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New Franklin public meetings in 2025

23 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 3, 2025

City Council

Council authorizes $61,179.24 access‑control upgrade and $15,141.18 cloud service

The City Council will vote on Resolution 25‑R‑71, which authorizes the Mayor to contract with Wadsworth Solutions to purchase and install access‑control equipment for City Hall, Police, Fire and Service Departments for a total of $61,179.24 and to obtain a five‑year cloud subscription for $15,141.18, declaring the action an emergency. The council will also consider Resolution 25‑R‑72, which authorizes participation in the Summit County Engineer’s Regional Pavement Maintenance Program for 2026, allowing the city to submit road projects for county‑wide bidding and to pay contractors directly after invoicing. Both resolutions require a two‑thirds affirmative vote to take effect immediately upon passage and mayoral approval.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted emergency resolutions on safety, roads, investments, and a subdivision

The council adopted Resolution 25‑R‑71 to contract with Wadsworth Solutions for upgraded access‑control equipment (6‑1 vote). It also approved Resolution 25‑R‑72 for participation in the Summit County pavement program (7‑0) and Resolution 25‑R‑73 to update the city investment policy (7‑0). An ordinance (25‑O‑07) approving the final plat for the Turkeyfoot Lake Subdivision Phase One was adopted (5‑0‑2). The mayor’s recommended appointments to the Planning & Zoning Board and the Board of Zoning Appeals were approved.

Wed Nov 19, 2025

City Council

New Franklin Council to vote on 2026 operating budget

City Council is considering the adoption of the 2026 annual operating appropriation budget for the General Fund and all other funds. The body is also reviewing a sewer project contract and health insurance renewals.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts 2026 budget, sewer contract, and several emergency resolutions

The New Franklin City Council approved the 2026 operating budget and adopted six emergency resolutions covering a sewer‑project contract, health‑insurance renewal, competitive purchasing, wage increases, animal‑control services, and personnel policy revisions. The council also approved the final subdivision plat and improvement plans for the Turkeyfoot Lake development. All votes were recorded as indicated in the minutes.

Tue Nov 18, 2025

Parks and Recreation Commission

Commission will consider purchase of a package plant for Sisler Restrooms.

The Parks and Recreation Commission will approve minutes from the September 16 meeting and hear the mayor’s report. It will discuss old business items, including a package plant purchase for Sisler Restrooms and the Sisler Walking Trail. New business includes review of proposed 2026 projects and consideration of board openings. The meeting also provides a public input period and schedules the next meeting.

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✓ Decided: Board approved September 16 minutes; no new actions taken

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Steve Yacono and a second by Mark Norris. The board reviewed 2026 budget estimates and discussed possible park projects, but no approvals or denials were made. The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.

Wed Nov 5, 2025

City Council

City Council approves $203k cardiac monitor purchase and police fund transfers

The New Franklin City Council is deciding to accept a federal grant and authorize the purchase of four cardiac monitors for the fire department. The body is also approving the transfer of $350,000 from the general fund to the police district fund and a separate $100,000 transfer to the Police Operations and Fund.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopts fire‑fighter grant and purchases cardiac monitors

The council approved five resolutions. It authorized a FY2024 grant to purchase four Stryker LP35 cardiac monitors for firefighters. It renewed an intergovernmental agreement with Summit County, transferred funds to the police district, approved a developer performance agreement, and adopted a second developer‑related fund transfer. All were adopted, with one resolution passing 5‑1‑1.

Wed Oct 15, 2025

City Council

City Council approves fire equipment and short-term rental rules

The New Franklin City Council approved resolutions to purchase cardiac monitors for the fire department and transfer funds to the fire district. The council also introduced an ordinance to regulate short-term rentals.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously adopts multiple emergency resolutions on fire equipment, funding and grants

The council approved the minutes from the October 1 meeting and postponed the September 2025 financial approval to the November 19 meeting. Six resolutions (25‑R‑56, 25‑R‑57, 25‑R‑58, 25‑R‑59, 25‑R‑60, 25‑R‑61) were adopted, each waiving the three‑reading rule and passing by unanimous vote. Two ordinances—25‑O‑04 on short‑term rentals and 25‑O‑05 on abandoned facilities—were also adopted unanimously.

