Groveport public meetings in 2023

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several ordinances for third readings, including road and utility projects. The agenda also includes first readings for budget amendments and fund transfers.

• Modification to the development plan for 325 Main Street
• Maple Street storm improvements and resurfacing project contract authorization
• Elmont Force Main Phase 3, Part 1 replacement project contract authorization
• Pickleball courts project contract authorization
• Amendment to the 2023 annual appropriation ordinance

Public Hearing

The City of Groveport is holding a public hearing for the third reading of Ordinance 2023-045. This ordinance proposes a modification to the development plan for 325 Main Street. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of this item in November 2023.

• Modification to the development plan for 325 Main Street (Parcel Numbers 185-003037 & 185-003038)
• Approval of July 10, 2023, public hearing minutes

City Council

The Groveport City Council is considering final votes on a 1.94-acre annexation in Madison Township and updates to city income tax ordinances. The council will also review public improvements for the Redwood Development on Hendron Road. Additionally, several ordinances regarding street maintenance and new project contracts are up for second readings.

• Annexation of 1.94 acres in Madison Township (Ord. 2023-034)
• Amendments to city income tax ordinances (Ord. 2023-043)
• Water and sewer improvements for Redwood Development on Hendron Road (Ord. 2023-044)
• Bids for Maple Street storm improvements and resurfacing (Ord. 2023-048)
• Contracts for the Pickleball Courts Project (Ord. 2023-050)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review several ordinances and resolutions regarding city taxation, water improvements, and natural hazard mitigation. The agenda includes second readings for street maintenance on Maple Street, a force main replacement project, and pickleball court construction.

• Ord. 2023-043: Amending income tax code
• Ord. 2023-044: Dedicating water main and sanitary sewer improvements for the Redwood Development on Hendron Road
• Res. 2023-006: Adopting the 2023/2024 Franklin County Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan Update
• Ord. 2023-048: Maple Street storm improvements and resurfacing project
• Ord. 2023-049: Elmont Force Main Phase 3, Part 1 replacement project

City Council

The Groveport City Council is reviewing the 2024 annual appropriation ordinance and an annexation of 1.94 acres in Madison Township. The agenda also includes discussions on income tax amendments and various public works bidding processes.

• Annexation of 1.94 acres in Madison Township (Ord. 2023-034)
• Adoption of the 2024 annual appropriation ordinance (Ord. 2023-040)
• Water main and sanitary sewer improvements for Redwood Development on Hendron Road (Ord. 2023-044)
• Bidding for the 2024 street maintenance and Maple Street resurfacing project (Ord. 2023-048)
• Creation of a part-time Assistant City Prosecutor position (Ord. 2023-047)

City Council

The City Council will review several ordinances including the 2024 annual appropriation and updates to employee pay scales. Discussion also includes a land annexation in Madison Township and various infrastructure and development items.

• Annexation of 1.94 acres in Madison Township (Parcel 180-000921)
• Amendment of the City's employee pay scale
• Adoption of the 2024 annual appropriation ordinance
• Amendment of the Recreation Center Capital Account Fund
• Water main and sanitary sewer improvements for the Redwood Development on Hendron Road

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss several ordinances including changes to police staff strength and city employee pay scales. The agenda also includes a second reading for the 2024 annual appropriation ordinance and updates on the Recreation Center capital account.

• Ord. 2023-037: Amending police department staff strength
• Ord. 2023-039: Amending city employee pay scales
• Ord. 2023-040: Adopting the 2024 annual appropriation ordinance
• Ord. 2023-041: Amending the Recreation Center capital account fund
• Cold Storage Facility Proposal for Groveport Road

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances including the 2024 annual appropriation. Discussion items also include updates to employee pay scales, police department staffing levels, and information technology purchases.

