Wauseon public meetings in 2022

City Council

The Wauseon City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving prior minutes, receiving department head reports, and considering several resolutions. Key items include a third reading of a refuse franchise contract, a first reading of a wage scale adjustment based on the Consumer Price Index, and a second reading of an indigent defense services agreement. The council will also vote on a recommendation to update the city's vacation policy in the employee handbook.

• Resolution 2022-26: Authorize mayor to accept lowest bid and contract for refuse franchise (third reading)
• Resolution 2022-30: Adjust compensation plan wage scale based on Consumer Price Index (first reading)
• Resolution 2022-28: Authorize agreement for indigent defense services with Fulton County (second reading)
• Vacation policy update: 90 days–1 week, 1 year–1 week, 2 years–2 weeks, 6 years–3 weeks, 10 years–4 weeks, 15 years–5 weeks

Council approved a new vacation policy for nonunion employees, allowing one week after 90 days and five weeks after 15 years. It also passed resolutions adjusting wages by CPI, authorizing an indigent defense agreement, and accepting a refuse franchise bid. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved updated vacation policy for nonunion employees (5-0)
• Passed Resolution 2022-30 adjusting wage scale by CPI (5-0)
• Passed Resolution 2022-28 authorizing indigent defense agreement with Fulton County (5-0)
• Passed Resolution 2022-26 accepting lowest bid for refuse franchise (5-0)
• Approved bills as presented (5-0)

City Council

The Wauseon City Council will hold its regular meeting to approve prior meeting minutes, hear department head reports, and vote on several resolutions. Key decisions include entering a payroll and HR contract with Paylocity, approving a refuse franchise contract, and amending the 2022 annual appropriation ordinance. The council will also discuss the 2023 meeting schedule and employee Christmas gifts.

• Resolution 2022-29: Approve Paylocity HR and payroll software contract ($ amount not specified)
• Resolution 2022-26: Approve refuse franchise contract with lowest and best bidder
• Resolution 2022-27: Amend 2022 annual appropriation ordinance to adjust line account appropriations
• Resolution 2022-28: Authorize Mayor to enter indigent defense agreement with Fulton County Commissioners
• Motion to approve 2023 council meeting schedule and employee Christmas gifts

City Council tabled a recommendation and resolution to enter into an agreement with Paylocity for HR and payroll solutions. The council also approved the 2023 meeting schedule and authorized budget appropriation changes for 2022.

• Approved 2023 schedule of Council Meetings (6-0)
• Approved employee Christmas gifts (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-27 to amend 2022 annual appropriation line accounts (6-0)
• Passed first reading of Resolution 2022-28 for indigent defense services agreement (6-0)
• Passed second reading of Resolution 2022-26 for refuse franchise contract (6-0)
• Tabled recommendation to enter agreement with Paylocity for HR and Payroll (6-0)
• Tabled Resolution 2022-29 regarding Paylocity agreement (6-0)
• Approved payment of bills as presented (6-0)

City Council

The Wauseon City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 17, 2022, to approve prior meeting minutes, hear department head reports, and take votes on several resolutions. The meeting includes first readings of legislation, such as a refuse franchise contract, and second readings of a resolution for Brunell Street rebuild funding using state debt.

• Resolution 2022-26: First reading for refuse franchise contract approval
• Resolution 2022-23: Second reading for Brunell Street Rebuild funding via state debt
• Motion to allow Mayor to enter salt bid contract
• Motion to advertise chemical bids and accept lowest bid
• Approval of bills as presented

Council approved a recommendation to give full-time and part-time non-union employees a percentage increase instead of merit pay, with the rate to be set annually based on city finances. They also advanced a refuse franchise contract resolution to first reading and passed a resolution on final reading for Brunell Street rebuild debt reimbursement. Several other routine motions were approved unanimously.

• Approved percentage pay increase for non-union employees (5-0)
• Placed Resolution 2022-26 (refuse franchise bid) on first reading (5-0)
• Passed Resolution 2022-23 (Brunell Street rebuild debt reimbursement) on emergency final reading (5-0)
• Authorized mayor to enter salt bid contract with lowest bidder (5-0)
• Authorized advertising for chemical bids and mayor to accept lowest bids (5-0)
• Approved payment of bills as presented (5-0)

City Council

The Wauseon City Council will consider a five-year residential waste pickup contract with ARS, approve several resolutions including a Brunell Street rebuild funding intent and annual appropriations adjustments, and hear public comments on city-school relations. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and bills.

