Ashtabula County public meetings in 2024
92 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
General
The Ashtabula City Council is holding a special meeting to consider and adopt Ordinance No. 2024‑165, which provides appropriations for the city’s current expenses and other expenditures for the fiscal year January 1 2025 through December 31 2025. The council will read the legislation and vote on its enactment as part of the agenda.
- Ordinance No. 2024‑165 – appropriations for city expenses for FY 2025 (Jan 1 2025–Dec 31 2025)
- Special meeting called to approve the 2025 city budget
The Ashtabula City Council held a special meeting to approve the 2025 budget. The council passed Ordinance No. 2024-165, which provides appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures from January 1 through December 31, 2025. The vote was unanimous (6-0). The meeting also included discussion of the tight General Fund budget, potential sanitation fee adjustments, and the court's projected deficit.
- Approved Ordinance No. 2024-165, the 2025 appropriations budget (6-0)
- Waived the reading of the legislation (voice vote, passed)
- Waived the Charter requirement of two readings (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
General
The Ashtabula City Council is holding a special meeting to consider two ordinances. Ordinance 2024‑166 would authorize the city manager to enter a change order with Andritz Separation, Inc. to rehabilitate the centrifuge at the city’s wastewater treatment plant. Ordinance 2024‑167 would make supplemental increases or decreases to appropriations in several city funds for current expenses.
- Ordinance 2024‑166 – authorizes a change order with Andritz Separation, Inc. to rehabilitate the centrifuge at the wastewater treatment plant
- Ordinance 2024‑167 – authorizes supplemental increases and/or decreases to appropriations in the General Fund, Police Levy Fund, AMC Probation Fund, Sanitation Fund, CDBG Fund, Housing Code Enforcement Fund, and Special Improvement District Fund for current expenses
Ashtabula City Council unanimously approved two ordinances at a special meeting: a change order with Andritz Separation, Inc. for centrifuge rehabilitation at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, and supplemental appropriations adjustments across multiple funds for 2024. Both passed by voice vote or roll call with no opposition.
- Approved Ordinance 2024-166 authorizing Change Order #1 with Andritz Separation, Inc. for centrifuge rehabilitation (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 2024-167 for supplemental appropriations adjustments across General Fund, Police Levy Fund, AMC Probation Fund, Sanitation Fund, CDBG Fund, Housing Code Enforcement Fund, and Special Improvement District Fund (unanimous)
- Excused Ward 4 Councilor Jodi Mills from the meeting (voice vote, unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation Committee
The Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation Committee will hear a presentation on the 2024-ORD-0017 Temporary Stores and Food Trucks Ordinances, license appeals (749.09), permit appeals (749.13), and meeting rules (165-05). It will also consider an ordinance that would prohibit registered sex offenders from entering public parks. New business includes a city clean‑up event scheduled for May 17, 2025. The meeting otherwise follows standard procedural items.
- 2024-ORD-0017 Temporary Stores and Food Trucks Ordinances (presentation)
- Ordinance prohibiting registered sex offenders from public parks
- License appeals (749.09)
- Permit appeals (749.13)
- City Clean‑up scheduled for May 17, 2025
The committee discussed proposed changes to the Temporary Stores and Food Trucks ordinance, including possible regulations for public areas, fees, and penalties. No formal votes were taken; the committee will provide feedback and the assistant solicitor will draft revisions. The committee also discussed appeals for licensing and permits, Planning Commission meeting rules, and a proposed ordinance to ban registered sex offenders from parks, which requires further research.
- Discussed proposed changes to Temporary Stores and Food Trucks ordinance; no action taken
- Discussed appeals for licensing and permit sections 749.09 and 749.13; assistant solicitor to draft changes
- Discussed changing Planning Commission meeting frequency and rules; no action taken
- Discussed proposed ordinance to prohibit registered sex offenders in parks; further research needed
City Council
The Ashtabula City Council will convene for a pre-council meeting to review administrative reports and committee schedules. The agenda includes reports from the City Manager, Finance Director, and City Solicitor, along with updates from various standing committees.
- Review of committee schedules for Community Development, Finance & Personnel, Public Works, and Safety Forces
- Administrative reports from City Manager, Finance Director, and City Solicitor
- Discussion of miscellaneous business and public comment period
City Council
Ashtabula City Council will consider several ordinances regarding employee compensation for the city, health district, and municipal court. The body will also review agreements for public transportation and employee healthcare services.
- Ordinances 2024-157 through 2024-160: Compensation, salaries, and wages for City of Ashtabula, Health District, and Municipal Court employees
- Ordinance 2024-161: Two public transportation agreements with the Ashtabula County Board of County Commissioners
- Ordinance 2024-162: Annual renewal with Concierge Nurse Navigators, LLC for employee healthcare guidance
- Ordinance 2024-163: Annual renewal with The Schneider Organization Inc. (Concierge Health Network) for employee primary care
- Ordinance 2024-164: Supplemental appropriation changes for General, Police Levy, Food Service, and other city funds
The Ashtabula City Council approved several ordinances, including compensation for city and court employees, agreements for public transportation and healthcare services, and supplemental appropriations. A liquor license transfer for Shenanigans on Main Avenue was also approved. The council heard a presentation from Square One Health about their services for the homeless and those in recovery.
