Stow public meetings in 2021

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a conditional zoning request for an indoor sports training facility at 752 McCauley Rd. The commission will also review a site plan for a new 1,800 square foot accessory building at 4724 Darrow Rd.

• Conditional Zoning Certificate for Jimmy Beers Golf at 752 McCauley Rd. Unit 102
• Site plan review for an 1,800 sq. ft. storage building at 4724 Darrow Rd.
• Proposed use of 'Indoor Sports Training Facility' in I-2 Industrial District

The Stow Planning Commission unanimously approved a Conditional Zoning Certificate for Jimmy Beers Golf at 752 McCauley Rd. Unit 102, allowing an indoor sports training facility. They also approved a site plan for Anthony Slabaugh/Navio Principal LLC at 4724 Darrow Rd. for a 50x32 ft garage, with stipulations that it remain storage-only and be submitted as an S-Use group unoccupied structure.

• Approved P.C. 2021-017 Jimmy Beers Golf conditional zoning certificate (unanimous)
• Approved P.C. 2021-018 Anthony Slabaugh site plan for garage, with stipulations (unanimous)

City Council - Public Improvements Committee Before July 28, 2022

The Public Improvements Committee of Stow City Council is meeting to approve minutes from October 14, 2021, but has no business items on the agenda. The meeting is largely procedural, with no decisions or discussions listed.

• Approval of minutes from October 14, 2021
• No business items listed

The Public Improvements Committee meeting scheduled for December 16, 2021, was cancelled because only two of three committee members were present, lacking a quorum. No business items were discussed, and no decisions were made.

City Council - Committee of the Whole Before July 28, 2022

The Stow City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss two business items: a joint public safety answering point (PSAP) building and a proposed amendment to the age requirement for police and fire personnel. The committee will also consider several appointments to city boards and commissions, and hold an executive session on employee compensation.

• T-177 COG – Joint Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP) Building
• T-197 Amend Chapter 139 - 'Department of Public Safety' - §139.02 'Age Requirement for Police and Firemen'
• Appointments: Keith Redmon (Cemetery Board), Gary Spring (Metro Transit Board), Roger Bollins, Deborah Luchka, Manorma Ramcharran, Robbie Robinson (Senior Citizen's Commission) – all 3-year terms
• Executive session on compensation of a public employee

The Committee of the Whole unanimously approved appointments to the Cemetery Board, Metro Transit Board, and Senior Citizen's Commission, and forwarded an ordinance to increase the maximum hiring age for police officers to the regular Council meeting. The joint PSAP building ordinance (T-177) remained in committee for further discussion at January meetings.

• Appointed Keith Redmon to Cemetery Board (5-0)
• Appointed Gary Spring to Metro Transit Board (5-0)
• Appointed Roger Bollins, Deborah Luchka, Manorma Ramcharran, Robbie Robinson to Senior Citizen's Commission (5-0)
• Forwarded ordinance to increase max police hiring age to Council (5-0)
• Tabled T-177 joint PSAP building ordinance for January meetings

City Council - Finance Committee Before July 28, 2022

The Stow City Council Finance Committee will meet to review and potentially approve a series of 2022 contracts for services such as propane, telephone, utility billing, gas, electric, and postage, as well as purchases of materials and vehicles. The agenda also includes amendments to the annual appropriations, fund transfers, and several personnel hires, including police officers and dispatchers. This is a routine business meeting focused on financial approvals.

• T-180: Amerigas propane gas service 2022
• T-181: AT&T telephone, fiber, internet services 2022
• T-182/183: SEBIS Direct utility billing service and postage 2022
• T-191: Ron Marhofer Chevrolet cab and chassis for Sign Department
• T-192: Ray Bertolini Trucking cleanout & asbestos abatement at 2290 Wickley Ave

The Finance Committee unanimously forwarded 17 ordinances to the regular City Council for approval, covering 2022 utility contracts, materials bidding, and various expenditures. It also approved several expenditures and hires, including a police officer and two dispatchers. One item, T-135 regarding Board of Control purchasing limits, was held in committee.

• Forwarded T-180 propane gas contract with AmeriGas (up to $24,000) to Council
• Forwarded T-181 AT&T telephone/fiber/U-Verse contract (up to $161,370) to Council
• Forwarded T-182 utility billing services with Sebis Direct (up to $24,000) to Council
• Forwarded T-183 postage for utility billing with Sebis Direct (up to $65,000) to Council
• Forwarded T-184 and T-185 materials bidding (with/without prevailing wages) to Council
• Forwarded T-186 natural gas contract with East Ohio Gas (up to $65,200) to Council
• Forwarded T-187 electric service with Ohio Edison (up to $528,800) to Council
• Approved hiring one police officer and two police dispatchers

City Council Agendas before July 28, 2022

The City Council is meeting to review several legislative items, including the 2022 annual appropriations and a rezoning request for 2861 Call Road. The agenda also includes numerous service contracts and amendments to city codes.

• Rezoning of 2861 Call Road from R-2 Residence District to (O) Conservation
• Ordinance No. 21-185 regarding 2022 Annual Appropriations
• Amendment to Chapter 123 regarding the Remonstrance Period
• Contract for Joint Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP) Building
• Amendments to Code 173 regarding authorization of expenditures and bidding

Stow City Council unanimously adopted the 2022 Annual Appropriations Ordinance (2021-185) and approved several personnel hires including a police officer, two dispatchers, an executive secretary, and a utility billing clerk. Council also approved numerous contracts for utilities, services, and materials for 2022, and tabled a zoning reclassification for 2861 Call Road pending a public hearing.

• Adopted 2022 Annual Appropriations Ordinance 2021-185 (5-0)
• Approved hire of a Police Officer (5-0)
• Approved hire of two Communication Specialist/Dispatchers (5-0)
• Approved hire of Executive Secretary in Planning Department (5-0)
• Approved hire of Utility Billing Clerk II in Finance Department (5-0)
• Tabled zoning reclassification of 2861 Call Road to Conservation (5-0)
• Approved propane, gas, electric, and other utility contracts for 2022 (5-0)
• Approved contract for cleanout and asbestos abatement at 2290 Wickley Ave (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering a conditional zoning request for an indoor sports training facility and a site plan review for a new storage building. The commission will also begin a study of city animal and fowl regulations.

• Conditional Zoning Certificate for Jimmy Beers Golf at 752 McCauley Rd. Unit 102
• Site plan review for an 1,800 sq. ft. accessory building at 4724 Darrow Rd.
• Study item to review C.O.S. 505 Animals and Fowl regulations

The Stow Planning Commission met on December 14, 2021, but lacked a quorum (only two of five members present), so no formal votes were taken. The meeting was devoted to a study item (PC 2021-19) reviewing animal and fowl regulations, with residents providing input on beekeeping, chickens, roosters, and farm animals. The commission discussed next steps but made no decisions, planning to gather more input in future meetings.

• No votes taken due to lack of quorum (2 of 5 members present)
• Discussed study item PC 2021-19 on animal regulations, no action
• Agreed to continue gathering resident input in future meetings

Safety & Signalization Committee

The Safety & Signalization Committee approved installing pavement markings on the bike trail from Stow High School to North River, and approved installing signage in Cedar Crest subdivision with costs invoiced to the developer. Several traffic studies were completed and found not to meet warrants for signals or stop signs. The John Lewis Memorial Bridge ramp signage remains tabled.

• Approved bike trail pavement markings from Stow High School to North River (motion approved)
• Approved Cedar Crest subdivision signage, costs invoiced to developer (motion approved)
• Approved duplicate 'Restricted Use, Employees Only' signs for police/fire parking lot (work order written)
• Tabled John Lewis Memorial Bridge ramp signage (no motion to approve)
• Traffic study at Bryn Mawr found not meeting warrants for signal
• Traffic study at Bunker/Berwin found not meeting warrants for stop sign
• Traffic studies at Cox/Fishcreek, Celia/Fishcreek, Sowul/Fishcreek found not meeting warrants
• Traffic study at Goldfinch found not meeting warrants

City Council - Finance Committee Before July 28, 2022

The Stow City Council Finance Committee will discuss the 2022 budget, including capital improvements, equipment/vehicles, water, storm water, and the annual roads program. They will also consider an amendment to the Board of Control code regarding expenditure authorization and state bidding, which was previously held. No minutes are scheduled for approval.

• Discussion of 2022 Budget: Capital Improvements, Equipment/Vehicles, Water, Storm Water, Annual Roads Program
• T-135: Amend Code 173 – Board of Control – Amend § 173.06 'Authorization of Expenditures; Bids Required' and 173.10 'State Bidding Purchase' (held: 11/11/21, 12/1/21)

The Finance Committee discussed the 2022 budget, including preliminary lists of vehicles, equipment, and capital projects. No formal votes were taken; the committee requested finalized priority lists with funding sources for future meetings. The purchase of a 1-ton truck for the Sign and Paint department was discussed for potential approval at the December 16th meeting.

• Discussed 2022 budget and capital project lists
• Requested finalized priority lists for vehicles and equipment with funding sources
• Discussed potential purchase of 1-ton truck for Sign and Paint department
• Noted Deteriorated Inlet Replacement Project may be removed pending AMATS grant
• Discussed joint Englewood Storm Improvement project with Silver Lake

City Council Agendas before July 28, 2022

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and does not list any specific topics for discussion or decision.

Stow City Council unanimously approved several ordinances and resolutions, including contracts for playground equipment at Northport and Sherwood Acres parks, a SWAT mutual aid agreement, a sign variance for Redemption Chapel, a conditional zoning certificate for a warehouse on Hudson Drive, and multiple vehicle purchases. The 2022 annual appropriations ordinance was tabled until after budget discussions, and a resolution requesting communities to merge mayor's courts into the Stow Municipal Court was adopted.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-203: contract with Playcore Wisconsin for playground equipment at Northport and Sherwood Acres parks.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-204: SWAT teams of Summit County mutual aid agreement.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-205: sign variance for Redemption Chapel at 3900 Kent Road.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-206: conditional zoning certificate for Lee Plumbing Supply at 4315 Hudson Drive.
• Approved Resolution 2021-207: assignment of CRA tax incentive agreement for 4560 Darrow Road.
• Approved Ordinances 2021-208 through 2021-215: repealing prior ordinances and authorizing purchase of multiple GMC vehicles.
• Approved Resolution 2021-216: requesting communities to merge mayor's courts into Stow Municipal Court.
• Tabled Ordinance 2021-185: 2022 annual appropriations until after budget discussions.

City Council - Finance Committee Before July 28, 2022

The Stow City Council Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the 2021 Municipal Court deficit, the 2022 Municipal Court budget, and the overall 2022 city budget, including capital improvements, equipment, water, storm water, and roads. They will also consider legislation to amend the Board of Control code, a playground equipment contract, a mutual aid agreement, and a carpet replacement motion.

• Discussion of 2021 Stow Municipal Court Deficit
• Discussion of 2022 Stow Municipal Court Budget
• T-135: Amend Code 173 – Board of Control – Authorization of Expenditures and State Bidding Purchase
• T-165: Playcore Wisconsin Inc dba GAME TIME – Playground Equipment for Northport and Sherwood Acres Parks
• T-166: SWAT Teams of Summit County – MOU for Operational Assistance and Mutual Aid

City Council - Committee of the Whole Before July 28, 2022

The Committee of the Whole will review several requests to repeal previous ordinances, including multiple items related to Bob Ross Buick Inc. The committee will also discuss suspending Mayor’s Courts and a joint public safety answering points building.

• Repeal of Ordinance No. 2021-184 regarding Nikolaus Buckmeier
• Repeal of multiple ordinances (2021-110, 2021-109, 2021-101, 2021-103, 2021-102, 2021-100, 2021-80) for Bob Ross Buick Inc.
• Discussion on suspending Stow Municipal Court Mayor’s Courts
• Discussion regarding COG – Joint Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP) Building
• Approval of November 11, 2021, Committee of the Whole minutes

The Committee of the Whole approved an amended 2022 City Council meeting schedule, adding a January 20, 2022 meeting to accommodate a County presentation on the consolidated PSAP (Council of Governments). All items on the agenda were forwarded to the Regular Council meeting, including ordinances to repeal prior vehicle purchase authorizations and a resolution urging communities to merge mayor's courts into the Stow Municipal Court. No motions were denied or tabled; all votes were unanimous.

• Amended 2022 City Council Meeting Schedule to add Jan. 20, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 City Council Meeting Schedule as amended (unanimous)
• Forwarded items b–j to Regular Council meeting (unanimous)
• Forwarded T-167 (repeal ordinance re: assistant prosecutor appointment) to Regular Council (unanimous)
• Forwarded T-168–T-174 (vehicle purchase ordinances) to Regular Council (unanimous)
• Forwarded T-175 (resolution on mayor's courts) to Regular Council (unanimous)
• T-177 (joint PSAP agreement) remained in committee for future meetings

City Council - Planning Committee before July 28, 2022

The Stow City Council Planning Committee is meeting to consider three business items: a sign variance for Redemption Chapel, a zoning change request for Lee Plumbing Supply, and a Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) agreement involving properties on Darrow Road. The committee will also approve minutes from the November 11, 2021 meeting and hear the Planning Director's report.

• T-178: Sign variance for Redemption Chapel at 3900 Kent Rd.
• T-179: Conditional zoning certificate (CZC) for Lee Plumbing Supply LLC at 4315 Hudson Dr.
• T-176: CRA involving 4560 Darrow, LLC, RMG Investment Group LLC, and Aurora 4560 Darrow Rd., LLC

The Planning Committee unanimously forwarded three items to the regular City Council meeting: a sign variance for Redemption Chapel at 3900 Kent Rd., a conditional zoning certificate for Lee's Plumbing Supply at 4315 Hudson Dr., and an assignment of a Community Reinvestment Area agreement for 4560 Darrow Rd. No other business was discussed, and no public comments were made.

• Forwarded T-163 sign variance for Redemption Chapel to Council (unanimous)
• Forwarded T-164 conditional zoning certificate for Lee's Plumbing Supply to Council (unanimous)
• Forwarded T-176 CRA agreement assignment for 4560 Darrow Rd. to Council (unanimous)

Senior Citizen Commission

The Stow Senior Citizen Commission is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and receive reports on the Welcome Bag and Cards/Pictures projects, as well as Parks and Recreation activities. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Approval of September 21, 2021 meeting minutes
• Welcome Bag Project report
• Cards/Pictures Project report
• Parks and Recreation Department activities report
• Next meeting scheduled for February 15, 2021

The commission discussed the Care and Share program, planning to distribute gift bags to about 1,800 seniors, with donations from local organizations and a city grant. They also discussed a cards/pictures project for nursing home residents and reviewed upcoming Parks and Recreation events. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved minutes of the last meeting (all in favor)
• Discussed Care and Share program, targeting ~1,800 seniors with $3-$5 per person for gift bags
• Discussed bulk delivery of items to facilities, with storage in City Hall basement
• Discussed creating a spreadsheet to track donations and send thank-you notes
• Discussed purchasing new cards for the cards/pictures project, with 'You Matter' message
• Discussed having schools and scout groups create cards and coloring pages
• Discussed upcoming Parks and Recreation events, including Santa's Mailbox and Glow with Stow
• Adjourned at 5:00 p.m. (all in favor)

City Council Agendas before July 28, 2022

This agenda contains only procedural items—two PDF versions of the same City Council agenda for November 11, 2021. No substantive decisions, discussions, or specific action items are listed in the provided text.

Stow City Council unanimously accepted the One Ohio Subdivision Settlement for opioid litigation and approved several ordinances, including confirming Regina Frank as Assistant Prosecutor, continuing self-funded health insurance with Medical Mutual of Ohio, and purchasing three 2022 Chevrolet Silverado trucks and two Ford vehicles without public bids. The meeting also included procedural actions, such as excusing absent members and moving the December 2 meeting to December 1.

• Accepted One Ohio Subdivision Settlement terms (Resolution 2021-194) unanimously
• Confirmed Regina Frank as Assistant Prosecutor (Ordinance 2021-195) unanimously
• Continued self-funded health insurance program (Resolution 2021-197) unanimously
• Authorized stop-loss and organ transplant insurance contracts with MMO/MHS (Ordinance 2021-198) unanimously
• Authorized 2022 health plan administrative services renewal with MMO/MHS (Ordinance 2021-199) unanimously
• Approved purchase of three 2022 Chevrolet Silverado trucks from Ganley Chevrolet (Ordinance 2021-200) unanimously
• Approved purchase of 2021 Ford Explorer XLT from Montrose Ford (Ordinance 2021-201) unanimously
• Approved purchase of 2021 Ford F150 4x4 from Montrose Ford (Ordinance 2021-202) unanimously

City Council - Finance Committee Before July 28, 2022

The Stow City Council Finance Committee is meeting to discuss municipal court finances and the budget for park improvement and maintenance projects. They will also consider several ordinances, including amendments to the Board of Control code and insurance program changes, as well as vehicle purchases for various city departments.

• Discussion of Stow Municipal Court Finances
• Discussion of budget for City Park Improvement and Maintenance Projects
• T-135: Amend Code 173 – Board of Control – Authorization of Expenditures and State Bidding Purchase
• T-160: Purchase of 3 Chevrolet Silverado trucks from Ganley Chevrolet for Water, Parks and Recreation, and Street Departments
• T-161: Purchase of 2021 Ford Explorer XLT from Montrose Ford for Service Department

The Finance Committee unanimously forwarded several ordinances to the regular Council meeting, including renewals for self-funded health insurance, stop-loss insurance, and administrative services with Medical Mutual of Ohio, as well as non-bid purchases of three Chevrolet Silverado trucks and two Ford vehicles to replace cancelled orders. The committee also approved spending up to $19,000 for tree planting with Vizmeg Landscape Inc. No substantive decisions were made on the municipal court finances or capital budget discussions, which were deferred.

