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City Council President Mary Westphal, presided as Mayor Pro Tem in the absence of Mayor Mark Frye. Marcus Hansen was designated as Council President Pro Tem to start the June 15 meeting. Continue reading City beat …
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The Sylvania City Council approved property acquisitions for the planned Erie and Monroe streets roundabout project and discussed potential updates to downtown zoning regulations during its recent meeting. Continue reading City Beat…
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Sylvania City Council voted 6-1 on Monday to reject an initiative petition proposed ordinance titled “Sylvania Resource Conservation and Equal Access Ordinance,” first proposed during the council’s April 20 meeting. After receiving a response from the Initiative Committee, there was no change in their position to discuss amendments.Council President Mary Westphal said the proposal received careful consideration before the Committee of the Whole recommended rejection … Continue reading City beat …
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …