Chardon public meetings in 2022

Other Boards and Commissions

The agenda contains only procedural items for the Records Commission. No specific new business or substantive actions are listed in the document.

• Approval of minutes from June 16, 2022

City Council

The Economic Development Committee will meet to consider modifying the Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) map. The committee will also discuss rezoning parcels on Center Street. Approval of the October 24, 2022, minutes is also scheduled.

• Modifying the Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) map
• Rezoning parcels on Center Street
• Approval of October 24, 2022, meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will meet to consider ordinances vacating Memorial Drive and Sixth Avenue. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding a G-TV contract and temporary appropriations for city expenses through December 31, 2023. Additionally, the council will hear a request for Hanukkah decorations on the Square.

• Ordinance vacating Memorial Drive and adjacent public right of way
• Ordinance vacating Sixth Avenue and adjacent public right of way
• Ordinance accepting public improvements dedicated by Redwood Chardon
• Ordinance for temporary appropriations through December 31, 2023
• Discussion regarding a G-TV contract

Council approved a funding reduction for G-TV and passed several ordinances to vacate public rights-of-way and accept new public infrastructure. The board also authorized the installation of diverse holiday displays on the Square and approved temporary appropriations for 2023.

• Reduced funding to G-TV by $16,000 (5-1)
• Approved installation of menorah, dreidel, and Kwanza items on the Square (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3226 to vacate Memorial Drive (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3227 to vacate Sixth Avenue (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3228 to accept water and sanitary sewer mains from Redwood Chardon (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3229 to amend 2022 treasury appropriations (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3230 for 2023 temporary appropriations (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-22 requesting 2023 tax advances from County Auditor (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider requests to vacate the public right-of-way for Memorial Drive and Sixth Avenue. The meeting also includes an architectural review for renovations at 425 Water Street. Additionally, a dedication plat for Redwood Apartments is up for approval.

• Architectural review for front column renovations at 425 Water Street (Marc’s)
• Vacation of the public right-of-way for Memorial Drive
• Vacation of the public right-of-way for Sixth Avenue
• Dedication plat for Redwood Apartments at 155 Seventh Avenue

The Planning Commission approved the concept plan and five zoning variances for a 35,000 sq. ft. industrial manufacturing building proposed by Robert Landies III. The board also voted to move its monthly meetings to the fourth Tuesday of the month.

• Approved concept plan for 35,000 sq. ft. industrial building (5-0)
• Approved variance for loading dock in front yard (5-0)
• Approved variance for parking space setback less than 10 feet (5-0)
• Approved variance for loading area in front yard setback (5-0)
• Approved variance to increase driveway width from 35' to 48' (5-0)
• Approved variance for concrete pad to encroach side yard setback and cross property line with easement (5-0)
• Approved moving Planning Commission meetings to the fourth Tuesday of the month (5-0)
• Approved November 29, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Chardon City Council is meeting in a special session to discuss 2023 pre-budget topics. The council will also consider an ordinance regarding the emergency purchase of ductile iron for the Seventh Avenue construction project.

• Discussion of 2023 pre-budget topics
• Ordinance for emergency ductile iron purchase for Seventh Avenue construction project

Council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 3225 to authorize the immediate purchase of ductile iron for the Seventh Avenue construction project. The city accepted the lowest bid of $124,231.79 from Ferguson Waterworks. Department heads also provided updates on the 2023 pre-budget planning process.

• Approved Ordinance No. 3225 to purchase ductile iron for Seventh Avenue construction (unanimous)
• Awarded $124,231.79 contract to Ferguson Waterworks for water main materials (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct an architectural review for proposed exterior renovations at 400 Washington Street. The request includes removing overhead doors and changing the building's siding and roof color.

• Architectural review for exterior renovations at 400 Washington Street
• Approval of October 18, 2022 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved an amended Announcement of Decision for architectural review of exterior renovations at 400 Washington Street. The approval covers roof and siding changes, with the condition that the owner return for further approval once tenants occupy the building.

• Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved amendment to Announcement of Decision to require further approval upon building occupancy (7-0)
• Approved amended Announcement of Decision for Architectural Review at 400 Washington Street (7-0)

City Council

The Chardon City Council will consider the 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan and new employee insurance contracts. The agenda also includes a property sale agreement and an ordinance to remove loading zones on Main Street.

