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DOCUMENT SUMMARY
This is a legible North Canton City Council agenda document for a public hearing on August 17, 2026.
1. WHAT'S BEING VOTED ON OR DISCUSSED
Ordinance 16-2026: Repeal of Chapter 1139 (Industrial District Regulations) and amendment of Chapter 1137 (Business District Regulations) to modernize and clarify zoning rules for five commercial/industrial districts: General Business A (GB-A), General Business B (GB-B), Neighborhood Business (NB), Office Building (OB), and Limited Industrial (LI).
Key regulatory changes include:
2. WHO HAS VOTING POWER
3. WHAT NEARBY RESIDENTS & LOCAL BUSINESSES SHOULD KNOW
4. FLAG SPECIAL ITEMS
CONTRACTOR/VENDOR BID SOLICITATIONS
None identified. This is a zoning code amendment—a legislative action—not a procurement document.
February 4, 2026
All three commissioners (Regula, Smith, Harold) voted unanimously for each item. All motions passed 3-0.
Yes—flagged. Public comment raised data center installations and utility/tax concerns, but the meeting contained no specific action items, resolutions, or voting related to data centers. Discussion was limited to a resident's oral comment.
February 11, 2026
Financial Approvals (all passed 3-0): - EMA E911 Wireless Tax Revenue Fund: $315,000 - Sheriff Enforcement & Education: $14,000 - Adult Probation training/travel reimbursement: $3,500 - EMA operating costs: $370,976 + $80,000 (HAZMAT) - LEPC operating cost: $10,000 - Various intergovernmental and prior-year accounting entries
Bid Solicitation: - Advertise for Bid #2998: Various Classes of Concrete (County Engineer)
Contracts & Approvals (all passed 3-0): - Adult Probation: 39-month lease of 2026 Chevy Equinox ($430/month) through Lavery Automotive - Sheriff: Inmate food services renewal with Trinity Services Group (Year 2 of contract, effective 4/1/26–3/31/27) - Multiple purchase requisitions: road salt ($264,000 from Cargill), fuel/gas ($150,000 from McIntosh Oil), construction administration ($175,000 from Omnipro Services) - County building maintenance and repairs
Engineering Projects (all passed 3-0): - Robertsville Ave Bridge Removal (three new capital funds established) - Easton St. Bridge replacement, Fohl St./Kemary Ave. intersection, Clermont Ave. Bridge, and Northvale Ave. Bridge projects—all approved to proceed - Accepted completed chip-seal resurfacing work by Melway Paving Co.
Other Items: - Architectural services contract with Sol Harris/Day Architecture for lobby renovation - 13 mortgage lien satisfactions for Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority - Plat approvals for two residential allotments
All items above voted on by the full Board of Commissioners (Regula, Smith, Harold—all three votes in favor on each item).
Public Comment: A resident (LaRinda Johnson of Canton) inquired about an "upcoming data center in Perry Township" during public speak but received no response in the minutes.
Upcoming Hearing: Road vacation hearing scheduled February 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM (public welcome).
Cost Impact: ~$1.2M in equipment/services requisitions approved; largest single items are road salt and inmate food services.
Meetings Open to Public: Future meetings offer in-person and teleconference/dial-in access.
All three Commissioners—Richard Regula (President), Bill Smith (Vice President), and Alan Harold—voted unanimously "yes" on all items.
Data Center Concern: Multiple Canton residents spoke during public comment expressing environmental, infrastructure, water usage, noise, real estate value, and NDA concerns related to a data center project. No formal vote or decision on the data center itself occurred in this meeting, but the public record shows significant community opposition and questions about transparency (NDAs).
Road project: The county is advertising for sealed bids on H-3-2026 Hot Mix Asphalt Resurfacing—contractors can submit bids.
Small expenses: Animal care contract with Alter Clinic ($100,000 annually) and various travel/membership costs approved.
Finance & Appropriations: - Appropriations approved: $1.74 million total (Auditor settlement, emergency cleanup, legal counsel, multiple treasurer fund allocations) - Budget transfers approved: ~$8,200 (Record Center, Sheriff accounts) - County obligation payments approved: ~$184,000 (Job & Family Services mandated shares, RPC invoices for engineering/inspections, Soil & Water conservation) - Intergovernmental transfers approved: ~$330,000 (building inspection indirect costs, CDBG/HOME reimbursements, law enforcement contracts, facility rents)
Equipment & Services: - 36-month lease of 2026 Chevy Trailblazer for Adult Probation ($389/month) - 60-month lease agreement with Toshiba for two copiers and four HP printers - New procurement card user authorization (Beverly Lazar, $20,000 monthly limit)
Engineering & Infrastructure: - Awarded hot mix asphalt resurfacing contract to Northstar Asphalt, Inc. ($3,269,823.33) - Right-of-way acquisition services agreement for State St/Cleveland Ave Roundabout Project - "No Engine Brake" signs approved for Beeson St. and Marlboro Ave. intersection - Sanitary sewer collection system repairs change order with S.E.T. Inc.
Other Approvals: - Building Department organization restructured - Collective bargaining agreement with Stark County Educators and Professional Trainers Association - Fair Housing Department tester agreements (7 individuals, 2-year terms) - Legal counsel retention with Isaac, Wiles, Burkholder & Miller, LLC for pending litigation - AEP Ohio easement and electrical infrastructure agreements - Liquor license transfers (no hearing requested)
All items voted on by the Stark County Board of Commissioners: President Richard Regula, Vice President Bill Smith, and Member Alan Harold. All three commissioners voted "yes" on every item; decisions passed unanimously (3-0).
Cost Impacts: - Major infrastructure investment: $3.27 million hot mix asphalt resurfacing project (multiple county roads) - $1.74 million in general appropriations approved - County is leasing office equipment (copiers/printers) and vehicles rather than purchasing
Public Participation Opportunity: - Lake Township Road Vacation Hearing scheduled June 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM (open to public; teleconference available) - Upcoming District Library Levy Request discussion June 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Public Comment Already Received: - Multiple Canton residents spoke during public comment about data center concerns (transparency, tax credits, zoning impacts) - Two IBEW union representatives spoke in support of data centers
DATA CENTER: ✓ Yes — significant public comment from both opponents (concerns about transparency, tax credits, zoning for "Faircrest Street Data Center") and supporters (union representatives). No voting action on data center items in this meeting, but community concerns documented in official record.
June 10, 2026
All items voted on by the three-member Board of Commissioners (Regula, Smith, Harold). Unanimous approval on most votes. One abstention: Harold abstained on the Hall of Fame Owner Community Reinvestment Area Agreement (2–0 vote with abstention).
Cost/Budget Impact: - Largest single expense: $668,706 sewer rehabilitation contract (Middlebranch area) - Youth services grants total ~$490K in mental health and mentoring programs - Radon testing contract awarded to Recon Home Inspections - Village of Beach City road funding extended through Dec. 31, 2027 (~$31K total)
Public Participation: - Public comment occurred – residents spoke against solar grid denials vs. data center approvals; others raised concerns about data center environmental/infrastructure impacts - Future meetings open to public (in-person or teleconference): June 16 (work session) and June 17 (board meeting)
Notable: - Data center tax abatement was discussed and supported by labor union representative (IBEW Local 540) - Micro-surfacing road project moving to bid phase
Data Centers mentioned in public comment only – no specific vote or contract action on data center projects themselves in this meeting, but clear indication commissioners are considering data center tax abatements.
Sewer/wastewater – Middlebranch Creek & Nave Street sewer improvement project awarded.
An executive session on pending litigation was held (2:40 PM); details not disclosed.
Key items before council: - Item 8 (Second Reading): Zoning and planning code text amendments to Ch. 1131 (Definitions) and Ch. 1148.16 (Data Centers) — subject of public comment - Item 9 (Second Reading): Zoning code amendments to Ch. 1187.05 (Prohibited Signs) - Item 25 (Second Reading): Annexation of ~13.5 acres at 2050 & 2232 Central Ave SE; zoning as I-2 Heavy Industry; assigned to Ward 4 (public hearing scheduled 6/29/26) - Item 7 (Communications): Legislation for Plain Township annexation agreement - Items 5, 10–11: Emergency appropriations totaling $160,000 for interior renovations ($85K), public realm reinvestment ($50K), and storefront reinvestment ($25K) - Item 22: Professional services contract with Raftelis Financial Consultants for water/sewer rate study ($195,896; $113,627 emergency appropriation) - Item 6: New C-1, C-2 liquor permit for Pacific Asian Store (321 Cherry Ave NE, Ward 2)
All items voted on by full Canton City Council (11 members present; 1 absent). President Louis Giavasis presides.
Major Items: - Annexation & Zoning (O#99): Annex ~13.5 acres at 2050 & 2232 Central Ave SE into Ward 4, zoning as I-2 Heavy Industry District. Passed on third reading. - Data Center Zoning Amendment (O#12): Create new section 1148.16 in Planning & Zoning Code to regulate data centers. Public hearing scheduled 7/27/26. - Tax Budget (O#17): Adopt city's alternative tax budget for fiscal year ending 12/31/27. Passed on second reading. - Various Contracts: Water service shop renovation final payment ($44,707.81); water/sewer rate study contract ($195,896); civic center management amendment ($55,000). - Grant Acceptances: Police grants totaling ~$66,000+ from state and private sources (bulletproof vests, community safety initiatives).
Canton City Council votes as a body (9 ward members + 3 at-large + president). All members were present. Mayor Sherer, Service Director Highman, and Finance Director oversee implementation of passed items.
Data center zoning amendment confirmed — new regulatory chapter being created. Public comment opportunity at 7/27 hearing. Two residents already flagged concerns during this meeting.
First & Second Readings (New/Amended Ordinances): - O#11: Building code fee amendments for permit costs and inspections - O#12: $550,000 contract with Habitat for Humanity to fund single-family home construction; transfer of county parcel - O#13: Real estate exchange with school district; potential vacation of 17th Street between Clarendon and Harrison - O#14: $58,377.45 change order with RMI Cement LLC for Fulton Rd. NW sidewalk replacement - O#16: Personnel classification plan amendment (Code Enforcement) - O#17: $85,000 Interior Renovation Program funding - O#18: Sign code amendment (public hearing 7/27) - O#19: DATA CENTER zoning code amendment—creating new Section 1148.16 defining data centers as special provision for business/industrial uses (public hearing 7/27) - O#20–O#23: Reinvestment programs ($25K–$50K), vehicle maintenance contract with housing authority, annexation agreement with Plain Township
Third Readings (Final Votes): - O#24: 2027 alternate tax budget - O#25: $80,000 supplemental appropriation for Broadview Development TIF - O#26–O#28: Delinquent charges certification; police grants ($20K + $15,886.21 for bulletproof vests) - O#29: $44,707.81 final change order for water service shop renovation - O#30: $195,896 professional services contract with Raftelis Financial Consultants for water/sewer rate study - O#31: $55,000 contract amendment for civic center/downtown management
All items voted by full Canton City Council (9 ward members + 3 at-large members + President Giavasis). Council suspended Rule 22A to expedite readings on multiple ordinances.
DATA CENTER: O#19 creates zoning classification for data centers in Canton. Public concern was raised in meeting; public hearing scheduled 7/27. No specifics on incentives or infrastructure requirements stated in agenda.
WATER/UTILITY: O#30 contracts $195,896 professional rate study for water and sewer systems; reflects potential rate adjustment discussions ahead.
No genuine open bid solicitations or RFPs appear in this document. All contracts referenced are either amendments to existing contracts, change orders on ongoing projects, or renewals/grants being accepted—not solicitations inviting new bids from external contractors.
July 27, 2026
Major Items: - O#114/2026 – Amend sign regulations (prohibited signs code) - O#115/2026 – Create new zoning code section 1148.16 for DATA CENTERS; amend definitions chapter. 26 public speakers attended this hearing. - O#113/2026 – Reauthorize Interior Renovation Program; $85,000 from admissions tax fund - O#116/2026 – Reauthorize Public Realm Reinvestment Program; $50,000 from admissions tax fund - O#117/2026 – Reauthorize Storefront Reinvestment Program; $25,000 from admissions tax fund - O#118/2026 – 1-year vehicle maintenance/fuel services contract with Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority (with two 1-year extension options) - Change orders for Harter Heights water main/roadway project ($145,396.26) and Fulton Rd. sidewalk project ($58,377.45) - Staff classification plan amendment for Council Office positions - Property transfer to Stark County Port Authority for Habitat for Humanity single-family home construction ($550,000 partial funding from Comprehensive Plan funds) - Street vacation for 17th St NW (between Harrison Ave and Clarendon Ave)
Canton City Council (11 members present; Member Mariol absent): - President: Louis Giavasis - At-Large: James Babcock, Bill Smuckler, Joe Cole - Ward representatives: Darren Mayle, Brenda Kimbrough, Jason Scaglione, Chris Smith, Robert Fisher, Jonathan Cooks, Richard Sacco, Frank Morris
Committee assignments determine first reading; full council votes on second/third readings.
No genuine open bid solicitations identified in this document. All contracts mentioned are either renewals/modifications of existing arrangements, appropriations without bidding, or property transfers.
June 15, 2026
City Council votes on all items. The Board of Control must approve the road project contract award.
Data center moratorium – Resolution 25 extends a stay on data center development.
Zoning amendments – Ordinance 60 modifies industrial zoning and site plan review.
Waste/utility contract – Ordinance 67 sets water service rates with Aqua Ohio, Inc.
Consent Agenda (likely approval without debate): - Ordinance 33: Job Creation Tax Credit Agreement with Babcock & Wilcox - Ordinance 34: Pay grade increase for Public Health Nursing Director - Ordinance 35: Updates to city code - Ordinances 36–38, 43–44: Various fund appropriations (Economic Development, Street Maintenance, Capital Improvement, General Fund, Donations Fund) - Resolution 22: Authorization to sell surplus city property/equipment via internet auction
Introduction/New Business: - Ordinances 39–40: Rezoning of multiple properties (B-3 to R-1, RM-1 to B-3, R-1 to B-3) - Ordinance 41: Approval of FY2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget - Ordinance 42: Renewal and termination of Enterprise Zone projects per Tax Incentive Review Committee recommendations - Ordinance 45: One-year contract with Stark County Commissioners for jail housing of city prisoners - Resolution 23: Data center development moratorium
Third Reading (final vote): - Ordinances 26–27: Additional rezoning actions
Massillon City Council votes on all items. Committee assignments are noted (Community Development, Economic Development, Finance, Rules/Courts/Civil Service committees route items to Council).
All items are before the Board of Stark County Commissioners (Richard Regula, President; Bill Smith, Vice President; Alan Harold, Member).
Metallus Inc. (formerly TimkenSteel) enterprise zone tax exemption agreement being amended—enterprise zone is a tax incentive program.
March 19, 2025
All items passed unanimously (3–0) with votes from Commissioner Regula (President), Commissioner Smith (Vice President), and Commissioner Harold. All resolutions required motion and second (typically Harold moving, Smith seconding).
Cost Impacts: - Rent payments to Job & Family Services: ~$97,566/quarter - Health insurance transfer: $100,000 - Multiple small infrastructure reimbursements and appropriations
Infrastructure & Contracts: - Hot mix asphalt resurfacing project moving to bid phase (competitive bidding open) - State Street Bridge project ongoing with Fechko Excavating - Brewster road maintenance agreement ending - Brewster sewer project with Unlimited Core Solutions includes multiple change orders (suggests scope or cost changes mid-project)
Tax Incentives: - Significant portfolio of tax abatements renewed for manufacturers and retailers (TimkenSteel, Tractor Supply, Hendrickson USA, and others) - One CRA agreement expired (Meander Hospitality, Plain Township); one terminated per company request (Superior Dairy)
Public Access: - Meetings open to in-person and teleconference attendance; dial-in access provided
Tax Abatements: Yes—2025 TIRC recommendations for continuance of abatements in Enterprise Zones 234C and 252C, plus multiple CRAs. Standard renewals for industrial and commercial tenants.
Finance & Appropriations: - $75,000 additional appropriation for EMA/Hazmat trailer purchase - $1,000,000 budget transfer (Job & Family Services) - Routine intergovernmental IT charge ($161.92)
Bid Awards (already bid, now awarding): - Hazmat Trailer to Midway Trailers Inc. — $125,238 - X-Ray Machines and Metal Detectors to Hamco X-Ray Inc. — $295,483
Service Contracts & Requisitions: - Multiple foster care, transportation, and fuel vendors approved - Sewage Disposal Agreement with Canton City Utilities — $5,000,000 - Sale of surplus ceiling radiant heaters via GovDeals
Capital Projects: - Perry Dr & Southway St Signal Replacement Project (approved to advertise for bids) - 2025 Stark County Cornerstone Building Hydraulic Elevator Modernization Project (approved to advertise for bids)
Real Estate & Planning: - Final plat approval for Helen G. Kurtz No. 2 (Lake Township) - Three Housing Rehabilitation Program mortgage lien satisfactions - Release of sidewalk maintenance bonds (Emerald Estates developments)
Other: - Tax abatement agreement for Forward Interlock, LLC - Reappointment of Susan Steiner to Port Authority Board - Liquor license stock transfer (no hearing requested) - Refund of $418.90 conveyance fee overpayment
All items passed unanimously with all three commissioners voting in favor: Richard Regula (President), Bill Smith (Vice President), and Alan Harold.
Cost Impacts: - Large sewage disposal contract ($5M annually to Canton City Utilities) affects wastewater service - EMA equipment purchases totaling ~$200K - Sheriff security upgrades ($295K) - Job & Family Services transportation vendors receiving $1M+ in recurring funds
Capital Projects in Pipeline: - Traffic signal replacement project at Perry Dr & Southway St (county will advertise for bids) - Historic Cornerstone Building elevator modernization (will go to bid) - Residents can review bid specifications when posted
Tax Abatement: - Forward Interlock, LLC approved for Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) tax abatement—typical business incentive for local manufacturing/investment
Public Comment: - Next open meeting: Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 1:30 PM (in-person or teleconference available) - Public can call (667) 770-1465, Access Code 692732# for listen-only access
None of the items involve data centers, JEDDs, or new waste/utility contract solicitations. The sewage disposal agreement appears to be a renewal/continuation with Canton City Utilities (no bid solicitation language present). Tax abatement was approved for Forward Interlock, LLC.
July 23, 2025
Budget & Appropriations: - EMA Hazmat trailer purchase: $75,000 additional appropriation - Job & Family Services budget transfer: $1,000,000 - Multiple vendor contracts (transportation, fuel, sewage disposal)
Bid Awards (already decided, formal approval): - Hazmat Trailer to Midway Trailers Inc.: $125,238 - X-Ray Machines/Metal Detectors to Hamco X-Ray Inc.: $295,483
Upcoming Bid Advertisement: - 2025 Cornerstone Building Hydraulic Elevator Modernization Project (estimated construction cost: $250,000) - Perry Dr & Southway St Signal Replacement Project (Addendum No. 2 approval)
Tax Abatement: - Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) tax abatement for Forward Interlock, LLC: 75% abatement for 10 years on industrial addition in North Canton
Other Items: - Surplus equipment sale (ceiling radiant heaters via GovDeals) - Sidewalk bond releases and acceptances (Emerald Estates subdivisions) - Port Authority reappointment and liquor license stock transfer
All items voted on by the Board of Commissioners (3 members: Richard Regula, Bill Smith, Alan Harold)
The document contains genuine bid solicitation language for the elevator modernization project ("approval...to bid").
October 1, 2025
Financial/Appropriations: - Repay $150,000 advance from General Fund for Mount Pleasant Retention Basin Project - Approve $170,709.75 in capital project balances (ODOT-related bridge and rating work) - Approve $2,300 for Prosecutor's expert witness funding
Service Agreements: - Three youth mentoring service agreements (Pathway Caring for Children, T & G Youth Services, Blended Family Health Care Services) – each capped at $25,000 for October 2025–September 2026 - Amendment to jail medical/mental health RFP (#2993 & #2994) to reduce performance bond requirement
Infrastructure & Public Works: - Five OPWC (Ohio Public Works Commission) funding applications totaling $1.95 million for bridge and road projects (Clermont Ave Bridge, Cleveland Ave Resurfacing, Easton St Bridge, Everhard Rd Resurfacing, Whipple Ave/4th & 3rd St) - Approve Millennium Parking Garage License with City of Canton for jurors ($8,000/year, 2026–2027)
Land & Property: - Approve oil/gas lease with EOG Resources (Osnaburg Township, 5 years effective Sept. 25, 2025) - Approve Type 2 annexation of 4403 Cleveland Ave NW from Plain Township to Canton - Approve sale of Wilson Pointe apartment complex - Public hearing scheduled for Oct. 29, 2025 on Waterway St. road vacation (Lawrence Township) - Community Reinvestment Area expansion in Perry Township
Other: - Liquor license transfer (no hearing requested)
All items voted on by the Board of Commissioners: Commissioners Richard Regula (President) and Bill Smith (Vice President) voted in favor of all items. Commissioner Harold was absent and excused. Votes passed 2–0 on each item.
⚠ Tax Abatement/Economic Development: Community Reinvestment Area in Perry Township (housing/economic incentive program under ORC 3735.65–3735.70)
LEAD: Medical and Mental Health Care for Stark County Jail Inmates - Amendment No. 1 to RFP #2993 and #2994
October 8, 2025
All three Stark County Commissioners (Richard Regula, Bill Smith, Alan Harold) voted unanimously to approve all items discussed.
Community Reinvestment Area (tax incentive program): Two resolutions established CRAs in Lake Township and Perry Township per Ohio Revised Code §3735.65-3735.70, designating housing officers and creating councils to administer housing-related programs.
No genuine open bid solicitations identified in this document. All service and supply agreements represent approval of negotiated contracts or renewals, not active requests for contractor bids or proposals.
All items are voted on by the full Alliance City Council. Specific council members introduced certain ordinances (noted above), but voting power rests with the full council body.
Cost to Residents: - $93,000 engineering contract for algae bloom reduction at local reservoirs (Walborn and Deer Creek)
Employment & Labor: - Multiple union employment contract ratifications – exact wage/benefit terms not disclosed in this agenda
Development: - Community Reinvestment Area Agreement with R&J Family Realty, LLC (potential tax incentive arrangement; specific details not provided)
Zoning: - Planning and Zoning Code amendment under consideration
City Council votes on all items. No specific voting breakdowns are identified in this agenda document.
Labor contracts for water/sewer employees and general city employees are being ratified—costs not specified in this agenda.
Road resurfacing: The 2026 program list is being modified; which roads are added or removed is not detailed here. Residents should check the full ordinance or contact the city for specifics.
Park revenue: Rental income will now flow directly to the Park Levy Fund, which may affect future park improvements or maintenance funding.
Tax abatement: A Community Reinvestment Area agreement with Alliance Ventures Mount Union Gateway is being renewed. This is a tax incentive—details on value, term, and project scope not provided.
Public comment: A "Public Speaks" segment is scheduled.
Second Readings (moving toward final vote): - Ratification of labor contract with Alliance Water and Sewer Distribution Employees Association (WSDEA) - Amendment to 2026 road resurfacing program to modify which roadways are included - Directive to deposit park facility rental receipts into Park Levy Fund retroactive to January 1, 2026 - Continuation of Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) tax abatement agreement with Alliance Ventures Mount Union Gateway
New Business: - Authorization to participate in Ohio Department of Transportation's sodium chloride (salt) purchase contract
Old Business (prior readings, moving forward): - Amendment to Planning and Zoning Code Section 1122.03 - Ratifications of four employee association labor contracts (Administrative & Finance; Water Pollution Control; Wastewater/Water Treatment/Distribution/Street Department; Federation of United Employees)
City Council votes on all items. Specific introducers noted above; no voting breakdown provided in this agenda document.
Tax Abatement: Yes—CRA agreement continuation with Alliance Ventures Mount Union Gateway (Ordinance 033-26).
No open bid solicitations identified. The salt purchase references an existing Ohio DOT contract the city is joining; not an active RFP or sealed-bid process initiated by Alliance.
All items introduced "by Council as a Whole" or individual councilmembers (Kiko, Edwards, Mastroianni, Lohnes) as noted above; full Council votes on all ordinances and resolutions.
⚠️ Data Center Zoning: Document references a scheduled special meeting (June 15) on "Zoning Code – Data Centers," but details are not included in this May 18 agenda.
⚠️ Tax Abatement: CRA agreement continuation with Alliance Ventures Mount Union Gateway.
All items are introduced by Council as a Whole or individual councilmembers (Kiko, Edwards, Mastroianni, Lohnes) and voted by full City Council.
Third Reading (Final Vote Expected): - Donate retired fire department protective equipment to Stark State College Emergency Services - Accept fact-finding report on settlement of contractual dispute between City and Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association
Second Reading: - $500,000 loan agreement with Build Ohio Acquisition & Holding Company and Canton for All People, Inc (Urban Development Action Grants) - Water Treatment Plant Power Factor Correction Equipment replacement (~$85,000) - Professional Engineering Services for State Street–Beechwood Avenue–Sawburg Avenue intersection inspection project (~$107,000) - Ratify labor contract with Fraternal Order of Police/Ohio Labor Council
New Business: - Cleaning and repair of #2 Aeration Tank at Wastewater Treatment Plant (~$440,000) - Residential garbage collection rates for July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027
Old Business: - Amendment to Section 1122.03 of Planning and Zoning Code - Continuation of Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) tax abatement with Alliance Ventures Mount Union Gateway
City Council votes on all items. Specific introducers noted for some ordinances but all require full council passage.
Consent Agenda (items a–k, voted as a block): - Approve bills totaling $302,279.05 (two weeks' warrants) - Switch to D&C Janitorial for cleaning services (starting March–April) - Purchase two 2026 Dodge Durangos for police ($87,018 max) - Police vehicle upfit from Hall Public Safety ($35,144.16 max) - Axon Enterprise police drone annual license/support ($4,120.08 max) - Approve $500 citation for 6080 Navarre Rd SW, Canton - Pay equipment repair invoices (Medic 3 repairs: $40,157.30 total) - Pay Howell Rescue Systems for rescue tools ($94,933) - Renew Stryker cot/power-load three-year contract ($14,018.20/year) - Lease new printer through Toshiba ($272.80/month)
New Business: - Tax Incentive Review Council (TIRC) appointments - Bid openings for Parks Mowing and Parks trash removal (Fiscal Officer item) - Executive session on pending litigation and confidential economic development assistance discussion
The Board of Trustees (three members: Nelligan, DeChiara Jr., Miller) votes on all items. The consent agenda passes as a single motion if approved.
Executive session item (9.j.ii) explicitly mentions confidential economic development assistance tied to public infrastructure and utility services. Details are withheld. This warrants monitoring for follow-up announcements.
Perry Township Board of Trustees members hold voting power on both motions (indicated by M_2ndVote__ blanks for each item).
This document references an economic development assistance request tied to public infrastructure and utility services, but does not explicitly name the project type. Given the confidentiality language and infrastructure/utility focus, residents should monitor for future announcements. The document does not specifically mention data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts by name.
No open bid solicitations are identified in this document.
March 24, 2026
Consent Agenda (items a–g, voted as a block): - Renew worker's compensation insurance (Sedgewick) – $10,420 - Approve pending warrants (bills/payroll) – $453,635.26 combined (two weeks) - Approve February 2026 bank reconciliation - Approve BASIC-Universal software subscription – $1,200/year - Approve purchase of bulletproof vests and carriers from Akron Uniforms – $3,857.67 - File tax lien against property at 129 Elmford Ave SW, Massillon – $500 - Approve arbitrator invoice (Jeffrey A. Belkin, Esq.) – $11,740.50
New Business: - Zoning abatement approval for 311 Bernower Ave SW, Massillon under RC 505.86 - Letter from Plain Township regarding multi-township collaboration (informational) - Executive sessions on employment, litigation, and economic development assistance confidential information
All listed items are voted on by the Perry Township Board of Trustees (three trustees identified: Nelligan, DeChiara Jr., Miller). The consent agenda items are voted as a single motion block.
No genuine contractor/vendor bid solicitations identified in this document. Items listed are renewals, approvals of existing vendor quotes, or fund appropriations without active solicitation language.
March 25, 2026
Finance & Appropriations: - Board of Elections carryover ($1,768.72), Legal Expenses ($100,000), Coroner refund pass-through ($600) - Budget transfers for Prosecutor fringe benefits ($16,201.37) - Various intergovernmental and journal entries for county operations
Contracts & Vendor Approvals: - Award Bid No. 2998 for various classes of concrete to Diano Supply - Dell Marketing subscription renewal ($386,784.96) - Concord Road Equipment for snow/ice control package ($168,969.90) - Whisler Plumbing & Heating boiler replacement ($20,700) - Safe House and The Village Network agreements for juvenile protective services (per diem rates $333–$351/day)
Property Disposals: - Excess IT equipment (network switches, routers, gateways) via GovDeals auction - Three retired trucks from Sanitary Engineer via GovDeals auction
HR & Personnel: - AFSCME union work schedule modification (4 ten-hour days/week, April–September) - Drainlayer licenses for contractors (annual approval) - Staff reappointments and appointments to Ohio Children's Trust Fund council
Tax Abatements: - Tax Incentive Review Council (TIRC) 2026 recommendations for continuation of tax abatement agreements in Enterprise Zones 234C and 252C and CRAs (multiple companies including TimkenSteel, Canton Galvanizing, Tractor Supply, and others)
Grants & Compliance: - VAWA grants (Violence Against Women Act) signature waivers - Storm Water Management Program 2025 Annual Report - Cost Allocation Plan certification (Maximus Consulting)
Liquor Licenses: - Three license matters (two new permits, one transfer) with no hearing requested
Stark County Board of Commissioners (all items): - Richard Regula, President - Bill Smith, Vice President - Alan Harold, Member
Tax Abatements: TIRC continuation approvals for multiple Enterprise Zone and CRA agreements.
Finance & Appropriations: - Budget transfers between Motor Vehicle & Gas Tax accounts ($2,810.72) - County obligations and bond payments to various departments and US Bank (~$2.1M in principal and interest) - Interagency reimbursements (Sheriff security, 911 dispatch, mental health services)
Bids & Contracts: - Award bids for limestone, gravel, and asphalt concrete to multiple vendors (Engineer—Bids #2997 and #2999) - Approve to advertise for bids on H-4-2026 Micro Surfacing Project (~$1.19M estimated cost) - Renew mail processing contract with Canton Data Print, LLC (first one-year extension; original contract signed May 2024) - Authorize advertising agreement with Mesmerize for bus ads ($900, fraud prevention)
Memoranda of Understanding: - Lighthouse Family Center and Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health partnership agreements (Children's Network of Stark County)
Capital Projects & Grants: - Local Jail Capital Project Grant reimbursement request ($7.5M state funding) - Change Order #1 with Orion Construction for Developmental Disabilities building repairs (+$43,608.42) - FY2027 Youth Services Grant application approval
Tax Increment Financing (TIF): - Preliminary Financing Term Sheet approval for Addison Lake, LLC housing development in Lake Township (TIF districts)
Other: - Drainlayers' licenses (JP Excavating correction; Crawford Excavating & Trucking LLC new license) - Reject fact-finding report (Engineer union dispute—AFSCME Local 2198) - Withdraw liquor permit objection for Celabrationz Bar & Grill LLC, Canton
All items are decided by the Board of Commissioners (Richard Regula—President; Bill Smith—Vice President; Alan Harold—Member). Individual departments submit resolutions for board approval.
Cost Impact: - Jail project receives $7.5M state grant for renovations - Micro surfacing road project: $1.19M funded from Motor Vehicle Fund - Change order adds $43,608 to ongoing building disaster repairs (total adjusted to $515,522)
Open Opportunities: - H-4-2026 Micro Surfacing Project is being advertised for competitive bids (road work) - Existing bids already awarded for limestone, gravel, and asphalt (no solicitation window open)
Public Comment: - Work sessions held Mondays and Tuesdays at 10:00 A.M.; regular meetings Wednesdays at 1:30 P.M. - Public may attend in-person or listen via phone: (667) 770-1465, Access Code 692732#
Development: - Addison Lake, LLC housing development in Lake Township approved for TIF financing structure
Tax Increment Financing (TIF): Addison Lake, LLC housing project in Lake Township is pursuing tax increment financing district creation with county and Port Authority bond financing.
June 10, 2026
All items voted on by the three-member Board of Commissioners (Regula, Smith, Harold). Unanimous approval on most votes. One abstention: Harold abstained on the Hall of Fame Owner Community Reinvestment Area Agreement (2–0 vote with abstention).
Cost/Budget Impact: - Largest single expense: $668,706 sewer rehabilitation contract (Middlebranch area) - Youth services grants total ~$490K in mental health and mentoring programs - Radon testing contract awarded to Recon Home Inspections - Village of Beach City road funding extended through Dec. 31, 2027 (~$31K total)
Public Participation: - Public comment occurred – residents spoke against solar grid denials vs. data center approvals; others raised concerns about data center environmental/infrastructure impacts - Future meetings open to public (in-person or teleconference): June 16 (work session) and June 17 (board meeting)
Notable: - Data center tax abatement was discussed and supported by labor union representative (IBEW Local 540) - Micro-surfacing road project moving to bid phase
Data Centers mentioned in public comment only – no specific vote or contract action on data center projects themselves in this meeting, but clear indication commissioners are considering data center tax abatements.
Sewer/wastewater – Middlebranch Creek & Nave Street sewer improvement project awarded.
An executive session on pending litigation was held (2:40 PM); details not disclosed.
June 10, 2026 Board Agenda
All items are voted on by the Board of Commissioners: Richard Regula (President), Bill Smith (Vice President), and Alan Harold (Member).
Tax abatement: CRA (Community Reinvestment Area) agreement with Hall of Fame Owner LLC—75% tax exemption on new structures.
June 17, 2026
Finance & Appropriations: - Prosecutor expert witness funding: $350 - Coroner service-to-supply budget transfer: $5,000 - County obligations to SCOG (regional planning): $51,861.17 - CDBG/HOME reimbursement to RPC: $45,342.24 - Homeless crisis program payment to mental health services: $626.29 - Fingerprint fee to Sheriff: $600
Equipment & Services: - Canon printer purchase from Digital Print Solutions, Inc. - Traction Guest visitor management software renewal (Sign In Enterprise Inc.), 6/15/26–6/14/27 - Phone charges (CBTS Technology Solutions): $150,000 - Dressler/Everhard road construction completion (Wenger Excavating): $300,000 - Emergency respite services: $65,000 - Sewage disposal agreement with Canal Fulton City: $100,000 - Bulk water purchase from Aqua Ohio Inc. for Uniontown: $250,000 - Unclaimed funds distribution: $300,000
Infrastructure & Professional Services: - Accenture professional services for Northvale Ave. Bridge construction admin: $122,000 - Change Order #5 for Dressler Road project (Wenger Excavating) - Manhole rehabilitation project awarded to Advanced Rehab Technology: $423,252.50
Regional/Community: - Library levy renewal vote (2.0 mills + 0.3 mill increase) on November 3, 2026 ballot - Prosecutor grant applications (SVAA and VOCA 2026–2027) - Homeless Crisis Response Program grant application - Tax incentive districts resolution (property tax exemptions with in-lieu service payments) - Road vacation public hearing date (Plain Township petition) - Reappointment of Gregory Blasiman to Transit Authority Board
All items voted on by all three Commissioners (Regula, Smith, Harold) with unanimous 3–0 approval.
Data centers mentioned in public comment but no specific county action, contracts, or incentives voted on in this meeting. Tax incentive districts resolution approved but language is general; unclear if aimed at any specific industry or project.
June 17, 2026
Finance & Appropriations: - Prosecutor expert witness reimbursement ($350) - Coroner budget transfer ($5,000) - Various intergovernmental fund transfers and reimbursements (~$98,429 total)
Purchasing & Renewals: - Canon printer purchase for Job & Family Services (replaces existing unit) - Traction Guest visitor management software renewal (6/15/2026–6/14/2027)
Construction & Infrastructure: - Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Accenture for Northvale Ave. Bridge Project construction administration ($122,000) - Change Order No. 5 for Dressler Road Improvement Project (+$1,007.09 to existing $7.8M+ contract) - Award of Sanitary Engineer Project P-641 (Manhole Rehabilitation) to Advanced Rehab Technology ($423,252.50)
Utility Contracts: - Sewage disposal agreement with Canal Fulton City ($100,000) - Bulk water purchase from Aqua Ohio Inc. for Uniontown customers ($250,000)
Subdivision & Zoning: - Final plat approvals for five residential developments (Berkshire Farms, Dimmerling Estates, Downs & Hinton, Portview, Sparwood Farms) - Road vacation hearing for Sheffield St. NW in Plain Township
Tax Incentive District: - Creation of incentive districts in unincorporated Stark County with real property tax exemptions and service payments in lieu of taxes
Grants & Other: - Prosecutor SVAA and VOCA grant applications (2026-2027) - Library millage renewal vote authorization (2.3 mills for 8 years) - Homeless Crisis Response Program grant application ($334,000) - TIF fund establishment for Erie Ave. SW – Americas project
The Board of Commissioners (Richard Regula, Bill Smith, Alan Harold) votes on all items. Individual department heads (Finance, Engineer, Sanitary Engineer, etc.) recommend actions.
Cost Impacts: - Significant water and sewage infrastructure spending ($350,000 combined) - Bridge and road construction projects underway with associated professional services fees - Library property tax increase being put to voters in November 2026 (renewal + 0.3 mill increase)
Zoning & Development: - Five new residential subdivisions approved in Jackson, Nimishillen, and Plain Townships - New tax incentive districts created in unincorporated areas with tax exemptions for property owners
Public Comment Opportunities: - Work sessions: Mondays and Tuesdays at 10:00 AM (Board Room; dial-in available) - Regular meeting: June 24 at 1:30 PM (Board Room; dial-in available) - Public hearing scheduled for road vacation petition (dates/times to be announced)
Waste/Utility Contracts: - Sewage and bulk water contracts renewed with existing vendors (Canal Fulton City, Aqua Ohio Inc.)
Tax Abatement / Incentive District: Resolution creating incentive districts with real property tax exemptions and service payment requirements (ORC 5709.77–5709.85).
Waste/Utility: Sewage disposal and bulk water purchase contracts renewed.
June 6, 2022
Economic Development Inducement Grants (4 ordinances): - Straight Path Program Community Development Center (325 3rd St. S.E.) – startup funding - Liberty Screen Printing & Embroidery (2922 Lincoln Way N.W.) – startup funding - Kathy Boyd's Hair Studio (212 Federal Ave. N.W.) – startup funding - Discount Tire Outlet (2034 Southway St. S.W.) – startup funding
Other Items: - Police Department donation acceptance - Budget appropriations from Economic Development Fund and General Fund - Creation of new "OneOhio Fund" - Museum tax levy renewal (1.5 mills for 5 years, to appear on November 2022 ballot) - Capital Improvement grant agreement with Ohio Department of Natural Resources for park/recreation project - Salary increases for Mayor (to $90,000/year) and Auditor (to $77,000/year), effective January 1, 2024 - Real estate purchase agreement: acquisition of property at 611 Erie Street South from Campbell Oil Company; relocation of City Health Department
Massillon City Council votes on all items. The Mayor executes agreements on council's authorization. No specific voting breakdowns are provided in the agenda.
The inducement grants to small businesses may constitute tax abatement or economic development incentives, though the document doesn't explicitly label them as such. No data centers, JEDDs, or waste/utility contracts are mentioned.
April 4, 2022
Ordinances for First Reading (Introduction): - No. 55: Grant agreement with Ohio Department of Natural Resources for a community park/recreation/conservation project - No. 56: Rezoning property from RM-1 (Multi-Family Residential) to B-3 (General Business) - No. 57: Renewal and termination of Massillon Enterprise Zone projects per Tax Incentive Review Committee recommendations - No. 58: Authorization to sign federal project agreement for Erie Street South Improvement Project - No. 59: Appropriation from Summer Concert Series Fund for 2022 - No. 60: General Fund appropriations for 2022 - No. 61: Accept donations for Police Department (from Greif Packaging and private citizen) - No. 62–65: One-year prosecutorial service agreements with Brewster, Navarre, Beach City, and Canal Fulton - No. 66: Three-year dispatch services contracts with L.O.G.I.C. for police and fire/EMS - No. 67: Police Captain wage differential adjustment
Ordinances for Third Reading (Final Vote): - No. 39: Rezoning property from O-1 (Office) to B-2 (Central Business)
Petitions: - New liquor license request for Ventura Communications at 45 1st St. N.W. - Liquor license transfer for Pizza Hut location at 2400 Lincoln Way E.
City Council votes on all ordinances. Committee assignments noted but full council approval required.
December 4, 2023
New Ordinances & Resolutions (Introduction): - Ordinance 134: Transfer funds within Fire Department budget - Ordinance 135: Allocate unappropriated Police and Fire Pension Fund balances - Ordinance 136: Transfer funds between Street Construction and Parks budgets - Resolution 11: Support state grant application for Reservoir Park restoration (stream, pond, pumphouse)
Pending Third Reading (Final Vote): - Ordinance 110: Authorize traffic signal improvement agreement with Kettle Creek Capital I, LLC at Lincoln Way E. and 24th-25th Streets N.E. - Ordinance 113: Allocate TIF (Tax Increment Financing) Fund balance - Ordinance 118: Redirect golf course fees to operating and capital improvement funds - Ordinance 119: Adopt 2024 fiscal year budget - Ordinance 120: Adjust employee salary and wage schedules
Pending Second Reading: - Ordinance 124: Create new Director of Development position - Ordinances 127–132: Tax abatement agreements for Aldi's (2), 7Brew, Consumers National Bank, GetGo, and Panda Express (properties exempt from real property taxes with service payments in lieu)
City Council votes on all items. Committee sponsorships noted (Finance Committee, Parks & Recreation Committee, Streets/Highways/Traffic/Safety Committee, Rules/Courts/Civil Service Committee).
Tax Abatement: Ordinances 127–132 grant real property tax exemptions to five commercial entities (Aldi's, 7Brew, Consumers National Bank, GetGo, Panda Express) in exchange for service payments in lieu of taxes.
No data center, JEDD, or waste/utility contracts identified in this agenda.
November 20, 2023
New Business: - Ordinance 123: Accept donation of vacant lot on Cherry Rd. N.W. from Oxford Princess, LLC - Ordinance 124: Create new "Director of Development" position in Community Development and Planning Department - Ordinance 125: Appropriate funds for Memorial Banners - Ordinance 126: Appropriate funds for Fire and Police Departments - Ordinances 127–132: Grant tax exemptions for property improvements (with service payments in lieu of taxes) for: Aldi's, 7Brew, Consumers National Bank, GetGo, Panda Express, and Starbucks - Ordinance 133: Transfer funds for School District Tax Revenue Sharing - Resolution 7: Waive building permit fees for Massillon City School District's East and West Side Elementary Schools - Ordinance 110 (2nd reading): Traffic signal improvement agreement with Kettle Creek Capital I, LLC at Lincoln Way E. - Ordinance 119 (2nd reading): Adopt 2024 fiscal year appropriations and budget - Ordinance 120 (2nd reading): Amend salary and wage schedules for city employees
City Council votes on all items. Committees noted for each ordinance/resolution (Finance, Economic Development, Rules/Courts/Civil Service, Streets/Highways/Traffic/Safety, Public Utilities/Environmental).
Tax abatement: Ordinances 127–132 involve municipal tax increment financing and property tax exemptions (service payments in lieu of taxes). This is tax abatement activity.
Monday, April 3, 2023
Massillon City Council votes on all items. Board of Control approval required for street and catch basin contracts.
No data centers, JEDDs, waste/utility contracts, or tax abatements discussed. Enterprise Zone project renewals/terminations are referenced but not detailed in this agenda.
City Council votes on all items. Committee sponsors are identified for each ordinance/resolution (Economic Development, Police & Fire, Rules/Courts, Finance, Streets/Safety, Community Development).
Massillon City Council votes on all ordinances. Committee assignments are noted (e.g., Finance Committee, Economic Development Committee), but full Council approval is required.
Tax abatement/exemption activity: Ordinance 51 grants tax exemption under state law; Ordinance 52 establishes tax increment financing district involving Port Authority
June 3, 2024
City Council votes on all ordinances. Ordinances 53 and 54 declare emergencies.
Tax abatement language detected in Ordinance 51 regarding property tax exemption and service payments.
June 17, 2024
Massillon City Council votes on all ordinances (specific council members not identified in this agenda document).
No public hearings scheduled for this meeting.
Monday, March 18, 2024
City Council votes on all ordinances and resolutions. Board of Control approval is required for the Fire Station No. 4 contract.
Tax Incentive Review Council appointment may indicate ongoing tax incentive activity.
