Administrative staff for the City of Rossford will receive 5 percent, 3.5 percent and 3.5 percent pay increases during the next three years.
At a June 27 meeting, Rossford City Council approved a new labor union contract with UAW Local 12.
The contract covers a threeyear period, retroactive to April 1.
Beautification Donation Honors Mrs. Oberdorf
The Ball family of Rossford is making a $500 donation to the Rossford Beautification Committee in memory of Nancy Oberdorf, late wife of Councilman Larry Oberdorf.
Mayor Neil MacKinnon III noted that Mrs. Oberdorf was “a wife, mother, grandmother and educator who touched a lot of people’s lives.”
The Ball family were close friends with Mrs. Oberdorf, who also taught their children.
“Thank you very much,” Councilman Oberdorf responded.
The RBC has eight flower beds that are incomplete, and the donation will allow them to purchase flowers and plants to fill them.
Marina Activities
The Rossford marina has seen a boost in activity recently, including food trucks and live bands.
Maria Milligan of Mandell Road, who has been organizing the events, told council, “We want to turn it into a place to be–and get people off that sandbar.”
Renting dockage for the past three seasons, she has been scheduling local bands to play for tips and hopes to set up karaoke in the future.
“We’re here to help you and support you,” Mayor Neil MacKinnon said.
Councilman Chris Heban agreed, adding, “I think it’s fantastic what you’re doing for the boaters and the people in the community.”
Transportation Plan Grant
Rossford will receive a $500,000 grant to fund a transportation plan for the Crossroads and Innovation Commerce Center.
The funds were awarded by the Ohio Department of Transportation, according to the mayor.
Other Business
In other business, council:
•Did not request a hearing before the Ohio Division of Liquor Control for a liquor license request from Staybridge Suites, 9749 Clark Drive West, for a class A permit to sell beer and wine on the premises.
•Heard the first reading of an ordinance regarding a new lease for the cell tower located on the city’s Wales Road property.
City administrator Allyson Murray said she would like to investigate the lease document further because the current lease may be more beneficial to the city.
•Heard from Mayor MacKinnon that the companies creating a master plan for the city during the past four years will give a presentation at the first council meeting in September.
In April 2018, city council hired O’Brien Architects and Gateway Planning to create a development plan for the 1,600 acres of undeveloped land in the Crossroads, along with other areas of the city.
The cost is $496,489 with 96 percent paid by tax incremental financing (TIF) revenue, and 4 percent, about $20,000, coming from the city’s general fund.
The mayor said he put the master plan document on hold several times in the past few years due to the Amazon fulfillment center and other development projects.
•Heard the first reading of a resolution authorizing the city to use new guidelines for indoor air quality and require contractors and technicians to be certified by the International Certification Board.
Council’s next regular meeting will be Monday, July 11, at 6 p.m., in the municipal building, 133 Osborn Street, and is open to the public.