- Approved ordinance 2024-157/158 for court employee compensation (5-1, DiGiacomo abstaining)
- Approved ordinances 2024-159/160 for city and health district employee compensation (unanimous)
- Approved ordinance 2024-161 for public transportation agreements with county (unanimous)
- Approved ordinance 2024-162 for Concierge Nurse Navigators agreement (unanimous)
- Approved ordinance 2024-163 for Schneider Organization Direct Primary Care agreement (unanimous)
- Approved ordinance 2024-164 for supplemental appropriations (unanimous)
- Approved change order #1 with Rocky Road Paving for $10,750 (unanimous)
- Approved liquor license transfer for Shenanigans on Main Avenue (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Safety Forces Committee
The committee will hear the Chief’s reports from the Police and Fire Departments, including September‑November 2024 statistics. The City Manager and City Solicitor will also provide updates. No specific actions, contracts, or policy changes are listed on the agenda.
- Police Department – Chief’s Report (Sept‑Nov 2024 stats)
- Fire Department – Chief’s Report (statistics)
- City Manager’s Report
- City Solicitor’s Report
The Safety Forces Committee met on December 9, 2024, and received reports from the Police and Fire Chiefs about their response to the recent snow storm, including the use of a Humvee and chains on fire engines. The City Manager reported on snow removal efforts, a declared State of Emergency, and the hiring of three independent contractors for snow removal. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was informational only.
- No formal decisions or votes taken; meeting was informational
General
The Ashtabula City Council is holding a public hearing to discuss a proposed ordinance. This ordinance provides for appropriations for city expenses and expenditures from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025.
- Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2024-___ regarding 2025 city appropriations
The council held a public hearing on the proposed 2025 budget, which projects a $335,936.36 general fund deficit to be covered by carryover funds. The budget includes a 2.5% wage increase for all employees, a 2% medical insurance increase, and a new $860,000 loan for a fire ladder truck. No formal vote was taken; the budget will be considered at a special meeting on December 19, 2024.
- No formal decisions made; public hearing only
- Scheduled special meeting for December 19, 2024 to approve budget
- Council requested four years of Municipal Court spending history
City Council
The Ashtabula City Council pre‑council meeting will open with standard procedural items, followed by reports from the City Manager, Finance Director, City Solicitor, and Clerk of Council. Committee reports will be presented for Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation, Finance & Personnel, Public Works/Public Utilities/Cable/Schools, Safety Forces, and the Planning Commission and Ashtabula Historic Preservation Commission. The meeting will include miscellaneous business, an optional public comment period, and adjournment.
- Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation Committee report (Dec 17)
- Finance & Personnel Committee report (Dec 20)
- Public Works/Public Utilities/Cable/Schools Committee report (Nov 26)
- Safety Forces Committee report (Dec 9)
- Planning Commission and Ashtabula Historic Preservation Commission report
City Council
The Ashtabula City Council will open the meeting, approve the November 18 minutes, and hear administrative and committee reports. It will then consider and adopt several ordinances covering staff hiring, health‑savings‑account agreements, a $15,000 contract for a water‑plant door, animal‑protective‑league cooperation, and budget adjustments for law‑enforcement and fire funds. The council will also pass a resolution declaring a state of emergency due to extreme winter weather and consider a liquor‑license request from Laxminarayan Three LLC.
- Ordinance No. 2024-151 – hiring of Stacy Millberg as Clerk of Council and additional paid vacation leave
- Ordinance No. 2024-152 – authorizing MOUs for health savings account rule changes affecting collective bargaining agreements
- Ordinance No. 2024-153 – contract up to $15,000 to replace the maintenance building overhead door at the Water Pollution Control Plant
- Ordinance No. 2024-155 – supplemental increases/decreases to appropriations in the Law Enforcement Trust Fund and Fire Escrow Fund for 2024
- Resolution 2024-156 – declaring a state of emergency due to extreme winter weather conditions
The Ashtabula City Council declared a state of emergency due to extreme winter weather and passed all six pieces of legislation on the consent agenda, including ordinances for a collective bargaining agreement modification, a $15,000 contract for a maintenance door, and supplemental appropriations. The council also approved the minutes from November 18 and amended the November 4 minutes to include a statement from Officer Palinkas.
- Declared state of emergency due to extreme winter weather (unanimous)
- Approved MOU to modify collective bargaining agreements for AFSCME, IAFF, FOP due to IRS HSA rule change (unanimous)
- Approved $15,000 contract with Northeast Ohio Overhead Door for WPCP maintenance door (unanimous)
- Approved supplemental appropriations for multiple funds (unanimous)
- Approved agreement with Ashtabula County Animal Protective League (unanimous)
- Approved hiring of Stacy Millberg as Clerk of Council with additional paid vacation (unanimous)
- Amended November 4 minutes to include Officer Palinkas' statement (unanimous)
- Approved November 18 minutes as presented (voice vote)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Public Works/Public Utilities/Cable/Schools Committee
The Public Works/Public Utilities/Cable/Schools Committee will meet on Nov 26, 2024. The agenda includes routine items such as opening, roll call, and Sunshine Law certification. The committee will hear the City Manager’s Report, a Water Pollution Control Report, and a Public Works Report. No specific actions or decisions are listed beyond the reports.
- City Manager’s Report
- Water Pollution Control Report
- Public Works Report
Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation Committee
The Community Development, Economic Development, and Parks & Recreation Committee will meet to discuss city management and parks reports. The meeting features a presentation on 2025 campaigns and projects from the Civic Development Corporation of Ashtabula County.
- Presentation by Amanda L. Tirotta regarding Civic Development Corporation of Ashtabula County 2025 Campaign and Projects
City Council
The Ashtabula City Council pre‑council meeting will open with standard items such as call to order, roll call, and a welcome to visitors. The agenda includes reports from the City Manager, Finance Director, City Solicitor, and Clerk of Council, followed by committee reports on community development, finance and personnel, public works, safety forces, and planning commissions. The meeting will also allow miscellaneous business, public comment at the council’s discretion, and adjournment.
