Zanesville public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee will meet to discuss upcoming items for committee review. The agenda includes approving previous minutes and reviewing two specific ordinances.

• Ordinance No. 2021-122: Temporary appropriations for January 1, 2022, through March 31, 2022
• Ordinance No. 2021-141: Third amendment to the Zanesville-Washington Joint Economic Development District Contract
• Approval of the October 18, 2021, meeting minutes

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee will meet to discuss and review upcoming agenda items, including approval of minutes and a temporary appropriations ordinance for January through March 2022. The ordinance is declared an emergency. No other discussion items are listed.

• Ordinance No. 2021-122: temporary appropriations for Jan 1 – Mar 31, 2022, declared an emergency
• Approval of minutes from October 18, 2021

City Council

The Zanesville City Council Public Service Committee will meet to discuss upcoming ordinances and resolutions, including a moral claim for utility costs on a condemned building and a sewer separation project. The meeting is open to the public via teleconference due to COVID-19.

• Ordinance No. 2021-139: moral claim for Shirley Labaki for utility costs on condemned building at 614 Main Street
• Ordinance No. 2021-140: reauthorizing bids and contract for R6 and R8 through R11 Basin Sewer Separation Project
• Update on Lear Bid opening
• Approval of minutes from October 12, 2021

City Council

The Zanesville City Council will hold first readings on several ordinances, including a sewer separation project, labor agreements with police unions, and a major revision of the zoning code. They will also take final action on designating a historic property, vacating alleys, and approving a workforce position schedule.

• Ordinance 2021-140: Authorizes bids for R6 and R8-R11 Basin Sewer Separation Project
• Ordinances 2021-149, 150, 151: Approve labor agreements with FOP (Corrections Officers, Zane Lodge #5, Sergeants/Lieutenants)
• Ordinance 2021-145: Revises Chapter 1311 of Codified Ordinances (zoning code)
• Ordinance 2021-136: Designates 701 West Main Street as historic property (second reading)
• Ordinance 2021-137: Vacates unnamed alleys and part of Dover Street near 1428 Sharon Avenue (second reading)

City Council

The Community Development Committee is reviewing Ordinance No. 2021-125 to amend the city's Planning and Zoning Code. The proposal introduces a new definition for Vocational Agriculture Education Programs and establishes them as a special use in certain residential and industrial districts.

• Addition of 'Vocational Agriculture Education Program' definition
• Creation of 'Special Use' category for agriculture programs in RS, RA, and RM Residential Districts
• Authorization of agriculture programs as a Special Use in I-1 Industrial Districts
• Renaming of Table 15 in the Business Districts section of the code

City Council

The Community Development Committee will discuss and review several items, including a temporary expansion of the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) hours for December and New Year's Day, proposed zoning code amendments, a donation of trees from Dawes Arboretum, a historic property designation, an alley vacation, and a revitalization district boundary change. The meeting is for discussion and review; no final votes are scheduled.

• DORA temporary expansion: Sundays/Thursdays 4-10 PM, Fri/Sat 11 AM-11 PM in December; New Year's Day 11 AM-11 PM
• Ordinance 2021-125: amend zoning code chapters 1109.09, 1137.04, 1141.05 (third reading)
• Resolution 2021-134: accept tree donation from Dawes Arboretum (first reading)
• Ordinance 2021-136: designate 701 West Main Street as historic property (first reading)
• Ordinance 2021-137: vacate unnamed alleys near 1428 Sharon Avenue (first reading)

City Council

The Council is reviewing several proposed ordinances, including amendments to the Planning and Zoning Code and a request for expanded DORA hours in December. The agenda also includes discussions on utility easements, contract extensions, and historic property designations.

• Public hearing for amending Planning and Zoning Code Chapters 1109.01, 1137.04, and 1141.05
• Mayor's recommendation to expand DORA hours for December and New Year's Day
• Ordinance 2021-136 to designate 701 West Main Street as a historic property
• Ordinance 2021-135 to extend contract with Moody's of Dayton, Inc. for well repairs
• Ordinance 2021-127 regarding a Columbia Gas easement east of Maysville Avenue

City Council

The Zanesville City Council Ways & Means Committee meeting scheduled for November 15, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. has been canceled. No business items are listed for discussion or decision at this meeting.

• Meeting canceled for November 15, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

City Council

The Zanesville City Council Public Service Committee meeting scheduled for November 8, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. has been canceled. No agenda items or business will be discussed at this meeting.

• Meeting canceled for November 8, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

City Council

The Zanesville City Council is meeting to act on several ordinances, including a police captain labor agreement, a zoning map amendment, and a revised sewer overflow plan. The agenda also includes reappointments to local boards and a traffic order closing an alley. A public hearing was held on a rezoning request for the old McKinley School property.

