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Shelby council reviews year‑end finance report, water service‑line inventory and public‑safety contracts
Summary
Council reviewed finance committee figures showing stronger‑than‑expected income‑tax receipts, discussed three‑year tentative labor agreements with IUOE units and the IAFF, and received updates on water service‑line inventory submissions to the Ohio EPA and improving reservoir levels.
Shelby City Council received a series of administrative updates at its meeting, including a finance committee report showing year‑to‑date income‑tax receipts, notices about labor contract progress, and operational updates for utilities and public safety.
The finance committee presented collection figures for 2024, citing about $1,039,000 in individual income tax receipts and $437,000 in business income tax (a combined total the committee placed in the $3.3 million range for the year), and reported total city investment/checking balances of $15,481,144.87. The committee attributed part of the year‑over‑year increase to a change in the local tax rate from 1.5% to 1.75% tied to the fire levy and noted an annual insurance bill and payroll adjustments are expected to bring operating funds close to breakeven.
The mayor and administration reported they have reached a tentative three‑year agreement with the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Unit A and are continuing negotiations with IUOE Unit B and the firefighters’ unit (IAFF). Administration said details and legislation will follow once agreements are finalized.
On utilities, staff reported the city completed phase 1 of its water service‑line inventory and submitted the inventory to the Ohio EPA on Oct. 15; letters for phase 3 were recently mailed to residents. Staff advised residents who cannot identify their service line material to contact the utility office for assistance and, if unknown, to assume the line may be lead. Separately, reservoir monitoring showed levels rising after recent rain and operators have been pumping to Reservoir Number 33; residents were nonetheless asked to conserve water until conditions stabilize.
Public‑safety updates included reporting on fire and EMS contracts with townships, the arrival of new personnel and donated equipment purchases for the fire department, and planned radio upgrades to be completed by July 1. Council also approved nominations to volunteer firefighter and peace‑officer independent funds.
Administration noted the health‑department audit is complete and the city audit is expected next spring; state auditor procedures will shift to subcontracting for the upcoming audit cycle. Staff asked departments to wrap up year‑end close‑outs and appropriations adjustments so the city can close fiscal items on schedule.
Council requested that contract, audit, and appropriation details be returned in ordinance or resolution language for formal action in a future meeting.
