Chardon public meetings in 2023

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss various legislative items including municipal cemetery regulations and a cannabis zoning moratorium. The agenda also includes a resolution for the Hidden Glen Water Main Loop Project and potential extensions for the Waste Management trash contract.

• Request by Matt Canzone, Armilitary to use Square and Heritage House Sept. 6-8, 2024
• Ordinance adopting a six-month moratorium on zoning certificates for cannabis uses
• Ordinance amending municipal cemetery regulations
• Resolution awarding the Hidden Glen Water Main Loop Project to Grade Line, Inc.
• Consideration of extending option years for the Waste Management trash contract

Planning Commission

The commission will consider a concept plan for 4,200 linear feet of new water main near Hidden Glen Trail. Members will also review a request to reduce the sign setback for Redwood Apartments on Seventh Avenue.

• Concept plan for 4,200 linear feet of 12-inch water main near Hidden Glen Trail and Chardon Lake Golf Course
• Sign deviation request for Redwood Apartments at 155 Seventh Avenue to reduce setback from 10’ to 5.5’
• Approval of November 7, 2023, Special Meeting minutes

City Council

The Chardon City Council will meet in a special session to consider an IT services agreement with ISSQUARED, INC. The council will also consider a resolution to reduce the fire and emergency medical services levy for 2024.

• Ordinance authorizing an IT services agreement with ISSQUARED, INC.
• Resolution to reduce the fire and EMS levy from 2.00 mills to 1.50 mills for 2024 only

City Council

The Chardon Service Committee will meet to discuss cemetery cremation regulations and the City Trash Contract. The committee will also review minutes from the September 26, 2023 meeting.

• Cemetery cremation rules and regulations discussion
• City Trash Contract discussion
• Approval of September 26, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The Finance Committee will discuss the impact of property revaluations on inside millage. The committee will also consider a reduction of the non-qualified levy.

• Discussion regarding revaluation effect on inside millage
• Consideration of reduction of non-qualified levy
• Approval of June 21, 2023 minutes

City Council

The Chardon City Council will meet in a special session on November 9, 2023. The meeting is scheduled to discuss topics related to the 2024 budget.

• Discussion of Pre-Budget 2024 Topics

City Council

The Council will hold a special session to review 2024 pre-budget items followed by a regular session. Discussion includes employee medical and dental insurance contracts, income tax amendments, and infrastructure project funding.

• Review of 2024 pre-budget items
• Chardon Brewfest 2024 event plan
• Fire Department request regarding 107 South Street suite usage
• Transfer of Permit Class 'D5L' liquor permit from 109 N. Hambden St. LLC to Lenk Family LLC
• Ordinance for group medical insurance agreement with Cigna Healthcare beginning January 1, 2024

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a concept plan and architectural request for a 21,522 square foot addition to the Geauga County Courthouse. The commission will also consider an architectural review for exterior renovations at 141 Main Street. These items include requests for several zoning variances related to the courthouse project.

• Concept plan and architectural review for a 21,522 sq. ft. addition to the Geauga County Courthouse
• Architectural review for storefront window replacement at 141 Main Street
• Variance requests regarding lot width, setbacks, and landscaping for the courthouse project

Shade Tree Commission

The Shade Tree Commission will hold a regular session on November 6, 2023. The agenda includes the election of officers and a discussion regarding tree-related sidewalk damage on Main Street.

• Election of Officers
• Discussion of Main Street trees sidewalk damage

Planning Commission

The Chardon Planning Commission is meeting to review a concept plan for a lot split on Chardon Square. The City of Chardon is the applicant, requesting approval to divide the property at 200 Short Court Street into two new parcels. No other new business or old business items are listed on the agenda.

• PC Case #23-209: Concept plan approval for a lot split at 200 Short Court Street
• Split creates a North Parcel of 1.379 acres and a South Parcel of 1.741 acres
• Short Court is designated as the division line for the new parcels
• Property is located on the north side of South Hambden Street and south side of North Hambden Street

City Council

The Chardon City Council will meet to discuss the adoption of the 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan. The agenda also includes ordinances to amend and advance funds in the city treasury for 2023. Additionally, council will consider a holiday decoration proposal for the Square.