• Ord. 2023-036: IT hardware and software purchase via Omnia Partners Group
• Ord. 2023-037: Amending police department staff strength
• Ord. 2023-039: Amending the city employee pay scale
• Ord. 2023-040: Adopting the 2024 annual appropriation ordinance
• Ord. 2023-041: Amending the Recreation Center Capital Account Fund

City Council

The City Council will review several ordinances including changes to utility department credit card fees and information technology purchases. The agenda also includes first readings for updates to police staffing levels, a senior transportation grant, and the city employee pay scale.

• Ord. 2023-035: Amending ordinance regarding credit/debit card convenience fees for the Utility Department
• Ord. 2023-036: Authorizing IT hardware and software purchases through Omnia Partners Group/Insight Public Sector
• Ord. 2023-037: Amending police department staff strength
• Ord. 2023-038: Applying for a Franklin County Commission on Aging Senior Options grant for senior transportation
• Ord. 2023-039: Amending the city's employee compensation plan and pay scale

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review several ordinances and departmental reports. Discussion includes an amendment to utility department credit/debit card convenience fees and a proposal for information technology hardware and software purchases.

• Ord. 2023-035: Amending ordinance 2020-023 regarding utility department credit/debit card convenience fees
• Ord. 2023-036: Authorizing IT hardware and software purchases through Omnia Partners Group/Insight Public Sector
• Madison Township Fire Chief monthly report
• Discussion of Raver Alley & Hickory Alley
• Departmental reports from Police, Public Services, Building & Zoning, Golf, Recreation, Engineering, Transportation, and IT

City Council

The Groveport City Council will consider several ordinances, including a final vote on Board of Cemetery Trustees regulations. The meeting also includes discussions on credit card fees for utility payments and the authorization of IT hardware and software purchases. Additionally, the council will address tax levy rates determined by the Budget Commission.

• Final vote on amending rules and regulations for the Board of Cemetery Trustees
• Second reading of an ordinance regarding utility department credit/debit card fees
• First reading of an ordinance to purchase IT hardware and software via a cooperative plan
• Resolution accepting tax levy rates determined by the Budget Commission

Council certified inside millage of 1.4 to the County Auditor to collect $599,688.09 in real estate and homestead taxes for 2024. The body also updated the Board of Cemetery Trustees rules and regulations. An ordinance for IT hardware and software was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

• Approved Res. 2023-005 to certify 1.4 inside mils for 2024 tax collections ($599,688.09) (6-0)
• Adopted Ord. 2023-033 amending Board of Cemetery Trustees rules and policies (5-0)
• Referred Ord. 2023-036 regarding IT hardware and software purchase to Committee of the Whole
• Approved August 28, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will review several ordinances, including a third reading for golf cart procurement. The meeting also includes second readings for cemetery trustee regulations and a land annexation in Madison Township. Additionally, the council will consider updates to utility department credit card fees.

• Soliciting bids for the purchase or lease of golf carts
• Amending Board of Cemetery Trustees rules and regulations
• Annexation of 1.94 acres in Madison Township
• Updating credit/debit card convenience fees for utility payments

The council approved the minutes from the August 14, 2023 meeting. A significant portion of the meeting consisted of public comments and staff responses regarding a city form that prohibited the sale of faith-based items at city-sponsored events.

• Approved August 14, 2023 City Council Minutes

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review several ordinances including a proposal for golf cart leases or purchases. The agenda also includes an annexation request for 1.94 acres in Madison Township and updates from various city departments.

• Ordinance to solicit bids for the purchase or lease of golf carts
• Ordinance to amend Board of Cemetery Trustees rules and procedures
• Ordinance accepting the annexation of 1.94 acres in Madison Township
• Madison Township Fire Chief monthly report

The Committee of the Whole recommended approval for the purchase or lease of 78 golf carts and updates to cemetery rules and regulations. A recommendation to approve the annexation of 1.94 acres failed to pass. The committee also reviewed a financial report showing income tax collections are 14% higher than last year.

