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Adopted by council (final or emergency action as recorded):
- Ordinance 2025‑140 — SCADA system replacement contract with ProTech Systems Group, Inc.: adopted; staff will install the system concurrent with a planned water tower refill (see separate coverage).
- Resolution 2025‑141 — Signage variance for a City Hall freestanding monument sign with an electronic display: adopted; planning commission had recommended approval.
- Ordinance 2025‑150 — Authorize solicitation of bids for Seasons & Allen traffic signal project and adoption of plans/specifications: adopted; project estimated at $350,000 with a $300,000 TID grant.
- Resolution 2025‑151 — Authorize mayor to file CMAQ applications for four projects (Stowfish Creek roundabout, Norton Road signal improvements, Steel Corners Road signals, Graham Road two‑way left turn lane): adopted.
- Ordinance 2025‑153 — Confirm appointment of Angela Revay as deputy finance director and establish compensation (emerged from executive session): adopted as an emergency ordinance; appointee present at council.

Advanced to council (first reading or referred):
- Ordinance 2025‑149 — SRO contract and creation of permanent part‑time SRO position (Roads & Safety Committee): advanced to council for first reading only; committee asked that school district representatives attend council hearing to clarify budget responsibilities.
- Ordinance 2025‑142 — Drive‑through bypass lane requirement (Planning Committee): first reading held; public hearing scheduled for Sept. 11 at 5:30 p.m.

Other committee actions:
- Planning Committee discussed extensive zoning chapter drafts (subdivision, access & mobility, parking, sign standards) and recommended advancing the City Hall sign variance (Resolution 2025‑141) to council.
- Finance Committee authorized multiple capital items to appear on council agenda, including the SCADA contract and capital budget items.

Votes were taken by voice or roll call as appropriate in committee and at council; many committee motions were advanced by unanimous voice vote. Where roll call occurred for ordinances adopted that evening, votes were recorded on the public record.

This summary records outcomes as stated in the July 10 meeting and does not include subsequent council action after first reading items.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Stow - Council & Committee Meeting - July 10th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council and its committees advanced and adopted multiple items at the July 10 meeting, including authorization for a SCADA contract, a City Hall sign variance, bid solicitation for a traffic signal, CMAQ application authority, and the appointment of a deputy finance director emerging from executive session.","taxTitle","Stow City, Summit County, Ohio","taxId",55000,"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},6173923,"Stowe to seek bids for Seasons & Allen signal, apply for CMAQ funds for multiple intersections",287,2382000,2669000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5377302-bcfca40a2d825f4d6104eb861b0f90b4&start=2382&end=2669","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5377302-bcfca40a2d825f4d6104eb861b0f90b4/thumbnail_2382000.jpg","/articles/6173923/Stow-City/Summit-County/Ohio/Stowe-to-seek-bids-for-Seasons-Allen-signal-apply-for-CMAQ-funds-for-multiple-intersections","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6173923-c0e5a8851b8ae62f64cb0ec33702e1e0/orig.mp4?Expires=1775566063&Signature=X2NIOfJeXRsYnEwuRFrlVSET57IeEPlRm034eMnzvaTfMUzxS5Y9QTwvE15c55PxwAyNu78Fue90cvTnVkKVuXjv15GP0I5snNoZsXcmPk6-1OOzeVRvPX4WvNTiajSv-d96TI7JMQ-Ge1cv2YKrE9eQgbc2S-GbM9xlN0Ky-bwrvTU-XPrXULNjQpQ4xLTwDFD9ZQn1RqVKd-B8iffG1XT4~3Ulj3mBYDWM6qOWqcyWaJXdhwlBHa8DzY4b7jqd1c0HHN5WpWcAO40o6WD5l4Nc513qVL-OrQWBcBjnAUEDz27Oy9eNA~IxZO8W9n-pZQzzq-DFIEJ~KhYs7YWQIg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City engineer Jones briefed the Roads & Safety Committee and council July 10 on the Seasons & Allen traffic signal project, a planned installation with an estimated total cost of about $350,000. The city has received a $300,000 transportation improvement district grant toward the project; remaining costs will be shared with the city of Hudson, Jones said.

Staff told the committee they plan to solicit bids in August‑September; poles have a current lead time around 32 weeks, and substantial work may span winter foundations and underground work with major work expected next spring.

In the Planning Committee and council meetings, staff also presented a request (Resolution 2025‑151) authorizing the mayor to file applications for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) funding for four projects: a Stowfish Creek roundabout, Norton Road signal improvements (a joint project with Hudson), Steel Corners Road signal improvements, and a two‑way left turn lane on Graham Road. Staff said those projects match types favored by the CMAQ evaluators and will compete at the state level for funds.

