Ashtabula County public meetings in 2022

City Council

Council approved the city's appropriations for 2023 and passed several ordinances regarding employee compensation and healthcare agreements. The board also approved four residential tax abatements and appointed two members to the City Port Authority Board.

• Approved 2023 appropriations for city expenses and expenditures
• Approved wage increases for city and health department employees (Ordinances 2022-157, 2022-158, 2022-159, 2022-160)
• Approved four residential tax abatements for properties on Walnut Blvd and Brooke Lane
• Approved healthcare, dental, and vision agreement with Jefferson Health Care Plan
• Approved agreements with Concierge Nurse Navigators and Concierge Health Network
• Approved funding from Ohio Lake Erie Commission for Highland Beach storm sewer outfall repair
• Appointed Mary Church and re-appointed Gunar Luhta to the City Port Authority Board
• Approved supplemental appropriation increases for Police Levy, AMC Computer, AMC Security, Fire Pension, and Workers' Compensation funds

Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation Committee

The committee received a presentation on the services provided by the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken during the meeting.

City Council

City Council approved 100% residential tax abatements for four properties and two medical service agreements for city employees. The council also passed four ordinances regarding employee contracts, pay rates, and staff appointments.

• Approved 100% residential tax abatements for seven years at 2219 Walnut Blvd., 1606 Walnut Blvd., 1610 Walnut Blvd., and 3404 Brookdale
• Approved agreement with Concierge Health Network for employee primary care (Jan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023)
• Approved agreement with Concierge Nurse Navigators for employee health care navigation (Jan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-148 ratifying tentative agreements with three employee organizations
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-149 approving pay rates and employment terms for non-union personnel
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-150 acknowledging Catherine R. Colgan as Assistant Solicitor
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-151 appointing McKenzie Burgan as Clerk of Council for five years starting Dec 12, 2022
• Approved minutes from November 21, 2022 regular meeting

City Council

City Council approved a two-year emergency management services agreement with the Ashtabula County Board of Commissioners and a change order for the Lake Road culvert project. The council also authorized requests for future ordinances regarding collective bargaining agreements, personnel pay rates, and vacation time for the new Assistant Solicitor.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-146 for emergency management services agreement (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-147 for J. Severino Construction Co. Lake Road culvert project change order (6-0)
• Approved request for ordinances to approve collective bargaining agreements for ASME Local 97, IAFF 165, and FOP 26 (6-0)
• Approved request for ordinance to adopt current personnel pay rates (6-0)
• Approved request for ordinance granting Assistant Solicitor Catherine Colgan three weeks paid vacation (6-0)
• Approved November 7, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss personnel and property purchase/sale (6-0)

Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation Committee

The Community Development, Economic Development, and Parks & Recreation Committee will meet to receive a presentation from the Youngstown Business Incubator. The session includes reports from the City Manager and the Parks & Recreation Committee.

• Presentation by Ginny Pasha regarding the Lake to River Small Business Success (L2RSBS) program

City Council

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a pre-council meeting. The session includes administrative reports and updates from city council committees.

City Council

City Council will consider several contracts for street restorations and the purchase of equipment for the fire department. The body will also review supplemental appropriation increases for multiple city funds for the 2022 period.

• Contract of $23,100.00 with Rocky Road Paving for various street cut road restorations
• Contract of $32,770.00 with Rocky Road Paving for road restorations on Lake Avenue
• Purchase of a 2023 Kawasaki Mule Pro FX EPS LE from Loudermilk Tractor & Cycle not to exceed $15,874.00
• Resolution accepting a donation from the MFG Foundation for a Kawasaki Mule and skid unit for the fire department
• Supplemental increases to appropriations for General, Police Levy, and other city funds

City Council approved two contracts for road restorations and the purchase of a Kawasaki Mule for the Fire Department funded by a donation. The council also approved supplemental budget increases for several city funds and a liquor transfer request for a proposed gas station.

• Approved $23,100 contract with Rocky Road Paving for street cut road restorations (6-0)
• Approved $32,770 contract with Rocky Road Paving for Lake Avenue road restorations (6-0)
• Approved purchase of 2023 Kawasaki Mule Pro FX EPS LE for $15,874 via MFG Foundation donation (6-0)
• Approved supplemental increases to appropriations for general, police, and other city funds (6-0)
• Approved liquor transfer request for proposed convenience store and gas station on Route 20 (6-0)
• Approved $2,729.08 Change Order No. 1 for ABT 537 Culvert Project (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-144 honoring Lori B. Lamer on her retirement (6-0)
• Approved adding an ordinance for an Emergency Management Services agreement with Ashtabula County to the next agenda (6-0)

General

Council held a public hearing on the seventh amendment to the Joint Economic Development District (JEDD) contract between the City of Ashtabula and Ashtabula Township. The amendment would add Parcel 03-055-00-002-00, located near Lowe's at Eureka and Dillon Drives, to allow development of an 11,000 square foot store. No formal action was taken, as hearings are for public comment only; a vote will occur at a later regular or special meeting.

• No formal action taken at public hearing (by law)
• Public hearing held on 7th amendment to JEDD contract with Ashtabula Township
• Proposed addition of Parcel 03-055-00-002-00 for development of 11,000 sq ft store

City Council

Council adopted three ordinances: a seventh amendment to the Joint Economic Development District contract with Ashtabula Township, and two Community Reinvestment Area tax incentive agreements for new residential dwellings at 1433 and 1435 Bridge Street. The tax abatements are for $207,100 and $207,846 respectively, at 100% for 7 years. Council also approved a resolution honoring retiring Assistant Solicitor Lorie Lamer and reappointed Mary Graves to the Parks and Recreation Board.

