North Canton public meetings in 2024

Civil Service Commission

The North Canton Civil Service Commission will hold a public meeting on December 27, 2024, to discuss and potentially approve entrance and promotional exam scores. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and standard procedural items.

• Approval of entrance and promotional exam scores
• Approval of minutes from October 16, 2024 meeting

The North Canton Civil Service Commission met on December 27, 2024, and unanimously approved the minutes from the October 16, 2024 meeting. The commission also approved entrance and promotional exam scores, with all three members voting in favor. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from 10.16.2024 meeting (3-0)
• Approved entrance and promotional exam scores (3-0)

Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals

The Zoning and Building Standards Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for December 24, 2024 has been cancelled due to lack of an agenda. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

Board of Control

The Board of Control will consider approving two contracts: one for Axon body cameras for the Police Department and one for Phase 1 of the Arrowhead Water Supply Well Installation project. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from November 18, 2024.

• Police Department – Axon Body Cameras Purchase Contract Approval
• Engineering Department – Arrowhead Water Supply Well Installation Phase 1 Project Contract Award
• Approval of minutes from November 18, 2024

The North Canton Board of Control approved a five-year, $107,992.40 agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for body-worn cameras and related equipment, software, and cloud storage. The board also awarded a $504,768.80 contract to Ohio Drilling Company for the Arrowhead Water Supply Well NC-11 Phase I installation project. Both motions passed unanimously (3-0).

• Approved Axon body camera purchase agreement for $107,992.40 (3-0)
• Awarded Arrowhead Water Supply Well NC-11 Phase I contract to Ohio Drilling Company for $504,768.80 (3-0)

City Council

North Canton City Council will give first reading to an ordinance increasing the municipal income tax rate from 1.5% to 2% effective January 1, 2026, and a resolution to place that question on the May 2025 primary ballot. Council will also consider a second-reading ordinance accepting a 0.13-acre land donation from the school district for a road right-of-way on Charlotte Street NW, and a resolution stating intent not to renew existing street paving, EMS, and fire levies if the tax increase passes. An executive session on economic development is scheduled.

• First reading of Ordinance 07-2025 to increase income tax from 1.5% to 2% starting 2026
• Resolution 08-2025 to place the income tax increase on the May 2025 primary ballot
• Resolution 09-2025 stating intention to not renew street, EMS, and fire levies if tax increase passes
• Second reading of Ordinance 05-2025 accepting 0.13 acres from North Canton City Schools for road right-of-way on Charlotte Street NW
• Discussion on Hoover TIF extension

Council approved first readings of an ordinance to raise the municipal income tax from 1.5% to 2% and a resolution to place it on the May 6, 2025 ballot. A non-binding resolution stating intent not to renew street, EMS, and fire levies if voters approve the tax increase also passed first reading. The tax increase would take effect January 1, 2026, if approved by voters.

• Adopted Ordinance 05-2025 accepting .13-acre tract from school district as road right-of-way (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 6-2025 appointing Mayor Wilder to Stark County Council of Governments (unanimous)
• Adopted first reading of Ordinance 7-2025 to increase income tax from 1.5% to 2% (unanimous)
• Adopted first reading of Resolution 8-2025 to place income tax increase on May 6, 2025 ballot (unanimous)
• Adopted first reading of Resolution 9-2025 stating intent not to renew street, EMS, and fire levies if tax passes (unanimous)

Volunteer Firefighters' Dependents Fund Board

The North Canton Volunteer Firefighters' Dependents Fund Board will hold a regular meeting to certify the 2024 election results for board representatives. The board will also select a chair, vice chair, and secretary, and elect a fifth member. The meeting includes approval of minutes from the December 2023 meeting.

• Certify 2024 VFDFB election results (Drew Cramer, Bryant Scheffler, Liam Ott, Jina Alaback leading)
• Selection of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Election of a fifth board member
• Approval of minutes from December 11, 2023 meeting

The North Canton Volunteer Firefighters' Dependents Fund Board certified the 2024 election results and appointed officers: Bryant Scheffler as Chair, Drew Cramer as Vice Chair, and Liam Ott as Secretary. The board also confirmed John Bacon as the 5th member. All motions passed with no opposition, though Liam Ott abstained from the officer votes.

• Approved minutes from December 11, 2023 (3-0-1)
• Certified 2024 VFDFB election results (3-0-1)
• Confirmed Bryant Scheffler as Chair (3-0-1)
• Confirmed Drew Cramer as Vice Chair (3-0-1)
• Confirmed Liam Ott as Secretary (3-0-1)
• Confirmed John Bacon as 5th member (4-0)

Property Maintenance Review Board

The Property Maintenance Review Board meeting scheduled for December 11, 2024 has been cancelled. The sole agenda item, Case No. PMRB-24-9, was withdrawn by the applicant and the withdrawal was granted by the Board. All other items will be addressed at a future meeting.

• Case No. PMRB-24-9 withdrawn by applicant; withdrawal granted by Board

Community Improvement Corporation (CIC)

The North Canton Community Improvement Corporation will discuss and possibly act on several items, including a proposed amendment to its membership regulations, annual officer elections, a preliminary 2024 financial report, and renewal of conflict of interest policies. Key action items include a draft Request for Proposals for the Whipple-Wise project, permission to sell three properties at 600, 610, and 620 N. Main St, and the transfer of two Stratavon Dr NW parcels (10002818 and 9209050) from the CIC to the City of North Canton.

• Proposed amendment of CIC Code of Regulations, Article 2 'Membership'
• Permission to sell 600, 610, and 620 N. Main St properties
• Transfer of Stratavon Dr NW parcels 10002818 and 9209050 to the city
• Draft Whipple-Wise Request for Proposals (RFP)
• Annual Election of Officers and 2024 Financial Report

The CIC unanimously approved the sale of the 600 N. Main block properties, the release of the Whipple-Wise RFP, and the transfer of two Stratavon Dr NW parcels to the City. Officers for 2025 were elected, and the membership article of the CIC Code of Regulations was amended. All votes were 6-0.

• Approved November 12, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Amended CIC Code of Regulations Article 2 'Membership' (6-0)
• Elected Mayor Stephan Wilder as CIC President for 2025 (6-0)
• Elected Matthew Stroia as CIC Vice President for 2025 (6-0)
• Elected Jina Alaback as CIC Treasurer for 2025 (6-0)
• Elected Catherine Farina-Molnar as CIC Secretary for 2025 (6-0)
• Approved and released Whipple-Wise Request for Proposals (6-0)
• Granted permission to sell 600 N. Main block properties (600, 610, 620 N. Main St) (6-0)

City Council

North Canton City Council will consider zoning changes for hotels and drive-thrus in Main Street Districts. The body will also discuss a street levy renewal and funding options for a consolidated fire station.

• Ordinance No. 67-2024: Allow hotels as a conditional use in Main Street Center (MS-C) districts
• Ordinance No. 68-2024: Allow two drive-through lanes and two menu boards in Main Street Districts
• Ordinance No. 03-2025: Add an additional obsolete vehicle to a professional auction services contract
• Ordinance No. 05-2025: Accept a 0.13-acre tract of land along Charlotte Street NW as a road right-of-way
• Discussion on Street Levy Renewal/Replacement and consolidated fire station funding

Council approved two ordinances on third reading: allowing hotels as a conditional use in Main Street Center districts (Ordinance 67-2024) and permitting two drive-thru lanes and two menu boards in Main Street Districts (Ordinance 68-2024). They also adopted first readings of Ordinance 03-2025 (adding a vehicle to auction services) and Ordinance 05-2025 (accepting land from the school district for road right-of-way). A discussion on street levy renewal and funding options for a consolidated fire station took place, with no final decision made.

• Approved Ordinance 67-2024 allowing hotels as conditional use in Main Street Center districts (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 68-2024 allowing two drive-thru lanes and two menu boards in Main Street Districts (unanimous)
• Adopted first reading of Ordinance 03-2025 adding a vehicle to auction services contract (unanimous)
• Adopted first reading of Ordinance 05-2025 accepting .13-acre tract from school district for road right-of-way (unanimous)
• Discussed but took no action on street levy renewal/replacement and funding options for consolidated fire station

Volunteer Firefighters' Dependents Fund Board

The Volunteer Firefighters' Dependents Fund Board will hold a regular meeting to certify the results of the 2024 election for board representatives, select chair, vice chair, and secretary, and elect a fifth member. The board will also approve minutes from its December 2023 meeting.

