North Canton public meetings in 2022

Board of Control

The Board of Control approved participation in a water line replacement project and awarded the 2023 street resurfacing contract. Both decisions were passed unanimously.

• Approved participation in a three-way contract with Stark County Board of Commissioners for the Valley Drive Northwest Water Line Replacement Project (4-0)
• Awarded 2023 street maintenance and paving program contract to Superior Paving and Materials, Inc. for $332,415 (4-0)
• Approved minutes from the June 14, 2022 meeting

Civil Service Commission

The Commission approved amendments to Rules IV, V, and VI to establish a rolling testing procedure for entry-level personnel. This change allows applicants to take online exams upon application rather than during a specific annual window. Applicants will remain on the list for one year from the date their score is reported but will no longer have an inspection and challenge period.

• Approved minutes from September 9, 2022 (3-0)
• Adopted amendments to Rules IV, V, and VI for continuous entry-level recruitment (3-0)

City Council

City Council established regulations for mobile food units and updated residential codes to allow permeable paver driveways. The council also approved a request to the Stark County Auditor to begin the process of placing a two-mill street levy on the May 3, 2023, ballot.

• Approved Ordinance 87-2022 to make final appropriation amendments to close the fiscal year
• Approved Ordinance 88-2022 establishing Chapter 707 regulations for mobile food units
• Approved Ordinance 67-2022 allowing permeable pavers for residential driveways
• Approved Ordinance 68-2022 repealing and replacing Chapter 1151 regarding signs
• Approved Ordinance 69-2022 repealing Section 1136.17 signage for the Main Street District
• Approved Resolution 1-2023 to request tax valuation for a proposed two-mill street levy
• Voted to forego a public hearing on a liquor permit application for Palumbo's Catering
• Approved motion to enter executive session to protect an economic development applicant

City Council

City Council conducted a public hearing to discuss two ordinances regarding city signage. No final votes were taken on the ordinances during this session; both items were referred to the Council agenda.

• Excused Member Revoldt (6-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 68-2022 (repealing and replacing Chapter 1151, signs) to the Council agenda
• Tabled Ordinance 69-2022 (repealing Section 1136.17, Main Street District signage) to the Council agenda

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission granted a conditional use permit and approved the development review for a Sergeant Clean car wash at 207 Applegrove Street. The approval is subject to seven specific conditions regarding traffic, drainage, and landscaping.

• Approved October 5, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0-1)
• Granted conditional use permit for Sergeant Clean car wash (5-0)
• Approved development review for Sergeant Clean car wash (5-0)

City Council

The Committee of the Whole discussed replacing existing one-mill levies for streets and storm sewers with new two-mill levies to address inflation and deteriorating residential roads. No formal action was taken; the administration plans to seek council action in January for a May 2023 primary ballot proposal.

• Excused Member Weyrick (unanimous)

City Council

City Council conducted a public hearing regarding Ordinance 67-2022, which proposes allowing permeable pavers as a permitted driveway surface in residential districts. No vote was taken during this session; the item will appear on the next City Council agenda.

• Excused absent Members Werren and Weyrick
• Held public hearing for Ordinance 67-2022 (no vote taken)

City Council

City Council held an organizational meeting to elect its president and vice president for the 2023 session. The council also appointed representatives to the CRA Housing Council, ZBOA, and Planning Commission, and adopted the 2023 meeting calendar.

• Elected Matthew Stroia as Council President (7-0)
• Elected Stephanie Werren as Council Vice President (7-0)
• Appointed Jamie McCleaster and Daryl Revoldt to the CRA Housing Council (7-0)
• Appointed Matthew Stroia as council representative to the ZBOA for 2023 (7-0)
• Appointed Matthew Stroia as council representative to the Planning Commission for 2023 (7-0)
• Approved the amended 2023 meeting calendar (unanimous)
• Scheduled open mic nights for Dec 12, Feb 13, Apr 10, Aug 21, and Oct 9

City Council

City Council adopted the 2023 fiscal year budget and authorized $350,000 for a street resurfacing program. The council also approved personnel salary adjustments for non-union employees and increased the authorized number of police patrolmen and dispatchers.