• Recommended approval of Ord. 2023-032 to solicit bids for 78 golf carts (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Ord. 2023-033 to amend cemetery rules and regulations (4-0)
• Denied recommendation for Ord. 2023-034 to annex 1.94 acres (3-1)
• Approved July 17, 2023 Committee of the Whole Minutes

City Council

The City Council will review several ordinances including changes to police department strength and a request for state capital improvement funds. The agenda also includes discussions on golf cart procurement and the annexation of 1.94 acres in Madison Township.

• Ord. 2023-028: Amending police department staff strength
• Ord. 2023-029: Application for Ohio Public Works Commission funds for Port Road Reconstruction (Phase II)
• Ord. 2023-032: Soliciting bids to purchase or lease golf carts
• Ord. 2023-033: Amending Board of Cemetery Trustees rules and regulations
• Ord. 2023-034: Annexation of 1.94 acres in Madison Township (David H. Arlington and Dawn A. Arlington)

City Council adopted ordinances regarding police department staffing and the Port Road Reconstruction (Phase II) project. Two other ordinances regarding cemetery rules and land annexation were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

• Adopted Ord. 2023-028 amending police department strength of staff (4-0)
• Adopted Ord. 2023-029 authorizing application for Port Road Reconstruction Phase II (4-0)
• Approved July 10, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved July 24, 2023 meeting minutes
• Referred Ord. 2023-033 (Cemetery Trustees rules and policies) to Committee of the Whole
• Referred Ord. 2023-034 (Annexation of 1.94 acres) to Committee of the Whole

City Council

The City Council will consider third readings for ordinances regarding police department staff strength and Port Road Reconstruction project funding. The agenda also includes first readings for budget amendments, fund transfers, and golf cart procurement.

• Ordinance to amend police department staff strength
• Application for Port Road Reconstruction (Phase II) project funding
• Amendment to the 2023 annual appropriation ordinance
• Authorization of cash fund balance transfers
• Solicitation of bids for golf cart purchase or lease

City Council voted to suspend reading rules to move forward with two ordinances regarding annual appropriations and cash fund balances. One ordinance regarding golf cart procurement was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

• Suspended rules for Ord. 2023-030 regarding annual appropriation amendments (6-0)
• Suspended rules for Ord. 2023-031 to transfer cash fund balances for the GREAT Program (6-0)
• Referred Ord. 2023-032 regarding golf cart bids/leases to the Committee of the Whole

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review ordinances regarding police department staff strength and a road reconstruction project. The meeting also includes various departmental reports from city officials.

• Ord. 2023-028: Amending ordinance to establish police department staff strength
• Ord. 2023-029: Authorizing application for Port Road Reconstruction (Phase II) project
• Raver Alley Truck Turning Analysis report
• 2023 Groveport Mid-Year Forecast

The Committee of the Whole recommended two ordinances for City Council approval regarding police staffing and road reconstruction funding. The meeting also included a financial report showing a general fund surplus and resident concerns regarding traffic on Raver Alley.

• Recommended approval of Ord. 2023-028 to increase Police Department staff strength for an SRO
• Recommended approval of Ord. 2023-029 to apply for OPWC funding for Port Road Reconstruction Phase II
• Approved June 20, 2023 Committee of the Whole Minutes

City Council

The Groveport City Council will vote on three ordinances at their third reading, including a school resource officer agreement and planning services for "Area C". The council will also consider first readings regarding police staffing and road reconstruction funding.

• Zoning variance for property at 385 Main St
• School Resource Officer agreement with Groveport Madison School District
• Planning services contract solicitation for "Area C"
• Police department staff strength amendment
• Port Road Reconstruction (Phase II) funding application

City Council approved an agreement with Groveport Madison School District for a school resource officer and authorized the solicitation of proposals for planning services for 'Area C'. A zoning variance request for 385 Main St was postponed indefinitely following the applicant's withdrawal.

