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\"As of today, 06/12/2025, my status remains terminated and I've received no evidence that the city ... has taken any action to comply,\" Petche said, presenting a copy of the agreement and email exchanges as his evidence.

Law Director Gudetti responded in the public meeting, reading the settlement language aloud and saying the city had sent the required correspondence on Jan. 16, 2025. \"I confirmed they received it, and I actually emailed OPADA as well,\" Gudetti said, adding that the mayor and law department view the petitioner’s statement as factually inaccurate.

Mayor Nick Molnar and the law director told the council Petche's attorney had been provided a copy of the correspondence; the law director urged that Petche's counsel should have shared that with Petche. Petche said arbitration filed by the OPBA remained pending and that turnover in the police department had created retention concerns.

Council did not take formal action during the meeting on the complaint; the exchange occurred during public comments and an on-the-record response from the law director. Petche asked for council oversight to ensure the city fulfills its obligations under the settlement.

No formal investigation or motion was recorded on the public record at the meeting; council members did not vote to open a probe during the session, though several members acknowledged the seriousness of Petche's claims and the pending arbitration mentioned in public comment.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Macedonia June 12th, 2025 City Council Work Session + Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","A former Macedonia patrolman told council he believes the city failed to notify the Ohio Attorney General's office as required by a signed settlement; the law director and mayor said the correspondence was sent and confirmed received by OPADA.","taxTitle","Macedonia, Summit County, Ohio","taxId",72114,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6202237,"Council advances leash ordinance language for more restrictive control of dogs off property",0,3039000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3787630-8b3212cdbf331e97829e23dac79ee32e&start=3039&end=3039","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3787630-8b3212cdbf331e97829e23dac79ee32e/thumbnail_3039000.jpg","/articles/6202237/Macedonia/Summit-County/Ohio/Council-advances-leash-ordinance-language-for-more-restrictive-control-of-dogs-off-property","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6202237-97b5854fb57fe26c8622fb6dcfc84068/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170440&Signature=C0DFCgBYxeABiOuvKvQ~8EFFg5jlyfbGpFpReVuAu0~s1OtdG6w1R0N9mjdzi7aoWBDTljObVcfo2YrAmk2jZODN-C0UPrOGxBuB15vg70Pes1Pm8cSp0h2PzHNiuIupDToFVGVw89V1OavPe~EoHADGVa1qEa44KyTXOX-WacsthiavRLlPeRAwsJ0s8~mVvXjNPDu7Y1dtWV-Uj8cePvk9iUTNNenkjka9SEjNdqaNN2mpIGMVEw8tpbh9cpOqEgzLR8lyoXOqmgIo2nrCH4J2FBwzz6u0NsCMCCTr7ks7u~OcQU5bmi7XqojiFew0rD3NKX2eP4bSGjJ~B7ziuw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Councilmember Brandt presented draft amendments on June 12 that would require dogs to be on a leash when off their owners' property and set restraints sufficient to prevent trespass or attacking. The council voted to continue review and hold a final vote in August.

\"This is basically amending our ordinances to require that dogs be on leashes when they're being walked through neighborhoods or when they're not on your property,\" Brandt said during the meeting, noting the draft was still open for resident input over the summer.

The proposed language would replace a prior standard that relied on the owner keeping a dog \"under control\" even when it was allowed off the property. Brandt and other council members and staff discussed options for a definitive leash length versus a reasonableness standard. \"What it has currently, it says the length of a leash or other restraint shall be no longer than is reasonably as reasonably necessary to maintain control of a dog ... to prevent the animal from trespassing on private property or chasing or attacking,\" Director Gudetti said, summarizing the draft language the council was considering.

Council members expressed support for tighter rules given denser neighborhoods and frequent pedestrian activity; one council member said the city would solicit public feedback before finalizing language. The draft also opened the question of exceptions for law enforcement or working dogs; council asked staff to add that exception to keep consistency with other jurisdictions.

