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Mon Jul 20, 2026
07 20 City Council
Thu Jul 16, 2026
Board of Zoning Appeals
Mon Jun 15, 2026
06 15 City Council
✓ Decided: Council approves grants for police body armor and fire department equipment
City Council approved two resolutions to accept grants for law enforcement body armor and fire department cardiac monitors. The 2027 Tax Budget was moved to a third reading, and a presentation was held regarding a potential youth program partnership.
- Approved Resolution 35-26 to accept an Ohio Law Enforcement Body Armor Program grant (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 36-26 to apply for a FEMA Assistance to Firefighter’s Grant for cardiac monitors and AEDs (7-0)
- Moved 2027 Tax Budget resolution to third reading
- Planning Commission voted 3-0 (one abstention) to keep the 225 Mentor Avenue demolition request on the table
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06.15.26
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026 — 7:00 PM
EXECUTIVE SESSION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING
CALL TO ORDER
President Jim Fodor called the Regular Council Meeting to order at 7:01 PM. City Council
convened for a regular meeting in Council Chambers — Courtroom #1.
ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE
Councilpersons Derrick Abney, Lori DiNallo, Jim Fodor, Paul Hach, Mario Rodriguez and
Christine Shoop were present. Nick Augustine arrived at 7:10 PM.
Other City Staff in attendance: City Manager Doug Lewis, Assistant City Manager Tony
Zampedro, Law Director Jim Lyons, Fire Chief Tom Hummel, Police Chief Dan Waterman,
Economic Development Director Susan Crotty, Finance Director Bill Parkinson, Public Service
Director Jarod McCrone, and Clerk of Council Samantha Danielson.
APPROVE AGENDA AS SUBMITTED
Mr. Fodor asked for a motion to approve the agenda.
Mrs. Shoop made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Mrs. DiNallo. All Council
members were in favor by answering “Aye”. Motion carried. Agenda approved.
INVOCATION was given by Councilperson Christine Shoop.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited.
MINUTES: Regular Meeting 06.01.26
Mr. Fodor asked for a motion to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting on June
1, 2026.
Mrs, DiNallo moved to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting on June 1, 2026,
seconded by Mr. Hach. All Council members were in favor by answering “Aye”. Motion carried.
Minutes approved.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Tough Choices Foundation
President F …
Thu Jun 11, 2026
Planning Commission
Mon Jun 1, 2026
06 01 City Council
✓ Decided: Council approves FEMA grant application for additional firefighters
City Council authorized the City Manager to apply for a FEMA S.A.F.E.R. Grant to hire three additional firefighters. The council also reclassified the City Engineer position and appointed a new member to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
- Adopted Ordinance 15-26 to reclassify City Engineer from Grade 23 to Grade 25 (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 33-26 to apply for FEMA S.A.F.E.R. Grant for 3 firefighters (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 34-26 to pay invoices for EMS cot maintenance ($18,182.50) and sidewalk plow parts ($2,914.60) (6-0)
- Appointed Jacob Thomas to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a 3-year term
- Removed Ordinance regarding $9.5M in Notes for Battery Energy Storage System from agenda
- Approved minutes from May 18, 2026 meeting
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06.01.26
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2026 — 7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
President Jim Fodor called the Regular Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM. City Council
convened for a regular meeting in Council Chambers — Courtroom #1.
ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE
Councilpersons Derrick Abney, Lori DiNallo, Jim Fodor, Paul Hach, and Christine Shoop
were present. Nick Augustine was not able to attend. Mario Rodriguez arrived at 7:17 PM.
Other City Staff in attendance: City Manager Doug Lewis, Law Director Jim Lyons, Fire
Chief Tom Hummel, Police Chief Dan Waterman, Recreation & Public Lands Director Michelle
LaPuma, Economic Development Director Susan Crotty, and Clerk of Council Samantha
Danielson.
APPROVE AGENDA AS SUBMITTED: AMENDED
Mrs. Shoop made a motion to amend the agenda to remove Item #2 Ordinance from the
agenda, seconded by Mr. Hach.
All Council members were in favor by answering “Aye”. Motion carried.
Mr. Fodor asked for a motion to approve the amended agenda.
Mrs. Shoop made a motion to approve the amended agenda, seconded by Mr. Hach.
All Council members were in favor by answering “Aye”. Motion carried. Amended agenda
approved.
INVOCATION was given by Councilperson Christine Shoop.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited.
MINUTES: Regular Meeting 05.18.26
Mr. Fodor asked for a motion to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting on May
18, 2026.
