Groveport public meetings in 2022

Public Hearing

The City of Groveport is conducting a public hearing regarding Ordinance 2022-046. This item involves a requested variance to permitted uses for the property located at 0 Hendron Road. The Planning and Zoning Commission previously recommended approval with conditions.

• Zoning variance for 0 Hendron Road (Ord. 2022-046)
• Approval of June 27, 2022, public hearing minutes

City Council

The City Council is meeting to vote on a zoning variance for 0 Hendron Road and review several ordinances regarding city contracts and equipment purchases. The agenda also includes the swearing-in of new police officers and updates to the city's administrative code and budget.

• Zoning variance for property at 0 Hendron Road (Ord. 2022-046)
• Contract authorization for the 2023 Annual Street Maintenance Program (Ord. 2022-048)
• Contract authorization for the Golf Course Driveway Project (Ord. 2022-049)
• Janitorial services contract for various city facilities (Ord. 2022-051)
• Purchase of three police vehicles (Ord. 2022-059)

Council adopted several emergency ordinances for city services and equipment, including janitorial contracts and a public works truck. They also approved a zoning variance for 0 Hendron Road and finalized 2022 budget appropriations. Multiple appointments were made to city boards and commissions.

• Approved zoning variance for 0 Hendron Road with no outdoor kennels or boarding (6-0)
• Approved emergency contract for janitorial services at city facilities (6-0)
• Approved 2022 annual appropriation ordinance (6-0)
• Approved final cash fund balance transfers (6-0)
• Approved emergency licensing agreement with Elmont Place HOA for security cameras (6-0)
• Approved emergency purchase of Ford F 250 utility truck for Public Works (6-0)
• Appointed Ed Dildine and Shawn Cleary to Volunteer Peace Officers' Dependents Fund Board (6-0)
• Approved 2023 City Council Meeting Schedule (6-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review second readings for ordinances regarding the 2023 Annual Street Maintenance Program and a golf course driveway project. The meeting also includes reports from various city department directors and the Madison Township Fire Chief.

• Ordinance 2022-048: Soliciting bids for the 2023 Annual Street Maintenance Program
• Ordinance 2022-049: Soliciting bids for the Golf Course Driveway Project
• Madison Township Fire Chief monthly report
• Approval of November 21, 2022, meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will vote on several final ordinances, including a property donation to the Greater Groveport Food Pantry and easement agreements at 3755 Hayes Road. The meeting also includes reviews of updated golf course fees and fireworks regulations.

• Donation of 595 Cherry Street to Greater Groveport Food Pantry
• Easement agreements with Groveport Venture, LLC at 3755 Hayes Road
• Amendments to fireworks regulations in the fire prevention code
• Updates to golf rates and fees for the municipal golf course
• Zoning variance request for property at 0 Hendron Road

Council approved the donation of property at 595 Cherry Street to the Greater Groveport Food Pantry. The board also authorized several easement agreements for a storm sewer system and approved the purchase of a new Public Works truck. A proposal to align city fireworks laws with state law was defeated.

• Approved donation of 595 Cherry Street property to Greater Groveport Food Pantry (6-0)
• Approved purchase of Freightliner M 2 106 truck and snow equipment as emergency legislation (6-0)
• Approved storm sewer easement agreement at 3755 Hayes Road (6-0)
• Approved stormwater management drainage easements at 3755 Hayes Road (6-0)
• Approved conservation easement for stream corridor protection at 3755 Hayes Road (6-0)
• Approved updated golf rates and fees for Groveport Municipal Golf Course (6-0)
• Denied ordinance to align city fireworks code with state law (3-4)
• Referred 2023 annual street maintenance and golf course driveway project bids to Committee of the Whole

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several ordinances for third readings. These include updates to fireworks regulations and municipal golf course fees. The committee will also consider easement agreements for 3755 Hayes Road and a property donation to the Greater Groveport Food Pantry.

• Donation of 595 Cherry Street property to Greater Groveport Food Pantry
• Easement agreements with Groveport Venture, LLC at 3755 Hayes Road
• Amendments to fireworks regulations in the Fire Prevention Code
• Updates to rates and fees for Groveport Municipal Golf Course

The Committee of the Whole recommended approval for three easements at 3755 Hayes Road, a property donation to the Greater Groveport Food Pantry, and increased golf range ball fees. A proposed ordinance regarding fireworks was not recommended for approval following a tied vote.

• Recommended approval of storm sewer easement at 3755 Hayes Road (6-0)
• Recommended approval of stormwater management drainage easements at 3755 Hayes Road (6-0)
• Recommended approval of conservation easement for stream corridor at 3755 Hayes Road (6-0)
• Recommended approval to increase golf range ball bucket rates to $16 (6-0)
• Recommended approval to donate 595 Cherry Street to Greater Groveport Food Pantry (6-0)
• Failed to recommend approval of Ord. 2022-039 regarding fireworks (3-3)
• Approved October 17, 2022 Committee of the Whole Minutes

City Council

The City Council is reviewing the 2023 annual appropriation ordinance for final approval. The agenda also includes second readings for updates to fireworks regulations and golf course fees. Additionally, council members will consider easement agreements at 3755 Hayes Road and a property donation to a local food pantry.