• Certify 2024 VFDFB election results (city and fire department representatives)
• Selection of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Election of a 5th member to the board
• Approval of minutes from December 11, 2023

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold an adjudication hearing and a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit. The request concerns the establishment of a 4 person Family Home For Handicapped Persons at 1435 Milton St NW.

• Application CUSE-24-8: 4 person Family Home For Handicapped Persons at 1435 Milton St NW
• Development Review Application No. DPLN-24-14 for 1435 Milton St NW
• Review of R-50 Single Family Zoning District requirements per Ordinance 1125.02(48)

The North Canton Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit and development review for a 4-person family home for handicapped persons at 1435 Milton St NW, excluding caregivers, in the R-50 Single Family Zoning District. Both motions passed unanimously 4-0. The commission also approved the November 6, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Approved November 6, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved conditional use permit CUSE-24-8 for 4-person family home for handicapped persons at 1435 Milton St NW, excluding caregivers (4-0)
• Approved development review DPLN-24-14 for the same property and use (4-0)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to consider zoning reclassifications for two parcels and a traffic change on Baker Court. The body will also discuss funding for a consolidated fire station and a street levy renewal or replacement.

• Rezoning of Stark County Parcel No. 9207406 (0 11th St NW) to Main Street North (MS-N)
• Rezoning of Stark County Parcel No. 5609215 to General Business B (GB-B)
• Ordinance to designate Baker Court as a one-way street prohibiting northbound traffic
• Acceptance of a 0.13-acre tract of land from North Canton City School District on Charlotte Street NW
• Amending Ordinance 87-2024 to add a 2011 Ford F-250 to a professional auction services contract

City Council

The North Canton City Council holds its organizational meeting for the 2024 legislative term. Council will elect a president and vice president from among its members, adopt rules of council, make appointments to city boards including the Planning Commission and Zoning and Building Standards Board of Appeals, and approve the 2025 meeting calendar. The meeting also includes setting a deadline for committee assignment requests.

• Election of Council President (requires four votes)
• Election of Council Vice President (requires four votes)
• Adoption of Rules of Council for the legislative term, including potential rules changes
• Appointment of one council designee to the North Canton Planning Commission for 2024
• Appointment of one council designee to the North Canton Zoning and Building Standards Board of Appeals (ZBOA) for 2024

Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals

The Zoning and Building Standards Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for November 26, 2024 has been cancelled because there were no items to consider. The notice was issued by the Chief Building Official. No public hearings or decisions will take place.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda

City Council

At this regular meeting, City Council will consider a contract award for cleaning services to RAVA Services Ltd. for $5,604.80 per month, hear the 2024 annual legislative report, and hold second readings of ordinances to allow hotels as conditional uses and to permit drive-thru facilities with two lanes in Main Street districts. A third reading will be held for final appropriation amendments to close the fiscal year.

• Award of cleaning services contract to RAVA Services Ltd. for $5,604.80/month (recommended by Board of Control)
• Ordinance No. 67-2024 (2nd reading): amend zoning to allow hotels as conditional use in Main Street Center (MS-C) districts
• Ordinance No. 68-2024 (2nd reading): amend drive-thru standards to allow two drive-through lanes and two menu boards in Main Street Districts
• Ordinance No. 86-2024 (3rd reading): authorize final appropriation amendments to close fiscal year 2024
• Presentation of 2024 Annual Legislative Report

Board of Control

The Board of Control will vote on selling two fire vehicles to the Wheeling, West Virginia Fire Department and review the results of the 2024 Request for Proposals for cleaning services. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from prior meetings.

• Sale of two fire vehicles from North Canton Fire Department to Wheeling, West Virginia Fire Department
• Results of 2024 Request for Proposals for Cleaning Services
• Approval of minutes from October 14, 2024 meeting
• Approval of minutes from November 4, 2024 meeting

City Council

North Canton City Council holds a public hearing to gather input on two zoning amendments. Ordinance 67-2024 would permit hotels as a conditional use in Main Street Center districts. Ordinance 68-2024 would allow drive-thru facilities in Main Street districts to operate with two drive-through lanes and two menu boards.

• Ordinance 67-2024: add hotels as a conditional use in MS-C districts (Main Street Center)
• Ordinance 68-2024: allow two drive-thru lanes and two menu boards in Main Street districts
• Both ordinances returned from Planning Commission and Ordinance & Rules Committee
• No dollar amounts or specific development projects listed in the agenda

City Council

The North Canton City Council will consider several contract awards and ordinances, including a $1,355,064.40 contract for the Woodrow/Lois Waterline Replacement Project and a $160,000 contract for repainting water treatment plant clarifiers. Council will also hold hearings on zoning changes to allow hotels as a conditional use and modify drive-through standards in Main Street districts, as well as authorize the sale of two fire department vehicles. Old business includes third readings on the 2025 budget appropriation ordinance and property tax rate resolution.

• Contract award of $1,355,064.40 to Wenger Excavating for Woodrow/Lois waterline replacement
• Contract award of $160,000 to MW Cole Construction for water treatment clarifier repainting
• Ordinance No. 67-2024 (1st reading) to allow hotels as conditional use in Main Street Center districts
• Ordinance No. 68-2024 (1st reading) to allow two drive-through lanes and two menu boards in Main Street districts
• Sale of 1992 International Navistar for $5,000 and 1998 Pierce Quantum for $14,500 to Wheeling Fire Department

Community Improvement Corporation (CIC)

The Community Improvement Corporation is meeting to review a draft Request for Proposals for the purchase and development of properties in the 1000 block of North Main Street. The body will also hold an executive session regarding the disposition of property.

• Discussion of Draft Request for Proposals for Purchase and Development of the 1000 Block North Main Street Properties
• Executive Session regarding Disposition of Property
• Approval of August 13, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The North Canton City Council will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss several items, including a request from Maple Street Commerce to extend the TIF Agreement deadlines for the Hoover West Factory development, a proposed noise control ordinance update, and the future of Dogwood Pool. The council will also consider ordinances authorizing the sale of surplus fire department equipment and approving the 2025 annual appropriations budget.

• Discussion of Maple Street Commerce's request to extend TIF Agreement deadlines from 12/31/2024 to 12/31/2025 for the Hoover West Factory Development at 101 E. Maple St
• Ordinance to sell one 1992 International Navistar for $5,000 and one 1998 Pierce Quantum for $14,500 to the Wheeling Fire Department
• Ordinance No. 81-2024 (2nd Reading) authorizing appropriations for current expenses and transfers for fiscal year 2025
• Discussion on the future of Dogwood Pool (Park and Recreation Committee)
• Ordinance amending Chapter 163 (Contracts and Purchasing) and repealing Chapter 141 (Board of Control) to clarify contracting procedures

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and adjudication hearing on conditional use application CUSE-24-7 for a new wireless telecommunication facility at 1525 E Maple St. A development review (DPLN-24-12) for the same project is also on the agenda. Approval of meeting minutes from October 2, 2024, is up for consideration.

• Conditional use permit CUSE-24-7 for wireless telecommunication facility at 1525 E Maple St.
• Development review DPLN-24-12 for the same property and project.
• Approval of October 2, 2024 meeting minutes.

Board of Control

The Board of Control will meet to approve minutes from the October 14, 2024 meeting. The body will also consider a contract award for the Engineering Department's Woodrow/Lois Waterline Replacement Project.

• Contract award for Woodrow/Lois Waterline Replacement Project

City Council

City Council will consider appropriations and tax levy certifications for the 2025 fiscal year. The meeting includes presentations on tax updates and local arts initiatives, as well as a vote on annexing parcels for general business use.

• Ordinance 57-2024: Annexation and zoning of parcels on Whipple Ave NW, Wise Ave NW, and W Maple Street as General Business B
• Ordinance 81-2024: Appropriations for expenses and transfers for Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025
• Resolution 84-2024: Acceptance of Budget Commission rates and authorization of tax levies
• Ordinance 83-2024: Perpetual waterline easements for Parcel Nos. 10018563 and 10018564 with Magg Family Holdings, LLC
• Ordinance 86-2024: Final appropriation amendments to balance and close the 2024 fiscal year

Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals

The Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals will meet to consider a variance request (ZBOA-24-16) for reduced setbacks to allow a new 150-foot cellular tower at 1525 E. Maple St. The board will also elect officers and approve the minutes from the September 24, 2024 meeting. No appeals are scheduled.

