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The presenting director clarified that \"solid waste container services means dumpsters,\" and said staff had reviewed locations, reduced the number of city-provided dumpsters where appropriate and adjusted sizes and pick-up frequency to lower costs. The director said parks in some locations will use the city’s own trash services rather than vendor-provided dumpsters, which contributed to cost reductions.

Council members discussed contract length options; staff said they were weighing one-year or multi-year options and therefore proposed a cap of up to three years so the city retains flexibility while the broader sanitation conversation continues. The committee moved the ordinance authorizing the contract; the motion carried by voice vote.

The transcript records the decision and the proposed not-to-exceed parameters, but does not include a signed contract or specific line-item budget; staff said they will finalize contract length and terms with Republic Services.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Joint Community Development & Finance Committee Meeting 04/28/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Committees authorized a contract with Republic Services for solid waste container services (dumpsters), reducing the number of city-provided containers in some locations, and discussed a contract term up to three years not to exceed $225,000.","taxTitle","Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio","taxId",4371,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6256284,"Elyria approves order for up to 9,000 tons of road salt for 2025–26 winter season",202,1309000,1511000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3156920-74107835c0bea43ee5f79f1bd22a824e&start=1309&end=1511","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3156920-74107835c0bea43ee5f79f1bd22a824e/thumbnail_1309000.jpg","/articles/6256284/Elyria/Lorain-County/Ohio/Elyria-approves-order-for-up-to-9000-tons-of-road-salt-for-202526-winter-season","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6256284-f1b1b42f1474fc58215f0e84ab2ce0a8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771206034&Signature=OtEqT075fokAD4OSbbBaQiYG7GkcrB7~JlfCYogQUceRlzzmwS9iRjcveSRpKa0SAM9zHYvvkCYtD4KAyMdlm0NPavKrLTsPFdSyOYnp5EoAGY22H-Ex1mlsWhOPnbRn1jJQ6ELEa07ABrgAPYN0ZDnADCMORtEffEfrLQjvzdizycBIx4K6pLva93lguBxD2DNs44lYwIHYqd2DfvcJ9EVLqs0vnqUxSsfDrxqmL3KgeNUvrgKjnJd59bfvGy2o0v9VMTAS2LdjM3cqje6KYfMI62pXyYmcBrRjf6ooTwGQpgmLpCeoL03MzUN~ti6AkZp3AKwJlZ2hDbvZAd-Cdg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Elyria’s committees on Monday authorized an agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation to purchase road salt for the 2025–26 season, not to exceed 9,000 tons.

The director presenting the item said the city will order 9,000 tons to restock after a year in which the city ordered 6,000 tons and needed additional deliveries. \"We're gonna be ordering, we've ordered 9,000 tons,\" the director said. He added that the city does not yet have a final price from ODOT and must commit to quantities before ODOT posts pricing; the city typically must place its order by early May under the ODOT procurement timetable.

Committee members discussed how purchase estimates are set; one member suggested using a multi-year average rather than relying only on the previous season. The director said the city sometimes orders based on past season usage and noted the commodity nature of salt can limit multi-year contracting. A committee member asked about the source of salt and referenced Lake Erie/Cleveland mines; staff said that the Cleveland mine is again operating, which should help availability.

The committee report recommended an ordinance authorizing the mayor to enter the ODOT purchase agreement with an emergency clause; the motion carried by voice vote. The transcript does not record final pricing because ODOT supplies the price closer to delivery.","Committees authorized an agreement with ODOT to purchase up to 9,000 tons of road salt for the 2025–26 season; staff said the price will be determined later and that the city must place orders by early May under the ODOT program.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6256289,"Elyria seeks Ohio workers’ compensation grant to buy robotic field-painting machine",329,949000,1278000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3156920-74107835c0bea43ee5f79f1bd22a824e&start=949&end=1278","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3156920-74107835c0bea43ee5f79f1bd22a824e/thumbnail_949000.jpg","/articles/6256289/Elyria/Lorain-County/Ohio/Elyria-seeks-Ohio-workers-compensation-grant-to-buy-robotic-field-painting-machine","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6256289-181b3e28ff475f3e2d1d7d8b50498b2e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771206034&Signature=dQExpLGa2LrLnB4ThGwsLk8tPqic3-JXlSrNv7d~bf074AQV5O6h12YeAbZmjDbpcaka328c0x7CwyHyUE2X~Ma56jKkshv6VzQYcLlSUF0NH6N0XZ9cEeWFV7lepRJRKFXUFActnCe7~ajnQwQKaNcYs6Ct6XCFapbeEnChpo--Z5fb-1Ry8w9jcvZaONDbH0lclXxJjrY~Kfap8BC-yIPIrgwKA2GxoEuu8bgyvKAvwXCVIPCkrs4lbcJXngGvEYZAmY-U7UZD~xVT9yKqflEYaUPkHZHP1uhSA5zDYXN~eDPGbByBautG3iGyPYa8Rdraio0JhcxUZQ4MDhH2Yw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Elyria staff said Monday they will apply for a safety intervention grant from the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation to buy a robotic paint machine that automates field and line painting.

