Tallmadge public meetings in 2025

Board of Control

The Board of Control will consider approving Change Order #1, which raises the demolition contract for 111 West Ave by $22,400, bringing the total contract with Butcher & Sons, Inc. to $116,720. It will also authorize the Mayor to enter a contract to lease or purchase an EMS Squad Vehicle through the State Purchasing Program, subject to approval of Ordinance 2025-95. Routine items such as adoption of September 11, 2025 minutes are also on the agenda.

• Approve Change Order #1 to Butcher & Sons, Inc. for demolition of 111 West Ave, increasing contract by $22,400 to $116,720
• Authorize Mayor to contract for lease/purchase of an EMS Squad Vehicle via State Purchasing Program (pending Ordinance 2025-95)
• Adopt minutes from September 11, 2025 Board meeting

The Board adopted the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting by a 5‑0 vote. It approved Change Order #1 to Butcher & Sons, Inc., adding $22,400 to the demolition contract for 111 West Ave, also by a 5‑0 vote. The Board authorized the Mayor to contract for the lease/purchase of an EMS squad vehicle at a list price of $327,796, again with a 5‑0 vote.

• Adopted August 28, 2025 BOC minutes (5-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 to Butcher & Sons, Inc. for $22,400 increase (5-0)
• Authorized Mayor to contract for EMS squad vehicle lease/purchase at $327,796 (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Tallmadge City Council meeting will consider several third‑reading ordinances, including updates to the zoning code for vape and smoke shops. Council members will adopt the city’s operating budget for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 and approve a conditional zoning certificate for the Burning Bush Church project at 23 Midway Plaza. Additional measures will authorize a contract for an EMS squad vehicle, fund police pension costs, and address other finance and public‑safety items.

• Ordinance 2025‑86: Amend Part Eleven of the Planning & Zoning Code to add vape‑shop and smoke‑shop use regulations.
• Ordinance 2025‑90: Grant a conditional zoning certificate to More Plaza LLC for the Burning Bush Church, 11,000 sq ft at 23 Midway Plaza.
• Ordinance 2025‑87: Adopt the city’s budget for fiscal year ending Dec 31 2026, appropriating funds for administration and transfers.
• Ordinance 2025‑95: Authorize the mayor to contract for the lease/purchase of an EMS squad vehicle via the state purchasing program.
• Ordinance 2025‑98: Approve additional appropriations for police pension costs in various city funds.

The council approved the city’s FY 2026 budget and a series of ordinances, including a zoning amendment for vape shops, a conditional zoning certificate for More Plaza LLC’s religious use, and additional funding for police pensions. They also accepted in‑kind donations from the Historical Society and the Tallmadge Marlins Swim Team, and appointed Christy Pierson as Assistant Law Director. All votes were unanimous 6‑0.

• Adopted FY 2026 budget (Ordinance 2025-87) – approved, 6-0
• Adopted zoning amendment adding vape shop use regulations (Ordinance 2025-86) – approved, 6-0
• Granted conditional zoning certificate to More Plaza LLC for Burning Bush Church (Ordinance 2025-90) – approved, 6-0
• Established non-collective bargaining employee numbers (Ordinance 2025-88) – approved, 6-0
• Accepted in-kind donations from Historical Society (Ordinance 2025-96) – approved, 6-0
• Appropriated additional funds for police pension costs (Ordinance 2025-98) – approved, 6-0
• Accepted in-kind donations from Tallmadge Marlins Swim Team (Ordinance 2025-99) – approved, 6-0
• Appointed Christy Pierson as Assistant Law Director – approved, 6-0

Recreation Center Governing Board

The Tallmadge Recreation Center Governing Board will meet to approve the minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting, review old business items, and discuss a new program proposal for a floral design class. The board will also receive monthly reports on membership, finances, and donation requests. No final decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Approve minutes from November 6, 2025
• Review past event updates
• Consider new floral design class program proposal
• TRC membership report
• TRC financial report

The Recreation Center Governing Board adopted the minutes from the November 6 meeting with a 4‑0 vote. The board also approved a new floral design class, to be held in the multipurpose room or community center, with a 4‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopted November 6 minutes (4-0)
• Approved Floral Design Class program (4-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Tallmadge City Council will consider several second‑reading ordinances, including the adoption of the city budget for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. It will also review a conditional zoning certificate for More Plaza LLC's Burning Bush Church and a zoning amendment adding vape and smoke shop regulations. A liquor‑license request for Crafty Steere LLC will be heard, and fund transfer motions for Fire & EMS and Street Maintenance will be presented.

