North Canton public meetings in 2025

Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals

The Zoning and Building Standards Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for Dec. 17, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. was cancelled. The cancellation notice cites a lack of an agenda. No items were discussed or decided.

Community Improvement Corporation (CIC)

The North Canton Community Improvement Corporation will approve the October 24, 2025 meeting minutes. Members will conduct the annual election of officers and adopt renewals to the conflict‑of‑interest policy. A 2025 annual report will be presented, and a status report on CIC properties will be discussed.

• Approval of October 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Annual election of officers
• Presentation of the 2025 annual report
• Renewal of the conflict of interest policy
• Discussion of the status report on CIC properties

The board approved the October 24, 2025 meeting minutes with a 7‑0 vote. Members elected Matthew Stroia as President, Dave Metheney as Vice‑President, Jina Alaback as Treasurer, and Catherine Farina‑Molnar as Secretary for 2026, passing the motion 8‑0. The meeting was then adjourned by an 8‑0 vote.

• Approved October 24, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Elected Matthew Stroia as President (8-0)
• Elected Dave Metheney as Vice‑President (8-0)
• Elected Jina Alaback as Treasurer (8-0)
• Elected Catherine Farina‑Molnar as Secretary (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Civil Service Commission

The North Canton Civil Service Commission will first approve the minutes from its May 19, 2025 meeting. It will then consider and vote on the lead dispatch exam scores. The meeting is open to the public and livestreamed on the city’s YouTube channel.

• Approve minutes from the May 19, 2025 Civil Service Commission meeting
• Approve Lead Dispatch Exam Scores

The North Canton Civil Service Commission approved the May 19, 2025 meeting minutes with a 2‑0 vote. It also approved the Lead Dispatch exam scores by a 2‑0 vote. The commission then adjourned the meeting at 2:07 p.m. with a unanimous 2‑0 vote.

• Approved May 19, 2025 minutes (2‑0)
• Approved Lead Dispatch exam scores (2‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:07 p.m. (2‑0)

City Council

The North Canton City Council will consider several items, including a third‑reading of Ordinance 61‑2025 that authorizes the Director of Finance to make final appropriation amendments to balance and close the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. The council will also take first‑reading resolutions on the 2026 budget fee adjustments (Resolution 01‑2026, declared an emergency) and a commendation of police, fire, and public‑safety communications personnel for actions during the October 9, 2025 active‑shooter incident (Resolution 02‑2026). Additional agenda items include codification updates for Chapter 155 and Chapter 140, a finance report for November 2025, and routine public‑recognition and department reports.

• Ordinance 61‑2025, 3rd Reading – authorizes final appropriation amendments for FY 2025
• Resolution 01‑2026, 1st Reading – emergency declaration of fee adjustments for FY 2026 budget
• Resolution 02‑2026, 1st Reading – commendation of police, fire, and public‑safety communications for Oct 9, 2025 incident
• Codification Update – Chapter 155 POST Ord. 57‑2025
• Finance Report – November 2025

The North Canton City Council approved prior meeting minutes and codification updates, and passed the year‑end appropriations report. It suspended Rule 23 to consider Resolution 02‑2026, then adopted both Resolution 01‑2026 and Resolution 02‑2026, the latter honoring public‑safety personnel for the October 9 2025 active‑shooter incident, each under suspension of the usual three‑reading rule.

• Approved minutes from Nov 17 2025, Dec 1 2025, and organizational meeting (unanimous)
• Approved codification updates to Chapter 155 and Chapter 140 (unanimous)
• Approved year‑end appropriations report for November 2025 (unanimous)
• Suspended Council Rule 23 to consider Resolution 02‑2026 (unanimous)
• Adopted first reading of Resolution 01‑2026 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 01‑2026 under suspension of the rules (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 02‑2026 honoring police, fire, and communications for Oct 9 2025 incident (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 02‑2026 under suspension of the rules (unanimous)

Volunteer Firefighters' Dependents Fund Board

The Volunteer Firefighters' Dependents Fund Board will meet to certify election results for 2026. The board will also select its Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary, and elect a fifth member.

• Certification of 2025 VFDFB Election Results for 2026
• Selection of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
• Election of 5th Member of VFDFB
• Approval of minutes from December 9, 2024

City Council

The Finance and Property Committee will discuss a resolution to remove specific Civic Center rental rates from the city's acknowledged list. These fees are being moved because they are governed by a management agreement with North Canton Golf.

• Resolution to remove Civic Center rental fees from the city list: Weekdays $500/day + cleaning fee, Fridays $1,500/day, Saturdays $3,500/day, and Sundays $1,000/day

The council discussed removing civic‑center fees from the budget because a management agreement with North Canton Golf delegates operational authority. A motion to move the resolution (Item 3.a) to the council agenda was made, seconded and approved unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Motion to move Item 3.a (civic‑center fee resolution) to council agenda approved (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn approved (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for December 3, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of an agenda.

City Council

City Council will meet to elect its President and Vice President and adopt rules for the legislative term. The body will also make appointments to city boards and commissions and establish the 2026 meeting calendar.

• Election of Council President and Vice President
• Adoption of Rules of Council for the legislative term
• Two appointments to the Board of Income Tax Review (2026-2027)
• One appointment to the Civil Service Commission (2026-2031)
• Council designees for the Planning Commission and Zoning and Building Standards Board of Appeals

The council voted David Metheney president and Christina Weyrick vice president. Members appointed Tammy Eynon and Drew Burton to the Income Tax Review Board, Zack Fettman to the Civil Service Commission, Holly Pierpont to the Planning Commission, and Jeff Stocker to the Zoning Board of Appeals. The 2026 legislative calendar was approved. All actions were confirmed by roll‑call or unanimous voice votes.

• Elected David Metheney council president (4 votes in favor)
• Elected Christina Weyrick council vice president (4 votes in favor)
• Appointed Tammy Eynon and Drew Burton to the Board of Income Tax Review (unanimous)
• Appointed Zack Fettman to the Civil Service Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Holly Pierpont to the Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Jeff Stocker to the Zoning Board of Appeals (unanimous)
• Adopted the 2026 legislative year calendar (unanimous)

Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals

The Zoning and Building Standards Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for November 19, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. was cancelled. The cancellation was due to a lack of an agenda. No decisions or discussions will take place at this time.

City Council

The North Canton City Council will consider several old‑business items, including resolutions supporting America250‑OH and acknowledging 2026 budget rates, and ordinances amending personnel rules and authorizing FY 2026 appropriations. New‑business items include Resolution 63‑2025, which accepts budget commission rates, authorizes tax levies and declares an emergency, and Ordinance 64‑2025, which authorizes the Director of Administration to solicit bids and enter contracts for police department renovations and City Hall HVAC work as an emergency. The meeting also includes the October 2025 Finance Report and a presentation of the Legislative Year 2025 Annual Report.

• Resolution 63‑2025: accept budget commission rates, authorize tax levies, declared emergency
• Ordinance 64‑2025: authorize bids and emergency contracts for police department renovations and City Hall HVAC project
• Ordinance 58‑2025: authorize appropriations, temporary advances and transfers for FY 2026 expenses
• Ordinance 57‑2025: amend personnel regulations and compensation levels effective Jan 1 2026
• Resolution 54‑2025: declare City Council support for the Ohio Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial (America250‑OH)

The council approved the October 20 and 27, 2025 meeting minutes. It adopted several resolutions and ordinances, including Resolutions 54‑2025 and 56‑2025 and Ordinances 57‑2025 through 61‑2025. Council members suspended Rule 23 to consider Resolution 63‑2025 and Ordinance 64‑2025, then adopted the emergency budget Resolution 63‑2025 under the suspension.

• Approved minutes from Oct 20 & Oct 27, 2025 (motion approved)
• Adopted third reading of Resolution 54‑2025 (motion approved)
• Adopted third reading of Resolution 56‑2025 (motion approved)
• Adopted third reading of Ordinance 57‑2025 (motion approved)
• Adopted third reading of Ordinance 58‑2025 (motion approved)
• Adopted third reading of Ordinance 59‑2025 (motion approved)
• Adopted second reading of Ordinance 61‑2025 (motion approved)
• Adopted emergency budget Resolution 63‑2025 after suspending Rule 23 (motion passed)

City Council

The North Canton City Council Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for Monday, November 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM was cancelled because no agenda was provided. The council announced that the next regular council meeting will occur on Monday, November 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM.

Planning Commission

The North Canton Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 5, 2025 at 6 p.m. was cancelled. No agenda items were presented because there was no agenda.

City Council

The North Canton City Council will consider several old‑business items, including a resolution supporting the Ohio America250‑OH commission and a resolution acknowledging the rates and fees used to set the 2026 budget. It will also take up ordinances that amend personnel regulations, authorize appropriations for the 2026 fiscal year, and modify the city’s professional auction services contract. New‑business items include an emergency resolution directing the mayor to adopt cybersecurity standards and an ordinance allowing the finance director to make final appropriation adjustments for the 2025 fiscal year.

• Resolution 54‑2025: support of the Ohio Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial (America250‑OH)
• Resolution 56‑2025: acknowledgment of rates and fees used to create the 2026 budget
• Ordinance 57‑2025: amendment of Chapter 155 personnel regulations and compensation levels effective Jan 1 2026
• Ordinance 58‑2025: authorizes appropriations, temporary advances, and fund transfers for FY 2026
• Resolution 62‑2025: emergency directive for the mayor to adopt cybersecurity standards

The council moved, seconded and unanimously approved the minutes from the October 6 and October 13 meetings. Afterward, the mayor presented certificates to the graduates of the 2025 Civic Leadership Academy. The council also heard a briefing from AtNetPlus on the city’s cybersecurity standards, but no action was taken.

• Approved October 6 and October 13 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Community Improvement Corporation (CIC)

The Community Improvement Corporation is meeting to discuss the sale of 610 North Main Street. The body will also hold discussions regarding 1206 North Main Street and a status report on CIC properties.

• Sale of 610 North Main Street
• Discussion of 1206 North Main Street
• Status report on CIC properties

The North Canton Community Improvement Corporation approved the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes with an 8‑0 vote. It also approved the sale of 610 North Main Street for $265,000, also by an 8‑0 vote. No members voted against either motion.