• Adoption of the 2023 annual appropriation ordinance
• Acceptance of water and sewer mains for Groveport Logistics Center
• Amendments to fireworks regulations in the fire prevention code
• Easement agreements at 3755 Hayes Road with Groveport Venture, LLC
• Donation of 595 Cherry Street to Greater Groveport Food Pantry

City Council approved the 2023 annual budget and accepted public improvements for the Paul Hemmer Company's logistics center. The Cemetery Committee also approved the purchase of Cemify software for record-keeping.

• Adopted Annual Appropriation Ordinance for calendar year 2023 (6-0)
• Approved acceptance of water and sanitary sewer mains for Paul Hemmer Company's Groveport Logistics Center Development (6-0)
• Approved purchase of Cemify cemetery software

City Council

The City Council is reviewing the 2023 annual budget and infrastructure improvements for the Groveport Logistics Center development. The agenda also includes zoning variance requests and easement agreements at 3755 Hayes Road. Additionally, council will consider pay grade changes for recreation staff and a property donation to the Greater Groveport Food Pantry.

• 2023 annual budget appropriation ordinance
• Water and sanitary sewer mains for Groveport Logistics Center development
• Easement agreements at 3755 Hayes Road
• Property donation at 595 Cherry Street to Greater Groveport Food Pantry
• Zoning variances for Bixby Road and Hendron Road

Groveport City Council adopted the 2023 annual appropriation ordinance (second reading) and approved a pay grade change for the group swim instructor classification. Council also suspended rules to adopt an emergency ordinance applying for federal transit grant funding to maintain current vehicles. Several other ordinances were referred to committee or planning commission for further review.

• Adopted Ord. 2022-034 amending pay grade for group swim instructor (5-0)
• Gave second reading to Ord. 2022-035 adopting 2023 annual appropriation
• Suspended rules and adopted Ord. 2022-038 as emergency to apply for FTA Section 5310 grant (5-0)
• Re-certified $3,171 expenditure for Advanced Turf Solutions per Ohio Revised Code (5-0)
• Approved minutes of October 10, 2022 meeting
• Excused Council Member Ed Dildine from meeting (5-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review the 2023 annual budget ordinance and a proposal to dedicate water and sewer mains for the Groveport Logistics Center. The committee will also consider pay grade changes for Group Swim Instructors in the Recreation Department.

• Adoption of the 2023 annual budget ordinance
• Dedication of water and sanitary sewer mains for Groveport Logistics Center development
• Pay grade amendment for Group Swim Instructor classification
• Review of the city financial report

City Council

The Groveport City Council will consider the 2023 annual budget and an ordinance to add four patrol positions to the Police Department. The council will also review pay grade changes for swim instructors and the dedication of new water and sewer mains for the Groveport Logistics Center.

• Ordinance to add four police patrol positions
• Adoption of the 2023 annual appropriation ordinance
• Pay grade amendments for Recreation Department swim instructors
• Dedication of water and sewer mains for Groveport Logistics Center as public improvements
• Fire Prevention Week Proclamation

Council adopted Ordinance 2022-036 as emergency legislation, authorizing the administrator to add four patrol positions in the police department, increasing staff to 27. The rules were suspended for three readings and the effective date. Council also voted not to request a hearing on Little Italy's new liquor permit, and referred the 2023 appropriation ordinance and a water/sewer dedication to the Committee of the Whole.

• Adopted Ordinance 2022-036 adding four patrol positions to police department, increasing staff to 27 (5-0, emergency)
• Suspended rules for three readings and effective date for Ordinance 2022-036 (5-0)
• Voted not to request a hearing with Ohio Division of Liquor Control on Little Italy's new liquor permit (5-0)
• Referred Ordinance 2022-035 (2023 annual appropriation) to Committee of the Whole
• Referred Ordinance 2022-037 (accepting water main and sanitary sewer for Groveport Logistics Center) to Committee of the Whole
• Approved September 26, 2022 City Council minutes as submitted
• Excused Council Member Becky Hutson from the meeting (5-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss imminent litigation, no action taken

City Council

The City Council will review minutes from previous meetings and a Constitution Week proclamation. The council is also considering a first reading of an ordinance to amend the pay grade for group swim instructors.

• First reading of Ordinance 2022-034 regarding pay grades for Group Swim Instructors
• Approval of September 12 and September 15, 2022 meeting minutes
• Constitution Week Proclamation

The meeting was largely procedural, with approval of prior minutes and a proclamation for Constitution Week. No ordinances were voted on; one first-reading ordinance was referred to committee. Residents received updates on the Hickory Alley storm sewer project (completion by end of November) and downtown building renovations. Council discussed pool attendance data showing a 39% increase in visits from 2021 to 2022.

