[0:55] everyone to this council meeting for August 25th. Going to start off with a [0:59] moment of silence followed by the pledge of allegiance. Please stand. [1:12] To the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it [1:17] stands. One nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for [1:23] all. [1:26] » Roll call, please. [1:30] » Here [1:36] » Mr. Mayor, Mr. class. Mr. Mayor, I make a motion to excuse Mr. Dyke from [1:41] tonight's meeting. Questions on the motion. [1:44] » Roll call, please. >> Yes. [1:47] » Yes. >> Yes. [1:49] » Yes. [1:52] » Very good. Next, we're going to move. There's no minutes. We're going to move [1:54] on to audience comments. Citizens may address your concerns to city council. [1:59] Please state your name and address for the recorded journal. And please keep it [2:03] to the three-minute limit. [2:11] My name is Julie Dively, 316 Kuanas Avenue in Herin and I was here the last [2:18] meeting and my concern is with the flock cameras and um I appreciate that the [2:25] chief wrote the article in the paper and spoke here, but it didn't answer all my [2:31] concerns and um I just uh still have concerns. concerns about this huge [2:38] database that you know we've we've purchased [2:43] these cameras and we're recording all the innocent [2:47] people along with the criminals and uh and then it seems like we're [2:55] sharing it with this huge database that none of us should want that. I don't [3:01] understand why why that's a good thing. [3:06] And we don't have to share it. According to what I've read, we could have zero [3:12] sharing or sharing with just other police departments or sharing with this [3:18] big national database. [3:23] So, I just have very very uh serious concerns about [3:30] uh my privacy and everyone's privacy, especially in a small town where you [3:36] have these cameras and it's the same people riding around. There might, you [3:39] know, there's some visitors and stuff, but that's that's us someone recording [3:44] all our movements and everything we're doing. And I just don't think that's a [3:50] good thing. I think it's dangerous and I'm just hoping that you as a council [3:58] um look at the contract that that you sign with them because their goals are [4:05] different than our goals and hearing. They're a big huge billionaire company [4:10] that's building a national database and Lord knows what they want to do with [4:14] that. It's not a good thing. And um and they're really rich. They've made a ton [4:20] of money in not a long time. And so that's I guess what I just would hope [4:26] you as a council would would look at that and make me feel a little better [4:31] about it. Thank you. >> Thank you, Miss NY. [4:37] Anyone else? [4:44] Hi, I'm Spencer Ritter, 28 South Court, lifelong Heron resident, a lifelong R [4:50] Beach resident. Also have two short-term rentals in the Ry Beach neighborhood. [4:55] Uh, which is why I popped in a couple meetings back. I heard there was maybe [4:59] some issues with short-term rentals. Wanted to hear what was going on. Uh, I [5:04] was relieved to hear. It sounds like the problem is uh some transient guests [5:09] causing disturbances or problems to residents. Not relieved because I would [5:13] uh wish that on anybody. I absolutely believe that residents and neighbors are [5:18] more important than transient guests would ever be. I was relieved personally [5:22] because I didn't know what the problem was. I thought maybe I was part of the [5:25] problem and uh come to find out it's not me because that's not how I operate. Um [5:30] I live in the neighborhood where I have my rentals at. Um love my neighborhood. [5:35] love my neighbors. They all know me. They know my number. They know they can [5:38] call me if there's any issues, but they don't have to because I'm right there on [5:42] top of my properties and um any issues we've had have ever been small, but I'm [5:46] quick to address them before it gets to the point where the neighbors um even [5:51] need to worry about it. Sounds like maybe the issue is some of the absentee [5:56] uh out of town, out of state owners. Uh just speculating. But, uh, you know, to [6:01] that end, I appreciate that we have the, uh, the three strikes rule that we have [6:05] to, uh, weed out any problem properties and and hopefully keep the good guys [6:10] around, which I like to think I'm one of. Um, you know, I did hear comments [6:14] that maybe, uh, the the three strikes uh, needs to be a bit more stringent. [6:20] And, uh, people are having pro problems. I can't say I disagree with that, but um [6:25] you know, I also heard a comment that I appreciate, which was that there does [6:28] need to be a threshold um which at the moment is a citation. It sounds like [6:33] there does need to be a threshold to prevent a disgruntled uh neighbor or, [6:38] you know, somebody with a personal vendetta, whatever it is, from from [6:41] making unfounded, you know, a few unfounded phone calls and then somebody [6:44] will lose their their business, their livelihood. So, uh, you know, it sounds [6:49] like the the city council is trying to find a balanced approach and, you know, [6:53] from my standpoint as a short-term rental owner, I appreciate that. And, [6:57] um, also I appreciate with the recent moratorum, [7:01] uh, that it doesn't affect those of us who, uh, already have a license. That [7:06] would be, uh, financially catastrophic for that to all of a sudden be pulled [7:12] out from under me. So, um, you know, I appreciate that and I think, uh, it [7:16] sends a good message to investors of the city in the city in any capacity that [7:21] that, uh, somebody wouldn't just, uh, be allowed to have their their business or [7:25] their livelihood pulled out from under them. So, um, just aware of the time [7:30] here. Uh, again, just sounds like it's a very balanced approach and thank you. I [7:34] hope you all figure out something that and hopes the good guys stick around and [7:38] and weeds out the problem properties. Thank you. [7:41] » Thank you, Rder. Anyone [clears throat] [7:45] else? [7:48] Okay, moving on to old business. We have resolution number 57-2026. [7:55] Mr. Mayor, >> Mr. Claus. Mr. Mayor, I make a motion to [7:59] place resolution number 57-2026 on its third and final reading. [8:04] Questions on that motion? >> Roll call. [8:07] » Yes. >> Yes. [8:09] » Yes. Ino. >> Yes. [8:11] » Yes. >> Yes. [8:13] » Mr. Shrader. >> Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Good evening, [8:15] members of council, staff, and