Groveport public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Groveport City Council is reviewing several ordinances, including a final development plan for 0 Hamilton Road and new parking restrictions on West Street. The agenda also includes proposals for staff position changes and the 2022 street maintenance program.

• Final approval of development plan for 0 Hamilton Road
• New no-parking signs on the fire hydrant side of West Street
• Creation of Executive Assistant and Aquatics Supervisor positions
• Lease agreement for two Starcraft transit buses
• Soliciting bids for the 2022 Annual Street Maintenance Program

Council voted 5-1 against adopting an amended ordinance approving a temporary development plan for 0 Hamilton Road (Bedrock Property Holdings LLC). The plan was for a contractor trade service laydown/storage site, but council members expressed concerns about the temporary nature and lack of precedent. Council also approved several other ordinances, including a no-parking zone on West Street, new city staff positions, and budget amendments.

• Rejected temporary development plan for 0 Hamilton Road (1-5)
• Approved no-parking signs on fire hydrant side of West Street (6-0)
• Created Executive Assistant position in Community Affairs Dept. (6-0)
• Created Aquatics Supervisor position in Recreation Dept. (6-0)
• Approved 2021 budget amendment (6-0)
• Approved final cash fund balance transfers (6-0)
• Approved West Bixby Road reimbursement resolution (6-0)
• Approved 2022 Council meeting schedule (6-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review departmental reports and consider two ordinances on second reading. These include an easement with AEP on Hendron Road and a lease for two transit buses.

• Ordinance 2021-063 regarding an easement with AEP on Hendron Road
• Ordinance 2021-064 for a bus lease agreement with Huntington Public Capital Corporation
• Presentation of Blacklick Haunted Park proceeds
• Madison Township Fire monthly report

The Committee of the Whole recommended approval of two ordinances to City Council: one granting an easement to AEP for overhead line work on Hendron Road, and another authorizing a lease to finance two handicap-accessible transit buses. Both recommendations passed with votes of 5-1 (one abstention) and 6-0 respectively. The committee also accepted a $3,816 donation from the CIC to Groveport Madison Human Needs from the Blacklick Haunted Park event.

• Recommended approval of AEP easement ordinance 2021-063 (5-1, Cleary abstained)
• Recommended approval of bus lease ordinance 2021-064 (6-0)
• Accepted $3,816 donation from CIC to Groveport Madison Human Needs
• Approved minutes of November 15, 2021 meeting

City Council

The City Council will vote on ordinances regarding a $25,000 annual donation to Motts Military Museum and updates to golf and aquatic center fees. The council will also consider new parking regulations on West Street and staff position changes.

• $25,000 annual donation to Motts Military Museum
• Updates to Groveport Municipal Golf Course rates
• Membership fee changes for the Outdoor Aquatic Center
• Installation of no parking signs on West Street
• Final development plan for 0 Hamilton Road

The City Council approved a $25,000 annual donation to Motts Military Museum for up to five years, and a contract for health services with the Franklin County General Health District. It also amended and adopted ordinances adjusting golf course rates and aquatic center fees, including reducing the non-resident daily pass from $16 to $14. Appointments were made to the Volunteer Peace Officers' Dependents Fund Board and Personnel Board of Review. The council entered executive session on employment matters but took no action.

• Approved Ord. 2021-053: $25,000 annual donation to Motts Military Museum for up to 5 years (6-0).
• Approved Ord. 2021-054: contract for health services with Franklin County General Health District (6-0).
• Amended and adopted Ord. 2021-055: golf course rates, changing 18-hole weekend/holiday times to 'open to 11:50 a.m.' (6-0).
• Amended and adopted Ord. 2021-056: aquatic center fees, reducing non-resident daily pass from $16 to $14 (5-1, Dildine no).
• Appointed Ed Dildine and Shawn Cleary to Volunteer Peace Officers' Dependents Fund Board for one year (6-0).
• Appointed Jim Chilton to Personnel Board of Review effective Jan. 1, 2022 (6-0).
• Held executive session on employment of public employees; no action taken.
• Adjourned at 7:43 p.m.

Public Hearing

The meeting includes a public hearing regarding Ordinance 2021-042 to approve the final development plan for 0 Hamilton Road. The applicant for this project is Bobby Sykes.

• Final development plan approval for 0 Hamilton Road (Parcel Number 185-001164)
• Approval of October 11, 2021, public hearing minutes

Council held a public hearing on Ordinance 2021-042, the final development plan for 0 Hamilton Road, but took no vote. Staff raised concerns about the plan's temporary nature, drainage, parking, signage, and access drive compliance. The applicant, Bobby Sykes, explained the plan is a temporary step to fill the floodplain and store equipment. Council will vote on the ordinance at its third reading on December 20, 2021.

• Approved the October 11, 2021 Public Hearing Minutes as submitted.
• Closed the public hearing at 6:48 p.m. by a 6-0 vote.
• Heard staff reports from Building Inspector Mike Poirier and City Engineer Steve Farst on the 0 Hamilton Road development plan.
• Heard applicant Bobby Sykes summarize the plan for a temporary laydown and storage area.
• Discussed the lack of a mechanism to enforce a temporary development plan; a development agreement was suggested.
• Tabled any decision on Ordinance 2021-042 until its third reading on December 20, 2021.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several ordinances regarding municipal services and funding. Proposed actions include a multi-year donation to Motts Military Museum and updates to golf and aquatic center fees. The committee will also discuss staff position changes and new parking regulations on West Street.

• $25,000 annual donation to Motts Military Museum for up to five years
• Contract for health services with Franklin County General Health District
• Amendments to Groveport Municipal Golf Course in-season rates
• Updates to Outdoor Aquatic Center membership fees and rules
• Installation of no parking signs on the fire hydrant side of West Street

The Committee of the Whole recommended approval of a $25,000 annual donation to Motts Military Museum for five years, totaling $125,000. It also recommended approval of ordinances for health services, golf rate increases, a no-parking zone on West Street, and two personnel reclassifications. The committee made no recommendation on the aquatics fee increase ordinance, with one member opposing the $16 non-resident daily rate. The meeting included reports from the fire chief, a resident dispute over a private road, and a discussion of traffic issues on Venture Place.

