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During the presentation, staff said May will be a one-month transition in which customers return to AEP service, and that the NOPEC aggregate begins in June. Staff outlined three representative NOPEC options that will appear in the opt-out materials:

- A 6-month aggregate (the default option if a resident does not return the opt-out form) — quoted at 8.929 ¢/kWh in the meeting presentation.
- A 12-month fixed option, shown at 8.5 ¢/kWh, available for residents who prefer price stability for one year.
- A 24-month fixed option, shown at 9.0 ¢/kWh, for customers wanting a longer fixed term.

Staff emphasized that the NOPEC program is opt-out (residents will be enrolled in the default program unless they select a different option) and that NOPEC does not levy a fee to opt out at any time. City staff also said customers who currently have an alternative supplier under an existing contract are not automatically re-enrolled and will not be forcibly switched while their valid contract remains in effect.

Why it matters: Changes to electricity aggregation affect household utility costs; the council and city staff said they will work with NOPEC to provide public education sessions, staff support at City Hall and a presence at community events so households can ask questions and choose the option that fits their budget and risk tolerance.

Staff follow-up: City staff said they will distribute opt-out letters and information, arrange public education forums and have front-desk staff and customer-service staff available to assist residents with questions. No formal council action on aggregation was taken at this meeting; the presentation was informational and intended to prepare residents for the upcoming mailings and enrollment window.

Ending: Residents will receive mailed opt-out materials; if a household does nothing it will be placed in the default six-month aggregate. Staff said they will post NOPEC materials and schedule education events in the coming weeks.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council April 14, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","City staff presented NOPEC energy-aggregation options for residents, described a one-month transition to AEP in May, and said residents will be defaulted into a six-month aggregate unless they opt for a different term.","taxTitle","North Canton City Council, North Canton, Stark County, Ohio","taxId",70637,"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},6274306,"Residents press council on clogged storm drains, street sweeping and grass-clipping debris",764,1574000,2338000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2993230-e09177dcad6cd9d9bc777028f3a2ea1c&start=1574&end=2338","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2993230-e09177dcad6cd9d9bc777028f3a2ea1c/thumbnail_1574000.jpg","/articles/6274306/Ohio/Residents-press-council-on-clogged-storm-drains-street-sweeping-and-grass-clipping-debris","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6274306-03cc76d89458a322bd6affae17d53e3b/orig.mp4?Expires=1774184581&Signature=K8cG3J6iUVtPa-DgoytWVbSXzv2dhA85rSDw-w4twD98~PA6DYR0ePMTMlYPOPQ4pp6tHT2nPdOmfUa~7xKtFQcQrzXWuTvi6OkVqiI1pSCt1qVeXrFZPNkagViokx~x6l~kBpzUBgT-qHxe-Ii-7rRXT-KzAm82dASGrs3~ntsS1-~FRNsY7ovMQYyn4zZXGZGhOVe88bdrIZ8HZjBkNsZqz8QotE25XHlfTYkKtS6os6jbr8pUnZEpxo5dEtJRuCqks~UIAYz5ZXHKYB6vGhuYwN6uEmfa9vCBKQwL8Iag81JZvEasGbHFozh1VBxn9YuElFlalWLbB6VcO2pHVQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the April 14 North Canton City Council meeting, three residents used the public-comment period to press the city for more frequent storm-drain maintenance and clearer communication about yard-waste practices after reporting water in yards and debris buildup in curbs and drains.

Pat Patterson of 1754 Chicago Falls described a recent community walk and urged neighbors to avoid leaving grass clippings in the street because wet clippings and other yard debris collect in gutters and create slippery, potentially hazardous conditions for bicyclists and motorcyclists. “If you mow and you don't bag, please keep it off the street, keep it out of the gutters,” Patterson told council.

Monica Richards, who said she lives at 765 Seventh Street NW, said stormwater backed up onto her yard and into her basement last year. Richards said she paid thousands of dollars to replace piped connections from her house to the curb but continues to see large puddles and debris in the storm-opening in front of her property. She said an engineer had been introduced to her last year but she had not seen follow-up action that resolved the problem.

Dominic (last name not given), a former council member who described past responsibility for streets and alleys, urged council to re-evaluate street-cleaning schedules and suggested the city better align sweeper routes with neighborhood needs. He provided order-of-magnitude operating costs for debris removal and said vacuum-truck (back truck) operations and offload logistics add time and expense.

City response and follow-up: Director of Administration Catherine (last name not provided) and other staff said the street sweeper and vacuum truck are in regular use; the public-works team uses the vacuum truck when sewer clogs are identified. Staff reported that roughly 75% of the city had been swept recently and that vacuum-truck operations require offloading and scheduling with outside facilities. Council or staff said they would have a crew check Richards’ parcel and that a work order and inspection had been created.

Why it matters: Clogged storm drains and street debris can cause basement flooding and create hazardous conditions for vulnerable road users. The city’s equipment (sweeper and vacuum truck) and scheduling constraints were discussed as part of the operational context.