• Approved September 12, 2022 City Council minutes as submitted
• Approved September 15, 2022 Special City Council minutes as submitted
• Presented Constitution Week Proclamation to DAR representative
• Referred Ordinance 2022-034 (swim instructor pay grade change) to Committee of the Whole

City Council

The City Council is reviewing first readings for two ordinances. One proposal authorizes bonds up to $2,200,000 for the construction and improvement of Rarey's Port and Wert's Grove buildings. Another ordinance proposes amendments to the 2022 annual appropriation ordinance.

• Bond issuance up to $2,200,000 for Rarey's Port and Wert's Grove building improvements
• Amendment to the 2022 annual appropriation ordinance

Council unanimously approved two ordinances: one amending a $2.2M bond issuance for constructing and improving the Rarey's Port and Wert's Grove buildings, and another amending the 2022 annual appropriation ordinance. Both were adopted after suspending the three-reading rule, allowing immediate effect. Council also canceled the September 19 Committee of the Whole meeting for lack of an agenda.

• Approved Ord. 2022-032 amending $2.2M bond for Rarey's Port and Wert's Grove buildings (6-0)
• Approved Ord. 2022-033 amending 2022 annual appropriation ordinance (6-0)
• Canceled September 19 Committee of the Whole meeting for lack of an agenda (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a third reading of an ordinance to extend a driveway easement for David and Joellen Stebelton. Additionally, the council will hold a first reading on a resolution regarding tax levy rates determined by the Budget Commission.

• Ord. 2022-031: Authorization to extend a driveway easement for David and Joellen Stebelton
• Res. 2022-002: Acceptance of tax levy rates from the Budget Commission
• Approval of August 22, 2022, meeting minutes

Council approved an emergency resolution accepting the Budget Commission's tax rates and certifying levies to the county auditor, enabling the city to meet the Franklin County deadline. It also adopted an ordinance extending a driveway easement previously granted to David and Joellen Stebelton. Both measures passed unanimously 6-0.

• Adopted Ord. 2022-031 extending driveway easement for David and Joellen Stebelton (6-0)
• Suspended rules for three readings of Res. 2022-002 (6-0)
• Adopted Res. 2022-002 accepting tax rates and certifying levies (6-0)
• Approved minutes of August 22, 2022 as submitted
• Held executive session on economic development; no action taken

City Council

The Groveport City Council will vote on the third reading of an ordinance amending city water regulations. The council is also reviewing a second reading for a driveway easement extension and receiving various department reports.

• Third reading of Ordinance 2022-029 regarding water regulations
• Second reading of Ordinance 2022-031 for a driveway easement extension
• Presentation of the July 2022 financial report

Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 2022-029 amending water regulations. The meeting also featured a detailed discussion with the school district about bus shortages and crosswalk safety at Groveport Elementary. Council went into executive session to discuss employee insurance but took no action.

• Adopted Ordinance 2022-029 amending water regulations (6-0)
• Approved minutes of August 8, 2022 meeting
• Went into executive session for employee insurance discussion (6-0)
• Exited executive session with no action taken (6-0)
• Adjourned at 7:51 p.m. (6-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review an ordinance amending city water regulations. The committee will also consider a second reading for a driveway easement extension. Several department heads are scheduled to provide updates.

• Ordinance 2022-029 regarding amendments to water regulations
• Ordinance 2022-031 regarding a driveway easement extension for David and Joellen Stebelton
• Madison Township Fire Chief monthly report
• Departmental reports from Police, Development, Public Works, and Engineering

The Committee of the Whole recommended approval of two ordinances to City Council: one to update water regulations language to reflect the Public Service Director's role, and another to grant a 0.0039-acre extension to a driveway easement for the Stebelton residence. Both recommendations passed unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included reports from staff and guests.

• Recommended approval of Ord. 2022-029 updating water regulations (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Ord. 2022-031 granting driveway easement extension to Stebelton (6-0)
• Approved June 20, 2022 Committee of the Whole minutes as submitted

City Council

The City Council will review ordinances to establish a ONEOHIO Opioid Settlement Fund and amend city water regulations. The agenda also includes proposals for purchasing three hybrid police vehicles and an easement extension.

• Establishment of a ONEOHIO Opioid Settlement Fund (Ord. 2022-028)
• Amendments to city water regulations (Ord. 2022-029)
• Purchase of three 2023 Ford Hybrid Police Utility Vehicles (Ord. 2022-030)
• Driveway easement extension for David and Joellen Stebelton (Ord. 2022-031)

Council adopted two emergency ordinances: one establishing a OneOhio Opioid Settlement Fund with retroactive language, and another authorizing the purchase of three 2023 Ford hybrid police utility vehicles through the state cooperative purchase plan. Both passed 5-0 with one member excused. Council also discussed school zone safety concerns and deferred a motion on taking over maintenance of The Orchard subdivision entrance sign.

