Margaret Adkins

Key discussions included the reading of a Proclamation for Black History Month and an introduction from a candidate for State Representative. The board reviewed and approved the January 2026 Financial Report and acted on several resolutions, specifically Resolution #28-2026 amending the 2026 Certificate of Estimated Resources and Resolution #29-2026 amending 2026 Appropriations. Items for first reading included an updated Credit Card Authorization List. Expenditures, including payroll and accounts payable vouchers, were approved. Resolution #23-2026 approving a contract with Schultz2 Architecture and Resolution #30-2026 confirming an Ohio Opioid Grant Submission were approved. Additionally, the audit for 2025 commenced, and positive feedback regarding the Black History Program was noted.

The agenda for the Board of Trustees meeting includes several key items. Matters for first reading involve a resolution on an Emotional Support/Service Animal Policy and an agreement with Blazestack for Fire Investigation Software. Expenditure approvals cover Special Purchase Orders (including a paging system, medic unit upfitting, and a command vehicle acquisition) and increases to super blanket purchase orders for utility services (AES Ohio and CenterPoint), as well as Pro OnCall fees. Items for second reading include a resolution for the updated Credit Card Authorization List. Items for immediate vote include resolutions authorizing contracts for engineering services for the 2026 Paving Program, a Memorandum of Understanding for the Forest Park Economic Development Partnership, adopting a one-year moratorium on auto-oriented uses, applying for CDBG Accelerated Grant Funds, and executing contracts for the District 10 Essential Building Renovation Project (General Contracting, concrete/steel inspection, and building security/fiber infrastructure). The meeting structure also included an Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining negotiations and a Workshop Session covering the D10 Construction Bid Review, CDBG Accelerated Grant Proposals, Calendar of Events, and Department Updates.

The meeting agenda included the reading of a Proclamation for Black History Month and a Hearing of the Public. Key fiscal items involved accepting the January 2026 Financial Report and considering resolutions to amend the 2026 Certificate of Estimated Resources and the 2026 Appropriations. Items for first reading included a resolution for the updated Credit Card Authorization List, which also appeared in a later resolution for immediate vote action to confirm and approve the One Ohio Opioid Grant Submission. The agenda also featured administrator presentations covering the approval of Special Purchase Orders and payroll/AP vouchers. Items for second reading included a resolution authorizing a contract with Schultz2 Architecture for storm shelter peer review services for the D10 Sheriff Substation Renovation project. The agenda concluded with potential Nuisance & Dangerous Property Hearings followed by an Executive Session to discuss the purchase/sale of public property and compensation of a public employee.

The agenda for the meeting on February 2, 2026, included several key items. Discussion points covered Financial Report for December 2025 and a Resolution to enter into a Contract with Schultz2 Architecture for storm shelter peer review services for the D10 Renovation project. The board was scheduled to address the approval of Special Purchase Orders and payroll vouchers. Items for immediate vote included a Resolution to remove a trash assessment for 46 Redder Ave., an Updated MOU for the Shine a Light on Dumpers Grant, and a Resolution to proceed with an election on the question of an additional 4.0 Mil Police Levy for the May ballot. Second readings included resolutions concerning a Group Home Moratorium Extension, a Business First! Agreement, and a Weed Assessment Removal.

During the Hearing of the Public, a resident addressed a code enforcement violation, requesting additional time for item removal. The Board passed a motion to schedule a special meeting on January 21, 2026, to review funds, discuss policy priorities, and plan for a potential May ballot question. Key actions included approving Resolution# 12-2026 (Then & Now Certificate) and carrying a consent agenda motion after discussion regarding cell phone reimbursements. Resolutions for First Reading included extending a Group Home Moratorium and assessing a weed removal violation. The Board approved expenditures including payroll and accounts payable vouchers. Items requiring immediate action included resolutions for OTARMA Appointments, the Road to Zero Grant, the Cyber Security Grant, and the Mont. Co. YouthWorks Agreement. Board discussion acknowledged the academic achievements of the Northridge football team, the undefeated status of the basketball team, and referenced upcoming Black History Month and Flock camera discussions from the First Suburbs Executive Meeting.