[0:00] I'd like to call the uh city council [0:01] meeting to order. [0:02] If we could, please stand for a moment [0:04] of silence. [0:17] Thank you. If you could turn and face [0:18] the flag for the Pledge of Allegiance. [0:20] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the [0:22] United States of America. [0:24] And to the republic for which it stands, [0:27] one nation, under God, indivisible, with [0:30] liberty and justice for all. [0:32] You may be seated. [0:37] Clerk, would you call the roll of [0:38] council members, please? [0:39] >> Layman. [0:40] >> Here. [0:41] >> Podack. [0:43] Cassidy. [0:43] >> Here. [0:44] >> Baker. [0:45] >> Here. [0:45] >> Grine. [0:46] >> Here. [0:46] >> Mendoza. [0:47] >> Here. [0:47] >> Garnsey. [0:48] >> Here. [0:49] >> Move to excuse councilperson Podack. [0:52] >> I second. [0:53] >> We have a motion by Mendoza, second by [0:55] Cassidy, to excuse council member [0:57] Podack. Clerk, would you call the roll, [0:59] please? [1:00] >> Layman. [1:00] >> Yes. [1:01] >> Cassidy. [1:01] >> Yes. [1:02] >> Baker. [1:02] >> Yes. [1:03] >> Grine. [1:03] >> Yes. [1:03] >> Mendoza. [1:04] >> Yes. [1:04] >> Garnsey. [1:05] >> Yes. [1:06] >> Councilperson Podack is excused. [1:09] Do we have a motion to approve the [1:10] minutes from the previous meeting? [1:12] >> So moved. [1:13] >> Second. [1:14] >> We have a motion by Mendoza, second by [1:16] Baker. Clerk, would you call the roll, [1:18] please? [1:18] >> Layman. [1:19] >> Yes. [1:20] >> Cassidy. [1:21] >> Abstain. [1:23] >> Baker. [1:24] >> Yes. [1:24] >> Grine. [1:25] >> Yes. [1:27] >> Mendoza. [1:27] >> Yes. [1:28] >> Garnsey. [1:28] >> Yes. [1:29] >> Those minutes have been approved. [1:31] Communications. [1:32] >> I have none. [1:32] >> All right. Before we move on, um I'm [1:34] going to add some communication here. I [1:36] think we need to do an adjustment to the [1:38] agenda. There's an item [1:40] on the agenda, under new business, the [1:42] first item, [1:43] um it says authorizing the seasonal [1:45] closure of the alley located at 210 [1:47] South Main Street for special events and [1:49] declaring an emergency. [1:51] Um if you were so inclined, um I would [1:54] entertain a motion to remove that from [1:56] the agenda and submit it to the proper [1:57] committee before it brings it to floor. [2:00] >> I so move. [2:01] >> Okay, and do we have a second for that [2:03] motion? [2:03] >> Okay. [2:04] >> All right, we have a motion by Cassidy, [2:05] a second by Baker to remove the first [2:07] item on new business from the agenda. [2:11] Clerk, would you call the roll, please? [2:12] >> Lehman? [2:13] >> Yes. [2:13] >> Cassidy? [2:14] >> Yes. [2:14] >> Baker? [2:15] >> Yes. [2:15] >> Klein? [2:16] >> Yes. [2:16] >> Mendoza? [2:17] >> Yes. [2:17] >> Garnsey? [2:18] >> Yes. [2:19] >> That does carry and it'll be referred to [2:21] the proper committee for discussion. [2:25] Then may or may not come back to the [2:27] council for for some sort of resolution [2:29] in the future. Thank you. Uh report of [2:31] committees, finance committee. [2:33] >> I have nothing new to report. The next [2:35] meeting will be held on Tuesday, June [2:37] 16th at 5:30 p.m. in council chambers. [2:40] >> All right, thank you. Public affairs [2:42] committee. [2:43] >> The Fostoria City Council Public Affairs [2:45] Committee will host its quarterly Convos [2:48] with Council [2:49] this Thursday, June 4th at 6:30 p.m. at [2:53] the City Park Shelter House. All are [2:56] welcome. [2:57] The historic Union Pacific Big Boy [3:00] locomotive will pass through Fostoria at [3:02] approximately 2:00 p.m. this Saturday, [3:04] June 6th [3:06] at the Iron Triangle Rail Park. An event [3:09] in celebration of the occasion will [3:11] include food vendors, Big Boy [3:13] merchandise, [3:14] photo opportunities, and family [3:16] activities. [3:18] Visitors should bring lawn chairs and [3:20] arrive early due to expected large [3:22] crowds and follow all safety personnel [3:25] instructions. [3:28] The first Lunch on the Lawn of the [3:30] season hosted by the Fostoria Community [3:32] Arts Council and the City of Fostoria [3:34] will take place Wednesday, June 10th [3:36] from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. at the Fostoria [3:38] Municipal Building Lawn. The event will [3:41] feature live entertainment by Kevin [3:43] Colvin with food available for purchase [3:45] from Pizza Palace. [3:49] Next Saturday, June 13th will feature [3:52] several major community events [3:54] throughout Fostoria. [3:56] The Wings Over Fostoria Terminal Grand [3:58] Opening Air Show will host I'm sorry, [4:02] will be held from 9:00 to 4:00 p.m. at [4:04] the Fostoria Metropolitan Airport. The [4:07] free event will include aerial [4:08] performers, aircraft displays, terminal [4:11] tours, food trucks, and family [4:13] activities. [4:15] The Fostoria Farmers Market will be open [4:17] next Saturday from 10:00 to 2:00 in [4:19] downtown Fostoria and will host its [4:21] annual Strawberry Day celebration [4:24] featuring fresh strawberries, [4:26] local vendors, live music, family [4:28] activities, and a special kids zone [4:31] strawberry planting activity for [4:32] children. [4:33] And the June 10th Jamboree of greater [4:36] Fostoria will take place next Saturday, [4:39] June 13th from 11:00 to 7:00 p.m. at [4:41] Foundation Park. [4:43] The event will celebrate culture, [4:45] community, and education through live [4:47] entertainment, guest speakers, food [4:49] vendors, children activities, [4:52] community exhibits, and programming [4:54] recognizing the history and significance [4:57] of June 10th. [4:59] On Sunday, June 14th at 1:00 p.m., the [5:01] city of Fostoria will host the 2026 [5:04] Class Pageant at the Fostoria Schools [5:07] Performing Arts Center. [5:09] The event will feature several age [5:11] divisions and continues one of [5:13] Fostoria's long-standing traditions [5:15] celebrating community heritage and youth [5:17] involvement. Your support is greatly [5:20] appreciated. The Public Affairs [5:22] Committee will meet again on Tuesday, [5:24] June 16th at 5:00 p.m. here in Council [5:27] Chambers. Thank you. [5:28] >> Thank you. Law and Ordinance Committee. [5:30] >> Nothing new to report. The Law and [5:31] Ordinance Committee will meet again on [5:33] Tuesday, June 16th at 5:15 p.m. here in [5:37] Council Chambers. [5:38] >> Thank you. Uh report of officers, Mr. [5:40] Mayor. [5:42] >> Thank you, Mr. President. [5:44] I I like to [5:46] update [5:48] Councilman Mendoza's report on the Big [5:49] Boy coming to Fostoria because this is [5:51] an evolving event [5:53] um as we discover it. [5:55] The time has been moved to 2:30 and [5:58] it'll be here from 2:30 to 2:45. [6:01] Uh [6:03] and that is probably subject to change. [6:05] So, that's just our latest update on it. [6:08] There will be parking at the Rail Park. [6:10] However, when the Rail Park becomes full [6:13] we will barricade uh the road going into [6:15] it. [6:16] Over [6:17] um [6:18] over [6:20] uh flow parking will be at the Fostoria [6:22] Schools campus. [6:24] And we will have buses transporting [6:26] people to and from the Rail Park. We [6:28] will be charging $5 per person to do [6:31] that. [6:32] If rail fans park in yards or other [6:34] areas where they should not be parked, [6:35] please call the police department on the [6:37] non-emergency number, which is [6:39] 419-435-8573. [6:43] Thank you. [6:44] >> You [6:45] uh director of public service and [6:46] safety. [6:48] >> Thank you. Um just to kind of lead off [6:49] on that, the city of Fostoria is also [6:51] partnered with Seneca County [6:53] Collaborative