1 00:00:02,830 --> 00:00:08,210 Happy New Year, everyone, and good evening. Let's call this meeting the order. 2 00:00:09,050 --> 00:00:13,930 Okay, the meeting is being called to order at 7.04 p.m. 3 00:00:15,270 --> 00:00:18,690 Okay. I'd like to call the roll. 4 00:00:19,690 --> 00:00:21,850 Walter? Here. New? Here. 5 00:00:23,290 --> 00:00:26,270 McFarland? Here. Johnson? Here. 6 00:00:26,790 --> 00:00:28,830 Miller? Here. Lopez? Here. 7 00:00:28,830 --> 00:00:35,290 and Peterson here all right wonderful so article six procedure at first 8 00:00:35,290 --> 00:00:39,390 meeting following election the duly elected members of council shall be 9 00:00:39,390 --> 00:00:44,090 sworn into office by the Oblin Municipal Court judge the law director or 10 00:00:44,090 --> 00:00:49,050 otherwise in accordance with law this year the oath of office for the 2026 11 00:00:49,050 --> 00:00:54,170 2027 Oblin City Council will be administered by Judge Farah Mecca 12 00:01:07,680 --> 00:01:15,260 Congratulations on your election to council. Many of you are returning and we have one new member so I'm happy to see you up there. 13 00:01:15,860 --> 00:01:24,580 This is great for me because I know each and every one of you. You're my neighbors, my colleagues, we work together. 14 00:01:25,000 --> 00:01:31,180 All the years we went to school together and then one of you I've known since I was 17 years old. 15 00:01:31,180 --> 00:01:33,440 So I know you all pretty well. 16 00:01:33,880 --> 00:01:34,660 So this is awesome. 17 00:01:35,300 --> 00:01:38,320 Thank you again, and I appreciate you all 18 00:01:38,320 --> 00:01:41,920 putting yourself so out there to serve in these roles. 19 00:01:42,680 --> 00:01:46,060 It is a difficult job that you do to be a public servant, 20 00:01:46,360 --> 00:01:48,820 and I appreciate everything that you all have done 21 00:01:48,820 --> 00:01:50,540 and will do for our community. 22 00:01:51,160 --> 00:01:53,280 So with that, would you please stand? 23 00:01:53,680 --> 00:01:53,920 I'm 24 00:01:56,740 --> 00:01:58,080 going to raise your right hand. 25 00:02:03,870 --> 00:02:08,030 I, as in the A. Johnson, swear or affirm 26 00:02:08,030 --> 00:02:18,930 that swear or affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States of the United 27 00:02:18,930 --> 00:02:26,890 States and of this state and of this state and the charter and ordinances and the charter 28 00:02:26,890 --> 00:02:34,030 and ordinances of the city of Oberlin of the city of Oberlin County of Lorraine County 29 00:02:36,930 --> 00:02:58,400 I will not be influenced by any consideration except that of merit and fitness in the appointment 30 00:02:58,400 --> 00:03:02,480 or discharge of employees. 31 00:03:04,780 --> 00:03:14,300 I will not make or authorize the expenditure of public money 32 00:03:16,610 --> 00:03:29,660 otherwise than for adequate consideration and efficient service to the municipal corporation. 33 00:03:29,660 --> 00:03:36,160 I will faithfully, in all other respects, 34 00:03:38,780 --> 00:03:44,860 discharge the duties upon my position or office. 35 00:03:46,600 --> 00:03:47,860 Thank you. 36 00:03:58,480 --> 00:04:04,680 So we extend our congratulations to Georgia Mecca on her election in 2025 and the 2025 37 00:04:04,680 --> 00:04:10,840 general elections and we wish her continued success as she commences her six-year term. 38 00:04:10,840 --> 00:04:11,680 So, 39 00:04:19,150 --> 00:04:23,250 we're going to give them a minute just to sign the oath of office so I can get those 40 00:04:23,250 --> 00:04:23,870 back first. 41 00:04:24,210 --> 00:04:26,330 So, please, talk amongst yourselves. 42 00:04:34,760 --> 00:04:35,740 You are not working today. 43 00:04:37,860 --> 00:04:39,200 You are the guest of honor. 44 00:04:40,780 --> 00:04:41,600 Oh, my God. 45 00:04:45,740 --> 00:04:46,040 Okay. 46 00:04:48,520 --> 00:04:48,960 Okay. 47 00:04:49,540 --> 00:04:50,020 All right. 48 00:04:50,320 --> 00:04:50,980 Thank you. 49 00:04:53,200 --> 00:04:54,320 Thank you so much. 50 00:04:54,420 --> 00:04:55,200 Thank you so much. 51 00:04:55,540 --> 00:04:56,220 And thank you, Jess. 52 00:04:56,360 --> 00:04:56,980 I'll follow you. 53 00:04:57,380 --> 00:04:57,820 Awesome. 54 00:04:58,120 --> 00:04:59,040 Thank you. 55 00:04:59,040 --> 00:04:59,240 Thank 56 00:05:03,910 --> 00:05:04,350 you so much, Beth. 57 00:05:04,350 --> 00:05:10,770 So, as part of the organizational meeting in January, leadership roles are reaffirmed 58 00:05:10,770 --> 00:05:14,770 or changed and that sets the tone for the council year. 59 00:05:15,630 --> 00:05:19,410 Therefore, the president shall be elected as the first order of business. 60 00:05:20,310 --> 00:05:24,630 The clerk shall serve as the president pro tem and shall conduct the election of the 61 00:05:24,630 --> 00:05:25,430 council president. 62 00:05:26,130 --> 00:05:29,570 The president pro tem shall ask for nominations for council president. 63 00:05:29,570 --> 00:05:37,070 The nomination shall be made, and after the nominations have been closed, voting shall be conducted by voice vote. 64 00:05:37,950 --> 00:05:41,410 Four votes shall be required for the election of the President. 65 00:05:42,430 --> 00:05:49,670 If the first vote results in no nominee receiving at least four votes, the nominee with the least vote shall be stricken from the ballot, 66 00:05:50,170 --> 00:05:52,490 and a new vote shall be taken. 67 00:05:52,490 --> 00:05:56,450 If nominees tie for the least votes, a coin toss 68 00:05:59,650 --> 00:06:03,910 shall determine which nominee shall be stricken from the subsequent ballot. 69 00:06:04,730 --> 00:06:10,150 The side of the coin that emerges face up from the toss shall determine the nominee who is to be stricken. 70 00:06:11,350 --> 00:06:16,690 Heads shall be ascribed to the nominee who is the subject of the first vote that results in a tie. 71 00:06:16,690 --> 00:06:22,630 At the conclusion of the election, the newly elected president shall, from that point on, 72 00:06:22,910 --> 00:06:28,810 preside over the meeting. The newly elected president shall then conduct the election of the vice president, 73 00:06:29,330 --> 00:06:33,650 employing the same procedures as in the election of the chair. 74 00:06:34,690 --> 00:06:40,330 Article 7 of the Open City Council Rules lists the responsibilities of the president of council as follows. 75 00:06:41,330 --> 00:06:46,030 Normally, I would probably not read through all of these, but we did an amendment this 76 00:06:46,030 --> 00:06:50,230 year, so out of respect for those who worked on the council rules amendments, I'm going 77 00:06:50,230 --> 00:06:52,030 to read all of them, okay? 78 00:06:53,650 --> 00:06:57,850 The primary responsibility of the president is to facilitate the decision-making process 79 00:06:58,530 --> 00:07:00,430 relying on an adopted set of rules. 80 00:07:01,030 --> 00:07:03,290 Those rules recognize in the right of the majority, 81 00:07:05,760 --> 00:07:06,980 I should have this memorized, 82 00:07:06,980 --> 00:07:13,980 us. Ultimately to rule the right of the minority to be heard and the right of the individual 83 00:07:13,980 --> 00:07:20,320 to participate in the decision making process. To that end, the President shall, one, convene 84 00:07:20,320 --> 00:07:26,400 all meetings, call the members to order, and ascertain whether a quorum exists. Two, 85 00:07:27,040 --> 00:07:31,860 cancel meetings of counsel, where it is apparent that there will be a lack of a quorum, 86 00:07:31,860 --> 00:07:38,900 1. Inclement weather, emergency or other good calls, 3. Announce the business before the 87 00:07:38,900 --> 00:07:44,580 council pursuant to the order of business, 4. Assign the floor and recognize members 88 00:07:44,580 --> 00:07:51,840 to speak, 5. Enforce all rules including time limitations, rule of debate and maintain 89 00:07:51,840 --> 00:08:00,480 order and decorum, 6. Maintain their impartiality, 6. I attempt to alternate between pro and 90 00:08:00,480 --> 00:08:08,300 when conducting the debate, and 6-2, closed discussion when all sides have been represented. 91 00:08:09,220 --> 00:08:15,000 7, keep at hand the bylaws, rules of order, standing rules, 92 00:08:15,400 --> 00:08:18,660 and other documents to facilitate the transaction of business, 93 00:08:18,900 --> 00:08:21,960 such as a roster of all committees and their members. 94 00:08:22,800 --> 00:08:27,840 8, authenticate by signature any documents relevant to the council. 95 00:08:27,840 --> 00:08:34,080 nine, represent the council at various meetings and report to the council the contents of those meetings. 96 00:08:34,760 --> 00:08:37,760 Ten, state and put to vote all motions in order. 97 00:08:38,500 --> 00:08:41,300 Eleven, initiate general consent when appropriate. 98 00:08:41,980 --> 00:08:44,600 Twelve, vote on all matters before council. 99 00:08:45,420 --> 00:08:49,860 Thirteen, refrain from allowing themselves or others to dominate the discussion 100 00:08:49,860 --> 00:08:53,240 or to directly outcome of issues before the council. 101 00:08:54,000 --> 00:09:00,240 14, establish a schedule for individual members of council to attend agenda-setting meetings. 102 00:09:02,040 --> 00:09:06,520 15, set the agenda for the council meeting with the participation of the city manager 103 00:09:07,020 --> 00:09:10,920 and the vice president of council, the designated member of council, 104 00:09:11,520 --> 00:09:13,980 and in consultation with other council appointees. 105 00:09:14,480 --> 00:09:18,760 The president of council may appoint another member of council to attend the agenda-setting meeting 106 00:09:18,760 --> 00:09:21,840 in their absence or absence of the Vice President. 107 00:09:23,120 --> 00:09:26,560 16, ensure that discussions during agenda-setting meetings 108 00:09:26,560 --> 00:09:31,100 relate solely to actual or proposed agenda items. 109 00:09:31,960 --> 00:09:33,880 17, adjourn the meeting. 110 00:09:34,400 --> 00:09:37,600 And 18, which is where I probably would have started, 111 00:09:38,200 --> 00:09:40,880 perform all other duties that the President of Council 112 00:09:40,880 --> 00:09:43,440 is required to do pursuant to the charter, 113 00:09:43,900 --> 00:09:47,120 ordinances, and resolutions of the City of Oberlin. 114 00:09:47,740 --> 00:09:50,720 Now, before we move on, there are four points I would like to address. 115 00:09:51,500 --> 00:09:56,080 Number one, members of council who are nominated for president of council will be able to vote 116 00:09:56,080 --> 00:09:56,700 for themselves. 117 00:09:57,540 --> 00:10:01,400 Number two, no second is required on nominations. 118 00:10:02,540 --> 00:10:08,940 Three, the first nominee to receive four votes, four or three, will be the council 119 00:10:08,940 --> 00:10:11,700 president and the elections will close at that point. 120 00:10:11,700 --> 00:10:17,460 Four, public comments pertaining, and please listen, public comments pertaining to the 121 00:10:17,460 --> 00:10:23,000 elections are to be directed to the newly elected president of council, and we are requesting 122 00:10:23,000 --> 00:10:28,000 that they be made at the next regularly scheduled meeting, which is tentatively scheduled for 123 00:10:28,000 --> 00:10:29,640 Tuesday, January 20th. 124 00:10:30,460 --> 00:10:35,080 Having said that, nominations are now in order for the office of president. 125 00:10:36,180 --> 00:10:38,460 Are there any nominations at this time? 126 00:10:41,040 --> 00:10:42,120 Ms. Peterson. 127 00:10:42,780 --> 00:10:44,440 Thank you, Madam President Pro Tem. 128 00:10:44,760 --> 00:10:46,900 I nominate Ebony Johnson to be president. 129 00:10:47,400 --> 00:10:47,500 Okay. 130 00:10:50,160 --> 00:10:52,680 So Ms. Peterson has nominated Ms. Johnson. 131 00:10:54,160 --> 00:10:55,660 Are there any other nominations? 132 00:10:57,100 --> 00:10:58,400 I just read all that. 133 00:11:01,020 --> 00:11:02,100 No beautifully, too. 134 00:11:02,660 --> 00:11:03,300 Well, anyways. 135 00:11:05,530 --> 00:11:05,950 Okay. 136 00:11:10,880 --> 00:11:12,520 So we're going to go ahead and take the roll call. 137 00:11:13,380 --> 00:11:13,680 Okay. 138 00:11:14,860 --> 00:11:18,840 As many as are in favor of Ebony Johnson for president, 139 00:11:18,840 --> 00:11:26,020 say aye for approval and nay if you oppose. I'm going to go ahead and take the 140 00:11:26,020 --> 00:11:37,160 call. Johnson? I know hi. Lopez? Aye. McFarland? Aye. Miller? Aye. New? Aye. Peterson? 141 00:11:37,580 --> 00:11:40,580 Aye. Walzer? Aye. Congratulations. 142 00:11:51,270 --> 00:11:53,530 All right here we go. 143 00:12:02,890 --> 00:12:04,250 Thanks again everybody 144 00:12:04,250 --> 00:12:06,490 really looking forward to an awesome term. 145 00:12:08,010 --> 00:12:11,130 But before we do that, we must elect a vice president. 146 00:12:11,610 --> 00:12:14,450 So at this time, are there any nominations 147 00:12:14,450 --> 00:12:16,110 for vice president? 148 00:12:17,390 --> 00:12:18,890 I saw Ms. New first. 149 00:12:20,250 --> 00:12:22,150 I would like to nominate Michael McFarlane 150 00:12:22,150 --> 00:12:22,810 for vice president. 151 00:12:24,510 --> 00:12:25,310 Mr. Walter? 152 00:12:25,790 --> 00:12:26,650 That was my nomination. 153 00:12:28,150 --> 00:12:30,290 Okay, are there any other nominations 154 00:12:30,690 --> 00:12:31,630 for vice president? 155 00:12:35,500 --> 00:12:36,520 Okay, hearing none. 156 00:12:36,520 --> 00:12:39,420 Madam clerk will you please call the roll we 157 00:12:43,060 --> 00:12:44,100 should officially close 158 00:12:44,100 --> 00:12:48,140 now I forgot to do that too but we should do it that's okay I see that in my 159 00:12:48,140 --> 00:12:52,300 script right here let's get that over I'm hearing none may I have a motion to 160 00:12:52,300 --> 00:13:00,820 close nominations a second isn't required but thank you okay nominations are 161 00:13:00,820 --> 00:13:07,840 now closed a roll call vote will be taken as many as are in favor of Mr. 162 00:13:07,840 --> 00:13:09,960 Mr. McFarland for Vice President, vote aye. 163 00:13:10,580 --> 00:13:12,340 Those opposed, vote nay. 164 00:13:13,160 --> 00:13:15,360 Madam Clerk, will you now please call the roll? 165 00:13:15,980 --> 00:13:16,500 McFarland. 166 00:13:17,040 --> 00:13:17,280 Aye. 167 00:13:18,460 --> 00:13:18,860 Miller. 168 00:13:19,300 --> 00:13:19,660 Aye. 169 00:13:19,880 --> 00:13:20,140 Neu. 170 00:13:20,420 --> 00:13:20,680 Aye. 171 00:13:21,640 --> 00:13:21,820 Aye. 172 00:13:22,060 --> 00:13:22,460 Waltzer. 173 00:13:22,660 --> 00:13:22,860 Aye. 174 00:13:23,100 --> 00:13:23,300 Johnson. 175 00:13:23,760 --> 00:13:23,960 Aye. 176 00:13:24,840 --> 00:13:25,040 Aye. 177 00:13:26,040 --> 00:13:27,360 OK, I did it right. 178 00:13:27,640 --> 00:13:27,840 Aye. 179 00:13:28,000 --> 00:13:28,300 You did. 180 00:13:30,000 --> 00:13:31,540 OK, the ayes have it. 181 00:13:31,640 --> 00:13:34,000 And Mr. McFarland is elected Vice President. 182 00:13:34,680 --> 00:13:35,880 Congratulations, sir. 183 00:13:42,010 --> 00:13:48,950 And so there's not another nomination, there's no tie vote, there's none of that that we 184 00:13:48,950 --> 00:13:50,310 have to deal with, Madam Clerk. 185 00:13:51,590 --> 00:13:54,870 And so with that, we will carry on with the rest of our agenda. 186 00:13:55,730 --> 00:14:02,510 Starting with item 1D, approval of minutes for the whole pile of meetings that we had 187 00:14:02,510 --> 00:14:03,710 in December. 188 00:14:04,330 --> 00:14:11,470 I will not list them all out individually, but is there a motion to approve the meetings, 189 00:14:11,750 --> 00:14:13,110 the minutes as presented? 190 00:14:13,850 --> 00:14:14,450 Second. 191 00:14:14,970 --> 00:14:15,270 Second. 192 00:14:15,790 --> 00:14:18,070 Moved by McFarland, seconded by Lopez. 193 00:14:18,470 --> 00:14:18,950 Madam Clerk? 194 00:14:19,730 --> 00:14:20,330 McFarland? 195 00:14:20,530 --> 00:14:20,730 Aye. 196 00:14:21,190 --> 00:14:21,390 Miller? 197 00:14:21,910 --> 00:14:22,170 Aye. 198 00:14:22,430 --> 00:14:22,610 New? 199 00:14:22,930 --> 00:14:23,210 Aye. 200 00:14:23,410 --> 00:14:23,550 Peterson? 201 00:14:24,050 --> 00:14:24,290 Aye. 202 00:14:24,490 --> 00:14:24,790 Walzer? 203 00:14:25,110 --> 00:14:25,410 Aye. 204 00:14:25,630 --> 00:14:25,890 Lopez? 205 00:14:26,210 --> 00:14:26,350 Aye. 206 00:14:26,630 --> 00:14:26,850 Johnson? 207 00:14:27,190 --> 00:14:27,510 Aye. 208 00:14:29,210 --> 00:14:34,170 Item E, appointment of city council members to boards and commissions. 209 00:14:38,440 --> 00:14:39,720 President, Madam Clerk? 210 00:14:40,080 --> 00:14:42,400 Can you give us one break because we did not remove. 211 00:14:42,920 --> 00:14:44,560 Oh, yes, of course. 212 00:14:45,920 --> 00:14:48,080 Brianna, can you help me with this, please? 213 00:14:51,180 --> 00:14:51,900 Our little guys. 214 00:15:22,100 --> 00:15:27,540 Now are we ready for item E, appointment of city council members to boards and commissions. 215 00:15:27,820 --> 00:15:31,200 Madam clerk or Ms. Neu? 216 00:15:31,900 --> 00:15:34,660 Nominated committee, did you want me to take this or did you want to do it? 217 00:15:34,760 --> 00:15:35,480 Sure, go for it. 218 00:15:35,600 --> 00:15:44,020 Okay. This is for the 2026, 2027 city council board appointments. For comp plan committee, 219 00:15:44,320 --> 00:15:50,720 there are two vacancies currently. We are going to consider for those positions 220 00:15:50,720 --> 00:15:55,560 for the nominated committee, there are three positions. 221 00:15:56,180 --> 00:15:59,640 We are considering Ebony Johnson, Jessenew, and Sandra Miller. 222 00:16:00,260 --> 00:16:02,720 And for the social equity committee, we are considering 223 00:16:02,720 --> 00:16:04,940 Libny Lopez and Sandra Miller. 224 00:16:08,400 --> 00:16:10,480 I move that we accept the nominations. 225 00:16:13,360 --> 00:16:15,220 I think that's just a sign. 226 00:16:17,840 --> 00:16:21,560 We don't have John here, so in this case we would just approve the slate. 227 00:16:22,440 --> 00:16:28,340 as presented. There needs to be a motion. Oh, I made it. I said so. Yeah, sorry. I move 228 00:16:28,340 --> 00:16:32,020 that we approve the slate of nominations. Oh, okay. Sorry. And that was seconded by 229 00:16:32,020 --> 00:16:41,760 McFarland. Got it. Okay. I missed that. Okay. Okay. What's her? I knew. I McFarland. 230 00:16:41,940 --> 00:16:46,580 I Miller Lopez Peterson. I Johnson. I okay. 231 00:16:48,950 --> 00:16:51,730 Thank you so much, Council. Item F 232 00:16:51,730 --> 00:16:57,930 designation of council liaisons to city boards and commissions it 233 00:17:01,420 --> 00:17:01,940 doesn't matter 234 00:17:01,940 --> 00:17:11,420 to me my madam clerk do you want to do that mr. Lopez mr. Walter thank you 235 00:17:11,420 --> 00:17:18,020 madam president so for our 2026 and 2027 years for this term city council 236 00:17:18,020 --> 00:17:23,440 liaisons have been nominated as such for city records commission we have 237 00:17:23,440 --> 00:17:29,800 Ebony Johnson, Civil Service Commission, Ebony Johnson, Fire Code Board of Appeals and Housing 238 00:17:29,800 --> 00:17:34,640 Renewal Commission, Libny Lopez, Historic Preservation Commission, Kristen Peterson, 239 00:17:35,700 --> 00:17:40,600 Human Relations Commission, Libny Lopez, Open Space and Visual Environment Commission, 240 00:17:41,020 --> 00:17:45,600 Jessa Neu. Planning Commission will be shared by both Jessa Neu and Michael McFarland, 241 00:17:46,640 --> 00:17:52,560 Public Utilities Commission, Kristen Peterson, Recreation Commission, Joseph Walzer, Resource 242 00:17:52,560 --> 00:17:57,160 Conservation and Recovery Commission, Joseph Walter, and finally, Zoning Board of 243 00:17:57,160 --> 00:17:58,460 Appeals, Michael McFarland. 