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Resolution 25‑21: A motion to pass Resolution 25‑21 was offered and the council recorded four ayes; the chair declared the motion passed. The transcript does not include the resolution’s title or its authorizing language beyond the numeric identifier.

Acceptance of March 2025 financials: A motion was made to accept and include the city buyer’s March 2025 financials as part of the minutes. The mover identified himself as Jacob. A roll call recorded affirmative votes from several council members; the transcript records multiple “Aye” responses, and the chair declared the motion approved.

Executive session to discuss property and negotiation: A motion was made to enter an executive session to discuss property and negotiations with the mayor, finance director and others; the council conducted a roll call for the session. The roll call recorded votes of “Aye” from Brown, Larry, Amy and Harvey, and the council entered executive session.

Ending: The meeting’s recorded actions show routine council business (a resolution and financial acceptance) and a vote to move into executive session; the minutes or subsequent meeting packets should contain the full text of Resolution 25‑21 and any legislation referenced.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Welcome to the Ironton City Council Meeting, April 24, 2025! Like! Subscribe!","oneSentenceSummary","The Ironton City Council recorded several formal actions on April 24: passage of Resolution 25‑21, acceptance of the March 2025 financials, and a roll‑call vote to enter executive session to discuss property and negotiation matters.","taxTitle","Ironton City Council, Ironton, Lawrence County, Ohio","taxId",72171,"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},6560130,"Ironton residents press council on cul‑de‑sac damage and city vehicle take‑home policy",487,384000,871000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3803425-4ef332e22a31e6476fe86a1e7e78bd6c&start=384&end=871","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3803425-4ef332e22a31e6476fe86a1e7e78bd6c/thumbnail_384000.jpg","/articles/6560130/Ohio/Ironton-residents-press-council-on-culdesac-damage-and-city-vehicle-takehome-policy","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6560130-51e86057b886d24eb4e9d1c42fe5d6b4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770585948&Signature=XhmNbEh8Sz4myFt8RCQiiUIbqbOpcl9pZfCwHRatbNGcXn4mf0xG~cvtK2C-C3ZCCV9tLfSyCZE5NOIfCjKoBoNKyj38K1WqOmWkwdSUxAA0lZii4fkfaqFUQG-9VaW~7nkuqTYBqKIgNCfPbkF1y3iTo~JJrsSUVTyQLSHxJdTgJniK3GCY~RYkujFu0yoI9TPg3Slxq0rxLDvfT19vBWI0M9zZ66RL-zNXfEoL454jXGNKyDyfd0giq5UYVMsiSx3OM6r62N5NgBG5hdrE29X05wFO1GlJUAr-UqMrpMAonwaeyQxekiFaJpmzo6WEbAAZ9igjMNrJizkSgyLP9w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During the audience‑participation portion of the Ironton City Council meeting on April 24, a resident identifying an address at 1507 Karen Street raised safety and maintenance concerns about a tight cul‑de‑sac and asked whether the city could alter the curb or install low‑maintenance material to reduce repeated curb damage.

The resident said cars repeatedly jump the curb at the cul‑de‑sac’s circle, removing dirt and damaging the inside curve; she suggested lowering the curb, cutting back the grass, or using rock or other low‑maintenance surfacing so passenger vehicles would not be damaged and so large service vehicles could navigate without backing up. She said the condition has impaired access for deliveries and trash trucks and noted the presence of residents with 24‑hour care who need reliable access.

The resident also asked how many city employees take city vehicles home overnight and what that practice costs taxpayers each year. She said she had spoken with “John,” who told her the city fleet includes about 65 drivable vehicles; she said the number of take‑home vehicles was not provided. In the discussion that followed, others said routine day‑to‑day employees typically do not take vehicles home, but supervisors and the police do so in some cases to respond more quickly to emergencies.

These remarks were made as public comments; council members and staff discussed possible short‑term remedies such as trimming the grass or adding paint to curves to improve visibility. No formal action, ordinance, or vote on curb alteration or a change to vehicle‑take‑home policy occurred at the April 24 meeting.

