Jane Frey

The council discussed and adopted several ordinances, including additional compensation for an operator-in-training, the hiring of full-time firefighters and a fire chief, supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2026, and a community reinvestment area agreement with Uni-Grip, Inc. Additionally, the council approved a resolution concerning the reimbursement of the water fund for a waterline extension, amended a policy regarding pension fund contributions for fire captains, and initiated the adoption of a cybersecurity policy. The council also approved the reappointment of a member to the Civil Service Commission. Mayor's reports included updates on the East Wyandot Avenue ODOT project, potential ARPA grant applications for an ADA sidewalk project, and the development of contracts for events held on public property.

The council reviewed multiple legislative items, including the second reading of a cybersecurity policy and the first and second readings of an income tax allocation ordinance. Additional ordinances concerning updates to codified ordinances, a calamity day policy, and the sale of a garbage truck were also presented for initial readings. Furthermore, the meeting included a review of the February finance report.

The committee convened to review an ownership change application for the liquor permit held by Upper Sandusky Save A Lot LLC. The members determined that no formal hearing would be requested regarding the proposed ownership transfer.

The committee addressed the payment of bills and reviewed a request from visitors for relief from a sewer charge due to a waterline break. Old business included discussion regarding hiring for the Water Department, while new business focused on creating a job posting for a full-time employee for the Street Department.

The Committee reviewed and approved the payment of bills and discussed several operational updates. Key items included a report on upcoming 3-way stop controls at local interchanges, a review of a liquor permit transfer request, and the approval to retain a police officer following a probationary period. Additionally, the committee considered event-related requests, including a street closure for a local business, community events proposed by the Elks Lodge, and the scheduling of trick-or-treat. Operational reports from police and fire departments were presented, covering equipment repairs, training activities, grant applications, and staffing updates.