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The following is an AI Generated summary of the St Marys City Council Meeting for Monday February 24th:

1. Oath of Office for New Police Officer

   Cole Koenig was given the oath of office as the newest police officer. He is completing his police academy training and will join full-time after graduation.

2. Spring Cleanup Event

   The city will host a spring cleanup event in March, providing dumpsters for residents to discard unwanted items. Proof of residency is required, and certain items are not accepted.

3. New Trash Collection System

   Residents are reminded about the proper use of new toters for trash collection. Specific guidelines on what can be disposed of and how to position the toters are provided.

4. Ambulance Rates Review

   An ordinance was passed to review and adjust ambulance rates, which have not been raised since 2017, based on current reimbursement standards.

5. Issuance and Sale of Bonds

   An ordinance was passed for the issuance and sale of bonds to fund city projects, including the East Spring Street Reconstruction Phase 2 project.

6. Agreement with Clemens, Nelson, and Associates

   An ordinance was read authorizing an agreement with Clemens, Nelson, and Associates for employee relation work and legal counsel.

7. 2025 Street Program

   A resolution was passed for the repair and resurfacing of roads in 2025, specifically McKinley Road and Holly Street.

8. Indiana Avenue Project

   An emergency resolution was passed for cooperation with ODOT on a project involving sidewalks and traffic signals along Indiana Avenue.