guests in attendance, and those watching at home. [8:20] This is resolution number 57-20226, a resolution declaring the city of [8:25] Hiron's withdrawal of its membership in the Hiron Joint Recreation District [8:31] established pursuant to resolution number 1995-16 [8:36] adopted on June 12, 1995 and certifying such withdrawal to the Hiron Joint [8:42] Recreation District Board. [8:46] » Your Hamilton. >> Um, thank you, Mr. Mayor. So this is the [8:49] third and final on this. Um if this passes tonight, what will happen is we [8:54] will submit a letter of resignation to HGD. Um [9:00] after that um the township will vote on doing the same thing. If they vote to do [9:07] the same thing and submit a letter of rec uh resignation, HGRD at that point [9:13] would cease to um HGRD has had a lot of wonderful leadership in [9:22] it for many many years. Um this is nothing to do with how it's been run. [9:28] It's how it was organized and we never managed to get it across the line to [9:33] fully function as a district. Um, so bringing this back in, it operates [9:39] pretty much as a city department. It will be a city department hopefully [9:44] keeping the same wonderful leadership that we have currently bringing them [9:48] across. Um, so with that, I happily answer any questions. [9:54] » Questions for Mr. Hamilton? [9:59] Final adoption. >> Yes. [10:02] » Yes. >> Yes. [10:04] » Yes. >> Yes. [10:06] » Yes. Next we have resolution number 58-2026. [10:12] Mr. Mayor, Mr. Claus. >> I make a motion to uh place resolution [10:16] number 58-2026 on its third and final reading. [10:20] » Question on the motion. Roll call, please. [10:24] » Yes. >> Yes. [10:26] » Yes. Yes. [10:28] » Yes. >> Yes. [10:29] » Mr. Shrader. >> Thank you, Mr. Mayor. This is resolution [10:32] number 58-2026, a resolution establishing a city parks [10:37] and recreation advisory board, investing in the city parks and recreation [10:42] advisory board the authority to advise city council on the supervision, [10:47] management, and maintenance of the parks that are situated within the city of [10:51] Hurin. Good. [10:53] » Mr. Steinwart. [10:59] So yes, this is also a third reading transitioning from HRD [11:05] to a here on parks and recck advisory board. Um once again the biggest [11:10] takeaway is is everything um remains closely the same. Um these bylaws that [11:16] were drafted were presented to the current HRD board [11:20] a legal [11:24] talks about purpose and responsibilities five monitor [11:30] recommend um last meeting talked about the five member makeup [11:35] by council one by township trustees by I would also like to recognize Mr. [11:44] here in attendance chair of our charity [11:50] also for the future. [11:58] » Any questions for Mr. Stein? [12:04] » Final note. >> Applause. [12:06] » Yes. >> Harris. [12:07] » Yes. >> Peggy. [12:08] » Yes. >> Yes. [12:10] » Yes. [clears throat] >> Yes. [12:13] » Mr. Mr. Mayor, >> Mr. Claus, [12:15] » Mr. Mayor, I make a motion to adopt the bylaws of the city of Hiron Parks and [12:21] Recreation Board as included in the agenda packet. [12:25] Any questions on that motion? >> Final adoption. [12:31] » Yes. >> Harris, [12:32] » yes. >> Hegy, [12:33] » yes. >> Yes. [12:35] » Yes. >> Yes. [12:37] » Moving on, we have an ordinance number 2026-21. [12:41] Mr. Mayor, >> Mr. HGY. [12:43] » I move that ordinance number 2026-21 be placed on its third and final [12:48] reading. >> Questions on the motion? Roll call. [12:52] » Yes. >> Martino. [12:54] » Yes. >> Yes. [12:56] » Yes. >> Yes. [12:58] » Yes. Mr. >> Shreder. [13:00] » Thank you, Mr. Mayor. This is ordinance number 2026-21. [13:05] an ordinance establishing the rate to be paid by residential property owners for [13:10] the period of January 2027 through December 2027 [13:15] for residential solid waste collection and disposal authorizing and directing [13:20] the director of finance to certify the costs of same to the Erie County Auditor [13:25] for placement on the tax duplicate for collection with other city taxes in [13:30] 2027. >> Mr. Phillips, [13:33] » thank you Mr. Mayor. This this ordinance is establishing our [13:37] rate for public services. We're um entering the end of our five-year [13:43] contract with them. Um negotiating with them, we were able to do a three-year [13:49] optional extension. Um and that would be a 9 and a half% reduction from the rate [13:55] to start next year from the original contract to what the price we're [13:59] certifying uh tonight. taking it from $28 a month per can down to $26. [14:06] Um, and that's a 4% reduction from this year's current rate. This rate would [14:10] take effect to start 2027. There's any questions? I'm happy to [14:16] answer >> questions. [14:22] Peggy, >> yes. [14:24] » Yes. >> Yes. [14:28] » Yes. >> Yes. [clears throat] [14:30] » Very good. Next we have ordinance number 2026-22. [14:34] » Mr. Mayor, >> Mr. Artino, [14:35] » I move to place ordinance number 2026-22 on its second reading. Please [14:40] » questions on the second reading. Roll call. [14:44] » Yes. >> Call. [14:45] » Yes. >> Yes. [14:47] » Yes. >> Yes. [14:48] » Peggy. >> Yes. [clears throat] [14:50] » Mr. Shreder. >> Thank you, Mr. Mayor. This is ordinance [14:52] number 2026-22 an ordinance amending and restating [14:57] chapter 557 grass weeds and vegetation the hearon codified ordinances. [15:05] » Mr. Hamilton. >> Thank you, Mr. Mayor. I was going to [15:09] play a game and see how long I could talk about weeds and tall grass for [15:12] tonight, but I'll I'll make it short. Um, basically what we're doing is we're [15:17] rewriting this, taking out the stipulations of what we say are weeds [15:22] and tall grass. We're referring back to the experts at the state. So, we will [15:28] always refer back to them. Anytime they update their list of um weeds, we will [15:33] follow along. This was driven by a lot of people wanting to plant built weed [15:39] mainly, which we still classified as a weed. Happy to answer any questions. [15:45] Questions for Mr. Hamilton? Very good. May none. We have ordinance [15:51] number 2026-24. [15:55] » Mr. Mayor, Mr. Claus. Mr. Mayor, I make a motion to place ordinance number [16:00] 2026-24 on its second reading. Questions on the [16:03] second reading? Roll call. >> Yes. [16:07] » Yes. >> Yes. [16:09] » Yes. >> Yes. [16:11] » Yes. Mr. Shreder. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. This is ordinance number 2026-24, [16:18] an ordinance amending and receding section 385.0.1 [16:22] lowercase A1 rules permit and fees of chapter 385 smallboat moing harbor of [16:29] the heron and codified ordinances. >> Mr. Steinwork [16:37] » second read on proposed 2027 rate adjustment dockage at [16:44] the boat basin. Historically we've reviewed probably every five years on [16:49] the seasonal uh dockage and transit gone to another year. Um so two years ago we [16:55] did this package where it [17:03] slight increase from like the 20 a slight difference [17:06] » I should say of the resident non-resident rates. So like a 20 foot [17:10] slip to $40 increase and a 30 foot slip is a $60 increase for a resident where [17:14] non is a resident is a $40 increase for a 20ft slip and a $90 increase for a [17:20] 30-foot slip to give you a little bit of background. Um, so the cost we look at [17:25] operating the arena, maintaining the arena, increase in utilities, [17:28] maintenance, repairs go up and so we feel that every two years is a good way [17:32] to try to adjust that. I'd be happy to answer any questions. This is a second [17:36] read. >> Any questions? [17:42] » Thank you. >> Next resolution number 66 [17:47] 2026. [17:50] » Mr. Mayor, >> Mr. Artino. [17:52] » I move to place resolution number 2066-2026 [17:57] on the second reading. Please >> questions on the second reading. Roll [18:01] call. >> Martino. [18:02] » Yes. >> Call. [18:03] » Yes. >> Yes. [18:06] » Yes. >> Yes. [18:08] » Yes. [clears throat] >> Mr. Shreder. [18:10] » Thank you, Mr. Mayor. This is resolution number 66-2026, [18:15] a resolution certifying sidewalk repair and/or construction charges to the Erie [18:20] County Auditor for collection. [18:25] » Phillips. >> Thank you, Mr. Mayor. If I may tackle [18:28] this in the following um with the completion of the first [18:33] cycle of sidewalk repairs and tree maintenance, these unpaid invoices are [18:38] being um certified for special assessment. The amount owed is broken [18:42] out over four years with no interest added. Um the county auditor does add a [18:47] 2% fee for their um to pay their service, but [18:54] if there's any questions, I'm happy to address them. [18:58] No questions. Thanks. [19:02] » Moving on, we have resolution number 67-2026. [19:06] » Mayor, >> Mr. Haggy, [19:08] » move that resolution number 67-2026 be placed on second reading. [19:13] » Questions on second reading. Roll call, please. [19:17] » Yes. >> Martino, [19:18] » yes. >> Yes. [19:20] » Yes. >> Yes. [19:22] » Yes. >> Mr. Shrader. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. This [19:25] is resolution number 67-2026, a resolution certifying tree removal and [19:30] or maintenance charges to the Erie County Auditor for collection. [19:35] » Very good, Mr. Phillips. [19:40] Moving on to new business. Ordinance number 2026-25. [19:45] » Mr. Mayor, >> Mr. Bone. [19:47] » I move that we wave the three reading rule and place ordinance number 2026-25 [19:53] on its first reading. >> Questions on the first reading. [19:57] » Roll call, please. >> Roll call. [19:59] » Yes. >> Yes. [20:00] » Yes. >> Yes. [20:02] » Yes. >> Yes. [20:04] » Very good, Mr. Shreder. >> Thank you, Mr. Mayor. This is ordinance [20:06] number 2026-25. An ordinance amending ordinance number [20:12] 2025-31 adopted on December 23, 2025 [20:18] to provide for supplemental appropriations from the general fund and [20:22] other funding sources and to provide for cash transfers. [20:25] » Very good, Mr. Phillips. >> Thank you, Mr. Mayor. This budget [20:32] is really just some clean up. So, we've had a few um insurance claims, grants [20:38] that were successful. So, just reimbursing some of those line items [20:42] that um we can give back to the departments to to reuse. Um two of the [20:48] areas that are truly budget increases or both for the fire department, one um [20:54] overtime and two, uh maintenance expenses for new tires for the [20:58] ambulance. Um and overtime is really just nature of call volume being high um [21:04] and various staffing issues. Um and then some of the other cleanup [21:08] we're doing is with um us leaving HGD and thus um we'll be [21:17] transferring that money directly from the parks from the general fund to the [21:21] parks department rather than through a a physical check we used to write to the [21:25] heron joint recreation district. And then also with the sale of the Kangar [21:32] lot, we're able to repay the advance that the general fund transacted in [21:36] 2025. So given that $25,000 back to the [21:40] general fund, if there's any specific questions on [21:45] these budget items, I'm happy to jump into [21:49] questions. Mr. >> Final. [21:54] » Yes. >> Yes. [21:56] » Yes. Yes. [clears throat] [21:58] » Yes. >> Yes. [22:00] » Very good. Next we have ordinance number 2026-18. [22:04] Like to make a motion to wave the three rating rule. Place ordinance number [22:08] 2026-8 on its first reading. >> Roll call. [22:13] » Yes. >> Yes. [22:16] » Yes. >> Yes. [22:18] » Yes. >> Good. Mr. Shreder. [22:20] » Thank you, Mr. Mayor. This is ordinance number 2026-18. [22:25] an ordinance providing for the issuance and sale of bonds in the maximum [22:29] principal amount of $1,590,000 to pay cost of constructing, [22:35] reconstructing, resurfacing, paving, grading, draining, and making other [22:40] improvements to the South Main Street corridor in the city and in connection [22:45] there, constructing and reconstructing curbs, gutters, sidewalks, concrete [22:51] aprons, storm sewers, catch basins, and related drainage facilities, parking [22:57] spaces, and a multi-use trail, installing or relocating utilities, and [23:02] replacing or adding signage, lighting, traffic signals, pedestrian safety [23:07] improvements, hardscaping, and landscaping, together with all necessary [23:12] related improvements, and a pertinances there, too. All is designated in the [23:17] plans approved or to be approved by council and declaring an emergency. [23:24] Uh, I would like to make motion to declare [23:28] ordinance number 2026-18 an emergency. Questions on that motion? Roll call, [23:35] please. >> Yes. [23:37] » Yes. >> Yes. [23:39] » Yes. [clears throat] >> Yes. [23:41] » Yes. Very good. Mr. Oops. [23:45] » Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Ordinance putting out a public sale for a bond for [23:51] the South Main Street skate project. Um, we went back and forth with bond council [23:56] a few times looking if it made more sense to do a direct placement with the [23:59] bank versus a public sale. Um, the timing worked out really well with um, [24:04] some grant funding opportunities for the