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Key items passed on first reading

- Ordinance 90-25: Authorized the mayor to apply for, receive and administer funds from the T-Mobile Hometown Grant Program for the Lima Community Aquatic Park. Passed on first reading, roll call 8–0.

- Ordinance 91-25: Authorized the mayor to enter into a contract with Schindler Elevator for work at the Lima Municipal Center. Passed on first reading, roll call 8–0.

- Ordinance 92-25: Authorized the mayor to enter into a contract with GovDeals.com and to otherwise dispose of a Public Works vehicle. Passed on first reading, roll call 8–0.

- Ordinance 93-25: Authorized acceptance of a donation from the 9/11 Memorial Foundation. Passed on first reading, roll call 8–0.

- Ordinance 94-25: Authorized the mayor to enter a contract with the Ohio Department of Transportation for the purchase of sodium chloride (rock salt). Passed on first reading, roll call 8–0.

- Ordinance 95-25: Amended City codified ordinance section 2.46.09 to change authorized employment positions for the Public Works Department. Passed on first reading, roll call 8–0.

- Ordinance 96-25: Authorized the mayor to enter a contract with Rosenbauer South Dakota LLC to purchase a custom pumper vehicle for the Fire Department. Passed on first reading, roll call 8–0.

- Ordinance 97-25: Amended section 2.46.14 concerning Human Resources Department authorized employment positions. Passed on first reading, roll call 8–0.

- Ordinance 98-25: Amended section 4.246.11 concerning Police Department authorized employment positions. Passed on first reading, roll call 8–0.

- Ordinance 99-25: Amended the 02/2025 annual budget. Passed on first reading, roll call 8–0.

Other actions

- Communication No. 1 (liquor-permit transfer request for 147 South Main Street and 113 East Spring Street): Council moved to receive and file the communication and authorized the clerk to file no objection with the Ohio Division of Liquor Control.

- Communications Nos. 2–15: Received, filed and authorized the law director to prepare any necessary legislation.

- Referral: Councilor Dixon moved and the council voted to refer Neighborhood Traffic Management and Planning to the Council of the Whole. The motion passed on voice vote.

- Adjournment: Council approved a motion to adjourn and scheduled the next meeting for May 5 at 7 p.m. in the chambers.

All listed ordinances were passed on their first reading by recorded roll-call votes of 8–0 according to the meeting record.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Lima - City Council Regular Meeting (trimmed) - Apr 21, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Lima City Council approved a package of first-reading ordinances by recorded roll-call votes of 8–0 and referred neighborhood traffic planning to the council of the whole.","taxTitle","Lima City Council, Lima, Allen County, Ohio","taxId",69002,"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},6573299,"Resident urges Lima Council to enforce bagging, repair trash containers and notify landlords about litter",139,83000,222000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3081427-4c6fbb511ae512fdf9075e36694fc427&start=83&end=222","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3081427-4c6fbb511ae512fdf9075e36694fc427/thumbnail_83000.jpg","/articles/6573299/Ohio/Resident-urges-Lima-Council-to-enforce-bagging-repair-trash-containers-and-notify-landlords-about-litter","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6573299-0ee973046833231ac571209c7ecc4e7b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180597&Signature=Zg7K-WoDFLuQZxeyII3a9Ezk0Nggh1hr3tPiLHGjB2HLpTlH2UHAvOQt6WKtS69ZVCE4fEoP3nMDvpbm3-gHIri7eXrGPBKnUgIQ9BS2wvU-xTAyAHlEbGRw1UNVND6desZ~TQTkoAxxdwL~mwyh3O3eVvS6crb9k3FmhTl9S9aSwwTC-K9Jhy~uP27E3wAPvJ0SR7uJs4xURYb0xTeHrZifD~cLLv7Vyuna~4BcNZ9wznRf0Ks4qi9RvFd24W~CUuEjwBBqC30gZeuV5ip6cJHoK9SRntg-3X-yGR8r~csTTieLZVSL~rdJ4DU2uxgosawDjktBjw9xHAveGYrxdw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dave Smith, who identified himself as a First Ward resident at 515 Ashwood Avenue, used the meeting’s privilege of the floor to raise ongoing concerns about garbage collection in Lima.