• Adopted Ord. 2022-028 establishing OneOhio Opioid Settlement Fund with retroactive language (5-0, Dildine excused)
• Adopted Ord. 2022-030 authorizing purchase of three 2023 Ford hybrid police vehicles (5-0, Dildine excused)
• Approved minutes of July 25, 2022 meeting
• Excused Council Member Dildine from meeting (5-0)
• Referred Ord. 2022-031 (driveway easement extension) to Committee of the Whole
• Deferred motion on City taking over maintenance of The Orchard subdivision entrance sign

City Council

The City Council will vote on a third reading of an ordinance to amend firework regulations. The council will also consider first readings for ordinances regarding water regulations and the establishment of a OneOhio Opioid Settlement Fund. Department reports from the Mayor, Police Chief, and Finance Director are also scheduled.

• Third reading of Ord. 2022-025 to amend firework regulations
• First reading of Ord. 2022-028 to establish a OneOhio Opioid Settlement Fund
• First reading of Ord. 2022-029 to amend water regulations
• Approval of July 11, 2022 meeting minutes

Council considered Ordinance 2022-025 to amend the city's fireworks code, but the motion to postpone to August 8 failed (3-1), and the ordinance itself failed to get the required four positive votes (3-1). The existing fireworks ban remains in effect. Council also introduced two new ordinances for first reading.

• Motion to postpone fireworks ordinance to Aug. 8 failed (3-1)
• Motion to amend ordinance title and effective date clause carried (4-0)
• Ordinance 2022-025 (fireworks) failed to pass (3-1)
• Ordinance 2022-028 (opioid settlement fund) referred to Committee of the Whole
• Ordinance 2022-029 (water regulations) referred to Committee of the Whole
• July 11, 2022 minutes approved as submitted

City Council

The Groveport City Council is reviewing ordinances to establish city employee service classifications and amend the fire prevention code regarding fireworks. The council will also consider creating a part-time Assistant Clerk of Council position.

• Ord. 2022-026: Establishing classified and unclassified service for city employees
• Ord. 2022-025: Amending the fire prevention code regarding fireworks
• Ord. 2022-027: Creating a part-time Assistant Clerk of Council position

Council adopted Ordinance 2022-026, as amended, defining classified and unclassified service employees, adding six recreation and public works positions to the unclassified list. Council also adopted emergency legislation creating a part-time Assistant Clerk of Council position. A request from the Elmont Place HOA to install cameras in the city right-of-way was discussed but no formal action was taken.

• Adopted Ordinance 2022-026 as amended, adding six positions to unclassified service (5-0, Dildine excused)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-027 as emergency legislation, creating part-time Assistant Clerk of Council (5-0, Dildine excused)
• Approved minutes of June 27, 2022 meeting
• Cancelled Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for July 18, 2022 (5-0, Dildine excused)

City Council

Council approved a zoning variance for a health clinic at 4400 Marketing Place, authorized a school resource officer agreement with Groveport Madison Schools, and amended the fireworks ordinance to align with state law. The fireworks ordinance amendment passed 4-2, but the emergency suspension failed 3-3, so it will go to third reading. Council also adopted the 2023 tax budget and entered executive session for personnel matters, taking no action.

• Approved zoning variance for clinic use at 4400 Marketing Place (6-0)
• Authorized agreement with Groveport Madison Schools for school resource officer (6-0)
• Amended fireworks ordinance to align with HB 172 (4-2)
• Failed to suspend rules for fireworks ordinance (3-3)
• Adopted 2023 tax budget (6-0)
• Approved minutes of June 13, 2022
• Entered executive session for personnel matters, no action taken

Public Hearing

The Groveport City Council held a public hearing on June 27, 2022, to consider Resolution 2022-001, which adopts the 2023 tax budget. Finance Director Jason Carr presented the budget, which includes projected revenues, expenses, fund balances, and debt service. Staff requested that Council waive the third reading so the legislation could take effect that night to meet a filing deadline with the Franklin County Auditor's Office. The hearing was closed without a vote; the resolution was not approved or denied at this hearing.

• Approved minutes of June 13, 2022 public hearing
• Closed public hearing on 2023 tax budget (4-0)

Public Hearing

The public hearing was held to consider Ordinance 2022-023, a use variance to allow a medical clinic at 4400 Marketing Place, currently zoned Planned Industrial Park. Staff and the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval with conditions. Public comments included concerns from a neighboring business about traffic and crime. The hearing was closed with no decision made; the ordinance was scheduled for a second reading that evening.

• Closed public hearing for Ord. 2022-023 (6-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review several second-reading ordinances and a resolution. These include an agreement with Groveport Madison School District for a school resource officer and updates to fireworks regulations. The committee will also receive various departmental reports and a financial report.

• Agreement with Groveport Madison School District for a school resource officer
• Amendments to the fire prevention code regarding fireworks
• Establishment of classified and unclassified service for city employees
• Adoption of the 2023 tax budget
• Madison Township Fire Chief monthly report

The Committee of the Whole recommended approval of a school resource officer agreement with Groveport Madison Schools and an ordinance updating classified/unclassified employee lists. A fireworks ordinance amendment failed on a 2-4 vote. The committee also recommended the 2023 tax budget resolution.

