Tallmadge public meetings in 2022
21 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board approved two setback variances for an accessory structure at 97 S Alling Rd. The board also approved the 2023 meeting calendar and the November 8, 2022 minutes.
- Approved 15-foot rear yard setback variance for 97 S Alling Rd (3-0)
- Approved 5-foot side yard setback variance for 97 S Alling Rd (3-0)
- Approved 2023 Board of Zoning Appeals meeting calendar (3-0)
- Approved November 8, 2022 minutes (3-0)
Board of Control
The Board of Control approved contracts for tree services, sewer and pipe repair, and city property mowing. The board also approved a time extension for the Howe Road Park Entrance project.
- Approved contract with A Cut Above Tree Service, LLC for 2023 tree trimming/removal ($8,666.66 base bid and $775.00 alternate bid for stump grinding) (5-0)
- Approved contract with CemenTech Inc. for 2023 sewer and pipe repair for $14,487.50 (5-0)
- Approved Change Order #4 for Howe Road Park Entrance extending time to December 8, 2022 (5-0)
- Approved 1-year renewal of mowing city property contract with Four Seasons Service & Repair for Jan 1, 2023 through Dec 31, 2023 (5-0)
- Approved October 26th meeting minutes (5-0)
City Council Regular Meeting
Council approved the 2023 budget after amending it to add $500,000 in ARPA funds for restrooms and a pavilion at Howe Road Park. The board also rejected a proposal to defund a second Police Captain position. Other actions included approving computer equipment and fire station demolition funding.
- Adopted 2023 budget (Ord. 2022-78) including $500,000 ARPA fund addition for Howe Road Park (7-0)
- Denied amendment to remove $140,000 for a second Police Captain position (1-6)
- Adopted Ord. 2022-79 establishing non-collective bargaining employee numbers (7-0)
- Approved contract with MNJ Technologies for computer equipment (Ord. 2022-80) (7-0)
- Approved appropriation for Fire Station 2 demolition (Ord. 2022-87) (7-0)
- Approved updated rates and fees for recreational facilities (Ord. 2022-81) (7-0)
- Approved bidding for Lions Park Tennis/Pickleball Courts resurfacing (Ord. 2022-84) (7-0)
- Approved internal appropriation shifts for Zoning, Garage, and Historic Church (Ord. 2022-86) (7-0)
Investment Board
The Investment Board will consider ratifying a $500,000 Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service (CDARS) purchase from Tristate Capital Bank at a 4.38% rate for 52 weeks, maturing December 7, 2023. The board will also approve minutes from its October 13, 2022 meeting.
- Ratification of $500,000 CDARS from Tristate Capital Bank at 4.38% for 52 weeks
- Approval of October 13, 2022 meeting minutes
Civil Service Commission
The Commission certified the Police Officer Eligibility List after 15 candidates passed the exam and four remained following agility testing. The board also elected Jan Naso as Chairman for 2023.
- Approved minutes of the November 9, 2022 meeting
- Certified the Police Officer Eligibility List
- Elected Jan Naso as Chairman for 2023
Civil Service Commission
The Commission certified the Police Officer Eligibility List after 15 candidates passed the exam and four remained following agility testing. The board also elected a chairman for the 2023 term. No other formal votes were recorded.
- Approved November 9, 2022 meeting minutes
- Certified Police Officer Eligibility List
- Elected Jan Naso as Chairman for 2023
Recreation Center Governing Board
The Recreation Center Governing Board approved new team rates for Community All Star Basketball and updated the Council Grid for various facility rentals and memberships. These changes include adjusted pavilion fees and new non-profit discount structures.
- Approved October 24, 2022 minutes (4-0)
- Approved lowering Community All Star Basketball team rates to $425 with a $50 returning organization discount (4-0)
- Approved $3 admission rate for Community All Star League effective March 1, 2023 (4-0)
- Approved adding Veterans to the Military membership category (4-0)
- Approved $2,500 Wedding/Banquet Rental fee for Friday through Sunday (4-0)
- Approved resident rates for non-profits serving Summit and Portage counties, with an additional 30% off for Tallmadge-based non-profits (4-0)
- Approved adjusted pavilion rates: residents $50/$60 and non-residents $90/$100 based on location (4-0)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Commission reviewed a request for a minor modification to a site plan for an accessory structure at 207 N Munroe Rd. Members discussed the use of a shipping container for drive-up services, noting it is a prohibited structure under the Code.
- Approved September 1, 2022 minutes (4-0)
- Approved 2023 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting calendar (4-0)
City Council Regular Meeting
City Council approved a grant agreement with the Tallmadge Board of Education to provide a specialized substance abuse counselor for the 2022/2023 school year. The council also adopted updates to the Fire Prevention Code and Stormwater Management Utility. Several budget and contract amendments were approved or moved to second reading.