• Approved September 24, 2025 minutes (8-0)
• Approved sale of 610 N. Main St. for $265,000 (8-0)

Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals

The North Canton Zoning and Building Standards Board of Appeals meeting that was to be held on October 22, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. was cancelled because no agenda was prepared. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council

The North Canton City Council will consider an amendment to Ordinance 55-2025 to include an additional 2002 Ford F-350 dump truck in the city’s professional auction of obsolete vehicles. The council will also consider a resolution directing the mayor, through the city’s Managed IT Services provider, to adopt cybersecurity standards and prohibit ransom payments without council approval. Both items are proposed as emergency measures and will require a vote of six or more council members to take effect.

• Ordinance amendment to add a 2002 Ford F-350 dump truck to the professional auction contract (emergency)
• Resolution directing the mayor to adopt cybersecurity standards and restrict ransom payments without council approval (emergency)

The council approved moving Item 3.b, which adds a 2002 F‑350 vehicle, to the council agenda. The council also approved moving Item 3.a, a cybersecurity emergency resolution, to the council agenda. After these actions, the council voted to adjourn the meeting.

• Moved Item 3.b (additional 2002 F‑350 vehicle) to council agenda (unanimous)
• Moved Item 3.a (cybersecurity emergency resolution) to council agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The North Canton City Council will consider the Q3 2025 finance report and several first‑reading items. New business includes a resolution supporting the Ohio Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial, an emergency ordinance authorizing the mayor to contract professional auction services for obsolete vehicles and equipment, and ordinances affecting budget appropriations, personnel compensation, and department titles. The council will also acknowledge the rates and fees used to set the 2026 budget.

• Resolution 54-2025 – support for the Ohio Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial (America250‑OH)
• Ordinance 55-2025 – emergency authorization for a contract for professional auction services for obsolete city vehicles and equipment
• Resolution 56-2025 – acknowledgment of rates and fees used to establish the 2026 fiscal year budget
• Ordinance 57-2025 – amendment to personnel regulations, modifying titles and compensation levels effective Jan 1 2026
• Ordinance 58-2025 – appropriation ordinance for current expenses, temporary advances, and transfers for FY 2026

The council approved the minutes from the September 15, 2025 meeting and the September 22, 2025 finance report. A motion to approve was made, seconded, and passed. The remainder of the meeting consisted of a briefing on the recent active‑shooter incident and the city’s emergency response.

• Approved September 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 22, 2025 finance report (unanimous)

City Council

The North Canton City Council will consider a resolution supporting the Ohio America250-OH commission and several ordinances and resolutions related to finance, personnel, and budget for 2026. One ordinance would authorize the mayor to contract professional auction services to sell vehicles and equipment that are obsolete or unfit for public use as an emergency measure. Additional items include acknowledging 2026 budget rates and fees, amending personnel regulations and compensation, and authorizing appropriations for 2026 expenses.

• Resolution declaring Council support for the Ohio America250-OH Semiquincentennial commission
• Ordinance authorizing the mayor to enter an emergency contract for professional auction services to sell obsolete city vehicles and equipment
• Resolution acknowledging rates and fees used to establish the 2026 fiscal year budget
• Ordinance amending Chapter 155 Personnel Regulations to modify personnel rules, titles, and compensation effective Jan 1 2026
• Ordinance authorizing appropriations for current expenses, temporary advances, and transfers for the period Jan 1 2026–Dec 31 2026

The council voted to excuse Member Orr from the meeting. It also approved moving Item 3, Item 4.a, and Item 4.b from the Committee of the Whole to the formal council agenda. No other substantive votes were recorded.

• Excused Member Orr (motion passed)
• Moved Item 3 to council agenda (motion passed)
• Moved Item 4.a to council agenda (motion passed)
• Moved Item 4.b to council agenda (motion passed)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 1, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of an agenda.

Records & Archives Commission

The Records and Archives Commission will meet to review and approve 2025 departmental RC-3 forms. These forms are requests for authorization to destroy records from the Administration, Finance, Water Treatment Plant, and Police departments.

• Review of RC-3 destruction forms for Administration (5 boxes), Finance (23 boxes), Police (9 boxes), and Water Treatment Plant (11 boxes)
• Approval of meeting minutes from March 31, 2025

Community Improvement Corporation (CIC)

The Community Improvement Corporation will meet to elect officers for the remainder of the 2025 term. The body will also discuss the sale of 1136 North Main Street and review the status of CIC properties.

• Sale of 1136 North Main Street
• Election of officers for the remainder of 2025 term
• Status report on CIC properties

The board approved the August 26, 2025 meeting minutes (7‑0). It authorized a purchase agreement for 1136 N. Main St. with M.A. Lemmo Homes (9‑0). Members elected Matthew Stroia as CIC President and Jamie McCleaster as Vice President, each by an 8‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August 26, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved sale of 1136 North Main St. to M.A. Lemmo Homes (9-0)
• Elected Matthew Stroia as CIC President (8-0)
• Elected Jamie McCleaster as CIC Vice President (8-0)
• Approved meeting adjournment (8-0)

Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals

The meeting scheduled for September 24, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of an agenda.

City Council

The council will hold a first reading of Ordinance 52-2025, a supplemental appropriations ordinance adjusting city funds by $16,322,886.59 for fiscal 2025. It will also consider Ordinance 53-2025, an emergency agreement authorizing the mayor to enter a Construction Manager At Risk contract for a new fire station and to pay pre‑construction compensation up to $39,900. Additional items include approval of minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting and routine department reports.

• Ordinance 52-2025 – first reading of supplemental appropriations adjusting multiple fund balances
• Ordinance 53-2025 – first reading of emergency Construction Manager At Risk agreement for new fire station, pre‑construction compensation capped at $39,900
• Approval of minutes from the September 8, 2025 City Council meeting
• Department reports from Finance, Administration, and the Mayor’s office
• Public recognition periods for citizen speakers

The council approved the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes. Ordinance 52‑2025, authorizing appropriations for 2025, was adopted after suspending the three‑reading rule. Ordinance 53‑2025, permitting a construction‑manager‑at‑risk agreement for a new fire station with up to $39,000 for pre‑construction work, was also adopted under suspended rules.

• Approved September 8, 2025 council minutes (motion passed)
• Adopted first reading of Ordinance 52‑2025 (motion passed)
• Suspended three‑reading rule for Ordinance 52‑2025 (motion passed)
• Adopted Ordinance 52‑2025 under suspended rules (motion passed)
• Adopted first reading of Ordinance 53‑2025 (motion passed)
• Suspended three‑reading rule for Ordinance 53‑2025 (motion passed)
• Adopted Ordinance 53‑2025 under suspended rules (motion passed)

City Council

The City Council will discuss potential amendments to the vacant property registration code to reduce blight. The body is also considering an ordinance for 2025 supplemental appropriations and a construction agreement for a new fire station.

• Construction Manager At Risk Agreement for a new Fire Station with preconstruction compensation not to exceed $39,900.00
• Supplemental appropriations ordinance with total amendments of $(16,322,886.59)
• Discussion on expanding vacant property registration to include empty lots and undeveloped parcels
• Proposed requirement for vacant land owners to submit a Development Plan for condition and appearance standards
• Appropriation of $6,000 for a part-time SRO at St. Paul's

Mayor Stroia opened an open discussion about how to address blighted vacant land in North Canton. Staff and council members reviewed approaches such as a vacant‑property registry, tightening the nuisance code, and focusing enforcement on residential versus commercial parcels. Various concerns about manpower, resident impact, and potential fees were raised, but no motion was adopted or vote recorded.

City Council

The North Canton City Council will hold a regular meeting on September 8, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers, North Canton Civic Center, 845 W Maple St. The agenda includes procedural items, approval of past meeting minutes, and consideration of several non-legislative items such as a playground equipment purchase for Price Park, a repaving contract for West Maple Street, and a new ordinance regulating mobile food units in city parks.

• Parks Department to approve $249,921.88 playground equipment purchase for Price Park
• Engineering to award West Maple Street repaving contract (bid documents attached)
• Consideration of Chapter 707 POST Ordinance 34-2025 to regulate mobile food units in city parks
• Review and approval of August 2025 Finance Report
• Resolution 44-2025 (3rd reading) authorizing North Canton CIC for property transactions

The council voted to approve the minutes from the August 14 special council meeting, the August 18 committee of the whole meeting, the Price Park equipment purchase, the West Maple Street repaving contract, the codification updates to Chapter 707, and the August 2025 finance report. The council also adopted the third reading of Resolution 44‑2025, authorizing the North Canton Community Improvement Corporation to handle city property transactions. No other actions were taken.

• Approved August 14 special council minutes (passed)
• Approved August 18 committee of the whole minutes (passed)
• Approved Price Park equipment purchase approval (passed)
• Approved West Maple Street repaving contract award (passed)
• Approved codification updates to Chapter 707 (passed)
• Approved August 2025 finance report (passed)
• Adopted Resolution 44‑2025 authorizing Community Improvement Corp (passed)

Board of Control

The North Canton Board of Control will hold a regular meeting to approve the minutes from the September 3, 2025, 10:00 AM meeting. No new business or substantive items are listed on the agenda.

The Board of Control approved the September 3, 2025 10:00 AM meeting minutes. The motion was moved by Member Stroia, seconded by Member Farina-Molnar, and passed unanimously with a 3-0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved September 3, 2025 10:00 AM meeting minutes (3-0)

Board of Control

The Board of Control will meet to approve minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting and award a contract for the West Maple Street repaving project. No other substantive items are listed.

• Engineering Department - West Maple Street Repaving Project Contract Award

The Board of Control approved the minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting. The motion was moved by Director of Finance Jina Alaback and seconded by Mayor Matthew Stroia. The vote was 3-0 in favor, with all present members voting for approval.

• Approved August 18, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)

Planning Commission

The North Canton Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 3, 2025, has been cancelled due to a lack of an agenda.

Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals

The Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals will meet to approve minutes from June 5, 2025, and review a variance request. The board will also consider a home office use request at a residential property.

• Submit June 5, 2025 meeting minutes for approval
• Review variance application ZBOA-25-5 for 336 Portage St NW (home office use, parking relief)

The board approved the June 5, 2025 meeting minutes with a 3‑0‑1 vote. It denied Madison Blyer’s variance request (ZBOA‑25‑5) to use a detached structure as a home office, voting 4‑0.

