Wadsworth public meetings in 2021

City Council & Committees

The City Council is reviewing several ordinances, including a contract for water line work on Stover Court and updates to Auditor's Department staff grades. The meeting also includes discussions on requesting tax advances from Medina County and establishing 2022 fiscal year appropriations.

• Contract authorization for Stover Court water line replacement up to $60,000.00
• Ordinance to change a grade level within the Auditor’s Department office staff
• Resolution requesting advance payments from the Medina County Treasury for 2022
• Resolution to assess costs for Stover Court water line replacement on benefiting properties
• Ordinance establishing appropriations and a new system of funds for fiscal year 2022

Wadsworth City Council approved the 2022 appropriations ordinance (21-101) with amendments, and adopted a collective bargaining agreement with the International Association of Fire Fighters (21-122). Council also authorized emergency water line replacement on Stover Court and related contracts, and approved several fiscal year-end transfers and appropriations adjustments.

• Adopted 2022 appropriations ordinance (21-101) as amended (5-2)
• Approved firefighter collective bargaining agreement (21-122) unanimously
• Authorized emergency water line replacement contract on Stover Court (21-117) unanimously
• Declared necessity of Stover Court water line replacement and cost assessment (21-14) unanimously
• Approved fiscal year 2021 transfers (21-118) unanimously
• Approved fiscal year 2021 appropriation reductions (21-119) unanimously
• Approved fiscal year 2021 advances (21-120) unanimously
• Requested Medina County advance payments (21-15) unanimously

City Council & Committees

The Wadsworth City Council is reviewing several ordinances regarding fiscal year 2021 transfers, reductions in appropriations, and the 2022 budget. Key items include a contract for water line replacement on Stover Court and updates to Auditor's Department staff grades.

• Contract authorization up to $60,000.00 for Stover Court water line replacement
• Ordinance to change grade levels for Auditor’s Department office staff
• Appropriations for fiscal year 2022 totaling over $15 million
• Request for advance payments from the Medina County Treasury
• Petition to change Pardee Township boundary lines to match Wadsworth limits

City Council & Committees

The Wadsworth City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances, including a request to change Pardee Township boundary lines to match the city's corporate limits, and to approve spending for refreshments and meals. The agenda also includes multiple compensation adjustments for city officials and employees, and a measure to allocate federal COVID-19 relief funds to the utility department.

• Ordinance 21-110: Petition to Medina County to align Pardee Township boundaries with city limits
• Ordinance 21-111: Authorize up to $32,238 for refreshments/meals at 2022 events
• Ordinance 21-112: Change grade levels for Auditor's office staff
• Ordinance 21-107: Increase compensation for Treasurer and Deputy City Treasurer
• Ordinance 21-105: Allocate American Rescue Plan funds to utility department for COVID-19 relief

Wadsworth City Council approved the 2022 appropriations ordinance (21-101) on fourth reading, along with multiple compensation amendments for city officers and employees, a $1.35M supplemental appropriation to the Electric Fund, and an ordinance authorizing ARPA funds for utility assistance to residents and businesses affected by COVID-19. Council also adopted ordinances for refreshment expenditures, auditor's office grade changes, Akron Road right-of-way dedication, and fiscal year transfers. A joint meeting with township trustees appointed Rick Wallet to the Woodlawn Union Cemetery Board for a term expiring 12/31/21.

• Approved 2022 appropriations ordinance (21-101) on fourth reading
• Approved $1.35M supplemental appropriation to Electric Fund (21-115)
• Approved ARPA fund utility assistance for COVID-affected residents/businesses (21-105)
• Approved compensation increases for treasurer, deputy treasurer, and various officers (21-107, 21-096, 21-098, 21-099, 21-100, 21-106)
• Approved WCTV pay grade changes and playback technician pay at $15/hour (21-108)
• Approved contract with Structure Personnel Inc. for seasonal employees (21-095)
• Approved snow/ice removal assessment resolution for downtown (21-13)
• Appointed Rick Wallet to Woodlawn Union Cemetery Board (unanimous)

City Council & Committees

The Wadsworth City Council is holding its regular meeting on November 16, 2021, with a second reading of multiple ordinances. Key items include the 2022 budget appropriations, changes to compensation for various city officers and employees, and the allocation of federal COVID-19 relief funds. The council will also consider a contract for seasonal workers and adjustments to utility department pay ranges.

• Ordinance 21-101: 2022 appropriations for city expenses, establishing new funds and accounts
• Ordinance 21-105: Allocating American Rescue Plan funds to the Utility Department for COVID-19 assistance
• Ordinance 21-095: Contract with Structure Personnel Inc. for seasonal hydrant flushing and yard waste collection
• Ordinance 21-096: Changes to compensation schedules for city officers and employees
• Ordinance 21-106: Changes to compensation for volunteer fire and EMS employees

Council unanimously advanced multiple ordinances to third reading, including a 4.5% pay raise with 1% merit for city employees, compensation increases for various officials, the 2022 appropriations budget, and $300,000 in ARPA funds for utility assistance. A $300,000 supplemental appropriation for health insurance was adopted after suspending the three-reading rule. All votes were unanimous except for two abstentions by Mr. Copley on volunteer fire/EMS pay and treasurer compensation ordinances.

• Advanced employee pay raise ordinance (4.5% + 1% merit) to third reading (unanimous)
• Advanced 2022 appropriations budget ordinance to third reading (unanimous)
• Advanced ARPA fund ordinance for utility assistance to third reading (unanimous)
• Advanced volunteer fire/EMS pay ordinance to third reading (Copley abstained)
• Advanced treasurer compensation ordinance to second reading (Copley abstained)
• Adopted $300,000 supplemental appropriation for health insurance (7-0)
• Approved minutes of November 3, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• No hearing requested on liquor license for Dolce at the Strand

City Council & Committees

The Wadsworth City Council will consider three ordinances added to the November 16, 2021 agenda. These include increasing compensation for the Treasurer and Deputy City Treasurer, reclassifying several WCTV positions and setting a pay rate, and appropriating $300,000 to the health insurance retention fund. All are first readings and declared emergencies.