244 00:18:00,930 --> 00:18:03,730 Thank you so much. Council, is there a motion to 245 00:18:03,730 --> 00:18:08,910 approve this late as presented? So moved. Second. Moved by Peterson, seconded by 246 00:18:08,910 --> 00:18:16,090 Lopez. Madam Clerk? New? Aye. McFarland? Aye. Miller? Aye. Lopez? Aye. Peterson? Aye. 247 00:18:16,090 --> 00:18:16,150 Hi. 248 00:18:16,470 --> 00:18:16,870 Waltson. 249 00:18:17,150 --> 00:18:17,430 Hi. 250 00:18:17,610 --> 00:18:17,950 Johnson. 251 00:18:18,490 --> 00:18:18,730 Hi. 252 00:18:20,250 --> 00:18:22,990 Next up, appointments to boards and commissions. 253 00:18:25,770 --> 00:18:27,530 Ms. New, do you want to take this one? 254 00:18:27,770 --> 00:18:27,970 Sure. 255 00:18:28,130 --> 00:18:29,050 Unless you want to do it. 256 00:18:29,270 --> 00:18:29,390 No. 257 00:18:29,510 --> 00:18:29,750 Okay. 258 00:18:29,970 --> 00:18:30,190 All right. 259 00:18:30,590 --> 00:18:33,050 I guess we have one appointment today. 260 00:18:33,190 --> 00:18:33,550 Is that correct? 261 00:18:33,670 --> 00:18:34,030 We have two. 262 00:18:34,270 --> 00:18:34,390 Okay. 263 00:18:34,770 --> 00:18:36,950 So the first appointment is to the library board. 264 00:18:37,450 --> 00:18:42,350 And we will be putting forth Sarah Reimer Dawson for that position. 265 00:18:43,650 --> 00:18:47,050 And I am so sorry, but you're going to have to remind me what the second one 266 00:18:47,050 --> 00:18:51,190 you've already appointed but it's Susan Heiser. Right, so for civil service it will be Susan 267 00:18:51,190 --> 00:18:58,250 Heiser. That's correct. So we're extending her term to 2028. We had 2026 before. Okay. 268 00:18:58,410 --> 00:19:05,530 But her term is a three-year term. Got it. Thank you so much. Okay. Is there a motion 269 00:19:05,530 --> 00:19:12,170 please to accept the slate as presented? So moved. Mr. Walzer? Second. And seconded 270 00:19:12,170 --> 00:19:13,270 by Mr. Lopez. 271 00:19:14,090 --> 00:19:14,750 Madam Clerk. 272 00:19:15,950 --> 00:19:16,430 McFarland. 273 00:19:16,650 --> 00:19:16,810 Aye. 274 00:19:17,090 --> 00:19:17,270 Miller. 275 00:19:17,970 --> 00:19:18,330 Aye. 276 00:19:18,630 --> 00:19:18,850 Lopez. 277 00:19:19,250 --> 00:19:19,410 Aye. 278 00:19:19,610 --> 00:19:19,810 Peterson. 279 00:19:20,310 --> 00:19:20,450 Aye. 280 00:19:20,670 --> 00:19:20,950 Walton. 281 00:19:21,430 --> 00:19:21,670 Aye. 282 00:19:21,890 --> 00:19:22,070 New. 283 00:19:22,270 --> 00:19:22,450 Aye. 284 00:19:22,710 --> 00:19:22,850 Johnson. 285 00:19:23,410 --> 00:19:23,650 Aye. 286 00:19:25,370 --> 00:19:27,570 And finally, under council business, 287 00:19:27,930 --> 00:19:30,790 a proclamation for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, 288 00:19:30,990 --> 00:19:32,470 which will be read by Ms. New. 289 00:19:34,720 --> 00:19:35,800 Thank you, Madam President. 290 00:19:43,340 --> 00:19:45,440 Whereas Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 291 00:19:45,560 --> 00:19:48,060 was born on January 15, 1929. 292 00:19:48,060 --> 00:20:01,440 And whereas Dr. King had special personal and professional ties to Oberlin and visited here on several occasions and became an honorary alumnus of Oberlin College in 1965 when he was awarded the Doctor of Humane Letters and Degrees. 293 00:20:02,120 --> 00:20:10,860 And whereas he was assassinated and died on April 4, 1968, in the end he gave his life for the cause of true justice in our land. 294 00:20:10,860 --> 00:20:15,660 and for his dream that all people of all colors and conditions could live in peace and in harmony 295 00:20:15,660 --> 00:20:18,740 and could treat each other and all others with respect. 296 00:20:19,360 --> 00:20:22,860 And whereas the City Council under the leadership of Bob Thomas 297 00:20:22,860 --> 00:20:28,860 observed a holiday in the City of Oberlin in association with Dr. King's birthday for the first time in 1971, 298 00:20:29,860 --> 00:20:34,760 and the United States Congress ultimately passed legislation to establish the third Monday in January 299 00:20:34,760 --> 00:20:37,380 as the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, federal holiday. 300 00:20:38,000 --> 00:20:39,940 And it was first observed in 1986. 301 00:20:40,700 --> 00:20:43,360 And whereas we therefore pause every January 302 00:20:43,360 --> 00:20:46,340 to reflect on the life and work of our nation's greatest 303 00:20:46,340 --> 00:20:48,340 champion of civil rights and human dignity, 304 00:20:48,820 --> 00:20:51,960 whose powerful words, whether written on smudged fragments 305 00:20:51,960 --> 00:20:54,220 of newsprint smuggled out of a narrow jail cell 306 00:20:54,220 --> 00:20:57,020 in Birmingham, Alabama, or echoing eloquently 307 00:20:57,020 --> 00:21:00,380 from the steps of a great memorial in Washington, D.C., 308 00:21:00,380 --> 00:21:02,260 calmed fears and solidified resolve 309 00:21:02,260 --> 00:21:06,640 among people of goodwill of every race, class, gender, and circumstance. 310 00:21:07,460 --> 00:21:12,360 And whereas the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is a continuing inspiration and ideal 311 00:21:12,360 --> 00:21:15,020 for many young people in Oberlin and all over the world. 312 00:21:16,720 --> 00:21:21,800 And whereas each year community members gather together before a monument to him in a public 313 00:21:21,800 --> 00:21:26,620 park and civic space named for him and rededicate themselves to his dream of a 314 00:21:26,620 --> 00:21:27,640 society transformed. 315 00:21:28,540 --> 00:21:35,200 His dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed, that all men are created equal. 316 00:21:36,240 --> 00:21:47,600 And whereas it is now our generation's responsibility to honor the life and memory of Dr. King by answering his powerful calls to action and by continuing to fight for his legacy of equality for all. 317 00:21:48,540 --> 00:21:53,400 Now, therefore, I, Ebony Johnson, Mayor of the City of Oberlin, Ohio, on behalf of Oberlin 318 00:21:53,400 --> 00:21:59,760 City Council, do hereby proclaim Monday, January 19, 2026, as Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, 319 00:22:00,400 --> 00:22:04,660 and commend all persons who have joined in the community celebration and communal witness 320 00:22:04,660 --> 00:22:07,000 of this historic occasion in the City of Oberlin. 321 00:22:07,760 --> 00:22:12,220 And in witness aware of, I have on to set my hand and cause the great seal of the 322 00:22:12,220 --> 00:22:17,020 of Oberlin, Ohio to be affixed here to this fifth day of January 2026. 323 00:22:19,250 --> 00:22:25,830 Thank you so much. I don't think we have anyone to present it to this time. But thank you 324 00:22:25,830 --> 00:22:30,230 so much and I really hope that everyone will join in the King Day celebrations that will 325 00:22:30,230 --> 00:22:31,590 be happening later this month. 326 00:22:34,560 --> 00:22:37,420 With that, we're on to item two. Any concerns that 327 00:22:37,420 --> 00:22:42,120 are not on the agenda may be brought to the attention of council at this time. Members 328 00:22:42,120 --> 00:22:52,680 Members of the public and council members may address the city council for a maximum of three minutes each. If you would like to make remarks, please step up to the mic, state your name and address for the record. 329 00:22:53,160 --> 00:22:57,620 And you have three minutes. I'm keeping a timer. So the timer will start when you do. 330 00:22:58,820 --> 00:23:04,580 If there's anyone who wants to say anything at this time, don't worry. You'll have another chance later in the meeting. 331 00:23:06,720 --> 00:23:25,580 Item three opportunity for a report from a city board or commission. I don't think we have one of those quite yet sit tight, but we will item for opportunity for a report from an administrative department representative. Again, I don't think anyone has been identified for that yet either. 332 00:23:28,280 --> 00:23:32,560 moving on yes ma'am there isn't a report but I do want to make an 333 00:23:32,560 --> 00:23:35,940 announcement that there is a boards and commissions orientation that has been 334 00:23:35,940 --> 00:23:41,000 scheduled for January 14th 2026 and that's going to start at 5 o'clock and 335 00:23:41,000 --> 00:23:45,500 we'll end at 8 p.m. and we are expecting all boards and commission members to 336 00:23:45,500 --> 00:23:50,340 attend thank you and that will be at the Oberlin Enrichment and Activity 337 00:23:50,340 --> 00:23:54,440 Center is that correct yes ma'am on January 14th from 5 to 8 we'll see 338 00:23:54,440 --> 00:23:56,480 there. Thank you. Thank you for that. 339 00:23:59,920 --> 00:24:02,400 All right. Now moving on to old business, 340 00:24:02,980 --> 00:24:08,720 Madam Clerk, would you read item A by number and title only please? Ordinance 341 00:24:08,720 --> 00:24:17,620 number 25-61, ACCMS, and ordinance implementing 3735.65 through 3735.70 342 00:24:18,100 --> 00:24:22,260 of the Ohio revised code establishing and describing the boundaries of the 343 00:24:22,260 --> 00:24:26,440 community reinvestment area in the city of Oberlin designating a house 344 00:24:26,440 --> 00:24:31,880 officer to administer the program and creating a community reinvestment housing council in 345 00:24:31,880 --> 00:24:33,800 a tax incentive review council. 346 00:24:34,880 --> 00:24:35,700 Thank you so much. 347 00:24:35,840 --> 00:24:39,340 Council, is there a motion to approve on first or third reading? 348 00:24:39,960 --> 00:24:40,480 Sorry. 349 00:24:40,600 --> 00:24:40,820 Second. 350 00:24:41,400 --> 00:24:41,740 All right. 351 00:24:41,860 --> 00:24:43,460 Moved by move seconded by Peterson. 352 00:24:43,820 --> 00:24:44,500 Thank you so much. 353 00:24:45,660 --> 00:24:46,240 Ms. Porter. 354 00:24:51,560 --> 00:24:52,180 Good evening, council. 