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Key outcomes

- Resolution No. 49‑2024 (MARCS grant application): Passed. The resolution authorizes the mayor, as director of public safety, to apply for a MARCS grant from the Ohio Division of the State Fire Marshal to cover radio equipment fees. Council heard the grant typically covers roughly half of radio fees and the chief noted it has been applied for in prior years.

- Resolution No. 52‑2024 (AMP hydro assignment): Passed. Council authorized assignment of Greenup Hydro (366 kW) and Melancon Hydro (559 kW) ownership shares and related AMP power‑sales contract actions; staff said the assignment reduces Shelby’s outstanding debt by about $4.59 million.

- Resolution No. 51‑2024 (accept retirement of John Entman and reemployment provisions): Passed. The resolution authorizes acceptance of the forthcoming retirement of John Entman (name as presented in the packet) and includes reemployment language; council members spoke in support.

- Ordinances 21‑2024 through 27‑2024 (various code updates and definitions): Several were moved forward for second or third reading as recorded; most were advanced on procedural motions during the meeting (second readings were recorded for ordinances 23‑2024 through 27‑2024 and third reading was set or postponed as described on the floor).

- Clark Avenue local landmark designation (Ordinance 14‑88.07): Motion to approve designation failed after discussion and roll call. Council members cited insufficient information on maintenance costs and repair implications.

Council made several roll‑call votes during the meeting. The transcript excerpts capture partial roll calls (for example, several votes show Councilman Roberts voting yes and Councilman Kellett voting no on the Clark Avenue item) and the meeting minutes and posted packet contain the official tallies and ordinance texts for verification. No additional budgetary appropriations were adopted during the meeting; staff indicated some transfers may be proposed later if needed.

Full list of items taken on (as recorded in the meeting packet and on the floor)

- Motion to dispense with reading of journal (10/07/2024): Passed
- Receive and file combined financial statement and cash investment reconciliation (09/30/2024): Passed
- Clark Avenue roadway local landmark (Ordinance 14‑88.07): Failed
- Ordinance No. 21‑2024 (third reading moved/postponed as recorded): Advanced/under consideration
- Ordinances 23‑2024 through 27‑2024: Advanced to second readings as recorded
- Resolution No. 49‑2024 (MARCS grant): Passed
- Resolution No. 52‑2024 (AMP hydro assignment): Passed
- Resolution No. 51‑2024 (accept retirement/reemployment of John Entman): Passed

For exact vote tallies and the full text of ordinances/resolutions, see the official meeting minutes and the council packet posted on the city website.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Shelby City Council 10/21/2024","oneSentenceSummary","Council took votes on multiple items including passage of two energy‑related resolutions and acceptance of an employee retirement/rehire provision. Several ordinances advanced to second reading; one landmark designation failed.","taxTitle","Shelby City Council, Shelby, Richland County, Ohio","taxId",72265,"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},6114193,"Finance report shows tight hospitalization fund; council acknowledged new full‑time firefighter hire",208,346000,554000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2743702-07343db561586ad6dbcb8441af52775a&start=346&end=554","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2743702-07343db561586ad6dbcb8441af52775a/thumbnail_346000.jpg","/articles/6114193/Ohio/Finance-report-shows-tight-hospitalization-fund-council-acknowledged-new-fulltime-firefighter-hire","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6114193-b9a6e7db4bb740e61a210d543a09e50a/orig.mp4?Expires=1773584114&Signature=Ke41AtyiHb8h9pDLaz~UrGiS1H650NQKIKrnraUQIg~xmiCWEhSNl81YqYDYS3GP89Cer8mk6Grv-bwqAoT2KZaVGmvUMO-Gh4ECfv2UWjhP20fjqPcZ9ewGP4zuMv7VPAM~p-YMFbZxN4iWzGEp6wx6K3nI20UtosGFsJUqmRafRZdloSbGp-wYJFieg1tiiEWZrgxEpDfE8R~IRQVvYlxXOQp0dw7B-5y9B4xPqcbb5qZKLRn2Xjm0wUAVVRmNUY2Jz-Zew2nt3scZ70tkOU0fUCX-FcM~SENt6ikcSaYOTbqcUvGnxhYkO0D8jZZyDu58cY~pjH5byI~7Lw2KRQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Shelby City Council received the finance and personnel committee report showing current fund balances and heard that the city recently hired a full‑time firefighter.

Councilman McLaughlin presented the report and said the general fund balance (after encumbrances) for Sept. 30 was about $9.915 million. He pointed out the hospitalization (health insurance) reserve fell below the city’s comfort level: the report showed a balance below the target of $360,000 and indicated the city may later transfer funds to that account.

