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Regular Council Meeting

Published: Jun 15, 2026

Agenda Meeting

Public SafetyOther

City Council Approves First Reading for Police Mobile Data Terminals

Ordinance 62-2026 was presented for a first reading, authorizing the purchase of six mobile data terminal packages for police vehicles. The cost is not to exceed $31,192.84, with a significant portion expected to be covered by a grant. Chief McShane confirmed that the purchase would proceed only if the grant is secured, acting as a safeguard. Council members commended Chief McShane for his due diligence in seeking grants and managing funds.

UtilitiesInfrastructure

Service Department Purchases Trailer-Mounted Attenuator

Ordinance 59-2026, authorizing the purchase of a trailer-mounted attenuator for the service department from Bane Enterprises at a cost not to exceed $30,100, passed its second reading. The council waived the third reading and adopted the ordinance.

Zoning And Land UseIndustrial

City Council Reviews Ordinances for Data Center Regulation

Two ordinances, 60-2026 and 61-2026, related to data centers were introduced for first readings. Ordinance 60-2026 amends section 1282.03 concerning special industrial use permits for large-scale data centers. Ordinance 61-2026 amends section 1298.02 regarding conditional uses and standards for data centers. Discussions included defining 'large-scale' (100,000 sq ft or more), water usage, noise levels, and the scope of permits.

Public SafetyOther

Police Department Fencing Project Approved

Ordinance 56-2026, authorizing the purchase of fencing supplies for a police department project, passed its second reading. The cost is not to exceed $13,844 from Superior Fence and Rail Incorporated. The council agreed to waive the third reading and adopt the ordinance.

Budget & FinanceInfrastructure

Council Considers Road Salt Purchase to Save $10,000

Ordinance 63-2026 was presented for a first reading, proposing the purchase of road salt. The administration requested to waive second and third readings due to a projected saving of $10,000 by purchasing now before the next contract takes effect, which will increase the price by $10 per ton. The current purchase amount is $69,179 at $62.89 per ton. This is a typical second purchase for the year, following an earlier one. The purchase is within the 20% overage allowance from a previous COE contract.

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