Shelby council to consider state ballot resolution
By David Jacobs
Shelby City Council is set to meet Monday evening to consider a resolution supporting the renewal of Ohio’s capital improvement program, as outlined in the council’s official agenda released ahead of the April 7 session.
Resolution No. 9-2025 would formally express the city’s support for State Issue 2, a statewide ballot initiative up for vote on May 6.
The program provides funding for public infrastructure projects across Ohio.
"The city of Shelby has benefited from SCIP (State Capital Improvement Program), receiving $5,413,501.00 in grant funds for road and infrastructure projects, which have significantly improved the quality of life and safety for the residents of the city of Shelby," states the resolution sponsored by all five Shelby council members.
In other business, committee reports will be delivered by council members assigned to key areas. The community and economic development committee is expected to report through Shelby Councilman Eric Cutlip.
Councilman Charles Roub is listed to speak on behalf of the public works and general operations committee, while Councilman Derrin Roberts will deliver the safety committee report.
Shelby Mayor Steve Schag is slated to issue a proclamation with details on the topic to be announced.
Updates from Shelby finance director Brian Crum, city law director Gordon Eyster, and city project coordinator Joe Gies are also listed under reports of city officials.
Under unfinished business, the council is set to revisit two ongoing issues: the future use of the Main Street fire station and a matter listed only as the smokestack at the old municipal light plant.
Recent discussions have focused on the demolition of the 17-story smokestack or turning it into a decorative landmark. Idled in 2011 and retired in 2013, the old light plant is no longer in commercial operation but it houses equipment used in electric distribution within Shelby.
The council will conclude the meeting with miscellaneous business and a motion for adjournment. All proceedings will take place in the council chambers at 29 Mack Ave. starting at 7 p.m.
Besides Cutlip, Roub and Roberts, Nathan Martin and Steve McLaughlin serve on Shelby City Council.