• Ordinance 21-107: increase Treasurer and Deputy City Treasurer compensation
• Ordinance 21-108: reclassify WCTV Operations and Community Relations Coordinator from L-8 to PM-1, Studio Operations Technician from L-5 to L-8, set Playback Technician at $14.00/hour, eliminate Cable Access Television Programming and Access Manager title
• Ordinance 21-109: supplemental appropriation of $300,000 to the 720 – Health Insurance Retention Fund for other than personal services

City Council & Committees

The City Council is considering six new ordinances added to the agenda, including the 2022 appropriations budget, income tax allocation, a sanitary sewer replacement project, an emergency contract for substation upgrades, COVID-19 relief funds, and a change to volunteer fire/EMS compensation. All are first readings and declared emergencies.

• Ordinance 21-101: 2022 appropriations for current expenses, establishing new fund system
• Ordinance 21-102: Allocation of income tax receipts for fiscal year 2021
• Ordinance 21-103: Rainbow Street and State Street sanitary sewer replacement project
• Ordinance 21-104: Emergency contract with SEL Engineering Services for substation upgrade without bidding
• Ordinance 21-105: Use of American Rescue Plan funds for COVID-19 assistance to residents and businesses

City Council & Committees

The Wadsworth City Council is holding a regular meeting with multiple first-read ordinances that would adjust compensation for various city officers and employees, authorize a contract for seasonal workers, and approve gift card expenditures for employee recognition. The council will also consider a second-read ordinance to pay Quality Control Inspection, Inc. up to $12,983.13.

• Ordinance 21-094: gift cards for employee service milestones (5-40 years)
• Ordinance 21-095: contract with Structure Personnel Inc. for seasonal hydrant flushing and yard waste collection
• Ordinance 21-096: amend compensation schedules for city officers and employees
• Ordinance 21-097: remove meter services and revise water treatment pay ranges
• Ordinance 21-091: warrant up to $12,983.13 for Quality Control Inspection, Inc.

Wadsworth City Council approved three ordinances on November 3, 2021: authorizing gift card expenditures for employee service milestones, directing the Public Service Director to contract for the Rainbow Street and State Street sanitary sewer replacement project, and authorizing a no-bid contract with SEL Engineering Services for a substation and distribution automation control system upgrade. All other legislation was advanced to second reading for the November 16 meeting, including several compensation changes and a COVID-19 relief fund allocation.

• Approved Ordinance 21-094 authorizing gift card expenditures for employee service milestones (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 21-103 authorizing contract for Rainbow Street and State Street sanitary sewer replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 21-104 authorizing no-bid contract with SEL Engineering Services for substation upgrade (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 21-091 authorizing warrant up to $12,983.13 for Quality Control Inspection, Inc. (unanimous)
• Advanced Ordinance 21-095 to second reading for seasonal employee leasing (unanimous)
• Advanced Ordinances 21-096 through 21-100 to second reading for compensation changes (unanimous)
• Advanced Ordinances 21-101 and 21-102 to second reading for appropriations and income tax allocation (unanimous)
• Advanced Ordinance 21-105 to second reading for COVID-19 relief fund allocation (unanimous)

City Council & Committees

This addendum adds a single ordinance to the October 19, 2021 Council agenda. The ordinance authorizes a warrant payment of up to $107,967.77 to the Ohio Department of Transportation for a contract related to the SR-94 bridge project. It is sponsored by Council President Bob Thurber and declared an emergency.

• Ordinance 21-093 (1st reading) authorizes warrant up to $107,967.77
• Payment to Ohio Department of Transportation for SR-94 bridge project
• Sponsored by Council President Bob Thurber
• Declared an emergency

City Council & Committees

The Wadsworth City Council will hold its regular meeting, including first readings of two ordinances: one to authorize a payment of up to $12,983.13 to Quality Control Inspection, Inc. for a contract that lacked the required fiscal officer certificate, and another to consent to an ODOT bridge replacement on State Route 57. The council will also give a second reading to a resolution accepting the county budget commission's tax levy amounts. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and visitor correspondence.

• Ordinance 21-091: authorize warrant up to $12,983.13 for Quality Control Inspection, Inc. contract
• Ordinance 21-092: consent to ODOT bridge replacement on State Route 57 over Blockers Creek, 1,200 feet south of Seville Road
• Resolution 21-12: accept budget commission amounts and certify tax levies to county auditor
• Annual tax levy certification due to county auditor by October 29, 2021

Wadsworth City Council approved three ordinances and one resolution. Ordinance 21-092 consented to ODOT's bridge replacement on State Route 57 and authorized the Public Service Director to contract with ODOT. Ordinance 21-093 authorized a $107,967.77 payment to ODOT for the SR-94 project close-out. Ordinance 21-091 (a $12,983.13 warrant for Quality Control Inspection) advanced to second reading. Resolution 21-12, accepting the county budget commission's tax rates, was adopted. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted Ordinance 21-092 consenting to ODOT bridge replacement on SR-57 (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-093 authorizing $107,967.77 payment to ODOT for SR-94 project (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-12 accepting budget commission tax rates (6-0)
• Advanced Ordinance 21-091 (warrant for $12,983.13 to Quality Control Inspection) to second reading (6-0)

City Council & Committees

The Wadsworth City Council is meeting to consider routine year-end financial legislation, including a resolution to accept the Budget Commission's tax levy amounts and certify them to the county auditor, and 32 ordinances authorizing bond anticipation notes for various capital projects. The council will also vote on two ordinances on third reading: one to authorize an architectural design contract for a new fire station headquarters, and another to sell personal property from a real estate purchase. All items are on first or third reading, with no final votes expected on the first-reading items.