• Adoption of the 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan
• Purchase of ductile iron for Seventh Avenue Extension
• Employee medical, dental, vision, and life insurance contracts
• Sale of parcels 10-700800 and 10-709568 to Blaze Properties Acquisitions, LLC
• Removal of loading zones on Main Street via ordinance amendment

Council approved a five-year infrastructure and equipment plan totaling $22.2 million. The board also authorized new employee insurance contracts, the sale of a city property, and a fee structure for a VFW banner program.

• Adopted 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan ($22.2M over 5 years) (Unanimous)
• Approved $50 annual fee per banner for VFW Banner Program, limited to 30 banners for 2 years (Unanimous)
• Authorized sale of 223 Center Street to Blaze Properties Acquisitions, LLC for $229,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved group medical insurance agreement with Cigna Healthcare (Unanimous)
• Approved group dental, vision, and life insurance agreement with Guardian (Unanimous)
• Eliminated loading zones on Main Street via Ordinance No. 3224 (Unanimous)
• Authorized staff to request pricing for ductile iron pipe for Seventh Avenue Extension (Unanimous)
• Approved settlement for water main damage and a moral claim for vehicle tire damage (Unanimous)

City Council

The Chardon Safety Committee will meet to receive an update on the Systemic Safety Grant. The committee will also discuss Police Department equipment upgrades and an Emergency Operations Plan tabletop exercise.

• Update on Systemic Safety Grant
• Discussion of Police Department equipment upgrades
• Discussion of Emergency Operations Plan Tabletop Exercise
• Consideration of Safety Town request

City Council

The Economic Development Committee will meet to consider tax increment financing for certain parcels. The committee will also discuss parcel rezoning and a hotel feasibility study.

• Consideration of TIF for certain parcels
• Consideration of rezoning for certain parcels
• Consideration of hotel feasibility study
• Approval of March 28, 2022 minutes

The Economic Development Committee discussed Tax Incentive Financing (TIF) districts and the Community Reinvestment Area (CRA), including potential rezoning of parcels along the Center Street corridor from industrial to commercial. No formal decisions were made; the committee requested a meeting with Retail Strategies to discuss benefits of rezoning. A hotel feasibility study was proposed at a cost of $12,500, with a meeting scheduled for November 7.

• Approved minutes of March 28, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Discussed TIF districts and CRA but took no formal action
• Requested staff arrange meeting with Retail Strategies on rezoning
• Proposed $12,500 hotel feasibility study with Core Distinction Group

Planning Commission

The commission will consider a request for a 209 sq. ft. kitchen addition to Chardon Tavern at 405 Water Street. It will also review a plat for Hidden Glen Phase 4 involving a retention pond and open space. Additionally, the agenda includes informal discussions regarding exterior changes at 400 Washington Street and column modifications at Marc’s.

• Plat approval for Hidden Glen Phase 4 (retention pond and open space)
• 209 sq. ft. kitchen addition to Chardon Tavern at 405 Water Street
• Discussion regarding exterior changes to 400 Washington Street
• Discussion regarding column modifications at Marc’s

The Commission approved a Record Document plat for Hidden Glen Phase 4, which includes a retention pond and open space but no additional buildable lots. They also approved an Architectural Review and Concept Plan for a 209 sq. ft. kitchen addition to the Chardon Tavern. Both votes were unanimous (6-0). The August 16, 2022 meeting minutes were approved 5-0.

• Approved August 16, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0, Emmons abstained)
• Approved Record Document plat for Hidden Glen Phase 4 (6-0)
• Approved Architectural Review and Concept Plan for Chardon Tavern addition (6-0)

City Council

The council will discuss street resurfacing projects and the removal of a loading zone on Main Street. Members will also consider ordinances for new property leases and amended legal service contracts. Additionally, the VFW/American Legion has requested permission to hang memorial banners around the city.

• Ordinance for lease with Company 119, Ltd at 103 South Street, Suite #3
• Ordinance for lease with Kangas Appraisals at 107 South Street, Suite #4
• Amended employment contract for Law Director Benjamin G. Chojnacki
• Discussion of Short Court resurfacing and Main Street loading zone removal
• Request from VFW/American Legion for Memorial Veteran Banners

Council unanimously approved ordinances authorizing the city manager to continue the ODOT bridge inspection program, enter into a lease with Company 119 for 103 South Street Suite #3, and renew a lease with Kangas Appraisals for 107 South Street Suite #4. They also approved amended employment and legal services contracts for Law Director Benjamin Chojnacki, effective January 1, 2023. Additionally, Council voted to include Short Court Street resurfacing as an add alternate to the 2024 State Route repaving project and appointed Robert Emmons to the Planning Commission.