Council authorized the traffic project to go to the council agenda and adopted the CMAQ application resolution later in the meeting.","City engineer presented plans to solicit bids for a traffic signal at Seasons & Allen with an estimated cost of $350,000; the city holds a $300,000 transportation improvement district grant and will split remaining costs with Hudson. Council also adopted a resolution to apply for CMAQ funds for four projects including a Stowfish Creek roundabout.",{"_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},6173928,"Stowe schedules SCADA upgrade as water tower refill approaches after spike in main breaks",3892,877000,4769000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5377302-bcfca40a2d825f4d6104eb861b0f90b4&start=877&end=4769","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5377302-bcfca40a2d825f4d6104eb861b0f90b4/thumbnail_877000.jpg","/articles/6173928/Stow-City/Summit-County/Ohio/Stowe-schedules-SCADA-upgrade-as-water-tower-refill-approaches-after-spike-in-main-breaks","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6173928-faaa0fb7ec2a417c4a973f57c9d7a5c2/orig.mp4?Expires=1775566063&Signature=aVARPapjoS2Sb8gQZspYmpebHsm3XQ61DzFRz8RQKD38nIsDdTEQJaW~TY963WbAci218M5icd~RsQHrFrSQUGGs3zoq55lbmjhSgxipRfMc5MvI6uOuP-RJ0D4OHFzKn-pTFJBJsQuqO6CUlu7nfYbMg9coI~PhRitH4IEMNHsNXEkQvemSJACwn5mNCNgIMdFrUhfTmM44Fzf-KK5IOFlixccaCVoPw2c2FANnVkk-f2Ggw3btTGP0wbTSo1zNCe~~eJJ-ZPZBeWska872EK2y2Pc50kNffhIbhRpKgHmbNi9nD7mvf1VaAQMcGuCJ4UqENKoH3cvaHtb7y41-Iw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City public works staff told the Roads & Safety Committee July 10 that a planned water tower refill is scheduled to begin July 28; the department warned the return to full service may temporarily produce additional water main breaks but said conditions should normalize in August.

Public works reported crews and operators have been on 12‑hour shifts, seven days a week, to monitor the city SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system, and that crews saw an unusually high number of breaks — “like, 22 in 2 weeks,” one staff member said.

Council later approved Ordinance 2025‑140 to authorize the mayor to enter a contract with ProTech Systems Group, Inc. for a SCADA system upgrade without public bidding. Staff said the current SCADA system dates to February 2006, has alarm reliability issues, and is serviced from out of state; the new vendor is based in Akron and serves hundreds of Ohio communities. The city intends to install the new system while the tower is being filled so both systems can run in parallel before decommissioning the old one.

Committee members clarified the purchase will be paid from the water capital fund and asked staff about timing; engineering noted lead times and coordination for concurrent projects in the capital plan.

The SCADA contract ordinance was adopted by council and will take effect according to its terms.","City officials said the water tower will begin filling July 28; crews have worked 12‑hour shifts amid an unusual cluster of water main breaks. Council authorized a SCADA system replacement contract to improve monitoring and alarms.",{"_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},6173933,"Planning committee outlines draft zoning updates on subdivision length, parking and signs",758,3619000,4377000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5377302-bcfca40a2d825f4d6104eb861b0f90b4&start=3619&end=4377","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5377302-bcfca40a2d825f4d6104eb861b0f90b4/thumbnail_3619000.jpg","/articles/6173933/Stow-City/Summit-County/Ohio/Planning-committee-outlines-draft-zoning-updates-on-subdivision-length-parking-and-signs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6173933-9a016a2f409348143e62bc9f62100194/orig.mp4?Expires=1775566063&Signature=f8C7fdxpGXNj8jbCdPZL~EL0KQ1NfA4r8tcpU8AwZanTPXRDpi-~3g~~IjTFNhkf9OxcVV7fWW7azGQQrzK351WjM6CDvExpWn6ylw~ScWLk5HVahWSIuk6r7vanfbepHUt1zpm3kqIE1fHHSIeqpafMlgybhOzClzZDrAAyEVaBEtPw83R0jy46XYCAs99RfEEyg5B60jgb5F9PWl9Wa8gBb7cmn6-gQAeli1jxvuWlS2n9ENylspAxGySSw7OJMSEuy5Xov5Ys8TvBUlRtyZQdKoAJawcwRlplsk1MMOgvslDl3nMCKgtOZnSLakHTZZ8hKCe1Oy53mnWdw~eIyw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Planning Committee reviewed multiple chapters of a comprehensive zoning rewrite July 10 that would change subdivision, access and mobility, parking, sign and floodplain standards.