• Approved 2023 fiscal year budget (Ordinance 83-2022)
• Authorized $350,000 for 2023 street resurfacing program (Ordinance 84-2022)
• Approved non-union personnel salary increases based on 8.7% cost of living adjustment (Ordinance 80-2022)
• Increased authorized number of police patrolmen and full-time dispatchers to 25 (Ordinance 81-2022)
• Approved vacation of three alleys on Portage Street Northwest (Ordinance 76-2022)
• Adopted Solid Waste Management Plan for Stark-Tuscarawas-Wayne Joint District (Resolution 719-2022)
• Approved annexation of 2.5 acres of county-owned property at Pittsburg Road and Applegrove (Ordinance 85-2022)
• Adopted first reading of regulations for mobile food units (Ordinance 88-2022)

City Council

The Committee of the Whole discussed a proposal to allow food trucks to operate in Price and Dogwood Parks via an annual permit and fee. The proposal includes annual fire department inspections for all city food trucks. The committee voted to move the item to the official agenda for further action.

• Moved food truck permit proposal to the agenda (Unanimous)

Community Improvement Corporation (CIC)

The Community Improvement Corporation approved the minutes from its June 1, 2022, meeting. The board entered an executive session to discuss property acquisition and disposition, but no action was taken during that session.

• Approved June 1, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

Council approved updates to personnel compensation levels and increased the authorized number of police patrolmen and dispatchers. Several ordinances regarding street resurfacing, annexation, and contractor registration were postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved Ordinance 65-2022 amending DORA boundaries (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 72-2022 annual update to codified ordinances (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 76-2022 vacation of three alleys on Portage Street NW (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 79-2022 adopting the Joint Solid Waste Management Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 80-2022 modifying personnel rules and salary caps (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 81-2022 increasing police patrolmen and dispatcher caps (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 82-2022 acknowledging 2023 fiscal year rates and fees (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 87-2022 final appropriation amendments for fiscal year 2022 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is considering three ordinances: a comprehensive rewrite of the sign code (Chapter 1151), removal of signage rules from Main Street District regulations, and a correction to contractor registration references. The sign code rewrite, which returned from Planning Commission without final action, requires a public hearing scheduled for November 14, 2022. The Council will also discuss final appropriation amendments to close the fiscal year.

• Ordinance 68-2022: Repeal and replace Chapter 1151 (Signs) with new regulations including electronic message center luminance limits
• Ordinance 69-2022: Remove Section 1136.17 (Signage) from Main Street District regulations
• Ordinance amending contractor registration to correct code section references
• Ordinance authorizing final appropriation amendments to balance and close fiscal year 2022

The Committee of the Whole scheduled a public hearing for December 12th to discuss a comprehensive rewrite of the city's sign ordinance. Council members reviewed several Planning Commission recommendations, adopting a 500-square-foot limit for single wall signs but rejecting proposals regarding electronic message signs and temporary sign durations.

• Scheduled public hearing for new sign ordinance for December 12th at 6:45 p.m. (7-0)
• Approved amendment limiting any single wall sign to a maximum of 500 square feet
• Rejected Planning Commission proposal to exempt directional signs under 3 feet from total sign packages
• Rejected Planning Commission proposal to make electronic message content signs conditional in certain districts
• Rejected Planning Commission proposal to limit temporary signs to a 45-day duration
• Moved Ordinance 68-22 to the Council agenda (7-0)
• Postponed further consideration of the ordinance until after the December 12th public hearing (7-0)

Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals

The board met to conduct a single item of business. The only action taken was the unanimous approval of the minutes from the special meeting held on October 17.

• Approved October 17 special meeting minutes (unanimous)

Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals

The board heard a request from Matthew Voll to allow a pergola at 1604 Patriot's Point Southeast to encroach one foot into the required 5-foot side setback. The board discussed the impact of the encroachment and the potential for setting a negative precedent. No final decision was recorded in the provided transcript.

• Tabled approval of October 17, 2022 special meeting minutes pending receipt of transcript

City Council

North Canton City Council will hold second readings on ordinances updating the outdoor refreshment area and codified ordinances, and first readings on a net profits agreement with Unison Wireless for a cell tower lease at 8901 Pleasantwood NW, a fund appropriation, and vacation of several alleys on Portage St. NW. The council will also consider items from the Committee of the Whole meeting.

