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The change was adopted under suspension of the rules; the commission recorded a majority vote in favor. Supporters, including staff and planning commissioners, said the amendment responds to difficulty finding residents with historic-preservation expertise. Opponents urged the city to first pursue stronger local recruitment and training.

Aaron Blair, the city's chief planner, told the commission that historic preservation is a strategic priority and that the Landmarks Commission has struggled to recruit members with niche expertise. \"Historic preservation is popular and supported across the community,\" Blair said, adding that the proposed change would allow \"up to 2 members of the board to sit and be residents outside the city if they also still have a significant connection to the city.\" Blair said examples of qualifying connections include owning property or a business in Sandusky.

At the public hearing several speakers urged caution. A resident who identified themself as West Pool said the claim that the change was necessary to maintain the city's status as a certified local government (CLG) through the State Historic Preservation Office was inaccurate and recommended the commission delay action to study why locals are not applying to serve. Blair and others said the proposed language follows SHPO guidance that required disciplines be represented \"as available in the community.\"

Commission debate focused on two issues: whether residency requirements were preventing boards from getting needed expertise (notably architecture) and whether the city should first increase outreach and training to recruit local volunteers. Commissioner Scribe said he was conflicted and preferred a compromise, while Commissioner Pujali and others noted the Planning Commission had voted 5-1 in favor of the change.

The ordinance's draft language specifies that up to two nonresident members would qualify if they \"provide historic preservation expertise and have a substantial connection to the city by owning property or a business in Sandusky or other substantial connection as defined by the city commission when appointed.\" The commission noted that any nominee still must be appointed by the commission, providing an additional check on eligibility.

The ordinance was adopted after roll-call voting. Commissioners recorded yes and no votes during the carried motion; the measure passed and will take effect in accordance with the city charter.

Commissioners and staff also discussed pursuing a broader review of boards and commissions to address volunteer recruitment and attendance; the law director was asked to begin that process for the commission's consideration.

The city clerk recorded the ordinance as passed June 23; any specific appointments under the amended language will come before the commission for approval.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Commission Meeting - June 23, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Sandusky City Commission voted June 23 to amend the city's landmark ordinance to allow up to two members of the Sandusky Landmarks Commission to live outside the city if they maintain a substantial connection to Sandusky, such as owning property or a business.","taxTitle","Sandusky City Commission, Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio","taxId",70557,"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},6189775,"Sandusky approves asbestos abatement change order and MOU to use lead-safe funds for demolition",355,2319000,2674000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5055088-d4598fd1a192313749d97098bfd799f0&start=2319&end=2674","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5055088-d4598fd1a192313749d97098bfd799f0/thumbnail_2319000.jpg","/articles/6189775/Ohio/Sandusky-approves-asbestos-abatement-change-order-and-MOU-to-use-lead-safe-funds-for-demolition","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6189775-799d38a035175249cafd4764259e8b7b/orig.mp4?Expires=1773690898&Signature=a4mFOqyckiYJi4bcqeSWeVrn6oCQkDupSmAGqtkR6fOurvq6drcoS0AwIi7RP57VwIyx6GhIAnMN5CISq3Q6mANiSfJ5GKJWeW0RO7UjWDNVxYXhNjBZZWPYyZxS1aBDId4RFCeNF4RQ8YoRm~hNWRk9RnAkB5F9BHhi-sjXPeaCJypsJ4IvGFsRcVPD8xfEXgdTor-z0cNTfKxzU2O4iZj0Q5oGRvPtFd6pFFbfv2ci5Njy2JpMlKIWvk5WviM416IsRxCYzJPZHWJC-J~riP6bekNmUO5ZQvr0oKlxfLd3A436DwuP19GRll-p1OTitt0DtHdEbc2tFJQ1Ze1nng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sandusky City Commission on June 23 authorized two measures to remove hazardous or condemned residential structures. The measures were adopted under the city charter and take immediate effect.

First, the commission approved a first and final change order for Ed Berdue and Company LLC of Sandusky, Ohio, for asbestos abatement and demolition work at 937 West Washington Street in the amount of $28,750.25. The motion to adopt the ordinance was carried by roll call.

Second, the commission approved an ordinance authorizing the city manager to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Erie County Board of Health to use Ohio Lead Safe Home funds to demolish a condemned residential structure at 1528 Columbus Avenue. The measure also took effect immediately under the charter.

City officials presented both items as part of regular public-business agenda items. No substantive public comment was recorded on either item at the meeting. Commissioners moved and the ordinances were approved by roll call votes.