• Resolution 21-12: Accepts Budget Commission tax levy amounts and certifies them to the county auditor
• 32 ordinances (21-059 to 21-090) for bond anticipation notes covering storm water, electric, water, sewer, and other improvements
• Ordinance 21-053 (3rd reading): Authorizes architectural design and engineering services for new fire station headquarters
• Ordinance 21-054 (3rd reading): Authorizes sale of personal property from real estate purchase not needed for municipal purposes

Wadsworth City Council approved 32 internal note ordinances (21-059 through 21-090) for financing various capital improvements, and adopted amended ordinances for architectural design services for a new fire station headquarters (not to exceed $475,000) and for selling personal property from a real estate purchase. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted 32 internal note ordinances (21-059 to 21-090) for financing capital improvements (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-053 authorizing fire station design services up to $475,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-054 authorizing sale of personal property via auction (unanimous)
• Advanced Resolution 21-12 (tax levies) to second reading

City Council & Committees

The Wadsworth City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and a resolution, including authorizing architectural design services for a new fire station headquarters, selling surplus property, purchasing a parcel for up to $6,000, and declaring improvements to the Southwest Parking Lot. These items are in various reading stages, with some up for final approval.

• Ordinance 21-053: Authorizes design services for new fire station headquarters
• Ordinance 21-054: Authorizes sale of personal property from real estate purchase
• Ordinance 21-045: Purchase of parcel 040-20C-07-003 for up to $5,000 plus $1,000 closing costs
• Resolution 21-09: Declares necessity for Phase 2 Southwest Parking Lot improvements

Wadsworth City Council approved two items on third reading: Ordinance 21-045, authorizing the purchase of a parcel for up to $5,000 plus $1,000 in closing costs, and Resolution 21-09, declaring the necessity of improvements to the Phase 2 Southwest Parking Lot. Both passed unanimously. Two ordinances (21-053 and 21-054) were advanced to third reading for the October 5 meeting. The meeting also included public comments on COVID-19 mandates and a report on a fatal plane crash at the airport.

• Adopted Ordinance 21-045, authorizing purchase of parcel 040-20C-07-003 for up to $5,000 plus $1,000 closing costs (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-09, declaring necessity of Phase 2 Southwest Parking Lot improvements (7-0)
• Advanced Ordinance 21-053, authorizing design services for new fire station headquarters, to third reading (7-0)
• Advanced Ordinance 21-054, authorizing sale of personal property from purchased real estate, to third reading (7-0)
• Approved minutes of September 7, 2021 meeting (7-0)

City Council & Committees

Wadsworth City Council is considering three supplemental appropriations and an application for state funding. The items include fuel purchases, road improvement funds, and a culvert replacement project. All were added to the September 7, 2021 agenda and discussed by the Committee of the Whole.

• Ordinance 21-056: supplemental appropriation of $56,020 for fuel purchases
• Ordinance 21-057: supplemental appropriation of $54,477.16 for road improvement projects
• Ordinance 21-058: authorizes application to Ohio Public Works Commission for Rainbow and Mill Street culvert replacement
• All three ordinances are first readings and were discussed by Committee of the Whole

Wadsworth City Council approved four emergency ordinances on first reading, including a $56,020 fuel appropriation, a $54,477.16 road improvement appropriation, and an agreement with VASU for digital emergency radio equipment. The council also advanced several other ordinances and resolutions to later readings. No public speakers or correspondence were recorded.

• Adopted Ordinance 21-055 authorizing VASU radio system equipment purchase (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-056 supplemental appropriation of $56,020 for fuel (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-057 supplemental appropriation of $54,477.16 for road improvements (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-058 authorizing Ohio Public Works Commission application for culvert replacement (7-0)
• Advanced Ordinance 21-053 (fire station design services) to second reading
• Advanced Ordinance 21-054 (sale of personal property) to second reading
• Advanced Ordinance 21-045 (parcel purchase) to third reading
• Advanced Resolution 21-09 (Southwest parking lot improvements) to third reading

City Council & Committees

The Wadsworth City Council is reviewing several ordinances regarding public safety and infrastructure. Key items include authorizing architectural services for a new fire station headquarters and purchasing remaining digital emergency radio equipment.

• Authorization for architectural and engineering services for the new fire station headquarters
• Purchase of digital emergency radio system equipment and installation from VASU not to exceed $282,000.00
• Purchase of parcel 040-20C-07-003 for a price not to exceed $5,000.00 plus $1,000.00 in closing costs
• Resolution for Phase 2 improvements to the Southwest Parking Lot including pavement and landscaping
• Authorization to sell unneeded personal property via public auction

City Council & Committees

Wadsworth City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 21-11 to accept the terms of the OneOhio subdivision settlement, joining the national opioid settlement. The city anticipates about $107,000 over time, with funds earmarked for addiction-related services and enforcement. Council also unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 21-052, authorizing a warrant not to exceed $21,090.40 for payment to Wadsworth Township related to the Akron Road annexation at Leeds Gate.

• Adopted Resolution No. 21-11 to accept OneOhio opioid settlement terms (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 21-052 authorizing $21,090.40 payment to Wadsworth Township for annexation (6-0)

City Council & Committees

Wadsworth City Council is considering four new ordinances added to its August 3, 2021 agenda. The items include accepting federal coronavirus recovery funds, paying a contract with Flight Services of Wadsworth LLC, a supplemental appropriation tied to a township annexation agreement, and authorizing health insurance agreements through a state cooperative. All were discussed by the Committee of the Whole on August 3, 2021.

• Ordinance 21-048: authorize mayor to accept U.S. Treasury Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds grant
• Ordinance 21-049: warrant up to $35,674.32 for contract with Flight Services of Wadsworth LLC
• Ordinance 21-050: supplemental appropriation of $21,090.40 in General Fund for expedited annexation per Wadsworth Township agreement
• Ordinance 21-051: health insurance and stop loss insurance agreements with Ohio Government Benefits Cooperative

City Council & Committees

Wadsworth City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a proposed 0.1% income tax for street improvements that would go to voters in November, sidewalk repair contracts, a land purchase, a fire services agreement with the township, and wastewater plant repairs. The agenda also includes authorizing an internet auction of surplus property and donating a police cruiser.

