Here is the video for the Council meeting:
https://youtu.be/9DXjwu3b4bA
https://youtu.be/9DXjwu3b4bA

In the work session, we discussed:

  • Further discussing changes in how criminal nuisance complaint fines and appeals are handled. Mostly we are discussing whether a new process such as a new board should be implemented that would review the appeals from criminal nuisance complaints. Currently this is handled by Building Standards & Appeals board and it is not certain if that is the right place for it. We will be discussing this further. (ord 9523-17)
  • Further discussing if a permit should be required before you place a donation box on your property. It was agreed that we should require a permit and the details for that wil be discussed at a later meeting. (ord 9087-13)
  • Further discussing changing the ordinance regarding when trash can need to come in. The council is looking at changing leaving out your trash cans from a court citation to a fine citation. Basically, right now if you leave your trash cans out, you can get a citation that would require a court appearance. This causes strain on the court system and some council members felt that the delay in the fine (which in most cases is waived in court) may not be making an impact. The council is looking at whether a immediate fine system (like parking tickets) would be better. As some of our neighbors have moved to this system, we thought it would be a good time to look at it. We will be discussing this at future work sessions.

In the Regular session, we voted on:

  • A motion to appoint John Montello for the Ohio Auditor of State’s Office Public Record Training (passed)

In the Presentations and reports:

  • Congratulations to Officer Kellerman & Officer Futo on their promotions in the Police Department
  • Congratulations to Barb McDaniels on being named Citizen of the Year 2018.
  • State of the City on the 30th at LOHV. Buy lunch for a fee or attend the talk for free
  • Leaf collection has completed for the year. Do not put anymore leaves on the tree lawn until spring.
  • Community Diversion collected 20+ bags of trash this month around the City.