October 20, 2025
Appropriations & Funding: - Ordinance 94: Parks & Recreation funds for Reservoir Park Streambank Restoration Project - Ordinance 95: Street Construction funds for Income Tax Refunds - Ordinance 96: Parking Fund appropriations
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Amendments: - Ordinance 81: Amend First North TIF agreement infrastructure description - Ordinance 82: Amend Stark Glass TIF agreement infrastructure description
Zoning Changes: - Ordinance 86: Rezone property from B-2 (Central Business) to B-1 (Local Business) - Ordinance 87: Rezone property from B-1 (Local Business) to RM-1 (Multiple Family Residential)
Other: - Ordinance 85: Agreement with Stark County Regional Planning Commission for Massillon Housing Department (through 12/31/26) - Ordinance 88: Transfer 0.98-acre city-owned vacant commercial property to Community Improvement Corporation for economic development - Resolution 9: Change publication procedures for city ordinances to website/social media (effective 1/1/26)
City Council votes on all items. Finance Committee and Community Development Committee sponsor respective ordinances.
Tax abatement related: TIF agreements are incentive mechanisms; amendments to First North and Stark Glass TIF infrastructure descriptions suggest ongoing tax incentive districts.
October 6, 2025
Zoning Changes: - Rezone properties from B-2 Central Business District to B-1 Local Business District (Ord. 86) - Rezone properties from B-1 Local Business District to RM-1 Multiple Family Residential (Ord. 87)
Property & Economic Development: - Transfer 0.98-acre vacant city-owned commercial property to Community Improvement Corporation of Massillon for economic development (Ord. 88) - Accept road right-of-way dedication at Main Ave. W. and Tremont Ave. S.W. (Ord. 77)
Service Agreements & Funds: - Authorize agreement with Stark County Regional Planning Commission for Massillon Housing Department through December 31, 2026 (Ord. 85) - Appropriate funds from TIF Service Fund, Shearer's Foods Infrastructure Fund, WIC Fund, OneOhio Fund, and Community Development Block Grant Fund (Ords. 89–93)
Infrastructure: - Amend TIF agreements for First North and Stark Glass projects to update public infrastructure descriptions (Ords. 81–82)
Administrative: - Establish new publication procedures for ordinances via website and social media (Res. 9)
City Council members have voting power on all items. Specific votes by individual council members are not detailed in this agenda.
Tax abatement–related: Ordinances 81–82 amend Tax Increment Financing agreements (TIF districts are tax abatement mechanisms).
Monday, September 15, 2025
City Council votes on all items. Board of Control approval required for the Springhill Settlement bid contract.
Tax Increment Financing (TIF): Ordinances 81 & 82 modify two TIF agreements, affecting economic development incentives in designated zones.
August 4, 2025
City Council votes on all items. Committee assignments noted but not specific voting breakdowns provided in agenda.
Monday, June 2, 2025
City Council votes on all items. No specific voting breakdowns provided in the agenda.
Tax abatement-related item identified: Ordinance 39 addresses Enterprise Zone project incentives.
Monday, April 20, 2026
Zoning Changes (Multiple Ordinances): - Ordinance 26: Rezone property from R-1 (single-family) to RM-1 (multi-family residential) - Ordinance 27: Rezone property from R-2 to R-1 (single-family residential) - Ordinance 39: Rezone property from B-3 (general business) to R-1 (single-family) - Ordinance 40: Rezone properties from RM-1 to B-3 and R-1 to B-3 (general business)
Other Business: - Ordinance 46: General fund appropriations for 2026 - Ordinance 47: One-year prosecutorial services agreement with Village of Wilmont - Ordinance 48 & 49: Accept replat/roadway dedication for Janda Development and Sippo Reserves (Phase IV) - Ordinance 41: Approve Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget for FY2026 - Ordinance 42: Adopt Tax Incentive Review Committee recommendations on Enterprise Zone project renewals/terminations - Liquor License: New Class D1 license request for FAFO Holdings, LLC at 48 2nd St. S.E. (formerly Ed & Bert's)
City Council votes on all items; Community Development Committee handles zoning matters; Finance Committee handles appropriations and agreements.
Consent Agenda (likely approval without debate): - Ordinance 33: Job Creation Tax Credit Agreement with Babcock & Wilcox - Ordinance 34: Pay grade increase for Public Health Nursing Director - Ordinance 35: Updates to city code - Ordinances 36–38, 43–44: Various fund appropriations (Economic Development, Street Maintenance, Capital Improvement, General Fund, Donations Fund) - Resolution 22: Authorization to sell surplus city property/equipment via internet auction
Introduction/New Business: - Ordinances 39–40: Rezoning of multiple properties (B-3 to R-1, RM-1 to B-3, R-1 to B-3) - Ordinance 41: Approval of FY2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget - Ordinance 42: Renewal and termination of Enterprise Zone projects per Tax Incentive Review Committee recommendations - Ordinance 45: One-year contract with Stark County Commissioners for jail housing of city prisoners - Resolution 23: Data center development moratorium
Third Reading (final vote): - Ordinances 26–27: Additional rezoning actions
Massillon City Council votes on all items. Committee assignments are noted (Community Development, Economic Development, Finance, Rules/Courts/Civil Service committees route items to Council).
Monday, February 2, 2026
Massillon City Council votes on all items. Committee sponsors noted for each ordinance/resolution.
This agenda involves a tax abatement and zoning change but contains no open bid solicitations from contractors or vendors.
Major Projects & Appropriations: - $67 million appropriation for 2025 Stark County Jail Renovation Project - Approval of Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment for Jail Construction ($66.5M with Granger/Welty JV) - $576,679.19 County share for fiber infrastructure construction (City of Canton shared project, Second Amendment) - $45,309.90 change order for 12th St & Summerdale Ave culvert replacement (Lockhart Concrete Co.) - $53,061.82 change order for P-627 Lift Station Replacement (Chivers Construction Company Inc.)
Contracts & Service Agreements: - $47,782.51/year Micro Computer Maintenance Contract with Doing Better Business Inc. (Sept 1, 2025–Aug 31, 2026) - $100,000 sewage disposal agreement with Canal Fulton City - Fiber optic sharing agreement with Stark Educational Service Center and SPARCC - Renewal of parking agreement with Nationwide Organ Recovery Transport Alliance (NORA) - Economic Development Agreement with Stark Economic Development Board (3 years, funding contingent on appropriation)
Land & Infrastructure: - Two municipal annexations: 1.634 acres and 0.0172 acres from Canton Township to City of Canton - Final plat approval for Arch Creek Allotment No. 3 - Release of two maintenance bonds for completed sewer projects (P-622 Hawks Nest; Extension No. 2021.04)
The Board of Stark County Commissioners (Richard Regula–President, Bill Smith–Vice President, Alan Harold–Member) votes on all items.
JEDD/Economic Development: Economic Development Agreement with Stark Economic Development Board noted (ongoing "Strengthening Stark" initiative).
Waste/Utility: Sewage disposal agreement ($100K) with Canal Fulton City; sewer lift station replacement and maintenance bond releases for completed sewer infrastructure.
February 18, 2025
All three Trustees (Miller, DeChiara, Nelligan) have voting authority. All items passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
Massillon City Council votes on all ordinances and resolutions. Board of Control approval required for sealed bid contracts. Mayor executes inter-governmental agreements.
June 17, 2024
Massillon City Council votes on all ordinances (specific council members not identified in this agenda document).
No public hearings scheduled for this meeting.
July 27, 2026
Major Items: - O#114/2026 – Amend sign regulations (prohibited signs code) - O#115/2026 – Create new zoning code section 1148.16 for DATA CENTERS; amend definitions chapter. 26 public speakers attended this hearing. - O#113/2026 – Reauthorize Interior Renovation Program; $85,000 from admissions tax fund - O#116/2026 – Reauthorize Public Realm Reinvestment Program; $50,000 from admissions tax fund - O#117/2026 – Reauthorize Storefront Reinvestment Program; $25,000 from admissions tax fund - O#118/2026 – 1-year vehicle maintenance/fuel services contract with Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority (with two 1-year extension options) - Change orders for Harter Heights water main/roadway project ($145,396.26) and Fulton Rd. sidewalk project ($58,377.45) - Staff classification plan amendment for Council Office positions - Property transfer to Stark County Port Authority for Habitat for Humanity single-family home construction ($550,000 partial funding from Comprehensive Plan funds) - Street vacation for 17th St NW (between Harrison Ave and Clarendon Ave)
Canton City Council (11 members present; Member Mariol absent): - President: Louis Giavasis - At-Large: James Babcock, Bill Smuckler, Joe Cole - Ward representatives: Darren Mayle, Brenda Kimbrough, Jason Scaglione, Chris Smith, Robert Fisher, Jonathan Cooks, Richard Sacco, Frank Morris
Committee assignments determine first reading; full council votes on second/third readings.
No genuine open bid solicitations identified in this document. All contracts mentioned are either renewals/modifications of existing arrangements, appropriations without bidding, or property transfers.
March 5, 2025
Budget & Finance: - Appropriate $562,000 (Auditor, purchased services) and $10,000 (Sheriff, prior-year grant reimbursement) - Reclassify prior-year investment income across funds ($461,866.64 total) - Approve routine county obligations and intergovernmental payments (~$200K+ in various invoices to Job & Family Services, Regional Planning Commission, soil/water conservation)
Purchasing & Contracts: - Advertise for competitive bids on road materials (limestone, gravel, asphalt, concrete—multiple bid rounds) - Award Beaumont Avenue Bridge Replacement contract to Black Horse Bridge Construction (Norton, OH) - Approve change orders on roundabout and chip-seal projects (Lockhart Concrete, Ronyak Paving) - Approve professional services agreement with Anser Advisory for bridge construction administration - Renew Dell IT licensing ($370K) - Approve child support enforcement agreement with Sheriff ($130,646.38/year through Jan 2026)
Infrastructure & Development: - Accept performance bonds for private sanitary sewer extensions (Canton and Jackson townships) - Approve three drainlayer licenses (Dennis Alber Excavating, J&J Plumbing, Roto-Rooter) - Accept lift station replacement work; release retainage - Accept sidewalk infrastructure; release bonds (Emerald Estates) - Acknowledge two annexations by City of Canton (expedited Type 2)
Other: - Approve agreements with Carbyne Ltd. (emergency services software), Christian Children's Home, and settle railroad dispute re: sanitary sewer project
All items voted on by Commissioners Smith and Harold (Commissioner Regula absent). Two votes required for passage; all passed unanimously.
Cost: - County obligations total ~$200K+ in routine payments this period - $370K Dell licensing renewal - Bridge and roundabout projects ongoing; retainage releases indicate completion milestones
Infrastructure: - Two new sanitary sewer extensions in Canton and Jackson townships (private construction, performance-bonded) - Beaumont Avenue Bridge replacement underway - Strausser & Lake O' Springs roundabout nearing completion
Development: - Two city annexations acknowledged (Image-Teeter, 2707 Fulton Dr NW areas)—no County objections noted
Public Participation: - Next board meeting: Wednesday, March 12, 2025 @ 1:30 PM (in-person or teleconference: 667-770-1465, access code 692732#) - Public comment period held at start of this meeting
Bid Solicitations Identified: - Road materials (limestone, gravel, asphalt, concrete) advertised for competitive bids
No Data Center, Tax Abatement, JEDD, or Waste/Utility Contract Language noted in this document.
March 19, 2025
All items passed unanimously (3–0) with votes from Commissioner Regula (President), Commissioner Smith (Vice President), and Commissioner Harold. All resolutions required motion and second (typically Harold moving, Smith seconding).
Cost Impacts: - Rent payments to Job & Family Services: ~$97,566/quarter - Health insurance transfer: $100,000 - Multiple small infrastructure reimbursements and appropriations
Infrastructure & Contracts: - Hot mix asphalt resurfacing project moving to bid phase (competitive bidding open) - State Street Bridge project ongoing with Fechko Excavating - Brewster road maintenance agreement ending - Brewster sewer project with Unlimited Core Solutions includes multiple change orders (suggests scope or cost changes mid-project)
Tax Incentives: - Significant portfolio of tax abatements renewed for manufacturers and retailers (TimkenSteel, Tractor Supply, Hendrickson USA, and others) - One CRA agreement expired (Meander Hospitality, Plain Township); one terminated per company request (Superior Dairy)
Public Access: - Meetings open to in-person and teleconference attendance; dial-in access provided
Tax Abatements: Yes—2025 TIRC recommendations for continuance of abatements in Enterprise Zones 234C and 252C, plus multiple CRAs. Standard renewals for industrial and commercial tenants.
April 2, 2025
Appropriations & Transfers: - State grant for May 6 primary/special election ($406,306) - Capital projects funding from OPWC ($1.2M) and ODOT ($4.3M) - Law enforcement grants (Edward Byrne JAG, VAWA) - Budget transfers for Adult Probation programs ($34,000 total)
Bids Awarded: - Various classes of concrete to Diano Supply (Bid 2984) - Castings and manhole covers to EJ USA Inc., $206,464 (Bid 2983)
Infrastructure & Services: - G-7-2025 Federal Guardrail Project contract awarded - Professional services agreement with AECOM for bridge load ratings - Perry Drive Improvement Project change order - Land purchase for Whipple Ave improvement project - Acceptance of 4526 Louisville St. building renovation work
Child Placement Contracts: - Acceptance of 11 child placement service providers (2-year contracts, April 2025–March 2027)
Other Actions: - Sale of 2 surplus Ford Escape vehicles via GovDeals - Approval of 2025 Capital Budget - Two drainlayer licenses approved - Public hearing scheduled for April 30 on proposed Perry Township road vacation
All three Commissioners (Regula, Smith, Harold) have equal voting authority on all items. All votes passed 3–0.
Waste/Utility: Sanitary Engineer contracts include fuel supplies ($150,000) and manhole castings/covers ($206,464); wastewater operator training approved.
April 2, 2025 Meeting
Appropriations & Fund Transfers: - Board of Elections: $406,306 (state grant for May primary/special election) - Engineer: $1.2M for OPWC capital projects; $4.3M for ODOT capital projects - Sheriff: Three separate grants totaling ~$105K (JAG and VAWA grants) - Adult Probation: $24K budget transfers for CCA 2.0 program
Bid Awards: - Concrete supplies to Diano Supply (Engineer) - Manhole castings/covers to EJ USA Inc., $206,464 (Sanitary Engineer)
Service Contracts (11 providers): - Child placement services through March 31, 2027 (Beech Brook, Cadence Care Network, Ohio Mentor, etc.) - Three delinquent youth care agreements (Cornell Abraxas Group, Lighthouse Youth Services, New Beginnings)
Infrastructure & Property: - $218,420 guardrail project (Lake Erie Construction Co.) - $189,913 professional services for bridge load ratings (AECOM) - $6,473 land purchase for Whipple Ave improvement - $14,599.56 change order for Perry Drive project - Vacation of 50-foot sanitary easement (Holy Cross Lutheran Church property)
Miscellaneous: - Sale of two surplus Ford Escapes via GovDeals - Apiary Inspector contract (up to $10K for season) - Drainlayer licenses for two companies - Storm water management 2024 annual report
The three Commissioners (Richard Regula, Bill Smith, Alan Harold) vote on all items. Most approvals are resolutions requiring Commissioner action.
April 9, 2025
Finance & Budget: - Budget transfers totaling $1,558,406.26 for Job & Family Services and Radio Bond payments - County obligations to various departments (EMA, Job & Family Services, MCJAS, RPC) totaling approximately $1.36 million - Multiple telecommunications and reimbursement journal entries - BUY BOARD cooperative purchasing membership application
Engineer Projects: - Contract with Omnipro Services LLC for construction administration/inspection on Dressler Rd./Everhard Rd. project ($719,898) - Approval to advertise bids for H-4-2025 Micro Surfacing Project (engineering estimate: $1,195,000) - Addendum No. 1 for Dressler Rd Improvements Project bid specifications
Sanitary Engineer: - Approval of five Drainlayer Licenses (J F Excavation Services LLC, J. Green Excavating LLC, Specialized Pipe Technologies, Sword Inc., Wilson Plumbing & Heating)
Other Approvals: - Orthoimagery cost-sharing agreement with County Auditor ($4,343.95) - Service agreement with The Village Network for Family Court delinquent child services - Community-Based Corrections grant addendum increasing funding by $167,150 - Two Type 2 annexations (Image-Teeter area and 2707 Fulton Dr. NW to City of Canton) - Appointment of Daniel Kunz to Flood Plain Appeals Board - Liquor license stock transfer (no hearing requested)
Travel: - Three employee training/conference attendance requests totaling $1,120.42
The Stark County Board of Commissioners (Richard Regula, Bill Smith, Alan Harold) holds voting authority on all items listed.
WASTE_UTILITY: Sanitary Engineer entries reference sewer/water service at 13870 Cleveland Ave. (routine billings, not new contracts).
April 16, 2025 Meeting
Finance & Appropriations: - Prosecutor Land Bank: $70,000 - Sheriff Ohio Drug Law Enforcement Grant: $53,869.71 - Various intergovernmental journal entries and reimbursements totaling ~$210,000+
County Operations: - New procurement card authorization for County Engineer employee (Brian Cole, $5,000/month limit) - Professional Services Agreement with MasterMind, LLC for "Speed Zone Studies": $14,000 (90% reimbursed by County Engineer's Association of Ohio) - AT&T hosted NextGen 9-1-1 Cloud Services: $5,791.46/month (~$347,489 over 5 years) - CourtView Justice Solutions software implementation change orders: $30,960 + $40,803
Engineering Projects: - Lawndell Rd Bridge Replacement (bid approval): ~$1.75M engineering estimate - H-3-2025 Hot Mix Asphalt Resurfacing Project (addendum approval) - Dressler Rd Improvements Project (addendum approval) - Two new capital project funds for ODOT projects
Sanitary/Planning: - Drainlayer License approval for Alliance Drain & Plumbing LLC - House Numbering Services Agreement with Regional Planning Commission (June 2025–May 2027) - Six final plat approvals for residential subdivisions - Annexation acknowledgment: Trump & Lincoln 2025 (16.5 acres, Canton)
Child Placement Services: - 19 child placement service contracts (RFP-based) running April 1, 2025–March 31, 2027
The Board of Commissioners (Richard Regula, President; Bill Smith, Vice President; Alan Harold, Member) votes on all items. Specific departmental heads (Finance, Engineer, Sanitary Engineer, Regional Planning, EMA, Clerk of Courts) present recommendations.
April 30, 2025
All votes passed unanimously with three Commissioners: Richard Regula (President), Bill Smith (Vice President), and Alan Harold (Member).
Waste/Utility: Sanitary Lift Station Rehabilitation project approved with change orders; Drainlayer licenses issued (routine sewer contractor licensing).
Voting Power: Richard Regula (President), Bill Smith (Vice President), Alan Harold (Member) — all three Commissioners vote on these items.
Waste/Utility: Sanitary lift station rehabilitation and replacements (sewer infrastructure); drainlayer licenses issued.
May 7, 2025
Financial Actions (all passed unanimously): - Approve $28,048.45 Homeland Security Grant for Board of Elections security cameras - Approve $14,425.00 budget transfer (Adult Probation bus passes) - Approve intergovernmental payments totaling ~$330,000+ across county departments - Approve prior-year ARPA reimbursements to Sheriff (~$133,000 in wages, benefits, workers comp)
Service Contracts & Agreements: - Child support location services agreement with County Commissioners Association of Ohio (effective June 1, 2025 – May 31, 2027) - Family Court custody/care agreement with George Junior Republic in Pennsylvania (April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026)
Infrastructure & Equipment: - Declare two Sanitary Engineer power generators as excess property and authorize sale - Contract award to Northstar Asphalt, Inc. for H-3-2025 Hot Mix Asphalt Resurfacing: $2,528,647.72 - Design services contract with Environmental Design Group for Fohl St./Kemary Ave. Roundabout Project: $270,041.00 - Change Order No. 2 for Northstar Asphalt (Dressler Rd. Resurfacing Project)
Requisitions Approved: - Sheriff: Two 2025 Dodge Durango pursuit vehicles (below state bid pricing): $87,171.16 - Sheriff: IT redundancy upgrades (Centerlink Technologies LLC, GSA contract): $213,991.52 - Sanitary Engineer: Massillon OWDA Loan Payments: $849,273.41 - Job & Family Services: Work-related childcare via various vendors: $100,000.00
Licensing: - Drainlayer License approved for ABC Drain & Plumbing Inc. (May 7, 2025 – March 1, 2026)
All items were voted on by the full Board of Commissioners (3 members): - Richard Regula (President) - Bill Smith (Vice President) - Alan Harold (Member)
All votes passed unanimously (3–0).
Cost Items: - Major road resurfacing project: ~$2.5 million (Northstar Asphalt contract) - Roundabout design: ~$270,000 - Sheriff IT upgrades: ~$214,000 - County utility loan payments: ~$849,000 - Child support services agreement renewal
Public Participation: - Teleconference access provided for all meetings; public comment period held (none received at this meeting) - Upcoming meetings also offer dial-in access
No Public Comment Received at this meeting.
Waste/Utility: Sanitary Engineer OWDA (Ohio Water Development Authority) loan payment of $849,273.41 for Massillon water/wastewater services indicates ongoing county infrastructure obligation.
No genuine bid solicitations identified. (The Northstar Asphalt and Environmental Design Group contracts were awarded/approved; no open RFP or sealed bid process is mentioned in this document.)
June 4, 2025
Finance & Appropriations: - Appropriations for capital projects: $1,456,800 (OPWC) and $6,318,000 (ODOT) - Multiple budget transfers for security systems, confidential funds, and veteran benefits - County obligations and intergovernmental journal entries for routine services
Bids & Procurement: - Advertise for Bid: New Hazmat Trailer (Bid #2987) for EMA - Award contract: Lawndell Rd Bridge Replacement to Black Horse Bridge Construction ($1,629,766 base bid)
Vehicle & Equipment Leases: - Three 39-month leases for Chevy Trax vehicles for Adult Probation ($395/month each, June 2025–August 2028) - Sale of excess county vehicles via GovDeals (4 vehicles) - Donation of 30 Motorola radios to Jackson Township Fire Department
Service Contracts (Amendments & New): - Job & Family Services: Four contract amendments (counseling, respite care, drug testing, peer mentoring) - New agreement with Helix Counseling for employee consultation services ($25,000 max) - Sheriff: Radio communications equipment maintenance ($3,343/month, 18 months)
Infrastructure & Engineering: - Four ODOT Local Public Agency (LPA) agreements for bridge projects (Cherry Rd, Northvale Ave., Robertsville Ave.) - Professional services for bridge load ratings ($55,300) - Change order for sanitary sewer project ($466,329.52) - Approval of drainage easements for The Farms at Enclave No. 2 subdivision
Sanitary/Utilities: - Sewage disposal agreements: Tuscarawas County Metro ($200,000) and Massillon City ($2,750,000) - Wastewater controller training and engineering assistance ($182,670)
All items are voted on by the Stark County Board of Commissioners (Richard Regula–President, Bill Smith–Vice President, Alan Harold–Member).
Cost Impact: - Bridge projects represent largest expenditures ($1.5M–$3.9M each, mostly federally funded via ODOT/CEAO) - Sewage disposal to Massillon City: $2.75M annually - Multiple service contract increases (counseling +$35K, respite care +$350K, drug testing +$60K)
Public Participation: - CDBG/HOME Fiscal Year 2025 Action Plan: 30-day public comment period completed; no comments received - Open Board meetings: Wednesday 6/11 at 1:30 PM (in-person or dial-in) - Work sessions: Mondays & Tuesdays at 10:00 AM
Infrastructure & Zoning: - Drainage easement approval for residential development (The Farms at Enclave No. 2, Lake Township)—affects stormwater management
⚠️ Waste/Utility: Significant sewage disposal contracts with outside municipalities; wastewater infrastructure training/upgrades.
July 9, 2025
Financial Actions (Approved): - Appropriations: $30K for Adult Probation ISP program; $30.6K for Domestic Violence Fund; $82.5K for new jury management software; $15K for workers' compensation; $200K CDBG funding - Budget transfers across Adult Probation and Prosecutor departments - County obligations and intergovernmental payments to various departments and agencies - Non-emergent transportation agreements with five providers (LED Inc., CMJW Inc., The Hupp Mobile Inc., ABCD Inc., A Blessed Path Inc.)—3-year terms through June 2028 - Sublease agreement with Children's Network of Stark County for office space at 213 Market Avenue N., Canton (3 years)
Infrastructure & Services: - Bid advertisement for cleaning services at multiple county buildings (IT, Regional Planning, Coroner, Board of Elections, Records Center) - Sewage disposal agreement with Summit County ($400K) - Vehicle/equipment requisitions totaling $222.8K (Ram truck, aerial device) - Addendum #1 to Perry Dr & Southway St Signal Replacement Project specifications - Real property purchase (Parcel 17-WD) for Whipple Ave Improvement Project - Software-as-a-Service agreement with Catalis for jury management system
Other Actions: - Settlement of sewer backup claim ($2,242) - Multiple youth services contracts for family court programs (~$105.3K total) - Annexation of Triple S Properties from Sugarcreek Township to Village of Wilmot - Municipal road funding extension for Village of Minerva bike lane project
Commissioners Regula and Smith hold voting power on all items; Commissioner Harold was absent. Items passed with 2–0 votes (Harold excused).
Cost Impact: - Largest expenditure: $400K sewage disposal to Summit County; $222.8K in vehicle/equipment; $82.5K for jury software - Small settlement ($2,242) for sewer backup damage at residential property
Public Comment: - Mike Bichsel (Valentine Contractors Inc.) raised concern about not being selected for masonry work on Stark County Jail Renovations (award went to Granger/Welty JP)
Bid Opportunity: - County is actively seeking bids for cleaning services at five buildings; details available via official bid process
Meetings Ahead: - Next commissioners' meetings July 15–16, 2025; public may attend in-person or dial in (listen-only)
Waste/Utility: Yes—$400K sewage disposal agreement with Summit County; $402.74 waste services charge from Republic Waste Services
Zoning: Annexation approval (Triple S Properties, Sugarcreek to Wilmot)
July 16, 2025
All items voted unanimously by three Commissioners: Richard Regula, Bill Smith, and Alan Harold. All motions passed 3–0.
Cost Impact: - County is spending at least $1.4+ million on approved requisitions and appropriations in this session - Sewage disposal in partnership with Canal Fulton City ($100,000) - Significant jail renovation underway with cost guarantees being adjusted
Infrastructure: - Ongoing sewer system upgrades (lift station replacement, bond releases) - Expansion of fiber optic/broadband infrastructure through shared services with educational institutions - Road culvert replacements ongoing
Economic Development: - County continuing "Strengthening Stark" initiative; discussion moved to executive session (details not public) - A request for economic development assistance was discussed in closed session
Public Access: - Meetings available by teleconference; next meetings July 22–23
Executive Session Alert: Commissioners held a closed-door session to discuss "economic development assistance" request—specifics not disclosed per Ohio law.
Major Projects & Appropriations: - $67 million appropriation for 2025 Stark County Jail Renovation Project - Approval of Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment for Jail Construction ($66.5M with Granger/Welty JV) - $576,679.19 County share for fiber infrastructure construction (City of Canton shared project, Second Amendment) - $45,309.90 change order for 12th St & Summerdale Ave culvert replacement (Lockhart Concrete Co.) - $53,061.82 change order for P-627 Lift Station Replacement (Chivers Construction Company Inc.)
Contracts & Service Agreements: - $47,782.51/year Micro Computer Maintenance Contract with Doing Better Business Inc. (Sept 1, 2025–Aug 31, 2026) - $100,000 sewage disposal agreement with Canal Fulton City - Fiber optic sharing agreement with Stark Educational Service Center and SPARCC - Renewal of parking agreement with Nationwide Organ Recovery Transport Alliance (NORA) - Economic Development Agreement with Stark Economic Development Board (3 years, funding contingent on appropriation)
Land & Infrastructure: - Two municipal annexations: 1.634 acres and 0.0172 acres from Canton Township to City of Canton - Final plat approval for Arch Creek Allotment No. 3 - Release of two maintenance bonds for completed sewer projects (P-622 Hawks Nest; Extension No. 2021.04)
The Board of Stark County Commissioners (Richard Regula–President, Bill Smith–Vice President, Alan Harold–Member) votes on all items.
JEDD/Economic Development: Economic Development Agreement with Stark Economic Development Board noted (ongoing "Strengthening Stark" initiative).
Waste/Utility: Sewage disposal agreement ($100K) with Canal Fulton City; sewer lift station replacement and maintenance bond releases for completed sewer infrastructure.
Finance & Appropriations: - $75,000 additional appropriation for EMA/Hazmat trailer purchase - $1,000,000 budget transfer (Job & Family Services) - Routine intergovernmental IT charge ($161.92)
Bid Awards (already bid, now awarding): - Hazmat Trailer to Midway Trailers Inc. — $125,238 - X-Ray Machines and Metal Detectors to Hamco X-Ray Inc. — $295,483
Service Contracts & Requisitions: - Multiple foster care, transportation, and fuel vendors approved - Sewage Disposal Agreement with Canton City Utilities — $5,000,000 - Sale of surplus ceiling radiant heaters via GovDeals
Capital Projects: - Perry Dr & Southway St Signal Replacement Project (approved to advertise for bids) - 2025 Stark County Cornerstone Building Hydraulic Elevator Modernization Project (approved to advertise for bids)
Real Estate & Planning: - Final plat approval for Helen G. Kurtz No. 2 (Lake Township) - Three Housing Rehabilitation Program mortgage lien satisfactions - Release of sidewalk maintenance bonds (Emerald Estates developments)
Other: - Tax abatement agreement for Forward Interlock, LLC - Reappointment of Susan Steiner to Port Authority Board - Liquor license stock transfer (no hearing requested) - Refund of $418.90 conveyance fee overpayment
All items passed unanimously with all three commissioners voting in favor: Richard Regula (President), Bill Smith (Vice President), and Alan Harold.
Cost Impacts: - Large sewage disposal contract ($5M annually to Canton City Utilities) affects wastewater service - EMA equipment purchases totaling ~$200K - Sheriff security upgrades ($295K) - Job & Family Services transportation vendors receiving $1M+ in recurring funds
Capital Projects in Pipeline: - Traffic signal replacement project at Perry Dr & Southway St (county will advertise for bids) - Historic Cornerstone Building elevator modernization (will go to bid) - Residents can review bid specifications when posted
Tax Abatement: - Forward Interlock, LLC approved for Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) tax abatement—typical business incentive for local manufacturing/investment
Public Comment: - Next open meeting: Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 1:30 PM (in-person or teleconference available) - Public can call (667) 770-1465, Access Code 692732# for listen-only access
None of the items involve data centers, JEDDs, or new waste/utility contract solicitations. The sewage disposal agreement appears to be a renewal/continuation with Canton City Utilities (no bid solicitation language present). Tax abatement was approved for Forward Interlock, LLC.
July 23, 2025
Budget & Appropriations: - EMA Hazmat trailer purchase: $75,000 additional appropriation - Job & Family Services budget transfer: $1,000,000 - Multiple vendor contracts (transportation, fuel, sewage disposal)
Bid Awards (already decided, formal approval): - Hazmat Trailer to Midway Trailers Inc.: $125,238 - X-Ray Machines/Metal Detectors to Hamco X-Ray Inc.: $295,483
Upcoming Bid Advertisement: - 2025 Cornerstone Building Hydraulic Elevator Modernization Project (estimated construction cost: $250,000) - Perry Dr & Southway St Signal Replacement Project (Addendum No. 2 approval)
Tax Abatement: - Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) tax abatement for Forward Interlock, LLC: 75% abatement for 10 years on industrial addition in North Canton
Other Items: - Surplus equipment sale (ceiling radiant heaters via GovDeals) - Sidewalk bond releases and acceptances (Emerald Estates subdivisions) - Port Authority reappointment and liquor license stock transfer
All items voted on by the Board of Commissioners (3 members: Richard Regula, Bill Smith, Alan Harold)
The document contains genuine bid solicitation language for the elevator modernization project ("approval...to bid").
July 30, 2025
Finance & Budget: - Appropriation of $6,000,000 to Job & Family Services (266 Fund) for placement expenses - Budget transfers: $9,013.63 (Adult Probation drug screens); $5,000 (Coroner services) - Multiple county obligation payments to RPC for engineering, subdivisions, storm/water, and house numbering - Intergovernmental fund transfers for rent, grants, and utility services
Bids & Contracts: - RFP 2991: Request for proposals for credit card and financial payment transaction processing (Treasurer's office) - Vehicle leases: Two 2025 Chevy Trax vehicles for Adult Probation ($414/month each) through Lavery Automotive - Administrative Services Agreement with Stark County Educational Service Center (effective July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026) - Title IV-D Contract with Stark County Family Court (child support processing) - Jail Renovations Project requisition: $67,000,000 with Granger/Welty JV - OnBase IT support agreement renewal with Naviant Inc. ($106,673.36)
Infrastructure & Licensing: - Two new capital project funds for County Engineer (Cherry Road Bridges, Bridge Load Ratings) - Change Order No. 1 for Paris Ave Bridge Rehabilitation (Stanley Miller Construction) - Acceptance of lift station replacement work by Chivers Construction; release of $101,577.92 retainage - Drainlayer License approval for Pontius Plumbing LLC
Other: - Violence Against Women (VAWA) grant subgrant agreements ($54,078.53 and $19,989.96) - Liquor license transfer (Four Grapes LLC/Waters Edge Vineyard, Nimishillen Township)
All items approved by the three-member Board of Commissioners: Richard Regula (President), Bill Smith (Vice President), and Alan Harold. All votes were unanimous (3-0).
No items related to data centers, tax abatements, or JEDD agreements appear in this document.
One waste/utility item: Sanitary Engineer managing sewer/water services at two addresses; lift station replacement project completed.
August 6, 2025
Financial/Administrative: - Approved VAWA grant appropriations totaling $63,382.80 (Prosecutor's office) - Approved budget transfers and routine county/intergovernmental fund transfers - Approved various requisitions and travel expenses
Active Bid Solicitations: - Land Records Management System (RFP 2992) – County Recorder seeking proposals for new records system - Office Building Third Floor RPC Interior Renovations – Advertisement to bid construction ($3.15M base) and furniture ($351K) - Engineer's Office HVAC Upgrade Phase II – Advertisement to bid HVAC work (engineering estimate: $80K–$127K depending on alternates)
Contract Awards: - Hot mix asphalt resurfacing project: $1.5M to Northstar Asphalt Inc. - Perry Drive & Southway Street signal replacement: awarded to TC Randal Construction, LLC - Three 2-year small repairs contracts for Metropolitan Sewer District (Wenger Excavating, DiPietro Construction, Underground Services) at up to $77,500/year each - Multiple professional service contracts for Housing Rehabilitation Program (appraisals, surveying, title services)
Other: - Approved 1.6-mill tax levy for Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities (going to November 4, 2025 election) - Change order approved for 12th St & Summerdale Ave culvert replacement - Delinquent sewer/water charges certified to county auditor - New liquor license application (Jackson Township) – no hearing requested
All three Commissioners (Richard Regula, Bill Smith, Alan Harold) voted unanimously to approve every item. All motions passed 3–0.
Waste/Utility: Sewer district small repairs contracts and delinquent water/sewer charge certification qualify.
August 6, 2025 Meeting
Financial/Administrative: - Prosecutor VAWA grant appropriations ($43,393 and $19,990) - Budget transfers and mandatory county obligation payments to Job & Family Services ($95,612) - Various reimbursement journal entries for social services programs (~$3.9M total)
Infrastructure/Construction Projects: - Perry Dr & Southway St Signal Replacement Project – awarding contract to TC Randal Construction, LLC ($410,952; 50% funded by OPWC grant) - Change Order #2 for 12th St & Summerdale Ave Culvert Replacement (cost increase of $61,873 due to poor soil conditions) - County Office Building 3rd Floor RPC Interior Renovations – approving bid specs (estimated $3.15M construction + $351K furniture) - County Engineer's Office HVAC Upgrade Phase II – approving bid specs (estimated $80–127K depending on alternates)
Services Contracts: - Three 2-year small repair contracts for Sewer District (Wenger Excavating, DiPietro Construction, Underground Services; $77,500/year each) - Professional service contracts for Housing Rehabilitation Program (appraisals, surveys, title work; various vendors, 2-year terms)
Other: - RFP advertisement for Land Records Management System - Tax levy resolution for Developmental Disabilities Board (1.6 mills; November 2025 election) - Sewer & water delinquency certification - Liquor license application (no hearing requested) - Employee travel reimbursements
Stark County Board of Commissioners (Richard Regula, President; Bill Smith, Vice President; Alan Harold, Member) has voting authority on all items.
Waste/Utility: Yes – Sewer District small repair contracts and delinquent sewer/water charge certification.
August 20, 2025
All three commissioners (Richard Regula, Bill Smith, Alan Harold) voted on each item. Commissioner Smith abstained only on approving prior meeting minutes.
No data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility service contracts identified in substantive discussion.
August 20, 2025
Finance & Appropriations: - EMA HAZMAT Trailer purchase: $125,238.00 - Multiple budget transfers for Adult Probation (workers' comp and health insurance adjustments) - Routine intergovernmental billing and journal entries
Bid Solicitations: - Elevator Maintenance for county buildings (Bid #2990) - Medical Health Care Services for Stark County Jail Inmates (Bid #2993) - Mental Health Care Services for Stark County Jail Inmates (Bid #2994)
Projects: - North Lawrence Sanitary Sewer Improvements (Project 623) in Lawrence and Tuscarawas Townships — seeking two resolutions for necessity and authority to proceed - Cornerstone Building Hydraulic Elevator Modernization — approving Addendum No. 1 to bid specifications
Other: - 2026 Alternative Tax Budget authorization - Heliport reclassification (from public to private status, 4500 Atlantic Blvd. NE, Canton) - Employee travel reimbursements for training and conferences
Stark County Board of Commissioners (3 members: Richard Regula, Bill Smith, Alan Harold) holds voting authority on all items listed.
Bid Solicitations Present: Yes — three active bids for elevator maintenance, jail medical care, and jail mental health care.
January 13, 2026
The Perry Township Board of Trustees has voting power on all items. Specific trustee names are not listed in this agenda document.
Costs: Police Department carpet replacement will cost $23,304.94. No contract amounts are yet specified for mowing or trash services (those will depend on RFP responses).
Public Comment Opportunity: This agenda does not explicitly note public comment periods, but residents may contact the Township to inquire about speaking during the meeting.
Executive Session Note: The Board will meet in private to discuss an applicant's economic development assistance request (item 6c). Details cannot be disclosed during open session under Ohio Revised Code.
Both ordinances are being treated as emergency measures and declared to take effect immediately upon passage and mayoral approval.
North Canton City Council has voting power on both items. A supermajority of six or more council members must approve each ordinance for it to take effect immediately as an emergency measure.
Waste/Utility: Natural gas utility aggregation contract with NOPEC.
July 13, 2026
Both ordinances are declared emergency measures.
City Council has voting power on both ordinances. Both require affirmative votes from six or more Council members to take effect immediately; otherwise they take effect after the minimum statutory period.
Program Details: - Creates both "opt-out" and "opt-in" natural gas aggregation programs for residents, businesses, and other consumers - Allows collective purchasing to potentially lower natural gas rates through deregulation benefits - Opt-out program enrolls consumers automatically unless they decline; opt-in program requires consumers to enroll - North Canton will act jointly with other NOPEC member communities
Public Participation: - Public comment is solicited on both ordinances at the July 13, 2026 meeting at 12:00 PM, North Canton Civic Center, 845 W Maple St. - Two public hearings on the Plan of Operation and Governance have already been held (per ordinance language) - Meetings open to public or available via livestream on City of North Canton YouTube page
No direct cost impact specified in this agenda document.
No data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts are discussed in this document. This is a utility service aggregation program for natural gas purchasing.
September 24, 2025
Finance & Appropriations: - Board of Elections reimbursement: $6,897.17 - Commissioners year-end expenses: $120,500.00 - Treasurer DTAC, forfeited land sale, unclaimed money, and tax lien appropriations totaling ~$1.35M - Adult Probation budget transfer: $1,936.61 - Various county obligations to RPC (engineering, inspection, water/NPDES, house numbering): ~$36,468
Facilities & IT: - Accept Addendum No. 1 for Elevator Maintenance bid (#2990) with second pre-bid meeting date - Donate excess IT equipment (~1,230 items) to Midwest Comtel E-waste Services
Human Services: - Approve biennial TANF Prevention, Retention & Contingency (PRC) Plan (10/1/2025–9/30/2027) - Amend Counseling/Therapeutic Services contract with Melymbrosia Associates: increase from $127,000 to $133,000
Human Resources: - Advertise for 2026 Stop-Loss Insurance proposals
Engineering & Infrastructure: - Three change orders: Lake Erie Construction (guardrail project, -$1,589.71); Wenger Excavating (Dressler Rd: +$10,440; Perry Drive: +$25,747.73)
Commissioners: - Purchase 2023 Dodge Ram 2500 for IT/Data Board: $32,222.00 - Approve Type 2 annexation (3228 55th St. NE from Plain Township to Canton) - Extend City of Massillon MRF funding allocation through 12/31/2026: $155,000.00
All items voted on by the three-member Board of Commissioners: Richard Regula (President), Bill Smith (Vice President), and Alan Harold (Member).
Waste/Utility: Storm & Water/NPDES invoicing to RPC ($11,793.51).
Finance & Appropriations: - Emergency Planning equipment purchase ($5,775.49) - Capital project funding from ODOT for Strip Ave. Widening ($160,000) - Various budget transfers across county departments (~$500K+ total) - Quarterly obligations to regional agencies (MCJAS $921K, SCOG $40K)
Contracts & Services: - Award bid for self-contained breathing apparatus to Atlantic Emergency Solutions ($160,380) - Award bid for elevator maintenance to Specialized Elevator/Gable Elevator ($76,800 for 2-year term) - Legal services agreement with Community Legal Aid Services for criminal record sealing ($20,000/year) - Renewal of Carbyne 911 system contract ($49,318.50 with loyalty discount) - Emergency plumbing repairs at Developmental Disabilities building ($235,618)
Infrastructure Projects: - Approve ODOT funding agreement for 12th Street & Perry Drive Roundabout ($3.99M project, scheduled 2029) - Award pavement marking contracts: Oglesby Construction ($142,566.50) and Aero-Mark LLC ($100,241.24) - Change orders for State Street resurfacing and Dressler Road improvement projects - Sanitary sewer extension at Meyers Lake Plaza (county expense) - Approve rebid for COB 3rd Floor furniture renovations
Routine Items: - 2026 holiday calendar, employee policy manual revisions - Approval of three final plats (Amherst Heights, Canton Industrial Park, Panther Estates) - Sale of surplus county equipment via Govdeals - Employee travel reimbursements (~$13K combined)
Stark County Board of Commissioners (Richard Regula–President, Bill Smith–Vice President, Alan Harold–Member) votes on all items.
Costs: - Jail renovation escrow/retainage payment: $2.66M - IT infrastructure upgrades: $150K - Roundabout project (Federal-funded but county match implied): $3.99M total - Multiple emergency/planned maintenance costs on county facilities
Public Opportunities: - Lawrence Township Road Vacation Hearing (Wed 10/29, 1:00 PM) - Board meetings open to public; remote dial-in available: (667) 770-1465, Code 692732#
Notable: - County non-renewing medical/mental health services contract for jail inmates (current contract ends 1/31/26) - "No Engine Brake" signs approved for Dueber Ave. and Oakhill Ave. in response to resident noise complaints - COB 3rd Floor furniture project being rebid after only one initial bid received
LEAD: COB 3rd Floor RPC Interior Renovations Furniture Project – bid specifications and advertisement for furniture project rebid
Alliance City Council members present: Kris Bugara, Sheila Cherry, Jim Edwards, Jennifer Kiko, Cindy King, Dr. Lohnes (President Pro Tem), and Phillip Mastroianni. The five employee contracts appear to have had three prior readings and are moving toward final approval.
No data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contract solicitations identified in this document. This is a routine council meeting with employee contract ratification and financial updates.
No bid solicitations identified.
All items are introduced by Council as a Whole or individual councilmembers (Kiko, Edwards, Mastroianni, Lohnes) and voted by full City Council.
