The council meeting agenda includes a public hearing on zoning code amendments concerning definitions and bulk and area requirements for residential districts. Key legislative items involve the authorization of purchase orders for decorative art installations, appropriations for personnel and control programs, and a right-of-way dedication. The council will also consider hiring a part-time inspector, authorizing wage increases for non-bargaining personnel, executing contracts using opioid settlement funds, accepting fair housing grant funds, and approving change orders for civic center construction. Further business includes property conveyance to the community improvement corporation, several community reinvestment area agreements, water main extensions, the certification of delinquent service charges, and professional service contracts for climate action and sustainability planning.
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The council meeting addressed various legislative and administrative items. Key actions included passing ordinances related to an emergency water meter and line break repair, amending appropriations for general government support, and authorizing the conveyance of city-owned property to the Canton Community Improvement Corporation. Additionally, the council approved a resolution concerning the distribution of the city's codified ordinances and authorized easement and acquisition agreements for the Navarre Road SW trunk sewer project. A final change order for the Harter Heights area water main replacement and roadway improvements project was also approved, along with support for a redevelopment project application for 315 Tuscarawas Street West. Mayor Sherer provided an update on a new traffic safety action plan.
Aug 24, 2026·Board meeting
Canton City Council Final Agenda
The meeting addressed community concerns regarding police firearm discharge and considered support for the Red Oak Partners redevelopment project. Key legislative actions included appropriations for water and sewer infrastructure, acquisition of mobile data terminals for the police department, bridge replacement projects, and City Hall HVAC upgrades. The Council also reviewed requests for zoning changes, street naming, and liquor permit transfers, alongside financial reports concerning cash receipts, parking meter revenue, and bank reconciliations.
Aug 10, 2026·Board meeting
Canton City Council Meeting Minutes
The council meeting covered several legislative actions, including the authorization of a settlement in City of Canton v. Gregory Properties II LLC, the approval of an annexation agreement with the Board of Trustees of Canton Township, and the establishment of an annual salary for the Assistant Superintendent of the Collection Systems Department. Additionally, the council amended building code fees and construction contractor registration requirements. They also authorized the transfer of real estate to the Stark County Port Authority for housing development, approved change orders for sidewalk replacement, and designated depository banks for public funds.