• Adoption of the 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan
• Ordinance amending 2023 city treasury appropriations
• Resolution advancing funds in the 2023 city treasury
• Holiday decoration proposal for the Square
• Hometown Hero Banner Program consideration

City Council

The Water & Sewer Committee will discuss the draft 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan. The committee will also receive an update regarding remote read water meters.

• Discussion of Draft 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan
• Update on Remote Read Water Meters
• Approval of April 11, 2023 minutes

Park & Recreation Board

The Chardon Park and Recreation Board will hold a meeting on March 26, 2024. This agenda contains only procedural items such as reports and business reviews.

• Approval of September 26, 2023 minutes
• Recreation Director's report
• Executive session

City Council

The Service Committee will review the draft 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan. The committee will also continue discussions regarding cemetery marker and decoration rules and regulations.

• Discussion of draft 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan
• Continued discussion on cemetery marker and decoration rules and regulations

City Council

The Chardon Safety Committee will meet to discuss the Draft 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan. The agenda also includes an executive session and the approval of minutes from January 31, 2023.

• Discussion of Draft 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan
• Approval of January 31, 2023 minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a request from Jake Kouwe of Chips Golf LLC. The proposal involves replacing the existing asphalt shingle roof with a standing seam metal roof at Chip’s Clubhouse.

• PC Case #23-186: Exterior renovations at 214 Fifth Avenue (Chip’s Clubhouse)

City Council

The Chardon City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the rezoning of three parcels for a 122-home residential development. The council will also consider ordinances related to city treasury appropriations, shade tree maintenance, and street lighting assessments.

• Rezoning of parcels 10-165740, 10-165741, and 10-165742 for a 122-home development
• Ordinance to amend 2023 city treasury appropriations
• Resolution regarding shade tree maintenance in public rights of way
• Resolution of necessity for street lighting assessment
• Formation of an ad-hoc committee for the 2024 solar eclipse

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a concept plan for the construction of a parking lot. The application was submitted by Then Design Architecture on behalf of the Geauga County Commissioners. The proposed site is located at 208 East Park Street.

• Concept plan approval for a parking lot at 208 East Park Street
• Approval of August 22, 2023, meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved a concept plan for a 42-space parking lot east of the courthouse. The project is part of a courthouse expansion and includes specific requirements for storm water management and buffering.

• Approved August 22, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved concept plan for Geauga County Commissioners parking lot (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a request for architectural review regarding the front main entrance of the Marc’s storefront. The applicant, Aveni Chardon LTD, proposes exterior renovations to the building located at 425 Water Street. No other new business is scheduled for this meeting.

• Architectural review for exterior renovations at 425 Water Street (Marc’s)
• Approval of July 25, 2023, meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved an architectural review for Phase II of exterior renovations at Marc’s, which includes the front main entrance. The commission also announced a special meeting for September 5 to review a concept plan for a gravel lot next to the county courthouse.

• Approved July 25, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved architectural review for exterior renovations at Marc’s (7-0)

City Council

The Chardon Service Committee will meet to review cemetery marker and decoration regulations. The committee will also consider a request regarding cremation remains inside a cemetery marker.

• Revisiting cemetery marker and decoration rules and regulations
• Consideration of request for cremation remains inside cemetery marker
• Approval of June 15, 2023 meeting minutes

The Service Committee established rules for the number of remains allowed per cemetery plot and discussed upcoming compliance deadlines for markers. A request for a specific cremation marker was reviewed and referred to Council for final approval.

• Approved June 15, 2023 minutes (2-0)
• Set cemetery plot limits to maximum 5 remains (max 4 in stone, 4 in ground, and 1 full burial)
• Denied request to plant a cypress bush on a grave
• Proposed December 31, 2024 deadline for marker compliance

City Council

The Chardon City Council will consider several ordinances regarding collective bargaining agreements with the Ohio Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association and AFSCME Local 3824. The agenda also includes a proposal to set a public hearing for rezoning specific parcels to R-3 Medium Density Residence. Additionally, council will review revisions to the city travel policy.

