New Franklin public meetings in 2025

City Council

The City Council is deciding to authorize a 36-month contract with ETC TechSolutions for IT services and Microsoft licensing. It is also approving a $100,000 transfer from the General Fund to the Police District Fund and a separate $100,000 transfer within the Streets budget. Additionally, the Council is adopting a new compiled Code of Ordinances.

• Resolution 25-R-74 authorizes a 36-month agreement with ETC TechSolutions for $6,500 one-time cost and $6,103.19 monthly for IT services, plus $1,023.42 monthly for Microsoft 365 licensing.
• Resolution 25-R-75 authorizes a $100,000 transfer from the General Fund to the Police District Fund.
• Resolution 25-R-76 authorizes $100,000 in additional appropriations to the 2025 budget for Police Salaries.
• Resolution 25-R-77 authorizes a $100,000 transfer from Streets Contractual to Streets Salaries.
• Ordinance 2025-O-08 adopts the revised Code of Ordinances for the City of New Franklin.

The New Franklin City Council approved several resolutions, including a managed IT services agreement with ETC TechSolutions, a transfer of funds from the general fund to the police district fund, additional appropriations to the 2025 budget, a general fund transfer, and an application for an Ohio Fire Marshal equipment grant. All votes were unanimous (7-0). The council also approved the minutes and November financials, and scheduled a workshop for January 3, 2026, to discuss short-term rental regulations.

• Approved Resolution 25-R-74 for managed IT services with ETC TechSolutions (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R-75 transferring funds from general fund to police district fund (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R-76 for additional appropriations to 2025 budget (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R-77 for transfer of funds (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R-78 to apply for Ohio Fire Marshal equipment grant for four mobile radios (7-0)
• Approved minutes of December 3, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Approved November 2025 financials subject to audit (7-0)
• Scheduled January 3, 2026 workshop to discuss short-term rental ordinance

City Council

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.

• $61,179.24 purchase and installation of access‑control equipment for City Hall, Police, Fire and Service Departments
• $15,141.18 five‑year cloud subscription for the access‑control system
• $7,184.32 upgrade of the Service Department gate access (included in the total equipment cost)
• Authorization to join the Summit County Regional Pavement Maintenance Program for 2026
• Emergency declaration to secure timely delivery and pricing

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.

• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑71 (access‑control upgrade) – vote 6‑1
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑72 (regional pavement program) – vote 7‑0
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑73 (investment policy update) – vote 7‑0
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑O‑07 (Turkeyfoot Lake Subdivision Phase One) – vote 5‑0‑2
• Approved Robert Cordor (5‑yr) and Hannah Norris as alternate to Planning & Zoning Board – all favorable
• Approved Michael Conwell (5‑yr) and David Wokity as alternate to Board of Zoning Appeals – all favorable

City Council

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.

• Adoption of the 2026 annual operating appropriations budget
• Awarding a contract to Lockhart Concrete Company for the City of New Franklin Sewer Project not to exceed $2,826,868.00
• Renewal of the health insurance plan agreement with SummaCare and Cornerstone Benefit Services
• Authorization for 2026 purchases including three Kenworth Trucks ($841,852.29) and a Ford Explorer ($63,750.00)
• Proposed wage increases for certain full-time and part-time employees

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.

• Approved 2026 operating budget (Resolution 25‑R‑65) – unanimous yes
• Awarded sewer‑project bid to Lockhart Concrete (Resolution 25‑R‑66) – unanimous yes
• Renewed health‑insurance agreement with Summacare (Resolution 25‑R‑67) – unanimous yes
• Authorized competitive purchasing program for vehicles and supplies (Resolution 25‑R‑68) – unanimous yes
• Granted wage increases for certain non‑union positions (Resolution 25‑R‑69) – 4 yes, 3 no
• Authorized animal‑control services agreement with Summit County (Resolution 25‑R‑70) – unanimous yes
• Adopted revisions to the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual (Ordinance 25‑O‑06) – unanimous yes
• Approved final subdivision plat and improvement plans for Turkeyfoot Lake (public hearing) – 5 yes, 2 abstain

Parks and Recreation Commission

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.