• Approved minutes of October 28, 2021 Finance Committee meeting (unanimous)
• Forwarded T-157 (self-funded insurance renewal) to Council (unanimous)
• Forwarded T-158 (stop-loss insurance with MMO) to Council (unanimous)
• Forwarded T-159 (health plan administrative services with MMO) to Council (unanimous)
• Forwarded T-160 (purchase of 3 Chevrolet Silverado trucks, up to $116,715) to Council (unanimous)
• Forwarded T-161 (purchase of Ford Explorer XLT, up to $67,420.36) to Council (unanimous)
• Forwarded T-162 (purchase of Ford F150, up to $67,420.36) to Council (unanimous)
• Approved expenditure up to $19,000 for Vizmeg Landscape tree planting (unanimous)

City Council - Committee of the Whole Before July 28, 2022

The committee will discuss COG and consider motions regarding an Arts Commission appointment and a liquor license. The agenda also includes scheduled executive sessions regarding court action and public employee compensation.

• Appointment of Jennifer Eisenberger to the Arts Commission for a 5-year term
• Liquor License for 7 Eleven Inc. DBS 7 Eleven 36240 at 959 E. Steels Corners Rd.
• Discussion of COG
• Executive session regarding pending or imminent court action
• Executive session regarding compensation for a public employee

The Committee of the Whole approved the appointment of Jennifer Eisenberger to the Arts Commission for a full five-year term and waived the right to a hearing for a liquor license for 7-Eleven Inc. at 959 E. Steels Corners Rd. Council also discussed a regional dispatch center (COG) and forwarded a resolution on the One Ohio opioid settlement to the regular meeting. Two members were absent.

• Appointed Jennifer Eisenberger to Arts Commission, 5-year term (5-0)
• Waived right to hearing for 7-Eleven Inc. liquor license DBS 36240 (5-0)
• Forwarded T-163 opioid settlement resolution to regular Council meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes of October 28, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting (5-0)

City Council - Planning Committee before July 28, 2022

The Stow City Council Planning Committee is meeting to consider two business items: a rezoning request for properties at 2861 Call Rd. from R-2 Residence District to O- Conservation, and a review of Chapter 505.01 regarding dogs and other animals running at large and nuisances. The committee will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and hear a report from the Planning Director.

• Rezoning T-155: 2861 Call Rd., parcels #56-13295 and #56-13296, from R-2 to O- Conservation
• Review of Chapter 505.01: Dogs and Other Animals Running at Large; Nuisances
• Approval of minutes from September 23, 2021 Planning Committee meeting

The Planning Committee voted unanimously to assign a number to T-155, a rezoning of 2861 Call Road (Parcels #56-13295 and #56-13296) from R-2 Residence District to O Conservation, and forward it to the evening's Regular Council Meeting. The committee also voted unanimously to send T-156, a proposed amendment to Chapter 505.01 regarding animals and fowl, back to the Planning Commission for further review. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Forwarded T-155 rezoning of 2861 Call Rd. to O-Conservation to Council (unanimous)
• Sent T-156 animal ordinance amendment back to Planning Commission (unanimous)

City Council - Roads and Safety Committee Before July 28, 2022

The Stow City Council Roads and Safety Committee is meeting to review updates on the 2020 and 2021 Road Program resurfacing projects. The committee will also approve minutes from its October 14, 2021 meeting. Public comments must be submitted in writing to the Clerk of Council by 3 P.M. on the day of the meeting.

• Road Program 2020 & 2021 resurfacing updates
• Approval of minutes from October 14, 2021 meeting
• Public comment period with written submission requirement

The Roads and Safety Committee met and approved the minutes from the October 14, 2021 meeting. City officials provided an update on the 2020 and 2021 road resurfacing program, noting a punch list of remaining contractor work and that 6,000 feet of curb repair was completed. The program will continue until weather forces a halt for the season.

• Approved minutes of October 14, 2021 Roads & Safety Committee meeting (3-0)
• Received update on 2020-2021 road resurfacing program and punch list

Parks & Recreation Board

The Board will review department activities including the Parks Master Plan and Stow City Center Project. The agenda also includes a report from the Planning Commission and discussion of 2022 meeting schedules.

• Parks Master Plan update
• Stow City Center Project update
• Department activities report regarding rental facilities, events, and parks improvements

The Stow Parks and Recreation Board approved proposed rental fee increases for 2022-2023, including a 20% hike for facilities like Leona Farris Lodge and Heritage Barn, a security deposit increase from $200 to $500, and higher campground rates. The board also approved the minutes from the July 8, 2021 meeting. No other formal decisions were made; the rest of the meeting consisted of reports on golf course revenue, the parks master plan, and upcoming events.

• Approved facility rental fee increases for 2022-2023 as presented (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from July 8, 2021 meeting (all in favor)

Planning Commission

The commission will review a request to synchronize definitions for medical uses in the city code. Members will also consider a sign variance for Redemption Chapel and a conditional zoning certificate for Lee Plumbing Supply LLC.

• Sign variance request for additional square footage at 3900 Kent Rd.
• Conditional Zoning Certificate for wholesale, warehousing, and distribution at 4315 Hudson Dr.
• Review of definitions for 'hospitals and clinics' and 'medical clinic' in sections 1133.01 and 1145.02

The Stow Planning Commission approved PC 2021-013, a text amendment to align terminology for medical offices, hospitals, and clinics in the zoning code, and also passed a motion to support the planning director's initiative for a long-term holistic review of the zoning code. The commission denied a sign variance for Redemption Chapel (PC 2021-015) with a 2-2 vote, and approved a conditional zoning certificate for Lee Plumbing Supply (PC 2021-016) unanimously.

• Approved PC 2021-013 text amendment to standardize medical office/hospital/clinic terminology (4-0)
• Approved motion to support holistic zoning code review (4-0)
• Denied PC 2021-015 sign variance for Redemption Chapel (2-2)
• Approved PC 2021-016 conditional zoning certificate for Lee Plumbing Supply (4-0)

City Council Agendas before July 28, 2022

The Stow City Council is holding its regular meeting on October 28, 2021, with a legislative agenda that includes several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include a proposed 18-month moratorium on car washes, a zoning code diagnostic report, and multiple road and infrastructure projects funded through AMATS. The council will also consider amendments to the remonstrance period, board of control bidding rules, and the 2022 annual appropriations.

• Ordinance 21-130: Amend Chapter 123 to change the remonstrance period (tabled multiple times)
• T-152: Temporary 18-month car wash moratorium
• T-151: ZoneCo, LLC zoning code diagnostic report
• T-145/146/147: AMATS road projects (Darrow Rd, Kent Rd, Fishcreek, Graham, Norton Rd, Veterans Trail)
• T-144: 2022 Annual Appropriations

Stow City Council unanimously approved hiring one firefighter and promoting one to lieutenant, hiring an assistant prosecutor, and appointing Christine Sheets to the Parks & Recreation Board. They also adopted several ordinances and resolutions, including applications for AMATS funding for road projects, a temporary moratorium on carwash establishments, and a contract for a zoning code review. The 2022 annual appropriation ordinance had its first reading, and a sidewalk installation concern from a resident was addressed.

• Hired one firefighter and promoted one to lieutenant (unanimous)
• Hired an assistant prosecutor for the Law Department (unanimous)
• Appointed Christine Sheets to Parks & Recreation Board for 5-year term (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-186 for AMATS application for Darrow Road and signal projects (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-187 for AMATS application for sidewalk and resurfacing projects (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-188 for AMATS application for Norton Road and Veterans Trail (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-193 placing 18-month moratorium on carwash establishments (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-192 authorizing contract with ZoneCo for zoning code review (unanimous)

City Council - Finance Committee Before July 28, 2022

The Stow City Council Finance Committee will discuss the 2022 budget, municipal court finances, and staffing reports. They will also consider several ordinances, including amendments to the Board of Control code, annual appropriations, and AMATS-funded road projects, along with various contracts and personnel actions.

• Discussion of Stow Municipal Court Finances
• 2022 Budget presentation by Mayor and Finance Director
• T-144: 2022 Annual Appropriations
• T-145: AMATS – Darrow Rd Reconstruction/Kent Rd Corridor Signal/Darrow Rd Signal
• T-148: Allocation of Overtime Expenditures – Fire Department

The Finance Committee unanimously forwarded the 2022 Annual Appropriation Ordinance (T-144) and several other items to the regular City Council meeting. The committee also forwarded multiple AMATS grant applications for road and trail projects, fire department overtime funds, fuel purchase increases, insurance contracts, and a zoning code review contract. A discussion on Stow Municipal Court finances was postponed to the November 11th meeting.

• Forwarded 2022 Annual Appropriation Ordinance T-144 to Council (unanimous)
• Forwarded AMATS application for Darrow Road reconstruction and signal projects T-145 (unanimous)
• Forwarded AMATS application for sidewalk and resurfacing projects T-146 (unanimous)
• Forwarded AMATS application for Norton Road and Veterans Trail projects T-147 (unanimous)
• Forwarded fire department overtime funds ordinance T-148 (unanimous)
• Forwarded fuel purchase increase from Port Petroleum T-149 (unanimous)
• Forwarded insurance contracts with Wichert and Love Insurance T-150 (unanimous)
• Forwarded zoning code review contract with ZoneCo, LLC T-151 (unanimous)

City Council - Committee of the Whole Before July 28, 2022

The Stow City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss a temporary 18-month moratorium on car washes and to consider appointing Christine Sheets to the Parks & Recreation Board. The committee will also hold an executive session to discuss compensation for a public employee. The meeting is a discussion and deliberation session, not a final vote.

• T-152: Temporary 18-month car wash moratorium
• Appointment of Christine Sheets to Parks & Recreation Board (5-year term)
• Executive session on public employee compensation

The Committee of the Whole forwarded a proposed 18-month moratorium on new carwash establishments to the regular council meeting, along with ordinances to reimburse sick leave for an employee and confirm an assistant prosecutor appointment. The committee also unanimously approved the appointment of Christine Sheets to the Parks & Recreation Board and approved the minutes of the previous meeting. No final decisions were made on the forwarded items; they were only moved to the regular agenda.

• Approved minutes of October 14, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting (unanimous)
• Forwarded T-152 carwash moratorium ordinance to regular council meeting (unanimous)
• Appointed Christine Sheets to Parks & Recreation Board for full term (unanimous)
• Forwarded T-153 sick leave reimbursement ordinance for Craig Tracey to regular council meeting (unanimous)
• Forwarded T-154 assistant prosecutor appointment ordinance for Nikolaus Buckmeier to regular council meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider rezoning 36.75 acres at 2861 Call Road from a residence district to a conservation district. The commission will also review text amendments regarding medical clinic definitions and regulations for animals and fowl.

• Rezoning of 2861 Call Road from R-2 Residence District to O Conservation
• Text amendment to synchronize hospital and medical clinic definitions
• Proposed amendments to Chapter 505 regarding animals, fowl, and bees

The Stow Planning Commission approved a rezoning request (PC 2021-012) for 2861 Call Road, changing the zoning from R-2 Residence District to O-Conservation, with a 4-1 vote (Ross dissenting). The commission tabled a text amendment (PC 2021-013) to align definitions in the zoning code, pending legal review. A proposed animal and fowl regulation update (PC 2021-014) was not approved, failing 0-4.

• Approved rezoning of 2861 Call Road from R-2 to O-Conservation (4-1)
• Tabled text amendment PC 2021-013 to align definitions in sections 1133.01 and 1145.02
• Denied animal and fowl regulation update PC 2021-014 (0-4)

City Council Agendas before July 28, 2022

The provided documents contain only the meeting agenda headings without any listed discussion topics, motions, or decisions. The source material is limited to procedural placeholders.

Stow City Council unanimously approved several personnel actions, including hiring a firefighter, promoting a lieutenant to captain and a firefighter to lieutenant, and hiring a project manager for the Information Systems Department. Council also approved the purchase of two properties on Hibbard Drive for storm water management, and authorized contracts for leaf removal services, a leaf machine, and turf maintenance supplies. All votes were unanimous except for Ordinance 2021-152, which passed 6-1 with Councilman McIntire voting no.

• Approved hiring one firefighter and promotions to captain and lieutenant (unanimous)
• Approved hiring a project manager for Information Systems (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 1613 Hibbard Drive for storm water management (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of portion of 1589 Hibbard Drive for storm water management (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Oak Group for building department plan review (unanimous)
• Approved $74,995 leaf machine purchase from Brown Equipment Co. (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Hauser Services for leaf removal (unanimous)
• Adopted zoning code update 2021-152 (6-1, McIntire opposed)

City Council - Public Improvements Committee Before July 28, 2022

The Public Improvements Committee is holding a discussion-only meeting on several city improvement topics. Items include the Stow City Center, the SKiP Splash Pad, a bicycle safety update, parks and facility improvements, the Parks & Recreation Master Plan, recycling, and pedestrian-friendly initiatives. No votes are scheduled; the agenda lists these as discussion items only.

• Discussion of Stow City Center
• Discussion of SKiP Splash Pad
• Discussion of Bicycle Safety Update
• Discussion of Continuation of Parks & Facility Improvements Initiative
• Discussion of Parks & Recreation Master Plan

The Public Improvements Committee approved the minutes from its September 9, 2021 meeting unanimously. The meeting included updates and discussions on various city projects, such as restrooms at Adell Durbin Park, the Stow City Center, the SKiP Splash Pad, and bicycle safety. No formal decisions were made on these topics; they were only discussed.

• Approved minutes of September 9, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Public Hearings before October 2022

Stow City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 2021-152, which amends several chapters of the city code to update language in supplemental standards, residential districts, and definitions to conform with other code areas and federal laws. The hearing is scheduled for October 14, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. This is the third reading and public hearing for the ordinance.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2021-152 amending Chapters 1163, 1143, and 1133 of the Stow Codified Ordinances
• Amends §1163.04(b) and (c) on supplemental standards
• Amends the schedule in §1143.02 for residential districts
• Amends definitions in §1133.01(b)(42), (55), and (89)
• Updates language to conform with federal laws

The Stow City Council held a public hearing on October 14, 2021, to consider Ordinance No. 2021-152, which proposes amendments to zoning chapters on supplemental standards, residential districts, and definitions. No vote was taken during the hearing; it was a procedural step to receive public input before any decision.

• Held public hearing on Ordinance No. 2021-152 (zoning amendments) — no vote taken

City Council - Committee of the Whole Before July 28, 2022

The Stow City Council Committee of the Whole will discuss a possible moratorium on car washes and consider motions on liquor license renewals and a new license, as well as a school trip funding request. The meeting also includes an executive session on property, compensation, and collective bargaining.

• Discussion of legislation for a moratorium on car washes
• Liquor license renewal for Speedway LLC at 1045 Graham Rd.
• Liquor license renewal for Speedway LLC at 4969 Fishcreek Rd.
• New liquor license for Casa Nueva Restaurante LLC at 4525 Kent Rd.
• Stow-Munroe Falls High School Close Up Foundation funding of $1,507.00

The Committee of the Whole voted unanimously to draft legislation for a moratorium on car washes, following concerns about development behind a previously approved car wash. Council also unanimously approved waiving hearings for four liquor license applications and a $1,507 donation to the Close Up Foundation. Several ordinances were forwarded to the regular Council meeting, including appointments and property purchases.

• Approved drafting legislation for a car wash moratorium (unanimous)
• Waived hearing for Speedway LLC liquor license at 1045 Graham Rd (unanimous)
• Waived hearing for Speedway LLC liquor license at 4969 Fishcreek Rd (unanimous)
• Waived hearing for Casa Nueva Restaurante LLC liquor license at 4525 Kent Rd (unanimous)
• Waived hearing for 7 Eleven liquor license at 3050 Graham Rd (unanimous)
• Approved $1,507 donation to Close Up Foundation for Stow-Munroe Falls HS (unanimous)
• Forwarded ordinance confirming Samantha Wagner as Deputy Director of Finance (unanimous)
• Forwarded ordinance authorizing purchase of 1613 Hibbard Dr property (unanimous)

City Council - Finance Committee Before July 28, 2022

The Stow City Council Finance Committee is meeting to approve minutes, review budget reports, and discuss several business items including establishing a Capital Improvement Plan, various contracts, and personnel hires. The agenda includes both new items and those previously discussed.

• T-106: Establish Chapter 185 - Capital Improvement Plan
• T-131: Oak Group Inc. – Professional Services – Plan Review
• T-132: Nutrien AG Solutions – Seed, Fertilizer & Chemical
• T-133: Hauser Services – Leaf Removal – 2021 Fall Leaf Program
• T-135: Amend Code 173 – Board of Control – Authorization of Expenditures

The Finance Committee unanimously approved forwarding four ordinances to the regular Council meeting: a professional services contract with Oak Group for building department plan review, a purchase of grass seed and chemicals for Fox Den Golf Course, a $45,800 contract with Hauser Services for leaf removal, and a $74,995 leaf machine purchase from Brown Equipment. The committee withdrew a proposed capital improvement plan ordinance (T-106) and held a Board of Control amendment (T-135) for budget discussions. It also approved personnel actions: promoting a firefighter to Lieutenant, a Lieutenant to Captain, hiring a firefighter, and hiring an IT Project Manager. A request to hire a Deputy Director of Planning was held for the 2022 budget meetings.

• Withdrew T-106, capital improvement plan ordinance (unanimous)
• Forwarded T-131, Oak Group professional services contract (unanimous)
• Forwarded T-132, Fox Den turf maintenance purchase (unanimous)
• Forwarded T-133, $45,800 leaf removal contract with Hauser Services (unanimous)
• Forwarded T-134, $74,995 leaf machine purchase from Brown Equipment (unanimous)
• Held T-135, Board of Control amendment, for budget meetings
• Approved fire department promotions and new hire (unanimous)
• Approved hiring IT Project Manager (unanimous)

City Council - Roads and Safety Committee Before July 28, 2022

The committee will review the minutes from the September 9, 2021, meeting. The agenda also includes a recognition presentation for Reserve Captain Ron King.

• Approval of September 9, 2021, meeting minutes
• Recognition presentation for Reserve Captain Ron King

The Roads & Safety Committee unanimously approved the minutes from its September 9, 2021 meeting. The committee also recognized Reserve Captain Ron King for his years of service, with Chief Film and Captain Tom Seaward highlighting the volunteer Reserves' contributions. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of September 9, 2021 Roads & Safety Committee meeting (unanimous)

Safety & Signalization Committee

The Safety & Signalization Committee is reviewing a range of traffic and safety concerns, including parking restrictions, speed monitoring, and potential traffic signals. Old business includes follow-ups on sidewalk installation, speed enforcement, and traffic studies. New business covers numerous signage requests and a review of intersections for possible traffic signals.