• Five-year residential waste pickup contract with ARS (tag system) recommended by Utility Committee
• Resolution 2022-23: intent to reimburse fund for Brunell Street rebuild with tax-exempt debt proceeds
• Resolution 2022-24: amend 2022 annual appropriations to adjust line items
• Resolution 2022-25: accept budget commission rates and certify tax levies to county auditor
• Transfer of D5L liquor license to Triangular Processing INC at 206 N Fulton Street

City Council approved a shift from merit-based pay to a percentage increase for full-time and part-time non-union employees. The council also authorized the Mayor to accept lowest bids for salt and refuse franchise contracts.

• Approved percentage-based pay increases for non-union full and part-time employees (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-26 to accept lowest bid for Refuse Franchise (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-23 regarding Brunell Street Rebuild reimbursement (5-0)
• Authorized Mayor to enter into Salt Bid Contract with lowest bidder (5-0)
• Authorized advertisement and acceptance of lowest bids for chemicals (5-0)
• Approved payment of bills as presented (5-0)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review several resolutions, including an agreement for bridge inspections and a temporary storage yard agreement with American Transmission Systems, Inc. The meeting also includes reports from department heads and a recommendation from the Park Board regarding sculptures for the bike trail.

• Resolution 2022-21: Bridge Inspection Agreement
• Resolution 2022-22: Temporary Storage Yard Agreement with American Transmission Systems, Inc.
• Resolution 2022-20: Request for Qualifications for an Engineer
• Park Board recommendation to approve six sculptures for the bike trail
• Liquor permit for El Jarro Mexican Grill at 445 Airport Highway

The Wauseon City Council approved the placement of six donor-chosen sculptures along the bike trail and administered the oath of office to new Fire Chief Phil Kessler. Council also passed resolutions authorizing the mayor to issue an RFQ for an engineer, approving a bridge inspection agreement, authorizing a temporary storage yard agreement, and adopting the city's local government manual. Additionally, council approved the liquor permit for El Jarro Mexican Grill and accepted a board appointment.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved six sculptures to be placed along the bike trail (5-2)
• Passed Resolution 2022-20 authorizing an RFQ for an engineer (5-0)
• Passed Resolution 2022-21 for a bridge inspection agreement as an emergency (5-0)
• Passed Resolution 2022-22 authorizing a temporary storage yard agreement with American Transmission Systems, Inc. as an emergency (5-0)
• Passed Resolution 2022-18 adopting the City of Wauseon Local Government Manual (5-0)
• Noted no objections to the DSI liquor permit for Reighard 8090 LLC (El Jarro Mexican Grill)
• Approved Mayor's appointment of Lisa Vajen to the Park Board (5-0)

City Council

The Wauseon City Council held a special meeting to amend the 2022 annual appropriation ordinance and eliminate merit pay raises for 2023. The Finance Committee recommended and the Council unanimously approved a $575,000 transfer from the general fund to the debt reduction fund for TIF improvements. The Council also voted to eliminate merit pay raises based on evaluations, with no further action on salaries until 2023.

• $575,000 transfer from general fund to debt reduction fund for TIF improvements
• Elimination of merit pay raises for 2023 based on evaluation criteria
• First reading of Resolution 2022-19 to amend annual appropriation ordinance
• Unanimous votes on all Finance Committee recommendations

The Wauseon City Council approved a transfer of funds from the general fund to the TIF Improvement department reduction fund. They also voted to eliminate the evaluation component linked to merit pay raises, though the merit pay itself remains. Additionally, the council passed a resolution allowing the Director of Finance to adjust certain line account appropriations for 2022.

• Approved transfer of funds from general fund to TIF Improvement dept reduction fund (5-0)
• Approved elimination of merit pay evaluation from compensation plan (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-19 authorizing Finance Director to adjust 2022 appropriations (5-0)

City Council

The Wauseon City Council is meeting to consider final readings of ordinances that would modify sewer and water rate schedules, both declared emergencies. The council will also review a resolution adopting the city's local government manual, hear department and committee reports, and consider scheduling Trick or Treat for October 31.