• Approval of minutes from 9/16/25 meeting
• Package plant and unit purchase for Sisler Restrooms
• Discussion of Sisler Walking Trail
• Review of proposed 2026 projects
• Consideration of board openings

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.

• Approved September 16, 2025 minutes (motion by Yacono, second by Norris)

City Council

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.

• Authorize purchase of four Stryker LP35 cardiac monitors for $203,082.27
• Accept $190,476.19 Assistance to Firefighters Grant for cardiac monitor purchase
• Transfer $350,000 from General Fund to Police District Fund
• Transfer $100,000 from Police Contractual Fund to Police OP&F
• Authorize renewal of Intergovernmental Agreement with Summit County Prosecutor's Office at $4,000 per year

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.

• Adopted Resolution 25-R-56 (firefighter grant and 4 cardiac monitors) – unanimous yes
• Adopted Resolution 25-R-62 (renew intergovernmental agreement with Summit County) – unanimous yes
• Adopted Resolution 25-R-63 (transfer funds from General Fund to Police District Fund) – unanimous yes
• Adopted Resolution 25-R-64 (transfer of funds, effective immediately) – unanimous yes
• Adopted Resolution 25-R-55 (developer performance and maintenance agreement) – 5 yes, 1 no, 1 abstain

City Council

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.

• Purchase of four Stryker LP35 cardiac monitors ($203,022.27)
• Acceptance of $190,476.19 Assistance to Firefighters Grant
• Transfer of $260,000 from General Fund to Fire District Fund
• Authorization of $260,000 additional appropriations for Fire District Fund
• Introduction of ordinance regulating short-term rentals (STRs)

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.

• Approved October 1, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed approval of September 2025 financials to November 19, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑56 authorizing fire monitor purchase (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑57 accepting Summit County budget levy rates (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑58 transferring funds to Fire District Fund (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑59 additional appropriations to 2025 budget (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑O‑04 regulating short‑term rental operations (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑O‑05 regulating discontinued and unused facilities (unanimous)

City Council

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.

• Resolution 25‑R‑53: Create Fund 2057 (Grill Road Bridge Project Fund) and appropriate $563,789.55
• Resolution 25‑R‑54: Contract with CTL Engineering Inc. for construction engineering services; total fees $95,026, city responsible for $4,751.30
• Resolution 25‑R‑55: Authorize mayor to execute Developer Performance and Maintenance Agreement with Adkins PLX Holdings, LLC for public improvements in TIF Districts 1 and 2
• All three resolutions declare an emergency and require a two‑thirds council vote to become effective

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.

• Approved September 17 minutes (yes: Cotts, Shaffer, Jones, Powell, Stiles, Wolff, Allman)
• Waived three‑reading rule and adopted Resolution 25‑R‑53 creating Grill Road Bridge Fund $563,789.55 (yes: Cotts, Shaffer, Jones, Powell, Stiles, Wolff, Allman)
• Waived three‑reading rule and adopted Resolution 25‑R‑54 contracting CTL Engineering Inc. for bridge services (yes: Cotts, Shaffer, Jones, Powell, Stiles, Wolff, Allman)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑55 approving developer agreement with ADKINS PLX HOLDINGS, LLC for public improvements in TIF Districts 1 & 2 (yes: Cotts, Shaffer, Jones, Powell, Stiles, Wolff, Allman)

City Council

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.

• $13,000 contract with Alpha Insulation and Gutters for garage insulation at the Service Department (Resolution 25‑R‑51).
• Mayor authorized to sign the insulation contract and emergency declaration (Resolution 25‑R‑51).
• Addendum with Mason’s Cove, LLC to build a glass‑framed Conservatory over the lakefront patio at 655 Latham Lane (New Franklin Tudor House Civic Center) (Resolution 25‑R‑52).
• Deferral of construction of the Events Center (“Carriage House”) at the Tudor House Civic Center (Resolution 25‑R‑52).
• Both resolutions require a two‑thirds council vote to become effective immediately.

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.

• Approved September 3, 2025 meeting minutes (vote: 6‑0, 1 abstain)
• Approved August 2025 financials (subject to audit) (vote: 7‑0)
• Waived three‑reading rule and adopted Resolution 25‑R‑51 (vote: 7‑0)
• Waived three‑reading rule and adopted amended Resolution 25‑R‑52 (vote: 7‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:57 PM (all favorable)

Parks and Recreation Commission

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.

