Martins Ferry City Council Special Meeting Minutes of September 26, 2024

Posted on: October 3, 2024

The Martins Ferry City Council met in Special Session on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. at the Donald Myers Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by Council President Kristine Davis with the Pledge of Allegiance recited by those present in chamber followed by prayer. 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 and Jim Schramm, Council at Large Members. James Agnew, Council-at-Large Member informed President Davis he was unable to attend this meeting. Six Council Members were present at this Special Meeting. This Special Meeting was called for the purpose of consideration of legislation only.

Mr. Hunker made a motion and Mr. Schramm seconded to suspend the 72 hour rule. A roll call vote was heard with Hunker, Echemann, Armstrong, Rodgers, Neiman, and Schramm voting yes. The motion carried and the 72 hour rule was suspended. This Ordinance was given a first reading.

An Ordinance Determining That A Real And Present Emergency Exists In The City Building And Authorizing The Mayor And Service Director To Seek Quotes And Enter Into A Contract For The Repair and/or Replacement Of The Roof And Masonry Work Necessary To Stop Leaks Damaging The City Building And Creating Potentially Hazardous Conditions.

Mr. Rodgers made a motion to suspend the rules for 3 readings. Mrs. Armstrong seconded the motion. A roll call vote was heard with Rodgers, Neiman, Schramm, Hunker, Echemann and Armstrong voting yes. The motion carried.

Mr. Schramm made a motion to pass the Ordinance as read. Mr. Echemann seconded the motion. The Ordinance was then explained by Service Director Sutak. A roll call vote was heard with Schramm, Hunker, Echemann, Armstrong, and Rodgers voting yes. Mr. Neiman voted no. The motion carried and the Ordinance was declared passed.

Motion was made by Mrs. Armstrong and seconded by Mr. Hunker to adjourn. After an affirmative voice vote, the meeting was adjourned at 9:55 a.m. with a salute to the flag.

The next meeting of the Martins Ferry Council will be held on Wednesday, October 2, 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