Third Reading (Final Vote Expected): - Donate retired fire department protective equipment to Stark State College Emergency Services - Accept fact-finding report on settlement of contractual dispute between City and Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association
Second Reading: - $500,000 loan agreement with Build Ohio Acquisition & Holding Company and Canton for All People, Inc (Urban Development Action Grants) - Water Treatment Plant Power Factor Correction Equipment replacement (~$85,000) - Professional Engineering Services for State Street–Beechwood Avenue–Sawburg Avenue intersection inspection project (~$107,000) - Ratify labor contract with Fraternal Order of Police/Ohio Labor Council
New Business: - Cleaning and repair of #2 Aeration Tank at Wastewater Treatment Plant (~$440,000) - Residential garbage collection rates for July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027
Old Business: - Amendment to Section 1122.03 of Planning and Zoning Code - Continuation of Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) tax abatement with Alliance Ventures Mount Union Gateway
City Council votes on all items. Specific introducers noted for some ordinances but all require full council passage.
March 3, 2026
The Perry Township Board of Trustees holds voting power on all items. Specific trustee names are not listed in this notice, but votes are recorded by motion (M), second (2nd), and vote tally.
Economic Development: Executive session references ORC 121.22(G)(8), which allows discussion of confidential business strategy for an applicant seeking public infrastructure or utility improvements. This could relate to a data center, manufacturing facility, or other industrial project, but specifics are not disclosed in this public document.
Consent Agenda (items a–e): - Renew fiber internet contract with Massillon Cable for police department (500 Mbps, $650/month, 1 year + 4 one-year renewal options) - Approve pending warrants totaling $839,508.93 - Approve old outstanding checks - Approve January 2026 bank reconciliation - Approve list of three mowing vendors for zoning abatement work (Storm's Property Maintenance, JT Lawncare, Reiss Demoscape LLC)
New Business: - Approve $12,900/year contract for Cyvl platform (road data collection and infrastructure planning) - Hire additional legal counsel for water and annexation issues - Update public records policy with retention schedule - Approve no hearing request for Luei's Drive Thru liquor permit - Approve HSA modification procedures for employees with qualifying life events - Approve 2026 GSA per diem meal reimbursement rates - Discussion of trash hauling RFP (language suggests this is being discussed, not voted yet)
All items appear to be Board of Trustees votes (typically requiring trustee majority approval). No individual voter assignments specified in the agenda.
Executive session item (j)(ii) references "confidential information related to specific business strategy of an applicant for economic development assistance" involving public infrastructure and utility services. Details are deliberately withheld and will be discussed in closed session—residents will not have access to specifics.
Financial Items (All Passed 3–0): - 2026 OBWC (workers' compensation) premium appropriation: $425,000 - Advance to Stark EMA for breathing apparatus (state reimbursement grant): $160,380 - Budget transfers across departments (Clerk of Courts, Commissioners, Veterans): ~$42,750 total - County obligation payments to Job & Family Services, RPC (wage monitoring, subdivision inspection, storm/water, EEO): ~$123,532 - Intergovernmental transfers to Sheriff for STAR program, TCAP funding, and mental health/crisis intervention services: ~$158,405
Service Contract Awards (All Passed 3–0): - Land Records Management System (GovOS/Neumo): $166,460 over two years, effective 1/1/26 - Inmate Medical Health Care (Armor Health): $13,112,952 over three years, effective 2/1/26 - Inmate Mental Health Care (Armor Health): $2,771,660 over three years, effective 2/1/26
Purchases & Requisitions (All Passed 3–0): - DD building disaster repairs (asbestos, construction): $549,564 - Road salt (2025–26 season): $82,000 - Drug/alcohol testing services: $150,000 - Various vendor services for Job & Family Services: $1,280,000 - Licensing/software changes: ~$13,922
Infrastructure & Resolutions (All Passed 3–0): - Change order for Lawndell Road Bridge replacement (Black Horse Bridge Construction) - Rosedale Gardens sanitary sewer improvement project (Plain Township) - Vacation of storm/sanitary easement - Liquor license transfer approval (Top of the Mark Drive Thru Inc., Canton Township) - Grant acceptances (Prosecutor's office): SVAA and VOCA victim services grants - Data Processing Board expansion resolution
All votes were unanimous (3–0): Commissioner Richard Regula (President), Commissioner Bill Smith (Vice President), and Commissioner Alan Harold. County Administrator Brant Luther and County Clerk Sara Donald also present.
Cost Impacts: - Large inmate healthcare contracts totaling ~$15.8M over three years (medical + mental health combined) - $1.28M in Job & Family Services spending (residential care, respite services, testing) - Road salt contract shows winter preparedness planning
Infrastructure: - Sanitary sewer improvements planned for Rosedale Gardens (Plain Township)—easement vacation suggests project reconfiguration - DD school building repairs underway (asbestos remediation completed; construction ongoing) - Bridge replacement project on Lawndell Road advancing with contractor change order
Public Comment: - Public comment period occurred; Bill Green (DD Board) thanked commissioners for levy support; Justin Nicely raised CPS concerns - Next board meetings: November 12 & 13, 2025 (teleconference option available: 667-770-1465, Access Code 692732#)
No data center, tax abatement, JEDD, or significant waste/utility solicitations identified in this document.
The road salt purchase and sanitary sewer project are existing operational/capital items, not open bid solicitations seeking external proposals.
Budget & Finance: - Budget transfers totaling ~$112,887 across multiple departments (Clerk of Courts, Coroner, Engineer, Human Services) - Payment to Stark County COG: $46,973.23 - Multiple intergovernmental payments for fingerprinting fees and prosecutor services
Contracts & Agreements: - Three-year child support IV-D contract with Maximus Inc: $27,000 total ($9,000/year 2026–2028) - Amendment to agreement with Genacross Family & Youth Services - New placement services agreement with Friends 2 Family Youth Services LLC - Ohio Network of Children's Advocacy Centers funding agreement for State Fiscal Year 2026 - Professional liability insurance with USI Insurance Services: $175,494
Capital Projects: - Change order #1 for Lockhart Concrete Co. (Applegrove, Strip, Frank & Strausser road projects) - Change order #1 with Fechko Excavating for Meadow Grove Sanitary Sewers (Project P-625) - Change order #2 with Fechko Excavating for Justus and Harmon Sanitary Sewers (Project P-604) - JWorks case management system upgrade with Equivant: +$2,039.13 (total now $2,953,378.40) - Veterans homebound services expansion: +$100,000 (total now $183,000)
Subdivisions & Infrastructure: - Accepted performance bonds for Rolling Green West No. 4 (Jackson Twp) - Accepted streets/improvements for Wicker Creek No. 4 & No. 5 (Plain Twp); released performance bonds - Approved final plat for Rolling Green West No. 4
Other: - Road vacation hearing scheduled December 17, 2025 for Jackson Township - Reappointed David A. Thorley to Regional Planning Commission (2026–2027) - No hearing requested on new liquor license for Oakwood Pub/Sports Bar (Plain Twp)
All votes were unanimous (3–0) by the three Commissioners: Richard Regula (President), Bill Smith (Vice President), and Alan Harold.
No genuine contractor/vendor bid solicitations identified in this document.
November 19, 2025
Finance & Appropriations: - Approve $160,380 State Homeland Security Grant appropriation (EMA) - Multiple budget transfers across departments (Clerk of Courts, Coroner, Engineer, Human Services totaling ~$212,887) - Increase procurement card limit for Common Pleas Court employee to $15,000/month
Service Contracts & Agreements: - Three-year child support IV-D contract with Maximus Inc ($27,000 total; $9,000/year 2026–2028) - Amendment to Lutheran Homes Society agreement (Garden Group Home, $454/day per diem, through March 31, 2027) - New provider agreement with Friends 2 Family Youth Services LLC ($750/day per diem) - Professional liability insurance renewal with USI Insurance Services ($175,494) - Children's Advocacy Centers funding agreement ($99,310.52)
Infrastructure/Engineering: - Change Order No. 1, Lockhart Concrete Co. (Applegrove & Strip and Frank & Strausser Projects): $99,942.31 additions; adjusted total $2,164,659.89 - Change Order No. 1, Fetchko Excavating LLC (P-625 Meadow Grove Sanitary Sewers): $513,674.86 addition; adjusted total $3,353,488.85 - Change Order No. 2, Fetchko Excavating LLC (P-604 Justus and Harmon Sanitary Sewers): adjusted total $8,174,181.18 - Accept performance bonds and streets from Rolling Green West No. 4 and Wicker Creek subdivisions
Other: - Road vacation public hearing scheduled (possibly December 17, 2025) for two portions of Pittsburg Ave. NW in Jackson Township - Reappoint David A. Thorley to Regional Planning Commission (2-year term) - New liquor license for Oakwood Pub, LLC (Basement Sports Bar & Grill) in Plain Township—no hearing requested
Stark County Board of Commissioners (3 members: Richard Regula, President; Bill Smith, Vice President; Alan Harold, Member) votes on all items.
WASTE_UTILITY: Sanitary Engineer change orders for sewer projects (P-625, P-604); costs and scope adjustments noted but no bid solicitations for new contracts.
No genuine open bid solicitations found. All items involve appropriations, budget transfers, renewals of existing contracts, acceptance of completed infrastructure, or grant agreements—none use language requesting sealed bids, RFPs, RFBs, or qualifications from outside contractors.
November 26, 2025
Finance & Budget: - Budget transfers totaling ~$760,000+ across Adult Probation, Record Center, and Sanitary Engineer departments - Intergovernmental reimbursements (~$140,000 total) between county departments and courts
Service Agreements: - Memorandum of Understanding with Summit County Children Services for disaster preparedness (5-year term, Feb 2026–Jan 2031) - Contract with National Youth Advocate Program for wrap-around clinical services (~$40,000, through May 2026) - Association dues payments ($30,511.33 combined)
Infrastructure Projects (Change Orders & Approvals): - Road resurfacing projects: Northstar Asphalt (+$10,980); Melway Paving (-$125,330.68 non-performance credit) - Bridge replacements: Beaumont Ave (+$13,482.89); Farber St (completion/retainage release); 12th St & Summerdale Ave culverts (+$47,424.85, -$99,355.40 non-performance) - Sewer system repairs: Three projects (656, 641, 655) authorizing plan/spec preparation in Perry Twp, multi-township areas, and Plain Twp - HVAC replacement at Sanitary Engineer building: Two change orders (+$4,924.40 and +$5,408.45) - Waterline replacement in North Canton: quantity reduction of -$27,332.39
Land & Appointments: - Type 2 annexation of 4401 Tuscarawas St. from Perry Twp to Canton - Mortgage lien satisfaction (Superior Dairy Inc., original 1978) - Reappointments to Developmental Disabilities board and NEFCO policy board
Personnel: - Early release/office closure on Christmas Eve (noon) for 2025 and 2026
Board of Commissioners (three members: Richard Regula–President, Bill Smith–Vice President, Alan Harold–Member) holds voting authority on all items.
Waste/Utility: Sewer district collection system repairs (Projects 641, 655, 656) fall under wastewater infrastructure. No rate impact mentioned.
No genuine contractor/vendor bid solicitations identified. The document addresses change orders to existing contracts, plan/specification authorizations (which precede future bidding), and reappointments/personnel matters—not open calls for bids or RFPs.
June 30, 2026
The Perry Township Board of Trustees holds voting authority on all items. Board members are Matt B. Miller, Lisa J. Nelligan, and Ralph R. DeChiara, Jr.
July 28, 2026 Work Session
Board of Trustees (three members: Matt B. Miller, Lisa J. Nelligan, Ralph R. DeChiara, Jr.) hold voting authority on all items.
Waste/Utility Contract: Trash hauling RFB is actively under discussion with bidding deadline extension and scenario amendments pending.
December 3, 2025
Appropriations & Budget Actions: - Multiple 2026 appropriations approved for Prosecutor ($1.31M+ across multiple grant programs), Recorder ($1.94M), Sanitary Engineer water usage ($150K) - Prosecutor receives $275K for general operations, plus grants for victim services, domestic violence, drug task force, and land bank - Budget transfers approved for Adult Probation, Clerk of Courts, and Sheriff departments
Contracts & Purchases: - Sanitary Engineer to purchase four 2026 F150 pickup trucks from Liberty Ford ($212K) - Bulk water purchase from Aqua Ohio ($150K) - McMahon DeGulis LLP retained as joint counsel for one legal matter - Veterans financial assistance increased by $30K
Infrastructure: - Final change order approved for Perry Drive Improvement Project (Wenger Excavating) - Retainage payments authorized for Paris Ave Bridge and Applegrove/Strip & Frank/Strausser improvement projects
Environmental: - MOU approved with Stark Soil & Water Conservation District for MS4 storm water discharge permit compliance
Annexation: - Acknowledgement of City of Canton's annexation of 2100 38th St NW (effective Dec. 1, 2025)
All three County Commissioners (Regula, Smith, Harold) vote on all items listed above. All passed unanimously.
None regarding data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or major waste/utility contracts requiring special attention.
December 3, 2025 Meeting
Finance & Appropriations: - Prosecutor's 2026 budget and multiple grant appropriations (SVAA, CAP, VOCA, VAWA, DTAC, Land Bank totaling ~$1.1 million) - Recorder 2026 appropriations (~$1.9 million combined) - Sanitary Engineer water usage for network (~$150,000) - Various budget transfers and intergovernmental journal entries
Bid Solicitation: - Engineer resolution to advertise for bid #2995 for mowing services
Engineering Projects: - Final change order #5 for Perry Drive Improvement (net reduction of $152.4K; revised total contract $4.68 million) - Acceptance of completed Paris Ave Bridge Rehabilitation (no retainage owed) - Acceptance of completed Applegrove/Strip & Frank/Strausser Improvement; release of $25,600 retainage to Lockhart Concrete
Other Items: - McMahon DeGulis LLP legal representation amendment - Annexation acknowledgment: City of Canton annexing 2.865 acres (Plain Township) at 2100 38th St NW - Memorandum of Understanding with Stark Soil & Water Conservation District for MS4 stormwater permit assistance ($5,000/year)
Requisitions: - Four F150 pickup trucks for Sanitary Engineer fleet replacement ($212,000 via Liberty Ford state contract) - Public Defender bar association membership dues ($3,105)
Board of Commissioners (Richard Regula, Bill Smith, Alan Harold) votes on all items.
WASTE_UTILITY: Sanitary Engineer water usage appropriation ($150,000) and MS4 stormwater discharge permit compliance agreement with Soil & Water Conservation District
Finance & Appropriations: - Multiple appropriations for Adult Probation, Sheriff, Auditor, Engineer, and other departments totaling over $880 million (mostly pass-through funds) - Budget transfers and intergovernmental payments to reimburse Sheriff for security, court, and park services - Power supply agreement with IGS Energy for two-year term on county electric accounts
Human Resources: - Resolution on Emergency Management Agency table of organization - Employee Policy Manual revision
Infrastructure & Projects: - Robertsville Ave Bridge Removal Project (PID 114325) – clarification approval for bid specifications - COB 3rd Floor RPC Interior Renovations Furniture Project – awarded to Office Revolution for $330,013.45 - Road vacation petition hearing for 138.88' portion of Coolridge Ave. SE in Canton Township
Services & Contracts: - ResCare Community Living child placement agreement (Dec. 13, 2025 – Mar. 31, 2027) - AT&T APEX Carbyne 911 call-handling system – seven-year contract, $3.52 million total ($437K annual) - Yates Technology Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) – 60-day extension through Jan. 31, 2026 - Stark County Engineer's Office – Consultant Qualification-Based Selection (QBS) for 2026–2027
Appointments: - Dr. David Beer appointed to Stark County District Library Board through April 30, 2032
The Board of Commissioners (Richard Regula, Bill Smith, Alan Harold) votes on all items. The agenda notes an executive session to discuss confidential economic development information.
JEDD / Tax Abatement / Data Center: An executive session references "confidential information for an economic development request" but details are not disclosed in this agenda.
All items voted on by the three-member Board of Commissioners: Richard Regula (President), Bill Smith (Vice President), and Alan Harold (Member). All three voted in favor of every motion presented. No abstentions or dissents recorded.
Cost Impacts: - County spending $1.6M+ on JFS transportation contracts (Reliaride, LED Transportation, The Hupp Mobile, ABCD Inc.) through mid-2028 - $100K sewage disposal to Canal Fulton City - $85K monthly telecom bill (Job & Family Services) - $80K monthly electric bill - IT wireless infrastructure upgrade: $140K
Public Engagement Opportunity: - Final 2025 meeting scheduled Tuesday, Dec 30 @ 1:30 PM (open to public; teleconference access available at 667-770-1465, code 692732)
Economic Development: - Board held closed-door Executive Session (1:55–2:32 PM) to discuss confidential economic development request. No details disclosed.
Infrastructure: - Bridge load limits being adjusted; weight restrictions in effect mid-winter through spring
January 7, 2026
Finance & Appropriations: - Reallocate unspent 2025 probation program funds (~$437k total across three programs) - Reallocate Prosecutor General Fund expenses ($275k) - 2026 capital appropriations for Prosecutor ($44k) - Budget transfers and journal entries for various departments
Vehicles & Equipment: - 39-month lease of 2026 Chevy Trax for Adult Probation ($430/month via Lavery Automotive/GM Financial) - Sheriff's authorization for Deputies Association to purchase retired Deputy Chad Carruthers' service weapon ($240)
Service Contracts: - Month-to-month uniform cleaning/laundry with Tate Cleaners (not to exceed $60k annually) - Prosecutor's Axon Enterprise evidence management software renewal ($87,558) - Dell Marketing licensing (payment 2 of 3: $142k)
Infrastructure & Settlements: - Dressler Road Improvement Project Change Order No. 3 (reduces contract by $2,987) - Sewer backup damage settlement to homeowner at 1542 Cove Street NW, Uniontown ($15,011.45) - Park demolition project completion and contractor retainage release ($75,280)
Grants: - Sheriff's Sexual Assault Victim Notification Project grant acceptance ($24,706)
Three-person Board of Commissioners: Richard Regula (President), Bill Smith (Vice President), Alan Harold (Member)
No data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts (beyond routine sewer maintenance) identified.
No genuine bid solicitations identified in this document.
January 14, 2026
Finance & Appropriations: - County obligation payments to MCJAS ($930K), RPC for various services ($26K), and intergovernmental transfers - Three-year video conferencing maintenance contract with AVI-SPL ($64,378, Jan 2026–Jan 2029) - Lease approval for Coroner's vehicle: 39-month 2026 Chevy Equinox ($489/month via GM Financial) - Memoranda of Understanding with Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank and Workforce Initiative Association for services
Infrastructure & Projects: - Approval to advertise for bids on Jail Water Heater Replacement Project - Railroad agreements with Norfolk Southern Railway and RJ Corman Railroad for Cherry Rd NW Bridges Rehabilitation - Change Order No. 1 for County Office Building 3rd Floor RPC Interior Renovations - CAMA/Taxation Software SaaS agreement with Tyler Technologies
Planning & Annexation: - Final plat approvals for Hazelwood Terrace No. 4 (Nimishillen Township) and Treemont Estates No. 3 (Canton Township) - Type 2 Annexation of 3222 Bruening Ave SW from Canton Township to City of Canton
Appointments: - Reappointment of Joe Martuccio and Paul Mastriacovo to Public Defender Commission (4-year terms, Feb 2026–Feb 2030)
All three Commissioners (Richard Regula, Bill Smith, Alan Harold) voted unanimously to approve all items.
Cost Impacts: - Significant utility expenses: AEP electric service ($300K), Ohio Edison ($150K), bulk water purchase ($175K) - Road salt for winter: $250K through cooperative purchasing agreement - Professional design services for Easton Street Bridge: $120K (part of $278K total project approved April 2025)
Public Utility: - Sanitary Engineer managing sewer/water costs at multiple locations (13870 Cleveland Ave., 4526 Louisville)
Annexation: - Property at 3222 Bruening Ave SW transitioning from Canton Township to City of Canton jurisdiction
Upcoming Meetings: - MLK Jr. Holiday (Jan 19) – offices closed - Monthly Financial Update work session: Jan 26 at 10 AM (teleconference available) - Next board meeting: Jan 28 at 1:30 PM (teleconference available)
Waste/Utility Contracts: Sanitary Engineer contracts for bulk water (Aqua Ohio Inc.) and electric service (AEP, Ohio Edison) are routine operational expenses, not new solicitations.
February 25, 2026
Finance & Appropriations: - Approve appropriations totaling ~$1.6 million across multiple departments (capital expenses, grants, court projects, dog & kennel fund) - Approve budget transfer of $5,000 for Building Inspection vehicle purchase - Approve intergovernmental journal entries for reimbursements and service contracts - Approve prior-year telecommunications and payroll entries
Contracts & Services: - Approve one-year janitorial cleaning agreement with Cleanrite Commercial ($62,650, effective 3/1/26) - Award 2026 Jail Water Heater Replacement to Standard Plumbing & Heating ($79,500 as lowest bid) - Approve sewage disposal agreement with Summit County Department of Sanitary Sewer Services ($250,000) - Approve IT services contract with Tyler Technologies for Sheriff ($150,870.91)
Engineering & Infrastructure: - Approve State of Ohio participation for ODOT roundabout project at SR 241 and Shuffel Street - Approve Change Order No. 4 for Dressler Road Improvement Project (Wenger Excavating) - Accept Change Order No. 2 for Mt. Pleasant Detention Basin Improvement Project - Approve Change Order No. 2 for Office Building 3rd Floor RPC Interior Renovations - Approve annual complying contractors list for Drainlayer Licenses
Land/Property: - Schedule public hearing for March 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM regarding road vacation of St. Marks Drive NW in Jackson Township (0.083 acres) - Approve oil and gas lease with EOG Resources, Inc. for Sandy Township land (5-year term, Feb. 20, 2026–Feb. 20, 2031)
All three commissioners (Regula, Smith, Harold) voted unanimously to approve all items. All votes were 3-0.
All three Commissioners (Regula, Smith, Harold) vote on all items. All passed unanimously unless otherwise noted.
March 4, 2026
Appropriations & Obligations: - $30,000 for kennel project (donated funds) - $200,000 for additional Mt. Pleasant Basin Project work - $20,000 for Sheriff FY25 grant reimbursement - Routine monthly payments to Job & Family Services, county planning groups, and regional planning agencies
Bid Solicitation: - Advertise for bids for Limestone & Gravel, Asphalt Concrete, and Bituminous Material (road materials)
Contract Amendments & Approvals: - Job & Family Services: Dimensional Phases child placement services agreement amendment (heightened supervision at $1,050/day, effective Feb. 17, 2026–March 31, 2027) - Family Court: Lighthouse Youth Services contract extension (April 1, 2026–March 31, 2027)
Construction/Infrastructure: - Accept completed Moreland Allotment Sanitary Sewer Project; release $1,000 retainage to Elite Excavating Co. of Ohio, Inc. - Release maintenance bond for Huckleberry Street sewer extension to Stark County Metropolitan Sewer District - Accept Performance Bond ($59,700) and escrow agreement for Wicker Creek No. 6 Allotment development
Procurement: - $147,418 for one Freightliner Tandem Axle truck (ODOT specs, contract pricing) - $25,056 change order to Wildfire Pipeline (Sky Trim project), bringing total to $216,693
Personnel & Other: - Appointment of second county Apiary Inspector (Benjamin Myers, $10,000 split between two inspectors) - Staff travel approvals (training, conferences) - Satisfactions of two HUD mortgage liens ($49,781 + $35,514 for property at 11725 Jennings Road NE, Alliance) - Liquor license transfer notice (El Milagro Mexican Restaurant, Jackson Township)
The three Stark County Commissioners (Richard Regula, Bill Smith, Alan Harold) vote on all items. Specific department heads present recommendations but do not vote.
Public Participation: - Public comment period is part of every meeting ("Public Speaks" agenda item) - In-person attendance available; dial-in option: (667) 770-1465, Access Code 692732# - Regular work sessions held Monday & Tuesday at 10:00 A.M.
Costs: - Road material bids forthcoming (specific amounts TBD after bid process) - Truck purchase $147,418 (using existing state contracts for pricing) - Mt. Pleasant Basin additional work: $200,000 - Sewer extension work nearly complete; performance bond $59,700
Infrastructure: - Two sewer projects wrapping up (retainage release, maintenance bond release to Sewer District) - New residential subdivision (Wicker Creek No. 6) moving toward completion with public sewer service
Service Contracts: - Child placement and youth services contracts extended through March 2027 (no new procurement listed)
This document mentions "Data Processing" and "Eng IT Charge" ($98.44) in a routine journal entry, but this is standard county IT administrative billing, not a data center project.
March 11, 2026 Agenda
Finance & Appropriations: - Approve ARPA Violent Crime Grant carryover ($46,464.42) for Sheriff - Approve new child placement service provider (Necco SE, LLC) at $898/day per diem, effective March 15, 2026–March 31, 2027 - Approve sewage disposal agreement with Navarre Village ($250,000) - Approve Amazon Law Library membership renewal ($129) - Approve employee travel for Eastern Ohio Leadership Conference ($68.50)
Engineer Projects: - Approve revised funding agreement with Ohio DOT for Northvale Ave Bridge replacement ($1.418M total, federal/county split) - Advertise for sealed bids on Northvale Ave Bridge Replacement Project (estimated construction cost $800,000) - Award H-1-2026 Chip Seal Resurfacing contract to Melway Paving, Inc. ($1,008,246.66) - Approve Change Order #5 with Lockhart Concrete for Strausser & Lake O Springs Roundabout (+$1,971 net increase)
Regional Planning & Zoning: - Approve time extensions on maintenance/sidewalk bonds for Lexington Farms subdivisions (Plain Township) - Approve final plats for five subdivisions (Wicker Creek, Floradale Acres, George E. Pollock's Addition, Mount Marie Place, Village Manor) - Approve waterline loop construction agreement with Pulte Homes ($1,050 fee waiver for 83 lots; Pulte covers $185,000 construction)
Other: - Approve two professional services contract extensions (HOME-ARP and HOME Programs) through December 31, 2027 - Accept $7.5M state grant for Stark County Jail capital improvements
Stark County Board of Commissioners holds voting authority: - Richard Regula, President - Bill Smith, Vice President - Alan Harold, Member
All items appear subject to full Board approval.
March 25, 2026
Finance & Appropriations: - Board of Elections carryover ($1,768.72), Legal Expenses ($100,000), Coroner refund pass-through ($600) - Budget transfers for Prosecutor fringe benefits ($16,201.37) - Various intergovernmental and journal entries for county operations
Contracts & Vendor Approvals: - Award Bid No. 2998 for various classes of concrete to Diano Supply - Dell Marketing subscription renewal ($386,784.96) - Concord Road Equipment for snow/ice control package ($168,969.90) - Whisler Plumbing & Heating boiler replacement ($20,700) - Safe House and The Village Network agreements for juvenile protective services (per diem rates $333–$351/day)
Property Disposals: - Excess IT equipment (network switches, routers, gateways) via GovDeals auction - Three retired trucks from Sanitary Engineer via GovDeals auction
HR & Personnel: - AFSCME union work schedule modification (4 ten-hour days/week, April–September) - Drainlayer licenses for contractors (annual approval) - Staff reappointments and appointments to Ohio Children's Trust Fund council
Tax Abatements: - Tax Incentive Review Council (TIRC) 2026 recommendations for continuation of tax abatement agreements in Enterprise Zones 234C and 252C and CRAs (multiple companies including TimkenSteel, Canton Galvanizing, Tractor Supply, and others)
Grants & Compliance: - VAWA grants (Violence Against Women Act) signature waivers - Storm Water Management Program 2025 Annual Report - Cost Allocation Plan certification (Maximus Consulting)
Liquor Licenses: - Three license matters (two new permits, one transfer) with no hearing requested
Stark County Board of Commissioners (all items): - Richard Regula, President - Bill Smith, Vice President - Alan Harold, Member
Tax Abatements: TIRC continuation approvals for multiple Enterprise Zone and CRA agreements.
April 1, 2026
All three Commissioners held voting power on each item: - Richard Regula (President) - Bill Smith (Vice President) - Alan Harold (Member)
All votes passed unanimously (3–0).
None identified. All requisitions shown are approvals of specific vendors for existing or previously-authorized projects (e.g., the asphalt contract was approved by BOC on 3/7/2025; sewage agreements are routine intergovernmental contracts). No language such as "sealed bids," "RFP," "advertise for bids," or "request for qualifications" appears.
Finance & Budget: - Budget transfers totaling ~$164K across Adult Probation, Sheriff, and other departments (equipment, grants, personnel) - Intergovernmental fund transfers to mental health and homeless services
New Contracts & Agreements: - Family Solutions Residential Services agreement for youth group home placements ($700–$800/day rates, effective April 1, 2026–March 31, 2027) - Drainlayer licenses for two contractors (Drain Ops LLC, JN Steiner Excavating LLC)
Requisitions (vendor purchases): - GMC truck for Bridge Department ($51,458) - Hot Mix Asphalt resurfacing construction contract ($1.01M; total project $2.53M approved March 2025) - Goodwill parenting skills training ($80,000) - Sewage disposal agreements: Massillon City ($2.5M) and Canton City Utilities ($5M) - Miscellaneous expenses (keypad, software, travel, membership dues)
Zoning/Development: - Eight construction variances for Belden Reserves subdivision in Jackson Township (curb, drainage, sidewalk, asphalt standards)
Administrative: - USDOJ OVW grant fund number change for Prosecutor's Office - Acknowledgment of Canton annexation petition (13.525 acres; expedited process, no public hearing required)
Stark County Board of Commissioners has voting authority on all items. Members: Richard Regula (President), Bill Smith (Vice President), Alan Harold (Member).
Costs to Residents/Taxpayers: - Sewage disposal agreements total $7.5 million (split between Massillon and Canton) - Asphalt resurfacing project: $1+ million ongoing - Youth services and training contracts: $80K+
Development: - Belden Reserves subdivision in Jackson Township: variances approved for drainage, road width, sidewalk requirements - Canton annexation: 13.525 acres moving from township to city jurisdiction (no public hearing; objections must be filed within 25 days)
Public Comment: - Work sessions open to public (Mondays & Tuesdays, 10 AM, board room) - April 8 meeting accessible in-person or by dial-in: (667) 770-1465, Access Code 692732#
Waste/Utility Category: Large sewage disposal contracts with Massillon City and Canton City Utilities flagged as material budget items.
April 8, 2026
All three commissioners (Richard Regula, Bill Smith, Alan Harold) vote on every item listed; all passed unanimously (3–0).
April 8, 2026 Meeting
Finance & Appropriations: - County obligations to Job & Family Services ($95,611.75) and various RPC invoices for engineering, subdivision inspection, storm/water, and house numbering - ARPA-funded sanitary infrastructure projects (sewer & water totaling ~$3.4 million) - Amendment to Procurement Card Policy to authorize fleet fuel cards - 2026 Capital Budget and appropriation for General Fund, Justice System Sales Tax Fund, and Permanent Improvement Fund
Infrastructure: - Accept completed Perry Drive Improvements Project (Wenger Excavating, Inc.); release $0 retainage - Authorize bidding for Project P-655: Collection system repairs (sanitary sewers/manholes) in Plain and Perry townships - Change Order #2 with Abbott Electric Inc. for LED lighting replacement at Developmental Disabilities building (+$1,479.77; adjusted contract total: $208,159.77)
Service Contracts: - Three residential treatment center agreements for delinquent children (George Junior Republic, New Beginnings, Buckeye Ranch) – April 1, 2026–March 31, 2027 - Renewal of MOU with Sheriff for Law Enforcement Training Facility operation/maintenance (April 1, 2026–March 31, 2031)
Travel: Approval for employee training attendance (~$5,241 total)
The Board of Commissioners (Richard Regula, President; Bill Smith, Vice President; Alan Harold, Member) votes on all items.
WASTE_UTILITY: ARPA sanitary infrastructure projects ($3.4M+) and Project P-655 sewer repairs qualify as utility/waste infrastructure.
April 22, 2026
Finance & Appropriations: - EMA E911 Wireless Tax fund: $505,000 - Two VAWA prosecutor grants: $29,987 + $37,897 - Multiple intergovernmental transfers totaling ~$659,000+ (regional planning dues, soil & water drainage, infrastructure, IT charges, grant reimbursements)
Contracts & Agreements: - Professional services agreement with American Structurepoint, Inc. for 12th St. & Perry Dr. Roundabout Project design - Drainlayers' License renewal for Bell Trucking dba Tank Pro (April 22, 2026–March 1, 2027) - Detention Basin Agreement with Redwood Jackson Township Wales NW Avenue OH P1 Fee Owner LLC - 2026 Jail Housing Contracts with Cities of Alliance, Canton, and Massillon
Projects & Bidding: - Authorization to bid Project P-641 (Collection System Repairs in Stark County Metropolitan Sewer District)
Other Actions: - Approval to sell county surplus property (Rotary four-post car lift) via Govdeals - Purchase of 2025 Superior Broom Vehicle for Highway Department: $65,750 - Membership in WEX Fuel Card Program through Sourcewell - Type 2 Annexation approval (2050 & 2232 Central Ave SE from Canton Township to City of Canton) - Settlement approval in federal court case - One-year bond extension for The Glens of Jackson No. 1 development - FY 2025 Emergency Management Performance Grant: $138,323
All items passed unanimously 3–0 with votes from: - Commissioner Richard Regula (President) - Commissioner Bill Smith (Vice President) - Commissioner Alan Harold (Member)
Waste/Utility: Project P-641 (sewer collection system repairs) is moving to sealed bid phase.
Finance & Appropriations: - EMA E911 Wireless Tax fund ($505,000) - Prosecutor VAWA grants ($29,987 and $37,897) - Regional Planning Commission dues ($80,000) - Soil & Water Conservation MOU ($110,000) - Perry road improvements ($100,000) - Various intergovernmental reimbursements
Equipment & Services: - Sale of county rotary car lift on Govdeals (surplus property) - Purchase of 2025 Superior Broom sweeper vehicle for highways ($65,750) - Join WEX Fuel Card Program through Sourcewell - Participate in Ohio Fellowship Program (college intern wages/benefits reimbursement)
Infrastructure & Engineering: - Professional Services Agreement with American Structurepoint for 12th St./Perry Dr. Roundabout design ($575,733; total project ~$3.99M with 80% federal SCATS funding) - Sealed bid authorization for Project P-641: Sewer collection system repairs (manhole repairs throughout district) - Drainlayers' License approval for Bell Trucking dba Tank Pro
Property & Development: - Type 2 annexation approval: 2050 & 2232 Central Ave SE from Canton Township to City of Canton - Time extension for performance bond on The Glens of Jackson subdivision - Detention basin agreement with Redwood Jackson Township Wales NW Avenue developer
Other: - 2026 Jail Housing Contracts with Alliance, Canton, and Massillon ($141.50/day per prisoner) - Office building renovation change order #3 (+$22,830 for HVAC/ADA work; contract now $2,379,376) - Emergency Management grant ($138,323)
Stark County Board of Commissioners: Richard Regula (President), Bill Smith (Vice President), Alan Harold (Member)
None related to data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts.
May 6, 2026
All votes were unanimous 3–0 among the three Commissioners: Richard Regula (President), Bill Smith (Vice President), and Alan Harold (Member). All motions made by Harold, seconded by Smith.
Waste/Utility: Sanitary Engineer invoices for wage monitoring, subdivision inspection, storm/water/NPDES, house numbering; sewer/water charges; OWDA loan payments to Massillon ($849,273.41); lift station rehabilitation; drainlayers license.
LEAD: Request for Qualifications - Electrical design services for electrical distribution system upgrades at County Office Building (110 Central Plaza South, Canton, Ohio)
LEAD: Request for Qualifications - Professional engineering services for electrical design services at Stark County Fairgrounds (305 Wertz Ave. N.W., Canton, Ohio)
June 10, 2026
All items voted on by the three-member Board of Commissioners (Regula, Smith, Harold). Unanimous approval on most votes. One abstention: Harold abstained on the Hall of Fame Owner Community Reinvestment Area Agreement (2–0 vote with abstention).
Cost/Budget Impact: - Largest single expense: $668,706 sewer rehabilitation contract (Middlebranch area) - Youth services grants total ~$490K in mental health and mentoring programs - Radon testing contract awarded to Recon Home Inspections - Village of Beach City road funding extended through Dec. 31, 2027 (~$31K total)
Public Participation: - Public comment occurred – residents spoke against solar grid denials vs. data center approvals; others raised concerns about data center environmental/infrastructure impacts - Future meetings open to public (in-person or teleconference): June 16 (work session) and June 17 (board meeting)
Notable: - Data center tax abatement was discussed and supported by labor union representative (IBEW Local 540) - Micro-surfacing road project moving to bid phase
Data Centers mentioned in public comment only – no specific vote or contract action on data center projects themselves in this meeting, but clear indication commissioners are considering data center tax abatements.
Sewer/wastewater – Middlebranch Creek & Nave Street sewer improvement project awarded.
An executive session on pending litigation was held (2:40 PM); details not disclosed.
June 17, 2026
Finance & Appropriations: - Prosecutor expert witness funding: $350 - Coroner service-to-supply budget transfer: $5,000 - County obligations to SCOG (regional planning): $51,861.17 - CDBG/HOME reimbursement to RPC: $45,342.24 - Homeless crisis program payment to mental health services: $626.29 - Fingerprint fee to Sheriff: $600
Equipment & Services: - Canon printer purchase from Digital Print Solutions, Inc. - Traction Guest visitor management software renewal (Sign In Enterprise Inc.), 6/15/26–6/14/27 - Phone charges (CBTS Technology Solutions): $150,000 - Dressler/Everhard road construction completion (Wenger Excavating): $300,000 - Emergency respite services: $65,000 - Sewage disposal agreement with Canal Fulton City: $100,000 - Bulk water purchase from Aqua Ohio Inc. for Uniontown: $250,000 - Unclaimed funds distribution: $300,000
Infrastructure & Professional Services: - Accenture professional services for Northvale Ave. Bridge construction admin: $122,000 - Change Order #5 for Dressler Road project (Wenger Excavating) - Manhole rehabilitation project awarded to Advanced Rehab Technology: $423,252.50
Regional/Community: - Library levy renewal vote (2.0 mills + 0.3 mill increase) on November 3, 2026 ballot - Prosecutor grant applications (SVAA and VOCA 2026–2027) - Homeless Crisis Response Program grant application - Tax incentive districts resolution (property tax exemptions with in-lieu service payments) - Road vacation public hearing date (Plain Township petition) - Reappointment of Gregory Blasiman to Transit Authority Board
All items voted on by all three Commissioners (Regula, Smith, Harold) with unanimous 3–0 approval.
Data centers mentioned in public comment but no specific county action, contracts, or incentives voted on in this meeting. Tax incentive districts resolution approved but language is general; unclear if aimed at any specific industry or project.
Massillon City Council votes on all ordinances and resolutions. Board of Control approval required for sealed bid contracts. Mayor executes inter-governmental agreements.
October 17, 2022
City Council votes on all items. Board of Control approval required for IT and waste contracts (Ord. 146, 147). Mayor enters agreements for economic development grants (Ord. 138, 145).
June 17, 2026
Finance & Appropriations: - Prosecutor expert witness reimbursement ($350) - Coroner budget transfer ($5,000) - Various intergovernmental fund transfers and reimbursements (~$98,429 total)
Purchasing & Renewals: - Canon printer purchase for Job & Family Services (replaces existing unit) - Traction Guest visitor management software renewal (6/15/2026–6/14/2027)
Construction & Infrastructure: - Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Accenture for Northvale Ave. Bridge Project construction administration ($122,000) - Change Order No. 5 for Dressler Road Improvement Project (+$1,007.09 to existing $7.8M+ contract) - Award of Sanitary Engineer Project P-641 (Manhole Rehabilitation) to Advanced Rehab Technology ($423,252.50)
Utility Contracts: - Sewage disposal agreement with Canal Fulton City ($100,000) - Bulk water purchase from Aqua Ohio Inc. for Uniontown customers ($250,000)
Subdivision & Zoning: - Final plat approvals for five residential developments (Berkshire Farms, Dimmerling Estates, Downs & Hinton, Portview, Sparwood Farms) - Road vacation hearing for Sheffield St. NW in Plain Township
Tax Incentive District: - Creation of incentive districts in unincorporated Stark County with real property tax exemptions and service payments in lieu of taxes
Grants & Other: - Prosecutor SVAA and VOCA grant applications (2026-2027) - Library millage renewal vote authorization (2.3 mills for 8 years) - Homeless Crisis Response Program grant application ($334,000) - TIF fund establishment for Erie Ave. SW – Americas project
The Board of Commissioners (Richard Regula, Bill Smith, Alan Harold) votes on all items. Individual department heads (Finance, Engineer, Sanitary Engineer, etc.) recommend actions.
Cost Impacts: - Significant water and sewage infrastructure spending ($350,000 combined) - Bridge and road construction projects underway with associated professional services fees - Library property tax increase being put to voters in November 2026 (renewal + 0.3 mill increase)
Zoning & Development: - Five new residential subdivisions approved in Jackson, Nimishillen, and Plain Townships - New tax incentive districts created in unincorporated areas with tax exemptions for property owners
Public Comment Opportunities: - Work sessions: Mondays and Tuesdays at 10:00 AM (Board Room; dial-in available) - Regular meeting: June 24 at 1:30 PM (Board Room; dial-in available) - Public hearing scheduled for road vacation petition (dates/times to be announced)
Waste/Utility Contracts: - Sewage and bulk water contracts renewed with existing vendors (Canal Fulton City, Aqua Ohio Inc.)
Tax Abatement / Incentive District: Resolution creating incentive districts with real property tax exemptions and service payment requirements (ORC 5709.77–5709.85).
Waste/Utility: Sewage disposal and bulk water purchase contracts renewed.
June 24, 2026
All three commissioners (Regula, Smith, Harold) voted unanimously (3–0) on every item. All motions passed.
CATEGORY: waste_utility — Addison Lake LLC sewer and water extension project (Joinder Agreement); Storm/Water/NPDES invoices processed.
July 8, 2026
Finance & Appropriations: - Five separate fund appropriations totaling ~$255,082 (Domestic Violence, Violent Crime Reduction, Recovery Ohio, etc.) - Multiple county obligation and intergovernmental journal entries for routine payments to Job & Family Services, RPC, Sheriff, and others
Open Bid Solicitation: - Security Services for Job and Family Services buildings
Contracts & Agreements (for approval): - New procurement card user authorization ($10,000 monthly limit) - Funding agreement with Stark County Mental Health for Children's Network Family Engagement Specialist ($90,655) - Administrative Services Agreement with Educational Service Center for Family Council ($140,000) - Employee Consultation Services agreement with Helix Counseling ($25,000) - 63-month copier/printer lease for Sheriff ($574.81/month)
Engineer & Infrastructure Projects: - Professional design services for 12th Street/Perry Drive Roundabout ($150,000) - Micro Surfacing Project awarded to Strawser Construction ($1,422,592.71) - Traffic Signal Warrant Study contract ($9,000, 90% reimbursed) - Intersection/Corridor Safety Study contract ($48,000, 90% reimbursed) - Jackson Meadows Sanitary Sewers Project—planning phase approval - Private sanitary sewer extension on Faircrest Street (Hall of Fame Owner LLC) - Retainage release for Collection System Repairs Phase II ($43,246.81)
Building/Facilities: - Addendum to bid specifications for County Office Building Sixth Floor Family Court renovations - Bid approval for 2026 Bow Building Dock Project (~$300,000 base bid)
Other: - Collective Bargaining Agreement for Developmental Disabilities staff - Library Board appointment - Housing Rehabilitation Program mortgage lien satisfactions - Liquor license transfers (no hearings requested) - EECBG Grant time extension request
The Stark County Board of Commissioners (Richard Regula—President, Bill Smith—Vice President, Alan Harold—Member) holds voting authority on all items. Work sessions are held Mondays and Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.; the formal meeting is Wednesday, July 15 at 1:30 p.m. Public comment is available in-person or by dial-in.
Cost Impact: - County is spending ~$2.2 million on road/infrastructure projects (roundabout design, micro surfacing, safety studies) - ~$255,000 in new appropriations for public safety and social services - Copier lease adds $574.81/month operational cost
Infrastructure/Zoning: - New sanitary sewer service being brought to Jackson Meadows area and Faircrest Street (Perry Township) via private extension - 12th Street/Perry Drive roundabout in design phase - County office building undergoing interior renovations
Utility/Contracts: - Sanitary sewer extensions may affect property development plans in affected areas - RPC (Regional Planning Commission) billing for storm/water, wage monitoring, subdivision engineering, and house numbering
Public Comment: - Road Vacation Hearing scheduled Wednesday, July 15 at 1:00 p.m. - Board meeting with public access Wednesday, July 15 at 1:30 p.m. (in-person or dial-in available)
City Council votes on all items. Board of Control approval required for bids in Ordinances 51, 52, and 43.
