AGENDA
Regular Meeting
MARIETTA CITY COUNCIL
July 1, 2021, 7:30 PM
Armory Building, 241 Front Street Room 10
(Facebook Live)

Call to Order – Susan Vessels, Council President
Roll Call – Jennifer Starkey, Council Clerk
Pledge of Allegiance - Susan Vessels, Council President
Approval of June 17, 2021 Regular Council Meeting Minutes - Mrs. Susan Vessels, Council President (Requires Action)
Public Hearing - Susan Vessels, Council President
Call on Officials - Susan Vessels, Council President
1. Mayor – Joshua Schlicher
2. Safety Service Director - Steven Wetz
3. Budget & Procurement Director – Bill Dauber
4. City Law Director - Paul Bertram
Call on Visitors - Susan Vessels, Council President
The Marietta City Council welcomes you here and thanks you for your time and concerns. Should you wish to address the council, this is the time set on the agenda for you to do so. When you are recognized, please step to the podium and state your name and address prior to addressing council. Your comments will be limited to three minutes. The council may not respond to your comments this evening, rather they may take your comments and suggestions under advisement and your questions may be directed to the appropriate staff person for follow-up. In the event of a violation of decorum, the council president will give one warning. Should a violation continue, the council president may revoke the speaking privileges, and the speaker may be subject to removal from the council chambers by the sergeant-at-arms.
Unfinished Business / Pending Legislation - Susan Vessels, Council President (Requires Action)
Legislation Third Reading - None

Legislation Second Reading

• Ordinance No. 237 (20-21) An Ordinance to amend Section 506.01 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Marietta, Ohio, titled KEEPING CERTAIN ANIMALS PROHIBITED, and to repeal existing 506.01 that is in conflict with said amendment. (GOSSETT)

• Resolution No. 95 (20-21) A Resolution to authorize the City of Marietta, Ohio to accept the donation of a park bench from Tina Siegfried in memory of Jerrie Caskin, to be placed at Camp Tupper (3rd & Warren Streets) at the discretion of the Director of Public Safety and Service in the City of Marietta, Ohio. (FARNSWORTH)

Presentation of Petitions and Communications Jennifer Starkey, Council Clerk
Report of standing committees on matters pertaining to business of such committees
1. Employee Relations – Chairwoman Shoaf
2. Streets and Transportation – Chairwoman Boyer
3. Public Lands and Buildings – Chairman Farnsworth
4. Planning, Zoning, Annexation and Housing – Chairman Schenkel
5. Police and Fire – Chairman Gossett
6. Water, Sewers and Sanitation / Special Utilities – Chairman McCauley
7. Finance and Taxation – Chairman Scales
Report of special committees - Susan Vessels, Council President
New Ordinances and Resolutions - Susan Vessels, Council President (Requires Action)
Legislation First Reading
• Ordinance No. 238 (20-21) An Ordinance to appropriate and/or transfer funds. (SCALES)

• Ordinance No. 239 (20-21) An Ordinance to authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety and Service to enter into a contract with NLS Asphalt Paving, of St. Clairsville, Ohio to provide Professional Services (Labor & Materials) for the 2021 Citywide Asphalt Resurfacing & ADA Curb Ramps Project in the City of Marietta, Ohio in the amount of $399,486.20, and declaring an EMERGENCY. (BOYER)

• Resolution No. 96 (20-21) A resolution to adopt and approve a substantial amendment to the 2019 Community Development Action Plan and to authorize the filing of same with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and declaring an EMERGENCY. (SCALES)

• Resolution No. 97 (20-21) A resolution to adopt and approve the 2021-23 Community Development Consolidated Plan and associated 2021 Action Plan and to authorize the filing of same with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and declaring an EMERGENCY. (SCALES)

• Resolution No. 98 (20-21) A Resolution to accept the donation of a historical sign and to authorize the Marietta Rowing and Cycling Club to place the historical sign behind the Marietta Lockmaster House, with the specific location of the sign to be at the discretion and approval of the Director of Public Safety and Service for the City of Marietta, Ohio. (FARNSWORTH)

Miscellaneous Business
1. 1st Ward Michael Scales
2. 2nd Ward Michael McCauley
3. 3rd Ward William Gossett
4. 4th Ward Geoff Schenkel
5. At-Large William Farnsworth
6. At-Large Susan Boyer
7. At-Large Cassidi Shoaf
Next Meeting – July 15, 2021 7:30 PM
Adjournment - Susan Vessels, Council President (Requires Action)