• Approved agreement with Groveport Madison School District for a school resource officer (6-0)
• Approved solicitation of proposals for planning services for 'Area C' development (6-0)
• Postponed indefinitely zoning variance for 385 Main St (6-0)
• Referred Ordinance 2023-028 (Police Department staff strength) to Committee of the Whole
• Referred Ordinance 2023-029 (Port Road Reconstruction Phase II application) to Committee of the Whole
• Approved June 26, 2023 meeting minutes

Public Hearing

The City of Groveport is holding a public hearing regarding Ordinance 2023-021. This ordinance proposes a variance to permitted uses for the property at 385 Main Street, which is currently zoned residential (R-6).

• Zoning variance for 385 Main St (Parcel Numbers 185-000282 and 185-000283)
• Approval of June 26, 2023, public hearing minutes

The public hearing was held to discuss a zoning variance for 385 Main Street. The applicant formally withdrew the application, and the Law Director recommended the ordinance be postponed indefinitely.

• Approved June 26, 2023 Public Hearing Minutes
• Withdrawn: Ordinance 2023-021 regarding use variance for 385 Main Street

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several ordinances, including road improvements for Project Sunshine and multiple zoning variances. The agenda also includes a proposal for a school resource officer agreement and planning services for 'Area C'.

• Ord. 2023-023: Water main and Hayes Road improvements for CA Ventures, Project Sunshine development
• Ord. 2023-020: Zoning variance for 4500 S Hamilton Rd (Jim Voorhis)
• Ord. 2023-021: Zoning variance for 385 Main St (Brian Casserly)
• Ord. 2023-026: Agreement with Groveport Madison School District for a school resource officer
• Ord. 2023-027: Contract for planning services regarding the future development of 'Area C'

City Council approved the minutes from the June 12, 2023 meeting. The council discussed resident concerns regarding traffic and safety in Raver Alley and a proposed market at 385 Main Street, but no formal actions were taken on these items.

• Approved June 12, 2023 City Council Minutes

Public Hearing

The City of Groveport is holding a public hearing for the second reading of Ordinance 2023-020. The ordinance proposes a variance for permitted uses at the property located at 4500 S Hamilton Rd. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval with conditions on June 5, 2023.

• Zoning variance for 4500 S Hamilton Rd (Ord. 2023-020)
• Approval of June 12, 2023, Public Hearing minutes

Council held a public hearing regarding a requested use variance for a school and bus garage at 4500 S Hamilton Rd. Staff recommended approval contingent upon a Traffic Impact Study. No final vote on the ordinance was recorded during this meeting.

• Approved June 12, 2023 Public Hearing minutes

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review ordinances regarding Hayes Road improvements and planning services for Area C. Members will also discuss an agreement to provide a school resource officer for Groveport Madison School District. Various department reports will be presented.

• Ordinance accepting Hayes Road improvements for Project Sunshine Development
• Agreement with Groveport Madison School District for a school resource officer
• Soliciting proposals for planning services for 'Area C' development
• Discussion of aquatic center entry regulations
• Recodification of the city's codified ordinances

The Committee of the Whole recommended approval for the acceptance of privately funded water main and road improvements. They also recommended approval for the annual recodification of city ordinances and an agreement to provide a second school resource officer to the Groveport-Madison school district.

• Recommended approval of Ord. 2023-023 to accept water main and Hayes Road improvements (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Ord. 2023-022 for the annual recodification of city ordinances (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Ord. 2023-026 to provide a school resource officer to Groveport-Madison school district
• Approved May 15, 2023 Committee of the Whole Minutes

City Council

The City Council will vote on amending the fire prevention code regarding fireworks and a licensing agreement with the Groveport Heritage and Preservation Society. The agenda also includes discussions on Hayes Road water main improvements and a school resource officer agreement.