Mrs. DiNallo moved to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting on May 18,
2026, seconded by Mrs. Shoop. All Cou …
Mon Jun 1, 2026
06 01 City Council
✓ Decided: Council approves firefighter grant application and reclassifies City Engineer
City Council approved a resolution to apply for a FEMA SAFER grant to hire three additional firefighters. The council also voted to reclassify the City Engineer position from Grade 23 to Grade 25. A new member was appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
- Adopted Ordinance 15-26 to reclassify City Engineer from Grade 23 to Grade 25 (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 33-26 to apply for FEMA S.A.F.E.R. Grant for three firefighters (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 34-26 to pay invoices for EMS cot maintenance ($18,182.50) and sidewalk plow supplies ($2,914.60) (6-0)
- Appointed Jacob Thomas to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a 3-year term
- Removed Ordinance regarding $9.5M in Notes for Battery Energy Storage System from agenda
- Approved minutes from May 18, 2026 meeting
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06.01.26
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2026 — 7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
President Jim Fodor called the Regular Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM. City Council
convened for a regular meeting in Council Chambers — Courtroom #1.
ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE
Councilpersons Derrick Abney, Lori DiNallo, Jim Fodor, Paul Hach, and Christine Shoop
were present. Nick Augustine was not able to attend. Mario Rodriguez arrived at 7:17 PM.
Other City Staff in attendance: City Manager Doug Lewis, Law Director Jim Lyons, Fire
Chief Tom Hummel, Police Chief Dan Waterman, Recreation & Public Lands Director Michelle
LaPuma, Economic Development Director Susan Crotty, and Clerk of Council Samantha
Danielson.
APPROVE AGENDA AS SUBMITTED: AMENDED
Mrs. Shoop made a motion to amend the agenda to remove Item #2 Ordinance from the
agenda, seconded by Mr. Hach.
All Council members were in favor by answering “Aye”. Motion carried.
Mr. Fodor asked for a motion to approve the amended agenda.
Mrs. Shoop made a motion to approve the amended agenda, seconded by Mr. Hach.
All Council members were in favor by answering “Aye”. Motion carried. Amended agenda
approved.
INVOCATION was given by Councilperson Christine Shoop.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited.
MINUTES: Regular Meeting 05.18.26
Mr. Fodor asked for a motion to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting on May
18, 2026.
Mrs. DiNallo moved to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting on May 18,
2026, seconded by Mrs. Shoop. All Cou …
Mon May 18, 2026
05 18 City Council
✓ Decided: Painesville Council switches trash services to Major Waste
City Council voted to enter a trash services agreement with the City of Willoughby Hills for Major Waste while rejecting a proposal from Republic Services. The council also approved hiring three additional firefighters and updated overtime compensation rules to align with federal standards.
- Adopted Ordinance 13-26 to align non-exempt, non-union overtime with FLSA (6-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 14-26 to fund three additional firefighters (6-0)
- Denied Resolution to extend trash services agreement with Republic Services (0-6)
- Adopted Resolution 31-26 to enter trash services agreement with Major Waste via Willoughby Hills (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 32-26 for Campus Drive resurfacing via Vallejo Company (~$80,000) (6-0)
- Selected logo B2A for the new city amphitheater by informal consensus
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05.18.26
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026 — 7:00 PM
EXECUTIVE SESSION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING
CALL TO ORDER
President Jim Fodor called the Regular Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM. City Council
convened for a regular meeting in Council Chambers — Courtroom #1.
ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE
Councilpersons Derrick Abney, Lori DiNallo, Jim Fodor, and Christine Shoop were present.
Nick Augustine arrived at 7:02 PM, and Mario Rodriguez arrived at 7:35 PM. Paul Hach was not
able to attend.
Other City Staff in attendance: City Manager Doug Lewis, Assistant City Manager Tony
Zampedro, Law Director Jim Lyons, Fire Chief Tom Hummel, Police Chief Dan Waterman, and
Clerk of Council Samantha Danielson.
APPROVE AGENDA AS SUBMITTED: AMENDED
Mrs. Shoop made a motion to amend the agenda to add an Executive Session for the purpose
of Article II, Section 6(1), seconded by Mrs. DiNallo.
All Council members were in favor by answering “Aye”. Motion carried.
Mrs. DiNallo made a motion to approve the amended agenda, seconded by Mrs. Shoop.
All Council members were in favor by answering “Aye”. Motion carried. Amended agenda
approved.
INVOCATION was given by Councilperson Derrick Abney.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited.
MINUTES: Regular Meeting 05.04.26
Mr. Fodor asked for a motion to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting on May
4, 2026.
Mrs. Shoop moved to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting on May 4, 2026,
seconded by Mrs. DiNallo. All Council members were in fav …
Thu May 14, 2026
Planning Commission
Mon May 4, 2026
05 04 City Council
✓ Decided: Painesville Council approves battery storage and solar infrastructure projects
Council approved a contract with Convergence Energy for a 20MWAC Battery Energy Storage System and authorized the purchase of ten solar project transformers. The city also updated sanitary sewer connection fees for the first time since 1967. A final decision on refuse service contracts was deferred to the next meeting.
