Canal Winchester public meetings in 2025

Landmarks Commission

The Landmarks Commission will review four pending applications. It will table the 688 sq ft addition at 126 East Waterloo Street pending roof and siding details, approve storm windows at 18 East Mound Street, approve new windows at 34 W Columbus Street with conditions, and begin review of a demolition and new single‑family home at 73 N Trine Street.

• CA-25-046: 688 sq ft addition at 126 East Waterloo Street – motion to table pending roof and siding specifics
• CA-25-047: Storm windows for 18 East Mound Street – approved
• CA-25-048: 25 new vinyl windows at 34 W Columbus Street – approved with conditions (like‑for‑like windows, no exterior trim changes, replace missing shutters)
• CA-25-049: Demolition of existing structures and new single‑family home at 73 N Trine Street – commission to evaluate demolition request

The commission excused two members, approved the November 24 minutes, and voted to approve Certificates of Appropriateness for applications CA-25-046 and CA-25-049, each with specific conditions. All approvals were passed by vote as recorded in the minutes.

• Excused Rich Dobda and Linda Henry (Yes: 5 – David Craycraft, Pete Lynch, Patrick Lynch, Whit Wardell & Roger White)
• Approved November 24, 2025 minutes (Yes: 4 – David Craycraft, Pete Lynch, Whit Wardell & Roger White; Abstain: 1 – Patrick Lynch)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness #CA-25-046 with conditions (Yes: 4 – Pete Lynch, Patrick Lynch, Whit Wardell & Roger White; Abstain: 1 – David Craycraft)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness #CA-25-049 with conditions (Yes: 5 – David Craycraft, Pete Lynch, Patrick Lynch, Whit Wardell & Roger White)

City Council

City Council will consider several resolutions, including the annexation of 111.2 acres on Hayes Road and a contract with Franklin County Public Health. The body will also decide on the distribution of 2026 bed tax grant funds and financial support for the Joint Recreation District.

• Annexation of 111.2+/- acres located at 5593 Hayes Road
• Contract with Franklin County Public Health (RES-25-066)
• Distribution of 2026 bed tax grant funds (RES-25-067)
• Extension of financial support to Canal Winchester Joint Recreation District through December 31, 2026
• Exchange of interests in certain real property (RES-25-068)

The council adopted the final development plan for Sub‑Area B of the Miller Farms Planned Unit Development, including evergreen screening, with a 6‑1 vote. It also authorized a contract with Franklin County Public Health and approved the distribution of 2026 bed‑tax grant funds, each passing unanimously. In addition, the council approved the December 1 work session minutes and the November 2025 Mayor’s Court Report.

• Approved MIN‑25‑049 work session minutes (Yes 6, Abstain 1)
• Approved MIN‑25‑050 council meeting minutes (Yes 6, Abstain 1)
• Approved November 2025 Mayor’s Court Report (Yes 7)
• Adopted RES‑25‑057 final development plan for Miller Farms Sub‑Area B (Yes 6, No 1)
• Amended RES‑25‑057 to include evergreen screening (Yes 6, No 1)
• Adopted RES‑25‑066 authorizing contract with Franklin County Public Health (Yes 7)
• Adopted RES‑25‑067 distribution of 2026 bed‑tax grant funds (Yes 7)

Council Work Session

The Canal Winchester City Council will consider several resolutions, including approval of the final development plan for Sub‑Area B of the Miller Farms Planned Unit Development. Other items include authorizing the mayor to contract with Franklin County Public Health, distributing 2026 bed‑tax grant funds, exchanging interests in certain real property, and extending financial support to the Canal Winchester Joint Recreation District through December 31 2026.

• Resolution approving the Final Development Plan for Sub‑Area B of the Miller Farms Planned Unit Development (RES‑25‑057)
• Resolution authorizing the mayor to enter a contract with Franklin County Public Health (RES‑25‑066)
• Resolution approving the distribution of 2026 bed‑tax grant funds (RES‑25‑067)
• Resolution authorizing the mayor to exchange interests in certain real property (RES‑25‑068)
• Resolution to extend financial support to the Canal Winchester Joint Recreation District to Dec 31 2026 (RES‑25‑069)

The council moved the Miller Farms Sub‑Area B development plan to full council with a 6‑1 vote. It approved a contract authorizing the mayor to work with Franklin County Public Health by a 7‑0 vote. It also approved the distribution of 2026 Bed Tax Grant funds with a 7‑0 vote.

• Moved RES‑25‑057 Miller Farms Sub‑Area B development plan to full Council (6‑1)
• Approved RES‑25‑066 contract with Franklin County Public Health (7‑0)
• Approved RES‑25‑067 distribution of 2026 Bed Tax Grant funds (7‑0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings for several development requests. Key items include two additions to the Canal Winchester Local High School and a store refresh for Wal-Mart.

• SDP-25-008: 20,500 sq. ft. performing arts center addition at 300 Washington Street
• FDP-25-004: 20,100 sq. ft. field house at 300 Washington Street
• SDP-25-010: 5,340 sq. ft. addition and site improvements at 6647 Winchester Blvd
• VA-25-018: Variance for an accessory building at 650 Bowen Road
• CU-25-002: Conditional use for an automobile rear and service facility at 6270 Bowen Road

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the Site Development Plan for a 20,500‑sq‑ft performing arts center addition to Canal Winchester High School. It also approved the Final Development Plan for a new 20,100‑sq‑ft field house with conditions on siding colors. A variance for a 9,024‑sq‑ft accessory building on a R‑3 property was approved, and a Walmart site development plan for a 5,340‑sq‑ft addition was approved with a truck‑parking signage condition.

• Approved Site Development Application #SDP-25-008 (20,500 sq ft arts center) – vote 6‑0
• Approved Final Development Plan #FDP-25-004 (20,100 sq ft field house) with siding conditions – vote 6‑0
• Approved Variance Application #VA-25-018 for accessory building – vote 6‑0
• Approved Site Development Plan #SDP-25-010 for Walmart addition with “No Truck Parking” signage condition – vote 6‑0

City Council

City Council will consider several development resolutions, including a land annexation and a joint economic development district amendment. The body is also voting on police protection and prisoner housing contracts with the Fairfield County Sheriff, as well as the 2026 fiscal year appropriations.

• Annexation of 111.2+/- acres located at 5593 Hayes Road
• Contract for construction inspection consulting services (Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2027)
• Appointments of Deborah McDonnell and Rick Deeds to the Planning and Zoning Commission
• Ordinances for police protection and prisoner housing with Fairfield County Sheriff
• Appropriations for city expenses for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026

The City Council approved the November 17 work session minutes and the November 17 council meeting minutes. It adopted Resolution 25-053 amending the Violet Township‑Canal Winchester Joint Economic Development District. Resolutions 25-058, 25-060 were postponed, while Resolutions 25-059 and 25-062 were adopted. Motions to excuse two council members also carried.

• Excused Mr. McLaughlin from the meeting (Yes 6)
• Excused Mrs. Amos from the meeting (Yes 5)
• Approved MIN-25-047 work session minutes (Yes 6)
• Approved MIN-25-048 council meeting minutes (Yes 6)
• Adopted RES-25-053 amendment to the joint economic development district (Yes 5)
• Postponed RES-25-058 authorizing a development agreement with Opus Development (Yes 5)
• Adopted RES-25-059 declaring certain property a public purpose (Yes 5)
• Adopted RES-25-062 authorizing a consulting contract for construction inspection (Yes 5)

Council Work Session

The Canal Winchester City Council will consider several resolutions, including a resolution to amend the Violet Township‑City of Canal Winchester Joint Economic Development District contract to add the LaVeck Property. The council will also move to full council a contract for consulting services on construction inspection for 2026‑2027, two appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission, and an annexation application for about 111.2 acres at 5593 Hayes Road. One development resolution for the Miller Farms Planned Unit Development is postponed.

