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Jan 14, 2025

St Marys City Council holds first meeting of the year-swears in 2 council members

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AI Generated summary of the St Marys City Council Meeting:

Meeting Notes

  1. Oath of Offices
    Two new council members were appointed: David Lunz for the Second Ward and Arienne Childrey, replacing previous members.

  2. City Officials' Reports
    Reports were presented by the mayor, tax commissioner, and director of public service and safety.

  3. 2025 City Budget
    An emergency ordinance was passed to approve the 2025 city budget of $51.8 million.

  • The 2025 city budget was approved.

  1. Police Officers' Contract
    An emergency ordinance was passed to approve the contract between the city and police officers, including pay rates and benefits.

  • The contract with police officers was approved.

  1. Utilities Workers Union Contract
    An emergency ordinance was passed to ratify the contract with the Utilities Workers Union of America, Local 552.

  • The contract with the Utilities Workers Union was ratified.

  1. Fire Protection Contract
    An emergency ordinance was passed to renew the fire protection contract with Noble Township for five years.

  • The fire protection contract with Noble Township was renewed.

  1. Ordinance on Addressing Council
    An ordinance was introduced to establish rules for addressing the council during meetings, supported by former mayors.

  2. Sale of Property to School Board
    An emergency ordinance was passed to authorize the sale of city property to the St. Mary's City School Board.

  • The sale of property to the school board was authorized.

  1. Issuance of Bonds
    An ordinance was introduced for issuing bonds for a new municipal building, pending a public meeting.

  2. Disposition of City Property
    A resolution was passed to authorize the sale of city property through an internet bidding company, govdeals.com.

  • The resolution for property disposition via govdeals.com was passed.

  1. Classification Plan Changes
    An emergency resolution was passed to approve changes to the classification plan for city employees.

  • Changes to the classification plan were approved.

Next Arrangements

 [ ] Finance committee meeting on January 20th at 5:15 PM
 [ ] Public meeting for bond issue on January 27th at 6:15 PM

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