• Recommended approval of $25,000 annual donation to Motts Military Museum for 5 years (6-0)
• Recommended approval of health services contract with Franklin County General Health District (6-0)
• Recommended approval of golf rate increases (6-0)
• Recommended approval of no-parking zone on fire hydrant side of West Street (6-0)
• Recommended approval to create Executive Assistant position and abolish Public Relations Coordinator (6-0)
• Recommended approval to create Aquatics Supervisor position and abolish Assistant Aquatics Manager (6-0)
• Made no recommendation on aquatics fee increase ordinance (no vote)
• Approved minutes of October 18, 2021 meeting

City Council

The City Council is considering the adoption of the 2022 annual appropriation ordinance. The council will also vote on a bond issuance of up to $1,200,000 for improvements to Rarey's Port and Wert's Grove buildings. Other items include updates to golf rates and aquatic center fees.

• Bond issuance not to exceed $1,200,000 for building improvements
• Adoption of the 2022 annual appropriation ordinance
• $25,000 annual donation to Motts Military Museum
• Amendments to Groveport Municipal Golf Course rates
• Contract with Franklin County General Health District

Council adopted Ordinance 2021-050 authorizing up to $1.2 million in bonds for constructing, furnishing, and improving the Rarey's Port and Wert's Grove buildings, with a 5-1 vote. It also directed the Finance Director not to disburse bond proceeds until February 2022. The 2022 appropriation ordinance and several other items were approved unanimously.

• Adopted $1.2M bond ordinance for Rarey's Port and Wert's Grove buildings (5-1)
• Directed Finance Director to hold bond proceeds until February 2022 (6-0)
• Adopted 2022 annual appropriation ordinance (6-0)
• Approved contract with Karen E. Sheffer as magistrate (6-0)
• Adopted emergency collective bargaining agreement with police lieutenants (6-0)
• Adopted emergency licensing agreement with Maronda Homes for cluster mailboxes (6-0)
• Adopted emergency resolution accepting Tax Incentive Review Council recommendations (6-0)
• Appointed Jeff Fasone to Personnel Board of Review (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will review ordinances regarding a $1.2 million bond for Rarey's Port and Wert's Grove buildings. The meeting also includes second readings of the 2022 annual budget and a magistrate contract. Additionally, first readings cover golf rate changes and aquatic center fee updates.

• $1,200,000 bond for Rarey's Port and Wert's Grove building improvements
• Adoption of the 2022 annual appropriation ordinance
• $25,000 annual donation to Motts Military Museum
• Changes to Groveport Municipal Golf Course in-season rates
• Updates to Outdoor Aquatic Center membership fees and rules

The Groveport City Council held its regular meeting on October 25, 2021, and took action on several items. The most consequential decision was the unanimous adoption of Ordinance 2021-057 as an emergency, authorizing the administrator to apply for and accept a Franklin County Commission on Aging Senior Options grant for the senior transportation program. The council also approved the minutes from the October 11 meeting and heard reports on various city projects and events. Several ordinances were introduced and referred to committee, including a $25,000 annual donation to Motts Military Museum and amendments to golf course and aquatic center fees.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-057 as emergency, authorizing senior transportation grant application (6-0)
• Approved minutes of October 11, 2021, as submitted
• Introduced Ordinance 2021-053 for $25,000 annual donation to Motts Military Museum, referred to Committee of the Whole
• Introduced Ordinance 2021-054 for health services contract with Franklin County General Health District, referred to Committee of the Whole
• Introduced Ordinance 2021-055 amending golf course rates, referred to Committee of the Whole
• Introduced Ordinance 2021-056 amending aquatic center fees, referred to Committee of the Whole
• Heard resident complaint about parking on West Street; city will start legislation for no parking on fire hydrant side

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review second readings for ordinances regarding a $1.2 million bond for building improvements and the 2022 annual budget. The meeting also includes department reports and a monthly report from Madison Township Fire Chief Robinson.

• Bond issuance up to $1,200,000 for Rarey's Port and Wert's Grove buildings
• Adoption of the 2022 annual appropriation ordinance
• Contract with Karen E. Sheffer to serve as Magistrate
• Update on the 1847 Main Project
• Proposed 2022 golf rates

The Committee of the Whole recommended approval of the 2022 annual appropriation ordinance (Ord. 2021-051), which reflects a roughly 16% reduction from the 2021 budget with no decrease in services. The committee made no recommendation on a $1.2 million bond ordinance (Ord. 2021-050) for finishing the interiors of the Rarey's Port and Wert's Grove buildings, pending final cost numbers. Council also recommended approval of a contract for Karen E. Sheffer to serve as magistrate.

• Recommended approval of 2022 budget ordinance (Ord. 2021-051) — 6-0 vote
• Recommended approval of magistrate contract for Karen E. Sheffer (Ord. 2021-052) — 6-0 vote
• Made no recommendation on $1.2 million bond ordinance for Rarey's Port and Wert's Grove buildings (Ord. 2021-050)
• Approved September 20, 2021 Committee of the Whole minutes as submitted
• Held executive session to discuss collective bargaining negotiations — no action taken
• Adjourned at 6:25 p.m.

Public Hearing

The City of Groveport is holding a public hearing for the third reading of Ordinance 2021-043. This ordinance concerns the approval of a final plat for 5740 Green Pointe Drive N by Fed One Dublin, LLC. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval with conditions on September 7, 2021.

• Third reading of Ordinance 2021-043 regarding the final plat for 5740 Green Pointe Drive N
• Approval of minutes from the August 9, 2021, public hearing

The Groveport City Council held a public hearing on October 11, 2021, to consider Ordinance 2021-043, which would approve the final plat for 5740 Green Pointe Dr N, submitted by Fed One Dublin, LLC. Staff recommended approval with conditions, including removing extraneous notes, signing and sealing the plat by a surveyor, and meeting county requirements. The hearing was closed with no public comments, but no final vote on the ordinance was recorded in these minutes.

• Approved minutes of August 9, 2021 public hearing (6-0)
• Closed public hearing for Ord. 2021-043 at 6:20 p.m. (6-0)
• Heard staff report on final plat for 5740 Green Pointe Dr N with conditions

City Council

The City Council will consider the 2022 annual budget and a proposal for $1.2 million in bonds to improve Rarey's Port and Wert's Grove buildings. The agenda also includes a final plat for 5740 Green Pointe Drive N and updates to city tree and shrub codes.

• Bond issuance up to $1,200,000 for Rarey's Port and Wert's Grove improvements
• Final plat approval for 5740 Green Pointe Drive N
• Adoption of the 2022 annual appropriation ordinance
• Right of way and easement agreement with AEP
• Amendments to city code regarding trees and shrubs

Council approved the final plat for 5740 Green Pointe Drive N (Ord. 2021-043) as amended to include conditions from the Planning & Zoning Commission, and adopted a tree/shrub code amendment (Ord. 2021-047) with typo corrections. Two emergency ordinances authorizing right-of-way/easement agreements with AEP for electrical service were adopted (Ord. 2021-048 and 2021-049), with Council Member Cleary abstaining. Council also hired Jessica Reeves Wyke as Community Affairs Director.

