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Meeting Information

• Date & Time: 2025-09-03 11:12:04

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Meeting Notes

1. Temporary Utility Easement for Centerpoint Energy

   Council gave the third and final reading of a resolution granting Centerpoint Energy, a natural gas company in Minster, a temporary utility easement for installing a new line through the 7th Street Community Park. This easement allows them access to the permanent easement space and provides workspace, equipment, and material storage.

   Council granted the temporary easement to Centerpoint Energy.

2. Acceptance of Property Tax Rates and Levies

   Council passed a resolution accepting the amounts and rates determined by the Budget Commission for the inside and outside millage, based on property tax. This includes two property tax levies: 2.2 mils for the general fund, generating $315,000 annually, and 3 mils for the fire and EMS levy, generating about $327,000.

   Council accepted the two rates as determined by the Budget Commission.

3. Local Government Funds Allocation

   Council accepted the Budget Commission's recommendation for local government funds, which are collected from various state taxes and distributed to each county based on population, with a formula in the Ohio Vice Code dictating municipal allocations. This year, the village will receive $93,827, an increase of about $4,600 from last year.

   Council accepted the local government funds rate.

4. 2025 Miner Street Resurfacing Project Contract Award

   Council awarded a contract to the best bidder for the 2025 Miner Street Resurfacing Project. This project involves the resurfacing of Parkview Drive, 4th Street (from the canal to the West Corporation line), Hanover Street (from 2nd to 4th Street), and three or four alleys within the village. Barrett Pavey, out of Franklin, Ohio, was awarded the bid for $357,595.50.

   Council awarded the bid to Barrett Pavey.

5. 2026 Sidewalk Repair Project Bidding

   Council authorized seeking bids by the end of September for the 2026 sidewalk repair project, targeting sidewalks throughout the village that need repair because they don't meet specifications, whether broken up, cracked, or presenting trip hazards. This project is scheduled to wrap up in June of 2026.

6. Income Tax Report for July

   Council accepted the income tax report for the city of St. Mary's for July. Income tax receipts for the month totaled $442,973, bringing the year-to-date total to $3,215,000, which is on par with receipts from 2023 and 2024.

   Council accepted the income tax report.

7. Trick-or-Treat Date Setting

   Council set the village's trick-or-treat date for October 30th, which is the last Thursday of the month, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM.

   Council scheduled trick-or-treat for October 30, 2025.

Next Arrangements

• Seek bids for the 2026 sidewalk repair project by the end of September 2025.

• Trick-or-treat scheduled for October 30, 2025, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM.