Canton meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Canton approves $11.87M water plant electrical work, other contracts

The Canton Board of Control approved an $11.87 million contract for electrical equipment replacement at the Water Reclamation Facility, the largest of several contract approvals in the past two weeks. The board also approved a $1.7 million restroom renovation at the Civic Center and a $550,000 housing contract with Habitat for Humanity. The City Council adopted seven ordinances, including an annexation agreement with Canton Township and a settlement with a property developer.

Board of Control

On Aug. 13, the board approved a contract with Abbott Electric, Inc. for $11,869,500 for the Water Reclamation Facility Electrical Equipment Replacement Project. The vote was 3-0.

On Aug. 11, the board approved a $550,000 contract with Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio for single-family homes at the former Baxter Elementary site, using Comprehensive Plan funds. It also approved a $66,200 contract amendment with Stark Community Support Network, extending the expenditure deadline for CDBG-funded safety upgrades to Dec. 30, 2026, and Change Order No. 1 with RMI Cement, LLC for the Fulton Rd. NW Streetscape Project, increasing the contract to $180,000 for additional tree well repairs. All votes were 3-0.

On Aug. 4, the board approved a $1,703,400 construction contract with Town Center Construction, LLC for the Canton Memorial Civic Center Restroom Renovation Project, covering north and south side restrooms. The vote was 3-0.

City Council

On Aug. 10, the City Council adopted seven ordinances, all as emergency measures. The council voted 11-0 on most items, with one abstention on the building code fee amendments.

Key actions included:

• Ordinance 119/2026: settlement with Gregory Properties II LLC (11-0)
• Ordinance 120/2026: annexation agreement with Canton Township (11-0)
• Ordinance 121/2026: setting a starting salary of $115,000 for Todd Shreve as Assistant Superintendent of Collection Systems (11-0)
• Ordinance 122/2026: amending building code fees and contractor registration requirements (10-0, one abstention)
• Ordinance 123/2026: transferring a county parcel to the Port Authority for Habitat for Humanity and authorizing up to $550,000 for single-family home construction (11-0)
• Ordinance 124/2026: real estate exchange with the Canton City School District and vacating a portion of 17th Street NW (11-0)
• Ordinance 125/2026: change order up to $58,377.45 for the Fulton Rd. NW sidewalk replacement project (11-0)
• Ordinance 126/2026: designating public money depositories (11-0)

The council also heard public comments on appropriations, data centers, water line costs, and the suspension of rules.

Coming up

The Board of Control will meet on Aug. 18 to consider awarding a $2,085,788.90 construction contract to Wenger Excavating, Inc. for the Croydon-Brookpark Water Main Replacement Project, a $112,445.06 supply contract with Strawser Construction, Inc. for liquid asphalt crack sealant, and a change order with S.E.T., Inc. reducing a contract by $235,457.71 to a new total of $1,994,434.89.

Canton approves data center zoning, $1.7M Civic Center renovation

Canton City Council approved a new data center zoning section in the Planning and Zoning Code on July 27, along with funding for three reinvestment programs. The Board of Control separately approved a $1.7 million restroom renovation at the Civic Center and a $668,749 paving contract.

City Council (July 27)

The council voted 8-3 to create Section 1148.16 for Data Centers in the Planning and Zoning Code. It also approved:

• $85,000 for the Interior Renovation Program (11-0)
• $50,000 for the Public Realm Reinvestment Program (11-0)
• $25,000 for the Storefront Reinvestment Program (11-0)
• A vehicle maintenance and fuel services contract with Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority (11-0)
• An amendment to the classification plan for management and non-bargaining personnel (11-0)
• An amendment to prohibited signs in the Planning and Zoning Code (11-0)
• Up to $40,000 for asphalt replacement at the Canton Recycle Center

Board of Control (July 28)

The board approved a $668,749.00 construction contract with Northstar Asphalt, Inc. for The O’Jays Parkway NE Paving Project, Phase 1 (3-0). It also approved a one-year contract with JCI Jones Chemicals, Inc. for liquid chlorine at 75 cents per pound (3-0) and a one-year agreement with Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority for vehicle maintenance and fuel services (3-0).