Ending: Council directed staff to consider feasible short‑term maintenance steps and to follow up on the resident’s concerns; no policy changes were made that evening.","During audience participation at the April 24 meeting, residents described repeated vehicle damage to a cul‑de‑sac entrance, suggested lowering the curb or installing low‑maintenance landscaping, and asked how many city employees take vehicles home and the annual cost to the city.",{"_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},6560134,"Ironton council advances water-meter financing work; bond counsel to report at next meeting",392,1174000,1566000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3803425-4ef332e22a31e6476fe86a1e7e78bd6c&start=1174&end=1566","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3803425-4ef332e22a31e6476fe86a1e7e78bd6c/thumbnail_1174000.jpg","/articles/6560134/Ohio/Ironton-council-advances-water-meter-financing-work-bond-counsel-to-report-at-next-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6560134-3490c734f4969f6745dd223aa5afcbae/orig.mp4?Expires=1770585948&Signature=liJ3rkUTI4yEh6WvvXw6i3Fqk-uGmJSTqlu5fSBF7uBnWccc6Wmsn3c526t0GXrioljutvHN-tjQ62M6F-UytvlO1BJYnXU3N7NC1yGv4qFDFDQHuhgEVP2wur9vVvbafXQRguYsGWMaAC9yEMfJMj23aSVTXMoqXkYCbri9tnE-zeK2sb1FI9fImuu1BkrzkvZJHTNYnbr~-tnSalh3nqzjCJJijWcOBcji7umdnWhHrTq7fZU9wuE8WLjKOK0gUouujobcWnveL6GFk5vKrDxE12ErJvQSxn6e6UUo3kKEcNlJUr3QVpPeuxPM2hava-b2GVFCxGswBQSiUW4anQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Ironton City Council on April 24 discussed financing for a planned water-meter replacement project and directed staff to prepare legislation and bring bond counsel and the underwriter's work to the next council meeting for review.

Council members and staff reviewed two preliminary financing estimates: a proposal through RWDA showing a financing rate of 4.29 percent and a Baird “all‑in” rate reported at about 4.27 percent. Council members discussed whether issuing bonds for the project would affect the city's overall borrowing capacity; Mike Burns had indicated that, as presented, the bonding route would not reduce the city’s borrowing capacity and that the structure would rely on revenue from the utility.

Council asked staff to confirm that analysis with bond counsel. Staff said it would verify the figures with Brenda Weimer of Dinsmore & Shohl (the firm named in the meeting) and that bond counsel and the bond underwriter would complete work for presentation at the next council meeting.

Council also discussed bidding and procurement steps. Staff said it would put the meter contract out to bid promptly so the bid process can proceed while legislation is prepared. Engineering inspection must be completed before final acceptance of any bidder, council members said.

Council members raised concerns about sizing the bond. Using a simplified example in the meeting, staff noted an original quote amount of $2,000,000 for the project and said that if the lowest acceptable bid returned at $2.1 million the bond authorization would be insufficient, prompting discussion about whether to include contingency or “wiggle room” in the bond authorization. Council requested that bond counsel and the underwriter advise on an appropriate authorization structure.

No formal vote to issue bonds took place on April 24. The council directed staff to draft legislation, involve the finance committee in review, and return with bond‑counsel confirmation and the underwriter’s presentation at the next meeting.

Ending: The matter remains in preparation; the council expects a bond‑counsel presentation and a proposed ordinance or resolution to appear at an upcoming meeting before any bond sale is authorized.","At its April 24 meeting, the Ironton City Council discussed financing options for a planned water-meter replacement project, reviewed preliminary interest-rate comparisons, and directed staff to prepare legislation and secure bond-counsel verification before finalizing a bond sale.","actionData","errors"]

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Ironton council passes Resolution 25‑21, accepts March financials and moves to executive session

Ironton residents press council on cul‑de‑sac damage and city vehicle take‑home policy

Ironton council advances water-meter financing work; bond counsel to report at next meeting