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The department reported investments in continuing education, hundreds of training hours (covering firefighting, EMS, hazardous materials and technical rescue), officer development and upgrades to apparatus and station maintenance across three stations. Staff cited a recent delivery of a technical rescue trailer meant to enhance specialized response capabilities.

Officials also said the department adopted new software in 2024 to replace manual tracking and spreadsheets and described ongoing community engagement initiatives such as fire prevention education in schools, a car-seat program and a smoke-detector partnership with the American Red Cross.

The chief asked for continued council support as the department pursues implementation of recommendations in an Ohio Fire Chiefs Association draft study that the department said it is awaiting in final form.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Lima - Lima City Council Regular Meeting - May 05, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Fire Department reported 6,333 responses in 2024 — its highest annual total — with over 4,500 EMS calls, 67 fires of consequence and investments in training, software and a new technical rescue trailer.","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},6568705,"Lima City Council honors Mary Stiefelton for years of service at CUP food pantry",510,85000,595000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3193974-9db7489272fc5063e6dfb3cfe35d22b2&start=85&end=595","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3193974-9db7489272fc5063e6dfb3cfe35d22b2/thumbnail_85000.jpg","/articles/6568705/Ohio/Lima-City-Council-honors-Mary-Stiefelton-for-years-of-service-at-CUP-food-pantry","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6568705-38fb6d1ae17d04b80fd6a5fcc0600a68/orig.mp4?Expires=1771166234&Signature=EUpAA86HpG5bxw7UhuY1nM6K4GPnQCG5PoIoORbRsf4gVW1tRmLcoc9X3PcJn2qhrlNc72CxPrxwEvjyMg6scEmXgHblzgx1au-5HNOAY3XetWnePe5xQoR1JHoBhXR4z-0ZHg5gjdVAdmB~PFxvPaCgYMO8DjsTdOSMZNEfywdsaQtjGWjMKgNx-6-niLgibTZp-nRQLcOfUITPPnInixyNGFi-0-9p8F4XT9Hb~HHZ2eko4Q8x10A2IpYNDUOjicpu04YM2~zKY1uMh1UNVvBbo7ESEUliUeZzcnZ-GmTYOsbQOyL7VQEclpfGP2JBUDQFhVChWR3NIF8fYMEBKg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lima City Council adopted Resolution 4-25 on first reading to honor Mary Stiefelton for her long service with the coalition of churches’ United Pantry (CUP). Councilors praised Stiefelton’s volunteer leadership, her role obtaining 501(c)(3) status for CUP and her organization of food distribution during the COVID‑19 pandemic.

Councilor Glenn thanked Stiefelton for “taking that time out with the people who’s in need” and for maintaining a welcoming presence for clients. Councilor Thompson said the pantry “has been a place that has always felt comfortable and inviting” and noted Stiefelton’s heavy personal workload coordinating volunteers. Councilor Jordan and others described the pantry’s growth and the increase in clients served under Stiefelton’s leadership; Jordan cited an average of about 1,200 clients per month at the time he last saw the numbers.

Stiefelton accepted the honor and said she “did not do this task for any accolades” but because “it was near and dear to my heart,” noting her belief that feeding hungry people helps them be more productive in work and learning.

The resolution passed on first reading by a recorded vote of 7–0.","Council adopted Resolution 4-25 on first reading to recognize Mary Stiefelton’s leadership with the CUP (coalition of churches) food pantry; councilors praised her pandemic-era service and role securing nonprofit status.",{"_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},6568710,"Residents urge action on neighborhood safety after reports of loose dogs and repeated police calls near Cheryl’s Bar",251,628000,879000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3193974-9db7489272fc5063e6dfb3cfe35d22b2&start=628&end=879","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3193974-9db7489272fc5063e6dfb3cfe35d22b2/thumbnail_628000.jpg","/articles/6568710/Ohio/Residents-urge-action-on-neighborhood-safety-after-reports-of-loose-dogs-and-repeated-police-calls-near-Cheryls-Bar","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6568710-36810a6ddfc88dc6baec41a8254611e0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771166234&Signature=B79CYdFuukmKr-dYj5oCFfLagI3fEvjhOHruYq~-~-S7yUKFjid5TqW7NTOXPkJxDt42Q0UaWQ3FwUInRRsnDbcjqTqOOKnBZFFCAQfdP9YTEWaTETewNPAbf1e7WnUXepWPwS7QLBeuEDz1KAZ7xYFu-1l2AVt1Gz-KqLS6VYBS5wmFMirbXhz4HDJf8894mrRtEZzYhPAuBnEemwHk4idbmWvxV1Uv4X4fFt~rTDxQ8z-ElzRtNjXepJfGeGd2FmkpgYsgz8a77BDfTKzVAVx7iKXhDy1yUfNtQ29-W07aK8ii0FqvGPdcaqfD4ZOpYI3fM7n1CboBH9eNGZXqVQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Two residents used the council’s privilege of the floor to press the city for help with neighborhood safety issues, describing persistent problems they say have affected daily life and created fear.

Ralph Moore, who gave his address as 700 Loretta Place, told the council the neighborhood has suffered “menacing, intimidation and trespassing” and repeated incidents involving unleashed pit bulls. Moore said neighbors have tried to report problems but that the police did not always document complaints or provide badge numbers. “I left a detailed message for the mayor. As of this meeting, I still have not heard anything from the mayor,” Moore said. He described an episode in which a dog entered his garage and said he was threatened when he went to complain.

