City Council - Regular Meeting

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I Good evening. 6:40 p.m. We'll call the Economic Development Committee meeting to order. Tonight we're going to be discussing uh bill 25208. 25208 has a new to Mansfield, not new to the great state of Ohio tax tool. Whereas we can um collect fees in lie of taxes from uh a a new business and use those fees for infrastructure building. And if you look the one that we're targeting, there's a nice picture in there. You'd think Bob Bianke himself was doing this presentation. Um so there's some changes coming down there in the uh how um Possum Run intersects with 71. Um though tonight we have Barrett Thomas in the back row who's ready, willing, and and hopefully fields a few questions because he made the effort to come down here tonight. Um, but if um you have some questions about this or maybe Barrett, you can just come up and straighten out what I just said and and add in some

sitting some stuff. We have a stand up and a sit down. However you want sit here, then I'm in front of Carl. Carl. Carl always gets your best side. Just keep the mic in between.

So, I guess first of all, I'd like to apologize. I didn't mean to be screaming at everyone in my legislation. It's in all caps. That was Sorry about that. It's just a normal. Um yeah, so this is tax increment financing. This is taking uh the increased value of a property uh similar to the tax abatements that we've done in the past where we're giving a discount on that increased uh tax value. here we're the the company's going to pay that tax value and we're going to capture that in a special fund that helps support infrastructure that supports the site. That's that's what a tiff is. So, uh these have happened in the state of Ohio since the 80s. Uh there's uh several of them in Richland County. Uh I think all the active ones now are in the city of Ontario. So, this will be the uh the first one in the city of Mansfield. Happy to answer any questions if anyone has any. time timeline for this particular one. Yeah. And and if and we have we have like seven more minutes. So if you want to

go in a little deeper, it's okay.

Um so the timeline So a tiff needs to be approved the year before it goes into effect. So uh the building looks like it's finished now, but the auditors haven't assessed that value. they haven't driven around the community and and found value in uh tax year 26. So if we can get this tiff in place this year, it then will be in place before the auditors find new value in that property next year. So that will that that's how we capture that increase in value. If it doesn't happen this year, then we don't capture that value. So um so we we can put it in place this year. you can put it in place this year. I can't. Um, the property will uh be assessed by the by the valuators in 26. That tax will get calculated January 1st of 27 and paid in 27. That's when that um money captured in the TIFF will go into a fund at the city to support infrastructure. Uh that'll be year one of uh 10. So that's the timeline. Is that any questions about that?

I will just add if I can that um we're choosing to do this because we do think that at some point Possum Run Road may need a turn lane added in. Um there are other developments looking at that area um and have been for some time. They're not moving forward yet. So, um, you know, more to come on that, but we wanted to make sure that we had that ability. Um, because obviously when you're talking about adding a lane on a road, it gets expensive. Um, the engineer estimates that to be about $300 to $400,000. So, this tiff should should do that um as well as anything else that may pop up um along with that project. So, you know, obviously we'll be collecting it for some years before we're using it. Um but uh it it uh should give us what we need to do that improvement.

Yeah. So the TIFF supports public infrastructure that supports the site. It doesn't have to be onsite, just supporting that site. So it could be um you know, lots of other things. It could be uh you know a bigger water line headed into that site. Doesn't have to be on site. So yes. So we're talking about like what you just mentioned would be Yeah. Yeah. Could be uh additional infrastructure, could be uh maintenance of existing infrastructure, all that stuff counts. Yeah. Yep.

Sure. Anybody else? Awesome. Great. You are so good that you got it done in six minutes. So, thank you very much for your patience.

And with that, I will close this at 6:46 and we will sit here patiently until 6:50, which I anticipate another short meeting. So, you got four minutes to think up some good questions for the next meeting. There we Thank you. The new

Yes. Wow. or Mama. All righty. Good evening. It's 6:50 p.m. We'll now call the finance committee to order. This is to have an opportunity for questions for 25179, which is the uh temporary budget, which has to be passed by December 31st. highly recommended we get it done tonight because we know how much trouble

it was trying to schedule a special meeting last week. Um but we got it done. Um we had uh questions and answers last time. We we've got the budget. It's temporary. Um, and I'll open to the entire council um, if anyone has any questions or comments or anything that they would like addressed so we can fly through legislation later. Go ahead.

Thank you. I just want to thank the finance director and the mayor and the administration for the work that went into this. I know that um you took a lot of time with it and really shared a lot of information with us and and we appreciate that.

Reverend now go ahead sir. I s here. I wanted to thank uh the mayor and finance director and others who worked on the on the f on the finance. Uh it was well explained for me. I was ready to vote last time. I mean so I didn't see anything new for me as I looked at it that I need to worry about. And that's where I am. Thank you, sir. Anyone else? All right, everybody's happy. We'll close that meeting at 6:52 p.m. and we'll wait uh let uh President Council start us off at 7 o'clock on the money. I don't care. That's a good question.

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What do you think? What's Okay. I will call this session of Mansfield City Council caucus meeting to order. Are there any committee reports? Mr. Diaz. Thank you, Mr. President. Um, just a few. I wanted to uh remind everyone that

the final Tiny Tim workshop, which has been held um each Saturday by Downtown Manson Incorporated, uh the last one will be this coming Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 400 p.m. It's like um bring your young ones out and they have the opportunity to do a sort of secret Santa shopping for adults. Oakill Cottage is hosting their final gaslight tour on the 19th at 7:30. I believe they previously have one at um on December 12th. So, be sure to check that one out. And also just want to do a quick reminder about the warming centers that we talked about uh last time. The 700 a.m. to 700 p.m. warming center hours is at Ark Empowerment, which is 378 Park Avenue West. And the overnight, which is 700 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., is at First United Methodist Church located at 12 Well, right behind us, 12 uh 12 North Diamond Street. And the entrance way is off of Park Avenue. And this is all volunteer operated. So they do rely um on you know the community to provide food, blankets, clothes, those types of things. So um even if you're not unhoused and you have unfortunate circumstances like your gas goes out, this also um is extended to you as well. Um that concludes my announcements.

Okay. Thank you. Mayor, you have anything for this evening?