• Recommended approval of SRO agreement with Groveport Madison Schools (6-0)
• Recommended approval of employee classification ordinance (6-0)
• Recommended approval of 2023 tax budget resolution (6-0)
• Fireworks ordinance amendment failed (2-4)

City Council

The Groveport City Council will review several ordinances, including a first reading for an agreement with the Groveport Madison School District to provide a school resource officer. The council will also consider amendments to the fire prevention code regarding fireworks and the adoption of the 2023 tax budget. A final reading is scheduled for the plat approval at 325 Main Street.

• Final reading for the plat approval at 325 Main Street
• First reading for a school resource officer agreement with Groveport Madison School District
• First reading to amend the fire prevention code regarding fireworks
• First reading to adopt the 2023 tax budget
• Proclamation recognizing Veronica Bumgardner

Council approved the final plat for 325 Main Street (Parcel 185-000443) as amended, adding conditions from the Planning & Zoning Commission. The amendment and adoption both passed 5-0 (Cleary excused). Several new ordinances and a resolution were introduced and referred to committee, and Council held an executive session on employment with no action taken.

• Approved final plat for 325 Main Street with conditions (5-0, Cleary excused)
• Amended Ordinance 2022-020 to add Planning & Zoning conditions (5-0)
• Referred Ordinance 2022-024 (school resource officer) to Committee of the Whole
• Referred Ordinance 2022-025 (fireworks code) to Committee of the Whole
• Referred Ordinance 2022-026 (classified/unclassified service) to Committee of the Whole
• Referred Resolution 2022-001 (2023 tax budget) to Committee of the Whole
• Held executive session on employment; no action taken (5-0)

Public Hearing

The City of Groveport is holding a public hearing for the third reading of Ordinance 2022-020. This ordinance concerns the final plat for 325 Main Street, which was recommended for approval with conditions by the Planning & Zoning Commission.

• Final plat approval for 325 Main Street (Ord. 2022-020)
• Approval of May 9, 2022, public hearing minutes

The Groveport City Council held a public hearing on June 13, 2022, to consider Ordinance 2022-020, which would approve the final plat for the 325 Main Street development. Staff recommended approval with four conditions, including correcting a graphic issue and meeting engineering requirements. The hearing was closed with a motion that carried 4-0; no final vote on the ordinance was taken at this hearing.

• Approved minutes of May 9, 2022 public hearing (4-0)
• Closed public hearing for Ord. 2022-020 (4-0)

City Council

The Groveport City Council will review minutes from the May 9, 2022 meeting. The council is also reviewing a second reading for a final plat at 325 Main Street and a first reading for a use variance at 4400 Marketing Place.

• Second reading of Ord. 2022-020 to approve the final plat for 325 Main Street
• First reading of Ord. 2022-023 for a use variance at 4400 Marketing Place

Council directed staff to draft legislation restricting consumer-grade fireworks to July 4 only, with emergency language, for first reading June 13. Approved an amendment delaying disbursement of $1.2M interior build-out bond proceeds until July 31, 2022. Approved minutes from May 9, 2022, and entered executive session for economic development with no action taken.

• Approved May 9, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved amendment to delay $1.2M bond proceeds disbursement to no later than July 31, 2022 (6-0)
• Directed staff to draft fireworks ordinance restricting use to July 4 only, first reading June 13
• Referred Ordinance 2022-023 (variance at 4400 Marketing Place) to Planning & Zoning Commission
• Entered executive session for economic development (6-0), no action taken
• Adjourned at 8:26 p.m. (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will vote on ordinances regarding a zoning change on the south side of Main Street and the dedication of public infrastructure for Bluestone Subdivision and Hickory Grove Section 3B. The agenda also includes a proclamation for National Police Week.

• Rezoning ~1.19 acres on Main Street from Urban Residential to Select Commercial Planned
• Dedicating water and sewer mains in Bluestone Subdivision as public improvements
• Dedicating infrastructure in Hickory Grove Section 3B as public infrastructure
• National Police Week Proclamation

Council adopted Ordinance 2022-003, rezoning about 1.19 acres on the south side of Main Street (parcel 185-000443) from Urban Residential (R-6) to Select Commercial Planned District (SCPD), with amendments and six conditions including a 6-foot privacy fence and restrictions on certain uses. Council also accepted public improvements for Bluestone Subdivision (water/sanitary sewer mains) and Hickory Grove Section 3B. The May 16 Committee of the Whole meeting was cancelled for lack of an agenda.

• Adopted amended Ord. 2022-003 rezoning Main Street parcel to SCPD with conditions (5-0)
• Adopted Ord. 2022-017 accepting water/sanitary sewer mains for Bluestone Subdivision (5-0)
• Adopted Ord. 2022-019 accepting public infrastructure for Hickory Grove Section 3B (5-0)
• Cancelled May 16, 2022 Committee of the Whole meeting for lack of agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes for April 25 and May 2, 2022 meetings
• Excused Council Member Dildine from the meeting (5-0)
• Entered executive session for economic development, no action taken

Public Hearing

The City of Groveport is holding a public hearing for the third reading of Ordinance 2022-003. The ordinance proposes rezoning approximately 1.19 acres on the south side of Main Street from Urban Residential (R-6) to Select Commercial Planned (SCP).