• Adopted Ordinance 2022-136 authorizing seventh amendment to JEDD contract with Ashtabula Township (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-137 granting $207,100 tax abatement for new home at 1433 Bridge Street (5-1, Holman nay)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-138 granting $207,846 tax abatement for new home at 1435 Bridge Street (5-1, Holman nay)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-139 authorizing grant application for Walnut Beach swimming area buoys (6-0)
• Approved resolution honoring retiring Assistant Solicitor Lorie Lamer (6-0)
• Reappointed Mary Graves to Parks and Recreation Board (6-0)

City Council

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a pre-council meeting. The session includes administrative reports and committee updates.

City Council

Ashtabula City Council is meeting to vote on several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include tax levy authorizations and agreements with the State of Ohio to convert financial reporting to GAAP standards.

• Resolution 2022-129: Authorizing tax levies as determined by the Budget Commission
• Ordinance 2022-133: Application for OPWC financial assistance for the West 14th Street Sanitary Sewer Overflow Project
• Ordinance 2022-134: Contract with Lake Erie Diving, Inc. not to exceed $30,000.00
• Ordinance 2022-132: Transfer of $13,918.26 from unclaimed funds to the General Fund
• Resolution 202-135: Authorization to demolish blighted and hazardous structures

The Ashtabula City Council approved a resolution authorizing the demolition of 15 blighted and hazardous structures through a county Land Bank grant, and granted two 100% seven-year Community Reinvestment Area tax abatements for properties at 1433 and 1435 Bridge Street. The council also authorized a $30,000 contract with Lake Erie Diving, Inc. to investigate damage to the Water Pollution Control Outfall, and approved several financial ordinances including a transfer of $13,918.26 from unclaimed funds to the general fund. All votes were unanimous with no nays recorded.

• Approved demolition of 15 blighted structures via county Land Bank grant (unanimous voice vote)
• Granted two 100% seven-year CRA tax abatements for 1433 and 1435 Bridge Street (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized $30,000 contract with Lake Erie Diving, Inc. to investigate outfall damage (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved resolution accepting budget commission rates and certifying tax levies (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized agreement with State Auditor for GAAP conversion for city (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized agreement with State Auditor for GAAP conversion for health department (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved transfer of $13,918.26 from unclaimed funds to general fund (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized application to ODNR to purchase Booeys (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

This meeting is a pre-council session consisting of administrative and committee reports. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and does not list any specific votes or legislative actions.

City Council

City Council is voting on several tax incentive agreements for residential dwellings and a road restoration contract. The meeting also includes a request for state bridge inspection services and supplemental fund appropriations.

• Tax abatement of $228,813.00 for new dwelling at 1427 Bridge Street
• Tax abatement of $216,000.00 for new dwelling at 1437 Bridge Street
• Tax abatement of $216,000.00 for new dwelling at 1439 Bridge Street
• $22,500.00 contract with Rocky Road Paving for Road Restoration Project
• Supplemental increases to General and Water Pollution Control Funds

Council approved three 100% tax abatements for 7 years for new residential dwellings at 1427, 1437, and 1439 Bridge Street, totaling $660,813 in assessed value. Also approved a $22,500 road restoration contract with Rocky Road Paving and an OPWC grant/loan application for a sewer overflow elimination project. All votes were unanimous except Ward 3 Councilor Holman voted against the first three abatements.

• Approved tax abatement for Robert & Sue Larkins at 1427 Bridge Street: $228,813 assessed value, 100% for 7 years (6-1)
• Approved tax abatement for Nicholas DiGiacomo at 1437 Bridge Street: $216,000 assessed value, 100% for 7 years (6-1)
• Approved tax abatement for Karey Lunghofer at 1439 Bridge Street: $216,000 assessed value, 100% for 7 years (6-1)
• Approved $22,500 contract with Rocky Road Paving for round 4 road restoration project (unanimous)
• Approved OPWC Round 37 application for $255,500 to eliminate sewer overflow at West 14th Street and Michigan Ave (unanimous)
• Approved declaring obsolete equipment from City Solicitor's office (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental appropriations increases for 2022 general and water pollution control funds (unanimous)
• Approved consent to ODOT for bridge inspection services (unanimous)

Finance & Personnel Committee

The committee will review the Finance Director's reports on cash position, trial balances, and tax revenue history. Members will also discuss income tax collection under new business.

• Finance Director's report on cash position and trial balance
• Review of property, bed, and income tax revenue history
• 2022 assessment amounts
• Discussion on income tax collection

City Council

The Ashtabula City Council will meet to discuss legislation regarding equipment purchases and budget adjustments. The body is reviewing a purchase for sewer cameras and supplemental appropriation changes for several city funds.

• Ordinance 2022-121: Purchase of a CUES sewer camera package from MTEC Company not to exceed $84,087.52
• Ordinance 2022-122: Supplemental appropriation increases and decreases for Marina, CDBG, Planning & Community Development, and Water Pollution Control funds

Council approved the purchase of a Cues sewer camera package for up to $84,087.52 and supplemental appropriations for several city funds. A motion to approve three residential tax abatements passed 6-1. Council also authorized participation in ODOT's bridge inspection program.

• Approved $84,087.52 sewer camera purchase from MTEC Company (7-0)
• Approved supplemental appropriations for Marina, CDBG, Planning & Community Development, and Water Pollution Control funds (7-0)
• Approved 100% tax abatements for 7 years on 427, 1437, and 1439 Bridge Street (6-1)
• Authorized consent legislation for ODOT Bridge Inspection Program participation (7-0)
• Approved minutes from July 18, August 1, and August 15, 2022 meetings (7-0)
• Approved City Manager's request for three Community Reinvestment Area tax abatements (6-1)

City Council

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a pre-council meeting. It includes administrative reports and committee updates.

City Council

Ashtabula City Council is reviewing several ordinances including insurance coverage, infrastructure upgrades, and payroll changes. The body is also considering updates to animal quarantine laws and funding increases for city projects.

