Martins Ferry Special Council Meeting Minutes January 30, 2026

Posted on: February 5, 2026

The Martins Ferry City Council met for a Special Session on Friday, January 30, 2026 at 4:30   p.m., in the Donald Myers Council Chambers.  The meeting was called to order by Council President Phil Wallace with the Pledge of Allegiance recited by those present in chamber, followed by a prayer by the Clerk.   Answering Roll Call were Bob Hunker, First Ward Council Member, Andrew Smay, Third Ward Council Member; Ryan Robey, Fourth Ward Council Member, Gus Harris and Jim Schramm, Council at Large Members.   Absent:  Spencer Echemann, Second Ward Council Member and James Agnew, Council at Large Member. 

This Special Meeting was called to consider legislation only. 

Mr. Sutak explained that this Resolution is the actual ballot language that has to be taken to the Election Board.  He encouraged Council to pass this Resolution so it could be placed on the ballot and hopefully passed by the citizens so there will not be a lapse in the operation of the Police Department.  This is a renewal levy not a new levy (no tax increase).

A Resolution Declaring It Necessary To Levy A Tax In Excess Of The 10 Mill Limitation And To Renew A 5.0 Mill Police Protection Levy For Five Years And Declaring An Emergency. 

This Resolution was given a third reading.  Motion was made by Mr. Harris and seconded by Mr. Hunker to pass the Resolution as read.  A roll call vote was heard with Harris, Schramm, Hunker, Smay, and Robey voting yes.  The motion carried and the Resolution was declared passed. 

             Mr. Hunker moved to adjourn, which was seconded by Mr. Schramm.   After an affirmative voice vote, the meeting was adjourned at 4:41 p.m. with a salute to the flag.

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Kay H. McFarlan, Clerk of Council                           Phil Wallace, Council President

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