• Approved final plat for 5740 Green Pointe Drive N with conditions (6-0)
• Adopted amended tree/shrub code ordinance (6-0)
• Adopted emergency ordinance for AEP right-of-way/easement (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Adopted emergency ordinance for AEP right-of-way/easement (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Hired Jessica Reeves Wyke as Community Affairs Director (6-0)

City Council

The Groveport City Council will review second readings for a development plat and an amendment to the city's trees and shrubs code. The agenda also includes the swearing-in of new police officers and a first reading for an easement with AEP.

• Final plat approval for 5740 Green Pointe Drive N (Ord. 2021-043)
• Amendment to Chapter 911 regarding trees and shrubs (Ord. 2021-047)
• Right of way and easement instrument with AEP (Ord. 2021-048)
• Swearing-in of new police officers
• Proclamation for 2021 Fire Prevention Week

Council approved holding Beggar's Night on Thursday, October 28, 2021, from 5:30-7 p.m. Three new police officers were sworn in. Several ordinances were introduced or read for the first or second time, but no final votes were taken on them. Council also entered executive session to discuss police employment and negotiations, emerging with no action taken.

• Approved Beggar's Night on October 28, 2021, 5:30-7 p.m. (5-0, Dildine excused)
• Swore in new police officers Kevin Chavez, Kyle Smith, and Adam Greter
• Approved minutes of September 13, 2021
• Excused Council Member Dildine from the meeting (5-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss police employment and negotiations (5-0)
• Exited executive session with no action taken (5-0)
• Adjourned at 7:56 p.m. (5-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review a second reading of an ordinance regarding trees and shrubs in the city's streets and utilities code. The meeting also includes departmental reports and a guest appearance by Madison Township Fire Chief Robinson.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-047 regarding trees and shrubs
• Approval of July 19, 2021, meeting minutes
• Guest presentation by Madison Township Fire Chief Robinson
• Review of financial report #237-2021
• Departmental reports from police, engineering, and transportation directors

The Committee of the Whole recommended approval of Ordinance 2021-047, which would increase the tree fee for developers from $4 to $10 per linear foot of street frontage and update tree maintenance language. The motion passed 6-0. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included reports and discussions on the aquatic center, trick-or-treat dates, and financial updates.

• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2021-047 to increase tree fees from $4 to $10 per linear foot (6-0)
• Approved minutes of July 19, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting
• Discussed tentative Trick or Treat date of October 28, 2021 (no formal action)
• Reviewed proposed Aquatic Center staffing and rate changes (no action taken)

City Council

The City Council will consider several first-reading ordinances regarding the traffic code, cemetery trustees, and city trees. The council will also review a resolution to authorize necessary tax levies based on rates from the Budget Commission.

• Ordinance 2021-045: Amendments to traffic code regarding soliciting and riding on outside of vehicles
• Ordinance 2021-046: Amendments to Board of Cemetery Trustees rules and regulations
• Ordinance 2021-047: Amendments to the city code regarding trees and shrubs
• Resolution 2021-003: Authorization of tax levies based on Budget Commission rates
• Constitution Week Proclamation

The Groveport City Council approved three emergency ordinances and one resolution. Ordinance 2021-045 allows charitable donations to be authorized by oral motion, and the Council approved the Groveport Special Olympics' Cash Drop for October 16. Ordinance 2021-046 amended cemetery rules, and Resolution 2021-003 certified tax levies for 2022. Ordinance 2021-047 on trees and shrubs was referred to committee.

• Adopted Ord. 2021-045 as emergency, allowing charitable solicitation permissions by oral motion.
• Approved Groveport Special Olympics Cash Drop on Oct 16 at three Main Street intersections.
• Adopted Ord. 2021-046 as emergency, amending cemetery rules and regulations.
• Adopted Res. 2021-003 as emergency, accepting budget commission amounts and certifying tax levies.
• Referred Ord. 2021-047 (trees and shrubs) to Committee of the Whole.
• Approved minutes of August 23, 2021 as submitted.
• Held executive session on employee negotiations; no action taken.
• Adjourned at 7:15 p.m.

City Council

The Groveport City Council will vote on an agreement with Cultivate for an entrepreneurship support program. The council will also consider first readings for development plans at 0 Hamilton Road and 5740 Green Pointe Drive N. Additionally, the council will discuss applying for a federal transit grant.

• Agreement with Cultivate for an entrepreneurship support program
• Final development plan for 0 Hamilton Road
• Final plat for 5740 Green Pointe Drive N
• Grant application for FTA mobility funding for older adults and individuals with disabilities

Council voted 6-0 to postpone indefinitely Ordinance 2021-034, which would have authorized an agreement with Cultivate for an entrepreneurship support program. The postponement allows staff to return with a different proposal. Council also approved a waiver of fire suppression metering requirements for two new city buildings (5-1), and adopted an emergency ordinance to apply for a federal transit grant.

• Postponed indefinitely Ordinance 2021-034 (Cultivate entrepreneurship program) (6-0)
• Waived Chapter 933.08(B) fire suppression metering requirement for two new city buildings (5-1)
• Adopted emergency Ordinance 2021-044 to apply for FTA Section 5310 grant (6-0)
• Approved minutes of August 9, 2021 as submitted

Committee of the Whole

The scheduled Committee of the Whole meeting for August 16, 2021, was canceled. No business or reports were presented during this session.

• Ordinance 2021-034: Agreement with Cultivate for an entrepreneurship support program

The August 16, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting was canceled. No substantive decisions were made.

City Council

The Groveport City Council is reviewing ordinances regarding land rezoning, city staff positions, and tax allocations. The agenda includes votes on industrial park development and new departmental roles in IT and engineering. Additionally, the council will consider updates to income tax fund allocation and the opioid settlement.

• Rezoning of 47.429 acres near Hayes and Pontius Roads to Planned Industrial Park
• Creation of Director of Information Technology and Engineering Coordinator positions
• Approval of the final plat for Hayes Road by CA Industrial Holdings, LLC
• Collective bargaining agreement with police officers and detectives
• Acceptance of terms from the One Ohio Subdivision Settlement

Council approved the annexation of 48.94 acres in Madison Township (Ordinance 2021-037) and then adopted the related rezoning of about 47.429 acres at Hayes and Pontius roads from Rural to Planned Industrial Park (Ordinance 2021-022) with conditions, plus the final plat for the same property (Ordinance 2021-023). Council also created new positions (Director of IT, Director of Transportation & Senior Services, Engineering Coordinator), adopted a police union contract, ratified a compensation agreement with CA Industrial Holdings and the school district, accepted the One Ohio opioid settlement, and adjusted income tax fund allocations. All votes were 6-0.