• Ordinance 2025-87: adopting the FY 2026 city budget with appropriations and fund transfers
• Ordinance 2025-90: conditional zoning certificate for More Plaza LLC for Burning Bush Church, 11,000 sq ft at 23 Midway Plaza
• Ordinance 2025-86: amendment adding vape and smoke shop use regulations to the Planning and Zoning Code
• Liquor license request for Crafty Steere LLC, 100 North Avenue Suite 102 (permit classes C‑2, C‑1, D‑6)
• Fire & EMS Fund Transfer of $285,000 and Street Maintenance & Repair Transfer of $206,000

The council adopted the October 9, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous 7-0 vote. It also approved the October 2025 financial reports by a 7-0 vote. A motion to not request a hearing on Crafty Steere LLC’s liquor license application was passed unanimously (7-0). Councilwoman Tracy Pletcher presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Renee Crighton.

• Adopted October 9, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved October 2025 financial reports (7-0)
• Waived hearing on Crafty Steere LLC liquor license request (7-0)
• Presented Certificate of Appreciation to Renee Crighton

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider three cases requesting variances from the Tallmadge Code of Ordinances. These requests involve the size of detached garages and the height and orientation of a fence.

• Case No. 1112: Variance for 1,217 sq ft of accessory structures at 205 Barnes Dr.
• Case No. 1114: Variance for 1,434 sq ft of accessory structures at 243 East Ave.
• Case No. 1109: Variances for an 8-foot-high fence with the unfinished side facing adjacent property at PN 6009296 (Robin Ridge Condominium Association, Inc.).

The board voted unanimously to approve a variance for a detached garage at 243 East Ave, allowing 1,434 square feet of accessory structures (330 existing). It also approved a variance for an 8‑foot fence at property PN 6009296, permitting the unfinished side to face the adjacent property. Additionally, the board excused three members and adjourned the meeting, each with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved variance for detached garage at 243 East Ave – 1,434 sq ft total, 330 sq ft existing (3-0)
• Approved variance for 8‑foot fence at PN 6009296 – unfinished side facing adjacent property (3-0)
• Excused Mr. Satterfield, Mrs. Kuzior, and Mrs. McNeal (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Recreation Center Governing Board

The Tallmadge Recreation Center Governing Board will review a council grid update that includes a proposed increase to the tournament fee. The board will also discuss a new program proposal for Tumble N Kids gymnastics classes. Additional agenda items cover old business updates, membership and financial reports, and a donation request before adjourning.

• Council Grid update: proposed tournament fee increase
• New program proposal: Tumble N Kids gymnastics classes
• Old business: past event updates
• TRC Membership Report
• TRC Financial Report

The Recreation Center Governing Board voted 5‑0 to raise tournament rental fees to $75 per day for two or fewer fields and $225 per day for three or more fields, adding a cleaning fee for porta‑johns at Kent Drive Field (except for Little League). The board also voted 5‑0 to start a Tumble N Kids gymnastics program, with a 70‑30 revenue split and a $150 equipment purchase. Both items were approved unanimously.

• Approved tournament rental fee increase to $75 for ≤2 fields and $225 for ≥3 fields, plus a porta‑john cleaning fee (5‑0)
• Approved Tumble N Kids gymnastics classes program, 70‑30 revenue split, $150 equipment cost (5‑0)
• Approved adoption of October 2, 2025 minutes (5‑0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review two items. First, a Conditional Use Certificate request for Burning Bush Church, owned by More Plaza LLC, at 23 Midway Plaza. Second, the City of Tallmadge will present an amendment to Zoning Code Section 1104 and Appendix A concerning smoke and vape establishments. The commission will make recommendations on both matters.

• Conditional Use Certificate for Burning Bush Church – applicant More Plaza LLC, address 23 Midway Plaza
• Amendment to Zoning Code Section 1104 and Appendix A – smoke and vape establishments, applicant City of Tallmadge

City Council Special Meeting

The council will hear a presentation of the 2026 city budget by Director of Administration Joe Ignazzitto. Council members may ask questions after the presentation. The meeting is a work session focused on budget matters.

• Ordinance 2025-87 – presentation of the 2026 city budget by Director Joe Ignazzitto

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will adopt the September 24, 2025 minutes and vote on the 2026 Civil Service Commission Grid. The body will also discuss the expiration of a Street Department non-competitive examination job posting and a Utilities Department request for a similar posting.

• Adoption of September 24, 2025 minutes
• Vote on 2026 Civil Service Commission Grid
• Discussion of expired Street Department job posting
• Utilities Department request for non-competitive examination job posting

The commission approved the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes by a 2‑0 vote. It then approved a non‑competitive examination for the open Utilities Department Technician I position, also by a 2‑0 vote. Finally, the commission approved the recommended changes to the 2026 Civil Service Commission grid, including title revisions and new part‑time positions, with a 2‑0 vote.

