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Meeting Notes

1. Bringing Home Gene Dennis's Remains and Petition for Signatures

   Kim Reiher, with the Veterans Foundation and Museum of St. Marys, requested the St. Marys City Council to prepare a resolution to bring home the remains of former St. Marys veteran Gene Dennis. He is also seeking to collect 10,000 signatures on a petition by the end of the year, to be sent to congressmen and senators in hopes they will move forward to bring the remains back to St. Marys.

2. Electric Scooters Safety Concerns

   An individual raised concerns about the safety of electric scooters, which are becoming increasingly popular. The St. Marys City Council listened, and the Streets and Sidewalks Committee will meet to discuss potential city actions regarding the safety aspects of riding these scooters.

3. 2027 Waste Heat Energy Schedule Ordinance

   A second reading was held for an ordinance to approve the form and authorize the execution of a 2027 waste heat energy schedule with the American Municipal Power Company. This is a purchase agreement for the city to buy power generated from a new electric generating process that converts steam into exhaust into electric power, with no city involvement in maintenance or construction.

   Ordinance is in its second reading.

4. Rezoning 3.714 Acres of Land

   A first reading was held for an ordinance to rezone 3.714 acres of land west of the R.J. Corman Railroad and south of McKinley Road (parcels 12, 13, and 1301 McKinley Road) from industrial to commercial zoning. Two businesses currently on this land had previously gone before the zoning and planning commissions for this rezoning.

   Ordinance is in its first reading, moving to second.

5. Vacating a 16-Foot Wide Alley

   An ordinance was heard to vacate a 16-foot wide alley located between Pear and Vine Street and Canal Street and the railroad in the east edition of the city of St. Marys. The city no longer needs this alley, and residents currently maintain it, potentially gaining about eight feet of additional property each.

   Ordinance passed its first reading, moving to second.

6. Resolution for 2026 Tax Levies and Funding

   A resolution was passed accepting the amounts and rates determined by the Budget Commission, authorizing the necessary tax levies, and certifying them to the county auditor. This resolution ensures that the local government will receive $259,001.77 in 2026 through the county.

   Resolution passed, funding secured for 2026.

7. Solid Waste Committee Meeting for Rate Study

   The council decided to hold a Solid Waste Committee meeting at 5:15 PM on September 15th to discuss a rate study.

   Meeting scheduled.

8. Streets and Sidewalks Meeting for Electric Scooters Follow-up

   Immediately following the Solid Waste Committee meeting, a Streets and Sidewalks meeting will be held to follow up on the discussion regarding electric scooters.

   Meeting scheduled.

Next Arrangements

• Kim and the Veterans Foundation will be at the high school football game this week for petition signing.

• A Solid Waste Committee meeting will be held at 5:15 PM on September 15th to discuss a rate study.

• A Streets and Sidewalks meeting will immediately follow the Solid Waste Committee meeting to discuss electric scooters.