• Adopted annexation of 48.94 acres (Ord. 2021-037) (6-0)
• Adopted rezoning of 47.429 acres to Planned Industrial Park with conditions (Ord. 2021-022) (6-0)
• Approved final plat for Hayes Road (Ord. 2021-023) (6-0)
• Created Director of Information Technology position (Ord. 2021-029) (6-0)
• Created Director of Transportation & Senior Services and Engineering Coordinator positions (Ord. 2021-031) (6-0)
• Adopted police collective bargaining agreement with FOP Capital City Lodge #9 (Ord. 2021-039) (6-0)
• Ratified compensation agreement with CA Industrial Holdings and school district (Ord. 2021-040) (6-0)
• Accepted One Ohio opioid settlement terms (Ord. 2021-041) (6-0)

Public Hearing

This public hearing includes a third reading for an ordinance to rezone approximately 47.429 acres from Rural to Planned Industrial Park. The agenda also covers the approval of a final plat for Hayes Road. These items involve land at the southeast side of Hayes Road and Pontius Road.

• Rezoning ~47.429 acres from Rural (R) to Planned Industrial Park (PIP)
• Approval of Final Plat for Hayes Road
• Ordinance 2021-022 regarding parcels 180-005409 and 180-005408

The Groveport City Council held a public hearing on August 9, 2021, to consider rezoning approximately 47.429 acres on Hayes Road from Rural to Planned Industrial Park (PIP) and approving the final plat for the property. No final votes were taken; the hearing was closed after staff presentations and conditions were outlined. The rezoning and plat approval are contingent on the property's annexation into the city.

• Approved minutes of June 14, 2021 public hearing (6-0)
• Closed public hearing at 6:32 p.m. (6-0)
• Heard staff report on Ord. 2021-022 rezoning to PIP with conditions
• Heard staff report on Ord. 2021-023 final plat approval with conditions

City Council

The City Council is reviewing ordinances to create several new city positions and adjust pay grades for existing roles. The agenda also includes first readings for budget amendments, a fiscal recovery fund, and an agreement with Cultivate for an entrepreneurship program. Additionally, council will consider changes to the Community Reinvestment Area involving 43.909 acres of annexed territory.

• Creation of Director of Information Technology position
• Pay grade adjustments for Economic Development Director and HR Clerk
• Agreement with Cultivate for an entrepreneurship support program
• Establishment of a local fiscal recovery fund
• Removal of 43.909 acres from Community Reinvestment Area No. 3

Council approved a 2021 appropriations amendment (Ord. 2021-033) and established a local fiscal recovery fund as emergency legislation (Ord. 2021-035), both by 5-0 votes with one member excused. Several other ordinances were introduced and referred to committee, including creating an IT director position and an entrepreneurship support program. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted 2021 budget amendment Ord. 2021-033 (5-0, Dildine excused)
• Adopted local fiscal recovery fund Ord. 2021-035 as emergency (5-0, Dildine excused)
• Referred entrepreneurship support program agreement with Cultivate to Committee of the Whole
• Referred CRA No. 3 acreage removal/addition ordinance to Committee of the Whole
• Held executive session on personnel, no action taken

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review ordinances regarding city staffing and salary grades. This includes creating a Director of Information Technology position and restructuring roles in the Transportation and Engineering departments. Various department heads are also scheduled to provide reports.

• Ordinance creating Director of Information Technology position (Ord. 2021-029)
• Pay grade amendments for Economic Development Director and HR Clerk (Ord. 2021-030)
• Restructuring of Transportation and Engineering department positions (Ord. 2021-031)
• Madison Township Fire Department monthly report

The Committee of the Whole recommended approval of three ordinances to City Council: creating a Director of Information Technology position, reclassifying two positions (HR Clerk and Economic Development Director), and restructuring the Transportation and Engineering departments. All three recommendations passed unanimously (6-0). The committee also heard reports on a fire department grant, parking complaints on West Street, and various departmental updates.

• Recommended approval of Ord. 2021-029 creating Director of IT position (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Ord. 2021-030 reclassifying HR Clerk and Economic Development Director (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Ord. 2021-031 restructuring Transportation and Engineering positions (6-0)
• Approved minutes of June 21, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting
• Held executive session on employment of public employees; no action taken

City Council

The City Council will vote on final readings for park rule changes and a licensing agreement. They will also consider second readings for land rezoning and a final plat approval. Additionally, the council will review first readings regarding new staff positions and fee changes.

• Rezoning 47.429 acres at Hayes Road and Pontius Road to Planned Industrial Park
• Final plat approval for Hayes Road by CA Industrial Holdings, LLC
• Licensing agreement with Christina Lewis for The Flower Boutique / Barber Shop
• Amending park rules in the city's codified ordinances
• Changes to membership fees for the Outdoor Aquatic Center

Council adopted Ordinance 2021-032 as emergency legislation, establishing membership fees for the Outdoor Aquatic Center and requiring all patrons to have a Recreation Center ID. The rules limit daily passes to residents and season pass holders, with a maximum of five guests per pass holder. Council also amended the ordinance to prohibit group outings of six or more and gave the Recreation Director authority to change rules with Administrator approval.

• Approved minutes from June 28 and July 2 meetings as submitted.
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-025 amending park rules, prohibiting nailing/stapling/tacking on shelter houses and tables, and banning bounce houses/inflatables unless city-sponsored.
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-028 authorizing a licensing agreement with Christina Lewis (The Flower Boutique/Barber Shop).
• Postponed third reading and public hearing for Ordinance 2021-022 (rezoning 47.429 acres) to August 9, 2021.
• Postponed third reading and public hearing for Ordinance 2021-023 (final plat for Hayes Road) to August 9, 2021.
• Referred first readings of Ordinances 2021-029, 2021-030, and 2021-031 to Committee of the Whole.
• Amended Ordinance 2021-032 to add rules on day passes, including prohibiting group outings of 6+ and giving Recreation Director authority to change rules with Administrator approval.
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-032 as emergency legislation, requiring all pool patrons to have a Recreation Center ID.

City Council

This special meeting is called to discuss an incident at the Outdoor Aquatic Center and consider potential actions. No other topics are listed for discussion.

