New Franklin public meetings in 2021

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several resolutions regarding municipal finances and services. Items include a $675,000 transfer to the Police District Fund and a payment for the South Summit Dispatch Center.

• Transfer of $675,000.00 from the General Fund to the Police District Fund
• Payment of $143,724.04 to SSCOG for joint dispatch center operations
• Agreement with Delta Dental of Ohio for a city dental insurance plan
• Advertising for bids for tennis and pickleball courts at Sisler Park (estimate exceeds $50,000.00)
• Salary confirmation for the Road Superintendent

The New Franklin City Council unanimously adopted five resolutions, including transferring funds to the police district fund, paying the city's share for the South Summit Dispatch Center, entering a dental insurance agreement with Delta Dental, advertising for bids for tennis and pickleball courts at Sisler Park, and confirming the road superintendent's salary. The council also approved the November 2021 financials and made several appointments to city boards and committees. No formal actions were taken during executive session.

• Approved November 2021 financials (6-0, Norris abstained)
• Adopted Resolution 21-R-84 transferring funds from General Fund to Police District Fund (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-R-85 authorizing payment for South Summit Dispatch Center (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-R-86 authorizing Delta Dental insurance agreement (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-R-87 authorizing bids for tennis and pickleball courts at Sisler Park (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-R-88 confirming road superintendent salary (7-0)
• Approved appointments to Firefighters Committee, Planning and Zoning, BZA, and Parks (all in favor)
• Denied PLX DELI, LLC request for a liquor hearing (all in favor)

City Council

New Franklin City Council will vote on several resolutions, including switching employee health insurance to a fully insured plan with Cornerstone Benefits Services, Medical Mutual, and SunLife Dental, and hiring inSITE Advisory Group as planning consultant for 2022-2023 at $30,000 per year. The council will also consider temporary appropriations for early 2022, returning $80,503.27 to the COPS School Violence Prevention Fund, requesting an advance of 2021 tax funds from Summit County, and adding funds to the 2021 budget for income tax collection fees and fire losses.

• Authorize agreements with Cornerstone Benefits Services, Medical Mutual, and SunLife Dental for fully insured health and dental insurance effective Jan 1, 2022
• Authorize planning consultant contract with inSITE Advisory Group LLC for 2022-2023 at up to $30,000 per year
• Adopt temporary appropriations for first three months of 2022
• Return $80,503.27 from COPS School Violence Prevention Fund to General Fund
• Add $15,000 to Income Tax Fund and $25,080.68 to Insurance/Fire Losses Fund for 2021

The New Franklin City Council unanimously adopted six resolutions, including agreements for health, dental, and planning services, temporary appropriations for 2022, a return of funds to the COPS School Violence Prevention Fund, a request for an advanced tax payment, and additional appropriations to the 2021 budget. All votes were 6-0 with one member absent. The council also approved the minutes of the November 17, 2021 meeting as amended.

• Adopted Resolution 21-R-77 for health, dental, and vision insurance agreements (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-R-78 for planning consultant agreement with Insite Advisory Group (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-R-79 for watershed technical assistance agreement with Summit Soil and Water Conservation District (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-R-80 for temporary appropriations for 2022 (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-R-81 to return funds to the COPS School Violence Prevention Fund (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-R-82 requesting advanced tax payment from Summit County (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-R-83 for additional appropriations to the 2021 budget (6-0)

City Council

The New Franklin City Council is considering Resolution 21-R-76. This resolution authorizes moving $250,000.00 from the General Fund to the Police District Fund.

• Resolution 21-R-76: $250,000.00 transfer from General Fund to Police District Fund

The council approved two resolutions: transferring funds from the general fund to the police district fund (21-R-76) and granting wage increases for certain non-union job classifications (21-R-75), both by unanimous vote with one member absent. The council also approved the October 2021 financials and the minutes of the November 3 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution 21-R-76 transferring funds from general fund to police district fund (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-R-75 granting wage increases for non-union job classifications (6-0)
• Approved October 2021 financials subject to audit (6-0)
• Approved minutes of November 3, 2021 meeting (4-0, 2 abstentions)

City Council

The New Franklin City Council is considering three resolutions: applying for federal trail funds, contracting with CivicPlus for website services, and granting wage increases to non-union employees. The trail application seeks to connect the Towpath Trail to Portage Lakes State Park. The website contract would cost $17,500.01 initially. Wage increases would raise administrative assistants' pay by $2.00 per hour and give raises to other non-union staff.