No public hearings scheduled for this meeting.
January 18, 2022
Massillon City Council holds voting power on all items. Committee origins are noted (Community Development, Economic Development, Streets/Highways/Traffic/Safety, Finance, Committee of the Whole).
WASTE/UTILITY: Ordinance 9 renews the Kimble Recycling & Disposal contract for residential and commercial refuse/recycling collection.
November 6, 2023
City Council votes on all items. Finance Committee sponsors most budget/appropriations items; Streets, Highways, Traffic & Safety Committee handles traffic/corridor matters; Public Utilities & Environmental Committee handles sewer code; Community Development Committee handles DORA and splash pad.
October 16, 2023
All ordinances and resolutions require approval by Massillon City Council. Board of Control approval also required for splash pad construction contract (per Ordinance 87).
May 15, 2023
Massillon City Council votes on all ordinances and resolutions. Committee sponsorship noted: Community Development (Ordinance 46), Police and Fire (47), Public Utilities and Environmental (48–49), Finance (50–53), and Economic Development (22).
None identified. No data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts (beyond routine sewer maintenance).
Monday, November 18, 2024
All ordinances are being introduced/voted on by Massillon City Council, with specific items routed through relevant committees (Finance, Parks & Recreation, Police & Fire, Community Development, Public Utilities & Environmental).
No data centers, tax abatements, or JEDD agreements identified.
Waste/Utility: Wastewater rate increases and stormwater fee amendments are under consideration.
November 4, 2024
Massillon City Council votes on all items. The Board of Control must approve the Tremont Ave. drainage contract award.
City Council votes on all items; Mayor signs labor agreements and NOPEC authorization.
No data centers, tax abatements, or JEDD agreements mentioned. NOPEC is a utility aggregation program (electricity purchasing cooperative), not a traditional utility service contract.
October 7, 2024
Introduction/First Reading (New Items): - Ordinance 89: Update job classification titles for Community Development/Planning Department - Ordinances 90–98: Fund appropriations from unallocated balances for Parks & Recreation, Community Health Services, Police, Income Tax, Roberson Splash Pad, Waste Management Grant, and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - Ordinance 99: Replace 2011 bidding procedures for public construction projects; allow project labor agreements - Ordinance 100: Apply for Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) funding for 2025
Second Reading: - Ordinance 81: Rezone properties from B-1/RM-1 to B-3 General Business District - Ordinances 82–83: Join Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (NOPEC) electricity aggregation program - Ordinances 84–86: Approve three-year collective bargaining agreements (Streets/Parks, Wastewater Treatment, and Police)
Third Reading: - Ordinance 78: New tree removal program ordinance
Liquor License: Stock exchange request for Shiv Gauri Inc. (Massillon Mini Mart, 2622 Lincoln Way W., Ward 6)
City Council has voting authority on all ordinances and resolutions. Committee assignments are noted (Finance, Community Development, Public Utilities & Environmental, Rules/Courts & Civil Service, Streets/Highways/Traffic & Safety). No specific council members named except President Mike Slater and Councilman Mark Lombardi.
September 16, 2024
City Council votes on all items; Mayor signs collective bargaining agreements.
None identified related to data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts. Wastewater contract is internal labor agreement, not vendor services.
Monday, June 16, 2025
City Council votes on all ordinances. Board of Control approval required for IT managed services and University Drive contracts before execution.
Waste/utility: Ordinance 52 involves Waste Management Grant Fund adjustments.
City Council votes on all items (Finance Committee, Health/Welfare/Building Regs Committee, Community Development Committee, and Rules/Courts/Civil Service Committee sponsor respective ordinances).
April 21, 2025
City Council votes on all ordinances. Board of Control approval required for contract awards under Ordinances 29 and 18.
No public hearings listed for this meeting.
✓ WASTE/UTILITY: Sewer improvement projects and wastewater staffing position
April 7, 2025
Zoning & Development: - Rezone a property from R-1 Single Family Residential to A-1 Agricultural (Ord. 15) - Approve FY2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget (Ord. 16) - Transfer 13.427-acre Out Lot No. 681 from City to Community Improvement Corporation of Massillon (Ord. 17)
Infrastructure & Utilities: - Advertise for sealed bids for Wellman Avenue, Medill Avenue, and Commonwealth Avenue Sanitary Sewer Improvement Projects (Ord. 18) - Create new "Safety Officer" position in Wastewater Treatment department (Ord. 19) - Fund appropriations for Wastewater Treatment, Collection System Improvement, and Wastewater Treatment Capital Improvement funds (Ords. 20–22)
Municipal Services & Contracts: - One-year prosecutorial services agreements with Village of Navarre and Village of Beach City (Ords. 24–25) - One-year housing contract with Stark County Jail for city prisoners (Ord. 26) - One-year preventative maintenance contract with Standard Plumbing and Heating for HVAC service (Ord. 27) - Fund appropriations for Parks and Recreation Capital Improvement (Ord. 28)
Liquor License Transfer: - Transfer D1, D2, D3, D3A liquor license from Starway Lounge, LLC to RayJay Smith, LLC at 45 & 49 Lincoln Way E. (Ward 2)
Building Code Updates: - Multiple amendments to International Property Maintenance Code (Ords. 7–10, on third reading)
All items are City Council votes; Board of Control approval required for bid contracts.
City Council votes on all ordinances and resolutions. The Board of Control must approve the sludge disposal contract award.
Waste/Utility: Wastewater sludge removal contract bid solicitation.
City Council votes on all ordinances and resolutions. Committee assignments noted: Health/Welfare/Building Regs (Ord. 72); Streets/Highways/Traffic/Safety (Ord. 73); Finance (Ord. 74–75); Community Development (Ord. 60); Public Utilities/Environmental (Ord. 67).
Waste/Utility: Ordinance 67 addresses water service contract renewal with Aqua Ohio (multi-year rate regulation).
Zoning: Ordinance 60 modifies industrial zoning code.
City Council votes on all ordinances and resolutions. Specific committee assignments noted above (Rules/Courts, Streets/Highways, Finance, Community Development, Public Utilities & Environmental).
No data centers, tax abatements, or JEDD agreements mentioned. Waste/utility: Water service contract with Aqua Ohio (Ordinance 67).
June 15, 2026
City Council votes on all items. The Board of Control must approve the road project contract award.
Data center moratorium – Resolution 25 extends a stay on data center development.
Zoning amendments – Ordinance 60 modifies industrial zoning and site plan review.
Waste/utility contract – Ordinance 67 sets water service rates with Aqua Ohio, Inc.
City Council votes on all items. Committee assignments noted: Finance Committee (Ordinances 59 & 61), Community Development Committee (Ordinance 60).
Waste/Utility category applies: Ordinance 61 addresses yard waste collection service expansion across Stark County municipalities.
All items are before the Board of Stark County Commissioners (Richard Regula, President; Bill Smith, Vice President; Alan Harold, Member).
Metallus Inc. (formerly TimkenSteel) enterprise zone tax exemption agreement being amended—enterprise zone is a tax incentive program.
April 9, 2025
Finance & Budget: - Budget transfers for Job & Family Services and Radio Bond Payments ($1,558,406.26) - County operating cost allocations to EMA ($337,251), HAZMAT ($80,000), LEPC ($10,000), and other departments - Joining the BUY BOARD cooperative purchasing program
Infrastructure & Engineering: - Professional services agreement with Omnipro Services, LLC for construction administration on Dressler Rd./Everhard Rd. Project - Approval to advertise for sealed bids on H-4-2025 Micro Surfacing Project - Approval to advertise for sealed bids on Dressler Rd Improvements Project (with Addendum No. 1)
Licenses & Appointments: - Drainlayer licenses approved for five contractors (effective April 9, 2025–March 1, 2026) - Daniel Kunz appointed to Stark County Flood Plains Appeals Board (through March 31, 2028)
Real Estate & Annexations: - Two Type 2 annexations approved: Image-Teeter area (Canton Township to City of Canton) and 2707 Fulton Dr. NW area (Plain Township to City of Canton) - Liquor license stock transfer approved for Mini Food Mart at 4730 Cleveland Ave S
Service Agreements: - Family Court agreement with The Village Network for child protective services (Apr 1, 2025–Mar 31, 2026) - Ohio-911 Orthoimagery cost-sharing agreement with County Auditor
Employee Travel: - Three county employees approved for training conferences (total ~$1,121)
All three Commissioners voted unanimously on every item:
- Commissioner Richard Regula (President)
- Commissioner Bill Smith (Vice President)
- Commissioner Alan Harold
Public Comment: Laurinda Johnson (Canton resident) spoke during public comment opposing proposed library funding cuts.
Road Work: Two road projects are being advertised for sealed bids—residents and contractors should watch for bid announcements on the Micro Surfacing (H-4-2025) and Dressler Rd Improvements projects.
Annexations: Two parcels are moving from township to City of Canton jurisdiction; affected property owners should note potential service/tax changes.
Drainlayer Licensing: Five excavation/plumbing firms received renewed licenses for drainage work.
Next Meetings: April 14, 15 (work sessions), and April 16 (regular board meeting) at 10 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Public may attend in-person or by phone.
✓ Waste/Utility: Sanitary Engineer handles sewer/water billings; routine intergovernmental journal entries for water/sewer at 13870 Cleveland Ave. No new contracts.
September 21, 2021
All votes by Board of Trustees (3 members): Doug Haines, Mike Shreffler, Ralph DeChiara. All votes were unanimous (3-0).
Cost Impact: - Lexipol subscription: $7,651.28 - Provident Insurance: $3,782/year for 3 years - ODOT Stimulus: Up to $250,000 available for township infrastructure projects - American Rescue Plan funds: Two distributions arriving in 2021 and 2022
Zoning/Problem Properties: - Resident Tim Lewton raised concerns about abandoned vehicles, unlicensed cars parked in yards, and poorly maintained rental properties at 1615 Sherwood. Chief Pomesky coordinating with Zoning Inspector. - Fasnacht Farm mentioned multiple times as ongoing concern; Trustee Haines noted a plan is being developed.
Public Comment Opportunities: - Open forum session during this meeting allowed residents to voice concerns about police administration, parks maintenance, and property conditions. - Next bid opening for road striping is October 19, 2021 at 6:00 PM.
Notable Personnel Issue: - Internal dispute under investigation between Police Chief Mike Pomesky and Administrator Joyce Martin. Law Director retained to investigate. Chief Pomesky reportedly contacted media; investigation ongoing and no comments being made publicly.
April 23, 2025
Budget & Financial Transfers: - Adult Probation filing cabinet reclassification: $11,590.34 - Multiple intergovernmental reimbursements between county departments (Sheriff, Common Pleas Court, Family Court, Job & Family Services totaling ~$767k) - Prior-year Sheriff grant reimbursements: ~$12k
Contracts & Agreements: - Acceptance of 11 child placement service providers (2-year contracts, April 2025–March 2027) - Amendment to Turning Point Residential Services child placement agreement - New Aultman Hospital drug/alcohol testing services agreement - Belmont Pines Hospital delinquent youth care agreement (FY 2025–2026) - Greenman-Pedersen Inc. construction administration contract (Lawndell Rd Bridge) - Tyler Technologies Jury Management System (SaaS) amendment
Infrastructure & Engineering: - Award Dressler Rd Improvement Project to Wenger Excavating, Inc. - Accept completed State St Bridge work; release $7,114.40 retainage to Fechko Excavating - Additional Paris Ave Bridge inspection costs: $23,250 (due to weather delays) - Drainlayer license approval for Fryburg Excavating & Trucking
Funding & Administration: - $725,000 Municipal Road Fund allocation (including $21,703 SCATS dues) - New Family Court Youth Services Reclaim Grant fund establishment - Jackson Lake Park plat and sewer easement release - Community Corrections Planning Board member appointments
All voting power: Three Stark County Commissioners—Richard Regula (President), Bill Smith (Vice President), and Alan Harold. All items passed unanimously (3–0).
Cost Impact: - Road maintenance budgeted at $725,000 for 2025 - Bridge construction/inspection ongoing with supplemental costs due to weather - Child placement contracts secure services for county-dependent youth through March 2027
Public Comment: - Public comment period held; two speakers addressed solar/wind development opposition and general county matters - Next meetings: April 28 (work session, optional), April 30 (Perry Township road vacation hearing + regular board meeting, both open to public dial-in)
Contracts of Note: - 11 child placement service providers approved for multi-year delivery - County partnering with Aultman Hospital and Belmont Pines for occupational health and youth services
Bid Solicitation in Document: - Resolution to "advertise for bid #2986 – Precast Concrete Box Culverts" (Engineer department)
None of the following apply: Data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility service contracts.
May 14, 2025
All three Commissioners (Regula, Smith, Harold) voted unanimously (3–0) on all items. Motions typically made by Harold, seconded by Smith.
None of the following apply to this document: - No data center projects discussed - No tax abatements mentioned - No JEDD agreements referenced - No waste/utility contracts (E911 service is telecom, not waste/water)
May 14, 2025 Agenda
Finance & Appropriations: - E911 Wireless Tax Revenue Fund appropriation ($850,000) - Budget transfer for Adult Probation fingerprinting/training ($1,500) - Multiple journal entries for RPC services (wage monitoring, subdivision engineering, storm/water management, house numbering) - Intergovernmental reimbursements to RPC and other agencies
Bids & Contracts: - Award bids for limestone/gravel and asphalt concrete to various vendors (Bid Nos. 2980, 2981) - Advertise for bids for X-Ray machines and metal detectors at county buildings (Bid No. 2985) - Approve AT&T E911 hosted services ($153,000 for 6 months) - Change order for legal/judgement expenses ($151,000)
Infrastructure: - Addendum approval for Lawndell Rd Bridge Replacement Project (PID 119133)—material specification change to galvanized steel piles - Establish two new engineer capital project funds (Dressler & Everhard Road, Beaumont Ave. Bridge)
Regional Planning & Community Development: - Renew Historic Preservation Programmatic Agreement with State Historic Preservation Office through Dec. 31, 2029 - Approve satisfactions of mortgage liens for five housing rehabilitation program participants
Grant Approvals: - TCAP (Targeted Community Alternatives to Prison) subsidy grant - Two VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) grants (FY2023 and FY2024) - Sheriff's office drug interdiction grants ($34,241.91 and $165,105.53)
Land Changes: - Approve Simmons Annexation (1.7492 acres, Lake Township to Village of Hartville) - Approve Trump & Lincoln 2025 Annexation (Canton Township to City of Canton)
Other: - Reappoint Dawn Miller to Family Services Planning Committee (3-year term) - No objection to new Dollar General liquor license in Perry Township
Stark County Board of Commissioners (all three members vote): - Richard Regula, President - Bill Smith, Vice President - Alan Harold, Member
All resolutions and approvals require Board action.
No data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility service contracts identified in this document.
May 21, 2025
All items voted on by the three-member Board of Commissioners: Richard Regula (President), Bill Smith (Vice President), and Alan Harold (Member). All votes passed unanimously 3–0.
No data centers, tax abatements, JEDDs, or waste/utility contracts discussed in this meeting.
June 4, 2025
Finance & Appropriations: - Appropriations for capital projects: $1,456,800 (OPWC) and $6,318,000 (ODOT) - Multiple budget transfers for security systems, confidential funds, and veteran benefits - County obligations and intergovernmental journal entries for routine services
Bids & Procurement: - Advertise for Bid: New Hazmat Trailer (Bid #2987) for EMA - Award contract: Lawndell Rd Bridge Replacement to Black Horse Bridge Construction ($1,629,766 base bid)
Vehicle & Equipment Leases: - Three 39-month leases for Chevy Trax vehicles for Adult Probation ($395/month each, June 2025–August 2028) - Sale of excess county vehicles via GovDeals (4 vehicles) - Donation of 30 Motorola radios to Jackson Township Fire Department
Service Contracts (Amendments & New): - Job & Family Services: Four contract amendments (counseling, respite care, drug testing, peer mentoring) - New agreement with Helix Counseling for employee consultation services ($25,000 max) - Sheriff: Radio communications equipment maintenance ($3,343/month, 18 months)
Infrastructure & Engineering: - Four ODOT Local Public Agency (LPA) agreements for bridge projects (Cherry Rd, Northvale Ave., Robertsville Ave.) - Professional services for bridge load ratings ($55,300) - Change order for sanitary sewer project ($466,329.52) - Approval of drainage easements for The Farms at Enclave No. 2 subdivision
Sanitary/Utilities: - Sewage disposal agreements: Tuscarawas County Metro ($200,000) and Massillon City ($2,750,000) - Wastewater controller training and engineering assistance ($182,670)
All items are voted on by the Stark County Board of Commissioners (Richard Regula–President, Bill Smith–Vice President, Alan Harold–Member).
Cost Impact: - Bridge projects represent largest expenditures ($1.5M–$3.9M each, mostly federally funded via ODOT/CEAO) - Sewage disposal to Massillon City: $2.75M annually - Multiple service contract increases (counseling +$35K, respite care +$350K, drug testing +$60K)
Public Participation: - CDBG/HOME Fiscal Year 2025 Action Plan: 30-day public comment period completed; no comments received - Open Board meetings: Wednesday 6/11 at 1:30 PM (in-person or dial-in) - Work sessions: Mondays & Tuesdays at 10:00 AM
Infrastructure & Zoning: - Drainage easement approval for residential development (The Farms at Enclave No. 2, Lake Township)—affects stormwater management
⚠️ Waste/Utility: Significant sewage disposal contracts with outside municipalities; wastewater infrastructure training/upgrades.
All items passed with votes by the three-member Board of Commissioners: Richard Regula (President), Bill Smith (Vice President), and Alan Harold (Member). All votes were unanimous or near-unanimous (one abstention on minutes approval by Smith).
No data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts discussed.
The Stark County Board of Commissioners (Richard Regula, Bill Smith, Alan Harold) votes on all items.
No data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or major waste/utility contracts identified.
August 5, 2025
Fire & Police: - Pay increases for part-time firefighters - Hire Anthony Nicholson as full-time police officer (start date: August 8, 2025) - Renew School Resource Officer MOU with Perry Local Schools for 2025-2026 - Accept $8,150 Sport Fish Restoration grant for Cops & Bobbers event supplies - Approve Constable and Extra-Duty MOU
Public Works: - Approve 3.5-year farm lease with Klick Farms for Fasnacht farm - Approve Milhoan Asphalt to repair Kropf Ave SW - Accept funding and approve Outdoor Fitness Court at Meredith Park
Zoning & Property: - Issue two $500 nuisance property citations (611 Snively Ave NW and 207 Genoa Ave NW, both in Massillon) - Approve removal of abandoned sign and shrub at Austin/Hilton corner - Accept bid from Eslich Wrecking Company ($24,000) for demolition at 1005 Miles Ave NW, Canton
Administration & Personnel: - Rescind/modify May 6, 2025 meeting minutes (reformatting of public comments) - Approve pending warrants totaling $631,912.97 - Wage increase for Cynthia Seybold (retroactive to January 2025) - Appoint Kim Robinson as Assistant Fiscal Officer (pending background check) - Approve employment contract for Administrator Cotter - Schedule special meeting August 19, 2025 at 5 p.m. for employment performance discussion
All items appear subject to full Board of Trustees vote (standard motion, second, vote format).
None related to data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts.
The Board of Trustees has voting power on all items. Executive sessions will include the full Board, Fire Chief Sedlock, Law Director Mathews, and Administrator Cotter as applicable.
None of the following apply: data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts.
September 2, 2025 Agenda
Consent Agenda (Items a–k): - Fire Department lateral transfer MOU to recruit experienced staff - Accept $20,704.84 DARE grant (drug prevention) for Police Department - Police Department software maintenance agreement with Central Square ($5,528.91) - Police Department access control/security system upgrade via I2C Technologies ($27,043.00) - Additional asphalt costs for water main phase 2 project on Saratoga ($7,338.58) - Two nuisance property citations ($500 each) under Ohio law - Temporary staffing support through Adecco for administration ($4,000.00) - Stark County Regional Planning Commission membership ($708.42) - Invoice payment to Clemans-Nelson ($5,003.75) - Weekly warrants totaling $317,903.15
New Business: - Fire Department ambulance coverage for Central Catholic football game - Perry Youth Softball Association proposal to construct new softball field at Summerdale Park - Sell surplus equipment (2 dump trucks with plows, 1 flatbed pickup) via Ohio Township Association or GovDeals.com - Asphalt repair to Kropf Avenue via Milhoan Asphalt (up to $14,000.00) - Discussion of meeting livestreaming/recording and website updates - Fasnacht Farm Park update
Executive Session Topics: - Personnel discipline, pending court actions, economic development
The Perry Township Board of Trustees votes on all items. Individual trustees are identified (Nelligan, DeChiara Jr., Miller) but voting alignment is not specified in this agenda.
Economic Development (Executive Session): Item j.iii flags a closed-door discussion on economic development with Board of Trustees, Law Director, and Administrator. No details provided in agenda; residents should request minutes after meeting if interested in specifics.
No genuine bid solicitations identified. The equipment sale is a government auction of surplus property (exclusion category). The asphalt repair and security system are approvals of existing vendor contracts/quotes, not open solicitations.
October 7, 2025
Consent Agenda (Items a–l): - Hire new Firefighter/Paramedic Halle Wright (start 10/10/2025) - Accept $52,785 donation from McKinley Eagles for fire extrication tools - Accept resignation of Firefighter/Paramedic Cameron Flesher (effective 10/13/2025) - Renew Wichert insurance policy ($3,816) - Approve IDEP/STEP grant for police traffic enforcement ($49,556.38) - Purchase police trailer from Majestic Trailer & Hitch ($7,906) - Approve Canton Water Department payment for Saratoga paving project - Nuisance property citation at 1426 Saratoga Ave ($500) - Accept $2,000 donation for Oktoberfest community event - Approve newsletter postage and mailing costs ($4,047.27) - Approve warrants totaling $890,416.83 and August bank reconciliation
New Business: - Approve Halloween/Trick-or-Treat observance October 26, 3–5 pm - Approve donated sick leave policy - Approve liquor license permits for Dollar General and two AA Executive entities (with fire inspection compliance notes) - Purchase two Genesis Extrication tool sets (up to $94,933; $52,785 from donation) - Discuss tennis courts, rugby field requests, and Perry Youth Softball proposal at Summerdale Park - Approve August–September meeting minutes
Perry Township Board of Trustees votes on all items. Specific trustees referenced: Nelligan, DeChiara Jr., Miller.
Executive Session (Item j, subsection iv) discusses "confidential information related to specific business strategy of an applicant for economic development assistance." This suggests a closed-door discussion about an unnamed economic development project but provides no details on the nature of the assistance or applicant.
No genuine contractor bid solicitations are present in this document. All vendor items involve renewals (insurance), donations, or pre-approved purchases with established vendors.
July 9, 2025
Financial Actions (Approved): - Appropriations: $30K for Adult Probation ISP program; $30.6K for Domestic Violence Fund; $82.5K for new jury management software; $15K for workers' compensation; $200K CDBG funding - Budget transfers across Adult Probation and Prosecutor departments - County obligations and intergovernmental payments to various departments and agencies - Non-emergent transportation agreements with five providers (LED Inc., CMJW Inc., The Hupp Mobile Inc., ABCD Inc., A Blessed Path Inc.)—3-year terms through June 2028 - Sublease agreement with Children's Network of Stark County for office space at 213 Market Avenue N., Canton (3 years)
Infrastructure & Services: - Bid advertisement for cleaning services at multiple county buildings (IT, Regional Planning, Coroner, Board of Elections, Records Center) - Sewage disposal agreement with Summit County ($400K) - Vehicle/equipment requisitions totaling $222.8K (Ram truck, aerial device) - Addendum #1 to Perry Dr & Southway St Signal Replacement Project specifications - Real property purchase (Parcel 17-WD) for Whipple Ave Improvement Project - Software-as-a-Service agreement with Catalis for jury management system
Other Actions: - Settlement of sewer backup claim ($2,242) - Multiple youth services contracts for family court programs (~$105.3K total) - Annexation of Triple S Properties from Sugarcreek Township to Village of Wilmot - Municipal road funding extension for Village of Minerva bike lane project
Commissioners Regula and Smith hold voting power on all items; Commissioner Harold was absent. Items passed with 2–0 votes (Harold excused).
Cost Impact: - Largest expenditure: $400K sewage disposal to Summit County; $222.8K in vehicle/equipment; $82.5K for jury software - Small settlement ($2,242) for sewer backup damage at residential property
Public Comment: - Mike Bichsel (Valentine Contractors Inc.) raised concern about not being selected for masonry work on Stark County Jail Renovations (award went to Granger/Welty JP)
Bid Opportunity: - County is actively seeking bids for cleaning services at five buildings; details available via official bid process
Meetings Ahead: - Next commissioners' meetings July 15–16, 2025; public may attend in-person or dial in (listen-only)
Waste/Utility: Yes—$400K sewage disposal agreement with Summit County; $402.74 waste services charge from Republic Waste Services
Zoning: Annexation approval (Triple S Properties, Sugarcreek to Wilmot)
February 18, 2025
All three Trustees (Miller, DeChiara, Nelligan) have voting authority. All items passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
August 6, 2025
Financial/Administrative: - Approved VAWA grant appropriations totaling $63,382.80 (Prosecutor's office) - Approved budget transfers and routine county/intergovernmental fund transfers - Approved various requisitions and travel expenses
Active Bid Solicitations: - Land Records Management System (RFP 2992) – County Recorder seeking proposals for new records system - Office Building Third Floor RPC Interior Renovations – Advertisement to bid construction ($3.15M base) and furniture ($351K) - Engineer's Office HVAC Upgrade Phase II – Advertisement to bid HVAC work (engineering estimate: $80K–$127K depending on alternates)
Contract Awards: - Hot mix asphalt resurfacing project: $1.5M to Northstar Asphalt Inc. - Perry Drive & Southway Street signal replacement: awarded to TC Randal Construction, LLC - Three 2-year small repairs contracts for Metropolitan Sewer District (Wenger Excavating, DiPietro Construction, Underground Services) at up to $77,500/year each - Multiple professional service contracts for Housing Rehabilitation Program (appraisals, surveying, title services)
Other: - Approved 1.6-mill tax levy for Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities (going to November 4, 2025 election) - Change order approved for 12th St & Summerdale Ave culvert replacement - Delinquent sewer/water charges certified to county auditor - New liquor license application (Jackson Township) – no hearing requested
All three Commissioners (Richard Regula, Bill Smith, Alan Harold) voted unanimously to approve every item. All motions passed 3–0.
Waste/Utility: Sewer district small repairs contracts and delinquent water/sewer charge certification qualify.
August 13, 2025
Multiple intergovernmental reimbursements (CDBG/HOME, hazmat, court services, etc.)
Contracts & Agreements:
Refugee Support Services MOU with International Institute of Akron (no cost; Sept 2025–Aug 2026)
Capital Projects:
Community-Based Correctional Facility: IT server/network replacement—$195,000
Infrastructure:
City of Canton annexation filing acknowledgment (2.013 acres from Plain Township)
Travel: Two employees seeking reimbursement (~$210–$201 each)
All items are voted on by the Stark County Board of Commissioners: Richard Regula (President), Bill Smith (Vice President), and Alan Harold (Member).
No data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts discussed.
All three commissioners present voted unanimously for every item: Richard Regula (President), Bill Smith (Vice President), and Alan Harold. All motions passed 3–0.
LEAD: Stark County Office Building Third Floor RPC Interior Renovations Project - advertisement to bid for interior renovations (addendum to clarify specifications)
August 27, 2025 Agenda
Finance & Appropriations: - Board of Elections carry-over funding ($9,513.72) - Job & Family Services budget transfer ($75,000) - Multiple intergovernmental reimbursements to Sheriff and other departments for law enforcement and court services - Homeless Crisis Response Program funding transfers to mental health services
Contracts & Services: - Award cleaning services bid to Hands on Cleaning for county buildings ($102,840 for 2-year term, Sept 2025–Aug 2027) - Approve Ohio START subaward agreement (substance abuse intervention program, July 2025–June 2027) - Amend medical transportation contract with Koala Kruizers: increase round-trip fee from $65 to $130 (July 2025–June 2028)
Human Resources: - Convert two full-time Social Service Worker 2 positions to four part-time positions (Job & Family Services) - Approve pay tables for Job & Family Services non-bargaining employees - Set Stark County Treasurer's bond at $500,000
Infrastructure & Planning: - Approve Professional Services Agreement with Palmer Engineering for 2025 bridge inspections ($49,890) - Accept performance bond for Oldestone Crossing No. 4 subdivision (Lake Township, $70,180 escrow) - Approve Addendum No. 1 for Stark County Office Building third-floor RPC renovations bid project - Appoint Kim Genis as trustee to Multi-County Juvenile Attention System (through Dec 31, 2028)
Other: - Halloween observance date recommendation: Sunday, October 26, 2025, 3–5 p.m.
All items are voted on by the Board of Commissioners (Richard Regula, President; Bill Smith, Vice President; Alan Harold, Member).
No data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility service contracts appear in this document.
LEAD: Stark County Office Building Third Floor RPC Interior Renovations Project - advertise to bid for interior renovations
September 10, 2025
Appropriations & Financials: - Board of Elections: $10,000 for 2025 security grant - Commissioners: $5,000,000 for anticipated capital projects - Engineer: $1,578,698 for ODOT-related capital projects - Various routine intergovernmental and obligation transfers
Property & Vehicle Sales: - Declare 11 County Engineer vehicles as excess; sell via Govdeals - Declare 10 Sheriff vehicles as excess; sell via Govdeals
Capital Projects (Bidding/Award): - Authorize bid advertisement for T-1-2025 643 Long-Line Pavement Marking Project - Authorize bid addendum for Stark County Engineers Office HVAC Upgrade Phase II - Authorize bid addendum for County Office Building Third Floor RPC Interior Renovations - Award Cornerstone Building Hydraulic Elevator Modernization to The Murphy Contracting Company - Award Engineers Office HVAC Upgrade Phase II to Standard Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
Service Contracts: - Olinger Landscapes maintenance contract for Zimber Ditch Detention Basin ($7,100) - Young Star Academy custody/protective services for delinquent children - Matrix Pointe software addenda (data conversion, server migration—$8,500 one-time fee) - A.V.O. Behavioral Health Family Peer Mentor Services ($59,000, through June 2026) - Dave Thomas Foundation grant agreement for Wendy's Wonderful Kids ($190,000, through June 2026)
Other: - Approval of annexations to City of Canton - Liquor license approvals (no hearing requested for two new licenses) - Board appointments
All items voted on by the three-member Board of Commissioners: Richard Regula (President), Bill Smith (Vice President), and Alan Harold. All motions passed 3–0.
Public Comment Opportunity:
Next Board meeting: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 @ 1:30 PM (in-person or dial (667) 770-1465, access code 692732#, listen-only)
No data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts identified in this document.
January 6, 2026 Reorganizational Meeting
The Perry Township Board of Trustees votes on all items. Trustees identified: Matt Miller, Lisa Nelligan, and DeChiara Jr. (three-member board typical for Ohio townships). Votes will be recorded in blank fields on the agenda.
Economic Development Assistance is referenced in the executive session but no specifics are disclosed. This warrants monitoring for future meetings if details become public.
No genuine contractor/vendor bid solicitations identified. The document approves existing contracts, blanket purchase orders with established vendors, and one accepted quote—none represent open solicitations.
The Board of Trustees votes on all items. The Board President must sign the 2025 ESAC Report.
Executive session planned to discuss "confidential information related to specific business strategy of an applicant for economic development assistance." Content not disclosed in this agenda.
No genuine bid/contractor solicitations identified in this document.
February 10, 2026
Consent Agenda (routine approvals): - Weekly bills/payroll totaling $941,527.38 - Purchase order for V2 Technology police software ($65,000 for 2026) - Renewal of AFSCME dental/vision coverage (no changes) - Road certification (145.929 miles) for gas tax sharing with County/ODOT - ESO EMS/Fire/Inspection software renewal ($6,616.47) - HSA supplemental disbursement policy for employee coverage changes
New Business: - Monthly departmental updates (Fire, Police, Public Works, Zoning, Administration)
Requests for Proposals (RFPs): - Mowing services in township parks - Trash collection services in township parks - Details available at Perrytwp.com
Executive Session Topics: - Pending litigation - Public employee employment matter - Confidential economic development assistance request involving public infrastructure and utility services
The Board of Trustees votes on all consent and new business items. Specific trustee names appear in agenda (Nelligan, DeChiara Jr., Miller) but voting breakdowns are not detailed in this agenda document.
Economic development item flagged: Executive session will discuss confidential economic development assistance involving public infrastructure and utility extensions. Nature, location, and applicant identity not disclosed in this agenda.
DOCUMENT SUMMARY
This is a legible North Canton City Council agenda document for a public hearing on August 17, 2026.
1. WHAT'S BEING VOTED ON OR DISCUSSED
Ordinance 16-2026: Repeal of Chapter 1139 (Industrial District Regulations) and amendment of Chapter 1137 (Business District Regulations) to modernize and clarify zoning rules for five commercial/industrial districts: General Business A (GB-A), General Business B (GB-B), Neighborhood Business (NB), Office Building (OB), and Limited Industrial (LI).
Key regulatory changes include:
2. WHO HAS VOTING POWER
3. WHAT NEARBY RESIDENTS & LOCAL BUSINESSES SHOULD KNOW
4. FLAG SPECIAL ITEMS
CONTRACTOR/VENDOR BID SOLICITATIONS
None identified. This is a zoning code amendment—a legislative action—not a procurement document.
September 17, 2025
Appropriations & Transfers: - Board of Elections filing fees: $6,190 - Molly Stark Demolition Project advance funds: $1,975,000 - EMA Wireless Tax Revenue Fund: $530,000 - Prosecutor DTAC 2025: $8,500 - Job & Family Services salary-to-service transfer: $600,000
Contracts & Agreements: - Renewed visitor management software agreement with Sign In Enterprise, Inc. ($5,737.60 through June 2026) - FY2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG): $1,396,925 - FY2025 HUD HOME Investment Partnerships Program: $807,395.35
Capital Projects: - T-2-2025 642 Long-Line Pavement Marking Project (approved for bidding) - Change Order No. 3 with Lockhart Concrete Co. for 12th St & Summerdale Ave Culvert Replacement - State St Resurfacing Project payment authorization to Shelly Company - Office Building 3rd Floor RPC Interior Renovations General Trades contract awarded to Massillon Construction & Supply Company - Furniture bids rejected; re-bid expected - HVAC Replacement Change Order No. 1 with Standard Plumbing & Heating Co.
Vendor Requisitions Approved: - Molly Stark Demolition: Gary Moderalli Excavating ($1,882,000) - Perry Drive/Southway Drive Traffic Signal: TC Randal Construction LLC ($204,585.45) - Road salt 2025-2026: Cargill Inc. ($260,000)
Development Plats Approved: Five subdivision final plats (Oldestone Crossing No. 4, Sparwood Farms No. 2, Springvale Allotment No. 7, Springwood Lake Camp Club Nos. 2-5)
Other: Housing rehabilitation program mortgage lien satisfaction; support agreement with Land Reutilization Corporation and Park District
All items voted on by the three-member Board of Commissioners: Richard Regula (President), Bill Smith (Vice President), and Alan Harold. All votes passed 3-0.
Major Spending: - $1.975 million Molly Stark Demolition project underway (major taxpayer expenditure) - $2.2+ million in pavement/infrastructure contracts - Federal/HUD community development funding ($2.2+ million) for local housing and development initiatives
Development Activity: Six subdivision plats approved, indicating active residential/commercial development in Lake, Plain, Canton, and Bethlehem townships
Public Access: Meetings open to in-person attendance and teleconference participation (dial-in details provided for future meetings Sept. 24 & beyond)
No Public Comment Recorded: "Public Speaks" section shows none attended on Sept. 17
Economic Development Assistance mentioned: Executive session included discussion of "confidential information of an applicant for economic development assistance" under Ohio Revised Code 121.22(G)(7), but no details disclosed. Residents should monitor future meetings for potential tax abatement or incentive programs.
October 1, 2025
Financial/Appropriations: - Repay $150,000 advance from General Fund for Mount Pleasant Retention Basin Project - Approve $170,709.75 in capital project balances (ODOT-related bridge and rating work) - Approve $2,300 for Prosecutor's expert witness funding
Service Agreements: - Three youth mentoring service agreements (Pathway Caring for Children, T & G Youth Services, Blended Family Health Care Services) – each capped at $25,000 for October 2025–September 2026 - Amendment to jail medical/mental health RFP (#2993 & #2994) to reduce performance bond requirement
Infrastructure & Public Works: - Five OPWC (Ohio Public Works Commission) funding applications totaling $1.95 million for bridge and road projects (Clermont Ave Bridge, Cleveland Ave Resurfacing, Easton St Bridge, Everhard Rd Resurfacing, Whipple Ave/4th & 3rd St) - Approve Millennium Parking Garage License with City of Canton for jurors ($8,000/year, 2026–2027)
Land & Property: - Approve oil/gas lease with EOG Resources (Osnaburg Township, 5 years effective Sept. 25, 2025) - Approve Type 2 annexation of 4403 Cleveland Ave NW from Plain Township to Canton - Approve sale of Wilson Pointe apartment complex - Public hearing scheduled for Oct. 29, 2025 on Waterway St. road vacation (Lawrence Township) - Community Reinvestment Area expansion in Perry Township
Other: - Liquor license transfer (no hearing requested)
All items voted on by the Board of Commissioners: Commissioners Richard Regula (President) and Bill Smith (Vice President) voted in favor of all items. Commissioner Harold was absent and excused. Votes passed 2–0 on each item.
⚠ Tax Abatement/Economic Development: Community Reinvestment Area in Perry Township (housing/economic incentive program under ORC 3735.65–3735.70)
LEAD: Medical and Mental Health Care for Stark County Jail Inmates - Amendment No. 1 to RFP #2993 and #2994
All items are voted on by the full Alliance City Council. Specific council members introduced certain ordinances (noted above), but voting power rests with the full council body.
Cost to Residents: - $93,000 engineering contract for algae bloom reduction at local reservoirs (Walborn and Deer Creek)
Employment & Labor: - Multiple union employment contract ratifications – exact wage/benefit terms not disclosed in this agenda
Development: - Community Reinvestment Area Agreement with R&J Family Realty, LLC (potential tax incentive arrangement; specific details not provided)
Zoning: - Planning and Zoning Code amendment under consideration
City Council votes on all items. No specific voting breakdowns are identified in this agenda document.
Labor contracts for water/sewer employees and general city employees are being ratified—costs not specified in this agenda.
Road resurfacing: The 2026 program list is being modified; which roads are added or removed is not detailed here. Residents should check the full ordinance or contact the city for specifics.
Park revenue: Rental income will now flow directly to the Park Levy Fund, which may affect future park improvements or maintenance funding.
Tax abatement: A Community Reinvestment Area agreement with Alliance Ventures Mount Union Gateway is being renewed. This is a tax incentive—details on value, term, and project scope not provided.
Public comment: A "Public Speaks" segment is scheduled.
Second Readings (moving toward final vote): - Ratification of labor contract with Alliance Water and Sewer Distribution Employees Association (WSDEA) - Amendment to 2026 road resurfacing program to modify which roadways are included - Directive to deposit park facility rental receipts into Park Levy Fund retroactive to January 1, 2026 - Continuation of Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) tax abatement agreement with Alliance Ventures Mount Union Gateway
New Business: - Authorization to participate in Ohio Department of Transportation's sodium chloride (salt) purchase contract
Old Business (prior readings, moving forward): - Amendment to Planning and Zoning Code Section 1122.03 - Ratifications of four employee association labor contracts (Administrative & Finance; Water Pollution Control; Wastewater/Water Treatment/Distribution/Street Department; Federation of United Employees)
City Council votes on all items. Specific introducers noted above; no voting breakdown provided in this agenda document.
Tax Abatement: Yes—CRA agreement continuation with Alliance Ventures Mount Union Gateway (Ordinance 033-26).
No open bid solicitations identified. The salt purchase references an existing Ohio DOT contract the city is joining; not an active RFP or sealed-bid process initiated by Alliance.
All items introduced "by Council as a Whole" or individual councilmembers (Kiko, Edwards, Mastroianni, Lohnes) as noted above; full Council votes on all ordinances and resolutions.
⚠️ Data Center Zoning: Document references a scheduled special meeting (June 15) on "Zoning Code – Data Centers," but details are not included in this May 18 agenda.
⚠️ Tax Abatement: CRA agreement continuation with Alliance Ventures Mount Union Gateway.
All items are introduced by Council as a Whole or individual councilmembers (Kiko, Edwards, Mastroianni, Lohnes) and voted by full City Council.
Third Reading (Final Vote Expected): - Donate retired fire department protective equipment to Stark State College Emergency Services - Accept fact-finding report on settlement of contractual dispute between City and Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association
Second Reading: - $500,000 loan agreement with Build Ohio Acquisition & Holding Company and Canton for All People, Inc (Urban Development Action Grants) - Water Treatment Plant Power Factor Correction Equipment replacement (~$85,000) - Professional Engineering Services for State Street–Beechwood Avenue–Sawburg Avenue intersection inspection project (~$107,000) - Ratify labor contract with Fraternal Order of Police/Ohio Labor Council
New Business: - Cleaning and repair of #2 Aeration Tank at Wastewater Treatment Plant (~$440,000) - Residential garbage collection rates for July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027
Old Business: - Amendment to Section 1122.03 of Planning and Zoning Code - Continuation of Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) tax abatement with Alliance Ventures Mount Union Gateway
City Council votes on all items. Specific introducers noted for some ordinances but all require full council passage.
All votes are by the Perry Township Board of Trustees: Matt B. Miller, Lisa J. Nelligan, and Ralph R. DeChiara, Jr. Fiscal Officer Craig E. Chessler does not vote on board motions.
No specific costs, zoning changes, or contract details are disclosed in this notice.
Economic development matter is referenced but shielded from public view. No data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts are explicitly mentioned.
March 24, 2026
Consent Agenda (items a–g, voted as a block): - Renew worker's compensation insurance (Sedgewick) – $10,420 - Approve pending warrants (bills/payroll) – $453,635.26 combined (two weeks) - Approve February 2026 bank reconciliation - Approve BASIC-Universal software subscription – $1,200/year - Approve purchase of bulletproof vests and carriers from Akron Uniforms – $3,857.67 - File tax lien against property at 129 Elmford Ave SW, Massillon – $500 - Approve arbitrator invoice (Jeffrey A. Belkin, Esq.) – $11,740.50
New Business: - Zoning abatement approval for 311 Bernower Ave SW, Massillon under RC 505.86 - Letter from Plain Township regarding multi-township collaboration (informational) - Executive sessions on employment, litigation, and economic development assistance confidential information
All listed items are voted on by the Perry Township Board of Trustees (three trustees identified: Nelligan, DeChiara Jr., Miller). The consent agenda items are voted as a single motion block.
No genuine contractor/vendor bid solicitations identified in this document. Items listed are renewals, approvals of existing vendor quotes, or fund appropriations without active solicitation language.
May 5, 2026
The Perry Township Board of Trustees votes on all items. Specific trustee names are not listed in this agenda.
None. No data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts are mentioned in this document.
Perry Township Board of Trustees (Matt B. Miller, Lisa J. Nelligan, Ralph R. DeChiara, Jr.) holds voting authority on all items.
Economic development assistance: The Board is discussing a confidential economic development assistance application in executive session, but no specifics are disclosed in this agenda.
No genuine contractor/vendor bid solicitations identified in this document. All items are approvals of existing quotes already received.
The Perry Township Board of Trustees votes on all items. Named trustees are: - Matt B. Miller - Lisa J. Nelligan - Ralph R. DeChiara, Jr.
None of the following apply to this document: - Data centers - Tax abatements - JEDD agreements - Waste/utility contracts
No genuine contractor/vendor bid solicitations identified in this document.
December 10, 2025
Budget & Appropriations (all passed): - Multiple departmental appropriations totaling ~$860M+ for 2026, including Adult Probation programs, Sheriff operations, Auditor pass-through funds, Engineer accounts, and specialized funds (jail commissary, dog kennel, concealed handgun licenses, etc.) - Budget transfers between accounts (~$72,600 total) - County obligations and intergovernmental payments to vendors and other agencies
Service Agreements & Contracts (all passed): - Power supply agreement with IGS Energy for two-year county electric service - Child placement services with ResCare Community Living (Dec. 2025–Mar. 2027) - VOCA/SVAA grant award with Ohio Attorney General ($14,501.75) - Seven-year 911 call-handling system (AT&T APEX Carbyne) — $3,516,399.82 - Yates Technology 60-day agreement extension - Furniture contract for RPC 3rd Floor renovations awarded to Office Revolution ($330,013.45 — lowest bid)
Administrative Items (all passed): - Emergency Management Agency staffing table - Employee policy manual revision - 2026 general and specialized fund budgets - Engineer consultant qualification selection for 2026–2027 - Bridge removal project (Robertsville Ave, PID 114325) bid clarification - Library board appointment (Dr. David Beer) - Road vacation hearing scheduled for Dec. 17, 2025
All three Commissioners voted unanimously on every item: Richard Regula, Bill Smith, and Alan Harold.