to form a one-page [6:55] website, justfostoriabigboy.com. [6:58] So, if you get any questions about the [6:59] event, that's a great reference to give [7:01] to those people interested in learning [7:03] more um about that day and the event in [7:06] July when it comes back to be open for [7:08] the public. Um Eric wanted me to just [7:11] make a note uh it's now the second piece [7:14] of new business on your agenda. [7:17] Um the resolution authorizing the mayor [7:20] to file an application with ODNR for the [7:23] Nature Works grant. Um [7:26] this would need to be passed at the next [7:29] meeting because the application is due [7:31] on July 1st. So, just keep that in mind. [7:34] And uh nothing else other than we are [7:37] just getting really busy with all of [7:38] nice weather and trying to uh our crews [7:40] safe. So, you. [7:43] >> All right, thank you very much. [7:45] Director of Finance. [7:48] » Thank you, Mr. President. [7:50] Um [7:52] have a couple pieces of legislation for [7:55] this evening's council meeting. Um one [7:57] is some appropriations [8:00] that needed to be done. Um [8:02] need an additional 10,000 for the park [8:04] and rec fund. [8:06] Um [8:07] an additional 3,000 for [8:10] uh other contractual services in the [8:11] general fund for online ordinance [8:13] updates. And then [8:15] an additional 160,000 [8:18] is needed in the urban community forest [8:20] fund uh to account for 2026 costs. [8:24] Um these costs will be covered by the [8:25] American Forestry Grant. They're [8:27] reimbursable monthly as costs are [8:28] incurred. So, [8:31] um the other one is we do have one then [8:33] and now [8:35] tonight for [8:38] $10,293.44 [8:40] for [8:43] Uh it's related to the [8:45] other contractual services that I [8:47] mentioned in the other piece of [8:48] legislation. [8:50] Um if we could get both of those to [8:52] waive the three reading ruling, I'd [8:54] appreciate that. [8:57] Uh the only other thing I had was just a [8:59] reminder. Um we don't have a [9:00] confirmation yet, but RITA, the Regional [9:03] Income Tax Association, is going to be [9:06] sending out delinquency letters probably [9:08] within the next two to four weeks. So, [9:11] you might get some consti- constituents [9:13] that are asking what's this about. It's [9:15] just [9:16] um [9:17] they've RITA thinks that they would [9:19] still owe a tax return for up to the [9:21] last five years. So, they have the [9:24] opportunity to um [9:26] prove that they don't need to file or [9:28] file the return. So, they're [9:29] instructions, but just in case you get [9:31] questions, just want to give everybody [9:32] heads-up. [9:35] And that's all I had. Thanks. [9:37] >> Thank you very much. At this point we'll [9:38] go into the public portion. Miss Tyson, [9:40] would you like to approach the dais? [9:43] Keep your comments to 10 minutes or [9:45] less. [9:46] >> Okay. I already gave everyone one of [9:49] these. And what it is is it's adult [9:53] summer reading [9:54] uh for 2026. I've already It started [9:58] June 1st, which was yesterday. [10:00] And I have a really fun thing. You walk [10:03] in, you walk on The first floor has some [10:06] activities for adults. The maker space [10:09] has quite a few activities downstairs [10:12] where the references has quite a few [10:14] activities. You can do them daily. You [10:17] can do You can do more than one [10:19] activity. You get tickets for them. And [10:23] at the end uh [10:25] August when it ends at the end of [10:26] August, they're going to draw for not [10:29] only the Kroger's gift card, but also [10:32] for other local businesses and [10:35] restaurants. And then on the back, if [10:37] you flip it over, [10:38] um the open book club for adults, you [10:42] can have any book. There's not a [10:44] specific book. And you