• Approval of minutes from the 8/19/25 meeting
• Sisler Restrooms – package plant and unit purchase
• Sisler Walking Trail
• Tudor House "Conservatory"
• 2026 Projects

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.

• Approved August 19, 2025 minutes (motion by Yacono, seconded by Rea)
• Approved Tudor House conservatory project ($1.5M) and delayed event center (unanimous)

City Council

New Franklin City Council introduced two emergency resolutions. One authorizes a $250,000 transfer from the General Fund to the Police District Fund. The other authorizes the mayor to execute a revised Summit County intergovernmental memorandum of understanding for job creation and retention and tax revenue sharing, effective October 1, 2025.

• $250,000 transfer from General Fund (1000-101-5901) to Police District Fund (2901-000-4899)
• Revised Summit County Intergovernmental MOU for job creation and retention and tax revenue sharing
• MOU takes effect October 1, 2025
• Revenue sharing triggered by business relocations with payroll ≥ $4.5 million (inflation-adjusted) or ≥ 5% of a community’s aggregate income tax revenue
• Emergency declarations for both resolutions

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.

• Approved August 20 minutes (6‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑45: transfer funds to Police District Fund (6‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑46: execute Summit County intergovernmental MOU (6‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑47: agreement with OHM Advisors for State Route 93 paving (6‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑48: contract with OHM Consultants for sewer extension (6‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑49: expenditure for portable restrooms at Sisler Park (6‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑50: MOU with Manchester Local School District (6‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑39: agreement with OHM Advisors for Sisler Park trail design (6‑0)

City Council

The New Franklin City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 20, 2025, where members will consider two key items: a proposed charter amendment to update sections 7.05, 7.06, and 7.07, and a resolution to authorize a design agreement with OHM Advisors for the Sisler Park Trail Project. The council will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and financial reports for June and July 2025.

• Ordinance 25-0-03: Proposal to amend city charter sections 7.05, 7.06, and 7.07
• Resolution 25-R-39: Approval of agreement with OHM Advisors for Sisler Park Trail Project design
• Approval of minutes from August 6, 2025 meeting
• Approval of June and July 2025 financial reports (subject to audit)

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.

• Approved minutes of August 6, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved financials for June and July 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑39 authorizing agreement with OHM Advisors for Sisler Park Trail project and declaring an emergency
• Tabled Ordinance 25‑O‑03 to November 5, 2025 meeting
• Adjourned regular council meeting at 8:18 PM (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The New Franklin Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to review old business regarding Sisler Park and the city's financial status. The body will discuss restroom facilities, shade sails, and a walking trail.

• Sisler Restrooms: Package Plant and Unit Purchase
• Sisler Shade Sails
• Sisler Walking Trail
• Grill Cameras
• Financial Status

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.

• Approved $23,040 for Sisler restroom units (unanimous)
• Agreed Sisler restrooms are #1 project for 2026 (unanimous)
• Purchased two pop‑up shade tents for under $400 (no vote recorded)
• Decided no cameras for grill project (no further action)
• Approved July 15 minutes (motion by Yacono, seconded by Norris, unanimous)

City Council

The New Franklin City Council is reviewing a resolution to purchase a 2025 Dodge Durango Pursuit V-6 SUV. The vehicle is intended for use as an EMS chase vehicle for the New Franklin Fire Department.

• Resolution 25-R-43: Purchase of 2025 Dodge Durango Pursuit V-6 SUV from Montrose Auto Group for $42,488.58

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.

• Approved July 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous yes vote)
• Waived three‑reading rule for Resolution 25‑R‑43/25‑R‑44 (unanimous yes vote)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑44 authorizing Dodge Durango SUV purchase (unanimous yes vote)
• Granted time for Ordinance 25‑O‑03 to be submitted to voters (unanimous yes vote)
• Granted time for Resolution 25‑R‑39 for Sisler Park Trail project (unanimous yes vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:58 PM (unanimous yes vote)

City Council

City Council is deciding whether to place proposed changes to the City Charter on the November 4, 2025, ballot. The meeting also includes proposals for road funding and a salary increase for the Director of Finance.