• Rezoning of ~1.19 acres on South Main Street from Urban Residential to Select Commercial Planned
• Approval of November 22, 2021, meeting minutes

The public hearing was held for Ordinance 2022-003, which would rezone about 1.19 acres at 325 Main St. from Urban Residential (R-6) to Select Commercial Planned (SCP). The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the rezoning with six conditions, including a 6-foot privacy fence and restrictions on certain uses. The hearing was closed, but no final vote on the ordinance was taken at this meeting.

• Public hearing held for Ord. 2022-003 (rezoning 325 Main St. to SCP)
• Planning & Zoning Commission approval with 6 conditions noted
• Conditions include 6-ft privacy fence, prohibited uses, Phase 2 review
• Hearing closed at 6:24 p.m. (5-0 vote)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to consider Ordinance 2022-022. This ordinance proposes the creation of a full-time Human Resources Generalist position and the adoption of its job description and pay grade.

• Ordinance 2022-022: Creation of a full-time Human Resources Generalist position

The Groveport City Council held a special meeting and unanimously adopted Ordinance 2022-022, creating a full-time Human Resources Generalist position and accepting its job description and pay grade. The ordinance was passed as emergency legislation, waiving the usual three readings and effective date. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Ordinance 2022-022 creating full-time HR Generalist position (6-0)
• Suspended rules for three readings and effective date (6-0)
• Adopted ordinance as emergency legislation (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will vote on recodifying city ordinances and consider several zoning and infrastructure proposals. These include dedicating water and sewer mains for Bluestone Subdivision and Hickory Grove Section 3B. The council will also review a request for new traffic signs on Main Street.

• Rezoning ~1.19 acres on south side of Main Street from Urban Residential to Select Commercial Planned
• Dedicating water and sanitary sewer mains in Bluestone Subdivision as public improvements
• Dedicating infrastructure for Hickory Grove Section 3B as public infrastructure
• Approving final plat for 325 Main Street
• Installing traffic control signs on Main Street between Wirt Road and 795 Main Street

Council adopted Ordinance 2022-015, approving the recodification of the city's codified ordinances, as emergency legislation. The council also suspended rules and adopted an emergency ordinance to install a No U-Turn sign on Main Street. Several other ordinances were introduced for first or second readings, and the council entered executive session to discuss a personnel matter.

• Adopted Ord. 2022-015 (code recodification) as emergency (5-0, Dildine excused)
• Suspended rules and adopted Ord. 2022-021 (No U-Turn sign on Main St.) as emergency (5-0, Dildine excused)
• Approved minutes of April 11, 2022
• Excused Council Member Dildine from meeting (5-0)
• Referred Ord. 2022-020 (final plat for 325 Main St.) to Planning & Zoning Commission
• Held 2nd readings for Ord. 2022-003 (zoning change), 2022-017 (Bluestone water/sewer), 2022-019 (Hickory Grove improvements)
• Held 1st reading for Ord. 2022-020 (final plat)
• Entered executive session for public employment discussion (5-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review updates to city ordinances and departmental reports. The agenda includes second readings for dedicating water, sewer, and infrastructure to specific subdivisions. Various city department heads will also provide progress reports.

• Ordinance 2022-015 regarding recodification of city ordinances
• Ordinance 2022-017 dedicating water and sewer mains in Bluestone Subdivision
• Ordinance 2022-019 dedicating infrastructure for Hickory Grove Section 3B
• Madison Township Fire Department monthly report

The Committee of the Whole recommended approval of three ordinances: the recodification of city codes (Ord. 2022-015), acceptance of water and sewer mains for Bluestone Subdivision (Ord. 2022-017), and acceptance of public improvements for Hickory Grove Section 3B (Ord. 2022-019). All motions passed unanimously 6-0. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included reports from staff and department heads.

• Recommended approval of Ord. 2022-015 (recodification of ordinances) (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Ord. 2022-017 (accept water/sewer mains for Bluestone Subdivision) (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Ord. 2022-019 (accept public improvements for Hickory Grove Section 3B) (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss school zone signage and review several ordinances. Proposed items include participating in an ODOT road salt contract and accepting public improvements for the Bluestone and Hickory Grove developments.

• Discussion regarding school zone signage
• Ord. 2022-018: Participation in ODOT winter contract for road salt
• Ord. 2022-017: Dedicating water and sanitary sewer mains in Bluestone Subdivision as public improvements
• Ord. 2022-019: Dedicating infrastructure in Hickory Grove Section 3B as public infrastructure
• Ord. 2022-015: Recodification of city ordinances

City Council

The agenda for this special meeting includes a discussion of a potential executive session to discuss personnel matters. No other substantive business items are listed.