The report noted income‑tax collections were up year‑to‑date (individual and business income tax up roughly 8%, total collections up about 12% for the year), but flagged that some manufacturing firms are slowing. The report also listed bank holdings and CD maturities, and noted water fund balances were improving though still tight; a large fourth‑quarter expense identified for the water fund was chemical purchases estimated in the tens of thousands of dollars.

For personnel, council acknowledged the hire of Colin McBride (full‑time firefighter), which the report said brings the fire department to a 3‑5 man shift schedule plus a full‑time floater to cover Kelly days, sick days and vacation. McBride’s start date was stated as two days after the report.

Council moved to receive and file the combined financial statement and cash investment reconciliation statement dated Sept. 30, 2024, and to post both to the city website; the motion passed on roll call.

No formal budget transfers were approved at the meeting; councilmembers said they would consider a future transfer if needed to shore up the hospitalization fund.","Council received the finance and personnel committee report showing general fund and water fund balances, noted a shortfall in the hospitalization reserve, and acknowledged the hiring of a full‑time firefighter to restore department shift staffing.",{"_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},6114199,"Council declines to designate Clark Avenue roadway as local landmark after members cite maintenance concerns",481,1041000,1522000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2743702-07343db561586ad6dbcb8441af52775a&start=1041&end=1522","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2743702-07343db561586ad6dbcb8441af52775a/thumbnail_1041000.jpg","/articles/6114199/Ohio/Council-declines-to-designate-Clark-Avenue-roadway-as-local-landmark-after-members-cite-maintenance-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6114199-7ef88a33eaf16bd2a5da4149c6693186/orig.mp4?Expires=1773584114&Signature=MV07zzkmVc6da9HBSNeaPXt~Xbecy0YWSbPuTiW91-r3kJdlA6u6JQtKv2RKBHqqNP0hbRTNumIdsra8-GDGrTsuTUEsnrDnhLstU4gx97RNIAsCgZdkiXSQ9xLpSNEzDC~MpMf4GNJnoYyk7k5V7OsOE1Z2XBA1U0XPxJ2LJ~EuFngDTWlufh2gUIC1SFg3ialpF-L7CX8zqeXqTZ0Uain2~vn5el0vG4I5ScvYENpkGB0qzNPb-AAmkCTEwPhG8LzCGQae2G4VRO5L6zkWijR5c7BUene2LeCjF2ULjcPBR~-4LvNZR-5wUYtupn57dGe9FHCtNAOl-eoFkQgipw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Shelby City Council voted down a motion to designate Clark Avenue roadway as a local landmark, with council members saying they lacked sufficient cost and maintenance information.

The motion to approve the Clark Avenue roadway as a local landmark was moved and seconded, and council members discussed the item at length. Councilman Martin and others raised concerns about maintenance and snow‑removal challenges for a brick roadway and said they did not have a cost estimate for future repairs. “I just don't feel that I have enough information to saddle future councils and future citizens with this designation,” one council member said during the discussion.

Another council member noted the historic value but said the city needs details on repair timing and expenses before granting a designation that could constrain future work. The council considered the recommendation from the city’s historic preservation commission and reviewed photographic and historical materials included in the council packet, but members repeatedly said the maintenance implications were not flushed out.

At roll call, Councilman Roberts voted yes and Councilman Kellett voted no; council announced the motion failed. The record in the meeting shows additional roll‑call activity but does not capture a full, unambiguous tally in the transcript excerpt; council declared the motion to approve the designation failed.

Council members said the property owner (the city) did not object to the designation and that the item could be brought back with more complete information if desired, but no new action was taken at this meeting.","A motion to designate Clark Avenue roadway as a local landmark failed after council members said they lacked information on maintenance costs and potential repair implications.",{"_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},6114203,"Shelby hears update on 10 MW battery project; council approves AMP hydro assignment resolution",74,757000,831000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2743702-07343db561586ad6dbcb8441af52775a&start=757&end=831","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2743702-07343db561586ad6dbcb8441af52775a/thumbnail_757000.jpg","/articles/6114203/Ohio/Shelby-hears-update-on-10-MW-battery-project-council-approves-AMP-hydro-assignment-resolution","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6114203-b3140443d05f9b0ba890aeec6634b74f/orig.mp4?Expires=1773584114&Signature=Oj7L7n7fDSbdFbH7jNyapkA~YFl0iu8hMx9RcoC0UiQ~CDGY9Q9o5~HzxkR53BHkmo9wT~2QUMkgXieiZt8QkHvnm59Ra5YEXRcw6nX-kSkpzVYGfJhKIcr1PiVLdBT74C6my70U-VgBVwKbQZRgPwrisWNOls-Y~Ob5x1tClBFlGng3p1CXVef9rgJULZgK2swZgbA-BxnWItXnsLib1SThpjdcVa1-V875OmP4q3Vr5M7aLg9M30LMsxmJhLIU-y4izMxIaoDRwTU4XSLiAVFVIFbubDlM-19hwINehHQFu3aTPyjDFVlfpmxY27tL3GX2yVmU~oYhj1UO~a41bA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Shelby City Council received an update on a planned 10‑megawatt battery energy storage system and voted to authorize an assignment of municipal power sales contracts that staff said will reduce the city’s outstanding debt.