Board of Control (August 4)

The board approved a $1,703,400.00 construction contract with Town Center Construction, LLC for the Canton Memorial Civic Center Restroom Renovation Project (3-0). The project is limited to the north and south side restrooms.

Coming up

The Board of Control will meet on August 11. It will consider:

• A contract amendment with Stark Community Support Network extending a $66,200 CDBG-funded safety upgrade deadline to Dec 30, 2026.
• A contract with Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio for $550,000 to build single-family homes at the former Baxter Elementary site, split between 2026 and 2027 budgets.
• Change Order No. 1 with RMI Cement, LLC for the Fulton Rd. NW Streetscape Project Phase 1, with a new contract amount of $180,000 for tree well repairs.

Canton Council approves Plain Township annexation, water-sewer rate study; Board trims sewer project costs

Canton City Council adopted ten ordinances as emergencies at its July 13 meeting, including an annexation agreement with Plain Township and a $195,896 water and sewer rate study contract. The Board of Control, meeting separately, approved change orders that reduced two sewer-project contracts by a combined $447,617.66.

City Council — July 13

Council adopted all ten ordinances as emergencies. Nine passed 12–0; one passed 11–1.

The annexation agreement with Plain Township was approved under Ordinance No. 103/2026 (12–0). Council also amended the city's personnel classification plan (Ordinance No. 102/2026, 12–0) and amended Appropriation Ordinance No. 51/2026 (Ordinance No. 105/2026, 12–0).

Public safety grants approved include $20,000 for public safety (Ordinance No. 107/2026, 12–0) and $15,886.21 for police bullet-proof vests (Ordinance No. 108/2026, 12–0).

Council approved a $44,707.81 change order for the water service shop renovation (Ordinance No. 109/2026, 12–0) and authorized a $195,896 contract for a water and sewer rate study (Ordinance No. 110/2026, 11–1). Council also amended the management services agreement for the civic center, plaza, and ice rink (Ordinance No. 111/2026, 12–0).

Board of Control — July 7

The Board approved two change orders finalizing the Large Diameter Sanitary Sewer Cleaning & Televising 2025 Project. The first reduced the Equix Integrity contract by $280,788.46, and the second reduced the Burgess & Niple contract by $166,829.20. Both passed 2–0. The meeting adjourned at 8:32 AM (2–0).

Board of Control — July 14

The Board approved multiple contract amendments and change orders, all by 3–0 votes:

• A contract amendment for the Greater Stark County Urban League.
• A professional services contract with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc.
• A change order for Mike Coates Construction Co., Inc. for the Water Department Service Shop.
• A change order for Standard Plumbing & Heating Co. for the City Hall Air Handler Replacement.
• A change order for Ohio Drilling Co., Inc. for Turbine Service Pump and Well Maintenance.

The source data does not specify dollar amounts for these July 14 items.

Board of Control — July 17 (agenda only)

Minutes for the July 17 Board of Control meeting have not yet been published. The agenda listed items for consideration, not confirmed decisions:

• A contract amendment with the Economic and Community Development Institute to extend a $185,000 CDBG-funded project deadline to October 31, 2026.
• A four-year lease of an Elgin Pelican 3-Wheel Mechanical Street Sweeper, with equipment listed at $302,129.85 and total lease payments of $339,709.08.
• A $505,400 professional services agreement with CESO, Inc. for engineering design of the Cleveland Ave. NW Streetscape Project, Phase 3.
• Contract Amendment No. 3 with SMG to add management of the Downtown Canton Ice Rink to its existing civic-center services.

Because minutes are not available, outcomes for these items cannot be reported.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the next 14 days, according to the provided data.