• Potential executive session to discuss personnel matters

The Groveport City Council met in special session and voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss the employment of a public employee, as permitted by Ohio law. After about 84 minutes, the council voted unanimously to exit the session with no action taken, then adjourned. No substantive decisions were made during the public portion of the meeting.

• Entered executive session to discuss personnel (6-0)
• Exited executive session with no action taken (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council

Groveport City Council will vote on several ordinances regarding municipal funding and equipment. The meeting includes discussions on golf course improvements and new vehicles for the Public Works Department. Additionally, the council will consider creating a Parks and Facilities Superintendent position.

• $2,000,000 in notes for municipal golf course improvements
• $500,000 in notes for road construction vehicles and equipment
• Easement agreement for Bluestone Subdivision sewer line relocation
• Purchase of a Freightliner truck chassis via state cooperative plan
• Creation of a Parks and Facilities Superintendent position

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several ordinances for third readings. These include funding for golf course construction and road maintenance equipment, as well as sewer line easement agreements.

• Notes up to $2,000,000 for municipal golf course design and construction
• Notes up to $500,000 for road construction and servicing equipment
• Purchase of a Freightliner truck chassis for the Public Works Department
• Easement agreement for sanitary sewer line relocation in Bluestone Subdivision
• Contract for cart path replacement at the municipal golf course

The Committee of the Whole recommended approval of several ordinances to City Council, including a $2 million bond anticipation note for golf course improvements (cart paths and a maintenance facility) and a $500,000 note for new Public Works vehicles (a dump/plow truck and front-end loader). All recommendations passed unanimously (5-0). The committee also recommended approving the purchase of a Freightliner truck chassis, dump truck equipment, and a front-end loader under the state cooperative purchase plan, plus an easement agreement for the Bluestone subdivision sewer line relocation. No final decisions were made; all items are recommendations to the full City Council.

• Recommended approval of $2M bond anticipation note for golf course improvements (5-0)
• Recommended approval of $500K bond anticipation note for Public Works vehicles (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Freightliner truck chassis purchase via state cooperative plan (5-0)
• Recommended approval of easement agreement for Bluestone subdivision sewer line (5-0)
• Recommended approval of cart path replacement project bidding authorization (5-0)
• Recommended approval of dump truck equipment purchase via state cooperative plan (5-0)
• Recommended approval of front-end loader purchase via state cooperative plan (5-0)
• Entered executive session for economic development; no action taken

City Council

The Groveport City Council is reviewing several ordinances regarding city infrastructure and equipment purchases. This includes proposals for funding municipal golf course improvements and acquiring new road construction vehicles. The council will also consider easement agreements for power and sewer line projects.

• $2,000,000 in notes for municipal golf course improvements
• $500,000 in notes for road construction vehicles and equipment
• Easement with South Central Power on Rohr Road
• Sewer line relocation easement for Bluestone Subdivision
• Purchase of a truck chassis and dump truck equipment

The Groveport City Council approved Ordinance 2022-005, authorizing the administrator to execute a right-of-way and easement instrument with South Central Power on Rohr Road. The vote was 5-0, with Council Member Dildine excused. All other items were second readings or reports, with no other final decisions made.

• Adopted Ord. 2022-005: right-of-way and easement with South Central Power on Rohr Road (5-0)
• Approved minutes of February 28, 2022, as submitted
• Excused Council Member Dildine from the meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Groveport City Council is reviewing several ordinances regarding city infrastructure and funding. Proposed items include issuing notes for golf course improvements and road construction equipment, as well as amending the annual budget. The council will also consider removing traffic signs at a specific intersection and updating utility easements.

• Issuance of up to $2,000,000 in notes for municipal golf course improvements
• Issuance of up to $500,000 in notes for road construction vehicles and equipment
• Removal of traffic control devices at Groveport Road and Saltzgaber Road
• Amending the 2022 Annual Appropriation Ordinance
• Easement agreement for sanitary sewer line relocation in Bluestone Subdivision

The Groveport City Council approved several ordinances, including amendments to the golf course recovery fund and traffic control device removal near Groveport and Saltzgaber roads. It also adopted an emergency ordinance abolishing the Parks and Facilities Management Director position and approved the 2022 annual appropriation amendment. Several other ordinances were introduced and referred to the Committee of the Whole for further discussion.

• Adopted Ord. 2022-001 amending Golf Course Recovery Fund (5-0)
• Adopted Ord. 2022-002 authorizing removal of traffic control devices near Groveport Rd and Saltzgaber Rd (5-0)
• Adopted Ord. 2022-008 abolishing Parks and Facilities Management Director position as emergency legislation (5-0)
• Adopted Ord. 2022-009 amending 2022 annual appropriation ordinance (5-0)
• Referred Ord. 2022-006 ($2M golf course improvement notes) to Committee of the Whole
• Referred Ord. 2022-007 ($500K vehicle acquisition notes) to Committee of the Whole
• Referred Ord. 2022-010 (Freightliner truck purchase) to Committee of the Whole
• Amended prior motion to delay bond proceeds disbursement until May 31, 2022 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to finalize decisions on the 2022 annual street maintenance program and a master lease agreement. The council will also consider removing traffic signs at Groveport Road and Saltzgaber Road. New ordinances regarding shuttle bus purchases and a power easement on Rohr Road will be introduced.