• Rezoning of parcels 10-165740, 10-165741, and 10-165742 to R-3 Medium Density Residence
• Concept Plan approval for Willow Tree Development Inc.
• Ordinance regarding collective bargaining with the Ohio Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association (OPBA)
• Ordinance authorizing a collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 3824
• Revisions to the city travel policy

City Council approved new labor contracts for police and AFSCME employees and updated the city's travel policy. Council also voted to increase the City Manager's pay and provide a performance bonus. A public hearing for a 122-home development rezoning was scheduled for September 14.

• Approved collective bargaining agreement with Ohio Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association (unanimous)
• Approved 3-year collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 3824 (unanimous)
• Increased City Manager's pay to the top of his pay grade (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 bonus for City Manager (4-2)
• Accepted revisions to the travel policy (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3247 to update codified ordinances (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 15-23 urging the General Assembly to shift prosecution of unincorporated Geauga County areas to the County Prosecutor (unanimous)
• Appointed Marilyn Rohr to the Shade Tree Commission (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will meet in a special session at the Council Chambers. The agenda includes an executive session and any other business.

• Executive Session

City Council authorized the Mayor and City Manager to coordinate with the Geauga County Prosecutor to contact State representatives. This action supports an amendment to Section 1901.34B of the Ohio Revised Code.

• Authorized Mayor and City Manager to execute correspondence supporting amendment to Section 1901.34B of the Ohio Revised Code (unanimous)

Park & Recreation Board

The Board will meet at the Chardon Pool located at 316 Maple Avenue. The agenda includes a report from the Recreation Director and several items of business.

• Approval of May 23, 2023 minutes
• Recreation Director's Report
• Executive Session

City Council

The Economic Development Committee will meet to review several Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) applications. The agenda includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and a scheduled executive session.

• CRA Application by Redwood Chardon 7th Avenue OH P1 LLC
• Cara Application by 510 Center Street LLC
• CRA Application by Coachbuilt Properties LLC
• CRA Application by LRC Realty LLC
• CRA Application by 310 Park Inc.

The Committee reviewed Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) applications for five development projects totaling over $20 million in construction. The projects include apartment homes, a distribution facility, and manufacturing expansions. The Committee will report these items to the City Council for further action.

• Approved minutes from December 12, 2022 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a proposal from Willo Tree Development Inc. for a residential development on 58.95 acres. The request includes rezoning parcels on the south side of Water Street to allow for a 122-home single-family subdivision.

• Zoning amendment for Parcel ID# 10-165740 from C-1 to R-3, with potential further rezoning to PRD
• Concept plan approval for a 122-home detached single-family subdivision
• Approval of June 27, 2023, meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved a zoning map amendment and an Announcement of Decision for a residential project. The project involves re-zoning parcels to a Planned Residential District to allow for homes between 2,000 and 3,000 square feet.

• Approved June 27, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved zoning amendments including a 20-foot natural buffer behind lots 38-42 and specific drainage requirements (7-0)
• Approved the Announcement of Decision for PC Case #23-111 & #23-113 (7-0)

City Council

The Council will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed fiscal year 2024 budget. Following the hearing, the Council will meet in regular session to consider several legislative items and committee reports.

• Public Hearing for the proposed 2024 tax budget
• Request for installation of a special needs sign on Park Avenue
• Purchase of budgeting software
• Sublease request for tenant space at 105-B South Street
• Ordinance to eliminate Planning and Zoning closeout sheet collection

City Council updated the purchasing policy for quotes and authorized the purchase of OpenGov budgeting software. The council also approved the installation of special needs signage on Park Avenue and passed two resolutions of appreciation.

• Approved purchase of OpenGov budgeting software at $20,000 annually
• Approved new purchasing policy: no quotes under $5,000, 3 verbal quotes $5,000-$10,000, 3 written quotes over $10,000
• Approved installation of two 'Autistic Child Area' signs on Park Avenue (cost under $600)
• Adopted Resolution No. 12-23: Resolution of Appreciation for Sally Harmasek
• Adopted Resolution No. 13-23: Resolution of Appreciation for Karl Dietz
• Approved June 8, 2023 Regular Session minutes
• Rejected a partial pedestrian safety grant due to insufficient local match funds

Shade Tree Commission

The Shade Tree Commission will hold a regular session on July 10, 2023. The agenda includes approval of minutes and discussion of old and new business.

Shade Tree Commission

The July 3, 2026, meeting of the Chardon Shade Tree Commission was canceled. The cancellation occurred due to a lack of a quorum.

Planning Commission

The Chardon Planning Commission will consider two zoning cases regarding signage and business use. One request involves a sign deviation for The Collective Rose at 105 Main Street, while another concerns allowing food trucks at 211 Cherry Avenue. The commission will also hold an informal discussion about potential development at 580 Water Street.

• Sign deviation request for The Collective Rose at 105 Main Street
• Use variance request for food trucks at 211 Cherry Avenue
• Discussion of potential future development at 580 Water Street

The Planning Commission approved a sign deviation for Collective Rose and a use variance for Eleventhree Brewing to host food trucks. The commission also held an informal discussion regarding a proposed townhome development at 580 Water Street.

• Approved May 23, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved sign deviation for Collective Rose to install a projecting sign (6-0)
• Approved Use Variance for Eleventhree Brewing to have food trucks as an accessory use (6-0)

City Council

The Legislative Committee will meet at the Municipal Center to conduct business. The agenda includes a review of previous minutes and a potential repeal of city ordinance C.O. 1125.191 regarding closeout sheets.

• Acceptance of July 1, 2021 minutes
• Consideration of repealing C.O. 1125.191 (Closeout Sheets)
• Executive Session

City Council

The Chardon Finance Committee will meet to discuss updates to city policies and software. The committee plans to consider new budgeting software and revisions to travel and purchasing policies.

• Consideration of new budgeting software
• Revisions to Travel Policy (TC-1)
• Revisions to Purchasing Policy (BP-1)
• Approval of February 16, 2023 minutes

City Council

The Chardon Service Committee will meet to approve minutes from the April 11, 2023, Joint Water/Sewer and Service Committee meeting. The committee will also review a request for a special needs sign on Park Avenue and conduct a site visit at Chardon Cemetery.

• Approval of April 11, 2023, Joint Water/Sewer and Service Committee minutes
• Request for a special needs sign on Park Avenue
• Site visit at Chardon Cemetery

The Service Committee recommended the installation of an 'Autistic Child Area' sign on Park Avenue. The committee also recommended requiring permanent markers for graves and crypts within one year of notice. Staff were instructed to clear overgrown vegetation and store unused shepherd's staffs.

• Approved minutes of April 11, 2023 joint Water/Sewer and Service Committee meeting (2-0)
• Recommended to City Council installation of 'Autistic Child Area' sign on Park Avenue (2-0)
• Recommended to Council that owners of graves/crypts with temporary markers install permanent markers within one year or face removal (2-0)
• Instructed staff to remove overgrown plantings/vegetation per regulations
• Instructed staff to remove and store shepherd's staffs not used after July 4th

City Council

The Council will vote on ordinances regarding collective bargaining with the Ohio Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association. Members will also consider a contract award for the Center Street Sidewalk Project and a lease for 105-B South Street. Additionally, the Geauga County Board of Developmental Disabilities will present plans for the Metzenbaum Center.

• Ordinances regarding collective bargaining with OPBA
• Contract award for the Center Street Sidewalk Project
• Lease agreement with Boost Mode Vitadrip Spa, LLC for 105-B South Street
• Public hearing date for the 2024 tax budget
• Presentation on Metzenbaum Center plans by Geauga County Board of Developmental Disabilities

City Council adopted two collective bargaining agreements with the Ohio Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association for sergeants and patrolmen. Council also approved a sidewalk contract for Center Street and a property lease for Boost Mode Vitadrip Spa, LLC. Additionally, appropriations were amended to fund municipal center door access improvements.