- Adopted Ordinance 09-26 and 10-26 to close fiscal year 2025 and open 2026 (7-0)
- Approved updated sanitary sewer connection fees via Ordinances 11-26 and 12-26 (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 26-26 to accept Ohio Dept of Public Safety EMS Equipment Grant (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 27-26 for AI-based utility pole inspection software via AMP (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 28-26 for H-6 Electric Distribution Circuit replacement bids (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 29-26 for 20MWAC Battery Energy Storage Systems with Convergence Energy (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 30-26 to bid for ten solar development transformers (7-0)
- Tabled refuse service contract decision until next meeting to allow public comment
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05.04.26
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 4, 2026 — 7:00 PM
EXECUTIVE SESSION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING
CALL TO ORDER
President Jim Fodor called the Regular Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM. City Council
convened for a regular meeting in Council Chambers — Courtroom #1.
ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE
Councilpersons Derrick Abney, Nick Augustine, Lori DiNallo, Paul Hach, Jim Fodor,
Mario Rodriguez and Christine Shoop were present.
Other City Staff in attendance: City Manager Doug Lewis, Assistant City Manager Tony
Zampedro, Law Director Jim Lyons, Police Administrative Lieutenant Toby Burgett, Finance
Director Bill Parkinson, Water Pollution Control Superintendent Kevin Aiken, Fire Chief Tom
Hummel, Electric Superintendent Joe Price, Sustainability Project Manager/Assistant Electric
Superintendent Mike Doughterty, and Clerk of Council Samantha Danielson.
APPROVE AGENDA AS SUBMITTED
Mr. Fodor asked for a motion to approve the agenda.
Mr. Hach moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Mrs. Shoop. All Council members
were in favor by answering “Aye”. Motion carried. Agenda approved.
INVOCATION was given by Councilperson Jim Fodor.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited.
MINUTES: Regular Meeting 04.20.26
Mr. Fodor asked for a motion to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting on
April 20, 2026.
Mrs. Shoop moved to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting on April 20, 2026,
seconded by Mr. Augustine. All Council members were in favor by answering “Aye”. Motion
carried. Minu …
Mon May 4, 2026
05 04 City Council
✓ Decided: Painesville Council approves major electric utility and battery storage projects
City Council approved a contract for a 20MWAC Battery Energy Storage System and the purchase of solar project transformers. The council also updated sanitary sewer connection fees for the first time since 1967 and authorized an AI-based utility pole inspection program.
- Adopted Ordinance 09-26 and 10-26 to close fiscal year 2025 and open 2026 (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinances 11-26 and 12-26 updating sanitary sewer tap-in fees (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 26-26 for EMS equipment grant reimbursement (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 27-26 for AI-based utility pole inspections via Noteworthy (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 28-26 to bid sectional replacement of H-6 Electric Circuit (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 29-26 for 20MWAC Battery Energy Storage Systems with Convergence Energy (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 30-26 to purchase 10 solar project transformers (7-0)
- Consensus reached to bring two separate pieces of legislation for refuse service to the next meeting
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05.04.26
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 4, 2026 — 7:00 PM
EXECUTIVE SESSION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING
CALL TO ORDER
President Jim Fodor called the Regular Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM. City Council
convened for a regular meeting in Council Chambers — Courtroom #1.
ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE
Councilpersons Derrick Abney, Nick Augustine, Lori DiNallo, Paul Hach, Jim Fodor,
Mario Rodriguez and Christine Shoop were present.
Other City Staff in attendance: City Manager Doug Lewis, Assistant City Manager Tony
Zampedro, Law Director Jim Lyons, Police Administrative Lieutenant Toby Burgett, Finance
Director Bill Parkinson, Water Pollution Control Superintendent Kevin Aiken, Fire Chief Tom
Hummel, Electric Superintendent Joe Price, Sustainability Project Manager/Assistant Electric
Superintendent Mike Doughterty, and Clerk of Council Samantha Danielson.
APPROVE AGENDA AS SUBMITTED
Mr. Fodor asked for a motion to approve the agenda.
Mr. Hach moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Mrs. Shoop. All Council members
were in favor by answering “Aye”. Motion carried. Agenda approved.
INVOCATION was given by Councilperson Jim Fodor.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited.
MINUTES: Regular Meeting 04.20.26
Mr. Fodor asked for a motion to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting on
April 20, 2026.
Mrs. Shoop moved to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting on April 20, 2026,
seconded by Mr. Augustine. All Council members were in favor by answering “Aye”. Motion
carried. Minu …
Mon Apr 20, 2026
04 20 City Council
✓ Decided: Council selects Major Waste Disposal for city refuse services
City Council unanimously directed administration to proceed with Major Waste Disposal for waste hauling. The council also approved a new internship program and authorized bidding for a skate park at Morse Avenue.
- Adopted Ordinance 07-26 amending appropriations and operating budget (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 08-26 creating a Bob Turner Scholarship Intern position (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 22-26 to bid and contract skate park construction at Morse Avenue (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 23-26 to apply for $75,000 CDBG funding for housing rehabilitation (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 24-26 to apply for CDBG funding for ADA pedestrian crosswalk signals (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 25-26 recognizing responsibility to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing (6-0)
- Named the new Recreation Park amphitheater 'Painesville City’s Grand Amphitheater'
- Unanimously directed administration to negotiate waste hauling with Major Waste Disposal
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04.20.26
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026 — 7:00 PM
EXECUTIVE SESSION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING
CALL TO ORDER
President Jim Fodor called the Regular Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM. City Council
convened for a regular meeting in Council Chambers — Courtroom #1.
ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE
Councilpersons Nick Augustine, Lori DiNallo, Jim Fodor, Mario Rodriguez and Christine
Shoop were present. Paul Hach arrived at 7:37. Derrick Abney was not able to attend.
Other City Staff in attendance: City Manager Doug Lewis, Assistant City Manager Tony
Zampedro, Law Director Jim Lyons, Economic Development Director Susan Crotty, Director of
Planning Sarah Sitterle, Finance Director Bill Parkinson, Public Service Director Jarod McCrone,
and Acting Clerk of Council Helen Petersburg.
Mrs. DiNallo made a motion to excuse Derrick Abney from tonight’s meeting, seconded by
Mrs. Shoop. All Council members were in favor by answering “Aye”. Motion carried.
Mr. Augustine made a motion to amend the agenda to add an executive session be held in
accordance with Article II, Section 6(2) To consider the purchase or lease of property for public
purposes if premature disclosure of information would be adverse to the public interest, seconded
by Mrs. Shoop. All Council members were in favor by answering “Aye”. Motion carried.
APPROVE AMENDED AGENDA
Mr. Fodor asked for a motion to approve the amended agenda.
Mrs. Shoop moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Mr. Augustine. All Council
me …
Thu Apr 16, 2026
Board of Zoning Appeals
Thu Apr 9, 2026
Planning Commission
Mon Apr 6, 2026
04 06 City Council
✓ Decided: Council approves expansion of police intersection crime camera system
City Council authorized the purchase of at least 15 additional crime cameras for strategic locations and new developments. The council also adopted a budget ordinance to fund a new amphitheater lawnmower and municipal court scanning services. An ad hoc committee was formed to review mailbox issues in Heisley Park.
- Approved purchase of minimum 15 additional police intersection crime cameras (7-0)
- Adopted budget ordinance for $20,000 municipal court scanning and $1,000 fire department donation (7-0)
- Approved budget transfer of $16,700 for an amphitheater lawnmower (7-0)
- Approved $15,000 grant for fire department breathing equipment (7-0)
- Accepted technical corrections to the fiscal year 2026 operating budget ordinance (7-0)
- Created non-binding ad hoc committee for Heisley Park mailboxes
- Approved March 16, 2026 meeting minutes
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04.06.26
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2026 — 7:00 PM
EXECUTIVE SESSION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING
CALL TO ORDER
President Jim Fodor called the Regular Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM. City Council
convened for a regular meeting in Council Chambers — Courtroom #1.
ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE
Councilpersons Derrick Abney, Nick Augustine, Lori DiNallo, Jim Fodor, Mario Rodriguez and
Christine Shoop were present. Paul Hach arrived at 7:02 PM.
Other City Staff in attendance: City Manager Doug Lewis, Assistant City Manager Tony
Zampedro, Law Director Jim Lyons, Economic Development Director Susan Crotty, Director of
Planning Sarah Sitterle, Finance Director Bill Parkinson, Police Chief Dan Waterman, Public
Service Director Jarod McCrone, Public Information Officer Mike Cook, and Clerk of Council
Samantha Danielson
APPROVE AGENDA AS SUBMITTED
Mr. Fodor asked for a motion to approve the agenda.
Mrs. Shoop moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Mr. Augustine. All Council
members were in favor by answering “Aye”. Motion carried. Agenda approved.
INVOCATION was given by Councilperson Nick Augustine.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited.
MINUTES: Regular Meeting 03.16.26
Mr. Fodor asked for a motion to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting on
March 16, 2026.
Mrs. Shoop moved to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting on March 16,
2026, seconded by Mr. Augustine. All Council members were in favor by answering “Aye”.
Motion carried. Minutes approved.
SPECIAL P …
Mon Mar 16, 2026
03 16 City Council
✓ Decided: Council approves several road and sewer infrastructure projects
City Council approved resolutions to bid out asphalt resurfacing, sanitary and storm sewer rehabilitation, and the reconstruction of Latimore and Mill Streets. The council also adopted an ordinance updating fees for the Unified Development Code.
- Adopted Ordinance 05-26 updating Unified Development Code review and permit fees (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 12-26 for 2026 Asphalt Resurfacing of Various Roads (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 13-26 for 2026 Rehabilitation of Various Sanitary and Storm Sewers (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 14-26 for West Eagle Street Waterline Replacement reimbursement (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 15-26 for West Eagle Street Roadway Reconstruction reimbursement (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 16-26 requesting advance tax payments from County Auditor (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 17-26 for website services 'Then and Now' invoice payment (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 19-26 for reconstruction of Latimore and Mill Streets totaling ~$2.16M (6-0)
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03.16.26
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026 — 7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
President Jim Fodor called the Regular Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM. City Council
convened for a regular meeting in Council Chambers ~ Courtroom #1.
ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE
Councilpersons Derrick Abney, Nick Augustine, Lori DiNallo, Jim Fodor, Mario
Rodriguez and Christine Shoop were present. Paul Hach was not able to attend.
Mrs. Shoop motioned to excuse Mr. Hach from tonight’s meeting, seconded by Mr.
Augustine. All Council members were in favor by answering “Aye”. Motion carried.
Other City Staff in attendance: City Manager Doug Lewis, Assistant City Manager Tony
Zampedro, Law Director Jim Lyons, Economic Development Director Susan Crotty, City
Engineer Leanne Exum, Director of Planning Sarah Sitterle, Finance Director Bill Parkinson,
Human Resources Director Kris Young, Public Service Director Jarod McCrone, Police Chief
Dan Waterman, Public Information Officer Maike Cook, and Clerk of Council Samantha
Danielson
APPROVE AGENDA AS SUBMITTED
Mr. Fodor asked for a motion to approve the agenda.
Mrs. Shoop moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Mr. Rodriguez. All Council
members were in favor by answering “Aye”. Motion carried. Agenda approved.
INVOCATION was given by Councilperson Derrick Abney.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited.
MINUTES: Regular Meeting 03.02.26
Mr. Fodor asked for a motion to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting on
March 2, 2026.
Mrs. Shoop moved to …
Mon Mar 9, 2026
Planning Commission
Mon Mar 2, 2026
03 02 City Council
✓ Decided: City Council advances $8.5M street improvement program
Council moved several resolutions to second reading, including a major asphalt resurfacing project and sewer rehabilitation. The BZA approved a variance for apartment renovations at 154 Main Street but denied a sign variance for Jeff Monreal. A fee schedule update for the Unified Development Code will proceed to a third reading.
- Approved BZA variance for two apartment units at 154 Main Street (3-2)
- Denied BZA variance for wall sign at 2572 (1-4)
- Advanced $1.215M asphalt resurfacing bid resolution to second reading
- Advanced $400,000 sanitary and storm sewer rehabilitation resolution to second reading
- Advanced West Eagle Street waterline reimbursement resolution to second reading
- Advanced West Eagle Street roadway reconstruction reimbursement resolution to second reading
- Advanced property tax advance request resolution to second reading
- Moved Unified Development Code fee schedule ordinance to third reading
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03.02.26
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2026 — 7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
President Jim Fodor called the Regular Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM. City Council
convened for a regular meeting in Council Chambers — Courtroom #1.
ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE
Councilpersons Nick Augustine, Lori DiNallo, Jim Fodor, and Christine Shoop were
present. Derrick Abney, Paul Hach and Mario Rodriguez were not able to attend.
Mrs. Shoop moved to excuse Mr. Abney, Mr. Hach and Mr. Rodriguez from tonight’s
meeting, seconded by Mr. Augustine. All Council members were in favor by answering “Aye”.
Motion carried.
Other City Staff in attendance: City Manager Doug Lewis, Finance Director Bill
Parkinson, and Clerk of Council Samantha Danielson.
APPROVE AGENDA AS SUBMITTED
Mr. Fodor asked for a motion to approve the agenda.
Mr. Augustine moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Mrs. DiNallo. All Council
members were in favor by answering “Aye”. Motion carried. Agenda approved.
INVOCATION was given by Councilperson Christine Shoop.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited.
MINUTES: Regular Meeting 02.17.26
Mr. Fodor asked for a motion to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting on
February 17, 2026.
Mrs. Shoop moved to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting on February 17,
2026, seconded by Mrs. DiNallo. All Council members were in favor by answering “Aye”.
Motion carried. Minutes approved.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Samantha Davis, of Carmody Drive, addressed Council regarding parking rest …
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Mon Mar 2, 2026
03 02 City Council
✓ Decided: Council advances $8.5M street improvement program and sewer repairs
City Council advanced several resolutions to bid for road resurfacing and sewer rehabilitation. The BZA approved a variance for an apartment renovation but denied a request for an additional wall sign. No ordinances were passed, as one fee schedule update was sent for a third reading.
- BZA approved variance for 154 Main Street to create two apartments (3-2)
- BZA denied variance for wall sign at 2572 (1-4)
- Advanced 2026 Asphalt Resurfacing project with $1.215M estimate to second reading
- Advanced 2026 Sanitary and Storm Sewer rehabilitation with $400,000 estimate to second reading
- Advanced West Eagle Street Waterline reimbursement resolution to second reading
- Advanced West Eagle Street Roadway Reconstruction reimbursement resolution to second reading
- Advanced resolution for County Auditor property tax advances to second reading
- Sent Unified Development Code fee schedule ordinance to third reading
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03.02.26
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2026 — 7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
President Jim Fodor called the Regular Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM. City Council
convened for a regular meeting in Council Chambers — Courtroom #1.
ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE
Councilpersons Nick Augustine, Lori DiNallo, Jim Fodor, and Christine Shoop were
present. Derrick Abney, Paul Hach and Mario Rodriguez were not able to attend.