A utilities department staff member briefed council on the battery project, describing it as a 10 MW system designed to “mitigate transmission and capacity charges.” The staff presentation estimated savings of about $12 million over a 15‑year term; the project is expected to be in service in late first quarter of the coming year.

On a separate but related energy item, council passed Resolution No. 52‑2024, authorizing the mayor to sign documents to assign Greenup Hydro (366 kW) and Melancon Hydro (559 kW) ownership shares and associated power‑sales contracts to another municipal customer, city staff said. Utilities staff told council that assigning those contracted resources would reduce Shelby’s outstanding debt by about $4.59 million and would allow the city additional flexibility, including room to install an extra 1 megawatt of behind‑the‑meter solar.

Council discussion included remarks that the long‑term contracts had been burdensome for Shelby’s load profile and that reassignment could improve the city’s ability to manage local rates. A council member thanked staff and colleagues for negotiating the agreement and said it should help manage rising power costs for residents.

Council voted to pass Resolution No. 52‑2024. City staff said further contract documents and administrative steps will follow to complete the assignment.","Staff said a 10‑megawatt battery energy storage system (BESS) is planned to reduce transmission and capacity charges and estimated savings over a 15‑year term. Council also passed a resolution to assign ownership shares in two hydro resources, reducing the city's debt exposure, city staff said.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6114207,"Shelby officials outline lead service‑line inventory, customer notification deadlines",128,580000,708000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2743702-07343db561586ad6dbcb8441af52775a&start=580&end=708","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2743702-07343db561586ad6dbcb8441af52775a/thumbnail_580000.jpg","/articles/6114207/Ohio/Shelby-officials-outline-lead-serviceline-inventory-customer-notification-deadlines","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6114207-ac3526776a18ce7e0eb1895821f57f40/orig.mp4?Expires=1773584114&Signature=Df7seGvRJvUccgTC-9UbJT7FzwmU5CEltPB4fSTRBdRgpG5DpzZ7xcM4kPUyMsprHCf~iJl1HJicpnkqmpN~5vLQ4o~S8ZhZHukZLqxIaqmiBDSK~GEX5zOQzuByCy19lICBxgXVfhtvjw-DmMqw7bfH8bQC1votbaW8ON6QfrxRDLIHotJdWHu2In8zlZi-HrJi0aCy4y1I2xad4VWSuaOyWWjydVmfgWaSJ51uh8wNqK5bzx0ClO1xAMyQxayOlUzZBtjiZquyyGJBen8j1clcpoMlC0z1Ilqb4FWGBiyURBKT77~5mbMONIstlCdpLIMaRVMxpfiwr58TsxVvtg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Shelby City Council heard an update on the city’s water service‑line inventory and upcoming customer‑notification deadlines during its regular meeting.

City utilities staff said the inventory was submitted on Oct. 15 to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Ohio EPA and described a compliance schedule that requires customer notification and a formal replacement plan. “Until all unknown service lines are identified, the city is mandated to treat the service line as a lead line,” a utilities department staff member told council.

The utilities official said any service line identified as lead, galvanized or unknown must have a written notice mailed to the water customer by Nov. 15. The city also must provide example notification letters to Ohio EPA, with separate versions for known lead, known non‑lead and unknown materials. The official reported that, as of the submission, the city had identified roughly 613 service lines as lead or galvanized and about 378 as unknown; those counts were presented to council as the current totals.

Councilman McLaughlin and other members asked procedural questions about how residents will be contacted and about scheduling for material verification. The utilities staff said residents who receive an “unknown” notice may either report the material if they know it or schedule a visit by a utilities technician for inspection.

The utilities staff also said the city must submit a service‑line replacement plan and proposed a replacement schedule beginning in 2027. Email notices will be used in addition to mailed letters for customers with confirmed lead lines until replacement is completed.

City staff framed the inventory and outreach as compliance actions driven by state and federal requirements rather than new local policy; they did not propose immediate local funding changes at the meeting.

Council members did not take formal action on the inventory update during the meeting. Staff said they will continue outreach and follow the reporting and replacement timeline required by regulators.","City staff told Shelby City Council the water service‑line inventory was submitted to state and federal regulators and described notification and replacement deadlines for lines identified as lead, galvanized or unknown.","actionData","errors"]

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