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What was discussed: Staff outlined a long-standing partnership between the city and the Little League organization covering concessions, storage and maintenance. City staff estimated the annual cost of mowing, field drag/lining, porta-potty and utilities at about $12,000 per year and described in-kind support (insurance, water and electric for Little League uses) the city has provided. Council members and community emails received by staff showed most residents prefer Little League keep concession access for the coming season.

Little League (new leadership in its second year) told council it has volunteer-capacity limits that constrain expanded concession hours. City staff and council discussed allowing food trucks or a private vendor for limited hours, but council asked staff to develop standards and collect vendor interest before changing the arrangement.

Noise and stadium sound: Council reviewed data showing stadium/sound use in 2024 — staff reported music was played 71 times across Lake Erie College and Painesville City Schools events, occurring on 29 days. From Nov. 4, 2023, to Nov. 4, 2024, the city’s CAD records showed seven noise complaints related to Recreation Park events (some complaints referenced the stadium, others the pavilion). Staff said the school district is contractually responsible for enforcing time and volume limits where applicable and that the district has investigated and responded to complaints when they were filed.

Council direction and next steps

- Keep the Little League concession arrangement in place for the 2025 season and ask staff to convene with Little League to identify specific operating standards and event coverage.

- Staff will solicit council members’ suggestions (deadline set by staff) and provide proposed standards and a recommended approach for permitting outside vendors or food trucks if appropriate.

- Council agreed to reconvene on the topic in September to review how concession operations and park usage performed over the summer; decisions about permanent changes will be made after that review.

Ending: The council balance sought to preserve Little League’s role while addressing residents’ calls for clearer standards and more options at Recreation Park; the council did not change the contract or take enforcement action at this meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Painesville City Council Meeting 02.18.2025","oneSentenceSummary","Councilors approved keeping Painesville Little League’s concession arrangement at Recreation Park for the coming season, asked staff to prepare operating standards and set a September review date; they separately reviewed noise complaints tied to amplified stadium sound and took no immediate contractual change.","taxTitle","Painesville City Council, Painesville, Lake County, Ohio","taxId",71206,"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},6102473,"Council delays vote on Flock license-plate readers after resident concerns; moves item to second reading",94,2756000,2850000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2804215-de0c033607edab043f424b6b7f954e0d&start=2756&end=2850","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2804215-de0c033607edab043f424b6b7f954e0d/thumbnail_2756000.jpg","/articles/6102473/Ohio/Council-delays-vote-on-Flock-license-plate-readers-after-resident-concerns-moves-item-to-second-reading","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6102473-ac01d938297a7d8d1f52476e4b0fb6ac/orig.mp4?Expires=1771174501&Signature=eyeANSGF~-RODQdncqapZAsVFpdLeSfbXwxr5xCkBy1VKjKei6HqE7OU~~Av~tUQQMFhnM1q3AT~2hneMG-gOoOiFCNV4YywjHO5BZxKOA0c8QS85eBWzte~Akzsy32Xcv9kyM2J2WPQnuYW40c3AL~ud9USRp-beohCc-P6JvWsdXbxdrZEhmj9hVy0EA48gSeoQeZcKs1O~9HKBOs-e3vzI8q6m9mkRa75xtKZYqm3vLQDAY2hPCvxtGuSW0Bjo-IBOBszCjARQSYN7NwnEeXyYtQYh8TxT3yEB9jUJp9HjO4GyeFX6CVaSZc1vyjLMHR7ZHKr7C9~G5hUZwp06Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Painesville police presented a proposal on Feb. 17 to lease Flock license-plate reader cameras under a 36‑month proprietary contract funded from the police levy, but council declined to adopt the resolution that night and moved it to second reading to allow public review.

Toby, a police department representative, described the system as a networked, proprietary license-plate reader service that runs plates against NCIC and other law-enforcement databases and issues alerts — for example, for stolen vehicles, amber alerts, or vehicles associated with warrants. Toby said the cameras are not configured to enforce red-light or speeding violations. He told council the proposed deployment would include roughly 10 camera sites and the proposal had $92,000 allocated from police levy funds for a 36‑month term.

Council members asked about mounting, whether the cameras integrate with the city’s intersection camera system, who would see live data, and which jurisdictions already use the system. Police staff said Flock is a leased/proprietary service separate from the city’s Avigilon/Motorola intersection camera system; the vendor maintains and repairs equipment under contract and the system can return matches from cameras nationwide.