• Approved September 24, 2025 minutes (2/0)
• Approved non‑competitive exam for Utilities Dept Technician I (2/0)
• Approved 2026 civil service grid changes (title revisions, new part‑time receptionist, full‑time zoning inspector, auxiliary officer additions, etc.) (2/0)
• Adjourned meeting (2/0)

Architectural Review Board

The Tallmadge Architectural Review Board met on October 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The board considered agenda item ARB-25-7, a Certificate of Appropriateness submitted by Frank Casalinova of Friendly Fixer Builder for an addition and exterior alteration to a structure at 53 Northwest Avenue. The board will review the application and make a determination.

• Review Certificate of Appropriateness for addition and exterior alteration at 53 Northwest Ave (Applicant: Frank Casalinova, Friendly Fixer Builder)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Tallmadge City Council will adopt the city budget for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 and appropriate funds for various city services. It will also consider a contract with the City of Akron for water services, an application for a Federal Surface Transportation Block Grant for the State Route 91/Northmoreland Road project, and amendments to the zoning code for vape and smoke establishments. Additional items include a conditional zoning certificate for a new religious worship place at 23 Midway Plaza.

• Ordinance 2025-87 – adopts the 2026 city budget and appropriates funds for city operations (Sponsor: Mayor Kilway)
• Ordinance 2025-82 – authorizes the mayor to contract with the City of Akron for water services (Sponsor: Mayor Kilway)
• Ordinance 2025-89 – allows the mayor to apply for a Federal Surface Transportation Block Grant for the State Route 91/Northmoreland Road project (Sponsor: Director of Public Service Michael Rorar)
• Ordinance 2025-86 – amends the zoning code to add use regulations for vape and smoke establishments (Sponsor: Councilwoman Tracy Pletcher)
• Ordinance 2025-90 – grants a conditional zoning certificate to More Plaza LLC for Burning Bush Church, an 11,000‑sq‑ft religious place of worship at 23 Midway Plaza (Sponsor: Councilwoman Tracy Pletcher)

The council voted to adopt the minutes from the September 25, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Councilmember Pavlik, seconded by Rubino, and passed with a 6‑0 vote. No other formal actions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

• Adopted September 25, 2025 minutes (6-0)

Investment Board

The Investment Board will meet to ratify a bank purchase and discuss moving funds into a managed investment account.

• Ratification of $500,000 CDARS purchase from Huntington National Bank at 3.35% rate
• Proposed movement of $2 million into RedTree managed investment account

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Tallmadge Board of Zoning Appeals will hear public comments and decide on four variance applications and one replat request. Applicants seek relief from fence placement rules, side‑yard and front‑yard setbacks, and a minimum lot‑width requirement. The board will consider each case in turn during the meeting.

• Case 1109 – Johnny Meyers requests a variance to let the unfinished side of a fence face the adjacent property.
• Case 1110 – KMF Car Wash LLC requests two variances: a 1‑ft‑8‑in side‑yard setback and an 86‑ft‑5‑in front build‑to‑line for a replat at 441 West Ave.
• Case 1111 – Kelli Boarman requests a variance to install a 6‑ft aluminum fence in the front‑yard setback at 72 Otoe Ave.
• Case 1106 – Darrell Ayres requests a 40‑ft variance to reduce the required 100‑ft minimum lot width to 60 ft at the street right of way for 541 East Ave.

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved two variances: a 6‑foot aluminum fence at 72 Otoe Ave and a 60‑foot lot width at 541 East Ave, each by a 3‑0 vote. The Board also voted to postpone the first scheduled case to the next meeting, and approved the meeting minutes and member excuses. All actions were taken unanimously.

• Excused Mr. Satterfield, Mrs. Kuzior, and Mrs. Bushy (3-0)
• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Postponed first scheduled case to next meeting (3-0)
• Approved fence variance at 72 Otoe Ave (3-0)
• Approved lot‑width variance at 541 East Ave (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Tallmadge City Council will review financial reports and committee recommendations, including a proposed cybersecurity program and a resolution to reduce appropriations for road maintenance.

• Financial reports for September 2025
• Ordinance 2025-77: Cybersecurity program and policies
• Ordinance 2025-78: Reducing appropriations for Road Capital Improvement Fund
• Ordinance 2025-79: Closing Fire Station Construction Fund
• Ordinance 2025-80: Amending rates, charges, and fees for recreational facilities

The City Council voted 7-0 to approve the presented financial reports, including transfers and fund allocations. No public hearings were held, and the September 25 minutes will be provided at the October 23 meeting. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved financial reports (vote 7-0)

Recreation Center Governing Board

The Recreation Center Governing Board will meet to approve previous minutes, review staff updates, and discuss new business including Maca non-resident pass pricing, advertising opportunities, and field rentals for Summit DD Special Olympics.