During public comment, a resident who identified himself as Vinnie of 1095 Hampton Drive said he opposed parts of the draft, warning it could penalize common leash behavior: \"I don't like the dog amendment. I think it just penalizes me for walking my dog. My dog likes to zig zag... technically, by the letter of the law, if I anytime I walk my dog, I know she's gonna kinda do this,\" he said.

Councilmembers discussed possible compromises: copying a reasonableness standard into park ordinances, or establishing a specific maximum leash length for sidewalks and easements. No final ordinance was adopted; the council directed staff to redraft park rules to align, add exceptions for police and working dogs, and to return with a revised draft for further consideration in July/August.","Councilmember Brandt introduced an amendment to require dogs be leashed when away from their owners' property; council sent the draft to further review with proposed exceptions and leash-length discussion.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6202242,"Council approves resurfacing contract for Lehi Road section, citing split funding",2660,95000,2755000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3787630-8b3212cdbf331e97829e23dac79ee32e&start=95&end=2755","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3787630-8b3212cdbf331e97829e23dac79ee32e/thumbnail_95000.jpg","/articles/6202242/Macedonia/Summit-County/Ohio/Council-approves-resurfacing-contract-for-Lehi-Road-section-citing-split-funding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6202242-ed16d3737a09224e4869e1849bbdcf7d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170440&Signature=LJc46rI0ntegxvNzCEHYf0V4S~DSkrOEQjg~yBZ9dW4RHMrRuIz08v84fXCd2oDdfM9VZHAhMm8sJ5Aux51ApAS9Wubv6LTfQxxtGBWeK02mx1T9FEL3wWMmm0Pi9DLpD2FandP9UqZmRvPPpcZA8~zRP0QAzr3jA0G~Fr4hRAi2Al0e7CBUSTscuQm6qqouj2cWzbAqdaxBB-MAguCTfZZ0eVtblhdgbYqrdIx6Wp7yyYPRrU3it6HUbSA4OBiRB8fd3D2tykcj33hMXCc3cOnEpQo1cv3BqxLv8TdlWWuBH2j~EZaVyWsrgVf3Lk3OXBM9cgx9My4Yhvv2L2t5bw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Macedonia City Council on June 12 approved an ordinance authorizing the mayor to sign a contract to resurface a portion of Lehi Road from the railroad bridge to North Bedford Road, with the contract amount listed at $197,737.82.

City officials said the resurfacing was scheduled in two phases so the project could use two outside funding sources without intermingling contracts. \"We did it in two steps, to maximize our outside grant funding. We're using OPWC funds for phase 1... We'll use county permissive license tax funding for phase 2,\" Director Gilotti said, explaining the city kept contracts separate to avoid reimbursement problems.

The ordinance directs the mayor to contract with Carvo Companies Inc. work is expected later this summer. Council members moved to pass and post the ordinance according to law, and the measure carried on voice vote.

The two-step approach was described as an administrative measure to protect grant eligibility and to keep accounting and reimbursement clean; it does not change the work scope on the roadway. City staff noted phase 1 is already under construction using Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) funds and phase 2 would use county permissive license tax funding.

The council did not provide a recorded roll-call vote tally in the minutes for the ordinance; the motion passed on voice vote. The council packet lists the contractor and the contract amount; the ordinance text presented at the meeting names Carvo Companies Inc as the contracting firm.

The resurfacing covers the segment between the railroad bridge and North Bedford Road where the last paving job previously ended. Officials said the work will resume where the prior paving left off and will be coordinated this summer.

No amendments or conditions were attached to the ordinance at the time of adoption. Staff said separating contracts and funding streams is intended to preserve grant reimbursement rights and avoid any ambiguity in state or county reporting requirements.","Macedonia City Council approved an ordinance authorizing a contract to resurface a section of Lehi Road from the railroad bridge to North Bedford Road, using two separate funding sources to protect reimbursement eligibility.","actionData","errors"]

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