• Resolution 21-R-73: Authorizes mayor to apply for AMATS TASA funds for Vanderhoof Road Multipurpose Trail Project (Towpath Trail to Portage Lakes State Park)
• Resolution 21-R-74: Authorizes agreement with CivicPlus for website design and hosting at $17,500.01 initial cost plus recurring annual fees
• Resolution 21-R-75: Grants $2.00/hour raise to 4 administrative assistants, $1.50/hour or equivalent to accounting assistant, HR director, finance director, zoning administrator, and 2.5% to 3 other part-time admin employees
• Wage increases effective December 26, 2021, or after probation for new hires
• All resolutions declared emergency measures, effective immediately upon passage

The New Franklin City Council approved three resolutions: applying for federal TASA funds for street improvements, contracting with CivicPlus for website design and hosting, and granting wage increases for certain non-union positions. All resolutions passed unanimously with five yes votes; two members were absent. The meeting also included public comment and a mayor's report on local projects.

• Adopted Resolution 21-R-73 to apply for federal TASA funds for street improvements (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-R-74 to contract with CivicPlus for website design and hosting (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-R-75 to grant wage increases for certain non-union job classifications (5-0)

City Council

This is a procedural agenda with no listed substantive decisions. The Council will handle routine approvals of minutes and September 2021 financials, take public comment, and hear reports from the Mayor and Finance Director. No specific ordinances, contracts, or other action items are listed.

• Approval of minutes from October 6, 2021 meeting
• Approval of September 2021 financials, subject to audit
• Public comment period (comments under 4 minutes)
• Mayor's report and finance report scheduled

The New Franklin City Council approved the minutes from October 6 and the September 2021 financials (subject to audit). No substantive legislation was passed; the meeting included reports on the tennis/pickleball court lot split, Oktoberfest revenue, a stop sign request, and Trick or Treat dates. The council did not request a hearing for Speedway's liquor license renewal.

• Approved minutes of October 6, 2021 meeting (4-0, Norris abstained)
• Approved September 2021 financials subject to audit (5-0)
• No hearing requested for Speedway liquor license renewal

City Council

The New Franklin City Council approved six resolutions: purchasing and installing four HVAC systems at the Tudor House, ratifying three-year labor agreements with the IAFF firefighters union and Teamsters Local 348, granting wage increases for certain non-union job classifications, authorizing an advance from the general fund to the 2063 JAG grant fund, and accepting Summit County Budget Commission tax levy amounts. All resolutions passed unanimously with six or seven yes votes; Ms. Norris was absent for most votes. The council also approved Daniel Darrow as an alternate for the Board of Zoning Appeals.

• Adopted Resolution 21-R-67 authorizing Martinov Home Solutions HVAC purchase/installation (6-0, Norris absent)
• Adopted Resolution 21-R-68 ratifying three-year IAFF firefighters labor agreement (6-0, Norris absent)
• Adopted Resolution 21-R-69 ratifying three-year Teamsters Local 348 labor agreement (6-0, Norris absent)
• Adopted Resolution 21-R-70 granting wage increases for non-union job classifications (6-0, Norris absent)
• Adopted Resolution 21-R-71 authorizing general fund advance to 2063 JAG grant fund (6-0, Norris absent)
• Adopted Resolution 21-R-72 accepting Summit County tax levies and certifying to fiscal officer (6-0, Norris absent)
• Approved Daniel Darrow as BZA alternate for balance of 2021 (motion by Stock, second by Jones)

City Council

New Franklin City Council is considering three resolutions: purchasing a replacement police cruiser, paying the city's share of the South Summit Dispatch Center operating costs, and entering into agreements for the city's self-insurance health plan. All are emergency measures intended to take effect immediately upon passage.

