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Aug 21, 2026

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Council approves one-year mine contract extension

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 6, 2026

Council approves SR 21 culvert repairs

Council unanimously approved two SR 21 culvert repair agreements totaling $195,400, including $122,950 and $72,450 contracts with Kenmore Construction.

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Briefing

Jun 15, 2026

Council approves major police technology spending

Council approved a 10-year Axon technology agreement costing up to $1,279,900.06 and approved police radio purchases costing up to $200,465.70, with both votes recorded as 7-0.

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Briefing

Jun 1, 2026

Council begins police technology purchases

Council began consideration of two police technology purchases: up to $200,465.70 for Motorola radios and up to $1,279,900.06 for a 10-year Axon technology agreement. Both ordinances received first readings after unanimous votes to add them to the agenda.

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Briefing

May 18, 2026

Council Extends Data Center Moratorium

Council unanimously adopted a 90-day moratorium on applications and approvals for data centers, extending the pause beyond its May 30 expiration while regulations are finalized. Council also approved the Capital Plan 7-0 and authorized storm sewer mapping and Greenwich Road engineering work.

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Briefing

May 4, 2026

Council approves annexation and road work

Council approved annexation of 1.497 acres and a related services plan, along with $13,140 in repairs to the Clark Mill Road bridge and a $24,461.20 paving change order for Hawaii Avenue and Burg Street.

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Briefing

Apr 20, 2026

Council Approves Fire and EMS System

Council unanimously approved a fire and EMS reporting system costing up to $12,370.50, with a 5-0 vote after waiving additional readings.

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Briefing

Apr 6, 2026

Council Approves Police Vehicle, Guardrail Repairs

Council unanimously approved a 2025 Jeep for the Police Department at a cost not to exceed $33,244, with insurance covering $27,710 and leaving a $5,534 city cost. It also approved a $50,310 agreement to repair guardrails throughout Norton, with both votes passing 7-0.

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Briefing

Mar 16, 2026

Council Approves Five-Year Animal Control Agreement

Council approved a five-year intergovernmental agreement for animal control services by a 6–0 vote. Members also introduced legislation for two portable traffic signal systems costing up to $58,000 and HVAC preventive services costing up to $15,348.

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Briefing

Mar 2, 2026

Council joins purchasing program and advances road work

Norton approved joining the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program, which officials said could provide a 24 percent savings on a planned front loader purchase. Council also approved participation in the 2026 ODOT road salt contracts and advanced an amendment that would increase the city’s SR 261 resurfacing share from $527,324 to $592,834.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Council Approves $12,215 Guardrail Repairs

Council unanimously approved a $12,215 agreement with Lake Erie Construction Company to repair guardrails on SR 585 and SR 21 within Norton. The cost is expected to be reimbursed by the insurance company, according to the minutes.

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Briefing

Feb 2, 2026

Council Updates Zoning Administrator Role

Council unanimously adopted an amended Zoning Administrator job description and salary schedule after approving changes to the position’s duties and Exhibit A. The council also introduced a $12,215 guardrail-repair agreement and legislation covering 2026 fund transfers and legal-defense services.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Council approves one-year mine contract extension

Council approved a one-year extension of its agreement with Norton Energy Storage LLC by a 5-1 vote, while declining to immediately enact a proposed zoning moratorium. Council also approved $220,115 for 3,500 tons of road salt and $68,363.20 for an emergency Dorothy Court culvert replacement.

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Briefing

Jan 5, 2026

Council advances fire levy and road plans

Council advanced a proposed renewal of the existing 5.6% fire levy for the May 5, 2026 ballot, with no change to the effective rate. It also introduced an agreement for the SR 261 resurfacing project, which would require a $527,834 city share while grants cover the remaining cost.

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