Zanesville public meetings in 2024

City Council

The City Council will hold first readings on six ordinances, including an emergency measure to authorize past spending for a water line and street repair on Pine Street, an agreement with ODOT for resurfacing Putnam and Cleveland Avenues, a reimbursement agreement for indigent defense attorneys, temporary appropriations for early 2025, creation of four incentive districts with tax exemptions, and reauthorization of the Fairview Road Community Reinvestment Area. The council will also read a resolution supporting the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission.

• Ordinance 2024-143: Authorizes past emergency expenditure for water line and street repair on Pine Street
• Ordinance 2024-144: Agreement with ODOT for resurfacing and pedestrian improvements on Putnam Avenue and Cleveland Avenue from Maysville Avenue to Moxahala Avenue
• Ordinance 2024-146: Temporary appropriations for January 1 through March 31, 2025
• Ordinance 2024-147: Creates four tax increment financing (TIF) districts, exempting property improvements from real property taxes and requiring service payments in lieu of taxes
• Ordinance 2024-148: Reauthorizes and amends the Fairview Road Community Reinvestment Area

City Council

The Community Development Committee will discuss Ordinance 2024-148, which reauthorizes and amends the Fairview Road Community Reinvestment Area with revised tax exemption terms and a new re-evaluation schedule. The committee will also vote to approve the minutes from the October 28, 2024 meeting. No other discussion items are listed.

• Ordinance 2024-148 reauthorizing and amending the Fairview Road Community Reinvestment Area, with an emergency clause
• Revised tax exemptions: up to 100% for 15 years for residential remodeling, new construction, and commercial/industrial projects (negotiated case-by-case)
• New re-evaluation requirement every two years beginning December 31, 2026
• Approval of minutes from October 28, 2024 meeting

City Council

The Zanesville City Council Ways and Means Committee meeting scheduled for December 16, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 21, 2025.

City Council

City Council will discuss an emergency ordinance to amend the 2024 working budget. The body is also considering a traffic order to establish a new speed limit on Northpointe Drive.

• Ordinance No. 2024-141: Proposed amendments to the 2024 working budget, including a $1,223,648 increase in General Fund total receipts
• Traffic Order 2024-07: Proposed 45 mph speed limit on Northpointe Drive from Fairview Road to the city limits
• Budget adjustments including $50,000 for Municipal Court contractual services and $75,000 for IT Management contractual services

City Council

The Zanesville City Council Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss Traffic Order 2024-07. The agenda includes roll call, approval of November 4, 2024 minutes, and no ordinances. No other substantive items are listed.

• Approval of minutes from November 4, 2024 meeting
• Discussion of Traffic Order 2024-07 (details not provided in agenda)
• No ordinances or resolutions scheduled

City Council

The Zanesville City Council will hold third readings and likely vote on two ordinances: one creating a tax increment financing (TIF) district for a development at 8 Main Street and 12 Main Street, and another adopting an economic development plan for the Leasure Farm Incentive District. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from November 12, 2024.

• Ordinance 2024-137: Third reading to create the 8 Main TIF for parcels at 8 and 12 Main Street, authorizing service payments in lieu of taxes and a TIF agreement with 8 Main LLC.
• Ordinance 2024-138: Third reading to adopt an economic development plan for the Leasure Farm Incentive District.

City Council

The Ways and Means Committee will discuss and potentially vote on two tax increment financing (TIF) ordinances: one for a project at 8 and 12 Main Street (8 Main TIF) and a draft for the Leasure Farms Subdivision residential TIF. The committee will also discuss a proposed ordinance on charity/nonprofit funding, continuing an earlier debate about using taxpayer dollars to support a 501(c)(3) arts organization.

• Ordinance 2024-137: Creating the 8 Main TIF for a project at 8 Main Street and 12 Main Street, allowing service payments in lieu of taxes
• Draft Ordinance 2024-*: Creating the Leasure Farms Residential TIF for the Leasure Farms Subdivision
• Discussion item: Ordinance on Charity/Nonprofits — ongoing debate about funding a 501(c)(3) arts group with city funds

City Council

Zanesville City Council will hold first readings on a contract to purchase a new Sutphen 75' fire engine/ladder and a roof replacement contract for city buildings. Second readings are scheduled for a tax increment financing (TIF) agreement for development at 8 and 12 Main Street and an economic development plan for the Leasure Farm Incentive District. A third reading will consider amendments to the employee handbook. The council will also vote on reappointments to the South East Area Transit Board and the Muskingum County Convention Facilities Authority, and authorize a police vehicle auction.

• First reading of Ordinance 2024-139: purchase of a Sutphen 75' fire engine/ladder via Sourcewell cooperative purchasing agreement.
• First reading of Ordinance 2024-140: roof replacement on city buildings by Garland/DBS via Equalis cooperative purchasing program.
• Second reading of Ordinance 2024-137: creating the 8 Main TIF at 8 and 12 Main Street, with service payments in lieu of taxes.
• Second reading of Ordinance 2024-138: adoption of economic development plan for Leasure Farm Incentive District.
• Third reading of Ordinance 2024-130: amendment to the city employee handbook.

