Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Cares Act Funding topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Northfield council adopts resolution to request CARES Act funds as village reports pandemic revenue shortfall
Summary
The Village of Northfield unanimously adopted Resolution 2020-15 June 10 authorizing the finance director to request and accept Federal CARES Act funds through the state and Summit County after officials described substantial COVID-related drops in tax revenue and tightened departmental spending.
The Village of Northfield council voted unanimously June 10 to adopt Resolution 2020-15 authorizing Finance Director Jennifer Potvin to request and accept Federal CARES Act funds through the State of Ohio and Summit County to cover village costs eligible under the CARES Act and Ohio Senate Bill 310. Council passed the emergency resolution after suspending the usual three-reading rule.
The resolution comes as Finance Director Jennifer Potvin told council the village is ‘‘experiencing a significant loss in tax revenues due to the business closures and reduction in business.’’ She said department heads have followed the mayor’s directive to limit purchases to essential spending, and that the 2018–2019 state audit is commencing with a pre-audit call planned with the State Auditor’s Office.
Law Director Brad Bryan read the title of Resolution 2020-15 and answered a council question about local economic activity, saying MGM’s ‘‘soft re-opening is scheduled for June 19 with a maximum of 1,200 patrons at any one time’’ and that initial access would be limited to high-end rewards members, with only one-quarter of gaming machines available and restaurants reopening in phases. Bryan also told council there are no concerts scheduled at this time.
Village Engineer Richard Wasosky reported operational fixes and project updates: a new antenna resolved fire-station traffic-signal activation problems so the control box should not need manual opening; the Houghton Road Project is complete pending receipt of as-built drawings before final contractor payment; Dollar General construction is progressing rapidly; and all remaining punch-list items on the Ledge Road Phase II Project have been completed.
Fire Chief Jason Buss addressed circulating rumors that the Fire Department had halted business inspections, saying that ‘‘is not the case’’ and that the department recently inspected the expanded Bin Treasures space. Police Lt. Brian Zajac said a written police report was submitted and he had nothing additional to add.
On the procedural record, Councilmember Renell Noack moved to approve the May 27, 2020 minutes, seconded by Councilmember Jenn Domzalski; the roll-call vote was unanimous. During the legislation item, Councilmember Nick Magistrelli moved to suspend the three-reading rule and Councilmember Alan Hipps seconded; the motion passed by roll-call vote. Councilmember Noack then moved to adopt Resolution 2020-15, seconded by Magistrelli; the adoption was approved by unanimous roll-call vote.
Law Director Bryan also reported that Mayor’s Court sessions have resumed this month in a drive-through format and that forthcoming agenda items will include the tax budget and an insurance renewal. Mayor Nehez said the village shredding day went well but that non-residents have been leaving items at additional dumpster locations, requiring police officers to check licenses. Council adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
The council did not take additional formal action on tax budget or insurance matters; those items were listed for future meetings.