• Liberty Road: No Parking request, sidewalk installation at 1926 Liberty Road
• Bryn Mawr: traffic study, possible signal, 6 crashes since 2018
• Telber Court: reflective tape at cul-de-sac
• John Lewis Memorial Bridge: approval of ramp signage
• Review of Cox/Fishcreek, Celia/Fishcreek, Sowul/Fishcreek for possible traffic signals

The Safety & Signalization Committee reviewed old and new business, approving work orders for several traffic signs and studies. The John Lewis Memorial Bridge ramp signage was tabled pending further information from O.D.O.T. Several requests were closed after review found no further action needed.

• Approved work order for Kent Rd/Stillwood Blvd street sign (HOA cost, city install)
• Approved work order for Stealth at Bunker/Berwin (0 crashes)
• Approved work order for Stealth near 3498 Oak Rd
• Approved work order for Woodland School crosswalk signage and review of all school crosswalks
• Approved work order for tree trimming and reflective turn sign at Arndale/Springdale Rd
• Approved work order to replace Graham Rd signs with 'Right Lane Ends 500' past S.R. 91' (pending traffic consultant review)
• Approved work order for 'No Dumping per City Ordinance' sign on Golf Drive
• Tabled John Lewis Memorial Bridge ramp signage pending O.D.O.T. information

City Council Agendas before July 28, 2022

The Stow City Council is holding its regular meeting on September 23, 2021, with a legislative agenda that includes several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include a rezoning request for 5070 Stow Road, amendments to city codes regarding residential treatment facilities, and a new Juneteenth holiday ordinance. The council will also consider multiple contracts and grants, including emergency water repairs and a tree canopy grant.

• Ordinance No. 21-149: Rezoning 5070 Stow Road from (O) Conservation to (C-4) General Business District
• Ordinance No. 21-152: Amend Chapters 1163, 1143, 1133 to conform code with federal laws on residential treatment facilities
• Ordinance No. 21-156: Amend Ord. 2008-128 to establish Juneteenth National Independence Holiday
• T-120: Conditional Zoning Certificate and Site Plan for Conrad's Tire Express and Jeff Certo car wash at 3996 Fishcreek Rd.
• T-125: J.S. Bova Excavation LLC – Emergency Water Repairs

Stow City Council voted down Ordinance 2021-149 to rezone 5070 Stow Road from conservation to C-4 general commercial, with a 4-3 vote failing to reach the required 5 votes. The council also approved several ordinances, including police compensation changes, a conditional zoning certificate for a car wash, and various expenditures. A holiday amendment was passed to align with federal holidays, adding Juneteenth, Columbus Day, and Veterans Day while removing other days.

• Rejected rezoning of 5070 Stow Road to C-4 General Commercial (4-3, failed)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-163 revising police compensation for 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-164 granting limited additional paid time-off for police (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-162 for Conrad's Tire Express car wash at 3996 Fishcreek Road (5-2)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-156 amendment to add Juneteenth, Columbus Day, Veterans Day as paid holidays (6-1)
• Approved Resolution 2021-165 accepting Summit County tax levies for 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved multiple expenditures for Fox Den Golf Course, waterline repairs, and equipment (unanimous)

Public Hearings before October 2022

Stow City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2021-149 to rezone 5070 Stow Road (Parcel No. 56-19700) from O Conservation to C-4 General Commercial, and to grant a conditional use certificate and a variance. The hearing is scheduled for September 23, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.

• Rezone 5070 Stow Road from O Conservation to C-4 General Commercial
• Grant conditional use certificate and variance for the property
• Public hearing scheduled for September 23, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.

City Council - Committee of the Whole Before July 28, 2022

The Committee of the Whole approved Jeff Napieralski to the Urban Forestry Commission, filling an unexpired term, and waived the right to a hearing for liquor licenses for Acme Fresh Market and RSVP Food and Party Outlet. The council also entered executive session to discuss public employee compensation, then reconvened and read an ordinance amending the F.O.P. payroll ordinance. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Jeff Napieralski to Urban Forestry Commission (7-0)
• Waived right to hearing for liquor license for Acme Fresh Market (7-0)
• Waived right to hearing for liquor license for RSVP Food and Party Outlet 36 (7-0)
• Recessed into executive session to discuss compensation of a public employee (7-0)

City Council - Finance Committee Before July 28, 2022

The Finance Committee unanimously forwarded six ordinances to the regular Council meeting, including tax levy certification, increased Fox Den Golf Course spending, and several equipment purchases. No items were denied or tabled; all were approved for Council consideration.

• Approved minutes of September 9, 2021 (unanimous)
• Forwarded T-121 tax levy certification to Council (unanimous)
• Forwarded T-122 increasing Fox Den concession spending from $25,000 to $37,000 (unanimous)
• Forwarded T-123 authorizing up to $22,000 for Coca-Cola products at Fox Den Pro Shop (unanimous)
• Forwarded T-124 authorizing $26,968 for a greens roller from Baker Vehicle Systems (unanimous)
• Forwarded T-125 authorizing up to $20,000 for emergency waterline repairs (unanimous)
• Forwarded T-126 authorizing $26,376.44 for a hydraulic lift replacement (unanimous)
• Forwarded T-127 authorizing up to $48,000 for right-of-way inspections (unanimous)

City Council - Planning Committee before July 28, 2022

The Stow City Council Planning Committee is meeting to discuss several business items, including a conditional zoning certificate and site plan for a car wash, a proposed rezoning of a property on Call Rd., and reviews of city code definitions and animal regulations. The committee will also consider approving minutes from a previous meeting and hear a planning director's report. Public comments must be submitted in writing to the Clerk of Council by 3 P.M. on the day of the meeting.

• T-120 – Conditional Zoning Certificate and Site Plan Approval for Conrad's Tire Express and Total Car Care and Jeff Certo – Car Wash Facility at 3996 Fishcreek Rd.
• Discussion for legislation to Re-Zone 2681 Call Rd. (Hanson Property / driving range) from R-2 Residential to O Conservation
• Request to Review 1145.02 schedules from updated definitions under 1133.01 (Hospitals and Clinics and Medical Clinic)
• Request to Review Chapter 505, Animals and Fowl

The Planning Committee unanimously approved forwarding a conditional zoning certificate and site plan for a car wash at 3996 Fishcreek Rd. to the full Council, and directed legislation for rezoning 2681 Call Rd. to Conservation, requesting quotes for a zoning code review, and amending animal regulations. All actions were procedural recommendations to Council.

• Forwarded T-120 car wash conditional zoning/site plan to Council (4-0)
• Directed legislation to rezone 2681 Call Rd. from R-2 to Conservation (4-0)
• Directed legislation to request quotes for zoning code review (4-0)
• Approved Planning Commission to move forward with animal code amendments (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a request by Conrad's Tire Express and Total Car Care and Jeff Certo for a Conditional Zoning Certificate and Site Plan Review to build a 5,198-square-foot car wash at 3996 Fishcreek Road. The property is zoned C-3 Community Retail, where car washes are conditionally permitted. The applicant is also requesting a variance to allow operation below 32°F, despite blow dryers being installed to prevent water pooling in the right-of-way.

• Conditional Zoning Certificate and Site Plan Review for a car wash at 3996 Fishcreek Rd (Parcel 5600227)
• 5,198 sq ft building, 21 waiting spaces, 5 visitor/employee parking spaces, 16 vacuum-station spaces
• Variance from 1145.12 to permit operation below 32°F
• Traffic study submitted; concludes curb cut would not negatively affect surrounding traffic
• Lot split of Parcel 5600227; site area approx. 2.2 acres

The Stow Planning Commission approved PC 2021-011, a Conditional Zoning Certificate and Site Plan Review for a car wash at 3996 Fishcreek Road, with a condition to relocate the trash collection area. The approval was unanimous (5-0). The applicant, Conrad's Tire Express and Total Car Care, will build a 5,198-square-foot facility on a 2.2-acre site, with a variance request for operation below 32°F noted but not separately voted on.

• Approved PC 2021-011 for Blue Falls Car Wash at 3996 Fishcreek Rd. with a condition to move the trash area back.
• Approved the minutes of the previous meeting unanimously.
• Discussed but did not decide on a variance from code 1145.12 to allow operation below 32°F; no formal action taken.
• Noted the applicant will add signage to discourage non-customer vacuum use, but no formal condition was attached.
• Adjourned the meeting by motion.

City Council - Committee of the Whole Before July 28, 2022

The Stow City Council Committee-of-the-Whole will meet to approve minutes and consider routine business, including updates to the codified ordinances and liquor license approvals for two Speedway locations. No executive session is scheduled.

• T-119: Approve current replacement pages to Stow Codified Ordinance
• Liquor license for Midwest Convenience DBA Rebel 904 – Speedway LLC – 1045 Graham Road
• Liquor license for Midwest Convenience DBA Rebel 905 – Speedway LLC – 4969 Fishcreek Road

The Committee of the Whole approved the minutes of the August 12, 2021 meeting and voted unanimously to move all items from that meeting to the New Business agenda of the Regular Council Meeting. No substantive decisions were made during this meeting; the only actions were procedural approvals.

• Approved the minutes of the August 12, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting (unanimous).
• Moved all Committee of the Whole items to the New Business agenda of the Regular Council Meeting (unanimous).

City Council Agendas before July 28, 2022

This agenda lists three identical agenda items for the Stow City Council meeting on September 9, 2021, each with an attached PDF document. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion topics are detailed in the text provided, so the meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

• Three agenda items, each referencing a PDF document for the September 9, 2021 meeting

Stow City Council denied Resolution 2021-131, which would have granted a conditional zoning certificate to operate a residential detoxification facility at 2950 and 2924 Graham Road. The vote failed 3-4, with members who voted no stating the facility was a medical use, not a group home. Council also approved several other items, including hiring a street foreman, transferring two liquor licenses, and multiple contracts for golf course and fire department needs.

• Denied conditional zoning certificate for detox facility at 2950/2924 Graham Rd (3-4)
• Approved hiring a Street Department foreman (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license transfer from Speedway to Midwest Convenience at 4969 Fishcreek Rd (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license transfer from Speedway to Midwest Convenience at 1045 Graham Rd (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Cardinal Asphalt for Phase II concrete work at Fox Den Golf Course (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Fallsway Equipment for two new fire department vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved lease renewal with George and Patricia Hanson for Fox Den driving range property at 2861 Call Rd (6-1)
• Approved conditional zoning certificate and site plan for drive-through at Eddy's Bike Shop Plaza, 3707 Darrow Rd (6-1)

Records Commission

The Stow Records Commission is meeting to approve minutes from April 8, 2021, and to consider a one-time disposal of an obsolete 2008 compensation study from Human Resources. The commission will also review updates to the records retention schedule, including changes for the Civil Service Commission, the inactive Public Safety Services Commission, and its own records.

• Approve minutes from 4/8/2021
• One-time disposal (RC-1) of obsolete 2008 Compensation Study from HR
• Retention schedule update: Civil Service Commission removing two items, adding item 2021-14-1105
• Retention schedule update: Public Safety Services Commission to keep only electronic meeting files 1999-2010
• Retention schedule update: Records Commission to keep approved minutes electronic

The Records Commission approved the minutes from the 4/8/2021 meeting. It approved a one-time disposal (RC1) of the obsolete 2008 Compensation Study from the HR Department. It also approved updated retention schedules (RC2) for the Civil Service Commission, Public Safety Service Commission, and the Records Commission itself, as well as for Planning & Development, Planning Commission, and Zoning Compliance. The next meeting is scheduled for 3/3/2022.

• Approved minutes from the 4/8/2021 meeting as submitted.
• Approved HR Department RC1 to dispose of the obsolete 2008 Compensation Study.
• Approved Civil Service Commission updated RC2, removing two items and adding one.
• Approved Public Safety Service Commission updated RC2, adding electronic to the schedule.
• Approved Records Commission updated RC2, adding electronic media for approved minutes.
• Approved three RC2 schedules for Planning & Development, Planning Commission, and Zoning Compliance, all updated to include electronic files.

City Council - Public Improvements Committee Before July 28, 2022

The Stow City Council Public Improvements Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the SKiP Playground, bicycle safety, the condition of City Hall grounds, and tree lawn trees. The committee will also approve minutes from its August 12, 2021 meeting. Public comments must be submitted in writing by 3 P.M. on the day of the meeting.

• SKiP Playground update
• Bicycle Safety update
• Condition of City Hall grounds
• Discussion regarding Tree Lawn Trees

The Public Improvements Committee received updates on the SKiP playground project, heard public comments on the Veterans Trail, and discussed city hall grounds and tree lawn trees. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational.

• Approved minutes of August 12, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Discussed SKiP playground update; no action taken
• Heard public comment on Veterans Trail; no action taken
• Discussed city hall front entrance redesign; no action taken
• Discussed tree lawn tree program; no action taken

City Council - Finance Committee Before July 28, 2022

The Stow City Council Finance Committee is meeting to review financial reports and consider several business items, including establishing a Capital Improvement Plan, approving contracts for golf course merchandise and road work, and amending a holiday ordinance. The committee will also consider hiring and expenditure requests.

• T-106: Establish Chapter 185 - Capital Improvement Plan
• T-109: Cardinal Asphalt Company Inc. – Phase II for Fox Den
• T-110: Core & Main – valve replacement for Marsh Road Pump Station
• T-112: Fallsway Equipment Co Inc – upfit two new Fire Dept. vehicles
• T-116: Amend Ord. 2008-128 – Juneteenth National Independence Holiday

The Finance Committee approved minutes and forwarded 11 spending ordinances to the regular Council meeting, including contracts for Fox Den golf course operations, water pump station valves, fire department equipment, and a lease extension. The committee also approved a $19,603.27 expenditure for vinyl tile at Heritage Barn. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved minutes of August 12, 2021 (unanimous)
• Forwarded T-108: $28,000 for Fox Den Pro Shop resale merchandise (unanimous)
• Forwarded T-109: $20,315 for Fox Den Phase II patio (unanimous)
• Forwarded T-110: $80,000 for Marsh Road pump station valves (unanimous)
• Forwarded T-111: Increase Acushnet contract from $25,000 to $35,000 (unanimous)
• Forwarded T-112: $29,394.99 for fire vehicle upfitting (unanimous)
• Forwarded T-113: Lease extension for 2861 Call Road at $3,000/month (unanimous)
• Forwarded T-114: $80,793 for battery-powered extrication tools (unanimous)

City Council - Planning Committee before July 28, 2022

The Stow City Council Planning Committee is meeting to consider two business items: a site plan approval for a drive-thru at Corner Cup Coffeehouse at 3707 Darrow Rd., and an ordinance to amend chapters 1163, 1143, and 1133 to align code language with federal laws regarding residential treatment facilities. The committee will also approve minutes from the August 12, 2021 meeting and hear the Planning Director's report.

• Site plan approval T-117 for a drive-thru at Corner Cup Coffeehouse, 3707 Darrow Rd., in the Eddy's Bike Shop Plaza
• Ordinance T-118 to amend Chapters 1163, 1143, and 1133 regarding residential treatment facilities to conform with federal laws

The Planning Committee approved a conditional zoning certificate and site plan for Heather Ciranna to add a drive-thru and building addition at Eddy's Bike Shop Plaza, 3707 Darrow Road. The motion to assign T-117 and forward it to the regular Council meeting passed unanimously. The committee also discussed amendments to zoning code chapters regarding residential treatment facilities but took no action.

• Approved T-117, conditional zoning certificate and site plan for Corner Cup Coffeehouse drive-thru (unanimous)
• Forwarded T-117 to regular Council meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 12, 2021 Planning Committee meeting (unanimous)

City Council - Roads and Safety Committee Before July 28, 2022

The Roads & Safety Committee discussed adding a crosswalk with rapid beacons, striping, and more parking on Call Rd. at the Fox Den Golf Course driving range. The city now owns the property and is redesigning the driving range for permanent improvements. No formal action was taken; the item was discussion only.

• Discussion of crosswalk on Call Rd. at Fox Den Golf Course driving range
• Plans for rapid beacons, striping, and additional parking
• City of Stow now owns the driving range property
• Parks Master Plan team reviewing the design

The Roads & Safety Committee discussed pedestrian safety at the Call Rd. crosswalk near Fox Den Golf Course driving range. Service Director Wren reported plans to add striping, rapid beacons, and more parking on the driving range side, with a design architect working on permanent improvements now that the city owns the property. No formal action was taken; the item was discussion only.

• Approved minutes of Aug. 12, 2021 meeting, amended to reflect McIntire's title as Vice Chairman (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Stow Planning Commission will vote on a request to add a drive-thru lane and small building addition at 3707 Darrow Rd. The commission will also consider text amendments to zoning chapters regarding Group Homes for Persons With Disabilities. These items involve site plan approval and code updates to align with federal disability protections.

• Conditional Zoning Certificate & Site Plan Review for drive-thru at Eddy’s Bike Shop Plaza, 3707 Darrow Rd.
• Text amendments to Chapters 1133, 1143, and 1163 regarding Group Homes for Persons With Disabilities.

The Stow Planning Commission approved a conditional zoning certificate and site plan for a drive-thru lane and small building addition at Eddy's Bike Shop Plaza, 3707 Darrow Rd, for Corner Cup Coffeehouse. The commission also approved text amendments to zoning chapters 1133, 1143, and 1163 regarding group homes for persons with disabilities, changing a distance requirement from 2000 feet to 500 feet. Both decisions were made with a 4-0 vote, with one member absent.

• Approved PC 2021-009: Conditional zoning certificate and site plan for drive-thru at Eddy's Bike Shop Plaza (4-0)
• Approved PC 2021-010: Text amendments to zoning code for group homes for persons with disabilities, changing 2000 ft to 500 ft (4-0, Pontius dissenting)

City Council Agendas before July 28, 2022

The Stow City Council meeting on August 12, 2021, includes discussions on several legislative items. The agenda features proposals for property use at 2950 Graham Rd and a rezoning request for 5070 Stow Road.

