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Council reviews storm response and staffing structure; Mayor seeks homelessness partnership with Refuge of Hope
Summary
Mayor Grove praised city crews for rapid storm cleanup and sought approval of an ECEA appointment and outreach with Refuge of Hope; council and residents discussed reinstating a Water Quality Control position versus reorganizing Safety Service duties and asked for clearer UDAG/loan presentations.
Mayor Grove used the Feb. 2 meeting to thank Safety Service, Street, Water distribution, parks and public‑safety staff for storm cleanup, to request council approval of his ECEA board appointment (approved unanimously), and to report a meeting with Canton officials and area service providers about including Alliance in Refuge of Hope programs.
Safety Service Director Mike Dreger credited crews with clearing all secondary streets in about 16 hours and said the city received one salt delivery and expects another 180 tons this week, with roughly 500 tons on order. Dreger also reviewed several agenda ordinances and told council staff…
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