boat basin as well. So, that legislation [24:09] you'll see later tonight, but putting those projects together um, both being [24:14] tax exempt and being able to um, take advantage of that a better rate and um, [24:20] the competitiveness of a public sale. made the most financial sense to try to [24:26] do these together and take advantage of all the the grant funding to knock out [24:30] these two big projects. Um, this bond will be uh for 20 years. We anticipate [24:36] rates to be somewhere between four and 5%. Um, and these amounts you see here, [24:41] the 1.59 million is a maximum, but we anticipate it'll be less than that. So, [24:50] » any questions on this? Final adoption. [24:55] » Yes. >> Yes. [24:57] » Yes. >> Yes. [24:59] » Yes. >> Yes. [25:01] » Very good. Next on the agenda is resolution number 68-2026. [25:06] » Mr. Mayor, >> Mr. Harris, [25:07] » move that we place resolution 68-2026. Uh, wave three reading rule and place it [25:14] on its first reading. >> Questions on a three reading. [25:17] » Roll call. >> Harris. [25:19] » Yes. >> Yes. [25:21] » Yes. Yes. [25:22] » Yes. >> Yes. [25:24] » Mr. Shreder. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. This is resolution number 68-2026. [25:30] A resolution authorizing the city manager to accept the proposal and enter [25:34] into an agreement with K McCartney and Associates, Inc. for professional [25:39] construction engineering and inspection services relating to the South Main [25:44] Streetscape project known as PI118507 in the amount of $261,15062. [25:55] » Very good, Mr. Hamilton. >> Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Um, we put an RFQ [26:00] out for [clears throat] firms to do our contract uh administration and [26:05] inspection on this project. We actually we got a lot of responses. We got five. [26:10] Um KM were scored the highest. Um at that point we go in to negotiate on [26:15] pricing because it's a request for qualifications. Um um KM came back with [26:21] 261,15062. [26:25] We believe that's high. Um we no longer do [26:31] the set amounts on our projects. we switch [26:35] them all to time and materials. So we will only get build for services that we [26:41] actually use. Um so we do not expect to get close to [26:45] that 260 but it's a not to exceed amount. So that's what we'll let to [26:50] answer any questions. >> Questions for Mr. Hamilton. [26:54] » Roll call. >> Yes. [26:57] » Yes. >> Yes. [27:01] » Yes. >> Yes. [27:03] We go next. We have ordinance number 2026-26. [27:07] Like to make a motion to wave the three reading rule and place ordinance number [27:11] 2026- 26 on its first reading. Questions on [27:15] that. Roll call. [27:18] » Yes. >> Yes. [27:21] » Yes. >> Yes. [27:24] » Very good. Mr. Shrader. >> Thank you, Mr. Mayor. This is ordinance [27:27] number [clears throat] 2026-26, an ordinance providing for the issuance [27:32] and sale of bonds in the maximum principal amount of $800,000 [27:37] for the purpose of paying the cost of improving the city's boat basin and [27:41] related facilities, including replacing floating docks and decking and [27:46] constructing, reconstructing, and installing structural improvements [27:50] related there too. Demolishing existing boat docks and related appertinences. [27:55] installing lighting, safety, and other related equipment and improving the [27:59] electrical and other utility systems together with all necessary related [28:04] improvements and a pertinances there too. All as designated in the plans [28:08] approved or to be approved by council and declaring an emergency. [28:14] I' like to make a motion to declare ordinance number 2026-26 [28:20] as emergency measure measure. Questions on that? Roll call. [28:26] » Yes. >> Yes. [28:28] » Yes. [clears throat] >> Yes. [28:30] » Martino. >> Yes. [28:31] » Yes. >> Mr. Phillips, you're busy tonight. [28:35] » Thank you, Mr. Mayor. So, this is the the bond financing [28:40] in tandem with the South Main Street Shape project. Um, the bids came back [28:46] higher than expected on the boat basin transient dockage project. Um, we looked [28:53] at maybe advancing from the general fund, but with the boat basin's cash [28:58] flow capacity, it just didn't make sense. [29:01] Um, from a cash flow perspective, adding [29:05] this piece in, from our original budgeted expectations of the South Main [29:09] Street project, it's only a $10,000 debt payment annually increase. Um, so [29:16] it made sense to to try to get this done and utilize all the grant funding for [29:20] this. [29:24] Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Just just to jump in. We all know [29:29] the amount of money we need to spend on the movies. Um, it's tired. It hasn't [29:34] had a lot of love over the years. So, we're trying to play a little bit catch [29:38] up with this. Um, we're getting to to invest in some of the core utilities [29:44] along with just the the project for doing the docks. Um the electrical [29:49] portion of this will take us forward for any other upgrades we do. Um boats get [29:55] smarter, they draw more power, and the electrical system down there just can't [30:00] support it. Um the lights down there, do we have four different kind of lights [30:05] down there, Doug? Um they will all be made the same so it looks cohesive. It [30:12] looks nice. It's a centerpiece of town. I think if we don't start investing in [30:17] it, um, it's just going to keep getting older and older looking. So, that's one [30:22] to any questions or comments for Mr. [30:26] Phillips or [30:30] Hamilton or Mr. Stein. >> Final adoption. [30:35] » Yeah. >> Oh, hold on. Sorry. [30:37] » Just have one question. Um, with the electrical upgrades, have we talked [30:40] about um the fact that a lot of the boats, the newer boats are starting to [30:45] become powered? We had a think about like the actual [30:51] » Yeah. charging station ability. >> You Mr. Mayor. So, the electrical work [30:57] that we're looking at doing is the dock project itself um is putting [31:03] all the marine electrical infrastructure in. Um, They are not charging stations. [31:09] They are just shore hookups. Um but what we are doing is we're going to increase [31:15] the service from first energy. Um because we're we're going to share the [31:21] padmount transformer with the secondary intake which will be 480. Um so we will [31:28] have plenty of juice coming through that service if at some point we get to a [31:33] point we do need charging stations. >> That was [31:35] » um but yeah, most of this electric work