Why it matters: The system raises privacy and public-notice questions because it continuously reads passing license plates and shares alerts across participating jurisdictions. Several council members and staff recommended public outreach before final action.

Council direction: Rather than adopt the resolution on an emergency vote, council moved the Flock resolution to second reading and asked staff to give residents an opportunity to review and comment. The motion preserves the council’s ability to act at a later meeting but delays contract execution so staff can provide additional notice and response to resident concerns.

Ending: Police staff said other local jurisdictions and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office use Flock cameras. Council asked staff to return with additional information and to advertise the measure for public comment before final adoption.","Painesville police outlined a proposed three‑year Flock license-plate reader contract funded by the police levy; after questions from council and requests that residents be given time to review, council moved the resolution to second reading and did not finalize the contract.",{"_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},6102477,"Painesville moves forward on AMI, solar planning; federal funding freeze slows timeline for larger project",1476,1164000,2640000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2804215-de0c033607edab043f424b6b7f954e0d&start=1164&end=2640","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2804215-de0c033607edab043f424b6b7f954e0d/thumbnail_1164000.jpg","/articles/6102477/Ohio/Painesville-moves-forward-on-AMI-solar-planning-federal-funding-freeze-slows-timeline-for-larger-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6102477-b2701865e88fedd40002eb9c442bd205/orig.mp4?Expires=1771174501&Signature=JkWAwn1ACl-N17HfWbEjJ~mq-xUdmNoi3HU12nwU5xDJ9Z6asDKzeg-FEYr1gEbccm7ifCgscLDXEQj1O7HQmUNKY~30pLx56FNH6KrQuXxkTwb7-R1AWbIxRO51isaTbQMOSPcQpxv-NmPNPuWfdj-WOfqFAz9c~tokQRnlp5jsCa7zBCk0mOZnKR4BQh~Qg9-jkDSVFdWkpLa6OINDxo-avdj1p29GZ8P4jmjT2r486jUVleRkDkzWr1u0Qudq4YHNkSplqGhHDbe4WV0o5qbYGk7JhrnntOoThGY4gCz5IHMA~kBq47l-JPNpauWHO9X5BGVUZ3eTQDcyzwuPaQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Painesville staff told City Council on Feb. 17 that a recent capacity study suggests the city would get more winter benefit from larger battery installations paired with smaller solar arrays, and that recommended changes would reduce land use and improve system balance. The study's findings will shape any future request for qualifications (RFQ/RFP) if federal funding becomes available.

City Electric Superintendent Paul Price said the capacity report from Courtney and Associates recommended increasing battery size while decreasing solar generation in order to shift benefits into winter months. He told council the changes would reduce land needs and that the city should finalize engineering and siting before issuing RFQs or RFPs. “The greatest benefit… was to increase battery size, decrease solar size,” Price said during the presentation.

Council also approved an amendment tied to the city’s advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) deployment with American Municipal Power. Staff described the action as the fourth and likely final amendment to complete the AMI project; council adopted the amendment so the program can be closed out and the remaining equipment/service work completed.

Why it matters: The capacity-study conclusions affect the scale and design of any solar-plus-storage project and the city's approach to grant-funded work. Staff emphasized caution after learning that federal funding streams remain under a temporary freeze, and recommended limiting local spending until Washington clears outstanding awards.

Implementation steps and next steps

- Staff said the city has contract documents signed and remains “in the queue” for EPA-related funding but must wait for federal administrative actions. Staff will pursue engineering bids and be prepared to issue RFQs/RFPs once funding uncertainty clears.

- The council approved the AMI amendment; staff said that will allow final installation and system activation work to proceed on metering for electric utilities.

- Utility committee updates: staff will provide monthly updates to council and schedule a committee meeting in March for further solar and net‑metering discussion.