• Ordinance 74-2022: Authorizing a Net Profits Agreement and Easement with Unison Wireless US, LLC for cell tower lease income at 8901 Pleasantwood NW
• Ordinance 76-2022: Vacating alleys between 415, 401, 337, and 329 Portage St. NW
• Ordinance 65-2022 (2nd reading): Amending Chapter 705 on Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area to reflect state law changes
• Ordinance 72-2022 (2nd reading): Adopting replacement pages to the Codified Ordinances
• Ordinance 75-2022 (1st reading): Appropriating funds and transferring monies for 2022

Council adopted the 2023 budget appropriations and a cell tower income-stream sale, along with several other ordinances and resolutions. All votes were unanimous. A resident criticized meeting cancellations and the city's Issue 12 FAQ, which council members defended as legal.

• Adopted Ordinance 74-2022 authorizing sale of cell tower lease income stream to Unison Wireless (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 75-2022 appropriating $4,375 in fund transfers (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 80-2022 raising personnel pay caps 8.7% and increasing uniform allowance (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 81-2022 increasing authorized police patrolmen and dispatcher positions (unanimous)
• Adopted first reading of Resolution 82-2022 acknowledging 2023 budget rates and fees (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 83-2022 authorizing $2.975M in permanent fund transfers for 2023 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 84-2022 authorizing 2023 street resurfacing program up to $350,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 79-2022 adopting the joint solid waste management plan (unanimous)

City Council

North Canton City Council will consider several items including a zoning amendment to allow permeable pavers in residential driveways, a discussion on annexing 2.5 acres of county-owned property on Applegrove St. NW, and multiple pieces of legislation related to the 2023 fiscal year budget. The council will also vote on resolutions for tax levies, solid waste management, and a $350,000 street resurfacing program.

• Ordinance 67-2022 to permit permeable pavers as a driveway surface in residential districts
• Discussion of annexing 11 parcels (2.5 acres) of county-owned property on Applegrove St. NW
• Resolution accepting 2023 tax levy rates and certifying them to the County Auditor
• Ordinance authorizing $350,000 for the 2023 Street Resurfacing Program
• Ordinance increasing authorized number of police patrolmen and full-time dispatchers

Council voted unanimously to authorize the administration to proceed with annexation of 11 county-owned parcels at the northwest corner of Applegrove and Pittsburg Road, zoned commercial. They also set a December 5 public hearing on permeable pavers as a parking surface, adopted a routine levy resolution, approved an extension of the Stark County Undivided Local Government Fund agreement, and ratified an update to the solid waste management plan. The administration presented the 2023 mayor's budget, focusing on staffing increases, fire-EMS restructuring, and code enforcement.

• Authorized administration to proceed with annexation of 11 county-owned parcels at Applegrove and Pittsburg Road (unanimous)
• Set December 5 public hearing on permeable pavers as a parking surface (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution accepting amounts and rates determined by the budget commission for levy information (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance extending alternative method for apportioning Stark County Undivided Local Government Fund for 2023-2027 (unanimous)
• Ratified update to the solid waste management plan (unanimous)

City Council

City Council will hold a public hearing and consider Ordinance 76-2022 to vacate three alleys on Portage St. NW that currently serve as private driveways. The city is proceeding without a petition from property owners, citing that the alleys no longer serve the general public.

• Vacation of a 10-foot alley between 415 Portage St. NW and its garage to the south
• Vacation of an 11-foot alley between 401 and 341 Portage St. NW
• Vacation of an 11-foot alley between 337 and 329 Portage St. NW
• City proceeding without signed petitions from property owners

The North Canton City Council held a public hearing on Ordinance 76-2022, which authorizes the vacation of several alleys along Portage Street. One resident asked a clarifying question about a property not listed in the ordinance title; the clerk confirmed the property would still be affected. No one spoke in opposition, and the hearing was closed by a unanimous voice vote.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 76-2022 (alley vacation) held and closed by unanimous voice vote

City Council

City Council is reviewing an ordinance to sell the income stream from cell tower leases at 8901 Pleasantwood NW to Unison Wireless US, LLC. The body is also considering budget appropriations and the vacation of several alleys on Portage St. NW.