is kind of background stuff so we can [31:40] bring the new dogs home. >> Yeah, it was just it was just my [31:42] question since we have all these Teslas and you know electric cars might as well [31:46] see if we're planning for that too close. [31:50] » Uh yeah, in addition on electrical, are we doing um Stu or Doug? Uh are you [31:57] doing 50 amp or a mixture of on the pedestals or what? [32:12] the newer boats or bigger boats are going [32:17] and then the lighting um is that going to match our our standard lighting that [32:22] we're using on the streets as well or something different [32:32] kind. I just want to remind council that we did get a $50,000 grant for that [32:36] project from the county. Um and then the street light fund will chip in to that [32:42] project also. Um so we'll be using multiple funds to get down the street. [32:47] » Great. Thank you. >> Any other questions? [32:50] Final adoption. >> Yes. [32:53] » Yes. >> Yes. [32:55] » Yes. >> Yes. [32:58] » Yes. Very good. Next. Moving on. Resolution number 69-2026. [33:04] » Mr. Mayor, >> Mr. Claus, [33:06] » I make a motion to wave the three reading rule and place resolution number [33:10] 69-2026 on its first reading. Questions on the [33:14] first reading? Roll >> call. [33:17] » Yes. >> Yes. [clears throat] [33:20] » Yes. >> Yes. [33:22] » Yes. >> Mr. Shrader. [33:24] » Thank you, Mr. Mayor. This is resolution number 69-20226, [33:29] a resolution authorizing the city manager to award the base bid and enter [33:34] into an agreement with Shoreline Contractors LLC for professional [33:38] construction services relating to the Hironboat Basin floating dock [33:42] replacement project in the amount of $750,81457. [33:51] » Mr. Steinwork. [33:56] So yes, resolution 6926 [34:00] um accept the base bid for shoreline contractors that includes the [34:05] installation placement of new floating docks and [34:08] decking uh basically the their concrete pavers uh for our transit docks on B and [34:14] H pier. So, um, BP Pier is on the south side, uh, next to the yacht club and H [34:20] pier, uh, backs up to the river, the 32 ft docks. Um, this installation includes [34:25] the all the anchoring systems, the gang ways, uh, the utility power pedestals. [34:30] Uh, we did receive five base uh, bids and we opened those on July 15th. Uh, [34:36] and Shoreline Contractors was the lowest and best. Um, I guess a reminder, uh, [34:42] this project was awarded, uh, $300,000 from the BI, which is the boating [34:47] infrastructure grant through ODNR, um, this year. And then we, um, received, [34:52] uh, last year $200,000 from the House Bill 2, um, from the onetime strategic [34:58] community investment fund for a total of 500,000 that will go to this project. [35:03] Um, Mr. Phillips um outlined how we would bridge that gap um to the 750 uh [35:10] with the bonds and then the timeline if that's a question that's going to be [35:14] asked always is um they could start after if if awarded they could start [35:19] after December 1st and the completion date would be April 1st 27. [35:26] Be happy to answer any other questions. >> Any questions for Mr. Steinberg? [35:32] » Very good. [clears throat] Final adoption. [35:36] » Yes. >> Yes. [35:39] » Yes. >> Yes. [35:41] » Yes. >> Yes. Moving on. Ordinance number [35:44] 2026-27. >> Mr. Mayor. [35:47] » Mr. Biddlecom. >> I move to wave the three reading rule [35:51] and place ordinance number 2026-27 on its first reading tonight. [35:56] » Questions on the first reading? Roll call. [36:00] » Yes. >> Yes. [36:02] Yes. >> Harris. [36:03] » Yes. >> Peggy. [36:04] » Yes. >> Martina. [36:05] » Yes. >> Very good. Mr. Shrader. [36:07] » Thank you, Mr. Mayor. This is ordinance number 2026-27, [36:12] an ordinance amending codified ordinance section 305.01, [36:17] traffic control map, and codified ordinance section 305.02, [36:22] traffic control file, to reflect one, removal of the traffic signal at the [36:27] intersection of US 6 and center street. Two, termination of Jim Campbell [36:32] Boulevard at Center Street, creating a dead end. Three, vehicular traffic not [36:38] permitted on Van Renellar Street. And four, removal and installation of [36:44] traffic control signs relating to the US6 phase 2 project and declaring an [36:50] emergency. >> Mr. Mayor, [36:52] » Mr. Bcom, >> I move that ordinance number 2026-27 [36:57] be passed as an emergency measure. questions on emergency roll call. [37:02] » Yes. >> Yes. [37:04] » Yes. >> Yes. [37:09] » Good. Mr. Hamilton, >> thank you, Mr. Mayor. Um, this is very [37:13] much playing catchup from the project. Um, documenting everything we removed, [37:19] documenting everything that we installed, documenting everything that [37:22] we changed. Um, this doesn't cover advisory signs, only signs that are [37:28] enforcable, speed signs, parking signs, things like that. There was a nice big [37:33] map and a big list of signs that went along with this legislation. Um, but [37:39] pretty much we are making sure it's enforcable for the [37:44] happy to answer any questions. >> Questions for Mr. Hamilton. [37:50] » Final adoption. >> Call. [37:52] » Yes. Yes. >> Yes. [37:55] » Yes. >> Yes. [37:56] » Martino. >> Yes. [37:58] » Okay. Moving on. Resolution number 70-2026. [38:02] » Mr. Mayor. >> Mr. Artino. [38:04] » I move to wave the three reading rule and place resolution number 70-2026 [38:10] on the first reading. Please. >> Questions on the three reading. Roll [38:13] call, please. >> Martino. [38:15] » Yes. >> Yes. [38:17] » Yes. >> Yes. [38:20] » Yes. >> Shreder. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. This is [38:23] resolution number 70-2026, a resolution authorizing and directing [38:28] the city manager to enter into an agreement with the Hiron Township Board [38:32] of Trustees for the services of the Hiron Township Building Department to [38:37] exercise enforcement authority and accept and approve plans and [38:41] specifications and make all necessary inspections under the commercial, [38:45] industrial, and residential one, two, and three family codes of Ohio within [38:50] the city of Hiron. Very good, Mr. Hamilton. [38:54] » Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Um, this is another fiveyear renewal and the [39:00] language is basically the same from last 5-year agreement that we had. Um, the [39:06] only substantive change we made was we changed it from a 60-day cancellation on [39:13] either side to a six month. um just if something were to happen that one side [39:18] or other decided to cancel it