Avon public meetings in 2023
6 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council - Regular and Special Meetings
Council adopted Ordinance No. 88-23 to revise the city's official sanitary sewer master plan. Several other ordinances and resolutions regarding a gas station, fireworks, and road funding were introduced for first reading.
- Approved modifications to the Sanitary Sewer Master Plan (5-0)
- Approved minutes from August 7 Work Session (5-0)
- Approved minutes from August 14 Service Committee meeting (5-0)
- Approved minutes from August 14 Regular Meeting (5-0)
- Approved minutes from September 5 Special Meeting (5-0)
Civil Service Commission
The Commission approved the scheduling of a Police Dispatcher Exam using the National Testing Network. Discussions were held regarding future Fire Department exams, though no actions were taken on them.
- Approved minutes from 8/7/2023 (3-0)
- Approved scheduling of Police Dispatcher Exam (3-0)
Board of Zoning and Building Appeals
The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals approved a rear yard setback variance for a patio roof and a request to install a fence within a drainage easement. One patio roof variance was tentatively approved pending further review of pool distance codes, and one appeal was deleted.
- Approved 9-foot rear yard setback variance for 34400 Crown Colony Drive (AYES all)
- Approved fence construction within drainage easement at 2821 N. Hayes Street (AYES all)
- Tentatively approved 7-foot rear yard setback variance for 35410 Livingston Drive (AYES all)
- Deleted appeal for 4233 Queens Gate (AYES all)
- Approved August 2, 2023 meeting minutes (AYES all)
City Council - Regular and Special Meetings
City Council approved an option to purchase real estate on Stoney Ridge Road. The Council also adopted a resolution to apply for Clean Ohio Green Space Conservation Program funding to preserve open space and ecological areas.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 100-23 to authorize an option to purchase real estate at the westside of Stoney Ridge Road and western terminus of Mills Road (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. R-27-23 supporting a Clean Ohio Green Space Conservation Program funding application (6-0)
Committees of Council
The Committee discussed a proposed tax abatement to support a 20,000 sq. ft. expansion and job retention for Advanced Polymer Coatings. The proposal includes a 75% abatement for 3 years followed by 50% for 7 years on the increased value of the building. The minutes end before a formal vote was recorded.
City Council - Work Sessions
City officials discussed the causes of flooding from a substantial storm on August 23, 2023, noting that rainfall exceeded the design capacity of the city's main infrastructure. The administration is investigating specific affected areas, including Northgate and Stonefield Drive, and reviewing sewer line camera footage.
- Proposed Ohio Public Works Commission funding application to replace a culvert by Petiti’s Garden Center (Resolution No. R-29-23)
- Adjusted reappropriations to increase funds for Storm Water Utility and Sanitary Sewer investigations