Stow public meetings in 2023
5 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Building & Zoning Board of Appeals
The Board approved variances for a gazebo and fence at 4124 Sandpiper Circle, a lofted shed at 1934 Bryn Mawr Drive, and a privacy fence at 1951 & 1953 Elmwood Avenue. One request regarding an accessory structure at 1960 Maplewood was tabled at the applicant's request.
- Approved Case #23-024 variance for side yard gazebo setback and front yard fence height (3-0)
- Approved Case #23-027 variance for accessory building floor area and 17-foot height (3-0)
- Approved Case #23-028 variance for 6-foot front yard privacy fence, conditioned on a certified survey (3-0)
- Tabled Case #23-021 regarding an accessory structure in a front yard until October 9 meeting
- Approved August 14, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
Urban Forestry Commission
The Commission approved a motion to increase its membership from seven to nine members. This proposal will be sent to the City Council for approval at the September 26, 2023 meeting. The Commission also discussed planning for the 2024 Earth Fest.
- Approved minutes of August 14, 2023 (5-0)
- Approved motion to increase commission membership to nine members (5-0)
Board of Control
The Board of Control unanimously approved several expenditures for city infrastructure, including network equipment and storm improvements. The board also authorized the purchase of a police vehicle and a ten-year income tax sharing grant agreement.
- Approved $185,000 expenditure with Cadenza LLC for network switches (Unanimous)
- Approved $198,000 with Davey Resource Group, Inc. for Kent Road signal improvements (Unanimous)
- Approved $50,024.08 with Montrose Ford for a 2023 Ford F150 Responder (Unanimous)
- Approved $49,487.52 with DLZ for Forest Hill Storm Improvements (Unanimous)
- Approved $45,833.70 with EDG for 2424 Norton Road Storm Improvements (Unanimous)
- Approved $25,000 with Beaver Petroleum Company, Inc. for 2023 lubricants (Unanimous)
- Approved 10-year Income Tax Sharing Grant Agreement with TTR Shipping (Unanimous)
- Approved $3,875 for legal services with Squire Patton Boggs LLP (Unanimous)
Arts Commission
The Commission approved the minutes from June 6, 2023, and coordinated details for the inaugural Veterans Art Exhibition. Members also discussed the Holiday Heritage Drive-Thru event and the 2024 Joshua Stow Festival. The Fall Window Painting event was tabled until 2024.
- Approved minutes from 6/6/2023 (Unanimous)
- Set Veterans Art Exhibition for 11/11/2023 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Established 10/13/2023 deadline for Veterans Art Exhibition submissions
- Tabled Fall Window Painting until Fall 2024
- Scheduled next meeting for Monday, 10/2, due to Candidates Night
Board of Control
The Board of Control unanimously approved several expenditures, including a large purchase of road salt and equipment for the fire department. Other approved items included resale merchandise and alcohol for the Fox Den Pro Shop and various senior citizen trip tickets.
- Approved $236,680.00 for road salt from Cargill Inc (Unanimous)
- Approved $15,835.77 for Fallsway Equipment Company, Inc. to retrofit Engine 3 (Unanimous)
- Approved $22,500.00 for Nike Golf, Inc. resale merchandise for Fox Den Pro Shop (Unanimous)
- Approved $19,900.00 for Superior Beverage Group resale alcohol products at Fox Den (Unanimous)
- Approved $10,400.00 for Safe Staffing of Ohio Inc payroll services (Unanimous)
- Approved $7,200.00 for Sunbelt Rentals Inc chipper rental (Unanimous)
- Approved $4,149.00 for two Honda generators from Sohar's All Season Inc (Unanimous)
- Approved Overrun Adjustments Report in the amount of $10.17 (Unanimous)