takes a long time to spin up a building [39:22] department. So outside of that the agreement is the same as it was the last [39:26] time. >> Happy to answer any questions. [39:29] » Any questions for Mr. Hamilton? >> Final adoption. [39:34] » Yes. >> Yes. [39:36] » Yes. >> Yes. [39:38] » Yes. >> Yes. [39:39] » Next we have resolution number 71-2026. >> Mr. Mayor, [39:44] » Mr. Arino. >> I move to wave the three reading rule [39:47] and place resolution number 71-2026 on first reading. Please [39:52] » questions on the first reading. >> Roll call. [39:56] » Yes. >> Yes. [39:58] » Yes. >> Yes. [40:00] » Yes. >> Yes. [40:02] » Mr. Shrader. >> Thank you, Mr. Mayor. This is resolution [40:05] number 71-2026. A resolution of necessity recommending [40:10] an approving of inspections of property citywide in anticipation of enforcement [40:15] of sidewalk related ordinances and Ohio law related to sidewalks. [snorts] Very [40:20] » good. Mr. Hamilton. >> Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Um, this is not to [40:24] be confused with the sidewalk program and this is just our yearly catchall. [40:29] Um, when we go out and there's there's safety issues with sidewalks. Um this [40:35] gives us the ability to go out and follow OC with notification periods, [40:40] costs and then assessment at the end. >> So happy to answer any questions [40:45] » questions for Mr. Hamilton. Final adoption. [40:50] » Yes. >> Yes. [40:52] » Yes. >> Yes. [40:54] » Yes. >> Okay. Next we have resolution number [40:57] 72-2026. I'd like to make a motion to wave the [41:00] three reading rule and place resolution number 72-2026 [41:05] on its first reading. Questions on that motion? [41:09] » Roll call. >> Yes. [41:12] » Yes. >> Yes. [41:14] » Yes. >> Yes. [41:17] » Mr. Shrader. >> Thank you, Mr. Mayor. This is resolution [41:19] number 72-2026, a resolution authorizing the city [41:24] manager to execute an economic development TX transfer form from the [41:30] division of liquor control, Alltown Trails LLC. [41:35] » Very good, Mr. Hamilton. >> Thank you, Mr. Mayor. This is a a Trex [41:40] request to bring in another liquor license um for I5s. Um, [41:48] Miss Tolman Towns End has requested to bring one in. The intention is to bring [41:54] it in, put on the property and try and move the property on. Um, if that [42:00] doesn't happen in short order, um, then the intention is to open up [42:06] um to get it back functioning again. Um the estimation is that this will [42:11] probably bring in about 10 10 plus full-time positions. Um [42:24] » we are expanding currently and the next door is like double the size. So [42:31] I you know now have two of them pretty much and the guys that work for me are [42:36] all like kind of excited now. kind of want us to take this one over too, but [42:41] I'd like to see, you know, what kind of inquiries we get before I jump on a [42:46] third bandwagon of doing it. So, um, but I am willing to do it otherwise because [42:52] I do think it's needed in the boat basin and I've had other inquiries of [42:57] different types of businesses and I feel like that it's best suited for what it [43:00] is. Um, and also, I mean, I don't know, I'm getting more excited seeing that you [43:04] guys are doing all these renovations in the boat basin. So [43:08] » I think that would even, you know, fit everything even better. So [43:13] » Mr. A, >> do we keep track? I I I read in the [43:16] notes that there are so many based on the population, but you have an [43:21] exception, you know, for tourist areas or whatever. Do we keep track of how [43:25] many we're uh accepting above our allotted amount, if you will? Does that [43:31] make sense? >> Really, Mr. Mayor? The city does not. Um [43:35] the the Ohio Liquor Department tracks that stuff for us. Um we have we have [43:41] our cap. Um and that's why they allow TXES. If there's a need within a [43:47] jurisdiction for economic development reasons, then they will allow you to [43:53] bring one in. They're not assigning a new license to the state. You have to [43:57] find one and bring it in. >> And and she already has one. you can [44:03] bring. >> But we [44:07] like let's say we're allowed 10 for our population. We don't know if we have 20 [44:11] or 30 or 11. We don't Okay, that would be [44:17] » but I mean we can get that information. >> We can find out. [44:22] » Any other questions? >> Final adoption. [44:27] » Yes. >> Yes. [44:30] » Yes. >> Katie, [44:30] » yes. Oak. [44:32] » Yes. >> Yes. [44:34] » Very good. All right. Moving on. Manager's report. [44:41] » Mr. Hamilton. >> Thank you, Mr. Mayor. [44:45] Let's We'll start off with donations at the Huran Historical Society made a [44:49] generous $200 cash donation to the K9 fund. We'd like [44:54] to thank them for their donation and ask for a motion to accept said donation. [44:59] I'd like to make a motion to accept the $200 donation from the Han historical [45:04] society to the K9 fund. Questions on the motion? [45:10] » Roll call. >> Yes. [45:12] » Yes. >> Yes. [45:14] » Yes. >> Martino. [45:15] » Yes. >> Yes. [45:19] » Thank you, Mr. Mayor. South Main Streetscape streetscape design and [45:23] engineering project. Um we're currently expected to start that project second [45:28] week of September. Um we're doing flyers up for the local businesses and any [45:34] residents that'll be affected. Um we'll take them out, hand deliver them, talk [45:40] to the businesses, make sure they know what's going on, what will be shut, what [45:43] will be open. Um the intent at this point is to keep southbound traffic [45:52] flowing on Main Street. Um northbound traffic will be diverted Bogart to [45:59] Williams and Center. So we can always be working in one lane um on Main Street [46:05] and we can move it side to side as we need. So southbound will be open on Main [46:11] Street. northbound will go Bogart to Williams Center, Standard and the other [46:16] side streets. Um, again, that will be part of the flyer. We'll make sure the [46:21] local businesses understand that. Um, and we think that project will probably [46:27] go on because of the winter months through to March of next year. [46:38] Um chapter 1133 off street parking um a draft amendment um was submitted to the [46:45] planning commission on 813. Um planning commission had no changes to what was [46:51] submitted. Um so that amendment will come to council for consideration. [46:58] Um and that was just hardcaping on public parking. [47:06] Um with the adoption of ordinance 202623 enacting the moratorum on transient [47:14] rentals. Um just a reminder if you hold a license you'll be able to renew it. Um [47:22] they will carry on functioning. Transfers can happen. Um anyone on the [47:27] waiting list will stay there. they will not be able to pull an available um [47:32] license if one comes available until the end of the review and we will not be [47:38] letting anyone join the waiting list until the end of the moratorial time. Um [47:43] as a side note, I've fielded a lot of calls from transit rental owners um who [47:50] are trying to have their voice heard and make sure that they have a say in this [47:54] process. Um, I've been very clear with them that this this will be a very [48:00] transparent process and everyone on all sides will be involved. So, I want to [48:06] make sure that everybody hears that. Um, we still have an opening on the [48:12] board of zoning appeals. Um, if we get any brave soul who would like to join [48:17] us, um, please call Terry at 4194335000 [48:23] extension 11102. [48:28] Parks and wreck. Um, the picnic table grant the city was awarded $9,66.50 [48:38] by the Erie County Solid Waste District Recycle Materials Grant. never make [48:43] those simple. Um funding will be used to purchase six new picnic tables for the [48:49] boat basin shelters. Um tables are on order and will be assembled and [48:53] installed in the fall. Epic grant and the city was awarded the [48:59] 50,000 I mentioned earlier um from the epic conventions and visitors bureau [49:05] board to be used towards the replacement of lights and poles around the boat [49:09] basin area. Um we will pull the rest of the funding together um from the bonding [49:15] and from the street life fall skills academy. There's still time [49:21] to register um for the fall golf skills academy ages 10 through 17. The sawmill [49:27] creek golf course and the program starts on September 13th. Ball balls here um is [49:34] began at Favens Park and will run through Saturdays and Sunday. Um [49:40] September 20th, safety services, the school inspections [49:45] are all complete by um the fire department and the buildings are all [49:49] ready for the students. Fire department run volume is on pace to [49:54] give us another good um month. I'm not even going to use this number because [49:59] it's a week old at this point. Chief, >> where are we at? [50:05] » Wow. >> So they're keeping them busy. fire [50:08] training. Um you'll see the crews training along the lake shore this month [50:12] using boats to supply boat to supply the engine and ladder um with water. Um so [50:19] don't be panicked when you see our guys operating on the the lakeside [50:23] smoke detector program. Fire department is in development phase with local Red [50:29] Cross to begin smoke detector program to provide and install smoke detectors for [50:34] hearing residents. There'll be more information on that to come. [50:40] water department [clears throat] staffer. We're looking at replacing the [50:45] water line um on Lincoln and Washington Street. We have an opportunity for [50:52] another OPWC uh loan grant combo and trying to find a [50:57] project that doesn't overwhelm the budget that will kind of fit into that [51:01] half a million dollar range that that funding usually is in. Um, so we're [51:06] going to have a hard look at that one. We had four breaks in that area last [51:10] year. It's not a particularly old line. It's just not a very good one. Um, so we [51:16] will look at that and if we can make it work through grant funding and a little [51:20] bit of local dollars, we will. West Side Water Tower. Um, I don't think anyone [51:26] managed to go out there and sit and watch the whole thing go up. Um, we have [51:30] a very cool time lapse video. Um but the bowl was raised. Um so now they will [51:36] finish um putting the roof on um all the safety proportions and then they'll move [51:42] inside to actually put the insides in. Um still have another year left on that [51:46] project. So just because it looks like a pretty nice um water tower, it's just a [51:51] big empty dome at this point. So lots more work to do. [51:56] um service department. Um we we let you know we're looking at doing Riverside [52:02] Drive. Um we sent a request for quotes out to all the local contractors that we [52:08] use. Um we did a walk through. Um we're expecting pricing back in on 91 at that [52:15] point. Depending on how the pricing comes back in will depend if we move [52:18] forward that [52:22] projects out to bid. Um we have the Konagra seaw wall reventment project out [52:27] to bid. Um bids are due we did a walk through last week with all of the [52:34] prospective bidders and the bids are due September 7th at [52:41] meetings for September. We have utilities September 2nd at 5:00 in the [52:47] council chambers. The city council meeting Tuesday, September 8th at 6:30 [52:51] in the council chambers. BCA meeting Monday, September 14th at 5:30 in the [52:58] council chambers. Planning Commission meeting Wednesday, September 16th at [53:02] 5:00 in the council chambers. We have our second council meeting on Tuesday, [53:07] September 22nd at 6:30 in the council chambers. And finally, reminder that [53:14] city administration offices will be closed September 7th for Labor Day. [53:20] Happy to answer any question. >> Any questions for Mr. [clears throat] [53:23] Hamilton? Mr. Klaus, >> do we and Doug? Is there a parks and [53:28] recck board meeting on the 1st, September 1st, or what are we doing with [53:33] that? >> We were talking about that today. [53:41] Now, after the township recuses himself, we won't really have [53:46] any HR members and then they won't we'll have new members to appoint. So, we're [53:52] talking about having a potential organizational meeting, but we're going [53:55] to send something out Wednesday or Thursday [53:58] » to the current members. So, >> so won't be on the first obviously. [54:03] » It won't be on the >> Well, that would have been the regular [54:06] schedule. That would have been the regular [54:09] » but by Thursday we'll have something out to to clarify. [54:19] » Do we have a rendition of what the South is going to look like a a final? [54:25] » Would you mind sending that out if we >> Yeah, through you, Mr. Mayor. So, we [54:29] don't have any nice pictures. >> We have the plan sets. Okay. Um, but you [54:34] can see what's going to happen from the main pages on the plan sets. You can see [54:39] where the multi-use path will be, how the roads are going to change, how the [54:43] lanes, how