• Approval of September 3, 2025 minutes
• Maca Non-Resident pass pricing discussion
• Summit DD Special Olympics field rental
• Paws Pavilion/Small Dog Park area rentals
• TRC Financial Report

The Recreation Center Governing Board unanimously adopted the September 3, 2025 minutes. The board also unanimously approved the updated rental pricing grid, modifying the dog park pavilion rental from three hours to two hours. No other motions were voted on.

• Approved September 3 minutes (5-0)
• Approved rental pricing grid with dog park rental changed to two hours (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regular Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on October 2, 2025 was cancelled because no applications were received. The Zoning Administrator will report on two pending filings at the first meeting: a Conditional Use Certificate for Burning Bush Church at 15-85 Midway Plaza (Case PZC-25-8) and an amendment to the zoning code for smoke and vape establishments (Section 1104 and Appendix A, Case PZC-25-10-01). Both items have public meetings scheduled for November 6, 2025.

• Conditional Use Certificate filing for Burning Bush Church, 15-85 Midway Plaza (Case PZC-25-8)
• Amendment to Zoning Code (Section 1104 & Appendix A) for smoke and vape establishments (Case PZC-25-10-01)
• Public hearing for both filings set for November 6, 2025

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will meet to determine if a Certificate of Appropriateness should be granted for a property. The board is reviewing a proposed addition and exterior alteration to a structure.

• Review of Certificate of Appropriateness for 53 Northwest Ave (Frank Casalinova, Friendly Fixer Builder)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will conduct third readings of several ordinances, including a memorandum of understanding with Summit County for job creation, retention, and tax revenue sharing. It will also consider ordinances to accept a donated sports lighting system, appropriate additional income‑tax refunds, and fund demolition and remediation at 892 Northwest Avenue. A first reading of a resolution will appoint a city representative to the Summit County Combined General Health District Board, and a liquor‑license request from MM CS Services LLC will be presented.

• Ord. 2025‑72 – MoU with Summit County for job creation and tax revenue sharing (third reading)
• Ord. 2025‑73 – Acceptance of donated sports lighting system for North Avenue/Challenger Fields and Maca Field (first reading)
• Ord. 2025‑74 – Appropriation of additional funds for income‑tax refunds (first reading)
• Ord. 2025‑76 – Funding for demolition and remediation of 892 Northwest Avenue (first reading)
• Liquor License Request – MM CS Services LLC, 991 N, 170 Tallmadge Circle (C‑2 and C‑1 licenses)

The council voted 7-0 to adopt the minutes from the September 11, 2025 meeting. It also voted 7-0 to forgo a public hearing on the liquor license request submitted by MM CS Services LLC. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Adopted September 11 minutes (7-0)
• Waived hearing on MM CS Services liquor license request (7-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Tallmadge Civil Service Commission will adopt the minutes from its July 23, 2025 meeting. It will discuss the Street Department's request to post a job using non‑competitive examinations. Additional items may be addressed before adjournment.

• Adopt July 23, 2025 meeting minutes
• Consider Street Department request for non‑competitive job posting
• Review any additional items submitted

The Civil Service Commission adopted the June 18, 2025 minutes by a 3‑0 vote. It authorized the Street Department to fill the Technician I position through a non‑competitive examination under Ohio Rev. Code §124.30, also by a 3‑0 vote, and set an application deadline of October 17, 2025. The meeting was adjourned after a unanimous 3‑0 vote.

• Adopted June 18, 2025 minutes (3‑0)
• Approved non‑competitive exam for Technician I position (3‑0)
• Set application deadline for the position to October 17, 2025
• Adjourned meeting (3‑0)

Board of Control

The Board of Control will meet to adopt previous minutes and consider a contract for pool maintenance. The primary item is the authorization of a contract for steel slide restoration.

• Contract with Slide Guys for Maca Pool Steel Slide Structure Restoration for $98,288.00

The Board adopted the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting with a unanimous 3‑0 vote. It also authorized the mayor to enter a contract with the Slide Guys to restore the Maca Pool steel slide structure for a base bid of $98,288, also approved 3‑0. No other actions were taken.

• Adopted August 28, 2025 BOC minutes (3-0)
• Authorized mayor to contract with Slide Guys for Maca Pool steel slide restoration, $98,288 (3-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Tallmadge City Council will review a memorandum of understanding for job creation and tax revenue sharing with Summit County. The body will also consider an agreement with the International Association of Firefighters, Local 2764, and an amendment to the Rules of Council.