Ending: Staff emphasized continuity and caution — the city is prepared to proceed but will limit local expenditures until federal grant status is clear.","City staff reported a capacity study recommending larger batteries and reduced solar arrays for seasonal benefit; council approved the final AMI amendment and staff said a federal funding freeze has paused some grant-dependent work.",{"_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},6102481,"Votes at a glance: Painesville Council approves rate changes, budget transfers, public-safety purchases",961,1689000,2650000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2804215-de0c033607edab043f424b6b7f954e0d&start=1689&end=2650","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2804215-de0c033607edab043f424b6b7f954e0d/thumbnail_1689000.jpg","/articles/6102481/Ohio/Votes-at-a-glance-Painesville-Council-approves-rate-changes-budget-transfers-public-safety-purchases","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6102481-abfe89527258602c2ad1ceae8cdab26a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771174501&Signature=YQfEomWT97RDsrqUfRRUwUgxMcFaRB6zf46WeK9shJETf9pbigDh8RHRTl27by6fEUI9pIS9ztF8WDrSwP8-LGqOc4itMwDDahm3w0anLxQdQWoI9t4SCv1vUeSpPQr3CQbdsLvi0zScHTFtoUFojUsA7NVpl3~Q6yrao03hx7mTThImL86uuA4Gfa743zJjSZMcOFS1DRZ79ipeeqRaek0HgBUItitmRSJBHSXgjPH-IiOjucMZnhMdnOJFgVWaewjo51HdpvgfNh-IYr5zJmSKI1Cpw4HBOnTDHTYzxyjZ2ojk5omHEfcCcas7MUH4K2ttFszH5fheWbcv4T3frQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Painesville City Council took final action on a batch of ordinances and resolutions at its Feb. 17 meeting, approving sewer and water rate changes, adopting the 2025 codified ordinances, authorizing budget transfers and advancing equipment purchases for public safety and utilities.

Why it matters: The package affects utility customers (rate changes), the city budget (interfund transfers and a proposed $1 million land-acquisition budget line), and public-safety operations (police vehicle outfitting, intersection and license-plate camera programs). Council also directed further public review on the proposed Flock license-plate reader contract.

Highlights and outcomes

- Ordinance amending section 937.57(a) (sewer rates): Approved on third reading; council recorded the motion and the ayes carried. (Emergency declared for the ordinance.)

- Ordinance amending section 933.19 (water rates): Approved; the rate study by Utility Financial Solutions was cited in discussion. (Emergency declared.)

- Adoption of the 2025 codified ordinances (contract with American Legal Publishing Corporation): Approved; expense covered by existing budget; first- and second-reading waivers granted so the online code can be updated.

- Ordinance amending appropriations to authorize interfund transfers and advances (operating budget adjustments): Approved. Council authorized adding $15,000 revenue and expenditures tied to an Ohio EPA Asset Management grant, a $25,000 revenue/expenditure budget and a $25,000 advance into the senior citizen services fund, and the establishment of a land-acquisition fund with a placeholder $1,000,000 revenue/expenditure line for when revenue is realized.

- Personnel/compensation ordinances (classification and longevity payments): Council approved revisions to city personnel rules clarifying treatment of rehired retirees for nonunion employees (including one-time payments for 2023–24 estimated at about $48,000 across funds) and multiple reclassifications at the water pollution control/water treatment plant. (Emergency language applied; waivers granted.)

- Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) participation/amendment with American Municipal Power: Approved; council adopted the fourth amendment intended to complete AMI deployment and close out remaining project items.

- Police vehicle upfitting and outfitting: Approved; council authorized advertising and entering contracts for outfitting three new patrol cars, funded from police levy and capital-improvement funds.

- Police office upgrades and intersection (crime) camera expansion: Approved; council authorized staff to obtain quotes and proceed with purchases and bid advertisements; funding is from the police levy.

- Flock license-plate readers (proprietary service, 36-month contract, $92,000 in police levy funds): NOT adopted at this meeting. After a police presentation, council moved the measure to second reading and directed additional public notice and time for resident review and comment.

- Industrial facility expansion agreement (Weavers Meads Inc., 380 Fountain Ave.): Approved on emergency vote; the company committed to a multi‑million-dollar investment and creation of a minimum of three new jobs; limited electrical-infrastructure assistance (~$21,000) and community reinvestment area/TIFF items were noted.

- Real estate purchase option for 413 Chardon St.: Approved on emergency vote. Council authorized a purchase option to allow due diligence with a proposed purchase price of $165,000 and a $5,000 nonrefundable option fee; staff said the land-acquisition fund would be the financing source when exercised.

What council did not approve tonight: The Flock license-plate reader contract — council instead moved it to second reading to allow public review and comment before final action.

Ending: Councilors voted repeatedly to waive further readings on measures where staff asked for expedited treatment; where residents and council members requested public review or clarification (notably the Flock cameras and certain park matters), council deferred or set a follow-up timing for review.","At its Feb. 17 meeting the Painesville City Council approved sewer and water rate ordinances, budget adjustments including a $15,000 Ohio EPA grant line, personnel reclassifications and several police and utilities procurements; one high-profile police technology item was moved to a later reading after resident concerns.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Painesville Council approves rate changes, budget transfers, public-safety purchases