• Approved June 5, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0-1)
• Denied variance ZBOA-25-5 for home office use (4-0)

Community Improvement Corporation (CIC)

The Community Improvement Corporation of North Canton will hold a regular public meeting to review minutes from the July 22 session and discuss four property-related topics under new business. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• 1136/1206 North Main Street — Discussion
• Stratavon-Orion Properties — Discussion
• 1000 Block North Main Street — Discussion
• Wise Avenue (Parcel 10019395) — Discussion

The North Canton Community Improvement Corporation approved the July 22, 2025 meeting minutes with a 6‑0 vote. It also approved authorizing the CIC to issue a counter‑offer for the sale of 1136 N. Main St., including a 0.09‑acre replat, with a 7‑0 vote. No other actions were taken; the remaining items were discussed.

• Approved July 22, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Authorized counter‑offer for 1136 N. Main St. (including 0.09‑acre replat) (7-0)

Board of Control

The North Canton Board of Control will meet on August 18, 2025, to conduct routine procedural items and vote on a new business item. The Parks Department is seeking approval to purchase playground equipment for Price Park.

• Parks Department - Price Park Playground Equipment Purchase Approval

The North Canton Board of Control approved the minutes from the July 21, 2025 meeting. The motion was moved by Brendan Heil, seconded by Catherine Farina-Molnar, and passed unanimously with a 3-0 vote. No members voted against the motion.

• Approved July 21, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)

City Council

The North Canton City Council will vote on a $15.3 million supplemental appropriations ordinance covering current expenses, debt service, and fire station construction. It will also consider resolutions authorizing the mayor to accept $300,000 in state park-improvement grants, enter a street-reconstruction agreement with Jackson Township, and apply for a $9th Street NE waterline-replacement grant.

• $15,304,550 supplemental appropriations for 2025 including $15.2M for fire station construction
• $300,000 state grant for North Canton Price Park Recreation and Accessibility Improvements
• Agreement with Jackson Township Board of Trustees to reconstruct West Maple Street
• Application to Ohio Public Works Commission for 9th Street NE Waterline Replacement Project grant
• Authorization for North Canton Community Improvement Corporation to facilitate property transactions

The council approved motions to move Item 3.a, Item 3.b, Item 4.a, and Item 5.a to the regular council agenda. Item 4.a authorizes acceptance of a $300,000 state grant for the Price Park fishing gazebo project. All motions were adopted without recorded opposition.

• Moved Item 3.a to the council agenda (motion passed)
• Moved Item 3.b – disposition of 2‑2.8‑acre property between Whipple Ave and Wise – to the council agenda (motion passed)
• Moved Item 4.a – acceptance of $300,000 state grant for Price Park fishing gazebo – to the council agenda (motion passed)
• Moved Item 5.a to the council agenda (motion passed)

City Council

The North Canton City Council will hold a regular meeting on August 18, 2025, at Council Chambers, 845 W Maple St. The agenda includes routine procedural items, a second reading of a resolution authorizing the Community Improvement Corporation for property transactions, and the review and approval of the July 2025 finance report and the 2026 Alternative Tax Budget.

• Review and approval of July 2025 finance report
• Consideration of 2026 Alternative Tax Budget
• Second reading of Resolution 44-2025 (property transactions with CIC)
• Election of Council Vice-President
• Appointment of Council At-Large member to fill unexpired term ending November 30, 2025

The council adopted Ordinance 49-2025, authorizing a $300,000 grant for North Canton Price Park recreation and accessibility upgrades, and passed it under suspension of the three‑reading rule. It also adopted Ordinances 47-2025 and 50-2025 and Resolutions 44-2025 and 48-2025, each under suspension of the three‑reading rule. Dave Metheney was appointed council vice president, and nominations for an at‑large council seat were closed.

• Adopted Ordinance 49-2025 (grant for Price Park) under suspension of three‑reading rule
• Adopted Ordinance 47-2025 (budget appropriations) under suspension of three‑reading rule
• Adopted Ordinance 50-2025 (West Maple Street reconstruction agreement) first reading
• Adopted Resolution 44-2025 (authorize Community Improvement Corp for property transactions) second reading
• Adopted Resolution 48-2025 (authorize Community Improvement Corp for property purchase) under suspension of three‑reading rule
• Appointed Dave Metheney as council vice president
• Closed nominations for at‑large council member vacancy
• Suspended Council Rule 23 to consider additional items

City Council

The North Canton City Council will hold a special meeting at 5:00 PM in Council Chambers at 845 W Maple St. The only substantive item is a discussion about the Council Meetings Calendar. The council may also enter an executive session to consider appointing a public official.

• Discussion of the Council Meetings Calendar (New Business)
• Possible executive session for public official appointment (Executive Session)

The council approved adding a regular meeting on Monday, August 18, 2025 with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. It also approved entering an executive session to consider a public‑official appointment (5‑0, 1 absent) and then adjourned from that session (5‑0, 1 absent). No actions were taken during the executive session.

• Added regular council meeting on Aug 18, 2025 (5‑0)
• Entered executive session to consider appointment of a public official (5‑0, 1 absent)
• Adjourned from executive session (5‑0, 1 absent)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 6, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of an agenda.

Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals

The meeting scheduled for July 23, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of an agenda.

Community Improvement Corporation (CIC)

The Community Improvement Corporation will discuss several properties on North Main Street and Stratavon-Orion Properties. The body is also scheduled to address the sale of 620 North Main Street.

• Discussion regarding 1206 North Main Street
• Discussion regarding Stratavon-Orion Properties
• Discussion regarding 1000 Block North Main Street
• Sale of 620 North Main Street

The board approved the June 10 minutes and accepted a development proposal to purchase parcels 10002818 and 9209050, totaling 8.04 acres. It rejected both proposals for the 1000 Block North Main Street properties and authorized price adjustments for 600 and 610 North Main Street. The CIC was also authorized to sell Westfield Avenue parcels 9280126 and 9280181 on the city's behalf, and the sale of 620 North Main Street for $170,000 was recorded.

• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Accepted development proposal to purchase parcels 10002818 and 9209050 (8.04 acres) (8-0)
• Rejected both proposals for 1000 Block North Main Street (8-0)
• Authorized price adjustments for 600 and 610 North Main Street (8-0)
• Authorized CIC to sell parcels 9280126 and 9280181 on Westfield Ave SW for the city (8-0)
• Recorded sale of 620 North Main Street for $170,000
• Authorized continued marketing of 1206 N. Main St. (sale/lease) and 1136 N. Main St. (sale) (decision by discussion, no vote)
• Authorized continued marketing of Stratavon‑Orion properties after accepting development proposal (8-0)

Board of Control

The Board of Control will review the results of a request for proposals for a Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces (PROS) Master Plan. The body will also consider a Phase 2 proposal for architectural and engineering services for a new Fire/EMS facility.

• RFP results for Development of Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces (PROS) Master Plan
• Phase 2 Proposal for New Fire/EMS Facility Architectural & Engineering Services

The Board of Control approved the minutes from the May 19, 2025 meeting. Member Wilder moved the motion, Member Alaback seconded, and all four members voted in favor. No other actions were decided in this meeting.

• Approved May 19, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

North Canton City Council will review several third-reading ordinances, including a bond issuance for a new fire station and a new EMS and fire services billing system. The body will also consider a contract award for the 2025 Parks Master Plan and review the Q2 2025 finance report.

• Ordinance 36-2025: Bond issuance up to $16,000,000 for a new fire station
• Ordinance 37-2025: Authorization of soft billing for EMS and Fire services
• Ordinance 34-2025: Removal of registration fees for mobile food units
• Ordinance 26-2025: Annexation and General Business B zoning for parcels on Whipple Ave NW and Wise Ave NW
• 2025 Parks Master Plan contract award

The council adopted several ordinances, including a $16 million bond to fund a new fire station, the removal of the mobile food unit registration fee, and soft billing for EMS and fire services. It also rescinded certain property‑tax levies and approved annexation of a city parcel. Additional measures authorized a sidewalk performance bond, appropriations for 2025 expenses and the parks master plan, and suspended the three‑reading rule to expedite some actions.

• Adopted Ordinance 26-2025 (annexation of parcel, third reading)
• Adopted Ordinance 34-2025 (remove mobile food unit registration fee, third reading)
• Adopted Resolution 35-2025 (rescind certain property tax levies, third reading)
• Adopted Ordinance 36-2025 (authorize $16 M bond for new fire station, third reading)
• Adopted Ordinance 37-2025 (authorize soft billing for EMS/fire services, third reading)
• Adopted Ordinance 43-2025 (release sidewalk performance bond, under suspension of rules)
• Adopted Ordinance 45-2025 (appropriations for 2025 expenses, first reading under suspension)
• Adopted Ordinance 46-2025 (appropriations for parks master plan, first reading)

City Council

The City Council Committee of the Whole will discuss budget appropriations for 2025 and the release of sidewalk performance bonds. The body is also considering authorizing the Community Improvement Corporation to facilitate the sale of city-owned parcels on Westfield Ave SW.

• Supplemental appropriations totaling $926,725, including $250,000 for the Price Park project
• Release of sidewalk performance bonds for Sanctuary Development Phases 1 ($22,912.20) and 3 ($12,600.00) to McKinley-Applegrove Ltd.
• Authorization for the CIC to facilitate the sale of city-owned parcels 9280126 and 9280181 on Westfield Ave SW
• Appropriation of a $250,000 donation from the Hoover Foundation for fire station construction
• Appropriation of $794,000 for insurance claims

The Committee of the Whole approved an ordinance authorizing the mayor to release the sidewalk performance bond agreement with McKinley‑Applegrove Ltd. The council also moved Item 4.a, concerning the sale of a steep‑slope property, onto the council agenda. No other formal votes were recorded in the meeting.

• Approved ordinance authorizing mayor to release sidewalk performance bond (motion carried)
• Moved Item 4.a (property sale/green‑space issue) to council agenda (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold an adjudication and public hearing regarding a conditional use permit application. The request involves adding three exterior sand volleyball courts and four light poles at 5455 Market Ave N.

• Conditional Use Permit CUSE-25-4 for 5455 Market Ave N (three sand volleyball courts and four light poles)
• Development Review Application DPLN-25-4 for 5455 Market Ave N
• Approval of April 22, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission approved the minutes from the April 22, 2025 meeting. It then approved a Conditional Use Permit (CUSE-25-4) to add three sand volleyball courts and four light poles at 5455 Market Ave N. The related Development Review Application (DPLN-25-4) for the same project was also approved.