City Council

The Public Service Committee will review a contract for roof replacements on city-owned buildings. Members will also discuss authorizing the Public Service Director to waive certain county permit fees.

• Ordinance No. 2024-140: Contract with Garland/DBS for roof replacement on city-owned buildings via Equalis Cooperative Purchasing Program
• Discussion on authorizing the Public Service Director to waive certain county permit fees

City Council

City Council will hold a public hearing and a third reading to decide on a request by the Muskingum County Convention Facilities Authority to vacate Elberon Avenue and Court Alley. The body will also consider several new ordinances regarding tax increment financing and economic development.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2024-126 Amended to vacate Elberon Avenue between 4th and 5th Street and Court Alley
• Ordinance No. 2024-137 to create the 8 Main TIF for projects at 8 Main Street and 12 Main Street
• Ordinance No. 2024-138 adopting an economic development plan for the Leasure Farm Incentive District
• Ordinance No. 2024-132 for rehabilitation of the Sixth Street Bridge
• Ordinance No. 2024-133 to sell two 2016 Police Interceptor utility vehicles to Zane State College

City Council

The Community Development Committee will consider Ordinance 2024-138, which adopts an economic development plan for the Leasure Farm Incentive District. No other discussion items are listed. The meeting also includes roll call and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Ordinance No. 2024-138: adopting an economic development plan for the Leasure Farm Incentive District

City Council

The Zanesville City Council Ways and Means Committee will hold a continued discussion on the Muskingum County Arts Council at its October 21 meeting. No ordinances are scheduled for consideration. The meeting also includes approval of the September 16 minutes.

• Continued discussion on Muskingum County Arts Council (no action item)

City Council

The council will hold first readings on ordinances for resurfacing SR 666, rehabilitating the Sixth Street Bridge, amending the employee handbook, selling two police interceptors to Zane State College, and an emergency appropriation amendment. They will also take second reading on vacating a portion of Elberon Avenue and third reading on a timeclock contract with Tyler Technology Solutions. A resolution supporting emergency response cooperation and a board appointment will be discussed.

• Appointment of Dr. Larisa Harper to the Historic Preservation Board
• Resolution 2024-129 supporting improved emergency service response times (first reading)
• Ordinances for SR 666 resurfacing and Sixth Street Bridge rehabilitation (first readings)
• Sale of two 2016 Police Interceptors to Zane State College Peace Officer Police Training Program (first reading)
• Vacation of Elberon Avenue between 4th and 5th Street and Court Alley (second reading)

City Council

The Zanesville Public Service Committee will meet to discuss two proposed ordinances: one for resurfacing SR 666 and one for rehabilitation of the Sixth Street Bridge. The committee will also hear a presentation on the Metering Project from UMS. Approval of previous meeting minutes is on the agenda. This is a discussion-only meeting; no final votes are scheduled.

• Ordinance No. 2024-131 for resurfacing and related work on SR 666
• Ordinance No. 2024-132 for rehabilitation of Sixth Street Bridge
• UMS Presentation on Metering Project by Jacob Jasperson and Joey Mitchell
• Approval of minutes from September 9, 2024 meeting

City Council

The Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for October 7, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for November 4, 2024.

City Council

The City Council will consider three proposed ordinances on first reading as emergencies: authorizing preconstruction services with Lepi Construction for projects under the Appalachian Community Grant Program, vacating Elberon Avenue between 4th and 5th Street, and entering a consulting agreement with Sunday Creek Horizons for revitalization. Additionally, they will hold a second reading on a contract with Tyler Technology Solutions for new timeclock solutions.

• Ordinance 2024-125: Authorize preconstruction services agreement with Lepi Construction for Appalachian Community Grant Program projects (emergency first reading)
• Ordinance 2024-126: Vacate Elberon Avenue between 4th and 5th Street (emergency first reading)
• Ordinance 2024-127: Authorize consulting agreement with Sunday Creek Horizons for revitalization and redevelopment (emergency first reading)
• Ordinance 2024-121: Second reading of contract with Tyler Technology Solutions for new timeclock solutions for the city

City Council

The Zanesville City Council will consider four new ordinances including one authorizing a preconstruction agreement with Lepi Construction for projects funded under the Appalachian Community Grant Program. Another ordinance would vacate Elberon Avenue between 4th and 5th streets. A third authorizes a consulting agreement with Sunday Creek Horizons for revitalization and redevelopment, and a fourth allows bidding out the city’s electric accounts. Council will also hold a second reading on a contract with Tyler Technology Solutions for new timeclock software.