355 00:24:53,000 --> 00:24:58,400 So this legislation will create a community reinvestment area on the property where 356 00:24:58,400 --> 00:25:04,260 the proposed Oberlin Place affordable senior housing project is going to be 357 00:25:04,260 --> 00:25:10,080 located at 450 West College Street. Creating this area will allow us to offer 358 00:25:10,080 --> 00:25:16,040 tax abatement incentives which will help with the financing of the project. This 359 00:25:16,040 --> 00:25:20,380 legislation though just creates the area and the different bodies that we 360 00:25:20,380 --> 00:25:25,060 need to to do the program. We will be coming back to council with an actual 361 00:25:25,060 --> 00:25:31,280 agreement with the developer at a later date and probably also a school compensation agreement 362 00:25:32,150 --> 00:25:38,180 that will dictate how much the schools will be compensated for their 363 00:25:38,180 --> 00:25:46,320 in lieu of taxes being abated for this development. So I'd be happy to answer any questions anybody 364 00:25:46,320 --> 00:25:53,620 has. I would like to know the Tax Incentive Review Council pretty much already exists. We convene 365 00:25:53,620 --> 00:25:57,620 at every year to review the existing tax abatement agreements that are offered 366 00:25:57,620 --> 00:26:02,380 under our enterprise zone program so that body does already exist but we did 367 00:26:02,380 --> 00:26:07,380 have to put it in the legislation for the state so be happy to answer any 368 00:26:07,380 --> 00:26:14,870 questions thank you so much counsel any questions okay if not madam clerk 369 00:26:14,870 --> 00:26:16,830 will you call the roll on third reading please 370 00:26:18,940 --> 00:26:23,140 Lopez Peterson hi Waltz new 371 00:26:23,140 --> 00:26:23,380 New. 372 00:26:23,560 --> 00:26:23,760 Aye. 373 00:26:24,080 --> 00:26:24,460 McFarland. 374 00:26:24,620 --> 00:26:24,700 Aye. 375 00:26:25,020 --> 00:26:25,140 Miller. 376 00:26:25,580 --> 00:26:25,820 Aye. 377 00:26:26,100 --> 00:26:26,220 Johnson. 378 00:26:26,660 --> 00:26:26,880 Aye. 379 00:26:29,770 --> 00:26:30,910 Thank you so much, Ms. Porter. 380 00:26:33,740 --> 00:26:37,440 Item B, Madam Clerk, would you read that by number and title only, please? 381 00:26:38,840 --> 00:26:46,380 Ordinance number 25-67, ACCMS, an ordinance enacting new chapter 707 of the Oberlin 382 00:26:46,380 --> 00:26:51,500 codified ordinances to prohibit the provision of conversion therapy to minors within 383 00:26:51,500 --> 00:26:52,440 the City of Oberlin. 384 00:26:55,690 --> 00:26:56,590 Thank you so much. 385 00:26:56,590 --> 00:26:59,750 Council, is there a motion to approve on second reading? 386 00:26:59,990 --> 00:27:00,410 So moved. 387 00:27:00,630 --> 00:27:00,870 Second. 388 00:27:01,450 --> 00:27:04,190 All right, moved by Lopez, seconded by Walzer. 389 00:27:07,540 --> 00:27:08,140 Mr. Clark. 390 00:27:09,160 --> 00:27:10,120 Yes, can you hear me? 391 00:27:10,460 --> 00:27:10,640 Yep. 392 00:27:10,780 --> 00:27:10,980 Yes. 393 00:27:12,540 --> 00:27:15,960 So, as I've indicated to you before, it's still 394 00:27:18,200 --> 00:27:23,920 unclear as to how these types of ordinances are to be analyzed, whether 395 00:27:23,920 --> 00:27:27,560 they're a restriction on conduct, 396 00:27:27,800 --> 00:27:30,560 in which case it's the lowest level of judicial review 397 00:27:30,560 --> 00:27:32,600 or whether the restrictions on speech, 398 00:27:33,020 --> 00:27:37,200 which would invoke the highest level of judicial review. 399 00:27:38,480 --> 00:27:40,540 The Supreme Court, as I understand it, 400 00:27:40,640 --> 00:27:43,900 is due to issue a determinant of opinion 401 00:27:43,900 --> 00:27:46,560 on that probably in June, 402 00:27:46,980 --> 00:27:50,000 but until then we have different decisions 403 00:27:50,000 --> 00:27:51,940 from different jurisdictions. 404 00:27:53,220 --> 00:28:00,060 Two days after our first reading on this ordinance, there was an opinion or a decision rendered 405 00:28:00,060 --> 00:28:05,200 by the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, which has jurisdiction over the state of Ohio. 406 00:28:05,980 --> 00:28:14,500 That court focused in on a Michigan statue, which essentially tracks the same definition 407 00:28:14,500 --> 00:28:16,700 as we have for conversion therapy. 408 00:28:17,440 --> 00:28:19,880 And there are two provisions of that. 409 00:28:19,880 --> 00:28:24,960 The first is that it means any practice or treatment by a provider that seeks to change 410 00:28:24,960 --> 00:28:32,760 a person's sexual orientation or gender identity, including efforts to change behaviors or gender 411 00:28:32,760 --> 00:28:38,880 expressions or to eliminate or reduce sexual or romantic attractions or feelings toward 412 00:28:38,880 --> 00:28:40,720 individuals of the same gender. 413 00:28:41,480 --> 00:28:45,120 The Michigan statute, like our ordinance, would prohibit that. 414 00:28:45,120 --> 00:28:50,980 However, the Michigan statute also, like our ordinance says, it currently stands. 415 00:28:52,120 --> 00:28:58,640 It does not include counseling that provides assurance or assistance to an individual undergoing 416 00:28:58,640 --> 00:28:59,720 gender transition. 417 00:29:00,480 --> 00:29:07,420 And the court recognized that both of these types of therapy are speech-based and that 418 00:29:07,420 --> 00:29:14,560 therefore the statute at Issue in Michigan differentiated between one message which was 419 00:29:14,560 --> 00:29:19,820 permitted or prohibited under the legislation and the other one which was permitted. 420 00:29:20,500 --> 00:29:28,120 And the court noted that in its opinion that was a violation of the First Amendment as 421 00:29:28,120 --> 00:29:30,200 it was viewpoint discriminatory. 422 00:29:30,560 --> 00:29:36,480 So I had emailed council a proposed revision to our ordinance if you care to do it and 423 00:29:36,480 --> 00:29:45,080 And that would simply be to delete the second sentence in paragraph B under section 707.02, 424 00:29:45,740 --> 00:29:52,080 which would eliminate the part that is expressly permitted. 425 00:29:52,860 --> 00:29:58,380 And I don't see that doing any damage to the legislation because we still have the 426 00:29:58,380 --> 00:29:59,960 the core deaf and hard of hearing people. 427 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:04,580 Commission of conversion therapy. And I don't know that it really matters what we say that 428 00:30:04,580 --> 00:30:11,180 it doesn't mean as long as we say what it does mean. So, I would, my suggestion is at the 429 00:30:11,180 --> 00:30:15,960 very least that that amendment be made before final passage of this ordinance. 430 00:30:18,480 --> 00:30:25,380 Excellent. Thank you so much, Ms. New. John, could you repeat the amendment proposal, please? 431 00:30:25,380 --> 00:30:38,100 To delete the second sentence, which is about one half of section 707.02B, which is the definition of conversion therapy. 432 00:30:43,040 --> 00:30:43,720 Thank you. 433 00:30:45,970 --> 00:30:48,590 Any other questions for Mr. Clark? 434 00:30:51,230 --> 00:30:51,850 Mr. Lopez. 435 00:30:52,270 --> 00:31:01,970 Thank you, Madam President. Thank you, John, for giving us the updates on the court case that's pending and for looking at the ordinance and seeing how it could best align. 436 00:31:01,970 --> 00:31:09,190 So that way we can hopefully pass this ordinance without issue or contradiction with whatever 437 00:31:09,190 --> 00:31:11,290 the court decision is. 438 00:31:11,910 --> 00:31:18,510 So I think the amendment is fine with council would meet that standard. 439 00:31:19,110 --> 00:31:25,190 And so I think, and I don't know, John, if we need to, if because we're on second 440 00:31:25,190 --> 00:31:29,170 reading, because we still need to make the amendment, it doesn't, it wouldn't change 441 00:31:29,170 --> 00:31:31,510 if we wait till the next reading for that to be changed. 442 00:31:31,510 --> 00:31:35,850 we're not approving it tonight or you could do it you could do it tonight or 443 00:31:35,850 --> 00:31:41,030 you could do it on third reading okay it doesn't set us back though right right 444 00:31:41,030 --> 00:31:45,250 now it doesn't so we could approve it on second reading tonight make the 445 00:31:45,250 --> 00:31:52,730 amendment and still come back and approve it on third reading yes okay but we need 446 00:31:52,730 --> 00:31:54,490 a motion to do that. 447 00:31:57,630 --> 00:32:12,250 I move that we approve ordinance number 25-67 ACCMS with Mr. Clark's 448 00:32:12,250 --> 00:32:19,990 amendment to strike. Just point of order. So there needs to be two votes. One is someone 449 00:32:19,990 --> 00:32:24,990 When these introduce the amendment it should be seconded and voted on and then you can after 450 00:32:24,990 --> 00:32:27,730 that it's done then you would approve it on second reading. 451 00:32:28,330 --> 00:32:30,030 It's like the first day of school again. 452 00:32:31,170 --> 00:32:32,150 Hold on one minute. 453 00:32:32,310 --> 00:32:32,970 Mr. Lopez. 454 00:32:33,310 --> 00:32:33,730 You make the motion? 455 00:32:33,910 --> 00:32:34,010 Yeah. 456 00:32:34,270 --> 00:32:34,450 Okay. 457 00:32:34,810 --> 00:32:35,110 All right. 458 00:32:35,210 --> 00:32:35,650 Mr. Lopez. 459 00:32:35,950 --> 00:32:36,550 Thank you, Madam President. 460 00:32:37,050 --> 00:32:44,590 I move to amend chapter 707.02 section B to delete the second sentence. 461 00:32:44,930 --> 00:32:45,810 Should I beat the whole sentence? 462 00:32:45,810 --> 00:32:50,210 Can you just say the second sentence of Section B? 463 00:32:51,350 --> 00:32:51,650 Second. 464 00:32:52,250 --> 00:32:56,930 All right, so we have a motion by Lopez, seconded by Peterson. 465 00:32:57,770 --> 00:32:58,430 Madam Clerk? 466 00:33:00,620 --> 00:33:01,040 Walter? 