Bowling Green public meetings in 2022
14 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
City Council adopted the 2023 appropriations ordinance and approved contracts for resurfacing West Newton Road and North Main Street. The council also approved several appropriation amendments for 2022 and updated employment policies.
- Adopted Ordinance #9048 for 2023 fiscal year appropriations (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance #9049 for West Newton Road and North Main Street resurfacing (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance #9055 amending 2022 appropriations (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance #9056 providing supplemental 2022 appropriations (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance #9051 regarding employment policies (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance #9046 regarding meter operations, permit fees, and construction permits (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance #9047 for South Main Street water main improvement funding (7-0)
- Approved appointment of Daniel Parratt to the Tree Commission (unanimous voice vote)
City Council
City Council adopted Resolution #3842 to provide incentives for project development in the Bowling Green Community Reinvestment Area East. The resolution authorizes the Municipal Administrator to sign agreements with Abbott Laboratories.
- Adopted Resolution #3842 to approve agreements and incentives for Abbott Laboratories (6-0)
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board approved variance requests for a fence height and a residential building setback. Both requests were granted following motions by board members.
- Approved variance for 6-foot fence at 1301 Bourgogne Avenue (4-2)
- Approved variance for side yard setback encroachment at 827 Legacy Boulevard (5-1)
- Approved November 9, 2022 meeting minutes
City Council
City Council adopted two ordinances to annex approximately 131.09 acres of land from Maurer Family Farms LLC in Center Township. The council also established interim M-2 General Industrial zoning for the annexed land on Nims Road.
- Adopted Ordinance #9043 to annex 131.09 acres from Maurer Family Farms LLC (6-0)
- Adopted Ordinance #9044 establishing interim M-2 General Industrial zoning for the annexed land on Nims Road (6-0)
Planning Commission
The commission recommended that City Council approve the annexation of 131.09 acres from Center Township and assign it M-2 General Industrial zoning. The board also recommended the vacation of an unimproved portion of Gould Street. A variance for a 6-foot fence at 837 Tomahawk Lane was reported as approved.
- Recommended approval of 131.09 acre annexation on Nims Road (6-0)
- Recommended M-2 General Industrial interim zoning for parcel C11-511-070000014000 (6-0)
- Recommended vacation of unimproved portion of Gould Street (5-1)
- Approved November 2, 2022 meeting minutes
City Council
City Council adopted ordinances for water main replacement and pavement resurfacing on South Main Street and updated pay scales for seasonal employees. Several items, including a land annexation and interim zoning, were tabled until December 8. A resolution to revise the Bicycle Facilities and Destinations Map was tabled until January 17.
- Adopted Ordinance #9042 for South Main Street water main, pavement, and intersection improvements (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance #9041 regarding seasonal employee pay scales (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution #3840 to transfer previously appropriated funds (7-0)
- Approved appointment of Molly Pollick to the Human Relations Commission (Unanimous)
- Tabled Ordinance #9043 (annexation of 131.09 acres) until December 8 (7-0)
- Tabled Ordinance #9044 (interim zoning for Nims Road land) until December 8 (7-0)
- Tabled Resolution #3839 (Bicycle Facilities and Destinations Map revisions) until January 17 (7-0)
- Approved minutes from November 21, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)
Board of Public Utilities
The Board of Public Utilities approved the 2023 Utilities Budget and authorized bidding for lime sludge disposal and slide gate replacements. The Board also approved the acceptance of a utility easement from Wood County Commissioners.
- Approved 2023 Utilities Budget (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 11-2022-06 to advertise for bids for Water Treatment Plant Lime Sludge Disposal Services (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 11-2022-07 to accept a utility easement from Wood County Commissioners for Gypsy Lane Road (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 11-2022-08 to advertise for bids to replace 12 slide gates at the Water Pollution Control Facility (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from November 14, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
Historic Preservation Commission
The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the October 25, 2022, meeting. Members discussed potential historic district expansions and planned a 2023 'Historic Buildings of the Month' schedule. The board also coordinated a signage project with BGSU students.
- Approved October 25, 2022, meeting minutes (unanimous)
City Council
City Council defeated an ordinance to create incentive payments for residential renewable energy generation. The council approved supplemental appropriations for 2022 and established East and West Community Reinvestment Areas. Other approved actions included the sale of obsolete property and a historic registry designation.
- Adopted Ordinance #9045 for 2022 supplemental appropriations (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution #3838 establishing East and West Community Reinvestment Areas (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution #3837 authorizing sale of obsolete property via GovDeals, Inc. (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance #9033 renewing Efficiency Smart program agreement (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance #9034 for annual inventory and insurance contracts (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance #9037 placing 328 East Court Street on Local Historic Register (7-0)
- Defeated Ordinance #9039 regarding Residential Renewable Resource incentive payments (3-4)
- Approved minutes from November 7, 2022 meeting (Unanimous voice vote)
Board of Public Utilities
The Board of Public Utilities authorized the bidding and contracting process for South Main Street watermain improvements and approved a loan application for project funding. The Board also approved a supplemental appropriation for IT and retirement expenses and the consideration of PURPA Standards.
- Approved Resolution 11-2022-01 to advertise and contract for South Main Street watermain improvements (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 11-2022-02 to apply for OEPA/OWDA loan funding for South Main Street watermain improvements (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 11-2022-03 for supplemental appropriations for IT expenses and employee retirements (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 11-2022-04 to consider PURPA Standards per the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (Unanimous)
- Approved October 10, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a request to allow a 6-foot tall fence in a front yard setback. The request exceeded the maximum allowed height by 2 feet.
- Approved variance for 6-foot fence at 837 Tomahawk Lane (3-1)
- Approved October 12, 2022 meeting minutes
City Council
City Council adopted Ordinance #9031 concerning unlawful discrimination after approving several substitute amendments. The council also approved supplemental appropriations and a contract for water tower repairs.
- Adopted Ordinance #9031 amending unlawful discrimination laws (6-1)
- Adopted Ordinance #9040 for supplemental appropriations (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance #9036 for Carter Park and Western Water Tower repairs (7-0)
- Approved October 17, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission unanimously recommended that City Council adopt the updated Bicycle Facilities and Destinations Map. The commission also received a report on six zoning variance requests from the Zoning Board of Appeals.
- Approved September 7, 2022 meeting minutes as read
- Recommended adoption of Bicycle Facilities and Destinations Map (7-0)
- Zoning variance for 855 Standish Drive approved
- Zoning variance for 305 South Enterprise Street approved
- Zoning variance for 903 North Enterprise Street denied
- Zoning variance for 907 North Enterprise Street denied
- Zoning variance for 145 Dixie Street approved
- Zoning variance for 414 Pine Valley Drive approved
Historic Preservation Commission
The commission approved the September 27, 2022, meeting minutes. Members discussed progress on building inventories for University Hall and the Wood County Courthouse and Jail, and planned a grant application for an interpretive signage project.
- Approved September 27, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)