• Resolution to amend the JEDD contract and include the LaVeck Property (Parcel 0370211720)
• Resolution authorizing a consulting services contract for construction inspection (Jan 1 2026 – Dec 31 2027)
• Resolution appointing Deborah McDonnell to the Planning and Zoning Commission (4‑year term, expires Dec 31 2029)
• Resolution appointing Rick Deeds to the Planning and Zoning Commission (4‑year term, expires Dec 31 2029)
• Resolution to annex approximately 111.2 acres at 5593 Hayes Road in Madison Township

The Canal Winchester City Council moved several development resolutions to full Council and approved them unanimously, including a JEDD amendment, a construction‑inspection consulting contract, appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission, and the annexation of 111.2 acres. One resolution (RES‑25‑057) was postponed to the Dec. 15 meeting, and the Council also adopted the revised Council Connect schedule, removing the December date.

• Excused Mr. McLaughlin from the work session (motion carried 6‑0)
• Approved RES‑25‑053 amendment to the JEDD to include ~10 acres (motion carried 6‑0)
• Postponed RES‑25‑057 final development plan for Sub‑Area B of Miller Farms (deferred to Dec. 15)
• Approved RES‑25‑062 contract for construction‑inspection consulting services (motion carried 6‑0)
• Approved RES‑25‑063 appointment of Deborah McDonnell to Planning and Zoning Commission (motion carried 6‑0)
• Approved RES‑25‑064 appointment of Rick Deeds to Planning and Zoning Commission (motion carried 6‑0)
• Approved RES‑25‑065 annexation of 111.2 acres at 5593 Hayes Road (motion carried 6‑0)
• Adopted revised Council Connect dates, removing the December meeting (unanimous agreement)

Landmarks Commission

The Canal Winchester Landmarks Commission will review several pending applications. The primary item is a request for a 688 sq ft rear addition to a Dutch Colonial home at 126 E Waterloo St. Additional applications include storm windows at 18 E Mound St, new windows at 34 W Columbus St, and a new single‑family home at 73 N Trine St. The meeting also covers routine business such as approval of prior minutes.

• CA-25-046: 688 sq ft addition request for 126 E Waterloo St
• CA-25-047: storm windows request for 18 E Mound St
• CA-25-048: new windows request for 34 W Columbus St
• CA-25-049: new single‑family home request for 73 N Trine St
• Approval of October 27, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission excused Patrick Lynch, approved the October 27 minutes, tabled the addition request for 126 East Waterloo pending roof and siding details, approved a storm‑window certificate for 18 East Mound Street, and approved new vinyl windows at 34 W Columbus Street with conditions. No vote was taken on the demolition/rebuild proposal at 73 N Trine Street.

• Excused Patrick Lynch (motion carried 6–0)
• Approved October 27, 2025 minutes (5–0, 1 abstain)
• Tabled Certificate #CA-25-046 addition at 126 East Waterloo (5–0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Certificate #CA-25-047 storm windows at 18 East Mound (6–0)
• Approved Certificate #CA-25-048 new windows at 34 W Columbus with conditions (6–0)

City Council

The City Council will adopt final development plans for Outlot 4 and Outlot 6 and for Sub‑Area B of the Miller Farms Planned Unit Development. It will also authorize the mayor to enter a development agreement with Opus Development Company, LLC for property at the intersections of Bixby Road, Rager Road, and U.S. Route 33. Additional actions include a tax‑increment financing amendment and several ordinances covering police protection, prisoner housing, and budget appropriations for fiscal year 2026.

• RES‑25‑055 – Final development plan for Outlot 4 (Meijer Outparcel Development Pattern Book)
• RES‑25‑056 – Final development plan for Outlot 6 (Meijer Outparcel Development Pattern Book)
• RES‑25‑057 – Development agreement with Opus Development Company, LLC at Bixby Rd, Rager Rd, and US 33
• ORD‑25‑027 – Ordinance authorizing mayor to contract with Fairfield County Sheriff for police protection (4‑year contract, $1,939,000 budgeted for 2026)
• ORD‑25‑028 – Ordinance authorizing mayor to contract with Fairfield County Commissioners and Sheriff’s Department for housing prisoners

The council approved the minutes from the November 3 meeting. It adopted two final development plans (RES‑25‑055 and RES‑25‑056) and a tax‑increment financing amendment (RES‑25‑061). Three other development resolutions (RES‑25‑058, RES‑25‑059, RES‑25‑060) were postponed to the December 1 meeting.

• Approved MIN‑25‑044 minutes – Yes 6 (Amos, Shea, Amick, Buskirk, McLaughlin, Moore), Abstain 1 (Bennett)
• Adopted RES‑25‑055 (final development plan for outlot 4) – Yes 7 (Moore, Buskirk, McLaughlin, Shea, Amick, Amos, Bennett)
• Adopted RES‑25‑056 (final development plan for outlot 6) – Yes 7 (Buskirk, Amos, Bennett, McLaughlin, Moore, Shea, Amick)
• Adopted RES‑25‑061 (amendment to tax increment financing agreement) – Yes 7 (Buskirk, McLaughlin, Moore, Shea, Amick, Amos, Bennett)
• Postponed RES‑25‑058 (development agreement with Opus Development) – Yes 7 (Bennett, Shea, Amick, Amos, Buskirk, McLaughlin, Moore)
• Postponed RES‑25‑059 (public purpose property tax exemption) – Yes 7 (Bennett, Amos, Buskirk, McLaughlin, Moore, Shea, Amick)
• Postponed RES‑25‑060 (community reinvestment area agreements) – Yes 7 (Bennett, Moore, Shea, Amick, Amos, Buskirk, McLaughlin)

Council Work Session

The council will move six development‑related resolutions to the full council for action, including final development plans for Meijer outlots 4 and 6 and for Sub‑Area B of the Miller Farms planned unit development, a tax‑increment financing amendment, a public‑purpose property tax exemption, and a community reinvestment area agreement with Opus Development. Each resolution requests council approval to authorize agreements or financing mechanisms. The meeting also includes old/new business on pool residency and rates.

• RES‑25‑055 – approve final development plan for a portion of Outlot 4 in the Meijer outparcel development pattern book
• RES‑25‑056 – approve final development plan for Outlot 6 in the Meijer outparcel development pattern book
• RES‑25‑057 – approve final development plan for Sub‑Area B of the Miller Farms planned unit development
• RES‑25‑058 – authorize a public‑purpose property tax exemption and create a municipal public improvement tax increment financing agreement
• RES‑25‑059 – authorize the city to enter community reinvestment area agreements with Opus Development Company, LLC

The council voted to move RES-25-055, the final development plan for Outlot 4, to the full council. The motion passed with a unanimous 7‑0 vote. The council also voted to move RES-25-056, the final development plan for Outlot 6, to the full council. That motion also passed unanimously with a 7‑0 vote.

• Moved RES-25-055 (Outlot 4 development plan) to full Council (vote 7‑0)
• Moved RES-25-056 (Outlot 6 tire/service facility plan) to full Council (vote 7‑0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several development applications, including a final development plan for a 221‑unit apartment complex on 41.7 acres (PID 184-002994). Other items include a site development plan for an 11,094‑sq ft expansion at Waterloo Crossing retail center and variances for Meijer Outlot 6. The commission will also review a site development plan for a 20,500‑sq ft performing arts center addition to the local high school.

• FDP-25-009: Final Development Plan for Miller Farms – 221 apartment units on 41.7 acres (PID 184-002994)
• SDP-25-009: Site Development Plan for 11,094‑sq ft expansion at 6580‑6589 Winchester Blvd (Waterloo Crossing retail center)
• VA-25-013: Variance to exceed 50‑ft build‑to line for Meijer Outlot 6 (1.952 acres, PID 042-0389000)
• FDP-25-008: Final Development Plan for 7,945‑sq ft strip retail center at Meijer Outlot D (1.407 acres, PID 042-389000)
• SDP-25-008: Site Development Plan for 20,500‑sq ft performing arts center addition at 300 Washington Street (Canal Winchester High School)

The Canal Winchester Planning and Zoning Commission approved the site development plan for the Waterloo Crossing expansion (SDP‑25‑009) and the frosted‑glass plan for the Robinett Way property (SDP‑25‑011) with a specific finish condition. It also approved two variances for Meijer Outlot 6: one allowing the building to exceed the 50‑foot setback (VA‑25‑013) and another permitting reduced window glass on the north elevation (VA‑25‑015). All motions passed with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved Site Development Plan SDP‑25‑009 (7‑0)
• Approved Site Development Plan SDP‑25‑011 with condition to use White Dusted Matte finish (7‑0)
• Approved Variance VA‑25‑013 to exceed 50‑foot build‑to line (7‑0)
• Approved Variance VA‑25‑015 to reduce north‑elevation glass to 29% (7‑0)
• Closed public hearing for VA‑25‑013 (7‑0)
• Closed public hearing for VA‑25‑015 (7‑0)

Council Public Hearing

Canal Winchester City Council will hold a public hearing to consider an amendment that adds the LaVeck Property to the Violet Township-City of Canal Winchester Joint Economic Development District.