• Contract with Glazier Insurance Agency and Travelers Insurance Company for $220,710.00
• Ordinance to add ferrets to the list of animals to be quarantined if they bite
• Agreement with Agile Sign & Lighting Maintenance Inc for $23,702.25 for a Walnut Beach Park sign
• Agreement with Ohio Department of Transportation for traffic signal upgrade at Main Ave. and W. 48th Street/Collins Blvd.
• Ordinance to authorize compensation, salaries, and wages for City of Ashtabula and City Health District employees

Council approved several ordinances including a $220,710 insurance contract with Glazier Insurance Agency and Travelers, a $23,702.25 sign for Walnut Beach Park (donated), and a supplemental appropriations ordinance. All votes were unanimous (6-0). An executive session was held on personnel matters with no action taken.

• Approved $220,710 insurance contract with Glazier Insurance Agency and Travelers (6-0)
• Approved $23,702.25 agreement with Agile Sign & Lighting for Walnut Beach Park sign (6-0)
• Approved repealing payroll ordinance 2022-58 to add temporary clerk classification (6-0)
• Approved compensation ordinance for city and health department employees (6-0)
• Approved supplemental appropriations for AMC Court, Sanitation, and Water Pollution Control funds (6-0)
• Approved resolution honoring Ashtabula Elks Lodge #208 on 130th anniversary (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including ordinances on ferret quarantine and traffic signal upgrade (6-0)
• Held executive session on personnel matters; no action taken

City Council

Ashtabula City Council is reviewing several ordinances including a settlement agreement for an employment grievance and funding for road repairs. The body will also discuss the creation of a new fund for opioid litigation settlements and the disposal of obsolete computer equipment.

• Ordinance 2022-105: $75,116.00 for repair of U.S. Route 20 and U.S. Route 84
• Ordinance 2022-107: Settlement agreement with Robert Wolford not to exceed $375,000 plus taxes
• Ordinance 2022-110: Creation of Local Opioid Settlement Fund (Fund 222)
• Ordinance 2022-106: Disposal of obsolete and unneeded computer equipment
• Ordinance 2022-108: Supplemental appropriation increases for General, Indigent Alcohol Treatment, Local Fiscal Recovery, Housing Code Enforcement, and Permanent Improvement funds

The Ashtabula City Council approved several ordinances, including a $375,000 settlement agreement with Robert Wolford over an employment grievance, additional funding for road repairs, disposal of obsolete computers, supplemental appropriations, and creation of a new opioid settlement fund. The council also approved a resolution honoring Officer Pasquale F. DiAngelo for 50 years of service and one honoring the Elks 208 Lodge. All votes were unanimous except for the settlement and supplemental appropriations, which passed with Ward 1 Councilor Foglio voting no.

• Approved $375,000 settlement with Robert Wolford (6-1)
• Approved $75,116 additional funding for U.S. Route 20/84 repairs (unanimous)
• Approved disposal of obsolete computer equipment (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental appropriations for multiple funds (6-1)
• Created Local Opioid Settlement Fund (222) (6-1)
• Adopted ordinances 2022-105, 106, 108, 109, 110 (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance 2022-107 (settlement) (5-2)
• Approved resolution honoring Elks 208 Lodge (unanimous)

City Council

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a pre-council meeting. The session includes administrative reports and committee updates.

Public Works/Public Utilities/Cable/Schools Committee

The Public Works/Public Utilities/Cable/Schools Committee will receive reports on city infrastructure. Discussions include an evaluation of the Water Pollution Control plant and updates on 2022 paving projects.

• WPC Plant and Collection System Evaluation by GPD
• 2022 Paving Project update
• ODOT SR 20 / SR 84 Paving Project update
• Guest speaker Jennifer Bunnell of The Dragon Empowerment Center

City Council

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a pre-council meeting. The body will receive administrative and committee reports and hold a period for public comment.

City Council

Ashtabula City Council will review legislation regarding the city's 2023 tax budget and several equipment and service contracts. The body will also consider a resolution honoring the Very Reverend Raymond J. Thomas, VF.

• Ordinance 2022-101: $21,500 contract with Rocky Road Paving for street cut road restorations
• Resolution 2022-103: Adoption of the tax budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2023
• Ordinance 2022-100: Disposal of obsolete commercial dumpsters in the Sanitation Department
• Ordinance 2022-102: Purchase of a 200-gallon commercial pressure washer trailer from Crown Cleaning Systems
• Resolution 2022-104: Honoring the Very Reverend Raymond J. Thomas, VF

The Ashtabula City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including a $21,500 contract with Rocky Road Paving for road restorations, a $12,500 purchase of a pressure washer trailer, and the 2023 tax budget. All votes were unanimous (6-0). The council also discussed concerns about ambulance availability and patient transport policies, but took no action on that matter.

• Approved ordinance authorizing disposal of obsolete commercial dumpsters (6-0)
• Approved $21,500 contract with Rocky Road Paving for road restorations (6-0)
• Approved $12,500 purchase of pressure washer trailer from Crown Cleaning Systems (6-0)
• Adopted 2023 tax budget resolution (6-0)
• Approved resolution honoring Reverend Raymond J. Thomas (6-0)
• Approved resolution to prepare recognition for Pat DeAngelo's 50 years of service (6-0)

Finance & Personnel Committee

The committee will meet to receive the Finance Director's quarterly investment and monthly financial reports. The meeting also includes reports from the City Manager.

• Quarterly Investment Report
• Monthly Financial Reports

Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation Committee

The Community Development, Economic Development, and Parks & Recreation Committee will meet to receive reports from the City Manager and the Parks & Recreation Committee. The agenda consists of procedural items and general reports.

General

City Council is holding a public hearing to discuss the draft 2023 Tax Budget. This process is required by Ohio Revised Code 5705.30 to allow for public inspection and hearing before the budget is submitted to the county auditor.

• Discussion of Draft Resolution 2023 Tax Budget
• Public hearing regarding the 2023 Tax Budget

City Council

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a pre-council meeting. The session includes administrative reports and the review of committee schedules.