Key proposed changes in the draft chapters include: reducing the maximum nonresidential street segment length from 1,800 feet to 1,000 feet (the measure would create a new definition, “street segment,” to replace the older “block” concept); converting temporary cul‑de‑sacs to required roadway stubs with maximum lengths tied to the 1,000‑foot rule; and a conservation design option that would require roughly 30% of a development site to remain as preserved land while allowing higher cluster densities (example proposed densities: R‑1 up to 4 units/acre; R‑2 up to 6 units/acre; R‑3 up to 15 units/acre in conservation design).

The committee also reviewed access and mobility changes that add internal access drive standards for large plazas, a set of revised parking ratios (multifamily down from 2.5 to 1.5 spaces per unit; restaurant ratios proposed from one per 50 sq ft to one per 200 sq ft), and new bicycle parking and loading space requirements. Planning staff said the parking reductions are intended to reduce requested variances and better match contemporary norms.

Chapter 10 (sign standards) would expand regulated sign types, slightly adjust allowed monument sizes for different districts, cap multi‑tenant panels at six names to avoid cluttered, illegible tenant boards, and allow administrative adjustments to encourage higher‑quality sign materials. Planning staff proposed removing a prior 12‑inch masonry perimeter requirement around electronic messages and recommended allowing up to 75% of a sign face to be an electronic message area, subject to static content and time limits.

Planning staff emphasized the materials are draft and intended to invite discussion; the committee recommended moving the proposed sign variance for a City Hall monument sign (filed separately as Resolution 2025‑141) to council. Planning staff also said floodplain language will be relocated into the new chapter without substantive change.

Committee members asked whether proposed rules would make preexisting developments nonconforming (staff said yes, Miller’s Landing would be nonconforming under new block/segment length rules) and discussed options for phased implementation and smaller stakeholder working sessions starting in August.","Planning staff reviewed draft chapters of the zoning code rewrite that would shorten allowed street‑segment lengths, formalize roadway stubs, expand conservation design options, reduce some parking minimums, and revise sign standards including master sign plans and electronic sign limits.",{"_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},6173938,"Stowe planners and mayor back ordinance requiring drive‑through bypass lanes after on‑site medical tragedy",175,3260000,3435000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5377302-bcfca40a2d825f4d6104eb861b0f90b4&start=3260&end=3435","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5377302-bcfca40a2d825f4d6104eb861b0f90b4/thumbnail_3260000.jpg","/articles/6173938/Stow-City/Summit-County/Ohio/Stowe-planners-and-mayor-back-ordinance-requiring-drivethrough-bypass-lanes-after-onsite-medical-tragedy","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6173938-3677da6f80fccf098a27d9e6d0b1a325/orig.mp4?Expires=1775566063&Signature=GgcQWwEh3AhEUO3DiIxdgMJw2BLM7N0lKw5RcYDtdFfgej7uC0yhe6CqNHqIjTwbCtfQWGR3mPonRw9AKtufvA7wxgFUWES7U9yWIw-xNqhavjD-t~gvSqiOMmZYY0yPq3J3AYxRaUzT966beEcWktHlSx~mtJuf9RGlKUi4fgIn~9uXpCZR8kEyQOBhuJMJ~1porl~nyRnZWt7cFA9MSaAnCNA4cBQajiXlyk49hHkHxXqaVvVO44WjXFi39HlzZDAYlIg3TjSTwvFeS939MlH7bEJA8Tv92H8FiLXa5bQ80lzWYTle09EhoKjFzUFBT8Q~ZSpC9hudFSFsfke9rw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Planning staff presented a proposed text amendment July 10 that would add a supplementary regulation to the commercial code requiring drive‑through facilities to provide a minimum 10‑foot bypass lane so vehicles can exit the lot without proceeding through a single queue.

The item, filed as Ordinance 2025‑142, is a direct response to a recent medical emergency at a Graham Road Taco Bell that city officials described as a motivating incident. Mayor Provodnikov and planning staff said similar regulations are common in other Ohio jurisdictions and aimed at improving emergency access and site circulation.

Planning Director Zach Cowan said the bypass lane can be a dedicated lane or be satisfied by adjacent parking circulation areas if they provide the required exit path. \"They are necessary to provide for emergency and safety access in case there's any medical or mechanical issues while you're stuck in that line,\" Cowan said.