• Approved Ordinance No. 3240 for a 3-year collective bargaining agreement for full-time sergeants (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 3241 for a 3-year collective bargaining agreement for full-time patrolmen (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 3242 awarding the Center Street Sidewalk Project to Ronyak Paving (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 3243 for a lease with Boost Mode Vitadrip Spa, LLC at 105-B South Street (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 3244 amending 2023 treasury appropriations for municipal center door access improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved May 11, 2023 Regular Session minutes (5-0, 1 abstention)

Park & Recreation Board

The Chardon Park and Recreation Board will hold a meeting to conduct routine business. The agenda includes the Recreation Director's report and approval of minutes from March 28, 2023. No specific new projects or contracts are detailed in this agenda.

• Approval of March 28, 2023 minutes
• Recreation Director's Report

Planning Commission

The commission will hold informal discussions regarding potential property rezoning on Center Street. The meeting also includes a discussion with Eleventhree Brewing Company regarding future food truck rotations.

• Re-zoning of properties on Center Street from Industrial to General Commercial
• Status update on DeNora Tech re-zoning
• Potential variance for food trucks at 211 Cherry Avenue (Eleventhree Brewing Company)

The commission approved minutes from two previous meetings. Members held informal discussions regarding a potential green hydrogen plant at the De Nora Tech parcel and a proposal for regular food truck operations at a local brewery.

• Approved April 25, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved April 20, 2023 Joint Meeting with City Council minutes (4-0)

City Council

The Chardon City Council will meet to discuss NOPEC re-enrollment benefits and review several legislative items. Proposed actions include accepting NOPEC grant funds, rejecting bids for the Allynd Boulevard sanitary sewer replacement, and amending 2023 treasury appropriations.

• Ordinance to accept NOPEC 2023 Energized Community Grant funds
• Resolution to reject all bids for the Allynd Boulevard Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project
• Ordinance amending 2023 City of Chardon Treasury appropriations
• Hearing regarding NOPEC re-enrollment and benefits

City Council awarded a road repair and extension contract to Trax Construction Company and approved a budget amendment for the Chardon Living Memorial. The council also redirected NOPEC grant funds to wastewater treatment plant equipment and rejected all bids for the Allynd Boulevard sewer project.

• Awarded Seventh Avenue repair, widening, and extension project to Trax Construction Company (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 3238 to use NOPEC grant funds for wastewater treatment plant electric aerators/mixers (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 10-23 rejecting all bids for Allynd Boulevard Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 3239 increasing General Capital Improvement Fund budget for parks by $6,000 (Unanimous)
• Accepted recommendation to make no changes to the City of Chardon Charter (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 13 Public Hearing, April 13 Regular Session, and April 20 Special Joint Session

Shade Tree Commission

The meeting agenda consists of standard procedural items. No specific projects, contracts, or ordinances are listed for discussion or decision.

• Approval of minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a concept plan for a new 10,542 sq. ft. pOpshelf retail building. The commission will also consider a stream and wetland restoration project along the Maple Highlands Trail.

• Concept plan for a 10,542 sq. ft. pOpshelf retail building at 202 Meadowlands Drive
• Stream and wetland restoration project along the Maple Highlands Trail
• Approval of February 28, 2023, and February 23, 2023, meeting minutes

The Commission approved a concept plan for a 10,542 sq. ft. pOpshelf retail building and a stream and wetland restoration project along Maple Highlands Trail. Additionally, the Commission referred the rezoning viability of the Electrode Corporation parcel back to the Economic Development Committee.

• Approved concept plan and architectural review for pOpshelf 10,542 sq. ft. retail building (7-0)
• Approved concept plan for stream and wetland restoration project along Maple Highlands Trail (7-0)
• Approved amended February 28, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved February 23, 2023 Joint Meeting with City Council minutes (6-0)
• Voted to send Electrode Corporation (De Nora Tech) parcel rezoning viability back to Economic Development Committee (7-0)

City Council

The Chardon City Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint special session. The meeting includes a discussion regarding updates to the Planning and Zoning Code.

• Discussion of Planning and Zoning Code Updates

The joint session discussed unresolved items for the Planning and Zoning Code update. No formal votes were taken to adopt the code, but members reached consensus on several proposed changes to PRD requirements and storage container rules.

