North Canton public meetings in 2022

Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals

The Zoning and Building Standards Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for December 27, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. has been cancelled due to the holiday. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting cancellation notice issued by Chief Building Official Martin B. Van Gundy IV

Board of Control

The North Canton Board of Control will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from June 14, 2022, and consider awarding contracts for the Valley Drive Waterline Replacement Project and the 2023 Street Resurfacing Program. No dollar amounts or specific bidders are listed in the agenda.

• Valley Drive Waterline Replacement Project award
• 2023 Street Resurfacing Program award
• Approval of minutes from June 14, 2022 meeting

The Board of Control approved participation in a water line replacement project and awarded the 2023 street resurfacing contract. Both decisions were passed unanimously.

• Approved participation in a three-way contract with Stark County Board of Commissioners for the Valley Drive Northwest Water Line Replacement Project (4-0)
• Awarded 2023 street maintenance and paving program contract to Superior Paving and Materials, Inc. for $332,415 (4-0)
• Approved minutes from the June 14, 2022 meeting

Volunteer Firefighters' Dependents Fund Board

This is a regular meeting of the Volunteer Firefighters' Dependents Fund Board. The agenda contains only the meeting notice and location; no specific items for discussion or decision are listed.

Civil Service Commission

The Commission approved amendments to Rules IV, V, and VI to establish a rolling testing procedure for entry-level personnel. This change allows applicants to take online exams upon application rather than during a specific annual window. Applicants will remain on the list for one year from the date their score is reported but will no longer have an inspection and challenge period.

• Approved minutes from September 9, 2022 (3-0)
• Adopted amendments to Rules IV, V, and VI for continuous entry-level recruitment (3-0)

City Council

The North Canton City Council is holding its final regular meeting before winter recess, with several ordinances and resolutions on first, second, or third reading. Key items include finalizing year-end budget amendments, introducing a new mobile food unit chapter, and considering two resolutions that would ask the Stark County Auditor to certify revenue for a 2-mill replacement and increase tax levy for roads and flood defense, potentially for a 2023 ballot. The council will also hear a presentation on the police department's Community Engagement Team and may enter executive session for economic development discussions.

• Resolution 01-2023: request to certify revenue for 2-mill road levy (5 years, 2023-2027)
• Resolution 02-2023: request to certify revenue for 2-mill flood defense levy (5 years, 2023-2027)
• Ordinance 88-2022 (2nd reading): establish Chapter 707, Mobile Food Units regulations
• Ordinance 67-2022 (1st reading): allow permeable pavers for residential driveways
• Ordinance 68-2022 (1st reading): repeal and replace Chapter 1151, Signs

City Council established regulations for mobile food units and updated residential codes to allow permeable paver driveways. The council also approved a request to the Stark County Auditor to begin the process of placing a two-mill street levy on the May 3, 2023, ballot.

• Approved Ordinance 87-2022 to make final appropriation amendments to close the fiscal year
• Approved Ordinance 88-2022 establishing Chapter 707 regulations for mobile food units
• Approved Ordinance 67-2022 allowing permeable pavers for residential driveways
• Approved Ordinance 68-2022 repealing and replacing Chapter 1151 regarding signs
• Approved Ordinance 69-2022 repealing Section 1136.17 signage for the Main Street District
• Approved Resolution 1-2023 to request tax valuation for a proposed two-mill street levy
• Voted to forego a public hearing on a liquor permit application for Palumbo's Catering
• Approved motion to enter executive session to protect an economic development applicant

City Council

The North Canton City Council is holding a public hearing and seeking comment on two ordinances that would replace the city's sign regulations. Ordinance 68-2022 would repeal and replace Chapter 1151 (Signs) with new rules covering sign types, sizes, lighting, and permits. Ordinance 69-2022 would remove the signage section from the Main Street Districts Regulations. The council is gathering public input before voting.

• Ordinance 68-2022: Repeals and replaces Chapter 1151 (Signs) with new regulations, including electronic message center brightness limits (5,000 nits day, 250 nits night) and permit requirements.
• Ordinance 69-2022: Repeals Section 1136.17 (Signage) from the Main Street Districts Regulations.
• Public hearing scheduled for December 12, 2022, at 6:45 PM.

City Council conducted a public hearing to discuss two ordinances regarding city signage. No final votes were taken on the ordinances during this session; both items were referred to the Council agenda.

• Excused Member Revoldt (6-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 68-2022 (repealing and replacing Chapter 1151, signs) to the Council agenda
• Tabled Ordinance 69-2022 (repealing Section 1136.17, Main Street District signage) to the Council agenda

Planning Commission

The North Canton Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit and development review for a proposed Sgt. Clean Car Wash at 207 Applegrove St. NW, submitted by Always Stay Unlimited LLC. The meeting also includes approval of the October 5, 2022 minutes and a public hearing opportunity.

• Conditional use permit for Sgt. Clean Car Wash at 207 Applegrove St. NW
• Development review for the same car wash proposal
• Approval of October 5, 2022 meeting minutes
• Public hearing for interested persons

The Planning Commission granted a conditional use permit and approved the development review for a Sergeant Clean car wash at 207 Applegrove Street. The approval is subject to seven specific conditions regarding traffic, drainage, and landscaping.

• Approved October 5, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0-1)
• Granted conditional use permit for Sergeant Clean car wash (5-0)
• Approved development review for Sergeant Clean car wash (5-0)

City Council

The North Canton City Council will discuss renewing and potentially increasing the city's street paving and storm sewer property tax levies, both currently 1 mill and expiring in tax year 2024. They will also consider ordinances related to the Sanctuary Phase 5 development, including releasing a performance bond and accepting a maintenance bond, and an emergency ordinance to clarify rental unit registration requirements before January 1, 2023.

• Discussion of street paving levy renewal (1 mill, expires tax year 2024)
• Discussion of storm sewer levy renewal (1 mill, expires tax year 2024)
• Ordinance to release McKinley-Applegrove, Ltd. from performance bond for Sanctuary Phase 5
• Ordinance to accept $66,096 maintenance bond for Sanctuary Phase 5
• Emergency ordinance amending rental unit registration (Chapter 703) to clarify requirements for buildings with 8 or fewer units

The Committee of the Whole discussed replacing existing one-mill levies for streets and storm sewers with new two-mill levies to address inflation and deteriorating residential roads. No formal action was taken; the administration plans to seek council action in January for a May 2023 primary ballot proposal.

• Excused Member Weyrick (unanimous)

City Council

North Canton City Council is holding a public hearing and seeking comment on Ordinance No. 67-2022, which would amend zoning rules to allow permeable pavers as a permitted surface for driveways and accessory parking in residential districts. The ordinance was introduced by Member Metheney and recommended by the Planning Commission. Council will decide whether to adopt the change.

• Ordinance 67-2022: amends Chapter 1125 and 1133.08 to permit permeable pavers (e.g., grids filled with gravel) for driveways and off-street parking in single-family and two-family residential districts.
• Permeable pavers described as more environmentally friendly and lower-cost than concrete or asphalt, and reduce storm sewer load.
• Public hearing scheduled for December 5, 2022, at 6:45 PM.

City Council conducted a public hearing regarding Ordinance 67-2022, which proposes allowing permeable pavers as a permitted driveway surface in residential districts. No vote was taken during this session; the item will appear on the next City Council agenda.

• Excused absent Members Werren and Weyrick
• Held public hearing for Ordinance 67-2022 (no vote taken)

City Council

This is the organizational meeting of North Canton City Council. Council will elect a President and Vice President, make appointments to city boards and commissions, and approve the 2023 meeting calendar. The agenda is largely procedural, with no legislation or public hearings scheduled.

• Election of Council President and Vice President (requires 4 votes each)
• Two appointments to the Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council (3-year terms, 01/01/2023-12/31/2025)
• Appointment of Council representative to Zoning and Building Standards Board of Appeals (non-voting, 1-year term)
• Appointment of Council representative to Planning Commission (non-voting, 1-year term)
• Approval of 2023 meeting calendar (39 meetings)

City Council held an organizational meeting to elect its president and vice president for the 2023 session. The council also appointed representatives to the CRA Housing Council, ZBOA, and Planning Commission, and adopted the 2023 meeting calendar.

• Elected Matthew Stroia as Council President (7-0)
• Elected Stephanie Werren as Council Vice President (7-0)
• Appointed Jamie McCleaster and Daryl Revoldt to the CRA Housing Council (7-0)
• Appointed Matthew Stroia as council representative to the ZBOA for 2023 (7-0)
• Appointed Matthew Stroia as council representative to the Planning Commission for 2023 (7-0)
• Approved the amended 2023 meeting calendar (unanimous)
• Scheduled open mic nights for Dec 12, Feb 13, Apr 10, Aug 21, and Oct 9

Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals

The Zoning and Building Standards Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for November 22, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. has been cancelled due to lack of an agenda. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of an agenda

City Council

North Canton City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 21, 2022, immediately following the committee of the whole at 7:00 PM. The agenda includes third readings of ordinances on alley vacations, the solid waste management plan, personnel regulations, police staffing, 2023 budget rates, and appropriations, as well as second readings for the 2023 street resurfacing program and final appropriation amendments. New business includes a proposed ordinance to regulate mobile food units. The meeting also includes the annual legislative report for 2022.

• Ordinance 76-2022: vacation of alleys near 415, 401, 341, 337, and 329 Portage St. NW
• Ordinance 81-2022: increase authorized number of police patrolmen and full-time dispatchers
• Ordinance 84-2022: 2023 Street Resurfacing Program, cost not to exceed $350,000
• Ordinance 85-2022: petition for annexation of county-owned territory adjacent to the city
• Ordinance 83-2022: appropriations for 2023 fiscal year

City Council adopted the 2023 fiscal year budget and authorized $350,000 for a street resurfacing program. The council also approved personnel salary adjustments for non-union employees and increased the authorized number of police patrolmen and dispatchers.

• Approved 2023 fiscal year budget (Ordinance 83-2022)
• Authorized $350,000 for 2023 street resurfacing program (Ordinance 84-2022)
• Approved non-union personnel salary increases based on 8.7% cost of living adjustment (Ordinance 80-2022)
• Increased authorized number of police patrolmen and full-time dispatchers to 25 (Ordinance 81-2022)
• Approved vacation of three alleys on Portage Street Northwest (Ordinance 76-2022)
• Adopted Solid Waste Management Plan for Stark-Tuscarawas-Wayne Joint District (Resolution 719-2022)
• Approved annexation of 2.5 acres of county-owned property at Pittsburg Road and Applegrove (Ordinance 85-2022)
• Adopted first reading of regulations for mobile food units (Ordinance 88-2022)

City Council

The North Canton City Council is considering an ordinance that would create Chapter 707 of the city code, establishing regulations for mobile food units (food trucks). The ordinance would require annual registration and fire inspection, and would allow food trucks to operate in Price and Dogwood parks with a permit. The council is discussing this item at its Committee of the Whole meeting.

• Ordinance establishing Chapter 707, Mobile Food Units, requiring annual registration with the North Canton Fire Department and a $25 fee
• Permits for food trucks to operate in Price Park (up to 3 spots) and Dogwood Park (up to 2 spots) from April through September, 10 AM to 7 PM, with a $100 fee
• Penalties for violations include fines up to $100 and permit suspension or revocation

The Committee of the Whole discussed a proposal to allow food trucks to operate in Price and Dogwood Parks via an annual permit and fee. The proposal includes annual fire department inspections for all city food trucks. The committee voted to move the item to the official agenda for further action.

• Moved food truck permit proposal to the agenda (Unanimous)

Community Improvement Corporation (CIC)

The Community Improvement Corporation of North Canton is holding a regular meeting to approve prior meeting minutes and discuss new business, specifically the acquisition or disposition of property. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Approval of June 15, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussion of acquisition or disposition of property

The Community Improvement Corporation approved the minutes from its June 1, 2022, meeting. The board entered an executive session to discuss property acquisition and disposition, but no action was taken during that session.

• Approved June 1, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

North Canton City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including the 2023 appropriations budget, a $350,000 street resurfacing program, and the vacation of three alleys on Portage St. NW. They will also review the October 2022 finance report and hear a presentation from the Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank. Several items are on second or third reading, indicating they are nearing final votes.

