Paul Barnett

The Council discussed several financial and operational items, including a donation request from the Historical Society, various public works projects such as street resurfacing, contract mowing, and the purchase of maintenance equipment for the golf course. The Council also reviewed infrastructure projects like the installation of solar-powered lights at the sports complex, HVAC improvements at the parks garage, security camera upgrades at the recreation center, and an upgrade to the lightning prediction system. Furthermore, the Council reviewed and analyzed the financial reports for late 2025 and January 2026, and held an executive session to discuss real property and legal matters.

The council meeting included the administration of the oath of office to a new Fire Lieutenant, the recognition of several employees for outstanding performance and years of service, and the retirement of a Police Division member. The Council discussed the status of a Referendum Petition for South Brown School Road, concluding that the matter was an administrative action not subject to a referendum. A resolution was passed to authorize the purchase of a Storage Area Network (SAN) solution. Finally, the meeting included the review of monthly financial statements and bill listings, along with remarks honoring the departing Law Director.

The study session covered a housing market update, an emergency ordinance regarding property assessments, and renewal of the BusinessFirst! agreement with the county. Key project approvals and discussions included the Townes at Cassel Grove development plans, reimbursement requests for watermain replacement, awarding contracts for sidewalk and curb replacement and sewer pipe lining, and acceptance of CDBG funds. Additionally, the Council discussed a right-of-way vacation, a sidewalk trip hazard mitigation plan, a zoning variance for a fence at St. Christopher Parish, the annexation of Mulberry Road, and the revision of citywide policy goals. The session concluded with an executive session regarding collective bargaining and pending legal matters.

The Council discussed several items including the right-of-way acquisition for the DIA NE Logistics Access Project, the dissolution of the Golf Course Advisory Board, and the transition of its members to the Park and Recreation Advisory Board. Additional topics included the purchase of ultrasonic water meters, a new front-end loader and a single-axle dump truck with associated upfit for the Public Works department, the purchase of a new fire ATV, and the procurement of personal protective equipment for the Division of Fire. The session also covered a board appointment to the Property Maintenance Board and concluded with an executive session regarding real property sale and legal disputes.

The council discussed and approved several resolutions, including an agreement with the Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association and the purchase of various equipment for the Public Works Division, such as water meters, a wheel loader, and a single-axle dump truck with related snow and ice upfit accessories. Additionally, the council appointed a member to the Property Maintenance Board and approved an emergency ordinance for the assessment of delinquent property accounts for various municipal fees. The meeting also included reports from the city manager, updates on board and commission minutes, and a review of the monthly bill listing and expenses.