• Ordinance 21-044: 0.1% additional income tax for 10 years (2022-2031) for street improvements, to be placed on Nov. 2, 2021 ballot (Resolution 21-08)
• Ordinance 21-043: Sidewalk repair program contract up to $150,000
• Ordinance 21-045: Purchase of Parcel 040-20C-07-003 for up to $5,000 plus $1,000 closing costs
• Ordinance 21-046: Fire/EMS/dispatch contract with Wadsworth Township, 2022-2026
• Ordinance 21-047: Wastewater Treatment Plant Blended Sludge Tank #2 repairs, contract up to $245,000

Wadsworth City Council unanimously adopted a 0.1% income tax increase for street improvements, which will be placed on the ballot for voter approval. The council also approved several other measures, including sidewalk repairs, a fire services contract with the township, and a grant acceptance for COVID-19 recovery funds. A resident raised concerns about delayed payment for indigent burial services and proposed using opioid settlement funds for a police drone.

• Adopted Ordinance 21-044, 0.1% income tax for streets, to be placed on ballot (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-043, sidewalk repair/construction (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-046, fire/EMS contract with Wadsworth Township (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-047, wastewater treatment plant sludge tank repairs (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-048, accept federal COVID-19 recovery funds (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-049, pay Flight Services of Wadsworth LLC up to $35,674.32 (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-050, supplemental appropriation of $21,090.40 (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-08, setting election date for income tax vote (6-0)

City Council & Committees

The Wadsworth City Council is considering two items added to its July 6, 2021 agenda: an ordinance authorizing the purchase of a parcel of land in Sharon Township, and a resolution adopting the city's tax budget for fiscal year 2022. Both items are at first reading and are declared emergencies, with recommendations to suspend the three-reading rule.

• Ordinance 21-042: Authorizes purchase of land in Sharon Township
• Resolution 21-07: Adopts 2022 tax budget for submission to Medina County Auditor
• Both items declared emergencies
• Recommendation to suspend three-reading rule for ordinance
• Sponsored by Council Member Bruce Darlington and President Bob Thurber

City Council & Committees

Wadsworth City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including a first reading to fix a lot number error, a second reading to donate a used police cruiser, and final votes on water treatment plant engineering services and a $25,000 supplemental appropriation. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major policy debates listed.

• First reading: Ordinance 21-041 amends prior ordinance to correct new city lot number to 10166
• Second reading: Ordinance 21-039 authorizes donating a 2012 Dodge Charger police cruiser to Four Cities Compact
• Third reading: Ordinance 21-036 authorizes engineering services agreement for WTP Improvements Phase 1
• Third reading: Ordinance 21-037 makes $25,000 supplemental appropriation in Water Supply-Water Treatment Fund
• Approval of June 15, 2021 council minutes

Wadsworth City Council approved several ordinances and a resolution, including a tax budget for fiscal year 2022, authorization to purchase land in Sharon Township for generator installation, and professional engineering services for water treatment plant improvements. Council also formed a special Parks Commission and advanced a police cruiser donation to third reading.

• Adopted Ordinance 21-041 correcting lot number to 10166 (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-042 authorizing land purchase in Sharon Township (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-07 adopting FY 2022 tax budget (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-036 for WTP Phase 1 design services (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-037 supplemental appropriation of $25,000 for water treatment fund (7-0)
• Advanced Ordinance 21-039 (Dodge Charger donation) to third reading (7-0)
• Approved formation of a special Parks Commission (7-0)

City Council & Committees

The Wadsworth City Council is considering two ordinances added to the June 15, 2021 agenda. One authorizes donating a 2012 Dodge Charger police cruiser to the Four Cities Compact for its criminal science technology program. The other makes a supplemental appropriation of $17,000 from the General Capital Improvement Fund for other than personal services. Both are first readings and declared emergencies.

• Donation of 2012 Dodge Charger police cruiser to Four Cities Compact
• Supplemental appropriation of $17,000 for capital improvements
• Both ordinances declared emergencies
• Sponsored by Council Member Ralph Copley
• Forwarded by Public Safety Committee

Wadsworth City Council approved two emergency ordinances: one authorizing the donation of a 2012 Dodge Charger police cruiser to the Four Cities Compact for its criminal science technology program, and another making a $17,000 supplemental appropriation for the General Capital Improvement Fund. Council also adopted an ordinance to purchase road salt from Compass Minerals and approved a contract with Itron for a meter data management system upgrade. Other items were advanced to later readings.

• Adopted Ordinance 21-040, a $17,000 supplemental appropriation for the General Capital Improvement Fund.
• Adopted Ordinance 21-035, authorizing a contract with Itron for an electric meter data management system upgrade without bidding.
• Adopted Ordinance 21-029, authorizing road salt purchase from Compass Minerals via an Ohio DAS contract.
• Advanced Ordinance 21-039 (police cruiser donation) to second reading.
• Advanced Ordinance 21-036 (WTP improvements design) to third reading.
• Advanced Ordinance 21-037 ($25,000 water treatment fund appropriation) to third reading.
• Approved minutes of the June 1, 2021 meeting.

City Council & Committees

The Wadsworth City Council is holding a regular meeting on June 15, 2021, with several ordinances up for a second or third reading. These include authorizing contracts for an electric meter data system upgrade, engineering services for water treatment plant improvements, a supplemental appropriation for the water fund, and a road salt purchase. The council will also approve minutes from the June 1 meeting and handle correspondence and other business.