City Council

City Council will review legislation regarding employee life insurance and a financial reconciliation for the Municipal Court. The body will also receive notice of a liquor permit ownership transfer for a business on West 19th Street.

• Ordinance No. 2022-97: Contract with Medical Mutual Life Insurance Company for employee group life insurance
• Ordinance No. 2022-98: Awarding of a bid
• Ordinance No. 2022-99: Agreement with the Office of the Auditor of the State of Ohio to reconcile Municipal Court cash journals for 2021
• Liquor Permit Transfer: Transfer of ownership for 1714 West 19th Street from DAVIPAM INC to PRAGI 3 INC dba Ashtabula Convenient Mart

The council approved three ordinances: a $35,750 contract with Koski Construction for a Union Avenue sewer repair, a contract with Koski Construction for additional sewer line repairs on Union Avenue, and an agreement with the Ohio Auditor's office to reconcile the municipal court's cash journal. The council also renewed group life insurance with Medical Mutual. All votes were unanimous except the auditor agreement, which passed 4-1 with Councilor Foglio dissenting.

• Approved $35,750 Union Avenue sewer repair contract with Koski Construction (5-0)
• Approved contract with Koski Construction for sewer line repairs on Union Avenue (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Ohio Auditor's office for court cash journal reconciliation (4-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-97 renewing group life insurance with Medical Mutual (5-0)
• Excused absences of Councilors Crawford and Speelman (5-0)
• Convened executive session on personnel/compensation (5-0)

City Council

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a pre-council meeting. The session includes administrative reports and the review of committee schedules.

City Council

Ashtabula City Council will consider an agreement for HVAC repairs and an updated city investment policy. The meeting also includes a presentation of Resolution No. 2022-82 to Dr. Susan J. Stocker.

• Ordinance No. 2022-95: Agreement with Ziegler Heating Company for Municipal Court building AC repairs not to exceed $24,523.00
• Resolution No. 2022-96: Adoption of an amended City of Ashtabula, Ohio Investment Policy
• Presentation of Resolution No. 2022-82 to Dr. Susan J. Stocker

The Ashtabula City Council approved an ordinance authorizing a $24,523 agreement with Ziegler Heating Company for air conditioning repairs at the Justice Center, and adopted an amended city investment policy. Council also approved a life insurance renewal with MedMutual, appointed Emory Moore to the Park/Recreation Board, and made appointments to an Ad Hoc Committee on racism. All votes were unanimous among the five members present.

• Approved $24,523 AC repair contract with Ziegler Heating (5-0)
• Adopted amended city investment policy (5-0)
• Approved life insurance renewal with MedMutual (5-0)
• Appointed Emory Moore to Park/Recreation Board (5-0)
• Appointed members to Ad Hoc Committee to Study Racism as a Public Health Crisis
• Approved minutes of June 6, 2022 meeting (5-0)

Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation Committee

The Community Development, Economic Development, and Parks & Recreation Committee will meet to receive a presentation from Michael J. Habowski of the Ashtabula County Medical Center Healthcare System. The meeting also includes a City Manager's report and a Parks & Recreation Committee report.

• Presentation by Michael J. Habowski, President & CEO, Ashtabula County Medical Center Healthcare System

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding Planning Commission recommendations for rezoning several parcels. The discussion includes changing land use classifications for properties near West Avenue and the Ashtabula River.

• Rezoning of 26 parcels between W. 34th and W. 33rd Streets from C-1, R-2, and M-1 to R-2 residential
• Rezoning of 4 parcels south of the Lift Bridge from M-2 heavy industrial to C-2 commercial

The City Council held a public hearing on June 6, 2022, to consider two rezoning requests: one to rezone parcels between W. 34th and W. 33rd streets from a mix of commercial, residential, and light industrial to R-2 residential, and another to rezone parcels east of the Ashtabula River from M-2 heavy industrial to C-2 commercial. No decisions were made; the council will consider public comments before voting. Several property owners spoke in opposition to both requests.

• No vote taken on rezoning parcels between W. 34th and W. 33rd (public hearing only)
• No vote taken on rezoning parcels east of Ashtabula River (public hearing only)

City Council

This is a pre-council meeting for the City of Ashtabula. The agenda consists of administrative reports, committee schedules, and the monthly council calendar.

• Administrative reports from the City Manager, Finance Director, City Solicitor, and Clerk of Council
• Schedule of upcoming Committee meetings for Community Development, Finance & Personnel, Public Works, and Safety Forces

City Council

City Council is reviewing multiple ordinances regarding road and sewer repairs, zoning changes, and public improvements. The body is also discussing a loan for snow and ice control equipment and grant applications for park improvements.

• Ordinance 2022-83: Application for $150,000 in grants for Smith Field park improvements
• Ordinance 2022-86: Zoning change of 27 parcels between W. 34th St, W. 33rd St, West Ave, and Ann Ave to R-2 Residential
• Ordinance 2022-87: Zoning change of 4 parcels south of the lift bridge on the east side of Ashtabula River to C-2 Commercial
• Ordinance 2022-92: Borrowing up to $300,000 from Andover Bank for three Mack snow and ice trucks
• Ordinance 2022-84: Contract with Koski Construction for sewer line repairs on Union Avenue between W. 19th St. and W. 16th St.

The Ashtabula City Council approved multiple ordinances including a $150,000 grant application for Smith Field park improvements, a $24,750 sewer line repair contract with Koski Construction, a $309,914 agreement with ODOT for paving West Prospect Road and State Route 84, and the acquisition of three snow and ice control truck packages for up to $298,514.37. The council also approved a $300,000 loan from Andover Bank for snow equipment and several resolutions related to the Ashtabula, Conneaut Energy Special Improvement District. Two zoning change ordinances were removed from the agenda and not approved.

