Bowling Green public meetings in 2021

City Council

The provided documents consist of the meeting agenda and a list of adopted legislation for the December 20, 2021, session. The specific details of the discussions or decisions are not contained within the provided text.

The Bowling Green City Council adopted the 2022 appropriations ordinance and a resolution designating financial institutions as public depositories. It also gave second reading to agreements for utility transmission and a zoning change on East Wooster Street. The meeting included reports on tornado relief donations for Bowling Green, Kentucky.

• Adopted Ordinance #8979, 2022 appropriations (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution #3810 designating financial institutions as public depositories (6-0)
• Gave second reading to Ordinance #8980, AMP Transmission agreement
• Gave second reading to Ordinance #8981, rezoning 39.78 acres on East Wooster Street to M-3 Business Park
• Approved minutes of December 6, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Excused Council Member Zanfardino from meeting (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is reviewing progress on inventorying city buildings, the County Courthouse, and Bowling Green State University. Members are also discussing the creation of an advisory committee and strategies for listing historic sites.

• Inventory updates for BG City Building, County Courthouse, and BGSU
• Update on Boomtown Donation acceptance
• Discussion on creating an HPC Advisory Committee
• Review of Boom Town and Main Street strategic planning
• Planning for Certified Local Grant (CLG) and Historic Preservation Fund

The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved the Fund Agreement with the Toledo Community Foundation, Inc., which establishes a platform for an endowment fund for historic preservation in Bowling Green. The commission also discussed steps to list the City Police Building on the Local Register, including a public hearing and formal motion at the next meeting, and agreed to consider creating an advisory committee and other ideas at future meetings.

• Approved Fund Agreement with Toledo Community Foundation for endowment platform (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 26, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Agreed to hold public hearing and approve motion to recommend City Police Building listing at January 25, 2022 meeting
• Agreed to consider creating HPC Advisory Committee and Friends of Historic Preservation at future meeting
• Agreed to consider asking Mayor/City Council to endorse goals and increase HPC membership at future meeting
• Agreed to discuss historic district boundaries and historic site plaques at subsequent meetings

Board of Public Utilities

The Bowling Green Board of Public Utilities will meet to approve minutes, hear reports from the utilities director and division superintendents, and discuss new business, including the 2022 equipment and vehicle purchases and an accommodation sanitary sewer agreement. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions listed.

• 2022 Equipment and Vehicle Purchases
• Accommodation Sanitary Sewer Agreement
• Approval of November 22, 2021 minutes

The Board of Public Utilities approved two resolutions: one authorizing the Utilities Director to advertise for bids and enter contracts for 2022 equipment and vehicle purchases, and another authorizing an Accommodation Sanitary Sewer Agreement with Scannell Properties for a warehouse project in Woodbridge Business Park. Both motions passed unanimously. The board also approved the minutes from the November 22, 2021 meeting.

• Approved Resolution 12-2021-01 authorizing equipment and vehicle purchases (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 12-2021-02 authorizing Accommodation Sanitary Sewer Agreement with Scannell Properties (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 22, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Bowling Green City Council is meeting on December 6, 2021, to consider and adopt legislation. The agenda includes a list of adopted legislation, but no specific details are provided in the text.

• Adoption of legislation (details in attached PDF)

The Bowling Green City Council adopted Resolution #3809 supporting a passenger rail line from Toledo to Columbus with a stop in Bowling Green, and approved the 2022 appropriations ordinance (#8979) and supplemental 2021 appropriations (#8978). It also adopted ordinances authorizing a contract with the Chamber of Commerce (#8976) and rezoning 4.21 acres at 300 East Poe Road from M-2 to B-2 (#8974). Several other items were introduced for first reading, including a zoning change for 39.78 acres on East Wooster Street.

• Adopted Resolution #3809 supporting a passenger rail line from Toledo to Columbus with a stop in Bowling Green.
• Adopted Ordinance #8978 providing supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2021.
• Adopted Ordinance #8979 providing appropriations for fiscal year 2022.
• Adopted Ordinance #8976 authorizing a contract with the Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce, with an emergency clause.
• Adopted Ordinance #8974 rezoning 4.21 acres at 300 East Poe Road from M-2 General Industrial to B-2 General Commercial.
• Approved December budget transfers as presented by the Finance Director.
• Approved minutes of the November 15, 2021 regular meeting.
• Excused Council Member Dennis from the meeting.

Planning Commission

The Bowling Green Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider two rezoning requests. The first is a request to rezone 39.78 acres near East Wooster Street from B-2 General Commercial to M-3 Business Park. The second is a request to rezone 20.71 acres on South Dunbridge Road from A-1 Agricultural to R-4 Multiple-Family Residential, High Density. The commission will also approve minutes from the November 3 meeting and receive reports.

• Public hearing: Rezone 39.78 acres at 2111-2301 East Wooster Street (parcel B07-511-210000008000) from B-2 to M-3, applicant BG East LLC
• Rezoning request: 20.71 acres on South Dunbridge Road (parcel B07-511-280000015000) from A-1 to R-4, applicant Whitson Properties LLC
• Approval of minutes from November 3, 2021 meeting
• Reports from Zoning Board of Appeals representative and Planning Department

Parks & Recreation Board

The Bowling Green Parks & Recreation Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will approve the 3rd quarter fee waiver report, hear updates on the master plan, ongoing projects, and COVID-19, and receive reports from the foundation board and coordinators. No votes on major policy or spending items are listed on the agenda.

• Approve 3rd Quarter Fee Waiver Report
• Party for the Parks recap from BGPR Foundation Board
• Master Plan Update
• Project Updates
• COVID-19 Update

The Parks & Recreation Board unanimously approved 3rd quarter fee waivers, a slate of 2022 officers (President Jodi Anderson, Vice-President Phil Simmons, Secretary Cale Hover), and the 2022 meeting schedule. The board also approved the September 2021 minutes. No old business was discussed.

• Approved September 2021 minutes unanimously
• Approved 3rd Quarter Fee Waivers unanimously
• Approved 2022 officer slate (same as current) unanimously
• Approved 2022 meeting schedule unanimously

Board of Public Utilities

The Bowling Green Board of Public Utilities will consider approving the 2022 Utilities Budget, review a 69kV Transmission Facilities Study, and discuss Policy #2003 on late payment charges. Superintendent and official reports will also be given.

• Approval of the 2022 Utilities Budget
• 69kV Transmission Facilities Study
• Policy #2003 - Late Payment Charges
• Superintendent reports from water, wastewater, electric, and business office divisions

The Board approved the 2022 Utilities Budget (Resolution 11-2021-01), covering Water & Sewer Capital Improvement, Electric/Water/Sewer Revenue, Capital Reserve, and Underground Storage Tank Guarantee funds. It also approved an agreement with AMP Transmission, LLC for a 69kV transmission facilities study (Resolution 11-2021-02) and revised Policy #2003 on late payment charges (Resolution 11-2021-03). All votes were unanimous. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were reports or procedural.

• Approved minutes from October 11, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 11-2021-01: 2022 Utilities Budget (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 11-2021-02: agreement with AMP Transmission, LLC for 69kV facilities study (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 11-2021-03: revised Policy #2003 on late payment charges (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 5:27 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Bowling Green City Council is meeting to adopt legislation, as listed in the agenda. The agenda includes a section for legislation adopted on 11/15/21, but no specific items are detailed in the provided text.

• Adoption of legislation (details in attached PDF)

Bowling Green City Council adopted several pieces of legislation, including a resolution transferring previously appropriated funds (Resolution #3808) and an ordinance providing supplemental appropriations for 2021 (Ordinance #8975). Council also authorized a contract with the Chamber of Commerce for city promotion (Ordinance #8976) and dedicated right-of-way for Woodstream Drive and Cul-de-sac (Ordinance #8977). A rezoning request for 300 East Poe Road was tabled until December 6, 2021, for a public hearing.

• Adopted Resolution #3808 transferring previously appropriated funds (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #8975 supplemental appropriations for 2021 (unanimous)
• Authorized Chamber of Commerce contract for city promotion (Ordinance #8976, first reading)
• Dedicated right-of-way for Woodstream Drive and Cul-de-sac (Ordinance #8977, unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #3806 authorizing internet auction of surplus property via GovDeals (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #3807 renewing agreement with Wood County Public Defender (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #8971 amending seasonal employee pay scales (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance #8974 rezoning 300 East Poe Road until Dec. 6 public hearing (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Bowling Green Board of Zoning Appeals will consider four variance requests at its November 10, 2021 meeting. These include requests for larger signs, a parking lot encroachment, and a residential addition. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Variance for a 30-inch by 70-foot wall sign at 1245 Newton Road (Community Center), exceeding size limits
• Variance for four entranceway signs at 400 Van Camp Road (Betco), larger than allowed
• Variance for 18 off-street parking spaces encroaching into front yard setback at 1394 Bellard Drive
• Variance for a 10x20-foot addition encroaching into rear yard setback at 416 North Grove Street

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved all four variance requests on its agenda. It granted a sign size variance for the Bowling Green Community Center, a variance for four entranceway signs at Betco, a parking setback variance for Clean Water Services with an added shrub hedge condition, and a rear-yard setback variance for a patio addition at 416 North Grove Street. All motions passed unanimously with 5-0 votes.

• Granted sign size variance for Community Center at 1245 Newton Road (5-0)
• Granted variance for 4 Betco entranceway signs at 400 Van Camp Road (5-0)
• Granted parking setback variance for Clean Water Services at 1394 Bellard Drive, amended to add shrub hedge (5-0)
• Granted rear-yard setback variance for Lee property at 416 North Grove Street (5-0)

Board of Public Utilities

The Board of Public Utilities and City Council will hold a joint work session to review the proposed 2022 annual budgets for municipal utilities, including the water and sewer capital improvement fund and utilities revenue and capital reserve funds. This is a discussion and review session, not a final decision-making meeting.

• Review of proposed 2022 municipal utilities annual budgets
• Water and sewer capital improvement fund budget
• Utilities revenue and capital reserve funds budget

Planning Commission

The Bowling Green Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to consider a rezoning request for about 39.78 acres between 2111 and 2301 East Wooster Street. The request seeks to change the property from B-2 General Commercial to M-3 Business Park zoning. The commission will also approve minutes from the October 6 meeting and hear reports from the Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Department.

• Rezoning request for 39.78+/- acres at parcel B07-511-210000008000, from B-2 to M-3
• Applicants: BG East LLC, et al
• Approval of minutes from October 6, 2021 meeting
• Report from representative to Zoning Board of Appeals
• Planning Department report

The Planning Commission approved the October minutes and set a public hearing for December 1, 2021, on a rezoning request for 39.78 acres on East Wooster Street from B-2 General Commercial to M-3 Business Park. The commission also received reports on two variances approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals and discussed zoning code updates, requesting written feedback on off-street parking and accessory dwelling units. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved October 6, 2021 meeting minutes as read
• Set Dec. 1, 2021 public hearing for rezoning of 39.78 acres at 2111-2301 E. Wooster St. from B-2 to M-3
• Noted ZBA approved variances for Donald Ralston at 628 Cedar Lane (accessory building setbacks)
• Noted ZBA approved variance for Dennis Platte at 311 S. Prospect St. (side yard setback)
• Requested written feedback from members on off-street parking and accessory dwelling units for ZoneCo

City Council

This is a regular City Council meeting. The agenda lists one item of adopted legislation, but the specific content is not detailed in the text provided.

• Adoption of legislation (details not specified)

City Council approved Ordinance #8969, authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Housing Revolving Loan Fund Administration Agreement, on a unanimous roll call vote. The meeting also included approval of November budget transfers and a liquor permit application for Speedway, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Adopted Ordinance #8969 authorizing Housing Revolving Loan Fund Administration Agreement (7-0)
• Approved November budget transfers totaling $768,838.89
• Approved new Class C1 and C2 liquor permit for Speedway LLC at 1650 E. Wooster St.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Bowling Green Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss local designations, including updates on the County Courthouse and Bowling Green State University, and the status of the Boomtown Donation. They will also review strategic planning for historic districts and buildings, and consider creating an advisory committee and preparing incentives for community acceptance of an overlay district.

• Discussion of County Courthouse local designation update
• Discussion of Bowling Green State University local designation update
• Status update on Boomtown Donation acceptance
• Preparation of incentives (tax incentives, loans) for overlay district acceptance
• Creation of an external advisory committee for the commission

The Historic Preservation Commission held a discussion-only meeting, approving the September minutes unanimously. No formal decisions were made; members discussed potential local register listings for Needle Hall, the Police Building, and BGSU heritage buildings, and reviewed a draft property inventory form. A proposed large historic district map was explored but deferred for further consideration.

• Approved September 28, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed listing Needle Hall and Police Building on Local Register; no action taken
• Discussed potential MOU with BGSU for heritage building listings; no action taken
• Agreed to postpone action on Historic Preservation Endowment Fund proposal
• Reviewed draft property inventory form; suggested adding construction history question
• Explored large historic district map; deferred for future discussion

City Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Bowling Green City Council meeting on October 18, 2021. The agenda lists only the adoption of legislation, with no specific items detailed in the provided text.

• Adoption of legislation (details in attached PDF)

City Council adopted Ordinance #8967, establishing a rental dwelling registration and self-inspection program, after several amendments. The ordinance requires all rentals to be registered by March 31, 2020, with fines for non-compliance, and mandates self-certification inspections. Amendments added a fee-setting mechanism, extended repair deadlines, and clarified occupant signature requirements. The vote was 5-2, with Dennis and Robinette opposed.

• Adopted Ordinance #8967 rental registration and inspection program (5-2)
• Adopted amendment allowing City Administrator to set fees with Council approval (5-2)
• Adopted amendment extending repair deadlines unless extended by Planning Director (unanimous)
• Adopted amendment requiring occupant signature on self-certification form (unanimous)
• Defeated amendment to require minimum 50 inspections per year (unanimous no vote)
• Adopted Resolution #3805 transferring previously appropriated funds (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #8970 supplemental appropriations for FY2021 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #8962 amending city fees (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Bowling Green Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider two variance requests for accessory building construction, along with approving the minutes from the previous meeting. The board will discuss the requests but no final decision is indicated in the agenda.

• Variance request by Donald Ralston, 628 Cedar Lane, for an 8x8 foot accessory building with three encroachments into required setbacks
• Variance request by Dennis Platte, 311 South Prospect Street, for a 6x16 foot accessory building encroaching 1 foot 4 inches into the side yard setback
• Approval of minutes from the September 8, 2021 meeting

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved two variance requests for accessory buildings. Donald Ralston's request at 628 Cedar Lane was granted unanimously, allowing encroachments into required setbacks. Dennis Platte's request at 311 South Prospect Street was also granted unanimously for a side yard setback encroachment.

• Granted variance for Donald Ralston at 628 Cedar Lane for 8x8 accessory building (6-0)
• Granted variance for Dennis Platte at 311 South Prospect Street for 6x16 accessory building (6-0)

Board of Public Utilities

The Board will review the September 13, 2021, minutes and receive reports from various utility divisions. Discussion includes electric rate schedules and advertising for the 2022 annual inventory.

• Electric Rate Schedule, Rider C - Ecosmart Choice Adjustment
• 2022 Annual Inventory - Advertise for Bids

The Board of Public Utilities approved two resolutions: one revising the Ecosmart Choice Program rate rider (Rider C) effective January 1, 2022, and another authorizing the Utilities Director to advertise for bids and enter contracts for 2022 annual inventory, insurance, scrap sales, and AMP Joint Purchasing Program participation. Both motions passed unanimously. The board also approved the September 13, 2021 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution 10-2021-01 revising Rider C Ecosmart Choice in Electric Rate Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 10-2021-02 authorizing bids/contracts for 2022 annual inventory, insurance, scrap sales, AMP Joint Purchasing (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 13, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Bowling Green Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone 4.21 acres at 300 East Poe Road from M-2 General Industrial to B-2 General Commercial. The commission will also approve minutes from the September 1 meeting and hear reports from the Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Department.

• Rezoning request for 4.21 acres at 300 East Poe Road (parcel B07-511-190104001000) from M-2 to B-2
• Public hearing on the rezoning request
• Approval of minutes from September 1, 2021 meeting

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend rezoning 4.21 acres at 300 East Poe Road from M-2 General Industrial to B-2 General Commercial. The request, made by Robert and Patricia Maurer, was supported by staff and follows the Land Use Plan. The recommendation will go to City Council for final action.

• Approved minutes from September 1, 2021 meeting
• Recommended rezoning at 300 East Poe Road from M-2 to B-2 (9-0)

City Council

This is a regular City Council meeting agenda. The only listed action is the adoption of legislation, with details provided in an attached document. No other specific items are listed on the agenda.

• Adoption of legislation (details in attached PDF)

Council approved several ordinances, including a contract with the Bowling Green Police Patrolman's Association (Ordinance #8968), professional cleaning services for city buildings (#8960), and consent to an ODOT project to resurface State Route 25 (#8961). The mayor also presented a plan to use up to $3 million in ARPA funds for a three-year residential paving program, but no action was taken on it. Budget transfers for October were approved unanimously.

• Adopted police union contract Ordinance #8968 (7-0)
• Adopted cleaning services contract Ordinance #8960 (7-0)
• Adopted ODOT SR-25 resurfacing consent Ordinance #8961 (7-0)
• Approved October budget transfers (unanimous)
• Approved September 20, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Board will review updates regarding the Master Plan, ongoing projects, and COVID-19 status. The meeting also includes reports from the BGPR Foundation Board and the BGPR Director.

• BGPR Foundation Board Report regarding Party for the Parks on November 5, 2021
• Master Plan Update
• Project Updates
• COVID-19 Update

The Parks & Recreation Board unanimously approved the July minutes and received reports on the upcoming 2-mill replacement levy, the Party for the Parks fundraiser, and the Wintergarden trail opening. No formal decisions were made on new business.

• Approved July minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:30 PM (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Bowling Green Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss updates on the County Courthouse and Bowling Green State University local designations, as well as strategic planning for historic districts and buildings. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and member updates on various projects.

• Discussion of County Courthouse local designation update
• Discussion of Bowling Green State University local designation update
• Strategic planning for historic districts and buildings
• Ordinance amendments to landscaping
• Acceptance of Boomtown donation status

The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved and adopted the 'Clarifications of the CLG Ordinance and Guidelines for Implementation' document, which defines historic property types and clarifies landscaping rules. The commission also reached consensus to pursue local historic district designation for both the Boom Town and Main Street National Register areas, potentially as a single 'Bowling Green Historic District.' No formal votes were taken on the district proposal, and the commission agreed to continue discussions at the October meeting.