Mrs. Shoop moved to excuse Mr. Abney, Mr. Hach and Mr. Rodriguez from tonight’s
meeting, seconded by Mr. Augustine. All Council members were in favor by answering “Aye”.
Motion carried.
Other City Staff in attendance: City Manager Doug Lewis, Finance Director Bill
Parkinson, and Clerk of Council Samantha Danielson.
APPROVE AGENDA AS SUBMITTED
Mr. Fodor asked for a motion to approve the agenda.
Mr. Augustine moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Mrs. DiNallo. All Council
members were in favor by answering “Aye”. Motion carried. Agenda approved.
INVOCATION was given by Councilperson Christine Shoop.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited.
MINUTES: Regular Meeting 02.17.26
Mr. Fodor asked for a motion to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting on
February 17, 2026.
Mrs. Shoop moved to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting on February 17,
2026, seconded by Mrs. DiNallo. All Council members were in favor by answering “Aye”.
Motion carried. Minutes approved.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Samantha Davis, of Carmody Drive, addressed Council regarding parking rest …
Wed Feb 18, 2026
Board of Zoning Appeals
Wed Feb 18, 2026
Board of Zoning Appeals
Tue Feb 17, 2026
02 17 City Council
✓ Decided: Council approves rezoning for $36M+ assisted living facility
City Council approved the rezoning of a 5-acre parcel on Shamrock Boulevard to allow for an age-restricted assisted living facility. The council also approved budget amendments for the amphitheater project and new police vehicles. A resolution for a natural gas aggregation program failed to pass.
- Approved rezoning of 5-acre parcel at Shamrock Boulevard from B-2 to B-1 for assisted living facility (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 04-26 amending appropriations for fire department gas meters and $370,815 in amphitheater project change orders (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 08-26 creating the PACE Equity Assessment Agency Fund (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 09-26 authorizing payment of specific 2025 invoices (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 10-26 to apply for ODOT Safe Routes to Schools Grant (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 11-26 to contract for police patrol car upfitting (6-0)
- Denied resolution for Opt-Out Natural Gas Aggregation Program (2-4)
- Tabled motion to delay natural gas aggregation resolution for further education (3-3)
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02.17.26
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026 — 7:00 PM
PUBLIC HEARING — 7:15 PM
CALL TO ORDER
President Jim Fodor called the Regular Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM. City Council
convened for a regular meeting in Council Chambers — Courtroom #1.
ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE
Councilpersons Derrick Abney, Lori DiNallo, Jim Fodor, Paul Hach, Mario Rodriguez
and Christine Shoop were present. Nick Augustine was not able to attend.
Mrs. Shoop moved to excuse Mr. Augustine from tonight’s meeting, seconded by Mrs.
DiNallo. All Council members were in favor by answering “Aye”. Motion carried.
Other City Staff in attendance: City Manager Doug Lewis, Assistant City Manager Tony
Zampedro, Law Director Jim Lyons, Economic Development Director Susan Crotty, Police Chief
Dan Waterman, Director of Planning Sarah Sitterle, Finance Director Bill Parkinson, Human
Resources Director Kris Young, Fire Chief Tom Hummel, and Clerk of Council Samantha
Danielson.
APPROVE AGENDA AS SUBMITTED
Mr. Fodor asked for a motion to approve the agenda.
Mrs. Shoop moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Mrs. DiNallo. All Council
members were in favor by answering “Aye”. Motion carried. Agenda approved.
INVOCATION was given by Councilperson Mario Rodriguez.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited.
MINUTES: Regular Meeting 01.20.26
Mr. Fodor asked for a motion to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting on
February 2, 2026.
Mrs. Shoop moved to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting on …
Mon Feb 2, 2026
02 02 City Council
✓ Decided: Council approves budget adjustments and new sustainability project manager role
City Council adopted an operating budget amendment and created a Sustainability Project Manager/Assistant Electric Superintendent position. The board also authorized several infrastructure bids for water and sidewalk projects and approved the demolition of an unsafe structure on Chardon Street.
- Adopted operating budget adjustments, including $1.5M for sewer plant fire repairs (6-0)
- Approved creation of Sustainability Project Manager/Assistant Electric Superintendent role with $135,000 salary (6-0)
- Authorized bids for $310,000 Elm Street sidewalk installation (6-0)
- Authorized bids for Auburn Water Tank repairs and painting (6-0)
- Authorized bids for Chlorine Room Building and Feed System replacement (6-0)
- Authorized bids for filter media replacement in filters 7, 8, 9, and 10 (6-0)
- Authorized RFQ for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) contractor (6-0)
- Approved demolition of unsafe structure at 413 Chardon Street (6-0)
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02.02.26
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2026 — 7:00 PM
EXECUTIVE SESSION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING
CALL TO ORDER
President Jim Fodor called the Regular Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM. City Council
convened for a regular meeting in Council Chambers — Courtroom #1.
ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE
Councilpersons Derrick Abney, Nick Augustine, Lori DiNallo, Jim Fodor, and Christine
Shoop were present. Paul Hach arrived at 7:04. Mario Rodriguez was not able to attend.