• Purchase of a 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe 4x4 from Tim Lally Chevrolet for $46,997.00
• Payment of $128,293.56 to South Summit Council of Governments for dispatch center operations (Oct-Dec 2021)
• Authorize agreements with GPA, IAT, ELAP, Pro Act, Phia Group, PHCS MultiPlan, MD Live, and Payer Matrix for self-insurance plan
• All resolutions declared emergency measures

The New Franklin City Council approved three resolutions: purchasing a police cruiser, funding the South Summit Dispatch Center, and entering into agreements for the city's self-insurance plan. All votes were unanimous. The council also approved the August 2021 financials and the minutes from the September 1 meeting.

• Approved Resolution 21-R-64 to purchase a police cruiser (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 21-R-65 to fund South Summit Dispatch Center operations (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 21-R-66 for self-insurance plan vendor agreements (unanimous)
• Approved August 2021 financials subject to audit (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 1, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The New Franklin City Council unanimously approved a three-year labor agreement with the Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association for patrol, corporal, sergeant, and lieutenant units, and awarded a bid to Shook Company, LLC for the Benner Road bridge project. Council also declared September 3, 2021 as James France Day and approved Nicholas Olechnowicz as an alternate to the BZA Committee. No other substantive decisions were made; short-term rental guidelines remain under discussion.

• Adopted Resolution 21-R-61 ratifying 3-year labor agreement with Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 21-R-62 declaring September 3, 2021 as James France Day (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 21-R-63 awarding Benner Road bridge project bid to Shook Company, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Nicholas Olechnowicz as Alternate for BZA Committee for one-year term (unanimous)

City Council

The New Franklin City Council approved the minutes from the August 4, 2021 meeting and the July 2021 financials (subject to audit), both by unanimous roll call. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included public comment, a mayor's report, and a finance report.

• Approved minutes of August 4, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved July 2021 financials, subject to audit (unanimous)

City Council

The requested agenda for the August 4, 2021, New Franklin City Council meeting could not be retrieved. The source text indicates a file error occurred when attempting to access the PDF.

The New Franklin City Council unanimously approved eight resolutions, including additional budget appropriations, a purchase order for Scheeser Buckley Mayfield LLC, returning funds to the bulletproof vest grant fund, LED lighting conversion at the administration and police building, purchase of a Gradall excavator, a refuse collection contract with Republic Services, awarding a road paving bid to Northstar Asphalt, and accepting the One Ohio opioid settlement. The council also renamed Rawlins Park to Bollas Park. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved additional appropriations to 2021 budget (21-R-53, 7-0)
• Approved $14,851.31 purchase order to Scheeser Buckley Mayfield LLC (21-R-54, 7-0)
• Approved return of funds to bulletproof vest grant fund (21-R-55, 7-0)
• Approved LED lighting conversion at administration and police building (21-R-56, 7-0)
• Approved purchase of Gradall XL3100 V 4X4 hydraulic excavator (21-R-57, 7-0)
• Approved refuse collection and recycling contract with Republic Services (21-R-58, 7-0)
• Awarded 2021 extended road paving project to Northstar Asphalt (21-R-59, 7-0)
• Approved One Ohio opioid settlement terms (21-R-60, 7-0)

City Council

The agenda for the New Franklin City Council meeting on July 21, 2021, could not be retrieved because the linked PDF file was not found on the city website. As a result, no agenda items or decisions can be reported.

The New Franklin City Council approved several resolutions, including a three-year lawn maintenance agreement with Clinton Lawncare, transfers from the general fund to police and dispatch funds, creation of an American Rescue Plan Act fund, additional budget appropriations, and a request for bids on employee health insurance. The council also approved renaming Rawlins Park to Bollas Park to honor the city's first mayor. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on the minutes approval.

• Approved minutes of July 7, 2021 meeting (6-0, Cotts abstained)
• Approved June 2021 financials (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-R-47: three-year lawn maintenance agreement with Clinton Lawncare (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-R-48: transfer funds from general fund to police and dispatch funds (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-R-49: created American Rescue Plan Act Fund (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-R-50: additional appropriations to 2021 budget (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-R-51: renamed Rawlins Park to Bollas Park (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-R-52: requested bids for employee health care insurance (7-0)

City Council

The agenda for the New Franklin City Council meeting on July 7, 2021, could not be retrieved. The website returned an error stating the file was not found. No meeting items, decisions, or discussions are available to summarize.