• Approved April 22, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit CUSE-25-4 for 5455 Market Ave N (4-0-1)
• Approved Development Review Application DPLN-25-4 for 5455 Market Ave N (4-0-1)

Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals

The meeting scheduled for June 25, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of an agenda.

City Council

The North Canton City Council is reviewing several second-reading ordinances, including funding for a new fire station and changes to EMS billing. The body will also consider a collective bargaining agreement for Water Treatment Plant workers.

• Ordinance 36-2025: Issuance of bonds up to $16,000,000 for a new fire station
• Ordinance 37-2025: Authorization of soft billing for residents and businesses for EMS and Fire services
• Ordinance 34-2025: Removal of registration fees for mobile food units
• Ordinance 26-2025: Annexation and zoning of a parcel on Whipple Ave NW and Wise Ave NW as General Business B
• Resolution 41-2025: Collective bargaining agreement with Utility Workers Union Of America, Local 605

The North Canton City Council adopted the second reading of Ordinance 26‑2025 annexing a parcel on Whipple and Wise Avenues, Ordinance 34‑2025 removing the mobile food unit registration fee, and Ordinance 35‑2025 rescinding certain property tax levies. It also approved Ordinance 36‑2025 authorizing $16 million in bonds for a new fire station and Ordinance 37‑2025 establishing soft billing for EMS and fire services. A motion to suspend Council Rule 23 to consider Resolution 41‑2025 and Ordinance 42‑2025 without a committee report was also adopted. All motions passed unanimously.

• Adopted second reading of Ordinance 26‑2025 (annexation) – unanimous
• Adopted second reading of Ordinance 34‑2025 (remove mobile food fee) – unanimous
• Adopted second reading of Resolution 35‑2025 (rescind property tax levies) – unanimous
• Adopted second reading of Ordinance 36‑2025 (authorize $16 M fire‑station bonds) – unanimous
• Adopted second reading of Ordinance 37‑2025 (soft billing for EMS/fire) – unanimous
• Suspended Council Rule 23 to consider Resolution 41‑2025 and Ordinance 42‑2025 – unanimous

City Council

The Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for June 16, 2025, was cancelled due to a lack of an agenda. The next scheduled meeting is a Regular Council meeting on June 23, 2025.

Community Improvement Corporation (CIC)

The Community Improvement Corporation of the City of North Canton will meet to conduct regular business. The primary item for discussion is the sale of the North Canton Professional Building.

• Sale of 1206 N. Main St (North Canton Professional Building)

The North Canton Community Improvement Corporation unanimously approved the May 27, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously accepted a revised purchase agreement to sell Parcel 9207429 (1206 N. Main St) for $800,000. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved May 27, 2025 minutes (9-0)
• Accepted $800,000 purchase of 1206 N. Main St (Parcel 9207429) (9-0)
• Motion to adjourn meeting (9-0)

City Council

City Council will discuss several ordinances including the issuance of bonds for a new fire station and the implementation of soft billing for EMS and fire services. The body is also considering a contract for a new sewer vacuum truck and changes to mobile food unit fees.

• Ordinance 36-2025: Issuance and sale of bonds up to $16,000,000 for a new fire station
• Sewer Department contract award for a 2025 Vactor Freightliner Vac Truck totaling $575,123.00
• Ordinance 37-2025: Authorization of soft billing for residents and businesses for EMS and Fire services
• Ordinance 34-2025: Removal of the registration fee for mobile food units
• Ordinance 33-2025: Vacation of a portion of Stonehill Street SW

The council moved and seconded a motion to approve the 2025 Vactor Freightliner vac truck contract for the sewer department, the May 19, 2025 committee minutes, the May 2025 finance report, and Chapter 192 Post Ordinance 07‑2025. The motion was adopted unanimously. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved 2025 Vactor Freightliner vac truck and equipment contract for sewer department (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the May 19, 2025 committee of the whole (unanimous)
• Approved the May 2025 finance report (unanimous)
• Approved Chapter 192 Post Ordinance 07‑2025 (unanimous)

City Council

City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss finalizing the annexation of a parcel and potential changes to the city's overnight parking rules. The body is reviewing a zoning designation for a newly annexed property and discussing police department requests to reform parking restrictions.

• Ordinance 26-2025: Establish General Business B (GB-B) zoning and Ward 1 designation for a parcel at Whipple Ave NW and Wise Ave NW
• Discussion on reforms to the overnight parking ordinance, currently prohibiting street parking from 2 AM to 6 AM

The June 9, 2025 North Canton City Council meeting was a public hearing. Council members discussed Ordinance 26‑2025 to annex a parcel on Whipple and Wise Avenues and a proposed change to the overnight parking ban. No votes or formal approvals were recorded for either item. The meeting concluded without any decisions being made.

Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals

The Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals will consider two variance requests and discuss merging the Property Maintenance Review Board with the Zoning Board of Appeals. The board will also review meeting minutes from March 26, 2025.

• Variance request for a 5 foot fence at 325 Fairview St SE (ZBOA-25-2)
• Variance request for four 30 foot light poles at First Friends Church of Canton, 5455 Market Ave N (ZBOA-25-3)
• Discussion on merging Property Maintenance Review Board with Zoning Board of Appeals regarding Part 17 Property Maintenance Code

The board approved the minutes from the March 26, 2025 meeting by a 3‑0 vote. It approved a variance (ZBOA-25-2) for Zachary Shutler to install a 5‑foot accessory fence, also 3‑0. It approved a variance (ZBOA-25-3) for First Friends Church of Canton to install four 30‑foot light poles, conditional on Planning Commission approval, with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved March 26, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved variance ZBOA-25-2 for 5‑foot fence (3-0)
• Approved variance ZBOA-25-3 for 30‑foot light poles, pending Planning Commission approval (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for June 4, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of an agenda.

City Council

City Council will discuss issuing bonds for a new fire station and rescinding three property tax levies following a voter-approved income tax increase. The body will also consider new billing procedures for EMS and fire services and updates to the employee handbook.

• Proposed $16,000,000 bond issuance for a new fire station
• Resolution to rescind a 1.5 mill fire levy and two EMS levies (1.5 mill and 1.8 mill) for 2026-2027
• Proposed ordinance for soft billing residents and businesses for EMS and fire services
• Ordinance authorizing appropriations for current expenses for 2025
• Proposed amendments to the City's Employee Handbook and Personnel Regulations

The Committee of the Whole approved motions to place Item 3.a, Item 3.b, and Item 3.c on the City Council agenda. Each motion was seconded and carried without recorded opposition. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Moved Item 3.a to council agenda (motion carried)
• Moved Item 3.b to council agenda (motion carried)
• Moved Item 3.c to council agenda (motion carried)

Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals

The North Canton Zoning and Building Standards Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for May 28, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. was cancelled and will be rescheduled. The public is directed to the city’s website for updates.

Community Improvement Corporation (CIC)

The Community Improvement Corporation of North Canton will hold a regular meeting open to the public. The body will review and approve minutes from the previous meeting, discuss the sale of a property at 620 N Main St, and receive an update on the status of CIC-owned properties.

• Sale of 620 N Main St
• Update on status of CIC-owned properties

The North Canton Community Improvement Corporation voted to accept the purchase agreement for Parcel 9204225 at 620 N. Main St for $170,000. The corporation also approved the April 29, 2025 meeting minutes. The meeting was adjourned after the motions passed.

• Approved April 29, 2025 minutes (5-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved sale of 620 N. Main St for $170,000 (7-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (6-0)

Board of Control

The Board of Control will consider approving the purchase of a Vac Jet Truck for the Sewer Department as new business. The meeting also includes approval of the April 7, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approval of Vac Jet Truck purchase for Sewer Department

The Board of Control voted to approve the minutes from the April 7, 2025 meeting. The motion was moved by Member Wilder, seconded by Member Alaback, and passed unanimously with a 3-0 vote.

• Approved April 7, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance eliminating the registration fee for mobile food units to encourage more operators to undergo safety inspections. The council will also discuss potential reforms to the overnight parking ordinance, prompted by police department concerns that the current 2 AM–6 AM ban is unnecessary.

• Ordinance to remove mobile food unit registration fee (Chapter 707.05)
• Retains $100 fee for mobile food units operating in city parks
• Discussion on reforming overnight parking restrictions (currently 2 AM–6 AM)
• Police department requests changes, citing lack of safety or street-sweeping need

The Committee of the Whole approved a motion to excuse Melissa, with the motion carrying unanimously. Council members then discussed a proposal to eliminate the $25 inspection fee for mobile food units, including possible refunds and an early effective date, but no vote was recorded. No other formal actions were taken during this session.

• Excused Melissa from the meeting (motion carried unanimously)

Civil Service Commission

The North Canton Civil Service Commission is meeting to certify the results of the Assistant Police Chief promotional exam. The commission will also address payments related to dispatch testing.

• Certification of Assistant Police Chief promotional exam results
• Dispatch test payments

The North Canton Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from the March 20, 2025 meeting. It certified the results of the Assistant Chief promotional exam. The commission eliminated the fee requirement for dispatch exam applicants. The meeting was adjourned at 10:06 a.m.

• Approved minutes from 03.20.2025 (2-0)
• Certified Assistant Chief promotional exam results (2-0)
• Eliminated dispatch exam fees for applicants (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:06 a.m. (2-0)

City Council

City Council will review several ordinances regarding the vacation of public streets and a zoning map amendment. The body will also discuss the dissolution of the Property Maintenance Review Board and the continued operation of a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA).

• Ordinance 13-2025: Vacation of portions of Park Avenue NE and Witwer Street NE
• Ordinance 19-2025: Reclassifying one parcel to Park and Institutional (P&I) zoning
• Ordinance 27-2025: Continued operation of a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA)
• Ordinance 28-2025 and 33-2025: Vacation of portions of Ashland Street SW and Stonehill Street SW
• Ordinance 30-2025: Dissolution of the Property Maintenance Review Board

The council adopted the third reading of Ordinance 13‑2025, vacating a portion of Park Avenue NE and adjacent streets. It also approved Ordinance 19‑2025, reclassifying a parcel to park and institutional use, and Ordinance 27‑2025, renewing the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area for five years. Additionally, the council approved the April meeting minutes and finance report.