• Approved ODOT bridge inspection program continuation (unanimous)
• Approved lease with Company 119 for 103 South Street Suite #3 (6-0, Lelko abstained)
• Approved lease renewal with Kangas Appraisals for 107 South Street Suite #4 (unanimous)
• Approved amended employment contract for Law Director Benjamin Chojnacki (unanimous)
• Approved amended legal services contract with Walter | Haverfield LLP (unanimous)
• Approved including Short Court Street resurfacing as add alternate to 2024 State Route repaving (unanimous)
• Appointed Robert Emmons to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Granted staff additional month to submit 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)

City Council

The Chardon Service Committee will discuss the removal of loading zones on Main Street and the future use of Short Court. The meeting also includes a review of resident project notification and an on-site inspection of the cemetery.

• Removal of loading zones on Main Street
• Future use of Short Court
• Resident project notification
• On-site review of the Cemetery

The Service Committee voted 2-0 to recommend City Council remove a loading zone on Main Street and replace it with two parking stalls, at the request of the Chardon Square Association and a property owner. The committee also voted 2-0 to include Short Court resurfacing as an alternate bid for the 2024 state road project, allowing flexibility. No final decisions were made; both items require full Council action.

• Recommended removal of loading zone on southwest corner of Main Street and restriping for two parking stalls (2-0)
• Recommended Short Court resurfacing be included as an alternate bid for 2024 state project (2-0)
• Approved minutes of May 5, 2022 (2-0)

Shade Tree Commission

This meeting consists of standard procedural business, including approval of minutes and sections for old and new business. The agenda does not list any specific topics or projects.

City Council

The Chardon City Council will consider resolutions regarding shade tree maintenance, street lighting assessments, and sidewalk assessments. The agenda includes public hearings on school safety grant funding and local beautification requests. The council will also receive a report on the Joint Recreation District.

• Resolution for shade tree maintenance, blight control, and cost assessment
• Resolution of necessity for street lighting assessment
• Resolution of necessity for sidewalk assessment
• Public hearing regarding Chardon Local School District safety grant funding
• Request for a beautification project at 106 Water Street

Council unanimously adopted four resolutions: a $70,000 shade tree assessment (Resolution 14-22), a $130,000 street lighting assessment (Resolution 15-22), a $100,000 sidewalk assessment (Resolution 16-22), and a resolution accepting the 2023 tax budget amounts and rates as determined by the Budget Commission (Resolution 17-22). Council also approved a resolution of appreciation for outgoing Planning Commission member Hannah Sekas (Resolution 13-22), authorized the Chardon Square Association to use the Square for a scarecrow decorating contest October 9-22, and appointed Kathleen Scalara to the Thrive Board. No substantive decisions were made on other items; discussions included a joint recreation district, school safety, and personnel matters.

• Adopted $70,000 shade tree assessment (unanimous)
• Adopted $130,000 street lighting assessment (unanimous)
• Adopted $100,000 sidewalk assessment (unanimous)
• Accepted 2023 tax budget amounts and rates (unanimous)
• Approved resolution of appreciation for Hannah Sekas (unanimous)
• Authorized Chardon Square Association scarecrow contest Oct 9-22 (unanimous)
• Appointed Kathleen Scalara to Thrive Board (unanimous)

Park & Recreation Board

The Chardon Park and Recreation Board agenda for September 1, 2022, contains only procedural items. The meeting includes the approval of July 18 minutes and a report from the Recreation Director.

• Approval of July 18, 2022 minutes
• Recreation Director’s Report

Planning Commission

The Chardon Planning Commission will consider a concept plan for an 11,978.4 sq. ft. addition to an industrial building at 510 Center Street. The commission will also review requests regarding the resumption of a car wash use and sign deviations at 213 Center Street.

• Concept plan for an 11,978.4 sq. ft. addition to 510 Center Street
• Variance request to resume car wash use at 213 Center Street
• Architectural review for exterior renovations at 213 Center Street
• Sign deviation request for a monument sign at 213 Center Street

City Council

The Chardon City Council will consider ordinances regarding utility discounts for seniors and disabled residents. The agenda also includes a request to host the Peace & Wellness Fest on September 18, 2022.

