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We had our first virtual Committee and Council meeting on Thursday April 9^th.   Highlights include

• Discussion regarding 2 potential hires and 1 potential promotion
• Update from the Police Chief & Fire Chiefs
• Repeal of 2 prior pieces of legislation regarding SKiP Park Committee and match of funds for SKiP Park.

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Our Council meeting this week was focused on updates related to the COVID-19 crisis and creation of a 2020 Budget Oversight Committee to help oversee funding during and coming out of this crisis.  Read more here.

We had 4 committee meetings, and regular council meeting on Thursday. Topics included:

• 2020 Budget and deadline for passing the budget
• Commendation for 2 dispatches for assisting with the delivery of a baby
• Approval of a new Meijer gas station on Kent Road
• Update on city ordinances changes necessary due to ORC 9.68 “Right to bear arms”
• Update on the City Center Project
• Report a problem for City Website

Click here to read more on these discussions.

We had 3 committee meetings, and regular council meeting on Thursday. Topics included:

• Increase penalties for passing school buses
• The introduction of the 2020 Budget
• Boards and Commissions Appointments
• Live streaming of council meetings
• Reconsideration of social media consultant contract
• Rezoning of County property on River Road

Click here to read more on these discussions.

We had 4 committee meetings, and regular council meeting on Thursday. Topics included:

• 2 Site Plan Approvals and a Re-Zoning
• Discussion for a planning study grant related to alternate transportation (bikes, sidewalks, etc)
• A large Finance Committee Agenda, highlights include social media services and tradition of council president donation a portion of pay
• Boy Scout Eagle Project Support
• Discussion regarding live streaming of council meetings

Click here to read more on these discussions.