Ending: Council asked staff to inspect the reported curb/drain at Richards’ address and to continue routine street-sweeping work; staff said households remain responsible for keeping grass clippings out of gutters and that the city can assist with complaints and targeted cleanups.","Several residents urged the council and staff to prioritize storm-drain maintenance, street sweeping schedules and public outreach about grass clippings after multiple speakers reported standing water and debris in gutters.",{"_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},6274311,"North Canton Council backs State Issue 2 and advances multiple zoning and street-vacation ordinances",1303,15000,1318000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2993230-e09177dcad6cd9d9bc777028f3a2ea1c&start=15&end=1318","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2993230-e09177dcad6cd9d9bc777028f3a2ea1c/thumbnail_15000.jpg","/articles/6274311/Ohio/North-Canton-Council-backs-State-Issue-2-and-advances-multiple-zoning-and-street-vacation-ordinances","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6274311-2c93b8c8a2d17cbec09f463cd90866fe/orig.mp4?Expires=1774184581&Signature=KLTdWaOu-vLwgsc-C6f3zacYg7u5WQpXKLHTqfV-RlqZAOmtZKehg9gStd0QZS3m6QuYQ83sbeFK6SAnvpZqquAPb6jQB-3d2ilxkE15ojs5tfLqLPACu1OxjYgioVmXQbO~i4qOseMcpxI66XNeM5ijyopfFwqkUhwY3oHWMVhYlnoLcV69nON-LMNPInWD0Jd72iFdeWXJkjDpUmnQZ~12ZQnOGQWSDDjflIh1ffMBkERC3tzlr6BkaDkBrjGc1gnDsQEBqVaZjy3TGH53SQuQVPq37wr0FcElUp29dHscRrgsZY3GybMRKKzo6JEVnuXiFTFANaK-qzJx1B2xFg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","North Canton City Council adopted a resolution supporting State Issue 2 — the statewide renewal of the State Capital Improvement Program — and moved forward on several local zoning and street-vacation ordinances during its April 14 meeting at City Hall.

The council approved the third reading of Resolution 24-20-25, which expresses the body’s support for the May 6, 2025 statewide ballot measure. Council also approved or advanced multiple local ordinances including zoning-map amendments, the vacation of small roadway parcels adjoining industrial and neighborhood properties, and a resolution to prohibit parking adjacent to a local facility.

Why it matters: The State Capital Improvement Program provides a funding stream that cities use for local capital projects; the council’s support communicates municipal backing ahead of the statewide vote. The local zoning and vacation actions affect property classifications and which parcels the city will continue to maintain.

Votes at a glance:
- Resolution 24-20-25 (support for State Issue 2): Adopted (third reading). A voice vote showed no opposition; council announced all in favor.
- Ordinance 31-20-21 (zoning map amendment to Main Street North): Adopted on the motion presented at the meeting; no opposition recorded.
- Ordinance 02/2025 (Ellsworth property reclassification to general business): Adopted with the reading provided and a unanimous voice vote recorded.
- Ordinance 13-20-25 (vacation of portion of Park Avenue NE, Whitworth Street NE, and adjoining rights-of-way): First reading passed; council noted the parcel serves a single property owner and prior related parcels have already been vacated.
- Ordinance 19-20-25 (reclassify single parcel to park/conditional per Chapter 11.82): First reading adopted after a previously contentious public hearing was noted; council recorded the motion as carried.
- Ordinance 27-20-25 (continued operation of a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area pursuant to Ohio Rev. Code §4301.82 and North Canton Codified Ordinances §705.06): First reading adopted.
- Ordinance 28-20-25 (vacation of a portion of Ashland Street SW): First reading adopted; council noted three property owners are involved and that this is part of a larger set of vacations on the back side of the Hooper District.
- Resolution (parking prohibition on Orchard Avenue NE and Charlotte Street NE in front of the Deebold facility): Adopted; motion carried by voice vote.

Discussion and context: Several of the zoning items were returned from the Planning Commission with recommendations for approval; council members and staff referenced maps shown at the meeting. For the street-vacation items, city staff said the roadway parcels primarily serve a single property owner and that it is not in the city’s best interest to continue maintenance; one property owner declined to sign the petition, which triggered the public notice and hearing process.

Formal actions and next steps: Most of the ordinance items advanced at first reading; they will return to council for subsequent readings as required by the city code. The resolution supporting State Issue 2 was adopted on third reading at this meeting.

Meeting procedure notes: Roll call earlier in the meeting recorded seven members present. Several motions were made from the dais; where voice votes were used the council recorded “Aye” with no recorded opposition. No formal roll-call tallies listing individual yes/no votes were included in the meeting transcript for every item.

Ending: Items that passed on first reading will return for additional readings as required; council administrators said the vacation and zoning items followed Planning Commission recommendations and that staff would complete any required paperwork to finalize transfers or reclassifications.

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City staff outline NOPEC aggregation options; May 'transition' month to AEP before new program begins

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North Canton Council backs State Issue 2 and advances multiple zoning and street-vacation ordinances