New Franklin public meetings in 2024

City Council

Council is deciding on three resolutions: participating in the Summit County Engineer's regional pavement maintenance program for 2025, transferring funds between city accounts, and requesting an advance of 2024 tax funds from the county. The pavement program aims to achieve cost savings through joint bidding. Fund transfers include $68,100 from the Cleve-Mass Road Project to police hospitalization and $55,000 to admin salaries. The tax advance request uses Ohio Revised Code Section 321.34 to get early distribution of local taxes.

• Resolution 24-R-85: Authorizes participation in Summit County Regional Pavement Maintenance Program for 2025, with road list to be submitted later.
• Resolution 24-R-86: Transfers $68,100 from Cleve-Mass Road Project to police hospitalization, plus $25,000 and $30,000 to admin salaries from other accounts.
• Resolution 24-R-87: Requests Summit County Fiscal Officer to advance tax funds for tax year 2024 payable in 2025; Finance Director authorized to sign documents.
• All three resolutions are declared emergencies for immediate effect upon passage.

The New Franklin City Council approved three resolutions: participation in the Summit County Engineer's Regional Pavement Maintenance Program for 2025, a transfer of funds, and a request for advanced payment of tax funds. All votes were unanimous (7-0). The council also approved the minutes and November financials, and held an executive session on economic development with no formal action.

• Adopted Resolution 24-R-85 to participate in Summit County pavement maintenance program (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-R-86 authorizing transfer of funds (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-R-87 requesting advanced tax payment from Summit County (7-0)
• Approved minutes of December 4, 2024 meeting (7-0)
• Approved November 2024 financials subject to audit (7-0)

City Council

New Franklin City Council is voting on four resolutions at its December 4, 2024 meeting. The most significant is adding three full-time firefighter/paramedics to address staffing coverage. Other items include authorizing bids for a water and sewer project funded by a FY24 Community Grant, approving 2025 capital purchases (police vehicles, fire equipment, building cameras), and renewing a two-year engineering contract with Responsive Services LLC.

• Resolution 24-R-81: Add three full-time firefighter/paramedics to the Fire Department (current staff: 15 full-time).
• Resolution 24-R-82: Authorize advertising for sealed bids for a water and sewer project serving city properties and Portage Lakes State Park (cost estimate over $50,000).
• Resolution 24-R-83: Approve 2025 capital purchases including a police cruiser ($48,178), upfitting ($16,630), speed cart ($12,103), evidence shed ($30,000), four structural firefighting ensembles ($25,000), four heart monitor defibrillators ($195,916), and building surveillance cameras ($60,000).
• Resolution 24-R-84: Contract with Responsive Services LLC as City Engineer for 2025-2026.
• All resolutions declared emergencies, allowing immediate effect upon passage by two-thirds council vote.

City Council

City Council is reviewing resolutions to apply for a federal firefighters grant and renew professional service agreements. The body is also discussing the selection of medical and dental insurance providers for city employees and officials.

• Application for FY2024 Assistance to Firefighters Grant for $195,916.00 with a $9,896.00 city match
• Payment of $2,000.00 plus 1% of awarded funds to Resource Management Consultants for grant writing
• Two-year agreement with GPD Group for engineering services for 2025 and 2026, capped at $25,000.00 annually for hourly services
• Agreement with SunLife for dental benefits effective January 1, 2025, through March 31, 2027
• One-year agreement with SummaCare for medical benefits effective January 1, 2025

City Council

New Franklin City Council will consider three resolutions: continuing Irving Sugerman as law director with compensation per an engagement letter, granting wage increases for full-time and part-time non-union job classifications effective Dec 22, 2024, and authorizing a $35,744 contract with Arcadis U.S. Inc. to prepare a NEPA report required for a $959,752 federal community grant for a water line extension to 655 Latham Lane.

• Continued appointment of Irving Sugerman as law director, now affiliated with Roetzel and Andress.
• Wage increases for 13 non-union positions: hourly rates from $20.00 (Zoning Code Enforcement Inspector) to $33.00 (Communications Manager); annual salaries from $68,000 (Finance Director) to $101,200 (Fire Chief).
• Authorization for Mayor to contract with Arcadis U.S. Inc. at $35,744 for NEPA documentation to access $959,752 federal grant.
• Grant funds would extend potable water transmission pipelines along Encino Drive, Rawlins Avenue, and Latham Lane to serve the Tudor House property and Portage Lakes State Park.
• All three resolutions declared emergency measures for immediate effect.

City Council

City Council will vote on two resolutions. The first authorizes a three-year contract with Barberton for prosecutorial services costing $25,064 in 2025, $25,815 in 2026, and $26,590 in 2027. The second authorizes a $12,800 survey of Lockhart Fields, Sisler Park, and Manchester Cemetery by OHM Advisors. Both resolutions include emergency clauses for immediate effect.

• Three-year contract with Barberton for prosecutorial services at escalating annual rates
• Survey of Lockhart Fields, Sisler Park, and Manchester Cemetery by OHM Advisors for $12,800
• Emergency declarations on both resolutions

City Council

City Council will vote on five resolutions. Items include ratifying a three-year labor agreement with Teamsters Local 348, transferring $250,000 from the General Fund to the Police District Fund, and approving contracts for a municipal advisor, asphalt pad, and Tasers for police.

• Ratify three-year labor agreement with Teamsters Local 348
• Transfer $250,000 from General Fund to Police District Fund
• Approve $54,578.36 lease/purchase of Tasers from Axon Enterprises for police
• Hire MAS Financial Advisory Services at $12,000 annual retainer as municipal advisor
• Award $19,500 contract to Perrin Asphalt for salt storage bin pad at Service Department

City Council

The New Franklin City Council will hold a regular meeting. The main item is a first reading of Ordinance 24-O-07, which proposes amendments to Articles 8 and 14 of the city's Zoning Code. The council will also vote to approve the minutes from the September 4 meeting and the August 2024 financials. Public comment is invited.

• First reading of Ordinance 24-O-07 to amend Zoning Code Articles 8 and 14
• Approval of minutes from September 4, 2024
• Approval of Financials for August 2024, subject to audit
• Public comment period for residents

The New Franklin City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 24-O-07, amending Articles 8 and 14 of the zoning code. The meeting also included reports on upcoming events, sewer project funding, and a public hearing on the Tudor House conditional use. No other formal decisions were made; the council entered executive session for employee negotiations but took no action.

• Adopted Ordinance 24-O-07 amending zoning code Articles 8 and 14 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of September 4, 2024 meeting (7-0)
• Approved financials for August 2024 subject to audit (7-0)
• Moved to executive session for employee negotiations; no formal action taken

Parks and Recreation Commission

The New Franklin Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to approve minutes from August and receive a mayor's report. Old business includes updates on the Grill Park dedication, Sisler Walking Trail, and Sisler restrooms, watering system, and batting cages. The meeting also includes new business and public input.

• Approve minutes from August 20, 2024 meeting
• Mayor's report by Paul Adamson
• Grill Park dedication
• Sisler Walking Trail update
• Sisler restrooms, watering system, and batting cages

The New Franklin Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed proposed site plans for a walking trail at Sisler Park, including a preferred ¾-mile option, and discussed preliminary costs for batting cages. No formal votes were taken; the board approved the August minutes and discussed future projects.

• Approved August 20, 2024 meeting minutes (motion by Yacono, second by Smith)
• Discussed ¾-mile trail plan at Sisler Park, with revisions requested by Mayor Adamson
• Discussed preliminary batting cage costs ($32,400 with netting, $42,500 with fencing)
• Decided to file joint conditional use waiver application for Tudor House Event Center
• Declined to reserve pickleball court for higher-rated players due to limited courts

City Council

New Franklin City Council will consider two resolutions at its September 4 meeting: ratifying a three-year labor agreement with the IAFF firefighters union and creating a $3.8 million fund for the Manchester Road Sewer Project using a state grant. Both items are declared emergencies, meaning they would take effect immediately upon passage with a two-thirds vote.

• Ratification of three-year labor agreement with Local 2885 of the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF)
• Creation of Fund 2056 (Manchester Road Sewer Project Fund) and appropriation of $3,800,000 from a One Time Strategic Community Investments Grant
• Both resolutions declared emergencies for immediate effect

The New Franklin City Council unanimously adopted a three-year labor agreement with the IAFF firefighters union (Resolution 24-R-57) and created a separate fund for the Manchester Road Sewer Project with a $3.8 million appropriation from a Strategic Community Investments Grant (Resolution 24-R-58). Both resolutions were passed on an emergency basis after waiving the three-reading rule. The council also continued a public hearing on zoning code amendments to September 18, 2024, and held an executive session on employee compensation with no formal action.