• Ordinance 25-O-03: Proposed charter amendments to change how members of the Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Charter Review Commission are selected
• Resolution 25-R-37: Authorization to apply for Federal Surface Transportation Program (STP) funds for paving on State Road
• Resolution 25-R-38: Increase Director of Finance annual salary from $68,000 to $80,000 and expand job duties to include Administration and Human Resources support

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.

• Approved June 18, 2025 meeting minutes (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑37 authorizing mayor to apply for federal STP funds (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑38 modifying finance director job description and wage increase (6‑1)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑40 authorizing additional tax levy for fire/EMS services and ballot question (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑41 authorizing additional appropriations to 2025 operating budget (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑42 transferring funds from General Fund to Police District Fund (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑43 transferring funds from Parks and Recreation Fund to Capital Projects Fund (7‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:05 PM (7‑0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

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.

• Approved June 17 minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to further consider $20,000 cameras at Grill Park

City Council

The City Council is deciding whether to place a replacement Fire/EMS levy on the November 4, 2025 ballot. The body is also reviewing a liability insurance renewal and a resolution opposing state legislation regarding property tax millage.

• Proposed 5.75 mill Fire/EMS levy estimated to generate $3,304,147 annually for five years
• Renewal of liability and property insurance through Public Entities Pool of Ohio for $132,963
• Resolution opposing Ohio House Bill 335 regarding inside millage and county budget authority

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.

• Approved May 2025 financials (unanimous yes)
• Approved May 21 minutes (yes all, Stiles abstained)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑33 to renew PEP insurance membership (yes all)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑34 for an additional fire/EMS levy beyond 10‑mill limit (yes all)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑36 change order with H.M. Miller Construction for watermain project (yes all)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑28 economic development plan for Turkeyfoot Lake districts (3 yes, 2 no, 2 abstain)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑O‑01 creating TIF district #1 (3 yes, 2 no, 2 abstain)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑O‑02 creating TIF district #2 (3 yes, 2 no, 2 abstain)

City Council

City Council is reviewing several resolutions including a significant fund transfer for police and the purchase of service equipment. The body is also discussing zoning code maintenance and the renaming of a utility project fund.

• Transfer of $250,000.00 from the General Fund to the Police District Fund
• Agreement with Town Planning Practice LLC for zoning report services not to exceed $40,946.40
• Purchase of Caterpillar Model 265 XPS Compact Track Loader for $88,795.87 from Ohio CAT
• Purchase of Load Trail TH 22x83 Trailer for $15,300.00 from Gingerich Trailer Sales, Ltd
• Renaming Fund 2056 to the New Franklin Sewer and Water Project Fund

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.

• Approved minutes of May 7, 2025 regular meeting (all present yes)
• Approved minutes of May 7, 2025 Land Development (Subdivision) Regulations hearing (all present yes)
• Approved minutes of May 7, 2025 Proposed Tax Increment Financing Districts hearing (all present yes)
• Approved April 2025 financials (all present yes)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑29 transferring funds to Police District Fund (emergency) (all present yes)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑30 amending fund name/purpose (emergency) (all present yes)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑31 agreement with Town Planning Practice for zoning diagnostic report (emergency) (5 yes, 1 no)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑32 purchase of Caterpillar loader and trailer for service department (emergency) (all present yes)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The New Franklin Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to review old business regarding Sisler Park and consider new items. The body will discuss a grill fenced walkway and a skid steer.

• Sisler Restrooms
• Sisler Shade Sails
• Sisler Walking Trail
• Grill Fenced Walkway
• Skid Steer

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a bid for the 2025 road paving project and a proposal to upgrade servers for city administration and emergency services. Both items are presented as emergency measures.

• Proposed contract with Northstar Asphalt, Inc. for 2025 paving project not to exceed $643,331.50
• Paving project locations: Nimisila Rd. (Grove to Clinton), Faith Ave., Pillar Ave., Channel Ave., Donna Ave., Townsend Ave., Bronson Trail, Franks Rd., and Skyline Dr.
• Proposed agreement with ETC Technologies for two servers for Administration, Finance, Police, and Fire departments for $36,947.08

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.