Council approved two resolutions: one affirming the need for the 2021 road paving project and authorizing advertising for sealed bids for additional roads, and another accepting a Justice Assistance Grant to purchase six Motorola APX 6000 radios. Both were adopted unanimously with six yes votes and one absence. No other substantive decisions were made; the rest of the meeting was reports and discussion.

• Approved Resolution 21-R-45 authorizing sealed bids for additional roads in the 2021 paving project (6-0, Cotts absent)
• Approved Resolution 21-R-46 accepting a Justice Assistance Grant for six Motorola APX 6000 radios (6-0, Cotts absent)
• Approved minutes of the June 16, 2021 meeting (6-0, Cotts absent)

City Council

The agenda for the New Franklin City Council meeting on June 16, 2021, could not be retrieved. The page shows an error stating the file was not found, so no meeting items, decisions, or discussions are available to summarize.

Council approved two resolutions: adding roads to the 2021 paving project with Northstar Asphalt, and renewing membership in the Public Entities Pool of Ohio for liability/property coverage. A resolution for the Manchester Road corridor master planning contract was withdrawn. Minutes and May financials were approved.

• Approved Resolution 21-R-43 adding roads to 2021 paving project with Northstar Asphalt (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-R-44 renewing PEP membership and insurance agreements (7-0)
• Withdrew Resolution 21-R-42 for Insite Advisory Group master planning contract
• Approved minutes of June 2, 2021 (6-0, Hawk abstained)
• Approved May 2021 financials subject to audit (7-0)

City Council

The agenda for the New Franklin City Council meeting on June 2, 2021, could not be retrieved. The website returned an error stating the file was not found. No agenda items, decisions, or discussions are available for this meeting.

• Agenda file not found on city website

The New Franklin City Council approved all 10 resolutions on the agenda, including agreements for office renovation, road paving construction management, hiring an additional road maintenance worker, adding roads to the 2021 paving project, and a Manchester Road corridor master plan. They also authorized tennis and pickleball courts at Sisler Park, funding for the South Summit Dispatch Center, a JAG grant application for a police cruiser, fund transfers for police and dispatch, and an AMATS resurfacing application for Cleveland-Massillon Road. All votes were unanimous (6-0) with Mr. Hawk absent.

• Adopted Resolution 21-R-38: Bahry & Associates office renovation agreement (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-R-39: GPD Group construction management for 2021 road paving (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-R-40: Hiring additional full-time road maintenance worker (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-R-41: Northstar Asphalt added roads to 2021 paving project (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-R-42: Insite Advisory Group for Manchester Road corridor master plan (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-R-33: Tennis and pickleball courts at Sisler Park (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-R-34: Funding for South Summit Dispatch Center (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-R-35: JAG grant application for police cruiser (6-0)

City Council

The agenda for the New Franklin City Council meeting on May 19, 2021, could not be retrieved. The website returned an error stating the file was not found, so no meeting items, decisions, or discussions are available to summarize.

The New Franklin City Council approved the April 2021 financials (subject to audit) with a unanimous roll call of the four members present. Five resolutions were introduced as first readings, covering tennis/pickleball courts at Sisler Park, the South Summit Dispatch Center cost share, a JAG grant for a police cruiser, a fund transfer for police/dispatch, and AMATS federal resurfacing funds for Cleveland-Massillon Road. No final votes were taken on these resolutions. The mayor reported that Kungle Road repairs were not approved for emergency funding and that the city will receive $1.3 million in rescue funds with restrictions.

• Approved April 2021 financials (subject to audit) (4-0, with 3 absent)
• First reading: Resolution 21-R-33 to advertise for bids and construct tennis/pickleball courts at Sisler Park
• First reading: Resolution 21-R-34 to authorize expenditure for South Summit Dispatch Center cost share
• First reading: Resolution 21-R-35 to apply for JAG grant for police cruiser purchase
• First reading: Resolution 21-R-36 to transfer funds from General Fund to Police District and Dispatch funds
• First reading: Resolution 21-R-37 to apply for AMATS federal resurfacing funds for Cleveland-Massillon Road (Phase I and II)

City Council

New Franklin City Council is considering a resolution to add one full-time police officer to the New Franklin Police Department, increasing full-time staff from 15 to 16. The officer would be subject to the existing labor agreement with the Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association, including pay and benefits. The resolution is declared an emergency and would take effect immediately upon passage.