• Public hearing on expanding Joint Economic Development District
• Addition of LaVeck Property to district
• Approval of Fourth Amendment to JEDD Contract

The council voted unanimously (6-0) to excuse Mayor Will Bennett from the public hearing. No vote was taken on the proposed amendment to the joint economic development district contract. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous (6-0) vote.

• Excused Mayor Will Bennett from the public hearing (6-0)
• Adjourned the public hearing meeting (6-0)

City Council

The Canal Winchester City Council will vote on a resolution to adopt a cybersecurity program and designate a responsible person, as required by state law. It will also consider a resolution to dispose of surplus vehicles and equipment, and a second‑reading ordinance approving the final development plan for Velocity Hill Road in the Greengates Industrial District. Additional first‑reading finance ordinances covering FY 2026 appropriations and a police protection agreement with the Fairfield County Sheriff are on the agenda.

• RES-25-051 – Adopt cybersecurity program and appoint responsible official (full Council)
• RES-25-052 – Approve disposal of surplus vehicles/equipment (full Council)
• ORD-25-026 – Approve final development plan for Velocity Hill Road, Greengates Industrial District (Second Reading)
• ORD-25-027 – Authorize mayor to enter agreement with Fairfield County Sheriff for police protection (First Reading)
• ORD-25-029 – Appropriations for current expenses and interfund transfers for FY ending Dec 31 2026 (First Reading)

The council approved the October 20 work‑session and council minutes unanimously. It adopted a resolution extending one‑year financial support to the Canal Winchester Chamber of Commerce, with one abstention. Council waived the third reading and then adopted Ordinance 25‑026, approving the final development plan for Velocity Hill Road in the Greengates industrial district. All votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved MIN‑25‑042 work‑session minutes (7‑0)
• Approved MIN‑25‑043 council minutes (7‑0)
• Adopted RES‑25‑054 extending financial support to the Chamber of Commerce (6‑0, 1 abstain)
• Waived third reading of ORD‑25‑026 (7‑0)
• Adopted ORD‑25‑026 approving Velocity Hill Road development plan (7‑0)

Council Work Session

City Council is reviewing several ordinances and resolutions to move to full Council, including police and prisoner housing agreements. The body will also discuss pool residency rates, panhandling, and an ODOT update.

• Agreement with Fairfield County Sheriff for police protection from Dec 31, 2025, to Dec 31, 2029, with an initial annual payment of $1,939,186.57
• Grant of $65,000 to the Canal Winchester Chamber of Commerce for one year, with a possible second-year option of $45,000
• Contract with Fairfield County Commissioners and Sheriff’s Department for housing of prisoners
• Appropriations for current expenses and expenditures for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
• Amendment to Section 1197.17 'Obstruction of Right-of-Way' of the codified ordinances

The council moved four resolutions to the full council and approved each. A resolution extending financial support to the Canal Winchester Chamber of Commerce was approved with a 6‑yes, 1‑abstain vote. The mayor was authorized to enter a $1,939,000 police protection agreement with the Fairfield County Sheriff, approved unanimously (7‑yes). The city also approved a one‑year prisoner‑housing contract with the Fairfield County Commissioners and Sheriff at $107 per day, approved unanimously (7‑yes). Finally, the 2026 city appropriations ordinance was adopted unanimously (7‑yes).

• Approved RES‑25‑054 extending financial support to Chamber of Commerce (6‑yes, 1‑abstain)
• Approved ORD‑25‑027 police protection contract with Fairfield County Sheriff ($1,939,000) (7‑yes)
• Approved ORD‑25‑028 prisoner‑housing contract with Fairfield County ( $107 per day) (7‑yes)
• Approved ORD‑25‑029 2026 city appropriations ordinance (7‑yes)

Canal Winchester Industry and Commerce Corporation

The Canal Winchester Industry and Commerce Corporation is meeting to discuss economic development activity and Old Town building improvements. The body will consider two resolutions regarding a real estate exchange and a development incentive agreement.

• Resolution 2025-01: Real estate exchange agreement with Manifold Phalor Real Estate, LLC for approximately 0.617 acres
• Resolution 2025-02: Development and Incentive Agreement with Altum, LLC
• Discussion of Old Town Building Improvement Applications
• Economic development report including updates on Kroger, Opus Development Company, and Browning projects

The board approved Resolution 2025-01 authorizing a real estate exchange with Manifold Phalor Real Estate, LLC, granting a 60‑foot strip of land for a 30,000‑SF addition. It also approved Resolution 2025-02 authorizing a $30,000 forgivable loan and incentive agreement with Altum, LLC. Both resolutions passed with a unanimous 6‑0 vote.

• Approved Resolution 2025-01 (real estate exchange) – vote 6-0
• Approved Resolution 2025-02 (development & incentive loan) – vote 6-0
• Approved July 30, 2025 meeting minutes – vote 6-0

Landmarks Commission

The Canal Winchester Landmarks Commission will review two pending applications: a new fence request at 36 Jennings Drive (CA-25-044) and a new asphalt shingle roof request at 172 Washington Street (CA-25-045). The meeting also includes placeholders for old business and new business, but no specific items are listed under those headings.

• CA-25-044 – New fence request at 36 Jennings Drive (owner Jeremy Ebert)
• CA-25-045 – New asphalt shingle roof request at 172 Washington Street (owner Jim Davis)
• Old Business – agenda placeholder with no detailed items
• New Business – agenda placeholder with no detailed items

The Landmarks Commission excused Chairman Pete Lynch from the meeting. It approved the September 22 minutes. It approved Certificate of Appropriateness CA-25-044 for a new fence at 36 Jennings Drive and Certificate of Appropriateness CA-25-045 for roof repair at 172 Washington Street with specific conditions. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Excused Chairman Pete Lynch from meeting (6-0)
• Approved September 22 minutes (4-0-2 abstain)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness CA-25-044 for new fence (6-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness CA-25-045 with repair and gutter conditions (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council

The Canal Winchester City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including adopting a cybersecurity program and disposing surplus vehicles and equipment. It will also vote on an amendment to the 2025 appropriation ordinance and authorize the mayor to enter into a contract with Tucson, Inc. for the construction of McGill Park Phase 2B, declaring an emergency. Additional items include a development plan for Velocity Hill Road and routine public comments and reports.

• Resolution RES-25-051 to adopt and approve the cybersecurity program
• Resolution RES-25-052 to approve disposal of various surplus vehicles/equipment
• Ordinance ORD-25-024 to amend the 2025 Appropriation Ordinance #24-033, Amendment #5
• Ordinance ORD-25-025 to authorize the mayor to contract with Tucson, Inc. for McGill Park Phase 2B and declare an emergency
• Ordinance ORD-25-026 approving the final development plan for Velocity Hill Road in the Greengates development

The City Council approved the October 6, 2025 work session minutes (MIN-25-040) with six votes in favor and one abstention. The council also approved the October 6, 2025 regular meeting minutes (MIN-25-041) with six votes in favor and one abstention. No other motions were decided during the meeting.

• Approved MIN-25-040 work session minutes (Yes 6, Abstain 1)
• Approved MIN-25-041 regular meeting minutes (Yes 6, Abstain 1)

Council Work Session

The Canal Winchester City Council will consider four actions: adopting a cybersecurity program, authorizing disposal of several surplus vehicles, approving a $3,299,347.88 contract with Tucson, Inc. for the McGill Park Phase 2B project, and approving the final development plan for Velocity Hill Road in the Greengates industrial district. The meeting also includes discussion of three old‑new business items (pool residency and rates, panhandling, and a Chamber of Commerce proposal). All items are slated for full Council action.