• Agreed to proposed minimum 40-foot lot frontage for lots around cul-de-sacs in PRDs
• Agreed to delete the automatic reversion clause for PRD zoning
• Agreed to delete Section 1137.27 requiring architectural review of all buildings in a PRD
• Agreed to remove all references to short-term rentals from the code update
• Agreed to require permits for portable storage containers in residential districts
• Agreed that storage containers must be placed on non-landscaped areas

City Council

The Chardon City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning map amendment for properties on the northeast side of Center Street. The council will also consider ordinances related to grant funds, a lease with My Sweets LLC, and development agreements for the Maple Trace subdivision.

• Rezoning Center Street properties from I-WTTO to C-4 district
• Acceptance of NOPEC 2023 Energized Community Grant funds
• Lease agreement with My Sweets LLC
• Development and construction agreements with FLG-Chardon LLC for Maple Trace subdivision
• Hourly rate increase for Urban Forester

City Council authorized the design and construction of the Center Street Sanitary Sewer Project. The body also approved a lease for My Sweets LLC, a NOPEC energy grant, and participation in an ODOT purchasing program. A proposed rezoning of five properties on Center Street was referred back to the Planning Commission.

• Approved Center Street Sanitary Sewer Project design (2023) and construction (2024) (Unanimous)
• Approved revised Records Clerk job description (Unanimous)
• Increased Urban Forester hourly rate to $55/hour (Unanimous)
• Referred rezoning of 5 properties on Center Street back to Planning Commission (Unanimous)
• Tabled ordinance removing parcels from Community Reinvestment Area (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 3235 to accept $13,865 NOPEC grant for Thrive Art Center HVAC (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 3236 for lease with My Sweets LLC at 105 South Street (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 3237 to participate in ODOT cooperative purchasing program (Unanimous)

Other Boards and Commissions

The Charter Review Committee will meet on April 13, 2023, at the Municipal Center. The committee is scheduled to review Charter Sections 1 through 12.

• Review of Charter Sections 1-12
• Approval of March 27, 2023 minutes

City Council

The Service and Water & Sewer Committees will hold a joint meeting to review previous minutes. The committees will also discuss upsizing the Center Street Sanitary Sewer from Manhole 262 to Manhole 350.

• Discussion of upsizing Center Street Sanitary Sewer from Manhole 262 to Manhole 350
• Approval of Service Committee Minutes from September 15, 2022
• Approval of Water & Sewer Committee Minutes from February 16, 2023

The Service and Water/Sewer Committees recommended that City Council proceed with upsizing the Center Street sanitary sewer line from 8 inches to 12 inches. The project is intended to handle flows from future development and is planned for construction in 2024. To fund this, the Allynd Blvd. Sanitary Sewer Project will be delayed.

• Recommended to Council to proceed with Center Street Sanitary Sewer replacement (Unanimous)
• Approved Service Committee minutes of September 15, 2023, as amended (Unanimous)
• Approved Water & Sewer Committee minutes of February 16, 2023 (Unanimous)

Park & Recreation Board

The Chardon Park and Recreation Board will meet on March 28, 2023. The agenda includes the election of a Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary. The board will also review the Recreation Director's report.

• Election of Chairman
• Election of Vice-Chairman
• Election of Secretary
• Approval of September 1, 2022 minutes

City Council

The City Council will meet in a special session to discuss the fiscal year 2023 annual budget. The council is scheduled to consider an ordinance for annual appropriations and an amendment to the classification and pay plan.

• Discussion of FY 2023 Annual Budget
• Ordinance for annual appropriations for current expenses through December 31, 2023
• Amendment to Classification and Pay Plan

Council unanimously adopted the FY 2023 annual budget, which includes $24,387,272 in expenditures. The council also approved a revised classification and pay plan including a 3.5% wage increase for non-bargaining employees.

• Approved Ordinance No. 3234 to make annual appropriations for FY 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved classification and pay plan including 3.5% wage increase for non-bargaining employees (unanimous)

Other Boards and Commissions

The Charter Review Committee will meet to elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman. The committee will also hear from the Law Director regarding responsibilities and review the timeline for submitting recommendations to Council.

• Election of Chairman
• Election of Vice Chairman
• Law Director address on responsibilities and legal issues
• Review of timeline for charter review recommendations

City Council

The City Council will meet to consider several legislative items including a street maintenance contract and property appropriation for the Seventh Avenue Improvements project. The agenda also includes public hearings regarding trash services, utility box wraps, and community events.