• Adopted Resolution 24-R-57 ratifying three-year IAFF labor agreement (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-R-58 creating Manchester Road Sewer Project Fund with $3.8M appropriation (7-0)
• Waived three-reading rule for both resolutions (7-0)
• Continued public hearing on zoning code amendments (Ordinance 24-O-07) to September 18, 2024
• Approved minutes of August 21, 2024 meeting (7-0)
• Adjourned to executive session on employee compensation; no formal action taken

City Council

The City Council will vote on a temporary moratorium on adult-use cannabis operators while it reviews zoning laws. It will also consider additional budget appropriations, tax levy certifications, a grant application for culvert repairs, and ratification of a police union contract.

• 12-month moratorium on zoning permits for recreational marijuana cultivation, processing, or retail sales
• $100,000 additional appropriation to the General Fund for the 2024 Salt Bin Project
• Acceptance of Summit County tax levy rates and certification to the County Fiscal Officer
• Application for OPWC funding up to $398,645 for culvert repairs on Rhapsody Lane, Nocturne Drive, and Tempo Trail
• Ratification of a three-year labor agreement with the Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association (Patrol/Corporal and Sergeant/Lieutenant units)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to approve minutes from July 16, hear the Mayor's report, and receive updates on old business items including a grill pavilion, swings/slide, Sisler Playground, and Sisler Walking Trail. No new business is listed. Public input will be accepted.

• Approve minutes from 7/16/24 meeting
• Mayor's report from Paul Adamson
• Update on Grill Pavilion/Swings/Slide
• Update on Sisler Playground
• Update on Sisler Walking Trail

The Park Board approved July minutes and heard reports. A joint conditional use waiver application for the Tudor House Event Center was decided. Several 2025 project ideas were discussed, including restrooms, watering systems, parking expansion, and batting cages, but no formal votes were taken on these.

• Approved July 16, 2024 minutes (motion by Yacono, second by Rea)
• Decided to file joint conditional use waiver application for Tudor House Event Center

City Council

This meeting includes two main items: a first-reading ordinance to adopt a revised Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual (declared an emergency), and a resolution authorizing contracts with 83 Construction ($41,530 for a hoop building) and Ace Redimix LLC ($18,645 for concrete barrier blocks) for a new salt storage bin.

• Adoption of revised City of New Franklin Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual (emergency ordinance)
• Contract with 83 Construction for a 41x80 ft Britespan hoop building salt storage bin at $41,530
• Contract with Ace Redimix LLC for concrete barrier blocks at $18,645
• Total salt-bin project cost: $60,175

City Council

City Council is reviewing Ordinance 24-O-07 to amend Articles 8 and 14 of the New Franklin Zoning Code. The proposed changes follow recommendations from the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Zoning Administrator.

• Ordinance 24-O-07 to amend Articles 8 and 14 of the Zoning Code
• Updated regulations for accessory buildings, including size limits and setback requirements
• Updated standards for accessory structures such as fences, decks, and carports
• New specifications for residential dog kennels (max 80 SF, maximum two dogs)
• Updated requirements for detached accessory building heights and foundations

Parks and Recreation Commission

The commission will approve prior meeting minutes, hear the mayor's report, and receive updates on old business items including a grill pavilion/swings, Sisler playground, and Sisler walking trail. No new business is listed. Public input will be accepted.

• Approve minutes from June 18, 2024 meeting
• Mayor's report by Paul Adamson
• Update on grill pavilion and swings
• Update on Sisler playground
• Update on Sisler walking trail

City Council

The City Council is considering resolutions to apply for a playground grant and renew municipal insurance coverage. An ordinance also proposes amending the city charter regarding how certain boards and commissions are appointed. These changes will be submitted to voters at the November 5, 2024, general election.

• Grant application for playground swings at Sisler Field Complex ($37,995)
• Renewal of Public Entities Pool insurance membership ($109,849.79)
• Proposed charter amendments for board and commission appointments

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks Commission will review minutes from the May 21 meeting and hear a report from Mayor Paul Adamson. The agenda includes discussion of ongoing items regarding the Grill Pavilion, Sisler Playground, and Sisler Walking Trail.

• Grill Pavilion/Swings
• Sisler Playground
• Sisler Walking Trail

Parks and Recreation Commission

The New Franklin Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear the mayor's report, and discuss old business including the Grill Pavilion/Swings and Sisler Playground/Walking Trail. The agenda is mostly routine, with no new business items listed.

• Approve minutes from 4/16/24 meeting
• Mayor's report by Paul Adamson
• Discussion of Grill Pavilion/Swings
• Discussion of Sisler Playground/Walking Trail

City Council

The New Franklin City Council is considering five ordinances that would submit proposed charter amendments to voters at the November 5, 2024 general election. The amendments cover electronic minutes for committee proceedings, changing the primary election date, requiring oaths for appointed board members, raising the council approval threshold for contracts from $10,000 to $15,000, and updating public notice requirements. The council will vote on whether to approve these ballot measures.