• Approved April 16, 2025 regular meeting minutes (6 yes, 1 abstain)
• Approved April 16, 2025 public hearing minutes (6 yes, 1 abstain)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑25 awarding paving contract to Northstar Asphalt (unanimous yes)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑26 agreement with ETC Technologies for city servers (unanimous yes)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑27 levy additional tax beyond ten‑mill limit for fire/EMS (unanimous yes)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑28 economic development plan for Water 9 Turkeyfoot Lake districts (unanimous yes)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑O‑01 creating TIF District #1 (unanimous yes)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑O‑02 creating TIF District #2 (unanimous yes)

City Council

City Council is reviewing two resolutions. One authorizes the Mayor to accept 2025 Energized Community Grants from the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (NOPEC). The other expresses opposition to Ohio Senate Bill 104 and House Bill 109 regarding short-term rental regulations.

• Resolution 25-R-23: Authorization to accept 2025 NOPEC Energized Community Grants
• Resolution 25-R-24: Formal opposition to Ohio Senate Bill 104 and House Bill 109 regarding short-term rental property regulation

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.

• Approved minutes of April 2, 2025 meeting (6-0)
• Withdrew approval of April 2, 2025 public‑hearing minutes and amended to continue (6-0)
• Approved February 2025 financials (6-0)
• Waived three‑reading rule and adopted Resolution 25‑R‑23 authorizing NOPEC grants (6-0)
• Waived three‑reading rule and adopted Resolution 25‑R‑24 opposing limits on short‑term rental regulation (6-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review minutes from March 25, hear the Mayor's report, and receive updates on ongoing projects at Sisler park, including restrooms, shade sails, and a walking trail. Public input will be accepted, and the next meeting is scheduled for May 20.

• Update on Sisler Restrooms
• Update on Sisler Shade Sails
• Update on Sisler Walking Trail

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.

• Approved March 2025 minutes (motion by Norris, seconded by Smith)
• Approved $5,000 expense for Majestic Trailer Hitch for Tudor House (motion by Norris, seconded by Smith)

Tudor House Advisory Council

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.

• Approved February 24 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

New Franklin City Council will consider Resolution 25-R-22 to authorize an agreement with Envision Group LLC to serve as the city's planning consultant, declared an emergency. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes, public comment, and routine reports.

• Resolution 25-R-22: Authorizing agreement with Envision Group LLC as planning consultant (emergency clause)

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.

• Approved March 19, 2025 regular meeting minutes (7‑0)
• Approved March 19, 2025 public hearing minutes (7‑0)
• Waived three‑reading rule for Resolution 25‑R‑22 (6‑1)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑22 to hire Envision Group LLC (6‑1)
• Approved trade‑in of 2015 Ford Explorer to Montrose Ford for $1,400 (7‑0)
• Adopted motion to oppose Senate Bill 104 (7‑0)
• Moved to adjourn to Executive Session (7‑0)
• Moved to reconvene regular meeting (7‑0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting with mostly procedural items: approving previous minutes, a mayor's report, and old business (Sisler Public Meeting). New business includes discussion of 2025 projects. The agenda is light on specific details or financial decisions.

• Approval of minutes from November 19, 2024 meeting
• Discussion of Sisler Public Meeting under old business
• Discussion of 2025 projects under new business

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.

• Approved addition of restrooms (unanimous)
• Approved addition of shade sails for pickleball courts (unanimous)
• Approved $7,197 purchase of ball‑field attachment equipment
• Approved motion to purchase equipment now before price increases (unanimous)
• Approved preparation of equipment list and pricing by Mr. Kepler
• Approved minutes of November 19, 2024 meeting

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a resolution to hire Envision Group LLC for a 12-month term to assist with commercial and residential planning. The consultant would focus on marketing and development, specifically within commercial corridors.

• Resolution 25-R-22 to authorize a consulting agreement with Envision Group LLC
• Monthly base payment of $4,000.00 for 12 months
• Planning and infrastructure development for the Manchester Road corridor
• Planning for the Water 9 Development and Lakes District
• Development of utility maps, market analysis, and investment prospectuses

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.

• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑20 (change order for Cistone’s Excavating) – unanimous YES
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑21 (agreement with OHM Advisors for paving) – unanimous YES
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑22 (agreement with Envision Group for planning) – unanimous YES
• Approved agricultural renewal application for Therese L. Prosise, 438 Center Road – unanimous YES
• Approved minutes of March 5, 2025 meeting – YES (Jones abstained)
• Approved February 2025 financials – motion moved, no vote recorded
• Adjourned regular meeting – unanimous YES

City Council

New Franklin City Council will decide on five resolutions: paying late invoices from Stryker Sales ($4,482.61) and law firm Roetzel & Andress ($14,969.50), modifying the 2025 operating budget, approving a $60,851.12 security camera installation from Southeast Security, and extending a one-year moratorium on new self-storage facility permits. All items are declared emergencies.

• Contract with Southeast Security for security cameras at City Hall, Police and Fire departments for $60,851.12
• Payment of $14,969.50 in outstanding legal invoices to Roetzel & Andress LPA for Nov/Dec 2024
• Payment of $4,482.61 in late invoices from Stryker Sales Inc. for items received in 2021-2022
• Budget modifications reducing police salaries by $69,271.83 and fire salaries by $347,760.35
• One-year extension of moratorium on permits for public storage, mini-storage, or self-storage facilities

The New Franklin City Council approved six resolutions, including payments to Stryker Sales and Roetzel & Andress, budget modifications, a security camera agreement with Southeast Security, and one-year extensions of moratoriums on self-storage facilities and small box discount stores. All resolutions passed with unanimous votes except 25-R-15, which had one abstention. The mayor also reported on a trail survey at Sisler Park and other updates.

• Approved Resolution 25-R-14: $4,482.61 payment to Stryker Sales Inc. (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R-15: $14,969.50 payment to Roetzel & Andress LPA (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Resolution 25-R-16: 2025 budget modifications (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R-17: Security camera agreement with Southeast Security (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R-18: One-year moratorium extension on self-storage facilities (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R-19: One-year moratorium extension on small box discount stores (6-0)

City Council

New Franklin City Council is deciding on two resolutions authorizing agreements with OHM Advisors for engineering design services. The first resolution approves a $49,950 contract for the Melody Village Culvert Improvements Project, including geotechnical, survey, and design work. The second resolution would authorize another design contract for the South Turkey project, but full details are not included in the provided agenda text.

• Resolution 25-R-10: $49,950 agreement with OHM Advisors for design of Melody Village Culvert Improvements (culvert rehabilitation and replacement).
• Resolution 25-R-11: Proposed authorization for OHM Advisors design contract for South Turkey (details incomplete in agenda).
• Three culverts in Melody Village are past their useful life; one requires full replacement, three for rehabilitation.
• Funding for the Melody Village project will be sought from Ohio Public Works Commission.
• The resolution includes an emergency clause for immediate effect upon passage.

The New Franklin City Council approved four resolutions: design agreements with OHM Advisors for the Melody Village culvert improvements and South Turkeyfoot Road resurfacing, a pavement management services agreement with Pavement Management Group, and a fund transfer from the general fund to the police district fund. All votes were unanimous (7-0). The council also approved the minutes of the February 5 meeting and the January 2025 financials. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and discussion, including a letter about Resolution 25-R-07 and a public hearing announcement.

• Approved Resolution 25-R-10: OHM Advisors design agreement for Melody Village culvert improvements (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R-11: OHM Advisors design agreement for South Turkeyfoot Road resurfacing (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R-12: Pavement Management Group pavement management services agreement (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R-13: Transfer of funds from general fund to police district fund (7-0)
• Approved minutes of February 5, 2025 regular meeting (7-0)
• Approved January 2025 financials, subject to audit (7-0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a proposal to partner with Aqua Ohio, Inc. for a watermain extension project. Additionally, the body is considering a one-time payment for the Finance Director and a fund transfer for police.

• Agreement with Aqua Ohio, Inc. for the Rawlins Bundle Watermain Extension Project, with Aqua Ohio covering 20% of costs
• Proposed $5,000 one-time stipend for the Finance Director for year-end 2024 and year opening 2025 work
• Proposed transfer of funds from the General Fund to the Police District Fund
• Establishment of a $1,000 flat front footage fee for new tie-ins at the Rawlins Bundle project

The New Franklin City Council approved a resolution authorizing an agreement with Aqua Ohio, Inc. for cost-sharing on the Rawlins Bundle Watermain Extension Project, and approved a transfer of funds from the general fund to the police district fund. A resolution to pay a stipend to the finance director for extra year-end work failed unanimously. The council also denied hearing requests for liquor permit renewals for two establishments.