• Ordinance 2022-4: Modifying sewer rate schedule, emergency
• Ordinance 2022-5: Modifying water rate schedule, emergency
• Resolution 2022-18: Adopting City of Wauseon Local Government Manual
• Park Board recommendation to accept donated art sculptures for bike trail
• Motion to schedule Trick or Treat for Oct 31, 6-7:30 p.m.

City Council approved modifications to the rate schedules for both water and sewer services. The council also agreed to accept donated art sculptures for the bike trail pending design approval. Additionally, the city scheduled the annual Trick or Treat event for October 31.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-4 modifying sewer rate schedules (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-5 modifying water rate schedules (6-0)
• Approved acceptance of donated art sculptures for bike trail pending design approval (6-0)
• Scheduled Trick or Treat for Oct. 31, 2022, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (6-0)
• Placed Resolution 2022-18 adopting the Local Government Manual on first reading (6-0)
• Approved payment of bills as presented (6-0)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council

The Wauseon City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 15, 2022, with several legislative items on the agenda. They will consider a resolution to amend the 2022 annual appropriation ordinance, a resolution adopting a local government manual, and ordinances modifying sewer and water rate schedules. The council will also hear department head and committee reports, and may schedule Trick or Treat for October 31.

• Resolution 2022-19: amend 2022 annual appropriations
• Resolution 2022-18: adopt City of Wauseon Local Government Manual
• Ordinance 2022-4: modify sewer rate schedule
• Ordinance 2022-5: modify water rate schedule
• Motion to schedule Trick or Treat for Oct 31, 6-7:30 p.m.

City Council approved the appointment of Phil Kessler as Fire Chief following the resignation of Rick Sluder. The council also authorized bids for a refuse franchise and approved a sanitary sewer easement for McDonald's.

• Approved appointment of Phil Kessler as Fire Chief effective Sept. 12, 2022 (6-0)
• Accepted Fire Chief Rick Sluder's resignation effective Sept. 11, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-16 to advertise for refuse franchise bids (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-17 for sanitary sewer easement with McDonald's Real Estate Company and LP Properties 4124, LLC (6-0)
• Approved first reading of Resolution 2022-18 adopting Local Government Manual (6-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2022-4 modifying sewer rates (5-1)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2022-5 modifying water rates (5-1)
• Approved payment of bills as presented (6-0)

City Council

The Wauseon City Council is meeting to consider ordinances that would modify sewer and water rate schedules, as well as a resolution to establish a fund for opioid settlement money. The council will also hear reports from department heads and committees, and may approve prior meeting minutes and bills.

• Ordinance 2022-4: Modifying sewer rate schedule
• Ordinance 2022-5: Modifying water rate schedule
• Resolution 2022-15: Establishing fund for OneOhio opioid settlements
• Approval of prior meeting minutes (July 5 and July 14, 2022)
• Approval of bills as presented

Wauseon City Council placed Ordinance 2022-4 (sewer rates) and Ordinance 2022-5 (water rates) on first reading, each passing 4-1. Council also passed Resolution 2022-15 on emergency and final reading 5-0, authorizing the Finance Director to create a fund for OneOhio opioid settlement money. Council approved paying the bills as presented 5-0 and approved prior meeting minutes unanimously. No legislation was on second or third reading.

• Placed Ordinance 2022-4 modifying sewer rates on first reading (4-1)
• Placed Ordinance 2022-5 modifying water rates on first reading (4-1)
• Passed Resolution 2022-15 on emergency reading authorizing a fund for OneOhio opioid settlement funds (5-0)
• Passed Resolution 2022-15 on final reading (5-0)
• Approved prior meeting minutes as printed (unanimous)
• Approved and paid the bills as presented (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:41 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Wauseon City Council will convene a routine meeting with no major decisions planned. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as roll call, approval of prior meeting minutes, department head reports, and committee recommendations. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled for action.

Wauseon City Council approved a multiyear water rate increase of 5% for 2022, 5% for 2023 and 4% for 2024, and a multiyear sewage increase of 9% for 2022 and 7.5% for 2023 and 2024, all beginning September 1, 2022. The recommendation from the June 20, 2022 Utility Meeting also called for removing the debt service fee before the sewage rate increase, which Councilor Tijerina said would keep customers from seeing an increase in their bill for 2022. Council also approved the prior meeting minutes and approved and paid the bills as presented. No legislation was before the council.