• Ordinance 83-2022: 2023 appropriations for current expenses and transfers
• Ordinance 84-2022: 2023 Street Resurfacing Program, cost not to exceed $350,000
• Ordinance 76-2022: Vacation of alleys on Portage St. NW (parcels listed)
• Ordinance 81-2022: Increase authorized police patrolmen and full-time dispatchers
• Resolution 79-2022: Adopt Solid Waste Management Plan for Stark-Tuscarawas-Wayne District

Council approved updates to personnel compensation levels and increased the authorized number of police patrolmen and dispatchers. Several ordinances regarding street resurfacing, annexation, and contractor registration were postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved Ordinance 65-2022 amending DORA boundaries (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 72-2022 annual update to codified ordinances (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 76-2022 vacation of three alleys on Portage Street NW (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 79-2022 adopting the Joint Solid Waste Management Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 80-2022 modifying personnel rules and salary caps (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 81-2022 increasing police patrolmen and dispatcher caps (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 82-2022 acknowledging 2023 fiscal year rates and fees (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 87-2022 final appropriation amendments for fiscal year 2022 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is considering three ordinances: a comprehensive rewrite of the sign code (Chapter 1151), removal of signage rules from Main Street District regulations, and a correction to contractor registration references. The sign code rewrite, which returned from Planning Commission without final action, requires a public hearing scheduled for November 14, 2022. The Council will also discuss final appropriation amendments to close the fiscal year.

• Ordinance 68-2022: Repeal and replace Chapter 1151 (Signs) with new regulations including electronic message center luminance limits
• Ordinance 69-2022: Remove Section 1136.17 (Signage) from Main Street District regulations
• Ordinance amending contractor registration to correct code section references
• Ordinance authorizing final appropriation amendments to balance and close fiscal year 2022

The Committee of the Whole scheduled a public hearing for December 12th to discuss a comprehensive rewrite of the city's sign ordinance. Council members reviewed several Planning Commission recommendations, adopting a 500-square-foot limit for single wall signs but rejecting proposals regarding electronic message signs and temporary sign durations.

• Scheduled public hearing for new sign ordinance for December 12th at 6:45 p.m. (7-0)
• Approved amendment limiting any single wall sign to a maximum of 500 square feet
• Rejected Planning Commission proposal to exempt directional signs under 3 feet from total sign packages
• Rejected Planning Commission proposal to make electronic message content signs conditional in certain districts
• Rejected Planning Commission proposal to limit temporary signs to a 45-day duration
• Moved Ordinance 68-22 to the Council agenda (7-0)
• Postponed further consideration of the ordinance until after the December 12th public hearing (7-0)

Planning Commission

The North Canton Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 2, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. has been cancelled due to lack of agenda. This notice was issued by Chief Building Official Martin B. Van Gundy IV. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda

Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals

The Zoning and Building Standards Board of Appeals is holding a public meeting on November 2, 2022, at 12:00 PM. The agenda is procedural, consisting of call to order, roll call, and approval of the October 17 special meeting minutes, followed by adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Approval of October 17 special meeting minutes

The board met to conduct a single item of business. The only action taken was the unanimous approval of the minutes from the special meeting held on October 17.

• Approved October 17 special meeting minutes (unanimous)

Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals

The North Canton Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals is meeting to consider a single variance request. The board will also approve minutes from its October 17 special meeting. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Variance 22NCZBOA-0006: Matthew Voll, 1604 Patriot's Point SE, requests a one-foot encroachment into the required five-foot side setback for a pergola (Ordinance 1133.08(a)(1))
• Approval of October 17, 2022 special meeting minutes

The board heard a request from Matthew Voll to allow a pergola at 1604 Patriot's Point Southeast to encroach one foot into the required 5-foot side setback. The board discussed the impact of the encroachment and the potential for setting a negative precedent. No final decision was recorded in the provided transcript.

• Tabled approval of October 17, 2022 special meeting minutes pending receipt of transcript

City Council

North Canton City Council will hold second readings on ordinances updating the outdoor refreshment area and codified ordinances, and first readings on a net profits agreement with Unison Wireless for a cell tower lease at 8901 Pleasantwood NW, a fund appropriation, and vacation of several alleys on Portage St. NW. The council will also consider items from the Committee of the Whole meeting.

• Ordinance 74-2022: Authorizing a Net Profits Agreement and Easement with Unison Wireless US, LLC for cell tower lease income at 8901 Pleasantwood NW
• Ordinance 76-2022: Vacating alleys between 415, 401, 337, and 329 Portage St. NW
• Ordinance 65-2022 (2nd reading): Amending Chapter 705 on Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area to reflect state law changes
• Ordinance 72-2022 (2nd reading): Adopting replacement pages to the Codified Ordinances
• Ordinance 75-2022 (1st reading): Appropriating funds and transferring monies for 2022

Council adopted the 2023 budget appropriations and a cell tower income-stream sale, along with several other ordinances and resolutions. All votes were unanimous. A resident criticized meeting cancellations and the city's Issue 12 FAQ, which council members defended as legal.

• Adopted Ordinance 74-2022 authorizing sale of cell tower lease income stream to Unison Wireless (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 75-2022 appropriating $4,375 in fund transfers (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 80-2022 raising personnel pay caps 8.7% and increasing uniform allowance (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 81-2022 increasing authorized police patrolmen and dispatcher positions (unanimous)
• Adopted first reading of Resolution 82-2022 acknowledging 2023 budget rates and fees (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 83-2022 authorizing $2.975M in permanent fund transfers for 2023 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 84-2022 authorizing 2023 street resurfacing program up to $350,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 79-2022 adopting the joint solid waste management plan (unanimous)

City Council

North Canton City Council will consider several items including a zoning amendment to allow permeable pavers in residential driveways, a discussion on annexing 2.5 acres of county-owned property on Applegrove St. NW, and multiple pieces of legislation related to the 2023 fiscal year budget. The council will also vote on resolutions for tax levies, solid waste management, and a $350,000 street resurfacing program.

• Ordinance 67-2022 to permit permeable pavers as a driveway surface in residential districts
• Discussion of annexing 11 parcels (2.5 acres) of county-owned property on Applegrove St. NW
• Resolution accepting 2023 tax levy rates and certifying them to the County Auditor
• Ordinance authorizing $350,000 for the 2023 Street Resurfacing Program
• Ordinance increasing authorized number of police patrolmen and full-time dispatchers

Council voted unanimously to authorize the administration to proceed with annexation of 11 county-owned parcels at the northwest corner of Applegrove and Pittsburg Road, zoned commercial. They also set a December 5 public hearing on permeable pavers as a parking surface, adopted a routine levy resolution, approved an extension of the Stark County Undivided Local Government Fund agreement, and ratified an update to the solid waste management plan. The administration presented the 2023 mayor's budget, focusing on staffing increases, fire-EMS restructuring, and code enforcement.

• Authorized administration to proceed with annexation of 11 county-owned parcels at Applegrove and Pittsburg Road (unanimous)
• Set December 5 public hearing on permeable pavers as a parking surface (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution accepting amounts and rates determined by the budget commission for levy information (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance extending alternative method for apportioning Stark County Undivided Local Government Fund for 2023-2027 (unanimous)
• Ratified update to the solid waste management plan (unanimous)

City Council

City Council will hold a public hearing and consider Ordinance 76-2022 to vacate three alleys on Portage St. NW that currently serve as private driveways. The city is proceeding without a petition from property owners, citing that the alleys no longer serve the general public.

• Vacation of a 10-foot alley between 415 Portage St. NW and its garage to the south
• Vacation of an 11-foot alley between 401 and 341 Portage St. NW
• Vacation of an 11-foot alley between 337 and 329 Portage St. NW
• City proceeding without signed petitions from property owners

The North Canton City Council held a public hearing on Ordinance 76-2022, which authorizes the vacation of several alleys along Portage Street. One resident asked a clarifying question about a property not listed in the ordinance title; the clerk confirmed the property would still be affected. No one spoke in opposition, and the hearing was closed by a unanimous voice vote.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 76-2022 (alley vacation) held and closed by unanimous voice vote

Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals

The Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals is holding a special meeting to consider two appeals filed by attorney Christopher Swing regarding Planning Commission approvals tied to a General Development Plan (22NCPC-0008). The appeals challenge the August 3, 2022 preliminary/final approval of the plan and the August 30, 2022 conditional use permit for a gasoline station accessory to retail. The board will also vote on approving the September 27, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Appeal 22NCZBOA-0005: challenge to Planning Commission approval of General Development Plan 22NCPC-0008 (Aug 3, 2022)
• Appeal 22NCZBOA-0007: challenge to Planning Commission approval of Conditional Use Permit for Gasoline Station Accessory to Retail (Aug 30, 2022)
• Exhibits for 22NCZBOA-0005 also apply to 22NCZBOA-0007
• Minutes of September 27, 2022 meeting for approval

The Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals held a hearing on two consolidated appeals by Albrecht, Inc. challenging the Planning Commission's approval of a general development plan for a Meijer store and a conditional use permit for an accessory gas station. The board heard opening statements from both sides but did not vote on the appeals during this meeting. No final decision was made.

• Overruled appellant's objection to consolidated hearing (5-0)
• No decision on appeal of development plan approval (22-NCPC-0008)
• No decision on appeal of conditional use permit for gas station (22-NCPC-0008)

Planning Commission

The North Canton Planning Commission is meeting to consider two zoning code amendments referred from City Council. The first would replace the city's sign regulations and remove signage rules from the Main Street Districts chapter. The second would allow permeable pavers as a permitted driveway and accessory parking surface in single-family and two-family residential districts. The commission will also approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Public hearing on ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 1151, Signs
• Public hearing on ordinance repealing Section 1136.17, Signage, from Main Street Districts Regulations
• Public hearing on ordinance allowing permeable pavers for driveways in residential districts
• Approval of June 1, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approval of August 3 and August 30, 2022 Adjudication Hearing minutes

The North Canton Planning Commission held a public hearing on a proposed rewrite of the city's sign code (Chapter 1151) and related Main Street District signage provisions. The commission discussed changes to permanent and temporary sign regulations, including new restrictions on placement and size, but took no vote and made no final decision. The item was discussed only; no action was taken.

• Approved June 1, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved August 3, 2022 adjudication hearing minutes (2-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved August 30, 2022 adjudication hearing minutes (2-0, 1 abstain)
• Discussed proposed sign code rewrite; no vote taken

City Council

City Council is reviewing an ordinance to sell the income stream from cell tower leases at 8901 Pleasantwood NW to Unison Wireless US, LLC. The body is also considering budget appropriations and the vacation of several alleys on Portage St. NW.

• Proposed sale of cell tower lease income stream at 8901 Pleasantwood NW to Unison Wireless US, LLC
• Appropriation of funds and one-time permanent transfer of monies for Jan 1, 2022, to Dec 31, 2022
• Proposed vacation of three alley sections on Portage St. NW
• Discussion of potential Charter amendment regarding procedures for filling vacancies

Council voted to place on the agenda a proposal to sell the city's cell tower lease on a water tower to Unison Wireless for a one-time payment of $471,000, replacing the current $2,000 monthly rent. The funds could be used for a Dogwood Pool rebuild. Council also advanced alley vacation ordinances and discussed postponing a charter amendment vote until after the November election.

• Moved to agenda: sale of water tower cell lease to Unison Wireless for $471,000 upfront (unanimous)
• Moved to agenda: vacation of three alleys (unanimous)
• Sent alley vacation to planning commission (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing on alley vacation for Oct 24 at 6:45 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adopted year-end fund transfers including $64,000 for street lighting and parks (unanimous)
• Postponed discussion of charter amendment on council vacancies until after election (no vote needed)

Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals

The Zoning and Building Standards Board of Appeals will hold a public meeting to consider an appeal of the Planning Commission's August 3, 2022 approval of a General Development Plan. The board will also review and potentially approve the minutes from the August 23, 2022 meeting.

• Appeal No. 22NCZBOA-0005 by Christopher Swing Esq., 1474 N Main St, North Canton, OH 44720, regarding Planning Commission approval 22NCPC-0008
• Approval of August 23, 2022 meeting minutes

The board voted unanimously to continue a hearing on an appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of a general development plan, to be heard jointly with a related conditional use permit appeal at a future special meeting. The appellant objected, arguing the two appeals involve different legal standards and records.

• Continued appeal 22-NCZBOA-0005 to a future special meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes from August 23, 2022 meeting (5-0)

City Council

North Canton City Council is reviewing several ordinances and resolutions, including financing for equipment and a water line replacement. The body is also considering amendments to council rules and zoning codes regarding driveways and garages.

• Resolution No. 71-2022: Financing for major equipment with a maximum principal of $425,000.00
• Ordinance No. 73-2022: Agreement with Stark County Commissioners for CDBG funds for Valley Drive NW Waterline Replacement Project
• Ordinance No. 70-2022: Grant application to NRAC for property acquisition north of Stratavon Drive
• Resolution No. 66-2022: Zoning Code amendments for driveways, garages, and parking areas
• Ordinance No. 65-2022: Amendments to the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area to reflect state law

Council approved amending Council Rule 38 to allow public comment on non-agenda items during even-numbered months (six times per year), replacing the previous quarterly schedule. The vote was 4-2, with members Metheney and Orr voting no. Council also adopted several ordinances and resolutions, including releasing a performance bond for AMC Land Company, amending the DORA ordinance to align with state law, submitting a zoning code amendment for permeable paving options, authorizing a grant application for property north of Stratavon Drive, financing a salt dome purchase ($425,000), adopting updated codified ordinances, and authorizing CDBG funds for the Valley Drive waterline replacement project.

