Martins Ferry City Council Special Meeting Minutes of June 27, 2024

Posted on: July 18, 2024

The Martins Ferry City Council met in Special Session on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 10:15 a.m., at the Martins Ferry Recreation Center. This meeting was called to discuss legislation only, specifically to hear the third reading of two Ordinances.

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, Spencer Echemann, Second Ward Council Member; Suzanne Armstrong, Third Ward Council Member; Rick Rodgers, Fourth Ward Council Member; and Ben Neiman, Council at Large Member. Rev. James Agnew and Jim Schramm, Council-at-Large Members informed President Davis they would be unavailable to attend this meeting.

This Ordinance was given a third reading.

An Ordinance Authorizing The Director Of Public Service To Advertise For Bids For The Sale Of Municipal Property And To Sell The Property To The Winning Bid.

Mr. Hunker made a motion to pass the Ordinance as read. Mr. Neiman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was heard with Hunker, Echemann, Armstrong, Rodgers, and Neiman voting yes. The motion carried and the Ordinance was declared passed.

This Ordinance was given a third reading.

An Ordinance Amending Chapter 1155, Source Water Protection Area, Of The Codified Ordinances Of The City Of Martins Ferry, Ohio.

Mr. Echemann made a motion to pass the Ordinance as read. Mrs. Armstrong seconded the motion. A roll call vote was heard with Echemann, Armstrong, Rodgers, Neiman and Hunker voting yes. The motion carried and the Ordinance was declared passed.

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

The next meeting of the Martins Ferry Council will be held on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. 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