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Mister Burkett said the yard‑waste program began the day of the meeting and will pick up yard waste bags curbside on the second and fourth Monday of each month from May through October. He explained acceptable materials include grass clippings, leaves and small twigs, and that crews will not collect bags that contain prohibited items such as plastic pots.

Mike Kovacic, identified as the street superintendent, was introduced as overseeing the program. The council asked residents to follow bagging rules so pickups are not delayed for contamination.

On North Avenue, staff said the road—previously closed because of severe winter damage—had barricades removed and was reopened as of the prior Friday, but officials cautioned the street remains a gravel road that will require ongoing maintenance. Mister Burkett said the low population density in the area has made it difficult to secure grants for full reconstruction and that any long‑term road reconstruction would require building a proper foundation before paving.

Council members described the city’s DORA (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area) boundary signage and merchant decals distributed to participating businesses. Mister Burkett said blue or green decals identify participating merchants and red decals mark merchants that are not participating; the city posted boundary signs and online maps to help patrons determine where DORA cups are allowed.

A member of the Shade Tree Commission said volunteers and the city arborist planted a tree for Arbor Day and the Shade Tree Commission will water it through September in coordination with the arborist.

During the second citizens portion, resident Leila Fowler of Swan Street asked the council to inspect a hole near Assumption Church that she said is growing worse; staff said they would investigate the location.

The council also postponed consideration of a new liquor license for Saybrook Strategies to the next meeting so members and the public can review the establishment.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","5-12-25","oneSentenceSummary","City staff described a new curbside yard‑waste program, updates on North Avenue road reopening, progress on DORA boundary signage and merchant decals, and an Arbor Day tree planting; a resident asked the council to inspect a growing hole near Assumption Church.","taxTitle","City of Geneva, Ashtabula, Ohio","taxId",72371,"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},6230603,"Council approves ordinance amending 2025 budget; discussion on emergency reading waivers surfaces",136,1150000,1286000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3442151-c7250e6a685173427ac20c2a8ae185b5&start=1150&end=1286","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3442151-c7250e6a685173427ac20c2a8ae185b5/thumbnail_1150000.jpg","/articles/6230603/Ohio/Council-approves-ordinance-amending-2025-budget-discussion-on-emergency-reading-waivers-surfaces","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6230603-790cd83ed4dcd80881e926304f846428/orig.mp4?Expires=1773709367&Signature=lhcpWeb~omob5S1zwbRQ3gjtVmaznIJI8QIfMj~tt0kplaDSHfaTYHqxoNXjz0LXv0O3iOkIMoOWkOJRBN0jLl3Mk4RfliCkY-6nZ~il2ImMLiD7OGtP0w2tyihegdyXCfK5BDGWIUGvQhkizkq2WVWoBiF2TVQ9b7~VEa~xWSsb76YrzW3OFZ9~wMQTc9XZgeTr3kKxw9lCvMil5gMT61Fawty7QpFJB1D7JYyBxAT5mR3Lbf3ktBh3Nt1UofhJ-Ta8cMleSqeaXwTJK5HaBrzk1ARO1EVPvcEqK4kGTQYhvoaKNQyftDdyDsOj4gw-PlhTZq5WLH3emQiEKsRsoQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","On May 12 the City of Geneva City Council passed Ordinance 3383, an amendment to the 2025 budget that the council approved under an emergency declaration so the change could take effect immediately.

Council members voted to waive the usual three readings and to declare the ordinance an emergency; a roll call recorded affirmative votes and the ordinance passed. Council members described the use of emergency declaration as a way to meet time‑sensitive deadlines, including grant application windows or internal accounting needs, rather than as a regular substitute for public input.

During discussion, several council members said they prefer to give the public an opportunity to comment on measures when appropriate. A council member summarized that \"we really do want to give, on anything we can, the public the opportunity to come in and... hear those readings and... give us any voice in opposition or support.\" Other members noted many emergency declarations are used for administrative or time‑sensitive bookkeeping items rather than matters likely to draw public controversy.

The council also advanced Resolution 3627, declaring it necessary to improve city streets by supplying electric lighting; that resolution was also read and passed under emergency procedures during the same meeting. Council members explained the emergency procedure lets measures take effect immediately rather than after three readings spread over several weeks.