• Approved $150,000 grant application for Smith Field park improvements (5-0)
• Approved $24,750 sewer line repair contract with Koski Construction (5-0)
• Approved $309,914 ODOT agreement for paving West Prospect Road and State Route 84 (5-0)
• Approved $298,514.37 purchase of three snow and ice control truck packages (5-0)
• Approved $300,000 loan from Andover Bank for snow equipment (5-0)
• Approved special assessment resolutions for Energy Special Improvement District (5-0)
• Removed two zoning change ordinances from agenda
• Appointed Mary Kiehl to Parks & Recreation Board (5-0)

Safety Forces Committee

The committee will receive a presentation from the Ashtabula Police Department Narcotics Investigation Unit. The meeting includes reports from the Police Chief, Fire Chief, and City Manager.

• Special Guest Presentation: Ashtabula Police Department Narcotics Investigation Unit
• Police Department – Chief’s Report (April 2022)
• Fire Department – Chief’s Report
• City Manager’s Report

The Safety Forces Committee heard reports from the police and fire departments, including a presentation on the Narcotics Investigation Unit's 2021 and 2022 drug and gun seizures. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was informational only.

• No formal decisions or votes taken; meeting was informational
• Heard NIU report on 2021 seizures: 29 lbs marijuana, 13 lbs meth, 34 guns, $64,000
• Heard NIU report on 2022 seizures (through April): 21 guns, $6,900, 12 search warrants
• Noted June meeting canceled; next meeting July 25, 2022

City Council

Ashtabula City Council is reviewing legislation regarding tax abatements for a hotel project and a contract for emergency medical services billing. The body is also considering a memorandum of understanding to share a fire engine with Saybrook Township.

• Ordinance 2022-74: 75% tax abatement for 10 years for a hotel at West 6th Street and Morton Drive (Goodwill Drive)
• Ordinance 2022-75: Contract with Medicount Management, Inc. for EMS billing
• Ordinance 2022-76: Memorandum of understanding with Saybrook Township Fire Department to share a reserve engine
• Resolution 2022-78: Creation of an ad hoc committee to study racism as a public health crisis
• Ordinance 2022-77: New rules and regulations for the Civil Service Commission

Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including a 75% tax abatement for 10 years for a new hotel at West 6th Street and Morton Drive, a contract with MediCount Management for EMS billing, and a resolution creating an ad hoc committee to study racism as a public health crisis. Also approved were change orders for the Lake Avenue paving project, a lifeguard services agreement with the YMCA, and multiple board appointments. All votes were unanimous (6-0) with one councilor absent.

• Approved ordinance authorizing 75% tax abatement for 10 years for hotel construction at West 6th and Morton Drive (6-0)
• Approved ordinance authorizing EMS billing contract with MediCount Management, Inc. (6-0)
• Approved resolution creating ad hoc committee to study racism as a public health crisis (6-0)
• Approved Change Order #2 for Lake Avenue Paving Project, reducing cost by $3,195 to $461,846.65 (6-0)
• Approved agreement with Ashtabula County YMCA for lifeguard services at Walnut Beach, not to exceed $15,091.60 (6-0)
• Approved administrative board appointments (James Trisket, Roxene Trebuchon, Daryn Capitena, Nick Detore, Richard Vendetti) (6-0)
• Approved housing board appointments (Terry Hackathorn, Daryn Capitena, Meghann Stell, Sal Jackson) (6-0)
• Approved Parks & Recreation Board appointment (Earl Tucker) and Planning Commission appointments (Nick Detore, James Trisket) (6-0)

Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation Committee

The Community Development, Economic Development, and Parks & Recreation Committee will hold a meeting including a presentation by the Ashtabula County 503 Corporation. The committee will also discuss afterthoughts regarding Clean Up Ashtabula Day.

• Presentation by Sarah Bogardus, Executive Director of the Ashtabula County 503 Corporation
• Discussion of Clean Up Ashtabula Day

City Council

The City Council is conducting a pre-council meeting to review the upcoming agenda. The session includes administrative reports and committee updates.

• Resolution request to honor Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church for 125 years of service

City Council

City Council will review several ordinances including a 10-year commercial tax abatement for E-Capital Partners, LLC. The body is also considering contracts for parking lot and roof repairs and a resolution opposing state legislation on short-term rentals.

• Ordinance 2022-67: 50% commercial tax abatement for 10 years for E-Capital Partners, LLC in the industrial park
• Ordinance 2022-68: $33,800 contract with MC Construction for parking lot replacement at 425 W. 24th Street
• Ordinance 2022-69: $27,800 contract with Building Technicians Corporation for repairs at the Ashtabula County Transportation bus garage
• Resolution 2022-63: Opposition to House Bill 563 regarding local regulation of short-term rental property
• Ordinance 2022-71: Opting-out of H.B. 172 to reaffirm the ban on discharging fireworks

The Ashtabula City Council approved all formal requests on the agenda, including contracts for roof/siding repairs and parking lot replacement at the ACTS bus garage, a new CRA tax abatement for E. Capital Partners, a new CRA agreement for the Riverbend Hotel, an EMS billing services agreement, and a housing revolving loan fund agreement. The council also approved revising Civil Service Commission rules, opting out of House Bill 172, and adopting several ordinances on second reading. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $27,800 contract with Building Technicians Corp. for ACTS bus garage roof/siding repairs (unanimous)
• Approved $33,800 contract with MC Construction for ACTS bus garage parking lot replacement (unanimous)
• Approved 50% 10-year CRA tax abatement for E. Capital Partners industrial building (unanimous)
• Repealed 2019 CRA tax abatement for Riverbend Hotel (unanimous)
• Approved new 75% 10-year CRA tax abatement for Riverbend Hotel (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Ohio Dept. of Development for Housing Revolving Loan Fund (unanimous)
• Approved 4-year EMS billing services contract with Medicount Management (unanimous)
• Approved opting out of House Bill 172, keeping fireworks ban (unanimous)

Safety Forces Committee

The Safety Forces Committee will review police and fire department reports and proposed changes to Civil Service Rules and Regulations. The committee will also discuss the operation of golf carts and other unconventional vehicles on public roads.