• Discussion of an incident at the Outdoor Aquatic Center and potential action

City Council approved four temporary safety measures for the Outdoor Aquatic Center following recent incidents, including a June 30 attack on a lifeguard. The measures limit admission to season pass holders, raise the minimum age for unaccompanied entry to 14, require security cameras in the breezeway, and assign a police officer during specific times. The motion passed 5-0, with one member absent.

• Approved limiting pool admission to resident/non-resident season pass holders (5-0)
• Approved minimum age of 14 for entry without parent/guardian (5-0)
• Approved installing security cameras in pool breezeway (5-0)
• Approved assigning police officer to pool during specific timeframes (5-0)

City Council

The Groveport City Council will review ordinances regarding a school resource officer and park rules. The meeting also includes discussions on one-way traffic for Canal Street and a business licensing agreement.

• Agreement with Groveport Madison School District for a School Resource Officer
• One-way travel designation for Canal Street and Shoemaker Alley
• Amendments to city park rules
• Licensing agreement with The Flower Boutique / Barber Shop
• Cultivate proposal presentation

Council adopted Ordinance 2021-026 authorizing the Administrator to enter into a School Resource Officer agreement with Groveport Madison School District, suspending rules and declaring an emergency. Council also adopted Ordinance 2021-020 amending the Public Service Department code, postponed indefinitely a one-way street ordinance for Canal Street and Shoemaker Alley, and appointed Luke Watkins to the Personnel Board of Review. No action was taken on the liquor permit renewal for Marathon Station.

• Adopted Ord. 2021-020 amending Chapter 153 Public Service Department (5-0, Cleary excused)
• Adopted Ord. 2021-026 SRO agreement with school district as emergency (5-0, Cleary excused)
• Postponed indefinitely Ord. 2021-024 one-way travel on Canal Street and Shoemaker Alley (5-0, Cleary excused)
• Appointed Luke Watkins to Personnel Board of Review unexpired term (5-0, Cleary excused)
• Took no action on liquor permit renewal for Marathon Station

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing ordinances regarding a school resource officer agreement and new one-way traffic designations. The meeting also includes discussions on park rule amendments and a business licensing agreement.

• One-way travel designation for Canal Street and Shoemaker Alley
• School resource officer agreement with Groveport Madison School District
• Licensing agreement with Christina Lewis for The Flower Boutique / Barber Shop
• Amendments to city park rules
• Amendments to the Public Service Department administrative code

The Committee of the Whole recommended approval of four ordinances: establishing rates for damage to public property (Ord. 2021-020), clarifying park rules to prohibit bounce houses and stapling/nailing to city property (Ord. 2021-025), renewing the school resource officer agreement (Ord. 2021-026), and authorizing a licensing agreement with The Flower Boutique for a handrail in the right-of-way (Ord. 2021-028). The committee also referred an ordinance designating one-way travel on Canal Street and Shoemaker Alley back to City Council with no recommendation, pending a comprehensive review of traffic flow in older areas.

• Recommended approval of Ord. 2021-020 to establish rates for damage to public property (6-0).
• Recommended approval of Ord. 2021-025 to clarify park rules, prohibiting bounce houses and stapling/nailing to city property (6-0).
• Recommended approval of Ord. 2021-026 to renew the school resource officer agreement (6-0).
• Recommended approval of Ord. 2021-028 to enter a licensing agreement with The Flower Boutique for a handrail (6-0).
• Referred Ord. 2021-024 (one-way travel on Canal Street and Shoemaker Alley) back to City Council with no recommendation.
• Approved the May 17, 2021 Committee of the Whole minutes as submitted.

City Council

This special meeting includes the approval of minutes from the June 14, 2021, council meeting. The council will also consider entering an executive session to discuss the appointment of a public official.

• Approval of June 14, 2021, City Council meeting minutes
• Potential executive session regarding the appointment of a public official

At a special meeting, Groveport City Council unanimously appointed John Hougland to fill the unexpired council seat vacated by Chad Grashel on June 14, 2021. The appointment runs until December 31, 2021, and the council chose not to hold an interview process, intending to let voters decide the seat in the November election. The council also approved the June 14 minutes and held an executive session with no action taken.

• Appointed John Hougland to fill unexpired council seat (5-0)
• Approved June 14, 2021 council minutes (5-0)
• Held executive session to consider appointment of public official, no action taken (5-0)
• Adjourned at 5:22 p.m. (5-0)

City Council

The Groveport City Council is reviewing several ordinances related to public safety and traffic. Proposed measures include an agreement for a school resource officer and new one-way travel designations on Canal Street. The council will also consider the 2022 tax budget and park rule amendments.

• Agreement with Groveport Madison School District for a School Resource Officer
• Construction zone and 35 mph speed limit on Groveport Road
• One-way travel designation for Canal Street and Shoemaker Alley
• Adoption of the 2022 tax budget
• Licensing agreement with The Flower Boutique / Barber Shop

Council accepted Council Member Chad Grashel's resignation effective immediately, with a 4-0 vote (Dildine excused). They then held an executive session to discuss his replacement but took no action, scheduling a special meeting for the following Monday to interview a candidate. Council also adopted the 2022 tax budget and an emergency ordinance reducing the speed limit on Groveport Road to 35 mph during construction.

• Accepted Chad Grashel's resignation from City Council, effective immediately (4-0, Dildine excused).
• Adopted Resolution 2021-002, the 2022 tax budget, after suspending the three-readings rule (5-0, Dildine excused).
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-027 as emergency legislation, authorizing a construction zone and reducing the speed limit to 35 mph on Groveport Road between Swisher Road and Greenpointe Drive (5-0, Dildine excused).
• Referred Ordinance 2021-024 (one-way travel on Canal Street and Shoemaker Alley) to the Committee of the Whole.
• Referred Ordinance 2021-025 (park rules amendments) to the Committee of the Whole.
• Referred Ordinance 2021-026 (school resource officer agreement) to the Committee of the Whole.
• Referred Ordinance 2021-028 (licensing agreement with Christina Lewis) to the Committee of the Whole.
• Approved minutes of the May 25, 2021 special meeting as submitted.

Public Hearing

The City of Groveport is conducting a public hearing for Resolution 2021-002. This resolution proposes the adoption of the tax budget for the 2022 calendar year.

• Adoption of the 2022 tax budget (Res. 2021-002)
• Approval of March 8, 2021, meeting minutes

The City of Groveport held a public hearing on June 14, 2021, to consider Resolution 2021-002, which adopts the 2022 tax budget. The hearing was closed after discussion, and the resolution was not voted on at this meeting. The tax budget provides information to the County Budget Commission and projects a 3% increase in revenues and expenditures for 2022.