• Adopted Resolution 25-R-08 approving Aqua Ohio watermain cost-share agreement (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-R-09 transferring funds from general fund to police district fund (7-0)
• Resolution 25-R-07 authorizing finance director stipend failed (0-7)
• Denied hearing request for Lakeside Pub LLC dba Danos Lakeside Pub liquor permit renewal (7-0)
• Denied hearing request for 357 W Turkeyfoot Lake LLC dba Upper Deck liquor permit renewal (7-0)
• Approved minutes of January 15, 2025 regular and public hearing meetings (7-0)

City Council

Council is reviewing a resolution to join the Ohio Municipal League in challenging AT&T's proposed tariff changes regarding facility relocation costs. The body is also considering several contracts for engineering and construction services for city infrastructure projects.

• Resolution 25-R-03: Support for Ohio Municipal League challenge of AT&T's tariff application
• Resolution 25-R-04: Contract with OHM Advisors for 2025 Paving Project engineering and bidding, not to exceed $59,284.00
• Resolution 25-R-05: Contract with OHM Consultants for Rawlins Bundle Watermain Project construction engineering and grant administration
• Resolution 25-R-06: Awarding a bid to H.M. Miller Construction Company for the Rawlins Bundle Watermain Project

The New Franklin City Council approved four resolutions, including supporting the Ohio Municipal League's challenge of AT&T's tariff, contracting with OHM Advisors for the 2025 paving project, contracting with OHM Consultants for the Rawlins Bundle watermain project, and awarding the construction bid to H.M. Miller Construction Company. All votes were unanimous (7-0). The council also approved the December 2024 financials and minutes from the January 2 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution 25-R-03 supporting Ohio Municipal League's challenge of AT&T tariff (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R-04 authorizing agreement with OHM Advisors for 2025 paving project (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R-05 contracting with OHM Consultants for water/sewer Rawlins Bundle project (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R-06 awarding bid to H.M. Miller Construction for Rawlins Bundle watermain project (7-0)
• Approved December 2024 financials subject to audit (7-0)
• Approved minutes of January 2, 2025 organizational and regular meetings (7-0)

City Council

The New Franklin City Council is holding its annual organizational meeting to elect officers, assign committee members, and adopt 2025 meeting dates. The Council will also vote on two resolutions: a three-year contract with Julian & Grube for GAAP conversion services at $10,100 per year, and amendments to the 2024 operating budget, including a $54,574.58 adjustment for police equipment.

• Election of Council President and Vice President
• Committee assignments for Safety, Streets & Drainage, Public Utilities, Laws & Ordinances, Finance, and Community Development
• Resolution 25-R-01: Three-year $10,100/year GAAP conversion services contract with Julian & Grube
• Resolution 25-R-02: 2024 budget modifications including ($2,512.50) for Streets Insurance, $54,574.58 for Police Equipment, and $3,428.90 for Income Tax Collection Fees
• Adoption of 2025 meeting dates

The New Franklin City Council held its organizational meeting and regular meeting on January 2, 2025. It elected Kevin Powell as Council President and Barry Shaffer as Vice President, and adopted committee assignments and meeting dates. The council also approved two resolutions: a three-year agreement with Julian & Grube for GAAP conversion of annual financial reports (25-R-01) and modifications to the 2024 annual operating appropriation budget (25-R-02), both unanimously. Mayor's appointments to various boards were confirmed, and the council entered executive session on employment matters, taking no formal action.

• Elected Kevin Powell as Council President (unanimous)
• Elected Barry Shaffer as Vice President (unanimous)
• Adopted committee assignments for 2025 (unanimous)
• Kept meeting schedule: first and third Wednesdays, deferring first meeting in June and July 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-R-01: three-year GAAP conversion agreement with Julian & Grube (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-R-02: modifications to 2024 annual operating budget (unanimous)
• Approved board appointments: Susan Chapman, Anthony Mattioli, Eric Cooper, John Perduyn, Ayanna Hughey, Jody Holloway, Larry Rea (unanimous)
• Entered executive session on employment of public employee; no formal action taken