• Ordinance 2024-125: Authorize preconstruction services agreement with Lepi Construction for Appalachian Community Grant Program projects
• Ordinance 2024-126: Vacate Elberon Avenue between 4th Street and 5th Street
• Ordinance 2024-127: Authorize agreement with Sunday Creek Horizons for revitalization and redevelopment consulting
• Ordinance 2024-128: Authorize bidding/auction of city electric accounts to select lowest-cost provider
• Ordinance 2024-121 (Second Reading): Authorize agreement with Tyler Technology Solutions for new timeclock system

City Council

The Community Development Committee will discuss three ordinances: authorizing a preconstruction agreement with Lepi Construction for Appalachian Community Grant projects, vacating Elberon Avenue between 4th and 5th streets, and authorizing a consulting agreement with Sunday Creek Horizons for revitalization. The committee will also approve minutes from May 28, 2024.

• Ordinance 2024-125: Authorize preconstruction services agreement with Lepi Construction for Appalachian Community Grant projects (emergency)
• Ordinance 2024-126: Vacate Elberon Avenue between 4th and 5th streets
• Ordinance 2024-127: Authorize agreement with Sunday Creek Horizons for revitalization and redevelopment consulting (emergency)
• Approval of minutes from May 28, 2024

City Council

The Zanesville City Council Ways & Means Committee will review and discuss Ordinance No. 2024-121 authorizing a contract with Tyler Technology Solutions for a new timeclock system, and continue old business regarding a funding request from the Muskingum County Arts Council. The meeting includes roll call, approval of prior minutes, and discussion items.

• Ordinance No. 2024-121: Authorizing agreement with Tyler Technology Solutions for new timeclock system (first reading held Sept. 9).
• Old business: Continued discussion of Muskingum County Arts Council’s $24,000 per year for three years funding request for an executive director.

City Council

Zanesville City Council is reviewing several ordinances to amend city codes and authorize a new timeclock provider. The body is also discussing tax levies and the acquisition of properties at 8 and 12 Main Street for tax increment financing.

• Resolution No. 2024-116: Authorizing necessary tax levies based on Budget Commission rates
• Ordinance No. 2024-121: Agreement with Tyler Technology Solutions for new timeclock provider
• Ordinance No. 2024-124: Acquisition and re-conveyance of 8 Main Street and 12 Main Street
• Ordinance No. 2024-123: Waiving Planning and Zoning permit fees for Muskingum County Engineer
• Traffic Order 2024-06: Establishing a loading zone on Shinnick Street between N 4th Street and Court Alley

City Council

The Public Service Committee will discuss four ordinances that amend the Zanesville Codified Ordinances. The meeting is dedicated to reviewing these items before they move to the full Council.

• Ordinance No. 2024-117: Amending Codified Ordinances Chapter 901
• Ordinance No. 2024-118: Amending Codified Ordinances Chapter 903
• Ordinance No. 2024-119: Amending Codified Ordinance 305.02
• Ordinance No. 2024-120: Amending Codified Ordinance 311.02

City Council

The September 3 Public Safety Committee meeting of Zanesville City Council has been cancelled. No business was conducted. The next meeting is scheduled for October 7, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled; next meeting on October 7, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

City Council

The Community Development Committee meeting scheduled for August 26, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 23, 2024.

City Council

The Zanesville City Council Ways & Means Committee will meet to approve July minutes and hold discussions on two topics: a presentation from the Muskingum County Arts Council and a Tax Increment Financing discussion for Leasure Farm. No ordinances or resolutions are scheduled for vote. The meeting is open to the public in person and remotely.

• Approval of minutes from July 15, 2024
• Muskingum County Arts Council Presentation
• Leasure Farm TIF Discussion

City Council

The council will hold first readings on a Community Reinvestment Area agreement with 8 Main LLC and a related property acquisition at 8 and 12 Main Street for tax increment financing. Other first readings include amendments to the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement, a vehicle sale to Byesville, a professional services contract with APG Architects, and liens for demolition and delinquent bills. Second readings will cover a moral claim and an appropriation amendment. A handicap parking zone at 735 Fountain Square is also proposed.

• First reading of Ordinance 2024-106: Community Reinvestment Area Agreement with 8 Main LLC for property at 8 Main Street and 12 Main Street
• First reading of Ordinance 2024-107: Authorizing property acquisition and reconveyance at 8 and 12 Main Street for tax increment financing
• First readings of Ordinances 2024-102 and 2024-103: Amending AFSCME collective bargaining agreement on milling machine pay and snowplow/shift differentials
• First reading of Ordinance 2024-108: Professional services contract with APG Architects for Appalachian Community Grant Program projects
• Traffic Order 2024-05: Establishing a handicap parking zone at 735 Fountain Square

City Council

The Zanesville Public Service Committee will discuss several ordinances including two memoranda of understanding with AFSCME to amend the 2024-2026 collective bargaining agreement concerning milling machine operations and shift differentials/snowplow pay. Also up for discussion are ordinances authorizing the sale of a city vehicle to Byesville, allowing two moral claims, and assessing liens on properties with delinquent bills. The committee will also review tap fees and potential codified ordinance changes.

• Ordinance 2024-102: MOU with AFSCME on milling machine amendment to 2024-2026 contract
• Ordinance 2024-103: MOU with AFSCME on shift differentials and snowplow pay
• Ordinance 2024-105: Authorize sale of a city vehicle to the City of Byesville
• Ordinance 2024-111: Authorize assessment of liens on properties with delinquent bills
• Discussion of tap fees and codified ordinance changes

City Council

The Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for August 5, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 3, 2024.