• Approved the March 8, 2021 public hearing minutes as submitted.
• Closed the public hearing at 6:20 p.m. by motion, with a 5-0 vote.
• Heard a presentation on the 2022 tax budget (Resolution 2021-002), but no vote was taken.

City Council

The City Council is considering several ordinances, including the rezoning of approximately 47.429 acres near Hayes Road to a planned industrial park. The meeting also includes discussions on annexing land from Madison Township and leasing city-owned property on Main Street. Additionally, the council will review the 2022 tax budget.

• Rezoning ~47.429 acres at Hayes Road and Pontius Road to Planned Industrial Park
• Resolution regarding services for 48.94 acres being annexed from Madison Township
• Leasing city-owned property at 480 and 674 Main Street to Groveport CIC
• Adoption of the 2022 tax budget

Council approved Resolution 2021-001, a service resolution for 48.94 acres in Madison Township upon annexation, suspending the three-reading rule. They also adopted Ordinance 2021-021 as emergency legislation, authorizing the Groveport CIC to lease city-owned property at 480 and 674 Main Street. Several other items were introduced and referred to committees or commissions, including a rezoning and final plat for Hayes Road properties.

• Adopted Res. 2021-001 service resolution for 48.94-acre annexation (5-0, Grashel excused)
• Adopted Ord. 2021-021 as emergency, authorizing CIC lease of 480 and 674 Main Street (5-0, Grashel excused)
• Referred Ord. 2021-020 (Public Service Department code amendment) to Committee of the Whole
• Referred Ord. 2021-022 (rezoning 47.429 acres to Planned Industrial Park) to Planning & Zoning Commission
• Referred Ord. 2021-023 (final plat for Hayes Road) to Planning & Zoning Commission
• Referred Res. 2021-002 (2022 tax budget) to Committee of the Whole
• Approved minutes of May 10, 2021 as submitted

City Council

The City Council will review several ordinances regarding land use and property leases. This includes proposals to rezone acreage near Hayes Road and authorize the Groveport Community Improvement Corporation to lease city-owned property.

• Rezoning approximately 47.429 acres from Rural to Planned Industrial Park
• Resolution regarding services for 48.94 acres being annexed from Madison Township
• Authorizing Groveport CIC to lease city-owned property at 480 and 674 Main Street
• Approval of final plat for Hayes Road by CA Industrial Holdings, LLC
• Adoption of the 2022 tax budget

Public Hearing

The City of Groveport is conducting a public hearing to consider Resolution 2021-002, which adopts the tax budget for the 2022 calendar year. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the March 8, 2021, meeting.

• Adoption of the 2022 tax budget (Resolution 2021-002)
• Approval of March 8, 2021, meeting minutes

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review several departmental reports and guest presentations. A second reading is scheduled for a resolution regarding services for 48.94 acres in Madison Township being annexed to Groveport. The agenda also includes the Groveport Rd Final Report and the Madison Township Fire Department monthly report.

• Resolution 2021-001 regarding services for 48.94 acres upon annexation
• Presentation of the Groveport Rd Final Report
• Madison Township Fire Department monthly report
• Approval of April 19, 2021, Committee of the Whole minutes

The Committee of the Whole recommended approval of Resolution 2021-001, which specifies city services for a 48.94-acre annexation at Hayes and Pontius roads for a proposed 640,000-square-foot spec warehouse by CA Ventures. The motion passed unanimously (6-0). The committee also heard a presentation on the Groveport Road Corridor Study and discussed a $5,000 grant request from the Groveport Elementary Student Council for fountain restoration, with no formal action taken.

• Recommended approval of Resolution 2021-001 for annexation services (6-0)
• Approved April 19, 2021 Committee of the Whole minutes as submitted
• Discussed $5,000 grant request for fountain restoration; no action taken
• Heard Groveport Road Corridor Study presentation; no action taken

City Council

The Groveport City Council is voting on an economic development and tax incentive agreement with CA Ventures. The council will also decide on credit card fees for the municipal golf course and a property sale at 384 Westport Drive. A resolution regarding services for land annexed from Madison Township is scheduled for its first reading.

• Economic development agreement with CA Ventures for parcels 180-005225 and 180-000279
• Credit/debit card convenience fees for Groveport Municipal Golf Course payments
• Sale of property at 384 Westport Drive by Groveport CIC
• Annexation services for 48.94 acres in Madison Township

Council adopted Ordinance 2021-015 establishing credit/debit card convenience fees for the municipal golf course, and Ordinance 2021-017 as amended, authorizing an economic development and tax incentive agreement with CA Ventures for two parcels. It also adopted Ordinance 2021-018 authorizing the sale of property at 384 Westport Drive. A resolution regarding services for a 48.94-acre annexation was referred to committee.

• Adopted Ord. 2021-015 establishing credit/debit card convenience fees for golf course (5-0)
• Adopted Ord. 2021-017 as amended, authorizing economic development and CRA tax incentive agreement with CA Ventures (5-0)
• Adopted Ord. 2021-018 authorizing Groveport CIC to sell property at 384 Westport Drive (5-0)
• Referred Res. 2021-001 (services for 48.94-acre annexation) to Committee of the Whole

City Council

The Groveport City Council is reviewing several ordinances during its April 26 meeting. Proposed items include a tax incentive agreement with CA Ventures for development and new credit card fees for the municipal golf course. The council will also consider authorizing a property sale at 384 Westport Drive.

• Credit/debit card convenience fees for Groveport Municipal Golf Course
• Economic development and tax incentive agreement with CA Ventures
• Authorization for Groveport CIC to sell property at 384 Westport Drive

Council approved an amendment to Ordinance 2021-015, setting credit/debit card convenience fees at the Groveport Municipal Golf Course to a fixed fee no greater than 3%. The amendment passed 5-0 with one excused. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also honored retiring Police Chief Ralph Portier.

• Amended Ord. 2021-015 to set golf course card convenience fee at fixed max 3% (5-0, Hutson excused)
• Approved minutes of April 12, 2021 as submitted
• Excused Council Member Hutson from meeting (5-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss a proposed economic development and tax incentive agreement with CA Ventures involving annexation and rezoning. The committee will also consider ordinances regarding golf course payment fees and a property sale by Groveport CIC. Various department heads are scheduled to present reports.

