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Shelby City Council receives mayor letter, backs state infrastructure renewal and hears reports on downtown projects, cleanup and safety
Summary
At its April meeting the Shelby City Council voted to receive a mayoral letter about the Main Street Fire Station, unanimously passed a resolution supporting State Issue 2 (OPWC renewal), and heard committee reports on downtown building work, library renewal and public‑works items including a paving bid and cleanup days.
The Shelby City Council on April 2025 received a mayoral letter about future use of the Main Street Fire Station, voted to support State Issue 2 (the Ohio Public Works Commission renewal), and heard committee updates on downtown building work, library funding and public‑works and safety matters.
Council members placed the mayor's April 4, 2025, letter on file, a procedural step that the administration said moves discussions about marketing and potential sale of the Main Street Fire Station toward public presentations by the city’s development partners and the CIC. Councilman Martin said he welcomed the advance, adding, “I’m just happy this day has come,” while noting historic‑preservation review would remain part of any transfer.
The council also passed Resolution No. 9–2025, endorsing the renewal of State Issue 2, the state capital improvement program administered through the Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC). Council members cited past local awards and encouraged voters to consider the program on the May 6 statewide ballot. Council members noted the program does not raise local taxes and is funded by state revenue bonds, according to information presented at the meeting.
Committee reports and staff updates included: - Community and Economic Development: the CIC received a $20,000 grant to develop a design plan for the downtown “shell” building; work this year included trash removal, asbestos remediation and downspout and tuckpointing repairs; a certificate of appropriateness for a mausoleum is expected from historic preservation staff; the library is running a community survey through May and has a renewal levy on the ballot described as “no new money.” - Public Works and General Operations: bids opened for the city’s paving program, with Picosi Construction low at $454,778.80 (engineer estimate $482,005.65); state plans for the Mickey Road project were received and are under review. - Safety and health items: the Safety Committee noted upcoming emergency management agency training and a planned school‑bus in‑service; police code changes are being drafted to align with updates to higher‑level standards; the health department finalized its 2024 annual report for submission to the state; city cleanup days are scheduled for May 16–17 with no curbside pickup and mattresses not accepted this year.
The mayor read a proclamation recognizing April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention Month and presented it to representatives from Richmond County Children’s Services. Mayor Stephen L. Shea said the proclamation renews the city’s commitment to protecting children and supporting families.
Several routine motions were adopted by roll call during the meeting, including dispensing with the reading of the March 17 journal and placing the mayor’s April 4 letter on file. Council adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