City staff will implement the abatement and demolition work with the contractor Ed Berdue and Company LLC for 937 West Washington and will coordinate with Erie County Board of Health on the use of Ohio Lead Safe Home funds for 1528 Columbus Avenue. The ordinances direct the manager to execute necessary agreements and authorize expenditures in the stated amounts.","The commission approved a $28,750.25 change order for asbestos abatement and demolition at 937 West Washington and authorized a memorandum of understanding with the Erie County Board of Health to use Ohio Lead Safe Home funds for demolition of a condemned residence at 1528 Columbus Avenue.",{"_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},6189777,"Sandusky approves 10 license-plate readers from Flock despite resident privacy and immigration concerns",1140,1796000,2936000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5055088-d4598fd1a192313749d97098bfd799f0&start=1796&end=2936","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5055088-d4598fd1a192313749d97098bfd799f0/thumbnail_1796000.jpg","/articles/6189777/Ohio/Sandusky-approves-10-license-plate-readers-from-Flock-despite-resident-privacy-and-immigration-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6189777-d07119feca9bcd5434c0ff434f5b2149/orig.mp4?Expires=1773690898&Signature=At2wD~TtOwPKZQ4Avn~kJUdrAoX18NvAf0weClZIQloUhUCi8IQ95biuIsO3tVin0fsMW1Lc0~6LVX2CQ~6zZFZkj6jZoiaVOxXcPqulkVez0oJ7dWTAScKvPvpeom8WJeZwHaF9iuGF4k0OaC5bnYrd8b3-WmwJ2EI32xn-O5Zb4mDkDVc6IUfuGq3JqKNyeIIDP7eCPgeGT09R07mVE7B9-bofqd8JBIwDQkt9uR4Nji1fgcLAsq8bw8LbYfxSydlAx-1FJIHJdOsmwcPxU-mCMgO9rdTXc0bI1gnXp0FtsotwPUY1FCluDPSPJBNVzaI-hF~hxQoURKjYeWzLgw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sandusky City Commission on June 23 approved an agreement with Flock Group Inc. (doing business as Flock Safety) to purchase and install 10 license-plate recognition (LPR) cameras for the Sandusky Police Department.

Commissioners voted in favor of the ordinance under the city's emergency rules. Supporters described the cameras as a law-enforcement investigative tool that can quickly link vehicles to crimes; opponents in public comment asked for details on costs, data retention and who would have access to images and alerts.

Larry Fletcher, representing the Erie County Visitors Convention Bureau and the tourism partnership Shores and Islands Ohio, said the organization had been asked earlier about providing funding and that the group was concerned about taking funds away from marketing. \"This is an important investment for sure,\" Fletcher said, while also noting his board had tabled an immediate funding decision and wanted further conversation with the city and county.

Residents raised several concerns during public comment. One resident, who identified herself as Luz Flores and said she and her mother own a Latin American grocery store in a Sandusky plaza, said recent immigration enforcement actions had made members of the Latino community fearful. \"They're afraid to come out of their house,\" Flores said, asking who would have access to camera data and whether that information could be used by federal immigration authorities.

Police leadership and supportive commissioners said safeguards are in place and described the cameras as an investigative tool. During the meeting the chief said that data is retained for a limited period and that \"Everything's deleted from the system from there.\" He described cases where LPR data helped identify a vehicle and suspect within hours and said the system is widely used by neighboring agencies.

Other speakers asked about long-term operating costs. A resident who identified themself as West Poole asked for a plan showing camera locations, intended problems they would solve and the expected recurring fee; he said he understood an annual renewal could be roughly $30,000 per year. City staff did not provide a line-item cost in the ordinance presentation; the final agreement and contract terms will be on file with the city manager's office.

Commissioner Murray said many of the privacy concerns raised a decade ago have been addressed and expressed support for the cameras as an investigative tool. After discussion the commission approved the ordinance authorizing the manager to enter into the agreement with Flock Safety; the measure took effect immediately in accordance with the city charter.

The ordinance authorizes the city manager to execute the agreement with Flock Group Inc. of Atlanta, Georgia, to install 10 LPR cameras for the Sandusky Police Department. The city will publish contract terms in its official records; residents requesting more information were directed to contact the police department and city manager's office.","The Sandusky City Commission voted June 23 to authorize the purchase and installation of 10 license-plate recognition cameras from Flock Safety. Supporters, including law enforcement and a tourism group, said the system aids investigations; some residents raised concerns about long-term costs and potential use by federal immigration authorities.","actionData","errors"]

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