GIRARD — City council has given the initial reading for adjusting the time major recreational vehicles and equipment, such as ATVs, can be parked outside or stored on people’s property.

Council at a public hearing Tuesday said that because the weather often stays warm through October, such vehicles may be kept outside in driveways from May 1 to Oct. 31 upon passage. The zoning code now states May 1 to Sept. 30.

No residents attended the public hearing.

“The warm weather has been sticking around longer in the fall. People are using their RVs, ATVs and other vehicles later in the year,” Mayor Mark Zuppo said.

Major recreational equipment includes four-wheelers, jet skis, boats and boat trailers, and motorized dwellings.

Between Nov. 1 and April 30, no major recreational equipment shall be parked or stored in any lot or residential district except in carports and enclosed buildings.

In other business, auditor Julie Coggins reported that the general fund as of April 30 had a balance of $2,820,686, but noted there has been no increase in revenue with less police camera money coming into the city’s coffers.

Coggins said starting in June, she will be taking money from the ambulance fund, and not the general fund, for paying the part-time firefighters.

“We will see how that goes for the remaining six months of the year,” Coggins said.

She said there was a bill of $17,000 for the removal of asbestos from the Wellman Theatre. She said there are American Rescue Plan funds to help cover costs for theater work.

Coggins said the water fund is at $372,327, which is lower than usual.

Zuppo said there has been discussion on possible water rate increases, and that water delinquencies are down and under $100,000.

As for the speed cameras, Zuppo said the police department is down three to four officers with a traffic officer moved to cover other shifts.

Various civil service tests are scheduled for police positions.

Zuppo said the school resource officers will be able to cover during the summer months since the schools are closed.

Coggins said camera fees are at $117,885 as of April 30.

She said the fee to process camera fines paperwork at Girard Municipal Court is increasing from $10 to $20 per fine.

Also effective July 1, Liberty and Vienna townships no longer will be able to use speed cameras and help contribute to the court costs as they do now.

Coggins said Girard Municipal Court Judge Jeffrey Adler is willing to meet with city officials over the situation and how it will affect Girard, which will continue using the speed cameras.

Finances will be reviewed again by council at 6:30 p.m. June 23.

In other business, council:

• Discussed the possibility of a second mausoleum for the cemetery.

• Announced a farmers market will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the city building parking lot. A market will be held monthly.

• Heard from Safety Service Director Mark Ragozine that the Moser Road waterline project is on schedule for this summer. Part of the waterline goes under Interstate 80.

• Scheduled a caucus session on the ambulance service for 6:30 p.m. June 9.