do not have to [10:47] register your book. Um but you can meet [10:51] up at uh Java's Enchanted Bean at 8:30 [10:57] uh Wednesday, June 17th. And then in [11:00] July it's July 15th 8:30. Or you could [11:04] or you can do both, but you can go at to [11:07] Urban Woodys on Thursday, June 18th. Or [11:12] in July it's going to be July 16th at [11:14] 5:30 p.m. That allows people that [11:17] depending on what their schedule is, [11:19] they can still be part of it. I actually [11:21] went to the first one that was in May. [11:24] And it's a very [11:27] easy to do. [11:29] Um [11:30] you actually get whatever is said there [11:33] as far as books goes, they send you back [11:36] a text or whatever on it and you get to [11:39] know all about all these books. So, [11:42] maybe you got engrossed in what somebody [11:44] was saying about one but you weren't [11:46] ready for what the other one was saying. [11:48] So, it's really cool. 641, I'm excited [11:52] about that. That's a cooking club. You [11:54] don't have to cook. You don't have to [11:56] bring anything. And I've been going to [11:58] that regularly. [12:00] Um we're going to get tickets for all [12:02] these things you see on the back during [12:05] all these things as well as the other [12:07] activities. Um I believe this book thing [12:11] you get three tickets. But so there's [12:13] depending on what you do, they got one [12:15] ticket for some activities, two tickets [12:18] for some and then some fall in a three [12:20] category. Like I picked a green book off [12:22] the thing, it was only one ticket. But [12:24] you had it had to be totally green. [12:27] And yeah, so it's really cool. [12:31] Um I wanted to thank Fostoria for having [12:34] all the activities I have. I think it's [12:36] a little much on Saturday but we're [12:40] going to see how that goes. [12:41] Um but it definitely means that there's [12:43] something for everyone. [12:45] And I was very happy to see that. I'm [12:48] very proud of Fostoria. I like that Big [12:51] Boy's coming here. I like that we got [12:53] picked for that. [12:55] And [12:58] I'm just proud of Fostoria. [13:01] That's all I have. Anybody have any [13:03] questions about this? [13:05] Cuz there is a it's on every level. You [13:08] have to look at the table. They have a [13:09] new counter at the library. [13:11] And then you go up to the Maker Space. [13:14] You have to talk to the librarian and [13:15] she'll direct you. [13:17] Yeah. And then downstairs. Oh yeah, [13:20] they're very helpful because she [13:22] basically made these up. She made the [13:24] whole adult program. [13:27] >> Thanks, Deb. [13:28] >> Mhm. it. [13:29] Um at this time, we open up to any other [13:31] members of the public that wishes to [13:32] address council. [13:34] Seeing none, we'll move into old [13:36] business. [13:45] » An ordinance amending section 311.01 [13:49] of chapter 311 of the codified [13:51] ordinances of the city of Foster Ohio [13:54] entitled placing injurious material or [13:57] obstruction in street adding a [13:59] sub-subsection and penalty section [14:02] regarding grass clippings. [14:05] >> Move to adopt. [14:06] >> Sorry. Um before we move to adopt, I was [14:09] going to uh move to amend [14:13] the proposed legislation simply by [14:15] adding the word knowingly in between the [14:17] words shall and place in the first [14:20] sentence [14:22] of subsection F [14:24] that we've added. Um [14:27] It kind of matches the rest of the [14:29] language. [14:31] >> I think it's an important addition. [14:34] >> Yeah. [14:35] So, move to amend to add the word [14:38] knowingly. [14:39] >> Second. [14:41] >> All right, we have a motion by Mendoza, [14:42] second by Baker to amend by adding the [14:45] word knowingly to section [14:48] >> F. [14:49] of the current legislation. Clerk, [14:52] would