467 00:33:01,700 --> 00:33:02,060 Aye. 468 00:33:02,260 --> 00:33:02,440 New? 469 00:33:02,660 --> 00:33:02,840 Aye. 470 00:33:03,120 --> 00:33:03,480 McFarland? 471 00:33:03,640 --> 00:33:03,740 Aye. 472 00:33:04,000 --> 00:33:04,120 Miller? 473 00:33:04,560 --> 00:33:04,800 Aye. 474 00:33:04,940 --> 00:33:05,180 Lopez? 475 00:33:05,540 --> 00:33:05,700 Aye. 476 00:33:06,780 --> 00:33:07,020 Aye. 477 00:33:07,220 --> 00:33:07,400 Johnson? 478 00:33:07,760 --> 00:33:08,100 Aye. 479 00:33:09,640 --> 00:33:10,760 And now Ms. New? 480 00:33:12,420 --> 00:33:16,240 So just to make sure, do we need to now make another motion, 481 00:33:16,240 --> 00:33:17,300 or is that enough? 482 00:33:17,660 --> 00:33:18,260 It's just second reading. 483 00:33:18,460 --> 00:33:19,480 It's just second reading. 484 00:33:19,660 --> 00:33:20,000 We don't need a motion. 485 00:33:20,000 --> 00:33:21,060 Yeah, so I think that's enough. 486 00:33:21,220 --> 00:33:21,400 Correct. 487 00:33:21,680 --> 00:33:21,700 Correct. 488 00:33:22,400 --> 00:33:27,320 In that case, Madam Clerk, would you read the roll on second reading, please? 489 00:33:29,490 --> 00:33:30,690 John, that's correct, right? 490 00:33:31,210 --> 00:33:34,750 Yes, you don't need a motion on second reading, but it does need a separate roll call. 491 00:33:35,190 --> 00:33:35,430 Okay. 492 00:33:36,170 --> 00:33:36,570 New? 493 00:33:37,010 --> 00:33:37,130 Aye. 494 00:33:37,390 --> 00:33:37,790 McFarland? 495 00:33:38,010 --> 00:33:38,150 Aye. 496 00:33:38,330 --> 00:33:38,510 Miller? 497 00:33:39,050 --> 00:33:39,330 Aye. 498 00:33:39,490 --> 00:33:39,650 Lopez? 499 00:33:40,030 --> 00:33:40,210 Aye. 500 00:33:40,430 --> 00:33:40,630 Peterson? 501 00:33:41,070 --> 00:33:41,250 Aye. 502 00:33:41,250 --> 00:33:49,240 Walter Johnson. All right, we got that all tidied up. Thank you, Council. Thank you, Mr. Clark. 503 00:33:51,420 --> 00:33:58,460 Okay. Thank you. And now moving on to new business. Madam clerk, would you read item a by number 504 00:33:58,460 --> 00:34:08,960 title and substantive portions, please? Certain. Resolution number are 26-01 CMS a resolution 505 00:34:09,860 --> 00:34:14,220 Appointing just a new as a designee for the members of council for the purposes of the 506 00:34:14,220 --> 00:34:17,040 public works law to go into immediate effect. 507 00:34:17,280 --> 00:34:21,700 Section 1 of the designee is hereby appointed the designee within the meaning set forth 508 00:34:21,700 --> 00:34:24,940 in Ohio revised code section 109.43. 509 00:34:26,720 --> 00:34:31,540 Section 3 to ensure the timely appointment of a designee for members of council to 510 00:34:31,540 --> 00:34:36,260 meet the deadline for Ohio Sunshine Law certification training as soon as possible 511 00:34:36,260 --> 00:34:40,160 and provide that at least five members of council determined by motion that this resolution 512 00:34:40,160 --> 00:34:45,540 shall go into full force and effect immediately after this passage, otherwise shall take effect 513 00:34:45,540 --> 00:34:47,040 on the earliest date allowed by law. 514 00:34:48,200 --> 00:34:49,280 Thank you so much. 515 00:34:49,440 --> 00:34:51,540 Council, is there a motion to approve on first reading? 516 00:34:52,280 --> 00:34:52,800 So moved. 517 00:34:53,120 --> 00:34:53,360 Second. 518 00:34:53,860 --> 00:34:56,480 Moved by Walzer, seconded by McFarland. 519 00:34:58,440 --> 00:34:59,260 Ms. Anderson? 520 00:35:00,940 --> 00:35:02,500 Mr. Clark, are you taking this one? 521 00:35:02,680 --> 00:35:02,940 Mr. Clark? 522 00:35:04,700 --> 00:35:05,860 You want to flip forward? 523 00:35:05,860 --> 00:35:15,300 I have a coin right here Mr. Clark you're muted we can't hear you 524 00:35:18,820 --> 00:35:20,660 so by 525 00:35:20,660 --> 00:35:28,100 resolution passed in 2005 a 2025 that long ago some time ago 526 00:35:28,920 --> 00:35:34,740 Kristen Peterson was designated as the as the primary representative for the 527 00:35:34,740 --> 00:35:44,220 city on the board. We are authorized to appoint up to two additional alternate members. In 528 00:35:44,220 --> 00:35:49,900 this case, the resolution is written to appoint one alternate. 529 00:35:50,060 --> 00:35:51,380 Mr. Clark? Yeah. 530 00:35:51,600 --> 00:35:57,980 I'm sorry to interrupt you. We're on R26-01. This is for the public records law training. 531 00:35:57,980 --> 00:36:08,900 thank you so the each public each public body in Ohio that's bound by the 532 00:36:08,900 --> 00:36:14,860 public records law is required to appoint one person to attend the public 533 00:36:14,860 --> 00:36:21,060 records training on behalf of the the body that that person sits on it's not 534 00:36:21,060 --> 00:36:25,420 an excuse for other people not to do it because it's very interesting stuff but 535 00:36:25,420 --> 00:36:30,840 And in this case, we would, the proposal was that just a new would be appointed as that 536 00:36:30,840 --> 00:36:31,440 representative. 537 00:36:31,760 --> 00:36:38,020 She would take, she would attend the training session and receive a certificate which would 538 00:36:38,020 --> 00:36:46,580 qualify all members of council in the requirement for attendance at the, at the public records 539 00:36:46,580 --> 00:36:47,020 training. 540 00:36:49,960 --> 00:36:50,460 Okay. 541 00:36:51,260 --> 00:36:53,720 Any questions, concerns? 542 00:36:54,540 --> 00:36:58,120 Let me be the first to thank Ms. New for taking one for the team. 543 00:37:03,140 --> 00:37:04,900 You should all think about going. 544 00:37:05,740 --> 00:37:06,920 It's worth going to. 545 00:37:07,000 --> 00:37:07,520 It's fun. 546 00:37:08,800 --> 00:37:10,400 I did it once on Zoom. 547 00:37:10,560 --> 00:37:11,220 It was really cool. 548 00:37:11,380 --> 00:37:13,180 It was a half day and you learned a lot. 549 00:37:13,460 --> 00:37:16,000 I really actually kind of nerded out about it. 550 00:37:16,260 --> 00:37:16,720 I liked it. 551 00:37:17,460 --> 00:37:21,460 This is being requested for immediate effect with someone 552 00:37:21,460 --> 00:37:23,520 like to waive the rule requiring three readings. 553 00:37:23,920 --> 00:37:24,600 Mr. Walzer. 554 00:37:24,840 --> 00:37:25,420 Thank you, Madam President. 555 00:37:25,420 --> 00:37:31,600 I move, we waive the rule requiring three readings for ordinance R26-01CMS. 556 00:37:32,940 --> 00:37:33,480 Second. 557 00:37:34,120 --> 00:37:34,720 All right. 558 00:37:34,820 --> 00:37:36,880 Moved by Walzer, seconded by Neu. 559 00:37:37,720 --> 00:37:39,000 Madam Clerk, will you call the roll? 560 00:37:39,500 --> 00:37:39,760 Miller? 561 00:37:40,360 --> 00:37:40,900 Aye. 562 00:37:41,140 --> 00:37:41,300 Lopez? 563 00:37:41,680 --> 00:37:41,820 Aye. 564 00:37:42,740 --> 00:37:42,960 Aye. 565 00:37:43,240 --> 00:37:43,560 Walzer? 566 00:37:43,880 --> 00:37:44,080 Aye. 567 00:37:44,320 --> 00:37:44,520 Neu? 568 00:37:44,680 --> 00:37:44,860 Aye. 569 00:37:45,260 --> 00:37:45,620 McFarland? 570 00:37:45,720 --> 00:37:45,880 Aye. 571 00:37:46,360 --> 00:37:46,500 Johnson? 572 00:37:46,920 --> 00:37:47,160 Aye. 573 00:37:48,040 --> 00:37:52,540 And would someone please make the motion for immediate effect? 574 00:37:53,480 --> 00:37:54,360 Mr. Walzer? 575 00:37:55,240 --> 00:38:00,100 In order to ensure the timely appointment of a designee for member of council to meet 576 00:38:00,100 --> 00:38:05,180 the deadline of the Ohio Sunshine Law Certification Training as soon as possible, 577 00:38:05,860 --> 00:38:13,380 I move that ordinance R26-1CMS go into immediate effect. 578 00:38:14,960 --> 00:38:16,140 Thank you so much. 579 00:38:16,140 --> 00:38:23,520 moved by Walter seconded by new madam clerk Lopez Peterson hi waltzer hi new 580 00:38:23,520 --> 00:38:32,260 hi McFarland hi Miller hi Johnson hi all right thanks again miss new appreciate 581 00:38:32,260 --> 00:38:38,100 you madam clerk would you read item B by number title and substantive portions 582 00:38:38,100 --> 00:38:38,580 please 583 00:38:41,940 --> 00:38:47,520 resolution number r26 dash 0 to CMS a resolution to pointing 584 00:38:47,520 --> 00:38:51,080 representatives to the Board of Trustees of Central Lorraine County Joint 585 00:38:51,080 --> 00:38:55,400 Ambulance District to go into immediate effect. Section 1, that Kristen 586 00:38:55,400 --> 00:39:01,020 Peterson be and is hereby appointed as said, City of Oberlin representative on 587 00:39:01,020 --> 00:39:04,480 the Board of Trustees of Central Lorraine County Joint Ambulance District 588 00:39:04,480 --> 00:39:11,700 and that Michael McFarlane, sorry, be and is hereby appointed as said 589 00:39:11,700 --> 00:39:16,380 City's alternate representative on the Board of Trustees of Central Lorraine 590 00:39:16,380 --> 00:39:21,400 County Joint Ambulance District. Section 2 that said appointment shall be for the term of one 591 00:39:21,400 --> 00:39:27,080 year beginning the first day of January 2026. Section 3 at the Clerk of Council is hereby directed 592 00:39:27,080 --> 00:39:33,120 to deliver a copy of this resolution to the Board of Trustees of the Central Lorraine County Joint 593 00:39:33,120 --> 00:39:42,000 Ambulance District as soon as possible after approval by Oberlin City Council. 594 00:39:45,580 --> 00:39:46,660 Section 5 595 00:39:46,660 --> 00:39:51,340 to ensure the designation of a primary and secondary representative for the City Council 596 00:39:51,340 --> 00:39:56,060 on the Board of Trustees of Central Lorraine County Joint Ambulance District by the January 597 00:39:56,060 --> 00:40:01,480 15, 2026 deadline and provide that at least five members of council determined by motion 598 00:40:01,900 --> 00:40:06,040 that this resolution shall go into full force and effect immediately after its passage, 599 00:40:06,460 --> 00:40:09,540 otherwise shall take effect on the earliest date allowed by law. 600 00:40:10,140 --> 00:40:11,240 Thank you so much. 601 00:40:11,420 --> 00:40:13,460 Council, is there a motion to approve on first reading? 