• Ordinance 2021-130: Approve labor agreement with Fraternal Order of Police (Police Captains)
• Ordinance 2021-131: Ratify MOU for one-time lump sum payment to Police Captains
• Ordinance 2021-132: Submit revised Combined Sewer Overflow Long Term Control Plan to Ohio EPA
• Ordinance 2021-133: Execute Pre-Annexation Agreement with Meridian Realty Capital LLC
• Ordinance 2021-110: Amend zoning map for permanent zoning (third reading)

City Council

The Zanesville City Council Public Safety Committee will discuss upcoming ordinances, resolutions, and safety items, including a traffic order to close a central alley, updates on the I-70 project, and potential safety improvements at several intersections. The meeting is open to the public, with options to attend in person or remotely.

• Traffic Order 2021-09: Central Alley closed from Graham Street 250' east toward East Alley
• ODOT plan updates for I-70 project
• Safety study, repainting, and signage for Maple and Brandywine intersection
• Increased police patrols on Dresden Road between Harding and Taylor
• Loading zone on Forest Avenue in front of 751 Forest

The Public Safety Committee met to discuss traffic safety on Taylor Street, an EMS agreement with Genesis, speed hump updates, and a loading zone request. No formal votes were taken on these items; the meeting was informational, with committee members hearing presentations and discussing options. The only formal action was approving the minutes of the August 2, 2021 special meeting.

• Approved minutes of August 2, 2021 special meeting (voice vote, all in favor)
• Discussed traffic safety improvements on east Taylor Street, including stop signs and speed hump
• Discussed agreement with Genesis for first-on-call 911 EMS service
• Discussed fire-based EMS proposal, including potential 4-mill levy and staffing increase of 14
• Discussed speed hump updates, with 25 locations on backorder
• Discussed loading zone request at 751 Forest Avenue, no action taken

City Council

The Community Development Committee will review two ordinances during this meeting. The items include proposed revisions to the City's Planning and Zoning Code and an agreement for revitalization services.

• Ordinance No. 2021-125: Amendments to Chapters 1109.09, 1137.04, and 1141.05 of the Planning and Zoning Code
• Ordinance No. 2021-126: Agreement with Sunday Creek Horizons for Revitalization and Redevelopment Consulting Services

City Council

The City Council meeting includes public hearings regarding residential zoning amendments near Sharon Avenue and updates to the Planning and Zoning Code. The agenda also features proposed ordinances for consulting services, utility easements, and attorney fee reimbursements.

• Public Hearing: Rezoning parcel 81-71-02-18-000 near Sharon Avenue from RS-5 to RM-2
• Ordinance 2021-126: Agreement with Sunday Creek Horizons for redevelopment consulting services
• Ordinance 2021-127: Easement for Columbia Gas for a gas main east of Maysville Pike
• Ordinance 2021-128: Reimbursement of attorney fees for indigent defendants in Municipal Court
• Public Hearing: Amendments to Chapter 1137 of the Planning and Zoning Code

City Council

Zanesville City Council is considering an emergency ordinance to authorize the Public Service Director to seek bids for cleaning up 2200 Linden Avenue. The project aims to remediate the former Lear site to address potential threats to public health and safety.

• Ordinance No. 2021-124: Authorization to advertise for bids and contract for cleanup of 2200 Linden Avenue
• Estimated cleanup cost of $1,750,000

City Council

The Zanesville City Council's Ways & Means Committee will meet to discuss and review an ordinance amending the city's appropriation ordinance and declaring an emergency. The agenda includes approval of minutes from a prior meeting and the ordinance review, with no other discussion items listed.

• Ordinance No. 2021-122 amending appropriation Ordinance No. 2021-27 and declaring an emergency
• Approval of minutes from August 16, 2021 meeting
• Public attendance options via phone or WebEx due to COVID-19

City Council

The Zanesville City Council's Public Service Committee will discuss upcoming ordinances, including two moral claims for property damage and a contract for consulting services for the former Lear site redevelopment. The meeting is open to the public via teleconference due to COVID-19.

• Ordinance 2021-113: moral claim for Kathy Morinelli for couch damage from broken water line
• Ordinance 2021-114: moral claim for Jason Dalton for damage to 2011 Ford Explorer from street sweeper (Claim 2021-17)
• Ordinance 2021-116: professional contract with Hill & Associates, LLC for consulting on former Lear site redevelopment at 2200 Linden Avenue

City Council

The Zanesville City Council's Code Enforcement Committee is meeting to discuss upcoming ordinances, resolutions, and other items. The agenda includes proposed changes to Chapter 13, an update on demolitions, a summary of the 2021 weed crew's work, and the introduction of John Benson. This is the last regular scheduled meeting for 2021, and the next meeting date has not been set.

• Discussion of changes to Chapter 13
• Update on demolitions
• Weed crew summary for 2021
• Introduction of John Benson

City Council

The Zanesville City Council's Public Service Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss upcoming ordinances, resolutions, and other items, including an update on the CSO Long Term plan from a consultant. The meeting is open to the public, with options to attend in person or remotely.

• Approval of minutes from September 13, 2021
• CSO Long Term plan update by consultant

City Council

The Zanesville City Council Ways & Means Committee meeting scheduled for September 20, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. has been canceled. The agenda contains no other business items.

• Meeting canceled for September 20, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

City Council

The Zanesville City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several ordinances, including zoning changes, a subdivision plat, and contracts for water projects, sewer design, and police labor agreements. The meeting also includes resolutions for trick-or-treat and tax levies.