• Proposed sale of cell tower lease income stream at 8901 Pleasantwood NW to Unison Wireless US, LLC
• Appropriation of funds and one-time permanent transfer of monies for Jan 1, 2022, to Dec 31, 2022
• Proposed vacation of three alley sections on Portage St. NW
• Discussion of potential Charter amendment regarding procedures for filling vacancies

City Council

North Canton City Council is reviewing several ordinances and resolutions, including financing for equipment and a water line replacement. The body is also considering amendments to council rules and zoning codes regarding driveways and garages.

• Resolution No. 71-2022: Financing for major equipment with a maximum principal of $425,000.00
• Ordinance No. 73-2022: Agreement with Stark County Commissioners for CDBG funds for Valley Drive NW Waterline Replacement Project
• Ordinance No. 70-2022: Grant application to NRAC for property acquisition north of Stratavon Drive
• Resolution No. 66-2022: Zoning Code amendments for driveways, garages, and parking areas
• Ordinance No. 65-2022: Amendments to the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area to reflect state law

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several ordinance amendments regarding signage, residential driveways, and DORA regulations. Additionally, the council will consider financing for major equipment and a water line replacement project.

• Amendment to Chapter 705 regarding Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) regulations
• Zoning amendments for private residence driveways and residential district regulations
• Repeal and replacement of Chapter 1151 regarding signs
• Repeal of Section 1136.17 regarding Main Street District signage
• Financing for major equipment with a maximum principal of $425,000.00

City Council

City Council will vote on liquor permit applications for Meijer and Meijer Express. The body is also considering several ordinances related to opioid settlement funding, municipal IT services, and grant applications for road reconstruction.

• Liquor permit applications for Meijer Store and Meijer Express at N Main St. and Stratavon
• Ordinance 56-2022 to establish a OneOhio Opioid Settlement fund
• Ordinance 58-2022 to renew a personal services agreement for municipal IT infrastructure
• Grant applications to OPWC for Wise Avenue NE Reconstruction and East Maple Street Repaving
• Ordinance 64-2022 for water line extensions for Plain Township's Orion Street Reconstruction Project

City Council

North Canton City Council is reviewing several ordinances, including the creation of a fund for OneOhio Opioid Settlement distributions and grant applications for road projects. The body is also discussing amendments to council rules regarding committee naming and public recognition procedures.

• Ordinance 56-2022: Establish OneOhio Opioid Settlement fund (Fund Number 217)
• Ordinance 58-2022: Renew personal services agreement for municipal IT infrastructure and security
• Ordinance 61-2022: OPWC grant application for Wise Avenue NE Reconstruction Project
• Ordinance 62-2022: OPWC grant application for East Maple Street Repaving Project
• Proposed renaming of the Water Sewer and Rubbish Committee to the Utilities committee

City Council

The City Council will review the July finance report and consider approving the 2023 Alternative Tax Budget for submission to the Stark County Auditor. The meeting also includes discussions on Council rules and various department reports.

• Review of July Finance Report
• Approval of 2023 Alternative Tax Budget
• Discussion of Council’s Rules
• Department reports from Administration, Finance, Engineering, and Police

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several ordinances regarding fund appropriations and the establishment of a new opioid settlement fund. The body is also discussing infrastructure grants and a personal services agreement for municipal IT security.

• Supplemental appropriations totaling ($3,286,350) across fire, road, police, and parks funds
• Establishment of the OneOhio Opioid Settlement Fund (Fund Number 217)
• Grant applications to the Ohio Public Works Commission for Wise Avenue NE Reconstruction and East Maple Street Repaving
• Renewal of a personal services agreement for municipal IT infrastructure and security
• Maintenance bond agreement with AMC Land Company, Ltd. for Monticello Phase 8 Development

City Council

North Canton City Council is reviewing six proposed Charter amendments for a third reading. These proposals cover changes to elected official terms, meeting notices, legislative processes, and budget deadlines.

• Ordinance 47-2022: Establish four-year alternating terms for elected officials
• Ordinance 50-2022: Eliminate the requirement to publish legislation in a newspaper
• Ordinance 51-2022: Eliminate budget deadlines of May 15 for revenues and June 15 for expenses
• Ordinance 52-2022: Allow Charter Review Commissions to be called more frequently than every 10 years
• Ord. 54-2022: Amend Chapter 1739 to simplify abatement procedures for violations of Section 1507.07

City Council

City Council is reviewing several proposed Charter amendments to be submitted to voters, including a shift to four-year staggered terms for elected officials. The body is also considering expanding the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) and updating personnel vacation accrual methods.

