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Council members said the outage was a significant operational incident that required coordinated staff response; they credited public-safety and utility staff for working through the night to restore power and avoid a longer outage. The council noted that city crews worked until 4 a.m. during the event and that power was restored to at least some customers by about 8:26 p.m. the night of the outage.

Why it matters: timely and clear emergency notifications can reduce public confusion and help residents find reliable information during infrastructure disruptions. Council members asked that the city remind residents how to enroll in WENS notifications via the website.

Next steps: Council asked staff to include sign-up instructions for the WENS notification system on the city website and in upcoming communications to residents.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting | July 15, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council members praised the city's WENS emergency-notification system for frequent email and text updates during a recent power outage and encouraged residents to sign up on the city website.","taxTitle","Columbiana City Council, Columbiana, Columbiana County, Ohio","taxId",72349,"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},6168534,"City manager reports hires, lakefront lift-station nearing completion and traffic-signal application",204,239000,443000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5407414-103b3beccac589da1e9a3ec00178e51d&start=239&end=443","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5407414-103b3beccac589da1e9a3ec00178e51d/thumbnail_239000.jpg","/articles/6168534/Ohio/City-manager-reports-hires-lakefront-lift-station-nearing-completion-and-traffic-signal-application","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6168534-932cddf83cd75a4e5e7dea465d54339c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771102706&Signature=NSOxAK1pHCfjERUCmADUDhOXmFAN-6-YxFFlLkTsTUmtKcXO222Gddqh-y8v8mpmHlzVgh7-Kr~bdvT7K~hV99XZujya2po0YY7RAN-7AnCtIupGLp6TqIDWG8gEudJ2RS0m062wjToopP2VyXH-8AS3rGPkrK1WedghwZp0TGRKIEvFYsTikboJYcV3sC5OKoBk0xkIk-Bc~MMiLaD3quGHxzWz1aUGN2UHRZes7e6j8xeGcebQJHGlPeCnqB7Tnk5yJEXop3EMZGrHtmIkYTwZNmFyzk5x7nvbc7oT3fe~WVW6~f2LG-lrLkoWXE4rthPdG1bx032aq1Qmeo8BzQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City Manager Lance told the Columbiana City Council on July 15 that the city filled two finance positions — a bookkeeper and a deputy finance director — and that both employees have started work. Lance updated the council on several city projects, including that the lakefront lift station construction is nearing completion and that electric-department work is underway to hook the lift station into the system.

Lance said staff met with developers interested in finishing lots in a Cimarron subdivision and attended several regional business and economic development meetings, including Chamber of Commerce and Youngstown-Warren Regional Chamber events. City staff also prepared an application for ODOT's small-city program seeking upgraded traffic signals with new technology at State Route 1446 and State Route 164.

Other operational updates included tree and storm cleanup after recent storms (four trees lost and numerous branches removed), street and sidewalk repairs, water department activity noting 45 locates and 29 work orders and installation of a new curb box, and wastewater department maintenance on pumps and filters. Lance also noted two promotion programs — for appliance recycling and for air-conditioning purchases — and said flyers are in council packets and on the city website.

Lance thanked Monica Rob Blaisdale and others for assistance procuring a police command trailer; staff and volunteers worked extra patrols and traffic control for the Fourth of July celebration.

Why it matters: staffing fills, near-complete infrastructure work on the lift station, and the ODOT signal application all affect upcoming operations and capital needs for the city; staff-level promotions and community outreach influence resident participation in recycling and efficiency programs.