- Administrative reports from City Manager, Finance Director, City Solicitor, and Clerk of Council
- Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation committee report
- Finance & Personnel committee report
- Public Works/Public Utilities/Cable/Schools committee report
- Safety Forces committee report
City Council
The Ashtabula City Council will consider several ordinances, including hiring an executive assistant, repealing a prior ordinance, authorizing employee compensation, and approving a contract with GPD Group for engineering design of the Walnut Blvd storm sewer outfall. The council will also vote on supplemental appropriations for multiple city funds. These items will be discussed and voted on during the regular meeting on November 18, 2024.
- Ordinance No. 2024-144: hiring Kelli Jones as executive assistant to the city manager with compensation and vacation leave
- Ordinance No. 2024-145: repealing Ordinance 2024-110 and enacting replacement legislation
- Ordinance No. 2024-146: authorizing compensation, salaries, and wages for city employees and the health district
- Ordinance No. 2024-147: authorizing a contract with GPD Group of Akron for engineering design and construction administration of the Walnut Blvd storm sewer outfall project
- Ordinance No. 2024-149: making supplemental increases and/or decreases to appropriations in various city funds for 2024
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Finance & Personnel Committee
The Finance & Personnel Committee will receive the Finance Director’s Report and the City Manager’s Report. It will discuss old business, including the State Auditor’s report on the Court and an email from mediation counsel. New business will also be considered, though no specific items are listed.
- Finance Director’s Report
- City Manager’s Report
- Report from the State Auditor regarding the Court and recommendations
- Email from Mediation Counsel
City Council
The Ashtabula City Council will hold a pre‑council meeting to receive opening remarks, administrative reports, and committee updates. The agenda includes reports from the City Manager, Finance Director, City Solicitor, and Clerk of Council, as well as scheduled dates for various council committees. A miscellaneous business discussion and optional public comment are also listed.
- Opening of a Pre‑Council Meeting (Call to Order, Roll Call)
- President's Report and Regular Meeting Review
- Administrative Reports – City Manager, Finance Director, City Solicitor, Clerk of Council
- Committee Reports with scheduled meeting dates for Community Development, Finance & Personnel, Public Works, Safety Forces, Planning & Historic Preservation
- Miscellaneous Business/Discussion and optional Public Comment
City Council
The Ashtabula City Council will consider contracts for water pumps, street paving, and wastewater treatment, along with repealing and enacting industrial wastewater pretreatment ordinances.
- Authorize contract with Ohio Cat for water pollution control pumps
- Authorize paving contracts with Rocky Road Paving and Ronyak Paving, LLC
- Authorize easement with Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company for Ohio Avenue Extension Pump Station
- Repeal and enact industrial wastewater pretreatment enforcement legislation
- Consider liquor license request for Harbor Gardens LLC
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Public Works/Public Utilities/Cable/Schools Committee
The committee will meet to receive reports from the City Manager, Water Pollution Control, Public Works, and the Solicitor. The agenda consists of procedural items and departmental updates.
General
The Ashtabula City Council work session is scheduled for October 21, 2024 at 6:00 PM at 4230 Lake Avenue. The agenda consists of standard procedural items such as opening, roll call, Sunshine Law certification, visitor acknowledgments, public comment, and adjournment. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or hearings are listed.
City Council
The Ashtabula City Council will hold a pre‑council meeting to receive administrative and committee reports. Topics include updates from the City Manager, Finance Director, City Solicitor, and Clerk of Council, as well as reports from five standing committees with upcoming meeting dates. No formal actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation Committee report (Oct 15)
- Finance & Personnel Committee report (Oct 25)
- Public Works/Public Utilities/Cable/Schools Committee report (Oct 22)
- Safety Forces Committee report (Oct‑Holiday)
- Planning Commission and Ashtabula Historic Preservation Commission report
City Council
The Ashtabula City Council will vote on several ordinances, including repealing and reenacting waste water treatment rates for implementation on January 1, 2025. Additional ordinances will authorize contracts for street pole repair at Main Avenue and W 44th Street, seek state financial assistance for the Michigan Avenue Extension sanitary sewer project, and engage Rocky Road Paving for road restorations. Routine agenda items such as approval of minutes and committee reports will also be addressed.
- Ordinance No. 2024‑122: repeal of Codified Ordinance Section 937.02 (waste water rates) effective Jan 1 2025
- Ordinance No. 2024‑123: enact new waste water treatment rates (Section 937.02) effective Jan 1 2025
- Ordinance 2024‑133: authorize contract with Lampion Companies to repair/replace a street pole at Main Avenue and W 44th Street
- Ordinance 2024‑134: authorize city manager to apply for Ohio Public Works Commission financial assistance for the Michigan Avenue Extension sanitary sewer project
- Ordinance 2024‑135: authorize contract with Rocky Road Paving for various street cut road restorations
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation Committee
The committee will hear a special guest presentation by Leonard Stepp Jr., MBA, President and CEO of Ashtabula Regional Medical Center, covering an update on the health system and the ARMC Patient Care Tower. The meeting also includes the City Manager’s Report, a Parks & Recreation Committee Report with board minutes, a parks map and list, and parks rules, as well as sections for unfinished and new business. No specific decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Special Guest Presentation by Leonard Stepp Jr., CEO of ARMC – update on health system and Patient Care Tower
- City Manager’s Report
- Parks & Recreation Committee Report – board meeting minutes, parks map & list, parks rules
- Unfinished Business (no details provided)
- New Business (no details provided)
General
The Ashtabula City Council will hold a work session on October 7, 2024, at 6:00 PM at 4230 Lake Avenue. The meeting agenda lists only procedural items such as roll call, sunshine law certification, and public comment, with no specific decisions or proposals scheduled.