• Ordinance 45-2022: Expand DORA hours to daily 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM and add St. Paul's parking lot
• Ordinance 47-2022: Proposed Charter amendment to change elected official terms from 2 to 4 years
• Ordinance 48-2022: Proposed Charter amendment to simplify special meeting notice requirements
• Ordinance 50-2022: Proposed Charter amendment to eliminate newspaper publication requirements for legislation
• Ordinance 53-2022: Amend vacation accrual method for full-time exempt personnel

City Council

The City Council is considering an ordinance to simplify the abatement procedure for specific code violations. Additionally, the council will review a resolution regarding a collective bargaining agreement for water treatment plant workers.

• Ordinance to amend Chapter 1739 regarding violations and abatement procedures
• Resolution approving the collective bargaining agreement with Utility Workers Union Of America, Local 605

City Council

The City Council is considering several ordinances, including a plan to protect drinking water through new zoning overlays. Other items include potential charter amendments for elected officials and updates to personnel vacation accrual methods.

• Ordinance 31-2022: Reclassifying 2850 parcels with Source Water Protection Zoning Overlays
• Ordinance 24-2022: Adding gasoline stations as a conditional accessory use in the Main Street North Gateway District
• Ordinance 45-2022: Expanding hours and area for the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA)
• Charter amendments regarding terms of office, notice requirements, and budget deadlines
• Ordinance 53-2022: Amending vacation accrual regulations for full-time exempt personnel

City Council

The City Council is considering several ordinances including water protection zoning and DORA expansion. The agenda also includes multiple proposed charter amendments regarding elected official terms, notice requirements, and budget deadlines.

• Ordinance 24-2022: Adding gasoline stations as a conditional use in the Main Street North Gateway District
• Ordinance 31-2022: Adding Source Water Protection Zoning Overlay Districts to the zoning map
• Ordinance 45-2022: Expanding hours and area for the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA)
• Ordinance 46-2022: Appropriating funds for current expenses for fiscal year ending December 31, 2022
• Charter amendments regarding official terms, notice requirements, and budget deadlines

City Council

The City Council is considering several charter amendments to be submitted to voters, including changes to elected official terms and legislative processes. Additionally, the council will review a supplemental appropriation of $140,925 for various city departments and an expansion of DORA operating hours.

• Expansion of Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) hours to include all days of the week
• Supplemental appropriation of $140,925 for city expenses including Parks, Economic Development, and Water/Sewer departments
• Charter amendment to establish four-year alternating terms for elected officials
• Charter amendment to simplify notice requirements for special City Council meetings
• Charter amendment to change the standard for removal of elected officials from three to five meetings per year

City Council

The City Council is reviewing ordinances regarding the registration of rental units and new water protection zoning. The agenda also includes a review of April 2022 finance reports.

• Ordinance No. 43-2022: Registration and inspection of rental units
• Ordinance No. 24-2022: Adding gasoline stations as accessory uses in Main Street North Gateway District
• Ordinance No. 31-2022: Creating Source Water Protection Zoning Overlay Districts
• April 2022 Finance Reports review

City Council

City Council is holding a public hearing regarding two proposed ordinances. One ordinance would add source water protection overlay districts to 2,850 parcels, and the other would allow gasoline stations as accessory uses in the Main Street North Gateway District.

• Ordinance No. 24-2022: Adding gasoline stations as a conditional use accessory to retail developments on 5+ acres in the Main Street North Gateway District
• Ordinance No. 31-2022: Reclassifying 2,850 parcels with Source Water Protection Zoning Overlay Districts

City Council

City Council is considering a new transient occupancy tax to generate additional revenue for government functions. The body is also reviewing a rental unit registration requirement and a record plat for a residential development.

• Ord. 40-2022: Proposed 3% transient occupancy tax on hotels and motels
• Ord. 41-2022: Acceptance of a record plat for The Sanctuary Phase 5
• Ord. 43-2022: Proposed registration and inspection requirements for rental units

City Council

The City Council is reviewing 2023 revenue budget forecasts and several proposed ordinances. Discussion includes a transient occupancy tax, rental unit registration requirements, and property title appropriations for road repairs.