• Variance request ZBOA-24-16 for reduced setbacks per Ordinances 1157.05(b)(4) and 1157.06(a)(2) for a 150-foot cellular tower at 1525 E. Maple St
• Election of officers for the board
• Approval of September 24, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council Committee of the Whole will review a draft policy for property maintenance code enforcement. The body is also considering resolutions and ordinances regarding tax levies and fiscal year 2024 appropriations.

• Discussion on a new three-category enforcement policy for Property Maintenance Code
• Resolution to accept tax rates for tax year 2024/collection year 2025
• Ordinance authorizing appropriations and permanent transfers for Jan 1, 2024, to Dec 31, 2024
• Ordinance authorizing the Director of Finance to make final appropriation amendments to close the fiscal year
• Proposed tax levy amounts including $1,896,897 for the Ambulance Fund and $965,382 for the Fire Fund

Civil Service Commission

The North Canton Civil Service Commission will hold a public meeting to consider amendments to its Civil Service Rules and Regulations, specifically a redlined update for the Lieutenant position. The commission will also vote on approving minutes from its April 17, 2024 meeting. No other new business is on the agenda.

• Civil Service Rules and Regulations Amendment – redlined for Lieutenant Position
• Approval of minutes from April 17, 2024 Civil Service Commission meeting

Board of Control

The Board of Control will consider the refusal and reissuance of proposals for the Civic Center Event Hall management. The body will also review emergency dispatching contracts and a repainting contract for the water treatment plant.

• Request for Refusal & Reissuance of proposals for Management of Civic Center Event Hall
• Approval of East Sparta Emergency Dispatching Services Contract
• Approval of Tri-Division Emergency Dispatching Services Contract
• Contract award for North Canton Water Treatment Plant Clarifier Repainting

City Council

The City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 14, 2024, to consider several ordinances and reports. Old business includes the second reading of an ordinance to finalize the annexation of two city-owned parcels on Whipple Ave NW, Wise Ave NW, and W Maple Street, establishing them as General Business B (GB-B) zoning and assigning wards. New business includes proposals to allow hotels as a conditional use in Main Street Center districts and to permit two drive-through lanes in Main Street districts, as well as ordinances related to the 2025 budget and a waterline easement agreement. The council will also hear the third quarter finance report and appoint a Director of Law.

• Ordinance 57-2024: finalizing annexation of two parcels on Whipple Ave NW, Wise Ave NW, and W Maple Street, zoning as GB-B, wards 1 and 4 (2nd reading)
• Ordinance 67-2024: amending Main Street Center district regulations to allow hotels as a conditional use (returning from Planning Commission)
• Ordinance 68-2024: amending drive-thru standards to allow two lanes and two menu boards in Main Street districts (returning from Planning Commission)
• Ordinance 83-2024: accepting perpetual waterline easements from Magg Family Holdings, LLC on parcels 10018563 and 10018564
• Ordinance 81-2024 and Resolution 82-2024: authorizing 2025 appropriations and acknowledging rates/fees for the 2025 budget (1st reading)

Board of Control

The North Canton Board of Control will meet on October 7, 2024, to consider a contract award for legal services, contingent upon approval by the North Canton City Council. The board will also approve minutes from its September 19, 2024 meeting.

• North Canton City Council Legal Services Contract Award (contingent upon council approval)
• Approval of minutes from September 19, 2024 meeting

City Council

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the 2025 fiscal year budget, including appropriations for current expenses and the rates and fees used to establish the budget. The body will also consider legal services engagement and waterline easements.

• Ordinance for 2025 appropriations totaling $47,014,950
• Resolution to acknowledge 2025 fiscal year budget rates and fees
• Terms of Engagement for legal services with Bricker Graydon LLP
• Ordinance for perpetual waterline easements on Parcel Nos. 10018563 and 10018564 with Magg Family Holdings, LLC
• One-time permanent transfers from General Fund totaling $4,152,900 to Fire, EMS, Street Maintenance, Compensated Absences, and Capital Improvements funds

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for a new Sheetz gas station and an ordinance change regarding hotel use. The body is also reviewing minutes from the September 4, 2024 meeting.

• Conditional use permit for a drive-thru and 24-hour operation for a new Sheetz gas station at 1415 Pittsburg Ave NW
• Development Review Application No. DPLN-24-10 for 1415 Pittsburg Ave NW
• Proposed ordinance to allow hotels as a conditional use in Main Street Center (MS-C) districts

Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals

The Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals will hold a meeting to consider two variance requests: one from the North Canton Library for an electronic message sign, and one from a proposed Dairy Queen at 1212 N. Main St for additional drive-thru lanes, signs, and windows. The board will also elect officers and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Variance request ZBOA-24-14: North Canton Library at 185 N Main St seeks increase in sign area for an electronic message board.
• Variance request ZBOA-24-15: Proposed Dairy Queen at 1212 N Main St requests 2 drive-thru lanes, sign area variance of 8.3 sq ft, pre-view menu board, and an extra drive-thru window.
• Election of officers for the board.
• Approval of August 27, 2024 meeting minutes.

City Council

The City Council will discuss a request from North Canton City School District to purchase, lease, or be granted an easement for a portion of the Dogwood Pool property for a middle school access drive, which would require moving a fence, reducing lawn area, and removing at least five trees. Council also holds first reading of an ordinance to zone two recently annexed parcels on Whipple Ave NW, Wise Ave NW, and W Maple Street as General Business B (GB-B) and assign them to Wards 1 and 4. Third-readings include an ordinance to annex six city-owned parcels (≈2.79 acres) on the west side, amendments to extend hazard-tree remedy time from 2 to 30 days and remove related fees, approval of a firefighter and paramedic collective bargaining agreement, and creation of an independent dispatch center.

• Discussion of request from North Canton City School District to purchase/lease/easement portion of Dogwood Pool for middle school access drive
• Ordinance 57-2024 (1st reading) to zone two annexed parcels as General Business B (GB-B) and assign Wards 1 and 4
• Ordinance 69-2024 (3rd reading) authorizing annexation of six city-owned parcels (~2.79 acres) on west side
• Ordinance 70-2024 (3rd reading) extending minimum time to remedy hazardous trees from 2 to 30 days and removing corrective plan fees
• Resolution 74-2024 (3rd reading) approving collective bargaining agreement with North Canton Professional Firefighter and Paramedic Association

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 57-2024, which finalizes the annexation of two city-owned parcels on Whipple Ave NW, Wise Ave NW, and W Maple Street, establishes General Business B (GB-B) zoning for the parcels, and assigns them to Wards 1 and 4. This is the first reading of the ordinance, and public comment will be accepted.

• Ordinance 57-2024: finalizing annexation of two city-owned parcels
• Zoning for annexed parcels set to General Business B (GB-B)
• Parcels assigned to Ward 1 and Ward 4
• Public comment period on the annexation and zoning
• Planning Commission recommended approval on August 7, 2024

Board of Control

The Board of Control is meeting to approve minutes from August 1, 2024. The board will also consider the sale of a Fire Department fire engine to Perry Township in Carroll County.

• Sale of Fire Department fire engine to Perry Township (Carroll County)

Records & Archives Commission

The North Canton Records & Archives Commission will consider approving departmental RC-2 and RC-3 forms for 2024, which govern records retention and disposition. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes. No major policy decisions or financial actions are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from March 18, 2024
• Review and approval of 2024 Departmental RC-2 Forms
• Review and approval of 2024 Departmental RC-3 Forms

City Council

City Council is discussing the termination of a professional services agreement with SAFEbuilt Ohio, LLC to re-establish a City-operated Department of Development Services. The body is also reviewing a collective bargaining agreement for firefighters and paramedics and the creation of an independent Dispatch Center department.

• Ordinance 77-2024: Termination of SAFEbuilt Ohio, LLC agreement and re-establishment of City-operated Department of Development Services
• Ordinance 69-2024: Annexation of 6 parcels (approximately 2.79 acres) of City-owned land
• Ordinance 70-2024: Extending hazardous tree remedy time from 2 to 30 days and removing corrective action plan fees
• Resolution 74-2024: Collective bargaining agreement for North Canton Professional Firefighter and Paramedic Association
• Ordinance 79-2024: Sale of a 2004 Navistar International KME fire truck to Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department

The council approved several major items, including terminating the city's agreement with SAFEbuilt Ohio to operate the building department and reestablishing a city-operated development services department. It also approved a new collective bargaining agreement with the firefighter and paramedic union, established the dispatch center as an independent department, and selected Bricker Graydon as the city's law firm. All votes were unanimous except the dispatch ordinance, which passed 5-1.

