West Jefferson public meetings in 2023

Council

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Council

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Council

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Council

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Council

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Planning Commission

This Planning Commission meeting has no agenda available. The only item listed is a note directing readers to review the minutes, so no decisions or discussions are scheduled for public review.

• No agenda items listed

Council

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Council

This meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda available and directs readers to review the minutes.

Council

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Council approved a resolution to purchase cloud-based software for the Development Department. The software will be used for Planning and Zoning permits.

• Approved Resolution 23-075 to purchase OpenGov Inc. software for $59,194.67 (6-0-0)
• Adopted the agenda (5-0)
• Adopted minutes from the August 9, 2023 Special Meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission

This meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda available and directs readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are listed.

The Planning Commission approved several variances and a special permit for local properties. It also recommended the preliminary and final site plans for a new Circle K convenience store and gasoline station to the Village Council.

• Recommended Circle K retail gasoline and convenience store site plan to Council
• Approved variance for lot coverage at 54 North Franklin Street
• Approved 1-year special permit for storage shipping container at 56 East Town Street with screening required
• Approved variance for studio apartment above garage at 281 West Main Street
• Approved August 9, 2023 meeting minutes

Council

This meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text only states that there is no agenda available and directs readers to review the minutes.

Council approved a $3,000 donation to the West Jefferson Youth Athletic Association and authorized the consolidation of two village-owned property parcels. Additionally, a supplemental appropriation of $100 was approved for the pool fund to cover personnel payroll.

• Approved $3,000 donation to West Jefferson Youth Athletic Association (6-0-0)
• Approved Ordinance 23-073 to consolidate two village-owned real property parcels (5-0-1)
• Approved Ordinance 23-074 for a $100 supplemental appropriation in the pool fund (6-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda and minutes (6-0-0)

Council

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' directing readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for public notice.

Council authorized a supplemental appropriation and cash transfer of $425,000 to the Capital Projects Fund. They also confirmed a new appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved a temporary bow hunting waiver. A proposed $3,000 donation to the West Jefferson Youth Athletic Association was carried over to the next meeting.

• Approved $425,000 supplemental appropriation and cash transfer to Capital Projects Fund (7-0-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Vernon L. Flowers to Village Planning and Zoning Commission (7-0-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-068 temporarily waiving Section 549.09 to allow bow hunting on specific lands (7-0-0)
• Authorized MOU with Madison County Land Reutilization Corporation Land Bank (6-1-0)
• Tabled $3,000 donation to West Jefferson Youth Athletic Association (7-0-0)
• Approved payment of bills (7-0-0)

Planning Commission

This meeting has no agenda available. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' indicating that the meeting may be procedural or cancelled. Residents are directed to review the minutes for any prior actions.

The Planning Commission approved a special permit for a storage shipping container at 76 East Town Street. One case regarding a studio apartment was tabled, and another case was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved 1-year special permit for storage shipping container at 76 East Town Street with no screening required (3-0-1)
• Tabled Case # WJV23-0001 for studio apartment at 281 West Main Street due to absence of applicant (3-0)
• Case # WJZ23-0004 withdrawn by applicant
• Approved July 12, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

Council

This meeting has no agenda available; only minutes are referenced for review. The agenda is purely procedural boilerplate with no items to report.

Council approved a supplemental appropriation of $425,000 for the Westchester project and authorized a $1 million investment in Star Ohio. They also modified the codified ordinances regarding appeals and variances. A first reading was held for an ordinance to vacate Pond Street.

• Approved $425,000 supplemental appropriation in Capital Fund for Westchester project (7-0-0)
• Approved modifications to Codified Ordinances Chapter 1311.05 regarding appeals and variances (7-0-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-066 to invest $1,000,000 of Village funds in Star Ohio (6-0-0)
• Adopted agenda and July 17th meeting minutes (7-0-0)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance 23-063 to vacate Pond Street between parcels 10-01838.000 and 10-00822.000

Council

This meeting has no agenda available. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' indicating that the meeting is likely procedural or cancelled. Residents are directed to review the minutes for any official actions.

