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Cleveland council approves 2026 organizational resolutions, fee schedule and several contracts
Summary
At its Jan. 5 meeting the Cleveland City Council approved two organizational resolutions adopting annual appointments and a revised fee schedule, adopted fire service contracts and fees, and approved a sewer contract and other permits; all motions passed unanimously.
The Cleveland City Council approved a series of administrative resolutions and contracts at its regular meeting on Jan. 5, 2026, adopting the city’s 2026 organizational appointments and a revised fee schedule and approving several agreements and permits.
Council adopted Resolution 01-2026, which sets the city’s annual appointments and related organizational roles, after a brief review and amendment; the motion was made by Council Member Anne Hiller and seconded by Nancy Gens and carried unanimously. The council then approved Resolution 02-2026 adopting the 2026 fee schedule after a motion by Council Member Sarah McCabe and a second by Tonya Schummer.
In old business the council approved Resolution 03-2026 to adopt the 2026 fire service contracts and associated fees; the motion by Nancy Gens, seconded by Tonya Schummer, passed unanimously.
The council also approved a revised contract with the West Jefferson Sewer District, including agreed amendments; that motion was made by Nancy Gens and seconded by Tonya Schummer and carried unanimously. Other routine approvals included authorization to post the Planning & Zoning open position (motion by Anne Hiller), acceptance of donations under Resolution 04-2026 (motion by Sarah McCabe), and approval of a one-time gambling permit for Ducks Unlimited Chapter 335 (motion by Sarah McCabe, second by Nancy Gens). All motions on those items passed with all members voting yes.
Votes at a glance - Adoption of organizational appointments (Resolution 01-2026): motion Hiller; second Gens; outcome: approved (Yes – All). - Adoption of 2026 fee schedule (Resolution 02-2026): motion S. McCabe; second Schummer; outcome: approved (Yes – All). - Fire service contracts and fees (Resolution 03-2026): motion Gens; second Schummer; outcome: approved (Yes – All). - West Jefferson Sewer District contract (amended): motion Gens; second Schummer; outcome: approved (Yes – All). - Planning & Zoning position posting: motion Hiller; second Schummer; outcome: approved (Yes – All). - Acceptance of donations (Resolution 04-2026): motion S. McCabe; second Hiller; outcome: approved (Yes – All). - Ducks Unlimited Chapter 335 one-time gambling permit: motion S. McCabe; second Gens; outcome: approved (Yes – All).
Why it matters These actions set the city’s leadership roles and fees for the year, authorize contracts that affect utility and emergency services, and open a planning and zoning vacancy for recruitment. The West Jefferson contract and the fire service agreements establish service and financial expectations for city operations in 2026.
What’s next The council will proceed with implementing the adopted appointments and fee schedule, move forward with the amended sewer contract terms, and begin recruitment for the Planning & Zoning vacancy. The meeting adjourned at 6:53 p.m.
