City of St. Marys Council Meeting 06-22-2026

The City of St. Marys Council held a meeting on June 22, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related topics were discussed. The council reviewed and approved an ordinance authorizing an agreement with Cummins Nelson and Associates for employee relations work. They also passed a resolution imposing a temporary 12-month moratorium on the establishment or conversion of data centers to allow time for regulatory review. A significant budget ordinance was discussed and passed, which included appropriations for deficiencies such as contributions to the Veterans Museum, a lease-purchase agreement for a garbage truck, CAD training for employees, legal services related to arbitration hearings, and roof repairs at the lake landfill. Additionally, the council discussed the sale of residential lots and upcoming bid processes for farmland, aiming to maximize revenue for the city. A zoning ordinance to reclassify a property from residential to commercial was introduced and scheduled for a second reading. The meeting also included updates on public service projects, including wastewater treatment plant repairs and scheduling a plant tour.