• Ord. 2025-72: Memorandum of Understanding with County of Summit for job creation, retention, and tax revenue sharing
• Ord. 2024-75: Agreement with International Association of Firefighters, Local 2764
• Ord. 2025-69: Amendment to Tallmadge Codified Ordinance Section 111.01 Rules of Council
• Review of August financial reports, including Recreation Center Profit and Loss and Income Tax Comparisons

The council voted to accept the appropriation, fund, revenue, recreation center profit and loss, income tax, investment portfolio, and other financial reports submitted by Director of Finance Gilbride. The motion was approved by a unanimous 6‑0 vote. No other agenda items were voted on during the meeting.

• Approved financial reports submitted by Director of Finance Gilbride (6-0)

Investment Board

The Tallmadge Investment Board will approve the minutes from its June 12, 2025 meeting. It will then ratify the purchase of a $500,000 CDARS from Huntington National Bank at a 3.85% rate maturing July 17, 2025. The board will also ratify a $1,000,000 CDARS from Tri-State Capital Bank at a 3.89% rate maturing August 14, 2025. The meeting will adjourn after these actions.

• Approve minutes from June 12, 2025 meeting
• Ratify $500,000 CDARS purchase from Huntington National Bank, 3.85% rate, 52‑week term, maturing July 17, 2025
• Ratify $1,000,000 CDARS purchase from Tri-State Capital Bank, 3.89% rate, 52‑week term, maturing August 14, 2025

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider requests for variances regarding lot width, lot area, and fence height. One case regarding lot width at 541 East Ave has been tabled until the next meeting.

• Case No. 11077: 499 square foot variance for minimum lot area at 486 Canterbury Way
• Case No. 1108: Two variances for a 6-foot privacy fence in the front yard setback at 353 S Munroe Rd
• Case No. 11067: 40-foot variance for lot width at 541 East Ave (tabled)

The Board of Zoning Appeals excused Mrs. Kuzior and Mrs. McNeal by unanimous vote and approved the August 12, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0). A motion to approve a variance for 486 Canterbury Way was made, but the record does not show a vote. The board unanimously approved a variance for 353 S. Munroe Rd and then adjourned the meeting (4-0).

• Excused Mrs. Kuzior (4-0)
• Excused Mrs. McNeal (4-0)
• Approved August 12, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Motion to approve variance for 486 Canterbury Way presented (outcome not recorded)
• Approved variance for 353 S. Munroe Rd (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Recreation Center Governing Board

The Recreation Center Governing Board will discuss updates to the program grid and sponsorship proposals. The board is also considering a new program proposal for a Puzzle Race.

• Line Dancing drop-in rate updates
• Basketball League prize updates
• New program proposal: Puzzle Race
• Updated sponsorships proposal

The Recreation Center Governing Board approved the minutes from the June 13 meeting. It adopted new drop‑in rates for line dancing, changed basketball league prize options, added a Puzzle Race program, and updated the sponsorship structure for community events. All five items passed with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved adoption of June 13 minutes (6/0)
• Approved line‑dancing drop‑in rates of $7 and $10 (6/0)
• Approved basketball league prize change to allow $75 gift cards or high‑quality balls (6/0)
• Approved new Puzzle Race program proposal (6/0)
• Approved updated sponsorship proposal, including revised Blue Sponsor tickets and new in‑kind sponsor tiers (6/0)

Board of Control

The Board adopted the minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting by a 3‑0 vote. It authorized the mayor to apply for a $115,000 Community Champions Playground Grant and to use a $17,000 family donation for new equipment at Howe Road Park, approving the purchase contract through the OMNIA Cooperative Purchasing Program. The Board also approved a $28,166 contract with S.A. Comunale for HVAC system services for city buildings. All three actions passed unanimously.

• Adopted August 14, 2025 BOC minutes (3‑0)
• Approved $115,000 playground grant and $368,000 project for Howe Road Park, including $17,000 donation (3‑0)
• Approved $28,166 contract with S.A. Comunale for HVAC system services (3‑0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council voted 7-0 to approve the minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting. No financial reports were presented. Residents provided community input, but no actions or votes were taken on those comments. The meeting also included ceremonial recognitions for Emma Lindhe and the Billow family.

• Approved August 14, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will meet to determine if two business requests meet local standards. The board will review a certificate of appropriateness for signage and exterior paint colors.

• Review of Mapco signage at 170 Tallmadge Cir. (ARB-25-4)
• Review of Taco Bell exterior paint colors at 62 Tallmadge Cir. (ARB-25-5)

Community Improvement Corporation

The board appointed Samantha Poole as a board member for the period Aug 18–Dec 31, 2025, with a unanimous 7‑0 vote. The board approved the February 24, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously (8‑0). The treasurer’s report was accepted unanimously (8‑0). The board unanimously (9‑0) approved renewing the sublease at 333 Northeast Ave with JetPack for three years at $250 per month, with rent increases to $275 and $300 at subsequent five‑year renewals and added a requirement that the lessee notify the city of any events.