Economic Development: Two executive sessions under Ohio Revised Code 121.22(G)(8) for confidential economic development requests, but no details disclosed in public minutes.
March 11, 2026 Agenda
Finance & Appropriations: - Approve ARPA Violent Crime Grant carryover ($46,464.42) for Sheriff - Approve new child placement service provider (Necco SE, LLC) at $898/day per diem, effective March 15, 2026–March 31, 2027 - Approve sewage disposal agreement with Navarre Village ($250,000) - Approve Amazon Law Library membership renewal ($129) - Approve employee travel for Eastern Ohio Leadership Conference ($68.50)
Engineer Projects: - Approve revised funding agreement with Ohio DOT for Northvale Ave Bridge replacement ($1.418M total, federal/county split) - Advertise for sealed bids on Northvale Ave Bridge Replacement Project (estimated construction cost $800,000) - Award H-1-2026 Chip Seal Resurfacing contract to Melway Paving, Inc. ($1,008,246.66) - Approve Change Order #5 with Lockhart Concrete for Strausser & Lake O Springs Roundabout (+$1,971 net increase)
Regional Planning & Zoning: - Approve time extensions on maintenance/sidewalk bonds for Lexington Farms subdivisions (Plain Township) - Approve final plats for five subdivisions (Wicker Creek, Floradale Acres, George E. Pollock's Addition, Mount Marie Place, Village Manor) - Approve waterline loop construction agreement with Pulte Homes ($1,050 fee waiver for 83 lots; Pulte covers $185,000 construction)
Other: - Approve two professional services contract extensions (HOME-ARP and HOME Programs) through December 31, 2027 - Accept $7.5M state grant for Stark County Jail capital improvements
Stark County Board of Commissioners holds voting authority: - Richard Regula, President - Bill Smith, Vice President - Alan Harold, Member
All items appear subject to full Board approval.
Finance & Budget: - Budget transfers totaling ~$164K across Adult Probation, Sheriff, and other departments (equipment, grants, personnel) - Intergovernmental fund transfers to mental health and homeless services
New Contracts & Agreements: - Family Solutions Residential Services agreement for youth group home placements ($700–$800/day rates, effective April 1, 2026–March 31, 2027) - Drainlayer licenses for two contractors (Drain Ops LLC, JN Steiner Excavating LLC)
Requisitions (vendor purchases): - GMC truck for Bridge Department ($51,458) - Hot Mix Asphalt resurfacing construction contract ($1.01M; total project $2.53M approved March 2025) - Goodwill parenting skills training ($80,000) - Sewage disposal agreements: Massillon City ($2.5M) and Canton City Utilities ($5M) - Miscellaneous expenses (keypad, software, travel, membership dues)
Zoning/Development: - Eight construction variances for Belden Reserves subdivision in Jackson Township (curb, drainage, sidewalk, asphalt standards)
Administrative: - USDOJ OVW grant fund number change for Prosecutor's Office - Acknowledgment of Canton annexation petition (13.525 acres; expedited process, no public hearing required)
Stark County Board of Commissioners has voting authority on all items. Members: Richard Regula (President), Bill Smith (Vice President), Alan Harold (Member).
Costs to Residents/Taxpayers: - Sewage disposal agreements total $7.5 million (split between Massillon and Canton) - Asphalt resurfacing project: $1+ million ongoing - Youth services and training contracts: $80K+
Development: - Belden Reserves subdivision in Jackson Township: variances approved for drainage, road width, sidewalk requirements - Canton annexation: 13.525 acres moving from township to city jurisdiction (no public hearing; objections must be filed within 25 days)
Public Comment: - Work sessions open to public (Mondays & Tuesdays, 10 AM, board room) - April 8 meeting accessible in-person or by dial-in: (667) 770-1465, Access Code 692732#
Waste/Utility Category: Large sewage disposal contracts with Massillon City and Canton City Utilities flagged as material budget items.
April 15, 2026 Meeting
Finance & Appropriations: - Prosecutor Land Bank funding: $80,000 - Prosecutor ICJR Grant: $91,930.88 - Prosecutor DTAC funding: $36,000 - Sheriff law enforcement reimbursement: $12,118.68 - GIS services to Auditor: $23,000
Surplus Property Sales: - Board of Elections: 2 Canon copiers (via Govdeals auction) - IT Department: 35 Microsoft Surfaces, 3 Apple iPads, 22 Dell laptops, 10 Dell desktops, various other computer equipment and UPS units (via Govdeals auction)
Departmental Purchases & Services: - Dog and Kennel Fund: $100,000 to Alter Clinic Animal Care (animal services) - Various membership dues and postage reimbursements
Engineer Projects: - H-3-2026 Hot Mix Asphalt Resurfacing Project – estimated cost $3,397,000 (funded by Motor Vehicle Fund) - Drainlayers' License approval for A Rooter Man - Release of Sidewalk Maintenance Bond for Emerald Estates No. 13 (Jackson Township) - Final plat approvals for Belpar No. 14 and Frank Farms No. 3 (both Jackson Township)
Grants: - Two Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) 2026 Subgrant Award Agreements (Prosecutor's office) - Establishment of two new funds to track VAWA grant receipts and expenditures
All items: Stark County Board of Commissioners (Richard Regula–President, Bill Smith–Vice President, Alan Harold–Member). Board President authorized to sign grant agreements.
None. No data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts in this agenda.
April 29, 2026
Commissioner Smith and Commissioner Harold voted on all items (2 votes each). Commissioner Regula was absent and excused (abstained from all votes). All motions passed unanimously among those present.
The Stark County Regional Planning Commission has decision authority on these items. Staff recommends approval of the zoning amendment.
Zoning Change: - 59-acre rezoning allows up to 6 dwelling units/acre (vs. current 2 units/acre under R-1), reducing minimum lot size from 15,000 sf to 7,500 sf - Development must dedicate 30% of land to open space/recreation - Revised plan shows reduced density (106 vs. 120 lots) with larger buffers to adjacent properties - Prior zoning request in 2025 was denied; this is a resubmission - Future development requires Stark County Subdivision Regulation compliance
Cost/Contractor Info: No direct tax or contract impacts mentioned for residents. Site improvement plans involve private commercial/institutional projects under standard development review.
None identified. Document contains agenda items, staff recommendations, and development reviews—no language indicating the government is seeking sealed bids, RFPs, or contractor proposals.
May 6, 2026
Finance & Appropriations: - Appropriation of $78.27 in refunded grant funds (Ohio Healthy Aging) - Appropriation of $30,000 for Veterans outreach events and sponsorships - Budget transfer of $3,000 for Prosecutor training/travel - Routine reimbursements and intergovernmental journal entries (totaling hundreds of thousands)
Equipment & Vehicles: - Purchase of Weights and Measures Testing Trailer ($32,201) - Purchase of 2026 Ford Truck via state contract ($55,367) - Purchase of 2023 Dodge Durango for Sheriff ($31,416) - Approval to sell excess county property via GovDeals (lawn mowers, vehicles, truck tires)
Infrastructure & Engineering: - Award Northvale Ave. Bridge replacement contract to Shook Company, LLC ($711,711) - Professional Services Agreement with MasterMind, LLC for Speed Zone Studies ($11,200) - Preparation of plans for Sanitary Lift Station Rehabilitation (Project 642) - Approval of 2026 Municipal Road Fund Projects ($725,000)
Other: - Drainlayers' License for JD Excavating - Approval of Carrington West No. 2 subdivision bonds - Stripe as secondary payment processor - North Canton Title Office lease renewal amendment ($30,960/year through 2031) - HZW Environmental Consultants agreement renewal
All items require approval by the Board of Commissioners (Richard Regula–President, Bill Smith–Vice President, Alan Harold–Member). The President is authorized to sign agreements on behalf of the Board for most items.
No mention of data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or significant waste/utility contract changes. Routine lift station maintenance and water environment memberships only.
May 13, 2026
Finance & Appropriations: - $100,000 appropriation for 2026 Municipal Road Fund projects - Budget transfer: $38,561.85 from Prosecutor salary to benefits - Multiple intergovernmental journal entries for cost-sharing between county departments ($100K+ total) - Public depositories authorized with six banks for 4-year period (June 2026–May 2030): Fifth Third ($126.9M), Huntington ($500M), First Commonwealth ($700M), US Bank ($100M), First Financial ($50M), KeyBank ($350M), Farmers National ($50M), JP Morgan Chase ($500M)
Contracts & Agreements: - Crack seal road program: $261,609.06 to Strawser Construction - TANF Summer Youth Employment Program subgrant agreement (through Sept 30, 2026) - Administrative/planning services for CDBG and HOME programs (July 2026–June 2029) - Four sheriff grant awards totaling $423,632.32 (body-worn cameras, drug enforcement, domestic violence, narcotics task force)
Property & Development: - Approved final plats for four residential subdivisions (Carrington West No. 2, Daniel Graber's Subdivision No. 2, Estates of Glenmoor No. 28, Mudbrook Village No. 3) - Job & Family Services excess property sale via govdeals - Three sewer connection mortgage satisfactions ($35,006.60 total)
Upcoming Public Hearing: - June 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM: Road vacation petition from Lake Township Board of Trustees
All items passed unanimously (3–0) with identical voting:
- Commissioner Richard Regula (President) – Yes
- Commissioner Bill Smith (Vice President) – Yes
- Commissioner Alan Harold (Member) – Yes
✓ TAX ABATEMENT / JEDD / ECONOMIC INCENTIVE ALERT: Commissioners' comments section mentions a public hearing scheduled for May 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM regarding "four (4) tax increment financing (TIF) incentive districts for Property in Lake Township." This is a significant economic development discussion that warrants resident attention but is not detailed in the May 13 minutes themselves.
May 20, 2026
All items voted on by all three Commissioners present (Richard Regula, Bill Smith, Alan Harold). All votes unanimous (3–0).
Public comment occurred on data centers (residents Lexi Welch and Skylark Bruce raised concerns; IBEW representative Curt Moore expressed support).
Upcoming meetings are open to public attendance (in-person and teleconference): - June 2, 2026 @ 10 AM (Work Session) – HOME-ARP Allocation Amendment discussion - June 3, 2026 @ 1:30 PM (Regular Meeting)
Road work upcoming: Micro Surfacing Project (H-4-2026) – bids to be solicited.
Data centers were mentioned in public comment but no formal vote, contract, or policy action on data centers appeared in this agenda.
Finance & Appropriations: - Budget transfers between Motor Vehicle & Gas Tax accounts ($2,810.72) - County obligations and bond payments to various departments and US Bank (~$2.1M in principal and interest) - Interagency reimbursements (Sheriff security, 911 dispatch, mental health services)
Bids & Contracts: - Award bids for limestone, gravel, and asphalt concrete to multiple vendors (Engineer—Bids #2997 and #2999) - Approve to advertise for bids on H-4-2026 Micro Surfacing Project (~$1.19M estimated cost) - Renew mail processing contract with Canton Data Print, LLC (first one-year extension; original contract signed May 2024) - Authorize advertising agreement with Mesmerize for bus ads ($900, fraud prevention)
Memoranda of Understanding: - Lighthouse Family Center and Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health partnership agreements (Children's Network of Stark County)
Capital Projects & Grants: - Local Jail Capital Project Grant reimbursement request ($7.5M state funding) - Change Order #1 with Orion Construction for Developmental Disabilities building repairs (+$43,608.42) - FY2027 Youth Services Grant application approval
Tax Increment Financing (TIF): - Preliminary Financing Term Sheet approval for Addison Lake, LLC housing development in Lake Township (TIF districts)
Other: - Drainlayers' licenses (JP Excavating correction; Crawford Excavating & Trucking LLC new license) - Reject fact-finding report (Engineer union dispute—AFSCME Local 2198) - Withdraw liquor permit objection for Celabrationz Bar & Grill LLC, Canton
All items are decided by the Board of Commissioners (Richard Regula—President; Bill Smith—Vice President; Alan Harold—Member). Individual departments submit resolutions for board approval.
Cost Impact: - Jail project receives $7.5M state grant for renovations - Micro surfacing road project: $1.19M funded from Motor Vehicle Fund - Change order adds $43,608 to ongoing building disaster repairs (total adjusted to $515,522)
Open Opportunities: - H-4-2026 Micro Surfacing Project is being advertised for competitive bids (road work) - Existing bids already awarded for limestone, gravel, and asphalt (no solicitation window open)
Public Comment: - Work sessions held Mondays and Tuesdays at 10:00 A.M.; regular meetings Wednesdays at 1:30 P.M. - Public may attend in-person or listen via phone: (667) 770-1465, Access Code 692732#
Development: - Addison Lake, LLC housing development in Lake Township approved for TIF financing structure
Tax Increment Financing (TIF): Addison Lake, LLC housing project in Lake Township is pursuing tax increment financing district creation with county and Port Authority bond financing.
Finance & Appropriations: - Appropriations approved: $1.74 million total (Auditor settlement, emergency cleanup, legal counsel, multiple treasurer fund allocations) - Budget transfers approved: ~$8,200 (Record Center, Sheriff accounts) - County obligation payments approved: ~$184,000 (Job & Family Services mandated shares, RPC invoices for engineering/inspections, Soil & Water conservation) - Intergovernmental transfers approved: ~$330,000 (building inspection indirect costs, CDBG/HOME reimbursements, law enforcement contracts, facility rents)
Equipment & Services: - 36-month lease of 2026 Chevy Trailblazer for Adult Probation ($389/month) - 60-month lease agreement with Toshiba for two copiers and four HP printers - New procurement card user authorization (Beverly Lazar, $20,000 monthly limit)
Engineering & Infrastructure: - Awarded hot mix asphalt resurfacing contract to Northstar Asphalt, Inc. ($3,269,823.33) - Right-of-way acquisition services agreement for State St/Cleveland Ave Roundabout Project - "No Engine Brake" signs approved for Beeson St. and Marlboro Ave. intersection - Sanitary sewer collection system repairs change order with S.E.T. Inc.
Other Approvals: - Building Department organization restructured - Collective bargaining agreement with Stark County Educators and Professional Trainers Association - Fair Housing Department tester agreements (7 individuals, 2-year terms) - Legal counsel retention with Isaac, Wiles, Burkholder & Miller, LLC for pending litigation - AEP Ohio easement and electrical infrastructure agreements - Liquor license transfers (no hearing requested)
All items voted on by the Stark County Board of Commissioners: President Richard Regula, Vice President Bill Smith, and Member Alan Harold. All three commissioners voted "yes" on every item; decisions passed unanimously (3-0).
Cost Impacts: - Major infrastructure investment: $3.27 million hot mix asphalt resurfacing project (multiple county roads) - $1.74 million in general appropriations approved - County is leasing office equipment (copiers/printers) and vehicles rather than purchasing
Public Participation Opportunity: - Lake Township Road Vacation Hearing scheduled June 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM (open to public; teleconference available) - Upcoming District Library Levy Request discussion June 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Public Comment Already Received: - Multiple Canton residents spoke during public comment about data center concerns (transparency, tax credits, zoning impacts) - Two IBEW union representatives spoke in support of data centers
DATA CENTER: ✓ Yes — significant public comment from both opponents (concerns about transparency, tax credits, zoning for "Faircrest Street Data Center") and supporters (union representatives). No voting action on data center items in this meeting, but community concerns documented in official record.
City Council has voting authority on all items. Specific committees noted: Police & Fire Committee, Finance Committee, Community Development Committee, Economic Development Committee, Rules/Courts/Civil Service Committee.
None. No data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts are mentioned.
November 21, 2022
City Council (specific members not detailed in this agenda document) votes on all items.
None related to data centers, tax abatements, JEDDs, or major waste/utility contracts.
No genuine contractor/vendor bid solicitations identified in this document.
Massillon City Council votes on all ordinances and resolutions. Board of Control approval required for sealed bid contracts. Mayor executes inter-governmental agreements.
October 17, 2022
City Council votes on all items. Board of Control approval required for IT and waste contracts (Ord. 146, 147). Mayor enters agreements for economic development grants (Ord. 138, 145).
Voting members include county appointees, township representatives, and municipal village representatives. Each item shows specific movers and seconders in the minutes.
No items flagged for data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts.
No genuine contractor/vendor bid solicitations identified in this document.
The Stark County Regional Planning Commission makes the recommendation. The specific vote holders are not identified by name in this agenda.
Zoning Impact: The proposed rezoning would change 80.8 acres of agricultural/residential land to industrial use near Aultman. Staff recommends approval, citing the 2040 Comprehensive Plan's designation of the area for industrial use and noting surrounding development. A 1.7-acre residential buffer will remain as protection for nearby homes to the north.
No Cost Impact to Residents: This is a zoning application, not a tax or contract matter affecting residents directly.
Public Comment: The document does not indicate a public hearing date or public comment period.
The Regional Planning Commission votes on these items. Key members: Dave Thorley (President), Bob Leach, Kris Vincent, Tony Peldunas, Dave McAlister, and Alan Harold (County Commissioner), plus township/village representatives.
No data centers, tax abatements, JEDDs, or major waste/utility contracts identified.
July 15, 2026
Approved Items: - Budget transfer: $10,300 for Adult Probation room renovation at Bow Building - County financial obligations including $54,993.76 to SCOG and intergovernmental transfers - PATH Program agreement between Adult Probation and Sheriff (6/29/26–10/30/26) - Title IV-D Contract with Family Court for child support processing ($46,005.24, FY 2026–27) - Sale of excess county property (2018 BMW X5, 2022 Dodge Challenger) via GovDeals - IT OnBase subscription renewal with Naviant Inc. ($114,150.22) - Foster Parent Board funding ($800,000) - NEFCO membership dues ($63,855) - Infrastructure projects: Whipple Ave/4th–3rd St Improvement, Dressler Road changes, Central Avenue Bridge replacement - Sanitary sewer extension in Jackson Township - Final plats for two subdivisions (Belden Village, Floradale Acres) - Amendment to Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health contract (BHJJ Grant funds) - New liquor license permit decision (Loby's Bar & Grille, Jackson Township—no hearing requested)
All items voted on by the full Board of Commissioners (three members): Richard Regula (President), Bill Smith (Vice President), and Alan Harold. All votes were unanimous (3–0).
Data center mention: Nancy Bloom spoke during public comment about electric cost increases linked to data centers, but the commissioners did not discuss or vote on any data center–related matter. This was a resident concern raised, not a board action.
LEAD: Whipple Ave & 4th/3rd St Improvement Project - advertisement to bid street improvement
July 22, 2026
All items voted on by the full three-member Board of Commissioners: Richard Regula (President), Bill Smith (Vice President), and Alan Harold. All votes passed unanimously 3-0.
None of the following apply: data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts.
July 22, 2026
Finance & Budget: - Budget transfer: $1,000 for asbestos testing at Bow Building (Adult Probation) - Multiple intergovernmental and prior-year journal entries (routine accounting transfers) - MCJAS payment: $930,099.55 (3rd quarter 2026)
Procurement: - Authorize new procurement card user at Job & Family Services with $15,000/month limit
Service Agreements: - Cordata Healthcare Innovations agreement (no cost) for staff access to children's healthcare data - Amendment to Richmeier Therapeutic Home contract adding group home services at $425–$475 per diem - Amendment to Summit Psychological Associates contract increasing total from $20,000 to $40,000
Requisitions & Contracts: - AT&T Vesta Workstations (EMA): $153,000 (remainder of 2026) - Stark County ESC administrative services: $140,000 - Children Services mileage reimbursement: $300,000 - Mediation services change order: +$70,000 (new total $120,000)
Infrastructure: - Two easement/consent resolutions with US Army Corps of Engineers for Cherry Rd. NW Bridge rehabilitation (Massillon) - No-parking zone on 12th Street (CR-240) in Perry Township - Sidewalk bond acceptances and reductions for Saint James Place and Sparwood Farms developments
Licenses: - Non-objection to two new liquor permits (D-5 and D-3A class)
Travel: - Three employee conference/meeting trips ($219–$1,200 each)
Stark County Board of Commissioners (3 members): - Richard Regula, President - Bill Smith, Vice President - Alan Harold, Member
All items appear to require board approval/resolution.
No data centers, tax abatements, or JEDD agreements mentioned. No waste/utility service contracts of note.
City Council votes on all ordinances. The Board of Control must approve the demolition contract. The Mayor enters into agreements with the three business owners receiving inducement grants.
None of the following apply: data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts.
September 19, 2022
City Council holds voting authority on all ordinances. The Health, Welfare & Building Regulations Committee sponsors Ordinance 133; Streets, Highways, Traffic & Safety Committee sponsors Ordinance 134; Finance Committee sponsors Ordinances 129 and 135; Community Development Committee sponsors Ordinance 126.
Zoning change noted (R-1 to RM-1 rezoning).
September 6, 2022
All items listed are Massillon City Council ordinances and resolutions, so voting authority rests with City Council members (President Claudette O. Istnick presiding).
No data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts identified in this document.
August 15, 2022
City Council holds voting power on all ordinances and resolutions. Committee assignments noted but final votes by full council.
No data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts identified in this document.
August 1, 2022
Massillon City Council has voting authority on all items. President: Claudette O. Istnick.
Zoning: Ordinance 99 rezones property to light industrial; Resolution 10 addresses zoning variance appeal reversal.
Massillon City Council votes on all ordinances and resolutions. Specific committees sponsoring items are noted (Community Development, Finance, Rules/Courts/Civil Service).
One item relevant: - Zoning: Ordinance 99-2022 proposes rezoning; Resolution 9-2022 addresses zoning variance appeal reversal
March 3, 2026
FY2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Budget – Proposed ~$1.4 million in estimated federal funds for housing rehabilitation, septic/sewer hookup assistance, and six public service projects (mental health, addiction recovery, harm reduction, early childhood services, etc.). Final amounts pending federal allocation announcement.
FY2026 HOME Program Budget – Proposed ~$800,000+ for affordable housing; two applications received from Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio (requesting $50,000 per construction build; Habitat contributing $85,000 per build).
Fair Housing Action Plan – Department will conduct fair housing outreach, testing, training, and monitoring to combat discrimination and expand affordable housing access.
Marlboro Township Rezoning (MA #1) – Proposed rezoning of 4.20 acres from R-1 Residential to B-2 Commercial at Edison/SR 619 & Ravenna/SR 44. Recommended for DENIAL due to rural/agricultural future land use, lack of sewer/water infrastructure, and split-zoning concerns.
Nimishillen Township Text Amendment (NI #1) – Modifications to fencing and swimming pool regulations. Approved with modifications to clarify hedge/fence definitions and standardize setback requirements.
Site Improvement Plans & Final Plats – Five development projects conditionally approved (includes storage facilities, paving, multi-family complexes, pickleball courts).
Contract Extensions – M&L and ASK Development contracts for HOME program underwriting and subsidy layering approved.
Housing Assistance Expanding: County nearly tripling septic/sewer hookup funds to help low-to-moderate income families comply with health orders.
Habitat for Humanity Projects: Two new affordable housing builds planned; public comment period on action plan runs through April 2, 2026 (available online or in hard copy).
Second Public Hearing: Tuesday, March 10 at 10:00 a.m. at Stark County Commissioners' office (110 Central Plaza South, Suite 240) – public may attend and comment on HUD Action Plan.
Marlboro Township Rezoning Denied: 4.20 acres on major corridor (Edison/SR 619) will NOT be rezoned to commercial; remains residential-zoned despite applicant request. Staff recommends township pursue comprehensive corridor zoning strategy instead of piecemeal approvals.
Fair Housing Enforcement: Department will monitor rental/sale advertising, conduct testing for discrimination, and train zoning officials on fair housing compliance. Report violations at local level.
No data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or major waste/utility contracts discussed in this document.
ZONING is relevant – Marlboro Township rezoning denial and Nimishillen Township fencing/pool code amendments.
Not specified in the agenda. Voting authority likely rests with the Regional Planning Commission members, but individual commissioners are not named for each item.
None of the following apply to this document: - ✗ Data center projects - ✗ Tax abatements or enterprise zone incentives - ✗ JEDD agreements - ✗ Waste or utility service contracts - ✓ Zoning (two zoning amendments are central to this agenda)
Regional Planning Commission members vote on all items listed above. Primary movers: McAlister, Peldunas, Miller, Stoller, Moeglin.
Zoning: Text amendment and two rezoning requests (CA #1 and CA #2).
April 7, 2026
Bethlehem Township Zoning Text Amendment (BE #1): Remove regulations and definitions for accessory buildings and additional residential dwellings (guest houses/accessory living quarters). Staff recommends approval with modifications to preserve inconsistency safeguards.
Canton Township Rezoning CA #1: Rezone 0.62-acre vacant tract on Cleveland/SR 800 from B-2 Neighborhood Business to B-3 Commercial Business. Applicant: Stephen Tice/Stratosphere Holdings, LLC. Proposed use: equipment dealership for mini excavators. Staff recommends APPROVAL.
Canton Township Rezoning CA #2: Rezone 0.40-acre tract on Waynesburg/SR 43 from B-2 to B-3. Applicant: Todd DiMichele/Popo, LLC. Proposed use: used commercial vehicle sales lot with office/storage/apartment on second floor. Staff recommends DENIAL (lot is substandard at 17,000 sq ft vs. 20,000 sq ft minimum; intensive permitted uses could harm nearby residential areas).
Site Improvement Plans: Five projects under review (AEM manufacturing building, Lake Center Christian School gymnasium, Cramers' Inc., Pav's Beanery, Dollar General).
Final Plats: Two replats approved (Belpar No. 14, Frank Farms No. 3).
Agreements: District 19 NRAC Clean Ohio program; OpenGov Permitting software ($14,421.62 cost).
Personnel: Reappoint Tony Peldunas to NRAC committee.
The Stark County Regional Planning Commission votes on all zoning and subdivision matters. Township trustees retain final authority on zone change approvals (Canton Township trustees previously denied CA #1 in 2015).
No data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts mentioned.
The Stark County Regional Planning Commission (7 voting members representing county appointees and township/village representatives) votes on all items. Subcommittees pre-screen subdivision and site plan projects before full commission votes.
Zoning/Development: - 78-acre former golf course in Plain Township will be developed for mixed single- and multi-family housing (up to 8–9 dwelling units per acre). Developer indicated ~10 acres adjacent to existing neighborhoods will be restricted to single-family only. - Sewer capacity with Sanitary Engineer's Office has not yet been discussed — potential future issue.
Infrastructure Projects: - Multiple Stark Parks improvements planned based on public survey (467 responses) and nine county-wide meetings; trail expansion and maintenance prioritized - Fasnacht Park (Perry Township) receiving phased improvements with grant funding; Phases 1 and 2 underway
Public Input Opportunities: - Village of Minerva comprehensive plan underway; public engagement events planned summer 2026 - Stark County 2050 Plan update launching soon with survey and summer events in Alliance, Canton, Massillon
No Cost Impact to Residents Specified in this document.
Tax Abatement / JEDD / Waste-Utility / Data Center: None identified.
Zoning: R-3 Low Density Multi-Family Residential rezoning for 78.05-acre tract in Plain Township.
The document is an agenda, not meeting minutes showing votes cast. The Stark County Regional Planning Commission has authority over these items. Specific individual voting members are not named.
Zoning (Plain Township): - 78-acre former golf course will change from rural/single-family to allow multi-family housing. - Permitted density: 8–9 dwelling units per acre; multi-family buildings capped at 4 units unless conditional use permit granted. - Approximately 10 acres adjacent to existing neighborhoods will remain single-family only (transition buffer). - Staff recommends approval; notes sewer capacity has not yet been discussed with Sanitary Engineer's Office – residents should follow up on utility adequacy.
Subdivisions & Site Plans: - Multiple residential developments and commercial projects underway in Jackson, Plain, Marlboro, Lake, Nimishillen, Perry, and Tuscarawas Townships. - New Sheetz station approved for Plain Township (Orion & Cleveland). - No cost impact or public comment deadlines stated in this agenda.
Zoning & Land Use: - Bethlehem Township text amendment (BE #2): Restrict commercial vehicle/equipment parking in residential areas (with exceptions for work vehicles, max 2); increase accessory building height from 20 to 25 feet; expand home occupation signage from 3 to 16 square feet. - Lake Township rezoning (LA #2): Rezone three parcels (17.51 acres) east of Cleveland south of State Road from R-2/C-2 mixed use to R-3 High Density Residential for multi-family residential development by Redwood Living/Saler family.
Subdivisions & Site Plans: Six subdivision/replat applications and two site improvement plans under review (routine planning items).
Variance Requests: Two requests to waive subdivision regulations—one to allow 5+ lots without a plat in Lake Highlands; one to allow undersized lot frontage in Tuscarawas Township.
Administrative: Prevailing wage agreement with Stark Parks ($10,000); copier/plotter purchases; cybersecurity program participation; employee handbook revisions.
ZONING: Lake Township rezoning and Bethlehem Township text amendment both apply.
Site Improvement Plans (new commercial/institutional buildings): - Clayco Trailer City (multiple trailers and structures, Perry Township) - Dollar General revision (Kent/SR 43 & Market, Plain Township) - Compass North Church (Perry Township) - Tuscarawas Valley Pioneer Power Association building (Sugarcreek Township) - Dairy Queen revision (Perry Township) - Williams & Johnson Family Dental (Jackson Township)
Subdivision Plans: - Portland Place – renewal of preliminary plan (65 lots remaining, Sugarcreek Township) - Kennedy Estates – preliminary review (15 lots, Lake Township) - Sanctuary North – preliminary review (54 lots, Plain Township) - Belden Village Subdivision No. 7 – final plat (2 lots, Jackson Township) - Floradale Acres No. 5 – final plat (1 lot, Jackson Township)
Variance Requests (zoning exceptions): - Bennett property: request for reduced lot frontage (Tuscarawas Township) - Zeisig property: request to exceed width-to-depth ratio (Lake Township)
Administrative Items: - Approval of OPWC District 19 administrative services agreement - Purchase of 18 office side chairs for new location
Not explicitly stated in the document. Typically, the Stark County Regional Planning Commission votes on all items, with final authority varying by township/municipality jurisdiction.
Zoning: Yes—two variance requests and multiple preliminary/final subdivision reviews involve zoning compliance.
City Council votes on all items. The document does not identify individual voting patterns or whether any council members abstained.
No data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts identified in this document.
April 18, 2022
City Council votes on all ordinances and resolutions. The Board of Control must approve contracts resulting from the sealed bid processes (Ordinances 68–71). The Mayor and Director of Public Service & Safety execute approved contracts.
Cost Impact: Salary increases affect only the Mayor and Auditor (2024 forward). Specific project costs are not listed in this agenda.
Infrastructure Projects: Four street/drainage improvement projects are moving to sealed bidding—contractors can submit bids for estate improvements, catch basin replacement, and street resurfacing.
Zoning Changes: Two rezoning requests—one from office to central business, another from residential to general business. A public hearing was held at 6:00 p.m. before this meeting.
Public Comment: Residents could comment during the 6:00 p.m. public hearing on Ordinance 39 and at two designated times during the meeting.
Zoning: Two rezoning ordinances (39 and 56).
April 4, 2022
Ordinances for First Reading (Introduction): - No. 55: Grant agreement with Ohio Department of Natural Resources for a community park/recreation/conservation project - No. 56: Rezoning property from RM-1 (Multi-Family Residential) to B-3 (General Business) - No. 57: Renewal and termination of Massillon Enterprise Zone projects per Tax Incentive Review Committee recommendations - No. 58: Authorization to sign federal project agreement for Erie Street South Improvement Project - No. 59: Appropriation from Summer Concert Series Fund for 2022 - No. 60: General Fund appropriations for 2022 - No. 61: Accept donations for Police Department (from Greif Packaging and private citizen) - No. 62–65: One-year prosecutorial service agreements with Brewster, Navarre, Beach City, and Canal Fulton - No. 66: Three-year dispatch services contracts with L.O.G.I.C. for police and fire/EMS - No. 67: Police Captain wage differential adjustment
Ordinances for Third Reading (Final Vote): - No. 39: Rezoning property from O-1 (Office) to B-2 (Central Business)
Petitions: - New liquor license request for Ventura Communications at 45 1st St. N.W. - Liquor license transfer for Pizza Hut location at 2400 Lincoln Way E.
City Council votes on all ordinances. Committee assignments noted but full council approval required.
City Council votes on all items. Board of Control approval required for bids in Ordinances 51, 52, and 43.
No public hearings scheduled for this meeting.
January 18, 2022
Massillon City Council holds voting power on all items. Committee origins are noted (Community Development, Economic Development, Streets/Highways/Traffic/Safety, Finance, Committee of the Whole).
WASTE/UTILITY: Ordinance 9 renews the Kimble Recycling & Disposal contract for residential and commercial refuse/recycling collection.
November 6, 2023
City Council votes on all items. Finance Committee sponsors most budget/appropriations items; Streets, Highways, Traffic & Safety Committee handles traffic/corridor matters; Public Utilities & Environmental Committee handles sewer code; Community Development Committee handles DORA and splash pad.
October 2, 2023
City Council votes on all items. Board of Control approval required for Roberson Splash Pad construction contract award (Ord. 87).
None related to data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts.
September 18, 2023
City Council votes on all items. Mayor and Director of Public Service and Safety execute agreements pending Board of Control approval (for splash pad contract).
None related to data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts.
August 21, 2023
City Council holds voting power on all items. Community Development Committee sponsors the rezoning; Finance Committee sponsors appropriations and fund repurposing; Streets, Highways, Traffic and Safety Committee sponsors the alley naming.
Waste Management Grant Fund appropriation (Ordinance 83) relates to waste services and appears to be an emergency appropriation—residents should monitor what this funding supports.
Monday, August 7, 2023
City Council votes on all items. The Board of Control must approve the intersection improvement project contract before it is awarded.
Public Comment: No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting. Residents may speak during the "Remarks of Delegations and Citizens" section (items 5 and 17).
Intersection Project: The city is seeking sealed bids for the Lake Ave. N.E. and Amherst Road N.E. Intersection Improvement Project. The contract will go to the lowest qualified bidder. No cost estimate is stated in this agenda.
Zoning Change: Property is being rezoned from B-2 (Central Business District) to R-1 (One Family Residential).
Parks: A donation will fund improvements to Lawndale Park.
No data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts are discussed in this document.
July 24, 2023
City Council has voting authority on all ordinances and license transfers. Committee assignments noted for ordinances (Public Utilities, Rules/Courts/Civil Service, Finance, and Community Development).
None of the following were identified in this document: data center projects, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility service contract solicitations.
City Council holds voting authority on all items. Board of Control approval required for parking lot bid awards (Ordinances 61 & 62).
None identified. No data center, tax abatement, JEDD agreement, or waste/utility service contracts discussed.
All items appear to be City Council votes. Specific committee sponsors identified (Community Development, Parks & Recreation, Streets/Highways/Traffic/Safety, Finance, Police & Fire).
None of the following were identified in this document: - Data center projects - Tax abatements - JEDD agreements - Waste/utility service contracts (note: Jackson Township EMS billing is internal municipal cooperation, not a vendor bid solicitation)
No genuine contractor/vendor bid solicitations identified in this document.
May 15, 2023
Massillon City Council votes on all ordinances and resolutions. Committee sponsorship noted: Community Development (Ordinance 46), Police and Fire (47), Public Utilities and Environmental (48–49), Finance (50–53), and Economic Development (22).
None identified. No data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts (beyond routine sewer maintenance).
City Council holds voting authority on all ordinances. The Community Development Committee sponsored Ordinance No. 44; the Finance Committee sponsored Ordinances No. 40 and No. 45.
No data center, tax abatement, JEDD, or waste/utility contracts are discussed in this document. This is a routine appropriations and budget approval meeting.
March 20, 2023
City Council votes on all ordinances and resolutions. Board of Control approval required for Ordinances 24 and 25. Public hearing for Resolution No. 4 held at 5:30 p.m.
No data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or major waste/utility contracts identified.
City Council votes on all items. Committee sponsors are identified for each ordinance/resolution (Economic Development, Police & Fire, Rules/Courts, Finance, Streets/Safety, Community Development).
City Council votes on all items. Specific committee assignments noted: Streets, Highways, Traffic & Safety Committee (Ordinance 13); Finance Committee (Ordinance 14); Community Development Committee (Resolution 3).
None identified. No data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts appear in this agenda.
February 6, 2023
City Council members vote on all items; the Finance Committee sponsors the appropriation ordinances; the Community Development Committee sponsors the zoning resolution and rezoning ordinance.
No data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts identified in this document.
November 4, 2024
Massillon City Council votes on all items. The Board of Control must approve the Tremont Ave. drainage contract award.
City Council votes on all items; Mayor signs labor agreements and NOPEC authorization.
No data centers, tax abatements, or JEDD agreements mentioned. NOPEC is a utility aggregation program (electricity purchasing cooperative), not a traditional utility service contract.
October 7, 2024
Introduction/First Reading (New Items): - Ordinance 89: Update job classification titles for Community Development/Planning Department - Ordinances 90–98: Fund appropriations from unallocated balances for Parks & Recreation, Community Health Services, Police, Income Tax, Roberson Splash Pad, Waste Management Grant, and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - Ordinance 99: Replace 2011 bidding procedures for public construction projects; allow project labor agreements - Ordinance 100: Apply for Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) funding for 2025
Second Reading: - Ordinance 81: Rezone properties from B-1/RM-1 to B-3 General Business District - Ordinances 82–83: Join Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (NOPEC) electricity aggregation program - Ordinances 84–86: Approve three-year collective bargaining agreements (Streets/Parks, Wastewater Treatment, and Police)
Third Reading: - Ordinance 78: New tree removal program ordinance
Liquor License: Stock exchange request for Shiv Gauri Inc. (Massillon Mini Mart, 2622 Lincoln Way W., Ward 6)
City Council has voting authority on all ordinances and resolutions. Committee assignments are noted (Finance, Community Development, Public Utilities & Environmental, Rules/Courts & Civil Service, Streets/Highways/Traffic & Safety). No specific council members named except President Mike Slater and Councilman Mark Lombardi.
September 16, 2024
City Council votes on all items; Mayor signs collective bargaining agreements.
None identified related to data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts. Wastewater contract is internal labor agreement, not vendor services.
September 3, 2024
City Council votes on all ordinances and resolutions. Committee recommendations are noted (Finance, Community Development, Health/Welfare, Streets/Highways).
Monday, August 19, 2024
City Council members vote on all items. Specific committee assignments noted but full voting roster not detailed.
ZONING – Adult use cannabis now permitted in B-1, B-2, B-3 districts
August 5, 2024
Introduction (First Reading): - Ordinance 71: Accept donation from Fraternal Order of Eagles #190 for National Night Out event (Police/Fire Committee) - Ordinance 72: Accept donation from Fraternal Order of Eagles #190 to outfit Animal Control vehicle and equipment (Finance Committee) - Ordinance 73: Appropriate funds from Parks & Recreation Fund for Legends of Massillon Golf Course operations (Finance Committee) - Ordinance 74: Appropriate funds from Donation Fund (Finance Committee) - Resolution 24: Approve 2025 Stark County Alternative Tax Budget (Finance Committee)
Third Reading (Final Vote): - Ordinance 60: Establish Adult Use Cannabis Control regulations (Community Development) - Ordinance 61: Allow cannabis operators as permitted use in B-1, B-2, B-3 business districts, excluding Historic District (Community Development) - Ordinance 62: Amend accessory building regulations (Health, Welfare & Building Regs) - Ordinance 63: Amend construction language/definitions (Health, Welfare & Building Regs)
Massillon City Council votes on all items. Committee sponsorships noted above indicate which committee reviewed each ordinance/resolution.
None for data centers, tax abatements, JEDDs, or waste/utility contracts.
July 15, 2024
Massillon City Council votes on all items. Mayor's signature likely required for ordinances.
No data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts identified in this agenda.
July 1, 2024
City Council votes on all ordinances. Board of Control approval required for Ordinance 64 (bid acceptance). ODOT has authority over state route project participation.
✓ ZONING: Cannabis use zoning amendments
May 6, 2024
City Council has voting authority on all items. Board of Control approval required for the HVAC contract award (Ordinance 44).
None related to data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts.
Monday, March 4, 2024
City Council votes on all ordinances and bills. Board of Control approval required for the Parks & Recreation fitness equipment contract award.
None related to data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts.
February 20, 2024
City Council votes on all ordinances and resolutions. Board of Control approval required for street resurfacing and pickleball court contracts.
City Council has voting authority on all ordinances and resolutions listed above.
No genuine contractor/vendor bid solicitations identified in this document.
Massillon City Council votes on all items. Community Development Committee handles rezoning and property matters; Finance Committee handles budget/tax items; Police & Fire Committee handles police-related items.
None identified for data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts.
November 3, 2025
First Reading (New Business): - Ordinance 97: Accept easement dedication from Kettle Creek Capital I, LLC for traffic signal poles/equipment on Lincoln Way E. at the Starbucks property (Out Lot #1249) - Ordinance 98: Enact new Chapter 542 prohibiting camping in the city - Ordinance 99: Appropriate funds from Vacant Foreclosure Depository Fund (2025) - Ordinance 100: Adopt city operating and capital budget for fiscal year 2026 - Ordinance 101: Authorize contract with Lexipol for policy management and training platform subscription
Third Reading (Final Passage): - Ordinances 86–87: Rezone two properties (B-2 to B-1, and B-1 to RM-1) - Ordinance 88: Transfer 0.98-acre vacant commercial city property to Community Improvement Corporation for economic development
Second Reading: - Ordinances 94–96: Appropriate funds for Reservoir Park streambank restoration, income tax refunds, and parking fund
City Council votes on all ordinances. Committee assignments noted: Community Development, Health/Welfare/Building Regulations, and Finance committees sponsor respective items.
No data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts identified in this agenda.
October 20, 2025
Appropriations & Funding: - Ordinance 94: Parks & Recreation funds for Reservoir Park Streambank Restoration Project - Ordinance 95: Street Construction funds for Income Tax Refunds - Ordinance 96: Parking Fund appropriations
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Amendments: - Ordinance 81: Amend First North TIF agreement infrastructure description - Ordinance 82: Amend Stark Glass TIF agreement infrastructure description
Zoning Changes: - Ordinance 86: Rezone property from B-2 (Central Business) to B-1 (Local Business) - Ordinance 87: Rezone property from B-1 (Local Business) to RM-1 (Multiple Family Residential)
Other: - Ordinance 85: Agreement with Stark County Regional Planning Commission for Massillon Housing Department (through 12/31/26) - Ordinance 88: Transfer 0.98-acre city-owned vacant commercial property to Community Improvement Corporation for economic development - Resolution 9: Change publication procedures for city ordinances to website/social media (effective 1/1/26)
City Council votes on all items. Finance Committee and Community Development Committee sponsor respective ordinances.
Tax abatement related: TIF agreements are incentive mechanisms; amendments to First North and Stark Glass TIF infrastructure descriptions suggest ongoing tax incentive districts.
October 6, 2025
Zoning Changes: - Rezone properties from B-2 Central Business District to B-1 Local Business District (Ord. 86) - Rezone properties from B-1 Local Business District to RM-1 Multiple Family Residential (Ord. 87)
Property & Economic Development: - Transfer 0.98-acre vacant city-owned commercial property to Community Improvement Corporation of Massillon for economic development (Ord. 88) - Accept road right-of-way dedication at Main Ave. W. and Tremont Ave. S.W. (Ord. 77)
Service Agreements & Funds: - Authorize agreement with Stark County Regional Planning Commission for Massillon Housing Department through December 31, 2026 (Ord. 85) - Appropriate funds from TIF Service Fund, Shearer's Foods Infrastructure Fund, WIC Fund, OneOhio Fund, and Community Development Block Grant Fund (Ords. 89–93)
Infrastructure: - Amend TIF agreements for First North and Stark Glass projects to update public infrastructure descriptions (Ords. 81–82)
Administrative: - Establish new publication procedures for ordinances via website and social media (Res. 9)
City Council members have voting power on all items. Specific votes by individual council members are not detailed in this agenda.
Tax abatement–related: Ordinances 81–82 amend Tax Increment Financing agreements (TIF districts are tax abatement mechanisms).