The council convened for a special meeting that included a period in executive session. No substantive legislative actions or policy decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Council

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is a note stating there is no agenda and directing readers to review the minutes, so the council is not publicly deciding or discussing any specific items at this meeting.

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Council approved a development plan for a multi-tenant industrial building and a site plan for a Public Service Garage addition. The board also authorized two grant applications for public works and established a new fund for ODOT development fees.

• Approved preliminary and final development plan for Walker Way OH Development LLC (6-1-0)
• Approved site plan for Public Service Garage building addition (6-0-1)
• Adopted Resolution 23-056 to apply for OPWC state capital/transportation grants (7-0-0)
• Adopted Resolution 23-057 to reapply for OPWC state capital/transportation grants (7-0-0)
• Adopted Resolution 23-060 to establish a new fund for ODOT development fees (7-0-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-061 for supplemental appropriations in the Pizzuti TIF Fund (7-0-0)
• Adopted Resolution 23-062 to adopt the joint solid waste management plan (7-0-0)
• Excused Mike Conway from the July 5th, 2023 meeting (7-0-0)

Planning Commission

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' indicating that no specific items are scheduled for discussion or decision. Residents are directed to review the minutes for any prior actions.

The Planning Commission approved a variance for Ernest Enterprises to maintain a temporary concrete batch plant at 1048 Gateway Park Drive. The approval is for 6 months, with the Director of Development authorized to grant an additional 6-month extension.

• Approved June 7, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved variance for temporary concrete batch plant at 1048 Gateway Park Drive for 6 months (4-0)

Council

This meeting has no agenda available. The only item listed is a note directing readers to review the minutes, indicating the meeting is procedural or cancelled.

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Council approved the purchase of a replacement police canine and the creation of a Canine Officer position. A request to rezone a property from industrial to planned mixed use was denied. The council also updated employee pay rates and cell phone reimbursement allowances.

• Approved $18,000 contract with Christian K9 Academy for replacement canine (6-0-0)
• Denied rezoning of Parcel #10-00695.000 from M-1 to PMU (1-5-0)
• Approved supplemental appropriation in General Fund for police canine (6-0-0)
• Created the position of Canine Officer (6-0-0)
• Added Canine Officer to 2023 employee pay scale (5-0-1)
• Updated employee cell phone reimbursement allowances (5-0-1)
• Set pay rates for village employees (5-0-1)

Council

This meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda available and directs readers to review the minutes.

Council approved resolutions to set pay rates for Tisha Edwards and Nathan Martin at the five-year level. The body also authorized the Director of Finance to waive the mid-year tax budget. A public hearing was held regarding a rezoning request for a property on Pearl Street, but no action was taken.

• Approved Resolution 23-047 to waive the mid-year tax budget (7-0-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-048 setting Clerk of Council Tisha Edwards' pay at the five-year level (7-0-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-049 setting Police Sergeant Nathan Martin's pay at the five-year level (7-0-0)
• Approved the agenda (7-0-0)
• Approved May 15 2023 meeting minutes (7-0-0)
• Approved payment of bills (7-0-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is a placeholder stating there is no agenda and directing readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for public review.

• No agenda available for this meeting

The commission recommended a site plan for a multi-tenant warehouse and approved a residential lot coverage variance. Requests for a concrete batch plant extension and a village accessory structure variance were tabled.

• Recommended Council approval for multi-tenant warehouse site plan (Case #WJZ23-0080) (4-0)
• Approved lot coverage and setback variance for 744 Brookdale Drive contingent on survey submission (Case #WJZ23-0060) (4-0)
• Tabled 12-month extension request for on-site concrete batch plant at 1048 Gateway Park Drive (Case #WJZ23-0065) (4-0)
• Approved site plan for accessory structure at 81 North Heath Street (Case #WJZ23-0061) (3-1)
• Tabled variance for 81 North Heath Street pending more accurate rendering (Case #WJZ23-0061) (4-0)
• Approved May 3, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Council

The agenda for this meeting is empty, with no items listed for discussion or decision. The only available material is the meeting minutes, which are not provided here. This appears to be a procedural placeholder.