- Work session scheduled for October 7, 2024
- Meeting location: 4230 Lake Avenue
- Procedural items: Roll call, Sunshine Law certification, Public comment
City Council
The Ashtabula City Council will hold a pre‑council meeting to open the session, acknowledge visitors, and hear reports from the President, City Manager, Finance Director, City Solicitor, and Clerk. Committee reports will be presented for Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation, Finance & Personnel, Public Works/Public Utilities/Cable/Schools, Safety Forces, and the Planning and Historic Preservation Commissions. The meeting will also include miscellaneous business, optional public comment, and adjournment.
- Opening of a pre‑council meeting (Call to Order, Roll Call)
- President's Report and Regular Meeting Review
- Administrative Reports: City Manager, Finance Director, City Solicitor, Clerk of Council
- Committee Reports: Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation; Finance & Personnel; Public Works/Public Utilities/Cable/Schools; Safety Forces; Planning Commission and Historic Preservation Commission
- Public Comment (at Council’s discretion) and Adjournment
City Council
City Council will consider ordinances to update rates for wastewater treatment and transfer station services. The body is also reviewing contracts for infrastructure repairs, vehicle purchases, and a new public camping prohibition.
- Ordinances 2024-122 and 2024-123: New wastewater treatment rates effective January 1, 2025
- Ordinances 2024-124 and 2024-125: New transfer station rates effective November 4, 2024
- Ordinance 2024-126: Contract with Andritz Separation, Inc. for wastewater plant centrifuge rehabilitation
- Ordinance 2024-130: Purchase of a 2025 Freightliner tandem axle dump truck from Fyda Freightliner Western Star Zanesville
- Ordinance 2024-132: Prohibition against camping on publicly owned property and rights-of-way
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Public Works/Public Utilities/Cable/Schools Committee
The Public Works/Public Utilities/Cable/Schools Committee will hear updates on water pollution control and public works. The meeting includes routine items such as opening, roll call, and a new business segment. No specific actions, contracts, or ordinances are listed in the agenda.
- Water Pollution Control Update (report)
- Public Works Report (report)
- City Manager’s Report (report)
- New Business (unspecified agenda item)
Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation Committee
The Community Development, Economic Development, and Parks & Recreation Committee will meet to discuss a potential ordinance regarding the homeless population, using the City of Mentor's ordinance as a reference. The meeting also includes a housing update from the Assistant Director of Planning and Community Development.
- Discussion of an ordinance regarding the homeless population
- Housing update from Mary Church, Assistant Director Planning and Community Development
- Review of August 6, 2024 Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes
- Review of September 10, 2024 Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes
Finance & Personnel Committee
The Finance & Personnel Committee will review the city's cash position, revenue, and expenses. The body will also discuss staffing levels at the Solicitor's Office and old business regarding the court credit card and investment rates.
- Staffing levels at The Solicitor's Office
- Court credit card
- City's investment rates
- Finance Director's report on cash position, revenue, and expenses
City Council
The City Council held a pre‑council meeting to receive reports from the City Manager, Finance Director, City Solicitor, and Clerk of Council. Committee reports from Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation, Finance & Personnel, Public Works/Public Utilities/Cable/Schools, Safety Forces, and Planning & Historic Preservation were presented, with upcoming meeting dates listed. No specific actions or decisions were listed on the agenda.
City Council
The Ashtabula City Council will consider several resolutions honoring Goodwill Industries, Cathy Speelman, and the DeGeorge Family. Council members will read and enact Ordinance No. 2024-119, which adjusts the Parks & Recreation Fund, and Ordinance No. 2024-120, which makes supplemental changes to a range of city funds. The meeting also includes routine administrative and committee reports before adjourning.
- Resolution No. 2024-116 honoring Goodwill Industries for 125 years of service
- Resolution No. 2024-117 honoring Cathy Speelman
- Resolution No. 2024-118 honoring the DeGeorge Family
- Ordinance No. 2024-119 to adjust appropriations in the Parks & Recreation Fund
- Ordinance No. 2024-120 to adjust appropriations in multiple city funds
The Ashtabula City Council approved several supplemental appropriations for various funds, including Parks & Recreation, General Fund, and Court Special Projects, all drawn from unappropriated fund balance. It also authorized a repeal-and-replace ordinance for wastewater treatment rates effective January 1, 2025, following a completed study. The council adopted resolutions honoring Goodwill Industries, Cathy Speelman, and the DeGeorge Family. All legislation passed, with one dissenting vote on the Court Special Projects appropriation and one on the wastewater ordinance.
- Approved supplemental appropriations for Parks & Recreation Fund (voice vote)
- Approved supplemental appropriations for multiple funds including General Fund, Public Works, and JEDD funds (voice vote)
- Approved supplemental appropriations for Court Special Projects Fund (5-1, Foglio nay)
- Approved ordinance to repeal and replace wastewater treatment rates effective Jan 1, 2025 (voice vote)
- Adopted resolutions honoring Goodwill Industries, Cathy Speelman, and DeGeorge Family (unanimous)
- Adopted ordinance 2024-121 for Court Special Projects appropriations (4-1, Foglio nay, DiGiacomo abstain)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Ashtabula City Council will hold a pre‑council meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The agenda includes opening items, a president’s report, administrative reports, and committee reports covering community development, finance, public works, safety forces, and planning commissions. The meeting also allows for miscellaneous business, public comment, and adjournment.
- Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation Committee report (August 22 meeting, report due September 24)
- Finance & Personnel Committee report (meetings September 20, October 18, November 15, December 20)
- Public Works/Public Utilities/Cable/Schools Committee report (August 27 meeting, report due September 24)
- Safety Forces Committee report (September 9 meeting, with additional dates in October and November)
- Planning Commission and Ashtabula Historic Preservation Commission report
City Council
The Ashtabula City Council will consider multiple ordinances, including contracts for police equipment and a road reconstruction project. The body will also vote on employee compensation and a resolution honoring a school superintendent.
- Contract with Atwell's for police vests and equipment
- Contract with GPD Group for engineering on ATB-SR 84/W. 48th Street
- Contract with Koski Construction for Ferry Drive reconstruction
- Ordinance to authorize employee compensation and salaries
- Resolution honoring Superintendent David Howard, Jr.
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Public Works/Public Utilities/Cable/Schools Committee
The Public Works, Public Utilities, Cable, and Schools Committee will meet to receive a presentation on the City of Ashtabula Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting also includes reports from the City Manager, Public Works, and Water Pollution Control.
- Guest presentation by Chris Tolnar of GPD Group regarding the Capital Improvement Plan
- Water Pollution Control report and update
- Ordinance update under old business
Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation Committee
The Ashtabula City Council Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation Committee will hold a regular meeting on August 22, 2024. The agenda consists of standard procedural items, reports from the City Manager and the Parks & Recreation Committee, and a special guest presentation by Zach Schiller of Policy Matters Ohio. The meeting also sets the date for the next session on September 24, 2024.
- Opening of Committee Meeting (call to order, roll call, Sunshine Law certification)
- Special Guest Presentation by Zach Schiller, Research Director, Policy Matters Ohio
- City Manager’s Report
- Parks & Recreation Committee Report
- Next Meeting scheduled for September 24, 2024 at 5 p.m.
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 will vote on several ordinances regarding city insurance and equipment disposal. The body is also considering supplemental appropriation changes for multiple city funds for the 2024 period.
- Ordinance 2024-100: Liability, property and casualty insurance with Travelers Insurance Company not to exceed $280,701.00
- Ordinance 2024-101: Law enforcement professional liability insurance with Glazier Insurance Agency and Kinsale Insurance Company for $145,168.00
- Ordinance 2024-99: Contract with Brown Sprinkler Service, Inc. to upgrade four backflow devices
- Ordinance 2024-98: Disposal of obsolete computer and office equipment
- Reappointment of Chip Goodell to the Planning Commission
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Finance & Personnel Committee
The Finance & Personnel Committee will review July 2024 revenue and expenditure reports, a cash position statement, and discuss municipal court credit card procedures. The meeting is scheduled for August 16, 2024.
- Review July 2024 Revenue and Expenditure Reports
- Review Statement of Cash Position
- Discuss Municipal Court Credit Cards
- Next meeting scheduled for September 20, 2024
Safety Forces Committee
The Safety Forces Committee will receive the July 2024 police call statistics and fire department statistics. It will also hear reports from the City Manager and City Solicitor. The meeting includes unfinished business, new business, and scheduling of the next meeting.
- Police Department – Chief’s Report (July 2024 call statistics)
- Fire Department – Chief’s Report (statistics)
- City Manager’s Report
- City Solicitor’s Report
- New Business
City Council
The Ashtabula City Council will hold a pre‑council session to hear reports from the City Manager, Finance Director, City Solicitor, and Clerk of Council. Committee reports will be presented from Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation, Finance & Personnel, Public Works/Public Utilities/Cable/Schools, Safety Forces, and the Planning and Historic Preservation Commissions. The meeting will also include miscellaneous business, a public comment period, and adjournment.
- Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation Committee report (meeting Aug 22)
- Finance & Personnel Committee report (meeting Aug 16)
- Public Works/Public Utilities/Cable/Schools Committee report (meeting Aug 27)
- Safety Forces Committee report (meeting Aug 12)
- Planning Commission and Ashtabula Historic Preservation Commission report
City Council
City Council is considering several ordinances regarding employee salaries and wages for city and health district staff. The body will also review change orders for paving projects and equipment for the wastewater treatment plant.
- Ordinance 2024-91: Authorizing compensation, salaries and wages for City of Ashtabula and Ashtabula City Health District employees
- Ordinance 2024-92: Change Order #2 with Koski Construction Co. for parking lot paving at City Hall, Health and Fire Department
- Ordinance 2024-93: Change Order #1 with Ronyak Paving, LLC for the 2024 City Paving Program
- Ordinance 2024-96: Contract with Schultz Fluid Handling for a replacement pump and centrifuge components at the wastewater treatment plant
- Ordinance 2024-97: Change Order #1 with J. Severino Construction Co. for improvements at Smith Field
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
General
The Ashtabula City Council will hold a work session to review a presentation from the GPD Group regarding improvements and rate increase recommendations for the Wastewater Treatment Facility and Collection System.
- GPD Group presentation on wastewater facility improvements
- Wastewater Treatment Facility rate increase recommendations
- Collection System improvement recommendations
Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation Committee
The Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation Committee will meet to hear a presentation on beach safety from the Ashtabula County YMCA and review reports from the City Manager and Parks & Recreation Committee.
- Special guest presentation: Tia Woodard, YMCA Membership Director, on beach safety
- City Manager’s Report
- Parks & Recreation Committee Report
- Public Communications on General Matters
- Next meeting scheduled for August 22, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.
