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Service Director Mr. Kikko said CenterPoint is considering “double main” installations under the curb lawn on both sides of streets rather than a single main with taps. That approach may still require selective digging and abandonment of existing mains in the street; crews will open small excavations (described as four-foot-square digs) and the city has been told the old section’s work could be pushed into Year 1 of the utility’s program. The city was told CenterPoint expects to complete most of the old section in the first year even though the utility thought it might take two years.
Because of the utility schedule, the city’s 2026 road repairs in the old section will wait until the gas-main work is done. The service director said he is pursuing an OPWC grant potentially for Church Street and related work. He also reported the 2025 paving had been delayed by weather, with leveling/milling done and a surface course scheduled for the upcoming Friday (weather permitting); ADA ramps and some sidewalks in project areas were complete.
Other items in the service report: disc-golf course pricing work with vendors is ongoing; CDBG Phase 2 bid opening was reissued (first bid improperly submitted) with a new opening set for July 24; the demo permit for 503 North Church Street was announced to occur between Aug. 1–15 by the planning office; and CenterPoint’s broader area program could extend citywide work into 2027 for additional neighborhoods.
Council asked for clarification on where CenterPoint crews would dig and whether newly redone streets would be affected; staff said some recently repaired streets could require spot work and that the city’s planning for future OPWC grants and coordination with the utility is ongoing.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Council Meeting - July 21, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Service staff told council CenterPoint Energy plans to replace and add gas mains in the city’s old section, requiring curb-lawn installations and localized digging that will delay road resurfacing projects there until the mains are complete; staff is pursuing OPWC grants for other street work and CDBG Phase 2 rebid opening was set for July 24.","taxTitle","City of New Carlisle, Clark County, Ohio","taxId",72343,"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},6161790,"Council briefed on planned July 25 immigration protest; county to supply law enforcement support",287,2610000,2897000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5440719-ce37d6a165ad35de9d72d7e6f7eb197e&start=2610&end=2897","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5440719-ce37d6a165ad35de9d72d7e6f7eb197e/thumbnail_2610000.jpg","/articles/6161790/Ohio/Council-briefed-on-planned-July-25-immigration-protest-county-to-supply-law-enforcement-support","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6161790-8b52bc2586f88f8e47208a4dd8cfa187/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171829&Signature=he-XuAE2hIVQ7kaNldKAR-Lz6v~FkTk8N9ChnqcmoPJ3UkyKB~plQfpHVNxy0Lo0p99w400e1XGsXZVxMCSMDdV-jtqPEDmGmtj0bL4E-WNJDox5C2jGWVADSSLMpjEax-xlS~BuPkychZ5cjR0n3RxbApWohxYAveth4d~jo7QPTtKzsPR5gCQqDLF3yYp1X-6kZ1h3gsBJ1AERV7aLH2uAh5f5Ne0wWj5E4UqYHi-G3075IA7eNcdnNaXSOon76lvQA2R00t7WH90nYiXoaa6lCLd4JyPmisGt0Mp7eXz9sYVv3zkVLCcGeDtQTa~PsXdr5-OZPDyoFKmUG~1hvw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff informed the council July 7 that a group of local residents plans an immigration protest on Friday, July 25, assembling at 3 p.m. near 101 Main Street on Washington Street and marching on sidewalks north and returning on Church Street. The organizers have provided a route and said they will not impede traffic.
City Manager Mr. Hall said staff coordinated with Service Director Mr. Kikko and the Clark County Sheriff’s Office and that county deputies and other sheriff’s assets will be allocated to New Carlisle for the event; staff does not expect overtime or special-commander costs to the city for law enforcement coverage. Public-safety staff will use city street crews for barricades and to close streets from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. to allow setup and teardown.
Staff said they have asked organizers about staging needs; organizers indicated they anticipate a stage and bleacher seating. The mayor’s court building will be available as a shaded/cooling area and for triage if attendees suffer heat-related illness. The fire chief said normal duty crew coverage would likely suffice unless the city elects to staff extra EMS resources for the event.
