Kevin Henry

This strategic plan outlines the future direction for the City of Perrysburg Fire Division for 2024-2028. It serves as a roadmap to achieve its mission of providing high-quality EMS, fire protection, and education, aiming for national accreditation. The plan is built upon a SWOT analysis and focuses on key strategic initiatives including Training, Employee Wellness, Partnerships, and Operational improvements, with a strong emphasis on community expectations and continuous improvement.

The City Council held a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for 940 Westbrook Drive to transfer it to RM zoning, which is multi-family residential. This property, along with 950 Westbrook Drive, currently contains multi-family apartment units. The request is to re-zone the property back to multi-family to match the current use. The council also discussed a similar request for 950 Westbrook Drive, which was also part of the 2007 rezoning and is intended to revert back to multi-family zoning. Additionally, they discussed a rezoning application for 941 Westbrook Drive, which has a multi-unit building on it and is currently a legal non-conforming property.

The committee discussed approving meeting minutes from November 23rd. They reviewed a proposed job description for a staff engineer and an HR coordinator, including the scope of the engineering department. They also discussed the restructuring of the law department and a request to look into passing legislation that all non-bargaining employees raises are reported to the personnel committee on an annual basis.

The committee discussed updates to the land use plan, focusing on the Perrysburg Heights area. A color-coded map was presented to address concerns from residents while aiming to establish a commercial corridor along State Route 25. The proposal included maintaining some access points, disconnecting others, and creating a collector road to avoid main road traffic. The location of a north-south blue road was strategically positioned based on existing corporate boundaries.

Discussion regarding a potential nominee, Matt Sutter, to the board of zoning appeals. A motion was made to adjourn to executive session to consider the appointment of a public official.