• Adopted Ordinance 77-2024 to terminate SAFEbuilt contract and create city development services department (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 74-2024, collective bargaining agreement with firefighter and paramedic union (unanimous)
• Established North Canton Dispatch Center as independent department (5-1)
• Selected Bricker Graydon as law firm for legal services (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 69-2024 authorizing annexation petition (unanimous)
• Amended Chapter 1739 to extend hazardous tree remedy time from 2 to 30 days (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 78-2024 appropriations for development services department (unanimous)
• Authorized sale of 2004 fire truck to Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to potentially enter an executive session. The purpose of the session is to consider the employment of a public employee.

• Executive session to discuss public employee employment per ORC 121.22(G)(1)

The North Canton City Council met in special session on September 9, 2024, and voted unanimously to enter executive session to consider the appointment of a public official. After the session, council reconvened and adjourned without taking any formal action. The meeting was procedural only.

• Excused Member Weyrick from attendance (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to consider appointment of a public official (6-0)
• Adjourned without taking action after executive session

City Council

The City Council will discuss an ordinance to terminate the professional services agreement with SAFEbuilt Ohio, LLC and re-establish a city-operated Department of Development Services, adding four new positions with defined salaries. The Council will also consider supplemental appropriations of $165,000 for the building department, authorize sale of a 2004 fire truck to Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department, and establish a new purchasing procedures chapter.

• Ordinance to terminate SAFEbuilt contract and re-establish city building department, adding Director of Permits ($140,715/yr), Building Code Inspector ($33.53/hr), Permit Technician ($29.41/hr), Code Enforcement Officer ($29.41/hr)
• Supplemental appropriation of $165,000 to Building Department for personnel ($96,700) and other operating ($68,300)
• Authorizing sale of 2004 Navistar International KME fire truck to Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department
• Ordinance establishing Chapter 163 on Contracts and Purchasing procedures
• Emergency clause requested for building department ordinance to meet 90-day notice and 2025 budget timeline

The Committee of the Whole voted to advance an ordinance to the council agenda that would create a new in-house building department, ending the city's contract with SAFEbuilt. The move is intended to save money by keeping permit fees in the city. The committee also advanced ordinances for related funding, the sale of a fire truck, and new purchasing procedures.

• Moved ordinance to create in-house building department positions to council agenda (unanimous)
• Moved ordinance appropriating $165,000 for building department personnel and operations to council agenda (unanimous)
• Moved ordinance declaring 2004 Engine 9 obsolete for sale to Perry Township, Carroll County to council agenda (unanimous)
• Moved ordinance establishing Chapter 163, Contracts and Purchasing, to council agenda (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review proposed ordinances to allow hotels as a conditional use in Main Street Center districts and to permit two drive-through lanes and menu boards in Main Street Districts. The body will also hear conditional use applications for a library sign and a restaurant.

• Conditional use for electronic message sign board at North Canton Library, 185 N. Main St.
• Conditional use and development review for Dairy Queen drive-thru restaurant at 1212 N. Main St.
• Proposed ordinance to allow hotels as a conditional use in Main Street Center (MS-C) districts
• Proposed ordinance to allow two drive-through lanes and two menu boards in Main Street Districts

The Planning Commission approved a conditional use for an electronic message sign at the North Canton Library, pending Zoning Board of Appeals review of size. It also approved a conditional use for a Dairy Queen drive-thru at 1212 N. Main St., pending variances and lighting/landscape approval, and approved the related development review. A proposed ordinance to allow hotels in Main Street Center districts was tabled for further definition.

• Approved library electronic sign conditional use, pending ZBA size review (5-0)
• Approved Dairy Queen drive-thru conditional use, pending variances and lighting/landscape approval (5-0)
• Approved development review for Dairy Queen drive-thru (5-0)
• Approved ordinance allowing two drive-thru lanes and two menu boards in Main Street districts (5-0)
• Tabled hotel conditional use ordinance for definitions of Main Street district and hotel (5-0)
• Approved August 7, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals

The Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, elect officers, and hear one variance request. The variance seeks to remove a curb resulting in a curb cut greater than 30 feet at 1130 South Main Street. No appeals are scheduled.

• Variance application ZBOA-24-13 for 1130 South Main Street to allow a curb cut over 30 feet by removing existing curb.

City Council

City Council will discuss establishing the Dispatch Center as an independent department and modifying fire department administrative regulations. The body is also reviewing requests for proposals for the management of the Arrowhead Golf and Event Center and the North Canton Civic Center.

• Ordinance No. 75-2024 to establish the North Canton Dispatch Center as an independent City department
• Ordinance No. 73-2024 to add the position of Lieutenant to the fire department
• Resolution No. 71-2024 to post an RFP for management of Arrowhead Golf and Event Center
• Resolution No. 72-2024 to post an RFP for management of event rentals at North Canton Civic Center
• Ordinance No. 76-2024 for a Memorandum of Understanding with Plain Township for the Orion St. NW Improvement Project

City Council

City Council will meet to review and approve the 2025 Alternative Tax Budget for submission to the Stark County Auditor. This document is used to collect and remit property taxes for the 2025 fiscal year. The meeting may also include executive sessions regarding legal disputes and union negotiations.

• Review and approval of 2025 Alternative Tax Budget
• Proposed General Fund property tax revenue request of $1,426,600.00
• Proposed Fire Levy property tax revenue request of $1,140,300.00
• Proposed EMS Levy property tax revenue request of $2,240,700.00
• Executive sessions for legal disputes and union negotiations

City Council

The North Canton City Council Committee of the Whole will discuss multiple ordinances and resolutions on August 19, 2024, including a $1.58 million supplemental appropriation reduction, annexation zoning of city-owned parcels, changes to Main Street district regulations, and establishment of an independent dispatch center. Items also cover fire department staffing, collective bargaining, and RFP authorizations for golf course and civic center management.

• Supplemental appropriation ordinance reducing total appropriations by ($1,579,125) across multiple funds
• Ordinance finalizing annexation of two City-owned parcels on Whipple Ave NW, Wise Ave NW, and W Maple St with General Business B (GB-B) zoning
• Ordinance allowing hotels as conditional use in Main Street Center districts
• Ordinance permitting two drive-through lanes and two menu boards for drive-thru facilities in Main Street districts
• Ordinance extending hazardous tree remedy time from 2 to 30 days and removing corrective action plan fees

Property Maintenance Review Board

The Property Maintenance Review Board meeting scheduled for August 14, 2024 was cancelled. The only agenda item, Case No. PMRB-24-8, was withdrawn by the applicant and the withdrawal was granted by the Board. All other items will be discussed at a later meeting.

• Case No. PMRB-24-8 withdrawn by applicant and granted by Board; meeting postponed.

Community Improvement Corporation (CIC)

The Community Improvement Corporation will consider a resolution authorizing the sale of 0.81 acres at 1200 N. Main St. to Graves West Virginia Properties, LLC (Domino's Pizza) for $725,000, with proceeds reverting to the city. The board will also discuss accepting a member's resignation and appointing a replacement. Minutes from the July 9 meeting are up for approval.

• Resolution authorizing sale of property at 1200 N. Main St. (parcel 9207428) for $725,000 to Graves West Virginia Properties, LLC
• Discussion of CIC board member resignation and appointment of a new member
• Approval of minutes from July 9, 2024 meeting

Planning Commission

The North Canton Planning Commission will hold adjudication hearings on conditional use applications for a 7Brew coffee drive-thru at 1515 N. Main St. and a Chick-Fil-A drive-thru at 1535 N. Main St. A public hearing is scheduled for a zoning amendment to designate 14 newly annexed parcels at 1550 W. Maple St. as General Business B (GB-B), replacing the current Light Industrial (LI) zoning. The commission will also consider approving the May 1, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Conditional use application CUSE-24-2 for a 7Brew coffee drive-thru at 1515 N. Main St.
• Conditional use application CUSE-24-3 for a Chick-Fil-A drive-thru at 1535 N. Main St.
• Public hearing on zoning amendment ZAMD-24-6 to rezone 14 annexed parcels at 1550 W. Maple St. from Light Industrial to General Business B
• Development review DPLN-24-5 for the 7Brew conditional use permit
• Development review DPLN-24-6 for the Chick-Fil-A conditional use permit

Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals

The Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals will hear six variance requests: two for new double-lane drive-thrus at 1535 and 1515 North Main Street (Chick-fil-A and 7 Brew), and four for single-family dwellings seeking reduced side-yard setbacks from 15 feet to 5 feet on parcels 9204973, 9204974, 9204975, and 10011792. The board will also approve minutes from July 23, 2024. No appeals are scheduled.