• Ordinance 21-035: Authorize contract with Itron for electric meter data system upgrade without bidding (emergency)
• Ordinance 21-036: Authorize engineering services agreement for WTP Improvements Phase 1 design (emergency)
• Ordinance 21-037: Supplemental appropriation of $25,000 for Water Supply-Water Treatment Fund
• Ordinance 21-029: Authorize road salt purchase from Compass Minerals via Ohio DAS contract (emergency)

City Council & Committees

Wadsworth City Council is considering four ordinances at its June 1, 2021 meeting. The most consequential is a $279,730 contract with Itron to upgrade the electric department's meter data management system, which would bypass formal bidding due to an emergency declaration. Council will also consider a $205,000 engineering services agreement for water treatment plant improvements, plus supplemental appropriations of $25,000 for water treatment and $40,000 for coronavirus relief.

• Ordinance 21-035: $279,730 contract with Itron for meter data management system upgrade, no bidding
• Ordinance 21-036: $205,000 for engineering design of WTP Improvements Phase 1
• Ordinance 21-037: $25,000 supplemental appropriation for Water Supply-Water Treatment Fund
• Ordinance 21-038: $40,000 supplemental appropriation for Coronavirus Relief Fund

Council held a public hearing and then voted unanimously to rezone the annexed 3.2-acre parcel at 778 Akron Road from township zoning to the city's R-1 residential district. Council also approved several ordinances, including accepting a public right-of-way, a $40,000 supplemental appropriation for coronavirus relief, and a mutual aid agreement for police and fire services. Other items were advanced to second or third reading for future meetings.

• Adopted Ordinance 21-025 rezoning 778 Akron Road to R-1 Residential (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-034 accepting public right-of-way for new City Lot 10164 (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-038 supplemental appropriation of $40,000 for coronavirus relief (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-033 mutual aid agreement with Medina County subdivisions (7-0)
• Advanced Ordinance 21-035 to second reading for Itron meter data system contract
• Advanced Ordinance 21-036 to second reading for WTP improvements design
• Advanced Ordinance 21-037 to second reading for $25,000 water treatment fund appropriation
• Advanced Ordinance 21-029 to third reading for road salt purchase from Compass Minerals

City Council & Committees

The Wadsworth City Council will hold a public hearing and consider ordinances including rezoning 778 Akron Road upon annexation, accepting a public right-of-way for a lot consolidation, purchasing road salt, and a mutual aid agreement for police and fire services. The meeting is in-person with a livestream option.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 21-025 to rezone 778 Akron Road from township to R-1 residential upon annexation
• Ordinance 21-034 accepting public right-of-way for consolidating City Lots 6462 and 10150 into new Lot 10164
• Ordinance 21-029 authorizing purchase of road salt from Compass Minerals via Ohio DAS contract
• Ordinance 21-033 authorizing mutual aid agreement with Medina County subdivisions for police, fire, and EMS
• Approval of minutes from May 18, 2021 meeting

City Council & Committees

The Wadsworth City Council is holding a regular meeting with several first-read ordinances, including purchasing road salt and concrete, accepting a 3.2569-acre annexation from Wadsworth Township, a $20,000 supplemental appropriation, and a mutual aid agreement for police and fire services. They will also discuss a second reading for a CHIP grant application and schedule a public hearing for a zoning change at 778 Akron Road.

• Ordinance 21-029: purchase road salt from Compass Minerals via ODAS contract
• Ordinance 21-030: contract for purchase of concrete
• Ordinance 21-031: annexation of 3.2569 acres from Wadsworth Township
• Ordinance 21-032: supplemental appropriation of $20,000 in General Fund
• Ordinance 21-025: zoning change for 778 Akron Road to R-1 Residential, public hearing June 1

Wadsworth City Council adopted several ordinances on May 18, 2021, including authorizing a concrete purchase contract (21-030), accepting a 3.2569-acre annexation from Wadsworth Township (21-031), and making a $20,000 supplemental appropriation for airport expenses (21-032). Council also approved a CHIP grant partnership with Medina County (21-028) and advanced road salt purchase (21-029) and mutual aid agreement (21-033) ordinances to second reading. A public hearing was set for June 1 on a zoning change for 778 Akron Road.

• Adopted Ordinance 21-030 authorizing concrete purchase contract (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-031 accepting annexation of 3.2569 acres at Leed's Gate (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-032 supplemental appropriation of $20,000 for airport expenses (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-028 authorizing CHIP grant partnership with Medina County (unanimous)
• Advanced Ordinance 21-029 (road salt purchase) to second reading (unanimous)
• Advanced Ordinance 21-033 (mutual aid agreement) to second reading (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for June 1 on zoning change for 778 Akron Road (Ordinance 21-025)
• Approved minutes of May 5, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

City Council & Committees

Wadsworth City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances, including accepting a 3.2569-acre annexation from Wadsworth Township, authorizing road salt purchase from Compass Minerals (up to $96,156), authorizing concrete purchase bids (up to $75,000), and a partnership with Medina County for a CHIP housing grant. A zoning change for 778 Akron Road is scheduled for a public hearing on June 1.

• Ordinance 21-031: Accept annexation of 3.2569 acres (TRK Legacy Holdings LLC) from Wadsworth Township
• Ordinance 21-029: Authorize road salt purchase from Compass Minerals, not to exceed $96,156
• Ordinance 21-030: Authorize advertising and bidding for concrete purchase, not to exceed $75,000
• Ordinance 21-028: Authorize partnership with Medina County for PY2021 CHIP grant application
• Ordinance 21-025: Public hearing June 1 for zoning change of 778 Akron Road to R-1 Residential

City Council & Committees

The Wadsworth City Council is holding a regular meeting with several ordinances on second or third reading. Key items include a zoning change for a property at 778 Akron Road from township to city R-1 residential upon annexation, a purchase of a first response system, and the sale of a used mower. The meeting is procedural with no final votes expected on the zoning ordinance until a public hearing on June 1.