The mayor noted the proposal follows a local tragedy and said the department has already discussed upcoming redevelopment with Taco Bell, which the city reports is willing to add a bypass lane to a planned new store.

Councilman McIntyre said he intends to support the measure when it returns for final vote. Council set a public hearing for Sept. 11, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. to accept public comment before final adoption.

The draft ordinance remains at the first reading stage; planning staff said the proposal will require the normal three readings and a public hearing before it becomes law.","City planning staff and the mayor told council they will seek a new zoning rule requiring a 10‑foot bypass lane at drive‑throughs after a recent medical emergency at a Graham Road Taco Bell; council set a Sept. 11 public hearing for the draft ordinance.",{"_33":124,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":125,"_41":126,"_43":127,"_45":128,"_47":129,"_49":130,"_51":131,"_53":132,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":133,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":134,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6173943,"Stowe moves SRO pilot to council for first reading amid staffing and funding questions",1307,1069000,2376000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5377302-bcfca40a2d825f4d6104eb861b0f90b4&start=1069&end=2376","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5377302-bcfca40a2d825f4d6104eb861b0f90b4/thumbnail_1069000.jpg","/articles/6173943/Stow-City/Summit-County/Ohio/Stowe-moves-SRO-pilot-to-council-for-first-reading-amid-staffing-and-funding-questions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6173943-cf6ea607453e0e8f520e2657cfa95d12/orig.mp4?Expires=1775566063&Signature=QRIZ7Epk5jB6mWhBEVtalf8sEXf~G-nXy4XP1ehJmNWbjRaRYoOPvXUvxkcdT8SYLWagYu60Atlo~JuUx8vuXdTO4hHdkvklK9xMJhaXJkN9RYy-OTIRHeFP-JMdfOMxw~Jm4YoAMgIWkXbVd9RT15qsI3h~IkGuKmy8QAa4OkoJhZzX1IIRRXfe--FjbfsFVJZRDn0flER341PjLlU5xn-9yCxVyQzUTEaiKK~mHsTP44uhau12vRZGvBpGLs7xR9mF4nVeAYKZE~h6C-A3mQuChJUwRRCb3vXLkg-4YwvZwHHWj6-jWltBukvdd6nnRQH27fs5deNZROEa-2q5YA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Roads & Safety Committee voted July 10 to send an ordinance to tonight’s council agenda for first reading that would authorize a contract and create a permanent, part‑time school resource officer (SRO) position funded in a 60/40 split with the Stowe Monroe Falls City School District.

The proposal, discussed at length by Police Chief Bill and members of the committee, responds to months of difficulty filling off‑duty SRO shifts and what the chief described as an “inefficient” model in which schools previously hired officers as outside jobs.

The city’s chief said the department has worked about a year updating the memorandum of understanding with the school system after Officer Barry Smith’s retirement and that Officer Bethany Chalmers and the DARE officer are SRO‑trained. “If this program that we’re trying to initiate, if it’s not successful, I will be back in front of council with another program,” the chief said, describing the plan as a pilot and saying the department would continue seeking alternatives including grant funding.

Councilwoman Kelly Coffey, who helped gather comparative models from other Ohio jurisdictions, called the proposal “a good starting point” and stressed the time sensitivity because school starts in a month. “I feel like the numbers are persistent with other cities,” Coffey said.

Committee members pressed the chief on whether the schools had actually cut SRO funding and whether the contract would protect the city from staffing and budget risk if a school later reduced its contribution. The chief said he did not have the school district’s approved budget on hand and that Dr. Gould and Mark Treen from the district were on vacation and not present to answer budget questions.

The law director and command staff were reported to have worked with labor representatives and the unions to structure an MOU that would limit part‑timers to school duties during the school year and require training during summer months. The chief said union leadership was consulted and raised concerns about part‑timers supplanting full‑time overtime opportunities; the proposed agreement is intended to prevent that.

A resident speaker, Brian Angeloni, told the committee he supports the pilot and urged the city to proceed, calling the cost modest in the context of the police budget and the city’s reserve fund.

The committee moved the ordinance on to the full council for first reading only; the chair said he intends to invite school district representatives to the council hearing so members can press for the district’s budgetary intent.

The ordinance is listed on the agenda as 2025‑149; the committee advanced it to council for first reading by voice vote.","The Roads & Safety Committee voted to send an ordinance to council to authorize a part‑time, permanent school resource officer (SRO) position and a contract with the Stowe Monroe Falls City School District that would split costs 60/40; police and council members described the plan as a pilot to address chronic gaps in coverage and recruitment.","actionData","errors"]

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