Canton Council approves 13.5-acre industrial annexation; Board of Control locks in road salt at higher price

Canton City Council unanimously approved the annexation of 13.525 acres at 2050 & 2232 Central Ave SE, zoning the land as I-2 Heavy Industry District and assigning it to Ward 4. The 12-0 vote on June 29 was the most consequential land-use decision among recent city meetings, which also included road salt pricing, bridge engineering, and sewer project adjustments.

City Council — June 29

Council voted 12-0 to annex the 13.525-acre Central Ave SE parcel and designate it I-2 Heavy Industry. The same meeting produced several other unanimous or near-unanimous decisions:

• Authorized a $5,129 moral obligation payment to the law firm Black-McCuskey-Souers & Arbaugh (12-0).
• Approved a professional services contract with Yates Technology Inc. (12-0).
• Accepted a $7,000 Walmart/Sam's Spark Good Local Grant for police (11-0, 1 abstention).
• Accepted a $44,144.90 Ohio OCJS grant for police (12-0).
• Adopted a resolution endorsing opportunity zone redesignation (voice vote).

The two police grants total $51,144.90.

Board of Control — June 30

The Board of Control approved a road salt contract with Cargill, Inc. at $85.26 per ton for the 2026-2027 winter season, up from $58.14 last year. The vote was 3-0.

The Board also authorized a $188,471 professional services agreement with CTL Engineering for the 4th St. SE Bridge Rehabilitation (3-0).

Board of Control — July 7

The Board approved two change orders finalizing the Large Diameter Sanitary Sewer Cleaning & Televising 2025 Project. The first reduced the Equix Integrity contract by $280,788.46 (2-0). The second reduced the Burgess & Niple contract by $166,829.20 (2-0). The meeting adjourned at 8:32 AM (2-0).

Coming up

The Board of Control meets July 14 to consider several items, including:

• A $195,896.00 contract with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. for a Water and Sanitary Sewer Comprehensive Rate Study.
• A $44,707.81 change order for the Water Dept. Service Shop Addition and Renovation Project.
• A $10,548.80 change order for the City Hall Air Handler Replacement project.
• A $129,152.00 cost reduction for the 2024 Turbine Service Pump and Well Maintenance Program-Year 2.
• An extension of the Greater Stark County Urban League CDBG economic development deadline to September 30, 2026.

These items are on the upcoming agenda and have not yet been decided.

Canton Council Approves 13.5-Acre Annexation for Heavy Industrial Use; Board of Control OKs Road Salt Contract with Price Hike

The Canton City Council and the Board of Control took several notable actions last week, including the approval of a 13.5-acre annexation for heavy industrial development and a road salt contract that reflects a nearly 47% price increase from last season.

City Council – June 29

Council voted unanimously (12-0) to annex 13.525 acres at 2050 and 2232 Central Ave SE, zoning the property as I-2 Heavy Industry District and assigning it to Ward 4. The move clears the way for industrial use on the site.

In other business, council authorized a $5,129 moral obligation payment to the law firm Black-McCuskey-Souers & Arbaugh (12-0) and approved a professional services contract with Yates Technology Inc. (12-0).

Two police grants were accepted: a $7,000 Walmart/Sam's Spark Good Local Grant (11-0, one abstention) and a $44,144.90 Ohio OCJS grant (12-0).

Council also adopted a resolution endorsing an opportunity zone redesignation by voice vote.

Board of Control – June 30

The Board of Control approved a road salt contract with Cargill, Inc. at $85.26 per ton for the 2026-2027 winter season, up from $58.14 last year. The 3-0 vote covers the city’s winter road-treatment needs.

Additionally, the board authorized a $188,471 professional services agreement with CTL Engineering for the 4th St. SE Bridge Rehabilitation project (3-0).

Coming up

The Board of Control meets again on Tuesday, July 7, to consider two change orders closing out the Large Diameter Sanitary Sewer Cleaning & Televising 2025 Project. Both items reduce contract costs: a $280,788.46 reduction with Equix Integrity, Inc., and a $166,829.20 reduction with Burgess & Niple, Inc.