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
City Council (via Parks & Recreation, Rules/Courts/Civil Service, Streets/Highways/Traffic & Safety, Finance, and Community Development Committees). Board of Control approval required for golf course equipment contract.
Bills approved: $7,098.30 total (legal publishing/website updates, IT overage charges)
August 18, 2025
None for data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts.
Monday, May 19, 2025
City Council votes on all ordinances. The Community Development Committee sponsored the rezoning; Police and Fire Committee and Finance Committee sponsored the others.
No data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts appear in this agenda.
City Council votes on all items (Finance Committee, Health/Welfare/Building Regs Committee, Community Development Committee, and Rules/Courts/Civil Service Committee sponsor respective ordinances).
April 21, 2025
City Council votes on all ordinances. Board of Control approval required for contract awards under Ordinances 29 and 18.
No public hearings listed for this meeting.
✓ WASTE/UTILITY: Sewer improvement projects and wastewater staffing position
April 7, 2025
Zoning & Development: - Rezone a property from R-1 Single Family Residential to A-1 Agricultural (Ord. 15) - Approve FY2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget (Ord. 16) - Transfer 13.427-acre Out Lot No. 681 from City to Community Improvement Corporation of Massillon (Ord. 17)
Infrastructure & Utilities: - Advertise for sealed bids for Wellman Avenue, Medill Avenue, and Commonwealth Avenue Sanitary Sewer Improvement Projects (Ord. 18) - Create new "Safety Officer" position in Wastewater Treatment department (Ord. 19) - Fund appropriations for Wastewater Treatment, Collection System Improvement, and Wastewater Treatment Capital Improvement funds (Ords. 20–22)
Municipal Services & Contracts: - One-year prosecutorial services agreements with Village of Navarre and Village of Beach City (Ords. 24–25) - One-year housing contract with Stark County Jail for city prisoners (Ord. 26) - One-year preventative maintenance contract with Standard Plumbing and Heating for HVAC service (Ord. 27) - Fund appropriations for Parks and Recreation Capital Improvement (Ord. 28)
Liquor License Transfer: - Transfer D1, D2, D3, D3A liquor license from Starway Lounge, LLC to RayJay Smith, LLC at 45 & 49 Lincoln Way E. (Ward 2)
Building Code Updates: - Multiple amendments to International Property Maintenance Code (Ords. 7–10, on third reading)
All items are City Council votes; Board of Control approval required for bid contracts.
Key items before council: - Item 8 (Second Reading): Zoning and planning code text amendments to Ch. 1131 (Definitions) and Ch. 1148.16 (Data Centers) — subject of public comment - Item 9 (Second Reading): Zoning code amendments to Ch. 1187.05 (Prohibited Signs) - Item 25 (Second Reading): Annexation of ~13.5 acres at 2050 & 2232 Central Ave SE; zoning as I-2 Heavy Industry; assigned to Ward 4 (public hearing scheduled 6/29/26) - Item 7 (Communications): Legislation for Plain Township annexation agreement - Items 5, 10–11: Emergency appropriations totaling $160,000 for interior renovations ($85K), public realm reinvestment ($50K), and storefront reinvestment ($25K) - Item 22: Professional services contract with Raftelis Financial Consultants for water/sewer rate study ($195,896; $113,627 emergency appropriation) - Item 6: New C-1, C-2 liquor permit for Pacific Asian Store (321 Cherry Ave NE, Ward 2)
All items voted on by full Canton City Council (11 members present; 1 absent). President Louis Giavasis presides.
Major Items: - Annexation & Zoning (O#99): Annex ~13.5 acres at 2050 & 2232 Central Ave SE into Ward 4, zoning as I-2 Heavy Industry District. Passed on third reading. - Data Center Zoning Amendment (O#12): Create new section 1148.16 in Planning & Zoning Code to regulate data centers. Public hearing scheduled 7/27/26. - Tax Budget (O#17): Adopt city's alternative tax budget for fiscal year ending 12/31/27. Passed on second reading. - Various Contracts: Water service shop renovation final payment ($44,707.81); water/sewer rate study contract ($195,896); civic center management amendment ($55,000). - Grant Acceptances: Police grants totaling ~$66,000+ from state and private sources (bulletproof vests, community safety initiatives).
Canton City Council votes as a body (9 ward members + 3 at-large + president). All members were present. Mayor Sherer, Service Director Highman, and Finance Director oversee implementation of passed items.
Data center zoning amendment confirmed — new regulatory chapter being created. Public comment opportunity at 7/27 hearing. Two residents already flagged concerns during this meeting.
First & Second Readings (New/Amended Ordinances): - O#11: Building code fee amendments for permit costs and inspections - O#12: $550,000 contract with Habitat for Humanity to fund single-family home construction; transfer of county parcel - O#13: Real estate exchange with school district; potential vacation of 17th Street between Clarendon and Harrison - O#14: $58,377.45 change order with RMI Cement LLC for Fulton Rd. NW sidewalk replacement - O#16: Personnel classification plan amendment (Code Enforcement) - O#17: $85,000 Interior Renovation Program funding - O#18: Sign code amendment (public hearing 7/27) - O#19: DATA CENTER zoning code amendment—creating new Section 1148.16 defining data centers as special provision for business/industrial uses (public hearing 7/27) - O#20–O#23: Reinvestment programs ($25K–$50K), vehicle maintenance contract with housing authority, annexation agreement with Plain Township
Third Readings (Final Votes): - O#24: 2027 alternate tax budget - O#25: $80,000 supplemental appropriation for Broadview Development TIF - O#26–O#28: Delinquent charges certification; police grants ($20K + $15,886.21 for bulletproof vests) - O#29: $44,707.81 final change order for water service shop renovation - O#30: $195,896 professional services contract with Raftelis Financial Consultants for water/sewer rate study - O#31: $55,000 contract amendment for civic center/downtown management
All items voted by full Canton City Council (9 ward members + 3 at-large members + President Giavasis). Council suspended Rule 22A to expedite readings on multiple ordinances.
DATA CENTER: O#19 creates zoning classification for data centers in Canton. Public concern was raised in meeting; public hearing scheduled 7/27. No specifics on incentives or infrastructure requirements stated in agenda.
WATER/UTILITY: O#30 contracts $195,896 professional rate study for water and sewer systems; reflects potential rate adjustment discussions ahead.
No genuine open bid solicitations or RFPs appear in this document. All contracts referenced are either amendments to existing contracts, change orders on ongoing projects, or renewals/grants being accepted—not solicitations inviting new bids from external contractors.
July 27, 2026
Major Items: - O#114/2026 – Amend sign regulations (prohibited signs code) - O#115/2026 – Create new zoning code section 1148.16 for DATA CENTERS; amend definitions chapter. 26 public speakers attended this hearing. - O#113/2026 – Reauthorize Interior Renovation Program; $85,000 from admissions tax fund - O#116/2026 – Reauthorize Public Realm Reinvestment Program; $50,000 from admissions tax fund - O#117/2026 – Reauthorize Storefront Reinvestment Program; $25,000 from admissions tax fund - O#118/2026 – 1-year vehicle maintenance/fuel services contract with Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority (with two 1-year extension options) - Change orders for Harter Heights water main/roadway project ($145,396.26) and Fulton Rd. sidewalk project ($58,377.45) - Staff classification plan amendment for Council Office positions - Property transfer to Stark County Port Authority for Habitat for Humanity single-family home construction ($550,000 partial funding from Comprehensive Plan funds) - Street vacation for 17th St NW (between Harrison Ave and Clarendon Ave)
Canton City Council (11 members present; Member Mariol absent): - President: Louis Giavasis - At-Large: James Babcock, Bill Smuckler, Joe Cole - Ward representatives: Darren Mayle, Brenda Kimbrough, Jason Scaglione, Chris Smith, Robert Fisher, Jonathan Cooks, Richard Sacco, Frank Morris
Committee assignments determine first reading; full council votes on second/third readings.
No genuine open bid solicitations identified in this document. All contracts mentioned are either renewals/modifications of existing arrangements, appropriations without bidding, or property transfers.
Monday, March 17, 2025
Massillon City Council, with Mike Slater as President. Specific committee assignments noted (Finance Committee; Health, Welfare & Building Regulations Committee), but all votes occur in full Council.
No data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts identified.
No genuine contractor/vendor bid solicitations found in this document.
Monday, March 3, 2025
City Council votes on all items. The Board of Control must approve the street resurfacing contract award.
No items related to data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts identified in this agenda.
February 3, 2025
City Council votes on all items listed above. No specific voting breakdown by individual council member is provided in the agenda.
No items related to data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility service contracts appear in this agenda.
No bid solicitations identified in this document.
City Council votes on all ordinances and resolutions. Committee assignments noted: Health/Welfare/Building Regs (Ord. 72); Streets/Highways/Traffic/Safety (Ord. 73); Finance (Ord. 74–75); Community Development (Ord. 60); Public Utilities/Environmental (Ord. 67).
Waste/Utility: Ordinance 67 addresses water service contract renewal with Aqua Ohio (multi-year rate regulation).
Zoning: Ordinance 60 modifies industrial zoning code.
City Council votes on all ordinances and resolutions. Specific committee assignments noted above (Rules/Courts, Streets/Highways, Finance, Community Development, Public Utilities & Environmental).
No data centers, tax abatements, or JEDD agreements mentioned. Waste/utility: Water service contract with Aqua Ohio (Ordinance 67).
June 15, 2026
City Council votes on all items. The Board of Control must approve the road project contract award.
Data center moratorium – Resolution 25 extends a stay on data center development.
Zoning amendments – Ordinance 60 modifies industrial zoning and site plan review.
Waste/utility contract – Ordinance 67 sets water service rates with Aqua Ohio, Inc.
May 18, 2026
City Council holds voting power on all items. Public hearing on Ordinances 39 and 40 occurs at 6:15 p.m. before the 6:30 p.m. meeting.
May 4, 2026
Consent Agenda (routine items): - Ordinance 50: Update job titles in Engineering Department - Ordinance 51: Appropriate funds from General Fund for Police Department - Ordinance 52: Appropriate funds from Federal Law Enforcement Fund - Ordinance 53: Appropriate funds from General Fund for Engineering Department - Resolution 24: Retire K-9 Loki and award to handler Officer Alexis Hillyer
Third Reading (zoning changes): - Ordinance 39: Rezone one property from General Business to One-Family Residential - Ordinance 40: Rezone multiple properties—some from Multi-Family Residential to General Business, one from One-Family Residential to General Business - Ordinance 41: Approve Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget for FY2026
Second Reading (infrastructure acceptance): - Ordinance 48: Accept replat and roadway dedication for Janda Development on Richville Dr. S.E. - Ordinance 49: Accept road right-of-way and easements for Sippo Reserves Allotment, Phase IV
City Council votes on all items. Committee assignments noted in document (Rules/Courts, Finance, Police/Fire, Community Development).
No data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts identified in this document.
Monday, April 20, 2026
Zoning Changes (Multiple Ordinances): - Ordinance 26: Rezone property from R-1 (single-family) to RM-1 (multi-family residential) - Ordinance 27: Rezone property from R-2 to R-1 (single-family residential) - Ordinance 39: Rezone property from B-3 (general business) to R-1 (single-family) - Ordinance 40: Rezone properties from RM-1 to B-3 and R-1 to B-3 (general business)
Other Business: - Ordinance 46: General fund appropriations for 2026 - Ordinance 47: One-year prosecutorial services agreement with Village of Wilmont - Ordinance 48 & 49: Accept replat/roadway dedication for Janda Development and Sippo Reserves (Phase IV) - Ordinance 41: Approve Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget for FY2026 - Ordinance 42: Adopt Tax Incentive Review Committee recommendations on Enterprise Zone project renewals/terminations - Liquor License: New Class D1 license request for FAFO Holdings, LLC at 48 2nd St. S.E. (formerly Ed & Bert's)
City Council votes on all items; Community Development Committee handles zoning matters; Finance Committee handles appropriations and agreements.
Consent Agenda (likely approval without debate): - Ordinance 33: Job Creation Tax Credit Agreement with Babcock & Wilcox - Ordinance 34: Pay grade increase for Public Health Nursing Director - Ordinance 35: Updates to city code - Ordinances 36–38, 43–44: Various fund appropriations (Economic Development, Street Maintenance, Capital Improvement, General Fund, Donations Fund) - Resolution 22: Authorization to sell surplus city property/equipment via internet auction
Introduction/New Business: - Ordinances 39–40: Rezoning of multiple properties (B-3 to R-1, RM-1 to B-3, R-1 to B-3) - Ordinance 41: Approval of FY2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget - Ordinance 42: Renewal and termination of Enterprise Zone projects per Tax Incentive Review Committee recommendations - Ordinance 45: One-year contract with Stark County Commissioners for jail housing of city prisoners - Resolution 23: Data center development moratorium
Third Reading (final vote): - Ordinances 26–27: Additional rezoning actions
Massillon City Council votes on all items. Committee assignments are noted (Community Development, Economic Development, Finance, Rules/Courts/Civil Service committees route items to Council).
City Council votes on all ordinances and resolutions; Board of Control must approve the parking lot contract award.
None of the flagged categories apply to this agenda.
February 17, 2026
City Council votes on all ordinances and resolutions. Board of Control approval required for street resurfacing and roundabout contracts.
Monday, February 2, 2026
Massillon City Council votes on all items. Committee sponsors noted for each ordinance/resolution.
This agenda involves a tax abatement and zoning change but contains no open bid solicitations from contractors or vendors.
March 5, 2025 Agenda
Finance & Appropriations: - Auditor: $562,000 for purchased services (REA Fund) - Sheriff: $10,000 reimbursement from FY24 Recovery Ohio Grant - Various budget transfers and county obligations totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars - Mandatory payments to Job & Family Services ($93,721.25) and RPC for wage monitoring, subdivision inspections, storm/water management, and house numbering
Bid Solicitations: - County Engineer: Advertise for bids on Limestone & Gravel, Asphalt Concrete, and Bituminous Material - County Engineer: Advertise for bids #2984 for Various Classes of Concrete
Engineering/Infrastructure Projects: - Professional services agreement with Anser Advisory, LLC for Beaumont Avenue Bridge construction administration ($106,080 max) - Award Beaumont Ave Bridge contract to Black Horse Bridge Construction (base bid $777,891; federal/OPWC funded) - Change Orders #3 and #4 for Strausser & Lake O' Springs Roundabout (Lockhart Concrete; total net decrease of $46,847.95) - Final change order for H-1-2023 Chip and Seal Resurfacing Project (Ronyak Paving); project complete - Accept completed sanitary sewer extensions and lift station work; approve three Drainlayer Licenses
Other Approvals: - Job & Family Services/Sheriff service-of-process agreement ($130,646.38 through Jan. 31, 2026) - Settlement with Ohio Central Railroad for sewer easements ($10,000 from ARPA fund) - Carbyne Ltd. Early Access Program for 911 (at no cost) - Christian Children's Home of Ohio custody/care agreement (April 1, 2025–March 31, 2026) - Two city annexation petitions (expedited type 2) acknowledged; no public hearing required
Travel & Licensing: - Five employee travel requests totaling ~$5,000 (conferences, training) - Dell Marketing LP IT licensing renewal ($370,009.14)
Stark County Board of Commissioners (3-member board): - Richard Regula, President - Bill Smith, Vice President - Alan Harold, Member
All items are presented for Board discussion and action/approval.
Cost Impacts: - Beaumont Ave Bridge project: $777,891 contract (initially estimated at $1M); 80% federally funded via CEAO LBR - Roundabout project ongoing costs and adjustments; total adjusted to $1,573,448.57 - Significant ongoing infrastructure spending on water systems, storm sewers, and roadwork - $370K IT licensing renewal is substantial recurring expense
Public Comment Opportunity: - Board meetings held Wednesdays at 1:30 PM in the Board Room (also available by dial-in: 667-770-1465, Access Code 692732#) - Annexation petitions are expedited (no public hearing required) but objections can be filed within 25 days of petition filing
Infrastructure/Development: - Two annexations pending: "The Image – Teeter 2024" (163.5 acres from Canton Township to City of Canton) and "2707 Fulton Dr NW Area" (1.85 acres from Plain Township) - Sanitary sewer extensions being accepted; private developers building infrastructure - Roundabout and bridge projects affecting local traffic and transit
WASTE/UTILITY:
All items voted on by the three-member Board of Commissioners: - Commissioner Richard Regula (President) - Commissioner Bill Smith (Vice President) - Commissioner Alan Harold (Member)
All votes passed 3-0.
Cost Impacts: - Largest expenditure: Chip Seal Resurfacing project at $1.125 million (road maintenance) - Snow plowing costs increased by $30,000 mid-year - Fairground electrical study: $15,000 (safety assessment) - RPC membership: $80,000 annually
Infrastructure/Projects: - Whipple Avenue improvement project proceeding with real property acquisitions - Sewer maintenance responsibility transferred to Stark County Metropolitan Sewer District for two extensions - Electrical safety concerns at county fairgrounds being investigated
Public Participation: - Next meeting: March 19, 2025 @ 1:30 PM (in-person or teleconference available) - CDBG/HOME Programs public hearing: March 19, 2025 @ 11:00 AM at Regional Planning Commission Office
Contractor Licensing: - Seven excavation/construction firms approved for drainlayer licenses (one-year term beginning March 7, 2025)
No data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility service contracts discussed in this document. One routine sewer infrastructure item transferred to existing regional sewer district.
Stark County Board of Commissioners (three voting members: Richard Regula, President; Bill Smith, Vice President; Alan Harold, Member). All items require board approval.
Tax Abatement: Multiple enterprise zone and community reinvestment area tax abatement agreements under review and continuation/termination action.
Waste/Utility: Sewer backup liability claim; sanitary sewer project with change orders; orthoimagery agreement (utility infrastructure mapping).
Agenda shows "Public Speaks" session at start of meeting. Full board meetings held Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. (next: April
All items approved by the three-member Board of Trustees: Doug Haines (President), Mike Shreffler, and DeChiara. Each item passed with unanimous roll-call votes (3-0).
No items in this document relate to data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts.
November 9, 2021
All votes were decided by the three-member Board of Trustees: Doug Haines (President), Mike Shreffler, and Ralph DeChiara. Each motion required a roll-call vote with all three present.
None of the flagged categories apply to this document's substantive content. The meeting addressed routine township operations, parks/property management, fire/police equipment, and road grants. No data centers, tax
Special Meeting, October 26, 2021
Perry Township Board of Trustees has voting authority (all three trustees present): - Doug Haines (President) – voted yes - Ralph DeChiara – voted yes - Trustee Shreffler – voted yes
Result: Unanimous approval (3–0)
None. This document does not involve data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts.
October 19, 2021
The Perry Township Board of Trustees holds voting authority. Three voting trustees present: - Douglas Haines (President) - Mike Shreffler - Ralph DeChiara
All roll-call votes passed unanimously (3-0).
Costs: - Road striping: $43,102.70 (township road maintenance) - Fire vehicle upfitting: $13,167.20 (after $7,500 donation credit) - Health insurance: 2% reduction for township employees
Medical Marijuana Dispensary: - Buckeye Relief seeks township approval to lift prior ban and permit retail dispensary (no cultivation/processing in township) - Location: Lincolnway East (former Family Video) - Operating hours proposed: 10 AM–7 PM - Public concerns raised: Security in parking lot, impact on neighboring rehab facility, patient safety after purchase - Key requirement: Must comply with 500-foot buffer from schools, daycare, churches, libraries, parks, playgrounds, and opioid treatment facilities - No immediate township tax revenue beyond standard sales tax on medical product - State application deadline: November 18, 2021 - No final decision made—Trustees requested more information from other municipalities and state regulators before voting
Other Matters: - Fasnacht Farms (township-owned): Ongoing dispute with tenant farmer over property maintenance; structural repairs needed before public tours allowed - Genoa Road repairs: Contractor (North Starr) patching road; results pending
CATEGORY: zoning
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CATEGORY: zoning
April 16, 2025
Financial Approvals: - Prosecutor Land Bank Appropriation: $70,000 - Sheriff Ohio Drug Law Enforcement Grant: $53,869.71 - Adult Probation budget transfer: $5,000 - Multiple county obligation and intergovernmental journal entries totaling approximately $246,000
Services & Contracts: - 19 child placement service contracts (2-year term, April 1, 2025–March 31, 2027) with providers including Adelphoi Village, Belmont Pines Hospital, Christian Children's Home of Ohio, and 16 others - Professional Services Agreement with MasterMind, LLC for "Speed Zone Studies" - AT&T hosted NG9-1-1 Public Safety Cloud Services Agreement - Two change orders to CourtView Justice Solutions case management software - Memorandum of Understanding with Statewide Consortium of County Law Library Resource Boards ($4,000 grant for laptops/docks)
Infrastructure & Engineering: - Approval to advertise for bids: Lawndell Rd Bridge Replacement, H-3-2025 Hot Mix Asphalt Resurfacing, and Dressler Rd Improvements projects - Two new capital project funds established for ODOT projects (guardrail and bridge work) - Drainlayer License approved for Alliance Drain & Plumbing LLC
Land/Platting: - Five final plat approvals for residential/agricultural subdivisions across multiple townships - House numbering services agreement with Regional Planning Commission (2-year term)
All items voted on by three-member Board of Commissioners:
- Richard Regula (President)
- Bill Smith (Vice President)
- Alan Harold (Member)
All motions passed 3-0.
Public Comment: - Fred Steffen (Canton resident) requested a traffic light at Whipple Ave and 22nd Street NW for safety and traffic flow.
Cost Impact: - County Engineer crack-and-seal program: $312,083.20 (Strawser Construction) - Sewage disposal agreement with Navarre Village: $250,000 - Child placement contracts will direct ongoing state/federal funding to 19 regional youth service providers
Upcoming Public Meetings: - April 21 (10 a.m.): Optional work session - April 22 (10 a.m.): Work session with monthly finance update - April 23 (1:30 p.m.): Board meeting - All meetings available by teleconference at (667) 770-1465, Access Code 692732#
Bid Solicitations: - Three road/bridge projects are moving to public bid phase; formal notice will appear in legal publications.
CATEGORY: waste_utility
Finance & Transfers: - Budget transfer: Adult Probation filing cabinets ($11,590.34) - Multiple intergovernmental reimbursements between courts and sheriff for law enforcement services - Sanitary Engineer indirect costs and sewer charges
Contracts & Agreements: - Job & Family Services subgrant agreement (state funding for July 2025–June 2027 biennium) - Amendment to Turning Point Residential Services child placement contract (adding intensive supervision level at $850/day, effective March 1–31, 2025) - New child placement contracts with 11 providers (April 1, 2025–March 31, 2027) - Aultman Hospital occupational medicine drug/alcohol testing services agreement - Belmont Pines Hospital custody/care agreement for delinquent children (April 1, 2025–March 31, 2026) - Tyler Technologies Jury Management System amendment (removing Summons Direct software as of November 1, 2024)
Infrastructure & Engineering: - Award Dressler Rd Improvement Project contract to Wenger Excavating, Inc. ($7.8M; funding from ODOT, SCATS, OPWC, City of North Canton, and county motor vehicle funds) - Greenman-Pederson professional services for Lawndell Rd Bridge construction administration/inspection ($159,521) - Accept completed State St Bridge Replacement Project; release retainage to Fechko Excavating ($7,114.40) - 2025 Municipal Road Fund projects ($725,000; includes SCATS dues)
Other Actions: - Approve Drainlayer License for Fryburg Excavating & Trucking (April 23, 2025–March 1, 2026) - Establish new fund for Family Court FY26 Youth Services Reclaim Grant - Approve sanitary easement vacation for Jackson Lake Park No. 3 Plat (Vermillion Acquisitions, LLC prospective purchase) - Appoint/reappoint members to Community Corrections Planning Board (2-year term: Jan. 1, 2025–Dec. 31, 2026) - Approve procurement card user (Brian Kandel, $15,000 monthly limit) - Transfer procurement card administrator (Leah O'Connell from Job & Family Services to County Auditor)
The Stark County Board of Commissioners (three members: Richard Regula, President; Bill Smith, Vice President; Alan Harold, Member) votes on all items. No mention of delegated voting authority or individual commissioner assignments per item.
Cost & Funding: - Dressler Rd project is the largest expenditure ($7.8M), jointly funded by state and local sources; engineering inspection will be contracted out to OmniPro Services - Municipal Road Fund allocations: $725,000 to recommended projects countywide - Child placement services: 11 new contracts establish pricing and provider landscape for youth services
Public Participation: - Perry Township Road Vacation Hearing scheduled Wednesday, April 30, 1:00 PM (Board Room) — public may attend in-person or dial in (667) 770-1465, Access Code 692732# - Board of Commissioners Meeting: Wednesday, April 30, 1:30 PM (same dial-in available)
Zoning/Property: - Sanitary easement vacation approved for Jackson Lake Park No. 3 Plat to facilitate sale to Vermillion Acquisitions, LLC (prosecutor and sanitary engineer reviewed; no compensation required from county treasury)
May 7, 2025 Agenda
Stark County Board of Commissioners (Richard Regula, President; Bill Smith, Vice President; Alan Harold, Member) votes on all items listed.
No data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts identified in this agenda.
September 13, 2021
Note: This is a very brief special meeting with limited agenda scope. No bid solicitations, zoning matters, or other substantive policy items are discussed.
September 7, 2021
All items voted on by the Board of Trustees (three-member body): - Trustee Doug Haines (President) - Trustee Michael Shreffler - Trustee Ralph DeChiara
Most motions passed 3–0, except Head-2-Toe Salon grant (passed 2–1, DeChiara voted no due to concerns about reopening deadlines and setting precedent).
Cost impacts: - Ambulance purchase: $264,198 - Police email services: $10,416 annually + $3,500 one-time - American Rescue Plan Recovery Funds: $1,467,876.60 available for township projects - Guardrail damage claims pending: $1,130.12 + $869.27 in potential recoveries
Public opportunities: - Saratoga Street reconstruction project – Rebids opening 9/21/2021 at 6:00 pm (project was re-advertised after first bid exceeded estimate) - Perry Rotary Community Parade – 9/25/2021, 10:30 am–12:00 pm (parade route: 13th St. to Hartwick Park)
Issues raised by public comment: - Drainage/flooding concerns on Norwich NW (trench dug; resident requests pipe repair) - Workplace concerns raised regarding Police Chief's prior part-time employment with Virtual Academy (conflict of interest questions) and personnel conduct issues
ZONING: No zoning matters discussed.
TAX ABATEMENT: No tax ab
August 17, 2021
Road/Infrastructure Projects: - Spot paving bids (two received: Superior Paving $170,528; Chagrin Valley Paving $215,638) - Salt dome roof repair bids (six bids ranging $65,499–$206,000) - Saratoga Ave SW road construction bid (Chagrin Valley Paving $487,000; budget was $385,000 — exceeds 10% threshold) - Pickle Ball Court change order (+$3,500 for soil excavation/stabilization) - OPWC grant for Summerdale Ave culvert/resurfacing project (township share: $13,000; county: 26%, township: 74%) - Plymouth Knolls Storm Sewer Phase 2 engineering ($7,000 to Hammontree & Associates)
Utilities: - Lighting District Renewal (no rate increase; cost $17,135.40 for tax year 2021, billed 2022)
Personnel: - Accepted resignation of full-time firefighter Brad Shaffer (military/DOD cybersecurity position) - Accepted resignation of Officer Lohr (out-of-state move) - Interim Fire Chief Sedlock compensation increase to $33.24/hour (10% raise)
Other: - Police ammunition purchase from Van's Law Enforcement ($6,311.65) - Bills/payroll approval ($291,467.08 combined)
All votes by Perry Township Board of Trustees (three members): Trustees Doug Haines, Michael Shreffler, and Ralph DeChiara. Law Director and Road Superintendent review technical bids before board approval.
OPWC Grant: One item involves Ohio Public Works Commission grant coordination with county—standard infrastructure funding, not a tax abatement or special district.
Lighting District: Routine annual utility renewal (no new cost).
No data center, JEDD, tax abatement, or waste/utility contract matters identified.
LEAD: Spot paving project - sealed bids for road spot paving
LEAD: Salt dome roof repair - sealed bids for roof repair
LEAD: Saratoga Ave SW road construction - sealed bid for road construction
CATEGORY: zoning
August 10, 2021
All three Board of Trustees members voted on each item:
- Doug Haines (President)
- Ralph DeChiara
- Michael Shreffler
All votes were unanimous (3–0).
Opioid Settlement: Perry Township qualifies for state opioid crisis funding because it partnered with an eligible local government (population >10,000). This is a 24-year commitment to receive approximately $75,000 total—roughly $3,125 per year. No immediate action required from residents.
New Zoning Inspector: The township is filling a vacant zoning position. The new inspector will handle land-use enforcement and permitting questions. This is a full-time salaried role effective September 1, 2021.
None of the following apply to this agenda: - Data centers - Tax abatements - JEDD agreements - Waste/utility contracts - Zoning changes or variances
August 4, 2021 Special Meeting
The three Board of Trustees members present: - Doug Haines (President) - Michael Shreffler - Mr. DeChiara
All three voted unanimously to enter Executive Session for the interviews.
None. This is routine personnel business with no cost, zoning, contract, or infrastructure implications visible in the document.
No bid solicitations identified in this document.
No applicable categories.
June 22, 2021 Special Meeting
The three-member Board of Trustees holds all voting authority: - Trustee Doug Haines (President) - Trustee Shreffler - Trustee DeChiara
All three were present for the roll call votes.
This was a brief special meeting held in executive session. No public decisions were made, no contracts were approved, and no public comment period is documented. The board met to consider a candidate for Zoning Inspector but took no formal action. Residents interested in the outcome of this hiring process may want to contact the Township Fiscal Officer or attend a future regular meeting for updates.
None. This document contains no discussion of data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, waste/utility contracts, rezoning, or zoning variances.
No bid solicitations identified in this document.
May 21, 2025
Finance & Appropriations: - $20,000 appropriation for Stark County Veterans 2025 outreach events and sponsorships - Multiple finalized invoices to Regional Planning Commission (EEO, subdivision inspection, storm/water, house numbering, wage monitoring) - Intergovernmental fund transfers (Sheriff STAR program, fingerprinting, Family Court, IT charges)
Bids & Contracts: - Award precast concrete box culvert bid to Mack Industries Inc. ($318,510) - Approve replacement SCADA system (Data Command) for Sanitary Engineer - Award H-4-2025 Micro Surfacing Project to Strawser Construction, Inc. ($1,566,760.70)
Human Resources & Services: - Two new procurement card users (Job & Family Services) with $5,000 and $15,000 monthly limits - Re-enrollment in CCAO Workers' Compensation Group Retrospective Rating Program - Child placement contracts with Applewood Centers, Inc. and Bellefaire Jewish Children's Bureau (April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2027) - Language translation services agreement with Cross Thread Solutions, LLC (not to exceed $15,000) - Criminal background check agreement with Ohio Attorney General's BCI program
Infrastructure & Engineering: - Professional services agreement with GPD Group for roundabout design ($420,290) - OPWC grant applications for Cherry Street Bridges ($1.1M), Robertsville Avenue Bridge ($250K), and Perry Drive/Southway traffic signals ($236,180) - Release retainage payments on completed projects
Zoning & Land: - Approve final plats for Village of Central Middlebranch No. 4 and Westview Allotment No. 2 - Release maintenance bond for Creekside No. 1 Development - Type 2 annexation approval (Trump Ave. SE & Orchardview Dr. SE from Canton Township to City of Canton) - Partial mortgage release for One Waynesburg Company, LLC
Stark County Board of Commissioners (three members with voting authority): - Richard Regula, President - Bill Smith, Vice President - Alan Harold, Member
Each item listed requires Board approval through formal resolution or action.
Cost Impacts: - Total bond principal & interest payments: $2,060,529 (US Bank + 2018 Communications System) - OPWC semi-annual loan payments: $165,252.73 - New snow plow truck cab & chassis: $99,403 (ODOT contract pricing) - Professional engineering services capped at $420,290
Contracts & Services: - Child placement services continue through March 2027 - Translation services capped at $15,000/year - Multiple infrastructure projects funded through Motor Vehicle Fund and OPWC grants
Zoning & Development: - Annexation of Trump Ave. SE & Orchardview Dr. SE from Canton Township into City of Canton approved - Two new subdivisions platted; one maintenance bond released
Public Comment Opportunity: - Work sessions held Mondays and Tuesdays at 10:00 AM (Board Room) - Full Board meetings held Wednesdays at 1:30 PM - Remote access available: (667) 770-1465, Access Code 692732# (listen-only)
Voting commissioners present: Richard Regula (President) and Alan Harold
Absent: Commissioner Smith (excused)
All resolutions passed 2–0 (with Smith absent and not voting).
LEAD: EMA Hazmat Trailer - sealed bids for new hazmat trailer (Bid #2987)
CATEGORY: waste_utility
June 18, 2025
All items voted on by the full three-member Board of Commissioners (Regula, Smith, Harold). All votes passed unanimously 3–0.
Economic Development Assistance Request discussed in private executive session; content and recipient not disclosed to the public. No data centers, tax abatements, JEDDs, or waste/utility contracts mentioned.
(No genuine bid/contractor solicitations identified. All items are appropriations, transfers, renewals of existing contracts, or plat approvals.)
June 18, 2025 Meeting
Finance & Appropriations: - Court of Common Pleas: $18,136 additional appropriation (Probation special projects) - Court of Common Pleas: $32,000 additional appropriation (E-Filing system) - Coroner: $5,000 budget transfer (service to supply) - Record Center: $25,000 budget transfer (capital to service) - Various routine intergovernmental reimbursements ($12,594.47 total)
Vehicles & Equipment: - Approval of two 39-month leases for 2025 Chevy Trax vehicles for Adult Probation ($395/month each through August 2028; vendor: Lavery Automotive/GM Financial) - Purchase of one Bobcat E88 mini-excavator for roadside ditching ($114,043.24; via Sourcewell cooperative contract)
Youth Services Contracts (FY26 Reclaim Ohio Grant): - AVO Behavioral Health and Recovery: $89,460 (Youth Services Connection Program) - The Legacy Project of Stark County: $50,400 (Court Diversion Mentoring) - Hannah's House 119: $85,000.08 (Female Mentoring Program)
Planning/Zoning: - Final plat approvals: Uniontown Knolls No. 3 and The Farms at Enclave No. 2 (both Lake Township)
Other: - LEPC appointments for 2025-2027 - State grant applications (Victims Assistance, VOCA) - Road fund extensions: Village of Beach City ($21,097 through 12/31/26) and City of Canton ($250,000 through 12/31/26) - Sublease renewal with Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Alliance office, 7/1/25–6/30/27)
Stark County Board of Commissioners (Richard Regula, President; Bill Smith, Vice President; Alan Harold, Member) votes on all items.
None flagged for data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts.
All three commissioners—Richard Regula (President), Bill Smith (Vice President), and Alan Harold—voted unanimously (3–0) to approve all items. All motions were made by Harold and seconded by Smith.
None. No data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts with bid solicitations mentioned.
No genuine contractor bid solicitations identified in this document.
November 4, 2025
The Perry Township Board of Trustees votes on all items. Specific trustee names are listed (Nelligan, DeChiara Jr., Miller) but individual vote records are not provided in this agenda.
None identified. This agenda contains no data center proposals, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility service contract solicitations. The stormwater MOU is a renewal with an existing government partner (Stark Soil & Water), not a new bid solicitation.
The three-member Board of Trustees has voting authority: - Matt B. Miller - Lisa J. Nelligan - Ralph R. DeChiara, Jr.
Meeting Details: - Date/Time: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. - Location: Perry Township Administration Office, 3111 Hilton St NW, Massillon, OH 44646 - Purpose: 2026 budget planning discussion
This is a work session/special meeting focused on preliminary budget development. No specific cost impacts, contracts, zoning changes, or major expenditures are identified in this notice. Residents interested in the 2026 budget process may want to attend or monitor for follow-up formal meetings.
Public Comment: The notice does not explicitly mention a public comment period for this work session; residents should contact the township office at (330) 833-2141 or office@perrytwp.com if they wish to participate or submit input.
No genuine contractor/vendor bid solicitations are present in this document.
No applicable categories apply to this document's content.
July 9, 2025
Finance & Appropriations: - Adult Probation ISP Program funding: $30,000 - Domestic Violence Fund: $30,638.07 - New Jury Management Software: $82,500 - Workers Compensation: $15,000 - CDBG funding (RPC): $200,000 - Multiple budget transfers and intergovernmental payments (routine)
Contracts & Services: - Five Non-Emergent Transportation service agreements (LED Inc., Koala Kruizers, The Hupp Mobile Inc., ABCD Inc., ReliaRide) running through June 2028 - Children's Network sublease at 213 Market Ave N., Canton ($5,697.20/month, escalating 1.36% year 2, 1.34% year 3, through 2027) - Children's Network Child Advocacy Center interagency agreement (through February 2027) - Mental health funding for Children's Network Family Engagement Specialist: $90,498 (FY 2025-26) - Jury Management System (Catalis SaaS): $82,500 year 1 ($38,000 annual + $44,500 one-time) - Family Court youth services contracts with Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health: $25,253 + $64,033.20 + $16,039.80
Infrastructure & Property: - Perry Dr & Southway St Signal Replacement Project (Addendum No. 1 approval) - Whipple Ave Improvement Project land purchase: $300 - Sewer backup claim settlement: $2,242 - JRW Construction Drainlayer License approval - Triple S Properties Annexation (10.084 acres from Sugarcreek Township to Village of Wilmot) - Village of Minerva MRF funding extension ($52,000 for N. Market Street Bike Lane through Dec 31, 2026)
Equipment Purchases: - Ram 5500 platform truck for traffic department: $68,621.50 - Delphi Challenger aerial device mounted on truck: $154,178 - County property surplus sale (carrels, ladders, podiums, tables, shelving)
Facilities: - Sewage Disposal Agreement with Summit County: $400,000
Stark County Board of Commissioners (3 voting members): - Richard Regula, President - Bill Smith, Vice President - Alan Harold, Member
All items require Board approval via resolution or discussion/action vote.
Cost Impacts: - Largest single item: $400,000 sewage agreement with Summit County - New jury software will cost $82,500 year 1; recurring fees escalate to $47,974 by year 5 - Transportation services contracts commit county to multi-year agreements through 2028
Contracts & Services: - Five transportation providers now serve non-emergent needs for Job & Family Services - Children's Network office lease increases annually; total three-year commitment ~$17,400+ - Youth services programs ($105K+) support mental health, sex offender intervention, and behavioral therapy
Property/Infrastructure: - Whipple Ave road project includes small land purchase ($300) - Village of Wilmot annexing 10 acres from Sugarcreek Township (approved via expedited process) - Signal replacements planned at Perry Dr & Southway St
Waste/Utility: - Routine waste services with Republic Waste Services: $402.74
Public Comment: - Meeting July 16 at 1:30 PM in Board Room; dial-in available
July 30, 2025
Finance & Appropriations: - Job & Family Services placement expenses: $6,000,000 - Budget transfers for Adult Probation drug screens ($9,013.63) and Coroner supplies ($5,000) - Monthly invoices to RPC for wage monitoring, subdivision engineering, storm/water management, and house numbering (~$24k total) - Grant and intergovernmental payments for COVID relief, rent, fingerprinting, and utilities
Vehicles: - Two 36–39 month leases for Chevy Trax vehicles via Lavery Automotive ($414/month each) for Adult Probation
Service Agreements: - $138,000 administrative services payment to Stark County Educational Service Center for Family Council core services (July 2025–June 2026) - Title IV-D Contract with Family Court for child support case processing (~$42,732.79) - OnBase & IT support agreement with Naviant Inc. ($106,673.36)
Infrastructure & Projects: - $67,000,000 Stark County Jail Renovations (Granger/Welty JV) - Change order approval for Paris Ave Bridge Rehabilitation (adds $9,625, removes $32,574.89 in non-performance items; new total: $1,281,761.82) - Acceptance of completed Bowdale and Parkview Harbor Lift Station replacements; release retainage of $101,577.92 to Chivers Construction
Grants & Licensing: - Two Violence Against Women (VAWA) grants for Sheriff and Prosecutor (~$74k combined) - Drainlayer license approval for Pontius Plumbing LLC - Liquor license transfer approval in Nimishillen Township (Four Grapes LLC)
New Funds: - Two engineer capital project funds for bridge work and load ratings - Two prosecutor VAWA grant funds
The Board of Commissioners (Richard Regula–President, Bill Smith–Vice President, Alan Harold–Member) has voting authority on all items.
Bid Solicitation: - RFP 2991 for credit card and financial payment processing (Treasurer) – government seeking vendor proposals
No data center, tax abatement, JEDD, or waste/utility contracts identified in this document.
August 4, 2025
All three Commissioners present held voting power: - Richard Regula (President) - Bill Smith (Vice President) - Alan Harold (Member)
Vote Result: Unanimous approval (3–0) on the Developmental Disabilities resolution.
This was a brief, routine meeting with minimal substantive detail. The minutes do not disclose the specific content of Resolution No. 08-39-25, so the actual impact on county services, budgets, or policies cannot be determined from this document alone. Residents seeking details should: - Request a copy of the full resolution from Stark County Administrative Offices - Contact the Board of Developmental Disabilities directly for context on what was approved
No cost impacts, contracts, zoning matters, or public comment opportunities are mentioned.
None: No data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts are discussed or referenced in this document.
(No bid solicitations, contractor proposals, or RFP language found in this document.)
• 1.6 mill levy for Developmental Disabilities – The Board of Commissioners will consider forwarding a resolution from the Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities to the County Auditor. The levy would fund DD services for a continuing period, appear on the November 4, 2025 general election ballot, and begin in tax year 2025 (calendar year 2026) if voters approve.
Stark County Commissioners (Richard Regula–President, Bill Smith–Vice President, Alan Harold–Member) have authority to forward this resolution to the Auditor for calculation and ballot placement.
No genuine contractor/vendor bid solicitations identified in this document.
No categories apply to this document.
1. What's Being Voted On - Motion to enter executive session under Ohio Revised Code 121.22(G)(1) to discuss employment of a public employee - The Board reserves the right to discuss and take action on any other Township business that may come before them
2. Voting Power The Perry Township Board of Trustees has voting power. The three Trustees are: - Matt B. Miller - Lisa J. Nelligan - Ralph R. DeChiara, Jr.
3. What Residents & Businesses Should Know This is a special meeting notice scheduled for Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. at Perry Township Administration Office (3111 Hilton St NW, Massillon).
The meeting will be held in executive session, which is closed to the public. Executive sessions under ORC 121.22(G)(1) are permitted for personnel matters and are confidential. No details about the employment matter are disclosed in this notice.
The document indicates the Board may also address other Township business, but no specific agenda items are listed beyond the employment discussion.
4. Special Flags None. This document does not mention data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts.
Note: This is a notice of a special meeting with limited agenda detail. No bid solicitations, contract renewals, or infrastructure projects are referenced.
November 18, 2025
Consent Agenda (single vote on all items a–h): - Fall/winter newsletter printing, design, and postage: $9,002.41 - Pending warrants for weeks ending 11/4 and 11/12: $495,197.36 combined - October 2025 bank reconciliation - Fire Department GovDeal posting authorization - Acceptance of part-time firefighter resignation - Police donation from McKinley Eagles: $800 - Two zoning nuisance citations ($500 penalty; vehicle nuisance resolution)
New Business (individual votes): - Fire & Police grant approvals: $1,000 each from OTARMA for policy software - Regional Planning Commission membership agreement: $2,833.77 annually - Regional Planning Commission representatives appointment - Reauthorization of home rule violation liens - McKinley Eagles donation for Turkey Trot safety forces: $2,000 - Anthem health insurance renewal (+7.74% increase) - Standard life insurance policy effective 1/1/2026 - Paychex service expansion (timekeeping, HR, expense reimbursement, training): $3,453 setup + $135/month + $518.10 biweekly - Right-of-Way Policy and enforcement procedures resolution
Board of Trustees votes on all items (Trustees Nelligan, DeChiara Jr., Miller; Trustee Chessler excused). Specific vote attribution not detailed in agenda format.
None identified. No data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts mentioned.
No genuine bid/contractor solicitations identified in this document.
May 20, 2025
Board of Trustees members vote on all items (voting blanks shown on agenda; specific trustee names: Nelligan, DeChiara Jr., Miller).
None identified. No data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts are discussed in this agenda.
No genuine contractor/vendor bid solicitations are present in this document. All expenditures listed represent purchases from identified vendors or internal budget approvals, not open calls for bids or proposals.