City Council

The Zanesville City Council will receive a communication from the police chief regarding an auction of vehicles and equipment on August 10, 2024. Council will also consider two proposed ordinances on first reading: a moral claim ordinance (No. 2024-100) and an emergency ordinance amending appropriations (No. 2024-101). No ordinances are scheduled for final action. The meeting is open to the public.

• Police department auction of 24 vehicles and equipment on August 10, 2024 at the City's Police Impound Lot
• Ordinance No. 2024-100: allowing a moral claim (first reading)
• Ordinance No. 2024-101: amending appropriation Ordinance No. 2024-53 and declaring an emergency (first reading)

City Council

The Community Development Committee meeting of Zanesville City Council scheduled for July 22, 2024 has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is August 26, 2024. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council

The City Council Ways & Means Committee will discuss and hear presentations from the Muskingum County Arts Council and the John McIntire Library Remodel Project. The committee will also vote to approve minutes from the March 4, 2024 meeting. No ordinances or resolutions are on the agenda for this meeting.

• Muskingum County Arts Council presentation
• John McIntire Library Remodel Project presentation
• Approval of minutes from March 4, 2024

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several proposed ordinances, including a professional contract with Arcadis for Phase 1 of the Drainage Conduit Repairs. The agenda also includes a project agreement with ODOT for Fourth Street improvements and updates to municipal employee wages. Additionally, council will consider an annexation of Muskingmus County property.

• Professional contract with Arcadis for drainage conduit repair administration
• ODOT Federal Local Let Project Agreement for Fourth Street Improvements Project
• Wage and job description updates for Traffic Signal Crew Lead and City Maintenance Supervisor
• Annexation of Muskingum County Parcel Number 17-54-04-02-000
• Funding for a Humane Officer

City Council

The Public Service Committee will review ordinances for road improvements and drainage repairs. The committee will also consider applying for regional transportation funding. Additionally, updates to wages and job descriptions for maintenance staff are on the agenda.

• Agreement with ODOT for the Fourth Street Improvements Project
• Contract with Arcadis for Phase 1 Drainage Conduit Repairs inspection services
• Application for the OMEGA Regional Transportation Planning Organization Capital Allocation Program
• Wage and job description updates for Traffic Signal Crew Lead and City Maintenance Supervisor

City Council

The Public Safety Committee is discussing amendments to Section 505.08 of the City Code. The discussion focuses on regulating cat colonies, including requirements for spaying or neutering and managing public health risks.

• Proposed amendment to Section 505.08 regarding Nuisance Conditions Prohibited
• Discussion on regulations for feeding or maintaining cat colonies
• Potential implementation of misdemeanor fines for animal nuisance violations

City Council

The Zanesville City Council will vote on several ordinances regarding zoning updates and road projects. This includes agreements with ODOT for Fourth Street and Putnam Avenue. The council will also consider utility fee waivers for four new housing developments.

• Rezoning request for property 17-19-01-04-000 to a Planned Unit Development
• Agreement with ODOT for the Fourth Street Improvements Project
• Resurfacing of Putnam Avenue from Maysville Avenue to Moxahala Avenue
• Utility fee waivers for four new housing projects on Luck Avenue and Columbia Street
• Incentive program for the City Maintenance Division

City Council

The Zanesville City Council Community Development Committee meeting scheduled for June 24, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 22, 2024.

City Council

The Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for June 17, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 1, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.

City Council

The Zanesville City Council Ways and Means Committee meeting scheduled for June 17, 2024, has been canceled. The next committee meeting is scheduled for July 15, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.

City Council

Zanesville City Council will hold public hearings regarding blighted properties on Saint John Street and Madison Street. The meeting also includes several proposed ordinances for water line replacements, road resurfacing, and sidewalk construction. Additionally, the council will review zoning amendments and utility fee waivers for new housing developments.

• Public hearings for blighted properties at 1444 Saint John Street and 27 Madison Street
• Funding for St. Johns Street Water Line Replacement Project and Peters Alley water line repairs
• Bidding for Dresden Road Resurfacing Project and Drainage Conduit Rehabilitation
• Utility fee waivers for new housing on Luck Avenue and Columbia Street
• Cliffwood Sidewalks Project construction

City Council

The Public Service Committee will consider several ordinances regarding city infrastructure. The agenda includes funding for water line projects and bidding for road resurfacing.

• Resurfacing of Putnam Avenue from Maysville Avenue to Moxahala Avenue
• Funding for St. Johns Water Line Replacement Project
• Water line replacement on Peters Alley
• Bidding for the Dresden Road Resurfacing Project
• Drainage Conduit Rehabilitation Project - Phase 1 bidding

City Council

This agenda only announces that the Public Safety Committee meeting of Zanesville City Council, originally scheduled for June 3, 2024 at 5:00 p.m., has been rescheduled to June 17, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. No other business items are listed.