• Proposed changes to Civil Service Rules and Regulations
• Discussion on golf carts and unconventional vehicles on the roadway
• Police Department February and March statistics

The Ashtabula City Council Safety Forces Committee approved three items for consideration at the next Regular Council meeting: amended Civil Service Rules, discussion of golf cart legislation, and an ordinance to opt out of state fireworks law HB 172. All motions passed unanimously with the two members present.

• Approved presenting amended Civil Service Rules to Council (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved discussing golf cart legislation at next Regular Council meeting (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved requesting draft legislation to opt out of HB 172 fireworks law (voice vote, unanimous)

Public Works/Public Utilities/Cable/Schools Committee

The Public Works, Public Utilities, Cable, and Schools Committee will meet to receive reports from the City Manager, Public Works, and Water Pollution Control. The committee will also discuss a Cinco De Mayo event for Ashtabula Area City Schools students and families.

• Water Pollution Control presentation by Assistant Superintendent Mark Varzella
• Ashtabula Area City Schools Cinco De Mayo celebration on May 4, 2022

The Public Works/Public Utilities/Cable/Schools Committee met on April 25, 2022, and received reports from the City Manager and Water Pollution Control staff. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was informational, covering road maintenance, sewer line responsibilities, and an upcoming school event.

• No formal votes or resolutions were taken during the meeting
• Heard City Manager's report on road patching, striping, and leaf bag pickup
• Discussed sewer line maintenance responsibilities per Codified Ordinances Chapter 933.04
• Noted plan to trade electric thermometers for mercury thermometers with residents
• Announced Ashtabula Area City Schools Cinco de Mayo celebration on May 4, 2022

City Council

The City Council will hold a pre-council meeting to review the monthly calendar and administrative reports. The agenda includes a report regarding House Bill 563 and a resolution in opposition to it.

• Discussion of House Bill 563 and Resolution in Opposition to House Bill 563
• Review of April 2022 Council Calendar

City Council

Ashtabula City Council is reviewing several ordinances including a contract for the Wine & Walleye Festival and a new vehicle purchase. The body is also discussing employee compensation and a tax collection agreement with the County Board of Commissioners.

• Ordinance 2022-54: $12,500 agreement with American Fireworks for the 2022 Wine & Walleye Festival
• Ordinance 2022-56: Parking prohibition on south side of West 54th Street between Main Avenue and the railroad crossing
• Ordinance 2022-58: Authorization of compensation, salaries, and wages for city and health district employees
• Ordinance 2022-60: Contract with Columbiana Chrysler Jeep Dodge for a Dodge Ram 3500 crew cab
• Resolution 2022-62: Use of standard allowance for the Local Fiscal Recovery Fund via the American Rescue Plan Act

The Ashtabula City Council approved several formal requests, including a $696,779 paving contract with Koski Construction, a new payroll ordinance, and a $50,950 truck purchase. They also passed legislation on consent agenda, including a fireworks display agreement and a resolution for ARPA funds. Council requested draft legislation on nuisance property notices and construction plan review fees, and voted to oppose House Bill 563 regarding short-term rentals.

• Approved $696,779 paving contract with Koski Construction (unanimous)
• Approved new payroll ordinance for city and health district employees (unanimous)
• Approved $50,950 Dodge Ram 3500 purchase from Columbiana Chrysler Jeep Dodge (unanimous)
• Approved $12,500 fireworks display agreement for Wine & Walleye Festival (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to use ARPA Local Fiscal Recovery Fund standard allowance (unanimous)
• Requested legislation for nuisance property notice and cleaning process (unanimous)
• Requested legislation to add $750 fee for construction site conservation plan review (unanimous)
• Requested resolution opposing House Bill 563 on short-term rentals (unanimous)

Finance & Personnel Committee

The Finance & Personnel Committee will review the March 2022 month end reports. Members will discuss a proposed ordinance regarding vacation leave and the transfer of unclaimed funds to the General Fund.

• Proposed ordinance approving vacation leave
• Proposed transfer of unclaimed funds to the General Fund
• Review of March 2022 month end reports

The Finance & Personnel Committee approved two requests to introduce ordinances at the next Regular Council meeting: one granting a new executive secretary three weeks of vacation, and another transferring $12,528.07 in unclaimed funds to the General Fund. Both motions passed unanimously by voice vote. The committee also discussed the 2022 paving project, ARPA funds, and job vacancies.

• Approved ordinance request for 3 weeks vacation for new executive secretary (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved ordinance request to transfer $12,528.07 unclaimed funds to General Fund (voice vote, unanimous)

Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation Committee

The Community Development, Economic Development, and Parks & Recreation Committee is meeting to address unfinished business. Discussions include the downtown homeless situation and revisions to the temporary stores ordinance. The meeting also includes a presentation from the Ashtabula County Animal Protective League.

• Plan for homeless situation in Downtown Ashtabula
• Revision of Codified Ordinance Chapter 759 Temporary Stores to include food truck language
• Clean Up Ashtabula Day
• Kayden Park trash can situation
• Parks & Recreation Board member vacancy

The committee unanimously approved two ordinance changes: one to expedite cleanup of garbage on private property with fees, and another to add a $750 fee for construction site conservation plan reviews. Both motions passed with no dissenting votes. The meeting also included a presentation from the Ashtabula County Animal Protective League and updates on parks and homeless outreach.

• Approved expedited private property cleanup procedure with $250 admin fee and $150/hour labor charge (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved $750 fee for construction site conservation plan review in Codified Ordinance Chapter 977.11 (voice vote, unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several ordinances related to infrastructure repairs, labor agreements, and business incentives. The meeting includes a proposal for a commercial tax abatement and a contract for roof repairs.