• Resolution RES‑25‑051 to adopt and approve the city’s cybersecurity program
• Resolution RES‑25‑052 to dispose of surplus vehicles (2007 Isuzu Street Sweeper, 2007 WANCO Message Board, 2011 F‑550 cab & chassis, 2012 Chevrolet 1500, 2015 F‑750 cab & chassis)
• Ordinance ORD‑25‑025 authorizing the Mayor to contract with Tucson, Inc. for McGill Park Phase 2B at $3,299,347.88 and declaring an emergency
• Ordinance ORD‑25‑026 approving the final development plan for Velocity Hill Road in the Greengates development
• Old/New Business items: OTH‑25‑017 Pool Residency and Rates, OTH‑25‑018 Panhandling, OTH‑25‑019 Chamber of Commerce Proposal

The council adopted a cybersecurity program and named a responsible official (RES‑25‑051). It authorized the disposal of five surplus vehicles and pieces of equipment (RES‑25‑052). It also approved emergency legislation allowing the mayor to contract Tucson Inc. for the $3.3 M McGill Park Phase 2B project (ORD‑25‑025). All three motions passed unanimously.

• Adopt cybersecurity program and designate responsible person (RES‑25‑051) – Yes 7
• Approve disposal of surplus vehicles/equipment (RES‑25‑052) – Yes 7
• Authorize contract with Tucson Inc. for McGill Park Phase 2B (ORD‑25‑025) – Yes 7

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several applications, including a variance to exceed the maximum building height for the Canal Winchester High School. It will consider site development and final development plans for a 20,500‑sq ft performing arts center addition, a 20,100‑sq ft field house, an 11,094‑sq ft retail expansion, and a 200,200‑sq ft industrial building. The commission will also review a variance to exceed the 25‑foot access‑drive width at 7995 Hill Road NW.

• VA-25-012 – Height variance request for Canal Winchester Local Schools at 300 Washington Street
• SDP-25-008 – Site Development Plan for a 20,500‑sq ft performing arts center addition at 300 Washington Street
• FDP-25-004 – Final Development Plan for a 20,100‑sq ft field house adjacent to the football stadium at 300 Washington Street
• SDP-25-009 – Site Development Plan for an 11,094‑sq ft expansion of the Waterloo Crossing retail center at 6580‑6589 Winchester Blvd
• FDP-25-006 – Final Development Plan for a 200,200‑sq ft industrial building at 7995 Hill Road NW

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved Variance #VA-25-012 for the Canal Winchester High School addition, allowing a 50‑foot portion to exceed the 35‑foot height limit. The commission also voted to close the public hearing on the application. Both actions passed unanimously with four votes in favor.

• Excused members McDonnell, Richey & Wildenthaler (Yes: 4 – Deeds, Donahue, Goodin & Palsgrove)
• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes (Yes: 4 – Deeds, Donahue, Goodin & Palsgrove)
• Closed public hearing on Variance #VA-25-012 (Yes: 4 – Deeds, Donahue, Goodin & Palsgrove)
• Approved Variance #VA-25-012 as presented (Yes: 4 – Deeds, Donahue, Goodin & Palsgrove)

City Council

The council will consider three resolutions to accept easements from RRCT, LLC, Lynch Investment Properties, LLC (68 East Waterloo St), and Trevcor Development II, Ltd (Emma’s Meadow property near Long Alley). It will adopt an ordinance updating rental provisions for city facilities (third reading) and a first‑reading amendment to the 2025 appropriations ordinance. The agenda also includes the ordinance authorizing a contract with Danbert, Inc. for the East Waterloo Street storm sewer replacement project.

• RES-25-050 – Accept easement from RRCT, LLC
• RES-25-048 – Accept easement from Lynch Investment Properties, LLC (68 East Waterloo St)
• RES-25-049 – Accept easement from Trevcor Development II, Ltd (Emma’s Meadow property near Long Alley)
• ORD-25-022 – Update rental provisions for city facilities (third reading)
• ORD-25-023 – Contract with Danbert, Inc. for East Waterloo St storm sewer replacement (emergency)

The City Council approved an ordinance that changes rental rates for the Community Center, Peggy Wood Pavilion, Interurban Station and three‑season shelter. The council also adopted a resolution to accept an easement from RRCT, LLC. Several prior meeting minutes were approved and a public hearing for the joint‑economic‑development district expansion was scheduled.

• Excused Councilmember Jill Amos from the meeting (Yes 6‑0)
• Approved MIN‑25‑037 work session minutes (Yes 6‑0)
• Approved MIN‑25‑038 council meeting minutes (Yes 6‑0)
• Approved MIN‑25‑039 committee minutes (Yes 5‑0, Abstain 1)
• Adopted RES‑25‑050 to accept easement from RRCT, LLC (Yes 6‑0)
• Adopted ORD‑25‑022 updating rental rates for city facilities (Yes 4‑2)
• Approved September 2025 Mayor’s Court Report (Yes 6‑0)
• Scheduled public hearing for JEDD expansion on Nov 3, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

Council Work Session

The Canal Winchester City Council will consider a resolution authorizing the mayor or city administrator to accept an easement from RRCT, LLC for the E. Waterloo St. storm sewer project. It will also vote on an ordinance amending the 2025 Appropriation to allocate $130,000 to the sheriff’s capital outlay, $70,000 to water distribution expenses, and $46,000 to sewer plant operating expenses. Additional old and new business items include pool residency rates, panhandling, and a Chamber of Commerce proposal.

• Resolution to authorize the mayor and/or city administrator to accept an easement from RRCT, LLC for the E. Waterloo St. storm sewer project (RES-25-050).
• Ordinance amending the 2025 Appropriation to appropriate $130,000 to the Sheriff – Capital Outlay line item for two vehicles (ORD-25-024).
• Ordinance allocating $70,000 from the Canal Pointe Industrial Public Water System Fund to the Distribution – Operating Expenses line item for water purchases from the City of Pickerington.
• Ordinance allocating $46,000 from the Sewer Fund to the Plant – Operating Expenses line item for utilities.
• Old/New Business items: Pool residency and rates (OTH-25-017), Panhandling (OTH-25-018), Chamber of Commerce proposal (OTH-25-019).

The council excused Mrs. Amos from the work session by a unanimous vote. It also voted unanimously to move RES-25-050, authorizing the mayor or city administrator to accept a storm sewer easement, to the full council. Additionally, the council unanimously moved ORD-25-024, an amendment to the 2025 appropriations ordinance, to the full council for further action.

• Excused Mrs. Amos from work session (6-0)
• Moved RES-25-050 storm sewer easement to full Council (6-0)
• Moved ORD-25-024 appropriations amendment to full Council (6-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review the Zoning Code Update, including a diagnostic report that evaluates the current Planning and Zoning Code against the 2023 Canal Winchester Community Plan. Staff will outline the project work steps, schedule, and calibration table for the proposed hybrid zoning framework. The meeting will also cover the draft Module 1 chapters and outline next steps toward an administrative draft and public draft of the new code.

• Presentation of Diagnostic Report evaluating the current Planning and Zoning Code
• Discussion of project work steps and schedule for revising the zoning code
• Review of Calibration Table comparing form standards and permitted uses
• Overview of Module 1 draft chapters (Introduction, District Standards, Land Use Standards, Glossary)
• Outline of next steps toward administrative draft, public draft, and final adoption

The Committee of the Whole met at 6:01 p.m. and a motion was made to excuse Mr. Buskirk from the meeting. The motion was seconded and carried unanimously with six votes in favor. The remainder of the session was a discussion on the ongoing zoning code update, with no further decisions made.

• Excused Mr. Buskirk from the Committee of the Whole (vote Yes 6 – Bennett, McLaughlin, Moore, Shea, Amick, Amos)

Landmarks Commission

The Canal Winchester Landmarks Commission meeting on September 22, 2025 will consider pending applications for Certificates of Appropriateness for properties at 17 North Trine Street, 52 Clinton Street, 20 North Trine Street, 37 East Mound Street, and 198 Highland Avenue. Items include a shed renovation, siding changes, exterior modifications, a porch roof, and new siding with a paver patio. The commission will also address old and new business items before adjourning.