Couple things I wanted to update on. Um, first of all, uh, I attended the small business of the year awards last week and we did have several businesses that were honored. Um, Hercules Express Car Wash won the small small business award and uh, Pinnacle Cleaning won the large small business award. Uh, so congratulations to them and several other U Mansfield and and local businesses were honored as well. Uh just a reminder, we are doing fireworks on New Year's Eve. Uh because of construction and just the way it's all set up, there will be no ball drop this year. So, we'll look forward to a bigger, better 2027 one. Um but, uh the fireworks will still go on and uh it'd be great if we have a nice layer of snow, but it's not zero degrees like it was last year. Um speaking of snow, I do want to just give a shout out to our complex folks. They worked all the weekend um making sure the uh roads got cleared and uh despite some people thinking that it's supposed to happen within five minutes. Um, I think, uh, we actually got some good comments back from residents who appreciated, um, things and, you know, continue to encourage people if you're seeing a road that hasn't been touched, um, and it's been a reasonable amount of time, uh, they can always call the mayor's office if it's during the week or send a message on Facebook and we'll dispatch a plow out to that street um, as quickly as we can. Uh I attended the Ohio Mayor's Alliance annual meeting last week and I have joined their board which I'm excited about. Um so they are busy planning for 2026. Of course it's a gubanatorial race so there'll be lots of statewide things and there's a lot going on um at the legislature. So uh it's really I'm excited to get more involved there. And then the last thing I just want to give a thank you to all of the department heads. We did have our final staff meeting of the year last Tuesday

and um probably much to their chagrin, I made everyone go around and talk about one thing they were excited about um that that had happened in their department this year and it was really cool actually after all 15 departments went. I even made the directors go um just to sit back and reflect on everything that's happened this year. Um a lot of really good momentum happening. Um we'll look forward to the state of the city of course after the first of the year but just wanted to say thanks to the department heads. They've really taken um a lot of the things that uh we have thrown their way. They're they're putting them into practice and uh continuing to uh push the city forward. So thank you.

Thank you Director Andrews.

Um this week we'll probably be doing snow plowing and then later on as it warms up we'll be doing leaf collecting again. So, uh, mother nature was cruel and delayed everything for the leaves. So, we fell a little bit behind and then the snow came out. So, uh, if you have some leaves or whatever, let us know. But, they are out. They were out today and they're going to be out the rest of the week uh, picking up as many leaves as they can as well. We're having salt delivered to keep up with what we used this past weekend. Uh, also too, check our website. We have several job postings. We have a couple that we're going to be posting at our wastewater treatment plant and in parks and in the complex. So, we have probably about six to eight positions that are opening up uh that we're trying to fill as people have left and retired and leave those vacancies. So, uh if you know somebody that would like to work with the city, have them check our website for job postings. That's all.

Director Porch.

Thank you, Mr. President. Uh for the uh PD side on December 6th they had their annual bank banquet. Obviously they conduct award ceremonies through the great performance and work they the officers do throughout the year. For the major uh award recipient recipients was officer web was honored as the officer of the year. Sergeant Joe Gladen was supervisor of the year. Evelyn Saunders was dispatcher of the year and Ginger Anturean was civilian of the year. I know the chief did a news release today and sent that out to the media and last evening they did a end of the year banquet for our Mansville police cadetses. So for maybe council members do not know but Wayne County Sheriff office has joined our cadet program. So they make quite a trip to come over to be involved with our cadetses and through the work that they do out at the reformatory. They're able to do the the funds they generate from the parking, they're able to have like an annual banquet. So that big group came together and that's always a good time. and uh they obviously do excellent work for us and I know uh the prison definitely appreciates it especially with the events that they have for the fire department. Uh the chief has added two new training devices. The first will be a new forcable entry training prop. This is a steel door on a frame which allows firefighters to practice entering doors, defeating the doors, and uh obviously locks to be able to get in during times of fire or emergency. This prop will also be utilized by the SWAT team through training. So, we'll once that's up and running, I know uh the the mayor and I were going to look at it. So if if there's any interest for council, I know that would be a great stress reliever

when you get to bang at a door. So that should be all kinds of fun and and it'll be able to survive it. So uh they're also purchased a new fire extinguisher trainer. So uh this is something that the the chief for the last year was trying to u get some funds to purchase. He feels it's very important that he gets to local business and residents to uh to to do proper training when we talk about fire extinguishers. I I know you know everybody knows what a fire extinguisher is, but until you actually have a fire than fumbling around to properly use that, that's another matter. And uh I thought it was a fantastic idea and I know the chief's going to explain more in regards to that. And that's all I have, sir. Director Converse.

Thank you. First, I want to say thank you to everyone for the goodies that were at our seats when we got here. That is kind and thoughtful and much appreciated. I have some stats for you. As of November 30th, we finally closed the month. And for revenue, um, with 92% of the year gone at that point, we are at 96% of the budget received in revenue for general funds. So, that is plus. and we're up 1% over this time last year overall and that's mostly due to uh real estate taxes and interest income there. Uh water department is at 85% of their budget and they are down 5% over last year. Sewer is at 91% of their budget and they're down 1% over this time last year. For expenditures, everyone looks good. Nobody is over. I mean the departments have been running behind that uh time period of the year all year. Several departments have reached their 92% of their budget. Um but all in all, everyone's still doing great. We don't have any concerns there. For income tax, we are at 92% of the budget received and down um 2% from last year. So we are on track. we had been running a little higher on the budget through um most of the year and then November we tracked at 92% with 92% of the year gone. So um we're going to be uh really reviewing uh trends and what has happened this year when we um set the revenue for the final budget. So you'll see some changes coming in that regard. Other than that, uh tomorrow we have a planning meeting with state auditors. A new team is coming in to conduct our audit for next year and we look forward to meeting them and seeing what they're going to be expecting of us. And that's all I have. I want to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a happy new year till we meet again.

Deputy Director Madden. Uh thank you. Yeah, no major updates out of the law office. Um prosecutions continue unabated and uh the civil office continues to function. Uh thank you. Thank you. With that, we shall now proceed to legislation and we will start for caucus. We will start with bill 25-196, Mr. Falcat.

Thank you, Mr. President. For 251 196, we want to take a moment to honor Councilwoman Laura Burns on her retirement from city council. Thank you, Laura Burns, for all that you've done for us. I wasn't sure how far to go, but Well, I was going to say we want to read it all in full now or we want to wait for counsel. She's got to stay, so it's up to you. Yeah, that's what I was. It's not like a lot of folks when they come, they they can leave, but she's got to stay. So, we'll just wait for uh

All right. And with that, we'll go to 25-197. Mr. Falcat. Thank you, Mr. President. This one's honoring Councilman Reverend Alazer Auchier, who I've been working on that for four years. I feel feel like I still don't have it down. I apologize. U maybe and well, I do apologize. Yes. And maybe I'll get it right sometime. Um but thank you for all you've done. Uh, Reverend, appreciate it.

On those two, we'll probably call on council members for any comments when we do when we read it in in council. So, we're not overlooking that. Uh, next is bill 25-1 198. Mrs. Meyer. Thank you, Mr. President. 25198 will be authorizing salary increases for certain members of council including the representatives from first ward, third ward, fifth ward, and the atlarge seat serving the term commencing January 1, 2026.