The council did not indicate that either action would circumvent required public notice for matters that typically warrant public hearings; members said the emergency procedure is reserved for time‑sensitive administrative matters.","The council passed Ordinance 3383 to amend the 2025 budget by emergency declaration and discussed the broader practice of waiving three readings and declaring emergencies for routine items.",{"_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},6230608,"Geneva seeks CDBG funds to fix stormwater on Depot Street tied to West Main streetscape project",358,143000,501000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3442151-c7250e6a685173427ac20c2a8ae185b5&start=143&end=501","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3442151-c7250e6a685173427ac20c2a8ae185b5/thumbnail_143000.jpg","/articles/6230608/Ohio/Geneva-seeks-CDBG-funds-to-fix-stormwater-on-Depot-Street-tied-to-West-Main-streetscape-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6230608-3efd5834affed73f2d1d335126912ecd/orig.mp4?Expires=1773709367&Signature=ZYzsUuJpZaBfKWjeH6CWLn20truEffYP4ZcgX~fhRu-NBiPez5h7HRFfgmGqPJGqt-49jzfE1RTeUky-hSHSDGoCguK732vyP8YqMrvkM6eHIINNaBjh~dwrqKdJn~bD5acCrrbpGcuHrKAd6tdXI2sNXHMD5BDL4vJ1JBxnt6DM7tc00JRR8YsaBaQP14luzkjVVErvpW-Aln1MLki7v4F0DvYImfNBYzFjmTyG2Nqi6MgKyYA9sgmCA66b205UVDHr3g7cWogN0HCAuwOo6E1TcxRABl7SE9ZpnSH5vWP75h2aOKyDBwGgsvFLgKjk2VK5wxgnScQ1JFsQbaa-Ow__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City Manager Mister Burkett told the City of Geneva City Council on May 12 that the city submitted a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application to Ashbrook County to fund stormwater infrastructure improvements on Depot Street, work the city says must precede planned streetscape paving and bioswale construction.

\"This project is tied closely with the ACGP, the Appalachian Community Grant, project that we were awarded a year ago this month,\" Mister Burkett said, referring to a prior award of $2,600,000 for downtown Geneva streetscape work. He said the CDBG funds would be used specifically for stormwater upgrades on Depot Street that must be in place before paving and bioswale installation.

Mister Burkett provided estimated costs and a timeline: total estimated project cost $228,800; the city is seeking $158,600 in CDBG funds with a local match just over $77,200. If approved, he said construction could begin in early 2026, with work starting around February–March and finishing roughly three months later, with completion estimated for September 2026.

Council members asked about how the stormwater work ties to the city’s stormwater master plan. Mister Burkett said staff and the master‑plan engineer were coordinating: \"the teams are talking to and which is one of the main reasons why... we should have first draft... of the city's stormwater master plan by the end of the month.\" He described the Depot Street stormwater effort and the streetscape as a single coordinated project with multiple funding sources.

No formal council vote was recorded on the application during the meeting; the city manager stated the application had been submitted to the county Department of Planning and Development. The matter remains contingent on county grant award decisions and on coordination with the Appalachian Community Grant project.","City staff told the council the city applied for CDBG funding to pay for stormwater improvements on Depot Street that are tied to a larger West Main streetscape project funded in part by an Appalachian Community Grant.",{"_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},6230613,"Geneva council authorizes purchase of Halo 2 body cameras from WolfCom",1167,554000,1721000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3442151-c7250e6a685173427ac20c2a8ae185b5&start=554&end=1721","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3442151-c7250e6a685173427ac20c2a8ae185b5/thumbnail_554000.jpg","/articles/6230613/Ohio/Geneva-council-authorizes-purchase-of-Halo-2-body-cameras-from-WolfCom","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6230613-59ccea0fdfcf607a68bb5a7f40d1606b/orig.mp4?Expires=1773709367&Signature=kHuBJSL2OFC5GjhUElxo6aCrNH9KpsWzC4TaHNabHz0632Vn2J5YHDAFiReI5emHXl2oIEQP0n7gcGDZX2kzE3M5W1wZmqM0qZOLmZq4dsBwQJVnL-cnJLgsGVLmt7rwpmqLh25ePWSm-4mFHU-4JugESaCdu6~EsBH1e78A2Vc~~crfEMb80pjfq-JUpALcCMhMFpV49hloOF4oGmgO~9AAmeeHn~aJbnltIBxbYX2yoLNa-H6TxsjDt1HpGg3QSjG5Pg15cfuBEoytbdQq6BU~b9nDeS6luF10tgIKZx88Pe3T4EVvlh7zosl1XaXAqhTN8SMroHzsgkKf6BpfTw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Geneva City Council on May 12 authorized the city manager to enter an agreement with WolfCom Enterprises to buy a Halo 2 body camera system and declared the purchase an emergency, allowing the measure to take effect immediately.

City Manager Mister Burkett told the council the purchase was in the 2025 police budget and that the quoted price was below the amount already allocated. \"This is a budget item that was in the 2025 police budget,\" he said. \"The good news about this acquisition is the price for the system is under what we had actually budgeted for.\"

Chief Camper, who led the department's review of vendors, recommended the Halo 2 system after testing and due diligence. \"It would basically enhance our transparency, promoting officer safety, and providing important safeguards for both the officers,\" Chief Camper said.

Council members voted to waive three readings and to declare the measure an emergency so the purchase could proceed without delay. The council later passed the resolution authorizing the agreement. The council recorded the purchase price discussed at the meeting as $38,531.

Council members also discussed pursuing grant funding for similar public‑safety purchases in the future but noted timing and notification challenges with previous grant awards. Mister Burkett said the city had experienced late grant notifications in the past and that grant timelines sometimes hindered using awarded funds within the intended fiscal year.

The purchase will proceed under the emergency declaration and the city manager is authorized to finalize the agreement with WolfCom Enterprises as described in Resolution 3628.","The City of Geneva authorized the city manager to buy a Halo 2 body camera system from WolfCom Enterprises, declaring the purchase an emergency and approving funding already included in the 2025 police budget.","actionData","errors"]

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