• Vote on amending the city's fireworks code (Ord. 2023-016)
• Licensing agreement with Groveport Heritage and Preservation Society (Ord. 2023-019)
• Acceptance of Hayes Road water main improvements for Project Sunshine Development (Ord. 2023-023)
• Agreement with Groveport Madison School District for a school resource officer (Ord. 2023-026)
• Authorization to sell property at 384 Westport Drive (Ord. 2023-025)

City Council approved a licensing agreement with the Groveport Heritage and Preservation Society and repealed an ordinance regarding the sale of property at 384 Westport Drive. A proposed amendment to the fireworks code was defeated, and a zoning variance for 4180 Bixby Road was postponed indefinitely.

• Approved licensing agreement with Groveport Heritage and Preservation Society (6-0)
• Repealed Ordinance 2021-018 regarding the sale of 384 Westport Drive (6-0)
• Denied amendment to fireworks code Ord. 2023-016 (3-4)
• Postponed indefinitely zoning variance for 4180 Bixby Road (6-0)
• Approved suspending rules for 2024 tax budget resolution Res. 2023-004 (6-0)
• Approved May 22, 2023 meeting minutes

Public Hearing

The City of Groveport is conducting a public hearing regarding Resolution 2023-004. This resolution proposes the adoption of the tax budget for the 2024 calendar year.

• Adoption of the 2024 tax budget (Resolution 2023-004)
• Approval of minutes from the December 19, 2022, public hearing

The City of Groveport held a public hearing to discuss Resolution 2023-004 regarding the 2024 tax budget. The Finance Director explained the budget provides estimates for unencumbered fund balances and outstanding indebtedness for the 2024 calendar year. No vote on the resolution was recorded during this hearing.

• Approved December 19, 2023 City Council Minutes as submitted
• Read Resolution 2023-004 (Adopting the Tax Budget for Calendar Year 2024) by title

City Council

The council will vote on third readings for ordinances regarding police staff strength, firework regulations, and a new senior center position. They will also review first readings for zoning variances and infrastructure improvements. Reports from the Mayor, Police Chief, and other city officials are also scheduled.

• Ordinance to amend police department staff strength
• Amendment to fireworks regulations in the fire prevention code
• Creation of a part-time administrative assistant position at the Senior Center
• Zoning variance requests for 4500 S Hamilton Rd and 385 Main St
• Purchase of two Kohler generators from Buckeye Power Sales

City Council adopted ordinances to update police department staffing levels and create a part-time administrative assistant position at the senior center. The council also approved the emergency purchase of two generators for the public services department using Covid funds.

• Approved Ord. 2023-015 amending police department strength of staff (5-0)
• Approved Ord. 2023-018 creating part-time administrative assistant at senior center (5-0)
• Approved Ord. 2023-024 to purchase two Kohler generators for public services (5-0)
• Postponed Ord. 2023-016 regarding fireworks code amendments (5-0)
• Referred Ord. 2023-020 zoning variance for 4500 S Hamilton Rd to Planning & Zoning Commission
• Referred Ord. 2023-021 zoning variance for 385 Main St to Planning & Zoning Commission
• Referred Ord. 2023-023 regarding water main and Hayes Road improvements to Committee of the Whole

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review ordinances regarding police department staffing and firework regulations on third reading. The meeting also includes a camera proposal from Flock Security and the creation of a part-time administrative assistant position at the Senior Center. Various city department directors are scheduled to present reports.

• Camera proposal from Flock Security & Det. Josh Gilbert
• Ordinance amending police department staff strength (Ord. 2023-015)
• Ordinance amending firework regulations (Ord. 2023-016)
• Creation of a part-time administrative assistant position at the Senior Center (Ord. 2023-018)
• Licensing agreement with Groveport Heritage and Preservation Society (Ord. 2023-019)

The Police Department presented a proposal to install 10 solar-powered license plate reading cameras to create a city perimeter. The project will be funded using $33,700 from investigative funds for the first year. No formal Council vote was required as the expenditure falls within the Administrator's contracting authority.