Council approved changes to the Fisher Cast Steel final development plan and authorized an agreement for the US Route 40 water main replacement. The board also approved a $5,000 donation to the July 4th Street Fest and set the pay rate for a new public service worker.

• Approved changes to Fisher Cast Steel final development plan (6-1)
• Set pay rate for Scott Ferguson, Public Service Street Labor and Maintenance Worker, at five-year level (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-042 for supplemental appropriation in Water Operating Fund (7-0)
• Approved $5,000 donation to West Jefferson July 4th Street Fest, Inc. (7-0)
• Authorized agreement with Choice One Engineering for US Route 40 water main replacement (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-045 for Water Operating Fund contractual services not to exceed $45,450 (7-0)

Council

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is a note stating there is no agenda available and directing readers to review the minutes.

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Council approved four rezoning requests for Westwood Park, Tidd Funeral Home, National Road Golf Course, and local schools. They also authorized a $45,000 transfer to the police capital account and a supplemental appropriation for a $1,000 Parks and Recreation donation.

• Approved rezoning Parcel #10-01897.000 (Westwood Park) from R-2 to P (7-0-0)
• Approved rezoning Parcel #10-00692.002 (Tidd Funeral Home) from C-2 to PMU (7-0-0)
• Approved rezoning Parcels #34-00005.000, 34-00006.000, and 16-00033.000 (National Road Golf Course) from C-2 to PMU (7-0-0)
• Approved rezoning Parcels #10-01900.000, 10-01901.000, and 16-00025,000 (Jefferson Local School District) from PUD to PMU (7-0-0)
• Approved $45,000 cash transfer to Police Capital Account from Mayor, Police, and Public Service budgets (7-0-0)
• Approved supplemental appropriation in General Fund for $1,000 donation to Parks and Recreation (7-0-0)
• Approved payment of bills (7-0-0)

Planning Commission

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is a note that no agenda is available, directing readers to review the minutes instead.

The commission approved a variance to reduce required parking from 10 to 8 spaces for a proposed café with drive-thru at 15 East Pearl Street (3-1). They also voted to recommend rezoning 170 West Pearl Street from M-1 to PMU to allow a mixed-use apartment, forwarding it to Village Council.

• Approved parking variance for 15 East Pearl Street café/drive-thru (3-1)
• Recommended rezoning 170 West Pearl Street from M-1 to PMU to Village Council (3-0)

Council

Council authorized the purchase of a police cruiser and approved the payment of bills. Four separate rezoning ordinances were introduced during public hearings for first reading. The council also entered an executive session to discuss personnel matters.

• Approved Resolution 23-037 to purchase a police cruiser (7-0-0)
• Approved the payment of bills (7-0-0)
• Approved the April 17, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0-0)
• First reading of Ordinance 23-030 to rezone Westwood Park to Park District
• First reading of Ordinance 23-031 to rezone Tidd Funeral Home to Planned Mixed Use District
• First reading of Ordinance 23-032 to rezone National Road Golf Course to Planned Mixed Use District
• First reading of Ordinance 23-033 to rezone Jefferson Local School District to Planned Mixed Use District

Council

This meeting has no agenda available; only procedural minutes are referenced. No decisions or discussions are listed for this session.

Council adopted an ordinance setting the zoning classification for parcel # 08-00344.000 to Planned Commercial District. Three resolutions were passed to set pay rates for two police lieutenants and an assistant water superintendent. The body also approved the payment of bills.