• Approved multiyear water rate increase: 5% in 2022, 5% in 2023, 4% in 2024, effective September 1, 2022 (8-0)
• Approved multiyear sewage rate increase: 9% in 2022, 7.5% in 2023 and 2024, effective September 1, 2022 (8-0)
• Approved prior meeting minutes as printed (unanimous)
• Approved and paid the bills as presented (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:20 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

This is a regular City Council meeting with a largely procedural agenda: approving prior meeting minutes, receiving committee and department head reports, and approving bills. No specific legislation, ordinances, or public hearings are listed for action.

• Approval of minutes from June 6, 2022 Council meeting and June 16, 2022 Committee of the Whole
• Department head reports from Fire, Police, Public Service, Finance, and Law
• Approval of bills as presented

Wauseon City Council met briefly on June 20, 2022, with five members present and one excused absence. Council approved the prior meeting's minutes and approved and paid the bills as presented on a 5-0 vote. No legislation was before council, and the meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m.

• Approved prior meeting minutes as printed (unanimous)
• Approved and paid the bills as presented (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:10 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Wauseon City Council will hold its regular meeting on June 6, 2022, at 5:00 pm. The body will consider routine procedural items, committee reports, and two resolutions: one authorizing the mayor to join the 2022 Maumee Valley East Chip Consortium partnership, and another approving engineering services agreements. Bills for payment will also be reviewed.

• Resolution 2022-14: Partnership agreement with Maumee Valley East Chip Consortium (Henry County, Napoleon, Fulton County, Wauseon)
• Resolution 2022-10: Approval of engineering services agreements
• Approval of bills for payment (amounts not specified in agenda)
• Park Board recommendation to tile four north fields at Biddle Park
• Mayor’s appointments to boards and commissions (including Revolving Loan Fund Committee) accepted

City Council approved a recommendation to tile four north fields at Biddle Park to address flooding. The council also authorized a chip consortium partnership agreement and engineering services agreements.

• Approved tiling of four north fields at Biddle Park (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-14 for Maumee Valley East Chip Consortium Partnership Agreement (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-10 for engineering services agreements (6-0)
• Accepted Mayor's appointments to boards and commissions (6-0)
• Approved payment of bills as presented (6-0)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council

Wauseon City Council approved Resolution 2022-13 authorizing the Mayor to enter an agreement with the Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association Command Officers Union, passing it on emergency and final reading by 5-0 votes. Council also passed final readings of four resolutions authorizing the Mayor to enter engineering services agreements with FellerFinch & Associates, Peterman Associates, DGL Consulting Engineers, and Poggemeyer Design Group, each 5-0. In a joint session with Clinton Township Trustees, Councilor Chamberlin was reappointed to the Wauseon Union Cemetery for a term from January 2, 2023 to January 1, 2026 by an 8-0 vote. Council accepted the Mayor's board and commission appointments and approved paying the bills as presented, both 5-0.

• Approved Resolution 2022-13 authorizing the Mayor to enter an agreement with the Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association Command Officers Union (5-0, emergency and final reading)
• Approved Resolution 2022-6 authorizing an engineering services agreement with FellerFinch & Associates, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-7 authorizing an engineering services agreement with Peterman Associates, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-8 authorizing an engineering services agreement with DGL Consulting Engineers, LLC (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-9 authorizing an engineering services agreement with Poggemeyer Design Group (5-0)
• Reappointed Councilor Chamberlin to the Wauseon Union Cemetery for term January 2, 2023 to January 1, 2026 (8-0)
• Accepted the Mayor's appointments to various boards and commissions (5-0)
• Approved and paid the bills as presented (5-0)

City Council

The City Council approved labor agreements for the Ohio Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association patrol officers and dispatchers. Additionally, the Council authorized a letter of non-objection for an outdoor liquor patio at Los Mariachis LLC and accepted two police grants. Several engineering service resolutions were advanced through their first or second readings.