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 body will also discuss a proposed ordinance amendment presented by Assistant Solicitor Catherine Colgan.
- Proposed ordinance amendment presented by Assistant Solicitor Catherine Colgan
Finance & Personnel Committee
The Ashtabula City Council Finance & Personnel Committee will convene to receive routine financial reports including cash position, revenue, expenses, and encumbrances. The meeting will also include a guest presentation, reports from the Finance Director and City Manager, and a review of Municipal Court credit card activity.
City Council
The Ashtabula City Council will meet to approve ordinances, including a $500,000 grant for an accessible playground at Walnut Beach Park and the hiring of Mark Verzella as Wastewater Superintendent. The council will also discuss tax budget adoption for 2025, a commercial tax abatement for retail expansion, and various contract amendments.
- $500,000 ARPA grant for accessible playground at Walnut Beach Park
- Hiring Mark Verzella as Wastewater Superintendent with additional vacation leave
- Adoption of 2025 Tax Budget
- 75% tax abatement for 10 years for retail expansion at 1569 Laird Drive
- Payment to ODOT for change orders on US 20 project
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
General
The Ashtabula City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss Ordinance 2024-81, which authorizes the City Manager to enter into an eighth amendment to the joint economic development district contract with Ashtabula Township. The meeting will include procedural items, public comments, and a vote on the ordinance.
- ORDINANCE 2024-81: Authorizes eighth amendment to joint economic development district contract with Ashtabula Township
City Council
The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a pre-council meeting. The session includes administrative reports and committee updates.
Safety Forces Committee
This meeting consists of routine reports and procedural items. The committee will receive June 2024 statistics from the Police Department and updates from the Fire Department. Reports from the City Manager and City Solicitor are also scheduled.
- Police Department June 2024 statistics
- Ashtabula Fire Department statistics
- Special guest presentation
City Council
The Ashtabula City Council will vote on ordinances regarding road repairs and equipment disposal. The council will also act to secure opioid lawsuit proceeds from the Kroger settlement and manage community development loan funds.
- Roadway and curbing repairs on Hulbert Avenue via J. Severino Construction Co.
- Securing 'Kroger Settlement' opioid lawsuit proceeds
- Agreement with Ohio Department of Development for CDBG revolving loan funds
- Disposal of obsolete police and water department equipment
- Re-opening a Planning Commission hearing for 1317 Bridge Street
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
General
The Ashtabula City Council will hold a public hearing to review the 2025 City of Ashtabula Tax Budget. The meeting includes a presentation of the budget followed by discussion and questions.
- Presentation of the 2025 City of Ashtabula Tax Budget
City Council
This pre-council meeting consists of procedural items and administrative reports from city officials. The agenda includes updates from the City Manager, Finance Director, City Solicitor, and Clerk of Council.
Public Works/Public Utilities/Cable/Schools Committee
This meeting consists of procedural items and various committee reports. The agenda includes updates from the City Manager, Water Pollution Control, and Public Works.
- Water Pollution Control Update
- Public Works Report
Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation Committee
The committee will hear a special guest presentation from Scott K. Yamamoto of the Ashtabula County Auditor's Office. The agenda also includes reports from the City Manager and the Parks & Recreation Committee.
- Presentation by Scott K. Yamamoto, Real Estate Manager for the Ashtabula County Auditor's Office
- City Manager’s Report
- Parks & Recreation Committee Report
- New business involving Assistant City Solicitor Catherine Colgan
Finance & Personnel Committee
The committee will review reports from the Finance Director and City Manager. Members will also discuss results from an Ashtabula Police Department investigation regarding court time sheets and review monthly purchasing card transaction audits from July 2023 to April 2024.
- Ashtabula Police Department investigation results regarding Court Time Sheets
- Monthly Purchasing Card Transaction Audits (July 2023–April 2024)
- 2024 Credit Card Reconciliation
City Council
This pre-council meeting consists of procedural items and administrative reports. The agenda includes updates from the City Manager, Finance Director, City Solicitor, and Clerk of Council. No specific legislative actions or new projects are listed for this session.
City Council
The City Council will consider several ordinances regarding construction change orders for parking lot paving and street improvements. The meeting also includes votes on contracts for investment management and employee insurance coverage. Additionally, the council may re-open a hearing concerning 1317 Bridge Street.
- Change order for parking lot paving at Health and Fire Department and City Hall
- Change order for W. 14th Street SSO improvements project
- Contract for repairs to the Aquatech combination sewer cleaner
- Contract for employee health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Re-opening a hearing for the Planning Commission decision at 1317 Bridge Street
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Safety Forces Committee
The committee will review reports from the Police and Fire Department chiefs. The City Solicitor is also scheduled to present a traffic flow map.
- May Ashtabula Police Records report
- Fire Department statistics for the past three years
- Traffic Flow Map presentation
City Council
The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a pre-council meeting. It includes reports from city administration and council committees.
City Council
City Council will vote on several ordinances including infrastructure contracts and budget adjustments. Key items include a sewer credit settlement and funding for sidewalk improvements on West Avenue.
- Ordinance 2024-61: Application for $150,000 grant and $46,000 loan for West Avenue sidewalk improvements
- Ordinance 2024-64: Sewer credit not to exceed $87,285.14 for Molded Fiberglass (MFG)
- Ordinance 2024-66: $23,375.40 contract with Cesco Imaging for exterior signage at City Hall, Council Chambers, and Health Department
- Ordinance 2024-62: Making Hulbert Ave (between West 6th and West 8th St) one-way and creating parking for Riverbend Hotel
- Ordinance 2024-60: Contract with Saybrook Township Board of Trustees for paving portions of Woodman Ave and Broadway St
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
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 includes a visit from the Superintendent of the Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus.