• Adds one full-time police officer to New Franklin Police Department
• Increases police department full-time staff from 15 to 16
• New officer subject to labor agreement with Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association
• Declared an emergency, effective immediately upon passage

The New Franklin City Council approved Resolution 21-R-32, adding one full-time police officer to the police department, effective immediately. The three-reading rule was waived, and the resolution passed unanimously (6-0, with Ms. Norris absent). No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included routine approval of prior minutes and informational reports.

• Approved Resolution 21-R-32 to add one full-time police officer (6-0)
• Waived the three-reading rule for Resolution 21-R-32 (6-0)
• Approved minutes of the April 21, 2021 meeting (6-0)

City Council

New Franklin City Council is considering three resolutions: purchasing a modular housing unit for the Westside Fire Station, hiring an additional full-time road maintenance worker, and creating a full-time administrative assistant position in the Service Department. The fire station purchase is prompted by the upcoming expiration of the joint EMS/Fire Station agreement with the Village of Clinton.

• Purchase and installation of a 2021 Adventure 16'x76' Nevada 6763B-N modular housing unit from Advantage Homes, LLC for $49,990.00
• Hiring one additional full-time Road Maintenance Worker at $21.60 per hour
• Establishing full-time Service Department Administrative Assistant position at $16.81 per hour

The New Franklin City Council approved three resolutions: purchasing and installing a modular housing unit for the Westside Fire Station, hiring an additional full-time road maintenance worker, and establishing a full-time administrative assistant position in the Service Department. All votes were unanimous (7-0). The council also approved a second reading of a resolution to contract with Mason's Cove, LLC for managing the Tudor House Civic Center.

• Adopted Resolution 21-R-29 to purchase and install a 2021 Adventure 16'x76' Nevada 6763B-N modular housing unit for Westside Fire Station (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-R-30 to hire an additional full-time Service Department road maintenance worker (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-R-31 to establish the full-time position of Service Department Administrative Assistant (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-R-28 to enter into an agreement with Mason's Cove, LLC for management of the Tudor House Civic Center (7-0)
• Approved minutes of April 7, 2021 meeting (7-0)
• Approved financials for March 2021, subject to audit (7-0)

City Council

New Franklin City Council will consider several resolutions on April 7, 2021, including applying for three grants for a pavilion and tennis/pickleball courts at Sisler Fields Complex, contracting with Barberton for prosecutorial services, purchasing 1.88 acres on Hampsher Road, awarding a road paving bid, and entering an agreement to manage the Tudor House Civic Center. All items are resolutions to be voted on.

• Apply for $241,301 ARPA grant for pavilion at Sisler Fields Complex
• Apply for $150,000 ODNR NatureWorks grant for tennis/pickleball courts (25% match)
• Apply for $250,000 AARP Community Challenge grant for tennis/pickleball courts
• Contract with Barberton for prosecutorial services at $16,000/year
• Purchase 1.88 acres at 6663 Hampsher Road for $15,000

The New Franklin City Council approved six resolutions and one ordinance. Resolutions authorized grant applications for a pavilion and tennis/pickleball courts at Sisler Fields, a contract with Barberton for prosecutorial services, the purchase of 1.88 acres at 6663 Hampsher Road for $15,000, a paving bid to Northstar Asphalt, and an agreement with Mason's Cove, LLC for the Tudor House Civic Center. The council also approved an ordinance increasing the mayor's salary to $90,000 per year effective January 1, 2022, with Councilmembers Harget and Jones voting no.