• Economic development and tax incentive agreement with CA Ventures for parcels 180-005225 and 180-000279
• Credit/debit card convenience fees for Groveport Municipal Golf Course
• Authorization for Groveport CIC to sell property at 384 Westport Drive

The Committee of the Whole recommended approval of three ordinances to City Council: establishing credit/debit card convenience fees for the golf course (with a proposed amendment to cap at 3%), authorizing an economic development and tax incentive agreement with CA Ventures for a proposed 640,000-square-foot distribution building, and authorizing the Groveport CIC to sell property at 384 Westport Drive. All three motions passed unanimously (6-0). No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included reports and discussion on pool operations, construction projects, and financial updates.

• Recommended approval of Ord. 2021-015 (golf course credit card fees) (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Ord. 2021-017 (CA Ventures tax incentive agreement) (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Ord. 2021-018 (sale of 384 Westport Drive) (6-0)
• Approved minutes of March 15, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting

City Council

The Council will review several ordinances, including a tax incentive agreement for proposed annexation and rezoning of two parcels. Other items include new credit card fees for the municipal golf course and road salt procurement.

• Tax incentive agreement with CA Ventures regarding parcel annexation and rezoning
• Credit/debit card convenience fees for Groveport Municipal Golf Course
• Participation in ODOT winter contract for road salt
• Sale of property at 384 Westport Drive by Groveport CIC
• Creation of Recreation Manager position and removal of two other recreation roles

City Council unanimously appointed Casey Adams as Chief of Police, effective after Chief Ralph Portier's retirement on April 28, 2021. Council also adopted emergency ordinances for codification, road salt purchase, and a new Recreation Manager position, and referred several other ordinances to committee.

• Appointed Casey Adams as Chief of Police (6-0)
• Adopted Ord. 2021-010, codification of ordinances, as emergency (6-0)
• Adopted Ord. 2021-016, ODOT winter contract for road salt, as emergency (6-0)
• Adopted Ord. 2021-019, creating Recreation Manager position, as emergency (6-0)
• Referred Ord. 2021-015 (golf course credit card fees) to Committee of the Whole
• Referred Ord. 2021-017 (CA Ventures economic development agreement) to Committee of the Whole
• Referred Ord. 2021-018 (sale of 384 Westport Drive) to Committee of the Whole

City Council

The City Council will consider several first-reading ordinances. These include amendments to the 2021 annual appropriation and administrative code, as well as bond issuances for Rarey's Port and Wert's Grove buildings.

• Bond issuance up to $3,800,000 for Rarey's Port and Wert's Grove buildings
• Amendment to the 2021 annual appropriation ordinance
• Amendment to the Department of Finance administrative code
• Recodification and editing of city ordinances

Council approved two ordinances authorizing up to $3.8M in bonds each for constructing, furnishing, and improving the Rarey's Port and Wert's Grove buildings, with related site improvements. Both passed as emergency legislation with a 5-1 vote, with Council Member Cleary dissenting. Council also adopted an ordinance amending the finance code to require ODOT certification for the West Bixby Road project, and referred a code recodification ordinance to the Committee of the Whole.

• Approved $3.8M bond issuance for Rarey's Port and Wert's Grove buildings (5-1)
• Approved $3.8M bond issuance for Rarey's Port and Wert's Grove buildings (5-1)
• Adopted ordinance amending finance code for ODOT certification (6-0)
• Referred code recodification ordinance to Committee of the Whole
• Appointed Angie Cramer to Cemetery Committee (6-0)
• Approved minutes of March 15, 2021 special meeting
• Held executive sessions on economic development, no action taken

Committee of the Whole

The committee will review the January 19, 2021, minutes and hear from guests including the Madison Township Fire Chief. Various city departments will present progress reports. No ordinances or resolutions are scheduled for second or third readings.

• Madison Township Fire Chief monthly report
• Motts Military Museum guest presentation
• Financial Report #71-2021
• Proposed Brush Removal Program
• Departmental updates from Police, Engineering, and Transportation

The Groveport Committee of the Whole met on March 15, 2021, and heard updates from guests and staff. No formal decisions were made; the only action was approving the January 19, 2021 minutes. The meeting adjourned at 6:17 p.m.

• Approved January 19, 2021 Committee of the Whole minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned at 6:17 p.m. (5-0)

City Council

This special meeting includes the approval of March 8, 2021, minutes and consideration of Ordinance 2021-009. This ordinance would authorize the Administrator to enter into a contract with The Miller Valentine Group for professional design-build services.

• Approval of March 8, 2021, City Council minutes
• Ordinance 2021-009: Contract with The Miller Valentine Group for design-build services

Council approved Ordinance 2021-009, authorizing the Administrator to contract with the Miller Valentine Group for professional design-build services, waiving competitive bidding per Charter sections 9.02(B) and 7.03. The ordinance was adopted as emergency legislation by a 5-1 vote, with Council Member Cleary voting no. The rules were suspended to allow immediate passage.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-009 authorizing design-build contract with Miller Valentine Group (5-1)
• Suspended rules for three readings and effective date (6-0)
• Adopted ordinance as emergency legislation (5-1)

City Council

The council will consider a third reading for an ordinance to modify the development plan at 2400 Rohr Road. Additionally, the council will review a second reading for a contract with Miller Valentine Group for professional design-build services.

• Third reading of ordinance to modify the development plan for 2400 Rohr Road
• Second reading of ordinance authorizing a contract with Miller Valentine Group for design-build services
• Approval of February 22, 2021, City Council minutes

Council approved Ordinance 2021-005, as amended, modifying the development plan for 2400 Rohr Road, Parcel Number 154-000002. The amendment adds a condition requiring the access drive and turn lane on Alum Creek Drive to be constructed before water service is activated on the first building on Lot 1 or Lot 3. The ordinance was adopted unanimously (6-0).

• Approved amendment to Ordinance 2021-005 adding the Planning & Zoning Commission's condition regarding access drive and turn lane construction (6-0).
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-005 as amended, authorizing the development plan modification for 2400 Rohr Road (6-0).
• Held second reading of Ordinance 2021-009, authorizing a contract with Miller Valentine Group for design-build services, waiving competitive bidding.
• Approved minutes from February 22, 2021 meeting.
• Entered executive session for economic development matters at 6:46 p.m. (6-0).
• Exited executive session at 7:53 p.m. with no action taken (6-0).
• Adjourned at 7:54 p.m. (6-0).

Public Hearing

The City of Groveport is holding a public hearing regarding Ordinance 2021-005. This ordinance proposes a modification to the development plan for the property located at 2400 Rohr Road. The Planning and Zoning Commission previously recommended approval with conditions.

