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City Council Mtg 06.22.2026
Published: Jun 22, 2026
J. Severino Construction Awarded Bid for Old Main Road Waterline Replacement
Council passed Ordinance 71-26, authorizing the city manager to award a bid to J. Severino Construction Incorporated for waterline replacement at the Old Main Road Bridge area. This project, Phase One of waterline relocation, was re-bid due to design changes required for coordination with Canadian National Railway. The engineer's estimate was $1 million, and J. Severino Construction submitted the lowest bid out of four.
New Regulations Enacted for Sandbar Traffic, Including Animal Prohibition and Increased Littering Fines
Ordinance 70-26 amends section 331.46 to regulate traffic on the sandbar of the public dock. The amendment, based on recommendations from Council Member Branch's liaison reports, primarily addresses issues with animals on the sandbar. It prohibits animals of any kind on the sandbar, aligning with section 505.01 of the codified ordinances. The fine for dumping or littering is increased from $500 to an unspecified amount, and violations are classified as a minor misdemeanor. The ordinance was amended to declare an emergency, allowing it to be acted upon immediately.
Resident Voices Concerns Over Data Centers, Environmental Impact, and Lack of Public Input
Sandy Shelonburgger expressed concerns regarding data centers and the 'New Albany visit,' questioning the lack of information on environmental impact and EPA involvement from the Lake to River Economic Development initiative, which received $150 million from Ohio Jobs for land acquisition in New Albany. She highlighted the controversial history of New Albany's city council and leadership. She expressed a preference for paying more taxes than facing increased power bills, water supply depletion, and surveillance. She questioned the purpose of data centers and the type of information they would collect or store. Citing an article on an Ashtabula County moratorium, she noted that Greg Meyers of the Growth Partnership previously identified Ashtabula Township as a prime location for data centers behind Concat, despite the minimal job creation from such projects. She questioned how Growth Partnership facilitates these proposals without community input and recalled past protests against the Pink Iron plant due to environmental concerns. She cited national polls (Gallup and Holding Green University) showing significant public opposition to local data centers and questioned if council would consider them if the majority of citizens opposed them, emphasizing the need for meaningful public input and voting rights on industry decisions. She urged council to attend a Conserve Ohio presentation and noted that Ashtabula Township and Geneva City have implemented 12-month moratoriums on data centers, suggesting the city consider the same.
City Council Updates on Community Events, Budget Hearing, and Holiday Schedule
Council Member Moyio announced upcoming events and administrative matters. He attended the 200th banquet celebration at Southridge Baptist Church. A reminder was issued for the tax budget public hearing on June 29th at noon in council chambers. The work session is scheduled for Monday, July 6th, at 5:30 p.m. A motion was made to excuse Mr. Powski. Council Member Goff reiterated his support for a data center moratorium, emphasizing resident assurance and further study, while expressing distrust in state actions. Council Member G. praised the American Legion for providing sack lunches at the Soapbox Derby. Council Member Sanford noted a ribbon-cutting for the new Circle K on Friday at noon and mentioned city hall closure on Friday, July 3rd, for the holiday. He thanked the Red, White, and Boom committee and mentioned the parade time is 2 p.m. on July 3rd. A motion was made to excuse Mr. Powski.
Red, White, and Boomfest Details Shared, Concerns Raised About Event Site Conditions
Debbie discussed upcoming events, focusing on the Red, White, and Boomfest, which will include a time capsule reveal around 3:30 p.m. after the parade on July 3rd. She mentioned partnering with the historical society to create a new time capsule for opening in 50 years and asked if the city could contribute. The festival will feature 16 food vendors, 15-16 sales vendors, seven bands, and a ride company. Debbie raised concerns about overgrowth on the side of the ridge requiring mowing, and a tree removal that left large ruts in the center of the vendor area. She is seeking solutions for these issues. She also noted the success of their Facebook presence in generating community interaction and answering questions. Debbie invited council members to attend the time capsule reveal, mentioning that the family involved in the original dedication is traveling from across the country.
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