• Approved Resolution 21-R-22 to apply for an OH16 grant for a pavilion at Sisler Fields Complex.
• Approved Resolution 21-R-23 to apply for an ODNR Nature Works grant for tennis/pickleball courts.
• Approved Resolution 21-R-24 to contract with Barberton for prosecutorial services.
• Approved Resolution 21-R-25 to apply for a 2021 AARP Community Challenge grant for tennis/pickleball courts.
• Approved Resolution 21-R-26 to purchase 1.88 acres at 6663 Hampsher Road for $15,000.
• Approved Resolution 21-R-27 awarding the 2021 road paving bid to Northstar Asphalt.
• Approved Resolution 21-R-28 to enter an agreement with Mason's Cove, LLC for Tudor House Civic Center management.
• Approved Ordinance 21-O-01 increasing the mayor's salary to $90,000 per year, effective January 1, 2022 (7-2 vote).

City Council

The New Franklin City Council approved the 2021 annual operating budget (Resolution 21-R-17) and authorized agreements for security measures at city buildings (21-R-18), a Pierce Saber pumper truck (21-R-19), a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe (21-R-20), and funding for the South Summit Dispatch Center (21-R-21). All votes were unanimous among the six members present, with Ms. Norris absent. The council also approved the minutes and February 2021 financials, and held a first reading on an ordinance to raise the mayor's salary to $90,000 per year effective January 1, 2022.

• Approved minutes of the March 3, 2021 regular meeting.
• Approved February 2021 financials, subject to audit.
• Adopted Resolution 21-R-17, the 2021 annual operating budget.
• Adopted Resolution 21-R-18, authorizing a security proposal from Southeast Security.
• Adopted Resolution 21-R-19, authorizing purchase of a Pierce Saber pumper truck from Atlantic Emergency Solutions.
• Adopted Resolution 21-R-20, authorizing purchase of a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe from Tim Lally Chevrolet.
• Adopted Resolution 21-R-21, authorizing expenditure for South Summit Dispatch Center costs.
• Held first reading of Ordinance 21-O-01 to increase mayor's salary to $90,000 per year.

City Council

The New Franklin City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving prior minutes and hearing public comment. The main item is a first reading of an ordinance that would increase the mayor's salary to $90,000 per year starting January 1, 2022. Other agenda items are procedural, such as reports and pending legislation.

• First reading of Ordinance 21-O-01 to raise mayor's salary to $90,000/year effective Jan. 1, 2022
• Approval of minutes from Feb. 17, 2021 meeting
• Public comment period (comments under 4 minutes)

The New Franklin City Council held a regular meeting with all members present. Council approved the minutes of the February 17, 2021 meeting, with one abstention. The only legislative action was a first reading of Ordinance 21-O-01 to increase the mayor's salary to $90,000 per year effective January 1, 2022; no vote was taken. The mayor's report covered grants received, a possible road closure, and a Tudor House renovation proposal.

• Approved the minutes of the February 17, 2021 meeting (Harget abstained)
• Held first reading of Ordinance 21-O-01 to increase mayor's salary to $90,000/year effective Jan 1, 2022
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:32 PM

City Council

The New Franklin City Council is holding its regular meeting with several first readings of resolutions, including purchases for the police department and service department, a school police services contract extension, and an agreement with Aqua Ohio. The council will also approve minutes and financials, and take public comment.

• Resolution 21-R-11: Agreement with Tim Lally Chevrolet for two 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe 4x4 vehicles for the police department
• Resolution 21-R-12: Proposal from Marlboro Supply for drainage pipe for service department projects
• Resolution 21-R-13: Proposal from Wolff Bros. Supply for a standby generator at the service garage
• Resolution 21-R-14: Three-year extension of police services agreement with Manchester Local Schools
• Resolution 21-R-16: Purchase of nine Motorola APX XE radios and accessories from Motorola Solutions

The New Franklin City Council approved six resolutions, all by unanimous vote (6-0, with Mr. Harget absent), covering police vehicles, drainage pipe, a standby generator, a school police services contract extension, an Aqua Ohio agreement, and Motorola radios. The council also approved the minutes of the February 3 meeting and the January 2021 financials. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved Resolution 21-R-11: agreement with Tim Lally Chevrolet for two 2021 Chevy Tahoe 4x4 police vehicles (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-R-12: proposal from Marlboro Supply for drainage pipe (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-R-13: proposal from Wolff Bros. Supply for standby generator at service garage (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-R-14: three-year extension of police services agreement with Manchester Local Schools (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-R-15: new agreement with Aqua Ohio, Inc. (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-R-16: purchase of nine Motorola APX XE radios and accessories (6-0)
• Approved minutes of February 3, 2021 meeting (6-0)
• Approved financials for January 2021, subject to audit (6-0)