• Appointed Samantha Poole as Board Member (Aug 18–Dec 31, 2025) – vote 7‑0
• Approved February 24, 2025 meeting minutes – vote 8‑0
• Accepted Treasurer’s Report – vote 8‑0
• Renewed JetPack sublease at 333 Northeast Ave: $250/mo for 3 years, increase to $275 at first 5‑yr renewal, $300 at second 5‑yr renewal; added event‑notification clause – vote 9‑0

Board of Control

The Board adopted the July 24, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It approved four change orders that raise the total contract amounts for the Maca Park Restroom, Asphalt Paving, and Concrete Maintenance projects. The Board also authorized the Mayor to extend the contract with inSite for economic development services through December 31, 2025. All votes were 3‑0 in favor.

• Adopted July 24, 2025 BOC minutes (3‑0)
• Approved Change Order #4 to Hummel Construction for Maca Park Restroom, increase $5,376, new total $461,589 (3‑0)
• Approved Change Order #1 to Karvo Companies, Inc. for Asphalt Paving, increase $5,221.65, new total $286,046.90 (3‑0)
• Authorized Mayor to contract with inSite for economic development services, $4,000/month Aug 1–Dec 31, up to $24,000 total (3‑0)
• Approved Change Order #1 to Cementech, Inc. for Concrete Maintenance & Repair, increase $8,738, new total $205,019 (3‑0)

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council will discuss first readings for a playground grant and state capital improvement applications. The body is also considering third readings for agreements with the Fraternal Order of Police for patrol officers, sergeants, and lieutenants.

• Ord. 2025-71: Purchase of new playground equipment for Howe Rd. Park via Gametime grant
• Ord. 2024-76 & 2024-77: Agreements with Fraternal Order of Police (Patrol Officers, Sergeants, and Lieutenants)
• Ord. 2025-70: Application for Ohio Public Works Commission State Capital Improvement/Local Transportation programs
• Res. 2025-3: Acceptance of Summit County Budget Commission tax levy amounts and rates
• Ord. 2025-69: Amendment to Tallmadge Codified Ordinance Section 111.01 Rules of Council

The Tallmadge City Council voted 7-0 to approve the July 24, 2025 meeting minutes. The council also voted 7-0 to approve the financial reports as presented. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved July 24, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved Financial Reports (7-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Tallmadge Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider a request to allow a detached garage at 876 N Munroe Rd. The board will also approve the July 8, 2025 minutes.

• Approval of July 8, 2025 minutes
• Case No. 1105: Detached garage at 876 N Munroe Rd
• Public hearing for detached garage in front yard

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4‑0 vote. It then approved a variance allowing a detached garage in the front yard at 876 N Munroe Rd by a 5‑0 vote. No public comments were received.

• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved variance for detached garage at 876 N Munroe Rd (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board excused two members, approved the April 29 minutes, and voted 3‑0 to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness for Fast Signs’ signage at 100 North Ave, Unit 3, with two conditions. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Excused Mr. Taylor and Ms. Rager (3-0)
• Approved April 29, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for ARB‑25‑3 signage, subject to removal of vinyl film request and removal of existing West Point Market sign (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Board of Control

The Board adopted the July 10, 2025 Board of Control minutes with a 5‑0 vote. It authorized the Mayor to contract O.R. Colan Associates, LLC for right‑of‑way acquisition services on the East Avenue Phase 1 project, a $368,200 agreement approved 4‑0. It also authorized a demolition contract with Butcher & Son, Inc. for 111 West Avenue at a base bid of $94,320, approved 4‑0.

• Adopted July 10, 2025 BOC minutes (5-0)
• Approved contract with O.R. Colan Associates, LLC for right‑of‑way acquisition, $368,200 (4-0)
• Approved contract with Butcher & Son, Inc. for demolition of 111 West Avenue, $94,320 (4-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Tallmadge City Council unanimously approved the minutes from the July 10, 2025 meeting. The council also unanimously adopted Ordinance 2025-59, amending the zoning map to add Appendix B.5 for the Neighborhood Center Overlay District on Northeast Avenue. In addition, the council unanimously adopted Ordinance 2025-62, extending the moratorium on zoning applications for vape and smoke establishments for six months.

• Approved July 10, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Adopted Ord. 2025-59 – zoning map amendment (7-0)
• Adopted Ord. 2025-62 – extended vape/smoke establishment zoning moratorium (7-0)

Board of Control

The Board adopted the June 26, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0). It approved Change Order #3 for the Maca Park Restroom project, extending completion to August 22, 2025 (5‑0). It authorized a $75,816.83 contract with The K Company to replace AHU 4 and related equipment (5‑0). It rejected Change Orders #4 and #5 for the same project, saving $1,156 and $2,500 respectively (5‑0 each).

