Martins Ferry City Council Special Meeting Minutes of July 21, 2023

Posted on: August 3, 2023

The Martins Ferry City Council met in Special Session on Friday, July 21, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., at the Donald Myers Council Chambers.  This meeting was called to discuss legislation, specifically to hear the third reading of an Ordinance and to hear the first reading of a Resolution.

The meeting was called to order by Council President Kristine Davis with the Pledge of Allegiance recited by those present in chamber. Answering Roll Call were Bob Hunker, First Ward Council Member, Bruce Shrodes, Second Ward Council Member; Suzanne Armstrong, Third Ward Council Member; Rick Rodgers, Fourth Ward Council Member; James Agnew, and Jim Schramm, Council at Large Members.  Tom Burns, Council at Large Member was absent.

This Ordinance was given a third reading. 

An Ordinance Approving Amending Chapter 193, Income Tax Sections 193.03 And 193.04 Of The Administrative Code Of The City Of Martins Ferry, Ohio To Provide For Imposition Of Annual Income Tax Rate Of Two Percent (2.00%) Per Year On Income On Or After January 1, 2024 And Declaring An Emergency. 

Motion was made by Mr. Shrodes and seconded by Mr. Schramm to pass the Ordinance as read.  A roll call vote was heard with Shrodes, Armstrong, Rodgers, Agnew, Schramm and Hunker voting yes.  The Motion carried and was declared passed.

Motion was made by Mr. Schramm and seconded by Mrs. Armstrong that an ordinance for putting Electric Aggregation on the ballot not be pursued.    A roll call vote was heard with Schramm, Hunker, Shrodes, Armstrong, Rodgers, and Agnew voting yes. The motion carries and was declared passed.

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Motion made by Mr. Shrodes and seconded by Rev. Agnew that the 72 Hour Rule for reading the Ordinance be suspended. A roll call vote was heard with Shrodes, Armstrong, Rodgers, Agnew, Schramm and Hunker voting yes.  The Motion carried.

A Resolution Authorizing And Directing The Board Of Elections Of Belmont County, Ohio, To Conduct An Election Of The Electors In The City Of Martins Ferry, Ohio, At The General Election To Be Held On November 7, 2023, On The Question:  Shall Ordinance 2023-08 Adopted By The Council Of The City Of Martins Ferry, Ohio Proving On January 1, 2024, For An Additional One Percent (1.00%) Levy On Income To A Total Rate Of Two Percent (2.00%) With Funds Generated By The 2.00% Income Tax To Be Appropriated Solely For The Purpose Of General Municipal Operations And Functions Be Passed? 

This Resolution was given a first reading. 

Motion was made by Mr. Rodgers and seconded by Rev. Agnew to Suspend the Rules for three readings of the Ordinance. A roll call vote was heard with Rodgers, Agnew and Schramm, Hunker, Shrodes, and Armstrong voting yes. The Motion carried.

Motion was made by Mr. Schramm and seconded by Mr. Rodgers to pass the Resolution as read.  A roll call vote was heard with Schramm, Hunker, Shrodes, Armstrong, Rodgers, and Agnew voting yes.  The Motion carried. 

Motion was made by Mr. Shrodes and seconded by Mrs. Armstrong to adjourn.  After an affirmative voice vote, the meeting was adjourned with a salute to the flag. 

The next regular Council Meeting will be held on August 2, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

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Kay H. McFarlan, Clerk of Council                           Kristine Davis, Council President

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