• Amendment to allow electronic minutes for committee proceedings (Section 5.05)
• Amendment to change primary election date to first Tuesday after first Monday in May (Section 9.03)
• Amendment to require oath for appointed board and commission members (Section 10.07)
• Amendment to increase council contract approval threshold from $10,000 to $15,000 (Sections 4.06 and 8.02)
• Amendment to replace five public place posting with newspaper or website/social media publication (Sections 5.15 and 7.07)

City Council

New Franklin City Council is considering several resolutions, including awarding a contract for the Overture Way Culvert Replacement Project, purchasing a ballfield groomer, constructing a garage addition, and entering agreements for zoning code work and road paving. All items are declared emergencies and require a two-thirds vote to take effect immediately.

• Award $124,972.50 bid to Cistones Excavating for Overture Way Culvert Replacement
• Purchase ABI Force Z235LT Ballfield Groomer from Baker Vehicle Systems for $44,950.00
• Approve $29,625.00 garage addition with Akron Canton Commercial & Residential Fencing LLC
• Authorize $31,372.00 agreement with Town Planning Practice LLC for zoning code phase two
• Approve up to $39,741.19 with Barberton for Eastern Road paving

City Council

New Franklin City Council will vote on several resolutions, including transferring $250,000 from the general fund to the police district fund, appropriating $400,000 for the 2024 paving program, awarding a $1,475,444 paving contract to Northstar Asphalt Inc., and authorizing related agreements for construction services and vehicle purchases. The council will also consider accepting NOPEC grants and an arch swing set for Grill Park.

• Transfer $250,000 from General Fund to Police District Fund (24-R-30)
• Appropriate $400,000 for 2024 Paving Program (24-R-31)
• Award $1,475,444 paving contract to Northstar Asphalt Inc. (24-R-32)
• Authorize $57,400 agreement with OHM Advisors for paving construction services (24-R-33)
• Purchase two Ford F350 pickup trucks from Montrose Ford for $49,507.85 and $67,482.62 (24-R-34, 24-R-35)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The New Franklin Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to approve minutes from the March 19 meeting, hear the Mayor's report, and discuss old business items including the Grill Pavilion/Swings, Sisler Playground/Walking Trail, and Maplegrove. No new business items are listed, and the agenda is largely procedural with project updates.

• Approve minutes from 3/19/24 meeting
• Mayor's report by Paul Adamson
• Old business: Grill Pavilion/Swings, Sisler Playground/Walking Trail, Maplegrove
• Public input opportunity

City Council

New Franklin City Council is considering three resolutions on April 3, 2024, all sponsored by Mayor Adamson. The resolutions would authorize agreements for MS4 storm sewer compliance with OHM Advisors, exterior lighting for the Tudor House Seawall Project with ANR Electric LLC, and sound barriers for the Tudor House Lakefront Patio with Acoustical Surfaces, Inc. Each resolution includes an emergency clause, meaning they would take effect immediately upon passage with a two-thirds vote.

• $13,600.00 contract with OHM Advisors for MS4 storm sewer compliance reporting
• $36,585.51 contract with ANR Electric LLC for Tudor House Seawall exterior lighting
• $13,070.82 contract with Acoustical Surfaces, Inc. for Tudor House Lakefront Patio sound barriers
• Mason's Cove LLC to reimburse half the cost of the sound barriers
• All three resolutions declared emergencies for immediate effect

City Council

New Franklin City Council will hold first readings on four resolutions, including a $250,000 transfer from the general fund to the police district fund, a $15,300 purchase order for defibrillators, a $13,512 swing set for Grill Park, and a five-year lawn care contract. The council will also hold a second reading on a proposed temporary moratorium on adult-use cannabis operators. The meeting includes approval of minutes and financials, plus public comment.

• $250,000 transfer from General Fund to Police District Fund (24-R-23)
• $15,300 then-and-now purchase order to Stryker for AEDs (24-R-24)
• $13,512 arch swing set from Meyer Design, Inc. for Grill Park (24-R-25)
• Five-year lawn maintenance agreement with Clinton Lawncare (24-R-26)
• Second reading: temporary moratorium on adult-use cannabis operators (24-R-17)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to approve minutes, receive a financial report, and discuss old business items including the Grill Pavilion/Swings, Sisler Playground/Walking Trail, and Maplegrove. Public input will be heard.