• Ordinance for 2023 street maintenance and repair contract with Cole Burton Contractors, LLC
• Resolution to appropriate property interests for the Seventh Avenue Improvements project
• Public hearing for rezoning of Center Street Parcels set for April 13, 2023
• Resolution regarding a closing agreement with the Ohio Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association (Dispatchers)
• Update on trash and recycling program from Vince Crawford of Waste Management

City Council awarded a street maintenance and repair contract to Cole Burton Contractors, LLC. The council also authorized agreements for utility box wrapping and the Geauga Pride event, and approved the closing of the dispatch center.

• Approved Ordinance No. 3233 awarding 2023 street maintenance contract to Cole Burton Contractors, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 6-23 to appropriate property interests for Seventh Avenue improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 7-23 to enter into a closing agreement with dispatchers to close the dispatch center (Unanimous)
• Authorized agreement with Chardon Square Association to wrap two utility boxes (Unanimous)
• Authorized agreement with Geauga Pride organizers for food trucks and vendors on June 17 (Unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Section 34 of the G-TV Contract (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Accepted revised job descriptions for Water & Sewer Leadman and Laboratory Technician (Unanimous)
• Appointed 11 members to the 2023 Charter Review Committee (Unanimous)

City Council

The Tax Incentive Review Council will meet to discuss and take action on several tax increment financing (TIF) and residential improvement district (RID) properties. The meeting includes scheduling for the 2024 calendar year.

• Redwood TIF discussion and action
• Hidden Glen RID discussion and action
• Cider Mill RID discussion and action
• Windemere & Willow-Tree RID discussion and action
• Thistle Creek RID discussion and action

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering several land use requests including industrial building approvals, lot consolidations, and a bank construction project. The agenda also includes a proposed zoning map amendment for multiple parcels on Center Street and a roadway extension for Seventh Avenue.

• Architectural review for a ~35,000 sq. ft. industrial building at 310 Park Drive
• Concept plan for lot consolidation of two parcels at 272 Thwing Road into one 1.400-acre parcel
• Concept plan and variances for a 3,810 sq. ft. bank at 501 Fifth Avenue
• Concept plan for a lot split at 501/511 Fifth Avenue by Premier Forbes LLC
• Concept plan for Seventh Avenue pavement replacement, intersection expansion, and extension to Park Drive

The Planning Commission approved architectural reviews and variances for a new industrial building and a JP Morgan Chase bank. The board also approved several lot consolidations, a lot split, and a $1.7 million road improvement project for Seventh Avenue. Additionally, the commission recommended a zoning change from industrial to general commercial for parcels on Center Street.

• Approved variance and architectural review for 35,000 sq. ft. industrial building (4-0)
• Approved lot consolidation for Stephen Grover (4-0)
• Approved three variances and concept plan for Dale Markowitz lot consolidation/split (4-0)
• Approved lot split for Premier Forbes LLC with storm water amendment (4-0)
• Approved concept plan and architectural design for JP Morgan Chase bank (4-0)
• Approved $1.7M Seventh Avenue extension concept plan (4-0)
• Recommended re-zoning of Center Street parcels from I-WTTO to C-4 to City Council (4-0)

City Council

The Chardon City Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint special session. The meeting includes a discussion regarding the Planning and Zoning Code Update.

• Discussion of Planning and Zoning Code Update

The joint session consisted of a review of proposed updates to the Planning and Zoning Code. No formal votes were taken on the code changes; the session was used for discussion and review of commercial, industrial, and parking regulations.

• Tabled discussion on brewery water production capacity to the next meeting
• Adjourned Planning Commission (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned City Council (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The Finance and Water & Sewer Committees will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review the 2023 Water/Sewer budget revenues and expenditures. The committees will also receive progress updates on several local infrastructure projects.

• Review of 2023 Water/Sewer budget revenues and expenditures
• Update on Hidden Glen Water line loop
• Update on Allynd Blvd. Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project
• Update on Rovisys IT Network Separation Project
• Update on Colonial Park Lift Station

City Council

Chardon City Council will meet on February 9, 2023, to review a recommendation regarding the closure of the Dispatch Center. The agenda also includes discussions about Brewfest 2023 and potential new city contracts or equipment purchases.

• Recommendation to close the Dispatch Center
• Contract with Geauga Soccer Federation
• Purchase of a used boom mower via public auction
• Application for Ohio Public Works Commission programs
• Ordinance amending 2023 treasury appropriations

City Council

The Safety Committee will meet to discuss a City Manager recommendation regarding the closure of the Dispatch Center. The committee will also receive an update on the Systemic Safety Grant.

• Consideration of City Manager recommendation to close Dispatch Center
• Update on Systemic Safety Grant
• Approval of November 1, 2022, minutes

The Safety Committee decided to move the decision regarding the closure and consolidation of the city dispatch center to the full City Council for input. The committee also approved the minutes from November 1, 2022.

• Approved November 1, 2022 Safety Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Moved decision on consolidating dispatch center to full City Council (unanimous)

City Council

The Chardon City Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint special session. The agenda includes a discussion regarding an update to the Planning and Zoning Code.

• Discussion of Planning and Zoning Code Update
• Executive Session

City Council and the Planning Commission held a joint session to discuss proposed updates to the Planning and Zoning Code. The only formal action taken was to remove short-term rental regulations from the current code update for separate review.

• Referred review of proposed legislation to regulate short-term rentals to Planning Commission (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing a request for a new 35,000 square foot industrial building and five variances at 310 Park Drive. The agenda also includes informal discussions regarding property use at 150 Court Street and a potential senior living facility on Meadowlands Drive.

• Concept plan and architectural review for ~35,000 sq. ft. industrial building
• Five requested variances for the 310 Park Drive project
• Discussion of property use at 150 Court Street
• Discussion of a potential senior living facility on Meadowlands Drive

The Planning Commission approved the concept plan and five zoning variances for a new 35,000 sq. ft. industrial manufacturing building requested by Bob Landies. The commission also voted to move its monthly meetings to the fourth Tuesday of the month. Discussions were held regarding a potential residential conversion at 150 Court Street and a proposed senior facility on Meadowlands Drive, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Approved concept plan review for 35,000 sq. ft. industrial building (5-0)
• Approved variance for loading dock in front yard (5-0)
• Approved variance for parking spaces less than 10' setback from building wall (5-0)
• Approved variance for loading area in front yard setback (5-0)
• Approved variance to increase driveway width from 35' to 48' (5-0)
• Approved variance for concrete pad to encroach side yard setback and cross property line with easement (5-0)
• Approved November 29, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved moving Planning Commission meetings to the fourth Tuesday of the month (5-0)

City Council

The Chardon City Council will consider several legislative items, including a new insurance agreement and sidewalk installation waivers. The agenda also includes setting a budget hearing date and discussing entrance signs for high school athletes.

• Resolution to waive sidewalk installation at 310 Park Drive and Seventh Avenue Extension Project
• Insurance contract with Insurance Partners Agency, LLC for various coverages
• Agreement with Geauga Local Cable Access Corporation for cable television programming
• Internet auction sale of unneeded or obsolete city property
• Property rezoning referral to the Planning Commission

City Council approved a comprehensive property and liability insurance contract and granted temporary sidewalk installation waivers for two Park Drive properties. The council also authorized applying for a $10,000 Ohio EPA water distribution grant and referred Center Street rezoning requests to the Planning Commission.

• Approved Ordinance No. 3231 for property and liability insurance contract (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 02-23 temporarily waiving sidewalk obligations at 310 and 401 Park Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved application for Ohio EPA equipment grant up to $10,000 for water distribution system (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 03-23 for cable television access agreement with Geauga Local Cable Access Corporation (5-1, 1 abstain)
• Approved Resolution No. 04-23 to dispose of obsolete municipal property via internet auction (Unanimous)
• Referred rezoning of Center Street parcels from I to C-4 and CRA modifications to Planning Commission (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 01-23 of appreciation for Christopher Moore (Unanimous)
• Approved multiple appointments to Shade Tree, Civil Service, Housing, Audit, and Tax Review boards (Unanimous)