• Application ZBOA-24-8: Chick-fil-A at 1535 North Main Street — variance for double-lane drive-thru, wall signs on all four sides, two menu boards, and dumpster enclosure within yard setbacks
• Application ZBOA-24-7: 7 Brew at 1515 North Main Street — variance for double-lane drive-thru, two menu boards, and wall signs on all four sides
• Application ZBOA-24-9: Parcel 9204973 — variance to allow 5-foot side yard setbacks (instead of 15 feet total) for a single-family dwelling, with re-plat to relocate frontage to Woodside
• Application ZBOA-24-10: Parcel 9204974 — same 5-foot side yard setback variance and re-plat as ZBOA-24-9
• Application ZBOA-24-11 & ZBOA-24-12: Parcels 9204975 and 10011792 — each seeking 5-foot side yard setback variances for single-family dwellings

Board of Control

The Board of Control will hold a regular meeting on August 1, 2024, with the primary new business being a contract award for the East Maple Street repaving project from the Engineering Department. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from the May 3, 2024 meeting. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Engineering Department seeks contract award for East Maple Street Repaving Project

City Council

The North Canton City Council is holding a special meeting with the primary purpose of potentially entering an executive session to prepare for union negotiations. The agenda includes procedural items and a possible closed-door discussion allowed under Ohio law. No public votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled.

• Executive session for union negotiations under ORC 121.22(G)(4)

Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals

The Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals will consider a variance request from Trinity Baptist Church, 1211 East Maple Street, to replace an existing electronic message sign with a new one that increases the sign height to 8 feet 11 inches in the R-70 Zoning District. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and is otherwise procedural.

• Variance request ZBOA-24-6 for Trinity Baptist Church to replace electronic sign and increase height to 8 ft 11 in in R-70 district.
• Approval of April 23, 2024 meeting minutes.

City Council

At this special meeting, Council will take final votes on two items. Resolution 52-2024 would place a 2-mill replacement and increase street levy on the November 5, 2024 ballot, estimated to raise $1,037,000 annually for street repairs. Ordinance 60-2024 would authorize the mayor to join the Regional Emergency Dispatch (RED) Center for emergency dispatching services. Both items are on third reading and public comment is limited to agenda matters.

• Resolution 52-2024: 2-mill street levy (replacement of 1 mill + increase of 1 mill) for five years, estimated $1,037,000/year, $70 per $100,000 value, on Nov. 5, 2024 ballot
• Ordinance 60-2024: Authorize mayor to enter service agreement with RED Center for emergency dispatching services
• Both items are on third reading and could be adopted at this meeting
• Public may speak only on agenda items, with sign-up required

Planning Commission

The North Canton Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 10, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.

• Cancellation of the July 10, 2024, Planning Commission meeting

Community Improvement Corporation (CIC)

The North Canton Community Improvement Corporation is considering a resolution to sell property at 1212 N. Main St. for $815,000. The meeting also includes approval of June 4, 2024 minutes and an executive session regarding property disposition.

• Resolution to sell 1.45 acres at 1212 N. Main St. to Parfait Properties, LLC for $815,000
• Approval of June 4, 2024 meeting minutes
• Executive session regarding property disposition

City Council

The North Canton City Council Committee of the Whole will discuss personnel and safety matters. The committee is reviewing a resolution to authorize an RFP for city legal services and discussing ballot language for a fire station bond issue.

• Resolution to post an RFP for city legal services
• Fire station bond issue ballot language

City Council

The City Council will vote on several ordinances, including a tax levy for street repairs and a ban on cannabis cultivation. The agenda also includes third readings on rezoning 15 parcels and the annexation of Walsh University property. Additionally, the council is reviewing updated storm sewer usage fees effective in 2026.

• Tax levy increase for street, road, and bridge repairs
• Ordinance prohibiting cannabis cultivation, processing, and sale
• New monthly storm sewer usage fees starting January 1, 2026
• Rezoning of 15 parcels to Main Street Center district
• Annexation and rezoning of Walsh University property on Philzer St. NW

Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals

The June 25, 2024, meeting of the North Canton Zoning and Building Standards Board of Appeals has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of an agenda.

City Council

The City Council will consider accepting donated property on Wise Ave NW and finalizing annexation for parcels near Whipple Ave NW. The meeting also includes a resolution regarding the National Opioid Settlement with Kroger and discussions on emergency dispatch services.

• Acceptance of donated land on Wise Ave NW from North Canton CIC
• Annexation and zoning changes for parcels on Whipple, Wise, and W Maple streets
• Resolution to include Kroger in the National Opioid Settlement
• Release of sidewalk performance bond for Sanctuary Development Phase 2
• Amendments to personnel compensation levels and titles

City Council

The North Canton City Council is reviewing several ordinances during its June 24 meeting. Key items include a proposed tax levy for street and road repairs and an ordinance to prohibit the cultivation, processing, and sale of cannabis within the city.

• Resolution 52-2024: A question for a replacement and increase tax levy for street, road, and bridge repairs.
• Ordinance 49-2024: An ordinance to prohibit the cultivation, processing, and sale of cannabis in North Canton.
• Ordinance 26-2024: Reclassifying 15 parcels to Main Street Center (MS-C) zoning.
• Ordinance 27-2024: Finalizing the annexation of three Walsh University parcels on Philzer St. NW.
• Ordinance 51-2024: Establishing a flat fee for Fire/EMS lifting assistance at medical or healthcare facilities.

City Council

The City Council is reviewing the first reading of Ordinance No. 35-2024. This proposal seeks to amend the Park and Institutional District regulations to standardize language with other zoning updates. The changes aim to improve land use efficiency in alignment with the 2023 Master Plan.

• First reading of Ordinance No. 35-2024 regarding Park and Institutional District amendments

City Council

The North Canton City Council will review several ordinances regarding zoning, public safety, and utility agreements. The agenda includes a proposal to submit a tax levy question for the construction and repair of local roads and bridges.

• A resolution to submit a tax levy question for street, road, and bridge repairs
• An ordinance to prohibit the cultivation, processing, and sale of cannabis
• Zoning changes for 15 parcels and Walsh University property on Philzer St. NW
• New regulations for keeping bees within the city
• A fee for Fire/EMS lifting assistance at medical or healthcare facilities

Planning Commission

This notice confirms the North Canton Planning Commission’s June 5, 2024 meeting at 6:00 p.m. has been cancelled. Director of Development Services Martin B. Van Gundy IV issued the cancellation due to a lack of agenda items. No rezoning, contracts, or public hearings will be discussed.

• No substantive items were scheduled; the meeting was cancelled due to lack of agenda.

Community Improvement Corporation (CIC)

The North Canton CIC will consider resolutions for the sale of a 5.58-acre parcel on Stratavon Dr. NW and the transfer of several parcels on Wise and Whipple Avenues to the City. The board will also review a grant application and a clause waiver for Papa Bear's Italian Restaurant.

• Sale of 5.58-acre Stratavon Dr. NW parcel to Grey Fox Capital for $400,000
• Transfer of six parcels on Wise Ave. NW and Whipple Ave. NW to the City of North Canton
• Grant program application for Papa Bear's Italian Restaurant at 305 Applegrove St. NW
• Project Non-Start Clause Waiver for Papa Bear's Italian Restaurant

City Council

The North Canton City Council will discuss a resolution for a replacement and increase tax levy for street and road repairs. The meeting includes reviewing $231,455 in supplemental budget appropriations for various city departments. Other items include new regulations for keeping bees and options for emergency dispatching services.

• Resolution for a replacement and increase tax levy for street, road, and bridge repairs
• Supplemental appropriation of $231,455 for city operations
• Ordinance to establish regulations for keeping bees in the city
• Proposed flat fee for medical facilities requesting Fire/EMS lifting assistance
• Agreement to join the Ohio Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network (Ohio WARN)

Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals

The meeting scheduled for May 28, 2024, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of an agenda.

City Council

The North Canton City Council is holding a public hearing to gather comment on three ordinances. The most consequential is a rezoning of 15 parcels to Main Street Center (MS-C) to support commercial development, including in the Hoover District. The council is also finalizing the annexation of three Walsh University parcels and amending fence regulations in Main Street districts.