Okay. Is there any questions, discussion on 25 198? Mr. Falquette.

Thank you, Mr. President. This is one that that I um authored behind the scenes. Um and we we went many years without um increases for council and then we started doing them again and of course we grouped everybody together because nobody had had a a raise for 12 or 15 years. What happened though the second time, the second period through um the odd number council people are generally not included directly when we do this. We generally do this when the even council people and the mayor, all the people in the back row are up for election. And so two years from now, everybody's covered for two more years. But in two years, we would normally readress this for all of council except our tradition has been um not to vote for your own raise. So these folks would go two years at the old rate locked in and then jump up two years later. So what I'm really tried to do was forecast out two years. So the first two years in the chart are identical to the two years that have already been approved previously and the last two years out there. Um and I discussed this with the mayor. I tried to get an idea what we were doing with raises around the community around city hall and I um used 3.75% to come up with those two bumps the last two years in this legislation.

Um and with that I I just that's where I got the number. So, it's up on the wall and I'll I can answer any questions possibly if anybody has any or we can discuss. Is there any other questions discussions from the other member of council? Members of council. I guess you're good to go, Mr. Funkit. Okay. Next is bill 25-19. Mr. Aucha, did I miss?

No, you're good. Okay. Thank you, Mr. President. The um 25-190 E 199 is authorizing payment of the approved claim 10-042125 of Carl Ellington 10854 Gush Road Gallen Ohio. Is there any discussion on bill 25-199? Okay. Hearing none. Bill 25-100. Mr. Cuchi.

Thank you, Mr. President. 25-200 authorizing payment of the approved claim 13-051425 of Robert Lambert 845 Cliffwood Avenue, Zansville, Ohio. Is there any discussion on bill 25-200? Okay, moving on to bill 25-201. Mr. Okuchi.

Thank you, Mr. President. 25-201 authorizing payment of approved claim number 17-060325 of Dwan Price 261 Green Lawn Avenue, Mansfield, Ohio. Is there any discussion on bill 25-201?

Bill 25-202, Mr. Auche. Thank you, Mr. President 25-2022 authorizing payment of approved claim 23-07225 of Jasmine Lewis 215 Shirley Avenue apartment B Mount Vernon Ohio. Is there any questions discussion on bill 25-202? Bill 25-203. Mr. Auchin.

Thank you, Mr. President. 25-203 authorizing payment of approved claim 22-071025 of Jacob Oblak 30 North Diamond Street, Massville, Ohio. Is there any discussion on bill 25-203? Mr. Falquette.

Thank you, Mr. President. I think this comments really in general to all of them. Um, and I appreciated that we finally got back on track and started doing claims again. Um, do we know if this is does this clean up 2025 or is this just a good start for working on 2025? Yeah, he's shows to start. Start. Okay.

I I can help answer that. I think there if I'm right, Reverend, correct me. Uh I believe there's about nine to 10 more. Um most of them I I know I talked with uh assistant director Madden and they're working on those now and uh so hopefully beginning next year we can get those up and uh that we should be then caught up I believe. Is that correct? That is correct. Thank you. Okay, we're all good. Okay, moving on to bill 25-204. Mr. Falcettz.

Thank you, Mr. President. This legislation designates the uh clerk of council uh which would be Dellay Weiner. Any questions, discussion on 25204? Okay. Properly corrected is now is there any discussion on bill 25-205? Mrs. Meyer. Thank you, sir. 25-205 will be designating an assistant clerk of council which will be Alonio Ross.

Any questions, discussion on bill 25-205? Okay. 25-206 Mr. Akoot. Thank you, Mr. President. 25-2066 is electing President Protemp Pro of city council for the term commencing January 1st, 2026 and ending December 31st, 2027. Any discussion on bill 25-206? Okay. Bill 25-207. Mr. Cuchi.

Thank you, Mr. President. 25-207 establishing standing committee of council designating membership there on for the term commencing January 1st, 2026 and expiring December 31st, 2027. Okay. Any questions, discussion on 207? Moving on to bill 25-208. Mr. Falcat.

Thank you, Mr. President. This is the uh ordinance for the improvement of real property south end of Mansfield that we talked about during committee meeting at the beginning and it establishes that uh use for that collected funds in lie of taxes. Any questions on 25-208? Okay. Bill 25-209. Mr. Faucet.

Thank you, Mr. President. This is a um somewhat similar to a budget adjustment at the end of the year for the um possibility that we would receive more money than budgeted from the um collection of pride funds and allow it to be transferred over to 214. Any questions, discussion on 25-209? Mr. Falette,

just a couple little details that might be of interest. $50,000 is just over 2% of the total amount that was budgeted. Um 2025 was budgeted at $2,342,025. our yeartoate collection, which doesn't mean today, but like the end of a month, uh 2,227 U,000. And so we got about $115,000 to go to the end of the year on budget. And if we would get more than that, this would cover it. Doesn't mean we'll get 50,000. Doesn't mean, you know, we could get a dollar extra. We could get any amount. Thank you. That's all.

You're welcome. Any any other questions, discussion on 2020 209? Okay. Bill 25-210. Mrs. Meyer. Thank you, sir. 25-210. Um, this is authorizing the safety director to accept and appropriate the donation of the K9 vest for K9 Max with a value of $1,800 from vested interest in canines. Any discussion on 210. Okay. Bill 25-21. Mr. Fett.

Thank you, Mr. President. This one authorizes safety service director to enter into a software maintenance agreement, which basically means this is an annual fee of $92,24923 and it supports the uh police department, computer aided dispatch, uh mobile computer terminals, record management, vehicle locators, all kinds of neat stuff. And uh this kind of makes the whole thing come together digitally. That does include the fire department software as well.

No, you allowed them to take pig back on this one. All right. And the fire department. Okay. Any questions, discussions on bill 25-211? Mr. President, M Miss Robertson, thank you. Um is you said it was annual. Is this ever for how how many years or just this year annual annual till we change till director porch finds uh something better and more efficient and that that is subject to a possible 5% increase we could face every year with this software with any software you're looking at potential of 5% increase.

Okay. Thank you. Any other questions, discussion on 211? Okay. And bill 25-212, Mrs. Meyer. Thank you, sir. Uh 25212, adopting personnel, positions, pay grades, and salaries for certain employees of the city of Mansfield 2026 payroll year. Um this is the uh changes to salary ranges for um certain non-bargaining positions under uh Mayor Perry's administration. So no new positions were created, but that's what I've got on that.

