Melissa Smith

The council meeting addressed several operational and legislative matters, including the rezoning of parcels on Pacwood Drive from industrial to highway business use and tabling a proposal to convert Mission Avenue into a one-way street. The council approved the demolition of a residential structure and the adoption of a resolution for an assessment lien on another property for demolition costs. Appointments and reappointments were confirmed for the Board of Zoning Appeals, Planning Commission, Building Commission, and Police Civil Service Commission. Additionally, the council held a first reading for an amendment to allow medical marijuana processing facilities in B-1 districts, approved a budget revision, accepted a street paving list, and initiated an amendment to eliminate yard sale permit fees. An intergovernmental agreement with Fayette County for building code inspections was also renewed.

The council reviewed and accepted the Treasurer's report and received an update from Destination Downtown regarding their activities. Discussions were held concerning various community projects including the Whistle Stop, street paving and striping, and vacant properties. The council accepted a demolition report for a property on Boley Street and adopted the new state building code. Additionally, the council moved to amend the municipal fire prevention code to eliminate required permits for outside burning and approved a request for a drive-in movie night in the municipal parking lot.

The council reviewed a budget request from Destination Downtown and discussed various municipal issues, including infrastructure, construction, and public property maintenance. Legislative actions included the adoption of amendments to several municipal codes regarding property storage and residential fences, as well as the rezoning of a property from residential to business district. The council approved the placement of assessment liens on multiple properties and authorized the demolition of a specific property. Additionally, the council awarded a bid for a mini-rescue truck for the Fire Department, approved a budget revision, and voted to close City Hall on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

The council reviewed and approved the Treasurer's Report. Discussions included public updates regarding activities at Destination Downtown and inquiries related to an EPA Superfund site. Security concerns were addressed following a break-in at a community center. Unfinished business involved tabling action on rezoning parcels on Pacwood Drive and the potential abandonment of Kiska Lane until the following month. Under new business, the council approved a project to purchase brackets for banners honoring graduating seniors from Oak Hill High School.

The board discussed the extension of the Triad/Oak Hill Settlement Release Agreement through December 31, 2021. The agenda also included a timeline review for the I&I Project in Minden, which covered funding, sampling issues, a future public meeting, and budget and surcharge considerations. Additionally, the board approved project resolution #28 for the Oak Hill Sewer Improvement Project in the amount of $716,576.37.