Next steps: staff will finalize lift-station closeout, continue coordination with contractors for electric hookups, proceed with the ODOT small-city application for traffic-signal upgrades and circulate promotional materials to residents.","City Manager Lance reported two new finance hires, progress on the lakefront lift station, a planned ODOT small-city traffic signal application, downtown development meetings and upcoming promotions on appliance recycling and air-conditioning rebates.",{"_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},6168539,"Columbiana council records concurrence with settlement in Ames v. City of Columbiana",119,1221000,1340000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5407414-103b3beccac589da1e9a3ec00178e51d&start=1221&end=1340","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5407414-103b3beccac589da1e9a3ec00178e51d/thumbnail_1221000.jpg","/articles/6168539/Ohio/Columbiana-council-records-concurrence-with-settlement-in-Ames-v-City-of-Columbiana","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6168539-215e554b6401e7436748d29d102f1a48/orig.mp4?Expires=1771102706&Signature=DFNjY8Z2nE4E35CQSPZOBUYlQX3iandX1~fmBRqgLjc-jHbjpPUTZGzF36H4cSafGDx732XeYLI4T7vJc-uMg4L6-mqzlR0yH76MtRNo6~akyfGN1ufCc-HVRmq5zz~kD2CEYz9JgdWrAMOBwnYmNa4~BldrdUMOkN1evOqEL3SaTJyJrDMnoF4l~O9688Ma1-9DUgfYrteiN5ZSwjWevGuwV1zFK4-skQumH9gHBMR2tOVuE2v4XSN0aJjsEX5uh43VVhOIFWNen8o-VBK3wpcWKlsS9d-6ffPopCS9TYsh2WsIEfsazBIts-zV9lUzHhUfBvmw19ibjPs~gNf8xQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Columbiana City Council on July 15 recorded its concurrence with the settlement of pending litigation in the matter Ames v. City of Columbiana, Case No. 2024C V 314. The council discussed the matter in executive session previously and then approved a resolution to memorialize the settlement in the public record.

City staff indicated the settlement fell within parameters previously authorized to staff and did not require separate council approval, but the motion was placed on the agenda so the council's understanding could be reflected in the minutes. The council characterized the action as a concurrence to make the public record clear rather than an independent re-approval of terms negotiated by staff.

Why it matters: making a public record of the council's concurrence ensures transparency for a case recorded in the city minutes. The resolution notes the case number and that the settlement was processed within authorized limits.

Action taken: The council moved and seconded a resolution to approve the pending litigation matter and, by roll call, recorded concurrence. The motion carried.","The council formally recorded concurrence with a settlement in pending litigation (Ames v. City of Columbiana, case No. 2024C V 314) during an open meeting item following prior executive-session discussion.",{"_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},6168544,"Columbiana council approves three community events, waives fees and sets closure stipulation",170,626000,796000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5407414-103b3beccac589da1e9a3ec00178e51d&start=626&end=796","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5407414-103b3beccac589da1e9a3ec00178e51d/thumbnail_626000.jpg","/articles/6168544/Ohio/Columbiana-council-approves-three-community-events-waives-fees-and-sets-closure-stipulation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6168544-275a06aa8a312c071e754c6bd152c5c6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771102706&Signature=XJ02~VG0OdyB11KNl7hIlQKF2r9KyWsJWYoLeRsJ-CFML00OTOTdbTm6VdCcCGxn6yyN9TiKxQvsOmx1FVKN7gAbtCru9yanB5HmASaiZ~6VvwUkRJT158Vklv3eVDzvNK141kNgMO04NpCmsbM6SBA6fVyd2KTH0e7w33tqe-VULP8iueauO25KsLWCThc7FyBHftShEwY3OcSJwznjMPDovKmFikZ36lwI7~0A~OY1Cm9ClhqDIuNnU71X~hBLMJ-UdpXsCH~DBKFgbRfBH4~ThUpuQu~-l35t09a02QmtxvTh4Tp9TWPEDAq3UDlYUfql90fkVEhEkGciH1PUxg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Columbiana City Council on July 15 approved three community event requests for late summer and early fall, granting fee waivers and assigning the city manager flexibility to adjust dates and times if needed. The council approved a street fair requested by the American Legion Post 290, Marty Knowles’ annual North Elm Street party and a Canterbury Court neighborhood party requested by Jennifer Remick.

American Legion representative Jacob Svec appeared to present the street fair and event logistics; the council set the American Legion request for later in the agenda and then approved it with the usual conditions. Marty Knowles told the council the North Elm Street party is planned for Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, from 4 to 8 p.m. with set-up at 3 p.m., and requested a waiver of the $25 fair fee. \"Obviously, we request a waiver of the fair fee of $25,\" Knowles told the council. The council approved the request, waived the banner and food-truck fees, and gave the city manager authority to make minor date adjustments if necessary.

The council also approved a Canterbury Court neighborhood party for Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, from 2 to 6 p.m., with a stipulation requested by Jesse, the street park superintendent. Jesse asked that the road be blocked at the beginning of Canterbury — not just at the cul-de-sac — and that access remain open to local traffic only. Council members said staff (Mark and Jesse) will define the closure point and communicate it to organizers.

