Council of the City of Avon Work Session
The work session agenda included a presentation by Village Project providing service statistics and requesting continued financial support, detailing their work in delivering nutritionally intentional meals to families undergoing cancer treatment. Council reviewed proposed amendments to the Planning and Zoning Code concerning illumination on pedestrian paths (Ordinance No. 2-26) and requirements for Animal Boarding special use permits (Ordinance No. 4-26). Significant discussion addressed proposed rate and fee adjustments for water and sewer services (Ordinance No. 9-26), which included proposed percentage increases for 2026 and 2027 and the addition of a late fee for backflow testing non-compliance. Other ordinances considered involved authorizing the Mayor to enter agreements for real estate purchases (Ordinance No. 10-26), adopting a new City privacy policy (Ordinance No. 11-26), and contracting for sports lighting at Veterans Park (Ordinance No. 12-26). Additionally, the Council discussed amending an appropriation for the French Creek Greenway Phase I Project (Ordinance No. 13-26). During reports, Council addressed concerns regarding road salt supply, snow removal from neighborhood streets, and sidewalk clearance by businesses. The Law Director also informed the Council about a recently filed civil rights lawsuit against the City. An audience member, Skip Conant, formally offered to donate two acres of land for the proposed new Fire Station site, suggesting the City reconsider the proposed land purchase price and noting potential infrastructure challenges with the current site.