• CA-25-039 – 17 North Trine Street – Renovating shed (new wood board‑and‑batten siding, black standing‑seam metal roof, black gooseneck lights) – motion to table
• CA-25-040 – 52 Clinton Street – South Elevation siding change
• CA-25-041 – 20 North Trine Street – Exterior modifications
• CA-25-042 – 37 East Mound Street – Porch roof
• CA-25-043 – 198 Highland Avenue – New siding and paver patio

The commission approved Certificates of Appropriateness for four properties (CA-25-040, CA-25-041, CA-25-042, CA-25-043) with unanimous 5‑yes votes. It also excused two members, approved the July 28 and August 25 meeting minutes, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness #CA-25-040 (siding change) – Yes:5 (David Craycraft, Pete Lynch, Patrick Lynch, Whit Wardell, Roger White)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness #CA-25-041 (porch rail removal, lighting, cedar trim) – Yes:5 (David Craycraft, Pete Lynch, Patrick Lynch, Whit Wardell, Roger White)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness #CA-25-042 (porch roof replacement) with conditions – Yes:5 (David Craycraft, Pete Lynch, Patrick Lynch, Whit Wardell, Roger White)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness #CA-25-043 (siding, windows, patio) with conditions – Yes:5 (David Craycraft, Pete Lynch, Patrick Lynch, Whit Wardell, Roger White)
• Excused Rich Dobda and Linda Henry from the meeting – Yes:5 (David Craycraft, Pete Lynch, Patrick Lynch, Whit Wardell, Roger White)
• Approved July 28, 2025 minutes – Yes:4 (David Craycraft, Pete Lynch, Whit Wardell, Roger White), Abstain:1 (Patrick Lynch)
• Approved August 25, 2025 minutes – Yes:4 (David Craycraft, Pete Lynch, Whit Wardell, Roger White), Abstain:1 (Patrick Lynch)
• Adjourned the meeting – Yes:5 (David Craycraft, Pete Lynch, Patrick Lynch, Whit Wardell, Roger White)

City Council

The council will adopt two resolutions authorizing the mayor or city administrator to accept easements from Lynch Investment Properties, LLC and Trevcor Development II, Ltd. It will hold a second reading of an ordinance to update rental provisions for city facilities. It will also consider an ordinance that authorizes the mayor to enter a contract with Danbert, Inc. for the East Waterloo Street storm sewer replacement project and to declare a municipal emergency, with a request to waive further readings.

• RES-25-048 – Resolution to accept an easement from Lynch Investment Properties, LLC (adoption)
• RES-25-049 – Resolution to accept an easement from Trevcor Development II, Ltd (adoption)
• ORD-25-022 – Ordinance to update rental provisions for city facilities – second reading only
• ORD-25-023 – Ordinance to authorize the mayor to contract with Danbert, Inc. for East Waterloo St. storm sewer replacement and declare an emergency – request waiver of second and third reading and adoption

The council approved the September 2, 2025 Work Session Minutes (MIN‑25‑035) with a unanimous 7‑yes vote. It also approved the September 2, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes (MIN‑25‑036) unanimously. Additionally, the council approved the August 2025 Mayor’s Court Report by a 7‑yes vote.

• Approved Work Session Minutes MIN‑25‑035 (7‑yes)
• Approved City Council Meeting Minutes MIN‑25‑036 (7‑yes)
• Approved August 2025 Mayor’s Court Report (7‑yes)

Council Work Session

City Council is reviewing a contract for the East Waterloo St. Storm Sewer Replacement Project and related easements. The body is discussing whether to move these items to a full Council meeting for final action.

• Contract with Danbert, Inc. for $581,065.86 for East Waterloo St. Storm Sewer Replacement Project
• Easement from Lynch Investment Properties, LLC for E. Waterloo St. Storm Sewer project
• Easement from Trevcor Development II, Ltd for E. Waterloo St. Storm Sewer project
• Discussion on Pool Residency and Rates (OTH-25-017)
• Discussion on Panhandling (OTH-25-018)

The council moved RES‑25‑048, authorizing an easement from Lynch Investment Properties, LLC, to full council and approved it unanimously. It also moved RES‑25‑049, authorizing an easement from Trevcor Development II, Ltd, to full council and approved it unanimously. Finally, the council approved ORD‑25‑023, authorizing the mayor to contract with Danbert, Inc. for the East Waterloo St storm sewer replacement, also unanimously.

• Approved RES‑25‑048 easement from Lynch Investment Properties, LLC (7‑0)
• Approved RES‑25‑049 easement from Trevcor Development II, Ltd (7‑0)
• Approved ORD‑25‑023 contract with Danbert, Inc. for East Waterloo St storm sewer replacement (7‑0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission closed the public hearings for three variance requests and approved each variance with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. The approved variances allow a complex identification sign at 6480 Gender Road, a gazebo at 96 East Columbus Street, and an in‑ground pool at 7296 Porter Drive. The commission also approved the August 11 meeting minutes (5‑0, 1 abstain) and excused a commissioner (6‑0).

• Excused Commissioner Eileen Goodin (6‑0)
• Approved August 11, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0, 1 abstain)
• Closed public hearing for Variance VA-25-009 (6‑0)
• Approved Variance VA-25-009 for sign at 6480 Gender Road with conditions (6‑0)
• Closed public hearing for Variance VA-25-010 (6‑0)
• Approved Variance VA-25-010 for gazebo at 96 East Columbus Street (6‑0)
• Closed public hearing for Variance VA-25-011 (6‑0)
• Approved Variance VA-25-011 for pool at 7296 Porter Drive (6‑0)

City Council

The council approved the August 18 work session minutes (MIN-25-033) and the August 18 council meeting minutes (MIN-25-034). It adopted four resolutions: a water line easement, a sanitary sewer easement, the budget commission’s tax levy amounts, and an amendment to the Greengate Drive Fund declaring an emergency. The council also took the first reading of an ordinance to update rental provisions for city facilities and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved MIN-25-033 work session minutes (Yes 7)
• Approved MIN-25-034 council meeting minutes (Yes 7)
• Adopted RES-25-044 water line easement (Yes 7)
• Adopted RES-25-045 sanitary sewer easement (Yes 7)
• Adopted RES-25-046 budget amounts and tax levies (Yes 7)
• Adopted RES-25-047 amendment to Greengate Drive Fund and emergency (Yes 7)
• First reading of ORD-25-022 to update rental provisions for city facilities (Yes 7)
• Adjourned meeting (Yes 7)

Council Work Session

City Council is holding a work session to review several resolutions and one ordinance. The body is discussing requests to move items to a full Council meeting, including tax levy certifications and utility easements.

• Water line easement (0.036-acre) from Crossroads Christian Life Center at 6600 Bigerton Bend
• Sanitary sewer easement (0.097-acre) from Crossroads Christian Life Center at 6600 Bigerton Bend
• Resolution to authorize tax levies based on Budget Commission rates
• Amendment to Resolution 15-021 regarding the Greengate Drive Fund
• Ordinance to update rental provisions for city facilities

The Canal Winchester City Council moved five resolutions to the full council and approved each unanimously (7‑0). The approvals included a water‑line easement, a sanitary‑sewer easement, the annual tax‑levy resolution estimating just over $900,000 in 2026 property‑tax receipts, an amendment converting the Greengate Drive agency fund to a capital‑improvement fund, and an ordinance updating rental provisions for city facilities.

• Approved RES‑25‑044 water‑line easement (7‑0)
• Approved RES‑25‑045 sanitary‑sewer easement (7‑0)
• Approved RES‑25‑046 tax‑levy resolution estimating $900,000 in 2026 receipts (7‑0)
• Approved RES‑25‑047 amendment of Greengate Drive fund to capital‑improvement fund (7‑0)
• Approved ORD‑25‑022 update to rental provisions for city facilities (7‑0)

Landmarks Commission

The Landmarks Commission will meet to discuss and decide on several pending applications for exterior modifications to residential and commercial properties. These requests include updates to paint, roofing, windows, and signage.