• Approved Ordinance 13-2025 (vacation of portion of Park Ave NE and adjoining streets) – motion carried
• Approved Ordinance 19-2025 (reclassify parcel to park and institutional) – motion carried
• Approved Ordinance 27-2025 (renew Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area for five years) – motion carried
• Approved April 7, 2025 Committee of the Whole minutes – motion carried
• Approved April 28, 2025 Committee of the Whole minutes – motion carried
• Approved April 2025 finance report – motion carried

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for May 7, 2025, has been canceled because there were no items to address.

City Council

The North Canton City Council Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for May 5, 2025 was cancelled due to lack of an agenda. The next meeting is a regular council meeting on May 12, 2025.

Community Improvement Corporation (CIC)

The Community Improvement Corporation will hold a regular meeting to discuss new business, including the proposed sale of the North Canton Professional Building at 1206 N. Main St. Members will also receive an update on all CIC-owned properties. The meeting will begin with approval of the March 6, 2025 minutes.

• Sale of 1206 N. Main St (North Canton Professional Building)
• Update on status of CIC-owned properties
• Approval of March 6, 2025 minutes

The board approved the March 6, 2025 meeting minutes with a 6‑0 vote and one abstention. It then voted 7‑0 to accept a purchase agreement for the North Canton Professional Building at 1206 N. Main St for $925,000, pending review by the City Law Director. The meeting was adjourned by a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved March 6, 2025 minutes (6-0, one abstention)
• Accepted $925,000 purchase agreement for 1206 N. Main St (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold second readings on several ordinances, including vacating streets to facilitate Diebold Nixdorf's expansion and rezoning land for the Hoover High School athletic complex. A new ordinance to finalize annexation and zoning of a city-owned parcel will also be introduced. The public may speak on legislation before the council.

• Second reading of Ordinance 13-2025 to vacate portions of Park Avenue NE and Witwer Street NE for Diebold Nixdorf expansion (no dollar amount specified)
• Second reading of Ordinance 19-2025 to rezone a parcel from Light Industrial to Park and Institutional for Hoover High School athletic complex
• Second reading of Ordinance 27-2025 to reauthorize the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA)
• Second reading of Ordinance 28-2025 to vacate a portion of Ashland Street SW
• New Ordinance 26-2025 to finalize annexation of a parcel on Whipple Ave NW / Wise Ave NW with General Business B zoning and Ward 1 designation

The council adopted the first reading of Resolution 31‑2025, an emergency collective bargaining agreement for city employees. It also approved second readings of Ordinances 13‑2025, 19‑2025, 27‑2025, and 28‑2025, and the first reading of Ordinances 29‑2025 and 30‑2025. Council members suspended the rule requiring three readings to allow faster adoption of Ordinance 29‑2025. A public hearing for Ordinance 26‑2025 was scheduled for June 9 and its further consideration postponed.

• Adopted second reading of Ordinance 13‑2025 (vacation of portion of Park Ave) – motion carried
• Adopted second reading of Ordinance 19‑2025 (reclassify parcel to Park and Institutional) – motion carried
• Adopted second reading of Ordinance 27‑2025 (renew Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area for five years) – motion carried
• Adopted second reading of Ordinance 28‑2025 (vacation portion of Ashland Street) – motion carried
• Adopted first reading of Ordinance 29‑2025 (budget appropriations for 2025) – motion carried
• Adopted first reading of Ordinance 30‑2025 (dissolve Property Maintenance Review Board) – motion carried
• Adopted first reading of Resolution 31‑2025 (emergency collective bargaining agreement) – motion carried
• Suspended council rule requiring three readings to adopt Ordinance 29‑2025 – motion carried

City Council

The North Canton City Council will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting to review and vote on multiple ordinances and resolutions. Key items include $333,085 in supplemental appropriations for 2025—including a $279,000 sewer rate increase passed on to residents—and an ordinance dissolving the Property Maintenance Review Board. The council will also consider a new collective bargaining agreement with city service employees and two road-related ordinances.

• $333,085 supplemental appropriations for 2025, including $279,000 for sewer rate pass-through from Stark County
• Ordinance dissolving the Property Maintenance Review Board and amending the Property Maintenance Code
• Resolution approving a collective bargaining agreement between the city and North Canton Service Employees
• Ordinance authorizing an LPA agreement with ODOT for the West Maple Street Resurfacing Project
• Ordinance authorizing vacation of a portion of Stonehill Street SW

The council voted to move Item 3,a to the council agenda. A second motion moved Item 4.a, which contains the ordinance to dissolve the Property Management Review Board, to the council agenda. Both motions carried without recorded opposition.

• Moved Item 3,a to council agenda (motion carried)
• Moved Item 4.a to council agenda (motion carried)

Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals

The Zoning and Building Standards Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for April 23, 2025 has been cancelled due to lack of an agenda. No business will be conducted.

• Meeting cancelled; no items to consider

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit (CUSE-25-2) to modify drive-up lanes for a new Domino's Pizza and additional food service tenant at 1210 N Main St. They will also hold a public hearing on Ordinance 26-2025 to finalize annexation of a city-owned parcel on Whipple Ave NW/Wise Ave NW, establishing GB-B zoning and Ward 1. Additionally, a development review for a new middle school at 525 7th St NE will be considered.

• Conditional use permit (CUSE-25-2) for two single drive-up lanes at 1210 N Main St for Domino's Pizza and additional food service tenant
• Ordinance 26-2025 finalizing annexation of city-owned parcel on Whipple Ave NW/Wise Ave NW to GB-B zoning and Ward 1
• Development review (DPLN-25-2) for new middle school at 525 7th St NE and traffic circulation
• Approval of March 5, 2025 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the March 5, 2025 meeting (5‑0). It approved a conditional use permit for a new Domino’s Pizza at 1210 N Main St (5‑0). It adopted Ordinance 26‑2025, annexing a parcel on Whipple Ave NW/Wise Ave NW and designating it General Business B and Ward 1 (5‑0). It also approved a development review for a new middle school at 525 7th St NE (4‑0‑1, one abstention).

• Approved March 5, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit CUSE‑25‑2 for Domino’s Pizza (5‑0)
• Approved Development Review Application DPLN‑25‑3 for Domino’s Pizza (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 26‑2025 annexing parcel on Whipple Ave NW/Wise Ave NW, zoning GB‑B, Ward 1 (5‑0)
• Approved Development Review Application DPLN‑25‑2 for new middle school (4‑0‑1, Eric Dalpiaz abstained)

City Council

City Council is holding a public hearing to gather public comment on two ordinances. One would vacate portions of Park Avenue NE and Witwer Street NE to facilitate Diebold Nixdorf's expansion. The other would rezone a parcel from Light Industrial to Park and Institutional to support development of the Hoover High School Athletic Complex.

• Ordinance 13-2025: Vacate portions of Park Avenue NE and Witwer Street NE for Diebold Nixdorf expansion (Maple Street Commerce LLC)
• Ordinance 19-2025: Rezone parcel 10015456 from Light Industrial to Park and Institutional for Hoover High School Athletic Complex
• Both ordinances received Planning Commission approval on March 5, 2025
• Public hearing is the opportunity for residents to comment on both items before City Council votes

The council held a public hearing on Ordinance 13-2025 (vacating a portion of Park Avenue NE) and Ordinance 19-2025 (reclassifying a parcel to park and institutional). No public comments were received, and both items were scheduled to appear on the evening agenda. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Motion to adjourn carried unanimously (7-0)

City Council

City Council will hold public hearings and take final votes on several ordinances, including zoning map reclassifications for three parcels (Old Business 3rd readings) and new business items such as continuing the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) and vacating portions of Park Avenue NE and Ashland Street SW. They will also consider bid awards for bulk pebble lime and soda ash for the water treatment plant, a resolution supporting State Issue 2 on the May ballot, and a resolution supporting a parking prohibition on Orchard Avenue NE. The Q1 2025 finance report is up for approval.

• Ordinance No. 27-2025: First reading to continue the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) in North Canton
• Ordinance No. 01-2025 & 02-2025: Third readings to rezone parcels to Main Street North and General Business B
• Ordinance No. 13-2025 & 28-2025: First readings to vacate portions of Park Avenue NE and Ashland Street SW
• Bid awards: Bulk pebble lime (Greer Lime Co., 3-year contract) and bulk soda ash (DuBois Chemicals, 2-year + renewal) for water treatment
• Resolution No. 24-2025: Supporting State Issue 2 for renewal of the State Capital Improvement Program on May 6 ballot

The council approved the third reading of Ordinance 01-2025, changing a parcel’s classification to Main Street North. It also adopted several other ordinances and resolutions, including zoning reclassifications, street vacations, and support for State Issue 2, with each motion carrying. No members voted against any motion.

• Adopted third reading of Ordinance 01-2025 (reclassify parcel to Main Street North)
• Adopted third reading of Ordinance 02-2025 (reclassify Ellsworth property to General Business B)
• Adopted third reading of Resolution 24-2025 (support State Issue 2 Capital Improvement Program)
• Adopted third reading of Resolution 25-2025 (prohibit parking on Orchard Ave NE at Diebold Nixdorf)
• Adopted second reading of Ordinance 13-2025 (vacate portion of Park Ave NE)
• Adopted first reading of Ordinance 19-2025 (reclassify parcel to Park and Institutional)
• Adopted first reading of Ordinance 27-2025 (continue Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area)
• Adopted first reading of Ordinance 28-2025 (vacate portion of Ashland St SW)

Board of Control

The North Canton Board of Control will consider awarding two contracts for drinking water chemicals: bulk pebble lime and bulk soda ash for the Water Treatment Plant. These are the main action items at this regular meeting, along with approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Water Treatment Plant - 2025 Drinking Water Chemical Contract Award (Bulk Pebble Lime)
• Water Treatment Plant - 2025 Drinking Water Chemical Contract Award (Bulk Soda Ash)
• Approval of March 24, 2025 Meeting Minutes

The Board of Control approved the March 24, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved a three‑year bulk pebble lime contract with Greer Lime Company and a two‑year bulk soda ash contract with DuBois Chemicals, Inc. All motions passed unanimously (4‑0). The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 24, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved 3‑year bulk pebble lime contract with Greer Lime Company (4-0)
• Approved 2‑year bulk soda ash contract with DuBois Chemicals, Inc (4-0)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (4-0)

City Council

The North Canton City Council, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, will discuss and potentially advance three ordinances: finalizing the annexation of a city-owned parcel on Whipple Ave NW and Wise Ave NW by designating it General Business B (GB-B) zoning and placing it in Ward 1; renewing the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) for another five years; and vacating a 134.75-foot portion of Ashland Street SW, which will be divided among three adjacent property owners. The DORA, established in 2020, has sold over 30,000 cups without negative public safety or works impacts, according to city reports.