Wed Oct 1, 2025

City Council

Council creates $563,789.55 fund and approves contracts for Grill Road Bridge

The New Franklin City Council will vote on a resolution to create Fund 2057 for the Grill Road Bridge Project and appropriate $563,789.55 to it. It will also consider a contract with CTL Engineering Inc. for construction engineering services on the project, with total fees of $95,026 and a city share of $4,751.30. Additionally, the council will authorize the mayor to execute a Developer Performance and Maintenance Agreement with Adkins PLX Holdings, LLC for public improvements in Tax Increment Financing Districts 1 and 2. All three items are declared emergencies and require a two‑thirds affirmative vote to take effect immediately.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopts three resolutions for Grill Road Bridge project and related funding

The council approved the September 17 minutes. It waived the three‑reading rule and adopted Resolution 25‑R‑53, creating a $563,789.55 fund for the Grill Road Bridge. It also approved Resolution 25‑R‑54 to contract CTL Engineering Inc. for bridge engineering services and Resolution 25‑R‑55 to formalize a performance agreement with ADKINS PLX HOLDINGS, LLC for improvements in Tax Increment Financing Districts 1 and 2.

Wed Sep 17, 2025

City Council

Council authorizes emergency addendum to build Conservatory at Tudor House

The New Franklin City Council will vote on Resolution 25‑R‑51, which would authorize the Mayor to enter a $13,000 contract with Alpha Insulation and Gutters to insulate the garage at the Service Department, and declare it an emergency. The Council will also consider Resolution 25‑R‑52, which would authorize the Mayor to execute an addendum with Mason’s Cove, LLC to construct a glass‑framed Conservatory over the lakefront patio at the New Franklin Tudor House Civic Center and defer the planned Events Center (“Carriage House”), also declared an emergency. Both resolutions require a two‑thirds affirmative vote to take effect immediately upon passage and mayoral approval.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts two emergency resolutions, approves August financials

The council approved the minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting. It approved the August 2025 financial statements, subject to audit. The council waived the three‑reading rule and adopted Resolution 25‑R‑51, authorizing an agreement with Alpha Insulation and Gutters for garage insulation at the Service Department and declaring an emergency. It also waived the three‑reading rule and adopted the amended Resolution 25‑R‑52, adding an addendum with Mason’s Cove, LLC for the Tudor House Civic Center and declaring an emergency.

Tue Sep 16, 2025

Parks and Recreation Commission

Commission reviews Sisler restrooms, walking trail, Tudor House conservatory, 2026 projects

The Parks and Recreation Commission will approve minutes from its August 19 meeting and hear the mayor's report. It will discuss the Sisler Restrooms package plant and unit purchase and the Sisler Walking Trail. New business includes the Tudor House "Conservatory" and a review of 2026 projects. The meeting will conclude with public input before adjourning.

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✓ Decided: Board approved a $1.5 M Tudor House conservatory, delaying the event center

The commission approved the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting. It unanimously approved moving forward with a $1,500,000 glass conservatory at Tudor House and postponing the planned four‑season event center. No other actions were taken at this meeting.

Wed Sep 3, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council adopted multiple emergency resolutions for State Route 93 projects

The council approved the August 20 minutes and waived the three‑reading rule to adopt seven emergency resolutions covering police funding, a Summit County job‑creation agreement, contracts for State Route 93 paving, sewer extension, portable restrooms at Sisler Park, a joint project with Manchester School District, and a trail design for Sisler Park. It also approved the appointment of Ayanna Huey to finish the chairman’s term and Hannah Norris to finish the alternate’s term. The proposed separation of the Service Director and Chief Safety Director was tabled.

Wed Aug 20, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council authorized agreement with OHM Advisors for Sisler Park Trail project

The council approved the minutes of the August 6 meeting and the June‑July 2025 financials, both unanimously. It adopted Resolution 25‑R‑39 to enter an agreement with OHM Advisors for the Sisler Park Trail project and declared an emergency. Ordinance 25‑O‑03 was tabled for consideration at the November 5, 2025 meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:18 PM.

Tue Aug 19, 2025

Parks and Recreation Commission

✓ Decided: Board approves $23,040 to purchase Sisler restroom units, postpones installation

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved $23,040 to add to the Sisler Package Plant cost this year to purchase four restroom units, with installation delayed until 2026. The board unanimously agreed that completing the Sisler restrooms will be the top priority for 2026. The commission also confirmed the purchase of two pop‑up shade tents for under $400 and decided not to pursue cameras for the park grill at this time. The July 15 meeting minutes were approved.

Wed Aug 6, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved purchase of a Dodge Durango SUV for the fire department

The council approved the minutes from the July 16 meeting. It waived the three‑reading rule and adopted Resolution 25‑R‑44 authorizing a Dodge Durango SUV for the fire department and declaring an emergency. The council granted requested time for Ordinance 25‑O‑03 and for Resolution 25‑R‑39. The meeting was adjourned with all members voting in favor.

