Macedonia council reappoints two members, adopts tax budget and approves donations and property amendment

At its June 4, 2026 meeting the Macedonia City Council adopted several housekeeping resolutions and motions, including reappointments, the annual alternate tax budget, and two council motions affecting property and equipment.

Reappointments and budget: The council adopted Resolution 34 confirming the reappointment of Kent Shelo to the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals and Resolution 35 confirming the reappointment of Shane Barker to the Civil Service Commission; staff described Barker as a retired police officer. The council also adopted Resolution 36, the alternate tax budget for fiscal year 2027, which staff said leaves millage rates unchanged while noting the effective rate will be calculated later.

Property amendment: Council members approved an amendment to Ordinance 31-2026 to correct a clerical error and set the real-property purchase price not to exceed $375,000; a member acknowledged the earlier paperwork error and the motion carried.

Equipment donation: Council approved a motion to donate obsolete WatchGuard in-car camera systems and an associated server, deemed end-of-life, to Hartland Behavioral Health Police Department (Masslin) and the Springfield Township Police Department in Summit County after attempts to sell yielded little interest.

Votes and procedure: For multiple ordinances and resolutions the board used standard "all in favor/oppose" voice votes; the transcript records motions carrying but does not provide roll-call tallies for each adoption. Councilors asked procedural questions about eligibility and payment for appointees and whether a county election would affect service on city boards.

What happens next: staff will post adopted ordinances and resolutions according to law and proceed with the property transaction and equipment transfer as authorized by council motions.