• Finalizing annexation of one parcel at Whipple Ave NW and Wise Ave NW with GB-B zoning and Ward 1 assignment
• Ordinance to continue operation of the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) for five more years
• Vacation of a 134.75-foot portion of Ashland Street SW, to be divided among three adjacent property owners
• All agenda items are ordinances requiring council votes; no dollar amounts specified

The council postponed further consideration of the annexation zoning (Item 3.a) until a planning commission recommendation is received. It moved the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area continuation ordinance (Item 3.b) to the agenda and placed the Ashland Street vacation (Item 4.a) on the agenda for council action. The meeting also excused Member Werren and adjourned at 7:05 p.m.

• Excused Member Werren (motion carried)
• Postponed Item 3.a annexation zoning until planning commission recommendation (motion carried)
• Moved Item 3.b Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area continuation to agenda (motion carried)
• Placed Item 4.a vacation of portion of Ashland Street on agenda for council (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:05 p.m. (motion carried)

City Council

City Council will consider updating the city's debt management policies and awarding contracts for a dump truck and police department renovations. The body will also review two zoning map amendments and a resolution regarding parking on Orchard Avenue NE.

• Contract award for 2024 Freightliner M2-106 Dump/Plow Truck
• Contract award for City Hall HVAC and Police Department Renovation Project Architect
• Ordinance No. 01-2025: Reclassify one parcel to Main Street North (MS-N)
• Ordinance No. 02-2025: Reclassify one parcel to General Business B (GB-B)
• Resolution No. 25-2025: Prohibit parking on Orchard Avenue NE in front of Diebold Nixdorf Facility

The North Canton City Council voted to approve the minutes from the March 3 committee of the whole and the March 10 public hearing, the city’s debt policy, the 2024 firefighter dump/plow truck (Freightliner) equipment contract, the city hall HVAC contract, and the police department renovation project architect contract. The motion passed with all members in favor and no opposition.

• Approved March 3, 2025 committee of the whole minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 10, 2025 public hearing and city council minutes (unanimous)
• Approved the city’s debt policy (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 firefighter dump/plow truck (Freightliner) equipment contract award (unanimous)
• Approved city hall HVAC contract award (unanimous)
• Approved police department renovation project architect contract award (unanimous)

Records & Archives Commission

The North Canton Records and Archives Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from September 2024, appoint commissioners for 2025, and vote on a revised city records retention manual. The commission will also review and approve 2025 departmental records retention schedules (RC-2 forms) for the General City/Administration, Council/Boards and Commissions, and Development Services departments.

• Annual appointment of Records and Archives Commission members for 2025
• Approval of revised city Records Retention Manual
• Approval of 2025 RC-2 retention forms for General City/Administration
• Approval of 2025 RC-2 forms for Council/Boards and Commissions
• Approval of 2025 RC-2 forms for Development Services

Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals

The Board will consider a variance application (ZBOA-25-1) from Andrew Pratt to reduce the corner side yard setback required by city code for a new garage at 604 Everhard Rd SW. The proposed garage would be 20 feet from the Staymen Ave SW property line. The meeting also includes approval of the January 22, 2025 minutes.

• Variance application ZBOA-25-1 for reduced corner side yard setback at 604 Everhard Rd SW
• New garage to be placed 20 feet from Staymen Ave SW property line
• Approval of January 22, 2025 meeting minutes

The North Canton Zoning and Building Standards Board of Appeals approved a variance for a new garage at 604 Everhard Rd SW, allowing a reduced corner side yard setback of 20 feet from the Staymen Ave SW property line. The board also approved the minutes from the January 22, 2025 meeting. No appeals were filed.

• Approved variance ZBOA-25-1 for reduced corner side yard setback at 604 Everhard Rd SW (5-0)
• Approved January 22, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

Board of Control

The Board of Control will consider a dump/plow truck purchase for the Water Distribution Department and review the results of an RFP for architectural and engineering services related to HVAC and renovation projects at City Hall and the North Canton Police Department. Approvals of previous meeting minutes are also on the agenda.

• Water Distribution Department dump/plow truck purchase approval
• Results of RFP for architectural and engineering services for City Hall & NCPD HVAC and renovation project

The Board approved the March 3, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0) and the March 17, 2025 statement of no quorum (4‑0). It approved the Water Distribution Department’s purchase of a 2024 Freightliner M2‑106 dump/plow truck for $228,112.80 (4‑0). It also approved a $250,000 architectural and engineering services contract with Bowen & Associates for the City Hall and NCPD HVAC renovation project (4‑0). The meeting was adjourned unanimously (4‑0).

• Approved March 3, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved March 17, 2025 statement of no quorum (4-0)
• Approved purchase of dump/plow truck for $228,112.80 (4-0)
• Approved $250,000 HVAC renovation contract with Bowen & Associates (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will vote on approving the December 27, 2024 minutes and consider adding the Assistant Police Chief position to civil service, authorizing an exam for that role. This meeting is open to the public and livestreamed.

• Approval of minutes from December 27, 2024
• Proposal to add Assistant Police Chief to civil service positions
• Authorization to administer an Assistant Police Chief exam

The Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from December 27, 2024. It also approved adding the Assistant Police Chief to civil service positions and authorized an exam for that role. The meeting was adjourned at 3:36 p.m.

• Approved 12.27.2024 minutes (3-0)
• Approved addition of Assistant Police Chief to civil service positions and authorized exam (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Board of Control

The Board of Control will meet to approve the purchase of a dump/plow truck for the Water Distribution Department. The board will also review RFP results for architectural and engineering services regarding HVAC and renovation projects for City Hall and the North Canton Police Department.

• Water Distribution Department dump/plow truck purchase approval
• RFP results for City Hall and NCPD HVAC and Renovation Project architectural and engineering services

The North Canton Board of Control could not act officially at its March 17, 2025 meeting because no quorum was present. All agenda items will be taken up at a later meeting. No decisions were made.

City Council

The Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for March 17, 2025, was cancelled due to a lack of an agenda. The next regular council meeting is scheduled for March 31.

Tax Incentive Review Council (TIRC)

The Tax Incentive Review Council will hold a regular meeting to review a Commercial Community Reinvestment Area agreement for Insight Realty, LLC, located at 1605 Portage St. NW (The Eye Clinic). The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and standard procedural items.

• Annual review of Commercial CRA Agreement for Insight Realty, LLC (The Eye Clinic, 1605 Portage St. NW)

City Council

City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss the first reading of two ordinances regarding parcel reclassifications. Both proposals aim to expand commercial development opportunities in specific city corridors.

• Ordinance No. 01-2025: Reclassify Stark County Parcel No. 9207406 (0 11th St NW) from R-50 to Main Street North (MS-N)
• Ordinance No. 02-2025: Reclassify Stark County Parcel No. 5609215 to General Business B (GB-B)

The North Canton City Council held a public hearing on March 10, 2025, to receive comments on two proposed zoning map amendments. Ordinance 01-2025 would reclassify a quarter-acre parcel on 11th Street to Main Street North, and Ordinance 02-2025 would rezone a 2.6-acre parcel to General Business B for Ellsworth Auto Body expansion. No votes were taken; both ordinances were placed on the evening's council agenda for action.

• Heard public comment on Ordinance 01-2025 (rezoning to Main Street North) - no vote taken
• Heard public comment on Ordinance 02-2025 (rezoning to General Business B) - no vote taken
• Adjourned public hearing at 6:51 p.m.

City Council

North Canton City Council will consider first readings of ordinances for zoning amendments, a street vacation, an annexation of 2.79 acres from Jackson Township, and a Community Reinvestment Area tax incentive. They will also vote on the 2025 appropriations budget, a resolution to support State Issue 2, and a parking restriction on Orchard Avenue. The meeting includes a proclamation for Girl Scout Week and public comment periods.

• Annexation of six parcels (2.79 acres) on Whipple Ave NW and Wise Ave NW (Ordinance 21-2025)
• Vacation of a portion of Park Avenue NE (Ordinance 13-2025)
• Community Reinvestment Area tax incentive agreement for 1303-1305 North Main Street (Ordinance 20-2025)
• 2025 appropriations ordinance authorizing current expenses (Ordinance 22-2025)
• Prohibition of parking on Orchard Avenue NE in front of Diebold Nixdorf Facility (Resolution 25-2025)

The North Canton City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including the 2025 appropriations budget, the annexation of six parcels totaling 2.79 acres, and a Community Reinvestment Area tax incentive agreement for 1303-1305 North Main Street. The council also set public hearings for April 14 on a street vacation and a zoning change for school property, and passed first readings on two zoning map amendments.

• Approved minutes from Feb. 24, 2025, NOPEC hearings, finance report, annual report, and street truck contract (6-1, Metheney abstained).
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 01-2025, rezoning a parcel near Mama Guzzardi's to Main Street North.
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 02-2025, rezoning the Ellsworth property to General Business B.
• Set public hearing for April 14 on Ordinance 13-2025, vacating part of Park Avenue NE, and postponed further consideration.
• Set public hearing for April 14 on Ordinance 19-2025, rezoning school district property to Park and Institution, and postponed further consideration.
• Adopted Ordinance 20-2025 under suspension of rules, continuing the CRA tax incentive agreement for 1303-1305 North Main Street.
• Adopted Ordinance 21-2025 under suspension of rules, accepting annexation of six parcels totaling 2.79 acres on Whipple and Wise Avenues.
• Adopted Ordinance 22-2025 under suspension of rules, appropriating $255,000+ for 2025 expenses, including a police vehicle replacement and salt truck purchase.