• Public Safety Committee meeting rescheduled from June 3 to June 17, 2024

City Council

The Zanesville City Council is holding first readings on 11 ordinances, including a road resurfacing agreement with ODOT, zoning map amendments, and utility fee waivers for housing developments. They will also take action on two blight declarations and a traffic order. The meeting is largely procedural, with most items at first reading.

• Ordinance 2024-74: ODOT agreement for Putnam Avenue resurfacing from Maysville to Moxahala Avenue
• Ordinance 2024-82: Waive utility fees for housing projects on Luck Avenue and Columbia Street
• Ordinance 2024-78/79/80: Amend zoning ordinances and map
• Ordinance 2024-63/64: Declare 1444 Saint John Street and 27 Madison Street as blight (second reading)
• Traffic Order 2024-04: Rescind loading and no-parking zones on Muskingum Avenue

City Council

The City Council is reviewing Ordinance 2024-79, which appears to update the zoning code's list of permitted, conditional, and prohibited uses across various districts. The agenda includes a detailed table of uses such as interior decorating shops, junk yards, kennels, firearm dealers, liquor stores, and manufactured home sales, with designations for each zoning district. This is a substantive zoning item, not just procedural boilerplate.

• Ordinance 2024-79: zoning use table for districts C1, C2, C3, C4, O1, O2, I1
• Licensed firearm dealers (accessory and primary use) listed as conditional or special
• Liquor stores (package goods only) listed as conditional or prohibited
• Manufactured buildings and home sales subject to building code and time limits
• Massage services and medical/dental offices included in use classifications

City Council

The Ways and Means Committee meeting of Zanesville City Council scheduled for May 20, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting of this committee is June 17, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. This agenda contains only procedural cancellation notice and no substantive items.

• Ways and Means Committee meeting cancelled for May 20, 2024
• Next committee meeting scheduled for June 17, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

City Council

The Public Service Committee will discuss ordinances covering a 2024 Tank Rehab Project cooperative agreement, payment of 2023 invoices with 2024 funds, and purchases of a sanitation truck, two dump trucks, and a camera truck. Also up for review are grant applications for airport improvements and OPWC Round 39, a water line design contract, and bid authorizations for road projects.

• Ordinance 2024-65: 2024 Tank Rehab Project cooperative agreement with Ohio Water Development Authority
• Ordinance 2024-67: Purchase of Curbtender Sanitation Truck from Southeastern Equipment
• Ordinances 2024-68/69: Purchase of two 2025 Freightliner dump trucks from FYDA Freightliner
• Ordinance 2024-54: Grant application for Zanesville Municipal Airport improvements
• Ordinance 2024-56: Professional contract with Verdantas for Blandy Avenue Water Line Replacement design

City Council

Zanesville City Council will hold first readings on ordinances declaring two properties blighted, authorizing purchases of sanitation and dump trucks, and other administrative items. The council will also take final action on airport grant application, OPWC Round 39, and a water line design contract. A resident will speak on code enforcement and school traffic issues.

• Ordinance 2024-63: Declare 1444 Saint John Street as blight, authorize remediation
• Ordinance 2024-64: Declare 27 Madison Street as blight, authorize remediation
• Ordinance 2024-65: Apply for Ohio Water Development Authority agreement for 2024 Tank Rehab Project
• Ordinance 2024-67: Purchase Curbtender Sanitation Truck via Sourcewell
• Ordinance 2024-68/69: Purchase two 2025 Freightliner dump trucks via ODOT cooperative

City Council

The Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss upcoming ordinances, resolutions, and discussion items. The agenda includes no ordinances, but features discussions on traffic issues on Sevall Street and with Zanesville City Schools, as well as nuisance complaints involving Trulight Ministries. The meeting is open to the public in person or remotely.

• Sevall Street traffic issue discussion
• Zanesville City Schools traffic issues discussion
• Trulight Ministries nuisance complaints discussion

City Council

The Community Development Committee will discuss and potentially act on an ordinance authorizing a professional services contract with Snider Recreation Inc. for playground equipment at Gant Stadium. The meeting also includes updates on grant applications, including the Appalachian Community Grant and the AMLER grant for Putnam Landing Park improvements.

• Ordinance 2024-62: Contract with Snider Recreation Inc. for playground equipment at Gant Stadium
• Discussion: Appalachian Community Grant update (Secrest Auditorium ADA access, streetscape, library, Zane State College)
• Discussion: AMLER Grant update for Putnam Landing Park ($700,000 for boat launch, parking, overlook, dock repairs)
• Approval of minutes from March 25, 2024

City Council

The Zanesville City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances, including one that would amend the zoning code to allow recreational marijuana dispensaries, which was tabled on April 8. The council will also review recommendations to approve existing Enterprise Zone Agreements, and take up ordinances for rock salt purchase, playground equipment at Gant Stadium, airport improvements, and a water line replacement project. The meeting is open to the public.