• Rezoning of 5070 Stow Road from Conservation to (C-4) General Business District
• Residential Detoxification Services proposal for property at 2950 Graham Rd
• Storm Water System Improvement Notes, Series 2020 ($550,000)
• Bids for mowing, fertilization, and leaf pick-up for various City properties (3 year term)
• Ordinance No. 21-130 to amend the Council remonstrance period

Stow City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2021-141 accepting the One Ohio Subdivision Settlement terms for opioid funds. Council also approved a 2.75% retroactive cost-of-living increase for non-bargaining employees (Ordinance 2021-142) and authorized $450,000 in notes for storm water system improvements (Ordinance 2021-143). A conditional zoning certificate for a detox facility at 2950/2924 Graham Road was placed on second reading, with extensive public comment heard.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-141 accepting One Ohio opioid settlement terms (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-142, 2.75% retroactive COLA for non-bargaining employees (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-143, $450,000 notes for storm water improvements (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-144, increased Verizon Wireless contract expenditures (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-145, soliciting bids for mowing/fertilization/leaf pickup (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-146, multi-county confidential task force MOU (7-0)
• Placed detox facility conditional zoning certificate (2021-131) on second reading
• Tabled Ordinance 2021-130, Council remonstrance period amendment

City Council - Public Improvements Committee Before July 28, 2022

The committee will discuss updates regarding parks, bicycle safety, and recycling education. The agenda also includes a discussion on the Sanford Avenue water issue.

• Sanford Avenue Water Issue
• Parks Update
• Bicycle Safety Update
• Recycling Education

The committee discussed the Sanford Avenue water issue, where the water has a yellowish color. City Engineer McCleary reported the waterline replacement is budgeted for this year, with bids going out in September and award expected in October, with completion in 2022. The committee also approved the minutes of the July 8, 2021 meeting unanimously.

• Approved minutes of July 8, 2021 Public Improvements Committee meeting (4-0)
• Discussed Sanford Avenue waterline replacement, scheduled for bids in September and award in October

City Council - Committee of the Whole Before July 28, 2022

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the T-107 OneOhio Ohio-specific Opioid Settlement. The meeting also includes an executive session regarding pending or imminent court action.

• T-107 OneOhio – Ohio-specific Opioid Settlement
• Executive Session for Pending or Imminent Court Action §121.22 (G)(3)

The Committee of the Whole meeting was procedural, with no substantive decisions made. Council unanimously voted to move all items to the August 12, 2021 Regular Council Meeting agenda. The minutes from the July 22, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting were approved at the regular meeting.

• Moved all Committee of the Whole items to the August 12, 2021 Regular Council Meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the July 22, 2021 Committee of the Whole minutes (unanimous)

City Council - Finance Committee Before July 28, 2022

The Finance Committee will meet to review budget reports and several business items. Discussions include municipal court funding, cost of living increases, and storm water system improvements.

• Discussion of Stow Municipal Court Funding
• 2021 Annual Cost of Living Increase
• Storm Water System Improvement Notes, Series 2020
• Bids for mowing, fertilization, and leaf pick-up at various city properties
• Amendment to Cellco Partnerships dba Verizon Wireless wireless access service

The Finance Committee unanimously forwarded five items to the regular Council meeting: a 2021 cost-of-living increase for non-bargaining employees, a $450,000 storm water note renewal, an increase in Verizon wireless spending, a bid authorization for mowing and leaf pickup, and a multi-jurisdictional task force MOU. No final approvals were made; all were assigned numbers and sent to Council.

• Forwarded T-101 COLA increase for non-bargaining employees (unanimous)
• Forwarded T-102 $450,000 storm water note renewal (unanimous)
• Forwarded T-103 Verizon wireless spending increase to $35,100 (unanimous)
• Forwarded T-104 bid authorization for mowing/fertilization/leaf pickup (unanimous)
• Forwarded T-105 task force MOU (unanimous)

City Council - Planning Committee before July 28, 2022

The Planning Committee is reviewing a rezoning request for the property located at 5070 Stow Road. The proposal seeks to change the zoning from (O) Conservation to (C-4) General Business District.

• Rezoning of 5070 Stow Road from (O) Conservation to (C-4) General Business District

The Planning Committee voted unanimously to assign a number to T-100 and forward it to the regular Council meeting. This ordinance would rezone 5070 Stow Road from O-Conservation to C-4 General Commercial for EnviroScience's existing operations, but it was previously denied 0-4 in an earlier meeting. The committee's action only forwards the item; no final decision was made.

• Forwarded T-100 (rezoning 5070 Stow Road) to Council (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 22, 2021 (unanimous)

City Council - Roads and Safety Committee Before July 28, 2022

The Roads & Safety Committee met to receive updates on several city programs. The agenda includes progress reports on the 2021 Sidewalk Repair Program, theft prevention, and the Neighborhood Watch Program.

• Update on 2021 Sidewalk Repair Program
• Update on Theft Prevention
• Update on Neighborhood Watch Program

The committee received an update on the 2021 Sidewalk Repair Program, which is out for bid with bids opening August 26 and completion expected by May 2022. The program targets sidewalk repairs due to tree lawn damage, with locations determined by work orders. No formal decisions were made; the item was informational only.

• Approved minutes of July 22, 2021, with amendment to reflect Vice Chairman title (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering a request by EnviroScience to rezone 9.7 acres at 5070 Stow Road from O-Conservation to C-4 General Business District. The property, currently used for office and outdoor storage, is being transferred from the city to EnviroScience. A 100-foot buffer along the western portion is proposed as a stipulation. The commission will decide whether to approve this rezoning.

• Rezoning of 5070 Stow Road from O-Conservation to C-4 General Business District
• Transfer of 9.6953 acres (422,326 sq ft) to EnviroScience
• 100-foot buffer along western portion of new parcel
• Property adjacent to R-1 residential and O-zoned cemetery

The Planning Commission voted 0-4 to deny a rezoning request by EnviroScience, Inc. for 5070 Stow Road from O-Conservation to C-4 General Business District. The property, which includes a 19,205 square foot office and outdoor storage, was recently transferred to EnviroScience. Members expressed concerns about spot zoning and preserving conservation land, and the motion failed without any votes in favor.

• Denied rezoning of 5070 Stow Road from O-Conservation to C-4 General Business District (0-4)
• Approved minutes from May 25 meeting (4-0)

City Council Agendas before July 28, 2022

This agenda contains only procedural items—two identical agenda documents for the July 22, 2021 City Council meeting. No substantive decisions, discussions, or specific action items are listed.

• Agenda document for City Council meeting on 07-22-21

Stow City Council unanimously approved several items, including police department promotions and hiring, revised compensation for dispatchers and fire personnel, and multiple contracts for services and supplies. All votes were unanimous with six members present; Councilman Feldman was excused.

• Approved police promotions and hiring (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-138 for dispatcher paid time-off (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-139 for firefighter compensation (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-140 for dispatcher compensation (6-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 2021-130 on remonstrance period (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-132 for Fox Den pro shop contract (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-133 for Heritage Barn plumbing (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-134 for Leona Farris Lodge siding (6-0)

City Council - Committee of the Whole Before July 28, 2022

The Stow City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to consider ratifying a settlement in the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy case (Case No. 19-23649) and will hold an executive session to discuss property purchase/sale and public employee compensation. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a public comment period.

• Ratification of Southern District of New York Case No. 19-23649 – OS Purdue Pharma L.P. (#21-137)
• Executive session on purchase or sale of property (§ 121.22(G)(2))
• Executive session on compensation for public employees (§ 121.22(G)(4))
• Approval of minutes from July 8, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting

The Committee of the Whole met and approved the minutes from July 8, 2021. Council voted unanimously to ratify the Mayor's vote accepting the Fifth Amended Joint Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization of Purdue Pharma L.P. Council also unanimously forwarded three ordinances to the regular Council meeting: one granting limited additional paid time-off for dispatchers, and two amending compensation ordinances for I.A.F.F. employees and full-time communication specialists (dispatchers) for 2021. No public comments were made.

• Approved minutes of July 8, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting (6-0)
• Ratified Mayor's vote to accept Fifth Amended Joint Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization of Purdue Pharma L.P. (6-0)
• Forwarded Ordinance 2021-138, awarding limited additional paid time-off for dispatchers, to regular meeting (6-0)
• Forwarded Ordinance 2021-139, amending I.A.F.F. payroll ordinance for 2021 compensation, to regular meeting (6-0)
• Forwarded Ordinance 2021-140, amending dispatcher compensation ordinance for 2021, to regular meeting (6-0)

City Council - Finance Committee Before July 28, 2022

The Stow City Council Finance Committee will review several business items, including contracts for merchandise, plumbing, siding, AV upgrades, and an amendment for catch basin repairs. They will also consider motions to promote and hire police officers. The meeting is scheduled for July 22, 2021, following the Roads and Safety Committee.

• Acushnet Company – Fox Den pro-shop merchandise (#21-132)
• Shuman Plumbing – Heritage Barn restroom remodel (#21-133)
• Weatherseal Home Services, Inc. – Silver Springs Lodge siding (#21-134)
• Atech Technologies Inc – AV upgrades in Council Chambers (#21-135)
• Police Department – Motion to promote Sergeant to Lieutenant, promote officer to Sergeant, hire a police officer

The Finance Committee unanimously forwarded five ordinances to the regular Council meeting, including contracts for Fox Den pro shop merchandise, plumbing, siding, AV upgrades, and catch basin repairs. It also approved a police staffing change to promote a Sergeant to Lieutenant, an Officer to Sergeant, and hire a new Officer. No public comments were received.

• Forwarded Ordinance 2021-132 for Acushnet pro shop merchandise contract (unanimous)
• Forwarded Ordinance 2021-133 for Shuman plumbing services at Heritage Barn (unanimous)
• Forwarded Ordinance 2021-134 for Weatherseal siding at Leona Farris Lodge (unanimous)
• Forwarded Ordinance 2021-135 to increase AV upgrade expenditures (unanimous)
• Forwarded Ordinance 2021-136 to increase M. Campbell catch basin repair contract (unanimous)
• Approved police promotions and hiring (unanimous)

City Council - Planning Committee before July 28, 2022

The Stow City Council Planning Committee is meeting to consider an application from Ridgewood Development Co., LLC for residential detoxification services at 2950 and 2924 Graham Rd. The committee will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and hear the Planning Director's report. Public comments must be submitted in writing to the Clerk of Council by 3 P.M. on the day of the meeting.

• Application #21-131 by Ridgewood Development Co., LLC for residential detoxification services at 2950 and 2924 Graham Rd.
• Approval of minutes from the May 13, 2021 Planning Committee meeting
• Planning Director's report
• Remonstrance period

The Planning Committee voted unanimously to approve a conditional zoning certificate for a residential detoxification facility at 2950 and 2924 Graham Road, operated as a group home for persons with disabilities. The approval includes variances for bed capacity and proximity to similar facilities, and conditions requiring fire/building code compliance, fencing plan approval, and parcel combination. The motion forwards the resolution to the full Council for a first reading.

• Approved conditional zoning certificate for detox facility at 2950/2924 Graham Road (3-0)
• Granted variance allowing up to 30 beds (12 per acre) subject to fire/building code approval
• Granted variance reducing required distance from 2,000 to 500 feet from similar facilities
• Nullified restriction excluding residential treatment centers from group home definition for this application
• Required fire and building department approval of code compliance
• Required zoning and fire department approval of fencing plans
• Required combining parcels 56-16142 and 56-05873 into one parcel
• Forwarded resolution to Council for first reading

City Council - Roads and Safety Committee Before July 28, 2022

The Roads and Safety Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and receive an update on the 2021 Roads Program. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the main business item is a status update.

• Approval of May 27, 2021 committee minutes
• 2021 Roads Program update

The Roads and Safety Committee met on July 22, 2021, and approved the minutes from its May 27, 2021 meeting. The only business item was an update on the 2021 Roads Program, with no formal decisions made on that item. The meeting adjourned after the update.

• Approved minutes of May 27, 2021 meeting

City Council Agendas before July 28, 2022

City Council will consider several amendments to the city charter regarding meetings and legislative agendas. The body will also review ordinances and resolutions concerning city services, equipment, and training.

• Charter Amendments §4.08 (Regular Meetings) and §4.09 (Special Meetings)
• Amendments to Charter 123 regarding Legislative Agenda, Order of Business, and Standing Committees
• Contract for Diversity and Race Relations training with Peek Institute Training & Education Center, LLC
• Purchase of flame-retardant foam tank and trailer from Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc.
• Solicitation of bids for SKiP Playground and equipment

Stow City Council unanimously adopted ordinances to place two charter amendments on the November 2, 2021 ballot, clarifying special meeting rules. It also approved a contract with Peek Institute for diversity training, a columbarium for Silver Springs Cemetery, and several other items. A resolution opposing a state broadband restriction was withdrawn. The August 26, 2021 meeting was cancelled.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-112 and 2021-113, placing charter amendments on the Nov. 2, 2021 ballot.
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-120, contracting with Peek Institute for diversity training.
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-126, purchasing a 96-niche columbarium for Silver Springs Cemetery.
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-125, contracting with Lubrizol for fire foam disposal and trailer use.
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-127, contracting with Continuant for the Avaya phone system.
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-128, authorizing bids for SKiP Park playground design and equipment.
• Withdrew Resolution 2021-122 opposing a state broadband restriction.
• Cancelled the August 26, 2021 City Council meeting.

Parks & Recreation Board

The Stow Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to discuss department activities, including the Parks Master Plan, City Center Project, events, and park improvements. They will also review legislation affecting board members and discuss meeting logistics. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific votes or dollar amounts listed.

• Parks Master Plan discussion
• City Center Project update
• Events and programs review
• Parks improvements update
• Legislation affecting board members review

The Stow Parks and Recreation Board unanimously approved proceeding with the SKIP Playground replacement, allowing staff to solicit bids for equipment, surfacing, and amenities. The board also approved minutes from the April 8 and May 17, 2021 meetings. Staff reported on the Parks Master Plan, City Center Project updates, and various program and facility updates.

• Approved minutes from April 8, 2021 meeting (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from May 17, 2021 meeting (all in favor)
• Approved motion to proceed with SKIP Playground replacement (all in favor)

City Council - Committee of the Whole Before July 28, 2022

Stow City Council's Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss amendments to council rules (legislative agenda, order of business, standing committees), a resolution opposing broadband restrictions, and a discussion of the remonstrance period. The meeting also includes an executive session for property and employee compensation matters.

• Amend Chapter 123 §123.07 Legislative Agenda (#21-114)
• Amend Chapter 123 §123.10 Order of Business (#21-115)
• Amend Chapter 123 §123.23 Standing Committees (#21-116)
• Resolution to oppose broadband restriction (#21-122)
• Executive session on property purchase/sale and public employee compensation

The Committee of the Whole unanimously approved amendments to Chapter 123, updating sections on the legislative agenda (Ordinance 2021-114), order of business (Ordinance 2021-115), and standing committees (Ordinance 2021-116), and forwarded them to the regular Council meeting. The committee also voted to forward Resolution 2021-122 opposing a state broadband restriction, but noted it would be withdrawn due to recent state action. Discussion on updating the remonstrance period and YouTube comments was tabled for further consideration.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-114 (legislative agenda) as Version 2, forwarded to regular meeting.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-115 (order of business) as Version 3, forwarded to regular meeting.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-116 (standing committees) as Version 3, forwarded to regular meeting.
• Forwarded Resolution 2021-122 (opposing state broadband restriction) to regular meeting, with intent to withdraw.
• Approved minutes of June 10 and June 24, 2021, Committee of the Whole meetings.
• Discussed but did not act on updating Section 123.14 (remonstrance period).
• Discussed but did not act on enabling YouTube comments for meetings.

City Council - Finance Committee Before July 28, 2022

The Stow City Council Finance Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and review several business items, including contracts for diversity training, fire safety equipment, a columbarium, and a phone service agreement, as well as soliciting bids for a playground. The meeting is a working session to discuss these items before potential action.

• Peek Institute Training & Education Center contract for diversity and race relations training (#21-120)
• Lubrizol Advanced Materials flame-retardant foam tank and trailer contract (#21-125)
• Conti Memorial Group / Portage Marble & Granite columbarium at Silver Springs (#21-126)
• Continuant Inc. 2021-2023 Avaya Service Agreement (#21-127)
• Solicit bids for SKiP Playground and equipment (#21-128)

The Finance Committee met on July 8, 2021, and voted unanimously to forward four ordinances to the regular Council meeting. These included contracts for diversity training, disposal of obsolete fire foam, a columbarium for the cemetery, and a telephone system maintenance contract. The committee also approved the minutes from its June 10 and June 24 meetings.

• Approved minutes of the June 10, 2021 Finance Committee meeting.
• Approved minutes of the June 24, 2021 Finance Committee meeting.
• Forwarded Ordinance 2021-120 (diversity training contract with Peek Institute, up to $30,000) to Council.
• Forwarded Ordinance 2021-125 (fire foam/trailer exchange with Lubrizol) to Council.
• Forwarded Ordinance 2021-126 (purchase of a 96-niche columbarium, up to $25,000) to Council.
• Forwarded Ordinance 2021-127 (Avaya telephone system maintenance contract, up to $46,246.96) to Council.
• Forwarded Ordinance 2021-128 (SKiP Park playground design and implementation bids) to Council.

City Council - Public Improvements Committee Before July 28, 2022

The Public Improvements Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and receive an update on Stow's summer parks and recreation programming. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; it is primarily an informational session.

• Approval of May 27, 2021 committee minutes
• Update on summer parks and recreation programming

The Public Improvements Committee unanimously approved the minutes from its May 27, 2021 meeting. The committee also received an update on Stow's summer parks and recreation programming, including recent events and plans to restart senior programs.

• Approved the minutes of the May 27, 2021 Public Improvements Committee meeting (motion by Altieri, second by Fiocca; unanimous).

City Council Agendas before July 28, 2022

This agenda lists only the agenda item itself, with two attached PDF documents of the council meeting agenda. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are detailed in the provided text.

• Agenda item with two attached PDFs: CITY COUNCIL 06-24-21 AGENDA.PDF and CITY COUNCIL 06-24-21 AGENDA (1).PDF

Stow City Council unanimously approved hiring a police officer, appointing Manorma Ramcharran to the Senior Citizen Commission, and adopting ordinances to purchase a 2022 Ford F350 for the fire department, 19 portable radios for the police, and emergency catch basin/culvert repairs on State Route 91 and Commerce Drive. Council also placed charter amendments on second reading and an ordinance on failed legislation on first reading. A lengthy discussion occurred regarding Council member Shaw's online conduct.

