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At Monday Night's meeting, the Celina City Council passed the first reading of ordinances authorizing a lease agreement between the City of Celina and the War on the Shore II for the lease of the Bryson Park District, appropriating funds for multiple critical Water Department Projects and declaring an emergency and an ordinance appropriating funds for the CMU Administration Building elevator underground hydraulic jack replacement, and declaring an emergency. The Council also passed an ordinance appropriating funds for the monetary donations received by the Celina Fire Department, Police Department, and Recreation Department and declaring an emergency. Also Monday, the Celina City Council passed the second reading of an ordinance authorizing a lease agreement between the City of Celina and the Ohio Marshallese Community, Inc. for the lease of the Bryson Park District. 

The following is an AI Generated summary of the city council meeting:

1. City Council Meeting Proceedings

• Prayer and Pledge

  The meeting began with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.

• Acceptance of Meeting Minutes

  Discussion on the new format for meeting minutes and whether more detail should be included, especially regarding community events.

• Ordinance 9-25-0

  Discussion on a lease agreement for the War on the Shore II event at Bryson Park District, including the use of a food truck.

• Ordinance 10-25-0

  First reading of an ordinance appropriating funds for critical water department projects, including water main improvements and security camera upgrades.

Conclusion

1. Motion to accept the minutes was passed with one abstention.

2. The ordinance was passed after suspending the normal readings.

2. City Infrastructure and Community Projects

• Water Main Improvements

  Discussion on water main improvements on Beaver Street, Washington, and Blake, which were not included in last year's budget. The plan is to do these in-house to allow roads to settle before further work.

• Elevator and SCADA System Issues

  The elevator in the admin building and SCADA system panel require urgent repairs. Only one quote has been received for the elevator repair, and the SCADA panel needs integration with the existing system.

• Security Camera Replacement

  Security cameras at the water treatment plant and towers are malfunctioning. There is a need to separate the court system's camera system and replace the DVR.

• Ordinance 11-25-0

  Ordinance passed to appropriate funds for the CMU Administration Building Elevator Hydraulic Jack Replacement and Police Department Flooring Replacement.

• Ordinance 12-25-0

  Ordinance passed to appropriate funds for donations received by the Salina Fire, Police, and Recreation Departments.

• Marshallese Community Lease Agreement

  Discussion on the lease agreement with the Ohio Marshallese Community for Bryson Park District, including their Independence Day event on Memorial Day.

• Spring Trash Collection

  Announcement of the spring trash collection schedule for April, with specific dates for different trash pickup routes.

• Rec Sports Sign-Up

  Reminder for the final week of sign-up for Rec Sports, with a need for more 5th and 6th grade participants.

Conclusion

1. Ordinance passed with a 7-0 vote.

2. Ordinance passed with a 7-0 vote.

3. Ordinance passed with a 7-0 vote.

3. City Infrastructure and Services Management

• Truck Traffic on Echo Street

  Discussion on whether Echo Street is a truck-approved route for semis, considering zoning and construction. Concerns about trucks causing damage at intersections and the need for zoning checks.

• Trash Collection at 708 Echo Street

  Confirmation needed on whether 708 Echo Street is on the trash collection list. Engineering was given the address, and 19 letters were sent out for junk.

• Street Painting and Blue Stripe Proposal

  Discussion on annual street painting and a proposal to add a blue stripe to support first responders. Concerns about compliance with ODOT standards and potential issues with other groups wanting similar recognition.

• Fire Department Staffing

  Update on fire department staffing with six interviews conducted. Discussion on reaching full staff and training requirements for new hires.

• Police Department Staffing

  Discussion on police department staffing, upcoming interviews, and two graduations. No lateral hires at this time.

• Non-Feasibility Analysis on Wastewater Plant

  Need for a committee meeting to discuss the non-feasibility analysis on the wastewater plant, which must be introduced to the OAPA by the first.

• Fire Department Feasibility Study

  The fire chief will receive the feasibility study on the fire department soon, and it will be presented to the council.

• Brush and Limb Pickup Schedule

  Reminder that brush and limb pickup will begin on April 7th, the first Monday of each month.

• UPS Store and Hub Clarification

  Clarification that the UPS store in the Walmart Plaza is not closing, differentiating it from the UPS hub.