- Approved grant for school mental health and substance abuse counselor (7-0)
- Adopted Fire Prevention Code amendments (Ord. 2022-77) (7-0)
- Adopted Stormwater Management Utility amendments (Ord. 2022-76) (7-0)
- Approved intent to sell obsolete dump truck and fire equipment (7-0)
- Added $35,000 to Safety Income Tax Funds for police equipment (7-0)
- Amended Ord. 2022-80 to add appropriation for IT server equipment (7-0)
- Approved October financial reports (7-0)
- Adopted 10-26-22 meeting minutes (7-0)
Civil Service Commission
The Commission approved recommended changes to Ordinance 2022-79 regarding non-collective bargaining employee positions. The board also reviewed the status of current Police Officer testing and agility test scheduling.
- Approved minutes of the September 28, 2022 meeting
- Approved recommended changes for Ordinance 2022-79 to add a Part-Time Law Clerk, one additional Police Captain, and four additional seasonal employees for the Rec Center
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a request for two zoning variances for a property addition. The board also approved the meeting minutes from July 12, 2022.
- Approved July 12, 2022 minutes (5-0)
- Approved variance request for 97 S Alling Dr regarding side and rear yard setbacks (5-0)
Board of Control
The Board of Control approved a change order to reduce the contract total for Northeast Ohio Trenching Service. The decrease is due to work that was not performed.
- Approved October 13th meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved Change Order #3 to Northeast Ohio Trenching Service, decreasing contract by $31,617.30 to a new total of $253,151.70 (4-0)
City Council Regular Meeting
Council voted to add $113,365 to the concrete budget for curb and gutter repairs in three allotments. Several ordinances regarding the 2023 budget, personnel grids, and recreation fees were introduced at first reading.
- Approved $113,365 budget increase for concrete curb and gutter repairs (7-0)
- Adopted 10-13-22 Council meeting minutes (7-0)
- First reading of Ord. 2022-78 (2023 Budget); public hearing set for Dec 8
- First reading of Ord. 2022-80 (MNJ Technologies computer equipment contract)
- First reading of Ord. 2022-79 (Non-collective bargaining employee grid); public hearing set for Dec 8
- First reading of Ord. 2022-81 (Recreation facility rate increases)
- Second reading of Ord. 2022-77 (Fire Prevention Code updates)
- Second reading of Ord. 2022-76 (Storm-water Management Utility amendments)
Recreation Center Governing Board
The board voted 4-0 to recommend price changes to City Council, including instituting non-resident fees for the Community Center, Ritchie Hall, halls, and pavilions, and a $5 increase for baseball field rentals. The vote sends the proposal to Council for public review, despite some members expressing concerns about the impact on tourism and renters. The board also approved the September 1 meeting minutes and received updates on events, staffing, and finances.
- Approved price changes recommendation to Council: non-resident fees for Community Center, Ritchie Hall, halls, and pavilions, plus $5 baseball field rental increase (4-0)
- Approved minutes of September 1, 2022 meeting (4-0)
Investment Board
The Investment Board will meet to approve minutes from the September 22 meeting and ratify a $500,000 CDARS purchase from Tristate Capital Bank at 3.88% interest, maturing October 5, 2023. No other items are listed.
- Ratification of $500,000 CDARS purchase from Tristate Capital Bank at 3.88%, maturing October 5, 2023
Investment Board
The Investment Board will review the August 25, 2022, meeting minutes and consider authorizing the Director of Finance to reinvest monthly interest proceeds into city money market accounts. These accounts are currently held at STAR Ohio, Premier Bank, and Huntington Bank.
- Approval of August 25, 2022, meeting minutes
- Authorization for Director of Finance to reinvest monthly interest into money market accounts
Investment Board
The Investment Board will meet to approve the July 28, 2022, meeting minutes and ratify a specific investment. The board is reviewing a $1 million certificate of deposit through TriState Capital Bank.
- Ratification of $1 million CDARS purchase from TriState Capital Bank
- Investment rate of 2.99% for 52 weeks maturing August 17, 2023
Investment Board
The Investment Board will review and approve previous meeting minutes. The board is also scheduled to ratify a $500,000 certificate of deposit through Huntington National Bank.
- Ratification of $500,000 CDARS purchase from Huntington National Bank
- 2.50% interest rate for 52 weeks maturing July 19, 2023
- Approval of May 12, 2022 and July 14, 2022 meeting minutes
Investment Board
The Investment Board is meeting to approve minutes from May 12, 2022. The board will vote to ratify two specific financial transactions involving STAR Ohio and Tristate Capital Bank.
- Ratification of $3 million transfer to STAR Ohio at 1.15%
- Ratification of $1 million CDARS purchase from Tristate Capital Bank at 1.85% for 12 months
Investment Board
The Investment Board is meeting to approve previous minutes and ratify two financial transactions. These include a large transfer for investment management and the purchase of a certificate of deposit.
- Ratification of $2,500,000 transfer to US Bank account managed by RedTree Investments
- Ratification of $500,000 CDARS purchase from Tristate Capital Bank at 1.00% for 12 months
Investment Board
The Investment Board is meeting to approve previous meeting minutes and ratify specific financial transfers. The agenda includes the ratification of a $500,000 transfer for commercial paper purchases and a $500,000 CDARS purchase from Tristate Capital Bank.
- Ratification of $500,000 transfer to US Bank account for two pieces of commercial paper
- Commercial paper rates of .46% and .48% maturing in October 2022
- Ratification of $500,000 CDARS purchase from Tristate Capital Bank at .50% rate