• Adopt June 26, 2025 BOC minutes (5‑0)
• Approve Change Order #3 for Maca Park Restroom, extending deadline (5‑0)
• Approve $75,816.83 contract with The K Company for HVAC replacement (5‑0)
• Reject Change Order #4 for Maca Park Restroom ($1,156 decrease) (5‑0)
• Reject Change Order #5 for Maca Park Restroom ($2,500 decrease) (5‑0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The council approved the June 28, 2025 meeting minutes and accepted the financial reports, each by a unanimous 6-0 vote. Council members also voted 6-0 to not hold a hearing on the liquor permit request from Macs Convenience Stores LLC. No public hearings were scheduled for this meeting.

• Approved June 28, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Accepted Financial Reports (6-0)
• Voted not to hold a hearing on Macs Convenience Stores liquor permit (6-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Tallmadge Board of Zoning Appeals approved variance requests for four properties. Each motion passed unanimously with a 4-0 vote. The variances modify side or rear yard setback requirements for the listed addresses.

• Approved side‑yard setback variance for 885.5 Eastwood Ave (4-0)
• Approved rear‑yard setback variance for 337 Proctor Ct (4-0)
• Approved rear‑yard setback variance for 998 Vicki Path (4-0)
• Approved side‑yard setback variance for 578 Clark Dr (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission excused Mr. Ryder (4‑0) and adopted the June 5 minutes (4‑0). It approved a riparian setback variance for Daniel Young at 540 Pheasant Run to allow a detached garage (4‑0). The commission also recommended that City Council adopt Ordinance 2025‑59, creating a Neighborhood Center Overlay District on Northeast Avenue (4‑0). The meeting was adjourned at 7:39 p.m. (4‑0).

• Excused Mr. Ryder (4-0)
• Adopted June 5, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved Riparian Setback Variance for 540 Pheasant Run (4-0)
• Recommended adoption of Ordinance 2025-59 for Northeast Ave overlay (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Board of Control

The Board adopted the May 8, 2025 meeting minutes with a 4‑0 vote. It then approved Change Order #2 to Hummel Construction for the Maca Park restroom project, adding $1,467 to install an outdoor AED and power, with a 5‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Adopted May 8, 2025 BOC minutes (vote 4-0)
• Approved Change Order #2 for Maca Park restroom AED installation, increasing contract to $455,597.21 (vote 5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The council adopted the June 12, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously (7‑0). Council members approved John A. Scavelli Jr. as the new Assistant Law Director by a unanimous vote (7‑0). A Certificate of Appreciation was presented to Christeen Speelman‑Parsons by At‑Large Councilperson Christine Cipa.

• Adopted 6-12-25 Council meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved John A. Scavelli Jr. as Assistant Law Director (7-0)
• Awarded Certificate of Appreciation to Christeen Speelman-Parsons

Recreation Center Governing Board

The Recreation Center Governing Board adopted the April 3 minutes unanimously. It approved updates to the soccer league fee structure, a shortened pickleball lesson series, a new line‑dancing class schedule, and a Rookie Sports home‑school PE program, each with a 6‑0 vote.

• Adopted April 3 minutes (6‑0)
• Approved soccer league fee restructuring (6‑0)
• Approved 5‑week pickleball lessons (6‑0)
• Approved line‑dancing lessons at $60 per 12‑week course (6‑0)
• Approved Rookie Sports home‑school PE program (6‑0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The council approved the previous meeting minutes and accepted the financial reports, each by a 5‑0 vote. It then adopted Ordinance 2025-51, amending Ordinance 77‑2009 to remove 12 Southwest Avenue from the Recognized Heritage Structures list, also by a 5‑0 vote. The council entered an executive session to discuss collective bargaining matters, with the motion adopted unanimously.

• Approved 5/22/25 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Accepted Financial Reports (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-51 removing 12 Southwest Ave (5-0)
• Motion to enter Executive Session on collective bargaining adopted (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission adopted the April 3, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It approved a 12‑month extension for the preliminary plat of a major subdivision (Case PZC‑25‑1) submitted by Weber Engineering Service LLC for Overdale Investment LLC, with a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 7:08 p.m.

• Adopted April 3, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved 12‑month extension for Case PZC-25-1 (Weber Engineering Service LLC/Overdale Investment LLC) (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The council voted to approve the minutes from the May 8, 2025 meeting. The motion passed with a 5‑0 vote. No other ordinances, contracts, or policy items were decided at this meeting.

