Monroe City Council approves demolition bid, sets early voting dates and schedules special meeting on 75 Scott Street redevelopment

Monroe City Council took several formal actions Wednesday night, including awarding a demolition contract for a foreclosed property, establishing limited early voting for the November municipal election, scheduling a Sept. 29 special meeting to consider the 75 Scott Street redevelopment, and approving an amended purchase agreement with Monroe County that adds a county first right of refusal for 60 Wadsworth Street.

Demolition award: Council voted unanimously to award the demolition of 211 Winchester Street to David C. Hoffman & Sons Inc. The contract amount is $19,730 with a 15% contingency of $2,959.50, for a total not to exceed $22,689.50. City staff said the parcel is currently county-owned following a tax foreclosure, and the city and county executed a memorandum of understanding to split demolition costs; the city will pay the contractor and then invoice the Monroe County Treasurer for the county’s share.

Early voting for November: Council approved a resolution to offer limited early voting at City Hall (120 East First Street) on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Clerk Treasurer Lavoy told council the state does not require early voting for nonfederal elections but clerks may offer it; staff said inspectors will staff the hours and the option is intended to broaden access for voters who cannot attend on election day or who wish to cast absentee ballots on a tabulator.

Special meeting and public hearings for 75 Scott Street: Council scheduled a special meeting for Monday, Sept. 29 at 6:30 p.m. to hold public hearings related to the 75 Scott Street redevelopment. Agenda items to be considered at that special meeting include a planned-unit-development (PUD) amendment and a preliminary site plan for 75 Scott Street, and a proposed payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) ordinance to support project financing. City staff said timelines for funding applications require the council to act on a compressed schedule.

Purchase-agreement amendment for 60 Wadsworth Street: Council approved an amendment to the purchase agreement with Monroe County for the city’s acquisition of the 60 Wadsworth Street property. The county asked the amendment to include a first right of refusal if the city later decides to sell the parcel; council approved the change and authorized the mayor and clerk-treasurer to execute the revised agreement.

Votes at a glance - Demolition of 211 Winchester Street: Award to David C. Hoffman & Sons Inc.; $19,730 + 15% contingency; motion passed (unanimous). Mover: Councilwoman Jermaine; second: Councilwoman Stringham. - Early voting resolution (Nov. election): Authorized early voting Oct. 31–Nov. 1, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; motion passed (unanimous). Mover: Councilman Hader; second: Councilwoman Stillgrave. - Special meeting scheduling (75 Scott Street): Set 09/29/2025 at 6:30 p.m.; motion passed (unanimous). Mover: Councilwoman Stringham; second: Councilwoman Germani. - PUD and PILOT public hearings scheduling: Council scheduled hearings for 09/29/2025; motions passed (unanimous). - Purchase-agreement amendment (60 Wadsworth Street): Approved; motion passed (unanimous). Mover: Councilwoman Stillgrave; second: Councilwoman Germani.

Ending: Council recessed briefly for an executive session later in the meeting and returned to complete other business; staff said the demolition and redevelopment items will proceed under the timelines discussed and that funds or invoicing arrangements with the county will follow the county-city memorandum of understanding.