• Ordinance 26-2024: Rezone 15 parcels (including Out Lot 361 and Lots 381-389, 409-412, 7023) to Main Street Center (MS-C)
• Ordinance 27-2024: Establish R-70 zoning and Ward 3 for three Walsh University parcels on Philzer St. NW
• Ordinance 28-2024: Allow non-vinyl fencing in MS-C districts and set fence height rules (max 6 ft in MS-C, 8 ft elsewhere)
• Public hearing at North Canton Civic Center, 845 W Maple St., May 20, 2024 at 6:45 PM

City Council

North Canton City Council's Committee of the Whole meeting on May 20, 2024, will discuss and potentially act on several ordinances, including rezoning 15 parcels to Main Street Center, finalizing Walsh University annexation zoning, amending fence regulations, approving $175,000 in supplemental appropriations for Charlotte St improvements, and prohibiting adult-use cannabis operators. The meeting also includes a discussion on regionalizing emergency dispatch services and the swearing-in of a new firefighter.

• Ordinance 26-2024: Rezone 15 parcels (including Diebold-Nixdorf Hoover District properties) to Main Street Center (MS-C)
• Ordinance 27-2024: Establish R-70 zoning and Ward 3 for three Walsh University parcels on Philzer St. NW
• Ordinance 28-2024: Allow non-vinyl fencing in Main Street Center, set fence height rules
• Ordinance: $175,000 supplemental appropriation for Charlotte St improvements from Capital Improvements Fund
• Ordinance: Prohibit cultivation, processing, and sale of cannabis within city limits

City Council

City Council will hold the third reading of Ordinance 40-2024, which would replace the expiring storm sewer levy with a flat monthly fee of $5 for residential properties, starting January 1, 2026. The fee is expected to raise about $386,220 annually from 6,437 customers, slightly less than the current levy's $388,651. The ordinance also sets tiered fees for non-residential properties based on impervious surface area. This is the final scheduled reading before a potential vote.

• Ordinance 40-2024: amends Chapter 929 to establish a $5/month flat storm sewer fee for residential properties
• Non-residential fees range from $5 to $40/month based on impervious surface area
• Fee would take effect January 1, 2026, replacing the current 1.0 mill storm sewer levy
• Estimated annual revenue of $386,220 from 6,437 sewer customers
• Public comment periods for legislation and city-authority topics

Community Improvement Corporation (CIC)

The North Canton Community Improvement Corporation is meeting to consider accepting several parcels of land from the city, including a 5.58-acre site on Stratavon Dr. NW and 14 parcels on Whipple and Wise Aves. NW, and to approve the sale of two of those parcels to Cross Development Acquisition, LLC for $500,000. The board will also consider a grant application from Edward Jones and hold an executive session on property disposition.

• Resolution to accept 5.58-acre parcel on Stratavon Dr. NW from the city
• Resolution to accept 14 parcels on Whipple Ave. NW and Wise Ave. NW from the city
• Resolution to sell 6507 Wise Ave. NW and Whipple Ave. NW parcel to Cross Development Acquisition, LLC for $500,000
• Consideration of CIC grant application from Edward Jones at 1325 S. Main St.
• Executive session on disposition of property

City Council

The North Canton City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a request to the county auditor for a 2-mill replacement and increase tax for street repairs, a storm water fee, and multiple property conveyances. The agenda also includes a presentation from the Stark County Health Department and approval of the April finance report.

• Resolution 37-2024: request to Stark County Auditor for 2-mill road levy (replacement and increase) for 5 years (2025-2029)
• Ordinance 40-2024: amends storm sewer code to establish a flat monthly fee for storm water system
• Ordinance 42-2024: accepts annexation of 20 parcels (20.630 acres) in Jackson Township on Whipple Ave NW, Wise Ave NW, W Maple St
• Ordinances 36-2024, 45-2024: authorize conveyance of real property to North Canton Community Improvement Corporation (CIC)
• Ordinance 46-2024: accepts transfer of property on Dressler Road NW from CIC; Ordinance 47-2024: accepts donation of property on North Main St and Viking St NW from CIC

City Council

The North Canton City Council will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss and potentially act on several ordinances, including accepting the annexation of 20.63 acres of city-owned land in Jackson Township, amending the zoning code for the Park and Institutional District, updating the city's investment policy, and authorizing property transfers with the Community Improvement Corporation. The council will also discuss options for emergency dispatching services and the need for a consolidated fire/EMS facility.

• Ordinance accepting annexation of 20 parcels (20.630 acres) on Whipple Ave NW, Wise Ave NW, and W Maple St
• Ordinance No. 35-2024 amending Chapter 1131 (Park and Institutional District) zoning regulations
• Ordinance updating investment policy to authorize a secondary designee and define qualified investments
• Ordinance authorizing property conveyance to and from the North Canton Community Improvement Corporation
• Discussion of options for emergency dispatching services and need for a consolidated fire/EMS facility

Board of Control

The North Canton Board of Control is meeting to approve minutes and consider two new business items: an emergency waterline replacement project on Aultman Road and a contract award for the Akron-Canton Airport booster pumping station project. These are the only substantive items on the agenda.

• Emergency Aultman Road Waterline Replacement Project
• Akron-Canton Airport Booster Pumping Station Project contract award
• Approval of minutes from March 15, 2024 meeting

Community Improvement Corporation (CIC)

The Community Improvement Corporation is meeting to approve resolutions transferring and receiving several parcels of property, including on N. Main St., Viking St. NW, and Dressler Rd. NW. An executive session is scheduled to discuss property acquisition or disposition. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes from the prior meeting.

• Resolution to transfer 7 parcels on N. Main St. and Viking St. NW
• Resolution to transfer 3 parcels on Dressler Rd. NW
• Resolution to receive 4 parcels in the 1200 block of N. Main St.
• Executive session on property acquisition/disposition

Planning Commission

The North Canton Planning Commission is meeting to consider an ordinance that would update the Parks and Institutional District zoning regulations. The changes would standardize language and regulations to match other zoning districts and better reflect community development goals. The agenda also includes approval of the April 9, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending Chapter 1131, Parks and Institutional District
• Changes to sections on minimum area, setbacks, height, accessory uses, and landscaping
• Repeal of sections on development and design guidelines and approval procedures
• Approval of April 9, 2024 meeting minutes

Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals

The Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals will consider two variance applications. The board will also review meeting minutes from September 26, 2023.

• Variance request for a 7 foot high privacy fence at 1610 Arnesby Circle NW
• Variance request to reduce rear yard setback to 29 feet, 6-1/2 inches for a garage addition at 1867 Cheswold Circle NE

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances including a request for a 2.0 mill tax increase for roads and the transfer of real property to the Community Improvement Corporation. The meeting also includes presentations regarding a $500,000 federal award for water projects.

• $500,000 federal award for North Canton Arrowhead Water Well Project
• 2.0 mill tax increase request for street and bridge repairs
• Zoning reclassification of 10 parcels to Main Street Center (MS-C)
• Property conveyance on Wise Ave NW to the Community Improvement Corporation
• Property conveyance on the 1200 block of N Main St. to the Community Improvement Corporation

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to elect a Chair and discuss amendments to personnel rules. The body will consider changing a job title and adding certification requirements for Fire/EMS promotions.

• Election of Commission Chair
• Proposed retitling of Fire/EMS 3 from 'Battalion Chief' to 'Assistant Chief'
• Proposed Rule 5.05 amendments requiring Ohio Fire Officer III & IV Certifications for Chief or Battalion Chief applicants
• Proposed Rule 5.05 amendments requiring Ohio Fire Officer I and II Certifications for Captain applicants

City Council

North Canton City Council will hold its regular meeting on April 15, 2024, with several items on the agenda. They will consider ordinances on second and third readings, including a zoning map amendment for 10 parcels, updates to commercial vehicle regulations, fire code changes, and elimination of the part-time Assistant Chief position. New business includes a resolution to request certification for a 2-mill replacement and increase tax levy for street repairs, and an ordinance to convey property on Wise Ave NW to the Community Improvement Corporation. The council will also review the first quarter 2024 finance report and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Ordinance 12-2024 (2nd reading): rezone 10 parcels to Main Street Center (MS-C)
• Ordinance 31-2024 (3rd reading): amend commercial vehicle code and fee schedule
• Ordinance 32-2024 (3rd reading): amend fire code, repeal life safety and fire prevention chapters
• Ordinance 33-2024 (3rd reading): eliminate part-time Assistant Chief, retitle Battalion Chief
• Resolution 37-2024 (1st reading): request certification for 2-mill road levy (2025-2029)

City Council

The North Canton City Council is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to discuss several ordinances, including zoning changes for Main Street districts, finalizing the annexation of Walsh University parcels, and reclassifying 15 parcels to Main Street Center. They will also consider a storm water fee, property conveyance to the CIC, and 2024 supplemental appropriations with budget cuts due to the failed income tax ballot request. The meeting is open to the public and livestreamed on YouTube.