Mrs. Shoop moved to excuse Mr. Rodriguez from tonight’s meeting, seconded by Mrs.
DiNallo. All Council members were in favor by answering “Aye”. Motion carried.
Other City Staff in attendance: City Manager Doug Lewis, Law Director Jim Lyons,
Economic Development Director Susan Crotty, Police Chief Dan Waterman, Director of Planning
Sarah Sitterle, Finance Director Bill Parkinson, Human Resources Director Kris Young, Water
Superintendent Orin McMonigle, Electric Superintendent Joe Price, and Clerk of Council
Samantha Danielson.
APPROVE AGENDA AS SUBMITTED
Mr. Fodor asked for a motion to approve the agenda.
Mr. Augustine moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Mrs. Shoop. All Council
members were in favor by answering “Aye”. Motion carried. Agenda approved.
INVOCATION was given by Councilperson Derrick Abney.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited.
MINUTES: Regular Meeting 01.20.26
Mr. Fodor asked for a motion to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting on
January 20, 2026.
Mr. Augustine moved to appr …
Mon Feb 2, 2026
02 02 City Council
✓ Decided: Council approves budget adjustments and new sustainability project manager role
City Council adopted an amended operating budget and created a Sustainability Project Manager/Assistant Electric Superintendent position. The council also authorized several infrastructure bids for water and sidewalk projects and approved the demolition of a property on Chardon Street.
- Adopted amended operating budget including $1.5M for sewer plant fire repairs (6-0)
- Approved creation of Sustainability Project Manager/Assistant Electric Superintendent role with $135,000 salary (6-0)
- Approved bidding for $310,000 Elm Street SRTS Sidewalk Installation (6-0)
- Approved bidding for Auburn Water Tank repairs and painting (6-0)
- Approved bidding for Chlorine Room Building and Feed System (6-0)
- Approved bidding for filter media replacement in filters 7, 8, 9, and 10 (6-0)
- Approved RFQ for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) contractor (6-0)
- Approved demolition of unsafe structure at 413 Chardon Street (6-0)
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02.02.26
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2026 — 7:00 PM
EXECUTIVE SESSION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING
CALL TO ORDER
President Jim Fodor called the Regular Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM. City Council
convened for a regular meeting in Council Chambers — Courtroom #1.
ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE
Councilpersons Derrick Abney, Nick Augustine, Lori DiNallo, Jim Fodor, and Christine
Shoop were present. Paul Hach arrived at 7:04. Mario Rodriguez was not able to attend.
Mrs. Shoop moved to excuse Mr. Rodriguez from tonight’s meeting, seconded by Mrs.
DiNallo. All Council members were in favor by answering “Aye”. Motion carried.
Other City Staff in attendance: City Manager Doug Lewis, Law Director Jim Lyons,
Economic Development Director Susan Crotty, Police Chief Dan Waterman, Director of Planning
Sarah Sitterle, Finance Director Bill Parkinson, Human Resources Director Kris Young, Water
Superintendent Orin McMonigle, Electric Superintendent Joe Price, and Clerk of Council
Samantha Danielson.
APPROVE AGENDA AS SUBMITTED
Mr. Fodor asked for a motion to approve the agenda.
Mr. Augustine moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Mrs. Shoop. All Council
members were in favor by answering “Aye”. Motion carried. Agenda approved.
INVOCATION was given by Councilperson Derrick Abney.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited.
MINUTES: Regular Meeting 01.20.26
Mr. Fodor asked for a motion to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting on
January 20, 2026.
Mr. Augustine moved to appr …
Tue Jan 20, 2026
01 20 City Council
✓ Decided: Council advances natural gas aggregation ballot measure and budget adjustments
Council moved several items to second reading, including a proposal to let voters decide on a natural gas aggregation program. The body also advanced a budget ordinance and several infrastructure project bids. No final votes on legislation were taken during this meeting.
- Advanced to second reading: Natural gas aggregation ballot question
- Advanced to second reading: Budget adjustments including $28,000 for DPO and $1.5M for sewer plant fire repairs
- Advanced to second reading: Rezoning 5 acres at Shamrock Boulevard for assisted living
- Advanced to second reading: Elm Street SRTS Sidewalk Installation bids
- Advanced to second reading: Auburn Water Tank repairs and painting bids
- Advanced to second reading: Chlorine Room Building and Feed System bids
- Approved amended minutes from January 5, 2026 meeting
- Approved agenda as submitted
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01.20.26
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2026 — 7:00 PM
EXECUTIVE SESSION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING
CALL TO ORDER
President Jim Fodor called the Regular Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM. City Council
convened for a regular meeting in Council Chambers — Courtroom #1.
ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE
Councilpersons Derrick Abney, Nick Augustine, Lori DiNallo, Jim Fodor, and Christine
Shoop were present. Paul Hach and Mario Rodriguez were not able to attend.
Mrs. Shoop moved to excuse Mr. Hach from tonight’s meeting, seconded by Mr.
Augustine. All Council members were in favor by answering “Aye”. Motion carried.