• Approved March 20, 2023 City Council Minutes as submitted
• Police Department to install 10 Flock Safety cameras using $33,700 from investigative funds

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several ordinances including changes to police department staff strength and the creation of a part-time administrative assistant position at the Senior Center. Additionally, the council will consider a licensing agreement with the Groveport Heritage and Preservation Society and services for an annexed parcel in Madison Township.

• Ord. 2023-015: Amending police department staff strength
• Ord. 2023-016: Amending fire prevention code regarding fireworks
• Ord. 2023-018: Creating a part-time administrative assistant position at the Senior Center
• Ord. 2023-019: Authorizing a licensing agreement with Groveport Heritage and Preservation Society
• Res. 2023-003: Services for 1.94 acres in Madison Township upon annexation

Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2023-003 regarding services for a 1.94-acre parcel upon annexation from Madison Township. Several ordinances received second readings, including amendments to police staffing, fireworks code, and a part-time senior center position. A resident requested a speed bump on Delane Rd and improvements to Blacklick Park entrance, which Council agreed to investigate.

• Adopted Resolution 2023-003 for annexation services on 1.94 acres (6-0)
• Approved April 24, 2023 City Council minutes as submitted
• Read Ord. 2023-015 (police staffing amendment) by title for second reading
• Read Ord. 2023-016 (fireworks code amendment) by title for second reading
• Read Ord. 2023-018 (part-time senior center admin assistant) by title for second reading
• Referred Ord. 2023-019 (GHPS licensing agreement) to Committee of the Whole

City Council

The City Council will review several ordinances regarding public safety and city personnel. Proposed items include updating police department staff strength and purchasing 16 body cameras using a grant. The council will also consider creating a part-time position at the Senior Center.

• Purchase of 16 body cameras for the Police Department via a state grant
• Ordinance amending police department staff strength
• Amendment to the city's fireworks code
• Creation of a part-time administrative assistant position at the Senior Center

Council approved the purchase of 16 body cameras for the Police Department using grant funds. Several other ordinances regarding police staffing, fireworks codes, and a senior center position were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

• Approved Ord. 2023-017 to purchase 16 body cameras for $58,000 via grant funding (6-0)
• Referred Ord. 2023-015 (Police Department staff strength) to Committee of the Whole
• Referred Ord. 2023-016 (Fireworks code amendments) to Committee of the Whole
• Referred Ord. 2023-018 (Part-time Administrative Assistant at Senior Center) to Committee of the Whole
• Approved April 10, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance regarding participation in the ODOT winter contract for road salt. The agenda also includes approval of March 27 meeting minutes and a review of the finance report.

• Ordinance 2023-014: Participation in the ODOT winter contract (018-24) for road salt
• Approval of March 27, 2023 City Council meeting minutes
• Review of Finance Report #073-2023

City Council approved an ordinance to participate in an ODOT winter contract for road salt. The Mayor and Council also agreed to create legislation for a licensing agreement allowing the Groveport Heritage and Preservation Society to install historical signage on city property.

• Approved Ord. 2023-014 to purchase up to 600 tons of road salt via ODOT winter contract (6-0)
• Approved March 27, 2023 meeting minutes
• Agreed to draft legislation for a licensing agreement for Groveport Heritage and Preservation Society signage

City Council

The City Council will consider three ordinances for third readings, including notes for municipal golf course construction and road service equipment. Additionally, the council will review a first reading to amend pay grades for certain recreation department positions.

• Ord. 2023-010: Notes not to exceed $1,300,000 for municipal golf course design and construction
• Ord. 2023-011: Bond anticipation notes not to exceed $200,000 for road construction vehicles and equipment
• Ord. 2023-012: Consolidation of up to two bond anticipation note issues
• Ord. 2023-013: Amending pay grades for lifeguard, head lifeguard, and aquatics supervisor roles

City Council approved several bond anticipation notes for golf course improvements and road equipment. Council also increased pay grades for recreation department lifeguards and swim instructors to remain competitive. A proposed shelter at Founder's Bend was paused pending a community vote.

