All would rise, call the meeting to order.
Everybody will pledge allegiance. Pledge allegiance.
» to the flag of the United States of America and to
the republic for which it stands, one nation under
God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
Let's go and take the roll.
» Layman >> Yes.
» Odek >> Yes.
» Cassidy >> Yes.
» Baker >> Yes.
» Prime >> Yes.
» Mendoza >> Here.
» Guerinzi >> Yes.
» [clears throat]
» Minutes of the previous meeting.
» I'll move to approve the previous meeting minutes.
» Second.
» Motion by Mendoza seconded by Baker.
» Layman >> Yes.
» Odek >> Yes.
» Cassidy >> Yes.
» Baker >> Yes.
» Prime >> Yes.
» Mendoza >> Yes.
» Guerinzi >> Yes.
» [clears throat]
» Passed. Communication
» I have none.
» Report on committees. Finance Committee >> [snorts]
» The Finance Committee met this evening at 5:30 p.m.
We reviewed the July financial reports and all funds at the end of the month
reflect a 24.3 million dollar balance of which 5.6 million is encumbered leaving
an uncommitted balance of 18.7 million. We were notified that the financial
audit for 2025 has been completed in draft form. There are no findings or
adjustments. The finance director let us know that he
has just completed a copier and printer needs review and a new lease agreement
will follow. He's anticipating savings through that
process. >> [clears throat and cough]
» The committee requested an update of capital projects
that have been completed and those which are in process and will
need to move into the new budget year. The mayor announced that they were
looking at subrogation related to related to the street sweeper loss.
And the next finance committee meeting will
be held on Tuesday, September 15th at 5:30 p.m. in council chambers.
» Thank you. Public Affairs Committee.
» Latino Fest will take place this Saturday, August 22nd from 2:00 to 11:00
p.m. downtown Fostoria featuring food, music, entertainment,
and family-friendly activities celebrating Fostoria's Latino heritage
and culture. Thank you. That is all.
» Thank you. Law and Ordinance Committee.
» The committee met this evening. It was reported that the committee's previous
recommendation to distinguish extended duration events
for the online permit application has been implemented.
We reviewed Fostoria's ward boundaries to determine whether redistricting is
warranted. The assessment used official 2020 US
Census block level population data generated through Dave's
redistricting app with the methodology and applicable legal requirements
confirmed by the legal the League of Women Voters of Ohio.
Fostoria's current ward boundaries were established following the 2000 federal
census and adopted by ordinance 2002-50.
The 2020 census shows a 19.16%
total population deviation significantly exceeding the generally recognized 10%
benchmark. The committee finds reapportionment
legally appropriate to better equalize representation.
The committee recommends that council adopt a revised ward by ordinance before
the next municipal ward election cycle and will proceed with the necessary next
steps to develop and bring forward a proposed revised map ward map for
council consideration. The committee will meet again on
Tuesday, September >> 15th.
» 15th at 5:15 p.m. Thank you. That is all.
» Thank you. Report of officers, Mr. Mayor.
» I have nothing to report. Thank you.
» Safety Service Director. >> Um nothing too crazy to report. I just
wanted to touch base and let everybody know our website has been up live for
about two months now and um seems a lot more user-friendly than the old one.
We've been able to push out mass notifications that are implemented along
with the website um so people don't have to scroll through Facebook or social
media to see what's going on in the city um and we also have a newsflash section
which we've been working with community members and organizations to keep
everybody updated on events going on in town.
Um and [snorts] then one other thing I wanted to touch base on was the American
Forestry grant. Um I know we have a couple of ordinance coming up um for
review for that tonight. Uh we were under a benchmark review uh started on
May 5th and we did just pass that. Um when the federal government was kind of
on a pause there for a little bit, we stopped spending as much money.
So, I've been having to have monthly progress meetings with the uh grantee
and um the grant tour administrator and we have
passed all five benchmarks and just a put into kind of space about how we've
how much we've been doing. We have spent about $375,000
on hazard tree removals just since May 5th of this year. Um so, that's trees
that were dead, needed to be removed, and posed a very high risk for falling,
landing on houses, cars, people, anything like that. So, um that's all
going very well and we will keep working through that grant till the end of next
year. That is all. Thank you.
» Thank you. Director of Law.
» Thank you. I have no report tonight, but we probably could do a motion to excuse
President Shaver perhaps during miscellaneous if you guys are so
inclined. Thank you.
» Did I hear a second a motion? >> Pardon me?
» We should probably do that during miscellaneous.
We should probably do that during miscellaneous.
» Okay.
Director of Finance. >> Thank you. Uh just have the two pieces
of legislation um
for this evening. Both are to do with the urban community forest grant fund.
Uh the first one is uh just really to correct the line item
description for appropriations that have already been made. We're not asking for
for additional appropriations there. Uh I would ask that we waive three
readings on that. And then the second one is asking for appropriations for the
for that urban forestry grant fund to continue the tree removal service and
maintenance that we have been doing. Um and again, we these expenses will be
reimbursable through the American forest grant. Well, we just need to
spend the money up front, so we're just asking for those appropriations to be
able to do that. And also asking that we waive the three readings for that.
That's all I had. Thank you. >> Thank you.
Okay, public.
You're on the list, Ms. Tyson. >> Yes, Deb Tyson.
