Wauseon public meetings in 2021
7 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will review several resolutions and ordinances, including a budget amendment for the Snack Shack Expansion. The meeting also includes readings for a zoning map amendment and a regional solid waste management plan update.
- Resolution 2021-7: Amend 2021 Budget to include $15,000.00 for the Snack Shack Expansion
- Ordinance 2021-4: Amend Codified Ordinance Chapter 1117 and the Official Zoning Map
- Resolution 2021-5: Approve the Solid Waste Management Plan Update for Defiance, Fulton, Paulding and Williams counties
- Resolution 2021-6: Urge the U.S. Postal Service to return mail processing to Toledo
- Resolution 2021-8: Authorize an Electrical Supply Agreement for Consumer Electricity
Council approved an emergency electrical supply agreement for Consumer Electricity and a solid waste management plan update. They also advanced resolutions regarding the 2021 budget and a request to the U.S. Postal Service.
- Approved Electrical Supply Agreement for Consumer Electricity (5-0)
- Approved Solid Waste Management Plan Update for joint district (6-0)
- Approved payment of bills as presented (6-0)
- Placed Resolution 2021-7 to amend 2021 budget for $15,000 Snack Shack Expansion on first reading (5-0)
- Placed Resolution 2021-6 urging USPS to return mail processing to Toledo on first reading (5-0)
- Placed Ordinance 2021-4 regarding zoning map amendments on second reading (6-0)
City Council
The City Council will consider several ordinances, including a 6% increase to water and sewer rates. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for 604-606 S Shoop Ave and discussions on creating two new part-time city positions.
- Public hearing for rezoning 604-606 S Shoop Ave from R-4 to B-4
- Proposal to increase water and sewer rates by 6% effective April 1, 2021
- Proposal to increase non-payment service restoration fees to $50, plus a $100 fee for after-hours service
- Recommendation to create two part-time positions: Clerk of Council and Assistant to the Director of Public Service
- Resolution to authorize an agreement with Sudsina & Associates for debt offering advisory services
Council approved a 6% increase in water and sewer rates effective April 1, 2021. The body also authorized new part-time positions and updated utility restoration fees.
- Approved 6% increase to water and sewer rates effective April 1, 2021 (5-0)
- Approved increasing service restoration fee to $50 and adding a $100 fee for non-business hour restoration (5-0)
- Approved creating two part-time positions: Clerk of Council and Assistant to the Director of Public Service (5-0)
- Approved updates to job descriptions, excluding the Clerk of Council/Administrative Assistant to the Director of Public Service (5-0)
- Authorized Mayor to enter agreement with Sudsina & Associates for debt offering and financing advice (5-0)
- Approved appointment of Scott Stiriz to the INTV board (5-0)
- Approved payment of bills as presented (5-0)
- Placed Ordinance 2021-4 regarding rezoning of 604-606 S. Shoop Ave on first reading (5-0)
City Council
The Wauseon City Council will review several ordinances regarding utility rates and service fees. The meeting also includes a proposal to accept grant funding for police department equipment.
- Ordinance 2021-2: Proposed 6% increase to water and sewer rates effective April 1, 2021
- Ordinance 2021-3: Proposed $50 restoration fee for non-payment and $100 fee for non-business hours
- Resolution 2021-4: Agreement with Sudsina & Associates for debt offering advisory services
- Justice Assistance Grant: $9,302.58 for seven new portable radios for the Wauseon Police Department
- Resolution 2021-5: Update to the Joint Solid Waste Management District plan
City Council accepted a Justice Assistance Grant for police equipment and approved the payment of bills. Several ordinances and resolutions regarding utility rates, fees, and financial advising were advanced to further readings.
- Accepted $9,302.58 Justice Assistance Grant for seven police portable radios (6-0)
- Approved payment of bills as presented (6-0)
- Advanced Ordinance 2021-2 to increase water and sewer rates by 6% to second reading (5-1)
- Advanced Ordinance 2021-3 to increase service restoration fees to second reading (6-0)
- Advanced Resolution 2021-4 to hire Sudsina & Associates as a debt advisor to second reading (6-0)
- Advanced Resolution 2021-5 regarding the Solid Waste Management Plan Update to first reading (6-0)
- Tabled Personnel Committee recommendations for job description updates (6-0)
City Council
The City Council will review several ordinances and resolutions, including a proposed 6% increase to water and sewer rates. The meeting also includes discussions on personnel changes and a public hearing for a rezoning application.
- Ordinance 2021-2: Proposed 6% increase to water and sewer rates effective April 1, 2021
- Ordinance 2021-3: Proposed $50 restoration fee for non-payment and $100 fee for non-business hours
- Resolution 2021-2: Agreement with Intelligent Mailing Solution for a new postage meter
- Resolution 2021-3: Lease agreement with TCF Capital Solutions for a new Vactor Truck
- Rezoning application: Public hearing scheduled for 604-606 S Shoop Ave
Wauseon City Council placed Ordinance 2021-2 on first reading to raise water and sewer rates 6% effective April 1, 2021, and Ordinance 2021-3 to raise the post-disconnect restoration fee to $50 plus a $100 after-hours fee. Council approved a part-time Accounts Payable position to replace the retiring full-time Assistant Director of Finance, and rescheduled the Tree City USA banquet to 2023. It also authorized emergency agreements for a new postage meter and a leased Vactor truck, and scheduled a March 15, 2021 public hearing on rezoning 604-606 S Shoop Ave from R-4 to B-4.