- Report from Scott Wludyga, Superintendent of Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus
- Water Pollution Control update
- City Manager's report
- Public Works report
Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation Committee
The Community Development, Economic Development, and Parks & Recreation Committee will meet to review new business. The agenda includes a presentation by Alane Sanders of Maven Lane LLC and a discussion on tax abatement.
- Presentation by Alane Sanders, Ph.D., Maven Lane LLC
- Discussion of tax abatement
City Council
The City Council will meet for a pre-council session to receive administrative and committee reports. The agenda consists of procedural items and general discussion.
City Council
Ashtabula City Council will vote on several ordinances involving infrastructure contracts and tax incentives. The meeting includes decisions on street and parking lot paving, engineering studies, and a property purchase.
- Ordinance 2024-55: Contract with Ronyak Paving, LLC for $1,068,140.00 to pave city streets
- Ordinance 2024-52: Contract with Koski Construction, Co. for $127,167.00 to pave parking lots at City Hall and Health and Fire Departments
- Ordinance 2024-51: 100% tax abatement for 7 years for new residential dwellings at 1614 Walnut Blvd.
- Ordinance 2024-53 and 2024-54: Contracts with Amendola Engineering Inc. totaling up to $44,000 for outfall 001 discharge work
- Ordinance 2024-57: Settlement of wage and hour claims with three police dispatchers not to exceed $9,067.28
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Finance & Personnel Committee
The committee will review the city's cash position and revenue and expenditure reports for April 2024. The agenda also includes a presentation by City Solicitor Cecilia Cooper and a discussion on President Biden's Overtime/Compensation Bill.
- April 2024 Revenue Report
- April 2024 Expenditure Report
- Statement of Cash Position
- Discussion on President Biden's Overtime/Compensation Bill
Safety Forces Committee
The Safety Forces Committee will meet to receive reports from the Police and Fire Department chiefs. The agenda includes a review of April statistics for the police department and general statistics for the fire department.
- April Ashtabula Police Department statistics
- Ashtabula Fire Department statistics
City Council
City Council will vote on ordinances regarding budget appropriations and a contract amendment. The body will also discuss a request to override a Planning Commission decision for 1317 Bridge Street.
- Ordinance No. 2024-48: Amend agreement with the office of the auditor of the state of Ohio for additional work not to exceed $3,000.00
- Ordinance No. 2024-49: Authorize budgeted transfers for current expenses and expenditures for 2024
- Ordinance No. 2024-50: Supplemental increases/decreases to General Fund, Police Levy Fund, and Permanent Improvement Fund appropriations
- Discussion of email requesting override of Planning Commission decision at 1317 Bridge Street
City Council
The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a pre-council meeting. The session includes administrative reports and a review of the regular meeting.
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 and Water Pollution Control. The agenda also includes a welcome for Superintendent Lisa Newsome of Ashtabula Area City Schools.
- City Manager’s Report
- Water Pollution Control Update
- Public Works Report
City Council
The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a pre-council meeting. The session includes administrative reports and committee updates.
City Council
The City Council will meet to review administrative reports and committee updates. The agenda includes several legislative items regarding solid waste management, sewer cleaner repairs, and road restorations.
- Resolution No. 2024-43: Approval of the Ashtabula County Solid Waste Management Plan
- Ordinance No. 2024-44: Contract with Jack Doheny Companies, Inc. for Aquatech combination sewer cleaner repairs
- Ordinance No. 2024-45: Contract with Rocky Road Paving for various street cut road restorations
- Ordinance No. 2024-46: Contract with Wilkinson Paving for various street cut road restorations
- Ordinance No. 2024-47: Participation in the ODOT road salt contracts awarded in 2024
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Finance & Personnel Committee
The Finance & Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss the Municipal Court closing on April 8. All other report sections are listed as N/A.
- Municipal Court closing on April 8
City Council
The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a pre-council meeting. The body will receive administrative and committee reports and allow for public comment.
City Council
Ashtabula City Council will meet to vote on three ordinances involving city agreements. These include contracts for festival fireworks, lifeguard services, and truck repairs.
- Ordinance 2024-41: $12,500 agreement with Grand Finale Fireworks for the 2024 Wine & Walleye Festival
- Ordinance 2024-40: Agreement with Ashtabula County Y.M.C.A. for lifeguards
- Ordinance 2024-42: Contract with Capp Steel Erectors, Inc. for repairs to Truck 27
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Public Works/Public Utilities/Cable/Schools Committee
The committee will receive reports from the City Manager, Public Works, and Water Pollution Control. Superintendent Lisa Newsome of Ashtabula Area City Schools is listed as a visitor.
- Water Pollution Control update
- Public Works report
- City Manager's report
Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation Committee
The Community Development, Economic Development, and Parks & Recreation Committee will meet to review the City Manager's and Parks & Recreation reports. The body will discuss the Ashtabula City Clean up scheduled for April 20, 2024. A presentation will be given by J.P. Ducro of the Ashtabula County Board of Commissioners.
- Ashtabula City Clean up on April 20, 2024, at 8:30 a.m.
- Presentation by J.P. Ducro, Ashtabula County Board of Commissioners
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 will vote on several ordinances including tax incentives for residential dwellings and a settlement for litigation. The body is also reviewing contracts for engineering services and fire department equipment.