• Approved hiring a police officer (unanimous).
• Approved Manorma Ramcharran to fill a vacancy on the Senior Citizen Commission (unanimous).
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-123 to purchase a 2022 Ford F350 for the Fire Department (unanimous).
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-124 to purchase 19 portable radios for the Police Department (unanimous).
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-121 for emergency catch basin and culvert repairs (unanimous).
• Placed Ordinance 2021-112 and 2021-113 (charter amendments) on second reading (unanimous).
• Placed Ordinance 2021-117 (failed legislation) on first reading (6-1, Shaw dissenting).
• Approved release of checks for the current bill listing (unanimous).

City Council - Roads and Safety Committee Before July 28, 2022

The Roads and Safety Committee meeting previously scheduled for Thursday, June 24, 2021, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

The Roads & Safety Committee meeting previously scheduled for Thursday, June 24, 2021, was cancelled. No decisions were made or items discussed.

• Cancelled the Roads & Safety Committee meeting scheduled for June 24, 2021.

City Council - Committee of the Whole Before July 28, 2022

Stow City Council's Committee-of-the-Whole will discuss amendments to council rules, including changes to the legislative agenda, order of business, standing committees, and a new section on failed legislation. The committee will also consider a resolution opposing broadband restrictions and an appointment to the Senior Citizen Commission, followed by an executive session on property matters.

• Amend Chapter 123 – Council – Amend §123.07 – Legislative Agenda (#21-114)
• Amend Chapter 123 – Council – Amend §123.10 – Order of Business (#21-115)
• Amend Chapter 123 – Council – Amend §123.23 – Standing Committees (#21-116)
• Amend Chapter 123 – Council – Establish §123.26 – Failed Legislation (#21-117)
• Oppose Broadband Restriction (#21-122)

The Committee of the Whole forwarded Ordinance Nos. 2021-114, 2021-115, and 2021-116, which amend Council rules on legislative agenda, order of business, and standing committees, to the regular Council meeting for first reading. It also forwarded Resolution No. 2021-122, opposing an Ohio Senate budget amendment that would restrict public-owned broadband networks, to the regular meeting. Ordinance No. 2021-117, establishing rules for failed legislation, was amended to Version 2 and forwarded to the regular meeting for first reading.

• Forwarded Ordinance No. 2021-114 (legislative agenda) to regular Council meeting for first reading.
• Forwarded Ordinance No. 2021-115 (order of business) to regular Council meeting for first reading.
• Forwarded Ordinance No. 2021-116 (standing committees) to regular Council meeting for first reading.
• Amended Ordinance No. 2021-117 (failed legislation) to Version 2 and forwarded to regular Council meeting for first reading.
• Forwarded Resolution No. 2021-122 (opposing public-owned broadband restriction) to regular Council meeting.

City Council - Finance Committee Before July 28, 2022

The Stow City Council Finance Committee is meeting to review financial reports and discuss several business items, including vehicle and equipment purchases, a training contract, emergency repairs, and the 2022 budget. The committee will also consider motions to approve these items and permission to hire a police officer.

• Purchase of a 2022 Ford F350 XL Crew Cab 4x4 pickup for the Fire Dept. (#21-123)
• Purchase of 19 replacement portable radios for the Police Dept. from Motorola Solutions (#21-124)
• Contract with Peek Institute Training & Education Center for diversity and race relations training (#21-120)
• Emergency catch basin/culvert repairs by M. Campbell Contracting, LLC (#21-121)
• Discussion of 2022 budget/annual appropriations and motion to approve hiring a police officer

The Finance Committee unanimously forwarded three ordinances to the regular Council meeting: the purchase of a 2022 Ford F350 for the Fire Department (up to $40,461), the purchase of 19 portable radios for the Police Department (amended to $60,791.26), and emergency catch basin and culvert repairs (costing $36,355.20). The committee also held Ordinance 2021-120 on diversity training for further discussion and approved a request to hire one additional police officer for a human trafficking task force.

• Approved forwarding Ordinance 2021-123 for a 2022 Ford F350 fire truck purchase (up to $40,461) to Council.
• Approved forwarding Ordinance 2021-124 for 19 Motorola portable radios (amended to $60,791.26) to Council.
• Approved forwarding Ordinance 2021-121 for emergency catch basin and culvert repairs ($36,355.20) to Council.
• Held Ordinance 2021-120 on diversity training in committee for further discussion.
• Approved a request to hire one additional police officer to support a human trafficking task force.

City Council Agendas before July 28, 2022

City Council is meeting to vote on several ordinances regarding vehicle purchases and professional service contracts. The body will also discuss amendments to the City Charter and local chapters regarding council operations and the Department of Development.

• Ordinance No. 21-099: Issuance of Bonds for the purchase of 2861 Call Rd
• Multiple vehicle purchases from Bob Ross Buick for Engineering, Water, Parks, Street, and Building departments
• Ordinance No. 21-105: Contract with Clemans Nelson & Associates for Classification & Compensation Study
• Ordinance No. 21-107: Contract with PROS Consulting for Parks Master Plan
• Ordinance No. 21-106: Firing Range Upgrade via InVeris Training Solutions

Stow City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 2021-99, authorizing the issuance and sale of $2,000,000 in notes to acquire approximately 36 acres at 2861 Call Road for a driving range at Fox Den Golf Course. The council also approved several other ordinances, including appointments, vehicle purchases, and contracts, all with unanimous votes except for one dissenting vote on the Deputy Clerk appointment.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-118 confirming Nathan Leppo as Director of Development.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-119 appointing Sonya Mottram as Deputy Clerk of Council (vote 6-1, Shaw dissenting).
• Approved Ordinance 2021-99 authorizing $2,000,000 in notes for land purchase at 2861 Call Road for Fox Den Golf Course driving range.
• Approved Ordinances 2021-100 through 2021-104 and 2021-109 through 2021-110 for purchase of vehicles from Bob Ross Buick and Valley Ford Truck.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-105 for classification and compensation study with Clemans, Nelson & Associates.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-106 for firing range upgrade with InVeris Training Solutions.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-107 for parks master plan consulting with Pros Consulting Inc.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-108 for concrete replacement at Fox Den Golf Course with Cardinal Cement & Excavating.

City Council - Committee of the Whole Before July 28, 2022

The Stow City Council Committee of the Whole will discuss an update on the Regional Dispatch Center and consider several ordinance and charter amendments. These include changes to the Department of Development, council meeting procedures, and legislative processes. The meeting will also include an executive session on public employee compensation.

• Discussion of Regional Dispatch Center update
• Amend Chapter 147 – Department of Development (§147.02, §147.03)
• Charter Amendment §4.08 – Regular Meetings
• Charter Amendment §4.09 – Special Meetings
• Amend Chapter 123 – Council rules (§123.07, §123.10, §123.23, §123.26)

The Committee of the Whole unanimously forwarded two charter amendments (Ordinances 2021-112 and 2021-113) to the regular Council meeting for placement on the November 2, 2021 ballot. These amendments would clarify rules for regular and special Council meetings, including notice requirements and limiting special meetings to six per year. The committee also forwarded Ordinance 2021-111, which removes language about removal procedures for the Development Director and Economic Development Coordinator. Four other ordinances (2021-114 through 117) regarding Council rules were held in committee for further discussion.

• Forwarded Ordinance 2021-111 to regular Council, removing removal language for Development Director and Economic Development Coordinator.
• Forwarded Ordinance 2021-112 to regular Council, placing a charter amendment on regular meetings on the Nov. 2 ballot.
• Forwarded Ordinance 2021-113 to regular Council, placing a charter amendment on special meetings on the Nov. 2 ballot.
• Held Ordinances 2021-114, 2021-115, 2021-116, and 2021-117 in Committee of the Whole for further review.
• Approved minutes of the May 27, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting.
• Recessed into executive session to discuss compensation of two public employees, then reconvened.

City Council - Finance Committee Before July 28, 2022

The Stow City Council Finance Committee is meeting to review financial reports and consider several business items, including the issuance of notes/bonds for the purchase of 2861 Call Road, multiple vehicle purchases from Bob Ross Buick and Valley Ford, and contracts for a classification study, firing range upgrade, parks master plan, and other services. The committee will also vote on a motion to approve $17,800 in electrical supplies from MARS Electric.

• Issuance & Sale of Notes – Issuance of Bonds – Purchase of 2861 Call Road (#21-99)
• Bob Ross Buick – 2021 GMC Sierra Crew Cab – Engineering Dept (#21-100)
• Bob Ross Buick – 2021 GMC EXT Pick-up – Water Dept (#21-101)
• Bob Ross Buick – 2021 GMC Long Bed Pick-up – Parks Dept (#21-102)
• MARS Electric – Supplies for various Electrical Projects $17,800

The Finance Committee voted unanimously to forward Ordinance 2021-99 to the regular Council meeting, authorizing the issuance of $2,000,000 in notes for the purchase of approximately 36 acres at 2861 Call Road for a driving range at Fox Den Golf Course. The committee also forwarded several other ordinances, including purchases of vehicles for various departments, a classification and compensation study, a firing range upgrade, a parks master plan consulting contract, and a concrete replacement contract at Fox Den Golf Course. All motions were carried, with two abstentions by Councilman Feldman on the parks master plan and concrete contracts.

• Approved forwarding Ordinance 2021-99 to Council: issuance of $2,000,000 in notes for acquiring 2861 Call Road for a driving range at Fox Den Golf Course.
• Approved forwarding Ordinance 2021-100 to Council: purchase of a 2021 GMC Sierra Crew Cab for Engineering for up to $31,640.10.
• Approved forwarding Ordinance 2021-101 to Council: purchase of a 2021 GMC EXT Pick-up for Water Department for up to $47,208.87.
• Approved forwarding Ordinance 2021-102 to Council: purchase of a 2021 GMC Long Bed Pick-up for Parks Maintenance for up to $35,107.10.
• Approved forwarding Ordinance 2021-103 to Council: purchase of a 2021 GMC Sierra Pick-up for Sign & Paint (Street) for up to $37,447.10.
• Approved forwarding Ordinance 2021-104 to Council: purchase of a 2022 Ford F-550 with dump and plow for Street Department for up to $83,551.56.
• Approved forwarding Ordinance 2021-105 to Council: contract with Clemans, Nelson & Associates for classification and compensation study for up to $25,814.
• Approved forwarding Ordinance 2021-106 to Council: contract with InVeris Training Solutions to upgrade firing range for up to $104,797.00.

City Council - Roads and Safety Committee Before July 28, 2022

The Roads & Safety Committee met on May 27, 2021, to review the minutes from the May 13 meeting. The committee scheduled a discussion regarding speed tables and revisited a previously tabled item concerning HR 1280.

• Support of HR 1280 – George Floyd Justice in Policing Act (#21-90)
• Discussion of Speed Tables

The Roads & Safety Committee unanimously approved the minutes from its May 13, 2021 meeting. Resolution No. 2021-90, supporting the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, remained tabled from a prior request and was not discussed further. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of May 13, 2021 Roads & Safety Committee meeting (unanimous)
• Resolution No. 2021-90 (George Floyd Justice in Policing Act support) remained tabled

City Council Agendas before July 28, 2022

Stow City Council will meet to vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including equipment for the fire department and police. The body is also considering amendments to the Parks & Recreation Board and resolutions regarding racial equality and policing.

• Ordinance No. 21-48: Amend Chapter 163 regarding the Parks & Recreation Board
• Ordinance No. 21-84: Purchase of 15 replacement portable radios from Motorola Solutions, Inc.
• Resolution No. 21-90: Support of HR 1280 – George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
• Ordinance No. 21-95: Contract with Paragon Investments, Inc. for Council Chambers ceiling repair
• Ordinance No. 21-93: Purchase of Fire Department software from E S O Solutions Inc.

Stow City Council approved the purchase of two parcels at 2861 Call Road from George and Patricia Hanson to preserve green space, and adopted several ordinances including a Parks and Recreation Board establishment, propane gas service, fire software, mutual aid, and council chamber repairs. A resolution supporting the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act failed 1-6, and a resolution adding 'Black Lives Matter' to a prior resolution was postponed indefinitely.

• Approved purchase of 2861 Call Road parcels for green space (6-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-48 establishing Parks and Recreation Board (unanimous)
• Withdrew Ordinance 2021-84 for police portable radios (unanimous)
• Rejected Resolution 2021-90 supporting George Floyd Justice in Policing Act (1-6)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-92 propane gas service for Heritage Barn and Fox Den Golf Course (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-93 fire records software renewal with ESO Solutions (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-94 mobile field force mutual aid agreement (unanimous)
• Postponed indefinitely Resolution 2021-97 adding 'Black Lives Matter' phrase (5-2)

City Council - Public Improvements Committee Before July 28, 2022

The Stow City Council Public Improvements Committee will meet electronically on May 27, 2021, to approve the minutes from April 22, 2021, and discuss a parks maintenance update. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube, with options for written or live public comment.

• Approval of minutes from April 22, 2021
• Discussion of Parks Maintenance Update

The Public Improvements Committee met and approved the minutes from the April 22, 2021 meeting. The only substantive item was a discussion of parks maintenance updates, with no formal decisions or votes taken on any projects.

• Approved minutes of April 22, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

City Council - Committee of the Whole Before July 28, 2022

The Stow City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to consider a resolution promoting racial equality (item #21-97), which references prior items #2020-84 through #2020-90. The council will also hold an executive session to discuss collective bargaining and property purchase or sale matters. The meeting will be conducted electronically due to state law.

• Discussion of Promote Racial Equality resolution (#21-97)
• Executive session on collective bargaining matters
• Executive session on purchase or sale of property
• Approval of minutes from May 13, 2021 meeting

The Committee of the Whole forwarded Resolution 2021-97 to the regular Council meeting, which would amend the 2020 racial equality resolution to add the phrase '(BLACK LIVES MATTER)' to its first whereas clause and Section 1. The committee also forwarded Ordinance 2021-98 authorizing the purchase of two parcels at 2861 Call Road from George and Patricia Hanson. Both items were approved unanimously for forwarding.

• Forwarded Resolution 2021-97 to add '(BLACK LIVES MATTER)' to Resolution 2020-84 (7-0)
• Forwarded Ordinance 2021-98 to purchase two parcels at 2861 Call Road (7-0)
• Approved minutes of the May 13, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting (7-0)
• Recessed into executive session for collective bargaining and property matters (7-0)

City Council - Finance Committee Before July 28, 2022

The Finance Committee will discuss several business items including radio replacements, fire department software, and ceiling repairs for Council Chambers. The committee will also consider motions to approve projects involving the Summit County Virtual Courtroom and lighting at Silver Springs.

• Motorola Solutions, Inc. – 15 Replacement Portable Radios
• Amerigas – Propane Gas Service 2021
• E S O Solutions Inc. – Fire Department Software
• Paragon Investments, Inc. – Repair of Council Chambers Ceiling
• MARS Electric – Silver Springs Lighting

The Finance Committee unanimously forwarded six ordinances to the Regular Council meeting, including purchases for police radios, propane gas, fire software, mutual aid, ceiling repairs, and labor contract assistance. The committee also approved expenditures for the Summit County Virtual Courtroom project, a courthouse HVAC compressor, Silver Springs parking lot lighting, and permission to hire a Director of Planning and Development. All votes were unanimous.

• Forwarded Ordinance 2021-84 (police radios, up to $61,075.65) to Council for withdrawal (4-0)
• Forwarded Ordinance 2021-92 (Amerigas propane contract) to Council as amended (4-0)
• Forwarded Ordinance 2021-93 (ESO Solutions fire software, up to $21,452.75) to Council (4-0)
• Forwarded Ordinance 2021-94 (Mobile Field Force mutual aid agreement) to Council (4-0)
• Forwarded Ordinance 2021-95 (Paragon Investments ceiling repair, up to $25,124) to Council (4-0)
• Forwarded Ordinance 2021-96 (Kastner, Westman & Wilkins labor contract assistance, increase to $75,000) to Council (4-0)
• Approved Summit County Virtual Courtroom project expenditures (up to $4K Ott Electric, $20K MGT, $1K Brake Fire) (4-0)
• Approved Jacco & Associates courthouse HVAC compressor (up to $19,497.75) (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Stow Planning Commission will hold a virtual meeting to consider a conditional zoning certificate for a child daycare center at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 3725 Kent Road. The request includes a variance because the daycare portion of the building is 75 feet from the right-of-way, less than the required 80 feet. The commission will also approve minutes from a previous meeting.

• Conditional zoning certificate for Crossing Bridges Daycare at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 3725 Kent Road
• Variance request for 75-foot setback from Kent Road right-of-way (required: 80 feet)
• Daycare services for infants to 5-year-olds, including weekends and overnight
• Proposed fenced play area on south side of church
• Drop-off/pick-up area in parking lot north of church

The Stow Planning Commission tabled a request for a conditional zoning certificate for a child daycare center at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 3725 Kent Road, pending further review. The commission required evidence of state certification, building and fire department phase plan approval, and compliance with all requirements before reconsideration. The motion to table passed unanimously.

• Tabled conditional zoning certificate for Crossing Bridges Daycare at 3725 Kent Rd (5-0)
• Approved minutes of previous meeting (5-0)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Stow Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting via Zoom to discuss the Parks Master Plan, receive updates, and handle old and new business. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific action items or dollar amounts listed. Public comment is accepted via email or live participation with prior registration. The next meeting is scheduled for July 8, 2021.

• Discussion of Parks Master Plan
• Updates on park-related matters
• Old business and new business items
• Public comment period (written or live via Zoom)

The Stow Parks and Recreation Board voted unanimously to recommend hiring Pros Consulting to develop a comprehensive Parks Master Plan, with an estimated cost of $75,000-$90,000. The board also approved a draft letter to City Council supporting the recommendation. The plan is expected to take about nine months and will include public engagement, facility assessments, and a strategic action plan.

• Approved recommendation to engage Pros Consulting for Parks Master Plan (unanimous)
• Approved draft letter to City Council supporting Master Plan and budget range (unanimous)

City Council - Roads and Safety Committee Before July 28, 2022

The Stow City Council Roads and Safety Committee is meeting to discuss two business items: a proposed amendment to Chapter 725 that would repeal the training requirement for late-night sales, and a resolution supporting HR 1280, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021. The committee will also approve minutes from its April 8, 2021 meeting. The meeting will be held electronically due to state pandemic orders.