• Ordinance 21-025: Zoning change for 778 Akron Road to R-1 Residential upon annexation (2nd reading, public hearing June 1)
• Ordinance 21-027: Authorize purchase of 15' First Response System from Henderson Products via Sourcewell contract (2nd reading)
• Ordinance 21-021: Authorize sale of 2006 Jacobsen HR 511 mower, estimated value $1,000+ (3rd reading)
• Council approval for Mayor's appointment to RITA's Regional Council on Governments

City Council & Committees

Wadsworth City Council will consider several ordinances, including a partnership with Medina County to apply for a 2021 Community Housing Impact and Preservation (CHIP) grant, a zoning change for 778 Akron Road upon annexation, and purchases/sales of equipment. The council will also vote on appointments to the Regional Income Tax Agency's council and receive a liquor permit notice for Bob Evans Restaurant.

• Ordinance 21-028: Authorizes partnership with Medina County for CHIP grant application, due June 23, 2021
• Ordinance 21-025: Rezones 778 Akron Road to R-1 Residential upon annexation; public hearing June 1
• Ordinance 21-027: Authorizes purchase of a 15' First Response System from Henderson Products via Sourcewell contract
• Ordinance 21-021: Authorizes sale of a 2006 Jacobsen HR 511 mower (est. value $1,000+)
• Motion to approve Cathy Fix as RITA delegate and Lee-Ann Dunkle as alternate

Council approved the purchase of a 15' first response system from Henderson Products, Inc. by suspending the three-reading rule and voting unanimously. They also approved the sale of a 2006 Jacobsen HR 511 mower. An ordinance for a CHIP grant application was advanced to second reading, and a zoning change for 778 Akron Road was set for a public hearing on June 1.

• Approved purchase of 15' first response system from Henderson Products (7-0)
• Approved sale of 2006 Jacobsen HR 511 mower (7-0)
• Advanced CHIP grant ordinance to second reading (7-0)
• Set public hearing for zoning change at 778 Akron Road for June 1, 2021
• Approved appointments of Auditor Fix and Assistant Auditor Dunkle to RITA Council of Governments (7-0)
• Approved minutes of April 20, 2021 meeting (7-0)

City Council & Committees

Wadsworth City Council is considering an ordinance to authorize the Director of Public Service to purchase a 15-foot First Response System from Henderson Products, Inc. for $81,768. The purchase would be made through a Sourcewell (formerly NJPA) contract, and the ordinance is declared an emergency, requiring a two-thirds vote for immediate effect.

• Ordinance No. 21-027: purchase of 15' First Response System from Henderson Products, Inc. for $81,768
• Purchase via Sourcewell (formerly NJPA) Contract #080818-HPI
• Declared an emergency measure for immediate preservation of public peace, health, and safety
• Sponsored by Council Member David Williams

City Council & Committees

Wadsworth City Council holds its regular meeting, with first readings of two ordinances: a supplemental appropriation of $43,439.91 for general and EMS personal services, and a zoning change for 778 Akron Road to R-1 residential upon annexation, with a public hearing set for June 1 if no member objects. Second readings cover selling a 2006 Jacobsen mower and joining ODOT's annual road salt bid. The meeting is largely routine legislative business.

• Supplemental appropriation of $43,439.91 to General Fund and EMS Fund for personal services
• Zoning change for 778 Akron Road to R-1 Residential upon annexation; public hearing June 1 if no objection
• Authorization to sell 2006 Jacobsen HR 511 mower valued at $1,000 or more
• Agreement with ODOT to participate in annual road salt bid

City Council & Committees

Wadsworth City Council's April 20, 2021 regular meeting includes first readings of four ordinances. The most consequential item is a zoning change for 778 Akron Road from township to city R-1 residential classification, contingent on annexation. Other items include a supplemental appropriation, consent for ODOT crack sealing on I-76, and authorization to sell a mower and join ODOT's road salt bid.

• Ordinance 21-025: Rezone 778 Akron Road (parcel 038-17B-20-033) to R-1 Residential upon annexation; public hearing set for June 1, 2021
• Ordinance 21-024: Supplemental appropriation of $43,439.91 for personal services in General Fund and Emergency Medical Services Fund
• Ordinance 21-026: Consent to ODOT to crack seal I-76 from SLM 0.73 to SLM 7.34; ODOT to bear 100% of project costs
• Ordinance 21-021: Authorize sale of 2006 Jacobsen HR 511 mower valued at $1,000 or more
• Ordinance 21-022: Authorize agreement with ODOT for annual road salt bid

Wadsworth City Council approved three ordinances: a $43,439.91 supplemental appropriation for personal services, consent for ODOT to crack seal I-76, and participation in ODOT's annual road salt bid. A rezoning ordinance for 778 Akron Road was advanced to second reading, and a purchase for a snow and ice insert was also advanced. The meeting included discussion of the sidewalk program and the upcoming fire levy vote.

• Approved supplemental appropriation of $43,439.91 (7-0)
• Approved consent for ODOT crack sealing on I-76 (7-0)
• Approved participation in ODOT annual road salt bid (7-0)
• Advanced rezoning of 778 Akron Road to second reading (7-0)
• Advanced purchase of 15' first response system to second reading (7-0)
• Advanced sale of 2006 Jacobsen mower to third reading (7-0)

City Council & Committees

The Wadsworth City Council will hold its regular meeting on April 6, 2021, with several ordinances up for first reading. Key items include authorizing bids for the Seville Road resurfacing project, entering a cooperation agreement with Medina County for the same project, and renewing the airport franchise agreement with Flight Services of Wadsworth LLC. The council will also consider a payment to Roto-Rooter, accepting right-of-way for Trease Road, selling a surplus mower, and joining ODOT's road salt bid.

• Ordinance 21-019: Authorize bids for Seville Road resurfacing (MED-CR16-06), not to exceed $293,584
• Ordinance 21-020: Agreement with Medina County for Seville Road resurfacing, city share up to $55,000
• Ordinance 21-023: Renew airport franchise with Flight Services of Wadsworth LLC for 1 year, up to $78,000
• Ordinance 21-017: Pay Roto-Rooter $6,436.67 for a contract made without fiscal certificate
• Ordinance 21-021: Sell 2006 Jacobsen HR 511 mower (value $1,000+)

Council adopted ordinances authorizing the Seville Road resurfacing project (Med-CR16-06) and a cooperation agreement with Medina County for its funding, with an estimated $300K cost and an 80/20 match. It also approved a $6,436.67 payment to Roto-Rooter for emergency clean-up at city hall, accepted public right-of-way for Trease Road, and renewed a one-year franchise agreement with Flight Services of Wadsworth. Two ordinances were advanced to second reading: the sale of a 2006 Jacobsen mower and participation in ODOT's road salt bid.