• Adopted Ordinance 23-026 to set zoning for parcel # 08-00344.000 as Planned Commercial District (7-0-0)
• Adopted Resolution 23-034 setting pay for Lieutenant Brandon Smith at the five-year level (7-0-0)
• Adopted Resolution 23-035 setting pay for Lieutenant Joshua Jacob at the five-year level (7-0-0)
• Adopted Resolution 23-036 setting pay for Assistant Water Superintendent Zachary D. Windle at the three-year level (7-0-0)
• Approved payment of bills (7-0-0)
• Approved minutes of the 3 April 2023 meeting (7-0-0)

Council

This meeting has no agenda available. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' directing readers to review the minutes. This is purely procedural and contains no decisions or discussions.

Council accepted the annexation of 0.873 acres and approved changes to the Fisher Cast Steel final development plan. A supplemental appropriation for the Duke TIF fund was also adopted. The council held public hearings regarding a proposed commercial development for a Get Go restaurant and fuel station.

• Approved annexation of 0.873 +/- acres at 5505 State Route 29 (7-0-0)
• Approved changes to Fisher Cast Steel Final Development Plan (6-1-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-029 for supplemental appropriations in Duke TIF fund (7-0-0)
• Approved payment of bills (7-0-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (7-0-0)
• Approved March 20, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0-0)

Planning Commission

This Planning Commission meeting has no agenda available; the agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are listed for this session.

The Planning Commission recommended that Council approve a final development plan for Fisher Cast Steel Products Inc. The request includes a 10-foot building extension and a variance for the front yard setback at 86 North Walnut Street.

• Approved minutes from March 8, 2023 meeting (5-0)
• Recommended approval to Council for Fisher Cast Steel Products Inc site plan modification and front yard setback variance (4-0)

Council

Council approved a rezoning request for Timber Cove Apartments LLC and authorized supplemental appropriations for the General Fund. They also approved updated replacement pages for the village codified ordinances.

• Approved Ordinance 23-021 to rezone Parcel #10-02012.000 from R-3 to PMU for Timber Cove Apartments LLC (4-2-0)
• Approved Ordinance 23-022 for supplemental appropriations in the General Fund (6-0-0)
• Approved Ordinance 23-023 to approve current replacement pages to the West Jefferson Codified Ordinances (6-0-0)
• Approved payment of bills (6-0-0)

Planning Commission

The West Jefferson Planning Commission meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

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The Planning Commission approved recommendations to Council for a preliminary plat regarding a proposed gas station and convenience store. The Commission also recommended rezoning for the Funeral Home, Golf Course, Grade School, High School, and Westwood Park to bring them into compliance with zoning regulations.

• Approved February 9, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved recommendation to Council for preliminary plat at 5055 State Route 29 (4-0)
• Approved recommendation to Council for rezoning of Funeral Home, Golf Course, Grade School, High School and Westwood Park (4-0)

Council

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' indicating that no specific business items are scheduled for public discussion or decision. Residents are directed to review the meeting minutes for any actions taken.

Council approved Resolution 23-024 to correct zoning code language. A public hearing was held regarding the Timber Cove Apartments project, which proposes adding eight apartment units and improving existing property. Several ordinances received first readings, and the council approved paying bills.

• Adopted Resolution 23-024 to amend zoning codes (7-0-0)
• Approved payment of bills (7-0-0)
• Approved minutes of February 21, 2023 meeting (7-0-0)
• Waived two-reading rule for Resolution 23-024 (7-0-0)
• Held public hearing for Timber Cove Apartments proposal

Council

Council approved a site development plan for West Jefferson Estates LLC. A final development plan for Fisher Cast Steel was not adopted following a public hearing and a failed vote. The council also approved the payment of bills.

• Approved Resolution 23-019 for West Jefferson Estates LLC site development plan (6-0-0)
• Denied motion to table Resolution 23-020 regarding Fisher Cast Steel (3-3-0)
• Rejected Resolution 23-020 to approve Fisher Cast Steel final development plan (2-4-0)
• Approved payment of bills (6-0-0)
• Approved minutes of 6 February 2023 meeting (6-0-0)

Planning Commission

The West Jefferson Planning Commission meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text indicates there is nothing scheduled for public review, and residents are directed to review the meeting minutes instead.