Excuse me. Any discussion on bill 25-2? Mr. Foc I just wanted to thank the mayor that I did notice that some of the low the starting rates were raised up because um we we mentioned that in the past where they're getting so low nobody nobody would work for that amount anyway. So we just try and keep it. So thank you for um doing that where you did. Any other questions discussion? Questions discussion on 212. Okay. Is there anything else to come before caucus this evening? Move to close. Second.

Been regularly moved and second. We adjourn caucus. All in favor signify by saying I. I. Oppos same. We are adjourned. Please stand for the pledge and remain standing for the prayer. I aliance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.

One more time, mister Our heavenly father, you've been awesome, so wonderful, gracious, and loving to all of us. We thank you, Father, for bringing us to the end of the year that we are all here because of you. We ask you, oh God, for our friends and brothers and sisters who are struggling right now. We pray for James. We pray for Amy. We pray for those who are going through difficulties, Lord, that you will meet their needs and touch their bodies, bring healing and restoration. We pray that tonight, oh God, as we make decisions that it will be decisions that will please you. Bless each and every one of us, Lord. And may this Christmas be the best Christmas we have ever experienced because of your presence in our home and in our city in Jesus name. Amen. The clerk will now call the role.

Mrs. Burns, present. Mrs. Meyer, present. Mr. Auchier, present. Miss Dailyaly, here. Mr. Diaz, here. Miss Mount here. Miss Robertson, here. Mr. Fulquette here. President Scott present. Unless there is an objection, the reading of the journal and correspondence will be dispensed with. We do have one two people signed up for public comment. if you want to come on up to Tim and Amy, if you want to come on up to the microphone.

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I got to sit down. The short guy has to sit down. All right.

Well, I'm not going to say the word wiener, so we'll get that out. Uh, good evening, mayor, respected members of the administration, esteemed members of city council. I hope I can get through this. For the record, my name is Tim Hyatt and to my right here is Amy Yaki. We currently reside at 1892 Shelby Ganges Road in Shelby, Ohio. We are here tonight to publicly express our sincerest thanks as it would be impossible at this point to thank everyone individually who has touched us in one way or another. I'm not time this so if I go over three minutes as a prominent member of the city recently said at one of these meetings I'm using her three minutes.

We never thought we'd find ourselves in front of city council. We're just thankful it's not concerning of then and now, although it kind of is. We suffered a devastating houseire on the evening of November 29th, and thanks to our beloved dog, Buddy, we all made it safely out. We sit here, I sit here in a sweatshirt that was given to me by our neighbor, Steve Chris Crooks. Although it's been laundered regularly, I have not taken it off since. We stood in the street watching a fire personnel fight the fire in our pajamas and I realized that Amy didn't have a coat on. I offered her my coat and as I unzipped it, I realized I didn't have a shirt on. So, I just looked at her and said, "Sorry, baby." She took it like a badass. She is though. Steve came out and took our our dog buddy inside. We eventually ended up there waiting on Red Cross and uh Chris's wife saw that I had no socks on. And she ran upstairs for sweatshirts and a pair of socks for each of us. And I got to tell you, no pair of socks have ever felt so good. Time sat still for a second. In the midst of loss and heartbreak, words often feel inadequate. But tonight, we want to say thank you. After the fire changed so much in such a short time, the love and support we received carried us through some moments we didn't think we could face. prayers, kind words, donations, meals, phone call, short text simply reminded us that we're uh we're

not alone in this devastation. This loss took more than belongings. It took our normaly and our security. Yet through it all, compassion became strength. It helped us find light in darkness. And for that, we're forever grateful. Thank you for standing with us, for reminding us that hope still exists. Because of you, we gained deeper understanding of love, community, and resilience. So tonight to family, friends, co-workers, administration, all members of city council, Ask Me International Local 388, Mansfield Police Officers and Personnel, the Fraternal Order of Police, Mansfield Firefighters and Personnel, International Association of Firefighters, Richland County Board of Elections, Mansfield clerk of courts, codes and permitting. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts. And I would like to say a special thanks to Director Porch, Police Chief Bamon. I know that's not how you say his name, but I've been saying it for like 38 years and I ain't changing it. And also to Sheriff Sheldon. Thank you so much. Thank you. Would you like to add anything?

No, he could. I don't know how to shut it off. Sorry. Thank you. Love you, Timmy. And thank you, BUDDY. There he is. Okay. Any committee reports?

Anything from the mayor and directors? Okay. With that, we shall proceed to legislation and I'll call on Mr. Akuche. Thank you, Mr. President. I move with respect to all bills that come before this evening that the rule be

second been regularly moved and seconded. The motion should be will be before you. Okay, motion passes 8 to zero. Moving on then to legislation, we'll start off with bill 25-179. Mr. Falcat.

Thank you, Mr. President. I move that bill 25179 be read and placed upon the floor for discussion. Second. Been regularly moved and seconded. The clerk shall read bill 25-179. an ordinance making temporary annual appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures of the city of Mansfield, Ohio for the fiscal year beginning January 1st, 2026 and declaring an emergency. Is there any discussion on bill 25-179 hearing? None. Mr. Faucet.

Thank you, Mr. President. And I move that bill 25179 be placed upon the floor for final uh passage. Second. Been regularly moved and seconded. Council shall cast a vote for final passage of bill 25-179. Bill passes 8 to zero. Moving on to bill 25-196. Mr. Falquette. Thank you, Mr. President. I move that bill 251 196 be read and placed upon the floor for discussion. Second.

Been regularly moved and seconded. The clerk shall read bill 25-196.

Honoring Councilwoman Laura Burns upon her retirement from the city of Mansfield. resolution honoring and thanking Laura Burns for her dedicated service as Ward One Councilwoman for the city of Mansfield, Ohio. Whereas Laura Burns has faithfully served the residents of the city of Mansfield as the Ward One Councilwoman, beginning her service in 2020 by completing an unexpired term and continuing through the conclusion of her elected term. Whereas throughout her tenure the Mansfield City Council, Mrs. Burns demonstrated a strong commitment to public service and to representing the interests of the residents of Ward 1 and the city of Mansfield. Whereas Laura Burns served on the municipal and public utilities committee where she thoughtfully contributed to matters affecting essential city services and infrastructure and advocated for fair and transparent utility practices. And whereas through her work on the municipal and public utilities committee, Mrs. Burn sought to balance city revenue needs with affordability for residents, address constituent concerns related to utility billing, and supported measures to ensure compliance with municipal utilities. Whereas Mrs. Burns supported the con conservation easement at John Todd Park, reflecting her commitment to environmental stewardship and the preservation of community green spaces. Whereas she consistently emphasized the importance of protecting the local environment, including the preservation of natural resources and the safeguarding of the city's water and air quality, principles that were central to her service on city council. and whereas her service has been characterized by dedication, professionalism, and a s sincere desire to contribute positively to the Mansfield community. Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Mansfield City Council hereby expresses its sincere gratitude and appreciation to Laura Burns for her service and contributions as Ward One Councilwoman. Be it further

resolved that the city Mansfield City Council extends its best wishes to Laura for continued success in all her future endeavors. Is there is there any Mr. Pokeette?