• Amend Chapter 725 – 'Late Night Sales' – Repealing §725.02 – Training (#21-85)
• Support of HR 1280 – George Floyd Justice in Policing Act 2021 (#21-90)

The Roads and Safety Committee unanimously approved Ordinance 2021-85, which repeals Section 725.02 of the City of Stow's Codified Ordinances, eliminating the city-mandated training requirement for late-night sales. The committee also tabled Resolution 2021-90, which expressed support for the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, after a motion by Ms. Shaw to wait for Senate passage; the vote was 3-1 with Mr. McIntire opposed. The meeting minutes from April 8, 2021, were approved unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-85 repealing late-night sales training requirement (4-0)
• Tabled Resolution 2021-90 supporting George Floyd Justice in Policing Act (3-1)
• Approved minutes of April 8, 2021 Roads & Safety Committee meeting (4-0)

City Council Agendas before July 28, 2022

City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and police equipment upgrades. The body will also review changes to city codes regarding parks, sanitation, and late-night sales.

• Resolution No. 21-88: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021
• Ordinance No. 21-83 and 21-84: Motorola Solutions WatchGuard upgrade and 15 replacement portable radios
• Resolution No. 21-82: Site plan and variance for sanitary sewer pump station on Hampshire Road
• Resolution No. 21-86: Chamber of Commerce non-profit membership annual fees ($800)
• Resolution No. 21-90: Support of HR 1280 – George Floyd Justice in Policing Act 2021

Stow City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including accepting American Rescue Plan Act funds and purchasing police equipment, but rejected a resolution to increase Chamber of Commerce membership fees and an ordinance to hire outside legal counsel for the Clerk of Court. The meeting also included reports on city projects and public safety recognitions.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-76 amending annual appropriations (6-1, McIntire opposed)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-81 removing 'unlicensed motor vehicles' from junk storage code (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-82 for sanitary sewer pump station on Hampshire Road (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-83 for Motorola WatchGuard software upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-85 repealing late-night sales training section (unanimous)
• Rejected Resolution 2021-86 increasing Chamber of Commerce fees to $800 (3-4)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-87 settling water main break claim for Jeffrey Stadden (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-88 to accept ARPA funds (unanimous)

City Council - Committee of the Whole Before July 28, 2022

The Stow City Council Committee-of-the-Whole is meeting on May 13, 2021, with a light agenda. The main actions are approving the minutes from the April 8, 2021 meeting and potentially entering an executive session to discuss pending or imminent court action. No business items are listed for discussion.

• Approval of minutes from April 8, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting
• Possible executive session for pending or imminent court action under Ohio law §121.22 (B)(3)

The Committee of the Whole meeting was largely procedural: minutes from April 8, 2021 were approved unanimously, and council recessed into executive session to discuss pending or imminent court action, then reconvened and adjourned. No new business or citizen comments were presented, and no substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of April 8, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting (7-0)
• Recessed into executive session to discuss pending or imminent court action (7-0)
• Reconvened into open session (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:30 p.m. (7-0)

City Council - Finance Committee Before July 28, 2022

The Stow City Council Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several financial items, including contracts for Motorola Solutions for WatchGuard upgrades and replacement portable radios, an amendment to Chamber of Commerce membership fees, a moral claim, and the use of American Rescue Plan Act funds. The committee will also consider employee life insurance and engaging outside legal counsel. This is a regular finance committee meeting with multiple business items.

• Motorola Solutions WatchGuard upgrade, hosting, security (#21-83)
• Motorola Solutions 15 replacement portable radios (#21-84)
• Amend #1995-299 Chamber of Commerce non-profit membership annual fees (#21-86)
• Moral claim for Jeffrey Stadden at 3987 Stow Road (#21-87)
• American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 (#21-88)

The Finance Committee approved forwarding several items to the regular Council meeting, including a $27,823.07 settlement for a resident's water main damage claim, a $38,680 contract for police body camera software upgrades, and a resolution to accept American Rescue Plan Act funds. It also approved hiring outside legal counsel for the Clerk of Court amid a budget dispute, and increased Chamber of Commerce membership fees. The committee held off on a $61,075.65 radio purchase pending further review.

• Approved $27,823.07 moral claim settlement for Jeffrey Stadden (unanimous)
• Approved $38,680 WatchGuard cloud upgrade for police evidence storage (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to accept ARPA funds and create Fund No. 219 (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 contract with Brennan, Manna & Diamond for Clerk of Court legal counsel (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 one-year life insurance contract with The Hartford (unanimous)
• Approved increasing Chamber of Commerce membership fees to $800 annually (unanimous)
• Approved $19,215.45 for Mars Electric lighting fixtures near Service Building pond (unanimous)
• Held Ordinance 2021-84 for 15 portable radios until next meeting

City Council - Planning Committee before July 28, 2022

The Planning Committee will review a site plan and variance for a sanitary sewer pump station on Hampshire Road. The committee will also consider an amendment to Chapter 521 regarding the enforcement of junk storage regulations.

• Site Plan & Variance - Sanitary Sewer Pump Station on Hampshire Road
• Amendment to Chapter 521 (Health, Safety & Sanitation) regarding storage of junk
• Designation of Enforcing Authority (#21-81)

The Planning Committee unanimously approved Ordinance 2021-81, amending the junk storage code to remove 'unlicensed motor vehicles' from the definition of junk, and forwarded it to Council. The committee also unanimously approved Resolution 2021-82, granting site plan and variance approval for a sanitary sewer pump station on Hampshire Road, and forwarded it to Council. Both items were approved without dissent.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-81 removing 'unlicensed motor vehicles' from junk storage definition (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-82 for sanitary sewer pump station site plan and variance on Hampshire Road (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Stow Planning Commission is holding a virtual meeting to consider a conditional zoning certificate for a residential treatment facility at 2950 Graham Road. The facility would house up to 30 adults under 24-hour supervision, with no exterior changes except privacy fencing. The property is currently zoned R-3 Residential, where such uses are conditionally permitted.

• Conditional zoning certificate for residential treatment facility at 2950 Graham Road
• Up to 30 adults, 15-21 day stays, 24-hour supervision
• No exterior changes except privacy fencing
• Property previously approved for multi-family apartments in 2020 (P.C. #2020-004) but not completed

The Stow Planning Commission discussed a request for a conditional zoning certificate to operate a residential treatment facility at 2950 Graham Road, but took no vote. Members agreed the proposed use did not fit the assisted living definition and that a text amendment to the zoning code would be needed before the application could be considered. The item was effectively tabled, with the commission planning to study the use definition further.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (motion carried)
• Tabled conditional zoning request for residential treatment facility at 2950 Graham Road (no vote taken)
• Agreed to make 37 resident emails part of the permanent record

Planning Commission

The Stow Planning Commission will hold a virtual meeting to consider a site plan and variance request for a new sanitary sewer pump station on Hampshire Road. The project aims to replace aging infrastructure and re-route sewage to the DSSS Wastewater Treatment Plant. The applicant requests a variance from the 50-foot wetland buffer requirement, as the proposed location is the least environmentally damaging option.

• Site plan and variance approval for sanitary sewer pump station (P.C. 2021-006)
• Proposed structure: 450 sq ft, 14 ft high, split faced block walls, metal roof
• Variance from C.O.S. Section 1155.06(a) to build within 50-foot wetland buffer
• Located at end of Hampshire Road cul-de-sac

The Stow Planning Commission approved a site plan and variance for a new sanitary sewer pump station on Hampshire Road, replacing aging infrastructure. The project, requested by Black & Veatch on behalf of the Department of Sanitary Sewer Services, includes a variance to allow construction within 50 feet of a wetland. The commission voted 4-0 to approve the application.

• Approved site plan and variance for sanitary sewer pump station on Hampshire Road (4-0)
• Approved minutes of previous meeting (motion carried)

City Council Agendas before July 28, 2022

This is a regular City Council meeting agenda. The agenda document is provided, but no specific items are listed in the text.

• No specific agenda items are listed in the provided text.

Stow City Council approved several expenditures, including an 80-niche columbarium from Portage Marble and Granite Company for the Stow Cemetery, a concrete removal and replacement contract with Richard Cecchi Concrete, LLC at Fox Den Golf Course, and a 2021 GMC 3500 pickup with plow and salt spreader from Bob Ross Buick, Inc. for the Building Maintenance Department. Council also approved hiring a full-time Inspector, filling a Working Foreman position in Parks Maintenance, and replacing the Supervisor of Communications in the Police Department. An ordinance amending the annual appropriation (2021-77) failed adoption, and another (2021-76) was placed on first reading after a suspension of rules failed.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-78 as amended for 80-niche columbarium purchase (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-79 for concrete removal/replacement at Fox Den Golf Course (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-80 for 2021 GMC 3500 pickup with plow and salt spreader (unanimous)
• Approved permission to fill full-time Working Foreman, Parks Maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved hiring full-time Inspector (unanimous)
• Approved replacement of Supervisor of Communications, Police Department (unanimous)
• Ordinance 2021-77 (annual appropriation amendment) failed adoption (2-5)
• Ordinance 2021-76 placed on first reading after suspension of rules failed (4-3)

City Council - Finance Committee Before July 28, 2022

The Stow City Council Finance Committee will consider amendments to the 2021 annual appropriations ordinance, contracts for cemetery and concrete work, a new plow truck purchase, and personnel actions. The meeting will be held electronically due to state orders.

• Amend Ordinance 2021-27 Annual Appropriations (#21-76, #21-77)
• Portage Marble & Granite Company – 80 Niche Columbarium – Stow Cemetery (#21-78)
• Richard Cecchi Concrete – various locations at Fox Den (#21-79)
• Bob Ross Buick Inc. – 2021 GMC Utility Plow Truck (#21-80)
• Personnel actions: fill Working Foreman, hire Inspector, replace Police Communications Supervisor, and All Traffic Solutions radar/message sign trailer

The Finance Committee unanimously approved and forwarded two competing ordinances (2021-76 and 2021-77) to the regular Council meeting, both amending the 2021 appropriations to address the Stow Municipal Court's projected deficit. The committee also approved several other expenditures and personnel actions, all by unanimous votes.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-76 (municipal court funding) to forward to Council (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-77 (municipal court funding) to forward to Council as amended (4-0)
• Amended Ordinance 2021-78 to reflect $34,980 for columbarium purchase (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-78 (columbarium) to forward to Council as amended (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-79 ($25,300 concrete work at Fox Den) to forward to Council (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-80 ($55,882.10 GMC pickup) to forward to Council (4-0)
• Approved permission to fill Working Foreman in Parks Maintenance (4-0)
• Approved hiring full-time Inspector in Service Department (4-0)

City Council - Public Improvements Committee Before July 28, 2022

The Public Improvements Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and receive an update on fundraising for the SkiP project at the City Center Campus. The meeting is held electronically per state orders, with public comment options available.

• Approval of minutes from March 25, 2021 meeting
• SkiP Fundraising Update – City Center Campus

The Public Improvements Committee met and approved the minutes of the March 25, 2021 meeting. The only substantive discussion was an update on the SKiP fundraising project, where the Mayor and Parks & Recreation Director reported $390,000 in committed donations. No formal decisions were made on the project.

• Approved minutes of March 25, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Heard SKiP fundraising update: $390,000 committed to date

City Council - Committee of the Whole Before July 28, 2022

Stow City Council's Committee of the Whole will meet electronically on April 8, 2021, following the Finance Committee. The main business is a motion to approve a new liquor license for Puff Enterprises Ohio / Smoke Connection at 3732 Darrow Road Unit 6A, plus adoption of replacement pages to the codified ordinances. An executive session on public employee compensation is also scheduled.

• Liquor license – new – Puff Enterprises Ohio / Smoke Connection – 3732 Darrow Road Unit 6A
• Current replacement pages to Codified Ordinances (#21-74) – batch 1
• Executive session: compensation of a public employee

The Committee of the Whole unanimously approved Ordinance 2021-74 adopting January 2021 replacement pages to the Codified Ordinances, including amendments to penalty and drug abuse sections. It also approved a new liquor license for Puff Enterprises Ohio / Smoke Connection at 3732 Darrow Road Unit 6A without a hearing, and forwarded Ordinance 2021-75 confirming MaryBeth DiGravio as Assistant Prosecutor. All votes were 7-0.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-74 adopting 2021 replacement pages to Codified Ordinances (7-0)
• Approved new liquor license for Puff Enterprises Ohio / Smoke Connection at 3732 Darrow Road Unit 6A without hearing (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-75 confirming MaryBeth DiGravio as Assistant Prosecutor (7-0)
• Approved minutes of March 25, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting (7-0)

City Council - Planning Committee before July 28, 2022

The Stow City Council Planning Committee is meeting to consider a conditional use and site plan approval for a car wash proposed at 4152 Kent Road. The meeting will also include approval of prior minutes and a report from the planning director. Public comment is available via written submission or live participation.

• Conditional use and site plan approval for a car wash at 4152 Kent Road (PC #2021-004, #21-59)
• Approval of minutes from March 11, 2021 Planning Committee meeting

The Planning Committee unanimously approved Resolution No. 2021-59, granting a conditional zoning certificate, site plan, and variance approval to Julie Thomasson to construct a car wash facility at 4152 Kent Road. The motion was made by Feldman and seconded by Fiocca, and it was forwarded to the evening's Council meeting. The committee also approved the minutes from the March 11, 2021 meeting.

• Approved Resolution No. 2021-59 for a car wash facility at 4152 Kent Road, including a variance for the circulation drive encroaching into the side setback
• Approved the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting of March 11, 2021
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:41 p.m.

Records Commission

The Stow Records Commission will meet to approve minutes from the previous meeting and consider a certificate for disposing of 2015 criminal case paper records from the Law Department. The commission will also review and potentially approve updates to the records retention schedule, adding various new record types such as recorded YouTube meetings, job postings, and bid opening recordings for multiple city departments and commissions.

• Certificate of Records Disposal (RC-3) for Law Department criminal cases from 2015 (paper records)
• Adding recorded YouTube meetings to retention schedule for Arts Commission, Board of Control, Civil Service Commission, Commission on Inclusion, Urban Forestry Commission
• Adding job postings and job applications to HR retention schedule
• Adding four types of documents to Mayor's Office retention schedule
• Adding recordings of bid openings to Public Service Dept retention schedule

The Records Commission approved the disposal of all paper records from 2015 criminal cases, as submitted by the Law Department. It also approved several RC-2 retention schedule updates, including adding recorded YouTube meetings for various commissions and updating HR and Mayor's office schedules. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes from 2/18/2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved RC-3 Certificate of Records Disposal for 2015 criminal case paper records (unanimous)
• Approved RC-2 schedules adding recorded YouTube meetings for Arts Commission, Board of Control, Civil Service Commission, and Commission on Inclusion (unanimous)
• Approved HR RC-2 adding job postings (2-year retention) and third-party web-based job applications (7-year retention) (unanimous)
• Approved Mayor's office RC-2 adding new items with retention periods from Ohio Historical Society (unanimous)
• Approved RC-2s adding recorded/live-streamed meetings for Parks & Rec, Public Service Department, Stow Senior Commission, and Urban Forestry Commission (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Stow Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting via Zoom to discuss department activities, including the City Center Project, recreation budget, events, and parks improvements. The board will also receive a planning commission report and consider old and new business. Public comments must be submitted in advance by email.

• City Center Project update
• Recreation Budget discussion
• Parks Improvements & Upgrades
• Planning Commission Report
• Public comment via email or live Zoom

The Stow Parks and Recreation Board met via Zoom and received a detailed report on the 2021 budget, which totals $885,101, and discussed upcoming summer events and programs. No formal votes were taken on substantive matters; the board approved minutes from previous meetings and heard updates on the City Center Project, campground reservations, and the Parks Master Plan RFP.

• Approved minutes from January 28, 2021 meeting (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from March 8, 2021 meeting (all in favor)
• Volunteered board members to attend playground company meetings (Root, Sheets)
• Volunteered board members to assist with Parks Master Plan RFP interviews (Root, Stirm)

City Council - Finance Committee Before July 28, 2022

The Stow Finance Committee is meeting to approve minutes, review budget reports, and consider a series of business items including equipment purchases, service contracts, and solicitations for bids on infrastructure projects. The meeting will be conducted electronically due to state house bills, with public comment accepted in writing or live by prior registration.

• ATech Technologies AV upgrade for Council Chambers & Community Room (#21-60)
• Cleveland Freightliner & Henderson Products 2021 Freightliner M2 106 Tandem Axle Cab and Chassis (#21-61)
• Solicit bids for Lakeview/Highland Detention Ponds, Silver Springs Drive Storm Sewer, Wetmore Street Storm Sewer and Waterline Replacement (#21-67)
• Solicit bids for Graham & Fishcreek Roads Intersection Improvement Project (#21-68)
• Ganley Chevrolet Aurora Tahoe SUV for Fire Dept. (#21-72)

City Council - Roads and Safety Committee Before July 28, 2022

The Stow City Council Roads & Safety Committee is meeting electronically to discuss updates on the AMATS Connectivity Grant and speeding/traffic calming issues. The committee will also approve minutes from two previous meetings. Public comments can be submitted in writing or made live with prior registration.

• Update on AMATS Connectivity Grant
• Discussion of speeding issues and traffic calming measures
• Approval of minutes from January 14 and January 28, 2021 meetings

The Roads & Safety Committee met and approved minutes from two prior meetings. They discussed the AMATS Connecting Communities Planning Grant, noting the RFQ is due April 30 with selection in May and approval in July. They also discussed traffic calming and speeding, with the city engineer explaining that stop signs cannot be used solely for speed control and speed bumps are not an option due to impacts on snow plows, school buses, and emergency vehicles.

• Approved minutes of the January 14, 2021 Roads & Safety Committee meeting unanimously.
• Approved minutes of the January 28, 2021 Roads & Safety Committee meeting unanimously.
• Discussed the AMATS Connecting Communities Planning Grant, noting the RFQ due date and selection timeline.
• Discussed traffic calming and speeding, with no action taken.