City Council

The New Franklin City Council is holding its regular meeting on February 3, 2021. The agenda includes first readings of five resolutions covering storm water services, the South Summit Dispatch Center, NOPEC grants, insurance agreements, and a stipend for the finance director. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and financials, public comment, and reports.

• Resolution 21-R-04: MOU with Summit County Health District for storm water services 2021-2025
• Resolution 21-R-05: Expenditure for South Summit Dispatch Center formation and operation
• Resolution 21-R-06: Accept NOPEC Energized Community Grants
• Resolution 21-R-07: Agreement with Sun Life Financial for life, voluntary life, and vision insurance
• Resolution 21-R-08: Stipend to Finance Director for CARES Act fund work

New Franklin City Council approved seven resolutions, including a storm water agreement with Summit County Health District, funding for the South Summit Dispatch Center, acceptance of NOPEC grants, a life/vision insurance agreement, a stipend for the finance director, a purchase order for Northstar Asphalt, and advertising for the 2021 road paving project. The stipend resolution passed 4-3, with Cotts, Jones, and Fetterman voting no. Council also decided no hearing was needed for a liquor permit for Dustys Yacht Club and appointed two members to the Firemen's Relief Board.

• Adopted Resolution 21-R-04: MOU with Summit County Health District for storm water services 2021-2025 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-R-05: Authorized expenditure for South Summit Dispatch Center (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-R-06: Authorized acceptance of NOPEC Energized Community Grants (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-R-07: Authorized Sun Life Financial insurance agreement (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-R-08: Approved finance director stipend for CARES Act work (4-3, Cotts, Jones, Fetterman no)
• Adopted Resolution 21-R-09: Approved then-and-now purchase order for Northstar Asphalt invoice of $127,108.16 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-R-10: Declared need for 2021 road paving project and authorized advertising for bids (7-0)
• Decided no hearing required for liquor permit for Dustys Yacht Club, dba Carriage House 1st Floor & Patios (6-0, Norris abstained)

City Council

The City Council will review several first-reading resolutions. These include an application for a firefighter assistance grant, authorization to advertise for bids, and a transfer of funds within the local Coronavirus Relief Fund.

• Resolution 21-R-01: Application for FY2020 grant to purchase 20 sets of structural firefighting gear
• Resolution 21-R-02: Authorization to advertise for bids
• Resolution 21-R-03: Transfer of funds within the local Coronavirus Relief Fund

The New Franklin City Council approved three resolutions: applying for a federal grant to buy 20 sets of structural firefighting gear, advertising for bids, and transferring funds within the local Coronavirus Relief Fund. All votes were unanimous. The council also discussed water line installation, parks committee budget, and the South Summit Council of Governments.

• Adopted Resolution 21-R-01 to apply for FY2020 Assistance to Firefighters Grant for 20 firefighting ensembles (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-R-02 to advertise for bids (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-R-03 to transfer funds within the Local Coronavirus Relief Fund (7-0)
• Approved minutes of January 6, 2021 Organizational and Regular meetings (7-0)

City Council

This is the City Council's annual organizational meeting. The council will elect a president and vice president, assign committee memberships, and adopt the meeting schedule for 2021. No legislative or policy decisions are on the agenda.

• Election of Council President
• Election of Vice President
• Council committee assignments (Safety, Streets & Drainage, Public Utilities, Laws & Ordinances, Finance, Community Development)
• Adoption of 2021 meeting dates

The New Franklin City Council held a regular meeting on January 6, 2021, and approved the minutes from the December 16, 2020 regular meeting and the December 30, 2020 special meeting, both by unanimous roll call votes. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included public comment, reports from the mayor and finance team, and adjourned at 6:14 PM.

• Approved minutes of Dec. 16, 2020 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Dec. 30, 2020 special meeting (unanimous)