I'll start off. I um was real I started uh with Laura Burns um in the sense that uh she was appointed uh had to go through central committee which I participated in and uh it was it was a pretty pretty close vote. Um and and Laura won it and I think it was a real good decision. I'm glad she's here. We were able to um share our swearing in ceremony that first time. It was my second swearing in her first and and uh so that was a lot of fun and uh I was always glad to have her on console. So thanks

Mrs. Mm. I'm gonna keep it short and sweet because I'm gonna be emotional. Um, yeah, Laura and I came on together and I sure do hate to see you go. I think that it's it's going to be a loss. you got big shoes to fine and um I appreciated your levelheadedness and we've had many phone calls to go over things and talk and um and the best thing about all of it is that I now good luck and I'm going to see you around.

Anyone else? Miss Mount just wanted to thank Laura for her service to the city to the first ward and I know you put your heart and soul into it and that's very appreciated both to your ward and to the rest of council and the whole city. Thank you and best of luck on your next endeavors. M Robertson,

um Laura, I just want to say that uh you've been an inspiration in my uh first year here and uh everyone always knew where she stood. Um Laura is very passionate and she's very clear. She if there was an issue or a legislative issue, the one thing I learned is that she was very involved. She was very knowledgeable about that situation and she could always answer questions about it and I appreciated that. And um for me, you're kind of like a mentor even though you didn't know that. Um and uh I appreciate you. I hate to see you go. It's definitely a loss to the city here in city council and to us. So, I just want to wish you the best and uh hope that we see you around soon.

Mr. Auchini.

All right. You You've been a blessing. Just watching you being you. And what you are here is what you're out there. You're not somebody who has two different characters, one for the public and one for the private. And that's a blessing to work with you and you're just cool as a cucumber. I mean, when things are going here, you just chill and uh it always happens. So, thank you and for the fact that after you had the challenge that you had in New York and when you came back and you didn't let that stop you, you keep pushing on, keep saying, I got to finish this and you finished it. Thank you. I'm glad to finish it with you.

Miss on you, Laura. I just want to thank you for your service to the community on a whole and that you inspire me in the sense of you have a quiet demeanor, but when you say things, you know, you bring forth authority and that's something I like about you. Thank you so much, Mr. Diaz.

Thank you, Mr. President. Laura had you have so many qualities that I admire and I remember when I first met you in 2021 when we were campaigning I didn't really know you but I really what stood out was your respect and your politeness to your opponent and when there was I feel outsiders who really wanted you to be combative and petty you weren't that you were like no you're very warm and I think you are definitely a big factor why city council has become come so um respectful and um not divisive. You're a new wave of leadership that I really admire and I'm really proud to call you my friend and just because you're not up here, you're going to be doing a lot in the community and as Reverend El said, you overcame some challenges physically, but it didn't keep you down. I want to thank you for all that you've done for the ward and the entire city. Thank you,

Mayor.

Laura, I just want to say thank you. Um I I got to know you a little bit before um I got elected and it's been really a pleasure the last two years to work with you. Um I always appreciate your thoughtfulness um the wisdom that you shared at times um on you know some really difficult issues that we had to deal with. Um, I appreciate your encouragement that that you often reached out to me when things were difficult. Um, and just always, um, you know, gave some encouragement to keep going. Um, I see your families here. It's it's a lot to be an elected official. You're in the public eye and your family is too, whether they like it or not. And you have a great family. you're raising two amazing kiddos and uh I wish you all the best in this next uh chapter.

Laura, I'd just like to say kind of echo what all has been said. It's been a pleasure to work with you on council all these years. Um it's been it's been a pleasure. You you've been uplifting. um very informative on the issues that you supported and very uh just encouragement to allow a lot of us to strive to do to be better. And uh I just uh wish you the best in whatever path you choose and with your family and kind of like the mayor said as somebody that had kids that grew up with their dad being involved in politics um I know what that's like for the family. So, um, my best regards to the family as well. So, with that, enjoy your life. Thank you. Anyone else? You may. I've been thinking about what I was going to say for weeks and every time I considered what I would say completely calm. And now that I'm here, I am less calm. When I started on city council, I was so optimistic and definitely naive and really really just came bubbling my way in here and I thought everything was going to be peachy keen and I have been humbled in so many different ways. Um, and I have learned so much from the people who have come in here, the people that I've worked with, who have mentored me and been my friends. I I would not trade it for anything. Even on the days that were really really hard because this isn't, you know, once

you're a public official, man, people tell you exactly how they feel all of the time and they don't care if you're in Kroger's with your family or if you're, you know, having office hours. They they tell you the truth. that I have always really appreciated that people feel that they can speak their truth because if I don't know it then I can't help you. So I am I am I'm sad to end this chapter of my life. I have so appreciated working with this administration. I I cannot wait to see what is next for Mansfield and um take care of my public works committee. That has been the delight of my time on council. And uh anybody ever wants to talk about sludge, I'm still here.

Your girl. Yeah. Thank you everybody for the kind words. We'll get pictures after the next one.

Thank you, Mr. President. I move that bill 25196 be placed upon the floor for final passage. Second 25-196. Do I have to put this up? motion pass. Bill 25-

Bill 25-197. Mr. Faucet. Thank you, Mr. President. I move that bill 251 197 be read and placed upon the floor for discussion. Second.

Been regularly moved and seconded. The clerk shall read bill 25-197. Honoring Councilman Reverend Eleazar Auchier upon his retirement from the city of Mansfield. A resolution honoring and thanking Reverend Eleazar Auchier for his dedicated service as councilman for the third ward of the city of Mansfield, Ohio. Whereas Reverend Eleazar Auchier has faithfully served the residents of the city of Mansfield as the ward three councilman, commencing his service in 2022 and dutifully serving the citizens of our community through the end of his term in 2025. And whereas throughout his tenure on the Mansfield city council, Reverend Eleazar Cuchier has faithfully represented the citizens of the third ward in the city, demonstrating his dedication to public service and his love for our community through his engagement and representation. Rarez Reverend Eleazar Auchier served on the claims committee where he thoughtfully drove investigation and consideration into claims, personally reviewing each claim and balancing the interests of the city and individual citizens with both pragmaticism and empathy. Oh, that's a big word, David.