Um I just want to say that a lot of people
do not know that it is easy to contact any one of you.
Um some people don't like the phone, okay? But there's email, and as Maddie
had said, there's the website. Uh you can all be found there. Um the other
thing is, I know we have a console convos coming up in September. I do not
know when, but I do know that that can be a helpful
place for people to start learning. And I I'm just one about positivity.
If you have questions, even if you don't want to agree, we can all agree to
disagree. But
we get along better if we take it one at a time or in a smaller
group, and not just put it all out there.
And that's all I have. >> Very much.
» Good evening, everyone. Thank you for allowing me this platform.
Um >> Did you sign your name?
» I did. >> Provide your address. Great.
» Okay. >> I did.
Um my name is David Ziegler. I'm a lifelong resident of Seneca
County. Uh and I'm running as an independent uh
for county commissioner this year. Um
I live in Eden Township with my wife, Judy, where I've been a a township
trustee uh going on my ninth year right now.
And uh I guess basically I wanted to come out
today to uh one of two things. I'm running as an
independent. People ask me this all the time. Dave, why are you running as an
independent? Why not a Republican? Why not a Democrat? The answer is real
simple. I am an independent. Um I have always supported the best person
for the position, no matter what party they were affiliated with. Uh the second
uh part to that being an independent is I
do not believe that uh or I I I believe that party partisan
politics does not belong at our local government level. We need to get things
done, and the infighting that that it creates and the divisiveness, it's not
good. Um
Also, I I wanted to also uh
let everybody know that I'm here tonight obviously to
introduce myself to the to people of Fostoria. I have I don't have a lot of
contacts over here. I appreciate the opportunity
to talk to the voters of Fostoria, and I want to ask them for their support. And
so that when I am elected, voters of Fostoria will have someone
that they they can count on to be there for them, to help them to become a more
productive community both socially and financially. Um, I appreciate your time.
Thank you very much. >> Thank you, Mr. Ziegler.
What do you else wants to take the podium?
» Ready for old business? >> Yep.
Please. >> An ordinance enacting new section 145.10
of chapter 145 of the codified ordinances of the city of Foster, Ohio
entitled regulation of special events within city limits and declaring
emergency to exist. >> That will be the second reading of that
ordinance.
New business.
» An ordinance adopting and amending ordinance number 2025-83
permanent 2026 appropriations by transferring appropriations in the urban
community forest grant fund and declaring emergency to exist.
» Move to suspend the three reading rule on three separate occasions.
» Second.
» Layman. >> Yes.
» Podek. >> Yes.
» Cassidy. >> Yes.
» Baker. >> Yes.
» Kind. >> Yes.
» Mendoza. >> Kearnsy.
» Yes. >> [snorts]
» If I might ask, who seconded? >> Ryan.
» Ryan. >> Okay.
» To adopt. >> Second.
» Lemon? Yes. Podolak? >> Yes.
» Cassidy? >> Yes.
» Baker? >> Yes.
» Grime? >> Yes.
» Mendoza? >> Yes.
» Guernsey? >> Yes.
» [snorts] >> Motion carried.
That will become ordinance number 2026
-59. 2026
-59.
» [snorts] >> An ordinance adopting and amending
ordinance number 2025-83 permanent 2026 appropriations by
appropriating from unappropriated funds in the urban community forest grant fund
and declaring emergency to exist. >> Move to suspend the three reading rule
on three separate occasions. >> Second.
» Okay, motion by Lemon, second by Grime.
Clerk, if you'll take the roll. >> Lemon?
» Yes. >> Podolak?
» Yes. >> Cassidy?
» Yes. >> Baker?
» Yes. >> Grime?
» Yes. >> Mendoza?
» Yes. >> Guernsey?
» Yes. >> [snorts]
» Move to adopt. >> Second.
» Got a motion to adopt by >> Grime.
» Grime. >> Grime.
» Second by Baker. >> Second by Baker.
Clerk, if you'll take the roll call. >> Lemon?
» Yes. >> Podolak?
» Yes. >> Cassidy?
» Yes. >> Baker?
» Yes. >> Grime?
» Yes. >> Mendoza?
» Yes. >> Guernsey?
» Yes. >> [snorts]
» Motion carried and that will become ordinance number 2026-60.
2026-60.
And that concludes
our new business as well. Is there any need for executive session?
Going to miscellaneous. >> I'd like to move to excuse Council
President Shaver. >> Second.
» Uh
Moved by Mendoza, second by Grimes.
Clerk, will take the roll. >> Lemon?
» Yes. >> [ __ ]
» Yes. >> Cassidy?
» Yes. >> Baker?
» Yes. >> Grimes?
» Yes. >> Mendoza?
» Yes. >> Kearnsy?
» Yes. >> Motion carried.
Any other miscellaneous?
» Move to adjourn. >> Second.
» We've got motion to adjourn by Grimes >> [ __ ]
» or [ __ ] I'm sorry. >> [ __ ] and [ __ ] and Baker.
» Seconded by Baker. >> Mhm.
» Clerk, will take the roll call. >> Lemon?
» Yes. >> [ __ ]
» Yes. >> Cassidy?
» Yes. >> Baker?
» Yes. >> Grimes?
» Yes. >> Mendoza?
» Yes. >> Kearnsy?
» Yes.
» Okay, motion carried. Meeting is adjourned at
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