Canfield City Council approves resolution to seek auditor certification for 3.9-mill levy, moves measure toward November ballot

The Canfield City Council adopted a resolution seeking auditor certification of the revenue expected from a 3.9-mill levy and signaled plans to place the question on the November ballot.

Madam President called for a motion under section 4.05 of the Canfield charter to dispense with two readings and to adopt the proposed resolution at the council's first meeting; she moved the procedural waiver and Councilmember Naccarato seconded it. "As per the provisions of section 4.05 of the charter of the city of Canfield, I move that council dispense with the requirement of 2 readings of the proposed resolution and authorize adoption of the same upon its 1st meeting," the presiding officer said during the motion.

Councilmember Naccarato read the resolution aloud and moved for passage. The reading described the measure as "a resolution of the council of the city of Canfield, seeking certification from the auditor as to the amount of revenue generated by a 3.9 mils." The presiding officer corrected the wording to "certification."

Councilmember Dragish explained how the certification fits into the timeline for getting the measure on the ballot: "This is really a 3 step process. We do this tonight ... The 2nd step is we'll certify the funds back, and then we'll do a motion accepting that certification and then ordinance placing the question on the ballot. We'll do that on the 15th." He added staff expects to submit certification to the Board of Elections "by August 5, which is the deadline date of the November ballot."

The council approved the procedural waivers and moved forward with the resolution reading and action in the same meeting. No public comments were recorded on the item, and the meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.