• New exterior paint at 52 East Columbus Street
• New roof at 151 West Waterloo Street
• New awnings at 4 South High Street
• New windows at 36 North High Street
• Historical signage and wall ventilation at 10 West Oak Street

The Landmarks Commission approved five Certificate of Appropriateness applications, each passing with a 5‑yes vote. Approvals included exterior paint colors for 52 East Columbus Street, a new roof at 151 West Waterloo Street, new awnings at 4 South High Street, window replacements at 36 North High Street (with interior blinds removed), and historical signage with wall vents at 10 West Oak Street. The application to renovate a shed at 17 North Trine Street was tabled pending more information.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness #CA-25-034 (exterior paint) – Yes:5
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness #CA-25-035 (new roof) – Yes:5
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness #CA-25-036 (new awnings) – Yes:5
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness #CA-25-037 (new windows, interior blinds removed) – Yes:5
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness #CA-25-038 (historical signage and HVAC vents) – Yes:5
• Tabled Certificate of Appropriateness #CA-25-039 (shed renovation) – Yes:5

City Council

The council approved three sets of prior meeting minutes unanimously. It adopted a resolution authorizing the mayor and administrator to enter a financial support agreement with the Canal Winchester Historical Society, with five votes in favor and two abstentions. Additional actions included adopting council rule amendments, a land‑annexation service resolution, and two ordinances related to the 2025 budget and the Greengate Plaza development.

• Approved MIN-25-030 minutes (7-0)
• Approved MIN-25-031 minutes (7-0)
• Approved MIN-25-032 minutes (7-0)
• Adopted RES-25-041 to amend council rules (7-0)
• Adopted RES-25-042 authorizing financial support agreement with Historical Society (5-0-2 abstain)
• Adopted RES-25-043 outlining services for 111.2‑acre Canal Family Farms annexation (7-0)
• Adopted ORD-25-019 amending 2025 appropriations ordinance (5-0-2 abstain)
• Adopted ORD-25-021 approving final development plan for Kroger at Greengate Plaza (7-0)

Council Work Session

Council members voted to move Resolution 25‑041 to the full Council. The motion was made by Amos, seconded by Bennett, and carried with a unanimous Yes vote of seven members. No other actions were decided in this work session.

• Moved RES‑25‑041 to full Council (Yes 7)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a final development plan and five variances for a Kroger marketplace and fuel center. The body will also review a final development plan for Lock Pointe Village.

• FDP-25-002: Final Development Plan for a 122,910 sq. ft. Kroger marketplace and fuel center at 8150 and 8200 Diley Road
• VA-25-004: Variance for Kroger to exceed wall signage limits at 8150 and 8200 Diley Road
• VA-25-005: Variance for digital LED fuel price signs at 8150 and 8200 Diley Road
• VA-25-007: Variance to increase access drive widths to 30 feet at 8150 and 8200 Diley Road
• FDP-25-003: Final Development Plan for Lock Pointe Village (PID 042-0388510)

The commission excused member Brad Richey and approved the July 14 meeting minutes. It closed public hearings for three variance applications and approved each variance for Kroger signage, including wall signs, LED fuel price signs, and monument signs, with conditions on the LED signs. All approvals were passed with a 6‑yes vote.

• Brad Richey excused (Yes:6, Excused:1)
• July 14, 2025 minutes approved (Yes:5, Abstain:1)
• Public hearing for VA-25-004 closed (Yes:6)
• Variance VA-25-004 approved as presented (Yes:6)
• Public hearing for VA-25-005 closed (Yes:6)
• Variance VA-25-005 approved with lighting conditions (Yes:6)

City Council

The council voted to approve the July 7 work session minutes (MIN-25-028) and the July 7 council meeting minutes (MIN-25-029). They also approved the July 2025 Mayor’s Court Report. Each motion passed with a unanimous Yes vote from all seven members.

• Approved MIN-25-028 work session minutes (Yes 7)
• Approved MIN-25-029 council meeting minutes (Yes 7)
• Approved July 2025 Mayor’s Court Report (Yes 7)

City Council Appeal Hearing

The City Council heard an appeal regarding a vinyl fence at 24 East Mound Street. No vote or formal decision was recorded during the meeting. The appeal had been denied unanimously by the Landmarks Commission. Council members discussed code requirements and the pending zoning code update.

Council Work Session

The council voted to refer RES‑25‑039, the annexation of 4.38 acres from Violet Township, to the full council; the motion passed 6‑1. It also voted to refer RES‑25‑040, authorizing the mayor/administrator to accept an easement from Isaaq W. Kaiser, with the motion passing unanimously 7‑0. No other formal actions were taken during the work session.

• Moved RES‑25‑039 annexation resolution to full Council (6‑1)
• Moved RES‑25‑040 easement resolution to full Council (7‑0)

Canal Winchester Industry and Commerce Corporation

The board approved three improvement applications for Old Town buildings: $15,000 for an ADA restroom at 60 E Waterloo Street, $4,500 for window replacements at 36 N High Street, and $15,000 for electrical upgrades at 2-4 $ High Street. After the approvals, the committee agreed to postpone any further applications in this program until 2026. All motions passed with six affirmative votes and no opposition.

• Approved $15,000 ADA restroom upgrade at 60 E Waterloo St (Yes: 6)
• Approved $4,500 window replacement at 36 N High St (Yes: 6)
• Approved $15,000 electrical service upgrade at 2-4 $ High St (Yes: 6)
• Decided to postpone future Old Town Building Improvement applications until 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved April 30, 2025 CWICC meeting minutes (Yes: 6)
• Adjourned the meeting (Yes: 6)

Landmarks Commission

The commission excused two members, approved the June 23 minutes, and adopted Certificates of Appropriateness for four projects: basement window replacements at 54 West Mound Street, a new shed at 71 West Columbus Street, wall signs at 29 West Waterloo Street, and a gazebo at 96 East Columbus Street. Each approval was granted with specific material and design conditions. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

• Excused David Craycraft and Whit Wardell (Yes:5)
• Approved June 23, 2025 minutes (Yes:4, Abstain:1)
• Approved COA #CA-25-029 for basement windows with vinyl and design conditions (Yes:5)
• Approved COA #CA-25-031 for new shed with wood composite siding and trim details (Yes:5)
• Approved COA #CA-25-032 for wall signs with panel size and trim requirements (Yes:5)
• Approved COA #CA-25-033 for gazebo and recommended variance for setback (Yes:5)
• Adjourned meeting (Yes:5)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission excused two members, approved the April 14th meeting minutes, and voted to approve the site development plan for NewLife Church. The plan was approved with five conditions covering parking lot screening, anti‑glare lighting, force‑main design, equipment screening, and parcel consolidation. The approval was unanimous among the five voting members.

• Excused Rick Deeds and Brad Richey (vote: Yes 5 – Donahue, Goodin, McDonnell, Palsgrove & Wildenthaler)
• Approved April 14th, 2025 meeting minutes (vote: Yes 5 – Donahue, Goodin, McDonnell, Palsgrove & Wildenthaler)
• Approved Site Development Plan SDP-25-005 for NewLife Church with five conditions (vote: Yes 5 – Donahue, Goodin, McDonnell, Palsgrove & Wildenthaler)

City Council

The City Council voted to approve the June 16 work session minutes (MIN‑25‑024) and public hearing minutes (MIN‑25‑025) with six votes in favor and one abstention each. It also approved the June 16 council meeting minutes (MIN‑25‑026) with six votes in favor and one abstention, and the June 30 Committee of the Whole minutes (MIN‑25‑027) with all seven members voting yes.

• Approved MIN‑25‑024 Work Session Minutes (Yes 6, Abstain 1)
• Approved MIN‑25‑025 Public Hearing Minutes (Yes 6, Abstain 1)
• Approved MIN‑25‑026 City Council Meeting Minutes (Yes 6, Abstain 1)
• Approved MIN‑25‑027 Committee of the Whole Minutes (Yes 7)

Council Work Session

The council moved Resolution 25‑034, adopting the Tax Incentive Review Council’s recommendations for Franklin County tax‑abatement areas, to the full council. The motion carried with a unanimous 7‑0 vote. The council also moved Resolution 25‑035, adopting recommendations for Fairfield County tax‑abatement areas, to the full council. That motion passed with six votes in favor and one abstention.