• Approved amendment to Council Rule 38 changing public comment on non-agenda items from quarterly to even-numbered months (4-2)
• Adopted Ordinance 59-2022 releasing AMC Land Company from performance bond obligations
• Adopted Ordinance 60-2022 accepting maintenance bond for Monticello Phase 8 Development
• Adopted first reading of Ordinance 65-2022 amending DORA chapter to reflect state law changes
• Adopted Resolution 66-2022 submitting zoning code amendment for permeable driveway paving (emergency)
• Adopted first reading of Ordinance 70-2022 authorizing grant application for property north of Stratavon Drive (emergency)
• Adopted Resolution 71-2022 financing major equipment purchase up to $425,000 for salt dome (emergency)
• Adopted Ordinance 73-2022 authorizing CDBG agreement for Valley Drive waterline replacement (emergency)

Records & Archives Commission

The Records and Archives Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes and review departmental records requests (RC1s, RC2s, RC3s). The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Approval of March 21, 2022 minutes
• Review and approval of departmental RC1s, RC2s, and RC3s

The North Canton Records and Archives Commission approved the destruction of obsolete records from multiple departments, including Administration, Building, Planning & Zoning, City Council, Civil Service, Finance, Police, and Water Treatment Plant. The commission also approved the use of UShred-It for the shredding at $6.85 per box for approximately 71 boxes, scheduled for November 18, 2022. Minutes from the March 21, 2022 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved minutes from March 21, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved destruction of obsolete records from Administration, Building, Planning & Zoning, City Council, Civil Service, Finance, Police, and Water Treatment Plant
• Approved use of UShred-It for shredding at $6.85 per box for ~71 boxes on November 18, 2022

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several ordinance amendments regarding signage, residential driveways, and DORA regulations. Additionally, the council will consider financing for major equipment and a water line replacement project.

• Amendment to Chapter 705 regarding Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) regulations
• Zoning amendments for private residence driveways and residential district regulations
• Repeal and replacement of Chapter 1151 regarding signs
• Repeal of Section 1136.17 regarding Main Street District signage
• Financing for major equipment with a maximum principal of $425,000.00

The council voted to send a proposed new driveway surface (interlocking grid) to the planning commission, approved a $425,000 salt dome cover on emergency, and sent a new sign ordinance to the planning commission. They also discussed a future charter amendment requiring council vacancies to be filled by election if more than two years remain in a term.

• Approved emergency authorization to apply for a national reclamation conservation grant (7-0)
• Approved sending a new permeable driveway surface ordinance to planning commission (7-0)
• Approved sending repeal of Chapter 1151 (sign ordinance) to planning commission (7-0)
• Approved sending new sign ordinance to planning commission (7-0)
• Approved $425,000 salt dome cover on emergency (7-0)
• Approved adoption of updated codified ordinances (7-0)
• Discussed but did not vote on charter amendment for filling council vacancies by election

City Council

City Council will vote on liquor permit applications for Meijer and Meijer Express. The body is also considering several ordinances related to opioid settlement funding, municipal IT services, and grant applications for road reconstruction.

• Liquor permit applications for Meijer Store and Meijer Express at N Main St. and Stratavon
• Ordinance 56-2022 to establish a OneOhio Opioid Settlement fund
• Ordinance 58-2022 to renew a personal services agreement for municipal IT infrastructure
• Grant applications to OPWC for Wise Avenue NE Reconstruction and East Maple Street Repaving
• Ordinance 64-2022 for water line extensions for Plain Township's Orion Street Reconstruction Project

Council voted 4-2 to repeal and replace the rules of Council, adopting a red-line draft that limits public speaks to agenda items only, with a quarterly open-topic session changed to once every even-numbered month. A separate amendment to set the open-topic session at the first Council meeting of each month failed; instead, the schedule will be set by the Council President. The new rules also clarify that a single warning will be given before a speaker is ejected, and that interruptions necessary to enforce rules are not subject to the no-interruption rule.

• Approved (4-2) repeal and replacement of Council rules, effective immediately, with changes to Rules 31, 32, 37, and 39.
• Approved (5-1) first reading of an amendment to Rule 37 to change public speaks from quarterly to once each even-numbered month, with a second vote required on September 26.
• Approved (6-0) Ordinance 56-2022 establishing an opioid settlement fund.
• Approved (6-0) Ordinance 57-2022 appropriating $3 million-plus for current expenses, as amended to add $24,125 for parks.
• Approved (6-0) Ordinance 58-2022 renewing a personal services agreement for IT infrastructure support.
• Approved (6-0) Ordinance 59-2022 releasing AMC Land Company from a performance bond.
• Approved (6-0) Ordinance 60-2022 accepting a maintenance bond for Monticello Phase 8 development.
• Approved (6-0) Ordinances 61-2022 and 62-2022 authorizing grant applications for Wise Avenue reconstruction and East Maple Street repaving, and Ordinances 63-2022 and 64-2022 authorizing participation in the national bridge inspection program and a water-line extension agreement with Plain Township.

Civil Service Commission

The North Canton Civil Service Commission will vote to certify the eligible list for Police 2 (Sergeant) promotions. All four applicants passed the exam and would be placed on the list, which would remain valid until September 9, 2023. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the July 7, 2022 meeting.

• Certify eligible list for Police 2 Sergeant with four applicants: Spencer Dzubara, Adam Knam, Michael Mayle, CJ Stotler
• Eligible list valid until September 9, 2023
• Approval of minutes from July 7, 2022 meeting

The North Canton Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from the July 7, 2022 meeting and certified the eligible list for Police 2 Sergeant based on the August 29, 2022 promotional exam. All four applicants passed the exam and no protests were filed. The meeting was brief and adjourned at approximately 8:02 AM.

• Approved minutes of July 7, 2022 meeting (3-0)
• Certified eligible list for Police 2 Sergeant (3-0)

Planning Commission

The North Canton Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 7, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. has been cancelled due to lack of agenda. The notice was issued by Chief Building Official Martin B. Van Gundy IV on August 31, 2022. No items were scheduled for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda

Planning Commission

The North Canton Planning Commission is holding a special adjudication hearing to continue consideration of a conditional use permit for a gasoline station accessory to retail on a parcel larger than 5 acres in the MS-NG Zoning District, per Ordinance 24-2022. The meeting will also approve minutes from previous meetings. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Application No. 22NCPC-0008 by Woolpert Inc., 1445 N. Main St., for a conditional use permit for a gasoline station accessory to retail
• Parcel larger than 5 acres in MS-NG Zoning District
• Ordinance 24-2022 referenced
• Approval of June 1, 2022 and August 3, 2022 meeting minutes

The North Canton Planning Commission held an adjudication hearing on August 30, 2022, continuing a conditional use permit application for a gasoline station accessory to retail on a parcel larger than 5 acres in the MS-NG (North Gateway) zoning district. Witnesses testified, including a zoning expert who helped draft the city's Main Street districts code. No decision was made at this hearing; the commission heard evidence and testimony. The meeting also included approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Approved June 1, 2022, meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved August 3, 2022, public meeting minutes (5-0)
• Tabled adjudication hearing on conditional use permit for gasoline station at 1445 North Main Street (no vote taken; hearing continued)

Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals

The North Canton Zoning and Building Standards Board of Appeals will hold a hearing to consider two variance requests. The board will also approve minutes from the June 28, 2022 meeting. The meeting is open to the public and can be viewed on YouTube.

• Variance request by Michael DeSantis to exceed 15-foot accessory structure height limit for a detached three-car garage at 1639 Amber Ave SW, requested height 18 feet 10 inches.
• Variance request by Roger & Christina Taylor to extend a gravel driveway for a new detached garage at 1043 E Maple St, conditionally approved under permit 22NCR-0223.

The board approved a variance for a detached three-car garage exceeding the 15-foot height limit at 1639 Ambler Avenue (4-0). A separate request to extend a gravel driveway for a new garage at 1043 East Maple Street was denied (4-0) due to city ordinance requiring paved surfaces.

• Approved height variance for 18'10" garage at 1639 Ambler Avenue (4-0)
• Denied gravel driveway extension variance at 1043 East Maple Street (4-0)

City Council

North Canton City Council is reviewing several ordinances, including the creation of a fund for OneOhio Opioid Settlement distributions and grant applications for road projects. The body is also discussing amendments to council rules regarding committee naming and public recognition procedures.

• Ordinance 56-2022: Establish OneOhio Opioid Settlement fund (Fund Number 217)
• Ordinance 58-2022: Renew personal services agreement for municipal IT infrastructure and security
• Ordinance 61-2022: OPWC grant application for Wise Avenue NE Reconstruction Project
• Ordinance 62-2022: OPWC grant application for East Maple Street Repaving Project
• Proposed renaming of the Water Sewer and Rubbish Committee to the Utilities committee

Council voted 4-1 to postpone consideration of proposed changes to Rule 37 (public speaks) until the September 12 meeting, pending legal review. Two other rule changes were adopted: renaming Water, Sewer, and Rubbish committee to Utilities (Rule 9) and combining Rules 14 and 18. Several ordinances were postponed or approved, including release of a performance bond for AMC Land Company and acceptance of a maintenance bond for Monticello Phase 8.

• Postponed consideration of Rule 37 (public speaks) changes to Sept. 12 (4-1)
• Adopted Rule 9 amendment renaming Water, Sewer, and Rubbish committee to Utilities (unanimous)
• Adopted combining Rules 14 and 18 (unanimous)
• Approved release of AMC Land Company from performance bond obligations (Ordinance 59-2022) (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of maintenance bond from AMC Land Company for Monticello Phase 8 (Ordinance 60-2022) (unanimous)
• Postponed Ordinances 56-2022, 57-2022, 58-2022, 61-2022, and 62-2022 (unanimous)
• Approved excusing absent members Werren and Weyrick (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review the July finance report and consider approving the 2023 Alternative Tax Budget for submission to the Stark County Auditor. The meeting also includes discussions on Council rules and various department reports.

• Review of July Finance Report
• Approval of 2023 Alternative Tax Budget
• Discussion of Council’s Rules
• Department reports from Administration, Finance, Engineering, and Police

Council discussed proposed changes to Council Rules 9, 18, and 37, including limiting public speaks to agenda-only topics, but took no final vote. Members were divided, with some supporting the change and others opposing it as restricting free speech. The alternative tax budget for fiscal year 2023 was approved unanimously.

• Approved alternative tax budget for FY2023 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items 5A, B, C, D, F, G (unanimous)
• Excused Member Weyrick's absence (unanimous)
• Discussed but did not vote on Council Rules 9, 18, 37 changes

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several ordinances regarding fund appropriations and the establishment of a new opioid settlement fund. The body is also discussing infrastructure grants and a personal services agreement for municipal IT security.

• Supplemental appropriations totaling ($3,286,350) across fire, road, police, and parks funds
• Establishment of the OneOhio Opioid Settlement Fund (Fund Number 217)
• Grant applications to the Ohio Public Works Commission for Wise Avenue NE Reconstruction and East Maple Street Repaving
• Renewal of a personal services agreement for municipal IT infrastructure and security
• Maintenance bond agreement with AMC Land Company, Ltd. for Monticello Phase 8 Development

The Committee of the Whole reviewed the city's annual audit, which received an unqualified opinion with no findings, and authorized several items for the next council agenda, including establishing an opioid settlement fund, a budget appropriation amendment, a one-year IT services contract extension with AtNetPlus, and grant applications for road projects. No final votes were taken; all actions were recommendations to move items forward.

• Authorized opioid settlement fund setup for next agenda (unanimous)
• Authorized budget appropriation amendment for next agenda (unanimous)
• Authorized AtNetPlus IT services contract extension for next agenda (unanimous)
• Authorized release of AMC Land Company bond for next agenda (unanimous)
• Authorized performance bond with mortgage collateral for next agenda (unanimous)
• Authorized Wise Ave NE reconstruction grant application for next agenda (unanimous)
• Authorized East Maple repaving grant application for next agenda (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The North Canton Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to consider a conditional use permit and general development review for a proposed new Meijer store and gasoline station at 1445 N. Main St. The meeting includes approval of prior meeting minutes and an adjudication hearing for the conditional use permit.