• Approved and adopted Clarifications and Guidelines document (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 26, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Consensus to pursue local historic district designation for Boom Town and Main Street areas
• Agreed to discuss ideal district boundaries at October meeting
• Mowen volunteered to draft a local inventory form for October meeting

City Council

This is a regular City Council meeting in Bowling Green, Ohio. The agenda consists of meeting materials and a list of legislation adopted at the meeting. No specific items are detailed in the provided text.

• Adoption of legislation (details in September 20, 2021 legislation document)

Bowling Green City Council adopted four ordinances on September 20, 2021: authorizing the Utilities Director to execute real estate purchase agreements with Caperna Properties, LLC, Scannell Properties, LLC, and Richard Carpenter (all with emergency clauses), and authorizing bids/contracts for electric distribution materials. Council also vacated a portion of Oak Street. All votes were unanimous (7-0). Several other ordinances were introduced for first or second reading, including a rental dwelling registration and inspection ordinance (first reading) and a city fees amendment (first reading).

• Adopted Ordinance #8963 authorizing real estate purchase agreement with Caperna Properties, LLC (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #8964 authorizing first amendment to real estate purchase agreement with Scannell Properties, LLC (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #8965 authorizing amendment to real estate purchase agreement with Richard Carpenter (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #8956 authorizing bids/contracts for electric distribution materials (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #8957 vacating a portion of Oak Street (7-0)
• Approved minutes of September 7, 2021 meeting (unanimous voice vote)
• Introduced for first reading: Ordinance #8962 (city fees), #8966 (Dunbridge Road right-of-way), #8967 (rental registration/inspection)
• Introduced for second reading: Ordinances #8960 (cleaning services) and #8961 (ODOT SR-25 resurfacing consent)

Board of Public Utilities

The Bowling Green Board of Public Utilities is meeting to approve minutes, hear reports from the utilities director and division superintendents, and receive official reports from city officials. The agenda includes a report on the Woodbridge Business Park expansion, but no specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Approval of August 9, 2021 minutes
• Utilities Director report on Woodbridge Business Park Expansion
• Superintendent reports from water treatment, water distribution, wastewater collection, water pollution control, electric division, and utility business office
• Official reports from Mayor, Municipal Administrator, City Attorney, Public Works Director, City Engineer, and Sustainability Coordinator

The Board of Public Utilities approved three resolutions related to the Woodbridge Business Park expansion: a real estate purchase agreement with Caperna Properties, LLC, a first amendment to a real estate purchase agreement with Scannell Properties, LLC, and an amendment to a 2017 real estate agreement with Richard Carpenter. All three resolutions passed unanimously on voice votes. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from the August 9, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution 09-2021-01 authorizing Utilities Director to execute Real Estate Purchase Agreement with Caperna Properties, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 09-2021-02 authorizing Utilities Director to execute First Amendment to Real Estate Purchase Agreement with Scannell Properties, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 09-2021-03 authorizing Utilities Director to amend Real Estate Agreement with Richard Carpenter (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 9, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Bowling Green Board of Zoning Appeals will review three variance requests at its September 8, 2021 meeting. These requests seek exceptions to zoning rules for a swimming pool, a fence, and an accessory building. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Variance for 18x36 ft in-ground pool in side yard at 1159 Dakota Court (Nathan and Emily Bernath)
• Variance for 6-ft fence in 25-ft front yard setback at 267 South Enterprise Street (John and Julie Walker)
• Variance for 10x10 ft accessory building with three setback encroachments at 628 Cedar Lane (Donald Ralston)

The Board of Zoning Appeals denied a variance for an in-ground pool in a side yard, granted a variance for a taller front-yard fence, and tabled a request for accessory building setbacks. The meeting was procedural and included approval of prior minutes.

• Denied variance for 18x36 ft in-ground pool at 1159 Dakota Court (3-4)
• Granted variance for 6 ft fence in 25 ft front yard setback at 267 South Enterprise Street (7-0)
• Tabled variance request for accessory building at 628 Cedar Lane until October 13, 2021

City Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Bowling Green City Council regular meeting on September 7, 2021. It lists only adopted legislation and meeting materials, with no specific items detailed in the provided text.

• Regular meeting materials
• Adopted legislation

Bowling Green City Council approved several items at its Sept. 7 meeting, including a supplemental appropriations ordinance for 2021, a contract with the Bowling Green Police Command Officers Association, and the vacation of an alley near North Grove Street. Council also approved September budget transfers totaling $764,416.89 and confirmed Tom Stalter's appointment to the Planning Commission. New legislation was introduced for professional cleaning services and consent to an ODOT resurfacing project on State Route 25.

• Approved minutes of the Aug. 16, 2021 regular meeting
• Approved September budget transfers totaling $764,416.89
• Confirmed Tom Stalter to the Planning Commission for a term expiring May 31, 2026
• Adopted Ordinance #8958, supplemental appropriations for 2021
• Adopted Ordinance #8959, authorizing contract with Bowling Green Police Command Officers Association
• Adopted Ordinance #8951, vacating an alley west and south of 615 North Grove Street
• Excused Council Member Robinette from the meeting
• Introduced ordinances for professional cleaning services and ODOT SR-25 resurfacing consent

Planning Commission

The Bowling Green Planning Commission will review a preliminary subdivision plan for Stone Brook Estates, a rezoning request for property on East Poe Road, and a public construction project for Woodbridge Business Park. The meeting includes standard procedural items like roll call and minutes approval.

• Preliminary plan for Stone Brook Estates 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Additions along South Mitchell Road
• Rezoning of 4.21+ acres at 300 East Poe Road from M-2 General Industrial to B-2 General Commercial (Maurer applicants)
• Woodbridge Business Park expansion (new road) and new electric substation at Brim and Bishop Roads

The Planning Commission approved the preliminary plan and waiver requests for the Stone Brook Estates 2nd, 3rd, and 4th additions, which include 13 single-family lots and 20 zero-lot-line condominiums, along with road length waivers for Dolly Drive and Jessica Ann Drive. The commission also approved two public construction projects: a new road (Rankin Drive) in Woodbridge Business Park and a new electric substation at Brim and Bishop Roads. A rezoning request for 300 East Poe Road was set for a public hearing on October 6, 2021.

• Approved preliminary plan with waivers for Stone Brook Estates additions (6-0)
• Approved new road expansion in Woodbridge Business Park (6-0)
• Approved new electric substation at Brim and Bishop Roads (6-0)
• Set public hearing for rezoning at 300 East Poe Road for October 6, 2021

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will elect its Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary. The agenda includes administrative discussions regarding a donation from the Boomtown Organization and regular meeting schedules. The majority of the meeting is dedicated to commission member updates on topics such as the Public Engagement Plan, grant proposals, and the process for Certificates of Appropriateness.

• Election of Commission Officers (Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary)
• Discussion of Boomtown Organization Donation
• Discussion of Ordinance Amendments to Landscaping
• Discussion of Process for Certificates of Appropriateness
• Discussion of Grant Proposals

The Bowling Green Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved accepting a $10,000 donation from Boomtown, which will be held by the Greater Toledo Community Foundation as the Bowling Green Historic Preservation Fund. The commission also elected John Sampen as Chairperson, Wil Roudebush as Vice-Chairperson, and Les Barber as Secretary for 2021-22. It approved landscaping amendments as internal guidelines and set its standard meeting time as the fourth Tuesday of each month at 4:00 pm. The commission agreed to discuss ideal historic districts at its next meeting.

• Approved unanimously the minutes of the August 6, 2021 meeting.
• Elected officers for 2021-22: Sampen (Chairperson), Roudebush (Vice-Chairperson), Barber (Secretary).
• Approved unanimously a motion to accept the Boomtown donation.
• Agreed to set standard meeting time as the fourth Tuesday of the month at 4:00 pm.
• Approved unanimously proposed landscaping amendments as internal guidelines for the HPC.
• Agreed to make a discussion of ideal historic districts the main agenda topic for the next meeting.

City Council

The August 16, 2021, Bowling Green City Council agenda is procedural boilerplate. It lists a section for 'Legislation Adopted' and links to a PDF document, but the provided text contains no specific ordinances, dollar amounts, or project names. Therefore, no specific decisions or discussions can be summarized from the available text.

Bowling Green City Council adopted several pieces of legislation, including a supplemental appropriations ordinance, a resolution transferring funds, a resolution honoring Sue Clark, and an ordinance amending holiday pay to include Juneteenth. The council also tabled an alley vacation ordinance until a public hearing on September 7, 2021. A resolution urging federal action on Lake Erie watershed protection was adopted with one dissenting vote.

• Adopted Resolution #3803 transferring previously appropriated funds (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #3804 honoring Sue Clark (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #8955 supplemental appropriations for FY2021 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #8949 amending holiday pay, adding Juneteenth (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #3801 on Lake Erie watershed protection (6-1, Robinette dissenting)
• Tabled Ordinance #8951 vacating alley near 615 North Grove Street until Sept 7, 2021 (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Bowling Green Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two variance requests that would allow businesses to exceed the city's sign limits. The board will also approve minutes from its July 14, 2021 meeting. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Variance for Beckett's at 163 South Main Street to add 2 window signs, exceeding the 3-sign limit
• Variance for Meijer Inc at 2111 East Wooster Street to add 3 wall signs, exceeding the 3-sign limit and 270 sq ft aggregate signage allowance
• Approval of July 14, 2021 meeting minutes

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved two variance requests allowing additional signage that exceeds city limits. Both motions passed 4-1, with Rose Hess voting no on each. The first variance allows Beckett's at 163 South Main Street to add two window signs beyond the three-sign maximum. The second allows Meijer Inc at 2111 East Wooster Street to add three wall signs exceeding both the sign count and total square footage limits.