602 00:40:14,000 --> 00:40:14,380 So moved. 603 00:40:14,880 --> 00:40:15,240 Second. 604 00:40:15,240 --> 00:40:17,580 Moved by Lopez, seconded by New. 605 00:40:18,440 --> 00:40:19,920 Mr. Clark, now. 606 00:40:25,630 --> 00:40:27,790 Well, actually, I was confusing that 607 00:40:27,790 --> 00:40:29,370 with actually the third one. 608 00:40:29,630 --> 00:40:29,910 The next one, yes. 609 00:40:32,510 --> 00:40:33,990 But again, you're appointing, 610 00:40:34,210 --> 00:40:36,570 you can appoint up to two representatives 611 00:40:36,570 --> 00:40:39,850 and one alternate or up to two alternates. 612 00:40:39,930 --> 00:40:42,350 So in this case, you'd be appointing Kristen Peterson 613 00:40:42,350 --> 00:40:47,050 as the primary representative for Designee 614 00:40:47,050 --> 00:40:49,110 and Mr. McFarland as the alternate. 615 00:40:50,490 --> 00:40:58,390 Awesome. Thank you. Council, any questions about that one? Hearing none. Ms. Peterson, I move we 616 00:40:58,390 --> 00:41:00,870 waive the required three readings. Do 617 00:41:02,980 --> 00:41:11,810 we have a second? No second. Moved by Peterson, second by 618 00:41:11,810 --> 00:41:21,590 McFarland. Madam clerk. Okay. Newt? Aye. McFarland? Aye. Miller? Aye. Lopez? Aye. Peterson? Aye. 619 00:41:21,590 --> 00:41:21,650 Hi. 620 00:41:21,890 --> 00:41:22,250 Waltzer. 621 00:41:22,470 --> 00:41:22,650 Hi. 622 00:41:23,610 --> 00:41:23,950 Hi. 623 00:41:25,010 --> 00:41:25,490 Ms. Peterson. 624 00:41:26,290 --> 00:41:30,790 And to ensure continuity of city representation on the, oh, oh, wrong one. 625 00:41:33,650 --> 00:41:43,790 On the Lorraine County Central Joint Ambulance District, to ensure the designation of a 626 00:41:43,790 --> 00:41:46,990 primary and secondary representative for the city council on the Board of Trustees 627 00:41:46,990 --> 00:41:53,170 of central lorraine county joint ambulance district by the january 15th deadline i move that 628 00:41:55,510 --> 00:42:01,130 resolution 2603 go into a media effect zero two two sorry all 629 00:42:03,370 --> 00:42:04,450 right thank you is there a second 630 00:42:05,730 --> 00:42:14,430 all right moved by peterson seconded by mcfarland madam clerk mcfarland hi miller 631 00:42:14,430 --> 00:42:15,390 Lopez? 632 00:42:16,470 --> 00:42:16,610 Aye. 633 00:42:16,850 --> 00:42:17,090 Walton? 634 00:42:17,450 --> 00:42:17,690 Aye. 635 00:42:17,830 --> 00:42:18,050 Noon? 636 00:42:18,170 --> 00:42:18,370 Aye. 637 00:42:18,650 --> 00:42:18,810 Johnson? 638 00:42:19,190 --> 00:42:19,430 Aye. 639 00:42:21,390 --> 00:42:26,130 And finally, Madam Clerk, would you read item C by number, title, and substantive portions, 640 00:42:26,390 --> 00:42:26,550 please? 641 00:42:30,170 --> 00:42:39,330 Resolution number 26R26-03CMS, a resolution designated Sandra Miller as an alternate representative 642 00:42:39,330 --> 00:42:43,070 to the Ohio Municipal Electric Association to go into immediate effect. 643 00:42:43,690 --> 00:42:49,210 section one that an incident that as an incident of her official capacity as 644 00:42:49,210 --> 00:42:54,150 open-city council person Sandra Miller be in this hereby designated for the 645 00:42:54,150 --> 00:42:56,530 period of her service as the alternate 646 00:43:00,880 --> 00:43:03,940 representative of the city of Oblin I'm 647 00:43:04,520 --> 00:43:09,180 of the city on the board to act on behalf of the city to serve during such 648 00:43:09,180 --> 00:43:14,020 time as the director may be unable to represent the city section 2 that the 649 00:43:14,020 --> 00:43:19,420 alternate so designated B and is hereby authorized and empowered acting for in the 650 00:43:19,420 --> 00:43:25,060 name of and on behalf of the city and as the city's agent to exercise all the 651 00:43:25,060 --> 00:43:30,340 functions powers rights and privileges and to fulfill the obligations that the 652 00:43:30,340 --> 00:43:34,600 city may have as a director of the board including without limitation to 653 00:43:34,600 --> 00:43:38,840 attend and take part in meetings of the board and of committees of the 654 00:43:38,840 --> 00:43:43,440 board to vote on and otherwise act with respect to all matters that may 655 00:43:43,440 --> 00:43:49,600 properly come before the board or any committee of the board, and to do so, and to do or calls 656 00:43:49,600 --> 00:43:55,440 to be done, all acts, and to take all steps as may in each case be, and the opinion of 657 00:43:55,440 --> 00:44:01,360 such representative necessary or desirable to represent the city and exercise its functions, 658 00:44:01,640 --> 00:44:07,480 powers, rights, and privileges, and to fulfill its obligations as alternate director, and 659 00:44:07,480 --> 00:44:14,500 to carry out the full intent and purposes of this resolution and the purposes of the 660 00:44:14,500 --> 00:44:16,220 powers of OMEA. 661 00:44:16,660 --> 00:44:21,900 Section 3 that said alternate representatives shall receive no compensation from OMEA for 662 00:44:21,900 --> 00:44:27,060 service as alternate director, but shall be entitled to have OMEA and its related entities 663 00:44:27,060 --> 00:44:33,200 provide meals, lodging, or transportation related to service as a director or to receive 664 00:44:33,200 --> 00:44:38,580 reimbursement for OMEA for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses associated with his 665 00:44:38,580 --> 00:44:44,740 or her service as representative for the city as alternate director all in 666 00:44:44,740 --> 00:44:50,160 accordance with OMEA's policies and procedures. Section 4, this resolution 667 00:44:50,160 --> 00:44:55,440 supersedes any previous resolutions relating to the designation of OMEA 668 00:44:55,440 --> 00:44:59,940 alternate director for the city of Oberlin. Section 6, to ensure 669 00:45:00,000 --> 00:45:05,440 Please ensure continuity of the city representation on the OMEA board of directors and provide at 670 00:45:05,440 --> 00:45:09,900 least five members of council determined by motion. This resolution should go into full 671 00:45:09,900 --> 00:45:14,600 force and affect immediately after its passage. Otherwise, it should take effect on the earliest 672 00:45:14,600 --> 00:45:19,960 date allowed by law. Thank you so much. Council, is there a motion to approve on first reading? 673 00:45:20,400 --> 00:45:26,040 Moved by Peterson, seconded by Lopez. Mr. Clark, are you taking this one as well? 674 00:45:26,920 --> 00:45:28,080 for real this time. 675 00:45:30,720 --> 00:45:37,620 Ms. Peterson was appointed by a prior resolution as the primary designee for the city. 676 00:45:38,240 --> 00:45:43,800 That piece of legislation left it open for a future appointment of an alternate, which 677 00:45:43,800 --> 00:45:44,920 is what you're doing today. 678 00:45:45,200 --> 00:45:52,280 So like the previous resolution, we can appoint up to two alternates and this piece of legislation 679 00:45:52,280 --> 00:46:01,580 appoint Sandra as the alternate to the primary Miss Beegerson. Thank you so much. Council, 680 00:46:01,800 --> 00:46:05,720 this is being requested. Oh, no, it's not. Okay. 681 00:46:10,100 --> 00:46:14,500 No. Well, on my agenda, it doesn't say immediate 682 00:46:14,500 --> 00:46:20,160 effect. Is it immediate effect? It is. Okay. According to the ordinance, so we'll go by the, 683 00:46:20,160 --> 00:46:24,320 I mean, but the resolution. Perfect. Well, then we'll go by the resolution. We'll do that. 684 00:46:24,320 --> 00:46:30,180 That correction would someone like to waive the rule requiring three readings. Mr. Lopez. Thank you, Madam President 685 00:46:30,180 --> 00:46:33,040 I move that we waive the rule requiring three readings for 686 00:46:40,220 --> 00:46:42,740 Resolution our 26-03 687 00:46:43,580 --> 00:46:44,920 Thank you. Is there a second 688 00:46:46,660 --> 00:46:50,260 Moved by Lopez seconded by Peterson madam clerk 689 00:46:52,140 --> 00:46:52,740 López? 690 00:46:53,080 --> 00:46:53,400 Aye. 691 00:46:54,200 --> 00:46:54,400 Aye. 692 00:46:55,020 --> 00:46:55,600 Waltser? 693 00:46:55,820 --> 00:46:56,060 Aye. 694 00:46:56,300 --> 00:46:56,560 Newt? 695 00:46:56,620 --> 00:46:56,840 Aye. 696 00:46:57,180 --> 00:46:57,500 McFarland? 697 00:46:57,660 --> 00:46:57,780 Aye. 698 00:46:58,060 --> 00:46:58,180 Miller? 699 00:46:58,560 --> 00:46:58,800 Aye. 700 00:46:58,860 --> 00:46:59,220 Johnson? 701 00:46:59,700 --> 00:47:00,060 Aye. 702 00:47:00,780 --> 00:47:03,160 Mr. López, would you also like to do the immediate effect? 703 00:47:04,000 --> 00:47:04,640 Yes, Madam President. 704 00:47:05,120 --> 00:47:12,260 In order to ensure the continuity of city representation on the OMEA Board of Directors, I move 705 00:47:12,260 --> 00:47:17,660 that resolution number R26-03 going to immediate effect. 706 00:47:17,940 --> 00:47:18,240 Second. 707 00:47:18,940 --> 00:47:21,360 All right, moved by Lopez, seconded by Peterson. 708 00:47:21,720 --> 00:47:22,220 Madam clerk. 709 00:47:23,260 --> 00:47:23,700 Peterson. 710 00:47:24,380 --> 00:47:24,520 Aye. 711 00:47:24,760 --> 00:47:24,940 Walter. 712 00:47:25,360 --> 00:47:25,560 Aye. 713 00:47:25,760 --> 00:47:25,840 New. 714 00:47:26,160 --> 00:47:26,280 Aye. 715 00:47:26,520 --> 00:47:26,880 McFarland. 716 00:47:27,060 --> 00:47:27,160 Aye. 717 00:47:27,400 --> 00:47:27,560 Miller. 718 00:47:27,880 --> 00:47:28,100 Aye. 719 00:47:28,940 --> 00:47:29,100 Aye. 720 00:47:29,240 --> 00:47:29,480 Johnson. 721 00:47:29,900 --> 00:47:30,100 Aye. 722 00:47:32,560 --> 00:47:33,240 All right, council. 723 00:47:33,440 --> 00:47:34,120 We made it through. 724 00:47:34,780 --> 00:47:35,760 We made it through. 725 00:47:35,880 --> 00:47:38,860 It does feel like the first day of school all over again. 726 00:47:40,740 --> 00:47:44,320 But we will get back into the swing of things pretty 727 00:47:44,320 --> 00:47:44,660 quickly. 