City staff indicated potential minimal incidental costs (cases of water, barricade labor) and said they would continue coordination with the sheriff’s office, fire/EMS and street crews. Council asked whether the city should budget for recurring public events; staff suggested the matter could be considered during the next budget cycle and noted other upcoming events (Heritage of Flight) that draw significant attendance.","Organizers told city staff they plan a July 25 protest beginning at 3 p.m.; the city arranged road closures, street crew barricades, water and cooling space at the mayor’s court building and said Clark County will supply deputies for the event with minimal city overtime costs anticipated.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_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":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6161792,"Council previews police contract amendment, new sergeant and pursuit vehicle; staffing and shift bids discussed",0,2691000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5440719-ce37d6a165ad35de9d72d7e6f7eb197e&start=2691&end=2691","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5440719-ce37d6a165ad35de9d72d7e6f7eb197e/thumbnail_2691000.jpg","/articles/6161792/Ohio/Council-previews-police-contract-amendment-new-sergeant-and-pursuit-vehicle-staffing-and-shift-bids-discussed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6161792-a7cf936f75bbb5d2d8d6d7a62d02fb94/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171829&Signature=DzhDZyvxUUj7LD6easSsRtUP6cJclwmD3-sVDlXcX3EXyg1EIVY2XAkE3iy7LPtPA6WUp7aViplpFyFTWoX96ixwE1N7CxM0bHdB4VvhsDYKUTRdxJepyduRvyHTqwVSm~A1wZlKOK0VUKJbC75befR~ceTmF8FXYnN0bzr1dSOgegTE40fWdQdjFUQCSktZab1MWE2x3ZHznb8v5sptoRUR1lJoKzHsmnSBH5kLuvj94FS9UxdkvB0VnlTy6mMwrO03t1yyl~GnGrbTvT9zh4L-nyPtQ517oAn05fguzwiRm6OhM5HmD6JqLCJOTI7esfgBVEL9fBBEaKGPfoYxwQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City officials presented updates July 7 on a planned amendment to the law-enforcement contract with the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, the anticipated arrival of a new sergeant and the purchase of a new pursuit vehicle.
The city manager said the proposed contract amendment from the sheriff’s department had undergone review by the city law director and council members and was expected to be introduced Aug. 4 with a vote projected for Aug. 18. The amendment covers format updates and some substantive changes; council had no major objections at the meeting.
City staff announced intent to purchase a new Durango Pursuit vehicle (a stock unit arriving from Kentucky) and that the county sergeant would use their county vehicle until the city cruiser is equipped. The city manager said the stock vehicle would arrive without stripes or equipment and would later be upfitted for service.
Council members asked about shifts and staffing. The manager said deputies and sergeants bid shifts annually; a formal shift bid is expected in November for 2026 scheduling. The manager and deputy O’Brien noted high call volumes for some deputies (examples cited: 170 calls in June for one deputy), and council members expressed concern that deputies on the day shift appear particularly stretched. The city expects the new sergeant to provide scheduling flexibility and strategic oversight during an interim four-month contract period.
No final vote on the contract amendment was taken July 7; the council directed continued coordination with the sheriff’s office and scheduled the amendment for formal introduction on Aug. 4.","Council reviewed a sheriff’s department contract amendment due for introduction Aug. 4 and possible adoption Aug. 18, discussed hiring a new sergeant and purchasing a Durango Pursuit cruiser, and addressed shift scheduling implications and deputy workload concerns.",{"_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":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6161797,"Council approves contract for old high service pump upgrades with OPWC grant support",74,3162000,3236000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5440719-ce37d6a165ad35de9d72d7e6f7eb197e&start=3162&end=3236","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5440719-ce37d6a165ad35de9d72d7e6f7eb197e/thumbnail_3162000.jpg","/articles/6161797/Ohio/Council-approves-contract-for-old-high-service-pump-upgrades-with-OPWC-grant-support","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6161797-e4be43cceeff6a7065d268f39dc95272/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171829&Signature=ALickgSclvVmjONu87MhqN6SJGFXSpd9um3V9Yz3Ce8c-BwwN3VVf6EVob8kQyae1HgBX08FnM0h4x1yBuQh7pdfjDauI7oOSOHcAUVC5jEQ5WrU5KMjTuSw7sv1sZ0eIZMZkxuOXkJpfccC9vdpimCkSl2RjJwCYgHXpjI3rYgOuTczEnUlITHyIAo92ntQrQ60Sr7LGluu92G0f6KGqQ5NIoJxrbdY1KPFFabu6qwbDijX3UlL3gv7jglYee4TNo5LJkVs6PibttZYRO9kK1NYpLBn5jEgndq8K6zALFLMwsNJcFMc-QwR0TregNkfnjT3GLXujum~bogxB4-9ow__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The New Carlisle City Council on July 7 approved Ordinance 2025-28 to authorize contracting for equipment upgrades to the city’s Old High Service Pump Building and to proceed with the project under an Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) grant.
Service Director Mr. Kikko summarized the contract award: Lane Christians and Company was the successful bidder at $204,150. Because of potential change orders or unforeseen circumstances, the project authorization includes a not-to-exceed total of $230,000. Mr. Kikko told the council OPWC will fund up to 59% of project costs; he stated the grant cannot exceed $148,975.