• Approved Ordinance 21-017: authorized a warrant up to $6,436.67 for Roto-Rooter emergency clean-up at city hall.
• Approved Ordinance 21-018: accepted public right-of-way for Trease Road and easements per the replat of Lots 4430, 4431, and 5568.
• Approved Ordinance 21-019: authorized bidding and contract for the Seville Road resurfacing project (Med-CR16-06).
• Approved Ordinance 21-020: authorized a cooperation agreement with Medina County for resurfacing Seville Road from State Street to S.R. 94.
• Approved Ordinance 21-023: renewed the franchise agreement with Flight Services of Wadsworth LLC for one year.
• Advanced Ordinance 21-021 to second reading: sale of a 2006 Jacobsen HR 511 mower.
• Advanced Ordinance 21-022 to second reading: participation in ODOT's annual road salt bid.
• Approved minutes of the March 16, 2021 Council meeting.

City Council & Committees

The Wadsworth City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and a resolution, including authorizing payment of $12,972 to Medina County Emergency Management Agency, authorizing bids for tree trimming and removal for electric line clearance, declaring sidewalk repairs necessary, and amending park hours. The agenda also includes an executive session for property purchase.

• Ordinance 21-015: authorize warrant up to $12,972 for Medina County Emergency Management Agency contract
• Ordinance 21-016: authorize bids and contract for tree trimming/removal for electric line clearance
• Resolution 21-06: declare necessity of sidewalk repairs, requiring abutting owners to repair by July 16, 2021
• Ordinance 21-014: amend park hours of operation (3rd reading)
• Executive session: purchase of property

Wadsworth City Council approved four pieces of legislation on March 16, 2021. This included an emergency ordinance to pay Medina County Emergency Management Agency up to $12,972, an ordinance authorizing bids for tree trimming and removal for electric line clearance, a resolution declaring the necessity of sidewalk repairs, and an ordinance amending park hours of operation. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved minutes of the March 2 and March 11, 2021 Council meetings.
• Held executive sessions to discuss pending court action and potential property purchase.
• Adopted Ordinance No. 21-015, authorizing a warrant payment not to exceed $12,972.00 to Medina County Emergency Management Agency.
• Adopted Ordinance No. 21-016, authorizing the Director of Public Service to seek bids for tree trimming and removal for electric line clearance.
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-06, declaring the necessity for certain sidewalk repairs and requiring abutting property owners to do the work.
• Adopted Ordinance No. 21-014, amending Section 76.11 to add 'during hours of operation' to public park regulations.

City Council & Committees

The Wadsworth City Council held a special meeting to read Resolution No. 21-05. The resolution supports the Mayor's proclamation naming Andrew A. Hontert an honorary fire officer and retiring Unit Number 27 from future use by the Wadsworth Fire Department. No other legislative items were on the agenda.

• Resolution No. 21-05: Honorary Fire Officer designation for Andrew A. Hontert
• Retirement of Fire Department Unit Number 27 from future use

The special meeting was called to honor Andrew Hontert, a 40-year Wadsworth firefighter and fleet mechanic, by making him an honorary fire officer and retiring Fire Department Unit No. 27. Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 21-05, suspending the three-reading rule, with no dissenting votes. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Adopted Resolution No. 21-05 honoring Andrew Hontert as honorary fire officer and retiring Unit 27 (7-0)
• Suspended the three-reading rule for Resolution No. 21-05 (7-0)

City Council & Committees

The Wadsworth City Council is reviewing a report from the Tax Incentive Review Council regarding several community reinvestment agreements. The agenda also includes an ordinance to change public park hours and an ordinance to increase compensation for certain municipal court staff.

• Resolution 21-04: Approval of Tax Incentive Review Council reports for various companies including Clampco Products, ECS Tuning, and Village of St. Edwards
• Ordinance 21-014: Amendment to add operating hours in public parks
• Oramine 21-010: Increase in compensation for the Clerk of the Municipal Court, Chief Probation Officer, and Probation Assistant
• Review of Clampco Products investment of $2,832,375 and job creation status
• Review of ECS Tuning real property investment of $8,070,547

Council approved Resolution 21-04, accepting the Tax Incentive Review Council's report that all reviewed companies were in compliance with their community reinvestment agreements, and authorized the economic development director to report to the state. Council also adopted Ordinance 21-010, increasing compensation for the clerk of municipal court, chief probation officer, and probation assistant. Ordinance 21-014, adding park hours of operation, was advanced to third reading. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution 21-04 accepting TIRC compliance report (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-010 increasing court staff compensation (7-0)
• Advanced Ordinance 21-014 on park hours to third reading (7-0)

City Council & Committees

Wadsworth City Council will hold its regular meeting on February 16, 2021, with several first-read ordinances up for discussion, including applying for state water infrastructure funding, purchasing two police vehicles, accepting a FEMA firefighter grant, and amending park parking rules. The council will also elect a Woodlawn Union Cemetery Board member and consider a second reading of an annexation agreement with Wadsworth Township.

• Ordinance 21-011: Authorizes application for Ohio EPA/OWDA water supply loan/grant for Water Treatment Plant Improvements – Phase 1
• Ordinance 21-012: Authorizes purchase of two 2021 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles from Pallotta Ford Lincoln for up to $65,250
• Ordinance 21-013: Accepts FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant of $35,185.45 with $3,518.55 city match (COVID-19 Supplemental Round 2)
• Ordinance 21-014: Amends park parking rules to restrict parking to park operating hours
• Resolution 21-03: Authorizes annexation agreement with Wadsworth Township for Medina County parcel 038-17B-20-033

Wadsworth City Council approved four ordinances and one resolution. They authorized applying for a low-interest water treatment plant improvement loan, purchasing two police vehicles, accepting a FEMA firefighter grant, and entering an annexation agreement with the township. They also advanced a park hours ordinance and a court staff pay ordinance to later readings.