• Conditional use permit for gasoline station accessory to retail on parcel larger than 5 acres in MS-NG Zoning District (Application No. 22NCPC-0008)
• General Development Review for new Meijer Store and gasoline station (Application No. 22NCPC-0008)
• Approval of April 6, 2022 and June 1, 2022 meeting minutes

The North Canton Planning Commission approved the general development review for a new Meijer store and gasoline station at 1445 and 1505 North Main Street. The approval was unanimous and includes five conditions, including approval of a traffic impact study, stormwater plan review, a recorded plat, a wetland delineation study, and a conditional use permit for the gas station. Public comment included opposition from a resident and a statement from the president of Acme Fresh Market.

• Approved general development review for new Meijer store and gas station (4-0)
• Approved with five conditions: traffic study approval, stormwater plan review, recorded plat, wetland delineation study, conditional use permit for gas station

Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals

The Zoning and Building Standards Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for July 26, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. has been cancelled because there was no agenda. This is a procedural notice, with no items to be discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancellation notice issued July 11, 2022
• No agenda items listed

City Council

North Canton City Council is reviewing six proposed Charter amendments for a third reading. These proposals cover changes to elected official terms, meeting notices, legislative processes, and budget deadlines.

• Ordinance 47-2022: Establish four-year alternating terms for elected officials
• Ordinance 50-2022: Eliminate the requirement to publish legislation in a newspaper
• Ordinance 51-2022: Eliminate budget deadlines of May 15 for revenues and June 15 for expenses
• Ordinance 52-2022: Allow Charter Review Commissions to be called more frequently than every 10 years
• Ord. 54-2022: Amend Chapter 1739 to simplify abatement procedures for violations of Section 1507.07

Council approved several charter amendments for the November ballot, including four-year terms for elected officials, eliminating newspaper publication requirements, and removing budget deadlines. It also passed an emergency ordinance to speed up weed and grass abatement, amended to use business days. Two charter amendments failed for lack of a motion.

• Approved Ordinance 47-2022, four-year terms for elected officials (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 50-2022, eliminating newspaper publication requirement (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 51-2022, removing budget deadlines (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 54-2022, weed/grass abatement procedure, as amended (6-0)
• Ordinance 48-2022, special meeting notice changes, failed for lack of motion
• Ordinance 49-2022, clarifying ordinances vs. resolutions, failed for lack of motion
• Ordinance 52-2022, more frequent charter reviews, failed for lack of motion

Civil Service Commission

The North Canton Civil Service Commission will meet to certify eligible lists for Fire/EMS 1 and Dispatch 1 full-time entry positions, and to authorize a new Police 2 (Sergeant) promotional exam. The dispatch list has only one candidate, and staff propose exploring year-round testing to attract more applicants. The sergeant exam is being re-offered because only one person passed the previous exam, below the threshold for certification.

• Certify Fire/EMS 1 eligible list (9 candidates, valid until July 7, 2023)
• Certify Dispatch 1 eligible list (1 candidate, Holly Enos, valid until July 7, 2022)
• Authorize new Police 2 (Sergeant) exam on August 29, 2022, open to all Police 1 officers
• Discuss year-round testing for dispatch and other entry positions
• Approve minutes from April 6 and May 5, 2022 meetings

The North Canton Civil Service Commission certified eligible lists for Fire/EMS and Dispatch full-time entry positions, with no protests filed. It also authorized a new Police 2 (Sergeant) promotional exam because fewer than three applicants passed the previous one, and no eligible list was certified for that rank.

• Certified Fire/EMS full-time entry eligible list (2-0)
• Certified Dispatch full-time entry eligible list (2-0)
• Authorized new Police 2 (Sergeant) exam for August 29, 2022 (2-0)
• Did not certify eligible list for Police 2 (Sergeant) exam

Planning Commission

The North Canton Planning Commission has cancelled its scheduled meeting for July 6, 2022. The cancellation was issued by Chief Building Official Martin B. Van Gundy IV due to a lack of agenda items. No decisions or discussions will take place at this session.

• Meeting scheduled for July 6, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. cancelled
• Reason cited as 'lack of Agenda'

Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals

The North Canton Zoning and Building Standards Board of Appeals will hold a hearing on June 28, 2022, to consider a variance request from Maple Street Commerce LLC. The request seeks to exceed the 30% maximum lot coverage limit to allow for a replat modification. The board will also approve minutes from the May 24 meeting.

• Variance request 22NCZBOA-0002 by Maple Street Commerce LLC for 334 Orchard Avenue NE
• Request to exceed 30% maximum lot coverage per NCO Section 1139.04(b) and Schedule 1139.04
• Approval of May 24, 2022 meeting minutes

The North Canton Zoning and Building Standards Board of Appeals approved a variance request (Application 22-NCZBOA-0002) from Maple Street Commerce, LLC, to exceed the 30% maximum lot coverage limit for a replat modification tied to the Diebold expansion. The variance allows the lot split to proceed, which is needed to satisfy lender requirements. The board noted the decision is not a precedent for future adjacent lot requests.

• Approved variance to exceed 30% lot coverage for Maple Street Commerce, LLC (3-0)
• Approved minutes from May 24, 2022 meeting (3-0)

City Council

City Council is reviewing several proposed Charter amendments to be submitted to voters, including a shift to four-year staggered terms for elected officials. The body is also considering expanding the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) and updating personnel vacation accrual methods.

• Ordinance 45-2022: Expand DORA hours to daily 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM and add St. Paul's parking lot
• Ordinance 47-2022: Proposed Charter amendment to change elected official terms from 2 to 4 years
• Ordinance 48-2022: Proposed Charter amendment to simplify special meeting notice requirements
• Ordinance 50-2022: Proposed Charter amendment to eliminate newspaper publication requirements for legislation
• Ordinance 53-2022: Amend vacation accrual method for full-time exempt personnel

Council approved the collective bargaining agreement with Utility Workers Union of America Local 605 for the water treatment plant on an emergency basis, effective July 1. It also adopted the third reading of an ordinance expanding the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area's hours and map. Six charter amendment ordinances were postponed to July 11 to avoid a costly special election.

• Adopted Resolution 55-2022 approving water treatment collective bargaining agreement (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 45-2022 expanding Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area hours and area (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 53-2022 amending vacation accrual for full-time exempt personnel (6-0)
• Postponed Ordinances 47-2022 through 52-2022 (charter amendments) to July 11 (6-0)
• Approved minutes from May 16, June 6, and June 13 (6-0)

City Council

The City Council is considering an ordinance to simplify the abatement procedure for specific code violations. Additionally, the council will review a resolution regarding a collective bargaining agreement for water treatment plant workers.

• Ordinance to amend Chapter 1739 regarding violations and abatement procedures
• Resolution approving the collective bargaining agreement with Utility Workers Union Of America, Local 605

The Committee of the Whole voted unanimously to advance a revised weed and grass abatement ordinance to the July 11 Council meeting with an emergency clause. The ordinance shortens the compliance notice from several weeks to 48 hours. The committee also voted unanimously to move a water treatment plant union contract to the same meeting.

• Moved weed abatement ordinance with 48-hour notice to July 11 Council meeting (unanimous)
• Moved water treatment plant union contract (UWUA Local 605) to July 11 Council meeting (unanimous)
• Excused absent member Weyrick (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is considering several ordinances, including a plan to protect drinking water through new zoning overlays. Other items include potential charter amendments for elected officials and updates to personnel vacation accrual methods.

• Ordinance 31-2022: Reclassifying 2850 parcels with Source Water Protection Zoning Overlays
• Ordinance 24-2022: Adding gasoline stations as a conditional accessory use in the Main Street North Gateway District
• Ordinance 45-2022: Expanding hours and area for the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA)
• Charter amendments regarding terms of office, notice requirements, and budget deadlines
• Ordinance 53-2022: Amending vacation accrual regulations for full-time exempt personnel

The North Canton City Council held a special meeting on June 21, 2022, and advanced multiple ordinances. It approved the third reading of Ordinance 24-2022, adding gasoline stations as a conditional accessory use in the Main Street North Gateway District, and Ordinance 31-2022, creating Source Water Protection Zoning Overlay Districts for 2,850 parcels. The council also passed the second reading of Ordinance 45-2022, expanding the DORA hours and area, and moved forward five charter amendments (Ordinances 47-2022 through 50-2022) to be placed before voters, covering four-year terms, simplified meeting notices, legislative process clarification, and eliminating newspaper publication requirements. All votes were unanimous with six members present; Member Weyrick was excused.

• Approved Ordinance 24-2022, adding gasoline stations as accessory use with conditional permit in Main Street North Gateway District (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 31-2022, creating Source Water Protection Zoning Overlay Districts for 2,850 parcels (unanimous)
• Passed second reading of Ordinance 45-2022, expanding DORA hours and area to include Saint Paul's parking lot (unanimous)
• Advanced Charter amendment 47-2022 for four-year alternating terms for elected officials (unanimous)
• Advanced Charter amendment 48-2022 to simplify special meeting notice requirements (unanimous)
• Advanced Charter amendment 49-2022 to clarify legislative process between ordinances and resolutions (unanimous)
• Advanced Charter amendment 50-2022 to eliminate newspaper publication requirement for legislation (unanimous)

Board of Control

The North Canton Board of Control will hold a regular meeting on June 14, 2022. The agenda includes the approval of minutes from April 13, 2022, and a new business item regarding a repaving award for Glenwood Street SW.

• Glenwood Street SW Repaving Award

The Board of Control awarded the Glenwood Street Southwest repaving project to Barbicas Construction Company, Inc. for $577,916.10, the lowest of three bids received. The project is federally funded through SCATS and must be submitted to ODOT this week. Construction is expected to begin by the end of July and finish in October. The board also postponed approval of the previous meeting's minutes due to insufficient votes.

• Awarded Glenwood Street SW repaving contract to Barbicas Construction Company, Inc. for $577,916.10 (3-0)
• Postponed approval of previous meeting minutes until next meeting
• Excused Wayne Boyer from the meeting (3-0)

City Council

The City Council is considering several ordinances including water protection zoning and DORA expansion. The agenda also includes multiple proposed charter amendments regarding elected official terms, notice requirements, and budget deadlines.

• Ordinance 24-2022: Adding gasoline stations as a conditional use in the Main Street North Gateway District
• Ordinance 31-2022: Adding Source Water Protection Zoning Overlay Districts to the zoning map
• Ordinance 45-2022: Expanding hours and area for the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA)
• Ordinance 46-2022: Appropriating funds for current expenses for fiscal year ending December 31, 2022
• Charter amendments regarding official terms, notice requirements, and budget deadlines

Council approved the second reading of Ordinance 24-2022, amending Chapter 1136 to add gasoline stations as an accessory use requiring a conditional use permit in the Main Street North Gateway District. The vote was unanimous (7-0). Public comment opposed the change, citing spot zoning concerns and potential harm to existing businesses.

• Approved Ordinance 24-2022 adding gasoline stations as accessory use in Main Street North Gateway District (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 31-2022 adding Source Water Protection Zoning Overlay Districts to 2,850 parcels (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 45-2022 expanding DORA hours and area (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 46-2022 appropriating funds for fiscal year 2022 under suspension of rules (7-0)
• Tabled May 16th minutes pending correction (7-0)
• Approved May 23rd public hearing, council meeting, and finance report minutes (7-0)

City Council

The City Council is considering several charter amendments to be submitted to voters, including changes to elected official terms and legislative processes. Additionally, the council will review a supplemental appropriation of $140,925 for various city departments and an expansion of DORA operating hours.

• Expansion of Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) hours to include all days of the week
• Supplemental appropriation of $140,925 for city expenses including Parks, Economic Development, and Water/Sewer departments
• Charter amendment to establish four-year alternating terms for elected officials
• Charter amendment to simplify notice requirements for special City Council meetings
• Charter amendment to change the standard for removal of elected officials from three to five meetings per year

Council voted to place a DORA hours expansion and parking lot inclusion on the agenda, and approved several charter amendments for the November ballot, including term changes, notice requirements, and budget deadline adjustments. One proposed amendment on official removal standards died for lack of a motion.

• Approved DORA hours expansion to seven days (unanimous)
• Approved adding St. Paul's parking lot to DORA (unanimous)
• Approved rental registration software with OpenGov (unanimous)
• Approved charter amendment on four-year alternating terms (7-0)
• Approved charter amendment on special meeting notice (7-0)
• Amended and approved charter amendment on ordinance/resolution process (7-0)
• Amended and approved charter amendment removing newspaper publication (7-0)
• Amended and approved charter amendment on budget deadlines (7-0)

Community Improvement Corporation (CIC)

The North Canton Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) will hold a regular meeting on June 1, 2022. The agenda includes discussions regarding the disposition of property and the acquisition of property.

• Disposition of Property
• Acquisition of Property
• Approval of May 3, 2022 minutes

Planning Commission

The North Canton Planning Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes, confirm the next meeting date, and hold an adjudication hearing on a conditional use permit for North Canton City Schools to replace six light poles with four 70-foot poles on the soccer/lacrosse field at 417 Wise Ave NE.

• Conditional use permit 22NCPC-0005 for North Canton City Schools to install 4 70-foot light poles at 417 Wise Ave NE
• Approval of April 6, 2022 meeting minutes
• Confirmation of July 6, 2022 meeting date

The North Canton Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit (Application 22-NCPC-0005) for North Canton City Schools to install four 70-foot light poles on the soccer/lacrosse field at 417 Wise Avenue NE, replacing six existing poles. The permit allows the poles to exceed the 60-foot height limit. The vote was unanimous (3-0). The commission also tabled approval of the April 6, 2022 meeting minutes until the next meeting.

• Approved conditional use permit for four 70-foot light poles at North Canton City Schools soccer/lacrosse field (3-0)
• Tabled approval of April 6, 2022 meeting minutes until next meeting

Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals

The North Canton Zoning and Building Standards Board of Appeals is meeting to handle routine business and one adjudication hearing. They will elect officers, adopt a meeting calendar and new meeting location, and approve previous minutes. The main item is a variance request for a property on Braemar Circle.

• Area variance for 5-foot rear setback at 893 Braemar Circle NE (Application No. 22NCZBOA-0001)
• Election of officers
• Adoption of meeting calendar
• Adoption of new meeting location: Civic Center, Mac Room
• Approval of December 7, 2021 meeting minutes

The North Canton Zoning and Building Standards Board of Appeals approved a 5-foot rear setback variance for a proposed ranch home at 893 Braemar Circle, reducing the required rear setback from 40 feet to 35 feet. The applicant cited the lot's irregular shape, utility easements, and narrow frontage as reasons for the variance. The board voted unanimously in favor.

• Approved 5-foot rear setback variance for 893 Braemar Circle (unanimous)
• Re-elected R. Clint Zollinger as chair (unanimous)
• Re-elected BJ Boyajian as vice-chair (unanimous)
• Approved meeting on fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved meeting location change to Civic Center Mac room (unanimous)
• Approved December 7, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing ordinances regarding the registration of rental units and new water protection zoning. The agenda also includes a review of April 2022 finance reports.

• Ordinance No. 43-2022: Registration and inspection of rental units
• Ordinance No. 24-2022: Adding gasoline stations as accessory uses in Main Street North Gateway District
• Ordinance No. 31-2022: Creating Source Water Protection Zoning Overlay Districts
• April 2022 Finance Reports review

The North Canton City Council heard extensive public testimony from residents about severe flooding on May 14, 2022, and discussed plans to address the issue. Council members stated they will collect an inventory of impacted properties, have the engineering department review short-term remedies, and likely commission a professional hydrologic study. No formal decisions or votes were taken on flood-related actions during this meeting.

• Approved minutes from April 25 and May 9, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved May 2, 2022 minutes as amended to correct speaker attribution (7-0)

City Council

City Council is holding a public hearing regarding two proposed ordinances. One ordinance would add source water protection overlay districts to 2,850 parcels, and the other would allow gasoline stations as accessory uses in the Main Street North Gateway District.

• Ordinance No. 24-2022: Adding gasoline stations as a conditional use accessory to retail developments on 5+ acres in the Main Street North Gateway District
• Ordinance No. 31-2022: Reclassifying 2,850 parcels with Source Water Protection Zoning Overlay Districts

The North Canton City Council held a public hearing on two ordinances: one to allow gas stations as an accessory use in the Main Street North Gateway District (Ordinance 24-2022) and another to add Source Water Protection Zoning Overlay Districts to 2,850 parcels (Ordinance 31-2022). One resident spoke in opposition to the gas station ordinance and in favor of the water protection ordinance. No votes were taken; both ordinances were scheduled for upcoming Council agendas.

• Public hearing held on Ordinance 24-2022 (gas station accessory use) — no vote taken
• Public hearing held on Ordinance 31-2022 (source water protection overlay) — no vote taken
• Both ordinances to appear on upcoming Council agenda

City Council

City Council is considering a new transient occupancy tax to generate additional revenue for government functions. The body is also reviewing a rental unit registration requirement and a record plat for a residential development.

• Ord. 40-2022: Proposed 3% transient occupancy tax on hotels and motels
• Ord. 41-2022: Acceptance of a record plat for The Sanctuary Phase 5
• Ord. 43-2022: Proposed registration and inspection requirements for rental units

City Council adopted Ordinance 43-2022, establishing Chapter 703 for the registration and inspection of residential rental units, by a 5-2 vote. The council also adopted a transient occupancy tax (Ordinance 40-22) and accepted the record plat for The Sanctuary Phase 5 (Ordinance 41-2022). Public comment included opposition to the rental ordinance and criticism of a council member's treatment of a realtor association representative.

• Adopted Ordinance 43-2022 rental unit registration and inspection (5-2)
• Adopted Ordinance 40-22 transient occupancy tax (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 41-2022 accepting The Sanctuary Phase 5 plat (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing 2023 revenue budget forecasts and several proposed ordinances. Discussion includes a transient occupancy tax, rental unit registration requirements, and property title appropriations for road repairs.

• Ord. 40-2022: Establishing a Transient Occupancy Tax
• Ord. 41-2022: Accepting a record plat for The Sanctuary Phase 5
• Ord. 43-2022: Requiring registration and inspection of rental units
• Resolution No. 44-2022: Appropriating property title for road repairs
• 2023 Revenue Projections: Budget forecast review

Council adopted Ordinance 43-2022 establishing Chapter 703, Registration of Rental Units, after a technical amendment was proposed and discussed. The ordinance requires registration and inspection of rental units with eight or fewer units, with fees set at $50 per application and additional per-unit fees. Council also adopted a transient occupancy tax ordinance and accepted a plat for The Sanctuary Phase 5.

• Adopted Ordinance 43-2022, rental unit registration and inspection (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 40-2022, transient occupancy tax (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 41-2022, accepting plat of The Sanctuary Phase 5 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 11 and April 18, 2022, and 2023 revenue projections (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The North Canton Civil Service Commission is considering authorizing a promotional exam for police sergeant to be held on June 28, 2022, with specific conditions. The exam is open to current employees with at least three years of service as Police 1. The commission will vote on this item during the meeting.

• Authorization of Police Sergeants Promotional Exam on June 28, 2022 at 2:00 PM
• Exam vendor: Ramsey and Associates
• No application fee
• Registration period: May 9 to June 17, 2022
• Passing score: 70%

The Civil Service Commission authorized a Police 2 Sergeant promotional exam to be held on June 28, 2022, at 2:00 PM. The exam will cover department policy, the patrol union contract, specific Ohio Revised Code chapters, and Ohio Rules of Criminal Procedure. The motion passed with 2 in favor and 0 opposed.

• Authorized Police 2 Sergeant promotional exam on June 28, 2022 (2-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for May 4, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.

Community Improvement Corporation (CIC)

The Community Improvement Corporation of North Canton is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from April 19 and consider approval of its Code of Regulations. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Approval of 04.19.2022 minutes
• Approval of Code of Regulations

The North Canton Community Improvement Corporation unanimously adopted its revised code of regulations as presented, with the understanding that further amendments would be considered at the next meeting. The revisions clarify asset disposition, financial reporting, legal references, and meeting notice requirements. The board also discussed but did not decide on potential future amendments regarding special meeting callers, spending resolutions, and member removal.

• Approved minutes of 4/19/2022 (8-0, Wilder abstained)
• Adopted revised code of regulations (unanimous)
• Discussed but tabled amendments on special meeting callers, spending resolutions, and member removal

City Council

City Council is considering an ordinance to require registration and inspections for rental properties with eight or fewer units or those with frequent police visits. The body is also discussing several Charter amendments to be submitted to voters and a collective bargaining agreement for service employees.

• Proposed ordinance requiring rental licenses and inspections every 3 years for units with 8 or fewer rentals
• Proposed Charter amendments regarding elected official terms, notice requirements, and budget deadlines
• Proposed Charter amendment to eliminate the requirement to publish legislation in a newspaper
• Proposed Charter amendment to change the threshold for removing elected officials from 3 to 5 missed meetings
• Resolution to approve a collective bargaining agreement with North Canton Service Employees

Council discussed the proposed rental unit registration and licensing ordinance, with administration explaining legal and operational reasons for combining registration with inspections. A motion to place the ordinance on the agenda for a first reading passed 5-2, with Metheney and Orr opposed. Council also reviewed several proposed charter amendments, which were not moved forward and will return in June.

• Moved rental registration ordinance to first reading (5-2)
• Tabled all charter amendments (4A-4H) until June
• Scheduled November review of rental registration implementation progress

City Council

The City Council will consider a third reading for a zoning reclassification of property on N Market St. from Office Building to General Business B. Additionally, the council will hold a first reading for a resolution to approve a collective bargaining agreement for North Canton Service Employees.

• Ordinance No. 20-2022: Reclassifying Out Lot 417 on N Market St. from Office Building to General Business B
• Resolution No. 42-2022: Approving a collective bargaining agreement for North Canton Service Employees effective May 1, 2022

The North Canton City Council held a special meeting on May 2, 2022, and took two substantive actions. It adopted Ordinance 20-2022 on its third and final reading, rezoning Outlot 417 (Stark County Parcel No. 10010198) from Office Building to General Business B. It also adopted Resolution 42-2022, approving the collective bargaining agreement between the City and the North Canton service employees, with an emergency declaration to make it effective immediately.

• Adopted Ordinance 20-2022, rezoning Outlot 417 from Office Building to General Business B (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 42-2022, approving the collective bargaining agreement with North Canton service employees (unanimous)
• Suspended Council Rule 24 to consider Resolution 42-2022 without a committee report (unanimous)
• Suspended rules requiring three readings for Resolution 42-2022 (unanimous)

Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals

The meeting scheduled for April 26, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of an agenda.

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several ordinance amendments and a new transient occupancy tax. Discussion includes rezoning property for general business and authorizing infrastructure agreements for The Sanctuary Phase 5 development.

• Reclassification of Out Lot 417 from Office Building to General Business B
• Performance agreement with McKinley-Applegrove, Ltd. for Sanctuary Phase 5 construction
• Acceptance of a $54,225.00 sidewalk performance bond for The Sanctuary Phase 5
• Establishment of a new Transient Occupancy Tax
• Acceptance of a record plat for The Sanctuary Phase 5

Council unanimously approved a 3% transient occupancy tax on hotels and motels, adopted the second reading of a zoning change for Out Lot 417, and passed ordinances for The Sanctuary Phase 5 development, including a performance agreement, sidewalk bond, and plat acceptance. Public comment focused on opposition to selling the former K-Mart property to Meijer and support for rental registration.

• Adopted Ordinance 40-2022, establishing a 3% transient occupancy tax (7-0)
• Adopted second reading of Ordinance 20-2022, rezoning Out Lot 417 from office building to general business-B (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 38-2022, authorizing a performance agreement with McKinley-Applegrove for Sanctuary Phase 5 improvements (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 39-2022, accepting a $54,225 sidewalk performance bond for Sanctuary Phase 5 (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 41-2022 on first reading, accepting the record plat of Sanctuary Phase 5 (6-0, Stroia recused)
• Approved minutes from March 28 and April 4, Q1 finance reports, and code updates (7-0)

Community Improvement Corporation (CIC)

The Community Improvement Corporation of North Canton is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes, a possible executive session on real estate acquisition and disposition, and adoption of rules. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• Approval of 03.14.2022 minutes
• Executive session on real estate acquisition and disposition
• Adoption of rules

The North Canton Community Improvement Corporation approved the March 14 minutes and held an executive session on real estate acquisition, with no action taken. The board discussed but did not adopt a proposed overhaul of its 1980 rules, instead sending it back for revisions on public notice, lending restrictions, and superseding prior documents. A follow-up meeting was scheduled for May 3 at 9:00 a.m.

• Approved March 14 minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss real estate acquisition (unanimous)
• Exited executive session with no action taken
• Tabled adoption of revised CIC rules for further revisions
• Scheduled next meeting for May 3 at 9:00 a.m.

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a proposal to require landlords of properties with eight or fewer units to obtain a rental license and certificate of inspection. This program aims to ensure safe and sanitary living conditions through mandatory inspections every three years.

• Ordinance requiring registration and inspection of rental units with 8 or fewer units
• Ordinance adding gasoline stations as a conditional use in the Main Street North Gateway District
• Ordinance establishing a transient occupancy tax
• Record plat acceptance for The Sanctuary Phase 5
• Zoning map amendment to add Source Water Protection Zoning Overlay Districts

The Committee of the Whole discussed a proposed ordinance establishing Chapter 703 for rental unit registration and licensing. No formal vote was taken; the item was scheduled for further discussion at the next Committee of the Whole meeting before proceeding to three readings.