Community Improvement Corporation (CIC)

The Community Improvement Corporation will hold a regular meeting to discuss the sale of 1206 N. Main St (North Canton Professional Building) and a request for proposals from Stratavon-Orion Properties. The board will also vote on approving the February 11, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Sale of 1206 N. Main St (North Canton Professional Building)
• Stratavon-Orion Properties Request for Proposals (RFP)
• Approval of February 11, 2025 meeting minutes

The North Canton Community Improvement Corporation authorized issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for four parcels, including three city-owned properties between Stratavon Dr NW and Orion St NW and one CIC-owned parcel south of Stratavon Dr NW. The motion passed 6-0. The board also discussed the ongoing sale of 1206 N. Main St and agreed to continue negotiations with a prospective buyer.

• Authorized RFP for four parcels (6-0)
• Approved February 11, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Agreed to continue negotiations for sale of 1206 N. Main St

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a street vacation and a zoning map amendment. The body will also hear an adjudication request regarding school district property.

• Ordinance 13-2025: Vacation of portions of Park Avenue NE and Witwer Street NE
• Ordinance 19-2025: Reclassification of one parcel to Park and Institutional (P&I)
• Application CUSE-25-1: Request regarding school district property at 525 7th St NE

The North Canton Planning Commission approved three items: the vacation of a portion of Park Avenue NE and adjoining Witwer Street NE, a zoning map amendment reclassifying one parcel to Park and Institutional (P&I), and a conditional use permit for school district property at 525 7th St NE, subject to council approval of the zoning amendment. All votes were unanimous except the conditional use permit, which passed 4-1.

• Approved vacation of portion of Park Avenue NE and Witwer Street NE (5-0)
• Approved zoning map amendment to reclassify one parcel to Park and Institutional (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit CUSE-25-1 for 525 7th St NE, conditioned on council approval of zoning amendment (4-1)

Board of Control

This meeting is largely procedural: the Board will approve minutes from February 24, 2025, and hold a placeholder for new business, with no specific agenda items listed.

• Approval of February 24, 2025 meeting minutes

The North Canton Board of Control met on March 3, 2025, with three members present and one absent. The only substantive action was approving the minutes from the February 24, 2025 meeting. No other decisions were made.

• Approved February 24, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)

City Council

The North Canton City Council will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting to decide on several ordinances, including rezoning a parcel for the Hoover High School Athletic Complex, continuing a tax incentive agreement for properties on North Main Street, and accepting the annexation of six city-owned parcels in Jackson Township. The meeting will also include a commendation for Officer Patrick Lewis and discussions on parking restrictions near the Diebold Nixdorf Facility and state funding support.

• Rezone one parcel from Light Industrial to Park and Institutional (P&I) for Hoover High School Athletic Complex
• Continue Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) Tax Incentive Agreement for 1303-1305 North Main Street
• Accept annexation of six parcels (2.79 acres) on Whipple Ave NW and Wise Ave NW in Jackson Township
• Authorize 2025 city budget appropriations
• Prohibit parking on Orchard Avenue NE near Diebold Nixdorf Facility

The Committee of the Whole moved several items to the full council agenda, including a zoning map amendment, a Community Reinvestment Area tax incentive renewal, an annexation of six parcels, supplemental appropriations, a property redevelopment RFP, and a resolution supporting State Issue 2. The council also amended a parking prohibition resolution to include Charlotte Street Northeast. No final votes were taken; all actions were recommendations to the full council.

• Referred zoning map amendment to planning commission (unanimous)
• Moved CRA tax incentive renewal for 1303-1305 North Main St to council agenda (unanimous)
• Moved annexation of six parcels (2.79 acres) on Whipple and Wise Aves to council agenda (unanimous)
• Moved supplemental appropriations for two dump trucks and police vehicles to council agenda (unanimous)
• Moved RFP authorization for city-owned property redevelopment to council agenda (unanimous)
• Moved resolution supporting State Issue 2 to council agenda (unanimous)
• Amended parking prohibition resolution to include Charlotte St NE (unanimous)
• Moved amended parking prohibition resolution to council agenda (unanimous)

Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals

The Zoning and Building Standards Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for February 26, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. has been cancelled due to lack of an agenda.

• Meeting cancellation notice issued February 11, 2025

Board of Control

The Board of Control will consider awarding a contract for the Main Street Resurfacing Project. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from two prior meetings.

• Engineering Department – Main Street Resurfacing Project Contract Award

The Board of Control met on February 24, 2025, and approved the minutes from its December 20, 2024, and February 3, 2025, meetings. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a report from the City Engineer and an economic development update. All actions were procedural.

• Approved December 20, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0, Heil abstaining)
• Approved February 3, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0, Heil abstaining)

City Council

City Council will hold a public hearing to gather comment on two ordinances: one authorizing North Canton to join the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (NOPEC) for an electric aggregation program, and another approving the program's plan of operation and governance. Both ordinances are declared emergency measures.

• Ordinance 17-2025: Authorizing city to join NOPEC and execute the agreement for electric aggregation
• Ordinance 18-2025: Approving the NOPEC Electricity Aggregation Program Plan of Operation and Governance

The public hearing was held to receive comments on Ordinance 17-2025 (authorizing entry into NOPEC) and Ordinance 18-2025 (approving the plan of operation and governance). No vote was taken during the hearing; both ordinances were scheduled to appear on the council's agenda later that evening. No members of the public spoke in favor or opposition, though council members and the mayor discussed the proposals with NOPEC representatives.

• Public hearing held on Ordinance 17-2025 (NOPEC membership) — no vote taken
• Public hearing held on Ordinance 18-2025 (NOPEC plan of operation) — no vote taken
• Both ordinances placed on council agenda for later action

City Council

This is a public hearing for two ordinances to allow North Canton to join the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (NOPEC) to create an electric aggregation program for residents and businesses. Ordinance No. 17-2025 authorizes joining NOPEC and approving its bylaws. Ordinance No. 18-2025 approves the plan of operation and governance for the program. Both are declared emergency measures.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 17-2025: authorizing city to join NOPEC for electric aggregation
• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 18-2025: approving plan of operation and governance for NOPEC electricity aggregation
• Both ordinances declared emergency measures, taking effect immediately upon approval
• City seeks public comment on both items during the council meeting

The council held a public hearing and moved two ordinances forward to the 6:45 PM hearing on the same day. Both ordinances relate to joining NOPEC and establishing an electric aggregation program. No final votes were taken during this session.

• Moved Ordinance No. 17-2025 (NOPEC agreement) to 6:45 PM hearing
• Moved Ordinance No. 18-2025 (NOPEC plan of operation) to 6:45 PM hearing

City Council

City Council will discuss joining the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (NOPEC) to implement an electric aggregation program for residents and businesses. The body is also considering a contract for the Main Street Repaving Project.

• Contract award to Northstar Asphalt Inc. for the Main Street Repaving Project
• Ordinance No. 17-2025: Authorizing the city to join the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (NOPEC)
• Ordinance No. 18-2025: Approving the Plan of Operation and Governance for the NOPEC Electricity Aggregation Program
• Executive session to discuss the purchase or sale of property at competitive bidding

Council approved two ordinances to join the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (NOPEC) and establish an electric aggregation program, both under suspension of the rules. The Main Street repaving contract was awarded to the lowest bidder, Northstar, after the Board of Control approved it. Council also entered executive session to discuss property sale, with no action taken.

• Adopted Ordinance 17-2025 authorizing NOPEC membership and electric aggregation (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 18-2025 approving NOPEC plan of operation and governance (unanimous)
• Approved Main Street repaving contract to Northstar (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from February 3, 10, and special council meetings (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for property sale discussion (6-0)

Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council (CRA)

The Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council will review a proposed residential CRA agreement for the North Ridge Apartments at 1303-1305 N. Main Street. The council will also discuss appointments to the CRA Housing Council. The meeting is open to the public.

• Review of residential CRA agreement for 1303-1305 N. Main Street (North Ridge Apartments)
• Discussion of CRA Housing Council appointments
• Approval of February 27, 2024 meeting minutes

The North Canton CRA Housing Council voted 3-0 to continue the tax abatement for North Ridge Apartments after a report that the property is current on taxes and in good condition. The council also approved the previous meeting's minutes and discussed filling two vacant seats, with appointments to be made at a future meeting.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (3-0)
• Continued tax abatement for North Ridge Apartments (3-0)

Community Improvement Corporation (CIC)

The Community Improvement Corporation will hold a regular meeting to discuss several properties: city-owned parcels on Stratavon Dr NW, the CIC-owned Dover Capital property, and CIC-owned properties on the 600 block of N. Main Street. No votes or decisions are listed; the agenda consists of discussion items only.

• Discussion of city-owned properties on Stratavon Dr NW (parcels 10002818 and 9209050)
• Discussion of CIC-owned Dover Capital property (parcel 1601220)
• Discussion of CIC-owned 600 Block N. Main Street properties

The North Canton Community Improvement Corporation approved the December 10, 2024 minutes (8-0) and discussed marketing and selling city-owned and CIC-owned properties. Members agreed to continue marketing efforts for Stratayon Dr NW and 600 block N. Main properties, and to work toward issuing an RFP for the Dover Capital parcel plus four adjacent CIC-owned parcels. They also agreed to extend the RFP for the 1000 block of N. Main properties, which was set to close on February 21, 2025.

• Approved December 10, 2024 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Agreed to continue marketing city-owned properties on Stratayon Dr NW
• Agreed to work toward issuing RFP for Dover Capital parcel and four adjacent CIC-owned parcels
• Agreed to continue marketing CIC-owned properties in 600 block of N. Main Street
• Agreed to extend RFP for 1000 block of N. Main properties
• Adjourned meeting (9-0)

City Council

City Council will discuss adjustments to police department staffing and a contract for winter rock salt. The body is also considering the dedication of additional road right-of-way for the Charlotte-Portage Roundabout.

• Ordinance No. 14-2025: Adjustments to Department of Police authorized manpower
• Ordinance No. 15-2025: ODOT cooperative purchasing agreement for 2025-2026 winter rock salt
• Ordinance No. 16-2025: Road right-of-way dedication for Charlotte-Portage Roundabout (Parcels 9205280 and 10017799)
• Consideration of Chapter 155 POST Ord. 12-2025 regarding personnel regulations

Council unanimously adopted three ordinances under suspension of rules: adding an assistant police chief and adjusting police staffing, authorizing participation in ODOT's cooperative salt purchasing for the 2025-2026 winter season, and accepting a road right-of-way dedication for the Charlotte-Portage roundabout. No public comments were made. Department reports covered upcoming projects including demolition of 447 North Main, Main Street repaving, Woodrow-Lois water line work, and Arrowhead water well drilling.