• Approve minutes from 2/26/24 meeting
• Financial report update by Paul Adamson
• Old business: Grill Pavillion/Swings, Sisler Playground/Walking Trail, Maplegrove
• Public input

City Council

New Franklin City Council is considering four resolutions that would impose one-year moratoriums on new public storage facilities, adult-use cannabis operators, and small box discount stores, while also approving contracts for a park pavilion and school police services. The moratoriums are intended to allow time for zoning code review and revision.

• 24-R-16: One-year moratorium on public storage, mini-storage, or self-storage facility permits
• 24-R-17: 12-month moratorium on adult-use cannabis operator permits (cultivation, processing, retail sale)
• 24-R-18: 12-month moratorium on small box discount stores (16,000 sq ft or less)
• 24-R-19: Award $21,000 contract to Abrams Family Contracting for Grill Park pavilion construction
• 24-R-20: Four-year extension of police services agreement with Manchester Local Schools at $70,000/year

City Council

The City Council is considering several resolutions including a fund transfer for the police department and additional appropriations for capital projects. They are also reviewing a proposal to establish a new program to recognize local businesses.

• Establishment of a Business Spotlight program for local businesses
• Transfer of $250,000.00 from the General Fund to the Police District Fund
• Appropriation of $251,727.44 to the Franklin Park Civic Center Capital Projects Fund

Parks and Recreation Commission

The New Franklin Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to approve minutes, review finances, and discuss updates on the Grill Pavilion, Grill/Sisler Playground, and Sisler Walking Trail. They will also consider new business regarding Bollas Park and Maplegrove, and take public input.

• Approve minutes from 1/16/24 meeting
• Financial report by Paul Adamson
• Projects update: Grill Pavilion, Grill/Sisler Playground, Sisler Walking Trail
• New business: Bollas Park, Maplegrove
• Public input

City Council

New Franklin City Council is considering five resolutions at its February 7, 2024 meeting. These include applying for a state grant for firefighter gear, increasing the Clerk of Council's pay, renewing employee insurance with Sun Life, buying a courtesy dock for the Tudor House Seawall, and hiring engineers for the 2024 paving project. All items are declared emergencies, meaning they could take effect immediately if passed.

• Authorize grant application for $20,191 in firefighting gear, with $15,000 from Ohio BWC FEEEG
• Increase Clerk of Council pay from $500 to $750 per month, effective March 1, 2024
• Approve agreement with Sun Life Financial for life, voluntary life, and vision insurance (no price increase for 2024)
• Purchase truss floating courtesy dock from American Muscle Docks for $21,823 plus $1,000 shipping
• Hire OHM Advisors for engineering and bidding services for 2024 paving, not to exceed $16,500

City Council

New Franklin City Council is considering four resolutions: renewing an intergovernmental agreement with Summit County for the Direct Indictment Program, authorizing an agreement with ODOT for sign replacement on SR 236, approving a $26,000 data archiving transition with Tyler Technologies, and establishing a Citizen of the Month program. All items are up for a vote at this meeting.

• Renew Summit County Direct Indictment Program agreement at $4,000/year, retroactive to Jan 1, 2023 through Dec 31, 2024, with two one-year renewal options
• Authorize ODOT sign replacement project on SR 236 from S Corp Limit to SR 93 (Manchester Road), PID 109473, with ODOT covering 100% of costs
• Approve $26,000 agreement with Tyler Technologies to transition archived data from Sundance Technologies
• Establish a Citizen of the Month program to recognize residents, with certificates and photos on city website

Parks and Recreation Commission

The New Franklin Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear a financial report, and discuss updates on park projects including the Grill Pavilion, Grill/Sisler Playground, and Sisler Walking Trail. Public input is also scheduled.

• Approve minutes from 11/20/23 meeting
• Financial report by Paul Adamson
• Project updates: Grill Pavilion, Grill/Sisler Playground, Sisler Walking Trail
• Public input session

City Council

The New Franklin City Council is holding its organizational meeting to swear in members, elect a council president and vice president, assign committee members, and adopt 2024 meeting dates. The council will also vote on three resolutions: a $5,594.37 budget appropriation for income tax collection fees, a grant application for a transportation plan on State Route 619, and a $18,372 contract for environmental services for the Grill Road Bridge Project.

• Resolution 24-R-01: Additional appropriation of $5,594.37 to the Income Tax Fund for collection fees
• Resolution 24-R-02: Authorizes grant application to AMATS for State Route 619 corridor transportation plan
• Resolution 24-R-03: Contract with GPD Associates for environmental services on Grill Road Bridge, not to exceed $18,372
• Election of Council President and Vice President
• Adoption of 2024 meeting dates