• Approved $1.3M note for municipal golf course design and construction (5-0)
• Approved $200,000 note for road construction vehicles and equipment (5-0)
• Approved consolidation of two bond anticipation note issues (5-0)
• Approved pay grade increases for lifeguards and swim instructors (5-0)
• Tabled Founder's Bend shelter project pending HOA vote results
• Appointed Mindy Kay as designee for certified Public Records training (5-0)
• Approved March 13, 2023 meeting minutes

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review third readings for ordinances regarding municipal golf course construction and road maintenance equipment. The meeting also includes reports from various city departments and presentations from Madison Township Fire and NorthPoint Development.

• Ordinance 2023-010: Notes up to $1,300,000 for municipal golf course improvements
• Ordinance 2023-011: Notes up to $200,000 for road construction and servicing equipment
• Ordinance 2023-012: Consolidation of two bond anticipation note issues
• Madison Township Fire monthly report
• Introduction from NorthPoint Development

The Committee of the Whole recommended three ordinances to City Council regarding the reissuance of bond anticipation notes. These funds are designated for municipal golf course improvements and the purchase of public works vehicles. The committee also heard proposals regarding a deed restriction on a parcel off Sharps Landing Drive.

• Recommended approval of Ord. 2023-010 for golf course improvements up to $1.3M (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Ord. 2023-011 for road construction vehicles up to $200,000 (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Ord. 2023-012 to consolidate bond anticipation note issues (4-0)
• Approved February 20, 2023 meeting minutes
• Excused Council Members Cleary and Hilbert from the meeting (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will review several ordinances regarding city financing and parking. Proposed actions include funding for municipal golf course improvements and road construction equipment.

• Ord. 2023-007: Reservation of two parking spaces for Birch Tavern
• Ord. 2023-010: Issuance of notes not to exceed $1,300,000 for municipal golf course improvements
• Ord. 2023-011: Issuance of notes not to exceed $200,000 for road construction vehicles and equipment
• Ord. 2023-012: Consolidation of up to two bond anticipation note issues

City Council approved an ordinance to reserve two parking spaces for the Birch Tavern. Three other ordinances regarding municipal golf course improvements and road equipment funding were read by title but not voted upon.

• Approved Ord. 2023-007 to reserve two parking spaces for Birch Tavern (5-0)
• Approved February 27, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council is reviewing ordinances to fund municipal golf course improvements and purchase road construction equipment. The agenda also includes a budget amendment and the reservation of parking spaces for Birch Tavern.

• Issuance of notes up to $1,300,000 for municipal golf course improvements
• Issuance of notes up to $200,000 for road construction and servicing equipment
• Reservation of two parking spaces for Birch Tavern in the city lot
• Amendment to the 2023 annual appropriation ordinance

Committee of the Whole

The committee will review various departmental reports and approve minutes from the January 17, 2023 meeting. A second reading of an ordinance to reserve two parking spaces for Birch Tavern is also on the agenda. Madison Township Fire Chief Robinson is scheduled to attend.

• Ord. 2023-007: Reserve two parking spaces for Birch Tavern in the city lot
• Approval of January 17, 2023 meeting minutes
• Madison Township Fire monthly report

The Committee of the Whole recommended approval of Ordinance 2023-007 to designate two parking spaces for Birch Tavern carryout patrons. The body also discussed the need for new legislation to regulate oversized load permits for infrastructure protection.

• Recommended approval of Ord. 2023-007 to reserve two parking spaces for Birch Tavern (6-0)
• Approved January 17, 2023 Committee of the Whole Minutes

City Council

The Groveport City Council will consider first readings for three ordinances. These include purchasing a tractor and mower assembly for the Public Services Department and reserving two parking spaces for Birch Tavern.

• Ordinance to purchase a Holland tractor for Public Services (Ord. 2023-005)
• Ordinance to purchase a Motrim mower assembly and upfit (Ord. 2023-006)
• Ordinance to reserve two parking spaces for Birch Tavern (Ord. 2023-007)

City Council adopted two emergency ordinances to purchase a New Holland tractor and a Motrim mower assembly for the Public Services Department. The council also presented a revenue-sharing check to the Groveport Madison School District.