• Ordinance amending utility discounts for senior citizens and disabled ratepayers
• Request to hold Peace & Wellness Fest at Water St. and Cherry Ave.
• Establishment of the Ohio Opioid Litigation Distribution Fund
• Authorization for a lease with Jeffrey Traffis and Catie Traffis
• Renewal of liquor permits effective October 1, 2022

Council adopted several ordinances, including updating income thresholds for the senior/disabled utility discount program and creating a fund for opioid litigation settlement money. They also approved a lease for a vintage candy shop at 101 South Street and authorized a 3% salary increase for the City Manager. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted Ordinance 3211 updating utility discount program income thresholds (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 3212 creating opioid litigation distribution fund (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 3213 amending 2022 appropriations (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 3214 authorizing lease for vintage candy shop at 101 South Street (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to execute agreement for Peace & Wellness Fest event (unanimous)
• Authorized mural on left side of lands and buildings garage at 106 Water Street (unanimous)
• Approved 3% salary increase for City Manager (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 14, 2022 and July 23, 2022 meetings (with abstentions)

City Council

The Chardon City Council will hold a special session on July 23, 2022. The council is scheduled to consider a proposed mural design for the garage located at 106 Water Street.

• Proposed mural design for the garage at 106 Water Street

At a special session, Chardon City Council unanimously approved a mural design for the back of the Lands and Buildings garage at 106 Water Street. The artist, Elliot Miller, who painted the mural at the Giving Garden, presented the design, and the goal is completion by mid-August. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved mural design for Lands and Buildings garage at 106 Water Street (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Chardon Planning Commission will consider requests regarding the Park Avenue MEWS concept plan and a sign height deviation for Thistle Creek Subdivision. The commission will also review minutes from the June 21, 2022 meeting.

• Extension of Concept Plan approval for Park Avenue MEWS (Case #22-105)
• Sign height deviation request from 6’ to 8’ at North Hambden Street and Windflower Drive (Case #22-108)
• Approval of June 21, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed fiscal year 2023 budget. During the regular session, the Council will consider adopting the 2023 tax budget and awarding a sidewalk repair contract to DPD Construction & Engineering, LLC.

• Public hearing on the proposed fiscal year 2023 budget
• Adoption of the 2023 Tax Budget
• Sidewalk repair project award to DPD Construction & Engineering, LLC
• Resolution of Appreciation for Chardon Baseball

Council unanimously adopted the 2023 tax budget, the first step in the city's budget process, and awarded the 2022 sidewalk repair project to DPD Construction & Engineering, LLC. A resolution honoring the Chardon baseball team was also adopted. No other substantive decisions were made; several items were discussed but not voted on.

• Adopted 2023 tax budget (unanimous)
• Awarded 2022 sidewalk repair project to DPD Construction & Engineering, LLC (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 12-22, appreciation for Chardon Baseball (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 9, 2022 Regular Session (6-0, Blackley abstained)

Shade Tree Commission

The Chardon Shade Tree Commission will hold a regular meeting on July 11, 2022. The provided agenda contains only procedural items and does not list specific new business or projects.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a concept plan for new sidewalks along Center Street. The commission will also review a request to reduce the front yard setback at 405 Chardon Avenue.

• Concept Plan approval for approximately 1,700 feet of infill sidewalks on Center Street
• Variance request to reduce the front yard setback from 50’ to 48’ at 405 Chardon Ave
• Approval of May 17, 2022, meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved two items: a variance allowing a 48-foot front yard setback (instead of the required 50 feet) for a one-car attached garage at the Rocky Cellars PUD, and a concept plan for infill sidewalks along Center Street. Both approvals were unanimous (5-0). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved variance for 48-foot front yard setback at Rocky Cellars PUD (5-0)
• Approved concept plan for Center Street infill sidewalks (5-0)
• Approved May 17, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Water and Sewer Committee will discuss several utility and infrastructure items. This includes an onsite assessment summary for the WWTP and WTP network separation and a request regarding PVC water line materials for Maple Trace PRD. The committee will also discuss backup generator replacement for the Burlington Lift Station and a Utility Discount Program.

• ROVISYS onsite assessment summary for the WWTP and WTP network separation
• Maple Trace PRD request to use PVC water line materials
• Backup generator replacement for Burlington Lift Station
• Utility Discount Program discussion

The Water and Sewer Committee recommended Council purchase a 70 kW backup generator for the Burlington lift station at an estimated cost of $24,000, and approved adjusted income thresholds for the utility discount program for seniors and disabled persons. The committee discussed but took no action on a request to allow PVC water line materials for the Maple Trace PRD, with staff requesting more time to research. Minutes from the September 30, 2021 meeting were approved.