• Approved RES‑25‑034 (Franklin County tax‑abatement recommendations) – Yes 7 (Buskirk, Moore, Shea, Amick, Amos, Bennett, McLaughlin)
• Approved RES‑25‑035 (Fairfield County tax‑abatement recommendations) – Yes 6 (Buskirk, Amos, Bennett, McLaughlin, Moore, Amick), Abstain 1 (Shea)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole reviewed the Charter Review Commission's recommended revisions, including new salary guidelines for elected officials and definitions for temporary mayoral absences. Council members also debated the city administrator's appointment and confirmation process. No motions were adopted, denied, or voted on during the meeting.

Landmarks Commission

The commission excused Linda Henry and Whit Wardell from the meeting. It approved the May 27, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved Certificate of Appropriateness #CA-25-024 for 134‑136 East Waterloo Street with conditions to keep the chimney, lower vent pipes and paint them black. It tabled Certificate of Appropriateness #CA-25-029 for new basement windows at 54 West Mound Street and approved Certificate of Appropriateness #CA-25-030 for a new archway at 267 North High Street.

• Excused Linda Henry and Whit Wardell (vote 5-0)
• Approved May 27, 2025 minutes (vote 5-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness #CA-25-024 with conditions (vote 5-0)
• Tabled Certificate of Appropriateness #CA-25-029 (vote 5-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness #CA-25-030 (vote 5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (vote 5-0)

Council Public Hearing

Council member Jill Amos moved to excuse Mr. Patrick Shea from the June 16 public hearing. The motion was seconded by Steve Buskirk. The council voted Yes, with all six members present approving the excuse.

• Excused Mr. Shea from the public hearing (6-0)

City Council

The council voted to excuse Mr. Shea from the June 16 meeting. It also approved the June 2 public hearing minutes (MIN-25-021), work session minutes (MIN-25-022), and council meeting minutes (MIN-25-023). All motions carried unanimously.

• Excused Mr. Shea from meeting (Yes 6)
• Approved MIN-25-021 minutes (Yes 6)
• Approved MIN-25-022 minutes (Yes 6)
• Approved MIN-25-023 minutes (Yes 6)

Council Work Session

The Canal Winchester City Council approved moving several resolutions to the full Council for final action. The motions included RES‑25‑031 (water line easement), RES‑25‑032 (stormwater drainage easement), ORD‑25‑016 (right‑of‑way dedication), ORD‑25‑017 (charter amendment ordinance), and ORD‑25‑018 (fire apparatus transfer ordinance). All motions carried with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. The council also excused Mr. Shea from the work session with a 6‑0 vote.

• Moved RES‑25‑031 to full Council (6‑0)
• Moved RES‑25‑032 to full Council (6‑0)
• Moved ORD‑25‑016 to full Council (6‑0)
• Moved ORD‑25‑017 to full Council (6‑0)
• Moved ORD‑25‑018 to full Council (6‑0)
• Excused Mr. Shea from the work session (6‑0)

Council Public Hearing

A motion to excuse Council President Will Bennett from the public hearing was made by Patrick Shea and seconded by Steve Buskirk. The motion carried unanimously with a 6‑0 vote. No other substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Excused President Will Bennett from the public hearing (vote 6‑0)

City Council

The council approved the May 19 work‑session minutes (MIN‑25‑019) and the May 19 regular meeting minutes (MIN‑25‑020). It adopted RES‑25‑029 establishing a registration fee for the Safety City program, and RES‑25‑030 appointing Susan Potter to the Street Tree Advisory Board. Council members voted to postpone the rezoning ordinance ORD‑25‑011 until the June 16 meeting.

• Approved MIN-25-019 work session minutes (Yes 6, Abstain 1)
• Approved MIN-25-020 regular meeting minutes (Yes 6, Abstain 1)
• Adopted RES-25-029 registration fee for Safety City program (Yes 7)
• Adopted RES-25-030 appointment of Susan Potter to Street Tree Advisory Board (Yes 7)
• Postponed ORD-25-011 rezoning ordinance to June 16, 2025 (Yes 4, No 3)

Council Work Session

During the June 2 work session, the Canal Winchester City Council voted 7‑0 to move six pending items to the full Council for consideration. The items include the Safety City program registration fee, the appointment of Susan Potter to the Street Tree Advisory Board, a maintenance‑responsibility ordinance, the first reading of the 2026 tax budget, and the preliminary development plan for the Greengate Plaza project. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Moved RES-25-029 (Safety City program registration fee) to full Council (Yes 7)
• Moved RES-25-030 (Appointment of Susan Potter to Street Tree Advisory Board) to full Council (Yes 7)
• Moved ORD-25-013 (Amendment to maintenance responsibility ordinance) to full Council (Yes 7)
• Moved ORD-25-014 (2026 tax budget) to full Council for first reading (Yes 7)
• Moved ORD-25-015 (Preliminary development plan for Greengate Plaza) to full Council (Yes 7)

Landmarks Commission

The commission approved the April 28 minutes (6-0, 1 abstain). A request for a new vinyl fence (CA-25-020) was rejected (0-7). The monument sign at 10 West Oak Street (CA-25-023) was approved with conditions and a variance recommendation (7-0). Additional approvals included awnings and patio details (CA-25-025), new gutters (CA-25-027), and the roof application (CA-25-024) was tabled (7-0).

• Approved April 28 minutes (Yes: 6, Abstain: 1)
• Rejected Certificate of Appropriateness #CA-25-020 (fence) (No: 7)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness #CA-25-023 (monument sign) with conditions and variance recommendation (Yes: 7)
• Tabled Certificate of Appropriateness #CA-25-024 (roof) (Yes: 7)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness #CA-25-025 (awnings and patio) (Yes: 7)
• Moved Certificate of Appropriateness #CA-25-026 to end of agenda (Yes: 7)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness #CA-25-027 (white gutters) with condition (Yes: 7)

City Council

The council voted to excuse Mrs. Amos from the meeting, with all six members voting yes. The council also approved the May 5 public hearing minutes (MIN‑25‑016), work session minutes (MIN‑25‑017), and city council meeting minutes (MIN‑25‑018), each passing with a unanimous six‑vote yes. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Excused Mrs. Amos from the meeting (Yes 6 – Shea, McLaughlin, Moore, Amick, Bennett, Buskirk)
• Approved MIN‑25‑016 May 5 public hearing minutes (Yes 6 – Buskirk, Moore, Shea, Amick, Bennett, McLaughlin)
• Approved MIN‑25‑017 May 5 work session minutes (Yes 6 – Buskirk, Moore, Shea, Amick, Bennett, McLaughlin)
• Approved MIN‑25‑018 May 5 city council meeting minutes (Yes 6 – Buskirk, Moore, Shea, Amick, Bennett, McLaughlin)

Council Work Session

The council moved RES‑25‑025 recognizing public works professionals to the full council and approved it unanimously. A motion to excuse Mrs. Amos from the work session also passed unanimously. Resolutions RES‑25‑026 (mayor compensation) and RES‑25‑027 (council compensation) were not moved forward.

• Approved RES‑25‑025 recognizing public works staff (6‑0 vote: Bennett, Shea, Amick, Buskirk, McLaughlin, Moore)
• Excused Mrs. Amos from the work session (6‑0 vote: McLaughlin, Bennett, Buskirk, Moore, Shea, Amick)
• RES‑25‑026 (mayor compensation) did not move forward
• RES‑25‑027 (council compensation) did not move forward

Council Public Hearing

Council members voted to excuse Mayor Will Bennett from the May 5 public hearing. The motion was made by Jill Amos, seconded by Richard Moore, and carried unanimously with six votes in favor. No other substantive actions, such as approval or denial of the rezoning ordinance, were recorded in these minutes.

• Excused President Will Bennett from meeting (6‑0)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the April 21 work session minutes (MIN‑25‑014) and the April 21 council meeting minutes (MIN‑25‑015). They also approved the April 2025 Mayor’s Court Report. No other ordinances or policy actions were adopted.

• Approved MIN‑25‑014 work session minutes (7‑0)
• Approved MIN‑25‑015 council meeting minutes (7‑0)
• Approved April 2025 Mayor’s Court Report (7‑0)

Council Work Session

The Canal Winchester City Council moved six items to the full council and approved each. Resolutions recognized law enforcement for National Police Week, created a Sustainability Commission, and approved the mayor's initial appointments to that commission. An ordinance extended the moratorium on adult‑use cannabis operations for six months, authorized an emergency contract with Strawser Paving for the Winchester Boulevard improvements, and amended the zoning map for a 25.87‑acre parcel on Hill Road. All motions passed with recorded vote totals.

