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Votes at a glance: Sabula council approves CDBG policies, urban renewal action and local measures
Summary
At its March 24 meeting Sabula’s council unanimously approved a package of CDBG-related policies, designated an urban renewal/blighted area, authorized contract amendments, approved leases and local purchases, and set a budget hearing for April 28, 2026.
Sabula’s City Council voted unanimously on a series of resolutions and local measures at its March 24 meeting, approving administrative policies required for CDBG eligibility, urban renewal action, infrastructure purchases and several local operational items.
Key votes and motions (all recorded as unanimous unless noted):
- Resolution #1389 — Adopt Community Development and Housing Needs Assessment (moved by Mike O’Hara; seconded by Dave Ward): approved.
- Resolution #1390 — Adopt Affirmative Fair Housing Policy (moved by Mike O’Hara; seconded by Dave Ward): approved.
- Resolution #1391 — Adopt Code of Conduct Policy (moved by Dave Ward; seconded by Mike O’Hara): approved.
- Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Policy (motion by Dave Ward; seconded by Jeremy Diercks): adopted.
- Resolution #1392 — Equal Opportunity Policy Statement (moved by Dave Ward; seconded by M. Hibbard): approved.
- Resolution #1393 — Excessive Force Policy (moved by Jeremy Diercks; seconded by Dave Ward): approved.
- Resolution #1394 — Language Access Plan (moved by Dave Ward; seconded by Jeremy Diercks): approved.
- Resolution #1395 — Community Development Block Grant Procurement Policies & Procedures (moved by Scott Hibbard; seconded by Dave Ward): approved.
- Authorization for mayor to sign required CDBG forms (Certificate of Compliance, HUD 424-B, HUD 2880 Applicant Disclosure, Acknowledgement of Environmental Review) (moved by Mike O’Hara; seconded by Dave Ward): approved.
- Resolution #1383 — Determine Economic Development and Blighted Area and adopt Amendment No.1 to the Sabula Urban Renewal Plan (moved by Dave Ward; seconded by Mike O’Hara): approved.
- Resolution #1384 — Authorize execution of an amendment to gas supply agreement with PEFA, Inc. (moved by Mike O’Hara; seconded by Dave Ward): approved.
- Resolution #1385 — Authorize purchase of a blinking speed sign (moved by Jeremy Diercks; seconded by Dave Ward): approved.
Other local measures and outcomes:
- Police spare vehicle (Crown Victoria): Chief Nixon asked council about selling the spare squad; council voted to keep the Crown Victoria (motion by Mike O’Hara; seconded by Jeremy Diercks): retained.
- Riverfront property leases: Council approved updates to lease terms and conditions (motion by Scott Hibbard; seconded by Jeremy Diercks). Leases to be mailed April 6.
- Tree removal at Evergreen Cemetery: Approved up to $6,000 for tree cutting/removal (motion by Scott Hibbard; seconded by Jeremy Diercks).
- Flood insurance: Item tabled for further research (motion by Scott Hibbard; seconded by Jeremy Diercks).
- HVAC quote for city and police office: Approved the Clausen quote (motion by Scott Hibbard; seconded by Mike O’Hara).
- Service opportunity program: Approved pilot to help residents remove unused cable/internet connections with city employees (motion by Scott Hibbard; seconded by Mike O’Hara).
- Mobile food vendor fees: Annual fee set to $50; ordinance amendment to follow at next meeting (motion by Mike O’Hara; seconded by Scott Hibbard).
- Department reports for March were placed on file and the meeting was adjourned.
Next procedural item: Council set a public hearing for April 28, 2026 for approval of the FY26/27 budget.