• Modification to the development plan for 2400 Rohr Road (Ord. 2021-005)
• Approval of February 8, 2021, meeting minutes

The public hearing was held on Ordinance 2021-005, which would modify a condition of the development plan for 2400 Rohr Road. The modification would allow water service to be activated for a building on Lot 2 before the construction of an access drive and turn lane on Alum Creek Drive, which are required for Lots 1 and 3. City staff recommended approval with a revised condition tying the access drive construction to development on Lots 1 and 3. The hearing was closed with no final decision made; the ordinance is scheduled for a third reading.

• Approved the minutes of the February 8, 2021 public hearing as submitted.
• Heard the third reading of Ordinance 2021-005, which would modify the development plan for 2400 Rohr Road.
• Heard public comment from a resident regarding safety and drainage concerns.
• Closed the public hearing at 6:30 p.m. by unanimous vote.

City Council

The City Council will consider a second reading of an ordinance to modify the development plan for 2400 Rohr Road. The council will also hold a first reading regarding a contract with Miller Valentine Group for professional design-build services.

• Second reading of Ord. 2021-005 to modify the development plan for 2400 Rohr Road
• First reading of Ord. 2021-009 regarding a contract with Miller Valentine Group for design-build services

The Groveport City Council meeting on February 22, 2021, was largely procedural. The council approved the minutes from the previous meeting, appointed the Clerk of Council as designee for Certified Public Records training, and went into executive session for economic development and a public official matter, emerging with no action taken. No substantive ordinances were passed; one ordinance (2021-005) had a second reading, and another (2021-009) was introduced and referred to committee.

• Approved minutes of February 8, 2021 (6-0)
• Appointed Clerk of Council as designee for Certified Public Records training (6-0)
• Entered executive session at 6:44 p.m. for economic development and public official matter (6-0)
• Exited executive session at 7:08 p.m. with no action taken (6-0)
• Adjourned at 7:13 p.m. (6-0)

Committee of the Whole

The scheduled Committee of the Whole meeting for February 15, 2021, was canceled. No business or reports were presented during this session.

• Meeting canceled

Public Hearing

The City of Groveport is holding a public hearing to consider ordinances for the final development plan and final plat at 480/490 Main Street. These items follow recommendations for approval with conditions from the Planning & Zoning Commission.

• Final Development Plan for 480/490 Main Street (Ord. 2020-054)
• Final Plat for 480/490 Main Street (Ord. 2020-055)

The public hearing was held to consider Ordinance 2020-054 (final development plan) and Ordinance 2020-055 (final plat) for 480/490 Main Street. Staff recommended approval with conditions, including that all permitted uses under Chapter 1153 be included. The hearing was closed after discussion; no final vote on the ordinances was recorded in these minutes.

• Approved minutes of January 11, 2021 public hearing
• Closed public hearing at 6:11 p.m. (4-0 vote)

City Council

The City Council will vote on third readings for several ordinances, including a final development plan and plat for 480/490 Main Street. The council will also consider a new municipal motor vehicle license fee and amendments to stormwater management policy. Additionally, first readings are scheduled for items regarding a senior center fund and budget amendments.

• Final development plan and plat for 480/490 Main Street
• Ordinance to levy a municipal motor vehicle license fee
• Amendment to stormwater management policy
• Authorization to solicit engineering firm qualifications
• Establishment of a senior center fund

City Council

The Groveport City Council is conducting a final vote on amending surplus property disposal rules. The council will also consider development plans for 480/490 Main Street and a new motor vehicle license fee.

• Final reading of ordinance to amend surplus property disposal rules
• Second reading of development plan and plat for 480/490 Main Street
• Second reading of a municipal motor vehicle license fee levy
• Second reading of stormwater management policy amendments
• First reading of development plan modification for 2400 Rohr Road

Council adopted Ordinance 2020-058 amending the surplus property disposal section of the codified ordinances, with a unanimous 6-0 vote. Several other ordinances were read for second or first time, including a proposed motor vehicle license fee and a stormwater management policy amendment, but no final action was taken on them. The meeting also included reports from city officials on finances, capital projects, and police matters.

• Adopted Ordinance 2020-058 amending Section 123.07 (Disposal of Surplus Property) (6-0)
• Amended Ordinance 2021-002 (Stormwater Management Policy) by replacing Exhibit A (6-0)
• Took no final action on Ordinance 2020-054 (Final Development Plan for 480/490 Main St.) - second reading
• Took no final action on Ordinance 2020-055 (Final Plat for 480/490 Main St.) - second reading
• Took no final action on Ordinance 2021-001 (Municipal Motor Vehicle License Fee) - second reading
• Took no final action on Ordinance 2021-003 (Engineer pre-qualified list) - second reading
• Referred Ordinance 2021-005 (Modification to Development Plan for 2400 Rohr Rd.) to Planning & Zoning Commission

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review ordinances regarding municipal motor vehicle license fees and stormwater management policy. The committee will also consider a proposal to solicit engineering services for various city needs.

• Ordinance to levy a municipal motor vehicle license fee
• Ordinance amending stormwater management policy
• Ordinance regarding disposal of surplus property
• Proposal to solicit statements of qualifications from engineering firms
• Review of the Bixby_Ebright Letter Report

The Committee of the Whole recommended approval of Ordinance 2020-058, amending the city's surplus property disposal rules, and Ordinance 2021-002, updating the stormwater management policy. It also recommended Ordinance 2021-003, establishing a pre-qualified list for engineering services. No recommendation was made on Ordinance 2021-001, which would levy an additional $5 vehicle license fee for road paving.

• Recommended approval of Ord. 2020-058 (surplus property disposal) (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Ord. 2021-002 (stormwater management policy update) (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Ord. 2021-003 (pre-qualified engineering firms list) (6-0)
• No recommendation on Ord. 2021-001 ($5 vehicle license fee for roads)

Public Hearing

The City Council is holding a public hearing for the third reading of Ordinance 2020-050. This ordinance concerns the approval of the final plat for 5090 Hendron Road by Redwood USA, LLC.

• Third reading of Ordinance 2020-050 regarding the final plat at 5090 Hendron Road
• Approval of minutes from the November 23, 2020 public hearing

City Council

The Groveport City Council is considering final approval for street maintenance and drainage improvement contracts. The council will also review new ordinances regarding motor vehicle fees and stormwater management.

• Final plat approval for 5090 Hendron Road (Redwood USA, LLC)
• Contracts for the 2021 Annual Street Maintenance Program
• Contracts for the Alley Drainage Improvements Project
• Contracts for the Annual Force Main Replacement Project
• New municipal motor vehicle license fee levy