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Council accepts donation offer and consensus to explore a clock tribute for longtime city employee Joe Hodder
Summary
Council members agreed in concept to pursue a memorial clock for Joe Hodder, with staff to provide options and cost estimates; donor Mary Hatter offered to contribute funds toward the tribute.
Painesville City Council discussed a proposal to erect a public tribute to longtime city employee Joe Hodder and reached consensus to pursue options, including a street-clock installation on Main Street.
A resident, Mary Hatter, told staff she is willing to donate toward a memorial. Council and staff recalled prior work with the downtown PCIC on clock proposals; past cost estimates were in the $10,000 to $20,000 range, according to staff comments about similar downtown clocks. Council asked staff to gather facts, options and cost estimates and return with a recommendation for placement and funding.
No formal vote was taken; staff will present facts and figures for council consideration.