Director Reardon told the joint committees the department evaluated two vendors and selected a model from Tiny Mobile Robots. \"It's got wheels on it and...it's a little robot. It's got paint in it and you have a tablet,\" Reardon said, describing the vendor demonstration. The device is programmed via a tablet to paint fields and — staff noted — can also paint parking-lot lines.

Director Panowski described operational benefits: \"It uses GPS to identify where it's at, where it's going...it will cut the manpower necessary to paint a field down significantly\" and increase accuracy, he said. Reardon said the city's interest in the grant stemmed from worker-safety considerations and scenes at a recent conference where the device was demonstrated; grant review will consider reduced lifting, repetitive tasks and exposure concerns.

Staff noted typical uses would include West Park (several soccer fields and softball/football fields), South Park and other seasonal athletic fields; Panowski added that the device could also be used to refresh parking-lot striping. The item was reported as having passed the Utilities Committee on April 23, 2025. The committee moved to authorize an ordinance for the mayor to apply for and accept, if offered, the grant; the motion carried on a voice vote.","City staff told committees they will apply for an Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation safety intervention grant to purchase a Tiny Mobile Robots field/line-painting machine; committees voted to authorize the mayor to apply and accept if offered.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6256294,"Elyria committees decline hearings, approve two liquor permits for downtown businesses",108,51000,159000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3156920-74107835c0bea43ee5f79f1bd22a824e&start=51&end=159","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3156920-74107835c0bea43ee5f79f1bd22a824e/thumbnail_51000.jpg","/articles/6256294/Elyria/Lorain-County/Ohio/Elyria-committees-decline-hearings-approve-two-liquor-permits-for-downtown-businesses","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6256294-b75b7c5128f3132fb3da2205ef0b0f3d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771206034&Signature=o8zkqE3WtZXyCPrtD~WdRGHmTaEh3Pvlo6i6CawaC1fFJ7c1J1kd4kZtreG7WjxOOHdPrLaLGphr97jx~eREnkMyAVdtLruv5D48cm-HDUc1e4Z1lMK3-8IpuG3JtOG99w8yvtUtSyi4Vk5HcnxawOCgfqFzCoUWMadZlAoCRVZ9V0GzeMdWKwZVqhJEwxMF4qgOHl3X0TuWyZwhl8bahcuWnjdRScVhPyw6Ds4b0P6WjYbSwzY-NhCQ0hpTWmp8s1ntQFJG2erpCRkULhT-tRxOAyYFP9ujg92Jt75LufBraRM5SR6QtOrbjIJU8QWSiV7OvgdK4y~jk4yNGSUIIw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Elyria’s community development committee voted Monday not to request hearings and approved actions that clear the way for two liquor-permit items: a stock permit for Black River Tavern (first floor, 1100 Gulf Road) and a new D-5 permit application for Cubano King LLC at 827 Cleveland Street.

Chair and committee members said there were no reported issues from Elyria Police Department or zoning staff, and no one from either applicant was present. \"I was going to make a motion seeing that there were...no reported issues from the Elyria Police Department or zoning, I was gonna make a motion that the city does not request a hearing,\" said Mr. Callahan during the Black River Tavern item, moving that the city not request a hearing. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Mitchell and carried.

When Cubano King’s application was called, Mrs. Mitchell moved that the city not request a hearing; Mr. Oswald seconded the motion. Committee members again noted no police or zoning concerns and the motion carried on a voice vote. The committee did not take other substantive action and directed no follow-up in the transcript.