• Ordinance 28-2024: Allow non-vinyl fencing in Main Street Center (MS-C) districts, set fence heights (max 6 ft in MS-C, 8 ft elsewhere).
• Ordinance 27-2024: Finalize annexation of three Walsh University parcels on Philzer St. NW, zoning R-70, Ward 3.
• Ordinance 26-2024: Reclassify 15 parcels (including Diebold-Nixdorf Hoover District) to Main Street Center (MS-C).
• Ordinance 4.b: Convey property at 1200 block N Main St. to North Canton Community Improvement Corporation.
• Ordinance 6.a: Establish flat monthly fee for storm water system; budget cuts include not hiring 2 code enforcement coordinators, cutting paving, and adding $140,000 for waterline replacement on Aultman Rd.

Property Maintenance Review Board

The Property Maintenance Review Board will consider Appeal No. PMRB-24-5, filed by Timothy Jeffries on behalf of 1616 South Main Apartments, LLC, against a Notice of Administrative Warning for failing to register 19 rental units at 1616 S Main St. The City argues Jeffries lacks standing because the LLC no longer owns the property, and requests dismissal. The board will also vote on approving minutes from the September 13, 2023 meeting.

• Appeal of rental registration violation (Code Section 703.03) for 19-unit apartment complex at 1616 S Main St.
• City requests dismissal due to applicant's lack of standing after property sale on March 8, 2024.
• New owner Gary Stewart began registration process after notice on March 18, 2024.
• Approval of minutes from September 13, 2023 PMRB meeting.

Planning Commission

The North Canton Planning Commission will hold a special meeting to consider a conditional use permit for a Wendy's drive-thru at 203 Applegrove St. NW, along with a development review for the same project. The commission will also hold public hearings on three ordinances: one to allow non-vinyl fencing in Main Street Center districts, one to finalize the annexation of three Walsh University parcels on Philzer St. NW with R-70 zoning and Ward 3, and one to reclassify 15 parcels to Main Street Center (MS-C). Minutes from the February 7, 2024 meeting are also up for approval.

• Conditional use application CUSE-24-1 for a Wendy's drive-thru at 203 Applegrove St. NW
• Development review DPLN-24-3 for the Wendy's redevelopment project
• Ordinance 28-2024: allow non-vinyl fencing in Main Street Center districts and set fence heights
• Ordinance 27-2024: finalize annexation of three Walsh University parcels on Philzer St. NW as R-70, Ward 3
• Ordinance 26-2024: reclassify 15 parcels to Main Street Center (MS-C)

City Council

The North Canton City Council Committee of the Whole will discuss several items, including a zoning ordinance update for the Parks and Institutional District, a property conveyance to the Community Improvement Corporation, a request to the county auditor for a road levy tax valuation, and options for emergency dispatching and storm water funding. The meeting is open to the public and livestreamed.

• Ordinance amending Chapter 1131 (Parks and Institutional District) to standardize zoning language and regulations
• Ordinance authorizing conveyance of real property on Wise Ave NW (14 parcels) to North Canton Community Improvement Corporation
• Resolution requesting Stark County Auditor to certify tax valuation for a 2.0 mill replacement/increase tax for streets, roads, and bridges (2025-2029)
• Discussion on options for providing Emergency Dispatching Services
• Discussion on potential options for Storm Water Management Funding

Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals

The Zoning and Building Standards Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for March 26, 2024, was cancelled due to a lack of an agenda.

City Council

City Council is holding a public hearing on Ordinance 12-2024, which would rezone 10 parcels along Portage St. NW to Main Street Center (MS-C) to allow the school district and library to expand and add parking. The hearing is the public comment opportunity before a possible vote.

• Ordinance 12-2024 rezones 10 parcels to Main Street Center (MS-C)
• Parcels include Stark County Parcels 9201721, 9201722, 9203126, 9203127, 9204824, 9204822, 9204792, 9202473, 10016550, 10016551
• Rezoning supports North Canton Primary (PK-2) and library parking expansion
• Site plan shows proposed 42 additional parking spots and ADA upgrades
• Public hearing at North Canton Civic Center, 845 W Maple St.

City Council

The North Canton City Council is holding its regular meeting on March 25, 2024, with the most consequential item being the third reading of Ordinance No. 8-2024, which would grant a 100% property tax exemption for 30 years on new development by Maple Street Commerce LLC, including about 220 market-rate apartments and commercial space. The council will also consider second readings of ordinances updating commercial vehicle fees, consolidating fire codes, and eliminating the part-time Assistant Chief position, plus first readings on rezoning 10 parcels to Main Street Center and purchasing about 6.174 acres of Whipple Avenue NW and Maple Street NW for up to $30,000. The meeting includes a presentation from Akron Children's Hospital and an appointment of an Interim Director of Administration.

• Ordinance No. 8-2024: 100% property tax exemption for 30 years for Maple Street Commerce LLC's mixed-use development (220 apartments, retail, office, dining)
• Ordinance No. 12-2024: Rezone 10 parcels to Main Street Center (MS-C)
• Ordinance No. 34-2024: Authorize purchase of ~6.174 acres of Whipple Ave NW and Maple St NW from Stark County for up to $30,000
• Ordinance No. 31-2024: Amend Chapter 339 on commercial/heavy vehicles, update fees
• Ordinance No. 33-2024: Eliminate part-time Assistant Chief position, retitle full-time Battalion Chief to Assistant Chief

Community Improvement Corporation (CIC)

The North Canton Community Improvement Corporation will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear a treasurer's report on the School Ave. NE property, discuss property acquisition/disposition in executive session, consider a resolution regarding 1033 N. Main St., and review a grant program application. The agenda includes both routine administrative items and substantive property and grant decisions.

• Treasurer report on School Ave. NE property
• Executive session on property acquisition/disposition
• Resolution regarding 1033 N. Main St.
• Grant program application consideration

Records & Archives Commission

The Records & Archives Commission will conduct annual appointments for its members. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from September 26, 2023, and a revised Records Retention Manual.

• Annual appointment of Records and Archives Commission Members
• Approval of Revised Records Retention Manual
• Approval of minutes from the September 26, 2023 meeting

Board of Control

The North Canton Board of Control is meeting to approve several equipment purchases for the police, fire, and water distribution departments, including two police cruisers, a fire pumper truck, an ambulance, and a CAT skid steer. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from three prior meetings. All items are listed as new business for potential approval.

• Police Department: purchase of 2 police cruisers and equipment/modifications
• Water Distribution Department: purchase of CAT skid steer and accessories
• Fire Department: purchase of fire pumper truck
• Fire Department: purchase of ambulance
• Approval of minutes from August 24, 2023, December 29, 2023, and February 2, 2024 meetings

City Council

The North Canton City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a second reading of a tax increment financing (TIF) agreement that would grant a 100% property tax incentive on added value for 30 years to Maple Street Commerce LLC. The council will also hold first readings on continuing a Community Reinvestment Area agreement, moving the city's investment portfolio, amending commercial vehicle fees, updating the fire code, and eliminating a part-time Assistant Chief position. Public comment is allowed on legislation and other city topics.

• Ordinance 8-2024 (2nd reading): 30-year, 100% TIF for Maple Street Commerce LLC; school board approved in exchange for 10.3 acres and $2.5 million
• Ordinance 29-2024 (1st reading): Continue CRA tax incentive agreement with 1303-1305 North Main Street
• Resolution 30-2024 (1st reading): Move investment portfolio from UBS to Meeder Public Funds with US Bank custody
• Ordinance 31-2024 (1st reading): Amend Chapter 339 commercial vehicle fees and local street permit conditions
• Ordinance 33-2024 (1st reading): Eliminate part-time Assistant Chief position; retitle full-time Battalion Chief to Assistant Chief

Tax Incentive Review Council (TIRC)

The Tax Incentive Review Council is meeting to conduct its annual review of Commercial and Industrial Community Reinvestment Area Agreements. The council will specifically review the agreement for Insight Realty, LLC.