Smith told councilors he had reviewed a bid tab sheet and said collection practices and equipment are contributing to litter, citing windblown material and containers “that don't have lids” and others that “have big holes in the side” and need replacement. He said many residents are not bagging their trash and that the combination of loose trash and damaged hoppers creates the problem.

Smith recommended the city use its landlord registry to notify property owners — he said more than 60% of houses in the city are rentals — and suggested attaching notices to water bills. He told the council, “If we would take our landlord registry... we could very quickly send out letters saying, hey, this needs to be addressed.”

Councilors acknowledged the comments during the consent and communications portions of the meeting; no formal action or ordinance addressing Smith’s proposals was taken at this session.

The speaker named specific staff he had contacted and indicated some issues previously raised had been addressed; he urged a coordinated effort of resident compliance and equipment repairs to reduce litter.","A First Ward resident raised concerns about unbagged trash, damaged containers and recommended the city use the landlord registry and water-bill mailings to push compliance.",{"_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},6573303,"Lima City Council hears police department annual report; members ask about recruitment and drone policy",255,341000,596000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3081427-4c6fbb511ae512fdf9075e36694fc427&start=341&end=596","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3081427-4c6fbb511ae512fdf9075e36694fc427/thumbnail_341000.jpg","/articles/6573303/Ohio/Lima-City-Council-hears-police-department-annual-report-members-ask-about-recruitment-and-drone-policy","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6573303-d25c77de9e6a1b36b688d265dc9ba7f4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180597&Signature=HyNw5LtozdrfYQ4OzqKll-R6ZyVnAPb-vkDZjnN-WV5gAhU5YcPD~YrM8i2wVqsCixfi-JESzeh1yS5hPZ~rxwPfCEWuX3BGO~MkFaMv37j7chvosl7sgu3rSmWqbTTyf4hOFZWkGY5iDBXV8svRjIBpj8~9o9jnmaOETOyshH-mX8Vi1bI~8i-w6jfgQh7JH0T9CbmIkRGpEtEYulhtrehKMd1imCtOpNGU2tQxiKBUAq6YhQ5P0bnpK6ITnnRRDMoznhAjQOBgy4TPZ7xsleZtV4tZIUC3KP~iIX-9l3U4e6BzOCMLftrva7lusnHcxvY~oc~sjrP01mxKE~fylg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At a meeting of the Lima City Council, a police department representative, identified in the record as Wade, presented the department’s 2024 annual report and outlined personnel changes and new technology acquisitions.

The presenter said the department hired 11 new officers in 2024, added two new majors and promoted lieutenants and sergeants, a shift the speaker said has brought “new ideas” into command. He told councilors, “We were able to hire 11 new police officers last year,” and summarized calls for service, saying officers handled 34,162 calls in 2024.

Councilors asked about recruitment and equity in hiring. Councilor Glenn asked, “What steps are we taking in recruiting minority police officers?” The department representative said the department has a recruitment and retention team that attends job fairs and uses social media, and that staff are open to new ideas and suggestions from councilors.

Councilor Jordan asked about the drone program and whether it might be used in ways that could “violate people’s rights.” The department representative said the department has a policy governing drone use and is “following all Fourth Amendment rights” and documenting deployments and purposes. The same official described the drone program as “in its infancy” while noting interest in expanding it.

The department credited new downtown cameras with helping solve violent crimes and said it has deployed drones and refreshed the patrol fleet, which the presenter called a “morale booster.” Councilors and other speakers praised the department’s increased community engagement: Councilor Jones noted officers’ presence at community events, saying Officer Archer attended an Easter egg hunt and engaged positively with children.

No formal council action was taken on the police report or the drone policy during the meeting; the presentation was informational and followed by questions and remarks.

The meeting record shows councilors offering repeated thanks and encouragement to the department for outreach and for what they described as improved responsiveness in neighborhoods.","The Lima Police Department presented its 2024 annual report to Lima City Council, highlighting personnel changes, new technology and 34,162 calls for service. Councilors pressed department leaders on minority recruitment and the department's drone policy.","actionData","errors"]

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Lima City Council passes a slate of first-reading ordinances and refers neighborhood traffic plan to council of the whole

Resident urges Lima Council to enforce bagging, repair trash containers and notify landlords about litter

Lima City Council hears police department annual report; members ask about recruitment and drone policy