Martins Ferry City Council Special Meeting Minutesof Friday, November 21, 2025

Posted on: December 5, 2025

         The Martins Ferry City Council met in Special Session on Friday, November 21, 2025 at 10:30 a.m., in 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 followed by a prayer by the Acting Clerk.   Auditor Jack Regis assumed the Clerk’s duties at this meeting since Ms. McFarlan was unable to attend.  Answering Roll Call were Bob Hunker, First Ward Council Member; Suzanne Armstrong, Third Ward Council Member; Rick Rodgers, Fourth Ward Council Member; Melissa Yeso and James Agnew, Council at Large Members.  Absent: Spencer Echemann, Second Ward Council Member, and James Schramm, Council at Large Member.  Note:  There were 5 Council Members present which constitutes a quorum and a majority of the votes.    

This Special Meeting was called for consideration of meter-less parking enforcement.

Mayor Davies said that the city’s parking meters were outdated or simply not working.  The Administration is seeking Council’s permission to acquire a meter-less parking enforcement system.  The Mayor believes that the funds in the Off-Street Parking and the Parking Meter line items should be able to cover the cost of the entire system which includes the equipment for the first year. 

Chief West and Council Member Yeso reviewed 2 systems: 1) the T2 System; and 2) ParkMobile (Wheeling, Steubenville and St. Clairsville uses this system).

            Mr. Sutak said income from this project would go to the Police Department for Capital Expenditures which would free up General Fund Money.  A 32 minute discussion was held explaining the process, details and benefits of these parking payment systems.  Mr. Sutak suggested a one year trial period.  President Davis advised that the public needs educated on the details of this system and when it will begin. 

Motion was made by Mrs. Armstrong and seconded by Mr. Rodgers to permit the Mayor and Service Director to start a one year trial of T2 and/or ParkMobile for meter-less parking, utilizing money from the Off-Street Parking and Parking Meter Funds.  A roll call vote was heard with Armstrong, Rodgers, Yeso, Agnew and Hunker voting yes.  The motion was declared passed. 

Motion was made by Mr. Rodgers to adjourn and seconded by Mr. Hunker.  After an affirmative voice vote, the motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 11:07 a.m. with a salute to the flag.

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

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