City Council Agendas before July 28, 2022

The City Council is meeting to consider various ordinances and resolutions regarding city equipment, public works bids, and board amendments. The session includes votes on new vehicles and infrastructure improvements for several city roads and waterlines.

• Resolution No. 21-59: Site plan approval for Julie Thomasson car wash at 4152 Kent
• Ordinance No. 21-67: Bids for Lakeview/Highland Detention Ponds and Silver Springs Drive Storm Sewer
• Ordinance No. 21-68: Bids for Graham & Fishcreek Roads intersection improvement
• Ordinance No. 21-69: Bids for multiple waterline replacements including Elm-Wetmore and Stow Road Phase V
• Vehicle purchases: 2021 Freightliner M2, 2021 Chevrolet Traverse, 2021 Ford F-550 Bucket Truck, and two F-150 Trucks

Stow City Council unanimously approved a conditional zoning certificate for a car wash at 4152 Kent Road, along with numerous ordinances authorizing vehicle, equipment, and service purchases. The meeting also included extensive discussion about the recent $200,000 budget cut to the Clerk of Courts, with the Mayor urging reconsideration. A motion to place Ordinance 2021-27 on a future agenda failed for lack of a second.

• Approved Resolution 2021-59 for conditional zoning, site plan, and variance for a car wash west of Taco Bell (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-75 confirming Marybeth DiGravio as Assistant Prosecutor (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-60 for audio-visual upgrades in Council Chambers and Community Room (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-61 for Freightliner truck with snow/ice equipment (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-62 for Kent State CAD system maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinances 2021-63 through 2021-73 for various equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure projects (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-74 for codified ordinance replacement pages (unanimous)
• Motion to place Ordinance 2021-27 on April 22 agenda failed (no second)

City Council - Finance Committee Before July 28, 2022

The Stow City Council Finance Committee is meeting electronically to discuss financial reports and several business items, including approving valid capital improvement projects from the Capital Improvement Fund, amending the sidewalk and curb construction chapter to add a municipal sidewalk repair program, and approving a landscaping contract and hiring a part-time Deputy Clerk of Council. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube, with written or live public comments accepted under specific procedures.

• Valid Capital Improvement Projects from Capital Improvement Fund per Ordinance No. 1967-145 (#21-57)
• Amend Chapter 909 – Sidewalk & Curb Construction – Adding §909.09 - Municipal Sidewalk Repair Program (#21-58)
• Motion to approve Ground Pro/Azar Landscapes – Courthouse Landscaping
• Motion to approve hiring of a part-time Deputy Clerk of Council

The Finance Committee unanimously approved Resolution 2021-57 designating capital improvement projects and equipment, and Ordinance 2021-58 creating a Municipal Sidewalk Repair Program funded by the Transient Accommodations Tax. They also approved a $300 donation to Akron Children's Hospital for landscaping work and the hiring of a part-time Deputy Clerk of Council. All items were forwarded to the regular Council meeting.

• Approved Resolution 2021-57 designating capital improvements (unanimous)
• Amended 'SUV — Pool Vehicle' from Police to Service (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-58 creating Municipal Sidewalk Repair Program (unanimous)
• Approved $300 donation to Akron Children's Hospital for landscaping (unanimous)
• Approved hiring part-time Deputy Clerk of Council (unanimous)

City Council Agendas before July 28, 2022

This agenda contains only procedural items—two PDF documents listing the agenda for the March 31, 2021 City Council meeting. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are detailed in the provided text.

Stow City Council adopted the 2021 annual appropriation ordinance (No. 2021-27) after amending it to reduce the Municipal Court Clerk's budget to $1,027,078 and Personal Services to $891,878, and to increase the General Fund Supplemental by $200,000 to $16,003,760.45. Council also adopted Resolution No. 2021-57 designating capital improvements and Ordinance No. 2021-58 creating a municipal sidewalk repair program. A motion to table Ordinance No. 2021-48 (parks and recreation board amendments) passed unanimously. The hiring of a part-time Deputy Clerk of Council was approved with one nay.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2021-27 (annual appropriation) as amended, with court budget cuts and $200,000 General Fund increase.
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-57 designating qualified capital improvements.
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2021-58 creating a municipal sidewalk repair program.
• Tabled Ordinance No. 2021-48 (parks and recreation board amendments).
• Approved hiring a part-time Deputy Clerk of Council (vote 6-1).
• Placed Ordinance No. 21-48 on the April 8 agenda (unanimous).

City Council - Public Improvements Committee Before July 28, 2022

The Public Improvements Committee is meeting to consider an amendment to Chapter 163 of the city code, which would add new sections to the Parks & Recreation Board regulations. The committee will also approve minutes from its March 11, 2021 meeting. The meeting is held electronically due to state orders.

• Amend Chapter 163 – Parks & Recreation Board – Adding §163.01, §163.03, §163.05, §163.07 & §163.09 (#21-48)

The Public Improvements Committee approved Ordinance 2021-48, which updates Chapter 163 of the City of Stow's codified ordinances regarding the Parks and Recreation Board. The ordinance adds new sections on board authority, responsibilities, budget estimates, annual reports, and park facilities. The committee also corrected a misspelling and forwarded the ordinance to the regular Council meeting.

• Approved minutes of March 11, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Corrected misspelling 'therefore' to 'therefor' in Ordinance 2021-48 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-48 and forwarded to Regular Council Meeting (unanimous)

City Council - Committee of the Whole Before July 28, 2022

Stow City Council's Committee of the Whole will consider establishing paid parental and childbirth leave benefits for full-time employees, and will vote on appointments and a new liquor license. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a possible executive session on pending court action.

• Chapter 115 - Employee Leave: Establish §115.02 paid parental and childbirth leave for full-time employees (#21-55)
• Motion: Arts Commission appointment of Anne Gareghty
• Motion: New liquor license for Garretts Mill Diner LLC at 4226 Hudson Drive
• Executive session on pending or imminent court action

The Committee of the Whole discussed Ordinance 2021-55, which would establish paid parental and childbirth leave for full-time city employees. Council voted 6-1 to forward the ordinance to the regular council meeting, with Councilmember Shaw dissenting and requesting further discussion. The committee also approved the appointment of Anne Gareghty to the Arts Commission and a new liquor license for Garretts Mill Diner LLC.

• Approved minutes of Feb 25 and Mar 11, 2021 meetings (unanimous)
• Forwarded Ordinance 2021-55 (paid parental/childbirth leave) to regular council meeting (6-1, Shaw dissenting)
• Approved appointment of Anne Gareghty to Arts Commission (unanimous)
• Approved new liquor license for Garretts Mill Diner LLC at 4226 Hudson Drive without hearing (unanimous)
• Recessed into executive session for pending/imminent court actions, reconvened with no legislation

City Council - Finance Committee Before July 28, 2022

The Finance Committee will discuss the 2021 budget for the Stow Municipal Court and review several business items including engineering and security contracts. The committee will also consider motions regarding hiring for the Parks Maintenance Division and Law Department.

• 2021 Budget for Stow Municipal Court Judges and Clerk of Court
• Contract for E. L. Robinson Engineering regarding District 22 Arndale Detention Basin design
• Contract for Binary Defense Systems for managed endpoint detection and response
• Solicitation of bids for the 2021 Sidewalk Program
• Hiring of Operator II for Parks Maintenance Division and Assistant Prosecutor for Law Department

The Finance Committee unanimously approved forwarding several ordinances to the regular Council meeting, including a contract with Terry M. Donovan for traffic consulting, a four-year golf cart rental with South East Harley Davidson, a stormwater design contract with E.L. Robinson, a three-year EDR software contract with Binary Defense, and a sidewalks project bid authorization. They also approved hiring an Operator II for Parks Maintenance and permission to fill an Assistant Prosecutor position. The committee discussed the Municipal Court's 2021 budget concerns but took no formal action on it.

• Approved minutes of March 8 and March 11, 2021 meetings.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-51: contract with Terry M. Donovan for traffic consulting, up to $34,560.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-52: four-year golf cart rental with South East Harley Davidson, first year up to $60,480.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-53: stormwater design contract with E.L. Robinson, total $94,369.54 (McIntire abstained).
• Approved Ordinance 2021-54: three-year EDR software contract with Binary Defense, total $46,250.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-56: advertise and solicit bids for 2021 Sidewalks Project.
• Approved hiring of Operator II for Parks Maintenance Division.
• Approved permission to fill Assistant Prosecutor position in Law Department.

City Council Agendas before July 28, 2022

This is the agenda for the Stow City Council meeting on March 25, 2021. The document lists only the agenda items and provides links to PDF files, with no specific details on resolutions, ordinances, or other actions. The meeting appears to be a standard council session with no notable items specified in the provided text.

Stow City Council approved the 2021 annual appropriation ordinance (No. 2021-27) on second reading, with final passage scheduled for March 31. Council also adopted ordinances authorizing contracts for the Graham Road/Fishcreek Road safety project, a four-year golf cart rental agreement, detention basin design, and EDR software, among others. A proposed paid parental leave ordinance (No. 2021-55) failed on a 1-6 vote. The meeting was procedural and included approval of minutes and bills.

• Approved minutes of the March 11, 2021 regular meeting and public hearing.
• Approved hiring of an Operator II for Parks Maintenance.
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-49 (transient accommodations tax use) and 2021-50 (repealing CIC funding ordinance).
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-51 (consulting contract for Graham Road/Fishcreek Road safety project).
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-52 (four-year golf cart rental contract with South East Harley Davidson).
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-53 (detention basin design contract with E.L. Robinson Engineering).
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-54 (EDR software contract with Binary Defense Systems, up to $46,250).
• Failed Ordinance 2021-55 (paid parental leave) with only Shaw voting yes.

Planning Commission

The Stow Planning Commission will hold a virtual meeting to consider a site plan and conditional zoning certificate for a proposed car wash at Kent Road, west of 4152 Kent Road. The applicant is also requesting a variance for the circulation drive encroaching into the side setback. The meeting includes standard procedural items like call to order, pledge, roll call, and approval of minutes.

• Site plan and conditional zoning certificate for Laser Wash car wash (P.C. 2021-004)
• 2,500 sq ft car wash building, 93 ft from Kent Road right-of-way
• Accessory storage building 40 ft by 60 ft at rear of property
• Variance request from 1145.07 for circulation drive encroaching into 10-ft side setback
• Traffic study submitted; city consultant concurred with findings

The Stow Planning Commission approved a site plan and conditional zoning certificate for a Laser Wash car wash at Kent Road, west of 4152 Kent Road. The approval includes a condition that exiting traffic must turn right only. The motion passed 4-1, with Mr. Ross voting no.

• Approved the minutes of the previous meeting.
• Approved PC 2021-004, a site plan and conditional zoning certificate for a car wash, with a condition of right-turn-only exiting.
• Denied a motion to approve the site plan without the right-turn condition (motion not seconded).
• Approved the site plan as submitted with the right-turn condition, 4-1.

City Council - Finance Committee Before July 28, 2022

The Finance Committee will review the 2021 budget, including a presentation on the 2021 Water budget and water improvement projects. The committee will also consider amendments regarding the use of Transient Accommodations Tax proceeds and the repeal of funds for the Stow Community Improvement Corporation.

• 2021 Water Presentation
• Water Improvement Project
• Amendment to Chapter 197 regarding Transient Accommodations Tax proceeds (#21-49)
• Repeal of #2007-48 regarding funds for the Stow Community Improvement Corporation (#21-50)

The Finance Committee discussed the 2021 budget and water improvement projects, then voted unanimously to amend Ordinance 2021-49 to allow transient accommodations tax proceeds to fund a Municipal Sidewalk Repair Program citywide, with flexibility for other uses as determined by Council. They also voted unanimously to repeal Ordinance 2007-48, which had directed those funds to the Stow Community Improvement Corporation, and forwarded both ordinances to the March 25 Council meeting. No final votes were taken on the ordinances themselves, only committee approvals.

• Amended Ordinance 2021-49 to use transient accommodations tax for Municipal Sidewalk Repair Program (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding amended Ordinance 2021-49 to March 25 Council meeting (unanimous)
• Amended Ordinance 2021-50 to correct section numbering (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding Ordinance 2021-50 to March 25 Council meeting (unanimous)

City Council - Planning Committee before July 28, 2022

The Stow City Council Planning Committee is meeting to consider a conditional use and site plan for two 2-family dwellings on Stow Road, and a land conversion request by EnviroScience. The committee will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and hear the Planning Director's report. This is a regular business meeting, not a final decision-making body.

• CZC & Site Plan Approval – Julianne Yeager – Two 2-Family Dwellings on two lots; Stow Road (PC #2021-003) (Parcels: #56-19003 / #56-06431) (#21-36)
• EnviroScience – Conversion of Land (#21-37)

The Planning Committee unanimously approved and forwarded to City Council a resolution granting site plan approval, a conditional zoning certificate, and variances to Julianne Yeager for two 2-family dwellings on two vacant lots on Stow Road. The committee also approved and forwarded an ordinance to convert 4.6 acres of Silver Springs Park land for non-recreational use to complete a purchase option with EnviroScience, Inc. Both items were forwarded to the evening's Council meeting.

• Approved Resolution 2021-36: granted site plan approval, conditional zoning certificate, and variances for two 2-family dwellings on Stow Road (Parcels 56-19003 & 56-06431), forwarded to Council.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-37: approved conversion of 4.6 acres of Silver Springs Park land for non-recreational use to complete a purchase option with EnviroScience, Inc., forwarded to Council.
• Approved minutes of the February 11, 2021 Planning Committee meeting.

City Council - Public Improvements Committee Before July 28, 2022

The Public Improvements Committee will consider resolutions of support for the SKiP Playground and Veterans Trail projects, and amendments to the city's animal code and Parks & Recreation Board structure. The meeting is electronic, with public comment options available.

• Resolution of Support - SKiP Playground (#21-26)
• Resolution of Support - Veterans Trail Project (#21-38)
• Amend Chapter 505 – 'General Offences Code' – 'Animals and Fowl' (#21-39)
• Amend Chapter 163 – Parks & Recreation Board – Adding §163.01, §163.03, §163.05, §163.07 & §163.09 (#21-48)

The Public Improvements Committee voted unanimously to approve Resolution No. 2021-26, supporting the rebuilding of SKiP Playground on the City Center campus, and forwarded it to the regular Council meeting. The committee also approved and forwarded Resolution No. 2021-38 supporting the Veterans Trail Project and Ordinance No. 2021-39 amending the penalty for dog nuisance violations. Ordinance No. 2021-48, which would update the Parks and Recreation Board chapter, remained in committee after discussion.

• Approved Resolution No. 2021-26 (SKiP Playground) and forwarded to Council
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-38 (Veterans Trail Project) and forwarded to Council
• Approved Ordinance No. 2021-39 (dog nuisance penalties) and forwarded to Council
• Ordinance No. 2021-48 (Parks and Recreation Board) remained in committee
• Approved minutes of the February 25, 2021 meeting
• Adjourned at 6:54 p.m.

Public Hearings before October 2022

Stow City Council is holding a public hearing regarding Ordinance No. 2020-186. The ordinance proposes amending city code schedules and sections to permit crematories as a conditional use within I-2 industrial districts.

• Public hearing for Ordinance No. 2020-186 regarding crematory usage in I-2 industrial districts

Public Hearings before October 2022

Stow City Council will hold a public hearing on March 11, 2021, to discuss Ordinance No. 2020-186, which would amend zoning codes to permit crematories as a conditional use in I-2 industrial districts. The hearing is the final step before a possible vote on the ordinance, which has already had two readings.

• Ordinance No. 2020-186: amends C.O. Schedules 1147.02 and 1163.03, and C.O. Sections 1133.01(b) and 1163.04 to permit crematories as a conditional use in I-2 industrial districts
• Public hearing scheduled for March 11, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, Stow City Hall, 3760 Darrow Road
• Meeting to be conducted electronically via YouTube due to House Bills 197 and 404
• Public comments must be submitted in writing by 3 p.m. or for live comment by noon on meeting day to lvillers@stow.oh.us

City Council - Committee of the Whole Before July 28, 2022

The Stow City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting on March 11, 2021, with no business items on the agenda. The meeting includes approval of minutes from February 25, 2021, and an executive session for pending or imminent court action. The meeting is conducted electronically per House Bills 197 and 404.

• Approval of minutes from February 25, 2021
• Executive session for pending or imminent court action

The March 11, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting was cancelled by Council President Sindi Harrison at 7:53 p.m., with no substantive decisions made. Approval of the February 25, 2021 minutes and an executive session on pending court actions were both postponed to the March 25, 2021 meeting.

• Meeting cancelled by President Harrison at 7:53 p.m.
• February 25, 2021 minutes approval postponed to March 25, 2021
• Executive session on pending/imminent court actions moved to March 25, 2021

City Council - Finance Committee Before July 28, 2022

The Stow City Council Finance Committee is meeting to review the 2021 budget, including storm water projects, and to consider several ordinances and contracts. Items include the annual appropriations ordinance, a proposed CRA for Frammartino Construction, equipment purchases, a detention basin design, bond issuance, and a staffing report amendment. The meeting is held electronically due to House Bills 197 and 404.

• 2021 Budget and Storm Water Projects presentation
• Annual Appropriations Ordinance (#21-27)
• Proposed CRA for Frammartino Construction (Parcels #56-05365 & 56-05220) (#21-40)
• Issuance & Sale of $900,000 in Notes/Bonds (#21-46)
• Authorization to solicit bids for Storm Sewer Projects 2021 (#21-45)

The Finance Committee unanimously approved and forwarded several items to the regular Council meeting, including a Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) tax incentive agreement for a new 4,800-square-foot retail building at 3274 Kent Road, a $900,000 note issuance for the municipal court facility, and multiple equipment and service contracts. All votes were unanimous, with one abstention on the AECOM storm water design contract.