June 17, 2025
Fire Department: - Accept retirement of District Chief Chad Schafer (effective 6/17/2025) - Accept resignation of Firefighter/Paramedic Nick Wilson (effective 6/17/2025) - Authorize donation of out-of-service fire hose sections to a resident
Police Department: - Hire Jaiden Malone as full-time police officer (start date 6/20/2025) - Approve annual Axon Enterprise license/support for drone (~$4,120) - Approve annual Axon Enterprise license/support for tasers (~$27,797)
Public Works: - Approve payment to DRS Hickory Hollow LLC (~$14,942) - Accept $5,581 donation from McKinley Eagles for AED equipment at five parks - Authorize Road Department to send out bids for road striping
Zoning: - Issue four $500 nuisance property citations at four addresses - Approve Eslich Wrecking Company bid ($13,000) to demolish 4666 Richville Dr SW - Approve demolition-related expenses (~$14,207)
Fiscal: - Approve pending warrants totaling $682,581.41 (two weeks of bills/payroll) - Authorize May 20, 2025 meeting minutes
All items are Board of Trustees votes (standard municipal governance).
None related to data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts.
LEAD: Road Striping - sealed bids for road striping
CATEGORY: zoning
August 13, 2025
All items voted on by the two-member Board present: Commissioner Richard Regula (President) and Commissioner Alan Harold. Commissioner Smith was absent and excused. Items passed unanimously (2–0) among those present.
No data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or major waste/utility contracts discussed.
Finance & Appropriations: - Board of Elections: $10,000 security grant - Commissioners: $5,000,000 for capital projects - Engineer: $1,578,698 for ODOT-related capital projects - Various intergovernmental transfers and reimbursements totaling ~$372,000
Property & Vehicle Sales: - Declare 11 County Engineer vehicles as excess property; sell via Govdeals (1989–2012 models) - Declare 10 Sheriff vehicles as excess property; sell via Govdeals (2007–2017 models)
Grants & Service Agreements: - Job & Family Services: $190,000 grant from Dave Thomas Foundation for adoption recruitment - Job & Family Services: $59,000 contract with A.V.O. Behavioral Health for addiction recovery peer support - Family Court: Custody and care agreement with Young Star Academy, LLC for delinquent children
Infrastructure & Construction: - Pavement marking project: ~$210,000 (Motor Vehicle Fund) - HVAC upgrades at Engineers Office: $127,497 awarded to Standard Plumbing & Heating, Inc. - Elevator modernization at Cornerstone Building: $258,800 awarded to The Murphy Contracting Company - Sanitary sewer improvements (North Lawrence): land appropriation from Norfolk Southern Railway
Annexations: - Approve 2625 Maret St. NE annexation (Plain Township to Canton) - Acknowledge two expedited annexations pending City of Canton/township responses
Other: - Approve drainlayer license for Eden's Excavating, Inc. - Reimburse resident $229.31 for tire damage from broken county manhole - Maintenance contract for detention basins: $7,100 to Olinger Landscapes - Software contracts with Matrix Pointe for Prosecutor's computer system
Stark County Board of Commissioners (3 members): - Richard Regula (President) - Bill Smith (Vice President) - Alan Harold (Member)
All items require Board approval.
Cost Impacts: - Total appropriations: ~$6.6 million - Major construction projects: $596,297 combined (HVAC + elevator + pavement) - All funded from Motor Vehicle Fund, Permanent Improvement Fund, or grant sources—no tax levy mentioned
Zoning & Development: - Two annexations pending (commercial parcels moving from Plain/Perry townships to Canton) - One annexation approved (2625 Maret St.)
Public Comment: - Open sessions held Wednesdays at 1:30 PM in Board Room - Remote dial-in available: (667) 770-1465, Access Code 692732# (listen-only) - Next meeting: Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Infrastructure: - Sanitary sewer work in North Lawrence requires railroad easement appropriation - Detention basin maintenance ongoing (8-year vendor relationship)
None of the following appear in this document: - ❌ Data center projects or related zoning - ❌ Tax abatements or enterprise zone incentives - ❌ JEDD (Joint Economic Development District) agreements - ❌ Waste or water/utility service contracts (only internal sanitary engineering matters)
LEAD: T-1-2025 643 Long-Line Pavement Marking Project - sealed bids for pavement marking
LEAD: Stark County Engineers Office HVAC Upgrade Phase II Project - sealed bids for HVAC upgrade (Addendum No. 1 approved)
**LEAD: Stark County Office
July 1, 2025
All votes follow standard Board of Trustees format: Mover, Seconder, and Vote recorded. Three trustees identified (Nelligan, DeChiara Jr., Miller). Executive sessions will include Law Director, Police Chief, PWD Wellman, and Fire Chief Sedlock as applicable.
None detected. No data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts are discussed in this agenda.
PLAIN-ENGLISH SUMMARY FOR PERRY TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS
1. What's Being Voted On
2. Who Votes
The Perry Township Board of Trustees has voting power on all items. Individual trustee names are not listed in this agenda document.
3. What Residents & Local Businesses Should Know
This is a bare-bones agenda with minimal detail. Residents interested in the Public Works discussion or the Special Permits resolution should attend the meeting or contact the township clerk for more information about what will actually be discussed. The executive session (items 4a and 4b) will be closed to the public, but any final decisions made after the session resumes would typically be voted on in open session.
4. Flags for Special Topics
No mentions of data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts appear in this document.
CONTRACTOR/VENDOR SOLICITATIONS
None found. This agenda contains no language indicating the township is seeking sealed bids, RFPs, or other open bid solicitations from outside contractors or vendors.
January 20, 2026
Perry Township Board of Trustees members (specific names not listed in this agenda document). Votes are recorded on the motion template provided.
None identified. No mention of data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, waste/utility contracts, zoning matters, or bid solicitations.
Note: This is a bare-bones agenda with minimal detail. To understand what Public Works issues were discussed or what litigation/employment matters are pending, residents would need to attend the meeting, request meeting minutes afterward, or contact Perry Township directly.
Confidential business strategy information related to an applicant seeking economic development assistance
Separate discussion (4:00 p.m. meeting) on establishing a foundation to support parks
The Perry Township Board of Trustees (Matt B. Miller, Lisa J. Nelligan, Ralph R. DeChiara, Jr.) votes on all items.
CATEGORY: tax_abatement
The executive session references "economic development assistance"—a standard indicator of potential tax abatement or incentive negotiations. The document does not name the applicant or project type, so no further details are available from this notice.
Item 3.a (Ordinance): Authorization for the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Stark County Commissioners to participate in the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for fiscal years 2027, 2028, and 2029. Deadline: July 31, 2026.
Item 4.a (Ordinance): Supplemental appropriations totaling $103,861.85 for 2026 current expenses, including:
Sewer fund seasonal staffing and overtime ($40,000)
Item 5.a (Resolution): Authorization for the Mayor to apply for Ohio Department of Natural Resources NatureWorks Grant Program funding for Price Park tennis and basketball court renovations. Deadline: July 15, 2026. City commits required local matching funds.
Document is a legible, authentic government agenda and minutes package.
September 17, 2025
Finance & Appropriations: - Board of Elections filing fees: $6,190 - Molly Stark Demolition Project advance: $1,975,000 - EMA Wireless Tax Revenue Fund: $530,000 - Prosecutor DTAC: $8,500 - Job & Family Services salary transfer: $600,000
Service Contracts: - Renewal of visitor management software (Sign In Enterprise, Inc.): $5,737.60 through June 2026
Construction & Infrastructure: - Molly Stark Demolition (Gary Moderalli Excavating): $1,882,000 - Perry Drive & Southway Drive traffic signals (TC Randal Construction): $204,585.45 - Road salt for 2025–2026 season (Cargill Inc.): $260,000 - T-2-2025 642 Long-Line Pavement Marking Project: advertise to bid (~$130,000 base estimate) - 12th St & Summerdale Ave Culvert project change order: +$53,948.20 (Lockhart Concrete Co.) - Sanitary Engineer HVAC replacement change order: +$7,515.25 (Standard Plumbing & Heating) - Stark County Office Building 3rd Floor RPC renovations (Massillon Construction): $2,377,629
Development Approvals: - Five final plat approvals (subdivisions in Lake, Plain, Canton, and Bethlehem Townships) - HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) FY2025: $1,396,925 - HUD HOME Investment Partnership FY2025: $807,395.35 - One housing rehabilitation mortgage lien satisfaction: $11,511.25
Other Actions: - Reject all furniture bids for RPC renovations; re-bid - Approval of Support Agreement for Molly Stark demolition between County, Land Bank, and Stark Parks
Stark County Board of Commissioners (all items): - Richard Regula (President) - Bill Smith (Vice President) - Alan Harold (Member)
Regional Planning items require Regional Planning Commission recommendation prior to Board approval.
JEDD: None identified.
Tax Abatement: None identified.
Data Centers: None identified.
Waste/Utility Contracts: Road salt purchase through CUE-COG cooperative; HVAC replacement work at Sanitary Engineer building.
September 24, 2025
Financial/Appropriations: - Appropriations totaling ~$2.4 million for Elections, Commissioners, Treasurer functions (reimbursements, year-end expenses, forfeited land sales, unclaimed money, tax lien sales) - Budget transfer for Adult Probation ($1,936.61) - County obligations to RPC (Regional Planning Commission) for engineering, subdivision inspection, storm/water monitoring (~$36,468) - Intergovernmental transfers (Sheriff STAR Program, TCAP funding, Job & Family Services rent and IT charges)
Projects & Contracts: - Elevator maintenance bid specifications (Addendum #1 accepted; pre-bid meeting added for 9/25/25) - Donation of excess IT equipment (700+ items: phones, servers, monitors, PCs) to Midwest Comtel E-waste Services - TANF Prevention/Retention/Contingency Plan (biennial, 10/1/2025–9/30/2027) - Amendment to Counseling/Therapeutic Services contract with Melymbrosia Associates (increase from $127,000 to $133,000 through 9/30/2025) - Change orders approved for road projects: Federal Guardrail (Lake Erie Construction), Dressler Rd (Wenger Excavating), Perry Drive (Wenger Excavating) - Vehicle purchase: 2023 Dodge Ram 2500 from Schoner Chevrolet ($32,222) - Type 2 Annexation: 3228 55th St. NE from Plain Township to City of Canton - City of Massillon MRF funding extension ($155,000 through 12/31/2026) for Main & Tremont Roundabout - Stop-Loss Insurance proposals to be advertised (2026)
All three commissioners (Regula, Smith, Harold) voted unanimously to approve all items.
Stop-Loss Insurance: County is advertising for 2026 proposals—this is an open solicitation for insurance providers.
Elevator Maintenance Bid: Pre-bid meeting scheduled 9/25/25—solicitation is active.
No data center, JEDD, tax abatement, or waste/utility contract items identified.
October 1, 2025 Agenda
Appropriations & Budget: - Repay $150,000 advance from General Fund for Mount Pleasant Retention Basin Project - Establish $170,709.75 in capital project balances for 2025 (ODOT, bridge projects) - Various internal fund transfers and journal entries
Service Agreements (Youth Mentoring): - Three separate contracts with Pathway Caring for Children, T & G Youth Services, and Blended Family Health Care Services (each $25,000/year, Oct 2025–Sept 2026)
Sheriff Department: - Amendment to jail medical/mental health RFP (#2993, #2994) changing performance bond from 100% to 100% of six months' cost - Authorize Deputies Association to purchase retired Deputy's service weapon ($250)
Infrastructure/OPWC Funding Applications: - Five separate applications for state grants/loans totaling ~$1.95M: - Clermont Ave Bridge ($762,200 loan) - Cleveland Ave Resurfacing ($234,500 grant) - Easton St Bridge ($318,000 loan) - Everhard Rd Resurfacing ($163,370 grant) - Whipple Ave/4th & 3rd St Improvement ($472,660 grant)
Real Estate & Leases: - Oil/gas lease with EOG Resources (4.31 acres, Osnaburg Township, $17,240 total, 5-year term) - Parking garage license with City of Canton for jurors ($8,000/year, 2026–2027) - Annexation approval (4403 Cleveland Ave NW to City of Canton) - Road vacation hearing (Waterway St NW, Lawrence Township) - Wilson Pointe elderly apartment complex sale approval (condition: $100,000 payment to County)
Other: - Drainlayer license for Holmes Groundworks - Reduce performance bond for Fountains at Edgewood development ($1.217M → $86,700) - Release maintenance bond for Fox Acres No. 1 Allotment ($4,000) - Expand Community Reinvestment Area in Perry Township - Liquor license transfer hearing waiver
The Stark County Board of Commissioners (Richard Regula–President, Bill Smith–Vice President, Alan Harold–Member) votes on all items. The Finance Director (Kris Miller), County Engineer (Jennifer Odey), and other department heads present items for approval.
Cost/Budget Impact: - $150,000 immediate outlay for basin project - ~$1.95M in infrastructure funding sought from state (grants and loans) - Multiple small annual service contracts ($2,255–$25,000 range) - Juror parking: $16,000 over two years
Land Use & Zoning: - Annexation of 1 parcel from Plain Township to City of Canton - Community Reinvestment Area expansion in Perry Township (housing incentive program) - Road vacation petition (Waterway St NW) with public hearing required
Contracts: - Three youth mentoring service agreements (Oct 2025–Sept 2026) - Oil/gas lease on county property; revenue: $17,240 upfront + royalties - Wilson Pointe affordable housing transaction requires $100,000 payment to county for approval
Public Participation: - Public comment period scheduled (Item IV on agenda) - Public hearing required for Waterway St road vacation (date/time to be set) - Remote dial-in option available for Board meetings: (667)
October 8, 2025 Meeting
Finance & Appropriations: - Appropriations for elections, coroner, and probate court staffing ($350,800 total) - Budget transfers for human services, sheriff, and veterans programs ($245,000) - Various county obligation payments to Job & Family Services, RPC, and other agencies - Sale of surplus 337 plexiglass shields via Govdeals
Human Services Agreements: - Parenting skills training with Goodwill Industries ($290,000; Oct 2025–Sept 2026) - Prevention/intervention services with Coleman Health Services ($18,959.23; responding to Title XX RFP) - Child placement services with Karing Hearts, LLC (Oct 2025–Mar 2027) - Adult day care with J.R. Coleman Senior Outreach ($102,000) - Adult protective services with Coleman Health Services ($346,623.86; Title XX RFP response) - Parenting skills with Early Childhood Resource Center ($10,000)
Infrastructure & Operations: - Cleveland Ave (CR 66) resurfacing project with ODOT ($2.295M estimated; 80% state-funded up to $1.7M; FY 2027) - North Canton waterline project: partial retainage release to Wenger Excavating ($39,202.57 of $54,202.57) - 63-month copier lease with Visual Edge IT/Wells Fargo ($2,495/month) - Vehicle purchase: 2023 Dodge Ram Promaster ($30,138)
Community Reinvestment Areas: - Conversion of pre-1994 Community Reinvestment Areas in Lake Township and Perry Township per Ohio law
Other: - TB funding agreement application (CDC cooperative agreement, July–Dec 2025) - Probation services grant increase ($211,135 + $20,699 for FY 2026–2027) - Board appointment: Michael Peterson to Community Correction Center Governing Board - Village of Brewster road fund extension through Dec 31, 2026 ($31,911 total)
Stark County Board of Commissioners (three members: Richard Regula–President, Bill Smith–Vice President, Alan Harold–Member) votes on all items. President Regula is authorized to sign specific agreements individually.
Title XX RFP Responses: The document notes three agreements are "in response to the Title XX RFP that was dated July 25, 2025." These are not open solicitations; they are selections already made from a completed RFP process.
No genuine open bid solicitations, data center projects, tax abatements, J
October 22, 2025
All voting decisions made by the three-member Board of Commissioners (Richard Regula, Bill Smith, Alan Harold). All motions passed unanimously 3–0.
Cost Impact: - Jail renovation escrow/retainage account: $2.66M - IT network upgrade: $150k - Culvert replacements: Additional $400k committed - IT Building Renovation: Budget increased by $250k (to $2.68M total construction cost) - Disaster repairs to Developmental Disabilities building: $235.6k
Infrastructure/Projects: - 12th Street & Perry Drive Roundabout project approved with ODOT partnership - State Street resurfacing (change order approved) - Dressler Road improvement (change order approved) - COB 3rd Floor RPC Interior Renovations Furniture Project—bid specifications approved and advertisement authorized
Contracts & Service Changes: - Jail medical/mental health services contract non-renewal (current ends 1/31/26)—no replacement mentioned - Sanitary sewer installation at Meyers Lake Plaza moving forward
Public Comment: No formal public comment period on agenda items (two residents spoke during "Public Speaks" on unrelated CCP/Gaza topics only).
None of these categories apply to this document's substantive content: - No data center projects or proposals - No tax abatements or enterprise zone incentives - No JEDD agreements - No waste hauling or utility service contracts
LEAD: COB 3rd Floor RPC Interior Renovations Furniture Project - bid specifications, plans, and advertisement approved for rebid
Council members present: Kris Bugara, Jim Edwards, Jennifer Kiko, Cindy King, Dr. Lohnes. Excused absences: Sheila Cherry, Phillip Mastroianni. All votes recorded as unanimous roll call.
None of the items flagged relate to data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility service contracts in an active procurement sense.
No open bid solicitations identified in this document.
Council members (specific names not fully listed in excerpt, but Kiko, Lohnes, and others participate). The city solicitor advises but does not vote.
None of the flagged categories apply (no data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts are being solicited or discussed substantively here).
No genuine contractor or vendor bid solicitations identified in this document.
City Council members (identified as Mastroianni, Lohnes, Kiko, and others) have voting authority. Specific vote counts are not detailed in this agenda document.
No public comment period is explicitly scheduled in this agenda document, though "Public Speaks" appears on the order of business.
CATEGORY: tax_abatement
CATEGORY: zoning
Perry Township Board of Trustees (specific member names not listed in this notice). This is a work session, not a regular meeting, so formal votes may be limited or deferred to a subsequent public meeting.
No cost figures, zoning changes, or contract details are provided in this notice.
None. No mention of data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts.
Note: This is a notice of work session only, not detailed minutes or a full agenda with specific motions. Limited information is available for public review at this stage.
October 29, 2025
Finance & Budget: - Appropriation of $227,441.55 for FFY 2026 Opioid Remediation Grant (Sheriff) - Multiple budget transfers totaling ~$1.3M across departments (Adult Probation, Building Inspection, EMA, Human Services, Microfilm) - Intergovernmental journal entries for reimbursements and service charges between county departments
Vehicle & Equipment Leases: - Four 39-month leases of 2026 Chevy Trax vehicles for Adult Probation ($438/month each) via Lavery Automotive/GM Financial - One 39-month lease of 2026 Chevy Trailblazer for Probate Court ($413/month) via Lavery Automotive/GM Financial - Copier model substitution approval for Prosecutor's office
Services & Contracts: - Seven counseling/therapeutic service agreements with various providers (Ohio Guidestone, Melymbrosia Associates, Summit Psychological Associates, Phoenix Rising, Lighthouse Family Center, CommQuest Services) – all effective Oct. 1, 2025–Sept. 30, 2027; total not-to-exceed ~$735,000 - Alcohol and drug testing agreements with Forensic Fluids Laboratories ($365,000) and CommQuest Services ($80,000) – same dates - Copier lease MOU with Ohio Department of Administrative Services (cost-per-copy at $.003626)
Capital Projects: - DD Building rooftop replacement and HVAC work: $235,618 (Standard Plumbing & Heating Co.) - DD Building Disaster Repairs: cost estimate $528,352.39 (Orion Construction); environmental consulting (M & R Environmental) - Family Court Floor Renovation architectural services: $17,030 (Sol Harris/Day Architecture, Inc.)
Property & Administrative: - Sale of surplus county property (1999 Chevy Astro Van) via GovDeals - Release of maintenance bonds for two residential developments (Scotsbury Glen No. 5, Emerald Estates No. 14 & 15) - Public drainage easement dedications for Rolling Greens West and Glen Meadows allotments - Insurance renewal with USI Insurance Services (Nov. 1, 2025–Nov. 1, 2026) - Applications accepted for financial assistance to operate domestic violence shelters in 2026 - Annexation petition from Perry Township to City of Canton (motion withdrawn due to lack of board jurisdiction)
Travel: - Staff training/conference attendance totaling ~$6,132 (911 GIS training, HazMat conference, law library association, treasurer conference, veterans summit, etc.)
All items passed unanimously on 3-0 votes: - Commissioners Richard Regula (President), Bill Smith (Vice President), and Alan Harold (Member) - Motions typically made by Harold, seconded by Smith
Cost Impact: - $235,618 for DD Building HVAC/rooftop work - $528,352.39 for DD Disaster Repairs - ~$735,000 total for two-year counseling contracts (FY 2025–2027) - ~$1.3M in budget transfers (internal reallocation, not new spending) - Opioid remediation grant ($227,441.55) is grant-funded
Development News: - Two residential allotments releasing maintenance bonds (infrastructure now complete and accepted) - Two new allotments dedicating public drainage easements (development proceeding)
October 29, 2025 Agenda
Finance & Appropriations: - Sheriff's Opioid Remediation Grant: $227,441.55 - Multiple budget transfers across departments (Adult Probation, Building Inspection, EMA, Human Services, etc.) - Intergovernmental reimbursements and cost-sharing arrangements
Fleet & Equipment: - Four 39-month leases of 2026 Chevy Trax vehicles for Adult Probation ($438/month each) via Lavery Automotive/GM Financial - One 39-month lease of 2026 Chevy Trailblazer for Probate Court ($413/month) - Sale of 1999 Chevrolet Astro Van as excess property on Govdeals
Services Contracts (2-year agreements, effective Oct 1, 2025–Sept 30, 2027): - Counseling/mental health: OhioGuidestone ($23K), Melymbrosia Associates ($80K), Summit Psychological Associates ($20K), Phoenix Rising Behavioral Healthcare ($15K), Lighthouse Family Center ($205K), CommQuest Services–counseling ($15K) - Drug/alcohol testing: Forensic Fluids Laboratories ($365K), CommQuest Services–testing/treatment ($80K) - Legal interpreters: Triad Deaf Services ($360) - Copier lease: Ohio Department of Administrative Services ($.003626 per copy, 5-year term, no maintenance fees)
Facilities & Capital Projects: - DD Building HVAC/roofing replacement: Standard Plumbing & Heating Co. ($235,618) - Family Court Floor Renovation architectural services: Sol Harris/Day Architecture ($17,030 total) - DD Southgate Building emergency repairs: M & R Environmental abatement ($77,650) + Orion Construction repairs ($528,352.39)
Insurance: - Property, casualty, cyber, and liability coverage renewal via USI Insurance Services ($1,041,206 annual premium; 7.10% increase)
Other: - Accept applications from two domestic violence shelters for 2026 operating funds (est. $75K available) - Regional Planning: Release maintenance bonds for three completed Jackson Township subdivisions; approve drainage easement dedications - Type 2 annexation petition review for 4401 Tuscarawas St. W (Perry Township to City of Canton)
Stark County Board of Commissioners (three members with voting power): - Richard Regula, President - Bill Smith, Vice President - Alan Harold, Member
All items on this agenda appear subject to Board approval via Resolution or standard vote.
Cost Impact: - Insurance premiums rising 7.10% to over $1M annually - $606K in emergency repairs to DD Southgate Building (competitive bidding waived due to emergency) - $235K+ for building HVAC/roofing work - Domestic violence shelter funding capped at ~$75K
Service Availability: - Multiple mental health and substance abuse testing providers contracted for continued delivery through Sept 2027 - Childcare assistance budget allocated at $80K
Public Participation: - Board meetings held Wednesdays at 1:30 PM, Board Room - Public may attend in-person or call in: (667) 770-1465, Access Code 692732# (listen-only) - Work sessions Mondays and Tuesdays at 10:00 AM (also available by phone)
Notable Zoning Item: - Type 2 annexation petition for property on Tuscarawas St. W being reviewed;
November 5, 2025 Meeting
Financial Actions: - Appropriations for 2026 OBWC insurance premium ($425,000) and State Homeland Security Grant reimbursement for emergency breathing apparatus ($160,380) - Multiple budget transfers between departments totaling ~$42,750 - Routine county obligations and intergovernmental payments to Job & Family Services, Sheriff, mental health services, and regional planning agencies
Contract Awards (RFP Winners): - Land Records Management System (GovOS/Neumo): $166,460 over two years, plus three one-year renewal options - Inmate Medical Health Care Services (Armor Health): $13,112,952 over three years, plus two one-year renewal options - Inmate Mental Health Care Services (Armor Health): $2,771,660 over three years, plus two one-year renewal options
Capital/Infrastructure Projects: - Lawndell Rd Bridge Replacement: Change Order #1 ($374,833.41) for additional steel piling due to unforeseen subsurface conditions - Rosedale Gardens Sanitary Sewer Improvement (Plain Township): Authorization to prepare plans and specifications; 54% of property owners voted in favor - Glen Meadows No. 1 Allotment (Lake Township): Acceptance of performance bonds for public improvements
Other Actions: - Expansion of County Automatic Data Processing Board governance - Approval of 2026 tax levies and rates - Drainlayer license for DC Berger Excavating LLC - Vacation of 30-foot storm/sanitary easement for private property owners (Doria parcel) - Prosecutor grant awards (SVAA and VOCA) - Appointment to NEFCO Regional Planning Board
The Stark County Board of Commissioners (Richard Regula, President; Bill Smith, Vice President; Alan Harold, Member) votes on all items. Individual county departments (Finance, Engineer, Sanitary Engineer, Recorder, Sheriff, Prosecutor) present their requests, but the full three-member Commission has voting authority.
Cost Impacts: - Inmate healthcare contracts total ~$15.9 million over three years—significant ongoing expense - Lawndell Rd Bridge project cost increased by $374,833.41; total project now ~$2 million (federal and local motor vehicle funds) - Rosedale Gardens sewer project will trigger assessments on affected property owners; plans/cost estimates to be prepared
Public Participation: - Rosedale Gardens sewer project already had a public petition process with 54% owner approval; assessments will follow - Public comment period available at meeting (Section IV: "Public Speaks") - Meetings held Wednesdays at 1:30 PM in Board Room; dial-in option available: (667) 770-1465, Access Code 692732#
Other Notices: - Emergency waiver of competitive bidding used for Southgate Building repairs ($471,913.68); deemed real/present emergency by prior Board resolution - Glen Meadows No. 1 allotment performance bonds secured by Nationwide Mutual Insurance - Liquor license transfer in Canton Township (routine—no hearing requested)
None identified. The document reflects awards of RFPs that were already solicited and evaluated (RF
November 12, 2025
Financial Actions: - Appropriations for Adult Probation programs ($2,958 and $26,439); State grant reimbursement for breathing apparatus ($320,760); Stark Education Partnership/Site Inventory Project ($163,000); RPC carryover reserve ($447,306.52) - Budget transfers across multiple departments (Auditor, EMA/911, Motor Vehicle & Tax, Veterans totaling ~$335,700) - Intergovernmental reimbursement to Regional Planning Commission ($39,721.14) - County jail building permit fees to City of Canton ($186,084.95) - Insurance renewal with USI Insurance ($312,933) - Employee travel reimbursements (~$799)
Infrastructure & Property: - Approval to advertise for sealed bids on Robertsville Ave Bridge Removal Project (PID 114325) - Local Public Agency Agreements with ODOT for Cleveland Ave/State St Project and East St Bridge Project - Change order with Strawser Construction for H-4-2025 Micro Surfacing Project - Sale of surplus county equipment (valve grinder, plotter/printer, tire equipment, drill press, mower) via Govdeals - Authorization to sell county real property on Moffit Rd SW, Massillon
Agreements & Renewals: - Service agreements with Regional Planning Commission for EEO Program administration, construction wage rate monitoring, and stormwater management (all effective 1/1/2026–12/31/2026) - First one-year lease renewal with Canton Sign Company (497 Walnut Ave NE) - Employee health plan funding rates for 2026 and stop-loss insurance renewal with Voya/ReliaStar
Platting & Appointments: - Final plats approved for Glen Meadows No. 1 (Lake Township) and Heritage Park No. 2 (Jackson Township) - Reappointment of John Aller and Dr. Ronald Rusnak to Board of Region 6 through 12/31/2027
Other: - Extension of Canal Fulton Municipal Road Fund allocations through 12/31/2026 (~$137,096 total)
All items voted on by the three-member Board of Commissioners: - Richard Regula (President) - Bill Smith (Vice President) - Alan Harold (Member)
All three commissioners voted Yes on every item presented.
Infrastructure Projects: - The county is seeking sealed bids for the Robertsville Ave Bridge Removal—contractors should watch for the formal advertisement. - Two ODOT-partnership road projects (Cleveland Ave/State St and East St Bridge) are moving forward with state agreements. - Micro-surfacing project (H-4-2025) is progressing with a contractor change order already approved.
Property Transactions: - County is selling surplus equipment and real property on Moffit Rd SW in Massillon via public processes. - Canton Sign Company's lease at 497 Walnut Ave NE will continue into 2026.
Costs: - Jail building permit fees to Canton: $186,084.95 - Insurance premium increase: $350 (modest adjustment) - Canal Fulton road fund extensions total ~$137,096 through end of 2026.
Public Participation: - No public comment was recorded at this meeting. - Future meetings on 11/17, 11/18, and 11/19 will be open to in-person and teleconference attendance (dial-in provided).
Finance/Appropriations: - Adult Probation programs: $2,958 + $26,439 - State Homeland Security Grant (breathing apparatus): $320,760 - Stark Education Partnership/Site Inventory Project: $163,000 - RPC carryover reserves: $447,306.52 - Multiple budget transfers across departments (salary, benefits, service reallocations totaling ~$335,700)
Surplus Property: - Sale of county equipment (valve grinder, plotter/printer, tire equipment, drill press, mower) via Govdeals
Infrastructure/Bridge Projects: - Robertsville Ave Bridge Removal: $900,000 (80% federal CEAO LBR funds; OPWC grant + loan for local share) - Cleveland Ave & State St intersection reconstruction: $6,000,000 (scheduled FY2028; 80% federal ODOT funding) - East St Bridge replacement: $1,820,000 (80% federal ODOT funding) - Strawser Construction H-4-2025 Micro Surfacing change order: net reduction to $1,559,464.57
Service Agreements (2026): - Regional Planning Commission EEO program administration - State wage rate monitoring for construction projects - Storm water management services
Real Property: - Sale of county parcel (Moffit Rd SW, Massillon) via sealed bid process; bids due Dec. 16, 2025 - Renewal of commercial lease with Canton Sign Company (497 Walnut Ave NE)
Other: - Employee health plan funding rates for 2026; Stop-Loss Insurance renewal (Voya/ReliaStar) - Final plat approvals (Glen Meadows No. 1, Heritage Park No. 2) - Reappointment of John Aller and Dr. Ronald Rusnak to OneOhio Region 6 Board (2-year term) - Canal Fulton Municipal Road Fund extension through Dec. 31, 2026 ($137,096 total retained)
The Stark County Board of Commissioners (Richard Regula, President; Bill Smith, Vice President; Alan Harold, Member) votes on all items. No other voting bodies are identified in this agenda.
All three Commissioners (Richard Regula, Bill Smith, Alan Harold) voted yes on every item listed—unanimous approval throughout.
None of the items relate to data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or major waste/utility service contract solicitations.
No bid solicitations identified in this document.
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Recommendation: Please provide a clean, legible copy of the Perry Township Board of Trustees agenda or minutes document.
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Finance & Appropriations: - 2026 budget appropriations for multiple departments (Auditor: $4.5M; Courts: $470K+; Commissioners: $575K) - Budget transfers totaling ~$1.4M across Auditor, Sheriff, and IT departments - Various intergovernmental and obligation payments
Bid/Contract Matters: - Advertise for sealed bids: Skytrim and Vegetation Removal Services (Bid #2996) - Award bridge removal contract to Matt Winters Excavating, LLC ($757,650 base bid; federally funded 80% via CEAO/OPWC) - Approve amendment to child placement services agreement with Friends 2 Family Youth Services (new intensive supervision rate: $1,250/day, effective Dec 1, 2025–Mar 31, 2027)
Infrastructure & Operations: - Set 2026 weight limit reductions on county/township roads (Jan 1–May 1, 2026) due to spring thawing - Accept bridge load rating report; post new load limit signs on three deteriorated bridges - Approve cybersecurity program for county IT systems - Approve 10-year Axon Enterprise evidence software contract (~$1.05M, 2026–2036)
Development & Land Use: - Approve final plat for Weston Place No. 1 (Perry Township) - Approve sidewalk bond time extension for Carrington West No. 1 (Jackson Township) - Acknowledge expedited Type 2 annexation filing for 3.282-acre parcel (3222 Bruening Ave SW, City of Canton) - Approve liquor license applications (new and transfer)
Grants & Programs: - Accept Motorcycle Ohio FY2026 Grant ($61,024.08) - Approve Family Court Reclaim Ohio grant contract with Straight Path Juvenile Empowerment Program ($37,500) - Approve CDBG funding agreements with 10 subrecipients; HOME agreements with 3 subrecipients - Advertise for 2026 Apiary Inspector position ($10,000 seasonal contract)
The Stark County Board of Commissioners (Richard Regula, President; Bill Smith, Vice President; Alan Harold, Member) votes on all items. Finance Director Kris Miller, Engineer Jennifer Odey, and other department heads present items for approval.
Cost Impact: - Bridge removal project: $757,650 total; federally funded 80% ($743,840), with local match from OPWC grant/loan ($250,000) and Motor Vehicle funds - Axon software: ~$1.05M over 10 years - Transportation contracts for Job & Family Services: ~$4.75M total (Reliaride, Hupp Mobile, LED, ABCD Inc.) - Sewage disposal agreement with Canal Fulton: $100,000
Infrastructure: - Three county bridges will have reduced load limits posted due to deterioration - County/township roads will enforce temporary 25% weight reductions Jan–May 2026 during thaw season
Development: - 3.282-acre annexation petition filed for City of Canton (expedited process, no public hearing required)
Opportunity for Public Input: - Board work sessions held Mondays & Tuesdays at 10 AM (open to public, dial-in available)
Bid Solicitation: The Engineer's Department is advertising sealed bids for vegetation removal services (Bid #2996). Contractors may submit proposals.
Financial Actions (all passed): - Appropriations totaling ~$7.9M including $8.5M transfer to Permanent Improvement Fund for future capital projects, CDBG/HOME/RLF funding (~$5.2M for first half 2026), and county operating funds (unclaimed money, forfeited property, tax liens, etc.) - Budget transfers across multiple departments (Sheriff, Sanitary Engineer, Auditor, Coroner, Telecommunication) totaling ~$689K - Intergovernmental journal entries reimbursing partner agencies for shared services
Service Agreements (all passed): - Community Legal Aid Services: parenting time orders, $20K (Jan–Dec 2026) - Challenge Ministries: job skills training, $30K (Jan–Dec 2026) - Goodwill Industries: job skills training, $30K (Jan–Dec 2026) - Five independent contractors: foster/adoptive home studies, up to $15K each (Dec 2025–June 2026)
Vendor/Operational Contracts (all passed): - Routine renewals: CAD maintenance (Motorola, $149.7K), CAD software (Tyler Technologies, $151.4K), phone services (CBTS, $150K), inmate food (Trinity Services, $1.2M), medical services (Vitalcore, $596K total), commissary supplies (Keefe, $420K) - Utility/fuel: AEP electric ($85K), Enbridge gas ($145K), gasoline (McIntosh Oil, $360K) - Professional services: Michael Baker Intl. inspection/construction admin (2nd-year option, $180K)
Infrastructure & Property (all passed): - Accepted developer-built streets/improvements and bonds for Lexington Farms North No. 7 (Plain Township) - Approved developer performance and maintenance bonds for Treemont Estates No. 3 (Canton Township) - Released sidewalk/maintenance bonds for The Fountains at Edgewood No. 4 (Plain Township) - Approved two mortgage lien satisfactions under Housing Rehabilitation Program (~$26.7K total) - Approved 2.865-acre annexation from Plain Township to City of Canton
Other Actions (all passed): - Sold county excess land (PN 10019944) at $25 to Matthew D. Turner - Scheduled road vacation hearing for Astrojet St. NW (Jackson Township) on February 4, 2026 - Accepted FY2025 HMEP grant for hazmat training - Approved change order with Abbott Electric for county DD building disaster repairs ($165.75K) - Approved amendments to employee health plan and COBRA administrative agreement
All votes: Commissioners Richard Regula (President) and Bill Smith (Vice President) — both voted yes on all items. Commissioner Harold was absent and excused. A 2–0 vote with one absence passed all motions.
Cost Impact: - County is allocating $8.5M in permanent capital project funds (largest single item) - Recurring annual costs: $1.2M inmate food, $596K jail medical services, $595K combined gas utilities, $360K fuel - Professional services: $180K for 2026 engineering inspection/administration
Service Changes: - New job training providers (Challenge Ministries, Goodwill) added alongside existing legal services for foster families - Health plan amendments (details not specified in minutes)
Zoning/Development: - One property annexed to City of Canton; two subdivisions approved with bonding - Road vacation petition scheduled for February 4 hearing (public may
December 30, 2025
Finance & Appropriations: - Year-end and 2026 appropriations totaling approximately $9.9 million across multiple county departments (RPC community development grants, treasurer funds, unclaimed money, tax accounts, etc.) - Multiple budget transfers between salary, benefits, and service accounts across Sheriff, Auditor, Coroner, Engineer, and other departments - Intergovernmental reimbursements between county departments and external agencies
Service Agreements (Contract Renewals/New): - Job & Family Services: Three new agreements for employment services, parenting time orders, and foster/adoptive home studies (combined ~$95,000 for 2026) - Sanitary Engineer: Sewage disposal agreement with Massillon City ($150,000) - Continuing contracts approved for jail commissary, inmate food services, medical/mental health services, and phone services - 2026 vendor contracts for utilities, road maintenance, software, and professional services (combined ~$8.5 million)
Capital/Infrastructure: - Michael Baker International: 2nd-year option for construction inspection services ($180,000) - Abbott Electric Inc.: Emergency LED lighting repairs at Developmental Disabilities building ($165,750) - Various subdivision bonds and street acceptances (maintenance bonds $24,520–$93,519)
Property & Planning: - Sale of county-owned parcel (PN 10019944) to Matthew Turner for $25 - City of Canton annexation of 2.865 acres from Plain Township - Public hearing scheduled for Jackson Township road vacation petition (February 4, 2026)
Grants: - FY2025 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness grant ($2,600 reimbursement)
Stark County Board of Commissioners (three members): - Richard Regula, President - Bill Smith, Vice President - Alan Harold, Member
All items listed require Board approval via resolution or motion.
Cost Drivers: - Sheriff department leads spending (~$3.7 million for jail operations, utilities, and services) - Job & Family Services residential/institutional board allocation: $8 million - Road salt and maintenance ($150,000), utilities for county facilities
No Direct Resident Tax Impact Flagged: Most items are routine operational appropriations and existing contract renewals.
Public Participation: - Public hearing scheduled: February 4, 2026, 1:00 PM for Jackson Township road vacation petition - Regular work sessions: Mondays and Tuesdays, 10:00 AM, Board Room (public may call in: 667-770-1465, code 692732#) - Next public meeting: Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 1:30 PM
Local Business Note: Sewage disposal with Massillon City continues; no new bids solicited for established utilities or services.
Waste/Utility: Sewage disposal agreement with Massillon City ($150,000 ongoing). Road salt purchase from Cargill Inc. ($150,000). Utilities from AEP and Enbridge Gas for county facilities and jail.
No data center projects, tax abatements, or JEDD agreements mentioned in this document.
Public Comment Opportunities: - January 7, 2026, Board meeting (in-person or dial-in available) - February 4, 2026, road vacation public hearing
All three commissioners have voting power: - Richard Regula (President) - Bill Smith (Vice President) - Alan Harold (Member)
The resolution passed 3–0.
This is a routine organizational meeting with no cost impacts, zoning changes, contracts, or public comment opportunities. The meeting lasted just 2 minutes and covered standard procedural matters only. No new business was discussed or decided.
The minutes note that full resolutions, contracts, and related documents are available for public inspection at the Commissioners' Administrative Offices.
No bid solicitations, data center discussions, tax abatements, JEDDs, or waste/utility contracts appear in this document.
This is a routine organizational meeting. The main item is adoption of the Board's 2026 organizational resolution, which typically establishes internal procedures, committee assignments, and governance structure for the year.
Public Access: The meeting is open to in-person attendance at the Board Room on Wednesday, January 7 at 1:30 PM. Listen-only dial-in access is available at (667) 770-1465, Access Code 692732#.
Regular Meeting Schedule: Work sessions are held every Monday and Tuesday at 10:00 AM in the board room.
No items related to data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, waste/utility contracts, zoning changes, or major contracts appear on this agenda. This is a standard organizational meeting with no apparent cost impact, special land-use changes, or public-comment opportunities noted.
(No bid solicitations, contractor requests for proposals, or other open vendor procurement items identified in this document.)
January 7, 2026
All three Commissioners (Regula, Smith, Harold) voted unanimously to approve each item. Commissioner Harold moved; Commissioner Smith seconded all resolutions.
None identified. No data center projects, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or major waste/utility contracts mentioned. The trash entry is a prior-year adjustment ($421), not a new solicitation.
No genuine bid solicitations identified in this document.
Financial & Administrative Actions: - County journal entries for quarterly payments to regional planning and other intergovernmental transfers (~$1.1 million combined) - Coroner vehicle lease: 39-month lease of 2026 Chevy Equinox at $489/month through GM Financial - Video conferencing equipment maintenance agreement with AVI-SPL: $64,378 over three years (1/14/26–1/13/29) - Tyler Technologies software update to add cloud services for Auditor/Treasurer appraisal system
Infrastructure & Engineering: - 2025 County Highway System Mileage Certification (404.081 miles as of 12/31/25) - Railroad agreements with Norfolk Southern Railway and RJ Corman for Cherry Rd NW Bridges Rehabilitation Project - Easton Street Bridge Project professional design services: $120,000 (Verdantas LLC; total project contract $278,000) - Jail Water Heater Replacement: approval to advertise for bids; estimated cost $120,000 - Office Building 3rd Floor RPC Interior Renovations Change Order: $36,146.25 deduction; adjusted contract $2,358,482.75
Community Services & Partnerships: - Memorandum of Understanding with Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank for Resource Room services (Jan–Dec 2026) - Job & Family Services subgrant with Workforce Initiative Association for CCMEP services: up to $75,000 (10/1/25–9/30/26)
Zoning & Development: - Final plat approvals: Hazelwood Terrace No. 4 (Nimishillen Township) and Treemont Estates No. 3 (Canton Township) - Type 2 Annexation: 3222 Bruening Ave SW from Canton Township to City of Canton
Board Appointments: - Reappointment of Joe Martuccio and Paul Mastriacovo to Public Defender Commission (4-year terms)
Stark County Board of Commissioners (3 members): - Richard Regula, President - Bill Smith, Vice President - Alan Harold, Member
All listed items appear to require Board approval.
Costs & Spending: - Large requisitions include $568.3M in real estate tax settlements/refunds, $18M public library fund distribution, and $9.5M local government distributions - Water utility costs: Uniontown bulk water purchase ($175,000) and sewer/water service charges (~$654 for county facilities) - Road salt: $250,000 through CUE-COG cooperative purchasing
Infrastructure Impact: - Jail water heater replacement project ($120,000) under way; bids will be solicited - Bridge rehabilitation on Cherry Rd NW near Massillon in progress; requires railroad coordination - Office building interior renovations on 3rd floor nearing completion with minor scope reduction
Public Comment Opportunity: - Regular Board meetings held Wednesdays at 1:30 PM (next: 1/28/26) - Public may attend in-person or dial in: (667) 770-1465, Access Code 692732#
No data center, tax abatement, JEDD, or waste/utility contract issues identified beyond routine water and electric service payments to AEP and Ohio Edison ($450,000 combined for Sanitary Engineer operations).