• Approved Ordinance 21-011 authorizing water treatment plant loan application (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 21-012 to purchase two 2021 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 21-013 accepting $35,185.45 FEMA firefighter grant with $3,518.55 match (7-0)
• Approved Amended Resolution 21-03 for annexation agreement with Wadsworth Township (7-0)
• Advanced Ordinance 21-014 (park hours) to second reading
• Advanced Ordinance 21-010 (court staff pay) to third reading
• Approved Kevin Keiper to Woodlawn Union Cemetery Board (9-0)

City Council & Committees

The Wadsworth City Council is meeting to consider two pieces of legislation. Ordinance 21-007 would extend the existing overnight parking ban to city parks and parking lots within parks, with an emergency clause. Resolution 21-02 would authorize the sale of unneeded or obsolete city property, including vehicles and equipment, through internet auctions during 2021. Both items are on first reading, meaning they are being introduced and discussed but not yet final.

• Ordinance 21-007: extends overnight parking ban (3 a.m.–6 a.m.) to city parks and park parking lots, with emergency clause
• Resolution 21-02: authorizes internet auction sale of surplus city property, including motor vehicles and road equipment, during 2021
• Auctions may be held on sites like eBay, GovDeals, or Craigslist, with bidding periods of 10+ days
• Resolution requires publication of notice twice in a local newspaper and posting on city website
• Both items declared emergencies, requiring two-thirds council vote for immediate effect

Wadsworth City Council approved the 2021 street improvement program, authorizing the Director of Public Service to bid and award contracts for road work. They also approved an emergency purchase of 1,200 tons of road salt from Cargill at $66 per ton. An ordinance to amend park parking rules was tabled for further review, and a resolution for an annexation agreement with Wadsworth Township was advanced to second reading.

• Adopted Ordinance 21-008 for 2021 street improvement program (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-009 for emergency road salt purchase, 1,200 tons at $66/ton (7-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 21-007 to amend park parking regulations (7-0)
• Advanced Ordinance 21-010 on court employee compensation to second reading (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-02 for internet auction of surplus city property (7-0)
• Advanced Resolution 21-03 on annexation agreement with Wadsworth Township to second reading (7-0)

City Council & Committees

The Wadsworth City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a $690,000 street improvement program, an emergency road salt purchase, and an annexation agreement with Wadsworth Township. The agenda also includes a routine resolution authorizing internet auctions of surplus city property. All items are on first reading, meaning they are being introduced and discussed, not yet final decisions.

• Ordinance 21-008: Authorizes bids for 2021 Street Improvement Program (asphalt resurfacing, crack seal, concrete repair, diamond grinding) with $690,000 engineer's estimate
• Ordinance 21-009: Emergency purchase of 1,200 tons of road salt from Cargill Inc. at $66.00/ton, total not to exceed $79,200
• Ordinance 21-007: Amends overnight parking rules to include city parks and parking lots (3 a.m.–6 a.m. ban)
• Resolution 21-03: Authorizes annexation agreement with Wadsworth Township for Medina County Parcel No. 038-17B-20-033
• Resolution 21-02: Authorizes internet auction sale of surplus city vehicles and equipment in 2021

City Council & Committees

The Wadsworth City Council is meeting to consider three items: an ordinance authorizing an economic development revolving loan fund agreement with the state, an ordinance for resurfacing Seville Road, and an amended resolution to place a 1.5-mill fire equipment tax on the May 4, 2021 ballot. The tax would fund fire apparatus and related equipment for five years. All items are on first reading or amended and declared emergencies.

• Ordinance 21-002: Authorizes Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund Administration Agreement with Ohio Development Services Agency (2021-2023)
• Ordinance 21-003: Authorizes contract with Ohio DOT for resurfacing Seville Road (MED-CR16-06.08) from State Street to S.R. 94
• Amended Resolution 20-29: 1.5-mill fire equipment tax to be placed on May 4, 2021 ballot
• All items declared emergencies for immediate effect

City Council & Committees

The Wadsworth City Council is holding its regular meeting on January 19, 2021, with several ordinances on first reading. Key items include authorizing a 1.5-mill fire equipment levy for the May 4, 2021 ballot, renewing a short-term franchise for the municipal airport, and approving a payment for a contract with Quality Control Inspection, Inc. The council will also consider agreements for economic development loan administration and road resurfacing.

• Ordinance 21-002: Authorizes Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund agreement with Ohio Development Services Agency (2021-2023)
• Ordinance 21-003: Authorizes contract with Ohio DOT for Seville Road resurfacing from State Street to S.R. 94
• Ordinance 21-004: Authorizes warrant up to $8,099.76 for Quality Control Inspection, Inc. contract
• Ordinance 21-005: Renews airport franchise for Flight Services of Wadsworth, LLC for up to 3 months (Feb 1 - Apr 30, 2021)
• Resolution 20-29: Proposes 1.5-mill fire levy for May 4, 2021 ballot

City Council & Committees

The Wadsworth City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a supplemental appropriation for a culvert replacement on State Street, a request for advance payments from Medina County, and a resolution to place a 1.5-mill fire equipment levy on the May 4, 2021 ballot. The council will also discuss awarding a contract to manage the municipal airport.

• Ordinance 21-001: $143,370.75 supplemental appropriation for State Street culvert replacement
• Resolution 21-01: Request advance payments from Medina County treasury for 2021
• Ordinance 20-124: Authorize bids and award for airport operations management
• Resolution 20-29: Place 1.5-mill fire levy on May 4, 2021 ballot