• Granted variance to Three Cord LLC for Beckett's to add 2 window signs at 163 South Main Street (4-1)
• Granted variance to Allen Industries for Meijer Inc to add 3 wall signs at 2111 East Wooster Street (4-1)

City Council

Bowling Green City Council held a special meeting on August 10, 2021, and adopted three items: Resolution #3802 accepting the OneOhio Subdivision Settlement for opioid litigation, Ordinance #8953 authorizing purchase of property from RJ Carpenter Family Limited Partnership for Wood Bridge Business Park expansion, and Ordinance #8954 authorizing purchase of property from Scannell Properties, Inc. in the same park. All votes were unanimous (7-0). The council also entered executive session to discuss property purchase or sale.

• Adopted Resolution #3802 accepting OneOhio Subdivision Settlement (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #8953 for RJ Carpenter property purchase, with emergency clause (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #8954 for Scannell Properties property purchase, with emergency clause (7-0)

Board of Public Utilities

The Bowling Green Board of Public Utilities is meeting to approve June minutes and hear reports from the utilities director, division superintendents, and city officials. Agenda items include electric distribution materials for the Bellard Substation, a water/wastewater vactor purchase, and the Woodbridge Business Park Expansion.

• Electric Distribution Materials - Bellard Substation
• Water/Wastewater - Vactor purchase
• Woodbridge Business Park Expansion
• Approval of June 28, 2021 minutes
• Reports from water, electric, and utility business office divisions

The Board of Public Utilities unanimously approved three resolutions: advertising for bids and contracting for electric distribution materials at the Bellard Substation, a supplemental appropriation for a Vactor truck, and a real estate purchase agreement with Scannell Properties for Woodbridge Business Park. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included reports and a request to rescind solar interconnect fees, which was not acted upon.

• Approved Resolution 08-2021-01 authorizing advertising for bids and contracts for electric distribution materials (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 08-2021-02 authorizing supplemental appropriation for Vactor truck purchase (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 08-2021-03 authorizing real estate purchase agreement with Scannell Properties, LLC (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission received training from the State Historic Preservation Office on CLG duties and design review. Members also reviewed a draft Deed of Gift for a potential $10,000 fund with the Greater Toledo Community Foundation, but took no formal action. The minutes of the June 29, 2021 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved minutes of June 29, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Received training presentation from State Historic Preservation Office
• Reviewed draft Deed of Gift for Bowling Green Community Foundation Fund (no action)

Planning Commission

The Bowling Green Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a petition to vacate West Oak Street between North Church and North Main Streets, requested by the City and the Wood County District Public Library Board of Trustees. The commission will also review a final plat for Cogan's Crossing Plat 8 near Brim and Bishop Roads. Other agenda items include approval of July minutes and reports.

• Public hearing to vacate West Oak Street between North Church and North Main Streets
• Final plat for Cogan's Crossing Plat 8 near Brim Road and Bishop Road
• Approval of minutes from July 7, 2021 meeting

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended to City Council that West Oak Street between North Church Street and North Main Street be vacated, a request tied to the new Municipal Building project. The commission also unanimously approved the Final Plat for Cogan's Crossing Plat 8, a residential subdivision near Brim Road and Bishop Road. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports on zoning board actions and planning department updates.

• Recommended vacation of West Oak Street between N. Church and N. Main (unanimous)
• Approved Final Plat for Cogan's Crossing Plat 8 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 7, 2021 meeting

City Council

The Bowling Green City Council is holding a regular meeting on August 2, 2021. The agenda includes a section for legislation adopted, with the corresponding document available. No specific items are detailed in the agenda text itself.

• Agenda for August 2, 2021 meeting
• Legislation adopted section with attached PDF

The Bowling Green City Council approved several routine items, including August budget transfers, a resolution to apply for a Local Park Improvement Grant, and an ordinance for street cleaning by special assessment. No new legislation was introduced, and several items were read for second reading only. The meeting was largely procedural with no major policy decisions.

• Approved August budget transfers totaling $764,416.89 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #3800 to participate in Local Park Improvement Grant Program (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #8945 for cleaning of streets by special assessment (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #8947 authorizing utility easement in Wood Bridge Business Park (7-0)
• Approved minutes of July 19, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Bowling Green Parks & Recreation Board is meeting to approve second-quarter fee waivers and receive updates on the master plan, projects, and COVID-19. The agenda also includes welcoming new board members and a proclamation for National Parks & Recreation Month.

• Approve 2nd Quarter Fee Waivers
• Master Plan Update
• Project Updates
• COVID-19 Update
• National Parks & Recreation Month Proclamation

City Council

The Bowling Green City Council held a regular meeting on July 19, 2021, and adopted legislation as listed in the meeting materials. The agenda includes only procedural items—no specific rezonings, contracts, or public hearings are detailed in the provided text.

• Adoption of legislation as per July 19, 2021 agenda

City Council adopted Resolution #3799, calling for a Sustainability & Climate Action Plan, after amending it to remove the specific 2040 net-zero emissions target and instead let a committee set the initial date. The council also approved supplemental appropriations, an emergency ordinance for water pollution control pumps, an annexation of 18.35 acres, and a liquor permit appeal for the Black Swamp Arts Festival.

• Adopted Resolution #3799 (Sustainability & Climate Action Plan) as amended, with the 2040 target date replaced by 'a date set by the committee'.
• Adopted Ordinance #8948 (supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2021).
• Adopted Ordinance #8950 (authorizing purchase of replacement pumps for ATAD process) with an emergency clause.
• Adopted Ordinance #8952 (accepting annexation of approximately 18.350 acres in Plain Township).
• Adopted Resolution #3798 (amended B.G. Transit Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy).
• Granted appeal for F-type liquor permit for the Black Swamp Arts Festival.
• Approved budget transfers for July totaling $764,416.89.
• Approved minutes of the June 21, 2021 regular meeting.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Bowling Green Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to approve minutes and consider three variance requests. These include a taller fence, additional business signs, and a rear-yard addition encroachment. The board will decide whether to grant these exceptions to zoning rules.

• Variance for 6-foot fence at 1219 Brownwood Drive (2 feet over 4-foot max in front yard)
• Variance for two additional signs at 163 South Main Street (Beckett's), exceeding 3-sign limit
• Variance for 15x26-foot addition at 1072 Carol Road, encroaching 4 feet into 20-foot rear setback

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved two variance requests: one for a 6-foot fence at 1219 Brownwood Drive and another for a 15x26-foot addition at 1072 Carol Road. A request for additional signs at Beckett's (163 South Main Street) was tabled to the August 11, 2021 meeting because no representatives were present. The minutes of the June 9, 2021 meeting were approved as circulated.

• Approved fence height variance at 1219 Brownwood Drive (4-0)
• Approved rear yard setback variance at 1072 Carol Road (4-0)
• Tabled sign variance for Beckett's at 163 South Main Street

Planning Commission

The Bowling Green Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider requests to vacate an alley near 615 North Grove Street and West Oak Street between North and South Church Streets. The agenda also includes discussion of the Woodbridge Business Park expansion and a new Municipal Building, plus routine items like minutes approval and reports.

• Public hearing to vacate alley west and south of 615 North Grove Street, between West Merry Street and West Evers Avenue (petitioners: Monte Farris, et al.)
• Request to vacate West Oak Street between North Church Street and South Church Street (petitioners: City of Bowling Green and Wood County District Public Library)
• Discussion of Woodbridge Business Park expansion and new Municipal Building

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended that City Council vacate the alley west and south of 615 North Grove Street, between West Merry Street and West Evers Avenue. The recommendation was based on staff findings that the alley has no utilities and is of little value to the city. The commission also set a public hearing for August 4, 2021, on a request to vacate West Oak Street between North Church and North Main Streets.

• Recommended alley vacation at 615 N. Grove St. to City Council (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for West Oak Street vacation for Aug. 4, 2021
• Approved minutes from June 2, 2021 meeting
• Decided to continue livestreaming meetings (by show of hand)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Bowling Green Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to elect officers, approve minutes, and discuss administrative issues including a potential donation and the Historic Preservation Fund. They will also review the Certified Local Government (CLG) program, including proposals for a Local Register and grant opportunities. The agenda is largely procedural and discussion-focused, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Election of Chairperson, Vice-chairperson, and Secretary
• Anticipated donation from Ellen Dalton and the Boomtown Organization
• Discussion of HPC proposals for Local Register
• Process for becoming a Listed Property
• CLG grant opportunities

The Historic Preservation Commission approved its Planning/Goals Outline with adjustments, including sending proposed landscaping ordinance amendments to City Council. The city was certified as a Certified Local Government by the National Park Service effective June 16, 2021. The commission also agreed to use the city's social media for public engagement and to continue live streaming meetings for at least one more meeting.