• Ordinance 2022-49: 50% commercial tax abatement for 10 years for Chestnut Village Apartments
• Ordinance 2022-50: $45,840.00 contract with Building Technicians Corporation for WPC Digester building roof repairs
• Ordinance 2022-53: Agreement with Ohio Department of Transportation for repairs to U.S. Route 20 and SR 84
• Ordinance 2022-51: Permission for the annual Ashtabula Wine & Walleye Festival on July 22-24, 2022
• Ordinance 2022-52: Amendments to AFSCME Local 1197 collective bargaining agreement

City Council

The council will meet to discuss the Ashtabula County Bed Tax Agreement with guest Jamie Arcaro. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding a resolution opposing HB 563.

• Ashtabula County Bed Tax Agreement discussion
• Discussion of resolution opposing HB 563

City Council

This is a pre-council meeting consisting of administrative reports and committee updates. The agenda includes reports from the City Manager, Finance Director, City Solicitor, and Clerk of Council.

• Administrative reports from city officials
• City Council Committee Reports

City Council

The City Council will review several pieces of legislation including tax incentive agreements and professional service contracts. The agenda includes a residential tax abatement for a new dwelling and a contract for industrial pre-treatment program administration.

• Ordinance No. 2022-44: Tax abatement for a new residential dwelling at 3222 Brianna Court
• Ordinance No. 2022-43: Contract with CT Consultants for up to $16,000 per year for two years
• Ordinance No. 2022-42: Concessionaire agreement for Walnut Beach for 2022, 2023, and 2024
• Ordinance No. 2022-45: Memorandum of understanding with Ashtabula County Health Department
• Resolution No. 2022-47: Participation in Ohio Department of Transportation salt contracts

The Ashtabula City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including the continuation of eight Community Reinvestment Area tax incentive agreements, participation in ODOT's 2022 road salt contract, an MOU with the County Health Department for emergency space, and a tax incentive agreement with Ashtabula Senior Housing LP. A request to authorize an agreement with the County for bed tax collection was initially approved but later withdrawn after further discussion. All votes were unanimous except for the bed tax motion, which had one nay.

• Approved continuation of eight CRA tax incentive agreements (unanimous)
• Approved participation in ODOT 2022 road salt contract (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Ashtabula County Health Dept for emergency space (unanimous)
• Approved CRA tax incentive for Ashtabula Senior Housing LP (50% abatement for 10 years) (unanimous)
• Approved WPC Digester Building Roof Project contract up to $45,840 (unanimous)
• Approved re-appointment of David DeGeorge to Board of Health (unanimous)
• Approved bed tax collection agreement with County, then motion withdrawn (5-1, later withdrawn)
• Approved resolution to honor Jeannie Droese for 32 years of service (unanimous)

Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation Committee

The committee will hear a presentation from the Ashtabula Capital Access Program and receive a report from the Parks & Recreation Board. Unfinished business includes discussing a member vacancy and revising ordinance Chapter 759 regarding food trucks.

• Presentation by Brad Blair of the Ashtabula Capital Access Program
• Parks & Recreation Board member vacancy
• Revision of Codified Ordinance Chapter 759 to include food truck language

The committee heard a presentation from Brad Blair on the Ashtabula Capital Access Program (ACAP), which supports small businesses with advisory, networking, and financing help. No formal votes or decisions were made; unfinished business on a Parks & Recreation Board vacancy and food truck ordinance revisions remains ongoing. A citywide cleanup day was proposed for April 30, 2022, with details to be finalized later.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at this meeting
• Heard presentation on ACAP small business program
• Discussed ongoing revision of Chapter 759 to include food trucks
• Proposed citywide cleanup day for April 30, 2022 (not yet finalized)

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a pre-council session to receive administrative and committee reports. The agenda consists of procedural items and general discussion.

City Council

The City Council will review several ordinances regarding municipal staffing, including salary increases for the Finance Director and other employees. The agenda also includes proposals for purchasing new vehicles for water pollution control and public works.

• Ordinance 2022-32: Purchase of three Mack Granite 42-BR trucks from Austinburg Truck Center not to exceed $308,409.00
• Ordinance 2022-41: Authorization to borrow up to $310,500.00 from Andover Bank for Mack truck acquisition
• Ordinance 2022-27: Acquisition of a Dodge Ram 3500 from Columbiana Chrysler Jeep Dodge
• Ordinance 2022-33: Employment contract renewal and salary increase for the Director of Finance
• Ordinance 2022-31: New exception to competitive bidding requirements during an emergency

The Ashtabula City Council approved all 11 ordinances on the agenda, including a $310,500 loan for three Mack trucks, a $308,409 purchase of three Mack Granite trucks, and a new payroll ordinance. The council also approved a three-year concession agreement for Walnut Beach and a $260,000 tax abatement for a new home. All votes were unanimous except for the Finance Director's contract renewal, which passed 5-1.

• Approved $310,500 loan from Andover Bank for three Mack trucks (6-0)
• Approved $308,409 purchase of three Mack Granite trucks from Austinburg Truck Center (6-0)
• Approved new payroll ordinance and wage increases for non-union employees (6-0)
• Approved Finance Director's contract renewal and salary increase (5-1)
• Approved Walnut Beach concession agreement with Gianpiero and Cynthia Piras (6-0)
• Approved $260,000 tax abatement for new home at 3222 Brianna Court (6-0)
• Approved CT Consultants contract for WPC Industrial Pretreatment Program (6-0)
• Approved traffic study on West 54th Street from Main Avenue to Adams Avenue (6-0)

Safety Forces Committee

The Ashtabula City Council Safety Forces Committee will meet to receive reports from the Police and Fire Chiefs, including January 2022 police reports and an update on the Shelby Scholarship. The City Manager will also report, and the committee will discuss bicycle safety as new business.