728 00:47:44,840 --> 00:47:47,100 We are on to council communications. 729 00:47:47,100 --> 00:47:49,480 I will start with Ms. Peterson. 730 00:47:51,320 --> 00:47:54,160 I just want to say PUC will meet on January 13th. 731 00:47:56,500 --> 00:47:57,920 Thank you so much, Mr. Lopez. 732 00:47:58,600 --> 00:47:59,240 Thank you, Madam President. 733 00:48:00,840 --> 00:48:05,380 Just to remind folks that there will be no meeting for tomorrow 734 00:48:06,000 --> 00:48:08,260 for the Human Relations Commission. 735 00:48:09,780 --> 00:48:13,140 And you all know that I won't be able to be here for the training 736 00:48:13,140 --> 00:48:17,800 for all the boards and commissions on the 14th. 737 00:48:17,800 --> 00:48:18,660 I believe it's the dates. 738 00:48:18,760 --> 00:48:19,480 It's the 14th. 739 00:48:20,040 --> 00:48:20,440 14th. 740 00:48:20,440 --> 00:48:22,840 I will be away, so I will not be here. 741 00:48:24,000 --> 00:48:24,920 Thank you so much. 742 00:48:25,420 --> 00:48:26,660 Ms. Miller, welcome. 743 00:48:27,100 --> 00:48:27,560 Thank you. 744 00:48:29,460 --> 00:48:31,960 I have nothing to add, but I'm happy to be here. 745 00:48:32,180 --> 00:48:32,900 Thank you so much. 746 00:48:32,980 --> 00:48:33,720 We're glad you're here. 747 00:48:35,000 --> 00:48:35,780 Mr. Walzer. 748 00:48:36,180 --> 00:48:36,960 Nothing at this time. 749 00:48:37,160 --> 00:48:37,360 Thank you. 750 00:48:38,120 --> 00:48:38,640 Ms. New. 751 00:48:40,560 --> 00:48:41,640 Thank you, Madam President. 752 00:48:43,180 --> 00:48:51,440 Okay, so I did want council to be aware of so that we could have maybe a brief discussion. 753 00:48:52,180 --> 00:48:58,180 There's some inconsistencies in terms of security protocol when we are entering for council chambers. 754 00:48:59,300 --> 00:49:05,360 And I've had a conversation with one of our more senior officers who would love to know 755 00:49:05,360 --> 00:49:11,520 what we would like on a consistent basis to make sure that we are being protected 756 00:49:11,520 --> 00:49:16,100 in the way that we all want to be protected and you know obviously they're 757 00:49:16,100 --> 00:49:19,960 willing to do whatever whatever we need but we need to send a consistent 758 00:49:19,960 --> 00:49:23,920 message so whether it's you know everybody goes through the metal 759 00:49:23,920 --> 00:49:27,180 detector just you know whether you're a council member or not you still 760 00:49:27,180 --> 00:49:31,200 take everything out you still go through you know currently that's not 761 00:49:31,200 --> 00:49:37,960 necessarily the way it is, but this is a scary world and I would hate for, God forbid, something 762 00:49:37,960 --> 00:49:42,560 to happen in us to look back and say that we were not taking all the necessary precautions. 763 00:49:43,800 --> 00:49:48,740 So it may involve some inconveniences, but that's kind of what safety is, right? 764 00:49:49,700 --> 00:49:50,660 It's a small price to pay. 765 00:49:51,140 --> 00:49:55,020 So with that said, I don't know if you want to have a discussion now or we just 766 00:49:55,020 --> 00:49:59,460 want to think on it, but they would like our sort of cohesive feedback on it. 767 00:50:00,740 --> 00:50:05,260 does anyone have thoughts right now that they want to talk about or should we 768 00:50:05,260 --> 00:50:10,920 table this until another time? Well I guess with that question I would say if we 769 00:50:10,920 --> 00:50:17,720 want to schedule our first retreat back on the horse here we go you know we 770 00:50:17,720 --> 00:50:21,720 can we could wait till then but I do think it's a really important matter 771 00:50:21,720 --> 00:50:29,660 but my personal inclination is that and you know barring some some sort of 772 00:50:29,660 --> 00:50:35,200 emergency, that we all go through the metal detector and the check, the way that everyone 773 00:50:35,200 --> 00:50:39,300 in the public goes through it as well. I know it's a little inconvenient, especially if we're 774 00:50:39,300 --> 00:50:46,660 showing up a little towards the starting gate time, but I really think it needs to be consistent 775 00:50:46,660 --> 00:50:49,860 and we need to keep everybody safe. So that's my thought. 776 00:50:52,020 --> 00:50:54,600 Thank you. Anybody else? 777 00:51:00,240 --> 00:51:03,720 I'm sorry. I mean, I have no objection to going through the security. 778 00:51:05,420 --> 00:51:11,200 I have also no objection to go to security if it makes it more consistent and it helps 779 00:51:11,200 --> 00:51:16,000 with the way the process goes with the officer, no objection. 780 00:51:16,820 --> 00:51:22,460 So I guess if no one has an objection, I'm happy to relay that to the officer, if that 781 00:51:22,460 --> 00:51:26,160 would be, unless someone does want to talk about it further, I know. 782 00:51:26,980 --> 00:51:29,620 I think that would be Mr. McFarland. 783 00:51:30,040 --> 00:51:31,000 Hey Greg, guess what? 784 00:51:31,000 --> 00:51:36,280 But I was just going to say, maybe a city manager can communicate to the police chief. 785 00:51:36,580 --> 00:51:37,040 Thank you. 786 00:51:37,340 --> 00:51:37,840 Sorry about that. 787 00:51:39,080 --> 00:51:39,440 Obviously. 788 00:51:41,720 --> 00:51:45,740 But yeah, that would be greatly appreciated to get everybody on board so that it's a 789 00:51:45,740 --> 00:51:47,980 nice, consistent, safe protocol every single time. 790 00:51:50,260 --> 00:51:51,500 Okay, so that was the first thing. 791 00:51:51,860 --> 00:51:52,140 Yeah, sorry. 792 00:51:53,860 --> 00:51:56,380 Second thing, I guess we should talk about a work retreat, but maybe we could save 793 00:51:56,380 --> 00:51:58,020 that for the second meeting in January. 794 00:51:58,020 --> 00:51:59,640 Mary, let's ease in a little bit. 795 00:52:01,920 --> 00:52:06,380 Ms. Anderson already spoke of our very exciting Board and Commission Orientation. 796 00:52:06,920 --> 00:52:11,120 So again, can't strongly encourage enough that folks come to that, even if you've been 797 00:52:11,120 --> 00:52:12,280 on a Board and Commission before. 798 00:52:12,780 --> 00:52:15,580 This is going to be an excellent opportunity to ask questions. 799 00:52:16,040 --> 00:52:22,120 We have someone coming from the Ohio Ethics who is going to do an amazing detailed 800 00:52:22,120 --> 00:52:25,600 overview of everything you want to know and what you didn't know you wanted to 801 00:52:25,600 --> 00:52:25,760 know. 802 00:52:25,760 --> 00:52:31,780 So please come if you can come I believe we're going to record it or attempt to record it if possible, but that's not a guarantee 803 00:52:32,680 --> 00:52:35,180 Not with our not with our internet. So 804 00:52:37,720 --> 00:52:41,260 No offense to cable call up it has nothing to do with cable call just want to make that clear 805 00:52:42,080 --> 00:52:46,580 Fund them. Okay. So yeah, so please come to that orientation if you can come 806 00:52:48,960 --> 00:52:51,020 Let's see anything else 807 00:52:52,180 --> 00:52:56,460 We have sort of completed our appointee evaluation overhaul. 808 00:52:58,620 --> 00:53:05,760 Our new and past Vice President Michael McFarlane, according to our updated council rules, will 809 00:53:05,760 --> 00:53:06,680 be in charge of that. 810 00:53:07,020 --> 00:53:12,760 And now I believe has all the materials that he needs to go ahead and implement that. 811 00:53:12,820 --> 00:53:17,040 But I do believe that Mr. Clark correct me, Ms. Anderson correct me if I'm wrong. 812 00:53:17,380 --> 00:53:20,460 I think we do need to adopt the process. 813 00:53:20,460 --> 00:53:21,240 Is that correct? 814 00:53:24,500 --> 00:53:29,160 I don't think it needs to be overly formal because that makes it difficult to tweak. 815 00:53:29,480 --> 00:53:30,740 I think you could do it by motion. 816 00:53:31,100 --> 00:53:32,940 I don't think you need anything beyond that. 817 00:53:33,100 --> 00:53:33,500 Right. 818 00:53:33,780 --> 00:53:33,900 Okay. 819 00:53:34,220 --> 00:53:39,220 So to do that, though, does everyone need to have the materials in hand and it needs 820 00:53:39,220 --> 00:53:43,700 to be part of the packet or can we just do it now as is so that we can move forward? 821 00:53:45,440 --> 00:53:50,860 I guess it depends how familiar people feel that they are with what the proposals are. 822 00:53:51,120 --> 00:53:51,520 Okay. 823 00:53:52,500 --> 00:53:59,180 Yeah, I would ask that we hold off on that because I do have a couple questions for you John about each of your appointee 824 00:53:59,980 --> 00:54:06,660 Ordinances themselves, which does talk about how evaluations are are done. I just want to make sure that we are clear about 825 00:54:08,400 --> 00:54:12,320 Clarifying that in the new ordinances when we're ready, so I'll be in touch tomorrow 826 00:54:13,820 --> 00:54:17,440 And then and then we can and then I'll make sure everybody is aware with those materials 827 00:54:17,440 --> 00:54:19,840 And so you can all see it and before we actually say yes 828 00:54:20,680 --> 00:54:22,940 So, appointees, thank you for being very patient with us. 829 00:54:23,060 --> 00:54:27,440 This is a really important process and I feel like we did a pretty good job vetting it and 830 00:54:27,900 --> 00:54:31,640 doing what we thought would be a really good comprehensive overview going forward. 831 00:54:33,200 --> 00:54:38,700 And then, can you remind me please, because I think our next task was going through the 832 00:54:38,700 --> 00:54:42,580 City Council Handbook, who volunteered to help with that? 833 00:54:43,480 --> 00:54:43,780 Was he? 834 00:54:44,600 --> 00:54:45,200 I think it was you. 835 00:54:45,440 --> 00:54:46,180 No, it was you. 836 00:54:46,300 --> 00:54:46,800 And was you? 837 00:54:47,360 --> 00:54:47,820 No, no. 838 00:54:51,600 --> 00:54:58,360 I know I did. I'm not for sure who else did. I think it might have been the three of us 839 00:54:58,360 --> 00:55:02,880 here. Michael, does that ring a bell? Do we have to go back and review some minutes? 