Wed Jul 16, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved a new tax levy to fund fire and EMS services

The New Franklin City Council approved the June 18 minutes and adopted several emergency resolutions, including a tax levy to replace the expiring fire/EMS levy and place the question on the Nov. 4, 2025 ballot. Other actions authorized additional funding transfers, a federal transportation grant application, a finance director wage increase, and extra operating budget appropriations. The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 PM.

Tue Jul 15, 2025

Parks and Recreation Commission

✓ Decided: Commission unanimously approved June 17 meeting minutes

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the June 17, 2025 minutes unanimously. The board agreed to consider further the proposal to install $20,000 security cameras at Grill Park. No other actions were approved or denied before adjournment.

Wed Jun 18, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council adopts insurance renewal, new fire levy, water project and TIF districts

The council approved the May 2025 financials and the minutes from the May 21 meeting. It adopted several resolutions, including renewing membership in the Public Entities Pool of Ohio, authorizing an additional fire/EMS levy beyond the 10‑mill limit, approving a change order for a water and sewer watermain project, and adopting an economic development plan for two Turkeyfoot Lake incentive districts. The council also passed ordinances creating two tax increment financing (TIF) districts for the same incentive areas.

Wed May 21, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council adopted emergency resolutions for police funding and two TIF districts

The New Franklin City Council approved the minutes of the May 7 meetings and the April 2025 financials. It adopted four emergency resolutions transferring funds, amending a fund, authorizing a zoning report agreement, and purchasing service‑department equipment. The council also approved two tax‑increment‑financing (TIF) incentive districts for the Turkeyfoot Lake area. All actions were voted on with the council present except one dissent on the zoning report resolution.

Wed May 7, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council adopted two TIF ordinances creating incentive districts at Turkeyfoot Lake

The council approved the minutes from the April 16 meetings, with all members voting yes except Council President Powell who abstained. It adopted four resolutions, including a paving contract, a server purchase agreement, a fire/EMS tax levy, and an economic development plan, all with unanimous support. The council also adopted two ordinances establishing Tax Increment Financing Districts #1 and #2 for the Water 9 Turkeyfoot Lake area, again unanimously. Finally, the Land Development Regulations of the City Zoning Code were approved with unanimous consent.

Wed Apr 16, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council adopts emergency energy and short‑term rental resolutions, approves minutes

The council approved the minutes of the April 2, 2025 meeting, then withdrew and amended the public‑hearing minutes to be continued on April 16 and May 7, 2025. It approved the February 2025 financials. Both Resolution 25‑R‑23 (NOPEC energy grants) and Resolution 25‑R‑24 (short‑term rental authority) were adopted, each after waiving the three‑reading rule.

Tue Apr 15, 2025

Parks and Recreation Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved $5,000 expense for Tudor House trailer hitch

The commission approved the minutes from the March 2025 meeting after a motion by Mr. Norris and second by Mr. Smith. It also approved a $5,000 expense for a Majestic Trailer Hitch to be used at the Tudor House, again on a motion by Mr. Norris and second by Mr. Smith. No other business was acted upon.

Mon Apr 14, 2025

Tudor House Advisory Council

✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved the February 24 meeting minutes

The Tudor House Advisory Council approved the minutes from the February 24, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The council heard a report on progress for the event center, including water line work, septic relocation, lighting, and plans to break ground in late October with completion aimed for May 2026. Sponsors have contributed $18,000 for the upcoming season, and several events such as Sail Into Summer and a movie night were announced. The next council meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 16, 2025.

Wed Apr 2, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council adopted Resolution 25‑R‑22 to hire Envision Group as planning consultant

The council approved the March 19 minutes, waived the three‑reading rule, and adopted Resolution 25‑R‑22 authorizing a planning‑consultant agreement with Envision Group LLC and declaring an emergency. It also approved the trade‑in of a 2015 Ford Explorer for $1,400 and adopted a motion to oppose Senate Bill 104. The meeting was then adjourned to an executive session and later reconvened before adjourning.

Tue Mar 25, 2025

Parks and Recreation Commission

✓ Decided: Board approved restrooms, shade sails and ball‑field equipment purchases

The commission approved the addition of restrooms and shade sails for the pickleball courts, following a unanimous motion. It also approved a $7,197 purchase of ball‑field maintenance equipment. The board authorized preparing a list of additional equipment and prices, and approved the previous meeting minutes.

Wed Mar 19, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council adopted three emergency resolutions for paving, engineering and planning contracts

The council adopted three emergency resolutions authorizing contracts for the 2024 Overture Way culvert replacement, the 2025 paving project, and a planning consultant, each passed unanimously after waiving the three‑reading rule. The council also approved the renewal application for Therese L. Prosise’s agricultural district property at 438 Center Road. Minutes of the March 5 meeting and February 2025 financials were approved.