• RES-25-021 Recognizing law enforcement for National Police Week – Approved (Yes 7)
• RES-25-022 Creating a Sustainability Commission – Approved (Yes 7)
• RES-25-023 Approving mayor's initial appointments to the Sustainability Commission – Approved (Yes 5, Abstain 2)
• RES-25-024 Extending moratorium on adult‑use cannabis dispensaries – Approved (Yes 7)
• ORD-25-010 Authorizing emergency contract with Strawser Paving for Winchester Boulevard improvements – Approved (Yes 7)
• ORD-25-011 Amending zoning map for 25.87 acres at 7995 Hill Road – Approved (Yes 6, No 1)

Canal Winchester Industry and Commerce Corporation

The Canal Winchester Industry and Commerce Corporation approved funding for three building‑improvement projects at 103 W Waterloo St, 36 N High St, and 8 S High St. An amendment to increase the budget for a screening fence at 31 W Waterloo St was also approved. Officers were re‑elected to their existing positions and the meeting minutes were adopted.

• Approved $15,909.26 in building‑improvement funding for three downtown properties (Yes:6, Abstain:1 – Mr. Abbott)
• Approved amendment to increase budget for screening fence at 31 W Waterloo St (Yes:7)
• Adopted the January 29, 2025 meeting minutes (Yes:7)
• Re‑elected officers to current roles (unanimous approval, Yes:7)
• Adjourned the meeting (Yes:7)

Landmarks Commission

The commission approved eight certificates of appropriateness, including fences at 17 N Trine St and 10 W Oak St, a patio at 94 W Waterloo St, a fence replacement at 100 W Columbus St, garage alterations at 20 N Trine St, new siding at the same address, and a garage roof and privacy fence at 114 N Trine St. All approvals passed with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. The application for a new fence at 24 East Mound St was tabled to the next meeting.

• Approved CA-25-013 fence (6-0)
• Approved CA-25-014 fence with conditions (6-0)
• Approved CA-25-015 patio (6-0)
• Approved CA-25-016 fence (6-0)
• Approved CA-25-017 garage alterations with conditions (6-0)
• Approved CA-25-018 siding with conditions (6-0)
• Approved CA-25-019 garage roof and privacy fence (6-0)
• Tabled CA-25-020 fence application (6-0)

Council Work Session

The Canal Winchester City Council voted to move RES‑25‑015, RES‑25‑016, and RES‑25‑017 to the full Council. Each motion carried with a unanimous 7‑0 vote. These actions advance the annexation service resolution, a stormwater drainage easement, and an electric line right‑of‑way easement.

• Moved RES‑25‑015 to full Council (7‑0)
• Moved RES‑25‑016 to full Council (7‑0)
• Moved RES‑25‑017 to full Council (7‑0)

City Council

The council unanimously approved three sets of prior meeting minutes (MIN-25-011, MIN-25-012, MIN-25-013). It also set a public hearing for the Greengate Plaza preliminary development plan on June 2, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. No other actions were voted on.

• Approved MIN-25-011 work session minutes (7‑0)
• Approved MIN-25-012 public hearing minutes (7‑0)
• Approved MIN-25-013 council meeting minutes (7‑0)
• Set public hearing for Greengate Plaza development June 2, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

Charter Review Commission

The Charter Review Commission voted unanimously to excuse Mr. MacBrair and Mr. Steelesmith from the meeting. It also approved the April 2, 2025 minutes, amended the agenda to discuss old business before new items, and adjourned at 6:29 p.m.

• Excused Mr. MacBrair and Mr. Steelesmith (motion by Land, seconded by Boumis) – passed 9‑0
• Approved April 2, 2025 minutes (motion by Vasilj, seconded by Conner) – passed 9‑0
• Amended agenda to discuss old business before items for discussion (motion by Milliken, seconded by Boumis) – passed 9‑0
• Adjourned meeting at 6:29 p.m. (motion by Conner, seconded by Karshner) – passed 9‑0

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Canal Winchester Planning and Zoning Commission approved a variance for C3 Church Assembly of God to construct an 1,800‑sq‑ft accessory storage building, and approved a variance for Sheetz Inc. to install four electric‑vehicle charging stations with conditions. The commission also approved a site development plan for a 4,200‑sq‑ft modular soccer field at the city’s elementary schools. All approvals were adopted with a 5‑vote majority.

• Approved appeal for C3 Church accessory structure (AP-25-001) – Yes:5
• Approved variance VA-25-002 for C3 Church storage building – Yes:5
• Approved variance VA-25-001 for Sheetz EV charging stations with conditions – Yes:5
• Approved site development plan SDP-25-003 for modular soccer field – approved (vote not recorded)
• Excused Chair Joe Donahue and Vice Chair Deborah McDonnell – Yes:5
• Approved March 10, 2025 meeting minutes – Yes:5
• Closed public hearing for variance VA-25-002 – Yes:5
• Closed public hearing for variance VA-25-001 – Yes:5

Council Work Session

The council moved RES‑25‑012 to full council and approved the Fairfield County E‑911 final plan with a unanimous 7‑0 vote. It also approved RES‑25‑013 authorizing participation in the 2025 ODOT road‑salt contracts, again by a 7‑0 vote. The proposed ORD‑25‑007 ordinance for a 90‑day exclusive resident rental period was tabled with a unanimous 7‑0 vote.

• Approved RES‑25‑012 Fairfield County E‑911 final plan (7‑0)
• Approved RES‑25‑013 ODOT road‑salt contract for 2025 (7‑0)
• Tabled ORD‑25‑007 90‑day exclusive resident rental ordinance (7‑0)

Council Public Hearing

The Canal Winchester City Council held a public hearing on the proposed DORA expansion but did not vote on the resolution. Council members discussed the proposal and public comments but no decision was recorded. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion moved by Moore, seconded by Shea, with a 7‑0 vote.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0) – motion by Moore, seconded by Shea

City Council

The City Council approved the March 17, 2025 Work Session Minutes (MIN‑25‑009) and the March 17, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes (MIN‑25‑010). Both motions carried with six members voting yes and one member abstaining. No other formal actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved MIN-25-009 Work Session Minutes (6‑yes, 1‑abstain)
• Approved MIN-25-010 City Council Meeting Minutes (6‑yes, 1‑abstain)

Charter Review Commission

The Charter Review Commission voted to excuse Mr. Land, Mr. MacBrair, and Mr. Scanlon from the April 2 meeting. The commission also approved the minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting. Both motions carried unanimously.

• Excused Mr. Land, Mr. MacBrair, and Mr. Scanlon from the meeting (vote: Yes 8)
• Approved the March 19, 2025 Charter Review Commission minutes (vote: Yes 8)

Landmarks Commission

The Landmarks Commission excused Chairman Pete Lynch and approved the February 24 minutes. It approved several Certificates of Appropriateness, including a 1,140‑sq‑ft addition, an overhang enclosure, a new fence, a wall sign, new shingles, and the demolition of a house to create park land.

• Excused Chairman Pete Lynch (Yes:6)
• Approved February 24 minutes (Yes:5, Abstain:1)
• Approved Certificate CA-25-006 addition with conditions (Yes:5, Abstain:1)
• Approved Certificate CA-25-007 enclosure of southern overhang (Yes:6)
• Approved Certificate CA-25-008 36" fence (Yes:6)
• Approved Certificate CA-25-009 new wall sign (Yes:6)
• Approved Certificate CA-25-010 new asphalt shingles (Yes:6)
• Approved Certificate CA-25-012 demolition for park expansion (Yes:6)

Charter Review Commission

The Charter Review Commission voted to excuse Mr. Land, Mr. MacBrair, Mr. Scanlon, and Mr. Steelesmith from the meeting. The commission also approved the March 5, 2025 meeting minutes. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Excused Mr. Land, Mr. MacBrair, Mr. Scanlon, and Mr. Steelesmith (vote 7-0)
• Approved March 5, 2025 Charter Review Commission minutes (vote 7-0)