Why it matters: seasonal street fairs and block parties use public right-of-way, require traffic control and coordination with city departments; the council's waivers and stipulations set expectations for organizers and city operations.

Votes and conditions: Council motions to approve each event carried by roll call. The North Elm approval included explicit waivers for the banner fee and food-truck fees and authorization for the city manager to adjust dates/times. The Canterbury approval included the closure location stipulation to be defined by staff. The American Legion request was approved with the same general waivers and conditions as submitted.

Council members said the event-application process is working well and gives department supervisors advance notice to coordinate public-safety and logistics needs. Organizers were asked to return in November with a follow-up report after the events.

Organizer contacts and dates: American Legion Post 290 (street fair), Marty Knowles (North Elm Street party) on Sept. 20, 2025, and Jennifer Remick (Canterbury Court neighborhood party) on Aug. 16, 2025.","The council approved the American Legion street fair, the North Elm Street party and a Canterbury Court neighborhood block party, granted fee waivers and required a specified road closure point for the Canterbury event.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6168549,"Columbiana council adopts 2026 tax budget, certifies levies to county auditors",447,894000,1341000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5407414-103b3beccac589da1e9a3ec00178e51d&start=894&end=1341","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5407414-103b3beccac589da1e9a3ec00178e51d/thumbnail_894000.jpg","/articles/6168549/Ohio/Columbiana-council-adopts-2026-tax-budget-certifies-levies-to-county-auditors","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6168549-a006e13520b242eac327062cd79d45e3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771102706&Signature=Muxph9KpHeHHrBwvsBGl2OcVi6f9I4tsidMODP2nbc-QjrwyuStdQ6HnojnQVDbmXZYFWnQmhcjW79nw6BRZnHzB51UDYKgN1blysR594mf8bvolPdNcLJAPSQmlNcuPzDNjrcEneTNAmmTsrHnAtw-TVRmLnMDDomip32nB4UMOLbFSMS8Gousu5tG6PKxgJUt6cW5VLiAQIgFC8IDUv2s9O8H6XXw6TA41SLhF16BD2g27aDP0DLG41dHkLK33zMvX9~2JiF0yZdV6viiIoy~Xkd6StUZamVkS6TL2BqkOFOXsQKpUzzBDWI5mrNkL0eTSDUGyVjYVYo~lOAM~Ow__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Columbiana City Council on July 15 held a public hearing and adopted the city’s 2026 tax budget, then passed emergency resolutions authorizing tax levies and certifying them to the Columbiana and Mahoning county auditors. The council voted to accept the amounts and rates as determined by the budget commission and to forward the certified amounts to both county auditors.

Council members held a public hearing at 7:15 p.m. on the draft 2026 tax budget. Evan, a finance staff member who summarized the budget, said the estimate was conservative and that he included potential costs for design and possible construction of a new city hall. “I kind of budgeted that in just just to be safe in case we need it,” Evan said during the hearing. He told the council revenue and expense estimates are largely flat compared with the current year and that savings are expected in the police line because of an upcoming retirement. Evan also said the city will need to consider the EMS levy renewal timing next year and that he planned to contact the county auditor for renewal-replacement estimates.

The council then voted to adopt the 2026 tax budget. The body also passed two emergency resolutions: Resolution No. 25-R-669, accepting amounts and rates as determined by the budget commission and authorizing tax levies for Columbiana County, and Resolution No. 25-R-670 doing the same for Mahoning County. Both resolutions were read and approved by roll call.

Why it matters: adopting the tax budget and certifying levies lets the city finalize revenue expectations and begin the formal process of collecting property taxes through the county auditors. Council discussion emphasized conservative revenue estimates and flagged an upcoming decision on the EMS levy renewal.

Budget details and next steps: Evan said the city is watching the water fund and expects to contact the county auditor about the EMS levy next year to determine whether a renewal or replacement should be pursued. The council directed staff to follow up with county offices to develop timing and estimate options.

The council approved the budget and levies by roll call; the motions carried and the measures were certified to the county auditors. No public speakers registered objections during the hearing.

The council may receive further budget-related details as staff completes year-end projections and as the city decides how to proceed on the EMS levy renewal.","After a public hearing, the Columbiana City Council approved the 2026 tax budget and passed emergency resolutions certifying tax rates to the Columbiana and Mahoning county auditors.","actionData","errors"]

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