Nearby resident Jared Gannon, who identified himself with Cheryl’s Bar, said the bar has been a longtime source of trouble for his block. Gannon said that from July 2022 through April of the last reporting period there were 118 police calls to Cheryl’s Bar’s address, an average he calculated as 3.57 calls per month; he gave a breakdown that included five shootings, eight noise complaints, 11 harassment calls and 15 fights, and said he has had four hit-and-run incidents at his home in four years. “My little girls who are 11 and 13 are afraid to play outside anymore,” Gannon said.

Councilors responded with assurances they will pursue the concerns. Councilor Glenn thanked Moore and praised volunteers who serve the neighborhood; Councilor Nipper and others encouraged residents to report incidents and said council members will work with the police department to address problems. Councilor Thompson urged residents to leash pets and clean up after them, noting health and quality-of-life impacts.

No formal council action (motions or ordinances) was recorded in the transcript specifically directing staff to open a formal investigation; councilors repeatedly encouraged residents to call police and said they would follow up with the department and affected neighbors.

Ending

Councilors emphasized neighbor-to-neighbor engagement and reporting to authorities as the immediate next steps; several said they would follow up with police and neighborhood constituents.","Two residents told Lima City Council about ongoing safety problems: a neighborhood resident reported repeated loose-dog incidents and limited police follow-up; a neighbor near Cheryl’s Bar said 118 police calls to the bar address over a multiyear period have made the neighborhood unsafe.",{"_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},6568715,"Votes at a glance: Lima City Council approves utility contracts, equipment purchases and grant applications",143,1522000,1665000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3193974-9db7489272fc5063e6dfb3cfe35d22b2&start=1522&end=1665","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3193974-9db7489272fc5063e6dfb3cfe35d22b2/thumbnail_1522000.jpg","/articles/6568715/Ohio/Votes-at-a-glance-Lima-City-Council-approves-utility-contracts-equipment-purchases-and-grant-applications","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6568715-b059b1084721439585f5ac06b5ddb9fc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771166234&Signature=XH561pZgTYX-BlpJMUGwM62rVCQUm7uKSI~83x11FdLtwplw6Q-yXNSf7aiCkC~fK~vyn2ml3DcZAz-VxIARUtblFS7VNbGGOWGXPKS7lhFejxknuFc9qOnmLcmot77~0uF5-5ubJ0Oh6WKJ708KmOSFSKrNBnuFQHaLyTB67FuNmAHXADgT4us2ozh4MXwHich3KsujLdWI0UjW8hMLApYVWGCg5JFbltaK6HLauQFmQZrUl5A8xs1TCifBgk74UtO5xCALec3WvJaV-Ya9RCckolyYPthnmh2ijqmpXxQWRSEqTc5hGWi1Ku-vHFFokKk73Po6mgogdd1B863Y8A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lima City Council on first reading adopted a resolution honoring Mary Stiefelton and passed a package of ordinances authorizing energy contracts, equipment purchases, and grant applications, all by voice or roll-call votes recorded as 7–0 where taken.

The council’s actions on ordinances and communications covered municipal natural gas and electric supply contracts, multiple department purchases and several grant applications for the police and water departments. Many items were passed on their first reading with little or no discussion before the council.

Key outcomes

- Resolution 4-25 (honoring Mary Stiefelton) — adopted on first reading, vote recorded 7–0.
- Ordinance 125 — amending section 872.11 of the codified ordinances regarding appeals to the City of Lima board of building appeals — passed on first reading, vote 7–0.
- Ordinance 101-25 — authorizing the mayor to enter a contract for purchase of natural gas (municipal supply) — passed on first reading, vote 7–0.
- Ordinance 102-25 — authorizing the mayor to enter a contract for the city’s electric supply (municipal buildings only) — passed on first reading, vote 7–0. Councilors clarified this is for municipal building supply, not a citywide aggregation program.
- Ordinance 103-25 — contract with Utility Service Co. Inc. for the utilities department — passed on first reading, vote 7–0.
- Ordinance 104-25 — authorizing the mayor to apply for and administer Ohio EPA Source Water Protection grant funds for equipment at the water treatment plant — passed on first reading, vote 7–0.
- Ordinance 105-25 — contract with Elite Builders LLC for South Jackson Street community site improvements (public works) — passed on first reading, vote 7–0.
- Ordinance 106-25 — purchase of a medium-duty dump truck from Rush Truck Center for public works — passed on first reading, vote 7–0.
- Ordinance 107-25 — apply for/receive/administer CSX Bridal and Service Grant for Lima Police Department — passed on first reading, vote 7–0.
- Ordinance 108-25 — apply for/receive/administer Norfolk Southern First Responder Grant for Lima Police Department — passed on first reading, vote 7–0.
- Ordinance 109-25 — contract to purchase six police cruisers through Statewide Board for the Lima Police Department — passed on first reading, vote 7–0.
- Ordinance 110-25 — contract with Perry ProTech Inc. for five Cisco network switches for the Lima Municipal Court — passed on first reading, vote 7–0.
- Communications: the council received and filed multiple communications, including two items involving the Ohio Division of Liquor Control (a liquor permit transfer and a stock transfer request); the council authorized the clerk to notify the Division of Liquor Control of no objection to one permit transfer and to request an extension on another matter.
- The council moved to excuse Councilor Gordon’s absence and related pay for the meeting — motion passed.
- The council adjourned to a meeting scheduled for May 19 at 7 p.m. in the chambers.

All formal votes for listed ordinances that were called in roll call returned affirmative tallies as stated above.","At its meeting, Lima City Council adopted a resolution honoring a longtime volunteer and passed a series of ordinances authorizing contracts, equipment purchases and grant applications; all recorded votes were unanimous where roll calls were taken.","actionData","errors"]

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