• Final vote on contracts for the 2022 Annual Street Maintenance Program
• Final vote on a master lease agreement with Huntington Public Capital Corporation
• Proposal to remove traffic control devices at Groveport Road and Saltzgaber Road
• Introduction of ordinance to purchase two 2019 Starcraft Allstar shuttle buses
• Introduction of easement agreement with South Central Power on Rohr Road

Council adopted Ordinance 2022-004 as emergency legislation, amended to authorize purchase of one 2019 Starcraft Allstar shuttle bus (not two) for the Transportation Department, waiving competitive bidding. The amendment and adoption each passed 6-0. Council also approved the 2022 street maintenance program contract authorization and a master lease agreement with Huntington Public Capital Corporation, both 6-0. After an executive session, Council approved a factfinder's decision on the sergeants' bargaining agreement with the Police Benevolent Association, 6-0.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-067 authorizing bids and contract for 2022 Annual Street Maintenance Program (6-0).
• Approved Resolution 2021-006 authorizing master lease agreement with Huntington Public Capital Corporation (6-0).
• Amended Ordinance 2022-004 to purchase one 2019 Starcraft Allstar shuttle bus instead of two (6-0).
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-004 as emergency legislation for the shuttle bus purchase (6-0).
• Referred Ordinance 2022-005 (right of way/easement with South Central Power) to Committee of the Whole.
• Approved factfinder's decision on sergeants' bargaining agreement with Police Benevolent Association (6-0).
• Approved minutes of January 24, 2022, as submitted.
• Held executive session on employee employment and property purchase; no action taken.

City Council

The City Council will hold final votes on a bus lease agreement and an AEP easement on Hendron Road. The agenda also includes second readings for street maintenance contracts and first readings for rezoning land on Main Street.

• Lease of two Starcraft Starlight Transit 350 HD buses via Huntington Public Capital Corporation
• Easement agreement with AEP on Hendron Road
• Contract solicitation for the 2022 Annual Street Maintenance Program
• Rezoning 1.19 acres on Main Street from Urban Residential to Select Commercial Planned
• Removal of traffic control devices at Groveport Road and Saltzgaber Road

The Council approved two ordinances: one granting AEP an easement on Hendron Road (5-0, with one abstention) and another authorizing a lease with Huntington Public Capital Corporation to finance two new transit buses (6-0). The Council also heard a report from the commercial leasing agent, Eric Ross, on efforts to fill the Rarey's Port and Wert's Grove buildings, and referred several new ordinances to committees.

• Approved Ord. 2021-063 granting AEP right-of-way/easement on Hendron Road (5-0, Cleary abstained)
• Approved Ord. 2021-064 authorizing lease with Huntington Public Capital Corp. for two Starcraft Starlight Transit 350 HD buses (6-0)
• Referred Ord. 2022-001 (Golf Course Recovery Fund amendment) to Committee of the Whole
• Referred Ord. 2022-002 (traffic control devices near Groveport Road and Saltzgaber Road) to Committee of the Whole
• Referred Ord. 2022-003 (rezoning 1.19 acres on Main Street from R-6 to SCP) to Planning & Zoning Commission

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review second readings for the 2022 Annual Street Maintenance Program and a master lease agreement with Huntington Public Capital Corporation. The agenda also includes various departmental reports and a monthly report from Madison Township Fire Chief Robinson.

• Ord. 2021-067: Bids for the 2022 Annual Street Maintenance Program
• Res. 2021-006: Master lease agreement with Huntington Public Capital Corporation
• Madison Township Fire Chief monthly report
• City financial report

City Council

This special meeting of the Groveport City Council includes the election of a Council President Pro-Tem and a Vice Chair. The council will also consider approving minutes from the December 20, 2021, meeting.

• Election of Council President Pro-Tem
• Election of Vice Chair
• Approval of December 20, 2021, meeting minutes

At a special meeting, Groveport City Council unanimously elected Jean Ann Hilbert as President Pro Tempore and Becky Hutson as Vice Chair for 2022-2023. The council also approved the December 20, 2021 meeting minutes as submitted. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Approved December 20, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Elected Jean Ann Hilbert as President Pro Tempore for 2022-2023 (6-0)
• Elected Becky Hutson as Vice Chair for 2022-2023 (6-0)

City Council

The scheduled City Council meeting for January 10, 2022, was canceled. No items were discussed or decided during this session.

The January 10, 2022 City Council meeting was canceled, so no decisions were made. The agenda listed items that would have been considered, including approval of previous minutes, third readings of ordinances for an AEP easement and bus lease, and a second reading for street maintenance, but none were acted upon.

• Meeting canceled; no actions taken