• Ordinance 2024-45: amend Chapter 1129.07 to allow recreational marijuana dispensaries in C-3, C-4, and I-1 districts, with special use permits
• Ordinance 2024-61: authorize participation in ODOT Winter Contract for rock salt
• Ordinance 2024-62: contract with Snider Recreation Inc. for play equipment at Gant Stadium
• Ordinance 2024-56: contract with Verdantas for design of Blandy Avenue water line replacement
• Ordinance 2024-54: grant application for Zanesville Municipal Airport improvements

City Council

The Ways and Means Committee meeting of Zanesville City Council scheduled for April 15, 2024 has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting of this committee is May 20, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. This agenda contains only procedural notice of the cancellation.

• Ways and Means Committee meeting cancelled for April 15, 2024
• Next committee meeting scheduled for May 20, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

City Council

Zanesville City Council will hold a public hearing at 6:50 p.m. on Ordinance 2024-45, which amends Chapter 1129.07 of the Zanesville Planning and Zoning Codes, followed by a third reading and possible action. The council will also introduce seven ordinances on first reading, covering airport grants, water line design, a sewer camera truck, workforce positions, and road resurfacing projects.

• Public hearing and third reading of Ordinance 2024-45 to amend zoning code Chapter 1129.07
• Ordinance 2024-54: grant application for Zanesville Municipal Airport improvements
• Ordinance 2024-56: professional contract with Verdantas for Blandy Avenue Area Water Line Replacement Project design
• Ordinance 2024-57: purchase of 2024 IBAK Rapid View Camera Truck for Wastewater Division via Sourcewell
• Ordinance 2024-59: bids for Pershing Road Resurfacing Project; Ordinance 2024-60: bids for 2024 Citywide OPWC Overlays Project

City Council

The Zanesville City Council's Public Service Committee will discuss several ordinances authorizing infrastructure projects, including a grant application for airport improvements, an OPWC contract, a water line design contract, a sewer camera truck purchase, and road resurfacing projects. No discussion items are listed, and the meeting is open to the public.

• Ordinance 2024-54: Airport improvement grant application
• Ordinance 2024-55: OPWC Round 39 contract application
• Ordinance 2024-56: Blandy Avenue water line design contract with Verdantas
• Ordinance 2024-57: Purchase of 2024 IBAK camera truck for Wastewater Division
• Ordinances 2024-59/60: Pershing Road resurfacing and 2024 Citywide Overlays bids

City Council

The Zanesville City Council Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss upcoming ordinances and resolutions. No ordinances are listed for this meeting. Discussion items include handicapped parking south of Third Street, indigent burials, nuisance conditions related to cat colonies, and a potential traffic order.

• Handicapped Parking south of Third Street
• Indigent Burials
• Nuisance Conditions Prohibited-Cat Colony
• Traffic Order 24

City Council

The Zanesville City Council will hold first readings on ordinances for airport improvements, jail repairs, and 2024 appropriations, plus a second reading on a zoning amendment. The meeting also includes a mayoral reappointment to the Civil Service Commission. No traffic orders or other business are scheduled.

• Ordinance 2024-50: Authorizes grant application for $500,000 Airport Taxiway B rehab (ODOT FY25, local share $25,000)
• Ordinance 2024-51: Authorizes bids and contract for ~$110,000 repairs to 3rd floor jail at 332 South Street (emergency)
• Ordinance 2024-52: Authorizes $715,000 AIG grant application for Airport Apron E design and construction
• Ordinance 2024-53: Provides 2024 fiscal year appropriations (emergency)
• Ordinance 2024-45: Second reading to amend Chapter 1129.07 (home occupations); public hearing April 8, 2024

City Council

The Zanesville City Council's Community Development Committee is meeting to discuss updates on several grant programs, playground equipment at Gant Stadium, and a housing rehabilitation project. The committee will also consider an ordinance amending the city's planning and zoning code, with a public hearing scheduled for April 8.

• Appalachian Community Grant update
• AMLER Grant update
• CDBG 2023 update
• Gant Stadium playground equipment
• Ordinance 2024-45 amending Chapter 1129.07 of zoning ordinances

City Council

The Zanesville City Council is holding a special meeting for 2024 budget hearings. Department heads will present their budget requests for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 18, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers.

• Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance budget (Fund #700)
• Community Development budgets including Housing Rehab, City Redevelop, CD Admin, EPA Brownfield, Revolving Loan, and grant funds
• Airport operating and capital budgets
• Streets & Sanitation budgets including Auto Gas, Sanitation Operating, and Sanitation Capital
• Water, Sewer, Parks, Cemetery, and Public Service Director budgets

City Council

The Ways and Means Committee meeting scheduled for March 18, 2024, has been cancelled. A Special meeting of Council as a Whole will take place at 5:00 p.m. instead.

• Cancellation of Ways and Means Committee meeting

City Council

The Zanesville City Council meeting agenda includes first readings of ordinances to authorize a contract for the Combined Sewer Overflow project and to create a new Slum and Blight removal chapter, plus a third reading for a concrete purchase. The meeting also includes a mayoral appointment to the EMS Advisory Board and a resolution to pay an unauthorized invoice. The attached minutes from the prior meeting show public hearings on a street vacation and two rezoning requests.