• Discussed proposed rental registration ordinance (Chapter 703), no vote
• Scheduled rental ordinance for return to next Committee of the Whole
• Planned to bring ordinance for three readings after further discussion

City Council

The City Council is reviewing performance agreements and bonds for the Sanctuary Phase 5 development. They are also considering a zoning amendment to reclassify property on North Market Street from Office Building to General Business B.

• Ordinance 38-2022: $660,965.00 performance agreement for Sanctuary Phase 5 streets and utilities
• Ordinance 39-2022: $54,225.00 sidewalk performance bond for Sanctuary Phase 5 development
• Ordinance 20-2022: Zoning change for Out Lot 417 on N Market St. to General Business B

Board of Control

The North Canton Board of Control is holding a regular meeting with a single substantive item: discussions regarding the salt dome. The rest of the agenda is procedural, covering call to order, roll call, and approval of prior minutes.

• Salt dome discussions
• Approval of 03.15.2022 minutes

City Council

City Council is holding a public hearing regarding Ordinance No. 20-2022. The ordinance proposes reclassifying the vacant property known as Out Lot 417 from Office Building to General Business B. The Planning Commission previously recommended approval of this change.

• Ordinance No. 20-2022: Reclassify Out Lot 417 (Stark County Parcel 10010198) from Office Building to General Business B

City Council held a public hearing on Ordinance 20-2022 to rezone Out Lot 417 (Parcel 10010198) from office building to general business B for the proposed Market/Easton development. No vote was taken; Council scheduled a special meeting for May 2, 2022 to consider the ordinance. Residents raised concerns about noise, traffic, and fencing, and the developer committed to buffer improvements.

• Scheduled special council meeting for May 2, 2022 to consider Ordinance 20-2022 (4-0)
• Excused members Metheney and Werren from the hearing (4-0)
• Adjourned the public hearing (4-0)

Charter Review

The North Canton Charter Advisory Board is meeting to recommend eight charter amendments covering elected officials' terms, special meeting notices, legislative procedures, newspaper publication requirements, budget deadlines, removal standards, charter review frequency, and citizen initiative powers. These are recommendations for City Council to consider, not final decisions.

• Resolution 2022-01: Extend council and mayor terms to four years with staggered elections starting January 1
• Resolution 2022-02: Simplify special meeting notice requirements for Clerk of Council
• Resolution 2022-03: Clarify differences between ordinances and resolutions, exempting resolutions from mayoral veto
• Resolution 2022-04: Eliminate requirement to publish charter amendments in a newspaper
• Resolution 2022-05: Remove budget deadlines of May 15 for revenue and June 15 for expenses

The North Canton Charter Advisory Board approved seven resolutions recommending amendments to the city charter, covering topics such as four-year alternating terms for elected officials, simplified notice requirements for special council meetings, clarified legislative processes, and removal of newspaper publication requirements. The board also voted to defeat a resolution on elective petitions. All approved resolutions will be forwarded to City Council for consideration.

• Approved Resolution 2022-01: four-year alternating terms for elected officials (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-02: simplify notice requirements for special council meetings (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-03: clarify legislative process, reduce readings for ordinances and resolutions (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-04: eliminate newspaper publication requirement for legislation (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-05: remove budget deadlines for revenue and expenses (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-06: change removal standard for elected officials from 3 consecutive meetings to 5 in a calendar year (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-07: allow Council to call Charter Review Commissions more frequently than every 10 years (unanimous)
• Defeated Resolution 2022-08: elective petition power amendment (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The North Canton Civil Service Commission will meet to consider administrative changes to civil service rules, approve a new online application, authorize entrance exams for Fire/EMS and Dispatch positions, and vote on extending several eligible lists. The agenda includes both routine approvals and proposed rule amendments that would streamline the application process.

• Amend Civil Service Rule 4.03(a) to allow promotional exam registration without an application
• Amend Civil Service Rule 4.03(b)(3) to remove notarization requirement for applications
• Authorize Fire/EMS 1 entrance exam on June 7, 2022, with $20 fee
• Authorize Dispatch 1 entrance exam on June 10, 2022, with $20 fee
• Approve six-month extensions for Police 1, Fire/EMS 2, and Fire/EMS 3 eligible lists

The North Canton Civil Service Commission approved amendments to Civil Service Rules 4.03(a) and 4.03(b)(3), streamlining the application process for promotional exams and removing notarization requirements. The commission also approved a new online Civil Service Application, authorized Fire/EMS and Dispatch entry exams, and granted six-month extensions for three eligible lists.

• Approved minutes from May 12, 2021 and June 29, 2021 (2-0)
• Reappointed Doug Lane as commission chairperson (2-0)
• Adopted amendment to Rule 4.03(a) exempting current employees from application for promotional exams (2-0)
• Adopted amendment to Rule 4.03(b)(3) removing notarization requirement (2-0)
• Approved new online Civil Service Application (2-0)
• Authorized Fire/EMS 1 Entry exam on June 7, 2022 (3-0)
• Authorized Dispatch 1 Entry exam on June 10, 2022 (3-0)
• Granted six-month extension for Police 1 eligible list (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a final plat for Sanctuary 5 and consider two ordinance amendments. These amendments involve adding gasoline stations as conditional uses in the North Gateway District and creating Source Water Protection Zoning Overlay Districts.

• Final Plat for Sanctuary 5 (Application No. 22NCPC-0004)
• Adding gasoline stations as a conditional accessory use in Main Street North Gateway District
• Creating Source Water Protection Zoning Overlay Districts for 2850 parcels
• Approval of March 2, 2022 meeting minutes

The North Canton Planning Commission approved the final plat for Sanctuary phase 5, a 20-lot single-family development, after conditions from a prior preliminary approval were met. The commission also approved an ordinance amending the Main Street District regulations to allow gasoline stations as accessory uses on five or more acres, and approved a zoning map amendment reclassifying 2,850 parcels for source water protection.

• Approved final plat for Sanctuary phase 5 (4-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 1136 to allow gasoline station as accessory use in Main Street North Gateway District (3-1)
• Approved zoning map amendment reclassifying 2,850 parcels for source water protection overlay districts (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will review the 2021 operations of the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area. Additionally, the council is considering ordinances for a Glenwood Street SW repaving project and various fund appropriations.

• Repaving of Glenwood Street SW at a cost not to exceed $618,750.00
• Performance agreement with McKinley-Applegrove, Ltd. for Sanctuary Phase 5 development
• Sidewalk performance bond of $54,225.00 for The Sanctuary Phase 5 project
• Supplemental appropriation of funds totaling $7,250,000.00
• Review of the 2021 Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) operations

City Council

The North Canton City Council held a special meeting and unanimously approved several ordinances on third reading, including a new city seal, repeal of general licensing provisions, and an increase in police sergeants from five to six. New business included adoption of the 2022 appropriations budget, a $618,750 contract for repaving Glenwood Street SW, and performance and sidewalk bond agreements with McKinley-Applegrove Ltd. for the Sanctuary Phase 5 development. All votes were unanimous with no opposition recorded.

• Adopted Ordinance 26-2022 adopting a new city seal (unanimous)
• Repealed Chapter 701 General Licensing Provisions via Ordinance 27-2022 (unanimous)
• Repealed Chapter 709 Commercial Amusements via Ordinance 28-22 (unanimous)
• Increased authorized police sergeants from five to six via Ordinance 29-22 (unanimous)
• Accepted Monticello Phase 8 record plat via Ordinance 30-22 (unanimous)
• Adopted 2022 appropriations budget via Ordinance 36-2022 under suspension of rules (unanimous)
• Authorized Glenwood Street SW repaving contract up to $618,750 via Ordinance 37-22 (unanimous)
• Approved Sanctuary Phase 5 performance agreement and $54,225 sidewalk bond via Ordinances 38-22 and 39-2022 (unanimous)

City Council

Council adopted two ordinances authorizing economic development revenue notes: $2.5 million for asset acquisition and $4.5 million to extend existing property debt, both at 1.4% interest for one year. Also approved several technical ordinance updates, including a new city seal, police sergeant increase, and plat acceptances for Monticello Phase 8 and The Sanctuary Phase 5. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Adopted Ordinance 32-2022 authorizing $2.5M economic development revenue notes (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 33-2022 authorizing $4.5M economic development revenue notes (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 6-2022 removing district chart from zoning code (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-2022 adopting new City Seal (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 27-2022 repealing general licensing provisions (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 28-2022 repealing commercial amusements chapter (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 29-2022 increasing police sergeants to six (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 30-2022 accepting Monticello Phase 8 plat (7-0)

Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals

The meeting scheduled for March 22, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of an agenda.

Records & Archives Commission

The Records and Archives Commission is holding a regular public meeting. The main item of business is a vote on approving a revised Records Retention Manual, along with approval of the prior meeting's minutes. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Approval of revised Records Retention Manual
• Approval of minutes from September 20, 2021 meeting

The North Canton Records and Archives Commission unanimously approved the 2022 records retention manual, which adds Public Employment Risk Reduction Program (PERRP) records and reports/agendas to the administration's schedule. The commission also reappointed Kelly Hart as secretary and amended the agenda to do so. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (unanimous)
• Amended agenda to include secretary appointment (unanimous)
• Appointed Kelly Hart as commission secretary (unanimous)
• Adopted 2022 records retention manual (unanimous)

City Council

The North Canton City Council held a public hearing on Ordinance 6-2022, which would amend Chapter 1127 to remove the district chart and consolidate permitted uses in one location. No one spoke in favor or against, and the council adjourned without taking a vote. The ordinance was not decided at this hearing.

• Held public hearing on Ordinance 6-2022 (no vote taken)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:48 p.m.

Board of Control

The North Canton Board of Control is holding its regular March 15, 2022 meeting. The agenda is mostly procedural, including approval of minutes from the previous meeting and one item of new business: acceptance of a bid withdrawal. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Approval of minutes from 02.15.2022
• Acceptance of withdrawal of a bid

The North Canton Board of Control voted unanimously to accept the withdrawal of Karvo Companies' bid for the 10th Street Northeast sanitary sewer replacement project. The bid was withdrawn ab initio, meaning it is treated as if it never occurred and will not be considered in the project's award. The board also approved the minutes from the February 15, 2022 meeting.

• Approved minutes from 2/15/2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted Karvo Companies' bid withdrawal for 10th Street NE sanitary sewer project (3-0)

Charter Review

The Board is reviewing multiple proposals to amend the City Charter, including changes to the Mayor's role and budget deadlines. Other items involve updates to official removal standards for officeholders and new rules for publishing legislation.

• Proposal to make the Mayor a full-time employee and eliminate the Director of Administration position
• Removal of May 15 and June 15 budget deadlines for revenue and expenses
• Change to removal from office standard from missing three consecutive meetings to five meetings per year
• Addition of referendum power for citizens regarding any charter-granted power
• Proposal to replace newspaper publication with website posting to save over $10,000 annually

The North Canton Charter Advisory Board voted not to recommend an amendment eliminating the director of administration and making the mayor full-time, and voted to remove budget deadline language from the charter. The board recommended changing the council removal standard from three consecutive absences to five unexcused absences in a calendar year, and recommended adding 'at least' to the charter review frequency. A referendum amendment was tabled for further research, and a newspaper publication replacement was approved.

• Rejected amendment to eliminate director of administration and make mayor full-time (unanimous)
• Approved removal of budget deadline language from Sections 301 and 305 (unanimous)
• Recommended changing removal standard to five unexcused absences per calendar year (unanimous)
• Tabled referendum amendment for legal research and definitions (unanimous)
• Recommended adding 'at least' before 'each tenth year' for charter reviews (unanimous)
• Approved replacing newspaper publication with website posting, bulletin board, and mailed notices (unanimous)

Community Improvement Corporation (CIC)

The North Canton Community Improvement Corporation is holding a regular public meeting. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and discussion of site preparation for 1447 N. Main Street. No other substantive items are listed.

• Approval of minutes from 02.16.2022 meeting
• Discussion of site preparation at 1447 N. Main Street

City Council

Council approved several ordinances on third reading, including a zoning code amendment (Ordinance 7-2022), planning commission and board of appeals updates (Ordinances 8-2022 and 9-2022), new ward boundaries (Ordinance 22-2022), and an increase in police sergeants from five to six (Ordinance 29-2022). It also authorized up to $500,000 in financing for equipment purchases and adopted a new city seal. No votes were recorded with dissenting tallies; all motions carried by voice vote.

