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Chief Howard said the paper front page of a complaint will be entered into the computer system and patrol will complete an activity worksheet showing when an area was checked, whether verbal or written warnings or citations were issued, and time spent. He said the system can also attach radar‑sign data and email complaints to create a clearer record for staff and council.

On equipment, Chief Howard said one Tahoe that had been taken for engine repair returned after about a $3,300 fix; another vehicle is being scheduled for later service. He said the department will schedule CPR training for interested council and staff before the certifications expire at the end of the year.

On enforcement topics, Howard noted golf carts operating without tags and at least one instance of a golf cart on a bike trail; he recommended more public messaging about requirements for street legality and insurance. He also said the department's citation practice remains largely warning‑oriented: \"We're still about 75 [percent] warning rate,\" a figure he said has been consistent for years.

Chief Howard also confirmed the department reviewed parking on Otis Street and supported staff's safety recommendation because of observed pedestrians forced into the roadway.

Ending: Chief Howard invited council questions and said the department will provide the headcount for any CPR classes and continue to use the complaint tracking system to provide clearer follow-up records.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting 4/16/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Police Chief Howard described a new complaint-tracking form and process to log neighborhood complaints, reported a $3,300 engine repair for one cruiser, discussed scheduling for CPR training and asked for better messaging about golf‑cart requirements; the department supports staff recommendations on Otis Street parking.","taxTitle","Sunbury City, Delaware County, Ohio","taxId",53946,"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},6269254,"Wastewater expansion, Cheshire lift station cleaning and Walnut Street stabilization updated to council",106,1221000,1327000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3044744-35df5ae06d3ea0872caa464fbbf98967&start=1221&end=1327","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3044744-35df5ae06d3ea0872caa464fbbf98967/thumbnail_1221000.jpg","/articles/6269254/Ohio/Wastewater-expansion-Cheshire-lift-station-cleaning-and-Walnut-Street-stabilization-updated-to-council","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6269254-1520fabc78fe8981e95c1a9a1037a917/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180479&Signature=gAuA1Q12uwfkI6BRZH2hneD4R38TYtOzCoHun2XQGylQGtTyM~q2Erb-vWAgAoOB3-Yn63nVbNH2GAzhdsrsbIqD~bGVrVHvDzsYzV1S3A8n-gimO8Q7b7vuA7jGhkDgdn-KmipW5ASvHrdhsl1RAMC2yjjXsmjhGnTZuC3v4fv0-zFgwYqJaSoySos785RpAFSLFF426bdP4iQurcLbfsCto4wGbIUONg3oxruG9uZYhqB4gnEtUXSaDnsYiqguJr15GlYZ09rXMxL90bY4HIHxsKKUcst~48JDEn2j8V7gOrSYDGxK75YBNRKxzQv1j7p-7IjXbdWJ7g9zcsc~TQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sunbury's city engineer updated council on three public-works projects April 16: a coming preconstruction meeting for the wastewater treatment plant expansion, sanitary line cleaning tied to the Cheshire Road lift station optimization, and active construction to stabilize the Walnut Street creek bank.

City Engineer Obraske said a preconstruction meeting with contractor Simonson for the wastewater treatment plant expansion is scheduled for the morning of Monday, April 28, at which time the project schedule and major component procurement timelines will be discussed. Obraske also said the city awarded a separate cleaning and televising contract for the Cheshire Ditch sanitary sewer line to FAPE Corp; that work began the week of the meeting and was expected to be completed by the end of that week unless weather caused a short delay.

On the Walnut Street stabilization project, Obraske showed council photographs of ongoing soil‑nail installation used to shore the creek bank. She said the construction contract is approximately $590,000 and that soil‑nail elements of the work involve rebar arms up to 20 feet in length; the next step is applying shotcrete or concrete to the nailing to stabilize the wall. She said the contractor hopes to have the portion of Walnut Street reopened and paved by July 4, subject to progress meetings and schedule checks.

The Cheshire Road lift station project was discussed in reading as an ordinance (second reading) awarding construction; Obraske's work on televising and cleaning the sanitary line is intended to optimize conditions at that location before or during construction. Council did not take final action on the Cheshire Road construction award at this meeting (it remained at second reading).

Clarifying details
- Wastewater treatment plant expansion: preconstruction meeting with Simonson scheduled April 28 (morning).
- Cheshire Ditch sanitary sewer cleaning: contract awarded to FAPE Corp; cleaning and televising work started the week of April 16 and was expected to finish by end of that week unless delayed.
- Walnut Street stabilization: construction contract approximately $590,000; soil nails/rebar arms up to 20 feet; target to have the road segment paved by July 4 pending schedule.