• Approved Ord. 2023-005 to purchase a New Holland tractor as emergency legislation (6-0)
• Approved Ord. 2023-006 to purchase a Motrim mower assembly and upfit as emergency legislation (6-0)
• Referred Ord. 2023-007 regarding reserved parking spaces for Birch Tavern to the Committee of the Whole
• Approved January 23, 2023 meeting minutes as submitted
• Presented $1,197,067.38 revenue-sharing check to Groveport Madison School District

City Council

The City Council is voting on final ordinances regarding engineering services for the Rarey's Port and Wert's Grove buildings and various equipment purchases. The council will also consider a zoning variance request for 540 Blacklick Street.

• Engineering and design contract for Rarey's Port and Wert's Grove buildings
• Purchase of three police vehicles
• Purchase of Ventrac tractor and snow equipment for Parks Department
• Zoning variance for 540 Blacklick Street
• Purchase of Jacobsen mowers for Golf Maintenance

City Council approved ordinances to purchase police vehicles, parks equipment, and recreation center fitness gear. The council also voted to admit the cities of Hilliard and Gahanna into the CORMA self-insurance pool. A zoning variance request for 540 Blacklick Street was referred to the Planning & Zoning Commission.

• Approved Ord. 2022-050 amending Administrative Code (5-0)
• Approved Ord. 2022-052 for engineering and design of municipal space in Rarey's Port and Wert's Grove buildings (5-0)
• Approved Ord. 2022-053 to purchase two mowers for Golf Maintenance (5-0)
• Approved Ord. 2022-056 to purchase Ventrac tractor and snow equipment for Parks Department (5-0)
• Approved Ord. 2022-059 to purchase three police vehicles and equipment (5-0)
• Approved Ord. 2023-004 to purchase fitness equipment for Recreation Department (5-0)
• Approved Res. 2023-002 admitting Hilliard and Gahanna to CORMA self-insurance pool (5-0)
• Appointed Shane Cartmill to the Trees & Decorations Committee (5-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Groveport Committee of the Whole is reviewing several ordinances for third readings. These include proposals for engineering municipal space in local buildings and purchasing equipment for the golf, parks, and police departments.

• Engineering and design for second floor municipal space in Rarey's Port and Wert's Grove buildings
• Purchase of Jacobsen mowers for the Golf Maintenance Department
• Purchase of a Ventrac tractor and snow equipment for the Parks Department
• Purchase of three police vehicles for the Police Department
• Amendments to administrative code regarding employee holidays

The Committee of the Whole recommended five ordinances for City Council approval, including the addition of Juneteenth as a holiday and various equipment purchases for police, parks, and golf maintenance. The Finance Director also reported that the 2022 fiscal year ended with income tax collections $3.9 million higher than the previous year.

• Recommended approval to add Juneteenth holiday to Codified Ordinances (4-0)
• Recommended approval for engineering and design of second floor municipal space in Rarey's Port and Wert's Grove buildings (4-0)
• Recommended approval to purchase two golf mowers for $191,000 total (4-0)
• Recommended approval to purchase Ventrac tractor and snow equipment for $63,000 (4-0)
• Recommended approval to purchase three police vehicles and equipment with a $240,000 budget (4-0)
• Approved December 12, 2022 Committee of the Whole Minutes

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several ordinances regarding city infrastructure and equipment. This includes final votes on street maintenance and golf course projects, as well as second readings for purchasing police vehicles and park machinery.

• Final vote on 2023 Annual Street Maintenance Program contract
• Contract authorization for Golf Course Driveway Project
• Purchase of three police vehicles via cooperative plan
• Purchase of Ventrac tractor and snow equipment for Parks Department
• Grant application for Franklin County Senior Transportation program