• Ord. 40-2022: Establishing a Transient Occupancy Tax
• Ord. 41-2022: Accepting a record plat for The Sanctuary Phase 5
• Ord. 43-2022: Requiring registration and inspection of rental units
• Resolution No. 44-2022: Appropriating property title for road repairs
• 2023 Revenue Projections: Budget forecast review

City Council

City Council is considering an ordinance to require registration and inspections for rental properties with eight or fewer units or those with frequent police visits. The body is also discussing several Charter amendments to be submitted to voters and a collective bargaining agreement for service employees.

• Proposed ordinance requiring rental licenses and inspections every 3 years for units with 8 or fewer rentals
• Proposed Charter amendments regarding elected official terms, notice requirements, and budget deadlines
• Proposed Charter amendment to eliminate the requirement to publish legislation in a newspaper
• Proposed Charter amendment to change the threshold for removing elected officials from 3 to 5 missed meetings
• Resolution to approve a collective bargaining agreement with North Canton Service Employees

City Council

The City Council will consider a third reading for a zoning reclassification of property on N Market St. from Office Building to General Business B. Additionally, the council will hold a first reading for a resolution to approve a collective bargaining agreement for North Canton Service Employees.

• Ordinance No. 20-2022: Reclassifying Out Lot 417 on N Market St. from Office Building to General Business B
• Resolution No. 42-2022: Approving a collective bargaining agreement for North Canton Service Employees effective May 1, 2022

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several ordinance amendments and a new transient occupancy tax. Discussion includes rezoning property for general business and authorizing infrastructure agreements for The Sanctuary Phase 5 development.

• Reclassification of Out Lot 417 from Office Building to General Business B
• Performance agreement with McKinley-Applegrove, Ltd. for Sanctuary Phase 5 construction
• Acceptance of a $54,225.00 sidewalk performance bond for The Sanctuary Phase 5
• Establishment of a new Transient Occupancy Tax
• Acceptance of a record plat for The Sanctuary Phase 5

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a proposal to require landlords of properties with eight or fewer units to obtain a rental license and certificate of inspection. This program aims to ensure safe and sanitary living conditions through mandatory inspections every three years.

• Ordinance requiring registration and inspection of rental units with 8 or fewer units
• Ordinance adding gasoline stations as a conditional use in the Main Street North Gateway District
• Ordinance establishing a transient occupancy tax
• Record plat acceptance for The Sanctuary Phase 5
• Zoning map amendment to add Source Water Protection Zoning Overlay Districts

City Council

The City Council is reviewing performance agreements and bonds for the Sanctuary Phase 5 development. They are also considering a zoning amendment to reclassify property on North Market Street from Office Building to General Business B.

• Ordinance 38-2022: $660,965.00 performance agreement for Sanctuary Phase 5 streets and utilities
• Ordinance 39-2022: $54,225.00 sidewalk performance bond for Sanctuary Phase 5 development
• Ordinance 20-2022: Zoning change for Out Lot 417 on N Market St. to General Business B

City Council

City Council is holding a public hearing regarding Ordinance No. 20-2022. The ordinance proposes reclassifying the vacant property known as Out Lot 417 from Office Building to General Business B. The Planning Commission previously recommended approval of this change.

• Ordinance No. 20-2022: Reclassify Out Lot 417 (Stark County Parcel 10010198) from Office Building to General Business B

City Council

The City Council will review the 2021 operations of the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area. Additionally, the council is considering ordinances for a Glenwood Street SW repaving project and various fund appropriations.

• Repaving of Glenwood Street SW at a cost not to exceed $618,750.00
• Performance agreement with McKinley-Applegrove, Ltd. for Sanctuary Phase 5 development
• Sidewalk performance bond of $54,225.00 for The Sanctuary Phase 5 project
• Supplemental appropriation of funds totaling $7,250,000.00
• Review of the 2021 Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) operations

City Council

North Canton City Council will receive a presentation on the proposed 2022 Master Plan. The body is also reviewing several ordinances related to zoning, city ward boundaries, and fiscal appropriations.

