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One resident asked the council to replace a sign that previously stood on Route 534 north of the interstate and at three other entry points to the city. The speaker described 4‑by‑4 wooden, sandblasted signs that once read “Home of R.E. Olds” and suggested replacements could use modern materials such as plastic slabs or 3‑D printing. The record includes multiple references to local volunteers and businesses that originally made or cared for the signs; the speaker suggested historical‑society grants or private contributions might fund replacements.

A second resident followed up with more detail, saying city staff had located four original wooden signs and that one was in good condition, two in poor condition and one beyond repair. That speaker suggested local manufacturers or vocational programs might be able to reproduce the signs.

A third citizen described a fall last year by a relative who slipped on ice while entering a location to pay a water bill, said the relative lost work as a result and described the condition as city negligence. The resident asked the city to follow up; a council member replied that the matter would be investigated.

Street‑department staff were mentioned by name in the public comments (Tim Pittner and Mike Kovach) as having inspected or been shown the signs. Council members acknowledged the historical value of the signs and said they would look into options and next steps. The meeting then moved to an executive session on personnel matters.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Council 1 13 25","oneSentenceSummary","Several residents asked the council to restore four historic REO/Olds welcome signs and raised concerns about a snow/ice pile that a resident said had previously caused an injury; staff said they will investigate.","taxTitle","City of Geneva, Ashtabula, Ohio","taxId",72371,"location","Ohio","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6384522,"Geneva utilities committee discusses capital needs, truck replacement costs and possible rate adjustments",127,922000,1049000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2122548-46f5cc35de4ff4e5ce5602161aafec7c&start=922&end=1049","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2122548-46f5cc35de4ff4e5ce5602161aafec7c/thumbnail_922000.jpg","/articles/6384522/Ohio/Geneva-utilities-committee-discusses-capital-needs-truck-replacement-costs-and-possible-rate-adjustments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6384522-79827f36dc7055e6994ffe29ced6c2e0/orig.mp4?Expires=1777437680&Signature=n-72MmpY~eVsiPHfQsK4ixiMIZKxygTVm1HkuW3~66pKYqS-ca9v4rqkqeD06~iv3W6atQViX4Rb1kOMJmm9X~GlOn9T3zZmd5YqtQP4JHAM62iBCfEbmGBk8k8Zs~TS00n2vWWNz1ZK31zeRifQMm5JQJA7cWGtDRC6~eB6iFShC~8VHelskoNT8P120N7omMcljwD5XRdWP4t4xx~qF8oLONSb06n0M6yhBJVBY7CZBKNo-xVqOLqWHYNP5-kuZEtC1-Bnt36XUMljPq1u1sUc1tKFqQ5q4GSnuisn3C3ts-jA2uYiqwWMB6dElWseYG6njCuzEXns4KYCGvEJuQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Geneva’s utilities committee reported on capital-program needs and potential rate adjustments for water and wastewater services.

During the committee report, members said projected replacement costs for a large utility vehicle have increased substantially since earlier estimates, and that capital‑planning timelines and procurement strategies are under review. The committee discussed revising the multi‑year schedule for rate adjustments and recommended revisiting rates in two years rather than extending increases over a longer period.

The transcript records a committee proposal to consider an 8% annual increase for wastewater over a two‑year period; the committee also discussed water-rate adjustments and the need to avoid operating deficits. Committee members emphasized due diligence in procurement and the possibility that market conditions could lower capital costs in the near term.

The committee noted other capital needs (replacement vehicles and equipment) and suggested the council evaluate timing and scale of increases to balance utility solvency with customer impacts. No formal rate ordinance or vote was recorded in the meeting minutes provided; the discussion was presented as a committee recommendation for further council consideration.","Council committee reported that rising equipment and project costs have prompted discussion of rate adjustments; committee recommended revisiting rates in two years while noting capital needs such as a replacement refuse/reject truck and other utilities equipment.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6384527,"Geneva council approves ordinance changing distribution of interest on investments and approves employee pay changes; several measures cleared as emergencies",299,455000,754000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2122548-46f5cc35de4ff4e5ce5602161aafec7c&start=455&end=754","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2122548-46f5cc35de4ff4e5ce5602161aafec7c/thumbnail_455000.jpg","/articles/6384527/Ohio/Geneva-council-approves-ordinance-changing-distribution-of-interest-on-investments-and-approves-employee-pay-changes-several-measures-cleared-as-emergencies","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6384527-30531f383b31b69f6974a05329c77d80/orig.mp4?Expires=1777437680&Signature=DjwIqEgzYRCKJkx~DttJnY7z6kUrgBkaf22yjpYlSEBJvGcMKwBNVh~Nb2G90MJftzJqhP5qV8-L0fcH8yJlI9dvSME-c08EGLKhMQMepJKhQQEIpi-tm9JIcMf6x36HXF2baRNugBT8OCbD3pjcO0-5SqHx9s07nA9hRdy35F1oQ8IZCKjiTJT~0N1ZUm4msLK-HOyCAL3lFo5kokVwx7JUpu0g2bk6Q1Usodx4ahXhHRR-dTn44UJxpxY4qaK-ed~nnhsoW0msXXMC67OnPh30-~eiGqIC0iZnHj8BeIkYd3MpiI3gVpmhy82y9O7fssrNCHXxANe8L4avmI9-7w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its meeting, the City of Geneva City Council voted on multiple ordinances and a resolution, waiving the usual three‑reading requirement and declaring emergency status where noted.