• Approved police union agreement (5-0)
• Approved dispatchers union agreement (5-0)
• Approved liquor patio non-objection for Los Mariachis LLC (5-0)
• Accepted JAG Grant (5-0)
• Accepted Vawa Grant (5-0)
• Approved payment of city bills (5-0)
• Advanced engineering resolutions 2022-6 through 2022-10 to further readings (5-0)

City Council

The Wauseon City Council will hold its regular meeting, including approval of prior minutes, department head reports, and committee reports. The main legislative item is an emergency ordinance (2022-3) amending the Seneca Drive incentive district, which would exempt property from real property taxation and require service payments in lieu of taxes. Council will also consider first readings of four resolutions authorizing engineering service agreements with different firms. A liquor license transfer application from Azteca Mexican Store Restaurant is on the agenda for new business.

• Ordinance 2022-3: emergency amendment to Seneca Drive incentive district, creating tax exemption and service payments in lieu of taxes
• Resolution 2022-6: engineering services agreement with FellerFinch & Associates, Inc.
• Resolution 2022-7: engineering services agreement with Peterman Associates, Inc.
• Resolution 2022-8: engineering services agreement with DGL Consulting Engineers, LLC.
• Resolution 2022-9: engineering services agreement with Poggemeyer Design Group

The Wauseon City Council unanimously passed Ordinance 2022-3, which amends a previous ordinance to create the Seneca Drive Incentive District and establish tax increment funding for public improvements. The council also approved four resolutions authorizing the Mayor to enter into engineering service agreements with FellerFinch & Associates, Peterman Associates, DGL Consulting Engineers, and Poggemeyer Design Group. Additionally, the council approved a recommendation to plant a Northern Fir Christmas Tree at Railroad Park and granted a liquor license transfer to Azteca Mexican Store Restaurant.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-3 creating Seneca Drive Incentive District (5-0)
• Approved four resolutions for engineering service agreements (5-0 each)
• Approved planting Northern Fir tree at Railroad Park (5-0)
• Approved transfer of liquor license to Azteca Mexican Store Restaurant
• Approved prior meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills (5-0)

City Council

The Wauseon City Council will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, hear public comments including on a school levy, and conduct department reports. They will also consider an emergency resolution to authorize an electrical supply agreement for municipal locations and vote on the mayor’s appointments to local boards and commissions.

• Resolution 2022-5: Emergency electrical supply agreement for municipal locations
• Mayor’s appointments to Fulton County Health Department (Dr. Kenton Kamp, 5-year term)
• Approval of prior meeting minutes (March 7 and March 17, 2022)
• Public comment on school levy by Paul Zumfelde
• Approval of bills presented for payment

City Council passed a resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an electrical supply agreement for municipal locations. The council also approved the payment of bills and a board appointment to the Fulton County Health Department.

• Approved Resolution 2022-5 for municipal electrical supply agreement (6-0)
• Approved appointment of Dr. Kenton Kamp to Fulton County Health Department (6-0)
• Approved payment of bills as presented (6-0)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council

The Wauseon City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving prior meeting minutes and paying bills. The main action item is a final vote on Resolution 2022-2, which would authorize the mayor to enter into an engineering services agreement with Dillin Control Systems. A resident, Ron Schoettley, is scheduled to address the council about a school levy.

• Final reading and vote on Resolution 2022-2: agreement with Dillin Control Systems for engineering services
• Approval of minutes from March 7, 2022 council meeting and March 17, 2022 Committee of the Whole
• Public comment by Ron Schoettley on school levy
• Approval and payment of bills

The Wauseon City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2022-2 for engineering services with Dillin Control Systems and authorized payment of the bills. Council members also heard public comment regarding a school levy and discussed city pool lifeguard wages without taking action on wages.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-2 with Dillin Control Systems for engineering services (5-0)
• Approved and paid the bills (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:26 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Wauseon City Council will consider several legislative items, including the creation of the Seneca Drive Incentive District. The meeting also includes discussions on road reconstruction and engineering service agreements.

• Resolution 2022-3: Reconstruction of South Brunell
• Resolution 2022-4: Amendment to 2021 Annual Appropriation Ordinance
• Resolution 2022-2: Engineering services agreement with Dillin Control Systems
• Ordinance 2022-1: Creation of the Seneca Drive Incentive District
• Resolution 2022-1: Agreement with Ohio State Attorney General for delinquent tax collection

The Wauseon City Council passed legislation to create the Seneca Drive Incentive District and authorized bidding for the reconstruction of South Brunell. Council also approved amendments to the 2021 annual appropriation ordinance and an agreement for the collection of delinquent taxes. Additionally, the council swore in a new Clerk of Council and reviewed the 2021 annual report.