• Approved CRA tax incentive for Frammartino Construction retail building at 3274 Kent Road (unanimous)
• Approved $22,000 Microsoft Office 365 email and threat protection contract with Quality IP LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $21,400 purchase of used 2016 Toro Reelmaster 5410 mower for Fox Den Golf Course (unanimous)
• Approved $38,694.64 purchase of John Deere Gator and spray unit for Fox Den Golf Course (unanimous)
• Approved $96,220 AECOM storm water design services contract (3-0, McIntire abstained)
• Approved soliciting bids for miscellaneous storm sewer projects estimated at $200,000-$300,000 (unanimous)
• Approved $900,000 note issuance for new Stow Municipal Court facility (unanimous)
• Approved $19,500 for Acushnet Company resale merchandise for Fox Den Pro Shop (unanimous)

City Council Agendas before July 28, 2022

The Stow City Council will meet to consider several ordinances and resolutions including the annual appropriations ordinance and a $900,000 bond issuance. The agenda also includes discussions on industrial district uses, playground support, and various city service contracts.

• Ordinance No. 21-27: Annual Appropriations Ordinance
• Resolution No. 21-46: Issuance & Sale of $900,000 of Notes/Bonds
• Ordinance No. 20-186: Adding Crematories to Industrial District Permitted Uses
• Resolution No. 21-26: SKiP Playground support
• Resolution No. 21-38: Veterans Trail Project support

Stow City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2021-36, granting site plan approval, a conditional zoning certificate, and a variance to construct two 2-family dwellings on Stow Road, despite a resident's concerns about water management and aesthetics. The council also adopted a resolution supporting a playground on the City Center campus, with an amendment allowing consideration of public funds if private funding falls short. Multiple other ordinances and resolutions were passed, including the annual appropriation ordinance (first reading only), a CRA tax incentive for a Kent Road retail building, and several equipment and service contracts.

• Approved Resolution 2021-36 for two 2-family dwellings on Stow Road (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-26 supporting City Center playground with amendment allowing public funds if needed (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-40 authorizing CRA tax incentive agreement with Frammartino Construction for 3274 Kent Road (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-41 for $21,400 used Toro mower for Fox Den Golf Course (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-42 for $22,000 Microsoft Office 365 email and threat protection (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-43 for $38,694.64 John Deere Gator and spray unit (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-44 for AECOM storm water design contract (6-0-1 abstention)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-46 for $900,000 notes toward new municipal court facility (7-0)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Stow Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting electronically via Zoom. The agenda includes a Stow City Center project update, along with old and new business, and public comment. The meeting is largely procedural, with the City Center update being the only substantive listed item. The next board meeting is scheduled for April 8, 2021, also via Zoom.

• Stow City Center project update
• Public comment via email or live Zoom
• Next meeting set for April 8, 2021 at 4:00 PM via Zoom

The Parks and Recreation Board voted unanimously to support the Stow City Center Project, a $600,000 playground and community gathering space plan presented by the administration. The project includes nine playground pods, an event lawn, and is pending City Council support before fundraising and bidding begin. The board also heard updates on capital projects and programming.

• Approved motion to support the Stow City Center Project as presented
• Discussed project details including nine playground pods, event lawn, and $600,000 budget
• Noted next steps: seek City Council support, then begin fundraising and bidding
• Heard capital projects update including sidewalk program, park improvements, and playground projects
• Discussed potential zip line addition to playground design
• No public comment was received

City Council - Finance Committee Before July 28, 2022

The Stow City Council Finance Committee is meeting electronically to discuss the 2021 budget, focusing on capital purchases for police and fire departments, parks and recreation, and the 2021 roads list. No minutes are scheduled for approval. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube, with written or live public comments accepted under specified procedures.

• 2021 Budget: Police Capital Purchases
• 2021 Budget: Fire Capital Purchases
• 2021 Budget: Parks and Recreation
• 2021 Roads List

The Finance Committee met and discussed, but took no formal votes on, police and fire capital purchases, parks and recreation updates, and the proposed 2021 roads list. The committee heard presentations on the need for four new police vehicles, a new ambulance, and a $3,304,893.18 roads program. No decisions were made; the meeting was informational and adjourned unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting unanimously at 7:53 p.m.
• Discussed police request for four new 2021 vehicles, including one F-150 pickup, with one partially funded by asset forfeiture
• Discussed fire department need for a new ambulance and future pumper purchase in 2022
• Discussed parks and recreation 2021 programs and a proposed $8 million carryover, with $4.8 million remaining after subtractions
• Reviewed proposed 2021 Roads List totaling $3,304,893.18 as a working document
• Discussed sidewalk replacement needs of six to seven miles, starting near schools and Oregon Trail Park

City Council Agendas before July 28, 2022

The City Council is meeting to vote on the annual appropriations ordinance and several service contracts. The body is also reviewing zoning amendments and resolutions of support.

• Ordinance No. 21-27: Annual Appropriations Ordinance
• Ordinance No. 20-186: Amend Chapter 1147 to add Crematories to Permitted Uses in Industrial Districts
• Ordinance No. 21-28: Purchase of 46 Modern NFPA and P25 Compliant Radios
• Ordinance No. 21-31: Klaben Ford Lincoln for Police Fleet general maintenance
• Ordinance No. 21-32: Law Department contract for Chad Murdock

Stow City Council unanimously adopted eight ordinances, including reallocating sick leave for an employee, granting additional paid time-off for firefighters, authorizing the purchase of 46 radios for the fire department, and contracting for legal counsel. The council also approved the release of checks for the current bill listing. A public hearing on a crematory zoning ordinance was rescheduled to March 11, 2021.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-34 reallocating 108 hours of sick leave for employee James Barbur.
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-35 granting limited additional paid time-off for bargaining unit firefighters.
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-28 authorizing bids for 46 NFPA/P25 compliant radios for the fire department.
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-29 authorizing purchase of concession supplies for Fox Den Golf Course from US Foods.
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-30 authorizing up to $30,000 contract with Century Equipment for golf course machinery maintenance.
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-31 authorizing fleet repair/maintenance for police vehicles from Klaben Ford Lincoln.
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-32 authorizing contract for part-time outside legal counsel with Chad Murdock.
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-33 approving amendments to Stow Civil Service Commission rules.

City Council - Finance Committee Before July 28, 2022

The Stow City Council Finance Committee is meeting to review the annual appropriations ordinance and several business items, including contracts for radios, concessions, and police fleet maintenance. The committee will also consider motions to approve vendor agreements for the Fox Den golf course. Public comment is available via written submission or live participation.

• Annual Appropriations Ordinance (#21-27)
• Forty-Six Modern NFPA & P25 Compliant Radios (#21-28)
• US Foods – Resale Concessions - Fox Den (#21-29)
• Century Equipment - Fox Den (#21-30)
• Klaben Ford Lincoln – General Maintenance for Police Fleet (#21-31)

The Finance Committee unanimously approved forwarding several ordinances to the regular Council meeting, including the purchase of 46 fire radios, resale and maintenance supplies for Fox Den Golf Course, police vehicle repairs, and part-time legal counsel. The annual appropriation ordinance was held in committee due to ongoing budget discussions. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved forwarding Ordinance 2021-28 for 46 fire radios, partially grant-funded.
• Approved forwarding Ordinance 2021-29 for Fox Den concession supplies up to $25,000.
• Approved forwarding Ordinance 2021-30 for Fox Den equipment up to $30,000.
• Approved forwarding Ordinance 2021-31 for police fleet repairs up to $60,000.
• Approved forwarding Ordinance 2021-32 for part-time legal counsel Chad Murdock.
• Approved $19,800 for Advanced Turf Solutions fertilizers/chemicals.
• Approved $19,800 for Nutrien AG Solutions fertilizers/chemicals.
• Approved $19,000 for TaylorMade Adidas pro shop merchandise and $19,700 for SiteOne Landscape Supply.

City Council - Public Improvements Committee Before July 28, 2022

The Stow City Council Public Improvements Committee is meeting electronically to approve minutes from its February 11, 2021 meeting and to discuss a resolution of support for the SKiP Playground (item #21-26). The meeting is open to the public via the city's YouTube channel, with written or live public comment options available by advance registration.

• Resolution of Support - SKiP Playground (#21-26)
• Approval of minutes from February 11, 2021 meeting

The Public Improvements Committee tabled Resolution No. 2021-26, which would express support for building a playground on the City Center campus, after a dispute over a revised version (Version 2) submitted by Councilmember McIntire. The administration objected to being excluded from discussions and to language directing the Mayor to act. The committee voted unanimously to table the original resolution for further consideration.

• Approved minutes of February 11, 2021 as amended (unanimous)
• Withdrew motion to amend Version 2 and forward to Council (unanimous)
• Tabled original Resolution No. 2021-26 (unanimous)

City Council - Committee of the Whole Before July 28, 2022

The Stow City Council Committee-of-the-Whole is meeting to consider an amendment to the Civil Service Commission Rules (item #21-33). The agenda also includes approval of the February 11, 2021 minutes and an executive session for compensation of a public employee and collective bargaining matters. The meeting is conducted electronically per House Bills 197 and 404, with public comment options available.

• Amendment to Civil Service Commission Rules (#21-33)
• Executive session on public employee compensation and collective bargaining
• Approval of February 11, 2021 Committee-of-the-Whole minutes

The Committee of the Whole unanimously approved Ordinance 2021-33, which amends the Stow Civil Service Commission's rules, including new provisions for lateral transfer hires of police officers. The committee also approved ordinances reallocating sick leave for an employee and granting additional paid time off for bargaining unit firefighters. All items were forwarded to the regular council meeting.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-33, amending Civil Service Commission rules, including a new lateral transfer list for police officer appointments.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-34, reallocating 108 hours of sick leave for employee James Barbur.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-35, authorizing limited additional paid time off for bargaining unit firefighters.
• Approved the minutes of the February 11, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting.
• Held an executive session to discuss public employee compensation and collective bargaining.

City Council - Finance Committee Before July 28, 2022

The Stow City Council Finance Committee will meet electronically to review the 2021 budget, including capital improvement projects, park improvements, the 2021 roads list, stormwater improvements, and water improvements. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube, with public comment procedures outlined.

• 2021 Budget presentation (20 minutes)
• Capital Improvement Projects
• Park Improvements
• 2021 Roads List
• 2021 Stormwater and Water Improvements

The Finance Committee discussed the proposed 2021 city budget, which is flat with no expansions, focusing on maintaining services and capital projects. No formal votes or decisions were made; the meeting was informational, with plans for further budget discussions on March 31, 2021.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the meeting
• Scheduled next Finance Committee budget discussion for March 31, 2021

Planning Commission

The Stow Planning Commission will hold a virtual meeting to consider a conditional zoning certificate and site plan for two 2-family dwellings on two vacant lots on Stow Road. The applicant requests variances for reduced lot frontage and front setback on the rear parcel. The commission will also approve minutes from a previous meeting.

• Conditional zoning certificate and site plan for two 2-family dwellings on Stow Road (Parcels 56-19003 & 56-06431)
• Variance from C.O.S 1163.04(a)(2) for 45 feet of lot frontage (52.5 feet required)
• Variance from C.O.S 1163.03 for 10-foot front setback (40 feet required)
• Each dwelling approximately 2,700 square feet with vinyl lap siding

The Stow Planning Commission approved a conditional zoning certificate and site plan for two 2-family dwellings on two vacant lots on Stow Road, including two requested variances. The approval was conditioned on moving the driveway and building further south, as discussed, and on city arborist and construction plan approvals. The motion passed unanimously.

• Approved PC 2021-003 for Julianne Yeager: conditional zoning certificate and site plan for two 2-family dwellings on Stow Road
• Approved a variance from C.O.S 1163.04(a)(2) to allow 45 feet of lot frontage (52.5 feet required) for the rear parcel
• Approved a variance from C.O.S 1163.03 to allow a 10-foot front setback (40 feet required) for the rear parcel
• Approved the minutes of the previous meeting
• Adjourned the meeting

Records Commission

The Records Commission will meet to discuss digitizing permanent records, including purging basement storage and filing cabinets, and saving records electronically. They will also consider how long public meeting videos should remain on YouTube and how to handle their retention. The meeting includes approving minutes from the previous meeting and planning a Zoom meeting with department heads to gather scanning information.

• Discussion on purging City Hall basement storage and filing cabinets, saving permanent records electronically
• Questions for Information Services on where to save electronic records and protection from deletion
• Discussion on YouTube retention period for public meeting videos and whether departments or IS will submit RC-2 forms
• Plan for Zoom meeting with department heads to get scanning quotes, including number of boxes and indexing needs
• Approve minutes from 12/3/2020 meeting

The Records Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the 12/3/2020 meeting. The meeting focused on transitioning to digital records, including discussions about hiring a vendor for scanning, updating retention schedules (RC2) to include YouTube videos, and ensuring proper destruction of records. No formal decisions were made on these topics; actions were limited to assigning follow-up tasks.

• Approved minutes from 12/3/2020 meeting (unanimous)
• Discussed hiring a scanning vendor; Lisa Paxton to contact Allied Infotech for a presentation
• Discussed updating RC2 schedules to include YouTube video retention; departments to submit revisions
• Discussed disabling chat function in public meetings (no formal action)
• Discussed Police App for hiring; Jill Janson to contact for more information

City Council - Committee of the Whole Before July 28, 2022

Stow City Council's Committee of the Whole will discuss the Regional Dispatch Center and consider appointments to the Commission of Inclusion. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and an executive session on public employee compensation. The meeting is held electronically due to state law.

• Discussion of Regional Dispatch Center
• Appointment of Kellie Dziemianzuk, Jason Gates, Jennifer McCormick, and Tricia Streharsky to the Commission of Inclusion
• Executive session on compensation of a public employee
• Approval of minutes from January 14 and January 28, 2021 meetings

The Committee of the Whole unanimously approved four appointments to the Commission on Inclusion: Kellie Dziemianzuk, Jason Gates, Jennifer McCormick, and Tricia Streharsky. It also approved forwarding Ordinance 2021-25, confirming Yianni Tiliakos as Deputy Director of Finance - Income Tax Administrator, to the regular council meeting. The committee discussed the Regional Dispatch Center, with more information expected in March 2021, and held an executive session on public employee compensation.

• Approved appointment of Kellie Dziemianzuk to Commission on Inclusion (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Jason Gates to Commission on Inclusion (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Jennifer McCormick to Commission on Inclusion (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Tricia Streharsky to Commission on Inclusion (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding Ordinance 2021-25 (Tiliakos appointment) to regular council (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Jan 14 and Jan 28, 2021 meetings (unanimous)

Public Hearings before October 2022

Stow City Council is holding a public hearing on Ordinance No. 2020-186, which would amend zoning text to permit crematories as a conditional use in I-2 Industrial Districts. The hearing is the third reading and public hearing for the ordinance, which was first read on December 17, 2020, and second on January 14, 2021. The meeting will be conducted electronically due to House Bills 197 and 404, with public comment options available.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2020-186 to permit crematories as conditional use in I-2 Industrial Districts
• Amends C.O. Schedules 1147.02 and 1163.03, and C.O. Sections 1133.01(b) and 1163.04
• Meeting conducted electronically via YouTube due to House Bills 197 and 404
• Public comments must be submitted to Clerk of Council by 3 P.M. (written) or 12 P.M. (live) on meeting day

The Stow City Council public hearing scheduled for February 11, 2021, was cancelled and rescheduled to March 11, 2021. No substantive decisions were made at this meeting.

• Cancelled public hearing scheduled for February 11, 2021
• Rescheduled public hearing to March 11, 2021

City Council Agendas before July 28, 2022

The City Council is meeting to vote on several ordinances, including a site plan approval and various service contracts. The body will also address postage services and prisoner housing expenses.

• Ordinance No. 21-18: Site Plan Approval for Seasons Business Center Five by Fogg Brothers Development on Gray Lane (Seasons Road)
• Ordinance No. 21-19: 3 Year Service Contract with I2C Technologies Ltd
• Ordinance No. 21-23: Expenses for housing of prisoners and video arraignments with the City of Macedonia
• Ordinance No. 21-24: Service contract for Patty’s Busy Bee Cleaning
• Ordinance No. 20-186: Amendment to Chapter 1147 to add Crematories to permitted uses in Industrial Districts (Rescheduled to 3/11/21)

Stow City Council unanimously approved a site plan for a large industrial building in Seasons Business Park, confirmed a finance deputy director appointment, and passed several contracts for maintenance, postage, prisoner housing, and cleaning services. All votes were unanimous with no opposition.

• Approved Resolution 2021-18 granting site plan approval for 247,291 sq ft industrial building (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-25 confirming Yianni Tiliakos as Deputy Director of Finance (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-19 for 3-year maintenance contract with I2C Technologies (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-20 for postage contract with Sebis Direct (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-21 for FedEx postage contract (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-22 for Pitney Bowes postage contract (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-23 for prisoner housing with Macedonia (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-24 for cleaning services with Patty's Busy Bees (7-0)

City Council - Finance Committee Before July 28, 2022

The Stow City Council Finance Committee is meeting to review and vote on several service contracts and purchases, including IT services, postage, prisoner housing, and cleaning. They will also consider motions to approve specific expenditures for lighting, utility billing, and fuel. The meeting will be held electronically due to state orders.

• I2C Technologies Ltd – 3 Year Service Contract (#21-19)
• Sebis Direct, Inc. – Postage for Utility Billing Service (#21-20)
• City of Macedonia – Housing of Prisoners – Video Arraignments & expenses (#21-23)
• MARS Electric – Safety Building Lighting - $18,051.80
• Ports Petroleum – Diesel & Unleaded Fuel – Fox Den - $18,000

The Finance Committee unanimously approved and forwarded six ordinances to the regular Council meeting, covering maintenance, postage, prisoner housing, and cleaning services. It also approved three expenditures for lighting, utility billing, and fuel. The committee discussed the 2021 budget presentation and noted stable revenue.

• Approved 3-year maintenance contract with 12C Technologies for security cameras and door controls ($21,766) (4-0)
• Approved postage contract with Sebis Direct for utility billing (up to $65,000) (4-0)
• Approved postage contract with FedEx for Clerk of Courts (up to $65,000) (4-0)
• Approved postage contract with Pitney Bowes for Clerk of Courts and Judges' offices (up to $25,000) (4-0)
• Approved prisoner housing agreement with Macedonia (up to $50,000) (4-0)
• Approved cleaning services contract with Patty's Busy Bees Cleaning ($22,200) (4-0)
• Approved expenditure to Mars Electric for Safety Building parking lot lighting ($18,051.80) (4-0)
• Approved expenditure to Sebis Direct for utility billing services ($20,000) (4-0)