Ordinance No. 3373, “an ordinance amending section 238 of the codified ordinances relating to the distribution of interest earned on investments, repealing ordinance number 2612, and declaring an emergency,” was moved, seconded, the council waived the three‑reading rule and the ordinance was declared an emergency and passed.

Ordinance No. 3374, to establish a capital projects fund, was read for the first time.

Ordinance No. 3375, amending chapter 881 to add section 881.013 on allocation of municipal income tax funds, received a first reading.

Ordinance No. 3376, amending compensation of officers and employees of the City of Geneva effective January 1, 2025, repealing ordinance 3371 and declaring an emergency, was presented; council members asked clarifying questions about the effective date during discussion. The council moved to waive readings, declared the ordinance an emergency, and the measure passed.

Resolution No. 3618, authorizing the execution of denial certificates by the director of finance for purchases and declaring an emergency, was moved, waived for reading, declared an emergency and passed.

Votes at a glance:
- Ordinance 3373 (amend distribution of interest earned on investments): declared emergency and passed (roll-call recorded as affirmative votes by members present).
- Ordinance 3374 (establish capital projects fund): first reading only; no final action recorded.
- Ordinance 3375 (municipal income tax allocation): first reading only; no final action recorded.
- Ordinance 3376 (compensation amendments, effective Jan. 1, 2025): declared emergency and passed (waiver of readings approved; council recorded affirmative votes).
- Resolution 3618 (finance denial certificates): declared emergency and passed (waiver of readings approved; council recorded affirmative votes).

The meeting record shows roll-call votes for emergency declarations and passage with council members registering \"yes\" on the record; the transcript does not include a formal roll-call tally table but records multiple affirmative roll‑call responses for each measure.","Council voted to declare emergencies and pass an ordinance changing distribution of interest earned on investments and a 2025 compensation ordinance; two other ordinances received first readings and a finance-related resolution was approved as an emergency.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6384532,"City of Geneva: West Main work on track for early September 2025; $2.6 million Appalachian grant moving forward",67,67000,134000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2122548-46f5cc35de4ff4e5ce5602161aafec7c&start=67&end=134","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2122548-46f5cc35de4ff4e5ce5602161aafec7c/thumbnail_67000.jpg","/articles/6384532/Ohio/City-of-Geneva-West-Main-work-on-track-for-early-September-2025-26-million-Appalachian-grant-moving-forward","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6384532-97dd243bfa389aea4644494258db119c/orig.mp4?Expires=1777437680&Signature=KUetmFVqnkj7JvnC3b-mAuXGhgXPg-l4InonfrscT7O8ws8u16mFdMeN3Oz2oI0-45zLFigu4LC~Fx4tc43YY6poTCpYZJ-cKEEQS5bOqC-3Y2PmZo8heESPWrVIqVSncWXXPNkJimC0BmgElK7kvEiduEsNzynvCouGVOxFJigJXmQ~qwsgiAFFw~HObGfFAKq8BgO~w6bem6lo976l9cUJZR7BJtPepi6P4G~sF0SqD0t4nyjryWY~OuSM6DME0hcNYmfXdWyNCRcgZyuyK5w5i3opRgkw~DOdiDxOSubkY5SoQvarxKLpSjnJ~Bf~~CR3n9lf9nN66dZ63T-T9A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City of Geneva city staff reported that work on the West Main Street reconstruction is progressing and remains on schedule for completion in early September 2025, and that multiple grant-driven placemaking and commercial-rehabilitation programs are advancing.

At the council meeting, a city staff speaker, identified in the record as Mr. Raquette, said contractors “have made up a lot of ground, and we're looking to be on schedule to complete this project in September, early September of 2025.” He told the council the city has an updated construction schedule and will hold a progress meeting (progress meeting No. 10) on Wednesday to direct next steps.

The council heard that the city’s Appalachian Regional Commission placemaking component — described as streetscape upgrades in the Greater Central Business District — had a kickoff meeting the prior Thursday and that staff and the city planner are adjusting schematic designs submitted with the grant application.

On the DECIDE program, Mr. Raquette said the Ashbrook Highway Land Bank is leading selection of a construction manager for a special assessment district (SAD) program to invest in central-business properties. He said the city had offered up to $30,000 per eligible property at the middle of the application period.

The transcript records the grant amount discussed as $2,600,000 and notes a statutory deadline for work completion: “all of this work has to be done by October of 2026,” Raquette told the council. The city will continue timeline updates and outreach as design and procurement proceed.

Mr. Raquette also told the council the planning commission has two vacancies after a recent resignation, with the commission’s full complement totaling seven members when filled. He said he would welcome referrals for candidates.

On emergency-cost recovery, staff reported the city submitted a public-assistance damage assessment to the Ohio Emergency Management Agency after a December snowstorm. The claim totals “a little over $25,000” for personnel, minor damage, supplies and contractor expenses; staff said the city will seek reimbursement through EMA.

Council members were also informed negotiations with the city’s four bargaining units continue into 2025, and the Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce annual day is scheduled this Wednesday at the Spire (rescheduled from last month because of snow). A year-in-review report for June 16, 2024 that summarizes 2024 work and carryover projects was also distributed to council and published in the chamber’s program book.

The presentation concluded with staff offering to return at the next meeting to resume departmental program updates, beginning with recreation.

Ending: Council members did not take formal votes on the projects during the report; staff will return with updates and next-step recommendations as procurement and design work continue.","City staff told the Geneva City Council that contractors have accelerated West Main Street work and the city’s $2.6 million Appalachian Regional Commission placemaking grant and the DECIDE/SAD program are advancing toward construction-manager selection and a fall 2026 completion deadline.","actionData","errors"]

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