• Approved minutes of September 30, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended Council purchase 70 kW backup generator for Burlington lift station, est. $24,000 (unanimous)
• Approved adjusted utility discount income thresholds for seniors/disabled (unanimous)

City Council

The Chardon City Council will meet on June 9, 2022, to discuss several legislative items. Proposed actions include awarding a construction contract for Memorial Park and authorizing a lease for property on South Street. The council will also consider changes to the Zoning Inspector job description.

• Awarding Chardon Living Memorial Park Phase 2 Improvements Project to Ohio Paving & Construction Co., Inc.
• Resolution to temporarily waive sidewalk installation at 510 Center Street
• Lease authorization for 105-B South Street with Lake Erie Video Productions, Inc.
• Changes to the Zoning Inspector job description and title
• Amending 2022 treasury appropriations

Council approved several ordinances, including awarding the Chardon Living Memorial Park Phase 2 improvements project to Ohio Paving & Construction Co., Inc. for $99,853.79, and a temporary sidewalk waiver at 510 Center Street. They also discussed allowing a Pride Event on Chardon Square, with residents speaking both for and against it, but took no formal action on the event itself.

• Approved minutes of May 12, 2022 Regular Session (unanimous)
• Changed Zoning Inspector title to Community Development Project Coordinator (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 11-22 waiving sidewalk installation at 510 Center Street (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 3206 amending 2013 TIF ordinance for public improvements (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 3207 awarding Chardon Living Memorial Park Phase 2 to Ohio Paving & Construction for $99,853.79 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 3208 leasing 105-B South Street to Lake Erie Video Productions (6-0, Grau abstained)
• Adopted Ordinance 3209 amending 2022 appropriations for sidewalk maintenance (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission will consider a concept site plan for a new industrial building and several lot split requests. They will also review a sign deviation request for Wendy's Restaurant at 436 Center Street.

• Sign deviation for Wendy's Restaurant at 436 Center Street to increase sign area from 55 to 76 sq. ft.
• Concept Site Plan for a new 5,040 sq. ft. industrial building at 191 Fifth Avenue
• Lot split request for property at 191 Fifth Avenue
• Lot reconfiguration of parcels at 312 Park Avenue into two 1.194-acre parcels

The Chardon Planning Commission approved a sign deviation for Wendy's, a lot split for a new industrial building, a concept site plan for a 5,040 sq. ft. industrial building, and a lot split for Geauga County Farm Bureau Coop. All votes were unanimous (6-0), with one abstention on the April minutes approval.

• Approved April 19, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0, Wantz abstained)
• Approved sign deviation for Wendy's (PC Case #22-033/038) (6-0)
• Approved lot split for new industrial building lot (PC Case #22-063) (6-0)
• Approved concept site plan for 5,040 sq. ft. industrial building with conditions (PC Case #22-061) (6-0)
• Approved lot split/reconfiguration for Geauga County Farm Bureau Coop (PC Case #22-065) (6-0)

City Council

The Chardon City Council will meet to consider ordinances for street maintenance and a wetland restoration project. The council will also review a resolution regarding a Geauga County Common Pleas Court case settlement. A hearing is scheduled for an update on trash and recycling services.

• Ordinance for 2022 street maintenance and repair contract with Ronyak Paving, Inc.
• Resolution authorizing settlement of Geauga County Common Pleas Court Case No. 20M000648
• Awarding the Maple Highlands Stream and Wetland Restoration Project to a selected bidder
• Annual update on trash and recycling from Waste Management

Council unanimously approved Resolution 10-22 authorizing a settlement in the lawsuit with Geauga County over the courthouse location, which includes transferring land at the north end of Chardon Square for a courthouse addition, a $15 million county renovation commitment, and a city contribution capped at $2 million. Council also approved several ordinances, including street maintenance and stream restoration contracts, and authorized spending on banners and a mural.

• Approved Resolution 10-22 settling lawsuit with county (unanimous)
• Authorized up to $1,500 for banners and signage at 106 Water St. (unanimous)
• Waived $100 sign permit for banners (unanimous)
• Authorized Elliott Miller to start Giving Garden mural (unanimous)
• Provided free family pool passes to city staff for summer 2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 3203 for 2022 street maintenance with Ronyak Paving (6-0, Lelko abstained)
• Awarded Maple Highlands Stream and Wetland Restoration to Davey Resource Group/Marks Construction for $297,460 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 3205 updating codified ordinances (unanimous)

City Council

The Chardon Service Committee will discuss additional funding for the 2022 Sidewalk Maintenance Program. The committee will also consider actions regarding permanent grave markings and receive an update on the Traffic Count Program.

