Village of Grafton

The combined meeting agenda included separate sections for the Board of Zoning Appeals and the Joint Planning Commission. Key discussion items involved the Ryan Homes banner and the Rankin Property Rezoning application. The council session included a presentation regarding electric billing and power matters from John Courtney of Courtney & Associates. Significant discussion points covered AMP-related matters, including the Village's loan obligations associated with JV5, and potential Congressional Directed Spending opportunities. The legislative portion addressed an ordinance authorizing the Village's participation in the Ohio Treasurer of State's Ohio Market Access Program concerning AMP financing. Additionally, a resolution was scheduled for a vote expressing a loss of confidence in the Village Clerk-Treasurer. The meeting concluded with provisions for an executive session to discuss personnel matters, including the approval of the personnel summary sheet.

The special council meeting included action items such as the approval of bills. Discussions covered an ordinance to amend the Appropriations Ordinance No. 25-005 by adjusting designated fund appropriations and declaring an emergency. A resolution was presented to allow the Village to waive provisions of Ohio Revised Code Section 4117.14(G)(11) to extend fact-finding with the OPBA into fiscal year 2026. Motions approved included the appointment of five individuals to the 2026 Volunteer Firefighters' Dependents Fund Board, an increase in residential garbage rates by $1.10 per month, the purchase of holiday gift cards for village employees based on service length and employment status, and the approval of an expense of $138,881.00 to Public Entities Pool Insurance.

The organizational business of the meeting included motions to adopt Robert's Rules of Order, elect Pat McCort as President of Council, adopt a 3-minute time limit per speaker, accept the resignation of Rodney Campbell from the Board of Zoning Appeals (BOZA), reappoint Joe Filipiak Jr., Richard Smith, and Tim Biranowski to BOZA, accept the resignation of Bill Baldwin from the Planning Commission, reappoint Paul Justy and Brian Logan to the Planning Commission, and appoint Rodney Campbell as Council's representative to the Planning Commission. Additionally, Resolution No. 26-01 regarding the Charter Review Commission was addressed. Key discussions involved COMSTAR Credit Union, and resolutions were passed to authorize contracts for cybersecurity services with DATASERV, extend the Deputy Village Administrator contract with Kevin Lee Molinatto, contract with Sorya Chan Grace as Financial Analyst, amend the Personnel Policy Manual regarding vacation credit, purchase a new LED sign for Village Hall from L3 Sign&Image, and support America250-OH. Motions were also passed to award utility credits for Restaurant Week and to award credits to Holiday Lighting Contest winners.

The meeting included a Board of Zoning Appeals session to discuss a variance from the zoning code for replacing an existing garage with two carports. The council addressed proclamations, updates from the Mayor and other village officials, reports and comments from the Village Council and the public. Ordinances were discussed, including an amendment to the appropriations ordinance. Resolutions were considered, such as waiving provisions related to fact-finding with the Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association. Motions were made to increase residential garbage rates, approve holiday gift cards for village employees, and approve utility credits for residents. An executive session was held to discuss the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee or official.

The meeting included updates from the Mayor and Village officials, including reports from the Police and Fire departments, and comments from the Village Council and the public. Ordinances discussed included approving a contract with Lorain County Rural Wastewater District for wastewater disposal and treatment for Fiddler's Green Phase IV, and the third reading of an ordinance approving the transfer of land to Midview-Grafton Public Library. A resolution was considered to authorize the Mayor or Village Administrator to make applications for the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Motions were made to accept the resignation of a laborer, hire a new laborer, and approve quotes for electrical materials and transformers. Miscellaneous and unfinished business were also addressed.