the parking will change a little bit, the street lights are going. [54:46] So, yeah, for sure I'll share it >> and have we shared that with the [54:51] businesses on South? >> Uh, yeah. So, we we did a series of [54:55] meetings with the businesses. Everyone was invited um probably 18 months ago. [55:00] Um, we went through it in depth on the TV with lots of questions. Um, we made a [55:07] lot of changes based on the feedback we got. Um, but when we go back out, we'll [55:12] have a [clears throat] we'll have the main pages that kind of show what's [55:17] going on with us so we can walk you. [55:23] » Any other questions for Mr. Hamilton? All right. Mayor's discussion. I'll keep [55:30] this short. Um, I want to thank Miss Dively, [55:34] Mr. Ritter, and I apologize because I didn't catch your name. Miss [55:40] » Jamie. >> Jamie. Okay. Thank you for coming in. [55:44] Um, Miss Dively, [55:50] I was not here at that meeting. I was not here at the meeting for but I did [55:56] » like I said I believe I came and spoke with the chief so we went over [55:59] everything so I'm getting a better understanding of everything. Um [56:07] I'm learning and I'm seeing want to get both sides. Um everybody's looking into [56:13] it. We are we're not we're not we are looking. [56:20] Um but thank you so much for coming in because truly appreciate when you guys [56:24] come in and speak appreciate. Um I want to thank the [56:30] hertorical uh society for making the uh K9 [56:35] donation. Um [56:38] the tracks that's uh something needs to be done with that [56:43] down there. It's been vacant too long. So it is a it's back in the heyday. And [56:50] I some of the older people on the council, Mr. Hag, Mr. Arino, [56:55] [clears throat] um know how good that went. So they've told me about it. So [57:00] » yeah, right. [laughter] >> And Mr. Claus. Um, [57:06] Mr. H the water tower, >> even though he's a [57:09] » I will tell you I did go out watch that get lifted. [57:14] It it was like watching paint dry. [clears throat] [57:17] » Um, so I didn't stay long, but uh that is a huge task undertaking and it just [57:24] amazes but uh they're doing a great job. It looks good. So we get this wrapped [57:30] up. It's going to take some time, but when it's done, it's going to good asset [57:34] to the community. Um, [57:39] Mr. Ritter, I think he left as far as the transient rental. Believe me, [57:45] behind the scenes, there's a whole lot of work going on, especially with our [57:48] law department and staff and all this stuff is going to come back to council. [57:53] We've had several meetings with residents. So, um, that's another thing [57:58] that we are seriously looking into and, uh, guess we're looking forward to [58:03] having some work sessions and like Mr. Hamilton said, those work sessions, [58:08] everybody is invited. So, um, please show up and uh, give us your input. [58:15] Other than that, I have nothing else. So, we will move to the good of the [58:19] order, Mr. Hegy. >> Yeah, I just wanted to thank everybody [58:23] who came also. Um it doesn't happen often and uh for someone to come and say [58:29] we're doing a good job that doesn't happen ever. So [clears throat] [58:32] unfortunately he left but no thank you for coming. I personally don't read face [58:37] twit book whatever it's called and [laughter] [58:40] so this is the best way to get him. So thank you very much. I wanted to also [58:44] express my condolences to the Ward family and the Phillips family. Betty [58:49] Ward passed away a couple weeks ago and Rita Phillips passed away uh just couple [58:55] about a week ago. Uh both of them longtime Hiron residents. Uh Mrs. Ward [59:00] was very invol for those of us with a certain age. Mrs. Ward was very involved [59:04] in the booster club and doing things with the school. So I cond those [59:10] families. That's all I have. >> Thank you Mr. Mr. Harris. [59:13] » Don't have anything to add tonight. >> Very good. Mr. Close. Uh just thanks [59:20] everybody for coming. Um as as we you know there's as Mr. Hegy said there's [59:25] not always a lot of times we have no one here or one person. Um so we we [59:29] appreciate the input. I also um as Mayor Tab said I'm I'm very uh looking forward [59:37] to and want to point out the the um transient rental discussions and and [59:42] make sure that you know staff is aware. I know they're working hard on it, [59:46] especially legal department, but we I want to keep that moving as quickly as [59:51] possible in terms of our uh to have our first work session. Um because we know [59:56] we're going to probably have to have at least a couple and um [1:00:00] want to get that rolling. You know, we don't the the moratorum was so that [1:00:05] something doesn't get crazy, but we also don't want that to be in place, you [1:00:10] know, for a super extended period of time either. Um, I think there's a lot [1:00:15] of discussion to be had. We had a lot of discussion. It was when several of us [1:00:20] just got on council when we passed that originally and we spent a lot of time um [1:00:26] getting it to where we thought it was good, but now it's time to review. Um, a [1:00:31] lot of things have happened. So, that's really important one [1:00:37] for myself, but I think for the city as a whole. That's it. [1:00:41] » Good. Mr. Bill will come. All right. I'd like to thank everyone in the audience [1:00:45] for coming in tonight as well as those who uh watch us at home. Um thank you [1:00:50] staff for all your hard work. Um like to thank the historical society for their [1:00:54] donation and condolences to the families as well. Um home games coming up. We [1:01:00] have girl or boys golf on August 31st and September 2nd. Girls tennis August [1:01:05] 26th and 31st. Volleyball on September 3rd. And the first home game for [1:01:11] football is against Hopewell Louden. this Friday, August 28th, followed up by [1:01:15] our next away game at Genanoa on September 4th. Please come out and [1:01:20] support our local events, programs, student athletes, and go Tigers. [1:01:24] » Good, Mr. Artino. >> I just would like to thank everybody for [1:01:28] coming out tonight and uh look forward to seeing you all again sometime. [1:01:34] » Thank you. >> Very good. With that, I'll entertain a [1:01:38] motion for adjournment. >> Mr. Mayor, [1:01:39] » Mr. Bcom. >> I move that we adjourn tonight's [1:01:42] meeting. >> Questions? [1:01:44] » Roll call. >> Yes. [1:01:47] » Yes. >> Yes. [1:01:49] » Yes. >> Yes. [1:01:52] » Very good. Thank you everyone.