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Miss Pool said the city has participated in JobsOhio and Team NEO events and is coordinating with county partners to support businesses. She highlighted a recent visit to Glazing Systems, which received a $50,000 small-business grant to help purchase a $500,000 machine. \"This grant was a small business grant where Glazing Systems was fortunate to receive $50,000 grant money to invest in a $500,000 machine. We got to see this machine firsthand in production. This is increasing the company's productivity by 10%. As a result of that grant, the idea was to have them grow from 12 people to 15. However now they are at 25 people. Their business has grown from $2,000,000 to $6,000,000,\" she said.

Why it matters: City officials said targeted grants and business outreach are helping manufacturers scale locally, retain clients and add jobs. Pool also recounted visits to other firms — including Kent Displays, Industrial Tube and Steel, and Store Tech — and cited regional economic development outreach as a tool for retaining and attracting employers.

Discussion vs. decision: The presentation was informational; no formal council action was taken. Pool encouraged continued collaboration with county and state economic development partners and with the Tallmadge Chamber of Commerce.

Next steps: Economic development staff will continue business outreach, attend regional meetings and work with partners to replicate successful grant-assisted growth stories locally.

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Councilman Nick Rubino, chair of the safety committee, said the ordinance concerns using state opioid settlement dollars for naloxone deployment in public spaces. The measure was in second reading; no adoption vote occurred at the May 22 meeting.

Ms. Raber, the director of law, told council she had attempted to reach Summit County Public Health for answers to questions raised at a prior meeting but had not yet connected. “I did attempt to, have a conversation with the folks at, Summit County Public Health. We went back and forth and unfortunately we have not been able to connect yet so, I will be able to hopefully get those answers for you before the next meeting,” Raber said.

Why it matters: Making naloxone available in parks could enable rapid overdose reversal in public spaces. The ordinance uses state opioid settlement funds rather than the city's general fund.

Discussion vs. decision: Council did not adopt the appropriation; the item was given another reading while staff pursues answers from Summit County Public Health and will bring additional information at the next meeting.

Next steps: Law and safety committee staff will continue outreach to Summit County Public Health and return with clarifications before further council action.

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The recall motion passed 5-0 on a roll call vote. The yes votes recorded in the meeting minutes were Councilman Donald Pavlik, Councilwoman Tracy Pletcher, Nick Urbino, Jonathan Bolas and Christine Cipa.

Administration context: Mr. Ignazio, the director of administration, told council that the fact finder who conducted hearings with the IAFF and the city indicated the report would likely be delivered around June 6, earlier than anticipated. He said the administration will ask council to recall Ordinance 2024-75, which authorizes the mayor to enter into an agreement with IAFF Local 02/1964, so council can meet in executive session to review the report and then vote on re-enactment when appropriate.

Why it matters: The action ties a pending ordinance to the union fact-finding process; recalling the ordinance and scheduling an executive session signals council intends to consider the fact-finder’s report before taking final legislative action.

Discussion vs. decision: The council’s vote was a formal, recorded decision to recall the ordinance to June 12. The transcript records no final re-enactment vote on the underlying ordinance at the May 22 meeting.

Next steps: The council will hold the executive session and consider the fact-finding reports on June 12; administration recommended recalling the ordinance for immediate re-enactment consideration following the executive session.

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Councilwoman Tracy Pletcher opened the Planning and Zoning items, identifying Ordinance 2025-551 as a second-reading measure to amend the heritage structure list and noting a companion ordinance, 2025-56, to authorize demolition. The public hearing for the zoning matter was scheduled for June 12.

Mayor Kilway said the city will apply for a matching grant through the Summit County Land Reutilization Corporation Community Development Matching Grant Fund to cover half the demolition cost. “It is approximately a little over $9,000 that we'll receive, to pay for 50% of the demolition of that building,” the mayor said.

Why it matters: Removing a property from the heritage list clears a regulatory step required before demolition. The grant would reduce the city’s net outlay for demolition of a structure the administration described as blighted.

Discussion vs. decision: Council did not approve demolition at the May 22 meeting; both ordinances were left for further readings and a public hearing is scheduled for June 12. The law director recommended keeping the measures companion ordinances.

Next steps: The items will return to council for additional readings and the scheduled public hearing on June 12, 2025. If council approves the demolition ordinance and the grant application is successful, the city would proceed with arrangements under its demolition program.

","Council left companion ordinances in second reading to remove 12 Southwest Avenue from the recognized heritage structure list and to accept a Summit County matching grant to fund half of its demolition; mayor said the grant is for about $9,000.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6226790,"Tallmadge council holds water-rate increase for further review",154,1376000,1530000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3503885-8e8f5e7f89106ed3158bbfc7421b2782&start=1376&end=1530","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3503885-8e8f5e7f89106ed3158bbfc7421b2782/thumbnail_1376000.jpg","/articles/6226790/Ohio/Tallmadge-council-holds-water-rate-increase-for-further-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6226790-2886201437acbe94c1e40c081977c314/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440035&Signature=iZ2hTl4ikyPVlYRiChUmXzEIO3h4Fp~d1IcX5f8tfrLwUUwe~FivgUVFhoDqCuTQLATZ0HUAhoQLMOt2Ayn9kMJKBsmNSj0L4qzOnCpl2XmuV~vxwc46xGDcPchpTMKMKa3Vv1NTlcCXtfjXnGWnC9LrPo61bKT04bS-wRbWQ9Z23f5uifVgqoIx0RyfLpBY4TFMAD62W3zcZQisVNIVVmL0EJaY9E3~EA0GUUfscJU70OTOVE7x0jM7xVOT~0et-b5CppGEiV2KAmLCYVBzhgoXz63WUAGwi39ENKxG-8IMTjPwN5r7LPoGEDblUNQ6r4xlKVLMvQ6mwzy7vO4P1Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Tallmadge City Council on May 22 left in second reading an ordinance (Ordinance 2025-53) that would raise municipal water rates, saying council members and staff need more time to review financial projections.

The measure, sponsored by the director of public service and the director of finance, is intended to replenish the city’s water fund after recent debt and planned capital improvements related to the water tower, Councilman Donald Pavlik said. “So with that we will leave ordinance 20 25-53 in second reading,” Pavlik said.

Why it matters: Raising rates would be the first multi-year adjustment in more than a decade and is presented as a response to both existing debt service and near-term capital needs for the water system.

More details: Ms. Gilbride, the director of finance, told council she previously provided a presentation on the water fund and reviewed historical rate activity. Records she cited show a 3% increase in February 2006 and a multi-year increase that culminated in 2012; she summarized earlier increases around 2010–2012 as steps in a multi-year plan. Ms. Gilbride and Pavlik said the need for new revenue is driven in part by recent borrowing to repair the water tower and by ongoing capital projects.

Discussion vs. decision: Council decided only to keep the ordinance at second reading to allow additional review and to give the new council member time to consider the materials; no vote to adopt new rates occurred. Ms. Gilbride encouraged council members to contact finance staff with questions and offered to meet individually with members for further explanation.

Next steps: The ordinance will return for further consideration at a later meeting, including a possible third reading and a formal vote if council moves forward.

","Council left an ordinance to raise water rates in second reading so members and new councilmember can review financial details; city officials said the increase is tied to water tower debt and capital improvements.","actionData","errors"]

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