Ending: Engineer Obraske said she would hold regular progress meetings with the contractor and report back to council on schedule confirmation and any delays.","City engineer reported a preconstruction meeting set for the wastewater treatment plant expansion, televising and cleaning of the Cheshire Ditch sanitary sewer line by FAPE Corp, and a $590,000 Walnut Street creek-stabilization contract with soil nails up to 20 feet; the engineer said the contractor aims to have paving by July 4.",{"_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},6269258,"Residents oppose proposed no‑parking zone on Otis Street; council discusses sidewalks as long‑term fix",1779,261000,2040000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3044744-35df5ae06d3ea0872caa464fbbf98967&start=261&end=2040","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3044744-35df5ae06d3ea0872caa464fbbf98967/thumbnail_261000.jpg","/articles/6269258/Ohio/Residents-oppose-proposed-noparking-zone-on-Otis-Street-council-discusses-sidewalks-as-longterm-fix","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6269258-ddbe34e211352edede01abdd00c8e9c0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180479&Signature=oMK5tl3o88~lE93scMQ-upYnCBm3cgvGYBZWDdlnJKfjcE59o~uPGVIAV~bYNIpx8T5V6gfsBcR1ZYkE0Z8CJu5n60Bvny05S~sjb~N4Ei5TUTfkzT3163YyEt31FptyxfPANVQtB~trdpG7Gp~d4o8JyQKQ7uBDAHy6-1DN2ngd07pkboYRSbESxNBy3o7XHYyaJ6orwFLRfJ4nyJZ8NkiUsK84fPpNrw0MfKVsMiWDNob-ABu0hh2TTVUGRVxscBMR9idagfRpJBM9eOc4f7XK9mtNjdTUG1wypZb2eiSpFqhg-qyJSZnylVwoMJd~87V-28gyAltEAK3-hClFyQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Two residents urged Sunbury City Council on April 16 to reject a proposed no‑parking ordinance for Otis Street, while staff and police said the restriction is intended to protect pedestrians near Reservoir Park where sidewalks are missing.

Resident Bridal Scholl, of 151 Otis Street, told council: \"I just don't understand why he wants to make it a no parking all of a sudden. It doesn't prohibit vehicles or emergency vehicles because somebody parks there.\" Sam Paul, of 152 Otis Street, added: \"I don't really like the idea that they're gonna consider putting in no parking.\" Both speakers said on‑street parking in the area has been used for years without causing blockages.

City Administrator Daryl P. Hennessy said staff is recommending the ordinance amendment (Ordinance 2025.16) to prohibit parking on both sides of Otis Street from Harrison Street to Sedgwick Avenue. Hennessy told council the recommendation rests on two factors: the roadway currently lacks sidewalks on the segment serving Reservoir Park, and the street itself is narrow (about a 20‑foot roadway, roughly 10‑foot travel lanes), so parked cars reduce usable roadway and force pedestrians into traffic.

Police Chief Howard said officers visited the area on multiple days and observed pedestrians, including a parent with a stroller, forced into the roadway to pass parked vehicles: \"They had to come out into the roadway pushing the kids to get past the vehicle that was parked there.\" He said the department supports the staff recommendation but noted there had been only one formal complaint tied to the location.

Council discussion focused on alternatives and process. Several members said installing sidewalks to provide a permanent pedestrian route would address the safety concern, and others asked staff to analyze whether converting the street to one‑way traffic would reduce conflicts while preserving some on‑street parking. Hennessy said staff had contacted the complainant and that residents along the block appeared to have off‑street parking available. The ordinance was introduced at first reading only; no final vote occurred at this meeting.

Clarifying details
- Ordinance: 2025.16 — proposes amendment to Sunbury Codified Ordinance 3.51.16 to prohibit parking on Otis Street between Harrison Street and Sedgwick Avenue (first reading, no final action).
- Staff recommendation: Prohibit parking on both sides of the specified Otis Street segments due to lack of sidewalks and narrow roadway.
- Complaints: Staff reported one direct parking complaint prompted the review; police also performed site visits.