Both votes were taken during the community development portion of the meeting and were carried by voice vote without recorded roll-call tallies in the meeting transcript. The committee record shows the decisions were procedural determinations not to request public hearings, based on staff reports of no issues.","Elyria’s community development committee voted not to request hearings and moved to allow a stock permit for Black River Tavern and a new D-5 permit for Cubano King LLC after staff reported no issues from police or zoning.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6256299,"Elyria committee backs $18,000 downtown facade improvement at 140–148 Middle Avenue",523,278000,801000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3156920-74107835c0bea43ee5f79f1bd22a824e&start=278&end=801","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3156920-74107835c0bea43ee5f79f1bd22a824e/thumbnail_278000.jpg","/articles/6256299/Elyria/Lorain-County/Ohio/Elyria-committee-backs-18000-downtown-facade-improvement-at-140148-Middle-Avenue","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6256299-4abeb377f1391ed27dc00d7b99e704fa/orig.mp4?Expires=1771206034&Signature=b7wRsV6M3D7Sw9AyUgHn71NS9ecd119RLSCyBQmZxlXHFtR9udM2f5J3Cr25PT9BUO9l5Hu~8CeaclHrfjr5JC6miKsM7JJstdRzsM4WiMb8qMQOxglYSj9k-Lk4gIs8RwX9--GzclfBBOMSES~Ox~dIHr1PqQ9W7z0t3fegPHTo7-PRNvzKG46kxKymacdwata2DMMG5gIN3FG~iy8WbQLXvzCC6PIJiWgZzcuWlrZVcYhDgzNA5LPn4DELxJmjhBBMoC84954fa3gtj5JzV3UTWZkZj7DgQEUyrMJeJ~DyYoLLz9Z5M4Um-C5TiRc9EFY2RPgjw~hEvQw4dPJ81g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Elyria’s community development and finance committees voted Monday to recommend legislation authorizing a downtown facade improvement program application for exterior work at properties addressed 140–148 Middle Avenue.

The recommendation grew from a presentation by Community Development Manager Alma Bayad and a project pitch by Eric Scalise, managing partner of 140 Bridal Ave, LLC, who asked the city to leverage the existing grant program to repaint and make minor masonry and window repairs on two adjacent buildings. \"We are looking to leverage the grant program in place to repaint the buildings that were mentioned,\" Scalise told the committee.

The application covers two buildings that together include Erie Island on the first floor of one, a neighboring storefront housing Mystical Moon, and an empty storefront. Bayad told the committee the application was reviewed and approved by the city economic development committee on April 7, 2025. The total project cost is $18,000 with an eligible reimbursement of $9,000, Bayad said. Law Director Deery requested parcel numbers to assist in drafting legislation; Bayad confirmed the project covers parcels at 140, 142, 144, 146 and 148 Middle Avenue.

Scalise described the work as painting, concrete repairs, fascia and window repairs and tuckpointing where masonry is deteriorated. He estimated the project would take \"between 5 to 7 days\" and said the only anticipated disruption would be the rental of a lift to reach upper areas: \"maximum would be 48 hour disruption, but they're confident that...painting can be done within 24 hours.\" Scalise also said the team obtained two quotes and selected the lower bid, which reduced the earlier estimate from $28,000 to $18,000.

Committee members sought practical details. Council members asked about coordinating work with downtown events and potential sidewalk or lane adjustments; Director Panowski offered to coordinate and provide assistance when the applicant is ready. Committee members also raised surface prep and paint durability: Scalise said the scope includes scraping loose paint to avoid quick failure and that he would provide paint specifications to the city. Councilwoman Saworka recommended considering a graffiti-resistant additive for the paint.

The committee report read that the economic development committee approved the application on April 7, 2025, and the community development committee moved to recommend legislation; the motion (moved by Mr. Oswald, seconded by Mrs. Mitchell) carried on votes by both committees. The committees asked staff to draft the authorizing legislation for council consideration.

The committees closed the item by wishing the applicant success and encouraged coordination with city staff before work begins.","Elyria’s community development and finance committees recommended legislation to authorize a downtown facade grant application for exterior repairs and painting at 140–148 Middle Avenue; the total project cost is $18,000 with an eligible reimbursement of $9,000.","actionData","errors"]

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