Sylvania City Council agreed to refer a proposed ordinance and resolution to a committee of the whole meeting scheduled for 6 pm on May 4. The measures relate to increasing transparency, affirming existing police policies, and reaffirming Sylvania’s commitment to safety and non-discriminatory policing. Sylvania Safety City head teachers and aids were confirmed by council for the annual Sylvania Police summer program for children entering … Continue reading City Beat…
Veronica Motley, D.Ed., superintendent of Sylvania Schools, opened the April 6 Sylvania City Council meeting with a State of the Schools presentation, outlining district progress and future priorities. She was followed by Tara Haye, chair of the Committee for Sylvania’s Future, who spoke in support of the school levy scheduled for the May 5 ballot. Arbor Day Mayor Mark Frye issued a proclamation designating April … Continue reading City Beat…
At the March 16 meeting of Sylvania City Council, Mayor Mark Frye presented Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities Superintendent, Michele Myerholtz, with a proclamation designating March 2026 as “Developmental Disabilities Awareness” month in the city of Sylvania. New purchases In other business, council members approved city of Sylvania Service Director Joe Shaw’s recommendation to accept Motorola Solutions’ $27,131.58 proposal for six new portable radios … Continue reading City Beat…
All seats were filled in Sylvania City Council Chambers on Feb. 17 for the Committee of the Whole meeting as members of the community were on hand to voice their opinions on the Sylvania Resource Conservation and Equal Access Ordinance, proposed by Councilman Doug Haynam. While the meeting was extended to accommodate those who wished to go on record, no vote was taken, and a … Continue reading City Beat…
At the Feb. 2 meeting of Sylvania City Council, members approved several recommendations from Service Director Joe Shaw related to upcoming infrastructure and equipment projects. Council President Mary Westphal reported that following a discussion, members of the Finance Committee agreed upon adding the Rite Aid property at Centennial Road and Sylvania- Metamora Road, the Summerplace neighborhood and the Church 321 plaza as potential new Community … Continue reading City beat …
Speed limit loweredAt the Jan. 20 meeting members of Sylvania City Council authorized Deputy Service Director Eric Barnes to modify the speed limit on Centennial Road between Little and Erie/Sylvania Metamora roads from 50 mph to 45 mph following a speed study in accordance with ODOT standards, noting that 85 percent of drivers in that section travel at 46 mph. Barnes pointed out that the … Continue reading City beat …
Sylvania Municipal Judge Michael Bonfiglio administered the oath of office to the newly elected Mayor, Mark Frye. He then swore in re-elected council members Mary Westphal, Patrick Richardson, Marcus Hansen, and newly elected Shawn Murphy before the Jan. 5 meeting. Continue reading City beat …
Jonah Meyer-Crothers Day
Sylvania Mayor Mark Frye declared Nov. 17 as Jonah Meyer-Crothers Day in a proclamation at the Sylvania City Council meeting. Continue reading City beat …
City of Sylvania Service Director Joe Shaw proposed raising water and sewer rates at a Utilities and Environment Committee meeting held before the regular Sylvania City Council meeting on Nov. 3. Continue reading City beat …
Senior Center
levy endorsement
Members of Sylvania City Council voted unanimously to support the Five-Year, 0.50-mill levy for the Sylvania Senior Center at the Oct. 6 meeting. Continue reading City beat …