- Tax abatement for new residential dwellings at 1443 and 1445 Bridge Street (Ord. 2024-31)
- Purchase of a 2023 Ford Explorer for the Fire Department not to exceed $38,500 (Ord. 2024-34)
- Engineering contract with GPD Group for 2024 Paving Program not to exceed $95,000 (Ord. 2024-37)
- Litigation settlement payment not to exceed $60,060 (Ord. 2024-39)
- Permission for the annual Ashtabula Wine & Walleye Festival July 26-28, 2024 (Ord. 2024-33)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
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 Ashtabula City Council will meet to consider three ordinances regarding city operations. These include a service contract for yard waste and the disposal of an obsolete vehicle.
- Ordinance No. 2024-27: Authorization to dispose of an obsolete and unneeded vehicle
- Ordinance No. 2024-28: Contract for yard waste disposal services with Brobst Tree & Stump Service
- Ordinance No. 2024-29: Retention of McKenzie Burgan as a temporary consultant to the Clerk of Council for four weeks
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation Committee
The Community Development, Economic Development, and Parks & Recreation Committee will meet to discuss new business and receive reports. The agenda includes a presentation from the United Way and a discussion regarding the Ashtabula City Clean Up 2024.
- Presentation by Patti Baldwin Andersen of the United Way
- Discussion of Ashtabula City Clean Up 2024
- Review of February 6, 2024 Parks & Recreation Committee meeting minutes
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, Water Pollution Control, and Public Works. The committee will also introduce new members.
- Water Pollution Control report from Superintendent Craig Pierce and Assistant Superintendent Mark Verzella
- Public Works report from Superintendent John Melnik
- Introduction of new committee members
City Council
The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a pre-council meeting. The body will receive administrative and committee reports and allow for public comment.
City Council
Ashtabula City Council will consider several ordinances regarding infrastructure projects, professional service contracts, and budget appropriations. The body will also review liquor license requests for three businesses.
- Ordinance 2024-17: Agreement with GPD Group for WPC emergency outfall replacement project not to exceed $87,100.000
- Ordinance 2024-16: Contract with CT Consultants for WPC industrial pre-treatment program administration at $18,300 per year for two years
- Ordinance 2024-21: Supplemental appropriation changes for multiple city funds for the 2024 period
- Ordinance 2024-25: Contract with J. Severino Construction Co. for OPWC Ohio Avenue Extension Sanitary Sewer Project
- Liquor license requests for Brighter Horizons, Secret, and Foodlabs LLC DBA Fire Chicken Sandwiches
Safety Forces Committee
The Safety Forces Committee will meet to receive reports from the Police and Fire Department chiefs. The meeting includes a presentation from Civil Service Chair Rick Balog and a review of January 2024 police safety statistics.
- Presentation by Rick Balog, Civil Service Chair
- Review of APD January 2024 Safety Stats
City Council
The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a pre-council meeting. The session includes administrative reports and committee updates.
City Council
The City Council will meet to review administrative reports and committee updates. The agenda includes several ordinances regarding city property disposal, fire department purchases, and a construction change order.
- Ordinance NO. 2024-11: Purchase of gloves and hoods from Heritage Fire Equipment
- Ordinance NO. 2024-12: Purchase of hoses and nozzles from Heritage Fire Equipment
- Ordinance NO. 2024-13: $9,393.29 change order for the Smith Field drainage project
- Ordinance NO. 2024-14: Disposal of forfeited firearms via trade-in for police equipment
- New Business: Liquor license purchases for 4641 Main Ave and Pragi 4 LLC
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
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, Water Pollution Control, and Public Works. No specific legislative actions or contracts are listed on the agenda.
City Council
The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a pre-council meeting. The session includes administrative reports and committee updates.
City Council
City Council will meet to discuss and vote on two ordinances. These include a lease agreement for a youth football league and a project change order for storm sewers.
- Ordinance 2024-08: Lease of Massucci Field with Saint John Youth Football League, Inc.
- Ordinance 2024-09: Change Order #1 with Eclipse Company for Highland Beach Storm Sewer Project
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation Committee
The Community Development, Economic Development, and Parks & Recreation Committee will meet to receive a presentation from the Ashtabula City Health Department. The committee will also review the Parks & Recreation Committee report and minutes from January 3, 2024.
- Presentation by Health Commissioner Christine Hill and Peggy Ducro, RN, DON
Safety Forces Committee
The committee will receive reports from the Police Department, Fire Department, and City Manager. The Fire Department will present statistics from the past three years.
- Police Department Chief's Report
- Fire Department Chief's Report including three-year stats
- City Manager's Report
- City Solicitor's Report
City Council
The City Council is holding a pre-council meeting on January 2, 2024. The agenda includes administrative reports from city officials and a schedule of upcoming committee meetings.
- Administrative reports from the City Manager, Finance Director, City Solicitor, and Clerk of Council
- Schedule for Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation committee
- Schedule for Finance & Personnel committee
- Schedule for Public Works/Public Utilities/Cable/Schools committee
- Schedule for Safety Forces committee
City Council
Ashtabula City Council will vote on several ordinances including road improvements and employee salaries. The body is also considering a grant application for community housing and the appointment of a new Clerk of Council.
- Ordinance 2024-01: Improvements to portions of SR 531 and SR 84 with Ohio Department of Transportation
- Ordinance 2024-03: Authorization of compensation, salaries, and wages for City of Ashtabula and Ashtabula City Health District employees
- Ordinance 2024-04: Partnership with Ashtabula County to apply for CHIP grant funds
- Ordinance 2024-07: Appointment of Ashley Bell as Clerk of Council
- Economic Development Transfer Form for 4641 Main, LLC (Former Casa Capelli site)