• Proposed 2022 North Canton Master Plan presentation
• Ordinance to lower minimum swimming pool fencing height to 4 feet
• Ordinance to establish a source water protection area
• Ordinance to change drive-thru facilities to conditional use in Main Street South Zoning District
• Ordinance to amend City of North Canton ward boundaries

City Council

City Council is reviewing several ordinances, including the establishment of a source water protection area to regulate substances and protect groundwater. The body is also considering changes to drive-thru facility rules and swimming pool fence height requirements.

• Ordinance 70-2021: Establish a source water protection area with fines up to $10,000 for contamination
• Ordinance 72-2021: Change drive-thru facilities to a conditional use in the Main Street South Zoning District
• Ordinance 58-2021: Lower minimum required swimming pool fence height to four feet
• Ordinance 05-2022: Establish separate processes for minor and major street excavations
• Ordinance 04-2022: Release Maintenance Bond Agreement for Sanctuary Development Phase 4

City Council

The City Council is considering a zoning reclassification for Out Lot 417 on Market Avenue N to allow for various business uses. Additionally, the agenda includes an ordinance to amend city ward boundaries and a request to appropriate funds for current expenses.

• Reclassify Out Lot 417 (Parcel 10010198) from Office Building to General Business B
• Amend the boundaries of the Wards of the City of North Canton
• Appropriate funds for current expenses for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022

City Council

The special City Council meetings scheduled for February 1 and February 2, 2022, were cancelled. This occurred because Ordinance 18-2022 was passed at a meeting on January 31, 2022.

• Cancellation of special meetings on February 1 and 2, 2022
• Passage of Ordinance 18-2022 on January 31, 2022

City Council

The special City Council meetings scheduled for February 1 and February 2, 2022, were cancelled. This is due to a lack of an agenda following the passage of Ord. 18-2022 on January 31, 2022.

City Council

City Council is reviewing several ordinances regarding the bidding of budgeted projects over $50,000 and the appropriation of $825,400 for city expenses. The body is also discussing the transfer of land to the Community Improvement Corporation and the purchase of property on Orion Street NW.

• Bidding for projects including the Charlotte St. Corridor Project ($2,875,000) and Stratavon Sanitary sewer Extension ($1,150,000)
• Purchase of City Out Lot 325 on Orion Street NW for up to $397,600
• Conveyance of 1447 N Main Street and part of Out Lot 192 to the North Canton Community Improvement Corporation
• Supplemental appropriations totaling $825,400 for various funds
• Ordinance to allow the Director of Administration to set seasonal rates for Dogwood Pool

City Council

City Council is reviewing several ordinances including a proposal to lower minimum pool fence heights and the redrawing of city wards following the 2020 Census. The body is also considering property transfers and the purchase of land on Orion Street NW.

• Ordinance 58-2021 to lower minimum swimming pool fence height from five feet to four feet
• Proposed purchase of City Out Lot 325 on Orion Street NW for up to $397,600.00
• City Ward redrawing in response to the 2020 United States Census
• Conveyance of 1447 N Main Street and part of Out Lot 192 to the North Canton Community Improvement Corporation
• Authorization to bid on projects and purchases over $50,000.00 budgeted for 2022

City Council

City Council is seeking public comment on three proposed ordinances. These include the establishment of a source water protection area to safeguard groundwater and changes to zoning and fencing requirements.

• Ordinance No. 58-2021: Lowering minimum swimming pool fence height from five feet to four feet
• Ordinance No. 70-2021: Establishing a source water protection area and regulating substances to protect groundwater
• Ordinance No. 70-2021: Proposed fines up to $500 per day for general violations and up to $10,000 for contamination or dumping
• Ordinance No. 72-2021: Changing drive-thru facilities to a conditional use in the Main Street South Zoning District

City Council

City Council is reviewing several ordinances, including new regulations for a source water protection area and changes to drive-thru facilities in the Main Street South Zoning District. The body will also consider appointments to the 2022 Charter Advisory Board and review the December 2021 Finance Report.

• Ordinance No. 70-2021: Establishing a source water protection area and groundwater resource regulations
• Ordinance No. 72-2021: Changing drive-thru facilities to a conditional use in the Main Street South Zoning District
• Ordinance No. 03-2022: Allowing expedited abatement of noxious weeds and rank vegetation
• Ordinance No. 04-2022: Releasing the Maintenance Bond Agreement for Sanctuary Development Phase 4
• Appointments to the 2022 Charter Advisory Board (4 residents and 1 employee)