• Ordinance to contract for the R-6 and R-8 thru R-11 Combined Sewer Overflow project
• Ordinance to create Chapter 1165 Slum and Blight Removal
• Ordinance to pay an unauthorized invoice
• Mayor's appointment of Mark Ballmer to EMS Advisory Board
• Third reading for concrete and furnishings purchase for Public Service Department

City Council

The Public Service Committee meeting of Zanesville City Council scheduled for March 11, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting of this committee is April 8, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. This agenda contains only procedural notice of cancellation.

• Cancellation of Public Service Committee meeting on March 11, 2024
• Next meeting scheduled for April 8, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

City Council

The Zanesville City Council Ways & Means Committee is holding budget hearings for the 2024 fiscal year, focusing on public safety departments. Presentations are scheduled for the Fire, City Traffic, Code Enforcement, Police, and Public Safety departments, each with a designated time slot. The hearings are for review and comment on the proposed budgets.

• Fire Department operating budget (Fund 270, Fund 275)
• City Traffic budget (Fund 101, Division 1021)
• Code Enforcement budget (Fund 101, Division 4381)
• Police Department budget (Fund 201) and related funds (Jail, Drug Fines, Forfeiture, LLEBG)
• Public Safety comments or review

City Council

The Zanesville City Council is considering Ordinance #2023-135, the temporary budget for 2024, which sets appropriations for the general fund, police, fire, jail, and other funds. The budget includes increases in police and fire salaries and capital outlay, and a jail capital outlay increase. This is a routine budget approval item.

• General Fund: Traffic Signals & Signs total $677,095; Public Safety Director $117,869; Building & Code Enforcement $913,815
• Police Fund total appropriation $9,577,500, including $5,700,000 for salaries and $150,000 capital outlay
• Jail Operating Fund total appropriation $3,831,532, including $500,000 capital outlay
• Fire Operating Fund total appropriation $7,972,504, including $260,000 capital outlay
• Fire and Police Pension Funds each appropriate $145,434 from real estate taxes

City Council

This is a special Ways & Means Committee meeting to hold budget hearings for the Public Safety divisions of Zanesville. The regular Public Safety Committee meeting is cancelled. No specific budget figures or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Budget hearings for Public Safety divisions
• Regular Public Safety Committee meeting cancelled

City Council

The Zanesville City Council will hold four public hearings on February 26, 2024, to hear testimony on a request to vacate Ivy Street, two rezoning requests for residential use, and a proposed ordinance to add a chapter on slum and blight removal. The regular meeting will also consider appointments to city boards, several ordinances on first or second reading, and final action on items including a street resurfacing agreement with ODOT and fee schedules.

• Public hearing to vacate undeveloped Ivy Street between St. Charles and St. John Streets
• Public hearing to rezone 913, 921, 923 Goddard Avenue from RS-2 to RM-1
• Public hearing to rezone parcel 84-49-01-11-001 from I-1 to RM-1
• Public hearing to add Chapter 1165 Slum and Blight Removal
• Ordinance 2024-22: ODOT agreement for State Street resurfacing (third reading)

City Council

The Zanesville City Council Ways & Means Committee is meeting to discuss an ordinance authorizing the city to advertise for bids and contract for labor and maintenance of Fire Department apparatuses. The meeting is open to the public and includes roll call, approval of prior minutes, and the ordinance discussion. No other discussion items are listed.

• Ordinance No. 2024-44: authorize bidding and contract for Fire Department apparatus maintenance, declared an emergency
• Approval of minutes from January 16, 2024

City Council

The committee discussed several ordinances regarding infrastructure improvements, including water main replacements and stormwater drainage repairs. Members also reviewed authorization for surplus property auctions and sanitation building upgrades.

• Ordinance 2023-116: Fourth Street Improvements Project (curbs, sidewalks, and lighting) via ODOT grant
• Ordinance 2023-117: Dresden Road waterline replacement project from Maple Avenue to Moore Avenue
• Ordinance 2024-03: OWDA loan application for Dresden Road Waterline Replacement Project
• Ordinance 2024-05: Arcadis contract for Phase 2 engineering and bidding for drainage conduit repairs
• Resolution 2024-06: Authorization to sell surplus city property via GovDeals internet auctions

City Council

The Zanesville City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances, including authorizing the Muskingum County Commissioners to act as purchasing agents for electric and natural gas aggregation programs, entering into a professional contract for the Twelve-inch Water Main Replacement Project design, and amending the zoning map. The council will also vote on second readings for ordinances related to workforce positions, a street resurfacing agreement with ODOT, fee schedules, and a street vacation. The agenda includes reappointments to the health board and housing authority, and traffic orders for a handicap parking zone and a loading zone.

