The council adopted an ordinance to waive and forgive certain EMS bad debt and discussed the potential repeal of the Business High Volume Water Use Rebate Program. They formally adopted the 2027-2031 Five-Year Financial Plan and approved resolutions accepting property plats for Toms Properties, LLC and Lloyd B. Fry. Discussion included updates on city infrastructure projects, bond anticipation note sales, and upcoming public service events. Public comments addressed veteran refund processes and community concerns regarding data center development, while an executive session was conducted to deliberate on employment, property acquisition, court actions, and labor negotiations.
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The Council issued a proclamation designating National Disaster Preparedness Month and adopted an ordinance to vacate a portion of an alley. Legislation was introduced to forgive outstanding emergency medical service debt, with further deliberation scheduled for a future session. The Council passed resolutions to appoint a new member to the Planning Commission, reappoint a member to the Compensation Commission, and authorize a lease agreement with the Sidney-Shelby County Board of Health. Additionally, the Council reviewed the Five-Year Financial Plan, addressed public comments concerning local infrastructure and traffic safety, and held an executive session to discuss employment and legal matters.
Sep 8, 2026·Board meeting
Sidney City Council Workshop Meeting
The council discussed the 2027-2031 Five-Year Plan, including revenue projections, fund balances, capital improvement spending, street levy utilization, and utility fee adjustments. Staff presented recommendations for 2027 lodging tax allocations, which were reviewed and directed to be incorporated into the upcoming budget. Additionally, the council received updates on police officer introduction, America250 programs, street paving programs, and an executive session was held regarding public official employment, property disposition, and pending court action.
Aug 24, 2026·Board meeting
Sidney City Council Regular Meeting
The Council meeting included a presentation on the police department's use of Flock safety cameras and automated license plate reader technology, covering topics such as data retention, investigative usage statistics, and privacy protections. Legislation was adopted to issue bond anticipation notes for a new municipal building and fire truck acquisitions. The Council also addressed a proposed partial alley vacation, approved a lot split and replat for properties on Folkerth Avenue, and authorized a warrant for water tower maintenance payments. Discussions took place regarding the discontinuation of the Business High Volume Water Use Rebate Program, upcoming infrastructure projects including the Wapakoneta Avenue reconstruction, and an executive session concerning personnel and legal matters.
