Borough of Sugarcreek

The Council meeting agenda includes the awarding of Liquid Fuels bids, the approval of a Credit Card Use Policy, and the authorization of specific personnel as credit card users. Additional business items comprise the purchase of new building awnings, the replacement of exterior doors for the Borough building and maintenance garage, and the authorization for local organizations to use the Front Street Playground for recreational programming. Furthermore, the meeting includes the adoption of an ordinance to vacate Clark Avenue and a discussion on a records retention policy.

The agenda for the meeting includes standard items such as the Pledge of Allegiance, establishing a quorum, staff reports from Maintenance Foreman, Police, Administrator/Special Projects, Zoning Officer, and Solicitor, council reports, financial reports concerning the payment of bills, and new business. A specific action item noted under Police staff reports is a motion to accept the Police Chief's resignation, effective February 13, 2026. The agenda also allocates time for public participation and an executive session to discuss confidential agency business.

The Council meeting included updates from the Reno Volunteer Fire Department regarding year-to-date calls, upcoming events, and a request for annual funding. Key discussions focused on the administrative necessity of declaring seats vacant for the Civil Service Commission and the Zoning Hearing Board due to expired terms, aiming to reset staggered terms for future appointments during the upcoming Reorganization Meeting. Public participation also raised concerns regarding neighborhood upkeep, drug activity, speeding, and the need for a sidewalk along Front Street. Staff reports covered preparations for winter weather, including the motion to purchase a 2026 Ford F600 truck regardless of grant status. The Police Chief reported on the delayed vest grant reimbursement and the expected January arrival of a new marked cruiser. The Administrator detailed upcoming residential sewer rate adjustments to $55.00/month and water rate increases for the Route 417 system. The Council unanimously adopted several ordinances modifying water and sewer subscription rates for various systems. During the executive session, personnel and legal issues were discussed, and following reconvening, the Council appointed James Speth as the new Borough Manager effective January 1, 2026, and approved the Conditional Use application decision for Schiffer Excavating.

The meeting commenced with the Mayor presiding, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a moment of silence, followed by the administration of the Oath of Office to new and re-elected Council members and the Mayor. Discussions included tabling a motion to appoint new members to the Civil Service Commission pending an Executive Session to discuss personnel and legal issues. Following the Executive Session, the Council proceeded with the nomination and election of Council officers, resulting in Alan Heller being named Council President, Larry Baughman as Vice President, and John McClelland as Chairman Pro Tempore. Key actions included the appointment of members to the Civil Service Commission and the Zoning Hearing Board for various term lengths. The meeting concluded with adjournment.

The meeting included discussions and motions related to the purchase of a 2026 Ford F600 4 x 4 Truck, declaring the seats of members of the Civil Service Committee and Zoning Hearing Board vacant, adopting multiple ordinances related to fiscal expenditures for 2026 and modifications to subscription rates for water and sewer services. Additionally, there was an appointment of a Borough Manager effective January 1, 2026 and an executive session to discuss agency business.