• Annual review of Commercial and Industrial Community Reinvestment Area Agreements
• Review of Insight Realty, LLC agreement for 1605 Portage St. NW (The Eye Clinic)

Planning Commission

The North Canton Planning Commission meeting scheduled for March 6, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. has been cancelled because there is no agenda. The notice was issued by Director of Development Services Martin B. Van Gundy IV. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda

City Council

The North Canton City Council Committee of the Whole will discuss several ordinances, including rezoning 15 parcels to Main Street Center (MS-C) to support commercial development in the Hoover District, finalizing the annexation of three Walsh University parcels on Philzer St. NW with R-70 zoning and Ward 3 designation, amending fence regulations in Main Street districts, continuing a CRA tax incentive agreement for 1303-1305 North Main Street, moving the city's investment portfolio, and updating commercial vehicle and fire codes. These are discussion items; no final votes are scheduled at this committee meeting.

• Rezone 15 parcels (Stark County parcels 9209479, 9204261, etc.) to Main Street Center (MS-C) for Hoover District development
• Finalize annexation of three Walsh University parcels on Philzer St. NW with R-70 zoning and Ward 3 designation
• Amend Chapter 1136 to allow non-vinyl fencing in MS-C districts and regulate fence heights
• Continue CRA Tax Incentive Agreement for 1303-1305 North Main Street
• Move city investment portfolio from UBS Financial Services to Meeder Public Funds with US Bank custody

Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council (CRA)

The North Canton Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council is conducting its annual review of residential agreements. This includes a review for the property at 1303-1305 North Main Street, known as North Ridge Apartments.

• Annual Review of Residential Community Reinvestment Area Agreements
• Review of 1303-1305 North Main Street (North Ridge Apartments)

Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals

The meeting scheduled for February 27, 2024, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of an agenda.

Community Improvement Corporation (CIC)

The North Canton Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) is meeting to approve minutes from its December 29, 2023 meeting and to hold an executive session to discuss CIC grant programs. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from December 29, 2023 meeting
• Executive session on CIC grant programs

City Council

The North Canton City Council is holding its regular meeting on February 26, 2024. The main item is the second reading of Ordinance 8-2024, which would grant a 100% property tax exemption for 30 years on improvements to property at 101 E. Maple Street, enabling a mixed-use development with about 220 apartments and commercial space. The council will also consider a supplemental appropriation of $201,800 for street maintenance and fire capital improvements. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval, a library presentation, and public comment periods.

• Ordinance 8-2024: 30-year, 100% property tax exemption for Maple Street Commerce LLC's mixed-use project (220 apartments, retail, office, dining) at 101 E. Maple Street
• Supplemental appropriation of $201,800: $40,000 for street maintenance and repair, $161,800 for fire capital improvements
• Special presentation by Andrea Legg of North Canton Public Library on 2023 annual report
• Public comment periods for legislation and city-authority topics
• Approval of minutes from February 12, 2024 meeting

Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council (CRA)

The Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at North Canton City Council Chambers has been cancelled.

City Council

The North Canton City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a $1.49 million fire truck lease-purchase, two zoning map amendments, new liquor permits for Papa Bear's Restaurant, and the January 2024 finance report. The council will also vote on appointments and may enter executive sessions for litigation and property purchase discussions.

• Resolution to approve a master equipment lease-purchase agreement with Freedom Financial for a Pierce Enforcer Heavy-Duty Rescue Pumper Fire Truck costing $1,490,614, financed through Community First National Bank.
• Ordinance No. 84-2023 (3rd reading) to reclassify 48 parcels to align zoning with current uses.
• Ordinance No. 8-2024 (2nd reading) to establish a tax increment financing (TIF) agreement for property improvements.
• Ordinance 12-2024 to reclassify 10 parcels to Main Street Center (MS-C) zoning.
• New D1, D2, D3, and D6 liquor permits for Papa Bear's Restaurant at 305 Applegrove St. NW.

Planning Commission

The North Canton Planning Commission is meeting to handle administrative items, approve prior minutes, and hold a public hearing on Ordinance 12-2024, which would rezone 10 parcels to Main Street Center (MS-C). The meeting also includes swearing in a new member and setting the 2024 calendar.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 12-2024 to reclassify 10 parcels to Main Street Center (MS-C)
• Swearing in new Planning Commission member
• Election of officers
• Approval of November 1, 2023 meeting minutes
• Establish 2024 meeting calendar and start time

Board of Control

The North Canton Board of Control is meeting to approve minutes from two prior meetings and to consider a new business item regarding replacements to the Tower 2 header pipe at the Water Treatment Plant. No other substantive actions are listed.

• Approval of minutes from August 24, 2023 and December 29, 2023 meetings
• Water Treatment Plant - Tower 2 Header Pipe Replacements

City Council

The North Canton City Council is holding a regular meeting to discuss and vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including tax increment financing for property improvements, a zoning map amendment for 48 parcels, a ground lease for a cell tower, and the approval of an architect for a new Fire and EMS station. The meeting also includes public comment periods and department reports.

• Ordinance 8-2024: Tax increment financing agreement for property improvements
• Ordinance 84-2023: Zoning map amendment for 48 parcels
• Ordinance 13-2024: Ground lease with Diamond Towers, LLC for cell tower at 1525 E Maple Street
• Resolution 19-2024: Approve App Architecture for new Fire and EMS station design
• Ordinance 20-2024: Waterline extension agreement for Kennedy Estates Subdivision

Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals

The meeting scheduled for January 23, 2024, has been cancelled. The notice states the cancellation is due to a lack of an agenda.

City Council

North Canton City Council is holding a public hearing to gather comment on Ordinance No. 84-2023, which would reclassify 48 parcels across the city to better align zoning with current uses and nearby districts. The ordinance stems from 2021 Main Street zoning changes that left some properties isolated. No final vote is scheduled; the hearing is for public input only.

• Ordinance 84-2023 reclassifies 48 parcels, including Sherbrook Condos (37 parcels) from General Business A to Main Street North
• Out Lot 18 at Fair Oaks Ave. NW and 7th St. NW rezoned from General Business A to Main Street North
• Lots 3964, 3965, 3993, 3994 and part of 3966 rezoned from General Business B to Main Street South
• Part of Lot 3966 rezoned from General Business B to Residential Two-Family
• Lots 3637 and 3636 rezoned to Main Street South Gateway; part of Lot 3512 to Residential Single Family Small Lot; part of Out Lot 222 to Main Street South Gateway

City Council

The North Canton City Council Committee of the Whole will discuss several ordinances, including two zoning map amendments reclassifying a total of 58 parcels, a ground lease for a cell tower, and other financial and personnel items. The meeting is open to the public and livestreamed.

• Ordinance 84-2023: rezone 48 parcels to align zoning with current uses, including Sherbrook Condos and areas near Main Street.
• Ordinance to rezone 10 parcels near Portage St. NW to Main Street Center (MS-C) for school and library expansion.
• Ground lease with Diamond Towers, LLC for a cell tower at 1525 E Maple St: $1,000/month for 12 months, then $1,500/month with 2% annual escalator for 5 years.
• Ordinance to appropriate funds for 2024 current expenses, including supplemental appropriations for police and dispatch.
• Resolution to approve App Architecture for design of a new consolidated Fire and EMS station.

Property Maintenance Review Board

The Property Maintenance Review Board meeting scheduled for January 10, 2024, has been cancelled. The postponement follows a requested extension by the applicant for Case No. PMRB-23-14, mutually agreed upon by the applicant and the City. All items will be discussed at a later meeting.

• Meeting cancelled
• Case No. PMRB-23-14 postponed

City Council

The North Canton City Council is holding its regular meeting on January 8, 2024, to consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include final appropriations for 2023, a zoning map amendment, annexation of Walsh University parcels, a tax increment financing (TIF) agreement, and approval of a collective bargaining agreement with dispatchers. The council may also enter executive sessions for personnel and economic development discussions.

• Ordinance 69-2023 (3rd reading): Rezone 5 parcels to Residential Single Family Large Lot (R-70).
• Ordinance 5-2024 (2nd reading): Annex three Walsh University parcels on Philzer Street NW totaling ~1.25 acres.
• Ordinance 8-2024 (2nd reading): Authorize a tax increment financing (TIF) agreement and development agreement with a property owner.
• Resolution 11-2024 (1st reading): Approve collective bargaining agreement with OPBA for full-time dispatchers and lead dispatcher.
• 2023 Final Appropriations: Approve amendments totaling -$4,922,300 across all funds, including a $81,279.41 transfer from Water Capital to Water Fund.

Planning Commission

The North Canton Planning Commission meeting scheduled for January 3, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. has been cancelled due to lack of agenda. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.