840 00:55:03,060 --> 00:55:07,460 We can do that in a minute. But I'll go ahead and send the materials out to whoever volunteered 841 00:55:07,460 --> 00:55:10,460 to help with that. That's all I have. Thank you. 842 00:55:10,680 --> 00:55:17,020 All right. Thank you so much. Mr. McFarland? The only thing I have is just that if 843 00:55:17,020 --> 00:55:19,060 if anyone was planning to go to the Planning Commission meeting 844 00:55:19,060 --> 00:55:20,460 on January 7th, and that it is canceled. 845 00:55:22,280 --> 00:55:23,580 So, you know me. 846 00:55:26,760 --> 00:55:32,220 Nothing for me tonight, except to say, 847 00:55:32,520 --> 00:55:33,840 welcome back to City Council. 848 00:55:34,300 --> 00:55:35,560 Glad you all are here. 849 00:55:37,340 --> 00:55:41,580 Thank you for entrusting us with leadership this term. 850 00:55:42,060 --> 00:55:44,640 Really looking forward to doing some amazing things 851 00:55:44,640 --> 00:55:46,840 with all of you and all of you. 852 00:55:47,680 --> 00:55:51,200 that's it for me so I'll turn it to mr. Holcomb testing 853 00:55:59,940 --> 00:56:01,760 okay just wanted to 854 00:56:01,760 --> 00:56:07,300 provide a couple updates the boards and commissions training that we're having 855 00:56:07,300 --> 00:56:12,200 coming up the Ohio ethics portion of it we're inviting all the department heads 856 00:56:12,200 --> 00:56:17,460 and superintendents as well to the training as long as their schedules are 857 00:56:17,460 --> 00:56:20,660 available I just wanted to update you all this was there was in a 858 00:56:20,660 --> 00:56:26,440 requirement for a council approval but the staff are replying to the head of 859 00:56:26,440 --> 00:56:30,440 Department of Development for a grant for the design and construction of the 860 00:56:30,440 --> 00:56:35,220 sewer to the Innovation Park. So I just wanted to give you a notice of 861 00:56:35,220 --> 00:56:39,080 that. Otherwise normally these some of these grants require your approval 862 00:56:39,080 --> 00:56:44,640 prior to that. This one did not. The legislative calendar and work schedule 863 00:56:44,640 --> 00:56:48,200 I'm still working on that with the department heads. We have our meeting 864 00:56:48,200 --> 00:56:52,880 meeting tomorrow. I hope to finish that up by the end of the week, at least this first 865 00:56:52,880 --> 00:56:57,700 iteration. And then maybe when we have our first retreat, we can go through and start 866 00:56:57,700 --> 00:57:00,920 clarifying some of that work in that schedule. 867 00:57:02,280 --> 00:57:06,080 And then finally, the Vine Street Bridge, just wanted to provide the public an update 868 00:57:06,080 --> 00:57:10,700 that there has been backfilling of the abutments. And they're currently working 869 00:57:10,700 --> 00:57:15,140 on the sanitary line. If you remember, there was a very strange situation with 870 00:57:15,140 --> 00:57:20,280 sanitary line that's being adjusted right now and that the estimated completion time is 871 00:57:20,280 --> 00:57:21,220 in mid-April. 872 00:57:22,460 --> 00:57:27,860 The hope is though once the sanitary sewer line is completed, things like the pump that 873 00:57:27,860 --> 00:57:31,600 is there will no longer be needed because water can actually now flow through the 874 00:57:31,600 --> 00:57:32,440 creek naturally. 875 00:57:33,300 --> 00:57:36,920 So that will be coming before mid-April, way before. 876 00:57:37,420 --> 00:57:42,220 But the finalization of it is simply we have to wait for the asphalt plants 877 00:57:42,220 --> 00:57:44,980 is to open in April to finish the bridge. 878 00:57:45,360 --> 00:57:46,960 So that's why it's in mid-April. 879 00:57:48,870 --> 00:57:50,630 Thank you so much, Ms. Fowler. 880 00:57:51,410 --> 00:57:52,530 Thank you, Madam President. 881 00:57:53,510 --> 00:57:56,890 I am unable to attend the Boards and Commissions 882 00:57:58,050 --> 00:58:00,770 orientation, so sorry I will not be there. 883 00:58:02,190 --> 00:58:04,870 Right now it's a really busy time in the finance office. 884 00:58:05,070 --> 00:58:08,010 We are closing 2025 and preparing 885 00:58:08,010 --> 00:58:11,290 for our financial statements and our audit of 2025. 886 00:58:11,290 --> 00:58:15,910 We also have a vacancy, a full-time finance assistant. 887 00:58:16,930 --> 00:58:19,790 The first review is today of the applications. 888 00:58:20,590 --> 00:58:22,030 So hopefully we get that filled pretty soon. 889 00:58:22,850 --> 00:58:23,190 Thank you. 890 00:58:23,510 --> 00:58:23,850 Good luck. 891 00:58:24,430 --> 00:58:24,570 Thank you. 892 00:58:25,810 --> 00:58:26,610 Mr. Clark? 893 00:58:28,310 --> 00:58:33,690 Well, I just want to say that Ms. Anderson did a great job as President Pro Tem. 894 00:58:35,770 --> 00:58:37,150 So thank you for that. 895 00:58:37,150 --> 00:58:44,370 Also, just to let you know I have hired a prosecutor and assistant law director's name 896 00:58:44,370 --> 00:58:45,490 is Carl Felice. 897 00:58:45,890 --> 00:58:53,450 He works in a firm in Lorraine County, but he has a significant trial experience in the 898 00:58:53,450 --> 00:58:56,710 Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas as a prosecutor. 899 00:58:57,430 --> 00:59:03,270 He served briefly as an assistant law director in some other communities up and around Cleveland. 900 00:59:04,010 --> 00:59:14,110 So, I'm excited to have that task completed and very, very excited about my former prosecutor 901 00:59:14,110 --> 00:59:16,610 or our former prosecutor now becoming the judge. 902 00:59:19,290 --> 00:59:20,570 Thank you so much. 903 00:59:21,350 --> 00:59:22,150 Ms. Anderson. 904 00:59:23,090 --> 00:59:26,530 Yes, I just want to say thank you, John, for that compliment. 905 00:59:26,770 --> 00:59:27,570 I appreciate it. 906 00:59:28,050 --> 00:59:31,050 You know, I always have a good time playing that role. 907 00:59:32,990 --> 00:59:38,710 I also want to say I'm I'm looking forward to the the boards and commissions 908 00:59:38,710 --> 00:59:43,910 orientation we're getting it together we've been meeting so we do have an 909 00:59:43,910 --> 00:59:48,630 agenda we do have a game plan we are working out some of the kinks and some 910 00:59:48,630 --> 00:59:53,150 of the details right now so we've taken everything that we've been given 911 00:59:53,150 --> 00:59:57,250 every suggestion we've taken into consideration and for the most part 912 00:59:57,250 --> 00:59:59,810 are probably touching on every last one of them as some former. 913 01:00:00,000 --> 01:00:10,200 So, if you have any questions in the meantime, please feel free to contact us, any one of us and we'll be willing to provide you with any information we have. 914 01:00:10,560 --> 01:00:17,460 How have the invitations gone out to all the current members of the boards and commissions? 915 01:00:18,040 --> 01:00:22,760 There was a mass e-mail that went out. You should have been on that e-mail. Were you not? 916 01:00:23,280 --> 01:00:23,860 I might have been. 917 01:00:23,860 --> 01:00:29,740 Okay. Okay. You probably were. I do know that Mr. McFarland's came back, so I'm not sure. 918 01:00:29,940 --> 01:00:34,520 I'm checking on some of those emails. Mr. McFarland's has been bouncing back, and so has Mrs. Johnson's. 919 01:00:34,860 --> 01:00:38,800 There's something going on, so don't worry about it. We'll get it fixed. 920 01:00:39,380 --> 01:00:44,960 But so it has gone out to every board and commission member. It will go out again this week, 921 01:00:45,080 --> 01:00:50,700 and I think we are getting something put together by Diane. We're hoping she's been out of the office on vacation. 922 01:00:50,700 --> 01:00:54,760 So this is a you know, this is that time of the year where everyone takes their vacation time 923 01:00:54,760 --> 01:00:59,020 So she's trying to work with us. So we should have something else going out this week 924 01:00:59,760 --> 01:01:03,360 Well, I won't say we should we will definitely have something going out this week 925 01:01:04,120 --> 01:01:06,700 How nice it will look that's the that's the thing 926 01:01:06,700 --> 01:01:13,260 It may just be coming from me just saying as a reminder, you know, we're gonna this next Wednesday because it's coming fast 927 01:01:13,260 --> 01:01:19,100 All right. I'm really looking forward to attending and I hope that the rest of council will be there if you can 928 01:01:20,880 --> 01:01:22,380 I'm sorry, is that it for me? 929 01:01:22,600 --> 01:01:23,340 Yeah, that's it. 930 01:01:23,960 --> 01:01:24,320 Thank you. 931 01:01:24,340 --> 01:01:24,660 Perfect. 932 01:01:24,860 --> 01:01:29,280 Well, as I promised earlier, there's one more chance for public participation. 933 01:01:29,920 --> 01:01:34,140 So members of the public may address City Council for a maximum of three minutes. 934 01:01:34,400 --> 01:01:40,500 If you would like, you can come up to the mic and state your name and address for the record and you have three minutes. 935 01:01:43,800 --> 01:01:44,760 All right. 936 01:01:44,860 --> 01:01:45,780 It's early in the year. 937 01:01:46,300 --> 01:01:47,920 Maybe we'll hear from y'all soon. 938 01:01:48,820 --> 01:01:52,560 But with that, it is 8.05 and we are adjourned. 939 01:01:52,680 --> 01:01:56,040 Thank you so much for coming out in person to be here. 940 01:01:56,180 --> 01:01:58,940 Those of you who are watching on Zoom, we appreciate you there too. 941 01:01:59,420 --> 01:02:01,040 We will see you in a couple of weeks. 942 01:02:01,180 --> 01:02:04,400 I think the next meeting is January 20th. 943 01:02:04,920 --> 01:02:06,020 So we'll see you then. 944 01:02:07,320 --> 01:02:09,560 With that, we're adjourned. 945 01:02:09,680 --> 01:02:10,240 Good night, everybody.