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The resolution’s preamble notes the council relied on publicly disclosed information and specifically references the oath of office found in the city charter (cited in the resolution as Charter §8.05). The resolution states that while courts adjudicate criminal matters, the council is addressing conduct it considers inconsistent with the public trust. The resolution also references open‑meeting and statutory considerations in its final sections.

Several members of the public spoke during the hearing on the resolution. Haley Holben told council she believes councilperson Marne \"thrives off the power\" of his office and urged his removal. Jean King, a former police officer and registered nurse, described a pattern of alleged misconduct and urged decisive council action. Other speakers raised related concerns about harassment and racial language. Portions of the publicly reported criminal case were withheld at the meeting to protect victim rights, but the resolution quotes public statements and media reports describing the events.

During debate, Law Director Zeman told council the resolution is not itself a binding removal order. He explained the charter’s removal process requires filing charges, service of those charges at least 15 days in advance, a hearing where evidence is taken, and that the council member charged may present counsel and witnesses; final removal, under the charter, would require a specified council vote after that process. Council President Blake led the reading of the resolution on the floor. Councilperson Marne addressed the chamber and denied violating the charter; he apologized for a specific phrase he said during the incident, stating it \"was the wrong thing to say,\" but refused to resign and said he would continue serving.

A roll call recorded five yes votes, one no vote and one abstention, and the resolution passed. The resolution directs the city manager to report back to council on policies and recommendations to prevent unsanctioned events on public property.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Mentor City Council Meeting March 4, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Mentor City Council adopted Resolution 25‑R‑103 on March 4, 2025, condemning Councilperson Scott J. Marne for conduct described in the resolution and requesting his resignation; council also directed a policy review of the Mentor Marina's event procedures.","taxTitle","Mentor City Council, Mentor, Lake County, Ohio","taxId",72316,"location","Ohio","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6298506,"Mentor approves economic-development grant for Halcyon Eco and welcomes US headquarters",429,939000,1368000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2504297-0644bb7acf045ebc0f88d864ebbcb037&start=939&end=1368","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2504297-0644bb7acf045ebc0f88d864ebbcb037/thumbnail_939000.jpg","/articles/6298506/Ohio/Mentor-approves-economic-development-grant-for-Halcyon-Eco-and-welcomes-US-headquarters","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6298506-d8de51ecb2eb90bfc96fb6d26e6f48ce/orig.mp4?Expires=1771112486&Signature=VMvLvCs0gtg1yDEBd2kcBCoGxSp9gzyaJIemfKOYhcbaj9u0uzR9wNnBIyTaZAAd2lmVmYtf3tGbJg0T7fwnBlY-78neH8Xw~az1kBHfzzqCa78xIeGKsewLCDGYwKbDyCMyQYty6YpxQCzwuEsfEZudHfDMMmidQJrj8ShvpbOVlAXoC2mILjMVTIk6PbzaOkc4mF5zvGrCO6lNrz7vuT-D68D2aDEQWTGpgLIdjkxKY0gJ2emDsL9CBIrUY-c1A~MNVbd5Z~bm4aWoS3o1-l8qcB4brOmblrlrNNwvz1ClckvgrwSl15AEZzHxKfal-Cvo~TDrTLQvYFzV2PgobA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mentor City Council approved Ordinance 25‑0‑024 on March 4, 2025, authorizing execution and delivery of a Mentor Economic Development International Passport Grant for Halcyon Eco Inc. The company, a U.S. subsidiary of the Roscommon, Ireland–based Halcyon Group, plans to establish U.S. headquarters in Mentor and a local manufacturing partnership.

Administration representatives described Halcyon Eco’s fryer-management system, which filters and cleans frying oil and allows safe transport of expired oil. The company projects two jobs in 2025 and up to eight jobs by 2027, with a beginning payroll of about $210,000 in 2025 and a projected total payroll of roughly $887,000 over the three‑year grant term. Under the Mentor Economic Development Grant Program guidelines described at the meeting, Halcyon Eco would qualify for an initial $5,000 Mentor International Passport Grant.

Peter Kerwin, introduced by administration staff as Halcyon Eco’s founder, said Mentor ‘‘reminded us of home’’ and described plans to create a manufacturing plant and expand to as many as 100 jobs over five years in Mentor. Council members expressed appreciation for the investment and noted local partners, including an agreement to co-house administrative offices with the Mentor Area Chamber of Commerce and collaboration with Mentor-based Nova Manufacturing to make machines locally.