Ending: Council asked staff for additional analysis (sidewalk feasibility and one‑way conversion implications) and to report back before a second reading.","Residents spoke against a proposed ordinance that would prohibit parking along segments of Otis Street. City staff and police recommended the ban for safety because sidewalks are missing; council members asked for further study of sidewalk additions and one‑way conversion before a final vote.",{"_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},6269262,"Sunbury council approves multiple routine contracts, salary extension and ODOT participation",1289,1467000,2756000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3044744-35df5ae06d3ea0872caa464fbbf98967&start=1467&end=2756","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3044744-35df5ae06d3ea0872caa464fbbf98967/thumbnail_1467000.jpg","/articles/6269262/Ohio/Sunbury-council-approves-multiple-routine-contracts-salary-extension-and-ODOT-participation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6269262-ff9dd8bbf0075a7c0f195752e7e9a38b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180480&Signature=EwYKgI~R8J8m-oeo9g~RW0Cfv0Ioeet2bmKuodX4M4uFaBRsfWmJtfUZGekTmnWQSnU-FuMGZM~E2pRvMB8ld0zmjsxcu3gFXuu8U1Z~hWF~GVFXyagGm0dCIDJUkhOqEXW-~tpVe8lO7ubQqrSPUacX6ac-Q5Rzwv05~Ho1SdS2m0FW01OrYvDRaNh6AnKcekBSSjiJvfNOaPdEqf-dWWP~AtO3Vg6-c6LF2jMBusN7dcHG8fBT8aaXt35-RpnqLO5xfvFDRhBvROa8QmpZ5oEzh4QxmxwfgG~8RQGQbAyMOnokaW2ljBCtcmnhyqzroC1f6IAn9Cr9e6FVs9fJTQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sunbury City Council on April 16 approved a package of routine resolutions and ordinances, including participation in the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) winter salt cooperative purchase program, a professional services contract for labor/employment law, a one-year extension of the city administrator's employment agreement and consent to be included in an ODOT bid packet for enhancements to Sunbury Parkway.

Council members voted unanimously on the items brought forward that evening. The measures passed by recorded vote were: the ODOT winter salt cooperative purchase resolution (Resolution 2025.08), a legal services contract with Fischel Downey Albrecht Ripponoff LLC (Resolution 2025.09), an emergency ordinance extending City Administrator Daryl P. Hennessy's employment agreement for one year (Ordinance 2025.12), a charitable solicitation permit for the Knights of Columbus Measure Up campaign with suspension/emergency (Ordinance 2025.15), and final consent to participate with ODOT on Sunbury Parkway enhancements (Ordinance 2025.17).

Each measure was presented, briefly discussed, and put to roll call. No dissenting votes were recorded on the items that reached final action; the meeting record shows unanimous affirmative tallies where recorded. Several other ordinances remained at first or second reading and were not acted on (see below).

Votes at a glance
- Resolution 2025.08: Authorizes the city administrator to enter into an agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation to participate in the cooperative purchase of road salt through the ODOT winter salt purchase program. Outcome: passed (roll-call unanimous; recorded as six affirmative votes). No budgetary amount specified in the meeting discussion.

- Resolution 2025.09: Authorizes execution of a professional services contract between Fischel Downey Albrecht Ripponoff LLC and the city for specialized employment/labor matters. Outcome: passed (roll-call unanimous; recorded as six affirmative votes). Council discussion cited the firm's specialized experience in police and labor matters.

- Ordinance 2025.12: Extends the existing employment agreement of City Administrator Daryl P. Hennessy for one year, authorizes the mayor to execute required documents and declares an emergency. Outcome: passed (roll-call unanimous; recorded as six affirmative votes).

- Ordinance 2025.15: Emergency passage of a charitable solicitation permit for the Knights of Columbus / St. John Newman Church Measure Up campaign (solicitation May 1–3 at two intersections). Council also suspended rules to allow immediate action. Outcome: passed (suspension and emergency approved; recorded unanimous votes).

- Ordinance 2025.17: Final ordinance consenting to participate with ODOT for Sunbury Parkway enhancements (signage, vandal fencing and entry features). The ordinance places the city's option in the ODOT bid packet; the city will have an opportunity to review alternate prices before committing funds. Outcome: passed (roll-call unanimous; recorded as six affirmative votes). The ordinance does not commit funds up front.

Items remaining in the ordinance/reading process
- Ordinance 2025.13: Second reading — establishes a penalty fee for payments from insufficient accounts (no final action at this meeting).
- Ordinance 2025.14: Second reading — awards a construction contract for the Cheshire Road lift station project (no final action at this meeting).
- Ordinance 2025.16: First reading — proposed amendment to Sunbury Codified Ordinance 3.51.16 to prohibit parking along Otis Street (from Harrison Street to Sedgwick Avenue); discussed but not voted on.

Why it matters: The passed items are largely administrative and procedural — procurement participation, specialized legal counsel continuity, a one-year personnel extension and small-scale public-safety/appearance projects with ODOT — but they set contracting authority and preserve the city's options for timely procurement. Measures that require more substantive community input or funding (Cheshire Road lift station, parking on Otis Street) advanced in the reading process but did not reach final action.

Ending: Council scheduled its next meeting for the first week of May; several items will return for subsequent readings.","At its April 16 meeting Sunbury City Council approved several resolutions and ordinances, including participation in ODOT's winter salt purchase program, a legal services contract, a one-year extension of the city administrator's employment agreement and consent to be included in an ODOT bid packet for Parkway enhancements.","actionData","errors"]

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