The ordinance was moved and seconded and passed by voice vote with no recorded opposition. Council members present voting “yes” included Vice Mayor Eggleston, Mayor Cook, Councilwoman Grove, Councilman Bond, Councilman Shami, Councilwoman Wright and Councilman Lindsay.
City staff said the measure completes the grant and contracting step needed to put the pump building work into procurement and construction phases. No further amendments or alternatives were adopted during the meeting.","Council voted to award a contract to Lane Christians & Company for the Old High Service Pump Building upgrade project, with total contract authorization not to exceed $230,000 and the city expecting up to 59% grant funding from the Ohio Public Works Commission.",{"_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":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6161802,"New Carlisle council weighs city-contracted sidewalk repairs, possible tax assessments and fee waivers",1053,1009000,2062000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5440719-ce37d6a165ad35de9d72d7e6f7eb197e&start=1009&end=2062","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5440719-ce37d6a165ad35de9d72d7e6f7eb197e/thumbnail_1009000.jpg","/articles/6161802/Ohio/New-Carlisle-council-weighs-city-contracted-sidewalk-repairs-possible-tax-assessments-and-fee-waivers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6161802-c4f689abf694128957938d02b86c4b71/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171829&Signature=Ht~jttlrZyp6d-LuLQ6gUshPoMx~c1tHCrDJin78oUbhfylNKdZbUMxIMNYCdfbnpJPnP8FfvXImDIMvbXZygUyiDY516ZXaBzkHAuqYd2rhuZdIffXhv~wf1N8UK2IJf5Nrpg2SC1RnE8p2vJ1WF6yJTZN5eCCT4c8UT324SJ3ncstkVlD4YveBT0EeVSPOd1S9iX1odCprYT8PphQOR02AD62p1u1j6C9MvCqOuZ6VNHWdZ4ad9AUkFVVeBEJicOs8cSdStXy~38t4yXZKgbtkMwMlL1da-HBsToF2rlXw8s54fKSkzwuRboLH3UN1OFH249Tow8AZ~3cgJAwQsw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City officials in New Carlisle spent nearly two hours on July 7 discussing a plan to repair deteriorated sidewalks in older neighborhoods by contracting crews to do grouped street-by-street work, billing homeowners and, if unpaid, placing the charge as a property tax assessment.
The discussion began during the city manager's report when the manager raised sidewalk conditions in the historic district and asked council whether the city should contract whole streets for repair and then assess unpaid homeowner portions to property taxes. Council members asked whether homeowners could pay invoices before assessment, whether permit fees could be waived, and how payment plans would be handled.
Service Director Mr. Kikko said the city typically gives residents a 30-day window to do work themselves; if they do not, the city can contract for the work and later bill the homeowner. He described typical scope: replace nonconforming panels, fix trip hazards greater than a quarter-inch and address root heaves. Kitko (alternate transcript spelling) estimated contractor economies of scale when the city brings a truck in for multiple squares on a street. He noted potential prevailing-wage thresholds for larger contracts and that assessment terms often vary (examples cited: five- or ten-year assessments for larger amounts), but said he would need to “dig into” specific ORC language.
Council members repeatedly urged that homeowners be offered the reduced contractor rate and time to pay before any tax assessment is placed. Councilman Bond and others asked staff to avoid charging permit fees to homeowners when the city contracts and inspects the work, saying fees would feel like “double-dipping.” City Manager Mr. Hall said staff would research the permitting and assessment procedures and suggested the council could motion to waive fees for streets included in a city program.
Several council members and residents highlighted safety concerns. A public commenter, Kelly Dupuis (122 North Clay), said family members who use nonmotorized wheelchairs must use the street because sidewalks are unsafe; other council members described situations of residents in motorized chairs riding in the street because sidewalks are impassable.
No ordinance or formal vote on the sidewalk program occurred July 7. Council directed staff to research: (1) whether assessments may be structured to allow post-invoice payments prior to formal placement on tax rolls; (2) how prevailing-wage rules might apply; (3) options for permit fee waivers for city-contracted work; and (4) potential funding or grants for historic-area sidewalks. The city manager and service director are to report back with findings before drafting legislation.
The council indicated willingness to pursue a targeted program (street-by-street) rather than a citywide mandate and asked staff to consider social-services or volunteer resources to assist low-income homeowners. Staff said more detailed program terms would be drafted after legal review of the Ohio Revised Code sections governing sidewalk assessments and abatement practice.","Council members debated a proposal to have the city contract neighborhood sidewalk repairs, offer a reduced collective rate, allow homeowners to pay before assessment and potentially waive permit fees; staff will research legal and procedural details under the Ohio Revised Code.","actionData","errors"]

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