• Approved Resolution 2022-3 for South Brunell reconstruction (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-4 to amend 2021 appropriations (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-1 creating Seneca Drive Incentive District (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-1 for delinquent tax collection agreement (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-2 for Dillin Control Systems engineering (5-0)
• Approved payment of city bills (5-0)

City Council

Wauseon City Council held a special meeting on February 21, 2022, and went into executive session to consider employment of a public employee or official. After the session ended at 8:20 p.m., council voted 5-0 to offer the Clerk of Council position to Korin Baumgartner. The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Councilor Chamberlin had an excused absence.

• Entered executive session on employment of a public employee or official (5-0)
• Offered Clerk of Council position to Korin Baumgartner (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Wauseon City Council will consider issuing $575,000 in bonds to fund the extension of Seneca Drive, including road, sidewalk, and drainage improvements. They will also review a resolution to hire Dillin Control Systems for engineering services, and continue work on a tax incentive district for Seneca Drive. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes, bills, and a request to excuse a councilor.

• Ordinance 2022-2: $575,000 bond for Seneca Drive extension
• Resolution 2022-2: Agreement with Dillin Control Systems for engineering services
• Ordinance 2022-1: Creation of Seneca Drive Incentive District (tax increment financing)
• Resolution 2022-1: Agreement with Ohio Attorney General for delinquent tax collection
• Motion to excuse Councilor Stickley from meetings Feb 25–Mar 9

Wauseon City Council passed Ordinance 2022-2 on emergency and final reading, authorizing up to $575,000 in bonds to pay for extending Seneca Drive and related improvements. Council also advanced Ordinance 2022-1, which creates the Seneca Drive Incentive District and exempts certain property from real property taxation, and Resolution 2022-2, authorizing the mayor to enter an engineering services agreement with Dillin Control Systems. Resolution 2022-1, authorizing an agreement with the Ohio State Attorney General for collection of delinquent taxes, also passed second reading. All recorded votes were 5-0.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 2022-2 on emergency reading, $575,000 bond for Seneca Drive extension (5-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2022-2 on final reading (5-0)
• Passed Resolution 2022-2 first reading, engineering services agreement with Dillin Control Systems (5-0)
• Amended Ordinance 2022-1 (5-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2022-1 second reading, Seneca Drive Incentive District (5-0)
• Passed Resolution 2022-1 second reading, delinquent tax collection agreement with Ohio Attorney General (5-0)
• Excused Councilor Stickley from meetings Feb 25–Mar 9, 2022 (4-0, 1 abstain)

City Council

The Wauseon City Council is meeting to consider several items, including the first reading of an ordinance to create a tax incentive district on Seneca Drive, which would exempt certain properties from real property taxation and require service payments in lieu of taxes. The council will also consider a resolution to authorize the mayor to contract with the Ohio Attorney General for delinquent tax collection, approve the mayor's appointments to boards, and pay bills. The agenda includes standard procedural items like approving minutes and department reports.

• Ordinance 2022-1: Creation of Seneca Drive Incentive District with tax exemptions and service payments in lieu of taxes
• Resolution 2022-1: Authorizing agreement with Ohio Attorney General for delinquent tax collection
• Mayor's appointment of Brandon Tijerina to Community Reinvestment Housing Council (3-year term)
• Approval of bills as presented
• Possible executive session for employment of public employee or official

Wauseon City Council placed Ordinance 2022-1, creating the Seneca Drive Incentive District and exempting certain property from real property taxation with service payments in lieu of taxes, on first reading; it passed 6-0. Council also placed Resolution 2022-1, authorizing the Mayor to enter a six-month agreement with the Ohio State Attorney General for collection of delinquent taxes, on first reading, 6-0. Council approved Mayor Huner's appointment of Brandon Tijerina to the Community Reinvestment Housing Council (1/1/22 to 12/31/24), approved and paid the bills as presented, and set Clerk of Council interviews for February 21 and 22, 2022. No second or third readings were presented.