Thank you. Y whereas the reverend has led through faith leading prayer to commence each council meeting with his principles guiding his judgment and leadership that guided his service on city council. And whereas his representation of the third ward has been defined by his leadership, faith and community engagement. Now therefore, be it resolved that the Mansfield City Council hereby expresses its sincere gratitude and appreciation to Reverend Eleazar Auchier for his service and contributions as W3 Councilman. And be it further resolved that the Mansfield City Council extends its best wishes to Reverend Eleazar Auchier for his continued success in all his future endeavors.

Is there any discussion, comments? Mr. Fett.

Thank you, Mr. President Reverend Nal, thank you very much for your leadership, for your spiritual uh guidance, your uh thoughtful consideration of various bills we've had over the years. I've had some challenging ones and we always knew where you stood on them and u you always made a good point um and and held firm to your convictions and beliefs and we'll miss you uh from council, but I hope to see you around. Reverend, I've known you for a long time and it has been a delight to watch you serve this community in the same way that you serve your family and your church. And if there was anything that we can say about your time on council is that you love Mansfield and that you want the best for us. Thank you.

Reverend Nell, um, we go way back. Uh way back um when I was a young officer um the rev worked uh with us with juvenile and uh some of the more um violent juvenile offenders back in the early 90s I'm sorry late 90s early 2000s and uh that's when I first met Reverend Al and I can tell you that his passion for this community for these kids for his family for Mansfield itself has always been his top priority while he's been here and he has shown that on council and it's my pleasure to call you my friend. And uh I'm looking forward to hopefully seeing you around. I don't expect you to disappear anywhere. And uh again, thank you for so much that you've done because um I appreciate you and I appreciate your friendship. God bless you.

Well, we don't go way back, but but I definitely have gotten to known you know you and I have enjoyed serving with you on council. Um it's obvious that you've got a servant's heart and you've brought that um into the meetings and we appreciate all of your service to the city of Mansfield and I'll see you around the Y. Thank you. daily. Reverend Al, I'm sorry. That's what I was and

I was wondering um Reverend Al, I enjoy sitting right beside you. Your calm demeanor. It shows that you're a man of God. Of course, you practice it and um you inspire me. The way you know your mannerism and all that and I admire you for that and thank you for what you do for the community. May God continue to bless you. Mr. Diaz,

thank you, Mr. President. That just the your name, Reverend L is a Mansfield household name in itself. Everyone knows who you are and you are pure love. Sorry. And I say that because um like Councilwoman Burns, you both had some um some pretty hard times um with uh loss and seeing how you handle it, how you've handled it um with strength and still um comfort other people who are right who are and comfort other people in your own pain and grief really did does solidify your leadership. Your prayers even for those who are not uh faith believers, it didn't matter because you prayed for everyone with such unconditional love. And you've actually um it's a good thing you don't use social media because you know as much praise as you get there's also people who you know they'll criticize um your unwavering belief which I think is wrong because they don't know who you are and you you just love everyone and you um you are beyond having a servant's heart and getting to know you um before I really knew you personally and knowing your legacy with uh um in the juvenile my my grandmother and you working with in the jail ministry. I think that just um I think that's a beautiful thing. And what also is a beautiful thing is despite um a disagreements on how we vote on things, there was always respect and love. Um and you I think you really um taught us how to do that and you're

going to continue to do great things in the community and thank you for praying for us. you've prayed for us personally when we and you did it tonight. And that that is um it's a beautiful thing and um and I'm glad to call you my friend as well and we love you, Miss M.

Thank you, Reverend Dell. Your service to the city, your love of the city, your leadership predated your time on council. It didn't change when you were on council and I know it will continue. Thank you for all you've done for the city, the residents, us as council people, the employees. You care for everyone and it's much appreciated and you'll be missed, but we know we'll see you around. God bless you. I just want to add in my thanks as well. Um like Councilwoman Meyer, I don't go way back with you either. Um but I remember um getting lunch with you when I was a candidate and just kind of you asking very thoughtful questions. Um I could tell you were taking the measure of me and trying to figure out, you know, what what would I do? And I just really enjoyed that time. Um, and I've enjoyed getting to work with you. Um, you know, no question that you have a dedication to this community um, in many levels and um, as a fellow believer, I I always appreciated uh, your encouragement um, again, especially during difficult times. Um, and I know that you have a heart for Mansfield, the folks that uh, may not always want to hear it. Um, and then others that do, you you love them the same. And and I know that whenever you were taking a vote, you did it very thoughtfully. Um, and uh, I appreciate that and and wish you all the best.

And Reverend El, I guess I'll I'll wrap it up. And I'm just going to say Reverend, not Reverend Elazar. And I probably probably mispronounced that, but uh you know, I remember you uh coming to council when I was president way back when and there issues coming before the city, you would come and present your stance and uh it was always wellreceived. Um we appreciate I as many have said before, it's problem with going last is your love for the city is is unquestioned. and undoubtedly you you love this town and it it shows through and through and uh I just wish you and your family the best in in the years to come. Um enjoy whatever adventures you uh so choose and uh I'm sure we'll see you around. So with that uh thank you You may say something. First of all, I want to thank the Lord for the privilege to serve him here. And I want to thank all of you for your support. This is a wonderful, amazing council. I can't

help but thank God every day, but particularly every Tuesday, I pray for every one of you by name and every Monday for the whole city. And when my daughter died, all of you just came around and it was just what I needed at the time that I needed it. And you have not left since then. You still support me and still remind me you're praying for me. That's a blessing. And I want to thank people of my third word who elected me to serve them and to serve the Lord. And the whole city of Mansfield. Want to thank everyone for the opportunity and the privilege to be called your councilman. It's so a blessing. I've learned a lot from all of you and you have taught me things that I will take with me wherever I go. You'll be seeing me a national day. Prayer is coming pretty soon. I'm going to see you. I'll be inviting you. But Mr. President, if you don't mind, um, when I pray this morning for all of you and for the city, God gave me a Bible scripture that I want to read and is for all of you and for the city. And if I may is Psalm 121.

And David in his challenging time and difficulties, he said, "I look up my eyes to the mountains. Where does h my help come from?" Not from the mountains, not from the government, not from anybody else. He says, "My help come from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip. He who watches over you will not slumber. Indeed, he who watches over man's field, you didn't know man's field is in the Bible. Who watches over man's field will neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord watches over you. The Lord is your shade at your right hand. The Son shall not harm you by day nor by night. The Lord will keep you from all harm. He will watch over your life. The Lord will watch over you coming and going both now and forever more. This word is for every one of you, especially this season. that people go through. Realize that the Lord is with you. It's watching over you. It's watching over man's field. And his plan and purpose for man's field, nothing, no demon, no devil can stop it. It will be accomplished. So, thank you for letting me serve here with you. God bless you. God bless you.