• Public hearing to amend Chapter 1129.07 Special and Temporary Uses
• Public hearing to rezone parcels 83-28-01-01-000, 83029-01-20-000, 83-29-01-21-000, 83-29-01-17-000 from I-1 to A&E
• Public hearing for final plat of Kearns Farm Estate Subdivision
• Ordinance 2021-101: Repeal Ordinance 2021-78, authorize bids for Mitchell Tank 3 Project
• Ordinance 2021-103: Contract with AECOM for Combined Sewer Overflow Basin design

City Council

The Zanesville City Council Public Service Committee will discuss several ordinances and resolutions, including repealing a prior ordinance for the Mitchell Tank 3 Project, adding a Traffic Signal Supervisor/Programmer position, contracting with AECOM for sewer separation design, applying for a water development loan, and bidding a water line replacement on Pine Street. The meeting is for discussion only; no final votes are scheduled.

• Ordinance 2021-101: Repeals Ordinance 2021-78 and authorizes bidding for Mitchell Tank 3 Project
• Ordinance 2021-102: Adds Traffic Signal Supervisor/Programmer position to pay ordinance
• Ordinance 2021-103: Authorizes contract with AECOM for R-6 and R-8 thru R-11 CSO Basin Sewer Separation design
• Ordinance 2021-104: Authorizes Ohio Water Development Authority loan for multiple water projects
• Ordinance 2021-105: Authorizes bidding for Pine Street water line replacement

City Council

The Public Safety Committee will meet to review upcoming ordinances and resolutions. Discussion items include traffic solutions for east Taylor St., speed hump updates, and a 911 agreement with Genesis.

• Traffic solutions for east part of Taylor St.
• Agreement with Genesis as first call on 911
• Speed hump updates
• Loading Zone on Forest Avenue in front of 751 Forest

City Council

The Zanesville City Council is scheduled to take final action on several ordinances, including amending the city's zoning map and accepting the final plat for the Kearns Farm Estate Subdivision. The agenda also includes first readings for contracts related to the city's employee health plan and the replacement of the Vehicle Maintenance Building roof. Additionally, the Mayor recommends appointing Ms. Johnna M. Johnson to the Board of Zoning Appeals.

• Ordinance No. 2021-89: Amend and revise the zoning map to make permanent zoning changes (Second Reading).
• Ordinance No. 2021-90: Accept the final plat for the Kearns Farm Estate Subdivision (Second Reading).
• Ordinance No. 2021-95: Authorize bids and contract for the replacement of the Vehicle Maintenance Building Roof (First Reading).
• Ordinance No. 2021-98: Authorize contracts for Administration, Network, Medical Management, Consultation, and Stop Loss Insurance Services for the City’s Employee Health Plan (First Reading).
• Communication from Mayor Mason recommending the appointment of Ms. Johnna M. Johnson to the Board of Zoning Appeals.

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee will review ordinances regarding employee health plan insurance services and amendments to indigent burial regulations. The committee will also discuss a School Resource Officer agreement and the Halloween Trick or Treat date.

• Ordinance No. 2021-97: Amending Chapter 953 regarding Indigent Burials
• Ordinance No. 2021-98: Authorizing contracts for City Employee Health Plan insurance services
• Ordinance No. 2021-96: Amending appropriation Ordinance No. 2021-27
• Discussion of School Resource Officer Agreement
• Discussion of Halloween Trick or Treat date

City Council

The City Council meeting includes a public hearing regarding an application for a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA). The agenda also covers several proposed ordinances related to zoning, infrastructure, and personnel.

• Public hearing for the DORA application to designate an Outdoor Refreshment Area
• Ordinance 2021-87: Authorization to contract for construction at Woodlawn Cemetery
• Ordinance 2021-88: Contract for repairs to the 3rd floor jail at 332 South Street
• Ordinance 2021-90: Acceptance of final plat for Kearns Farm Estate Subdivision
• Traffic Order 2021-08: Speed limit change from 55 mph to 45 mph on Newark Road

City Council

The Zanesville City Council Public Service Committee meeting scheduled for August 9, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. has been canceled.

City Council

The Zanesville City Council is holding a public hearing on a request to rezone two parcels near Francis Street from Office One to Highway Commercial, followed by a regular meeting with several ordinances on first, second, and third readings. The agenda includes pay adjustments, a water reservoir project loan increase, demolition liens, fee waivers, and a workforce position schedule.

• Public hearing on rezoning parcels 86-11-03-04-000 & 86-11-03-03-000 from O1 to C4 (requested by Bob Kessler)
• Ordinance 2021-82: pay adjustment for part-time Utility Billing clerk (first reading)
• Ordinance 2021-83: increase Drinking Water Assistance Fund Loan for Mitchell (Pioneer) Reservoir Replacement Project design (first reading)
• Ordinance 2021-84: assessment of liens for demolition and clearance activities (first reading)
• Ordinance 2021-85: waive planning and zoning permit fees for Muskingum County Fair Board (emergency first reading)

City Council

The Zanesville City Council Housing Committee meeting scheduled for July 26, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. has been canceled. No other business is listed on this agenda.

• Housing Committee meeting canceled

City Council

The Community Development Committee is meeting to discuss and review several ordinances before they go to the full City Council, including a zoning map update, a designated outdoor refreshment area, a permit fee waiver for the county fair board, and a city workforce position schedule. The meeting also includes discussion items on a summer concert series and a downtown district expansion.

• Ordinance 2021-70: amend and revise the city zoning map
• Ordinance 2021-75: establish a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (second reading; public hearing Aug. 9)
• Ordinance 2021-85: waive planning and zoning permit fees for Muskingum County Fair Board
• Ordinance 2021-86: authorize a Maximum Schedule of positions for city workforce
• Discussion: Secrest Summer Concert Series and Downtown Revitalization District expansion

City Council

The Zanesville City Council Ways & Means Committee meeting scheduled for July 19, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. has been canceled. No agenda items or decisions are listed for this meeting.

• Meeting canceled for July 19, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

City Council

The Zanesville City Council will hold first readings on several ordinances, including a $1.525 million bond issuance for infrastructure at the National Road Business Park, a designated outdoor refreshment area, and a new employee handbook. The council will also take final action on a zoning map amendment. The meeting includes public comments and routine approvals.

• Ordinance 2021-73: $1,525,000 in notes for National Road Business Park infrastructure (access road, waterline, sewer upgrades)
• Ordinance 2021-75: Establish a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (public hearing Aug 9)
• Ordinance 2021-80: Adopt new employee handbook
• Ordinance 2021-70: Amend and revise zoning map (second reading, hearing July 26)
• Ordinance 2021-72: Waive residence requirement for Director of Public Safety

City Council

The Zanesville Public Service Committee is meeting to discuss upcoming ordinances and resolutions, including a $1.525 million note issuance for the National Road Business Park, a loan application for the Mitchell Hill Water Storage Tank project, and pay increases in the Traffic Signal Department. The meeting is for discussion only, with formal votes to occur at a later council meeting.

• Ordinance 2021-72: Waiving residence requirement for Directors of Public Safety
• Ordinance 2021-73: Authorizing up to $1,525,000 in notes for National Road Business Park infrastructure
• Ordinance 2021-74: Authorizing pay increases for enhanced certifications in Traffic Signal Department
• Ordinance 2021-77: Authorizing WSRLA loan application for Mitchell Hill Water Storage Tank 3/Pioneer Reservoir
• Ordinance 2021-78: Authorizing bids and contract for Mitchell Hill Water Storage Tank 3 project

City Council

This agenda provides notice that the Code Enforcement Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. has been canceled. The next regular scheduled meeting will be held on October 4, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. The agenda contains no other business items.

• Cancellation of Code Enforcement Committee meeting for July 6, 2021
• Next Code Enforcement Committee meeting scheduled for October 4, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

City Council

The Community Development Committee is meeting to discuss upcoming ordinances and resolutions, including a zoning map amendment and two discussion items: a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) and the Secrest Summer Concert Series. The meeting is open to the public with options to attend in person or by phone/WebEx.

• Ordinance 2021-70: amend and revise the zoning map and make permanent zoning
• Discussion: Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) boundary and logistics
• Discussion: Secrest Summer Concert Series
• Approval of minutes from May 24, 2021

City Council

The Community Development Committee is meeting to discuss and review upcoming ordinances and resolutions, including a zoning map amendment. The committee will also discuss the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) boundaries and logistics, and the Secrest Summer Concert Series. This is a discussion meeting, not a final vote.

• Ordinance 2021-70: amend and revise the city zoning map for permanent zoning
• Discussion: Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) boundary and logistics
• Discussion: Secrest Summer Concert Series
• Approval of minutes from May 24, 2021 meeting

City Council

The Zanesville City Council will hold first readings on a zoning map amendment and a delinquent property lien ordinance, and take final action on contracts for a new Woodlawn Cemetery administration building and two Kenworth trucks for the water division. A new no-parking zone on Market Street is also proposed. The agenda includes public comments on Linden Avenue safety and other matters.

• Ordinance 2021-70: amend zoning map (first reading)
• Ordinance 2021-71: assess liens for delinquent bills (emergency/first reading)
• Ordinance 2021-58: contract for Woodlawn Cemetery admin building (third reading)
• Ordinance 2021-61: purchase two Kenworth T370 trucks and service bodies (third reading)
• Traffic Order 2021-07: No Parking Anytime on south side of Market Street from Second Street to the River

City Council

The Zanesville City Council Ways & Means Committee meeting scheduled for June 21, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. has been canceled. No other business or agenda items are listed for this meeting.

• Meeting canceled for June 21, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

City Council

The Zanesville City Council Public Service Committee is meeting to discuss upcoming ordinances and resolutions, including a federal agreement for resurfacing Pershing Road, the 2021 Citywide Gas Tax Paving Program, and a donation to the Zanesville Jaycees. The meeting is open to the public, with options to attend in person or by phone/WebEx due to COVID-19.

• Ordinance 2021-57: Federal Local LET Project Agreement with ODOT for Pershing Road resurfacing (passed by Council)
• Ordinance 2021-59: Bids and contract for 2021 Citywide Gas Tax Paving Program (second reading)
• Ordinance 2021-X: Authorization to bid and award contract for R6 and R8-R11
• Ordinance 2021-XX: AECOM services during construction for R6 and R8-R11
• Ordinance 2021-64: Donation to Zanesville Jaycees for Stars and Stripes on the River (first reading)

City Council

The Zanesville City Council Public Safety Committee will discuss upcoming ordinances and resolutions, including six traffic orders. These orders cover an alley closure and new no-parking zones. The committee will also discuss speed hump placement guidelines and potential locations.

• Traffic Order 2021-02: closes Granite Alley between Pierce Street and Weller Avenue
• Traffic Order 2021-03: establishes no parking when snow exceeds 2 inches on multiple streets
• Traffic Order 2021-04: no parking anytime on north side of Grandview Avenue from Pine Street to dead end
• Traffic Order 2021-05: no parking anytime in alley south of 2329 Hoge Avenue
• Discussion of speed hump locations including Country Club, Fairway Lane, and Cliffwood Avenue

City Council

The Community Development Committee will review several ordinances regarding city property and funding. Items include purchasing playground equipment for Keen Street Park and implementing new community development fees.

• Purchase of playground equipment and amenities for Keen Street Park
• Application for Ohio Development Services Agency funds
• Implementation of new Community Development fees
• Disposal of surplus city properties via the Zanesville CIC

City Council

The City Council reviewed ordinances regarding updated Community Development fees and the disposal of eight surplus city-owned properties for economic development. The meeting also addressed various equipment purchases for the water, sanitation, and sewer divisions.

• Ordinance 2021-52: Implementation of new Community Development fees
• Ordinance 2021-54: Authorization to dispose of eight surplus properties via the CIC
• Ordinance 2021-47: Purchase of two New Way Cobra Series rear loader trash trucks
• Ordinance 2021-50: Purchase of playground equipment for Merrick and Cuddy Dixon Parks
• $100,000 Straker Foundation grant for Keen Street Park improvements

City Council

This agenda announces that Zanesville City Council meetings will reopen to in-person public attendance on May 24, 2021, with specific COVID-19 guidelines. Fully vaccinated individuals may attend without masks, while unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated attendees must wear masks and maintain social distancing. The agenda also provides remote attendance options via phone or online. No other business items are listed.

• In-person attendance resumes May 24, 2021 at City Hall, enter via Market Street door
• Mask and social distancing required for unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated attendees
• Remote attendance via phone: 1-844-621-3956, access code 126 750 8098
• Online attendance via Webex: zanesvillecity.webex.com, meeting ID 126 750 8098

City Council

The Zanesville City Council Ways & Means Committee meeting scheduled for May 17, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. has been canceled. No agenda items or decisions are listed for this meeting.

• Meeting canceled for May 17, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

City Council

The Public Service Committee will discuss several ordinances, including a contract with AECOM for sewer plan revisions, purchases of heavy equipment and trucks, a citywide paving project, and a surplus property sale. They will also consider adding emergency language to a workforce positions ordinance. No discussion items are listed.

• Ordinance 2021-51: AECOM contract for Phase 4 sewer plan revisions
• Ordinance 2021-43: Purchase of Caterpillar excavator from Ohio CAT
• Ordinance 2021-45: Advertise bids for 2021 Citywide OPWC Overlays
• Ordinance 2021-47: Purchase of two trash trucks from Cerni Motors
• Ordinance 2021-38: Surplus property sale via Gov Deals

City Council

The Zanesville City Council will consider several ordinances at its May 10, 2021 meeting, including first readings for a contract with AECOM for sewer overflow plan revisions, new Community Development fees, a banking services contract, surplus property disposal, an employee handbook amendment, and a labor agreement with AFSCME Local #1573. The council will also take action on second and third readings for equipment purchases, road overlays, playground equipment, and other items. The agenda includes both routine administrative matters and significant financial decisions.

• Ordinance 2021-51: Contract with AECOM for Phase 4 revisions to Combined Sewer Overflow Long Term Control Plan (first reading)
• Ordinance 2021-52: Implementation of new Community Development fees (first reading)
• Ordinance 2021-53: Banking and cash management services contract for June 1, 2021–May 31, 2026 (emergency/first reading)
• Ordinance 2021-56: Labor agreement with AFSCME Local #1573 (emergency/first reading)
• Ordinance 2021-50: Purchase playground equipment for Merrick and Cuddy Dixon Parks (second reading)

City Council

The Zanesville City Council Code Enforcement Committee is meeting to discuss upcoming ordinances, resolutions, and discussion items. The agenda includes discussion of regulating home improvement contractors and changes to Chapter 13, though no specific details or decisions are listed. The meeting is open to the public by phone only due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Discussion of regulation of home improvement contractors
• Discussion of changes to Chapter 13
• Approval of minutes from April 5, 2021 special meeting

City Council

The Zanesville City Council Housing Committee is meeting for discussion only, with no actionable items on the agenda. The committee will hear a presentation on the state of housing in Zanesville and participate in an exercise on housing development strategies. The meeting is open to the public via phone or video conference due to COVID-19 restrictions on in-person attendance.

• Presentation on the State of Housing in Zanesville
• Housing Development Strategies exercise for Council

City Council

The Zanesville City Council will hold first readings on eight ordinances, including purchases of heavy equipment for wastewater, vehicle maintenance, sanitation, and sewer divisions, plus playground equipment for Merrick and Cuddy Dixon Parks. They will also consider second readings on surplus property sales and a revised investment policy, and a third reading on the city workforce position schedule. The meeting includes a mayoral appointment to the Downtown Design Review Board.

• Ordinance 2021-43: Purchase Caterpillar 306 Mini Hydraulic Excavator from Ohio CAT for Wastewater Division
• Ordinance 2021-45: Advertise bids for 2021 Citywide OPWC Overlays
• Ordinance 2021-47: Purchase two New Way Cobra trash trucks from Cerni Motors for Sanitation Division
• Ordinance 2021-49: Purchase Freightliner 114-SD Sewer Cleaner from Brown Equipment for Sewer Division
• Ordinance 2021-50: Purchase playground equipment for Merrick and Cuddy Dixon Parks

City Council

The Zanesville City Council's Community Development Committee is meeting to discuss upcoming ordinances and resolutions, including one to re-authorize the economic development revolving loan fund. Discussion items include a possible Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA), community development fee changes, and updates on CDBG allocations and the Community Grant Program. The meeting is public but attendance is by phone or video due to COVID-19.

• ORD. No. 2021-44: re-authorizes administration of economic development revolving loan fund, declares emergency
• Discussion: Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA)
• Discussion: Community Development Fee Change
• Discussion: CDBG Allocation Update
• Discussion: Community Grant Program Update

City Council

The Zanesville City Council is considering Ordinance 2021-30, which consolidates several job classifications for vehicle operators, plant mechanics, plant operators, and water metering positions across city divisions. The changes, agreed upon with the AFSCME union, aim to streamline duties, increase cross-training, and preserve jobs without changing the total number of positions. The ordinance is the final step to implement the newly ratified union contract.

• Ordinance 2021-30 consolidates Vehicle Operator 1 and 2 into a single Vehicle Operator classification in Streets, Cemetery, Water, and Sewer divisions.
• Plant Mechanic 1 and 2 classifications are combined into one Plant Mechanic role in Water and Sewer divisions.
• Plant Operator 1, 2, and 3 are merged into a single Plant Operator classification, with Lead Operator titles for the highest-level positions.
• Water meter technician and reader roles are folded into Vehicle Operator duties, increasing Water Division Vehicle Operators from 3 to 6.
• No net gain or loss of positions; the ordinance implements the ratified AFSCME contract.

City Council

The Public Service Committee will review several ordinances regarding water system improvements and infrastructure. The agenda also includes discussions on streetlight audits, employee pay adjustments, and garbage can size regulations.

• AMI Water Meter Project cooperative agreement with OWDA
• Water Line Replacement projects for Newark Road and Pine Street
• Streetlight Audit Project change order with Tanko Lighting
• Pay adjustment for the Public Service Auditor position
• Amendment to city ordinances regarding garbage can size

City Council

The Council is considering several ordinances related to water system improvements and infrastructure. Items include applying for OWDA loans for water projects and a change order for a streetlight GIS audit.

• Change order for Tanko Lighting streetlight audit, increasing estimated cost from $49,950 to $66,000
• Ordinance to increase maximum garbage can capacity from 32 to 96 gallons
• Authorization to advertise bids for surplus property including vehicles and equipment
• Pay adjustment for Public Service Auditor position to $24.47 per hour
• Proposed water line replacement projects for Newark Road and Pine Street

City Council

The Zanesville City Council's Code Enforcement Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss proposed changes to Chapter 13, mainly concerning contractor registration and permit fee changes. The meeting is open to the public by phone or video due to COVID-19 restrictions on in-person attendance. The agenda also includes roll call and approval of the February 1, 2021 minutes.

• Discussion of proposed changes to Chapter 13 on contractor registration
• Discussion of changes to permit fees
• Approval of minutes from February 1, 2021

City Council

The Zanesville City Council's Code Enforcement Committee will discuss proposed changes to Chapter 13, focusing on contractor registration and permit fees. The meeting is open to the public via phone or video due to COVID-19 restrictions. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from a prior meeting.

• Discussion of changes to Chapter 13 regarding contractor registration and permit fees
• Approval of minutes from February 1, 2021 meeting
• Update on demolition of 25 structures in 2020 and 5 under contract
• Update on Kemp properties and efforts to sell or demolish them
• Code enforcement update including citations for businesses and property preservation efforts

City Council

The Zanesville City Council Ways & Means Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss an upcoming bargaining unit ordinance related to the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). The meeting is for discussion only; no resolutions or ordinances are listed. Public attendance is by phone or video due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Discussion of bargaining unit for AFSCME
• Approval of minutes from March 15, 2021
• No resolutions or ordinances on agenda
• Public access via phone or Webex due to COVID-19

City Council

The Zanesville City Council will hold a public hearing and regular meeting on March 22, 2021. They will hear testimony on a zoning change for four parcels near Marietta and 11th Streets, then consider several ordinances, including the 2021 budget, funding for the Community Improvement Corporation, and contracts for consulting services. The meeting also includes the Mayor's State of the City address.

• Public hearing on rezoning 4 parcels near Marietta and 11th Streets from RS-5 to RM-2
• Ordinance 2021-26: $20,000 to Community Improvement Corporation for 2021
• Ordinance 2021-27: 2021 fiscal year appropriations (budget)
• Ordinance 2021-28: Apply for OPWC emergency funds
• Ordinance 2021-29: Participate in ODOT winter contract for road salt

City Council

The Community Development Committee meeting of Zanesville City Council scheduled for March 22, 2021, has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is April 26, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. This agenda contains only procedural notice of cancellation and rescheduling.

• March 22, 2021 committee meeting cancelled
• Next meeting rescheduled to April 26, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

City Council

The Zanesville City Council Ways & Means Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss upcoming ordinances and budget items, primarily focusing on the budgets of public safety departments. The agenda includes a series of budget hearings for various city departments, with presentations by department heads. No resolutions or ordinances are listed for action; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Budget hearings for Vehicle & Equip. Maintenance, Community Development, Airport, Streets & Sanitation, Water, Parks and Cemetery, and Sewer departments
• Follow-up discussion on Public Service with Scott Brown
• Approval of minutes from February 16, 2021
• Public participation via phone or Webex due to COVID-19

City Council

The Zanesville City Council is holding budget hearings for the 2021 permanent budget, with department heads presenting their proposed budgets. The agenda includes a detailed budget ordinance with amendments to the temporary budget, covering all city funds. This is a procedural meeting focused on reviewing and approving the city's spending plan for the year.

• Public Service budget hearing includes departments: Vehicle & Equipment, Maintenance, Community Development, Airport, Streets & Sanitation, Water, Parks & Cemetery, Sewer.
• General Fund total appropriations set at $19,227,905, with $1,437,260 in amendments.
• Police Fund appropriations total $8,145,401, including $4,935,598 for salaries and wages.
• Auto Gas Fund appropriations total $2,995,479, with $953,932 for capital outlay.
• Income Tax Fund appropriations total $17,862,000, with transfers to General, Police, Jail, and Fire funds.

City Council

The Zanesville City Council Public Service Committee will discuss several ordinances and projects, including a grant application for airport improvements and traffic flow options for the I-70 reconstruction. They will also review bids and schedules for Dryden Resurfacing and South Street Enhancement. The meeting is open to the public via teleconference due to COVID-19.

• Ordinance 2021-24: authorize grant application for Zanesville Municipal Airport improvements
• Discussion: alternate traffic flow for I-70 Reconstruction Project
• Discussion: intersection of Locust & Myrtle
• Dryden Resurfacing bid opening and schedule update
• South Street Enhancement bid opening and schedule update

City Council

The Zanesville City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances, including a zoning map amendment, a cost-of-living wage increase for non-union employees, and contracts for urban design and strategic planning consulting. The council will also vote on purchasing dispatch consoles and applying for grants for airport and roadway improvements. The agenda includes first, second, and third readings of ordinances, with some items up for final action.

• Ordinance 2021-23: Authorizes purchase of three dispatch communication consoles from Motorola Solutions for Safety Departments.
• Ordinance 2021-25: Allows a moral claim (no details provided).
• Ordinance 2021-15: Establishes a cost-of-living wage increase for unaffiliated employees and adjusts pay ranges.
• Ordinance 2021-22: Amends and revises the zoning map for permanent zoning in Zanesville.
• Ordinance 2021-17: Authorizes agreement with Gossman Group (GGR) for urban design and consulting services.

City Council

The March 1, 2021 Public Safety Committee meeting of Zanesville City Council has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 7, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. This notice is procedural only and contains no agenda items for discussion or decision.

• Cancellation of March 1, 2021 Public Safety Committee meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for June 7, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers

City Council

The Zanesville City Council's Community Development Committee will discuss several ordinances, including a zoning map amendment, applications for state and foundation grants, and consulting agreements. The meeting is public but attendance is by phone due to COVID-19.

• Ordinance 2021-16: Authorizes mayor to apply for Clean Ohio Fund grant
• Ordinance 2021-17: Agreement with Gossman Group for urban design consulting
• Ordinance 2021-18: Application for ODNR Cooperative Boating Facility Grant
• Ordinance 2021-19: Application to J.W. and M.H. Straker Foundation for funding
• Ordinance 2021-22: Amends and revises city zoning map

City Council

Zanesville City Council is considering an ordinance to renew an agreement with the Muskingum County Board of Commissioners and the Mid-East Ohio Building Department for building official, master plan review, and backup inspection services, as well as administration and enforcement of the Ohio Building Code. The ordinance also designates fees collected under the agreement for specific uses, including weed and litter control and demolition of vacant structures, and declares the measure an emergency.