• Additional funding for the 2022 Sidewalk Maintenance Program
• Actions to ensure graves have permanent markings
• Update on the Traffic Count Program
• Approval of March 1, 2022 meeting minutes

The Service Committee approved an additional appropriation from the sidewalk fund to cover increased 2022 sidewalk maintenance costs, bringing the total to $148,850. The committee also agreed with staff's recommendation to notify grave owners with temporary markers to install permanent ones within one year. Updates were provided on the traffic count program and Center Street easements, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved additional sidewalk maintenance funding from 242-sidewalk fund (2-0)
• Agreed to staff recommendation on temporary grave markers, with one-year notice for permanent markers
• Discussed traffic count policy update; details left to staff
• Agreed to proceed with sidewalk plan on Center Street avoiding needed easement

City Council

The Chardon City Council has scheduled a special session for May 4, 2022. The provided agenda contains only procedural items such as the call to order and an executive session. No specific legislative or business topics are listed in the text.

• Executive session
• Call to order
• Roll call

The council met in special session and, after an executive session on pending court disputes, unanimously authorized the city manager to sign documents and take steps to effectuate a settlement. No other business was conducted.

• Authorized city manager to sign documents and take steps to effectuate settlement of pending litigation (unanimous)

City Council

This meeting consists of procedural items for the Chardon Park and Recreation Board. The agenda includes a report from the Recreation Director and the approval of minutes from February 28, 2022. No specific projects or new business details are provided in the text.

• Approval of February 28, 2022, minutes
• Recreation Director's Report

Planning Commission

The Chardon Planning Commission will review architectural requests for two properties. The commission will consider amending renovations at 510 Water Street and a sign deviation for Wendy’s Restaurant.

• Architectural review for exterior renovations at 510 Water Street
• Request to remove drive-thru portico and roof at 510 Water Street
• Sign deviation request for Wendy's Restaurant at 436 Center Street
• Proposal to increase maximum sign area from 55 sq. ft. to 76 sq. ft.

City Council

The council will consider an ordinance for ODOT cooperative purchasing and a resolution to transfer city treasury funds. The agenda also includes updates on the Metzenbaum Center and Thrive theater locations. Additionally, officials will review the scope for the Park and Rec Master Plan.

• Ordinance authorizing participation in ODOT cooperative purchasing program
• Resolution transferring funds in the City of Chardon Treasury
• Review of Park and Rec Master Plan scope with Brandstetter Carroll Inc.
• Update on Metzenbaum Center plans from Geauga County Board of Developmental Disabilities
• Report on Thrive theater and 106 Water Street locations

Council unanimously approved a $5,000 payment to the Think Local Campaign to promote small businesses. They also adopted Ordinance No. 3202 to join ODOT's cooperative purchasing program and Resolution No. 9-22 to transfer funds for 2022. Minutes from March 10 were amended to correct a mural project amount from $16,000 to $1,600.

• Approved $5,000 payment to Think Local Campaign (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3202 for ODOT cooperative purchasing (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 9-22 transferring funds for 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved March 10 minutes as amended (unanimous)

City Council

The committee will meet to discuss several local development programs and initiatives. Agenda items include the Think Local Initiative, the BRE Program 2022, and retail strategies. Members will also review Community Reinvestment Areas and Tax Increment Financing.

• Consideration of Think Local Initiative with Adam Hendrickson
• Discussion of Thrive Performing and Visual Arts at 106 Water St.
• Discussion of BRE Program 2022
• Review of Community Reinvestment Areas (CRA) and Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
• Review of Retail Strategies Contract and Program

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a concept plan for the construction of a new restroom and walking trails. The proposed project is located at 220 Basquin Drive within Chardon Living Memorial Park.

• Concept plan approval for a new restroom and walking trails at Chardon Living Memorial Park
• Approval of February 1, 2022, and February 15, 2022, meeting minutes

City Council

The Chardon City Council will consider ordinances regarding a NOPEC energy grant and the Maple Trace residential development. The agenda also includes a request to repaint the Main Street Alley mural and an update on retail recruitment.