- Placed Ordinance 2021-2 on first reading: 6% water and sewer rate increase effective April 1, 2021 (5-1, Scott Stiriz nay)
- Placed Ordinance 2021-3 on first reading: $50 restoration fee after non-payment disconnect and $100 after-hours restoration fee (6-0)
- Approved part-time Accounts Payable position to replace retiring full-time Assistant Director of Finance (6-0)
- Rescheduled Tree City USA banquet to 2023 (6-0)
- Approved emergency and final reading of Resolution 2021-2 for a postage meter agreement with Intelligent Mailing Solution (6-0)
- Approved emergency and final reading of Resolution 2021-3 for a Vactor truck lease with TCF Capital Solutions (6-0)
- Placed Resolution 2021-4 on first reading for Sudsina & Associates as debt and financing advisor (6-0)
- Scheduled public hearing for March 15, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. on rezoning 604-606 S Shoop Ave from R-4 to B-4 (6-0)
City Council
The Wauseon City Council will review recommendations from the Utility Committee regarding utility rate changes and a new streetlight. The agenda also includes a resolution to renew accounting services and a membership fee for TMACOG.
- Proposed 6% increase in water and sewer rates effective April 1, 2021
- Proposed increase of water restoration fee to $50 and a new $100 after-hours fee
- Installation of a new streetlight on S. Brunell by the tracks
- Resolution 2021-1 to renew agreement with Schoenhardt & Associates for accounting services
- $1,113 membership fee for the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments (TMACOG)
Council approved a 6% increase in both water and wastewater (sewer) rates beginning April 1, 2021, on a 5-1 vote with Councilor Scott Stiriz opposed. Council also approved updated water shut-off/restoration fees, a street light installation on S. Brunell St., and a $1,113 membership fee to rejoin TMACOG. In a joint meeting with Clinton Township Trustees, Bob Krumm was appointed to the Wauseon Union Cemetery Board for an unexpired term to January 1, 2022.
- Approved 6% increase in water and wastewater (sewer) rates beginning April 1, 2021 (5-1, Scott Stiriz opposed)
- Approved updating section 933.07: $50 shut-off/restoration fee and $100 after-hours shut-off/restoration fee (6-0)
- Approved street light installation on S. Brunell St. by the railroad tracks (6-0)
- Approved $1,113 membership fee for the city to rejoin TMACOG, with the Director of Public Service as city representative (6-0)
- Appointed Bob Krumm to the Wauseon Union Cemetery Board unexpired term to January 1, 2022 (9-0, joint meeting with Clinton Township Trustees)
- Placed Resolution 2021-1 authorizing the Mayor to renew an agreement with Schoenhardt & Associates for GAAP accounting services on final reading (6-0)
- Approved prior meeting minutes as printed (all in favor)
- Approved and paid the bills as presented (6-0)
City Council
The Wauseon City Council will consider an ordinance for the South Shoop Repaving Project and a resolution to renew accounting services with Schoenhardt & Associates. The council will also vote on a $366,000 lease for a vactor truck and several mayoral appointments to local boards.
- Ordinance 2021-1: South Shoop Repaving Project
- Resolution 2021-1: Renewing agreement with Schoenhardt & Associates for GAAP accounting services
- $366,000 four-year lease agreement for a vactor truck
- Mayoral appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals, Park Board, and Planning Commission
- Mayoral appointments to the Charter Revision Commission, Tree Commission, and Pride Preservation & Design Review Board
Wauseon City Council approved a four-year lease agreement totaling $366,000 for a vactor truck, all votes 6-0. Council also advanced Ordinance 2021-1 for the South Shoop Avenue Repaving Project through emergency and final readings, and moved Resolution 2021-1 for accounting services to a second reading. The mayor's appointments to various boards and commissions were accepted, and the bills were approved for payment.
- Approved four-year lease for vactor truck, total $366,000 (6-0)
- Placed Ordinance 2021-1 (South Shoop Avenue Repaving Project) on emergency reading (6-0)
- Placed Ordinance 2021-1 on final reading (6-0)
- Placed Resolution 2021-1 (renew accounting agreement with Schoenhardt & Associates) on second reading (6-0)
- Accepted mayor's appointments to boards and commissions (6-0)
- Approved and ordered payment of bills as presented (6-0)
- Approved prior meeting minutes as printed (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council will consider renewing an agreement with Schoenhardt & Associates for GAAP accounting services. The meeting also includes reviews of liquor license applications for Kam Wah, Jay Petroleum, and Ironwood Golf Course.
- Resolution 2021-1: Renewing agreement with Schoenhardt & Associates for accounting services
- Appointment of Keith Torbet to the Maumee Valley Planning Organization board
- Kam Wah liquor license D1, D2 & D3 application
- Jay Petroleum liquor license C1 & C2 application
- Ironwood Golf Course liquor license D1 & D2 application
Wauseon City Council approved prior meeting minutes, placed Resolution 2021-1 on first reading to renew an agreement with Schoenhardt & Associates for GAAP accounting services, and accepted the mayor's appointment of Keith Torbet to the Maumee Valley Planning Organization board for a one-year term. Council also approved and paid the bills as presented. No action was taken on liquor permits for Kam Wah, Jay Petroleum and Ironwood Golf Course, and no action was taken on the Tree Commission report.
- Approved prior meeting minutes as printed (unanimous)
- Placed Resolution 2021-1 on first reading to renew agreement with Schoenhardt & Associates for GAAP accounting services (6-0)
- Accepted Mayor's appointment of Keith Torbet to Maumee Valley Planning Organization board for one-year term (6-0)
- Approved and paid bills as presented (6-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 5:10 p.m. (unanimous)
- No action taken on liquor permits for Kam Wah, Jay Petroleum and Ironwood Golf Course
- No action taken on Tree Commission report