Council moved to suspend the rules and adopt the ordinance; roll-call votes were recorded and the ordinance passed. The ordinance authorizes the grant and related documentation; specific contract or incentive details beyond the $5,000 initial grant were not discussed on the floor.","Mentor City Council approved Ordinance 25‑0‑024 on March 4, 2025, authorizing a Mentor International Passport Grant to Halcyon Eco Inc., which plans a U.S. headquarters and local manufacturing partnership and projects job creation in Mentor.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6298510,"Mentor extends Democracy Day public hearings for 10 years with ordinance 25‑0‑023",705,225000,930000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2504297-0644bb7acf045ebc0f88d864ebbcb037&start=225&end=930","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2504297-0644bb7acf045ebc0f88d864ebbcb037/thumbnail_225000.jpg","/articles/6298510/Ohio/Mentor-extends-Democracy-Day-public-hearings-for-10-years-with-ordinance-250023","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6298510-7b4bd963f73a26ef6dc66a34347f93a5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771112486&Signature=DQ16asxWNuejUInWuOERIwDQ62FMtuBupRCKgiUT6i5q0fIAk2zSwvzL1yeZgw9fdU82C~ZiiadDxix10O9E~w3EjRU2dn4luRd3xFSEf0Uejo~G1tUZm9go1BhS7Z3VLuq8C0iYlxJaT~4ej97QxtuHW~jcFM~OTDz5u8sff2Jo49Nif0JFuK1JCX7z3Oth1VBg5IFyYBJqxYSaW7uDahSKu~Wk4G~JWOIUEcnEdhq8~Q~nE1RJo0GykqVxaZHW7vLTV~LM4U7~0VrvD5dzjhg-sOGkt0C3icX1hJLBgysA6Ez~~GFJnBfV2RbMeOgm9IHSQ2dPlIdRLQqJKPKlOw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mentor City Council voted March 4, 2025 to approve Ordinance 25‑0‑023, extending the expiration date for Democracy Day public hearings in the city code for an additional 10 years.

Council members heard remarks from four residents during the public-comment portion of the ordinance debate. Barb Malan of Independence Drive told council she hopes the program will \"save our democracy,\" linking the hearings to broader civic engagement. Patricia Durnine of Concord Township described family military service and said local efforts such as Democracy Day help protect democratic values. Dave Lima, who said Mentor’s Democracy Day began in February 2014 after a ballot measure, urged council to preserve the hearings and noted other Ohio cities have taken similar steps. Sue Stromberg of Cherry Blossom Drive said the volume of money in politics has grown and called the hearings a valuable public outreach tool.

The ordinance amends section 119.03 of Mentor’s codified ordinances to change the expiration date for hearings related to Democracy Day. Council moved to suspend the rules and approve the ordinance; the roll-call votes were recorded and the ordinance passed. Council did not place additional conditions on the program during the meeting.

Supporters during public comment characterized Democracy Day as a local forum for discussion about the role of money in elections and civic education. The measure places Mentor alongside other Ohio municipalities that have maintained similar hearings or ballot measures aimed at educating voters about money in politics.","Mentor City Council voted March 4, 2025 to amend its codified ordinances to extend Democracy Day public hearings for another 10 years after several residents urged the council to preserve the program that focuses on money in politics.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6298515,"Mentor council approves ordinance 25-0-022 to shift and advance funds, declares emergency",159,96000,255000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2504297-0644bb7acf045ebc0f88d864ebbcb037&start=96&end=255","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2504297-0644bb7acf045ebc0f88d864ebbcb037/thumbnail_96000.jpg","/articles/6298515/Ohio/Mentor-council-approves-ordinance-25-0-022-to-shift-and-advance-funds-declares-emergency","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6298515-ebbd9baa45d49ae7de85d1adc23df1d4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771112486&Signature=oh2Ht7eWZ2Nhf0FKYTQlkJDPGdkIZS0KknkVisSB6haqsKcIbthjK033eFRsnx~ayUvUBR2WioXsAi8c-CHDG5h70smtSJU6CchvtUk2bwsfkQUMAef67GaEq5JDyxkKKO948B3jUs3aLrYNyy9cMQ7KHC0~1fLakU0Oy4M1PI6pVg1OuqOuNh~kaLB-QG3mZOreqMgPrTcvq1MKZzUxHLPdFXuZKMne6M7U1f7fgZHjNeHNCsDLEdNS9HYM06B-dO96vDq1N-AGSkJWqsrCAgJR-ROAHwq6CtkH5HzL-9DsO7zQuUH5jDA2Z1rP-tzARGh~QU69tLAmVCwvBzjmfA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mentor City Council approved Ordinance 25‑0‑022 on March 4, 2025, authorizing several permanent cash transfers between city funds, incorporating approximately $1,100,000 in temporary cash advances from the general fund to capital project funds, and declaring an emergency so the changes take effect immediately.

The ordinance was introduced by the city administration and explained in detail by Finance Director John Malinowski, who told council the measure has three sections. \"Section 1 authorizes several permanent cash transfers between various funds,\" Malinowski said, adding that those transfers were planned and appropriated in the current fiscal-year budget. He said Section 2 \"incorporates approximately $1,100,000 of temporary cash advances from the city's general fund to capital project funds.\" Malinowski also noted a correction in Section 3: two typographical errors in senior-levy fund numbers were amended so the listed fund range should read \"1 to 9,\" not \"1 to 4.\" He recommended approval \"as amended.\"

Council moved to amend and then to suspend the rules so the ordinance could take effect immediately. The final vote on the ordinance as amended was recorded by roll call and passed by council. The finance director framed the changes as bookkeeping and appropriation adjustments tied to the city’s previously adopted budget rather than new policy or programmatic changes.

The ordinance's emergency language means the appropriations and temporary advances take effect at the earliest time allowed by law and were applied to capital projects specified in the city’s budget documents. The council did not attach any follow-up reporting requirement to the motion on the floor.

Ordinance 25‑0‑022 was approved as amended and suspended for immediate effect.","Mentor City Council approved Ordinance 25‑0‑022 on March 4, 2025, authorizing permanent cash transfers between funds, about $1.1 million in temporary advances from the general fund to capital funds, and minor corrections to senior levy fund line numbers; the ordinance was passed as amended and suspended for immediate effect.","actionData","errors"]

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