The council conducted an extensive review of the proposed 2027 budget across various departments including police, zoning, finance, and utilities. Legislative actions included the adoption of appropriation amendments, the establishment of a sewer district repair fund, and the postponement of TIF district declarations. The council also deliberated on potential consulting agreements for zoning code services, discussed capital improvement projects for the electric and water departments, and addressed scheduling for future work sessions. Additionally, public comments included announcements regarding recall petitions, and reports were provided by city administration officials.
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The council discussed various ordinances, including creating a new sewer district fund and declaring tax incremental financing districts for certain properties. Key actions involved legislative approvals for public records and contract codification, property tax resolutions, and authorization for an application to the Ohio Public Works Commission. Additionally, the council reviewed the Finance Director's report, discussed procurement of a police cruiser, and authorized maintenance work including tree removal and transformer maintenance. The council also scheduled a budget meeting and set the date and time for the city's community trick-or-treat event.
Sep 2, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Newton Falls City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
The council reviewed and approved several ordinances, including the authorization of contracts for street and water main repairs and a resolution for a boiler and panel for the wastewater treatment plant. Discussions included the repeal of a moratorium on recreational marijuana facilities, the addition of an administrative assistant/paralegal position to the Law Department, and the creation of new codified ordinances related to public records, contracts, and procurement procedures. A temporary moratorium on data centers and high-density computing facilities was also discussed, along with a settlement of a pending lawsuit and the scheduling of community trick-or-treat. The meeting included an executive session to discuss personnel and legal matters.
Aug 19, 2026·Board meeting
Newton Falls City Council Regular Meeting
The Council meeting involved legislative action on multiple ordinances, including authorization for street and water main repair contracts, the repeal of a previous moratorium on building permits related to recreational marijuana, and the addition of an administrative assistant/paralegal position to the Law Department. Additionally, the Council established new chapters in the codified ordinances regarding public records, contract procedures, and single-source procurements. A temporary twelve-month moratorium was also enacted regarding the development of data centers and similar computing-intensive land uses, alongside the establishment of the annual date and time for community trick-or-treat.
