensation at AFSCME pay category 7, retroactive to Jan 1, 2024.
• Ordinance 2024-2: Authorizes Safety-Service Director to seek bids for materials like water meters, chemicals, pipes, asphalt, salt, and more.
• Ordinance 2024-3: Vacates a 16.5-foot alley and part of South Street (0.266 acres) between inlots 80, 214, 218, 220, and 222, reserving utility easements.
• Elections for President Pro Tempore, Clerk of Council, and Clerk Pro Tempore.
• Public hearing for GC Conditional Use was cancelled.