• Request by Chardon Square Association to repaint the Main Street Alley mural
• Retail recruitment update and current initiatives
• Consideration of IDtech Class Fee approval
• Ordinance to accept the NOPEC 2022 Energized Community Grant Fund
• Preliminary plan approval for Maple Trace 'PRD' Planned Residential District Development

Council unanimously approved a $5,000 payment to the Think Local Campaign to promote small businesses, authorized participation in ODOT's cooperative purchasing program via Ordinance No. 3202, and approved Resolution No. 9-22 transferring funds to maintain positive balances. Minutes from March 10 were amended to correct the mural project amount to $1,600. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $5,000 payment to Think Local Campaign (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3202 authorizing ODOT cooperative purchasing (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 9-22 transferring funds for 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved March 10 minutes as amended to correct mural amount to $1,600 (unanimous)

Other Boards and Commissions

The City of Chardon Tax Incentive Review Council will meet to discuss and take action on several tax incentive districts. This includes reviewing TIF properties and multiple RID districts.

• Discussion and action on City of Chardon TIF Properties and Redwood TIF
• Discussion and action on Hidden Glen RID
• Discussion and action on Cider Mill RID
• Discussion and action on Windemere & Willow-Tree RID
• Discussion and action on Thistle Creek RID

The Tax Incentive Review Council met and approved the prior meeting's minutes. They reviewed the City's TIF properties, including the Redwood TIF (a 30-year, 100% TIF with a $4 million cap) and discussed various RID districts. No formal actions were taken beyond the minutes approval; the next meeting was scheduled for March 6, 2023.

• Approved minutes of March 2, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Set next meeting for March 6, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.

City Council

The Chardon Service Committee will meet to consider a proposed rate increase from Waste Management and review the Street Maintenance Program. The committee will also approve minutes from the November 29, 2021 meeting.

• Waste Management's proposed rate increase review
• Street Maintenance Program review
• Approval of November 29, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council

The Chardon Safety Committee will discuss a request for speed reduction on Wilson Mills Road. The committee is also scheduled to review the Ohio DOT Systemic Safety Application and traffic calming procedures. Additionally, members will receive an update on 2022 equipment upgrades and discuss updates to the city's emergency plan.

• Speed reduction request for Wilson Mills Road by Patricia Landry
• Review of Ohio DOT Systemic Safety Application
• Review of traffic calming procedure
• Update on 2022 equipment upgrades
• Discussion of updates to the City's Emergency Plan

The Safety Committee discussed a resident's request to reduce speed on Wilson Mills, reviewing traffic data showing an 85th percentile speed of 39 mph. Officials noted ODOT would deny a speed limit reduction based on current data, so no change was made. The committee also reviewed a pending ODOT grant application for pedestrian improvements and equipment upgrades, but took no formal votes on these items.

• Accepted minutes of November 9, 2021 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a concept plan for a 40,266 sq. ft. warehouse at 124 Parker Court. The commission will also consider a preliminary plan for the 96-unit Maple Trace residential subdivision.

• Case #22-004: Concept Plan and Architectural Review for a 40,266 sq. ft. warehouse at 124 Parker Court
• Case #22-018: Preliminary Plan approval for the 96-unit Maple Trace PRD subdivision on 40.11 acres

City Council

The Council will discuss business retention programs and review requests for the 2022 Brewfest. Legislative items include an ordinance for a new tax increment fund and a real estate purchase option with Sommers Development Corporation, Inc. The Council will also consider a liquor permit transfer for Bass Lake Taverne.

• Transfer of D6 liquor permit for Bass Lake Taverne
• Redwood Chardon Municipal Public Improvement Tax Increment Equivalent Fund ordinance
• Real estate purchase option with Sommers Development Corporation, Inc.
• Subdivision plat adoption for Thistlecreek PRD Phase 1
• 2022 Brewfest event review requests

Chardon City Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 3197, establishing a tax increment equivalent fund for the Redwood Chardon development, and authorized a contract with Great Lakes Race Timing for BrewFest 2022. Council also approved an option to purchase real estate with Sommers Development and adopted the Thistle Creek Phase 1 subdivision plat. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 3197 establishing TIF fund for Redwood Chardon (unanimous)
• Authorized contract with Great Lakes Race Timing for BrewFest 2022 (unanimous)
• Authorized option to purchase real estate with Sommers Development, 4 months at $1,000/month (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3199 approving Thistle Creek Phase 1 subdivision plat (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Jan 13 and Jan 20 sessions as amended (unanimous)
• Authorized agreement with Geauga Growth Partnership for BRE taskforce (unanimous)
• No objection to D5 & D6 liquor permit transfer to Lodge at Bass Lake

City Council

The Chardon City Council will hold a special session on February 3, 2022. The meeting includes discussions regarding the fiscal year 2022 annual budget and an ordinance for annual appropriations. The council will also consider an amendment to the Classification and Pay Plan.

• Discussion of FY 2022 Annual Budget
• Ordinance for annual appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures
• Amendment to Classification and Pay Plan

The City Council held a special session to review and adopt the FY 2022 annual budget. After a detailed presentation by the Finance Director and other department heads, Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 3196, making appropriations for the fiscal year. Council also unanimously approved an amended classification and pay plan that includes a 3.5% wage increase for non-bargaining employees, adjusts the Lieutenant's pay band, and removes the parking enforcement officer position.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 3196, the 2022 annual appropriations (unanimous)
• Approved classification and pay plan with 3.5% wage increase for non-bargaining employees (unanimous)
• Removed parking enforcement officer position from pay plan (unanimous)
• Held executive session on pending litigation and property disposition (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review requests from Thistlecreek Development LLC regarding a planned residential development on North Hamden St. The agenda includes lot consolidation and record document approval for Phase 1 of the project. Additionally, the commission will elect its Chairman and Vice-Chairman for the 2022-2023 term.

• Lot consolidation request for 20.78 acres on North Hamden St. (Case #22-014)
• Record Document approval for Thistlecreek Planned Residential Development Phase 1 (Case #22-003)
• Election of Planning Commission Chairman and Vice-Chairman for 2022-2023

The Chardon Planning Commission approved a concept site plan for a lot consolidation (PC Case #22-014) and the Phase I plat for the Thistlecreek Planned Residential Development (PC Case #22-003), both by 7-0 votes. The Phase I plat covers the first 28 lots, with outstanding work bonded and completion required by June 30, 2022. The commission also re-elected Andrew Blackley as Chairman and Mary Jo Stark as Vice-Chairman, and adopted the 2022 meeting schedule.

• Approved concept site plan for lot consolidation (PC Case #22-014) (7-0)
• Approved Thistlecreek Phase I Plat for 28 lots (PC Case #22-003) (7-0)
• Re-elected Andrew Blackley as Planning Commission Chairman (6-0)
• Re-elected Mary Jo Stark as Vice-Chairman (6-0)
• Adopted 2022 meeting dates as third Tuesday of each month (7-0)

City Council

The Chardon City Council will hold a special session to conduct interviews for a vacant council position. The agenda also includes an appointment to fill the vacancy.

• Interviews for vacant council position with candidates Kyle Martin, Molly Hegner, Colin Wantz, Madelon Horvath, Casi Vician, Victoria Nicholas, and Mark Purchase
• Appointment to fill City Council vacancy

Council interviewed seven applicants for the vacant Council seat and unanimously appointed Kyle Martin to serve the unexpired term ending 12/31/23. Council also unanimously approved the City Manager's recommendation of Mark Iacofono as the new Finance Director. The meeting included two executive sessions for legal and personnel matters.

• Appointed Kyle Martin to fill Council vacancy (unanimous)
• Approved Mark Iacofono as Finance Director (unanimous)
• Added Executive Session to agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned to Executive Session for legal conference (unanimous)
• Adjourned to Executive Session for personnel matter (unanimous)

City Council

Newly elected council members will be sworn in during this session. The council will consider resolutions regarding legal settlements, insurance, and equipment purchases. The agenda also includes a liquor permit transfer and a lease termination request.

• Acceptance of Janssen settlement agreement terms
• Purchase of a Western Star cab and chassis from Valley Freightliner
• Purchase of snow and ice control equipment from Concord Road Equipment, Mfg.
• Liquor permit transfer from Square Bistro LLC to Amador Investments LLC
• Lease termination request for 103 South Street

Chardon City Council approved several items, including a $132,399 insurance renewal (Ordinance 3193), a project completion agreement with Thistle Creek Development (Resolution 4-22), participation in the Janssen opioid settlement (Resolution 5-22), and a lease amendment with Davis Insurance Agency (Resolution 8-22). Council also accepted Scott Lynch's early lease termination at 103 South Street with only the security deposit as penalty, and made appointments to committees and boards.

• Approved $132,399 insurance renewal with Insurance Partners Agency (unanimous)
• Approved Thistle Creek Development project completion agreement allowing bond for plat recording (unanimous)
• Approved participation in Janssen opioid settlement (unanimous)
• Approved lease amendment with Davis Insurance Agency for repayment of arrears (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Western Star cab and chassis from Valley Freightliner (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of dump body with snow/ice equipment from Concord Road Equipment (unanimous)
• Accepted Scott Lynch's early lease termination at 103 South Street, waiving 3-month penalty (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to committees and boards (unanimous)