• Adopted Ordinance 14-2025 adding assistant police chief, setting ranked officers at 6 and patrolmen at 22 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 15-2025 authorizing ODOT cooperative salt purchase for 2025-2026 winter (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 16-2025 accepting road right-of-way dedication for Charlotte-Portage roundabout (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 27, 2025, and January 2025 finance report (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The February 5, 2025 meeting of the North Canton Planning Commission was cancelled because there were no items to discuss. No decisions or discussions occurred.

• No agenda items scheduled; meeting cancelled

Board of Control

The North Canton Board of Control will consider approving the purchase of a dump/salt plow truck for the Street Department. This is the only substantive item on the agenda, with no dollar amount or vendor specified in the public agenda.

• Street Department dump/salt plow truck purchase approval

The Board of Control approved the Street Department's purchase of a 2024 Freightliner M2-106 dump/salt plow truck and equipment for $275,825.47, contingent on budget appropriations and final City Council approval. The motion passed 3-0. Approval of the December 20, 2024 meeting minutes was postponed due to lack of quorum at that meeting.

• Approved purchase of 2024 Freightliner M2-106 dump/salt plow truck and equipment for $275,825.47 (3-0), contingent on budget and Council approval
• Postponed approval of December 20, 2024 meeting minutes due to lack of quorum

City Council

The North Canton City Council will discuss several ordinances in committee, including restructuring police department staffing, authorizing rock salt purchases through ODOT, accepting right-of-way for the Charlotte-Portage Roundabout, and joining the NOPEC electric aggregation program. No final votes are expected at this committee meeting.

• Ordinance to amend Police Department staffing: add Assistant Police Chief, merge sergeants/lieutenants (max 6), reduce patrolmen from 25 to 22, remove dispatcher and admin positions
• Ordinance to authorize Mayor to enter ODOT cooperative purchasing program for rock salt for 2025-2026 winter season (declared emergency)
• Ordinance to accept additional road right-of-way for Charlotte-Portage Roundabout on Parcels 9205280 and 10017799 (declared emergency)
• Ordinance to authorize joining NOPEC for an electric aggregation program (declared emergency)
• Ordinance to approve the NOPEC Electricity Aggregation Program Plan of Operation and Governance

The Committee of the Whole voted to advance several items to the full council agenda. It approved moving forward a police department staffing reorganization that adds an assistant chief, combines sergeants and lieutenants into a ranked-officer pool of six (max one lieutenant), and reduces patrolmen from 25 to 22. It also advanced an ordinance to join NOPEC's energy aggregation program, scheduling two public hearings for February 24, and postponed final action until after those hearings. A routine rock salt purchasing agreement and a property dedication for the new roundabout were also moved to the agenda.

• Moved police Chapter 137 staffing changes to council agenda (unanimous)
• Moved rock salt cooperative purchasing ordinance to council agenda (unanimous)
• Moved roundabout property dedication to council agenda (unanimous)
• Set first NOPEC public hearing for Feb 24 at 3 p.m. (unanimous)
• Set second NOPEC public hearing for Feb 24 at 6:45 p.m. (unanimous)
• Postponed NOPEC ordinance action until after Feb 24 hearings (unanimous)
• Set NOPEC rules adoption public hearings for Feb 24 (unanimous)
• Postponed NOPEC rules adoption until after Feb 24 hearings (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to vote on three pieces of legislation that would raise the municipal income tax from 1.5% to 2.0% starting January 1, 2026, place the question on the May 6, 2025 primary ballot, and state the city's intention to not renew three existing property tax levies if voters approve the increase.

• Third reading of Ordinance 07-2025 to increase income tax rate from 1.5% to 2.0%
• Third reading of Resolution 08-2025 to direct the Board of Elections to put the tax question on the May 6, 2025 ballot
• Third reading of Resolution 09-2025 stating intent to allow street paving, EMS operating, and fire suppression levies to expire if income tax increase passes
• Proposal described as a financial strategy to reduce overall property tax burden while funding capital improvements and safety services

City Council adopted Ordinance 7-2025, raising the municipal income tax from 1.5% to 2% starting January 1, 2026, and Resolution 8-2025 to place the question on the May 6, 2025 ballot. Council also passed Resolution 9-2025, pledging not to seek renewal of existing street paving, EMS, and fire suppression levies if voters approve the increase. The Hoover Foundation pledged a $750,000 grant over three years for a new fire/EMS facility, contingent on the tax passing.

• Adopted Ordinance 7-2025, increasing income tax from 1.5% to 2% (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 8-2025, placing the tax increase on the May 6, 2025 ballot (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 9-2025, pledging not to renew street, EMS, and fire levies if tax passes (6-0 roll call)
• Excused Member Werren from the meeting (motion carried)

City Council

The North Canton City Council will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss several proposed ordinances. Items include accepting a property transfer on Stratavon Drive NW, supplemental appropriations of $42,975, adding a part-time Building Code Inspector, and vacating a portion of Park Avenue NE. No final votes are taken at committee meetings; recommendations will go to full council.

• Ordinance to accept transfer of real property on Stratavon Drive NW (parcel 9209050) from the North Canton Community Improvement Corporation to the city, declared an emergency.
• Supplemental appropriations of $42,975: $106,100 added to General Fund Building & Code Enforcement, $85,950 removed from Lands & Buildings Personnel, $22,750 added to Water Fund Water Distribution Personnel, and $75 added to Donations Fund for K-9/SRO.
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 155 Personnel Regulations to add a part-time Building Code Inspector position, declared an emergency.
• Ordinance to vacate a portion of Park Avenue NE between Hower Street NE and Taft Avenue NE.

The Committee of the Whole voted to advance three items to the full council agenda: transferring a Stratavon property from the CIC for sale, approving appropriations for current expenses, and creating a part-time building code inspector position at $35/hour. The council also recommended a street vacation on Park Avenue to the planning commission and postponed further action until the commission's recommendation is received.

• Moved Item 3.a (Stratavon property transfer) to council agenda (unanimous)
• Moved Item 3.b (appropriations for current expenses) to council agenda (unanimous)
• Moved Item 4.a (part-time building code inspector position) to council agenda (unanimous)
• Recommended Item 5.a (vacation of Park Avenue, NE) to planning commission (unanimous)
• Postponed further consideration of Item 5.a until planning commission recommendation received (unanimous)

City Council

The North Canton City Council will hold a regular meeting on January 27, 2025, to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a proposed increase in the municipal income tax rate from 1.5% to 2.0% beginning January 1, 2026. The council will also discuss zoning changes, a land dedication, and other administrative items. Public comment is scheduled for legislation on the agenda and topics under city authority.

• Ordinance 07-2025: increase income tax from 1.5% to 2.0% effective Jan 1, 2026
• Resolution 08-2025: place income tax increase on May 6, 2025 ballot
• Resolution 09-2025: intention to not renew street paving, EMS, fire levies if tax passes
• Ordinance 05-2025: accept 0.13-acre land from school district for road right-of-way
• Zoning map amendments: reclassify parcels to Main Street North and General Business B

Council gave second reading to Ordinance 7-2025, which would raise the municipal income tax from 1.5% to 2% starting January 1, 2026, and to Ordinance 8-2025, which places the question on the May 6, 2025 ballot. Council also adopted a resolution stating it will not seek renewal of street, EMS, and fire levies if voters approve the tax increase. A plan was discussed to use $1.6 million in unspent 2024 funds and debt reductions to maintain street paving funding.

• Adopted second reading of Ordinance 7-2025, income tax increase from 1.5% to 2% (unanimous)
• Adopted second reading of Ordinance 8-2025, placing income tax question on May 6, 2025 ballot (unanimous)
• Adopted second reading of Ordinance 9-2025, stating intent not to renew street, EMS, and fire levies if tax passes (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 10-2025, accepting transfer of property on Stratavon Drive NW (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 11-2025, 2025 appropriations (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 12-2025, adding part-time building code inspector position (unanimous)
• Set public hearings for March 10, 2025 on zoning ordinances 1-2025 and 2-2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 9 and 16, 2024 meetings and financial reports (unanimous)

Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals

The Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals will meet to elect officers and set the 2025 meeting calendar. The board will also review a variance request regarding a residential garage addition.

• Variance request ZBOA-24-19 for Brian Simpson at 1010 East Maple Street to allow a 1 foot encroachment into a 50 foot setback for a garage addition
• Election of officers
• Establishment of the 2025 ZBOA Meeting Calendar
• Approval of October 22, 2024 meeting minutes

The North Canton Zoning and Building Standards Board of Appeals approved a variance allowing a 1-foot encroachment into the 50-foot setback for a garage addition at 1010 East Maple Street. The board also elected officers, set its 2025 meeting calendar, and approved prior meeting minutes. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Clint Zollinger as Chairman (5-0)
• Approved Christine Clevenger as Vice-Chairman (5-0)
• Approved 2025 meeting calendar, moving meetings to 4th Wednesday at 5:30 pm (5-0)
• Approved October 22, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved variance ZBOA-24-19 for 1-foot setback encroachment at 1010 East Maple St (5-0)

Planning Commission

The North Canton Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider two ordinances to reclassify parcels of land: one to Main Street North (MS-N) and another to General Business B (GB-B). The commission will also elect officers, set its 2025 meeting calendar, and approve minutes from the December 2024 meeting.

• Public hearing on Ord. 01-2025 to reclassify a parcel to Main Street North (MS-N)
• Public hearing on Ord. 02-2025 to reclassify a parcel to General Business B (GB-B)
• Election of 2025 officers
• Establishment of 2025 Planning Commission meeting calendar
• Approval of December 4, 2024 meeting minutes

The North Canton Planning Commission approved two zoning map amendments (Ord. 01-2025 and Ord. 02-2025) reclassifying individual parcels to Main Street North and General Business B districts, respectively. The commission also elected officers, set the 2025 meeting calendar, and approved prior meeting minutes. No adjudication hearings or other business were conducted.

• Elected Eric Dalpiaz as Chairman and Thomas Serra as Vice-Chairman (4-0-1)
• Set 2025 meeting calendar: first Wednesday of each month at 6 pm (5-0)
• Approved December 4, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0-1)
• Approved Ord. 01-2025: zoning map amendment to Main Street North (5-0)
• Approved Ord. 02-2025: zoning map amendment to General Business B (5-0)