On the record: Girard City Council

WHAT: Girard City council meeting Oct. 26 PRESENT: Reynald Paolone, John Moliterno, Keith Schubert, James Clark, Lily Martuccio, Tod Latell, Wes Steiner and Mayor Mark Zuppo ABSENT: Thomas Grumley Council: * Passed a motion to use opioid settlement funds for a new narcotics safety and testing area for the police department. * Passed a motion for renewal of the senior tax levy on the May 2027 primary ballot for funding the Girard Multi-Generational Center. * Heard from police Chief John Freeman the department is seeking grant funds for body cameras, training for officers and new equipment. He said $1,460 was used for the setup of the police impound lot. * Approved the position of the alternate clerk of council. * Approved a temporary moratorium on the burial of family members on residential property and the creation of a family cemetery in the city. * Heard from Zuppo the Kids Dental building is under construction at Churchill Road and U.S. Route 422. * Heard from Zuppo the Maplewood E