• Renewal of contract with Muskingum County for building code enforcement services
• Fees to be deposited in Division of Building and Code Enforcement budget for weed/litter control and demolition
• Emergency declaration for immediate effect upon passage

City Council

The Zanesville City Council Ways & Means Committee is meeting to discuss upcoming ordinances and budget items, focusing on the budgets of public safety departments. The agenda includes budget hearings for Police, City Maintenance, Code Enforcement, Fire, and Public Safety, with department heads presenting. The meeting is open to the public via phone or video due to COVID-19.

• Budget hearing for Police Department at 4:45 p.m. with Chief Tony Coury
• Budget hearing for City Maintenance at 5:00 p.m. with Craig Stemm
• Budget hearing for Code Enforcement at 5:15 p.m. with Tim Smith
• Budget hearing for Fire Department at 5:30 p.m. with Chief Jeff Bell
• Budget hearing for Public Safety at 5:45 p.m. with Director Doug Merry

City Council

The Zanesville City Council Public Service Committee will meet virtually to discuss upcoming ordinances and infrastructure projects. The committee will consider two ordinances: one authorizing the mayor to apply for a cooperative agreement for the AMI Meter Project with the Ohio Water Development Authority, and another authorizing an agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation for roadway maintenance. Discussion items include schedules for the Mitchell water tower, water meter, Dresden Rd, Pine Street water line, and Putnam CSO separation projects.

• Ordinance 2021-08: AMI Meter Project cooperative agreement with Ohio Water Development Authority
• Ordinance 2021-09: Agreement with ODOT for roadway maintenance/repair
• Mitchell water tower loan, bid, and construction schedule
• Dresden Rd design, bid, construction schedule
• Putnam CSO separation design, bid, construction schedule

City Council

The Zanesville City Council met and approved several ordinances, including authorizing bids for the Dryden Road Resurfacing Project and the South Street Enhancement Project, and the sale of city-owned property via internet auction. The council also concurred with the mayor's reappointments to the South East Area Transit Board and passed an ordinance for a contract with Strand Associates for the Gant Stadium Upgrades Project. All votes were 8-0 with one member absent.

• Resolution 2021-01: Authorizes internet auction sale of city-owned personal property during 2021
• Ordinance 2021-02: Authorizes bids for Dryden Road Resurfacing Project
• Ordinance 2021-03: Authorizes bids for South Street Enhancement Project
• Ordinance 2020-153: Authorizes purchase of five new dispatch center desks
• Ordinance 2020-146 Amended: Authorizes contract with Strand Associates for Gant Stadium Upgrades Project

City Council

The Zanesville City Council will consider four proposed ordinances at its February 8, 2021 meeting. These include authorizing the mayor to seek a loan for AMI water meter planning, allowing the Public Service Director to contract with ODOT for road maintenance, directing police auction proceeds to the Drug Forfeiture Fund, and paying 2020 invoices with 2021 funds. No ordinances are scheduled for final action, and no traffic orders or petitions were filed.

• Ordinance 2021-08: Authorizes mayor to apply for OWDA loan for AMI Meter Project planning
• Ordinance 2021-09: Authorizes agreement with ODOT for roadway maintenance on state highways
• Ordinance 2021-10: Directs police vehicle auction proceeds to Drug Forfeiture Fund
• Ordinance 2021-11: Authorizes payment of 2020 invoices with 2021 funds

Community Development

The Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) will hold a virtual meeting to elect new officers and approve previous meeting minutes. The body will also discuss 2021 goals, the FY2021 budget, and the payment of real estate taxes.

• Election of officers
• Approval of real estate tax payments
• Discussion of FY2021 Budget
• Discussion of 2021 CIC goals

City Council

The Zanesville City Council Ways & Means Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. has been canceled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting canceled

City Council

The Zanesville City Council will hold first readings on ordinances authorizing bids for the Dryden Road Resurfacing Project and the South Street Enhancement Project, and will take final action on contracts for dispatch center desks, workforce positions, and the Gant Stadium Upgrades Project. The agenda also includes a resolution to auction surplus city property online. The meeting is open to the public via phone or video conference.

• Resolution 2021-01: authorize internet auction of surplus city property in 2021
• Ordinance 2021-02: advertise bids for Dryden Road Resurfacing Project
• Ordinance 2021-03: advertise bids for South Street Enhancement Project
• Ordinance 2020-153: purchase 5 new dispatch center desks (second reading)
• Ordinance 2020-146 Amended: contract with Strand Associates for Gant Stadium Upgrades (third reading)

City Council

The Zanesville City Council Public Service Committee will meet virtually on January 11, 2021, to discuss and review upcoming ordinances and resolutions. Items include ordinances for Dryden Road resurfacing, South Street enhancement, and purchasing five new dispatch center desks, plus discussion on the Main Street Storm Sewer Project and the CSO Long Term Control Plan. The meeting is open to the public via phone or web.

• Ordinance No. 2021-02 - Dryden Road Resurfacing
• Ordinance No. 2021-03 - South Street Enhancement
• Ordinance No. 2020-153 - authorize bids and contract for 5 new dispatch center desks
• Discussion: Main Street Storm Sewer Project
• Discussion: CSO Long Term Control Plan