City of St. Marys Council Meeting 04-27-2026

The City of St. Marys Council held a meeting on April 27, 2026, where several procurement and land use matters were discussed. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of an emergency ordinance authorizing the Director of Public Service and Safety to advertise four parcels of land—two residential lots and two farm fields—for sale via sealed bids. The council discussed the history and strategic value of these properties, including past purchases aimed at annexation and landfill management. The sale process was planned to be managed internally with a five-week advertising period. Additionally, the council reviewed zoning changes for a property to allow multifamily residential use and received updates on public service projects such as traffic studies related to increased truck traffic. The council also considered a resolution opposing a proposed gas rate increase by Enbridge, with representatives from the Ohio Consumers Council providing background and answering questions. The resolution was set to proceed through normal readings with no immediate emergency action required. Motions to accept minutes, pass ordinances, and suspend rules for expedited land sale legislation were approved unanimously.