• Adopted 5‑8‑25 meeting minutes (5‑0)

Board of Control

The Board adopted the minutes from the April 24, 2025 meeting with a 5‑0 vote. It also approved an amendment to Change Order #1 for Hummel Construction, raising the fee by $614.79 and bringing the total contract to $454,746.00, also by a 5‑0 vote. No other items were considered.

• Adopted April 24, 2025 Board of Control minutes (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Change Order #1, increasing Hummel Construction fee by $614.79, total contract $454,746.00 (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The council adopted the April 24, 2025 meeting minutes with a 7‑0 vote. The financial reports presented by the Director of Finance were accepted by a unanimous 7‑0 vote. No public hearings or agenda additions were recorded for this meeting.

• Adopted 4-24-25 Council meeting minutes (7-0)
• Accepted financial reports (7-0)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board excused Mr. Donovan and Ms. Rager from the meeting (3‑0). The board approved the March 25 minutes (3‑0). It voted to recommend the city council approve the exclusion of 12 Southwest Ave from the recognized heritage list (4‑0). The meeting was adjourned (4‑0).

• Excused Mr. Donovan and Ms. Rager (3-0)
• Approved March 25, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Recommended council approve exclusion of 12 Southwest Ave heritage structure (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Board of Control

The Board of Control unanimously approved the minutes from the April 11 meeting. It also authorized a $190,768 contract with HZW Environmental Consultants for remediation of the former gas station at 892 Northwest Avenue. The board approved a $5,130.21 change order for the Maca Park Restroom project, raising the contract to $454,130.21. Finally, it authorized a $118,147.13 contract with RJK Roofing Solutions for the Community Center roof repair.

• Adopted April 11 BOC minutes (4/0)
• Authorized HZW Environmental contract $190,768 for 892 Northwest Ave remediation (4/0)
• Approved Change Order #1 to Hummel Construction $5,130.21, new total $454,130.21 for Maca Park Restroom (4/0)
• Authorized RJK Roofing Solutions contract $118,147.13 for Community Center roof repair (4/0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the April 10 meeting (7‑0). It also unanimously adopted Ordinance 2025‑44, amending sections 1104.06 and 1104.08N to permit accessory and temporary outdoor vehicle storage (7‑0). The council presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Agnes Moran and introduced the new Economic Developer, Samantha Poole.

• Adopted April 10 minutes (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-44 amending sections 1104.06 and 1104.08N (7-0)
• Presented Certificate of Appreciation to Agnes Moran
• Introduced new Economic Developer Samantha Poole

Board of Control

The Board adopted the March 13, 2025 minutes with a 5‑0 vote. It approved an amendment to set the start date for the Maca Park Restroom‑2024 project to March 25, 2025, also by a 5‑0 vote. The Board authorized a contract with Karvo Companies, Inc. for the 2025 pavement maintenance work, with a base bid of $280,825.25, again with a 5‑0 vote.

• Adopted March 13, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Amended Notice to Proceed for Maca Park Restroom‑2024, start date set to March 25, 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved contract with Karvo Companies, Inc. for 2025 pavement maintenance, base bid $280,825.25 (5‑0)
• Moved to adjourn the meeting (5‑0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The council adopted the March 13, 2025 meeting minutes with a 6‑0 vote and approved the financial reports presented by Director of Finance Gilbride, also by a 6‑0 vote. The council extended a conditional offer to Samantha Poole for the Economic Developer position. An electronic recycling day was announced for May 3 at the Rec Center parking lot.

• Adopted 3-13-25 council meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved financial reports presented by Director of Finance Gilbride (6-0)
• Extended conditional offer to Samantha Poole for Economic Developer position (no vote recorded)
• Announced electronic recycling day scheduled for May 3 at Rec Center parking lot
• Swore in Officer Jacob Oberlin, bringing police force to 29 officers

Recreation Center Governing Board

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the March 6 meeting (5‑0). It also approved changing the food‑truck deposit to a $100 flat rate (5‑0). Finally, the board approved converting the summer camp overnight event to a later‑night format (5‑0).

• Approved March 6 minutes (5-0)
• Approved $100 flat food‑truck deposit (5-0)
• Approved change to summer camp overnighter event (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously to adopt the February 6, 2025 minutes. No other decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded during the meeting.

• Adopted February 6, 2025 minutes (5-0)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board voted 4-0 to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness for signage at 62 Tallmadge Circle. The approval is subject to two conditions: no cove lighting and halo lighting must be white rather than purple. All board members were present and voted in favor of the motion.

• Excused Mrs. Knapp (4-0)
• Approved February 25, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 62 Tallmadge Circle signage, with conditions (no cove lighting; halo lighting white) (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)