Okay. You want picture? You want so? Okay. Mr. P. I move that bill 25 197 be placed upon the floor for final consideration. Second. Council shall cast a vote for final pass. message of bill 25-197. I don't want to put that one up there either, just to let you know. Okay. Passes 8 to zero. Okay. We want to take a quick picture.

Yes. Central for the first one. Picture lady thought we could do it here. Is that what you want to try? Yes. However we However we can. Um, it might be beneficial if Laura and Revenelle were to come down and we're doing one by one and then everyone else just kind of closing behind them. Is that right?

Mayor, you would step down one, please. I know that sound.

All right. Sorry. If you're in the second and third row, make sure you're in between the people that are in front of you. Don't get blocked. Make sure you can see the camera. Taking a lot of little league a lot of league team pictures over the years. Really? Oh boy. Oh,

I'll do my iPhone just to make sure.

How's my hair look? How's mine? Both of them. drone. All right, that was good. Thank you everyone. Congratulations. Thank you very much.

Okay, maybe the next move along. Bill 25-198, Mrs. Meyer. Thank you, Mr. President. I move that bill 25-198 be read and placed upon the floor for discussion. Second. And regularly moved and seconded. The clerk shall read bill 25-198

authorizing salary increases for certain members of council including the representatives from the first ward, third ward, fifth ward, and the atlarge seat serving the term commencing January 1st, 2026 and declaring an emergency. Any discussion on bill 25-1 198? Hearing none, Mrs. Meyer? Thank you, sir. I move that bill 25-198 be placed upon the floor for final passage. Second. Council shall cast a vote for final passage of bill 25-198. Oh, I'm sorry. I looked. I didn't

I'm sorry. No, you didn't. So, are we to not vote? Shall we abstain then for those? We can. Okay, cool. Thank you. I didn't want to break the law. Vote your vote your conscience. Bill passes 8 to zero. Bill 25-19. Mr. Auchi. Microphone. Turn turn turn turn turn turn turn turn turn turn turn turn turn turn turn turn turn turn turn turn turn turn turn turn turn turn turn turn turn turn turn turn turn turn turn turn turn turn turn turn turn your m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m microphone on. You're not done yet.

All right. Deal 25-1 191. be read and placed under read and placed under floor for discussion. Second been regularly moved and seconded. The clerks shall read bill 25-199

authorizing payment of the approved claim number 10-042125 of Carl Ellington 10854 Gorsuch Road Galina Ohio 43021 and declaring an emergency. Is there any discussion on bill 25-199 hearing? None. Mr. Auche, I I that 25-19 be placed on the floor for final passage. Second.

Been regularly moved and seconded. The council shall cast their vote for final passage of bill 25-19. Bill passes to zero. Bill 25-200. Mr. Auche. Thank you, Mr. President. 25-200 be read and placed on the floor for discussion. Second. Regularly moved and seconded. The clerk shall read bill 25-200

authorizing payment of the approved claim number 13-051425 of Robert Lambert 845 Cliffwood Avenue Zanesville Ohio 43701 and declaring an emergency any discussion on bill 25-200 hearing none Mr. Cuche 25-200 be placed on the floor for final passage. Second

been regularly moved and second and council shall cast a vote for fin passage of bill 25-200. Bill passes 8 to zero. Bill 25-201. Mr. Auche. Thank you Mr. President. I move that bill 25-201 be read and placed on the floor for fin for discussion. Second. Been regularly moved and seconded. The clerk shall read bill 25-201

authorizing payment of the approved claim number 17-060325 of Dwayne Price 261 Green Lawn Avenue, Mansfield, Ohio 44902 and declaring an emergency. Is there any discussion on bill 25-201? None. Mr. Auchain. Thank you, Mr. President. I 25-201 be placed on the floor for final passage. Second

and regularly moved and seconded. Clerk council shall cast a vote for final passage of bill 25-201. Bill passes 8. Bill 25-202. Mr. Cuche. Thank you, Mr. President. 25-202 be read and place on the floor for for discussion. Second. Then regularly moved and seconded. The clerk shall read bill 25-202

authorizing payment of the approved claim number 23-072225 Jasmine Lewis 213 Shirley Avenue apartment B Mount Vernon Ohio 43050 and declaring an emergency. Is there any discussion on bill 25-202 hearing none Mr. Auche? Thank you Mr. President. I move that 25-202 be placed on the floor for final disc uh passage. Second.

Moved and seconded. Council shall cast a vote for final passage of bill 25-202. Bill passes 8 to zero. Bill 25-203. Mr. Akuchi. Thank you, sir. I move that 25-203 be read and placed on the floor for discussion. Second. Been regularly moved and seconded. The clerk shall read bill 25-203

authorizing payment of the approved claim number 22-071025 Jacob Oblak 30 North Diamond Street, Mansfield, Ohio 44902 and declaring an emergency. Is there any discussion on bill 25-203? Hearing none, Mr. Auche, I move that 25-203 be placed on the floor for finance passage. Second. Regularly moved and second and council shall cast a vote for final passage of bill 25-203. Bill passes 8 to zero. Bill 25-204. Mr. Falette.

Thank you, Mr. President. And I move that bill 25204 be read and placed upon the floor for discussion. Second. Been regularly moved and seconded. The clerk shall read bill 25-204 designating a clerk of council establishing the duties and the salary therefore and declaring an emergency. Is there any discussion on bill 25-204? Hearing none. Mr. Fett. Thank you, Mr. President. I move that bill 25204 be placed upon the floor for final consideration. Second.

Been regularly moved. Seconded. Council shall cast a vote for final passage of bill 25-204. Bill passes 8 to zero. Bill 25-205. Mrs. Meyer. Thank you, M. Mr. President. I move that bill 25-205 be read and placed on the floor for discussion. Second. Been regularly moved and seconded. The clerk shall read bill 25-205 designating an assistant clerk of council establishing the duties and the salary therefore and declaring an emergency. Is there any discussion on bill 25-205 hearing? None. Mrs. Meyer.

Thank you, sir. I move that bill 25-205 for second. Moved and seconded. Council shall cast their vote for final passage of bill 25-205. Bill passes 8 to zero. Bill 25-206. Mr. Akuchi 25.206. Second.

