Martins Ferry City Council Special Meeting Minutes of May 24, 2023

Posted on: August 3, 2023

The Martins Ferry City Council met for a Special Meeting on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., at the Donald Myers Council Chambers. This meeting was called to discuss Legislation only, specifically on amending the Ordinance of 2018 to purchase a new garbage packer truck.

Council President Kristine Davis called the meeting to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those present, followed by a prayer by the Clerk. 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; Tom Burns, James Agnew and James Schramm, Council at Large Members.

Ordinances and Resolutions:

An Ordinance Amending Authorizing The Director Of Public Service To Purchase A New Garbage Packer Truck, And Declaring An Emergency.

This Ordinance was given a first reading. Mr. Schramm moved to suspend the rules for reading the Ordinance. Motion was seconded by Mr. Rodgers. A roll call vote was heard with Schramm, Hunker, Shrodes, Armstrong, Rodgers, Burns, and Agnew voting yes. Motion carried. Mr. Hunker moved to pass the Ordinance as read. Motion was seconded by Mr. Burns. A roll call vote was heard with Hunker, Shrodes, Armstrong, Rodgers, Burns, Agnew and Schramm voting yes. The motion carried and the Ordinance was declared passed. The Mayor said the cost of the Packer will be financed through Unified Bank with a 5.81% interest rate.

The Mayor has received an offer of $10,000 for the purchase of the sandstone retrieved from the house that was demolished on Center Street. President Davis said last year’s minutes will be reviewed to see how Council had decided to handle this sale. An Ordinance may have to be established for this sale.

Mr. Shrodes moved to adjourn, which was seconded by Mr. Schramm. After an affirmative voice vote, the meeting was adjourned at 6:06 p.m. with a salute to the flag.

The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Martins Ferry City Council will be held on June 7, 2023 at 6:00 in Council Chambers at the City Building.

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

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Rent Our Facilities

Martins Ferry Recreation Center Rental Rates

Rental rates will be as follows:

A NON REFUNDABLE deposit will be requested to hold the date and time of any event, along with a signed agreement. Deposit is due at time of agreement signing.

All events in the dining room will need to conclude NO LATER than 10:00PM

All events in the gymnasium will need to conclude NO LATER than 11:00PM

Dining Room (downstairs, kitchen)
up to 50 people
Rectangle tables
4 hour rental…..Deposit amount due at signing is $75.00 Non refundable and comes off the total rental fee, this is to hold the date and time of the event.
$100.00 rental fee
TOTAL $175.00

Gym (birthday parties, wedding/baby shower)
Small gathering (max of 100 people)
6 round and numerous rectangle tables available
4 hour rental………Deposit amount due at signing $75.00 Non refundable and comes off of the total rental fee, this is to hold the date and time of the event.
$125.00 rental fee
TOTAL $200.00

Wedding Reception
large gathering (max of 300 people)
4-6 hour rental…………Deposit amount due at signing is $100.00 Non refundable and comes off the total rental fee, this is to hold the date and time of the event.
$350.00 rental fee
TOTAL $450.00

Gym rental for sports training (basketball, softball, etc.)
$30.00/hour for Non Martins Ferry organizations
$25.00/hour for Martins Ferry organizations

Batting Cages
$30.00/2 hours for Non Martins Ferry organizations
$25.00/2 hours for Martins Ferry organizations

Skating Parties *********

Rental fee is $25.00 per hour, which includes skates for a MAX of four (4) hours rental, and no more than 50 people. There is a contract that will need to be signed as well as 1/2 total rental fee at time of reservation, to hold the date and time of the event.

Larger organizations will need to contact the Utility office for rates.

To make reservations for the recreation center, please contact the Utility Office at 740-633-6151 ext 312. Monday thru Friday 7:30am till 3:00pm or you can email questions to lriba@martinsferryoh.gov