Other City Staff in attendance: City Manager Doug Lewis, Assistant City Manager Tony
Zampedro, Joseph Hada (in for Law Director Jim Lyons), Economic Development Director Susan
Crotty, City Engineer Leanne Exum, Director of Planning Sarah Sitterle, Finance Director Bill
Parkinson, Fire Chief Tom Hummel, Water Superintendent Orin McMonigle, and Clerk of
Council Samantha Danielson.
APPROVE AGENDA AS SUBMITTED
Mr. Fodor asked for a motion to approve the agenda.
Mrs. Shoop moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Mrs. DiNallo. All Council
members were in favor by answering “Aye”. Motion carried. Agenda approved.
INVOCATION was given by Councilperson Jim Fodor.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited.
MINUTES: Regular Meeting 01.05.26
Mrs. DiNallo made a motion to amend the minutes of the effective term dates of Mrs.
DiNallo to January 2, 2026 and Mr. Fodor to January …
Thu Jan 15, 2026
Board of Zoning Appeals
Thu Jan 8, 2026
Planning Commission
Thu Jan 8, 2026
Planning Commission
Mon Jan 5, 2026
01 05 City Council
✓ Decided: City Council elects Jim Fodor as President and Nick Augustine as Vice-President
Council held an organizational meeting to swear in three At-Large members and elect leadership for the 2026-2027 term. The body also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the December 15, 2025, meeting.
- Elected Jim Fodor as President of Council (7-0)
- Elected Nick Augustine as Vice-President of Council (7-0)
- Sworn in Derrick Abney, Lori DiNallo, and Jim Fodor as Council-At-Large
- Approved meeting agenda
- Approved December 15, 2025, regular meeting minutes
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01.05.26
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2026 — 7:00 PM
EXECUTIVE SESSION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING
CALL TO ORDER —- ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
Clerk of Council Samantha Danielson called the Organizational Meeting to order at 7:00
PM. City Council convened for an organizational meeting and regular council meeting in Council
Chambers ~ Courtroom #1. All Council members were present.
Mrs. Danielson explained the City Charter provides that in even years, City Council shall
meet within three days after the third day of the year to organize. Before the organizational
nominations, swearing-in of the re-elected Council-At-Large members to 4-year terms would be
conducted.
Derrick Abney was sworn in as Council-At-Large, effective January 1, 2026 to December
31, 2029, by Law Director Jim Lyons, with Bishop Mirbel holding the Bible.
Lori DiNalio was sworn in as Council-At-Large, effective January 2, 2026 to December
31, 2029, by Law Director Jim Lyons, with her two granddaughters holding the Bible.
Jim Fodor was sworn in as Council-At-Large, effective January 3, 2026 to December 31,
2029, by Law Director Jim Lyons, with his grandson, holding the Bible.
Mrs. Danielson then called for the nominations for the Office of President of Council.
Mrs. Shoop nominated Mr. Fodor, seconded by Mr. Rodriguez.
Mrs. Danielson asked if there were any more nominations for President of Council. No other
nomination was given.
Mrs. Danielson asked for a motion to close n …
Mon Jan 5, 2026
01 05 City Council
✓ Decided: City Council elects Jim Fodor as President and Nick Augustine as Vice-President
Council held an organizational meeting to swear in At-Large members and elect leadership for two-year terms. The body also approved the previous meeting's minutes and received reports from the JEDD, BZA, and Senior Board.
- Elected Jim Fodor as President of Council (7-0)
- Elected Nick Augustine as Vice-President of Council (7-0)
- Approved agenda as submitted
- Approved minutes from December 15, 2025 meeting
- BZA denied variance for third accessory structure at 803 Oak Street (0-4)
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01.05.26
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2026 — 7:00 PM
EXECUTIVE SESSION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING
CALL TO ORDER —- ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
Clerk of Council Samantha Danielson called the Organizational Meeting to order at 7:00
PM. City Council convened for an organizational meeting and regular council meeting in Council
Chambers ~ Courtroom #1. All Council members were present.
Mrs. Danielson explained the City Charter provides that in even years, City Council shall
meet within three days after the third day of the year to organize. Before the organizational
nominations, swearing-in of the re-elected Council-At-Large members to 4-year terms would be
conducted.
Derrick Abney was sworn in as Council-At-Large, effective January 1, 2026 to December
31, 2029, by Law Director Jim Lyons, with Bishop Mirbel holding the Bible.
Lori DiNalio was sworn in as Council-At-Large, effective January 2, 2026 to December
31, 2029, by Law Director Jim Lyons, with her two granddaughters holding the Bible.
Jim Fodor was sworn in as Council-At-Large, effective January 3, 2026 to December 31,
2029, by Law Director Jim Lyons, with his grandson, holding the Bible.
Mrs. Danielson then called for the nominations for the Office of President of Council.
Mrs. Shoop nominated Mr. Fodor, seconded by Mr. Rodriguez.
Mrs. Danielson asked if there were any more nominations for President of Council. No other
nomination was given.
Mrs. Danielson asked for a motion to close n …
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