• Police Department Chief's Report: January 2022 reports
• Update on Shelby Scholarship
• Fire Department Chief's Report
• New Business: Bicycle Safety

City Council

This is a pre-council meeting for the City of Ashtabula. The agenda consists of administrative reports and committee updates regarding upcoming meetings.

• Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation report
• Finance & Personnel report
• Public Works meeting scheduled for February 28, 2022
• Safety Forces meeting scheduled for February 28, 2022

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several ordinances regarding city infrastructure and personnel. Proposed actions include a contract for the 2022 paving program and equipment acquisitions for water pollution control.

• Ordinance No. 2022-23: Purchase of a Ford F550 truck and aerial package not to exceed $2,719.00
• Ordinance No. 2022-24: Paving program design and construction administration contract not to exceed $98,804.00
• Ordinance No. 2022-25: Streetlight replacement and wiring repair on Park Avenue for $20,000
• Ordinance No. 2022-26: Commercial tax abatement agreement for retail expansion at 1569 Laird Drive
• Ordinance No. 2022-27: Acquisition of a Dodge Ram 3500 for Water Pollution Control

Finance & Personnel Committee

The Finance & Personnel Committee will meet to receive reports from the Finance Director and City Manager. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and departmental updates.

• Finance Director's January reports

The Finance & Personnel Committee heard reports on finances, payroll, and upcoming projects. No formal votes were taken on substantive matters; the only action was a unanimous vote to enter executive session to discuss personnel compensation, after which no action was taken. The committee discussed potential pay adjustments for employees, a paving program, and the purchase of three work trucks.

• Voted unanimously to enter executive session for personnel/compensation discussion (3-0)
• No action taken after executive session
• Discussed preparing legislation to revise pay for employees affected by new payroll ordinance
• Discussed 2022 paving program for West 13th Street, Union Avenue, and East 23rd Street, estimated at $880,000
• Discussed purchasing three work trucks at estimated $100,000-$125,000 each plus $35,000-$50,000 per body

Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation Committee

The committee will review an update regarding a sign for Walnut Beach following donation negotiations. The meeting also includes a report from the City Manager and a presentation by Signature Health.

• Update on Walnut Beach sign quotes and donation negotiation
• Medical Marijuana Dispensaries update
• City Manager’s Report
• Parks & Recreation Committee Report

City Council

Ashtabula City Council is reviewing several ordinances to increase pay for non-union personnel, Municipal Court and Probation employees, and City Health District staff. The body is also considering contract extensions and the addition of Juneteenth as a paid holiday for three employee organizations.

• Contract with A.P. O’Horo Company not to exceed $204,800.00 for a mechanical bar screen
• Agreement with GPD Group not to exceed $31,500.00 for Ohio Avenue Extension sanitary sewer project
• Change Order No. 1 with Koski Construction Company for resurfacing Lake Avenue
• Acceptance of a Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (NOPEC) Energized Community Grant
• New regulations for the selection of officers and meeting rules for the City Parks and Recreation Board

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a pre-council session to receive administrative and committee reports. The agenda consists of procedural items and general discussion.

Public Works/Public Utilities/Cable/Schools Committee

The Public Works, Public Utilities, Cable, and Schools Committee will meet to receive reports from the City Manager, Public Works, and Water Pollution Control. The meeting also includes the introduction of new committee members.

• City Manager’s Report
• Water Pollution Control Report
• Public Works Report
• Introduction of new Committee members

The committee received informational reports from the Public Services and Water Pollution Control departments, covering winter road maintenance, the 2022 paving program, and wastewater treatment operations. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• No formal decisions or votes taken; meeting was informational

City Council

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a pre-council meeting. The session includes administrative and committee reports and a review of the regular meeting.

City Council

Ashtabula City Council is meeting to review legislation regarding staff compensation and financial fund management. The body will consider a salary increase for the Clerk of Council and the creation of a new JEDD fund for Saybrook TWP Rte. 20.

• Ordinance No. 2022-03: Memorandum of understanding to increase the Clerk of Council's salary
• Ordinance No. 2022-04: Creation of new fund (803) “JEDD 1 – Saybrook TWP Rte. 20”
• Ordinance No. 2022-05: Supplemental appropriation changes for General, Sanitation, and Parks & Recreation funds
• Resolution No. 2022-02: Honoring Koski Construction Company for 100 years in business

Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation Committee

The Community Development, Economic Development, and Parks & Recreation Committee will meet to review the Parks & Recreation Board's goals for 2022. The meeting also includes a report from the City Manager.

• Presentation of 2022 goals by Parks & Recreation Boardmembers

The Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation Committee approved revisions to two sections of the Codified Ordinance (Chapters 174.04 and 174.05) regarding Parks and Recreation Board officer selection and meeting rules. The Parks and Recreation Board presented its 2022 goals, including park improvements and events. The committee will present the ordinance revisions to the next Regular Council meeting.

• Approved revision of Codified Ordinance Chapter 174.04 (officer selection) (3-0)
• Approved revision of Codified Ordinance Chapter 174.05 (meetings, rules, quorum) (3-0)

City Council

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a pre-council meeting. The body will receive administrative and committee reports and review the January 2022 calendar.

City Council

The Ashtabula City Council will meet to discuss city administrative reports and legislation. The primary item for consideration is a contract for sanitation equipment repairs.

• Ordinance No. 2022-01: Contract with Refuse Equipment & Truck Service for sanitation transfer trailer repairs

The Ashtabula City Council approved an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to contract with Refuse Equipment & Truck Service for sanitation transfer trailer repairs. The council also voted to increase Clerk of Council Stacy Senskey's salary and approved the minutes from the December 20, 2021 meeting. COVID-19 updates were provided, including 169 active cases and six new deaths.

• Approved ordinance authorizing contract with Refuse Equipment & Truck Service for sanitation transfer trailer repairs (5-0)
• Approved request for legislation to increase Clerk of Council Senskey's salary (5-0)
• Approved minutes of December 20, 2021 regular meeting (5-0)