SIDNEY — Sidewalk installation and repairs and the installation of a traffic signal were approved by Sidney City Council during its meeting Monday night.

A resolution of necessity dealing with the sidewalk work was approved by council. the city’s engineering department determined which sidewalks will be repaired for the year 2016. Property owners have been sent courtesy letters to let them know what work needs to be done.

Properties involved in this year’s program include 1289, 1320 and 1304 E. Hoewisher Road; 2868, 2956, 3088, 2815 and 3111 Bridlewood Drive; 3070, 2913, 2829 and 2781 Summer Field Trail; and 1175 Marvin Gene Court.

The resolution is the first step required by council for the 2016 sidewalk program. All properties are in precinct 1G.

Randy Magoto, engineering manager, told council in the 1G precinct is also 72 properties without sidewalks at this time. A portion of the land is currently undeveloped also.

As a condition of the occupancy permit issued by the Community Services Department for each property, sidewalk installation must be completed, said Magoto.

A joint project between the city and the Ohio Department of Transportation will result in the installation of a traffic signal at Fair Road and the Interstate 75 northbound ramp. The city did a study to determine if a traffic signal was necessary at the ramp.

The city’s share of the construction of the signalization will be $30,000.

ODOT’s bid letting of the project is March 1 with construction to begin mid-March 2016 and be completed by Sept. 16, 2016.

Council approved the appointment of Warren Koogler to the Tree Board for the city. He will complete the remaining unexpired portion of Jerry Kauffman’s three-year term, which expires April 30, 2018.

An ordinance to amend the license application and requirements for peddlers, vendors, solicitors and canvassers was approved. Chief Will Balling said there were two items that he was asking council to change in the original ordinance.

The first dealt with the size of the photograph the person applying for the license was submitted. He said each photo should be of “passport” size. Balling said the department has received photos as large as 8 inches by 10 inches by people applying for the license.

The second amendment deals with the period of time a person must apply for the licence. Balling asked that applications be made 14 days before the person want’s the license to begin. The ordinance had called for a 48 hour period before the licensed was issued.

Balling said background checks are made on each person requesting a license. Once the application is completed, it is sent to the city manager’s office for review.

Balling also thanked the city employees for their support of a breakfast held Feb. 5 to help raise funds for David Stammen and his family. David was diagnosed with cancer in December. His dad, Doug, is a firefighter with the city of Sidney.

Balling said the event was organized by Amy Jennings. Nearly $3,000 was raised for the family.

“Amy Jennings came to me and advised me that she wanted to do something for Stammen family,” said Balling Tuesday morning. “Amy has one of the biggest hearts that I know and she considers all of the people that she works with her family. Without her none of this would have been accomplished. I am very proud to have her as one of my co-workers and ‘family members.’”

Mark Cundiff, city manager, reminded council that city offices will be closed Monday for Presidents Day. Trash and recycling pickup will not be affected.