• Adopted Ordinance 7-2022 amending Title 5 zoning review processes (voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance 8-2022 establishing Planning Commission rules (voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance 9-2022 amending Building and Zoning Standards Board of Appeals (voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-2022 amending ward boundaries (voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution 25-2022 authorizing up to $500,000 equipment financing (voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-2022 adopting new city seal (voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance 29-2022 increasing police sergeants to six (voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance 30-2022 accepting Monticello Phase 8 plat (voice vote)

Tax Incentive Review Council (TIRC)

The North Canton Tax Incentive Review Council is meeting remotely on March 14, 2022, at 9:00 AM. The main item is the annual review of a Community Reinvestment Area agreement with Insight Realty, LLC for the property at 1605 Portage St. NW (The Eye Clinic). The council will also approve minutes from its March 15, 2021 meeting. The meeting is livestreamed on the city's YouTube page.

• Annual review of Insight Realty, LLC CRA agreement (1605 Portage St. NW - The Eye Clinic)
• Approval of minutes from March 15, 2021 meeting
• Meeting held via teleconference due to COVID-19

The North Canton Tax Incentive Review Council voted to continue the Community Reinvestment Area tax agreement with Insight Realty, LLC, despite the company falling short of its payroll requirement. The company reported $478,186.81 in payroll against a required $500,000, and had 16 full-time jobs but no part-time job. The council also approved the previous meeting's minutes and elected Janet Creighton as vice chair and Patrick DeOrio as secretary.

• Approved minutes from last year's meeting (unanimous)
• Elected Janet Creighton as vice chair and Patrick DeOrio as secretary (unanimous)
• Continued Insight Realty, LLC tax agreement despite payroll shortfall (unanimous)

City Council

The Committee of the Whole voted unanimously to send a proposed amendment to the Main Street North Gateway District to the planning commission, which would allow gasoline stations as a conditional accessory use on 5 acres. Council also set a public hearing for April 11 at 6:45 p.m. to consider rezoning Parcel 10010198 from Office Building to General Business B. Several other items were moved to the full council agenda, including capital leases for equipment and a police staffing change.

• Sent Main Street North Gateway District amendment (gas station as conditional accessory use on 5 acres) to planning commission (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for April 11 at 6:45 p.m. for rezoning Parcel 10010198 from Office Building to General Business B (unanimous)
• Moved capital leases for asphalt paver ($285,000) and valve turning truck to agenda; awarded to Huntington Public Capital Corp. (unanimous)
• Moved ordinance removing 'Dogwood City' nickname from codified ordinances to agenda (unanimous)
• Moved ordinance repealing Chapter 701 general licensing provisions to agenda (unanimous)
• Moved ordinance replacing Chapter 709B commercial amusements to agenda (unanimous)
• Moved police staffing change (adding a sergeant position) to council for vote next week (unanimous)
• Moved Monticello Phase 8 subdivision (12.97 acres, 15 lots) out of committee (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold an adjudication hearing and public meeting regarding a conditional use permit for a walk-in freezer at 1301 E. Maple St. The commission will also review a zoning amendment for a parcel on Market Ave N.

• Conditional Use permit for a modular paneled walk-in freezer at 1301 E. Maple St.
• General Development Review for the freezer installation at 1301 E. Maple St.
• Zoning Amendment from OB District to GB-B District for Market Ave N (Parcel #10010198)
• Approval of February 9, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 58-2021, lowering the minimum required height for swimming pool fencing to 4 feet and eliminating fence requirements for above-ground pools. It also passed several zoning and administrative ordinances, including ward boundary redistricting and a Community Reinvestment Area tax incentive renewal for 1303-1305 North Main Street.

• Adopted Ordinance 58-2021 lowering pool fence height to 4 feet (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 6-2022 removing district chart from zoning code (7-0)
• Adopted second reading of Ordinance 7-2022 on zoning review processes (7-0)
• Adopted second reading of Ordinance 8-2022 establishing Planning Commission rules (7-0)
• Adopted second reading of Ordinance 9-2022 establishing Zoning Board of Appeals rules (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-2022 redrawing ward boundaries (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-2022 continuing CRA tax incentive for 1303-1305 N Main St (7-0)
• Approved minutes from February 7, 2022 (7-0)

Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals

The North Canton Zoning and Building Standards Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for February 22, 2022, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of an agenda.

Community Improvement Corporation (CIC)

The North Canton Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) will hold a regular meeting on February 16, 2022. The agenda includes the approval of minutes from February 10, 2022, and discussion regarding land acquisition or disposition.

• Approval of February 10, 2022, meeting minutes
• Discussion of land acquisition/disposition

Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council (CRA)

The North Canton Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council will hold a public meeting on February 15, 2022, at 10:00 AM. The primary business is the annual review of residential Community Reinvestment Area agreements for two specific properties. The agenda also includes procedural items such as roll call and approval of previous minutes.

• Annual review of CRA agreement for 331 Harmon Street SW (Derek and Tara Ray Property)
• Annual review of CRA agreement for 1303-1305 North Main Street (North Ridge Apartments)

The North Canton Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council approved the minutes from its February 24, 2021 meeting and amended its agenda to nominate and appoint Keri Burick to fill a vacancy on the council. The council reviewed two residential tax abatement agreements: the 331 Harmon Street property, which has fulfilled its 15-year abatement and will be reported as completed, and the North Ridge Apartments at 1303-1305 North Main Street, where the council recommended continuing the abatement after inspection. No new applicants were present, though one is in discussion.

• Approved the minutes from the February 24, 2021 meeting as presented.
• Amended the agenda to include the nomination of Keri Burick to fill a vacancy on the CRA Housing Council.
• Appointed Keri Burick to the CRA Housing Council by unanimous vote.
• Reviewed the 331 Harmon Street property, which has completed its 15-year tax abatement; no action required, will be reported as completed.
• Reviewed the North Ridge Apartments at 1303-1305 North Main Street; recommended continuing the 12-year tax abatement after inspection found the property in excellent condition.

Board of Control

The North Canton Board of Control is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes and consider new business. The main item is the award of the 10th Street NE Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project. No other substantive matters are listed.

• Award of 10th Street NE Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project
• Approval of minutes from 02.01.2022

The Board of Control awarded the Tenth Street, Northeast, Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project to Dirt Dawg Excavating, LLC, in the amount not to exceed $864,493.95. The board chose Dirt Dawg over the apparent low bidder, Karvo Companies, Inc., based on reference checks and the use of local subcontractors. The motion carried 4-0. The minutes of the February 1, 2022, meeting were also approved.

• Approved minutes of February 1, 2022, meeting (unanimous)
• Awarded Tenth Street Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project to Dirt Dawg Excavating, LLC, not to exceed $864,493.95 (4-0)

City Council

North Canton City Council will receive a presentation on the proposed 2022 Master Plan. The body is also reviewing several ordinances related to zoning, city ward boundaries, and fiscal appropriations.

• Proposed 2022 North Canton Master Plan presentation
• Ordinance to lower minimum swimming pool fencing height to 4 feet
• Ordinance to establish a source water protection area
• Ordinance to change drive-thru facilities to conditional use in Main Street South Zoning District
• Ordinance to amend City of North Canton ward boundaries

Charter Review

The North Canton Charter Review Advisory Board is meeting to discuss eight proposed amendments to the city charter. The most significant proposal would change elected officials' terms from 2 to 4 years with staggered rotations. Other amendments address term start dates, meeting schedules, notice methods, and publication of legislation. The board is reviewing these proposals for potential recommendation to voters.

• Amend Section 2.01 to change elected officials' terms from 2 to 4 years with staggered rotations (Ward and At-Large/Mayer)
• Change term start date from December 1 to January 1
• Set organizational meeting to first Monday of starting month
• Replace in-person notice of special meetings with electronic communication
• Eliminate newspaper publication requirement, replace with website posting within 48 hours and posting titles at City Hall for two weeks

The Charter Advisory Board voted to move forward with several proposed charter amendments, including changing elected officials' terms from two years to four-year staggered terms and moving the term start date from December to January. The board also approved changes to council meeting procedures, including allowing special meeting notices to be served electronically and removing the word 'regular' from the legislation reading requirement. A proposal to require legislation to be published on the city website instead of in the newspaper was postponed pending legal review, and a proposal to dictate council committee structure in the charter was rejected.

• Approved moving forward with a draft amendment to change elected officials' terms from two years to four-year staggered terms.
• Approved moving forward with a draft amendment to change the term start date for elected officials from December 1 to January 1.
• Approved changing the council's organizational meeting date to 'on or before the first regular city council meeting, provided that such meeting shall occur by January 15.'
• Approved amending the charter to allow special meeting notices to be served by any city-provided means of communication, and to remove the paragraph allowing council members to waive notice.
• Approved striking the word 'regular' from the requirement that legislation be read at three different council meetings.
• Approved directing legal counsel to draft amendments to Section 2.05 to define ordinances and resolutions, limit resolutions to one reading, and require ordinances to have two readings.
• Postponed a vote on a proposal to replace newspaper publication of legislation with posting on the city website, pending legal review of home rule authority.
• Rejected a proposal to add a charter provision dictating that council committees consist of three members and meet individually, rather than as a committee of the whole.

Community Improvement Corporation (CIC)

The Community Improvement Corporation of North Canton is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from January 28, 2022, and discuss new business regarding real estate acquisition or disposition. No specific properties or amounts are listed.

• Approval of minutes from 01.28.2022
• Discussion of real estate acquisition/disposition

The North Canton Community Improvement Corporation approved the sale of a property on Easthill Street Southeast (Parcel No. 9204669) to Dave Rorick for $14,362, and authorized negotiations to sell two other parcels: 6507 Wise Avenue Northwest (Parcel No. 1617156) and vacant land at Maple and Whipple streets (Parcel No. 1617968). The board also entered executive session to discuss real estate but took no action there. Minutes from the January 28, 2022 meeting were approved.

• Approved sale of Easthill Street property (Parcel No. 9204669) to Dave Rorick for $14,362 (unanimous)
• Authorized president to negotiate sale of two parcels: 6507 Wise Ave NW and vacant land at Maple & Whipple (6-1, Grosschmidt abstained)
• Approved minutes from January 28, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for real estate discussion; no action taken

Planning Commission

The North Canton Planning Commission will vote on preliminary and final plats for the Sanctuary and Monticello developments. The body will also consider four ordinances to restructure the zoning code, including changes to district maps and review processes.

• Application No. 21NCPC-0016: Preliminary Plat for Sanctuary Phase 5 (tabled from January 5, 2022)
• Application No. 21NCPC-0017: Final Plat for Monticello Phase #8 (15 lots, 12.97 acres)
• Ordinance amending Chapter 1127 to remove the chart of districts
• Ordinance amending Title 5 to establish more efficient zoning review and amendment processes
• Ordinances amending Chapter 145 (Planning Commission) and Chapter 147 (Zoning and Building Standards Board of Appeals)

The North Canton Planning Commission approved the preliminary plat for Sanctuary Phase 5 (Application No. 21NCPC-0016), subject to two conditions: vacation of the Woodside Avenue extension easement through city council and execution of an emergency access/pedestrian easement between North Canton City Schools and the City. The commission also approved the final plat for Monticello Phase 8 (15 lots, 12.97 acres) without conditions, with member Serra abstaining. Additionally, the commission approved several zoning code amendments, including changes to notice requirements and the development review process.

• Approved preliminary plat for Sanctuary Phase 5 with two conditions (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Monticello Phase 8, 15 lots/12.97 acres (unanimous; Serra abstained)
• Approved ordinance removing district chart from Section 1127.01 (unanimous)
• Approved Title 5 zoning code amendment with amended notice requirement (unanimous)
• Approved Chapter 145 Planning Commission amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Chapter 147 Zoning and Building Standards Board of Appeals amendment (unanimous)

City Council

City Council is reviewing several ordinances, including the establishment of a source water protection area to regulate substances and protect groundwater. The body is also considering changes to drive-thru facility rules and swimming pool fence height requirements.

• Ordinance 70-2021: Establish a source water protection area with fines up to $10,000 for contamination
• Ordinance 72-2021: Change drive-thru facilities to a conditional use in the Main Street South Zoning District
• Ordinance 58-2021: Lower minimum required swimming pool fence height to four feet
• Ordinance 05-2022: Establish separate processes for minor and major street excavations
• Ordinance 04-2022: Release Maintenance Bond Agreement for Sanctuary Development Phase 4

The North Canton City Council meeting on February 7, 2022, was largely procedural and informational. Council approved the minutes from the January 24, 2022, public hearing, committee of the whole, and city council meetings. The main agenda item was a presentation by the Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA) about its services and tax collection performance for the city, which included discussion but no formal action. No substantive ordinances or resolutions were voted on during this session.

• Approved minutes from January 24, 2022, public hearing, committee of the whole, and city council (unanimous)
• Excused absent council members Weyrick and Revoldt (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is considering a zoning reclassification for Out Lot 417 on Market Avenue N to allow for various business uses. Additionally, the agenda includes an ordinance to amend city ward boundaries and a request to appropriate funds for current expenses.