• No agenda items listed

The Commission recommended a preliminary site plan for new condominiums and a building addition for Fisher Cast Steel Products. A request to eliminate sidewalks for the condominium development was denied.

• Approved recommendation to Council for West Jefferson Estates LLC preliminary condo site plan (3-0)
• Denied recommendation to Council for variance to eliminate sidewalks at West Jefferson Estates LLC (0-3)
• Approved recommendation to Council for Fisher Cast Steel Products building addition and setback variances (3-0)
• Approved January 18, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

Council

This meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda available and directs readers to review the minutes.

Council adopted two emergency ordinances to confirm salary appropriations for the Acting Chief of Police and the Acting Lieutenant. The board also approved the payment of bills and the minutes from the January 17 meeting.

• Approved Ordinance 23-016 confirming salary appropriations for the Acting Chief of Police (6-1)
• Approved Ordinance 23-017 confirming salary appropriations for the Acting Lieutenant (6-1)
• Approved minutes of the 17 January 2023 Regular Meeting (7-0)
• Approved motion to pay the bills (7-0)

Planning Commission

The West Jefferson Planning Commission meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

The Planning Commission recommended that Council approve rezoning the property at 623 West Main Street from R-3 to a Planned Mixed Use District. The proposal includes 16 rental dwelling units and the renovation of existing buildings. Final approval is contingent upon the submission of a final development plan.

• Approved recommendation to Council for rezoning 623 West Main Street from R-3 to PMU (All in favor)
• Approved minutes from the January 4, 2023 meeting (5-0)

Council

This meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

Council approved seven ordinances to transfer funds from the General Fund to various operational funds, including the Municipal Building Capital Fund and Street Fund. The board also established pay rates for a public service construction inspector and a patrolman. Additionally, Council accepted 2023 property value and tax revenue estimates from the Madison County Auditor.

• Approved $500,000 transfer to Municipal Building Capital Fund (6-0-0)
• Approved $375,000 transfer to Street Fund (6-0-0)
• Approved $350,000 transfer to Capital Projects Fund (6-0-0)
• Approved $300,000 transfer to Park Development Fund (6-0-0)
• Approved $215,000 transfer to Pool Fund (6-0-0)
• Approved $55,000 transfer to Sanitation Fund (6-0-0)
• Approved $40,000 transfer to State Highway Fund (6-0-0)
• Set pay rates for Garreth S. Sheppeard and Spencer P. Grace (6-0-0)

Planning Commission

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' indicating that no specific items are scheduled for discussion or decision. Residents are directed to review the meeting minutes for any actions taken.

The Planning & Zoning Commission swore in two members for the 2023-2026 term and elected Mrs. Hay as Chairperson and Mr. Little as Vice-Chairperson. The board approved the December 7, 2022 meeting minutes and established the 2023 meeting schedule.

• Elected Mrs. Hay as Chairperson for 2023
• Elected Mr. Little as Vice-Chairperson for 2023
• Approved December 7, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved 2023 meeting dates (5-0)

Council

This meeting has no agenda available; only minutes are referenced for review. No decisions or discussions are listed.

Council elected its leadership for the year and confirmed two appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The body also approved a cell phone reimbursement update and participation in a state purchasing program. Seven ordinances for cash transfers from the General Fund were read for the first time.

• Elected Linda Hall as Council President (5-2)
• Elected Jen Warner as Council Vice President (4-2-1)
• Approved Resolution 23-008 updating employee cell phone reimbursement allowances (6-0-1)
• Approved Resolution 23-009 to participate in the State of Ohio Cooperative Purchasing Program (7-0-0)
• Confirmed Mayor's appointment of Jimmy Little to Planning and Zoning Commission (7-0-0)
• Confirmed Council's appointment of James Graham to Planning and Zoning Commission (7-0-0)
• Approved minutes from 19 December 2022 RMC and SMC (7-0-0)
• Approved payment of bills (7-0-0)