• Approved minutes of May 25, 2021 meeting unanimously
• Postponed election of officers until next meeting
• Approved using city's social media for public engagement
• Approved Planning/Goals Outline with adjustments
• Agreed to send landscaping ordinance amendments to City Council with two small changes
• Agreed to continue live streaming meetings for at least one more meeting
• Agreed to join National Alliance of Preservation Commissions
• Set next meeting dates: August 5 at 8:00 am or August 6 at 3:00 pm

Board of Public Utilities

The Bowling Green Board of Public Utilities is meeting to approve minutes, hear reports from utility divisions, and discuss new or unfinished business. The agenda includes a specific item on the Water Pollution Control ATAD pump replacement. Most of the agenda consists of routine reports and procedural items.

• Water Pollution Control - ATAD Pump Replacement
• Approval of minutes from June 14, 2021
• Reports from water, electric, and utility business office divisions
• Official reports from mayor, administrator, attorney, and other city officials

The Board of Public Utilities approved a resolution to purchase three OEM pumps for the ATAD process at the Water Pollution Control Facility, with the cost not specified in the minutes. The minutes also include approval of the June 14, 2021 meeting minutes and routine reports from staff, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Approved Resolution 06-2021-04 to purchase ATAD replacement pumps (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 14, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Bowling Green City Council meeting on June 21, 2021. The agenda lists only the agenda document and meeting materials, with no specific items for discussion or decision.

The Bowling Green City Council adopted several key measures, including Resolution #3797 adopting the 2022 Estimate of Revenues, Resolution #3793 declaring the necessity of a 2.0-mil parks and recreation replacement levy, and Resolution #3794 submitting that levy to voters. The Council also adopted Ordinance #8946 vacating a utility easement at 1822 Timber Ridge Drive, Ordinance #8943 on employee uniforms, Ordinance #8944 on vacations, and Ordinance #8937 for Wood Bridge Business Park improvements. Additionally, Resolution #3799 on a Sustainability & Climate Action Plan was amended to require Board of Public Utilities approval and extend the plan deadline to June 2023.

• Adopted Resolution #3797, the 2022 Estimate of Revenues.
• Adopted Resolution #3793, declaring a 2.0-mil parks and recreation replacement levy necessary.
• Adopted Resolution #3794, submitting the 2.0-mil parks levy to voters.
• Adopted Ordinance #8946, vacating a utility easement at 1822 Timber Ridge Drive.
• Adopted Ordinance #8943, amending employee uniform rules.
• Adopted Ordinance #8944, amending vacation rules.
• Adopted Ordinance #8937, authorizing Wood Bridge Business Park utility and right-of-way improvements.
• Amended Resolution #3799 to require Board of Public Utilities approval and extend the plan deadline to June 2023.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Bowling Green Board of Zoning Appeals will consider three variance requests at its June 9, 2021 meeting. The most significant request is for a 96-unit multi-family complex that would have fewer parking spaces and higher lot coverage than allowed. The board will also vote on officers and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Variance for NovaVision driveway at 524 East Woodland Circle (10 ft x 288.1 ft, non-dustless surface)
• Variance for 96-unit multi-family complex (202 parking spaces vs. required 358, 50% lot coverage vs. 40% max)
• Variance for U-shaped deck at 909 North Main Street (encroaches 19 ft into 20 ft rear setback)
• Election of chairperson, vice chairperson, and secretary
• Approval of May 12, 2021 minutes

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance for NovaVision, Inc. to build a 10-foot by 288.1-foot driveway without a hard, dustless surface at 524 East Woodland Circle. It denied a variance for Wallick Communities to build a 96-unit complex with 202 parking spaces instead of 358 and 50% lot coverage instead of 40% at a property zoned R-3. The board also approved a variance for Lee Liebetreu to build a U-shaped deck encroaching 19 feet into the required 20-foot rear yard setback at 909 North Main Street. All votes were recorded as listed in the minutes.

• Approved NovaVision driveway variance (6-0)
• Denied Wallick Communities parking and lot coverage variance (3-3)
• Approved Lee Liebetreu deck setback variance (6-0)

City Council

This agenda contains only procedural items: the agenda document and a list of legislation adopted. No specific decisions, discussions, or public hearings are listed.

• Agenda adoption
• Legislation adopted list

Council adopted several ordinances including updates to anti-discrimination laws, employee contracts, and a civility rules ordinance. The anti-discrimination ordinance was amended to add whistleblower protections despite a failed motion to table. The civility ordinance was amended to remove certain provisions before adoption. Council also confirmed Dana Pinkert as Finance Director and approved budget transfers.

• Adopted Ordinance #8933 updating anti-discrimination definitions (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #8934 as amended with whistleblower protections (6-1)
• Adopted Ordinance #8935 as amended on civility and decorum (6-1)
• Adopted Ordinance #8932 on pay for school police, interns, and hearing officer (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #8928 rezoning 1.4 acres at 304/316 N. Church and 305 N. Main to B-3 (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #8939 supplemental appropriations (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #8940 BGEO contract with emergency clause (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #8941 BGMEA contract with emergency clause (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Bowling Green Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting, including electing officers and considering a request to vacate an alley near 615 North Grove Street. The agenda also includes approval of minutes and reports from the Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Department.

• Alley vacation request by Monte Farris et al. for alley west and south of 615 North Grove Street, between West Merry Street and West Evers Avenue
• Election of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and representatives to Zoning Board of Appeals and Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council
• Approval of minutes from May 5, 2021 meeting

The Planning Commission approved the May 5, 2021 minutes and elected new officers: Bob McOmber as Chairperson, Joe Phillips as Vice Chairperson, Judy Ennis as Zoning Board of Appeals representative, and Erica Sleek as Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council representative. An alley vacation request for an alley west and south of 615 North Grove Street was set for a public hearing on July 7, 2021. The commission also received a report on Zoning Board of Appeals decisions, noting all variance requests were approved except one for 140 South Grove Street, which was denied due to visibility issues.

• Approved May 5, 2021 meeting minutes
• Elected Bob McOmber as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Joe Phillips as Vice Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Judy Ennis as Zoning Board of Appeals representative (unanimous)
• Elected Erica Sleek as Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council representative (unanimous)
• Set alley vacation public hearing for July 7, 2021
• Noted Zoning Board of Appeals approved variances for 717 Birch St, 726 Birch St, and 1032 S Maple St
• Noted Zoning Board of Appeals denied variance for 140 S Grove St

Historic Preservation Commission

The Bowling Green Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss administrative issues, public engagement, and the implementation of the Certified Local Government (CLG) program. They will also review building inventories and consider proposals for the Local Register. The meeting is largely procedural and discussion-focused, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Discussion of HPC proposals for Local Register
• Mayor Aspacher update on old Post Office and new City Building
• Anticipated donation from Ellen Dalton and the Boomtown Organization
• Update on May 18th presentation for the Exchange Club
• Clarifications/amendments for Landscaping

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the April 23, 2021 minutes unanimously. Members discussed using social media for public engagement, receiving about $1,000 from the Boomtown Neighborhood Association, and making presentations to civic groups. Mayor Aspacher presented plans for the old Post Office renovation, and the Commission discussed a June 3 meeting with Wood County Commissioners about listing the courthouse and old jail on the local register. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the minutes.

• Approved April 23, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed social media engagement, with Mowen and Tracey to lead
• Discussed accepting ~$1,000 from Boomtown Neighborhood Association, pending policy review
• Discussed offering presentations to civic organizations
• Discussed post office renovation and historic facade preservation
• Discussed June 3 meeting with County Commissioners on courthouse listing
• Agreed to draft letter to BGSU President Rogers about cooperation
• Agreed to create procedure for local register applications

City Council

This is a procedural agenda with no listed substantive items. The only documents are the agenda PDF and a legislative materials PDF, with no details provided.

• No specific agenda items listed

Council voted to rescind the city's mask mandate ordinance immediately, aligning with state guidance. They also adopted a supplemental appropriations ordinance amended to remove funding for a bike plan consultant while keeping funds for a multi-use path. Several other ordinances were adopted, including rental registration and salary adjustments.

• Rescinded mask mandate Ordinance #8861 (7-0)
• Adopted supplemental appropriations Ordinance #8936 as amended (7-0)
• Adopted rental registration Ordinance #8929 (5-2)
• Adopted departmental organization Ordinance #8920 (7-0)
• Adopted Mayor salary Ordinance #8921 (7-0)
• Adopted Council salary Ordinance #8922 (7-0)
• Adopted utility meter equipment contract Ordinance #8925 (7-0)
• Tabled zoning map change Ordinance #8928 until June 7 (7-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Bowling Green Board of Zoning Appeals will consider four variance requests, including two residential deck additions and two commercial monument signs. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Variance for L-shaped deck at 717 Birch Street, encroaching 4 ft 6 in into setback
• Variance for 12x28 ft addition at 726 Birch Street, encroaching 1 ft into setback
• Variance for 72x56 in monument sign at 140 South Grove Street, encroaching 7 ft into setback
• Variance for 88x93 in off-premise monument sign at 520 West Gypsy Lane Road

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved three of four variance requests. It granted variances for a deck at 717 Birch Street and an addition at 726 Birch Street, both encroaching on side yard setbacks, and for an off-premise monument sign for Rosenboom Machine and Tool at 520 West Gypsy Lane Road. It denied a variance for a monument sign at 140 South Grove Street for the Wood County Committee on Aging due to a 4-1 vote.

• Granted variance for L-shaped deck at 717 Birch Street (5-0)
• Granted variance for 12x28 ft addition at 726 Birch Street (5-0)
• Denied variance for 72x56 in monument sign at 140 South Grove Street (1-4)
• Granted variance for 88x93 in off-premise monument sign at 520 West Gypsy Lane Road (5-0)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks & Recreation Board is holding a special meeting to consider a levy recommendation from the BGPR Levy Committee. The board will take action on this item during the meeting.

• Levy recommendation from BGPR Levy Committee – action needed

Board of Public Utilities

This is a procedural meeting of the Bowling Green Board of Public Utilities. The agenda includes only the agenda and meeting materials, with resolutions to be reviewed. No specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

• Review of May 10, 2021 agenda
• Review of May 10, 2021 resolutions

The Board of Public Utilities unanimously approved Resolution 05-2021-01, authorizing the Utilities Director to execute a Construction Agency Agreement with the Wood County Port Authority, accept a State of Ohio grant, and proceed with engineering and construction contracts for utility and right-of-way improvements to expand Woodbridge Business Park. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from the April 12, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and a certificate of appreciation.

• Approved Resolution 05-2021-01 authorizing Woodbridge Business Park expansion agreements, grant acceptance, and contracts (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 12, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for approximately 2.97 acres on East Wooster Street. The applicant, Bowling Green Lodge, LLC, is seeking to change the parcel from B-2 General Commercial to S-2 Planned Commercial.

• Rezoning request for ~2.97 acres between 1616 and 1630 East Wooster Street
• Change from B-2 General Commercial to S-2 Planned Commercial by Bowling Green Lodge, LLC

The Planning Commission denied a request to rezone approximately 2.97 acres on East Wooster Street from B-2 General Commercial to S-2 Planned Commercial, which would have allowed a 5-story mixed-use development with commercial space and apartments. The motion to recommend approval failed with 2 yes votes, 5 no votes, and 1 abstention. The commission also approved the April 7, 2021 meeting minutes and heard reports on two variances approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals.

• Denied rezoning request for 2.97 acres on East Wooster Street from B-2 to S-2 (2-5, 1 abstention)
• Approved minutes from April 7, 2021 Planning Commission meeting
• Noted Zoning Board of Appeals approved variance for 1822 Timber Ridge Drive (11x20 ft addition, 4.5 ft setback encroachment)
• Noted Zoning Board of Appeals approved variance for 126 Clay Street (24x24 ft garage, 9 ft setback encroachment)

City Council

The Bowling Green City Council is meeting to review its agenda and materials, including legislation adopted at the meeting. The agenda lists the agenda document and a PDF of adopted legislation as meeting materials.

• Review of May 3, 2021 agenda
• Review of adopted legislation (PDF)

City Council approved the May 2021 budget transfers totaling $811,916.89, adopted Ordinance #8930 for supplemental appropriations, and adopted Ordinance #8931 authorizing a contract with the International Association of Firefighters, Local 2379, with an emergency clause. Council also adopted an ordinance accepting the annexation of 18.51 acres in Plain Township and tabled interim zoning for the annexed land until May 17, 2021. Several other ordinances were introduced or read for first or second reading, including anti-discrimination amendments and rental registration.

• Approved May 2021 budget transfers totaling $811,916.89 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #8930 supplemental appropriations for FY2021 (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #8931 firefighter contract with emergency clause (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #8917 annexation of 18.51 acres in Plain Township (7-0)
• Tabled Ordinance #8918 interim zoning for annexed land until May 17, 2021 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of April 19, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Bowling Green Parks & Recreation Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear reports, and discuss new business including first quarter fee waivers and pool concession prices. The director's report covers the master plan update, a recreational needs survey, a levy, and a COVID-19 update. This is a regular business meeting with no public hearings or major decisions listed on the agenda.

• 1st Quarter Fee Waivers
• Pool Concession Prices
• Master Plan Update
• Recreational Needs Survey
• Levy

The Parks and Recreation Board unanimously approved the 1st Quarter Fee Waivers and the Pool Concession Prices. The board also discussed the Master Plan update, noting that 96% of survey respondents consider parks important and 92% support the current levy, with a committee to decide on a levy type for council approval. COVID-19 restrictions are expected to be lifted by mid-June, and the new Carter Park Shelter will be named the Perkins-Bellard Shelter and be reservable by July.

• Approved 1st Quarter Fee Waivers (unanimous)
• Approved Pool Concession Prices (unanimous)
• Approved March 23, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Bowling Green Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving February minutes and introducing a new member. The commission will also discuss the Certified Local Government program, building inventories, and a public engagement plan.

• Approval of minutes from February 26, 2021 meeting
• Introduction of new member Christina Tracy
• Discussion of Certified Local Government (CLG) program status and implementation
• Update on building inventories
• Review of public engagement plan

The Bowling Green Historic Preservation Commission approved the February 25, 2021 meeting minutes with a correction, welcomed new member Christina Tracey, and discussed steps toward final Certified Local Government (CLG) approval, including submitting resumes to the National Park Service. Members also proposed pursuing landmark designations for several city and county buildings and discussed possible ordinance amendments, but no formal decisions were made on these items.

• Approved February 25, 2021 minutes with correction (unanimous)
• Welcomed new member Christina Tracey
• Discussed forwarding CLG agreement to National Park Service after resumes submitted
• Proposed landmark listings for old Post Office, Needle Hall, Courthouse/Jail (no vote)
• Discussed possible CLG ordinance amendments (no vote)
• Agreed to develop official Guidelines and Clarifications (future topic)

City Council

This is a procedural meeting agenda for the Bowling Green, Ohio City Council on April 19, 2021. The agenda lists only the agenda document and a file of adopted legislation; no specific items, votes, or discussion topics are detailed in the provided text.

• Agenda PDF for April 19, 2021
• Legislation adopted PDF for April 19, 2021

Council approved Ordinance #8919 providing supplemental appropriations for 2021, and adopted several other ordinances including those for Carter Park water tower engineering, ODOT road salt contracts, and rights-of-way management. New legislation was introduced for departmental reorganization, salary changes, utility contracts, a zoning map amendment, and rental dwelling registration. Council also directed that parklet applications received after June 1 cannot have parklets in place during the Black Swamp Arts Festival.

• Adopted Ordinance #8919 supplemental appropriations (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #8914 Carter Park water tower engineering (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #8915 ODOT road salt contracts (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #8916 rights-of-way management (7-0)
• Amended Ordinance #8917 annexation acreage by substitution (7-0)
• Amended Ordinance #8918 interim zoning acreage by substitution (7-0)
• Directed that parklet applications after June 1 cannot be in place during Black Swamp Arts Festival (7-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Bowling Green Zoning Board of Appeals will consider two variance requests for garage additions that would encroach on required side-yard setbacks, and will approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Variance request by Eric and Andrea Rader for an 11x20 ft addition at 1822 Timber Ridge Drive, encroaching 4.5 ft into the 10 ft side setback.
• Variance request by Timothy Gray for a 24x24 ft garage at 126 Clay Street, encroaching 9 ft into the 10 ft side setback.
• Approval of minutes from the March 10, 2021 meeting.

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved two variance requests, both unanimously. Eric and Andrea Rader received a variance for a garage addition encroaching 4.5 feet into the side setback, and Timothy Gray received a variance for a garage encroaching 9 feet into the side setback. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Granted variance to Eric and Andrea Rader for 11x20 ft garage addition encroaching 4.5 ft into side setback (7-0)
• Granted variance to Timothy Gray for 24x24 ft accessory garage encroaching 9 ft into side setback (7-0)

Board of Public Utilities

This is a procedural meeting of the Bowling Green Board of Public Utilities. The agenda includes only the agenda and meeting materials, with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.

The Bowling Green Board of Public Utilities approved a $35,000 supplemental appropriation to refund Phoenix Technologies for a billing error on extra strength surcharge. The board also approved contracts for roof replacement bidding, electric substation communication equipment and engineering services, and meter reading equipment. All resolutions passed unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 04-2021-01: $35,000 supplemental appropriation for wastewater refund to Phoenix Technologies
• Approved Resolution 04-2021-02: authorize advertising for bids and contract for Water Pollution Control facility roof replacement
• Approved Resolution 04-2021-03: contract with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories for electric substation communication equipment
• Approved Resolution 04-2021-04: contract with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories for engineering services for substation communication equipment
• Approved Resolution 04-2021-06: contract with Aclara for meter reading equipment and services
• Approved minutes from March 8, 2021 meeting
• Held executive session on personnel from 6:53 p.m. to 7:10 p.m.
• Adjourned meeting at 7:10 p.m.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for properties at 304 North Church Street, 316 North Church Street, and 305 North Main Street, changing them from I-1 Institutional and S-3 Planned Institutional to B-3 Central Business District. They will also consider annexing about 18.51 acres off South Wintergarden Road from Plain Township, plus interim zoning for that area. A separate rezoning request for about 2.97 acres on East Wooster Street (between 1616 and 1630 East Wooster Street) would change it from B-2 General Commercial to S-2 Planned Commercial. The meeting includes approval of March 3, 2021 minutes and reports from the Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Department.