Been regularly moved and seconded. The clerks are read bill 25-206. electing the president promp of city council for the term commencing January 1st, 2026 and ending December 31st, 2027 and declaring an emergency. Is there any discussion on bill 25-206 hearing? None. Mr. Auchi 206 second

been regularly moved and seconded. Council shall cast their final passage of bill 25-206. Bill passes 8 to zero. Bill 25-207. Mr. Auche microphone. Checked out. Excuse me. Bill 25-207 be read and placed on the floor for discussion. Second been regularly moved and seconded. The clerk shall read bill 25-207

establishing standing committees of council designating membership thereon for the term commencing January 1st, 2026 and expiring December 31st, 2027 and declaring an emergency. Is there any discussion on bill 25-207? Mr. Diaz,

I just want to um say I know that we met last week to discuss uh committees and um it it was such a good feeling leaving the reformatory. Um, no, that's where we it it felt so good leaving OSR knowing that uh we did something that that was right for the city. See, this I always ruin moments. And I feel like uh you know this time around and a few other times we met um as a as a group of leaders who just really want the best for the people that we serve. And I love that we can not be intimidated. We can um identify whose expertise and whose strength and passions fit each committee and that we don't argue about. I just think that's a beautiful thing. We've been doing that for quite a few years and I think that um I wish they would do that, you know, much higher in leadership, but I don't I just want to just uh thank you all for um being good examples and that I think is very inspiring. Any other comments about leaving the reformatory?

Okay, Mr. Cuche. Yes. I move that bill 25-207 be placed on the floor for final passage. Second. Been regularly seconded. Council shall cast their vote for final passage of bill 25-207. Bill passes 8 to zero. Bill 25-208. Mr. Falcat. Thank you, Mr. President. I move that bill 25208 be read and placed upon the floor for discussion. Second.

And regularly moved and seconded. The clerks are read bill 25-208. An ordinance declaring the improvement of certain real property located in the city of Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio to be a public purpose. Declaring such property to be exempt from real property taxation designating specific public infrastructure improvements that once made will directly benefit the parcel for which improvement is declared to be a public purpose requiring annual service payments in lie of taxes. Establishing a municipal public improvement tax increment equivalent fund providing related authorizations pursuant to Ohio revised code sections 5709.4B 5709.42 5709.43 5709.832 and 50 5709.85 and declaring an emergency.

Mr. Falcat. Thank you, Mr. President. I just wanted to and I know I let Barrett go um just because I think he had Christmas shopping do or something, but um I really appreciate him and the um alliance that the mayor made um for economic development. This is a new tool for the city of Mansfield to um generate some uh funds for making infrastructure improvement. And I'm glad we're finding some new uh new ways to do it. It obviously uh other cities have been doing it for many many years. So I'm glad we're catching up.

Any other uh comments, discussion on 208? Okay, Mr. Fett. Thank you, Mr. President. I move that bill 25-208 be placed upon the floor for final consideration. Second. been regularly moved and seconded. Council shall cast their vote for final passage of bill 25-208. Bill passes 8 to zero as 209. Mr. Fulit. Thank you, Mr. President. I move that bill 25209 be read and placed upon the floor for discussion. Second.

Regularly moved and seconded. The clerk shall read bill 25-209, appropriating the sum of $50,000 from the unappropriated safety services pride fund number 239 for the purpose of transferring funds to the safety services fund number 214 based on actual and anticipated revenue through December 31st, 2025 and declaring an emergency. Discussion on bill 25-209 hearing. None. Mr. Faul. Thank you, Mr. President. I move that bill 25209 be placed upon the floor for final consideration. Second.

Been regularly moved and seconded. Council shall cast their vote for final passage of bill 25-209. Bill passes 8 to zero. Bill 25- 210. Mrs. Meyer. Thank you, Mr. President. I move the bill 25-210 be read and placed upon the floor for discussion. Second. Been regularly moved and seconded. The clerk said read bill 25-210

authorizing the safety service director to accept and appropriate the donation of a K9 vest for K9 Max with a value of $1,800 from vested interest in canines. Any discussion on bill 25-210? Miss Robertson, I just noticed something that the mayor's first name is spelled wrong on some of the legislation. It's with a Y instead of an IIE.

I've been called to worse. Don't worry. There's It's the last one. It looks like 209 and 210. Just probably need to just wanted that noted. The first name 198. Okay, Mrs. Meyer.

Uh, thank you, Mr. President. I just want to um publicly thank um Officer Stevenson for pursuing this grant. Uh, I think that shows great initiative and I certainly hope that he'll have a long career with our department and continue to look for these kinds of things, help us out with the budget. So, any other discussion on 210? Mrs. Mount Miss Mine's very similar to Councilwoman Meyers thanking Officer Stevenson for his work getting this and also thank you to the uh group for giving this grant to us.

Any others? Okay. Hearing none, Mrs. Meyer. Thank you, sir. I move that bill 25- 210 be placed upon the floor for final passage. Second. Council shall cast their vote for final passage of bill 25-210. Bill passes 8 to zero. Bill 25-21, Mr. Falcat. Thank you, Mr. President. I move that bill 25211 be read and placed upon the floor for discussion. Second.

And regularly moved and seconded. The clerk shall read bill 25-211 authorizing the safety service director to enter into a software maintenance agreement with Spirion Central Square for 2026 in the amount not to exceed $92,24923 in order to continue current services with said provider including CAD records management vehicle location and MCT and other software services utilized by the safety service department. Is there any further discussion on bill 25-211?

Okay, Mr. Falette. Thank you, Mr. President. I move that bill 25211 be placed on the floor for final consideration. Second. Been regularly moved and seconded. Council shall cast their vote for final passage of bill 25-211. Bill passes 8 to zero. And our last piece of legislation for this evening and the year, bill 25- 212. Mrs. Meyer. Thank you, sir. I move that bill 25-212 be read and placed upon the floor for discussion. Second. Been regularly moved and seconded. The clerk shall read bill 25-212

adopting personnel positions, pay grades, and salaries for certain employees of the city of Mansfield 2026 payroll year and declaring an emergency. Is there any discussion on bill 25-212? Okay. Hearing none, Mrs. Meyer. Thank you. Move that bill 25-2 be placed upon the floor for final passage. Second. Been regularly moved and seconded. Council shall cast their vote for final passage of bill 25-212. Bill passes 8 to zero. Is there anything else to come before council this evening? Mr. Auche.

Thank you, Mr. President. I wanted to take this opportunity to say congratulations to Crystal and uh passing the baton. I know you will do excellent work and I want to thank Carol and Mark for all the great work that you do to make the whole citizen of our city know what's going on with the government. I appreciate it so much and I can't tell you how much I love your work. Thank you for all you do. Thank you, Mr. President. Yes, ma'am. Just a question. Do we need to make any motion regarding the updating of the mayor's um spelling of her name on those four bills?

All right. Thank you. Anything else? Move to close. Second. I