PERRYSBURG — Perrysburg City Council commended two council members leaving their posts, as well as approved plans to improve fire department safety, protect city computers, and update zoning codes.
Council members Jan Materni and Jonathon Smith received commendations from Mayor Tom Mackin on Dec. 19 for their service on council.
Smith, who served as council president, said while he is sorry to leave the people he has worked with in Perrysburg, he had decided to not run in November so that he could spend time with his wife and four children. Materni, who did not win her bid to be re-elected to council, was commended for her passion and caring while serving on three council committees.
Council voted to allow the fire division to apply for state funding to protect firefighters from noxious fumes. The city is eligible to apply for up to $15,000 in Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation (BWC) grant funding through the BWC Firefighter Exposure to Environmental Elements grant program.
The grant money would be used for a “one source capture diesel exhaust system” and 34 barrier hoods. The total project cost would be $17,936.25, with the state grant paying $14,946.88 and the city paying $2,989.37 in matching funds.
In order to update zoning codes, council voted to allow the mayor and director of finance to enter into an agreement with McBride Dale Clarion to update the city zoning code, at a price not to exceed $120,000. The project is expected to be completed in 14-18 months.
A resolution was approved authorizing the mayor and director of finance to enter into an agreement with Clark Schaefer Hackett Business Advisors for the preparation of the 2023 city audit at a cost of $29,970. The city is required to submit to an audit each year
The purchase of cyber insurance coverage for the city was approved by council. It was reported the finance officer had worked with insurance consultant Hylant of Toledo to solicit quotes for the insurance coverage and after receiving and reviewing the quotes, Hylant recommended that the city purchase their cyber-insurance through CFC, which they said offered the best terms and coverage. The quote for the insurance is $40,000. According to the policy overview, coverage includes acts of terrorism along with protection of city computer equipment from other external interference.
