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Orrville council adopts annual codification, backs State Issue 2 and approves Depot Park purchases
Summary
At its March 3 meeting the Orrville City Council adopted an annual codification ordinance, voted to support State Issue 2 (SCIP), and authorized purchases for Depot Park; the council also approved the December 2024 fund report and set the 2025 appropriations on first reading.
The Orrville City Council on March 3 adopted multiple routine and time-sensitive measures, including an annual update to the city code, a resolution supporting the State Capital Improvement Program ballot issue, and a procurement authorization for Depot Park improvements.
Council President Paul Vance called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Council approved the minutes from the Feb. 17 regular meeting after a motion by Davies and a second from Shanklin; the motion passed unanimously. Finance Director Strimlan reported a positive net income for 2024 and the council approved the December 2024 fund balance report, moved by Carr and seconded by Shanklin.
Ordinance A-25, the city’s annual codification ordinance that incorporates state-level amendments into the Codified Ordinances of Orrville, was placed on first reading. Council member Squirrell moved to suspend the three-reading requirement; Davies seconded and the suspension passed by unanimous vote. Squirrell then moved that Ordinance A-25 be adopted as read; Lax seconded and the ordinance was adopted as an emergency.
Resolution 08-25, a statement of support for State Issue 2, the State Capital Improvement Program (SCIP) on the May 6, 2025 ballot, was placed on first reading and adopted after the council suspended the reading rules. The council noted that Orrville has received “multi-millions” in OPWC (Ohio Public Works Commission) funds in recent years that have funded road and water utility projects.
Resolution 10-25 authorizing the Board of Control to buy benches, tables and related equipment from Graber Manufacturing for Depot Park without formal bidding was placed on first reading, the reading rules were suspended, and the resolution was adopted so materials can be procured without delay. The purchase was described as below the state bid threshold but above the $15,000 that department staff can buy without council legislation.
The meeting closed after Service Superintendent Ryan Immel presented the Service Department’s 2024 annual report and community notices were shared. Carr moved to adjourn; Davies seconded and the meeting ended at 8:25 p.m. The council’s next regular meeting is scheduled for March 17, 2025, when the Fire Department annual report is expected to be presented.