• Rezoning of 1.4125 acres at 304/316 N. Church St. and 305 N. Main St. to B-3 Central Business District
• Annexation of 18.51 acres off South Wintergarden Road from Plain Township
• Interim zoning for the 18.51-acre annexation area
• Rezoning of 2.97 acres on East Wooster Street (Parcel B0O7-511-200301004510) to S-2 Planned Commercial
• Approval of minutes from March 3, 2021 meeting

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend rezoning 1.4125 acres at 304 N. Church St., 316 N. Church St., and 305 N. Main St. from I-1 Institutional and S-3 Planned Institutional to B-3 Central Business District for a new municipal building. It also recommended annexation of 18.51 acres off South Wintergarden Road and interim zoning of that land as R-C Recreational Conservation, with a small parcel owned by Carlene Creps zoned R-2 Single Family Residential. A rezoning request for 2.97 acres on East Wooster Street was set for a public hearing on May 5, 2021.

• Recommended rezoning of 1.4125 acres to B-3 Central Business District for new municipal building (9-0)
• Recommended annexation of 18.51 acres off South Wintergarden Road (9-0)
• Recommended interim zoning of 18.51 acres as R-C Recreational Conservation and Creps parcel as R-2 Single Family Residential (8-0)
• Set public hearing for May 5, 2021 on rezoning of 2.97 acres on East Wooster Street to S-2 Planned Commercial

City Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Bowling Green, OH City Council meeting on April 5, 2021. The agenda lists only the agenda document and a file of adopted legislation, with no specific items detailed in the provided text.

• Adopted legislation for April 5, 2021 (details not provided in agenda text)

The Bowling Green City Council adopted several ordinances and resolutions, including issuing $8,885,000 in bonds for a new City Administrative Services Building, $1,115,000 for park improvements, and $3,000,000 to refund older bonds. The council also approved a resolution for transit grants and adopted ordinances for annexations and interim zoning. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted Ordinance #8907 authorizing $8,885,000 in bonds for a new City Administrative Services Building.
• Adopted Ordinance #8908 authorizing $1,115,000 in bonds for Park and Recreation facility improvements.
• Adopted Ordinance #8909 authorizing $3,000,000 in bonds to refund 2013 bonds at a lower interest cost.
• Adopted Resolution #3792 for the Rides to Community Immunity grant program through ODOT.
• Adopted Resolution #3790 for various ODOT and FTA transit grants.
• Adopted Ordinance #8910 accepting annexation of 10.822 acres in Center Township.
• Adopted Ordinance #8911 establishing M-3 Business Park zoning for the annexed land.
• Approved April budget transfers totaling $797,791.80 and confirmed Ana Brown to the Human Relations Commission.

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks & Recreation Board unanimously approved opening the pool for the 2021 season to season passholders only (Option B), allowing capacity tracking and contact tracing. The pool will open Memorial Day Weekend at 50% capacity (325 people). The BGPR Foundation will create a fund to help kids afford pool passes, and the department will offer 50% discounts to qualifying residents.

• Approved pool opening to season passholders only (unanimous)
• Approved January 26, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Pool to open Memorial Day Weekend at 50% capacity (325 people)
• BGPR Foundation approved designated line item for kids' pool passes

City Council

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Council voted 6-1 to extend the city's mask mandate ordinance until June 30, 2021. Council also adopted Ordinance #8878, which creates a historic preservation chapter, after amending it to make a property-owner survey non-binding and to lower the daily fine for violations from $500 to $100. Several other ordinances and resolutions were adopted, including supplemental appropriations and a fund transfer.

• Extended the mask mandate ordinance until June 30, 2021 (6-1 vote).
• Adopted Ordinance #8878 creating a Historic Preservation chapter, as amended.
• Amended Ordinance #8878 to make the property-owner survey a factor, not a requirement, and to lower the daily fine to $100.
• Adopted Resolution #3791 transferring previously appropriated funds.
• Adopted Ordinance #8912 providing supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2021.
• Adopted Ordinance #8913 enacting the 2020 S-13 Supplement to the Code of Ordinances.
• Adopted Ordinance #8903 certifying unpaid weed mowing costs to the County Auditor.
• Adopted Ordinance #8904 authorizing a real estate exchange with McEwen Realty.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Bowling Green Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two variance requests at its March 10, 2021 meeting. One request involves property at 1452 South Orleans Avenue for an accessory structure and driveway expansion that would encroach on required setbacks. The other request seeks a temporary variance to allow a short-term rental at 975 West Wooster Street in an R-2 residential zone. The board will also approve minutes from its January 13, 2021 meeting.

• Variance for 10x12 ft accessory structure at 1452 South Orleans Ave, encroaching 5 ft into west side setback and 2 ft into rear setback
• Variance for 13x82 ft driveway expansion at 1452 South Orleans Ave, encroaching 3 ft into west side setback
• Variance for temporary short-term rental at 975 West Wooster St for up to 12 months in R-2 Single-Family Residential zone
• Approval of minutes from January 13, 2021 meeting

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved all three variance requests. It granted C. George and Lora Jorrey variances for an accessory structure and a driveway expansion at 1452 South Orleans Avenue. It also granted Scott and Michelle Roehl a variance to temporarily use a structure as a short-term rental at 975 West Wooster Street for up to 12 months. The minutes of the January 13, 2021 meeting were approved.

• Approved Jorrey variance for a 10x12 accessory structure encroaching into side and rear setbacks (3 yes, 2 no).
• Approved Jorrey variance for a 13x82 ft 2 in driveway expansion encroaching into side setback (4 yes, 1 no).
• Approved Roehl variance for temporary short-term rental use at 975 W. Wooster St. for up to 12 months (3 yes, 2 no).
• Approved minutes of the January 13, 2021 meeting as circulated.

Board of Public Utilities

This is a procedural meeting agenda with no substantive items listed. The board will review the agenda and meeting materials, including resolutions, but no specific decisions or discussions are detailed.

• Agenda review
• Meeting materials including resolutions

The Board of Public Utilities approved three resolutions: a revised equipment fee schedule, a revised water meter and tapping fee schedule with a policy update, and authorization to advertise for engineering services for the Carter Park Water Tower. All votes were unanimous. A request to reduce or eliminate solar panel interconnect permit fees was discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved Resolution 03-2021-01, Utilities Equipment Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 03-2021-02, Water Meter & Tapping Fee Schedule and Water Policy #3002 revision (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 03-2021-03, authorizing RFQ and contract for Carter Park Water Tower engineering services (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Bowling Green Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider several land-use items, including annexations from surrounding townships, a rezoning request, and roadway resurfacing projects. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and reports from city staff.

• Public hearing on annexation of 10.822 acres on Bowling Green Road East from Center Township (petitioners: Richard and Judith Carpenter)
• Interim zoning for the same 10.822 acres on Bowling Green Road East
• Rezoning of 1.4125 acres at 304 N. Church St., 316 N. Church St., and 305 N. Main St. from I-1 and S-3 to B-3 (applicant: City of Bowling Green)
• Annexation of 18.51 acres off South Wintergarden Road from Plain Township (applicants: City of Bowling Green and Carlene Creps)
• Public construction: roadway resurfacing, water and sewer projects

The Planning Commission recommended approval of the annexation of about 10.8 acres on Bowling Green Road East (parcel C11-511-210000011000) from Center Township to the City of Bowling Green, to allow electrical service for a new cell tower. The commission also recommended interim zoning of M-3 Business Park for the parcel. Both recommendations go to City Council for final action. The commission also approved roadway resurfacing, water, and sewer project requests from the Engineering Department.

• Recommended to City Council the annexation of 10.822 acres on Bowling Green Road East from Center Township (petitioners Richard and Judith Carpenter).
• Recommended interim zoning of M-3 Business Park for the annexed parcel.
• Approved roadway resurfacing, water, and sewer project requests from the Engineering Department.
• Approved the minutes from the February 3, 2021 meeting.
• Set a public hearing for a rezoning request at 304 N. Church St., 316 N. Church St., and 305 N. Main St. for April 7, 2021.
• Set a public hearing for an annexation request of 18.51 acres off South Wintergarden Road for April 7, 2021.

City Council

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Council approved Ordinance #8906 for supplemental appropriations and adopted Ordinance #8901 for a MARCS communication tower contract. It also introduced bond ordinances for a new City Administrative Services Building ($8.885M), park improvements ($1.115M), and refunding 2013 bonds ($3M), adopting emergency clauses for each. The annexation of 10.822 acres from the Carpenters and interim M-3 zoning were introduced for first reading. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted supplemental appropriations ordinance #8906 (6-0)
• Adopted MARCS tower contract ordinance #8901 (6-0)
• Adopted emergency clause for $8.885M admin building bond ordinance #8907 (6-0)
• Adopted emergency clause for $1.115M park bond ordinance #8908 (6-0)
• Adopted emergency clause for $3M refunding bond ordinance #8909 (6-0)
• Introduced annexation ordinance #8910 for 10.822 acres (first reading)
• Introduced interim M-3 zoning ordinance #8911 for Carpenter property (first reading)
• Approved March budget transfers totaling $767,127.66 (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Bowling Green Historic Preservation Commission is meeting for a routine agenda that includes roll call, approval of January minutes, and introduction of a new member. The commission will also receive a report on the State Historic Preservation Advisory Board, discuss the Certified Local Government program and the status of a draft ordinance, and set goals. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific project or case items listed.