• Reclassify Out Lot 417 (Parcel 10010198) from Office Building to General Business B
• Amend the boundaries of the Wards of the City of North Canton
• Appropriate funds for current expenses for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022

The Committee of the Whole voted to refer a rezoning request for undeveloped property north of Washington Square along Market Avenue from Office Building to General Business B to the planning commission. They also approved a $12,950 appropriation for law expenses related to an unemployment assessment under the Ohio Shared Work Program, and moved forward with a ward redistricting plan based on the latest census. All motions passed unanimously with five members present; two members were excused.

• Referred rezoning of Market Ave property (Office Building to General Business B) to planning commission (unanimous)
• Approved $12,950 appropriation for law expenses (unanimous)
• Moved forward with ward redistricting plan based on census (unanimous)

City Council

The special City Council meetings scheduled for February 1 and February 2, 2022, were cancelled. This occurred because Ordinance 18-2022 was passed at a meeting on January 31, 2022.

• Cancellation of special meetings on February 1 and 2, 2022
• Passage of Ordinance 18-2022 on January 31, 2022

City Council

The special City Council meetings scheduled for February 1 and February 2, 2022, were cancelled. This is due to a lack of an agenda following the passage of Ord. 18-2022 on January 31, 2022.

Board of Control

The North Canton Board of Control holds a regular meeting on Feb. 1, 2022, at 9:00 AM at City Hall. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the Jan. 12 meeting and votes on two ordinances (No. 15-2022 and No. 18-2022). No details on the ordinances' contents are provided in the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from 01.12.2022
• Vote on Ordinance No. 15-2022
• Vote on Ordinance No. 18-2022

The Board of Control approved Ordinance 15-2022, authorizing the city to advertise and receive bids for budgeted projects over $50,000, and Ordinance 18-2022 to purchase property on Orion Street NW for up to $397,600. Both motions passed unanimously. The board also approved the minutes from the January 12, 2022 meeting.

• Approved Ordinance 15-2022 authorizing bidding for 2022 capital projects over $50,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 18-2022 to purchase City Outlot 325 on Orion Street NW for up to $397,600 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 12, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

City Council is reviewing several ordinances regarding the bidding of budgeted projects over $50,000 and the appropriation of $825,400 for city expenses. The body is also discussing the transfer of land to the Community Improvement Corporation and the purchase of property on Orion Street NW.

• Bidding for projects including the Charlotte St. Corridor Project ($2,875,000) and Stratavon Sanitary sewer Extension ($1,150,000)
• Purchase of City Out Lot 325 on Orion Street NW for up to $397,600
• Conveyance of 1447 N Main Street and part of Out Lot 192 to the North Canton Community Improvement Corporation
• Supplemental appropriations totaling $825,400 for various funds
• Ordinance to allow the Director of Administration to set seasonal rates for Dogwood Pool

Council approved Ordinance 18-2022 authorizing the purchase of 10.7 acres on Orion Street NW for a park and retention basin at a cost not to exceed $397,600, after an executive session. The council also adopted several other ordinances, including the 2022 appropriations, a property conveyance to the Community Improvement Corporation, and a pool rate schedule change. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved Ordinance 18-2022: purchase of 10.7 acres on Orion Street NW for park/retention basin, not to exceed $397,600 (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 14-2022: conveyance of two parcels (Kmart and adjacent) to North Canton Community Improvement Corporation (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 15-2022: authorize bidding and contracts for projects over $50,000 in 2022 budget (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 16-2022: 2022 appropriations for current expenses, as amended (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 17-2022: amend Chapter 953 to allow director of administration to set Dogwood Pool rates (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 19-2022: join ODOT cooperative purchasing for sodium chloride for 2022-2023 winter (7-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss property purchase (7-0); no action taken in session

Charter Review

The North Canton Charter Review Board is holding its first organizational meeting. Members will elect a chairperson and vice chairperson, select a regular meeting schedule, and establish rules for their meetings, including voting thresholds, review procedures, and public comment rules. The board must adopt final recommendations to City Council by May 9th.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Selection of regular meeting schedule (proposals include 5 PM on second Monday, or Tuesday evenings)
• Establishment of meeting rules (voting minimums, review process, public comment rules)

The North Canton Charter Advisory Board held its first meeting, swore in members, and elected Ben Young as chair and Miriam Baughman as vice chair. The board set its regular meeting schedule for the second Monday of each month at 5 p.m., adopted rules requiring a minimum of four votes for any positive recommendation, and approved using city council's public comment rules with a limit to charter-related items. The board also approved a review process for 15 charter amendments, with Article 2 items to be reviewed in February and all others in March.

• Swore in charter advisory board members
• Elected Ben Young as chairperson
• Elected Miriam Baughman as vice chairperson
• Set regular meetings for second Monday of each month at 5 p.m.
• Adopted rule requiring minimum of four votes for positive recommendation
• Adopted city council's public comment rules, limited to charter-related items
• Approved review process: Article 2 amendments in February, others in March

Community Improvement Corporation (CIC)

The Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) will hold a regular meeting to address new business. The agenda includes discussions regarding 1447 North Main Street, 430 North Main Street, and an invoice from Tullius Design Architect.

• Discussion of 1447 North Main Street
• Discussion of 430 North Main Street
• Tullius Design Architect Invoice

The CIC approved a resolution to accept transfer of the Kmart/Seritage parcel and a 6-acre residential parcel from city council, enabling future sale. It also approved paying $1,920 for master plan renderings, amended the agenda to add 6631 Wise Avenue, and voted to terminate the lease at 430 North Main Street, retaining ownership and negotiating a settlement with the tenant.

• Approved resolution accepting transfer of Kmart/Seritage parcel and 6-acre residential parcel (unanimous)
• Approved $1,920 payment to Tullius Art & Design for master plan renderings (unanimous)
• Amended agenda to add 6631 Wise Avenue item (unanimous)
• Approved termination of lease at 430 North Main Street, retaining CIC ownership (unanimous)
• Moved into executive session for real estate discussion; no action taken there

Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals

The Zoning and Building Standards Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for January 25, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. has been cancelled due to lack of an agenda. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancellation notice issued January 12, 2022

City Council

City Council is reviewing several ordinances including a proposal to lower minimum pool fence heights and the redrawing of city wards following the 2020 Census. The body is also considering property transfers and the purchase of land on Orion Street NW.

• Ordinance 58-2021 to lower minimum swimming pool fence height from five feet to four feet
• Proposed purchase of City Out Lot 325 on Orion Street NW for up to $397,600.00
• City Ward redrawing in response to the 2020 United States Census
• Conveyance of 1447 N Main Street and part of Out Lot 192 to the North Canton Community Improvement Corporation
• Authorization to bid on projects and purchases over $50,000.00 budgeted for 2022

The Committee of the Whole advanced several items to future council meetings, including transferring Kmart properties to the community improvement corporation, approving pool fee increases, and purchasing land for a new park. No final votes were taken; all items were moved to the agenda for formal consideration.

• Advanced Kmart property transfer to CIC (unanimous)
• Advanced $50K+ equipment purchase list for board of control approval (unanimous)
• Advanced first 2022 appropriation amendment (unanimous)
• Advanced Dogwood Pool fee increases to agenda (unanimous)
• Advanced Caplea Park land purchase to agenda (unanimous)
• Discussed ward redistricting maps; Map 1 favored, no vote
• Advanced rock salt purchase agreement to agenda (unanimous)

City Council

City Council is seeking public comment on three proposed ordinances. These include the establishment of a source water protection area to safeguard groundwater and changes to zoning and fencing requirements.

• Ordinance No. 58-2021: Lowering minimum swimming pool fence height from five feet to four feet
• Ordinance No. 70-2021: Establishing a source water protection area and regulating substances to protect groundwater
• Ordinance No. 70-2021: Proposed fines up to $500 per day for general violations and up to $10,000 for contamination or dumping
• Ordinance No. 72-2021: Changing drive-thru facilities to a conditional use in the Main Street South Zoning District

This was a public hearing only; no votes were taken. Council heard comments on three proposed ordinances: lowering pool fence height from 5 to 4 feet, establishing a source water protection area, and allowing drive-throughs as a conditional use in Main Street South. One resident spoke in favor of the water protection ordinance and raised concerns about the drive-through change.

• No formal decisions made; public hearing only
• Heard Ordinance 58-2021 to lower pool fence height to 4 feet
• Heard Ordinance 70-2021 to create source water protection area
• Heard Ordinance 72-2021 to make drive-throughs conditional use in Main Street South

City Council

City Council is reviewing several ordinances, including new regulations for a source water protection area and changes to drive-thru facilities in the Main Street South Zoning District. The body will also consider appointments to the 2022 Charter Advisory Board and review the December 2021 Finance Report.

• Ordinance No. 70-2021: Establishing a source water protection area and groundwater resource regulations
• Ordinance No. 72-2021: Changing drive-thru facilities to a conditional use in the Main Street South Zoning District
• Ordinance No. 03-2022: Allowing expedited abatement of noxious weeds and rank vegetation
• Ordinance No. 04-2022: Releasing the Maintenance Bond Agreement for Sanctuary Development Phase 4
• Appointments to the 2022 Charter Advisory Board (4 residents and 1 employee)

The council approved several ordinances, including a source water protection zoning amendment (Ordinance 70-2021) and updates to adult cabaret definitions, weed abatement procedures, and the Records and Archives Commission. All votes were unanimous voice votes with no recorded opposition. The meeting also included public comments critical of council operations, which were addressed by council members and staff.

• Adopted Ordinance 70-2021 establishing source water protection area (voice vote)
• Adopted first reading of Ordinance 72-2021 making drive-through facilities conditional use in Main Street South (voice vote)
• Adopted second reading of Ordinance 01-2022 adjusting Records and Archives Commission membership (voice vote)
• Adopted second reading of Ordinance 02-2022 updating adult cabaret business definition (voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance 03-2021 expediting abatement of noxious weeds and rank vegetation (voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance 04-2021 releasing maintenance bond for Sanctuary Development Phase 4 (voice vote)

Board of Control

The Board of Control approved two contracts: a $342,876 street maintenance and paving program for Northstar Asphalt, and a $969,476.70 water line replacement project for Superior Paving and Materials. Both awards were made after reviewing bids and confirming no unresolved findings. The 10th Street sanitary roadway project was discussed but bids are not due until January 28, so no action was taken.

• Approved $342,876 street paving contract to Northstar Asphalt (4-0)
• Approved $969,476.70 Glenwood Street water line replacement contract to Superior Paving and Materials (4-0)
• Approved minutes of November 10, 2021 (voice vote)
• Tabled 10th Street sanitary roadway project until bids are opened January 28

Community Improvement Corporation (CIC)

The Community Improvement Corporation of North Canton is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes and an organizational meeting, with no specific projects or financial items listed. This appears to be a procedural meeting.

• Approval of minutes from November 9, 2021
• Organizational meeting as new business

The North Canton Community Improvement Corporation re-elected its five-member board of trustees for another term and approved the 2021 cash activity report, which showed an ending balance of $137,563.44. The board also heard a report from the Law Director on the CIC's broad powers under Ohio law and discussed potential bylaw changes, but took no formal action on those proposals.

• Approved minutes of 12/28/21 meeting (7-0)
• Re-elected board of trustees: Wilder, DeOrio, Alaback, Stroia, Revoldt (7-0)
• Approved 2021 cash activity report with ending balance of $137,563.44 (voice vote, unanimous)
• Added agenda item for Law Director's report on CIC powers (voice vote, unanimous)

Planning Commission

The North Canton Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to handle administrative items and one public hearing. They will approve minutes, elect officers, confirm a new meeting location, and approve the 2022 calendar. The main public item is a preliminary plat application for Sanctuary Phase 5.

• Preliminary plat for Sanctuary Phase 5 (Application No. 21NCPC-0016)
• Election of 2022 Planning Commission officers
• Approval of 2022 meeting calendar
• Confirmation of new meeting location at Civic Center Mac Room

The Planning Commission tabled the preliminary plat for Sanctuary phase 5, a 20-lot single-family development, after the applicant objected to a proposed condition requiring the homeowners association to maintain stream channels and drainage easements. The commission approved the December 1, 2021 meeting minutes, elected officers, confirmed a new meeting location, and approved the 2022 meeting calendar. The plat will return at a future meeting.

• Approved December 1, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Re-elected Eric Dalpiaz as chairperson (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Elected Thomas Serra as vice-chairperson (5-0)
• Confirmed Civic Center Mac Room as new meeting location (5-0)
• Approved 2022 meeting calendar (5-0)
• Tabled preliminary plat for Sanctuary phase 5 (5-0)