City of St. Marys Council Meeting 11-09-2026

The City of St. Marys Council meeting was held November 9, 2026. Council approved emergency Resolution 2026-19, authorizing the Director of Public Service and Safety to contract with Kiesler Police Supply to purchase a new police precision rifle and trade in the department’s existing rifle. Council suspended the rules and passed the resolution; the purchase is already included in the police department’s five-year plan, but no price was stated. Police staff said the new rifle is a specialized tool, initially to be used by one qualified officer, with possible training for additional officers later. Resolution 2026-18, accepting the 2026 Auglaize County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan, received a second reading and is scheduled to return for a third reading.

The mayor cited completed community projects, including a $48 million grain and feed mill expansion, and noted that museum work had begun; no related purchasing decisions were considered. A finance committee meeting was requested for November 16 to distribute the 2027 budget. Council also entered executive session regarding collective bargaining agreements for police sergeants and dispatchers, with action expected afterward, though the transcript does not clearly establish the outcome. WOCAP representatives provided information about a fatherhood initiative supported by grant funding; this was informational and did not involve a City procurement decision.