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Ravenna City Council Utilities Committee Meeting

November 10, 2025 · Ravenna, OH
Source: 11 10 25 Utilities (PDF, 3 pp)
Retrieved May 12, 2026 from www.ravennaoh.gov ↗
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Attendees

Rob Kairis (Council President)
Amy Michael (Council Member)
Paul Moskun (Council Member)
Cheryl Wood (Council Member)
Matt Harper (Council Member)
Tyler Marovich (Council Member)
Tim Calfee (Council Member)
Christina West (Council Member)
Frank Seman (Mayor)
Jake Smallfield (Police Chief)
Mark Chapple (Fire Chief)
Tim Contant (Service Director)
Bob Finney (City Engineer)
Tami Lorence (Finance Director)
Chelsea Gregor (Council Clerk)
Larry Silenius
Cliff Soudil
Greg Francis
Eve Francis
Cynthia Miller
Carmen Laudato
Peter Martin
Matt Ferrell
Mike Reynolds
Alan Frygier
Julie Herold
✓ Present: 26/26

Agenda Items

#1

Water/Wastewater Rate Study Presentation

Verdantas presented a water and wastewater rate study, highlighting the city's strong rate maintenance and proposing recommendations to ensure the stability of the water and sewer funds.

#2

Evaluation and Design of the City Park Water Tank

The committee discussed an evaluation and design of the City Park water tank, involving inspection of the tank's interior and preparation of construction documents for bidding.

#3

Industrial Pretreatment Contract

The committee discussed an industrial pretreatment contract, which covers chemicals used for water and wastewater treatment.

Public Comments

4 speakers
Alan Frygier · Topic: Water and Wastewater Rate Study

Alan Frygier presented the water and wastewater rate study and answered questions from the committee.

Julie Herold · Topic: Water and Wastewater Rate Study

Julie Herold provided more detailed financial information on the water and wastewater rate study.

Tim Calfee · Topic: Water Rate Increase

Tim Calfee asked about the potential impact of a proposed water rate increase on the balance of fixed costs.

Frank Seman · Topic: Water and Wastewater Rate Study

Frank Seman commented on the presentation, noting that it was well done and emphasizing the importance of maintaining stable and sustainable practices for economic development.