you call the roll, please? [14:55] >> Layman? [14:55] >> Yes. [14:56] >> Cassidy? [14:56] >> Yes. [14:57] >> Baker? [14:58] >> Yes. [14:58] >> Grine? [14:58] >> Yes. [14:59] >> Mendoza? [14:59] >> Yes. [15:00] >> Garnsey? [15:00] >> Yes. [15:01] >> All right, that does carry. It has been [15:02] amended. Is there any other further [15:04] discussion or amendments needed? [15:07] >> Move to approve. [15:09] >> I'll second. [15:11] >> Oh. [15:15] Sorry, we're making sure we get this [15:17] written properly. So, no person shall [15:19] knowingly place deposit. Okay. All [15:21] right. [15:22] If I heard correctly, we have a motion [15:24] to adopt by Mendoza, second by Guernsey. [15:26] Is that correct? [15:27] >> Yes. [15:28] >> All right. Clerk, would you call the [15:29] roll, please? [15:29] >> Layman? [15:30] >> Yes. [15:30] >> Cassidy? [15:31] >> Yes. [15:31] >> Baker? [15:32] >> Yes. [15:32] >> Grine? [15:33] >> Yes. [15:33] >> Mendoza? [15:34] >> Yes. [15:34] >> Guernsey? [15:35] >> Yes. [15:35] >> All right. That carries. It becomes [15:37] ordinance number 2026-41. [15:39] 41. [15:48] » An ordinance enacting new section [15:50] 1125.16 [15:53] of chapter 1125 of the codified [15:55] ordinances of the city of Foster Ohio [15:57] entitled tents or other under [16:00] unpermitted or makeshift shelters within [16:03] city limits. [16:05] >> Move to adopt. [16:07] >> Second. [16:08] >> We have a motion by Grine, a second by [16:10] Baker to adopt. Clerk, would you call [16:11] the roll, please? [16:12] >> Layman? [16:13] >> Yes. [16:14] >> Cassidy? [16:14] >> Yes. [16:15] >> Baker? [16:15] >> Yes. [16:16] >> Grine? [16:16] >> Yes. [16:17] >> Mendoza? [16:17] >> Yes. [16:18] >> Guernsey? [16:18] >> Yes. [16:19] >> This ordinance passes. It becomes [16:20] ordinance number 2026-42. [16:28] » You. [16:34] » An ordinance enacting new section 145.09 [16:38] of chapter 145 of the codified [16:41] ordinances of the city of Foster Ohio [16:43] entitled regulation of parklets within [16:45] the city rights-of-way and declaring [16:47] emergency to exist. [16:50] >> Move to adopt. [16:52] >> Second. [16:54] >> We have a motion by Grine, a second by [16:55] Baker to adopt. Clerk, would you call [16:57] the roll, please? [16:58] >> Layman? [16:59] >> Yes. [17:00] >> Cassidy? [17:06] » Is the ordinance that we had removed? [17:09] >> No. [17:09] this is a different This is the [17:10] regulation of parklets. [17:12] >> I'm sorry. [17:14] Yes. [17:15] >> Baker? [17:16] >> Yes. [17:17] >> Grine? [17:17] >> Yes. [17:18] >> Mendoza? [17:19] >> Yes. [17:19] >> Garnsey? [17:20] >> Yes. [17:21] >> That ordinance does pass. It's ordinance [17:23] number 2026-43. [17:34] » An ordinance amending section 145.06 [17:38] of the codified ordinances of the city [17:40] of Fostoria entitled departments to [17:43] develop smoking policies and declaring [17:45] emergency to exist. [17:47] >> Move to approve. [17:49] >> Second. [17:50] >> We have a motion by Mendoza, a second by [17:52] Grine to approve. Clerk, would you call [17:54] the roll, please? [17:55] >> Layman? [17:56] >> Yes. [17:57] >> Cassidy? [17:57] >> Yes. [17:58] >> Baker? [17:58] >> Yes. [17:59] >> Grine? [17:59] >> Yes. [18:00] >> Mendoza? [18:00] >> Yes. [18:00] >> Garnsey? [18:01] >> Yes. [18:02] >> That ordinance passes. Ordinance number [18:03] 2026-44. [18:06] 44. That concludes old business. We will [18:09] move into new business. Just a reminder, [18:11] the first piece of new business has been [18:13] removed from the agenda. [18:15] So, it will be the second item will be [18:16] the first item of new business this [18:18] evening. [18:23] » An ordinance to approve and adopt [18:25] current replacement pages to the [18:27] codified ordinances and declaring [18:29] emergency to exist. [18:31] >> That was the first reading of that [18:32] ordinance. [18:38] » A resolution authorizing the mayor of [18:40] the city of Fostoria to execute and file [18:43] an application with the Ohio Department [18:45] of Natural Resources for possible [18:47] financial assistance for public [18:50] recreation purposes through the state of [18:52] Ohio Nature Works Grant Program and [18:55] declaring emergency to exist. [18:57] >> That is the first reading of that [18:58] resolution. [19:06] » A resolution approving and ratifying the [19:08] prior acts of the department heads and [19:10] safety service director and approving [19:12] then and now certificates for said [19:14] expenditures, and declaring an [19:16] emergency. [19:18] >> Move to suspend the three reading rule [19:20] on three separate occasions. [19:21] >> Second. [19:24] » Um we have a [19:25] motion by Layman to suspend the three [19:28] reading rule on three separate [19:29] occasions, second by Cassidy, and this [19:32] is on that last resolution that's on [19:34] there. We'll come back to the previous [19:35] one. [19:36] There's We missed one. [19:38] That's okay. [19:39] >> Sorry. [19:40] >> So, if you could call call the roll on [19:41] suspending the three reading rule on [19:43] this one. [19:46] » Layman? [19:46] >> Yes. [19:47] >> Cassidy? [19:48] >> Yes. [19:48] >> Baker? [19:49] >> Yes. [19:49] >> Grimes? [19:50] >> Yes. [19:50] >> Mendoza? [19:51] >> Yes. [19:51] >> Guernsey? [19:52] >> Yes. [19:53] >> All right, that has been suspended. [19:56] >> Move to adopt. [19:57] >> Second. [19:59] >> All right, we have a motion by Layman, a [20:00] second by Cassidy to adopt. Clerk, would [20:02] you call the roll, please? [20:03] >> Layman? [20:04] >> Yes. [20:04] >> Cassidy? [20:05] >> Yes. [20:05] >> Baker? [20:06] >> Yes. [20:06] >> Grimes? [20:07] >> Yes. [20:07] >> Mendoza? [20:08] >> Yes. [20:08] >> Guernsey? [20:08] >> Yes. [20:10] >> That does pass it because resolution [20:11] number 2026-45 [20:14] 45. [20:16] And then we'll go back to the [20:18] appropriating from unappropriated funds [20:21] ordinance. [20:22] Or yeah. Thank you. [20:23] >> Okay. [20:26] An ordinance adopting and amending [20:27] ordinance number 2025-83 [20:30] permanent 2026 appropriations by [20:33] appropriating from unappropriated funds [20:35] in the general fund, the urban com [20:37] forest fund, and the park and [20:39] recreational fund, and transferring [20:41] funds from the general fund to the park [20:44] and recreation fund, and declaring an [20:45] emergency to exist. [20:48] >> Move to suspend the three reading rule [20:50] on three separate occasions. [20:53] >> Second. [20:54] >> We have a motion by Layman, a second by [20:55] Grimes to suspend the three reading rule [20:57] on three separate occasions. Clerk, [20:59] would you call the roll, please? [21:00] >> Layman? [21:01] >> Yes. [21:02] >> Cassidy? [21:02] >> Yes. [21:03] >> Baker? [21:03] >> Yes. [21:04] >> Grimes? [21:04] >> Yes. [21:05] >> Mendoza? [21:05] >> Yes. [21:06] >> Guernsey? [21:06] >> Yes. [21:07] >> The three reading rule has been waived [21:09] move to adopt second the motion by [21:11] Cassidy a second by Mendoza to adopt [21:14] clerk would you call the roll please [21:15] layman yes Cassidy yes Baker yes grind [21:19] yes Mendoza Guernsey yes all right that [21:22] passes becomes ordinance number 2026 - [21:24] 46 46 [21:27] that concludes new business this evening [21:29] do we have any need for executive [21:31] session this evening [21:34] seeing none is there any miscellaneous [21:36] business this evening [21:39] also seeing none I'll entertain a motion [21:42] to adjourn [21:44] second the motion by Cassidy a second by [21:47] Baker to adjourn clerk would you call [21:48] the roll please layman yes Cassidy yes [21:51] Baker yes grind yes Mendoza yes Guernsey [21:54] yes all right we are adjourned at 6:22 [21:57] p.m.