• Approval of minutes from January 26, 2021 meeting
• Introduction and status of new member
• Report on State Historic Preservation Advisory Board
• Status of draft ordinance for Certified Local Government program
• Discussion of commission goals

The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved three motions recommending amendments to the draft historic preservation ordinance, including adding and defining 'Listed Property', a new definition for 'Historic Overlay Zone', and new language for 'Contributing Property'. They also approved a motion to change 'shall' to 'may' in the landscaping section and add 'as appropriate to its historic era'. These recommendations will be forwarded to City Council before their March session.

• Approved recommending Mowen's amendment adding and defining 'Listed Property'.
• Approved recommending Mowen's new definition of 'Historic Overlay Zone'.
• Approved recommending Mowen's new language for 'Contributing Property' definition.
• Approved changing 'shall' to 'may' in the first line of section 158.08 and adding 'as appropriate to its historic era'.
• Approved the minutes of the January 26, 2021 meeting unanimously.
• Set next meeting for March 26, 2021 at 3:00 pm.

City Council

This is a procedural agenda with no listed substantive items. The only materials are the agenda PDF and a PDF of legislation adopted at the meeting, but no specific ordinances, resolutions, or discussion topics are detailed in the text provided.

• No specific items listed in the agenda text

City Council postponed the vote on the historic preservation ordinance (Ordinance #8878) until March 15, 2021, to allow for further revisions. The ordinance had completed its three readings but was tabled to this meeting, and Council chose to postpone rather than adopt it as written. Council also adopted several other ordinances, including supplemental appropriations, weed mowing certification, and various contracts. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included public comments on solar panel fees and reports on snow response.

• Postponed historic preservation ordinance #8878 to March 15, 2021 (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #8902 supplemental appropriations (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution #3788 to petition for township line changes (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #8896 as amended for vehicle/equipment purchases (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #8897 for vendor contracts over $50,000 (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #8898 for street and sidewalk improvements (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #8899 for airport authority agreement (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #8900 creating Sustainability Committee (7-0)

Board of Public Utilities

This is a procedural meeting of the Bowling Green Board of Public Utilities. The agenda includes only the agenda document and a resolutions document, with no specific items detailed in the provided text.

• Review of February 8, 2021 agenda
• Review of February 8, 2021 resolutions

The Board of Public Utilities unanimously approved five resolutions, including a multi-year wastewater rate schedule effective January 1, 2022, and a power cost adjustment to recover $340,960.10 per month from March through December 2021. It also authorized equipment purchases, a property exchange with McEwen Realty, and a transformer replacement at Gypsy Lane Substation with a $540,000 supplemental appropriation.

• Approved Resolution 02-2021-01 authorizing equipment and vehicle purchases/sales (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 02-2021-02 for power cost recovery at $340,960.10/month (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 02-2021-03 for property exchange with McEwen Realty (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 02-2021-04 for multi-year wastewater rate schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 02-2021-05 for Gypsy Lane transformer replacement and $540,000 appropriation (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Bowling Green Planning Commission will hold a continued public hearing on proposed amendments to several zoning code sections that would establish a new Historic and Architectural Preservation Code. The commission will also consider a request to annex approximately 10.8 acres on East Wooster Street from Center Township. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes and reports.

• Public hearing on amendments to zoning code sections 150.01, 150.04, 150.10, 150.103, and 150.132 related to new Chapter 158 Historic and Architectural Preservation Code
• Annexation of 10.822 acres on Bowling Green Road East (East Wooster Street) from Center Township, parcel C11-511-210000011000, petitioners Richard & Judith Carpenter
• Approval of minutes from January 6, 2020 meeting
• Reports from Zoning Board of Appeals representative and Planning Department

The Planning Commission voted 6-3 to return the proposed Historic and Architectural Preservation Code to City Council with a recommendation for further review and revision, focusing on property owner rights and appeal processes. The vote followed a public hearing and discussion where members expressed concerns about the ordinance's involuntary nature and voting procedures. The commission also set a public hearing for an annexation request and heard a report on a zoning variance approval.

• Returned historic preservation ordinance to City Council for further review (6-3)
• Set public hearing for annexation of 10.822 acres on Bowling Green Road East for March 3, 2021
• Approved minutes from January 6, 2021, as amended
• Noted Zoning Board of Appeals approved a fence height variance at 260 Buttonwood Avenue

City Council

City Council unanimously adopted two ordinances rezoning properties to the new Gateway Zoning District: 2.761 acres at Thurstin Avenue and East Wooster Street, and .14 acres at 518 and 522 East Wooster Street. The council also approved February budget transfers totaling $764,416.89 and introduced an ordinance for a MARCS communication tower. No other substantive decisions were made; several items were only read for first or second reading.

• Adopted Ordinance #8886 rezoning 2.761 acres at Thurstin Ave & E. Wooster St to Gateway District (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #8887 rezoning .14 acres at 518-522 E. Wooster St to Gateway District (unanimous)
• Approved February budget transfers totaling $764,416.89 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 19, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance #8901 for MARCS communication tower design and construction contract

Parks & Recreation Board

The Bowling Green Parks & Recreation Board is meeting to approve third and fourth quarter fee waivers, review the 2021 budget, and receive updates on the master plan, a recreational needs survey, a potential levy, a WCPD grant, and COVID-19. The board will also hear reports from the chairperson, director, and coordinators, and consider minutes from September 2020.

• Approve Third & Fourth Quarter Fee Waivers
• 2021 Budget review
• Master Plan Update
• Recreational Needs Survey
• WCPD Grant update

The Parks & Recreation Board unanimously approved the 3rd and 4th quarter fee waiver reports and voted to keep the current slate of officers (Chair Jodi Anderson, Vice-Chair Phil Simmons, Secretary Cale Hover). The board also heard updates on the master plan, a November levy, a $2,864 grant for a skate park half pipe, and the 2021 budget, which is in the black. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved 3rd and 4th quarter fee waiver reports (unanimous)
• Re-elected current officers: Chair Jodi Anderson, Vice-Chair Phil Simmons, Secretary Cale Hover (unanimous)

City Council

This is a routine agenda with only two items: the agenda itself and a list of legislation adopted at the meeting. No specific proposals, votes, or dollar amounts are listed in the provided text.

• Adoption of legislation from the January 19, 2021 meeting

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Bowling Green Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and discuss one variance request. The board will consider allowing a 6-foot fence where 4 feet is the maximum, on a corner lot at 260 Buttonwood Avenue.

• Approval of December 9, 2020 meeting minutes
• Variance request by Justin Donhauser for a 6-foot fence in a 25-foot front yard setback (corner lot facing Pearl Street), 2 feet over the 4-foot limit
• Item tabled from December 9, 2020 meeting

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance for Justin Donhauser at 260 Buttonwood Avenue to build a 6-foot-tall fence in the 25-foot front yard setback, exceeding the 4-foot maximum by 2 feet. The motion carried with a 4-3 vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m.

• Approved fence height variance at 260 Buttonwood Ave (4-3)
• Approved minutes of December 9, 2020 meeting

Planning Commission

The Bowling Green Planning Commission is holding a public hearing to review City Council's referral of proposed ordinance amendments to several Zoning Code sections, which relate to a new Chapter 158 Historic and Architectural Preservation Code. The meeting also includes routine items like roll call, approval of December 2020 minutes, and reports from the Zoning Board of Appeals representative and the Planning Department.

• Public hearing on proposed amendments to Zoning Code Sections 150.01, 150.04, 150.10, 150.103, and 150.132
• Proposed new Chapter 158 Historic and Architectural Preservation Code
• Approval of minutes from December 2, 2020 meeting
• Report from representative to Zoning Board of Appeals
• Planning Department report

The Planning Commission held a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Zoning Code related to a new Historic and Architectural Preservation Code (Chapter 158). After extensive discussion, the commission voted 7-1 to table its recommendation to City Council until the next meeting, allowing the Historic Preservation Commission to consider suggested changes at its January 22, 2021 meeting. No final decision was made on the ordinance itself.

• Tabled vote on recommending historic preservation ordinance to City Council (7-1)
• Approved minutes from December 2, 2020 meeting
• Closed lobby visitation with no public speakers
• Heard staff report on proposed Historic Overlay Zone and Certified Local Government application
• Discussed concerns about property owner consent, grandfathering, and appeal processes
• Noted Zoning Board of Appeals approved variances for 610 Kenwood Ave and 1005 North Grove St; tabled 260 Buttonwood Ave request

City Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Bowling Green City Council meeting on January 4, 2021. The agenda lists only the agenda and meeting materials, with no specific items or decisions detailed. The linked documents include the agenda and adopted legislation, but no substantive topics are described in the provided text.

Bowling Green City Council approved the January budget transfers and adopted a supplemental appropriations ordinance for fiscal year 2021. It also adopted a resolution honoring Council Member Neocles Leontis. Several zoning and alley vacation ordinances were tabled for future public hearings.

• Approved January budget transfers totaling $3,214,416.89 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #3786 honoring Neocles Leontis (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #8894 supplemental appropriations for FY2021 (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #8883 BGSU power supply agreement addendum (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #8885 ODOT State Route 64 resurfacing agreement (6-0)
• Tabled Ordinance #8886 (Thurstin/Wooster rezoning) until Feb 1, 2021 (6-0)
• Tabled Ordinance #8887 (518-522 E. Wooster rezoning) until Feb 1, 2021 (6-0)
• Tabled Ordinance #8888 (alley vacation) until Jan 19, 2021 (6-0)