• Ordinance 2022-1 (Seneca Drive Incentive District, tax exemption with service payments) placed on first reading and passed (6-0)
• Resolution 2022-1 (agreement with Ohio State Attorney General for delinquent tax collection, six-month term) placed on first reading and passed (6-0)
• Approved appointment of Brandon Tijerina to Community Reinvestment Housing Council, 1/1/22 to 12/31/24 (6-0)
• Approved and paid the bills as presented (6-0)
• Entered Executive Session for employment of a public employee or official (6-0); exited at 5:40 p.m.
• Set Clerk of Council interviews for February 21 and 22, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved prior meeting minutes as printed (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 5:43 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Wauseon City Council will hold a public hearing on a tax incentive ordinance for Seneca Drive, with Matt Gilroy available for questions. The council will also consider final passage of Ordinance 2021-13 setting compensation for the city law director and assistant law directors, and vote on the mayor's appointments to boards and commissions. Other routine items include approving prior meeting minutes and paying bills.

• Public hearing on Seneca Drive tax incentive ordinance
• Final reading of Ordinance 2021-13: compensation for law director and assistant law directors
• Mayor's appointments: Chris Gleckler to Zoning Board of Appeals (5-year term), Scott Stiriz and Harold Stickley to Park Board (5-year terms), Scott Stiriz to Tree Commission (3-year term)
• Approval of bills as presented

Wauseon City Council held a public hearing on the Seneca Drive Tax Incentive Ordinance with no testimony offered, then passed Ordinance 2021-13 on final reading, which provides for a City Law Director, Assistant Law Directors, and sets a rate of compensation. Council also approved Mayor Huner's appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals, Park Board, and Tree Commission, and approved the prior meeting minutes. Councilors Chamberlin and Stickley had excused absences, leaving four members present.

• Opened and closed public hearing on Seneca Drive Tax Incentive Ordinance, no testimony (4-0 each)
• Approved prior meeting minutes as printed (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 2021-13 on final reading: City Law Director, Assistant Law Directors, and compensation rate (4-0)
• Approved appointments: Chris Gleckler to Zoning Board of Appeals (1/1/22-12/31/26) (4-0)
• Approved appointments: Scott Stiriz and Harold Stickley to Park Board (1/1/22-12/31/26) (4-0)
• Approved appointment: Scott Stiriz to Tree Commission (1/1/22-12/31/24) (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:08 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Wauseon City Council will hold its first meeting of 2022, including oaths of office for councilors, election of a council president, and approval of prior minutes. They will vote on the second reading of Ordinance 2021-13, which sets compensation for the city law director and assistant law directors, and the final reading of Resolution 2021-16, authorizing the mayor to issue a request for qualifications for an engineer. The council will also consider scheduling a public hearing on a Seneca Drive tax incentive ordinance and approving the mayor's appointments to various boards and commissions.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-13: compensation for law director and assistant law directors
• Final reading of Resolution 2021-16: authorizing RFQ for an engineer
• Motion to schedule public hearing on Seneca Drive tax incentive ordinance for Jan 17, 2022
• Approval of mayor's appointments to boards and commissions (e.g., Charter Revision, Civil Service, Park Board)
• Approval of bills as presented

At its January 4, 2022 meeting, Wauseon City Council administered oaths of office to newly elected and re-elected members, then elected Councilor Stiriz as Council President for a term ending December 31, 2023. Council passed the second reading of Ordinance 2021-13 setting Law Director compensation and the final reading of Resolution 2021-16 authorizing the Mayor to issue a Request for Qualifications for an Engineer. Council also scheduled a public hearing on the Seneca Drive tax incentive ordinance for January 17, 2022, and approved the Mayor's appointments to various boards and commissions. No first-reading legislation was presented.

• Elected Councilor Stiriz as Council President (6-0)
• Excused Councilor Chamberlin (6-0)
• Approved prior meeting minutes unanimously
• Passed second reading of Ordinance 2021-13 on Law Director compensation (5-0)
• Passed final reading of Resolution 2021-16 authorizing RFQ for an Engineer (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing on Seneca Drive tax incentive ordinance for January 17, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved Mayor's appointments to boards and commissions (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:24 p.m. (5-0)