January 28, 2026
Budget & Appropriations (All Passed 3–0): - Audio/Video conferencing equipment maintenance: $40,784 - Homeless Crisis Response Program grant funds: $167,000 - Veteran accessible transport van: $106,900 - Sexual Assault Victim Notification Project: $24,705.80 - Law enforcement grant award: $165,105.53 - Quarterly budget transfers for Prosecutor salaries/benefits
Service Contracts & Agreements (All Passed 3–0): - Mowing services: Quick Mow Inc., $115,730.60 (2026, renewable 1 year) - Vegetation removal/tree trimming: Wildfire Pipeline Contractors, $191,637 - Child placement services: Dimensional Phases and UMCH Family Services (through March 31, 2027) - Language translation services: Cross Thread Solutions LLC, $15,000 max (Feb 2026–Jan 2027) - Sewer bill printing/mailing: PPI Graphics, $54,724.50 (March 1, 2026–Feb 28, 2027) - Jail medical healthcare (updated/rescinded prior award) - Jail mental health services: Armor Health, $600,000
Capital & Infrastructure (All Passed 3–0): - Cherry Road NW bridge rehabilitation (PID 121152) – approved to proceed and advertise for bids - H-1-2026 chip seal resurfacing project – approved to advertise for bids - Jail renovation architect amendment (K2M Design Inc.) - Gambrinus Siphon and Vault Replacement Project in Canton – authorized detailed plans/specs
Public Hearings Scheduled: - FY 2026 CDBG & HOME programs: March 3, 2026 (7 pm) and March 10, 2026 (10 am) - FY 2025 CDBG & HOME annual report: September 8, 2026 (7 pm)
Personnel & Appointments: - Robert Lavery appointed to Public Defender Commission (through Feb 8, 2028) - Board appointment to Stark Area Regional Transit Authority (3-year term, 2026–2029)
All items were voted on by the three-member Board of Commissioners:
- Richard Regula (President)
- Bill Smith (Vice President)
- Alan Harold (Member)
All votes were unanimous (3–0). Motions typically made by Harold, seconded by Smith.
Cost to County/Taxpayers: - $3.6 million+ in expenditures approved (largest: $3M jail medical services, $600K jail mental health) - $306K for bridge and road resurfacing projects - $40.7K audio/video equipment maintenance for county operations
Infrastructure Projects: - Cherry Road NW bridge rehabilitation underway; county now advertising for construction bids - Chip seal resurfacing project H-1-2026 approved; bids to be solicited - Sewer utility improvements in multiple allotments being accepted/closed out
Service Changes: - New vendors approved for sewer billing (PPI Graphics) and translation services (Cross Thread Solutions) - Jail healthcare switched to Armor Health (rescinded prior award)
Public Comment Opportunities: - Two public hearings on community development grant programs (March 2026) - One hearing on FY 2025 grant performance (September 2026) - Public hearing on Lake Township road vacation petition (date/time TBD) - All meetings open to tele
Finance & Appropriations: - Approve multiple fund allocations: $40,784 for audio/video equipment maintenance; $167,000 for homeless crisis response grant; $106,900 for veteran transportation van; $24,706 for sexual assault victim notification program; $165,106 for law enforcement grant - Approve various budget transfers and intergovernmental fund payments - Award mowing services contract to Quick Mow Inc. ($115,731/year with renewal option) - Award vegetation removal contract to Wildfire Pipeline Contractors ($191,637)
Service & Vendor Agreements: - Approve multiple new agreements: child placement services (Dimensional Phases, UMCH Family Services); translation services (Cross Thread Solutions, $15,000 max); copier leasing with State of Ohio; sewer bill printing (PPI Graphics, $54,725) - Approve Youngstown State University affiliation for social work student internships
Infrastructure Projects: - Proceed with $3.8M Cherry Road bridge rehabilitation (95% federally funded) - Approve bid specs for chip seal resurfacing ($1.13M estimated cost) - Accept completion of micro surfacing and bridge projects; release retainer payments - Authorize combined sewer rehabilitation projects to reduce costs
Human Resources & Appointments: - Health services plan addendum approval - Appoint Robert Lavery to Public Defender Commission - Approve three employees' travel for professional meetings (Columbus, ~$2,700 total)
Regional Planning: - Schedule public hearings for FY 2026 Community Development Block Grant and HOME programs (March 3 & 10, 2026) - Approve road vacation hearing for Sylvan Ave. NW in Lake Township
The Stark County Board of Commissioners (Richard Regula, President; Bill Smith, Vice President; Alan Harold, Member) votes on all resolutions and appropriations listed.
Cost Impacts: - Significant infrastructure investment: $3.8M bridge project (federal/state grants cover most) - Jail renovation amendment adds $60,000 for boiler and security system design - Sewer projects continuing (two combined into one to reduce paperwork/costs) - Large vendor contracts: Armor Health medical/mental health services for jail ($3.6M combined)
Public Comment Opportunities: - Public hearings on CDBG/HOME grants: - March 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM (Regional Planning Commission, 201 Third Street NE, Suite 201, Canton) - March 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM (County Office Building, 110 Central Plaza South, 2nd Floor, Canton) - Road vacation hearing for Lake Township (Sylvan Ave. NW) – notice will be mailed to affected property owners and published in newspaper twice - All meetings available via dial-in: (667) 770-1465, Access Code 692732#
Contracts/Services: - Multiple long-term service agreements approved (child services, translation, education partnerships) - State cooperative purchasing program (Equalis) membership authorized - Sewer maintenance and improvements ongoing
No data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts are substantively discussed in this document.
LEAD: Cherry Rd Bridge Rehabilitation Projects, PID No. 121152 - advertise for sealed bids on bridge rehabilitation with intersection/roadway/guardrail improvements; estimated cost $3,800,000
LEAD: H-1-2026 Chip Seal Resurfacing Project - advertise for sealed b
February 4, 2026
Stark County Board of Commissioners (all items): Richard Regula (President), Bill Smith (Vice President), Alan Harold (Member)
None of the items relate to data centers, tax abatements, JEDDs, or waste/utility contracts specifically. The agenda is routine county operations and maintenance.
Finance & Appropriations: - E911 Wireless Tax Revenue Fund appropriation: $315,000 - Sheriff Enforcement & Education appropriation: $14,000 - Adult Probation training/travel budget transfer: $3,500 - EMA operating costs: $370,976 - HAZMAT operating costs: $80,000 - LEPC operating costs: $10,000 - Various intergovernmental and prior-year journal entries for utilities, reimbursements, and services
Contracts & Vehicles: - 39-month lease for 2026 Chevy Equinox for Adult Probation ($430/month; vendor: Lavery Automotive/GM Financial) - Second-year renewal of inmate food services contract with Trinity Services Group (effective 4/1/26–3/31/27) - Architectural services for County Office Building Lobby/Atrium Renovation with Sol Harris/Day Architecture, Inc. ($59,380 total)
Infrastructure Projects: - Easton St. Bridge replacement: ~$1.8M (funded by SCATS federal grant $1.23M + OPWC + Motor Vehicle Fund); scheduled Summer/Fall 2026 - Fohl St. and Kemary Ave. intersection roundabout project: ~$1.33M federal grant + future OPWC + Motor Vehicle Fund; scheduled 2028 - Clermont Ave. Bridge replacement: $1.03M (OPWC loan $762.2K + Motor Vehicle Fund); scheduled 2027 - Northvale Ave. Bridge rehabilitation: $984K (CEAO grant + Motor Vehicle Fund); scheduled Summer 2026
Other Items: - Bid advertisement for concrete supplies (various classes) - Multiple bond time extensions and final plat approvals (subdivisions) - $15,000 cybersecurity grant acceptance (local match $3K) - Two liquor license matters (no hearing requested)
Voting Authority: Three Stark County Commissioners (Richard Regula, President; Bill Smith, Vice President; Alan Harold, Member) have voting power on all items listed.
Cost/Budget Impact: - Nearly $1M in appropriations approved for EMA, sheriff, and probation operations - Four major bridge/road projects totaling ~$5.1M in county commitments (though most federally or loan-funded) - $59,380 architectural contract for county building renovation
Public Participation: - Board meetings held Wednesdays at 1:30 PM at the Board Room - Remote dial-in available: (667) 770–1465, access code 692732# - Work sessions Monday and Tuesday at 10:00 AM (open to public)
Contracts: - Food services and vehicle leases awarded to established vendors - Multiple infrastructure projects use federal grants (SCATS, CEAO, OPWC)
Property/Development: - County declaring excess property for sale via GovDeals - Two subdivision performance bond time extensions granted - Two final plats approved (no street impacts, no prosecutor signature needed)
No data center, tax abatement, JEDD, or waste/utility contract matters identified in this document.
August 3, 2026
Consent Agenda Items: - Ordinance 76-2026: Appropriation from Waste Management Grant Fund for 2026 - Resolution 26-2026: Tax levies and budget commission rates
City Council votes on all items. The Finance Committee and Community Development Committee sponsored the respective ordinances/resolutions, but full Council approval is required.
CATEGORY: zoning
CATEGORY: waste_utility
February 25, 2026
Finance & Appropriations: - $1,025,000 for 2026 capital expenses (Commissioners Permanent Improvement Fund) - $750 for Stop Heroin from Killing program (Common Pleas Court) - $16,632 for rapid door project (Court of Appeals) - $115,000 for E911 Wireless Tax Revenue Fund (EMA) - $135,000 for ARPA Violent Crime Grant (Sheriff) - $48,227.50 for Edward Byrne Jag Grant (Sheriff) - Various intergovernmental transfers and reimbursements - $62,650/year janitorial contract with Cleanrite Commercial (effective 3/1/26–2/28/27)
Infrastructure & Projects: - ODOT roundabout project at SR 241 and Shuffel St.—ODOT covers 100% costs; County secured $500,000 CMAQ funds for 2026–27 construction - Change Order #4, Dressler Road Improvement (Wenger Excavating): +$7,461.97 - Change Order #2, Mt. Pleasant Detention Basin (United Earthworks): +$45,406.55 and 201-day extension - Change Order #2, Office Building 3rd Floor RPC Renovations (Massillon Construction): +$20,893.35 - 2026 Jail Water Heater Replacement awarded to Standard Plumbing & Heating: $79,500 (lowest bid; architect estimate was $120,000)
Other: - Housing Rehabilitation Program: approve 3 mortgage lien satisfactions (~$33k total) - Road vacation petition hearing (Jackson Township, St. Marks Dr. NW) - Appoint Jessica Evans to Flood Plain Appeals Board (replacing Daniel Kunz) - Oil & gas lease with EOG Resources, Inc. (Sandy Township): 5-year term, $4,000/acre × 12.07 acres = $48,285.60; renewable for additional 5-year period
All items voted on by the three-member Board of Commissioners: Richard Regula (President), Bill Smith (Vice President), and Alan Harold (Member).
LEAD: 2026 Stark County Jail Water Heater Replacement Project - sealed bids for water heater replacement
CATEGORY: waste_utility
Appropriations & Funding: - Sheriff ARPA Violent Crime Grant carryover ($46,464.42) - Intergovernmental transfers (fingerprint fees, mental health reimbursements, crisis response funds) - Job & Family Services agreement with Necco SE, LLC for child placement services (effective March 15, 2026 – March 31, 2027) - Sewage disposal agreement with Navarre Village ($250,000) - Law library Amazon membership ($129) - Staff travel for two conferences
Infrastructure & Construction: - Northvale Ave. Bridge Project: approved revised state DOT agreement; approved bid specifications and advertisement to bid - H-1-2026 Chip Seal Resurfacing Project: awarded to Melway Paving, Inc. ($1,008,246.66) - Strausser & Lake O Springs Roundabout: Change Order No. 5 with Lockhart Concrete Company
Plats & Development: - Final plats approved for five residential subdivisions (Wicker Creek, Floradale Acres, George E. Pollock's Addition, Mount Marie Place, Village Manor) - Performance bond time extensions for Lexington Farms developments - Pulte Homes waterline loop construction agreement (Mogadore Avenue NW, Lake Township) - Local Jail Capital Project Grant acceptance from Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections
All three commissioners (Richard Regula, Bill Smith, Alan Harold) voted unanimously to approve all items listed above.
An Executive Session on "economic development" with another political subdivision was held in closed session, details not disclosed in these minutes. This warrants monitoring for future public announcements.
LEAD: Northvale Ave. Bridge Replacement Project (PID No. 119001) - sealed bids for bridge replacement
CATEGORY: waste_utility
Financial/Budget Matters: - Two appropriations for 2026 capital projects totaling $5.5M (OPWC and ODOT funding) - Budget transfers for Adult Probation/ISP and Sheriff departments - Multiple county obligations and intergovernmental journal entries
Infrastructure/Engineering: - Acceptance of asphalt resurfacing work by Northstar Asphalt ($29,968) - Local Public Agency Agreement with ODOT for Whipple Ave and 4th St project - Acceptance of streets and improvements for The Farms of Enclave No. 1 in Lake Township
Contracts/Agreements: - Family Court protective services agreements with Cornell Abraxas Group, LLC and Keystone Richland Center, LLC (effective April 1, 2026–March 31, 2027) - Software-as-a-Service agreement with OpenGov, Inc. for permitting/licensing system - Memorandum of Understanding with Stark Soil & Water Conservation District on drainage inquiries
Personnel/Other: - Reappointment of County Administrator to Transportation Improvement District Board - Approval of travel for 12+ county employees attending various professional conferences - Disposition of county surplus property (21 computer monitors) and scrap metal
All three Commissioners voted unanimously on all items: - Commissioner Richard Regula (President) - Commissioner Bill Smith (Vice President) - Commissioner Alan Harold
No items related to data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility service contracts appear in this document.
No genuine bid solicitations (RFP/RFB language, sealed bids requests, or formal requests for contractor proposals) are present in this document.
Finance & Budget: - Appropriations for 2026 capital projects via OPWC ($1.14M) and ODOT ($4.36M) - Budget transfers for Adult Probation and Sheriff departments - Various interagency reimbursements and journal entries - Employee travel reimbursements for professional conferences (Coroner, EMA, IT, Job & Family Services, Veterans Services)
Equipment & Property: - Sale of 21 surplus computer monitors via GovDeals - Annual alarm/detection inspection for county buildings ($1,311) - Various minor equipment/service payments
Engineering & Infrastructure: - Acceptance of completed H-3-2024 Hot Mix Asphalt Resurfacing Project; release $29,968 retainage to Northstar Asphalt, Inc. - Approval of ODOT Local Public Agency Agreement for Whipple Ave & 4th St intersection reconstruction (PID 118837); estimated construction cost $1.44M, ODOT funding 80% ($1.023M max) - Acceptance of streets and maintenance bond ($80,950) for The Farms of Enclave No. 1 subdivision in Lake Township
Services & Agreements: - MOU with Stark Soil & Water Conservation District for drainage response coordination ($110K through March 31, 2027) - Family Court custody/care agreements with Cornell Abraxas Group ($349–$511/day per diem) and Keystone Richland Center ($469/day) - Software-as-a-Service agreement with OpenGov, Inc. for permitting/licensing system (first-year cost $174,779.50; multi-year total up to $368,630.38) - Sheriff's Motorcycle Ohio FY2027 Grant acceptance ($60,862.92 from ODPS) - Grant application certification for DOJ OJP BJA FY25 Public Safety/Mental Health Initiative (up to $3M available)
Personnel: - Reappointment of Brant Luther to Transportation Improvement District Board (2-year term)
Stark County Board of Commissioners: - Richard Regula, President - Bill Smith, Vice President - Alan Harold, Member
All resolutions and actions require Board approval; the President is authorized to sign certain agreements on behalf of the Board.
Cost Impact: - Whipple Ave/4th St intersection project is major infrastructure spending ($1.44M estimated); residents should expect construction activity in FY 2027 - OpenGov permitting system is $174.8K first-year cost; ongoing SaaS fees (~$95K–$99K annually) shared by Building Dept., Sanitary Engineer, Regional Planning, and Health Dept. - Soil & Water Conservation District funding continues at $110K/year for drainage issue response
Public Participation: - Road vacation hearing scheduled Wednesday, March 25 at 1:00 PM (Jackson Township) - Board meeting Wednesday, March 25 at 1:30 PM; public may attend in-person or dial in: (667) 770-1465, Access Code 692732# - Work sessions held Mondays and Tuesdays at 10:00 AM, also open to public
Infrastructure: - New residential streets in Lake Township (The Farms of Enclave No. 1) being accepted into public maintenance system
No data centers, tax abatements, JEDDs, or waste/utility service contracts discussed in this document.
This is a legible, standard county commissioners agenda with routine appropriations, infrastructure projects, and service agreements.
Finance & Appropriations: - Electronic Pollbook capital purchase ($197,740) — reimbursed by State of Ohio - Board of Commissioners anticipated 2026 budget expenses ($100,000) - Court of Common Pleas security improvement fund ($20,000) - Sheriff supply-to-service budget transfer ($46,000) - Various intergovernmental fund transfers for homeless services, family court, and prosecutor grants
Vehicle Purchases & Asset Sales: - Sell 2016 Ford Escape via Govdeals (Family Court surplus property) - Purchase two Chevy Traverses from KGC Randolph LLC (~$83,561 combined) under state term contract - Purchase four Dodge Durangos from Sarchione Chrysler under state term contract (~$174,900) - Purchase transit van from Sarchione Ford under state term contract
Engineering & Construction: - Change order adjustments for Long Line Pavement Marking Project (Oglesby Construction) — net reduction of $8,241.84 - Change order for Perry Drive & Southway Street signal replacement (TC Randal Construction) — increase of $5,102 - Drainlayers license approval for Glick Construction (April 2026–March 2027) - Public drainage easement dedication plat for Carrington West No. 2 subdivision
Services & Agreements: - Drug/alcohol testing services agreement with Aultman Hospital (occupational medicine) - Custodial care contract with Christian Children's Home of Ohio for delinquent children (April 2026–March 2027) - Memorandum of Understanding with Ohio Secretary of State and Board of Elections for electronic pollbooks (County pays 15% of cost) - Participation in FY25 Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Grant with City of Canton ($49,884.50 to county) - Termination of Catalis software license (jury management system)
Project Completions: - Accept completion of Mt. Pleasant Detention Basin Expansion (United Earthworks LLC) and release retainage ($63,434.40) - Authorize U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit Certification for Mt. Pleasant Basin Improvement Project
Other Resolutions: - 2026 Memorial Day Observance Allowances ($6,400) - Building Resilient Infrastructure & Communities (BRIC) grant pre-application ($59,300 request; county match ~$14,825 for building code updates) - Housing Rehabilitation Program lien satisfactions (~$20,752 total) - Liquor license approvals (no hearing requested): new license for Adapt III LLC/Scramblers (Jackson Township) and transfer for Celabrationz Bar & Grill (Canton Township)
The Board of Commissioners (Richard Regula, President; Bill Smith, Vice President; Alan Harold, Member) votes on all items. County Administrator, County Engineer, Court of Common Pleas, Sheriff, and other department heads present resolutions for approval.
Cost Impact: - County contributes ~$14,825 local match for building code grant (75% funded by BRIC) - Electronic pollbook purchase: County pays 15% of state-negotiated cost (~$29,661 of $197,740) - Vehicle purchases total ~$258,461 (using state term contracts) - Memorial Day observance: $6,400 distributed to veterans organizations and civic groups
Public Comment: - Meeting open to public; remote dial-in available: (667) 770-1465, Access Code 692732# - Public sessions: Monday & Tuesday work sessions at
May 13, 2026
Finance & Appropriations: - $100,000 appropriation for 2026 Municipal Road Fund Projects - Budget transfer: $38,561.85 from Prosecutor salary to benefits - Multiple intergovernmental fund transfers between county departments
Job & Family Services: - Subgrant agreement with Workforce Initiative Association for TANF Summer Youth Employment Program (48 youth, ages 14–18; $227,910 total through Sept 30, 2026)
Treasurer—Bank Deposit Authorizations (4-year period, June 1, 2026–May 31, 2030): - Fifth Third Bank ($126.9M), Huntington Bank ($500M), First Commonwealth Bank ($700M), US Bank ($100M), First Financial Bank ($50M), Key Bank ($350M), Farmers National Bank ($50M), JP Morgan Chase ($500M)
Public Works & Infrastructure: - Crack seal program 2026 (Strawser Construction, $261,609.06) - Stark County Office Building Family Court Floor Renovation Project bid approval ($271,780 estimated cost)
Sewer Connection Charges—Satisfaction of Mortgage Resolutions: - One Waynesburg Company, LLC ($25,940) - David J. Herbruck & Deborah L. Herbruck ($6,651.60) - Randall Ferris, Scott M Ferris, & Angelica Ferris ($2,415)
Community Development & Planning: - FY 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Action Plan adoption - Administrative service agreements with Regional Planning Commission (CDBG and HOME programs; effective July 1, 2026–June 30, 2029) - Final plat approvals: Carrington West No. 2, Daniel Graber's Subdivision No. 2, Estates of Glenmoor No. 28, Mudbrook Village No. 3
Public Safety Grants: - Body-Worn Camera Grant ($122,720.80) - Ohio Drug Law Enforcement Fund Grant ($165,323.77) - Domestic Violence Enhanced Investigation Grant ($78,941.06) - Metro Narcotics Unit—Violent Crime Reduction Grant ($56,647.69)
Other: - Road vacation petition hearing (Grange St. NW, Lake Township) - Liquor license approval (Courtyard Canton, Jackson Township) - Public hearing scheduled for May 20 on proposed tax increment financing incentive districts in Lake Township
Stark County Board of Commissioners: Richard Regula (President), Bill Smith (Vice President), Alan Harold (Member) — voting on all agenda items.
Cost Impact: - $100,000 road fund appropriation - $271,780 Family Court renovation project - $1.9B+ in county funds deposited across eight banks
Employment: - TANF Summer Youth Employment Program creates 48 jobs for youth ages 14–18
Public Hearings: - May 20, 1:30 PM – Tax increment financing (TIF) incentive districts in Lake Township; public may dial in - Road vacation petition hearing scheduled (date/time TBA)
Community Development: - CDBG and HOME programs continue; Regional Planning Commission administers with county reimbursement (up to 20% of CDBG allocation; up to 10% of HOME allocation)
Public Safety: - Sheriff receiving ~$423,633 in combined state grants for body cameras, drug enforcement, domestic violence investigation, and narcotics task forces
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June 3, 2026 Meeting
Finance & Appropriations: - Various appropriations totaling ~$1.8M (settlement funds, emergency cleanup, legal counsel, treasurer accounts) - Budget transfers for record center, sheriff operations - County obligation payments to Job & Family Services, RPC, Soil & Water Conservation - Intergovernmental transfers between county departments
Vehicles & Equipment: - Adult Probation: Lease approval for 2026 Chevy Trailblazer ($389/month, 36-month term) - Treasurer: 60-month lease with Toshiba for 2 copiers and 4 HP printers
Job & Family Services: - Title XX County Profile Report filing (federal FFY 2027) - Income Maintenance Allocation distribution ($1.29M) - Child, Family, Adult Community & Protective Services Allocation distribution ($396K)
Engineering & Infrastructure: - H-3-2026 Hot Mix Asphalt Resurfacing contract award to Northstar Asphalt ($3.27M) - Right-of-way acquisition services for State St/Cleveland Ave Roundabout ($91,390 max) - "No Engine Brake" signs on Beeson St. & Marlboro Ave. (noise complaint resolution) - Sanitary Engineer collection system repairs change order (+$34,053)
Other: - Building Department organization revision - Collective bargaining agreement approval (SCEPTA) - Fair Housing Tester agreements (7 individuals) - AEP electricity infrastructure at County Jail (easement + $17,376.84 cost for secondary feed) - Liquor license transfer/new permit approvals (administrative notifications)
Stark County Board of Commissioners (3 voting members): - Richard Regula, President - Bill Smith, Vice President - Alan Harold, Member
All items listed are brought before this board for approval.
Cost Impacts: - Asphalt project ($3.27M): Major road resurfacing funded by Motor Vehicle Fund; largest single expenditure - Electricity upgrade ($17,376.84): County Jail secondary electric feed; AEP absorbed $61K in previous phase - Lease agreements: Toshiba copier/printer 60-month lease and Chevy Trailblazer 36-month lease are ongoing obligations
Noise Mitigation: - Engine brake restrictions coming to Beeson St./Marlboro Ave. intersection in Marlboro Township in response to resident complaints
Public Participation: - Work sessions and board meetings open to public; dial-in option available: (667) 770-1465, Access Code 692732# - Lake Township road vacation hearing scheduled (June 10, details of affected road not specified in agenda)
Service Changes: - New payment processor (Catalis Court Payments) being added for JWorks Case Management System
Waste/Utility: YES – Sanitary Engineer collection system repairs (change order for project P-617B); Hillview Mobile Home Park sanitary sewer project (Village of Brewster, change order #5)
Utility Contracts: YES – AEP electricity service agreements for County Jail (easement + construction cost-sharing)
LEAD: H-3-2026 Hot Mix Asphalt Resurfacing Project - contract awarded to Northstar Asphalt (bid process occurred prior to this meeting; award being approved)
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July 8, 2026
Appropriations & Funding: - Domestic Violence Fund: $35,310.12 - Violent Crime Reduction Fund: $56,647.69 - Recovery Ohio ETF and Narcotics Funds: $84,183.88 - Violent Crime-Domestic Violence Enhanced Investigation: $78,941.06 - Various intergovernmental obligations totaling ~$200K+ (Job & Family Services, RPC, Sheriff, etc.)
Contracts & Agreements (New/Renewal): - Mental Health & Addiction Recovery funding agreement: $90,655.00 (July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027) - Helix Counseling employee consultation services: up to $25,000.00 - Konica Minolta/Kyocera copier lease & maintenance: $574.81/month (63 months) - Professional services for Traffic Signal Warrant Study (Environmental Design Group) - Professional services for Intersection/Corridor Safety Study (Mannik & Smith Group) - Private sanitary sewer extension agreement (Hall of Fame Owner LLC, Perry Township)
Projects: - 12th Street & Perry Drive Roundabout: Professional design & right-of-way services to American Structurepoint Inc.: $150,000.00 - H-4-2026 Micro Surfacing Project awarded to Strawser Construction Inc.: $1,422,592.71 - Jackson Meadows Sanitary Sewers (Project 630): Authorization to prepare plans/specs - Stark County Office Building 6th Floor Family Court renovation (Addendum No. 1) - 2026 Stark County Bow Building Dock Project: Base bid estimate $300,000.00
Personnel: - New procurement card user authorized for Common Pleas Court (Tricia Hollinger, $10,000/month limit) - Collective Bargaining Agreement approved for DD Support Staff Association - Revised table of organization for Job & Family Services Children Services Division
Licenses & Permits: - Drainlayers' License approved for Boss Plumbing & Excavating (July 8, 2026–March 1, 2027) - Liquor license transfer approvals (no hearing requested): Sandsbar 13 LLC, Loby's Bar and Grille LLC, Palombo's Assets LLC
Stark County Board of Commissioners holds voting power on all items: - Commissioner Richard Regula (President) – voting on all items - Commissioner Bill Smith (Vice President) – voting on all items - Commissioner Alan Harold (Member) – absent and excused from all votes
All items passed 2-0 (Regula and Smith), with Harold absent.
Cost/Budget Impact: - Over $1.9M in capital projects approved (roundabout design, micro surfacing, bow building dock) - ~$200K in service agreements and appropriations approved - Copier lease will cost $574.81/month over 5 years
Zoning/Infrastructure: - Jackson Meadows Sanitary Sewers Project moving forward (detailed plans being prepared) - Private sanitary sewer extension on Faircrest Street SW in Perry Township approved - Roundabout project on 12th Street & Perry Drive proceeding to design phase
Public Comment Opportunities: - Next Board meeting: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 @ 1:30 PM (in-person or by teleconference at 667-770-1465, access code 692732#) - Road Vacation Hearing: Wednesday, July 15,
July 15, 2026 Board Meeting
Finance & Appropriations: - Budget transfer for Adult Probation renovation: $10,300 - Various intergovernmental fund transfers and journal entries (routine) - Adult Probation PATH Program agreement with Sheriff (6/29/26–10/30/26) - Job & Family Services Title IV-D contract with Family Court: $46,005.24 (generates federal reimbursement) - Surplus property sales: 2018 BMW X5 and 2022 Dodge Challenger via GovDeals - IT OnBase subscription renewal: $114,150.22 - Foster Parent Board funding: $800,000 - NEFCO membership dues: $63,855
Infrastructure & Engineering: - ODOT Alabama Avenue Roundabout (CR 314): County local share of $100,000; project to be constructed in 2027 - Whipple Ave & 4th/3rd St Improvement Project: approval to bid; engineering estimate $1,450,000 (80% federal HSIP, OPWC match, Motor Vehicle funds for remainder) - Change Orders 6 & 7 for Dressler Road Improvement with Wenger Excavating: +$844.24 and +$3,818.68 respectively - Central Avenue Bridge replacement project: ~$500,000 (seeking OPWC funding; 2027 timeline) - Private sanitary sewer extension (Jackson Township): 2,260 feet to Massillon WWTP
Planning & Subdivision: - Final plat approvals: Belden Village Subdivision No. 7 and Floradale Acres No. 5 (Jackson Township) - HOME-ARP Allocation Plan amendment: additional $4,841 HUD allocation for supportive services
Other: - Family Court Behavioral Health contract amendment: +$50,000 for Multi-Systemic Therapy Program - Two new Probate Court funds established (Guardian/Ward Services; General Special Project) - Liquor license permit in Jackson Township (no hearing requested) - Public records reimbursement: $75 overpayment to EWU Media, LLC
Stark County Board of Commissioners (3 members: Richard Regula–President, Bill Smith–Vice President, Alan Harold–Member) has voting authority on all items. Specific department heads presenting include Kris Miller (Finance), Jennifer Odey (Engineer, Sanitary Engineer, Regional Planning, Commissioners liaison).
Cost Impacts: - Whipple Ave/4th/3rd St road project ($1.45M) will be federally funded at 80% with OPWC match; local Motor Vehicle funds cover remainder—affects county budget planning. - Central Avenue Bridge replacement (~$500K) scheduled Summer/Fall 2027. - Dressler Road project now totals $7.87M after change orders for unforeseen concrete utilities.
Zoning/Planning: - Two subdivision final plats approved (no street impact). - Liquor permit filed for Jackson Township (no commissioner hearing requested).
Public Utility: - Sanitary sewer extension in Jackson Township being privately constructed for residential development; connects to Massillon WWTP. - Work session scheduled 7/21 includes update from Aqua Ohio (water utility).
Public Comment Opportunity: - Public hearing scheduled Wednesday, 7/22 at 1:00 PM regarding fee amendments for County Building Dept. and Subdivision Engineer. - Work sessions open to public dial-in (667) 770-1465, Access Code 692732
July 29, 2026
Finance & Appropriations: - Sheriff Body Worn Camera Program: $122,720.80 - Budget transfers for Adult Probation/ISP firearm training ($2,500) and Sheriff supplies ($11,000) - Reimbursements from Common Pleas Court to Sheriff for law enforcement services (~$69k total) - Various intergovernmental fund transfers
Human Services: - Job & Family Services agreement with Northeast Ohio Adoption Services for foster care (per diem rates: $88 family foster care, $98.50 treatment foster care) - Grant agreement with Dave Thomas Foundation for "Wendy's Wonderful Kids" adoption program ($190,000 maximum through June 2027) - Residential/Institutional Board vendor services ($4,200,000)
Infrastructure & Engineering: - Everhard Road and Cleveland Avenue Resurfacing Project (90% ODOT-funded, ~$3.4M total construction cost; FY 2027) - Robertsville Ave Bridge Demolition change order (net decrease of $490; adjusted contract $757,160) - Strausser/Lake O'Springs Roundabout completion acceptance
Sanitary/Environmental: - Drainlayers' License for JRW Construction - Norfolk Southern settlement (three perpetual licenses for sanitary sewer project) - Zimber Ditch Detention Basin maintenance contract ($10,800 to Olinger Landscapes) - Updated Building Department & Subdivision Engineering Fees
Real Property & Systems: - Declare West Stark Center property (7891 Hills & Dales Rd., Massillon) surplus; authorize sale - Request for Proposals for auctioneer services for the above property - IT Building Modernization Project: $3,650,000 (approve bid specs, plans, and advertisement) - OpenGov Permitting & Licensing System MOUs with Board of Health, Regional Planning, Sanitary Engineer, and Building Department (cost-share: Building 37%, Sanitary Engineer 37%, Planning 16%, Health 10%) - Matrix Pointe Software state term contract addendum (5-year extension through June 30, 2031)
Travel: - EMA, Sanitary Engineer employee travel approvals (~$1,600 total for trainings/conferences)
Board of Commissioners (Richard Regula—President; Bill Smith—Vice President; Alan Harold—Member) votes on all items listed above.
July 18, 2022
New Business (First Reading): - Ordinance 104: Reorganize Income Tax Department job classifications (eliminate grades 8S, 9S, 11S; replace with 12S, 13S, 14S) - Ordinance 105: Appropriate General Fund money for Accumulated Sick Leave payouts (emergency) - Ordinance 106: Appropriate General Fund money for Arbitration Services (emergency) - Ordinance 107: Authorize Mayor to sign one-year prisoner transport agreements with other jurisdictions (emergency) - Ordinance 108: Authorize Director of Law to sign one-year prosecutorial services agreement with Village of Wilmont (emergency) - Ordinance 109: Repeal part of 2021 budget—cancel $250,000 CDBG Fund allocation for "Getz Building Reconstruction"
Third Reading (Final Vote): - Ordinance 73: Salary increases for Mayor ($84K in 2024, $90K in 2028) and Auditor ($71K in 2024, $77K in 2028) - Ordinance 91: Enact new City Council Rule 25.2
Second Reading: - Ordinance 99: Rezone specific property from B-3 General Business to I-1 Light Industrial
City Council votes on all items. Committee origin noted for each ordinance (Finance, Rules/Courts/Civil Service, Community Development, or non-committee).
CATEGORY: zoning
Ordinances & Resolutions on Tonight's Agenda: - Housing/Community Development: Approval of federal Title I Housing & Community Development Act application and Consolidated Plan - Parks: Acceptance of anonymous donation to Recreation Board - Municipal Code Changes: Amendment to liquor/drugs prohibition ordinance; new City Council rules - Appropriations: Multiple fund allocations for Insurance Fund, Community Health Services, General Fund (street resurfacing, Castlewest and St. Andrews improvements), and Motor Vehicle Tax Fund - Labor Agreements: Two collective bargaining agreements for Wastewater Treatment Department and AFSCME Local 996 (effective April 1, 2021–March 31, 2024) - Zoning: Resolution reversing a Board of Zoning Appeals decision in Variance Case 2022-5 - Previously Tabled: Mayor and Auditor salary increases to $90,000 and $77,000 respectively (effective Jan. 1, 2024) - Real Estate: Purchase of Campbell Oil Company property at 611 Erie Street South; relocation of City Health Department - Economic Development: Inducement grant to Tom Green for Discount Tire Outlet startup costs at 2034 Southway St. S.W.
Massillon City Council votes on all ordinances and resolutions. Committee origins noted (Finance, Parks & Recreation, Community Development, Rules/Courts/Civil Service).
None of the following apply: data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts. The wastewater labor agreements are renewals with existing city employees, not contractor solicitations.
No genuine contractor bid solicitations identified in this document.
May 16, 2022
Massillon City Council votes on all items. Committee origins noted (Finance Committee, Community Development Committee). No individual vote breakdowns identified in document.
CATEGORY: zoning
Meeting Date: February 3, 2026
Not explicitly identified in the agenda. Typically the Stark County Regional Planning Commission members vote on zoning amendments and development reviews, but individual commissioners are not named.
ZONING: Plain Township zoning amendment proposal (rezoning from residential to business district).
None identified in this document. No data center, tax abatement, JEDD, or waste/utility contract discussions present.
No bid solicitations found.
March 7, 2022
Zoning & Development: - Rezone property from O-1 Office to B-2 Central Business District (Ordinance 39) - Transfer 2.83 acres of city-owned land at 401 Walnut Rd. S.W. to the Community Improvement Corporation (Ordinance 35)
Economic Development Grants: - $10,000+ inducement grant to Johnny's Music Shoppe, 2492 Lincoln Way E. (Ordinance 40) - Inducement grant to Casey's Play Care, 209 Ohio Ave. N.E. (Ordinance 36)
Infrastructure Projects: - 8th St. S.W. Sanitary Sewer and Water Replacement Project—authorize grant agreement with Ohio Department of Development (Ordinance 41) - Navarre Rd. S.E. Project and Maintenance Agreement with Stark County Commissioners (Ordinance 44)
Procurement: - Advertise for design/inspection contracts for 8th St. sewer/water project via Qualifications-Based Selection (Ordinance 42) - Advertise for sealed bids for 8th St. sewer/water construction (Ordinance 43)
Other: - Contract with Stark County Sheriff's Office for law enforcement training facility use (Ordinance 49) - New liquor license application: Village Tavern, LLC, 146 1st St. N.E. (Class D3A, extended hours)
Appropriations (Ordinances 38, 45–48): Allocations from Economic Development Fund, General Fund, Street Construction Fund, and Foreclosed Property Fund.
City Council (full body) votes on all items. Board of Control must approve the lowest/best bidder selection for the 8th St. project.
None of the flagged categories apply to this agenda.
February 22, 2022
Zoning & Property Transfers: - Rezone property from R-1 One Family Residential to B-3 General Business District (Ordinance 1) - Transfer 2.8257 acres at 401 Walnut Rd. S.W. from City to Community Improvement Corporation (Ordinance 35) - Accept road right-of-way dedication and replat of Out Lot 927 (Ordinance 5) - Accept sanitary sewer easements (Ordinances 4, 6)
Economic Development: - Inducement grant to Casey Conkle for Casey's Play Care startup costs at 209 Ohio Ave. N.E. (Ordinance 36)
Infrastructure Projects (Bids Sought): - Sippo Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project (design/inspection and construction bids) - 26th St. N.W. Area Storm Sewer Improvement Project (design/inspection and construction bids) - 20th St. S.E. Area Storm Sewer Improvement Project (design/inspection and construction bids) - North Erie Canal/Burton Ave. N.E. Storm Sewer Improvement Project (design/inspection and construction bids) - Tuscarawas River Protection Project (inspection and construction bids) - Hills and Dales Road Pipe Replacement Project (construction bids) - Erie St. S. Improvement Project (design/inspection bids)
Other: - Fund appropriations from Parks & Recreation and Economic Development funds - Erosion/sediment control code amendments - Three liquor license requests (new and transfer) - Ohio Public Works Commission funding applications for 2023
City Council votes on all ordinances. Board of Control approval required for bid contract awards on infrastructure projects. Director of Public Service and Safety authorized to advertise, receive bids, and negotiate contracts.
WASTE_UTILITY: Multiple sanitary sewer replacement and storm sewer improvement projects with sealed bids being sought.
This is a procedural agenda for a rescheduled council meeting. Specific items to be addressed include:
Massillon City Council holds voting authority on ordinances and resolutions; the specific council members are not named in this document except for President Claudette O. Istnick and Councilman Jim Thieret.
No data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, waste/utility contracts, or zoning matters are mentioned in this document.
Note: This document is a bare-bones agenda template with minimal substantive content. To understand what council will actually decide, residents would need to review the separate ordinances and resolutions referenced in sections 15–17, which are not attached here.
This is a meeting agenda only — not minutes of actions taken. The specific items listed are: - Appointment of Committees and nomination of Council Pro Tem - Mayor's State of the City Address - Routine bill: US Bank Equipment Finance ($127.00 for December copier payment) - Review of journal and general procedural items
No ordinances, resolutions, or specific substantive proposals are detailed in this document.
Massillon City Council votes on all items. Claudette O. Istnick is Council President. The document does not list individual council members' names or voting patterns.
Note: This document is a bare-bones agenda template with minimal substance. To understand what Council actually discussed or decided, you would need the meeting minutes, which typically follow the agenda and document motions, votes, and outcomes.
September 5, 2023
City Council has voting authority on all ordinances. The Board of Control must approve the Roberson Splash Pad contract award.
No public hearings scheduled. No specific dollar amounts listed for appropriations.
City Council votes on all items. Committees noted: Police & Fire Committee, Finance Committee, Rules/Courts/Civil Service Committee, Economic Development Committee, and Streets/Highways/Traffic/Safety Committee.
None. This agenda contains no data center projects, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts.
No bid solicitations identified in this document.
January 17, 2023
City Council votes on all items. Specific committee assignments noted (Rules/Courts/Civil Service, Finance, Community Development, Economic Development).
CATEGORY: zoning
City Council holds voting authority on all ordinances and resolutions. Committee sponsors identified: Community Development Committee (Ord. 124) and Finance Committee (Ord. 111, 125–132).
None. No data center projects, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility service contracts are mentioned in this document.
No bid solicitations identified.
December 2, 2024
City Council votes on all items. Committee origins identified (Finance, Rules/Courts/Civil Service, Public Utilities & Environmental).
No public hearings scheduled. All ordinances marked "emergency" for immediate effect.
CATEGORY: waste_utility
April 1, 2024 Meeting
City Council has voting authority on all items. Committee assignments noted (Economic Development, Rules/Courts/Civil Service, Finance, Streets/Highway/Traffic/Safety, Community Development).
CATEGORY: tax_abatement
December 15, 2025
Finance/Budget Matters (Ordinances 115–122, 124): - Appropriations and transfers for Police Pension Fund - Appropriations and transfers for Fire Pension Fund - Reductions to Museum Fund and Consumer's National Bank TIF - Reduction to Insurance Fund - Authorization to pay 2025 bills from 2026 appropriations (January–March 2026) - Reduction to State Patrol Transfer Fund
Contracts & Services: - Ordinance 123: One-year contract with REA Business Advisors to compile financial statements for the City and Health Department (fiscal year 2025)
Code & Property: - Ordinance 98: New chapter prohibiting camping in the city - Ordinance 112: Transfer of 0.14-acre city parcel (227 3rd St. S.E.) to Community Improvement Corporation for economic development
Licensing: - Liquor license transfer from Baileys West End Inc. to Convenient Store LLC (Classes C-1 and C-2, Ward 5)
Routine Bills: - American Legal Publishing web hosting: $465 - US Bank equipment finance (copier): $127
City Council votes on all ordinances and resolutions. The Finance Committee sponsored all budget ordinances. The Health, Welfare & Building Regulations Committee and Community Development Committee sponsored other ordinances. Specific individual councilmember names are not listed in the document.
No data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts are mentioned in this document.
Monday, July 21, 2025
All ordinances are voted on by Massillon City Council. The Public Utilities & Environmental Committee sponsors Ordinance 57. Finance Committee sponsors Ordinances 58–64. Board of Control approval required for the Millennium Boulevard lighting contract award.
None related to data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts.
Monday, July 7, 2025
No flags for data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts in this document.
Note: This is a meeting agenda with minimal detail. The actual ordinance text, project scope, budget, and street locations would be found in supporting documents not included here.
June 16, 2025
City Council votes on all ordinances. Board of Control approval required for IT services and University Drive contracts.
Waste/Utility: Ordinance 52 mentions Waste Management Grant Fund reduction (appears to be budget adjustment only, not a new contract).
City Council has voting authority on all items listed. Specific committee assignments noted: Finance Committee (Resolutions 4 and Ordinance 6); Rules, Courts & Civil Service Committee (Ordinance 4); Community Development Committee (Ordinance 5).
None identified related to data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts.
No genuine contractor/vendor bid solicitations identified in this document.
Monday, March 16, 2026
City Council votes on all items; specific committee assignments noted (Finance, Community Development).
None identified for data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts.
CATEGORY: zoning
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Ordinances: - Renew one-year contract with Stark County Public Defender's Office for indigent defendant representation - Amend pay schedule for part-time/seasonal staff to comply with Ohio minimum wage standards - Authorize Director of Public Service to sign Final Resolution with ODOT for Erie Street S. and Finefrock Road S.W. (SR 241) resurfacing project - Authorize Director of Public Service to participate in Escrow Agreement with ODOT for pre-bid deposit on same resurfacing project - Appropriate funds from General Fund for Sidewalk Replacement Program (2026)
Resolutions: - Appoint Diane Rolland as Administrative Assistant/Clerk of Council - Commend Jill Creamer and Edward Lewis IV as City Council members - Appoint five members to Historic Preservation Commission (Mandy Altimus Stahl, John Picard, Fred Horner, Jeff Doll, Michelle Del Rio-Keller) - Appoint Kordell Ford to Civil Service Commission - Appoint Tom Rivera to Recreation Board - Appoint Joni Dingey and Dr. Sonia Glick-Ullum to Board of Health - Appoint Keith Herring, Austin Bennett, Jacquie Knight, Bobby Grizzard to Fair Housing Commission
Other Business: - New liquor license request for Teeshotz Indoor Golf (D-1 class, Ward 1, 2142 Wales Rd. N.E.)
City Council votes on all ordinances and resolutions listed above.
None related to data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts.
January 5, 2026
City Council has voting authority on all items. The specific councilmembers and vote counts are not detailed in this agenda. Mike Slater is Council President; Seth Marcum will give invocation.
None. This agenda contains no mention of data centers, tax abatements, JEDD agreements, or waste/utility contracts.