• Reappointment of James P. Brown to the Zanesville-Muskingum County General Health Board (term to 2030)
• Reappointment of C. James Wright to the Zanesville Metropolitan Housing Authority (term to 2029)
• Ordinance 2024-37: Professional contract with Environmental Design Group for Twelve-inch Water Main Replacement Project design
• Ordinances 2024-38/39/40: Authorize Muskingum County Commissioners as purchasing agent for electric and natural gas aggregation, and participation agreement with Ohio Municipal League
• Ordinance 2024-27: Vacate undeveloped Ivy Street between St. Charles and St. John Streets

City Council

The Zanesville City Council Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss three items: a sewer alley, outside-of-jurisdiction fire contracts, and Traffic Order 24-01. No ordinances are scheduled. The meeting is open to the public in person or remotely.

• Sewer Alley Discussion
• Outside of Jurisdiction Fire Contracts
• Traffic Order 24-01

City Council

The Zanesville City Council is holding its first reading for 24 proposed ordinances covering a wide range of city operations, including funding for transit and port authority, utility easements, water tower repairs, vehicle purchases, and fee schedules. The council will also take a second reading on an ordinance amending the employee handbook. The meeting includes several emergency declarations for immediate action on items like software support and a new boiler for City Hall.

• Ordinance 2024-25: Implementing Building Division and Code Enforcement Division fees
• Ordinance 2024-26: Amending Community Development Department fee schedule
• Ordinance 2024-28/29: Amending zoning map for permanent zoning
• Ordinance 2024-30: Adding Chapter 1165 Elimination of Spot Blight
• Ordinance 2024-31: Contract for police vehicles (emergency)

City Council

The Zanesville City Council Community Development Committee will discuss and review several ordinances, including new fee schedules for building and code enforcement, zoning map amendments, a street vacation, and a new anti-spot-blight chapter. The meeting is open to the public and includes a discussion item on adding a weed and litter control laborer.

• Ordinance 2024-25: Implement new Building Division and Code Enforcement fees
• Ordinance 2024-26: Amend Community Development Department fee schedule
• Ordinance 2024-27: Vacate undeveloped Ivy Street between St. Charles and St. John Streets
• Ordinances 2024-28 and 2024-29: Amend and revise zoning map for permanent zoning
• Ordinance 2024-30: Add Chapter 1165 to eliminate spot blight

City Council

The Zanesville City Council Ways & Means Committee will discuss several ordinances, including amending the employee handbook, authorizing an agreement with Zanesville City Schools, and providing funds for employee recognition, a Humane Officer, South East Area Transit, and the Zanesville-Muskingum County Port Authority. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a report from the Purchasing Department. This is a discussion meeting, not a final vote.

• Ordinance 2024-04: amend employee handbook
• Ordinance 2024-11: agreement with Zanesville City Schools
• Ordinance 2024-13: funds for a Humane Officer
• Ordinance 2024-14: funds to South East Area Transit for 2024
• Ordinance 2024-15: funds to Zanesville-Muskingum County Port Authority

City Council

The Zanesville City Council will hold its first meeting of 2024, featuring the oath of office for members, the election of a President Pro-Tempore, and the Mayor's State of the City Address. The council will consider several ordinances, including a police commander labor agreement with a $1,200 lump sum payment, a waterline replacement project on Dresden Road, and a contract for fire department equipment. Several items are on first reading, while others are scheduled for second or third readings and potential final action.

• Resolution 2024-06: Authorizes internet auction of surplus city property in 2024.
• Ordinance 2024-03: Authorizes cooperative agreement for Dresden Road Waterline Replacement Project with Ohio Water Development Authority.
• Ordinance 2024-07: Approves labor agreement with FOP (Police Commanders) for 2024-2026.
• Ordinance 2024-08: Authorizes MOU for $1,200 one-time lump sum payment to Police Commanders.
• Ordinance 2023-136: Contract with Phoenix Safety Outfitters and Heritage Fire Equipment for fire department gear (second reading).

City Council

The Public Service Committee will discuss and recommend ordinances for the Dresden Road Waterline Replacement Project, including authorizing bids and a loan agreement with the Ohio Water Development Authority, and an amended application for ODOT Transportation Alternatives Program funding for the Fourth Street Improvements Project. The meeting also includes a resolution to auction surplus city property and a professional contract for drainage conduit repairs.

• Ordinance 2023-117 Amended: Authorizes bids for Dresden Road Waterline Replacement Project, estimated $4,100,000, funded by OWDA loan
• Ordinance 2024-03: Authorizes cooperative agreement with Ohio Water Development Authority for Dresden Road waterline construction
• Ordinance 2023-116 Amended: Authorizes ODOT grant application for Fourth Street Improvements, total cost $1,166,000 with 5% local share ($58,300)
• Ordinance 2024-05: Authorizes professional contract with Arcadis for Phase 2 engineering and bidding for drainage conduit repairs
• Resolution 2024-06: Authorizes internet auction of surplus city-owned property in 2024

City Council

The Public Safety Committee meeting of the Zanesville City Council scheduled for January 2, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. has been cancelled. No other business is listed on this agenda.

• Public Safety Committee meeting cancelled