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June 15, 2026 Pre-Council and Regular Council Meeting
Published: Jun 15, 2026
Parade Traffic Control Incident Highlights Need for Clearer First Responder Access Protocols
Concerns were raised regarding traffic control during the Memorial Day parade, specifically about first responders and law enforcement needing access through blocked streets [cite: 460-463]. A volunteer traffic controller explained their primary objective was public safety, managing traffic flow and preventing vehicles from entering the parade route, ensuring fairness without favoritism [cite: 474-475]. An unmarked vehicle attempted to bypass cones without visible emergency signals, which caused issues with public compliance and compromised the integrity of the protected area [cite: 480-485]. The volunteer suggested clear guidelines or a formal access protocol for vehicle exemptions in the future [cite: 487-488, 493]. It was also mentioned that a police vehicle was reportedly prevented from going through [cite: 497]. The council agreed that clear instructions for volunteers are needed to grant first responders access [cite: 494, 502-503].
City Pursues CHIP and Appalachian Community Grants for Housing and Facade Programs
An ordinance was requested to enter into a partnership with the county to file an application for the Ohio Department of Development Service Agency's CHIP (Community Housing Impact and Preservation Program) grant funds [cite: 54-55, 765-768]. This partnership is necessary for the city to administer CHIP funds distributed within the city, and a similar application was not successful the previous year [cite: 55, 199-200]. Another ordinance was requested to repeal an existing ordinance and enact new legislation to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the administration of the Appalachian Community Grant Program with Eastgate Regional Council of Governments for the Main Avenue facade program [cite: 71-79, 770-771, 880-881]. This change is due to the city's procurement policy not aligning with the project requirements, so Eastgate's procurement policy will be used while the city still plays a role in administration [cite: 73-78]. The MOU for the Appalachian Grant Program has an end date of October 31st [cite: 215-217].
Sanitation Department to Purchase Used Garbage Truck for Up To $63,500
The city plans to purchase a used garbage truck from Refuse Equipment and Truck Services for the sanitation department, with the amount not to exceed $63,500 [cite: 39-40, 754]. Funding for this purchase was initially proposed from the permanent improvement fund (412) but was amended to the sanitation fund (225) [cite: 119-120, 757-758]. The Finance Director will handle appropriations from the general fund to the sanitation fund within two weeks for accounting clarity [cite: 759].
City Partners with County to Apply for Community Housing Grant
An ordinance was presented to authorize the city manager to enter into a partnership with the county to file an application for the Ohio Department of Development Service Agency's CHIP (Community Housing Impact and Preservation Program) grant funds [cite: 54-55, 765-768]. This partnership allows the city to administer CHIP funds within the city [cite: 55]. The previous year's application was unsuccessful, and the county is leading the application process to secure more funding [cite: 199-203]. The ordinance was approved [cite: 865-878].
Main Avenue Flooding Persists Despite Clear Drainage; Road Repair Costs Exceed $900,000
Residents voiced concerns about ongoing flooding under the train trestle on the south end of Main Avenue, particularly after recent storms [cite: 789]. It was noted that drainage lines in the area have been checked and appear to be clear with no breaks or collapses [cite: 805-819]. Public Works has placed blockades in the past, but residents have moved them, leading to cars driving through standing water [cite: 810-816]. The city is exploring options for improved signage or indicators to warn drivers [cite: 812-813]. Concerns were also raised about the condition of roads like Larson Lane and Glover Drive, with estimates for repairs exceeding $900,000 [cite: 790-791].
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